Very mellow place, owner stays very involved, which keeps it consistent…read moreWell priced food and drinks

This bar is so cool. Darren (I'm sorry if I spelled your name wrong) is super chill and his…read morecollection of autographs is badass. The food here is REALLY good too. It's such a chill place to be after a long day. Super underrated place in my opinion.

If you like a good old fashioned breakfast diner experience, then the Old 50 Cafe is your spot…read more We're talking big portions, hearty menu items (not a microgreen in sight), and constant coffee cup refills. Yes, please. On my visit here, I ordered the breakfast horseshoe, which is a menu item I noticed on multiple menus in Southern Illinois but haven't ever seen it elsewhere. Apparently, it's a variation of a classic horseshoe sandwich that originated in Springfield, Illinois. Anyway, my breakfast consisted of a bed of hashbrowns, topped with biscuits, two breakfast sausage patties, all smothered in gravy and topped with two eggs your way (I got them scrambled). It was a gravy drenched delight. The kind of breakfast that will have you saying things like 'whew! That really sticks to your ribs' and 'my tummy is so happy right now.' No? Just me, then? The service was kind and attentive (our coffee cups were kept delightfully full) and the prices are super reasonable. Get to it!

Made a camping trip to Carlyle Lake and saw a quaint cafe to try. Old 40 Cafe was a great…read moreexperience for a nice meal is a great town. Friendly staff seated is quickly, took our drink order and spent time providing recommendations for us. Old 50 Cafe serves breakfast and lunch and closes at 2pm daily. I provide pictures of their menu and as you can see they can easily ale some for any pallet. I highly recommend getting the deluxe with lunch entrees as it some with the soup of the day and fries. Soup was awesome and beats anything you see in the big city. Cafe was very clean and again very friendly staff. Our next visit to the lake will include a stop at Old 50 Cafe. Give them a try if you're in the area!!!

Came here on a beautiful spring Sunday around dinner time for a drink before dinner. Sitting on the…read morewaters edge is really fun. We were able to find a seat in the shade right away. I know it can get busy and sometimes they have live music which is fun. This isn't a fancy cocktail lounge, it's a fun place to come and grab a drink and enjoy the river. The prices aren't the best for cocktails but not the worst. I've had some of their food in the past and it's typical bar food. Nothing I crave but something to eat while drinking.

Be prepared to sweat your ass off but have a good time! I didn't try any food so this is strictly a…read morereview of vibe/drinks A must for boating season! This area is HUGE & you can't miss all those yellow umbrellas. There's a swap meet/marketplace inside, an indoorish bar area with a large bar with seats and a huge outdoor patio with a stage. The live music is what really brings in the crowd so get there at a reasonable time if you want to guarantee a spot. We stuck to ordering our drinks at the bar in order to walk around & hang out. The music was great with the band playing a lot of popular covers and they have a large alcohol selection so there's something for everyone. This place is a no frills establishment made for drinking on the water and enjoying yourself. I'll definitely be back

Entered Store and it wasn't very clean. behind the counter looked real run down…read more 3 people in back and where is the register clerk? one person appeared and took my order. my food was not hot and not cooked to perfection. it seemed to have been sitting there too long as the biscuits sandwiches were dry. I did not expect this run down place and slow service there in Carlyle. it wasn't even busy.

Hardee's for fastfood its good a healthier option compared to other fastfood restaurants.read more

Folks come from all over to get on the lake and stop at this place on the way out of town. I cannot…read morerecommend a dish because they are all my favorites. Former Keyesport resident.

This place is a slice of Americana that everyone needs to enjoy. This area of the country is one…read morenot many city slickers like myself ever experience. But I have to tell you, it's excellent. Sure, it's a small place in the middle of nowhere. And you might not think much of it. But you will be wonderfully happy ordering just about anything here. 4 of us went here for lunch on a Sunday. It was packed. Inside it isn't much - plywood ceiling, odd collection of animal statues on one wall, a giant model of a ship in the middle. But the people and the food - salt of the earth. Every single one of us cleaned our plates entirely. We all got something different. I had the catfish which was amazing. So good. Taco salad looked top notch and the burger was divine. Waitress was super nice and it's just a place more people need to experience. This place is a true gem!!!

Service was fast and friendly. My husband and I had the mushroom Swiss burgers which were…read moredelicious. My husband had the fries and raved about them all the way home. Will be back!

Service was excellent, friendly. Fried chicken was freshly…read moreprepared and pretty good. Shrimp was supposed to be fried but not crispy at all. Almost steamed with moisture pooled under it. Only 12 shrimp instead of 15 stated on the menu.

Great food. Very friendly and happy to serve you…read more Friendly, neighborly people in the restaurant. Will continue going back. Frank is a great guy. Only take cash no cards.

The food was exceptional and the portion sizes were perfect. The service was also very friendly and…read morethe owner walked around talking to everyone, and also walked around to hand out peanut brittle. The only downside was it took a little while to get our food, but the restaurant had quite a few people inside so the wait was reasonable. *A note to consider is that they don't take cards, but they do have an ATM to get cash out.

When people ask why I Yelp, places like this are the answer. Without Yelp, there's zero chance I…read morewould have eaten here, and yet it turned out to be a fantastic option as we were driving down I-70 towards St. Louis. We were headed to the airport and I searched for a 'diner like' place just off the interstate around an hour away. I came across Powhatan, and while the outside didn't look like much in the photos, the food looked great and the reviews were excellent. I bookmarked it, and sure enough it didn't disappoint. The outside is a basic restaurant attached to a hotel/motel. Think side of the road bare bones motel. Honestly, if I hadn't read the reviews I would have just kept on driving. Inside was very nice - not fancy but very bright, clean and welcoming. There was also a small slot machine area off to the side if that's your thing. I ordered the Pocahontas Pride, which was chicken friend steak, two eggs, hash brown casserole (I opted for plain hash browns) buttermilk biscuits and sausage gravy. I think it was $15. And it was enough food for two people easily. Very good, and very filling. My daughter ordered boneless wings (I tried a couple since there was too much food for her) and she and I both loved them. I'm normally hesitant to order wings outside of my normal places, but she will order them anywhere and she gave them great praise. She also added 1/2 order of onion rings which were both great and ample - I thought they actually got the order wrong there were so many. Wife wasn't feeling well, so she ordered a simple order of hash browns and liked them. All in all, a great experience for a quick stop during a long drive. Again, without reading the reviews in advance, I doubt I would have ended up at Powhatan. But I'm glad I did!

We make this drive from St Louis every couple of months. Their breakfasts are huge!…read more They have quite a large selection of breakfast meals, as well as lunch and dinner. Their service is always perfect! Servers are attentive, and the food comes out quickly. It's an older restaurant, and the interior is rustic charm! It's probably better for our waistlines that they aren't closer! Check them out! You can play slots after your meal! Look for the photo of Pocahontas local Gretchen Wilson on the wall!

The service was fast . The server was nice and polite and quick with bringing back the food . I was…read morenot too find of the Apple pie because it was very tart and I'm keen to sweet apples.

First off - the pie and the staff, amazing! The facilities are clean and it's very country cozy…read more I wasn't terribly impressed with the food. It's quite possible it was just dish I had (open faced roast beef), but it was stop worthy on its own. The pies are though!

Called Odin Café now. We stopped on our way to view the 2017 Eclipse and were delighted with our…read moreexperience. First off, the restaurant is bigger on the inside than the outside- magical! The interior is quite clean, if out of date. Waitstaff and owner (and regular customers) were very friendly. Food was good (biscuits and gravy) to great (bacon, ham, and French toast); portions were huge! We had the biggest pancakes ever and a nice, big glass of orange juice! Very cheerful, fun place to stop!!

The worst part of this place is that it is 200 miles from my house! We were passing through and…read morestopped in. I had the pork steak that just melts in your mouth. Service was friendly and accurate. Do not even think about leaving without trying their pies. Do not skip this place.