While passing through Effingham, Illinois, I had the pleasure of dining at a local favorite--Pizza…read moreMan--and I'm glad I did. This cozy, unpretentious spot delivers exactly what you hope for in a small-town Italian-American restaurant: hearty portions, comforting flavors, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. I ordered the meatballs, and they did not disappoint--tender, well-seasoned, and served in a rich marinara sauce that tasted homemade. My dinner companion went with the cheese ravioli, which came piping hot and generously smothered in sauce. Both dishes were satisfying and full of flavor. One of the highlights of the meal was the salad bar-- while a small salad bar, it was fresh, well-stocked, and a perfect way to start the meal. The bread sticks were another pleasant surprise: warm, soft, and just the right touch of comfort on the side. Whether you're a local or just passing through Effingham, Pizza Man is a great stop for a relaxed, hearty meal that leaves you full and content. Definitely worth a visit!

We were in Effingham and saw they have a Pizza Man. I hadn't had Pizza Man in a long time. It was…read morejust like I remember. Very tasty. And very reasonably priced. We got two large pizzas, 12 wings, and garlic bread for $50. Not bad. The pizza hit the spot.

Amazing food, but the service was even better! Sit at the chef's table if you can. The chef was…read moreincredibly knowledgeable about the menu and took the time to explain the dishes and make recommendations. Everything we ordered was delicious, thoughtfully prepared, and full of flavor. You can really tell there is a passion for the food and the experience they provide. We're from Louisiana and definitely know good food, so we were genuinely impressed! We were just passing through, but this is one of those places we'll absolutely remember. If we're ever driving through the area again, we will definitely be back. Highly recommend!

My daughter recommended this place after she saw a post on social media. We visited it today and I…read moream so happy we did. What a wonderful place! We had the carbonara, lasagna, and Trentino pizza. Everything was delicious but the carbonara was definitely my favorite. It took me back to my trip to Rome! This is what real Italian food tastes like Absolutely delicious! The owner is really nice. It's clear he wants to serve only the best food! We drove from CU and it was absolutely worth it! We will be back soon! You should definitely try it!

Cuisine in always consistent. Had a good Kung Poa for dinner this trip. If you want something…read morechanged they will do it for you. Great family Owned and Operated restaurant.

Ok this is the best Chinese you're gonna get in this small town. Note it's definitely carry out /…read moreto go orders only. We came dressed to dine in & there are only 2 small tables indoors. No outside dining available . Very vegan & vegetarian friendly . Easily customizable entrees . Many tofu options as well not listed on the extensive menu. Good flavor but lacked spice for me personally . I was not a fan of their style chili oil ( tasted watery & not spicy at all ). Fantastic customer service !

My husband is a native to Effingham and this was our first time at Fujiyama Japanese steakhouse and…read moreit was a nice visit that will have me coming back. Of course, I always get skeptical of seafood being fresh in the middle of nowhere middle Illinois in the Midwest of the USA but this time we went for the hibachi experience so I gave the shrimp a try and my husband ate the chicken. He had a side of fried rice with egg and I opted for noodles with our vegetables. The complementary house salad and soup tonight was mushroom was OK but not as good as other hibachi style restaurants. Our hibachi chef was funny entertaining and was able to connect with each of the guests. He made jokes and put on a wonderful performance. I appreciated that not every seat was filled for hibachi and we were still able to enjoy dinner as a party of eight. Next time we visit, we will eat on the traditional restaurant side to test out the sushi and other menu offerings. The restaurant is fairly wheelchair accessible with everything being on one even level and there's plenty of accessible parking and close parking as Fujiyama is next to a few other stores sharing the parking lot.

Today I parked my rig at the TA. Walked a few blocks to this restaurant, wasn't too difficult of a…read morehike. Having seen a billboard AD driving along the i70, I thought huh, hibachi down the road on exit 160, let's do this. Originally had other plans, like hitting up the NAF NAF for some Mediterranean food couple miles further. But haven't had any Bennihana style hibachi in ages, I did sort of crave the grilled veges, NY Steaks and hibachi butter fried rice. So got in here today, and it was pretty quiet. Wasn't even sure if there were any parties at the grill. Back in the days I use to work at a pretty high octane hibachi in the Permian Basin (ya, think Billy Bob Thornton in Landman on steroids). We'd have oil field crews pack our entire restaurant, and I'd be doing daily sales of 3,000.00 to 4,000.00 just under my own tab. Those were the days you can order a bowl of Udon noodles and it probably came out to 8.99--- good ole pre- inflation days. So onto the food here. Steak was over cooked, wanted medium rare, tasted well done. Chicken was decent, moist, not dried out. I've had hibachi chicken in certain restaurants where the meat was straight up dried. So good job. The fried rice was a 7/10. Not the best, but better than Panda Express. The grilled veges were alright, the teriyaki sauce was decent not too sweet. And overall the hibachi combo plate of NY Steak, Chicken w/ fried rice was overall a 7.5/10. I want to give a thumbs up to the restaurant for their portions. This being lunch hours, the lunch portion here can play out in many other places as dinner size. The Miso soup was your typical hot soup + instant dried seaweed + supermarket house brands tofu. Can't screw this dish up. And the salad was sugar overkill...along with the Yum Yum Sauce. What I wished they did with the Salad sauce. Okay, blend carrots, apples, increase ginger, couple slices of lemon, and cut down on the sugars. For the Yum Yum Sauce decrease the sugar, more garlic, and please add a tad bit more MSG for that flavor bomb. Now because I figured I might still be hungry, I ordered their 2 roll sushi lunch special-- the Bay bridge, and the Volcano. Sushi rolls were both pretty solid. The sushi chef here gets a 8/10 for his sushi rice making ability. I've seen complete failures at restaurants serving sushi where the rice isn't even cooked through. Worse I've had sushi rice that tasted like those Supermarket sushi franchises Snow Fox and Fuji Foods. Special mention: the wasabi is spicy. Very good. For a hibachi grill restaurant, this place is a solid 7/10. Is it worth walking over here if your semi truck is parked nearby? Yes. Is it worth a detour if you're on a road trip and don't want burgers and fries? Yes. Is it a nice setting to sit down and talk with your colleagues or watch their hibachi chefs perform? Sure. In the end, for price, portion, and just a no bs Japanese teppanyaki meal, I think Fujiyama can fill that void. Why the 3 Stars? because there's room to improve, food wise, like the fried rice: more white peppers, onions, garlic butter, soy sauce, scallions. To my Chinese passerbyers: 覺得路過的客人，可以過來關顧一下，整體食物質量管控還行，就是甜了一點；要是有哪位華人卡車師傅在附近停靠，過夜，我也還是會推薦過來這家日式鐵板試試，想當年羅蘭剛一家老字號的上林鐵板燒已經被蒙古餡餅給取代了，也就是抱有這種懷舊才使得我過來品一品這村莊的日式鐵板。

I love this place. Food is really good. Friendly people. Always a great place to eat.read more

decent small town place with town folks eating breakfast to start their days. prices are great and…read morefood is decent. pretty basic middle of the road menu with the normal stuff.

My wife had the carne asada, and I had the nachos--both were absolutely delicious. The portions…read morewere huge; we couldn't even finish everything. Our waiter was very quick, which honestly surprised me. He was a little clumsy at times, but still attentive and got everything to us without issue. The restaurant itself was colorful and full of character, yet still had a relaxing atmosphere. I would definitely come back. The prices are fair for the quality and portion sizes.

Super fast service. Polite and friendly staff. Food was excellent - hot and fresh and with great…read moreflavor. Highly recommend a stop here on your travels.

This is as far as we can get when we start from home (Fall River WI) on our way to FL before our…read moregas light goes off. My husband likes to stop here for gas so he can visit Popeyes and get a chicken sandwich. For $14 he got a chicken sandwich meal so he could get a sweet tea and a side (red beans and rice) and then he got a chicken sandwich to go. He stated that the chicken sandwich he got in Madison, WI was excellent but this one here in Effingham was even better. He also Stayed the customer service was excellent. I visited the Sabarros and and the pizza pickings were slim. There was a lonely slice of meat, half a veggie and half of another type and they all looked like they had been sitting there awhile. Note that this was around 10:15 am. A sausage pizza was just pulled out of the oven so that, to me, was the obvious choice if I wanted pizza. The calzones looked a little tired too as did the server who had trouble smiling and had a quiet voice but she did tell me thank you and asked me if I wanted a bag. I asked for 2 slices not realizing how large they are. I got 2 for $9.99. Fresh, hot and cheesy with good size ground Italian sausages on top. Well worth $5 a piece. Both my husband and I have lunch for down the road. Granted this is no 5 star dining but when you leave home at 5 am to travel 16 hrs. It's a nice pit stop. The bathrooms in the gas station were clean and the shelves were well stocked. 1/2 of the store seemed to be stocked as a hardware store while the other half was the usual gas station fare including grilled hot dogs and sausages and heat up breakfast sandwiches and burgers, fountain drinks, coffee, tea, etc. This gas stop is an easy off/on while traveling and has multiple food choices if you want a quick grab and go or a quick sit down.

When traveling, I am very cautious about where I stop for gas and breaks but I've seem to find that…read morethese locations are top notch. We stopped for coffee and a break, Dunkin Donuts location is inside. Very clean, helpful and we were in and out with no problems.

First time going there with new owners they messed up my order. It took longer to get it & then it…read morewasn't all there & I had to make another trip to get rest of my order but biggest problem to me was their attitude. They acted like it was my fault. Was very disappointed

We ate at Park Lanes for the first time a couple of days ago. My wife had a Smash Burger and I had…read morethe breaded tenderloin. Both meals were excellent! Their prices are as friendly as any other restaurant we have eaten at. We're going back, for sure. Highly recommend this place to eat!