My first time trying this place, I was invited by a family member to join them in visiting this…read moreplace. The vibe was good as soon as I opened the door. The music was playing, and the owner greeted us. The music made me want to start dancing. We went on a Thursday, which also happened to be 1 dollar chicken wing day, so that further made me happy. I ordered my favorite drink, a pina colada daiquiri and lemon pepper wings and fries. The food was good, but the daiquiri was amazing. The owner did allow us to sample other flavors which were all good, too. I will go back to this place.

A fun little frozen daiquiri bar. Slurped Daiquiri is a great addition to the Riverbend area. It's…read morelocated in the Eastgate Shopping Plaza which is quickly becoming a destination stop for eating and entertainment. Your order at the counter and the associate will pour your cocktail from approximately 10 machines behind her. You can also order a variety of finger foods to enjoy while you sip your frozen adult beverage. I ordered a Boozy Hurricane that is made with vodka. It reminded me of a Hurricane you'd have in NOL, just frozen. It was very refreshing. As a snack, I went with, Philly Egg Rolls. There were 3 to the order and it was enough to be a meal for one and could be a good nosh for two. They were crisp and the inside was hot and tasted just like a good Philly sandwich. The bar can seat about 36 people at various tables and counter. While I was enjoying my first experience, there were about another dozen folks also drinking in house. To my surprise, many customers came in got their daiquiri and left. I guess Illinois laws allow you to do so. Happy drinking! I'll close my review by telling you, Slurped Daiquiri is proudly, black owned. So go, drink local and support a small business that is black owned.

Great food, awesome service! I took a single moment or two little girls there for lunch after…read morechurch on a Sunday and the toasted ravioli were amazing. The girls loved their meals and my friend loved hers as well. Our server was phenomenal, although I don't quite remember her name, but I would recommend this place to anyone.

Do you love large breast? If so you need to visit Castelli's and have their fried chicken dinner…read more The breast they serve, are the largest I have ever seen and the accompanying pieces are impressive as well. Thick meaty thighs, curvaceous legs and wings that look as if the chicken has been pumping iron at the local gym. Big pieces, crispy flavorful coating and juicy meat. I primarily do carry-out and the quality of their take out is equally as good as when dining in the restaurant. Pick-up is smooth and fast, as they have a separate entrance and room for take-out. The staff is friendly and very professional. The service has that family owned business feel. If you're a fan of Onion Rings, I recommend enjoying an order as an appetizer. Their rings are super big and made in house. I do not like onion rings that come from a bag. When ordering my sides, I like mashed potatoes with white gravy. They also offer brown gravy, if that is your thing. My other side is always green beans. They make their green beans with bacon and onion. It reminds me of my momma's. With those two sides, it is a true Sunday Chicken Dinner on any day of the week. I've been coming to Castelli's my entire life. I started coming here as a child when it was called, Moonlight. Many of the locals still call it, Moonlight and no-one will correct them, because we all know where they are talking about. Service in the carry-out room is always speedy and friendly. So if you're a fan of fried chicken, I recommend ordering on-line for a pick-up. Or, treat yourself to a night out and dine in the restaurant. Remember to order the onion rings.

Planned to meet friends with under-age kids here on a Friday night after a high school football…read moregame. Late-night food options in Alton are sparse. Had eaten here in the past, but apparently this bar/restaurant recently changed ownership. The once loud dance crowd was absent and few cars occupied the parking lot. The menu appeared the same. We ordered chicken wings, peel n eat shrimp and a burger. They only had cajun shrimp left, so after seeing the folks behind me being served the ribeye dinner, I changed my order. Wow. Great flavor, and served with roasted potatoes and fresh green beans. I was impressed. All that was missing was bread, but I didn't care much. I liked the quieter atmosphere and after a very drunk man made a huge scene and a fool of himself, the manager stopped by our table with an apology. Very good service. Excellent value for a steak dinner. Still a great place to eat. The entire meal was less than $30 for two drinks, burger/fries, and steak dinner!

If you're a fan of their Grafton, IL location, you're going to love this one, too. It's way bigger…read moreand we all know, bigger is usually better. Having recently moved to the River-bend area, I am out exploring my new territory. I am on the search for great burgers, wings, pizza and other popular pub foods. Going home from my cousins, I was traveling a side backroad and as I was passing 3rd Chute, I quickly entered the second entrance. I was surprised that they had added a second location and became anxious to see their pub fare. The COVID restrictions had just been lifted today, so their was a mix of mask and non-mask wearers in the restaurant. The majority of the staff was mask-less and half the patrons like myself were still wearing one. I seated myself at the far end of the bar and I'd be damned if a young man didn't come sit next to me with only one stool between us. At first i was miffed, but when I looked, he too was a mask wearer. When I pulled into the lot, my intentions was to get wings or a burger. However, my mind was quickly changed when I found out what the special of the day was. Their special was Fried Catfish! It came with two fillets of fish and two sides. I'm a fan of catfish, so I was sold. They had signage up promoting Jayne's famous chili, so I went ahead and had a small bowl as one of my sides. It was very mild. I like some spice and heat to my chili, but I can see why a lot of folks may be excited about hers. For my other side I choose fries. They served up the thin shoestring type fries similar to a famous burger chain. They were extra crispy and only lightly salted, which I like. Then there was the catfish, the two fillets were larger then I had anticipated, but I managed to eat them all. They came with a thick slice of white bread, similar to Texas toast and a generous slice of white onion. I'd get this special again, if offered. Except I'd replace the chili with coleslaw a side dish that goes better with fried catfish. When in a pub, you gotta drink booze, so I enjoyed a, Love Gun from Heavy Riff. It was nice to see that they offered a good variety of local breweries from both sides of the Mississippi. Staff was friendly and attentive. My bartender checked in with me several times to make sure I didn't need anything and to make sure I was satisfied with my entree. The atmosphere and ambiance is a cross between a sports pub and country bar, but I found it to be very relaxing. Will I return? - They've got burgers, wings and pizza for me to try. When: October 10, 2020 10102020 Why: Meal of Day

House of Bourbon is a great place to have a cocktail and a great meal. The ambience is upscale, but…read moreapproachable and I love the Roaring Twenties-era music they play. It reminds me of being in a fancy apartment in Manhattan. We go there often for cocktails. My favorites are the gin-based cocktails on the menu, including the Honey Bee. They are well known for their Indian food during lunch and I have enjoyed that as well. Last night, we had the filet with mashed potatoes and garlic butter, which was phenomenal! The mashed potatoes were so soft and flavorful. I started with the lobster bisque, which was packed with flavor. I can't wait to get it again. I also had the butter chicken flatbread, which was delicious. The chicken was tender and I loved the arugula salad on top. We have also had the burger, appetizers, and some other items and all have been fantastic. The couple we were with got the cannelloni and the New York Strip and enjoyed both. My fiancé who hates mushrooms gets the mushroom bisque each time we go and is always craving it. The owners are wonderful and the chef is so talented. I highly recommend you stop by!

The bourbon selection is beyond reproach! The bartender really knows her stuff!! The food is good…read morebut not impressive nor is it horrible. I go there for the spirits!

Tough to find decent Mexican food in these parts. Carnitas and pico de gallo are good. Mark of…read morecooks who know what they are doing. I'll b back!

First time trying and I went on cinco de mayo so they were super packed for such a small…read morerestaurant, but I was seated within 5 minutes. My food came out shortly after and it was good. The space could have been a little cleaner, looked like there was some personal hygiene products on a table near the restroom as if someone may be showering there. I'm glad to say that I gave it a try, but not necessarily somewhere I would choose to go next time.

I heard the wings at Barrel & Bru Tap House were pretty good, so I went to check them out and…read moretotally agree. With a cold beer and a side of fries, I had an incredible lunch. They offer bone-in and boneless wings. I prefer, bone-in. To me, boneless wings is just another name for nuggets. You also get your choice of sauces, or doing a dry-rub for your wings. I'm a fan of the dry-rubs, so chose Buffalo-Lemon Pepper. It was a combination of my two favorite flavors, so it seemed like a logical choice. The blend of the buffalo with lemon pepper, gave the wings an extra tangy taste. I also like how extra crunchy the wings were. Crisp on the outside and moist and juicy on the inside. When I eat wings out at a restaurant, I am a stickler for the number of drums and flats match. My order here at B&B was 3 & 3, so I was happy. In addition to my wings, I had a side of fries. Damn, they were good. They were crinkle, my favorite fry and they were good sized. The bartender offered a beer cheese sauce for dipping and I took advantage of his offer and tried it. The beer cheese was way better than using the typical ketchup. Being a Tap House, there were plenty of craft beers and commercial beers on draft. If you are torn on what to choose, they offer samplings. The bartender said, if I told him what I liked, he could make recommendations to match my taste. He guided me to, Floyd's Deluxe and it was a good match for my wings and fries. The ambiance is industrial minimalist, which is a relaxing sports bar vibe. I was pleased with my first visit, so I will be back and the next time I'll try a burger. Good food and excellent service, will always get me to return.

Joe P. Was our server!…read more Shared parking lot in a mini strip mall. Outside dining available. Inside have a pub appeal. High top low top and bar seating available. Staff welcoming and friendly upon entry. Seated quickly. Sister date so we ordered a smash burger and onion rings and chicken Caesar wrap. Drinks chocolate covered strawberries martini and a fruity draft flight. Food and drink was delicious. Hot and served fresh. Prices reasonable. Cute wall pieces and restroom clean, great overall experience.

Brickhouse has the perfect local dive bar feel but with a really nice setup inside. Huge open…read morespaces, tons of TVs for watching sports, and long tables that make it great for groups and gatherings. The food menu has a lot of solid options, but the wings are easily the best in the area, huge, meaty, and packed with flavor. Great variety of beers on tap too. Definitely a spot worth checking out if you want good food, cold beer, and a relaxed atmosphere.

I've said it before and I'll say it again, you do not have to be at a Mexican restaurant to enjoy a…read moregood Taco Tuesday. LBG offers up a delicious variety of tacos. You get to choose from; Beef, Chicken, Fried and my personal favorite, Grilled Shrimp. They come three to a basket. The only downside is, you cannot mix and match. However, if you have multiple people in your group, you can do it yourself at the table. In addition to the amazing tacos, you can enjoy a Taco Salad, Taco Pizza, Smothered Burrito, Loaded Nachos and Burrito Bowl. If you need something to munch on with your refreshing Margarita, order the Three Amigos. It's a basket of Tortilla Chips with Salsa, Guacamole and White Cheese Dip. I am not embarrassed to admit, I've had them all and will proudly say they're all delicious. I've dined at a table and seated at the bar and each time the service has been attentive and friendly.

I'm loving this place this far. Going to come back to see the atmosphere at night, but so far this…read moreis a great and versatile spot. By day, family friendly, great place for the kids. By night, I'm hoping it's an adult haven. Some games be broken but the staff is good about fixing it. Food looks good, drinks are well priced and good. Highly recommend

Only giving this a "maybe" rating because my husband and I literally only drove by it by accident…read more Regardless, we will definitely be back to visit and I will give my full rating. I'm so excited for Alton - this place looks awesome! A good mix of adult and family fun. The bar area had a row of alcoholic slushies which I'm super excited to try! The food menu appeared to be extensive enough - wings, pizza, fries - what you'd expect at an event center. The service itself appeared to be pretty quick as they kept calling out orders. The building itself (split level with a basement) had games on each floor! I'm talking about Mario Kart, Guitar Hero, Connect 4, VR gaming, old school arcade games, pinball, racing, karaoke. Multiple options to choose from, wall to wall! I look forward to visiting again soon!

Really good food and drinks. Jimmy, Al, and Donnie play great music on a Wednesdays. Everyone needs…read moreto come check this out to break up week day rat race.

Great bar/restaurant. Has side for families and side for bar. A pool table and tvs for ppv events…read moreand sports.

I am so proud of myself. Today, I went to The Pump House and I did not order chicken wings. It was…read morea struggle, but I forced myself to order something else off the menu and I am glad that I did. Instead of my typical order of wings and fries, I got the Pump Jack Burger. It's made with Angus beef topped with Pepper Jack cheese, Grilled Balsamic Onions, Mild Banana Pepper Rings with a Sweet and Spicy Sauce, all served on a Onion Roll. It was served with a side of Fries. I was impressed by the size of the burger and that it was hand pressed. A hand pressed burger always tastes better to me. I requested that it be prepared medium rare and it was done perfectly. The fries were soft, I'd prefer mine a little crispier, but they were seasoned well. I got a giggle from their ketchup bottle, it said it was "Fancy". They have an impressive variety of beers. They offer draft, bottle and canned. I personally always go with one of the many craft beers they have on the menu. When dining alone, I always sit at the bar. The bartenders are typically female and are friendly. I am fan of hooks under a bar and Pump House takes it even a step further. They also offer, outlets. If your phone needs a charge and you've got a cord, you are set to go. Offering outlets under a bar, is top notch customer service. Now that I know they have great burgers as well as their wings, I'll have to rotate between the two when coming to dine.

Update Haven't been back here too much but called in for an…read moreorder to go tonight. Pump House! You need new cooks! The ones you have don't know how to cook basic food. Like I said in my first review you need to learn low and slow for a pork steak. Oh we don't have that anymore. Thank goodness. Your pork steak was chewy and not done appropriately. Horrible to try and eat. Tonight one of us got the chipotle chicken sandwich. The chicken was cooked to death. Ugh. Came out like chicken powder, you know the kind they put in your dog's food? Way too dry. Hard to eat. All the menus online are out of date so just about everything we chose we were told oh we don't have that anymore. Not good business practice. Put out a new menu and delete the old ones!! You fit right in with the rest of the crap food we are served in this area. Not a bit better. We won't try again.