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    The Fork and Vine

    4.2 (26 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Jason Z.

    The Fork and Vine restaurant and wine bar is a must stop conveniently located along the Illinois wine trail. A great space for a large gathering with a venue that is apparently for music. This was by far the best meal I've had in southern Illinois. Great food and appetizers and a menu that left me wanting to come back to try more. A nice selection of drinks featuring their own wines and other drink options as well. Located in the country I almost passed right by but this dining spot came highly recommended and I agree that The Fork and Vine is a must stop. The bar is inviting enough that I would consider stopping by for even just a drink without having dinner. The service was solid with a knowledgeable server who was able to answer questions not only about food and drink but also about nearby towns to visit. She did not seem to mind that us tourists were asking for where to go and what to see. I even took notes. I'll be back to take advantage of some of the stops she mentioned, and I'll stop at The Fork and Vine once again.

    Valentine's special!
    Kelly P.

    What a place to have an excellent Valentine's dinner! Walking into the restaurant is an experience! It is so warm, inviting and like an upscale lodge with a bar. The wood work is beautiful! We got to sit on the second floor with a great view of the outdoors and restaurant below. We made early reservations so it wasn't too crowded. Service was wonderful! Friendly, welcoming greeting by the hostess as we walked in the door. We had a reservation and were quickly seated. The amazing service continued when we were greeted by our server, Joe. He was very thorough detailing the beer, wine and food specials. Joe had great recommendations for wine and was a very attentive, friendly server! We decided on the "Lover's Special", which was delicious ! The medallions were tender, juicy and flavorful...like butter! The salmon was cooked perfectly with a bit of a crisped edge. The twice baked potatoes and kale sides paired well with the salmon and medallions. It was a perfect meal and experience in every way! We are looking forward to coming back in the warmer months to sit outside and sip wine to some music!

    Shrimp Scampi in garlic aioli

    Service was very good; food was excellent; nice place but because it's all very open, the ambience/atmosphere was okay just no private dining if you're looking for a specific or special occasion unless you like it very open but there are areas with less crowd. It is a nice place.

    Beth H.

    Relaxing vineyard dinner to finish a nice outing with the hubby. We had hiked nearby Shawnee Forest and stopped there on the way home. We were there just as service changed to dinner menu. I had the Illinois wine flight and the best dirty martini I've ever had. My hubs got the fish and chips and I ordered the sausage ziti. Both of us had no complaints with our meal. I love that the restaurant locally sources what they can. I will be back this summer for live music on the patios.

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    My compliments to the chef!! We had the brussel sprouts with goat cheese and bacon and it was amazing!! For dinner we had the farmers pork chops and Tuscan herb chicken and both were fantastic! The Feather Hills Cabernet and Amalgam were delicious as well! We highly recommend coming here! And last but definitely not least our waitress Alex did an amazing job!

    Salmon wrap
    Sarah A.

    If your looking for delicious food, natural atmosphere and friendly service, look no further. The salmon wrap included carmelized onions and avocado, served on a freshly made wrap, with crispy french fries.

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    I got the salmon and it was so delicious! The place is beautiful and the wine is yummy!

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    Enjoyed immensely! Good food good service! Lovely local. Our new go to place. Glad business is here

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    Loved the Brussel sprouts and I'm not a fan but damn, I'd eat them again at this restaurant.

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    618 Taphouse - This was placed her by a server clearing a table. Remained for about 30 minutes. Every 5 minutes I asked myself why I had not consumed it.

    618 Taphouse

    3.3(91 reviews)
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    Food and beer were delicious. Italian beef sandwhich and southwest patty melt were spot on. Service…read moreis a little slow, but bartenders are waiting on everyone. Come in, relax, enjoy your time, and your food and drink.

    Oh boy, where to start. I guess I'll begin with the positive things about this place; the…read morebartenders/servers (they're the same people) are friendly...and that's pretty much it. There are QR codes on the bar for the beer menu. It isn't accurate, they're out of several. I was told by a staff member (again, it's hard to tell who fills what role so I'll just call them staff members from here on) that they are "locked out" of that account so I should check the board behind the bar. The board lists the flavor and usually the type of beer. It does not list the manufacturer or really any other details. At this point I ordered a beer and the chicken nachos. I received the beer promptly. I finished that one, then another. Still no nachos. After an hour+ and 3 beers, I cashed out and left. At least they never tried to charge me for the nachos. I witnessed numerous dishes returned to the kitchen. There were 2, sometimes 3 staff members for the entire bar and dining room. All were friendly but seemed inexperienced. I witnessed at least 2 on their phones at some point. Last but not least, the atmosphere. The place could be really amazing. When I was there, the bar was sticky. 3 of the lights above the bar were burned out and the fixtures, obviously intended for old looking filament bulbs had bright LEDs installed giving the ambiance of a hospital waiting room. The recessed can style lighting in the rest of the establishment wasn't much better. The stools at the bar are seriously worn. It's almost worth visiting for the spectacle...almost. Update: they did charge me for the nachos. I misread the receipt that night.

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    The Fork and Vine - wine_bars - Updated May 2026

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