Location: Charleston
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Most Popular American food in Charleston, Illinois, United States
Reviews on American food in Charleston, Illinois, United States. Charleston is a city in and the county seat of Coles County, Illinois, United States. The population was 21,838, as of the 2010 census. The city is home to Eastern Illinois University and has close ties with its neighbor, Mattoon. Both are principal cities of the Charleston–Mattoon Micropolitan Statistical Area.
Things to do in Charleston
9. KFC
See what the Colonel's cooking at your local KFC. Stop in today and enjoy our world famous chicken - it's Finger Lickin' Good!
Reviewed By MilesOfFun
I like to get the Chicken Little. It's the perfect snack and keeps me on my eating plan . The facility is typical of all KFCs, and if you a re familiar with KFC, you will like it here. The only problem I have is that it could be kept a little bit cleaner.
8. Arby's
Arby's is a leading global quick-service restaurant company operating and franchising over 3,400 restaurants worldwide. Arby's was the first nationally franchised, coast-to-coast sandwich chain and has been serving fresh, craveable meals since it opened i
Reviewed By Hoosierfan_7
Have driven through their drive through on several occasions. Usually fast service, good roast beef sandwiches, and especially liked their seasonal Italian sub last summer. Wish the corporate would have kept it on their menu!
7. Fili's Station
Reviewed By Q2442AQbobj
Had a supper here recently. The beer was cold, a good point for a bar. The food was bar food with good sized portions and quite reasonably priced. It tasted pretty good too. This place is a bar not a fancy restaurant where you would take you new girlfriend to impress her. It is a locals type bar.
6. Chick-fil-A
Reviewed By 2Colorado2013
I have never had a bad thing there. Love who polite and helpful the staff is. Always a line but never takes to long to order and get food. Like how they bring the food out to you after you order. Always coming around to make sure you do not needing anything, like refills on drinks and removing trays
5. Lincoln Garden Family Restaurant
Overall Ratings
3 based on 38 reviews
Visit Lincoln Garden Family Restaurant for a savory meal throughout the day. Family owned and operated since 2003, we have something for everyone, and everything is made to order.
Reviewed By UrbanaProf
We stopped here for lunch while in Charleston (to see the Lincoln-Douglas Museum). I think it is only fair to judge a place for what it is; those expecting the Four Seasons will be disappointed. It is a small, affordable family run restaurant. The decor is simple. The menu is large and full of diner standards plus a lot of things you wouldn't expect from a place like this. We visited about 2pm but the place was crowded. Nevertheless we were seated promptly and our waitress brought us coffee and water almost immediately. She explained some items about which we had questions and didn't seem at all annoyed that we were a bit slow to make up our minds. (The menu, after-all, runs 8 pages.)The food we had was great. I ordered a gyro. Unlike many places, it is a real gyro, not chicken or beef slices wrapped in a pita. The tatziki sauce, by the way, was excellent. My wife had the corned beef omelet special. Both were quite well prepared and very tasty. There wasn't much of anything exotic on the menu, but I am fairly confident that anyone could find something they would like on the menu. Plenty of vegetarian, gluten free, sugar free, and other-free things on it, although you would have to know what you won't eat because they aren't labeled as "gluten free" or "vegetarian."The portions were large. In fact, I took some of mine home. My wife did not, but by the time we hit the car she was wishing she had. We spent about two hours over lunch, chatting, eating, and drinking coffee. Never once did we feel the waitress was wanting us to leave. She was prompt, in fact almost too prompt, bringing coffee and water refills. She brought my wife different hot sauces for her omelet without having to be asked. And she made sure we knew the specials as they only were listed on a chalkboard near the entrance and not visible once we were seated.This is a really nice family restaurant. You will leave with a full belly and feeling welcomed by the staff. Other diners in the restaurant brought elderly family members, some in wheel chairs and one using oxygen, while several other diners had kids anywhere from tiny to teens. As far as I could tell, all were welcome and well accommodated by the staff.Nothing fancy, but if it is good food and a welcoming if basic atmosphere, this should be on your list of places to consider.
4. Smoky's House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By Jane J
The food is certainly not Texas BBQ, but, it was okay. Service was "iffy". Only one or two waiters and after we had been seated the place became packed with a bus load of high school athletes coming in to eat. Definitely more waiters needed when the restaurant is so crowded.
3. Dirty's Bar & Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 61 reviews
Located on Lincoln Avenue next to Eastern Illinois University's 'Old Main" castle, Dirty's brings the pulse of the city to this hip college town. Come in for a martini, a burger, or our signature Chicken Bite Salad, and enjoy live music each weekend.
Reviewed By Gabriel B
I've had a number of bad experiences here with a few average ones mixed in. The food is fine but nothing more. It's rather pricey and you should be prepared to wait for your food to come out. I've seen a number of orders be wrong but by the time you finally receive your food you're starving so you just take what you get.Hi Gabriel B,I'm sorry you haven't had a stellar experience on all of your visits. We strive for speed and accuracy, while making sure to serving fresh made, delicious food and drinks. Our managers take pride in monitoring all aspects of the restaurant, so if you have any concerns on a future visit, please don't hesitate to ask to speak with one of them.If you have further details you would like to discuss, you are welcome to email the General Manager, Karen, at [email protected] you for taking the time to give us your feedback. Sincerely,Karen PopeGeneral Manager
Charleston Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Charleston
2. Brick House Bar & Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 60 reviews
Charleston's newest upscale/casual restaurant, offering steaks, seafood, pasta and chicken dishes! Lunch & Dinner. Restaurant and Lounge Open Daily.
Reviewed By Danny H
I was in town for business, and I stayed at the Unique Suites Hotel. This restaurant is on property, so it was very convenient. I went there to try the steak, but wound up getting something else. The problem was that everything looked so good! And it was! I wound up going back and trying different things. It was all delicious!
1. Roc's Blackfront Restaurant and Lounge
Overall Ratings
4 based on 65 reviews
Reviewed By Gabriel B
For starters always get the Onion Rings. These are the best that I've ever had and I can't imagine you disagreeing. They have very good BBQ ribs and their #58 (prime rib sandwich) is good but I'm generally opting for #53 (knoop special). Excellent bar service with some good draft beer but they make the best Long Island Iced Teas and Moscow Mules.
