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 in Granite City: The Best Restaurants and Bars
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
1. UNCLE Linny's Family
Overall Ratings
4 based on 89 reviews
Reviewed By Robert B - Bloomington, Illinois, Usa
From the reviews thought this would be a great local place. First they must have thought it was 95 degrees outside, wife had to wear sweater and was still cold. Everyone talked about how great the salad bar was, it left a lot to be desired. Food was served hot and tasted good. Waitress was great.
It's just hard to enjoy your meal when you are shivering
2. Weathervane Drive Inn
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By Kerry T - Missouri
Weathervane has been a Granite City institution for many years and there is a reason for it- it's delicious and very unique. The ice cream is so very yummy and they have a plethora of ice cream concoctions including rockets, drumsticks, shakes, ice cream sodas, floats, and sundaes. However, I will say that it has gotten quite pricey over the years. If my husband and I each get a sundae, the bill is anywhere from $10-12. It is still my favorite ice cream though!
3. Marko Fish House
Overall Ratings
5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By Bramc - Atlanta
Drive down Madison Avenue too fast and you'll miss this little storefront shop that's been around the better part of a century. I was introduced to this place by a former co-worker who's grandfather was from this tidy little working class town. I have only had the fried cod sandwich, but it really is the best fish sandwich anywhere. A thick cod filet breaded and fried by genuine Croatian immigrants, topped with a homemade pepper relish between two slices of cream bread. The Cream bread, made daily at a bakery in St. Louis, is so soft and spongy it makes wonder bread look like Roman Meal. I had not been here for over 20 years, and I'm happy to say that not one thing has changed. I made a 15 minute detour off of interstate 64 to share an experience with my 15 year old son. He silently ate the whole sandwich, looked up and proclaimed it the best meal of his entire life. Long live authenticity! Cash only!
4. Kool Beanz Cafe
Overall Ratings
5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By Dawn M - Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Fabulous and cozy atmosphere, charming. Great breakfast and lunch menu. Lots of sugar free coffee flavors to choose from. Friendly staff. Baked goods looked amazing especially the HUUUGE brownies. Three sidewalk tables with pretty flowers. Tables and comfy furniture seating indoors.
5. Crown Candy Kitchen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 931 reviews
Reviewed By WarEglTX - Saint Louis, Missouri
Quaint atmosphere oozing with history/nostalgia. Sandwiches are excellent. Fresh and large portions. Ingredients are top shelf. Can’t go wrong with any dessert.
6. Apple Tree Family Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By labrador47 - Naples, Fl
We ( 4 of us) stopped by for a light dinner at the Apple Tree and were satisfied with every aspect of our dining experience.
We all had hot sandwiches and there promptly served and met all our expectations.
Our server was terrific with a big warm smile and a great personality.
We plan on returning for breakfast soon.
7. Ravanellis Restaurants
Overall Ratings
4 based on 98 reviews
Reviewed By Michelleclaybrook
While traveling from Springfield il with my family, we decided to stop in at the Granite City Ravanellis location. Our service was amazing! We noticed there were a few larger group of parties and everyone was pretty busy. Our server Katie M. Made sure to not only make my myself and family feel welcome but took wonderful care of us! Always making sure our drinks were filled and checking on us to see how we were enjoying our food. Their manager this evening, I believed her name was Aj (young blonde woman) was out there encouraging the servers and making sure all customers were having a great dining experience! Great service, great team work, and great food! My family and I will definitely be back and will definitely recommend it others! Great job all around!
8. Fountain on Locust
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 567 reviews
The most photographed restaurant in St Louis. And Home of The Ice Cream Martini ~ with delicious FRESH-MADE food, fine ice creams, chocolates and retro cocktails - all in a one-of-a-kind, handpainted Art Deco interior. Exceptional SOUPS!
Reviewed By Mary S - Indianapolis
This is a treat of a restaurant, with a retro building that retains the splash of our grand past. The menu is similarly delightful, featuring daily homemade soups that are to die for, each one different daily. There are also sandwiches, wonderful salads, desserts to...MoreThank you for choosing Fountain on Locust! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed our mini chocolate sunday and the very small cone! Please visit us again soon!
9. Lascelles Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By 042143 - Glen Carbon, Illinois
We had dinner when this restaurant first opened couple years ago and thought it was good. This was our first trip back and we are very glad we returned for lunch. First the service was very good; attentive, friendly and professional.
My wife had the pulled pork with a nice slaw sandwich. However the side of Brussel sprouts was outstanding. She thinks these are amongst the best she has had. Flashed fried with a touch of bacon, salt and pepper. We will go back for just these. The server said when ordered as an appetizer they are even better with shallots and touch more spice.
I had the double cheese with bacon toasted cheese sandwich with onion rings. The sandwich was very good served on a peasant bread. Onion rings were ok.
We will be back soon
10. Jerry's Cafeteria
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By MariefromGC - Granite City, Illinois
First off Jerry is my brother-in-law but even if he wasn't I would highly recommend this cafeteria to anyone who loves fried chicken. The desserts are made in house and some of them are made from my grandma's recipes and are still delicious. The prices are very reasonable for the portion size so you shouldn't go away hungry. Try it...you'll like it.
