Location: Carterville
Top Restaurants in Carterville
Illinois, United States Food Guide: 10 American food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Carterville
Find out what American restaurants to try in Carterville. Carterville is a city in Williamson County, Illinois, United States, geographically situated between Carbondale and Marion. The city is located next to Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge. The Refuge's 44,000 acres (180 km) of land and water contain a wide diversity of flora and fauna. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 5,496. The city is part of the Carbondale-Marion combined statistical area and city has grown considerably as a residential community of Carbondale and Marion.
Things to do in Carterville
10. Fat Bottom Betty's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 143 reviews
Wood Fired Pizza, Pasta & Spirits.
Reviewed By bufordshighway
I make semi-annual trips to Carbondale, this was my first time eating at Fat Bottom Bettys. I was there on a Thursday night, first night of baseball playoffs. I had the Thursday night lasagna special at $9.99, plus an extra $1 for the caesar salad. Both were large portions of well made food. I especially liked that they had both sweet and usweet iced tea, all the other places in town were unsweet only. The place was clean, the service was prompt. The bartenders and servers were friendly. My phone had suggested I eat there, and told me it was nearby. The building color is dark and the signage is minimal. I was in the hotel for a day before I saw the place. I said locals at the top, but there were no speical events in town so I suspect locals were everywhere. I did not see any guests from the two nearby hotels.
9. Burger Nook
Overall Ratings
3 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By Toestedagin
Your average hometown burger joint. Nothing that really stands out but nothing that will make you wanna leave besides the early morning service. The breakfast is mediocre and trying to get the attention of a waitress is almost impossible. Dont be in a hurry if you decide eat here
8. 20's Hideout Steakhouse & Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 394 reviews
20's Hideout Steakhouse serves up the best steaks, seafood and live entertainment in roaring 20's fashion. We are proud recipients of the annual Wine Spectator Restaurant Award since 2012. With over 6,800 international and domestic bottles on hand we have
Reviewed By sunshinehedges
Good selection of meals for everyone that are delicious and you can count on it being cooked correctly with their high quality of meat. Nice atmosphere with a piano playing in the background. Meals are a little pricey but well worth it.
7. 17th Street Barbecue
Overall Ratings
4 based on 605 reviews
Illinois was recently named one of "11 Top BBQ Cities in America" by Thrillist, thanks to 17th Street. Mike Mills and his crew are proud to support and shine a spotlight on Southern Illinois, sharing the gospel of barbecue and their delicious food both in
Reviewed By 893bjm
This is a very popular place with the locals and one of the better BBQ establishments in the area. The original 17th Street restaurant is located about 18 East in Murphysboro IL. If youâre in the area, be sure to give this place a try
6. Newman & Camden Company
Reviewed By Go_KU7024
Tried it for the first time today and i was impressed. The building is pretty neat and the service was fast and friendly. Prices are good and definitely worth a try
5. Nesler's Polar Whip
Overall Ratings
4 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By Taylor B
Energy, Illinois, is a tiny village of 1,145 people located on Route 148 south of Herrin in southern Illinois. What is it famous for? Nesler's Polar Whip, a fast-food, cash-only, open 10-to-4 daily restaurant that dates to the 1950s. The Whip, as it is referred to by locals, is a tradition in these southern Illinois surroundings, famous for its double cheeseburgers and fries. My father used to call these kind of places "greasy spoons" and they usually were owned and operated by World War II veterans. There used to be three or four of them on the South Side of Chicago and my father would take my brother and I to one of them every Wednesday after going to a movie, usually a western or a World War II film like Battleground or Iwo Jima. We called them all "shoot-'em-ups." But we always looked forward to going to one of my father's favorite greasy spoons. The hamburgers were always tender and juicy and the fries were hot and crispy. That's the way it is at the Whip. Order a double cheeseburger and double BBQ sandwich with fries. The menu also includes onion rings, chicken strips, mushrooms, fried pickles, triple burgers, triple cheeseburgers, double hot ham sandwiches, double hot dogs and fish, chicken and steak sandwiches. Wash it all down with a cherry Coke or two. Nearly everybody who walks into the Whip seems to be on a first-name basis. Which only proves if you put out a good product, the people will keep coming back for more. Makes me wonder how they celebrated at the Whip when Herrin won the state high school basketball championship in 1957.
4. Hardee's
Woke up hungry and craving a quick and tasty, breakfast place near you? From fluffy, hand-rolled Made From Scratch⢠Biscuits⢠to crispy bacon on our classic breakfast platter to breakfast favorites that you can't get anywhere elseâ¦Hardee's® serves food ju
Reviewed By mw5five
Food still generally good. The drive through is very slow and like previous visit need to check food order for accuracy prior to driving away. Not good for other customers on line, but better to find a wrong order before driving away.
3. Mary's Restaurant
Overall Ratings
5 based on 70 reviews
One of Southern Illnois' only fine dining restaurants, located in one of Herrin's historic 120 year old homes. Full bar and winelist available.
Reviewed By kathrynd881
No menu. The waiter had it in his head and did good job with all of it. The men had steak and were very pleased. I had chicken Oscar and it was delicious. Never have had better. Excellent service throughout the evening. Personable waiter. The meal was top notch.
2. Grumpy's Smokehouse
Overall Ratings
3 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By Bruce G
Grumpys' Smokehouse provides different types of food for every taste for the family. The aromatic smoke as you drive in to park makes the mouth water for the food. Grumpys' also provide outside sitting and permission allow pets to dine with you outside only.
Where to eat Pizza food in Carterville: The Best Restaurants and Bars
1. Walker's Bluff
Overall Ratings
3 based on 136 reviews
Outstanding 5 star restaurant located just minutes north of Carbondale at the new Walker's Bluff Winery. This is now the finest restaurant in Southern Illinois!
Reviewed By kydzrn3
Just had our daughter's wedding and reception here and we just can't say enough good things about this place. From the first meeting to the Sunday following the event, the staff was friendly, courteous and accommodating. Food was excellent. They made some specialty drinks for us since it was St. Patrick's Day to add to the festivities. Catered to our younger guests with chicken fingers and fries. Kelcey and Kathy went above and beyond to make sure this day was perfect for our daughter. Our guests could not stop raving about the cave and tasting room.
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