If you enjoy small town dining, there are six fabulous restaurants in Illinois you’ve got to get on your bucket list. Featuring fresh food, outdoor dining, and friendly service, these will soon become your new favorite places to eat.
There’s a little something for everyone on this list. Whether you’re craving pizza, BBQ, burgers, seafood, or something else comforting, you’ll find it below.
- The Pantry
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Facebook/The Pantry This casual joint has a little bit of everything. It’s cafe-style with soups and sandwiches as well as chocolates, baked goods, gourmet coffee, jams, and much more. You’ll feel like you’ve walked into Grandma’s kitchen when you dine at this cozy establishment.
Address: 1199 Tuscola Boulevard, Tuscola, IL 61953
- Kahuna’s Burgers
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Facebook/Kahuna’s Burgers In business since 2010, this family-owned restaurant sports a beach theme that is absolutely intoxicating. You’ll come for the burgers and drinks but stay for the atmosphere and community vibe.
Address: 104 West Harris Avenue, Greenville, IL 62246
- Spring Valley Family Restaurant
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Facebook/Spring Valley Family Restaurant Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, this classic diner is all about hearty portions and friendly service. There’s no better spot for small town dining and comfort food than this.
Address: 300 East Washington Street, Oregon, IL 61061
- Knucles Pizza
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Facebook/Knuckles Pizza Featuring Quad City-style pizza, sandwiches, salads, starters, and desserts, this hot spot has a little something for everyone. It offers one of those perfectly humble, small town dining experiences that even the kids will want to enjoy time and again.
Address: 1719 West Woodside Drive, Dunlap, IL 61525
- Haze Smokehouse
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Facebook/HAZE Smokehouse This trendy BBQ joint is known for its outdoor seating and perfectly smoked meats. This is one of those small town restaurants you can smell from a mile away.
Address: 159 Bucklin Street, Lasalle, IL 61301
- Dancing Marlin
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Facebook/Dancing Marlin Just outside Chicago is a tiny community that is home to a wonderful seafood restaurant you won’t want to pass up. It is known for small plates and an amazing atmosphere that can’t be beat.
Address: 20590 South La Grange Road, Frankfort, IL 60423
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Facebook/The Pantry
This casual joint has a little bit of everything. It’s cafe-style with soups and sandwiches as well as chocolates, baked goods, gourmet coffee, jams, and much more. You’ll feel like you’ve walked into Grandma’s kitchen when you dine at this cozy establishment.
Address: 1199 Tuscola Boulevard, Tuscola, IL 61953
Facebook/Kahuna’s Burgers
In business since 2010, this family-owned restaurant sports a beach theme that is absolutely intoxicating. You’ll come for the burgers and drinks but stay for the atmosphere and community vibe.
Address: 104 West Harris Avenue, Greenville, IL 62246
Facebook/Spring Valley Family Restaurant
Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, this classic diner is all about hearty portions and friendly service. There’s no better spot for small town dining and comfort food than this.
Address: 300 East Washington Street, Oregon, IL 61061
Google/Andy Lutz
Facebook/Knuckles Pizza
Featuring Quad City-style pizza, sandwiches, salads, starters, and desserts, this hot spot has a little something for everyone. It offers one of those perfectly humble, small town dining experiences that even the kids will want to enjoy time and again.
Address: 1719 West Woodside Drive, Dunlap, IL 61525
Facebook/HAZE Smokehouse
This trendy BBQ joint is known for its outdoor seating and perfectly smoked meats. This is one of those small town restaurants you can smell from a mile away.
Address: 159 Bucklin Street, Lasalle, IL 61301
Facebook/Dancing Marlin
Just outside Chicago is a tiny community that is home to a wonderful seafood restaurant you won’t want to pass up. It is known for small plates and an amazing atmosphere that can’t be beat.
Address: 20590 South La Grange Road, Frankfort, IL 60423
Where else can you enjoy small town dining in Illinois? Share your favorite spots with us below in the comments.
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