The Downtown Cafe

Great, honest, local diner spot. Solid prices, they have unique items that are near and dear to…read moretheir customers. Great history on the walls and you can tell it has great bones. Staff is experienced and friendly, super clean and comfortable. Highly recommend and will be a new go to.

First time there and had very good service. The French Dip meat was so tender and was excellent…read morewith the horseradish mayo. Homemade potato soup was thick, creamy and delicious! The sangria hit the spot! We will definitely be back!

Dining Room

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Medium Chicken Pecan Salad

The Gin Mill

3.9(175 reviews)

0.0 mi

•$$$

Service was very good from Lauren. She made up for a very underwhelming steak order. Ordered the NY…read moreStrip and the Delmonico Ribeye. Both over cooked off two levels. Drinks were pretty good. Artichoke dip was highlight of the night very good. We sat outside but flies made meal really uncomfortable. Lauren and Artichoke dip were worth it, everything else was not I will not be back nor recommend to anyone. Shame as we were hoping for a gem but got a rock.

A true gem in the Decatur dining catalog! Truffle fries to die for and the French Onion Soup is on…read morepoint with any dish I had in Paris this summer! Servers are gracious and attentive. The beef tenderloin ponyshoe is a must try for lunch. Money well spent!

Full bar

Salmon

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Sauvignon Blanc & French onion soup

TapRoot

4.2(113 reviews)

0.1 mi

Loved the atmosphere of the place. The waiter we had was very nice and knowledgeable on drink…read morerecommendations. I had spectacular salmon here. Perfectly fall apart in your mouth savory.

Great food, good staff and a nice atmosphere. Unique dishes served with panache. Wish they were…read moreopen more however.

Enjoying a graduation dinner!

Duck. Tacos

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Sky City Grill

4.0(1 review)

0.9 mi

While visiting Decatur we stopped into Sky City Grill…read more The bartenders were friendly and attentive. They are also not stingy on the poor either. They create a fun environment and they run good food specials, although we didn't end up eating.

Hotshots Sports Bar and Grill - Decatur

3.5(19 reviews)

0.0 mi

Ambiance: nice sports bar. Plenty of big TVs. Zero complaints. (4/5)…read more Service: great. Very friendly and helpful. Was checked on periodically which was nice. (5/5) Food: had the wings. They were fine. Menu says house made ranch but it was ok. Didn't really taste like homemade / house made. Wings were good size. Got the garlic parm. Tasted like most other places. My complaint is that they tasted a little under cooked. There wasn't any pink but it was border line. Then tried the traditional "hotshots famous " wing sauce. But.. I got them "trashed". Which is double dipped and fried. I really wanted to like these but they just didn't taste like traditional buffalo sauce (franks hot sauce, butter and vinegar). But the biggest issue was the up-charge. The menu says for trashed, it's "$2 extra" but.... I was charge $2/wing! I hope mgmt fixes that. With all that said, I'd like to try again but maybe a burger next time.

Just popped in to grab a quick lunch. Hits all the right notes, great staff, clean, good food and…read morereasonable prices. Lots of TVs I can bet it would be a great spot to watch a game. Will return.

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The FourNine

4.2(73 reviews)

6.0 mi

Every single time I go there they NEVER disappoint. Food is always very good, atmosphere very…read morepleasant

The contrived Pinterest-board presentation almost makes up for the complete lack of flavor. Almost…read more I ordered 7 items. The onion rings weren't seasoned. They weren't even salted. One of the fried green tomatoes was smaller than my thumbnail. I was genuinely excited to see how they'd incorporate Mediterranean flavors into a burger instead of just turning it into another chicken sandwich. I thought, I'm ready to be impressed. Show me how you're going to bridge a balsamic glaze into a burger & make it work. They didn't. It didn't work. It was trash. Apparently, the secret ingredient in everything I ordered was balsamic glaze. If I'd ordered 100 McDonald's chicken nuggets & put my own balsamic glaze on them, I would've had a better experience. The only thing I ordered that was actually seasoned was the steak fries. I paid an extra $10 for the entrée-sized portion, & those were genuinely tasty. I absolutely would not say they were worth $10, though. Great presentation. Terrible execution.

Outside (covered) patio dining area.

Caprese Salad - Fresh mozzarella, sliced tomato, basil and balsamic drizzle. I.G = kim.d.west

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A new Bldg, to serve four-times the number of Guests

Debbies Diner

4.6(27 reviews)

1.8 mi

When I arrived I thought I was teleported back into the 70's…read more Old school is the word. I was waiting for Mel from Mel's diner to walk out from the kitchen scratching his backside. :) The staff knows all of the patrons by first name. The food was like grandma used to make and the coffee was great. Prices were good and the service was second to none If you're looking for a Starbucks kind of vibe this ain't the place. But if you want a good meal at a good price stop in. Staff is awesome Thanks guys. Can't wait to visit again Chicago Bob

We have only been in the area since early June. We are making our way around to the local area…read morespots. Debbie's caught my eye a few days ago. In the midst of a local heat wave, their A/C went down. I saw Debby (owner) post that they would close early out of concern for the safety of her people. I love good leadership where ever I find it. So that interaction pushed this diner to the top of the list. We went for lunch today. So glad, didn't get to meet Debby, but had a great time with the two young women holding down the fort who are great ambassadors for the Diner, their town, and their generation. They were both, effecient, pleasant, and engaging. My wife had the popcorn shrimp/fries. I got a patty melt/fries and coleslaw. Every item was simple, and well prepared. I liked the coleslaw, and I can be a harsh critic. The fries are those crispy battered kind, a favorite for both of us. We will absolutely be back, we live here now and need good dependable places. A town needs good, locally owned/staffed places, it is a connector, a community center. We will

Small and charming, not over decorated

French toast, bacon & eggs

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Sunrise

Beach House

3.7(271 reviews)

1.9 mi

Locally owned & operated

Free parking

The Beach House was the perfect place to be this evening. The food was delicious, & our server Dori…read morewas exceptional. This young lady is delightful & good at her job. Aug.19,2026

Love going to the Beach House. The service has always been good and the food is excellent. We…read moretypically get the calamari for an appetizer and then get the fillet or one of the fish options. Definitely worth the trip.

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STIX on 36

4.4(5 reviews)

3.4 mi

Great place to get dinner and a drink! A little pricey but its part of the awesome experience.!read more

We enjoy eating at Stix on 36. The food is always good, as is the service. My favorite dishes are…read morethe Mac n cheese with pulled pork and bbq sauce and the breaded tenderloin. The Mac n cheese is so big I take it home and get another meal or two from it! Price-wise it's about in line with other nearby restaurants or a tad bit pricier. But worth it for the good food. Highly recommend this restaurant.

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Grilled Chicken Pony Shoe

Head West Sub Stop

3.3(24 reviews)

0.9 mi

We received an incomplete order from Head West. I called to request the rest of the order to be…read moredelivered, and was told to call DoorDash and ask them to fix Head West's mistake. Some guy on the phone rudely told me that's how they did it when I said you guys bagged the order, not DoorDash. They're used to dealing with the college kids and must treat everybody like crap.

Tried Head west for first time today. Sandwich had great flavor. Large portions of meat and…read moretoppings. Will eat there again. Might be my go to for subs.

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Angie C.

11

46

0

7 months ago

They were super busy when we arrived at the restaurant, and there was a line, so it took a little while to be seated. We were so hungry since we had just finished the Prairie Pedal Ride at Rock Springs. We had a very friendly waitress who kept our mugs full while we waited for our food. read more

David M.

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2

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17 years ago

Love this place! Great way to start your morning. Personal favorites are either the delicous omelets or i have brought in my own peanut butter chips and had the cook combine it with the chocolate chip pancake batter for some wonderful reese's pancakes :) read more

Judy F.

31

2

0

17 years ago

We love this place so much that we make a special trip to Decatur to eat there. It's warm, friendly, good prices, and the food is excellent a couple of my favorites are the coffee cake and coconut pie. When you stop in make sure to tell John hi. read more

Cindy G.

0

2

0

17 years ago

Warm, friendly, Christian atmosphere. I LOVE this place!! Any meal is wonderful but I usually always get breakfast. Good food for the right price. If you are downtown Decatur - you have to stop in and eat at the DOWNTOWN CAFE!!! read more

Jayme P.

61

2

0

17 years ago

This is one of my favorite places to eat in Decatur. The service is great, the staff is so friendly and the food is wonderful! Be sure to leave room for a slice of the pie of the day, it's always great. read more

Merle S.

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11

0

3 years ago

We were recommended to this place by a friend and It was pretty darn good. I wanted to have a good lunch, and the breakfast scramble with ham was just right. The coffee was great as well :) will be back. read more

Michele M.

0

1

0

17 years ago

Had breakfast there this morning. Service was very good, food was very good. Consistent service every time I have been there. Great menu.

Lisa H.

0

2

0

17 years ago

A great place to eat - friendly, fast, and delicious! Breakfast is always good, but you really can't go wrong with anything on the menu.

Jackson P.

0

2

0

6 years ago

Everything on the menu is great!!!

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