Wings Etc (Dupont Road) - for a change pace for American style food on the north side…read more It's been a long time since I've been to a Wings Etc/ BWW type place. As a chance of pace...we mixed it up and tried Wings Etc on a Sunday afternoon - living on the edge LOL. This facility is located in the far west end of the strip mall at the corner of Dupont and Coldwater Road. It's opposite the Kroger and more toward Casa's. Easy in and easy out as there is parking close to the store. The store is kinda large (at least seemed that way today as it was empty) clean and in good repair. The team was very friendly. The place was slow so we had very attentive service. The food and drink menu is fairly large. They gave a full bar with lots of TV's. Nice place to relax, talk and watch a game. As for the food...I really don't expect a lot from these type of franchise places. I did find the onion rings to be pretty good. Nice meaty piece of onion with a thick batter. Slight crunchy breading - not too oily. No special sauce served with this. Just ketchup if you need it. My wife really liked the grilled chicken bacon wrap. Fresh ingredients and tasty. My grilled chicken quesadilla was large and thick. Tender chicken, thick bed of cheddar cheese and soft tortillas.

Never got my damn wings mane. Called them in and waited and waited, not even busy for lunch. And I…read morewaited. I finally left after 15 minutes.

Make sure you try these two pizzas. The buffalo chicken is spot on. Tons of big chunks of chicken…read morethe right amount of onions, the sauce is perfectly put on and doesn't overpower the pizza, it has the right amount. The hint of blue cheese is exactly what it needs to taunt your tastebuds. And the best part is that this pie is loaded with quality mozzarella cheese. Next we picked up the cowboy pizza loaded with chunks of brisket with the right amount of green pepper, and red onions. The one thing that I really love about their food is that they don't short change with quality and the amount of top shelf ingredients. Do yourself a favor and pick up a couple of these pizzas and take home for you and your family. Let Salt and pepper do the work for you. But you need to hurry because they sell out sometimes and you don't want to miss out on these delicious and amazing pizzas. And if pizza is not what you are craving then try other menu items that won't disappoint. The calzones are enough to feed 4 people in my house and is absolutely delicious!!

From the owner: Salt & Pepper Scratch Kitchen offers elevated dining, delivery, carryout, specialized in pizzas,…read moreartisan sandwiches, seasonal salads, weekly features, shareables, chef owned, and made from scratch ingredients. We also offering catering services for your next event. Give us a call today to place an order!

My family had a great waitress named Kara. She was very attentive and went the extra mile. Great…read morewaitresses are hard to find. Well done.

Took over 2 hours just our food and when I asked when our food coming they said hold and never come…read moreback until a hour later bad service and I found hair in my onion rings

Laycoff's Tavern (near Granite City/Target, North Clinton St) - iconic place with good pizza…read more Laycoff's is a fun little place to frequent. It doesn't seat a lot of people. So...you might have to wait for a table. Unfortunately there isn't space for a nice waiting area. So you might stand up in the small bar area while you wait. It's okay. Things move fast. Enjoy the people watching opportunity. The team here is very friendly and welcoming in an odd way. They really are glad to serve you. Lots of smiles and friendly smiles. They are efficiently-friendly. They all move and talk fast. They are hustling to serve - not avoid. They will take a moment to get to relate...but not much more than a moment. The service is very good! The Sullivan family is very nice as well. Laycoff's is known for sausage rolls and a community bar environment. My wife loves her sausage roll. Full of tasty cheese surrounded by a light, fluffy and soft dough. The American sausage blended in with the cheese nicely. The menu has a small number of specialty pizzas (only six) along with build-your-own option. The prices are pretty comparable to other bars. On this occasion I got a 16" Everything pizza for $20. A 16 inch pizza was a LOT of delicious pizza. The pizza crust is thin. It is thin enough that almost every bit has a slight crunch. However, it was also soft enough to satisfy the less than crunchy crowd. The crust doesn't have much distinct flavor or seasoning. Just a nice thin crust. The pizza sauce was also hard to distinguish. The pizza is so full of toppings and cheese that you really don't see the sauce. The sauce that was they are blended well with the American sausage base. Now the best part - the fresh toppings! Laycoff's uses the Pizza King approach by using finely chopped toppings. The base of the Everything pizza is a finely ground American sausage. The base of the pizza so completely covered with sausage on the Everything choice. The sausage doesn't have much spice or flair as it is American style instead of Italian. The pepperoni is very thin. The fresh and slightly crunchy onions and peppers are chopped into small pieces. Even the green and black olives seemed to be smaller. The whole pizza was coated in delicious tasting mozzarella cheese. As I mentioned the 16 inch pizza is a large pizza. Laycoff's cuts the pizza into large pieces as well. This pizza could easily feed 3-4 people. Cold Pizza Test - I always want to try the pizza the next morning, cold, and for breakfast. This pizza was outstanding cold and as a left over. The coldness causes the mozzarella cheese taste to really come forward. The saltiness of the olives gets bolder. The bed of sausage and cover of cheese really help keep the pizza moist. The crust stayed a bit soft with a slight crunch. Overall, I really liked the pizza. It wasn't outstanding. However, it was really good at a good value. Dinning at Laycoff's has a sense of memorabilia and nostalgia. Be patient and enjoy the environment.

Don't go here if you arent a regular. It felt very much like you had to belong in order to receive…read moregood service. I felt disgusting eating there because everything was very dusty. All of the signage and decor had thick layers of dust. We also had an extremely long weight. I almost wish we would've just left.

Decent BBQ joint on North end of town…read more.. Dropped by Lucille's for the first time on Friday for a work lunch with the crew... Been meaning/wanting to try for a while, but have never got around to it. Ok experience, but there's some areas of attention needed. Pros: Friendly/quick service, outstanding brisket, excellent bbq sauces (I particularly liked the vinegar and spicy sauces), and large portions. Cons: Over-priced, average at best sides, extremely smoky in dining room, and dirty/run down restaurant. Overall our experience was good, but the smoke in the dining room was a real problem that actually had my eyes burning/watering while we were eating (it literally looked like an AARP Club Catholic Church bingo event, it was that smoky inside the restaurant), the food is stupid expensive ($35 lunch, one person), and the sides just weren't good (bland coleslaw and broccoli salad). The restaurant also needs a facelift and desperate deep clean... It had that dirty, grimy, sticky feel on the floors and tables (presumably from all the smoke in the dining room). I still consider Shigs n' Pit to be the far and wide the best BBQ in town, but Lucille's has the potential to be really good if they can make some adjustments, improvements, and clean the place up.

Sweet Smoked Pork Steak with BBQ sauce (Lucille's BBQ, north Lima Road) - tried something…read moredifferent, good value and very tasty I prefer Lucille's BBQ plate selections as I feel they give me good value. A select smoked meat with two sides for $14-16. This gives you a good all around taste of Lucille's offerings. On this trip I selected the sweet smoked pork steak with Mac & Cheese and Wilson baked beans. The entree was $14. The pork steak was a thinly cut piece of pork - maybe 3/4 inch thick. The steak definitely had hints of smokey and grilled flavors. The meat was tender, no pink color and moist. It was easily cut when warm, not as easy as it cooled. This is a large flat piece of meat so it took time to cut into pieces and savor. The BBQ sauce was sweet with no real spicy after taste kick. Glad I tried this selection. I really like the Mac & Cheese as it is very creamy and has a nice cheese flavor. The sauce has some jalapeño pieces - so expect a little heat and kick. The Wilson baked beans are also a bit spicy. There are small pieces of brisket embedded in the sweet savory BBQ bean sauce. Lucille's has a nice selection of other delicious sides for you to try. Lucille's does a nice job with smoked BBQ meats. Make the trip north to the corner of Lima and Wallen Roads. It's worth a try!

Nolt's is just sitting there on the North side waiting for you…read more A county store in the big city! Today we were looking for something soft to eat. My wife has a dental problem and can't get into a specialist for a couple of weeks. Bummer! So time for cream pie. By the time we got there they had sold out! So we ended up buying some Amish butter and a big tub of pulled pork! Yum! It is absolutely the best you can buy! No pie gives us a reason to return soon! Really soon!

Loved ALL the baked goodies and loved the deli sandwiches. Super friendly service. Must try the…read morehand pies that are brought in fresh once a week!

The service here is horrible. There is only one person doing all the work (a shorter blond girl)…read morewhile two older ladies gabbbed behind the bar. We sat there for a good 20 minutes before the older lady took our order and the food itself was okay. We have been there before and every time we get the older lady as a server, it is horrible . Like you could walk to bagger daves, order something.. wait for it.. walk back and STILL get faster service.

This was my first time to the Pine Valley Bar & Grill. I was pleased with the spacious area,…read morecomfortable seating, professional service and good food. The facility is set in the back of the strip mall. There is plenty of strong signage so it is easy to find. The inside is very large. The booth seating is very comfortable. I was pleased with how clean things were at the end of a busy night. The bar was buzzing with conversation. The TV's weren't too loud. The Juke Box can be loud once it gets going. For dinner I had the wings in BBQ sauce. The wings were a moderate size. Not many small wings but none that were big. In general the wings had a moderate amount of meat to them. They were fried and bathed in sauce. The frying was appropriate. The wings were fully cooked without being dry nor too greasy. At times the wings were a bit over crispy. The BBQ sauce was really good. It had a sweet taste without a strong BBQ kick.

I had a really good experience here. I was nervous, based on the other reviews, but it was solid!…read more I wish I had known to order on the app and pick up, I spent about 30 min just sitting in the parking lot after my order! It was very busy. I saw everyone walking in and out rather quickly because they took advantage of the app and saved time. Note to self for next time. I ordered my wings well done and extra crispy, which they were. My only mistake was getting mild sauce, it was rather bland. I had to come home and add a little razzle dazzle to them to spice them up. I ordered 20 wings, and no I didn't eat 20, but if I did, mind ya business. LoL! The cost for 20 wings was just at $24, with tax! That's a great deal in my opinion. I'll try them again, but I'll use the app and I'll get the medium sauce.

Awesome employees fun out going people and great food hot fresh also fast service kid friendly and…read moretreats for the pups

Hidden treasure by son who lives here didn't tell me about We loved it Loved the wine loved…read morethe food loved the atmosphere loved our server Vince We will 100 percent be back Wish it would have been warmer to sit outside And the just was playing but definitely next time

Had a reservation so we were seated immediately in the patio. They had live music which made it an…read moreenjoyable night. Weather was good. Our server Jesus was really friendly and attentive. We ordered the chicken and waffles with the leek tortellini. Both dishes were delicious. Also we had the dessert sampler which included a chocolate cake which was sweet, the carrot cake and the cookie pie which was delicious! After our dinner we spent some time at the fire pit until we finished our drinks. Very enjoyable night!

Coyote Creek Bar & Grill (Hillegas Road/just across the interstate bridge) - large menu, good food,…read moreno rush I will keep this review short. Coyote Creek is set at the golf club on Hillegas Road. It's it's south of the highway 30 over pass and north of where Coliseum Blvd meets Hillegas. We love eating here when we can sit out on the patio. Eating inside is nice as well. It is a large facility that is easy to get a table. Good for larger groups too! They have a large menu with specials. Their bar can meet most all your needs as well. Overall their prices are pretty reasonable. The team here hustles and does their best to serve you well. The picture included is for their fish, shrimp and hushpuppy entree. Lots of popcorn type fried shrimp. Fish is cooked similar to Big Eyed fish - nice and flaky, thinner batter. The hushpuppies are smaller, sweet and moist. Cole slaw is very creamy. Good choice if you like fish!

The food is great! We shared an appetizer sampler and a couple sliders. Everything was delicious!…read moreThe kitchen was short staffed, and the wait was a little longer than normal, but the food made it worth it, and our waitress was a doll, and checked in often despite most of the tables being full. The restaurant sits on a golf course, and the views are excellent. The restaurant is nice, in a classic way,which I adore. Take out is excellent, but we love dining in!