Cute little cafe in downtown Marion. I think it used to be a bank. The employees are super kind and…read morefriendly. We had breakfast. They made a potato and veggie situation for me, so I could eat a vegan option. I will definitely come back!

Maybe we ordered the wrong things but we were pretty disappointed with this lunch stop…read more The interior is cute enough with the vault on display in the center of the room. Service was initially slow, our server was gabbing with another table for a while. But once she realized we were her table, things picked up. Ordered the chicken salad sandwich. It's that industrial chicken salad with only celery and the meat is pulverized into a paste. Very bland. The potato salad is reportedly homemade, but also very smooth and strong mustard flavor. Not great. The turkey bacon melt was a bit better. The grilled sourdough bread on both sandwiches was really good. And the pasta salad had a nice vinegar tang. It was actually really good. We found free parking about a block off the circle. Fairly quick in and out as we were driving through, so that was a plus.

Food was delicious, the bartender very friendly and a nice, casual atmosphere! A gem in Marion, IL!read more

We are avid customers who visit at least once per week. Unfortunately, the service and the food has…read morebeen hit or miss lately. Some of our fav servers are Hailee, Crystal, and Josh. They are always amazing. The food has been good on some visits and absolutely terrible at other times. I know there is a new chef and a lot of new staff, so we are trying to be patient while everyone gets trained. I'm adding pics of the filet and ribeye we had right before Chef Chris' departure. Also, I would love to see some attention to the patio. It has amazing potential, and we absolutely love having dinner out there, but for a golf course and restaurant of this caliber, it could use some love. Updated outdoor furniture would be a great start!

We moved away but when we are in town this is a must try. Our daughters were raised on their food…read more Great food, lots of seating and friendly staff. I recommend everything on the menu but especially Bennie's house salad dressing. My daughters now have their families addicted to it as well. My daughter ask for this on her Christmas list last year lol!

we came here for my birthday, table of 5. First we asked the sever if we could have another table…read morecause the restaurant was only about a quarter full and the table behind us was talking very loud we were told no. My grandma ordered the Italian beef, it was bone dry, and salty. Basically terrible! We waited almost an hour for food. Not to mention after we told the server (Morgan R) that the Italian beef was terrible, they didn't even take it off the bill or anything.

Food and beer were delicious. Italian beef sandwhich and southwest patty melt were spot on. Service…read moreis a little slow, but bartenders are waiting on everyone. Come in, relax, enjoy your time, and your food and drink.

Oh boy, where to start. I guess I'll begin with the positive things about this place; the…read morebartenders/servers (they're the same people) are friendly...and that's pretty much it. There are QR codes on the bar for the beer menu. It isn't accurate, they're out of several. I was told by a staff member (again, it's hard to tell who fills what role so I'll just call them staff members from here on) that they are "locked out" of that account so I should check the board behind the bar. The board lists the flavor and usually the type of beer. It does not list the manufacturer or really any other details. At this point I ordered a beer and the chicken nachos. I received the beer promptly. I finished that one, then another. Still no nachos. After an hour+ and 3 beers, I cashed out and left. At least they never tried to charge me for the nachos. I witnessed numerous dishes returned to the kitchen. There were 2, sometimes 3 staff members for the entire bar and dining room. All were friendly but seemed inexperienced. I witnessed at least 2 on their phones at some point. Last but not least, the atmosphere. The place could be really amazing. When I was there, the bar was sticky. 3 of the lights above the bar were burned out and the fixtures, obviously intended for old looking filament bulbs had bright LEDs installed giving the ambiance of a hospital waiting room. The recessed can style lighting in the rest of the establishment wasn't much better. The stools at the bar are seriously worn. It's almost worth visiting for the spectacle...almost. Update: they did charge me for the nachos. I misread the receipt that night.

So this was my first time here. It was a special occasion and was perfect. Friendly front of house…read moreservice. The food is fabulous. Kristin and I went there for her birthday. Her adult daughter is a chef there and works the line making sure all the food is perfect. You won't go hungry. The food is priced reasonably and the atmosphere is awesome. It reminds you of a place in SoHo NY. While this is in a small town it shows and eats like a big dog. Go check them out. You won't be disappointed.

I had a customer dinner here on a recent business trip and I was super impressed. Several of us had…read moresteaks and another had a cheeseburger. The food was all fantastic as were the Wagyu beef meatballs. and fried mushrooms. Overall, the waitstaff and food were top notch. One of the best meals I have had in a while

We came here for Sunday lunch with the family and had a great experience from start to finish…read more Jessica was our server and she was amazing!! Great personality, spot-on service and just made the whole visit wonderful. I had the spicy fried rice with tofu, Mom ordered the noodle soup with Katsu chicken, and Dad went appetizer style for dinner with the potstickers and the Thai D platter. The boys had pad see ewe and panang curry. Everything was fresh, hot, and came out quickly. We were seated just before noon (a great time to come on Sunday, because by 12:30-1:00 it was really filling up) and got a perfect table. If you're not sure what to get your first time here, consider ordering a few appetizers as your main. You'll get to try different things, and the portions are generous. My dad couldn't even finish all of his. The restaurant has a great vibe and is very inviting and cozy. This would be a great spot for a date.

This is our go to place whenever we are here. We had ordered…read moreveg soup, fried rice and pad ke maw. For the desert sticky fried rice. Somehow bothe the service anand food was not that great, hope this is just a glitch. Ambiance was excellent as always.

The bar is nice and having the activity area separate is great. 2 pool tables, baggo, shuffleboard…read moreand bocce. Strange vibe from some of the clientele.

Best bar in Marion! Great atmosphere and great service. Good food. I recommend the pickle shots!read more

We stop in Marion when traveling to visit family and occasionally have lunch. McAlister's is on the…read moremeal list. The staff is always helpful and friendly. My wife had the Pecanberry Salad and I had the Horseradish Roast Beef & Cheddar. The food was delivered promptly and as always we weren't disappointed. The dining room was spotless and empty dishes are promptly collected. We will definitely keep this on our meal list.

We have been constant customers of McAllister's for years. More so under GrubHub these days…read more We have found that when placing our orders, they never seem to be correct. Of course, when the GH person picks it up, it is not their job to confirm the order is correct - just to pick it up & deliver it. I submit the orders myself on GH app so I know what I order. Pretty simple. Pickle. No Pickle. Cookie. 2 Cookies. Basic requests. If it is incorrect, I cant call GH for help or McAlister's as being elderly, all they want to do is give me a coupon I have to come in to pick up. If it was that easy to come in, I wouldve done so rather than order thru GH. What I end up doing is contacting GH & letting them know my order was not in full or missing something. They then give me a partial refund & the delivery person still has their tip. Reality says it's not GH's error to fix & pay for. Any thoughts on this as Im positive Im not the only customer this happens to.

Walt's is a Marion staple and one of those places you don't fully appreciate until you realize how…read moremany towns don't have a spot like this. The pizza is always great, and the double-decker is what sold me the first time I tried it. Every March and October they bring back their Reuben pizza, and it's honestly one of the best specialty pizzas I've ever had worth timing a visit around. The staff are always friendly, and the whole place has a cozy, hometown feel. There's also outdoor patio. If you do carry-out, a nice tip is they give coupons with each order, collect 16 and you get a free pizza of your choice. It's an easy way to earn a little something back if you order often. Local spot, consistently good food, and just an easy place to support.

We came in as a group of almost 40. We had called a few hours ahead to give a heads up of the group…read moresize. Restraunt decor felt straight out of the 70's/80's. But felt like they were taking you back to the start of the restaurant. I will say they had a ordering system down by giving each table/group a number. However it took 2 hours to get and eat pizza. So I will say while the food was good, and service was good, the wait time was a little much.

Granny Puckett's Bakery is absolutely adorable, the coziest little spot off the beautiful square in…read moredowntown Marion, Illinois. Their cupcakes are gorgeous, and they also make small loaves of sweet breads like banana bread that are just as delicious. They always have fresh cookies and often some beautiful macaroons too!!! Everything looks and tastes amazing. The staff is friendly and down-to-earth, and the whole place just feels warm and welcoming. They offer a light nibble for lunch, but the baked goods are the real stars. So proud to have a place like this in my hometown!! It's the kind of bakery that makes you smile the moment you walk in.

Love their cupcakes, scones and cinnamon rolls! They are so delicious! Always clean and friendly…read morestaff