Location: Granite City
Top Restaurants in Granite City
Top Things to do in Granite City
- 1. The Gateway Arch
- 2. Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site
- 3. Rusty Wallace Racing Experience
- 4. Kenny Wallace Dirt Racing Experience
- 5. Malcolm W Martin Memorial Park
- 6. Mastermind Vodka
- 7. Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis
- 8. Rusty Wallace Driving Experience
- 9. Gateway Motorsports Park
- 10. Missouri Botanical Garden
Where to eat American food in Granite City: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Find out what American restaurants to try in Granite City. Granite City is a city in Madison County, Illinois, United States, within the Greater St. Louis metropolitan area. The population was 29,849 at the 2010 census, making it the second largest city in the Metro East and Southern Illinois regions, behind Belleville. Officially founded in 1896, Granite City was named by the Niedringhaus brothers, William and Frederick, who established it as a steel making company town for the manufacture of kitchen utensils made to resemble granite.
Things to do in Granite City
10. Bridge Tap House and Wine Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 319 reviews
Great wine list and beers on tap
Reviewed By Layna M
Buffalo Bison was VERY good. They only have one cab selection for wine by the glass and thankfully it was really good. Lots of beer choices. Pretzel beer cheese was really Good. Also had the trout and it was excellent. Atmosphere was also great (we sat at the bar).
9. Park Grill
Reviewed By Charlie282
This is a wonderful family restaurant that has earned an impressive number of local customers based on great home-made style dishes, friendly service, and very, very reasonable prices. Although it sits on a busy Granite City intersection, it is easy to miss. This would be a mistake. If you try this once, you will become an instant "regular" each time you are in the area. We were impressed by the fact we were greeted by name the second time we visited many years ago and, also, by the way diners quickly become part of the Park Grill "family". It is easy to find yourself enjoying both a great meal and, at the same time, a lively conversation with other customers...it's that kind of place. While everything on the menu is outstanding, I recommend you come here for breakfast; there's no better way to start the day.
8. Itty Bitty
Reviewed By leed809
Wow staff super friendly very laid back and the local residents go there known by name all very positive itâs not a white table cloth restaurant but itâs certainly has a lot of character choices. Iâm getting bbq pulled pork comes with fries and drink all for under $7. They have daily specials as well plus a regular menu certainly something for everyone.
7. Sugarfire Smoke House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1038 reviews
Voted BEST BBQ in St. Louis 2015 Voted BEST BBQ in St. Louis 2014 Voted BEST NEW RESTAURANT 2013 Voted BEST BURGER 2013 Top 5 in the 100 Best Restaurants in St. Louis 2015 1st Place Memphis in May World Championships (seafood) 3rd Place Memphis in May Wor
Reviewed By Sara K
Upon arrival to St. Louis, we asked our Uber driver for his recommendation for BBQ, and he recommended SugarFire. He was so right!! The pulled pork and brisket were amazing. The stop in St. Louis was a small part of our nearly 2 week trip, and this meal at SugarFire was the best meal of the whole trip. Even the side dishes were excellent. One of my favorite things about this place is that they put the meat directly on a sheet of paper (looks like a cross between construction paper and contractor paper), and they serve the sides in little paper holders. This is so much better than generating piles of styrofoam. The price is great too. Don't be worried by the line in front of the restaurant--the line moves fast and you'll get in soon. We would almost return to St. Louis just to go here again!
6. Lascelles Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By sunnydawne
This was a first visit for me. I decided to take myself out for my lunch break today. Very lovely atmosphere. Friendly and attentive service. Nice menu plus special offerings. Fresh iced tea. I chose the seasonal salad. The only concern was that it took thirty minutes to get my salad, hoping that was just a fluke. I would definitely go back.
5. Jerry's Cafeteria
Overall Ratings
4 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By dmccoy
Cafeteria style, but don't let that fool you. This place is no regular cafeteria. Everything is wonderfully made and nothing disappoints. My favorite is the Family Special: 16 pcs of chicken, rolls, your choice of two sides (twice baked potatoes are a MUST), rolls and cookies - all for an excellent price. Call ahead and get the family special to go so Mom doesn't have to cook! They have daily specials as well. Jerry's is a hometown favorite for a reason- they are awesome!
4. Ravanellis Restaurants
Overall Ratings
4 based on 107 reviews
Reviewed By kebodec
I visited Ravenellis with three friends as we get together a couple times a month. This was our second visit to this place. We were seated toward the back, in a corner which was very quiet. Our server was quite attentive and kept our drinks filled. I ordered a large apple Gorgonzola dried cranberry salad. It was very good. It had a sweet and tart flavor which I love. I look forward to our next visit as I can't seem to get enough of this salad.
3. Apple Tree Family Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By Kim W
My niece and I stopped in here for breakfast after visiting the Columbia Bottom Conservation Area across the river in Missouri. Service was very good, and our breakfast was great. I didn't want the potatoes that came with my omelet, so the waitress offered to substitute grilled tomatoes instead, which was very nice of her. Would definitely come back here again.
2. UNCLE Linny's Family
Overall Ratings
4 based on 116 reviews
Reviewed By ObiKAH
Me and my honey visited Granite today and Uncle Linny's was a pleasant find.I had the French Toast and it was better than any French Toast I've ever had.My friend had the biscuits and gravy and it was a large delicious portion. We will be back!
1. Bogart's Smokehouse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1329 reviews
Reviewed By thebakingqueen
Nice, nice people! Tiny place with BIG flavor! Awesome ribs ( no sauce necessary), pastrami( SO lean and tender), SMOKED beans, and deviled egg potato salad( I never liked potato salad but I do now). BEST ever!
