Location: Nauvoo
Top Restaurants in Nauvoo
Where to Eat in Nauvoo: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Nauvoo (/ˈnɔːvuː/; etymology: Hebrew: נָאווּ, Modern Navu, Tiberian Nâwû, “they are beautiful”) is a small city in Hancock County, Illinois, United States, on the Mississippi River near Fort Madison, Iowa. The population of Nauvoo was 1,149 at the 2010 census. Nauvoo attracts visitors for its historic importance and its religious significance to members of several groups: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church); the Community of Christ, formerly the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (RLDS); other groups stemming from the Latter Day Saint movement; and the Icarians. The city and its immediate surrounding area are listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Nauvoo Historic District.
Things to do in Nauvoo
1. Hotel Nauvoo Historic Inn & Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 223 reviews
The Hotel Nauvoo Historic Inn & Restaurant is Nauvoo's Genuine, Original Inn. Built in 1841, it is now fully restored, retaining Pioneer Mormon Architecture. The clean, comfortable and affordable overnight guest rooms are AAA-approved, with Free Wireless Internet and Cable TV. Located just 1 block from Temple Square, you can walk to the Nauvoo Pageant and many restored sites. THE HOTEL NAUVOO DINING ROOMS ARE NOW OPEN FOR THE 2018 SEASON.
Reviewed By 960LisaA - Reeds Spring, Missouri
We were starving and a member of our party said that this was the best place to eat in Nauvoo. I believe our expectations were not met. First of all, we weren't very hungry and just wanted a small meal-not the buffet. We were tired...MoreOur menu offers the "Salad Bar Only" at a greatly reduced price. We are so sorry that you missed it, but we hope that you will be our guest again in the very near future.
2. Fudge Factory
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 69 reviews
Based on traditions of the northern Michigan candy makers, The Fudge Factory brings the same quality and delicious taste to the shores of the Mississippi River. Conveniently located, the Fudge Factory offers everyone a unique look at the old fashioned methods used to produce fine candies in days gone by.
Reviewed By 960LisaA - Reeds Spring, Missouri
We had to stop at the famous Fudge Factory. We tried the German Chocolate and Pecan fudge. Both were delicious. We also tried the Peanut butter/chocolate pretzel and the turtle tail with the honey pretzel. Both were delicious.Thank you for visiting us! We are so glad you enjoyed our treats.
3. Kinnick On The River
Overall Ratings
4 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By TranquilSea - Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Wait staff was attentive. Food was good - our table had burgers and catfish. Large portions. Kinnick is the only bar/restaurant in Montrose, supported mostly by locals. Reasonable prices. Nice to have windows looking onto the Mississippi. Bartender would cater more to the locals and wasn't overly friendly.
4. Nauvoo Mill & Bakery
Overall Ratings
4 based on 92 reviews
Reviewed By hedrickk - Moscow, Russia
We arrived in Nauvoo on a Monday, and this was the only place open. Luckily for us, it had amazing food. Even better was the service. Somehow, even with all the customers, the lady at the counter was among the friendliest of humans. There are tons of things at the shop to take home as well.
5. Annie's Frozen Custard
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By Walta E
I had to most delicious Lemon Custard that I have ever had. I don't usually eat sweets because I have type II diabetes. When I do branch out and eat a sweet treat there is not better place than Annie's to get melt in your mouth treats. Go early to choose from the most variety or you will have limited choices, but allare good.
6. Fat Jimmy's Smokehouse & Catering
Overall Ratings
4 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By Jack S - Lomax, Illinois, United States
I had heard of this place from some friends. This BBQ place is located on a river road, somewhat in the middle of nowhere, you will see a sign for a taxidermy place before you see this place. Don't worry they don't get the meat from them, hahaha.
The location was beautiful, it's built in amongst the trees. It was cool the day we stopped but has outdoor seating, a small wooden swing to swing on, and what looked like a small kids swing. The smell of the hardwood smoke coming from the smokehouse was just so inviting in the cool air. When my family and I (4 adults and a 1 yr old) walked in, the place was bright and roomy, you can see a big screen tv at the bar and plenty of seating.
Right next to the main door was the start of the food line. They had so many choices, pulled pork, pork ribs, smoked & chopped chicken, beef brisket, smoked meatloaf, burnt ends, baked potatoes, baked beans, garlic mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, sweet potatoes with marshmallows, potato salad, snicker salad, pasta salad, the items to choose from went on and on. They even had a small childs menu for $5.
I had the brisket and paid an extra $4 to use one of my sides (1 meat and 2 sides is a meal) for burnt ends, a side of sweet potatoes and later came back up and paid $3 for a side of potato salad. The brisket was moist and had good smoke flavor. The burnt ends were good, had a lot of smokey flavor to them but were not dried out. The potato salad was good. The sweet potatoes were good but I like candied yams better. I tasted my grandson's garlic mashed potatoes and I loved them. I was full quick and still had some brisket and potato salad left. My wife got the loaded baked potato with chopped brisket and lots of other toppings, the snicker salad, green bean casserole for $14. She was given enough to make two meals out of it. With everything my wife and I ordered our meals with drinks was less than $40. My daughter, her husband and son all ate for less then $40 also.
Also, this place will cater for you.
7. Grandpa John's Nauvoo Cafe
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 145 reviews
GRANDPA JOHN'S NAUVOO CAFE IS NOW OPEN FOR THE 2018 SEASON. Established in 1912, Grandpa John's Nauvoo Cafe offers wonderful breakfast and lunch meals for the entire family. For evening meals (Tuesdays through Saturdays), please visit the Hotel Nauvoo, just across the street.
Reviewed By smracr - Saint Peters, Missouri
The breakfast is served semi-buffet style with some items cooked fresh to order. The food is simple fare, but delicious. I like the biscuits (the best I've ever tasted!) and gravy with hash browns. Stay at the Hotel Nauvoo across the street and receive 25% off. Even if you don't stop there for lunch, make sure you go back for homemade pie. Amazing!
8. Double Dipper Dairy Drive
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By ggandjoe - Keokuk, Iowa
Great ice creme, food not bad, kind of on high side, very disappointed in sandwiches. Great for coffee, ice creme, milk shakes.
9. Casey's General Store
Overall Ratings
4 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By Richard E - Everett, Washington
On a Sunday evening in Nauvoo, IL on May1st there aren't too many places to grab a bite to east. Until later in May, weekend evenings is like a ghost town. Rather than drive 40 minutes to a DQ we took our chances on this gas station/convenience store. Two high school boys were cooking. Neither of them had eaten a hamburger ($3.99) but we gulped and ordered two. Actually, they weren't bad at all except you pay extra for lettuce and tomato. I think they used salad lettuce (small pieces instead of a leaf), and a tomato about 1 inch in diameter. But it was filling and more tasty than some of the drive-thru places in this part of the world.
10. Peter's Place
Overall Ratings
4 based on 15 reviews
Peter's Place is a classic seasonal American diner in historic beautiful Nauvoo, Illinois. We serve a wide variety of food from classic diner fare to seafood to specialties like our Navajo tacos.Sharing the same location as the restaurant is a comfortable, full-service RV Park offering full hookups, free showers, laundry facilities and a pet friendly environment.
Reviewed By DoctorPaul - Cincinnati, Ohio
Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. Yesterday I found the Fort Diner, a little out of the way place in Fort Madison, Iowa. From the outside it appeared a bit seedy but the food was great. Today, amid the cornfields of Nauvoo, Illinois, I found another out of the way shack. Alas, this one had few redeeming qualities. In brief, the place was dingy, the service totally indifferent and the food edible but no better than.fast food: I ordered a pork tenderloin sandwich and was served a commercially prepared pork patty which had been deep fried and put in a hamburger bun with some wilted lettuce and tomato. Nothing to get excited about.
