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Discover Restaurants offering the best American food in Makanda, Illinois, United States. Makanda is a village in Jackson County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the population was 561, up from 419 in 2000. In the early 20th Century it used the slogan "Star of Egypt."
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10. Paglias Pizza
Overall Ratings
4 based on 87 reviews
Reviewed By karenmh80
Best pizza and pasta in Carbondale! My parents used to go on dates here in the 70âs and I went to school here in the 1999-2003- Just visited passing through on way to Chicago- same pizza and pasta! Clean, fast and friendly! Always a stop on our road trips! Go! You must!
9. Fat Patties
Overall Ratings
4 based on 117 reviews
Reviewed By Linda F
Order at the window, take a seat, and the waitress will deliver your meal to your table. The food arrived quickly and hot. This is a laid back place to eat without a lot of fancy tables, décor, or serving items. But itâs clean and well organized.The important point here is the food. Burgers were clearly made on site and prepared with the correct care for making each type of sandwich special. Shoestring potatoes were $1 extra â well worth the price. They also serve beer and have a serve yourself soda machine.
8. Abbey Ridge Brewery and Tap Room
Overall Ratings
4 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By gary k
This is a great place to end your day of wine tasting, with beer tasting. I went all in for all the dark beers they had and they were all great. The food is wonderful also. Before we left the place filled up. The local love it here. The staff at the orchard down the road came in and it was like a family get together. Everyone knew each other and the special guest is the dog that keeps an eye on the patio area. He has been there all three times I visited. I guess he must be the official brewery dog. But I thick he likes the BBQ better.
7. The Iron Whisk
Overall Ratings
5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By nathan e
After hearing many good things about the Iron Whisk on Southern Illinois eats and here on Tripadvisor, we decided to try it out on a thursday morning. My wife had the lemon blueberry dutch baby and I had the biscuits and gravy. Both were very good and the service was great. The former oil change/garage building was transformed into a clean, well put together eatery. We look forward to going back!
6. Longbranch Cafe & Bakery
Overall Ratings
4 based on 146 reviews
Reviewed By happyfamilyMacomb_Il
What a find! Great atmosphere(indoors and outdoor patio), friendly and welcoming staff, and amazing food. Showed up on "Falafel Friday" and it did not disappoint. In town visiting our son, and loved it so much, went back Sunday for breakfast (and we aren't even vegetarians, so don't let that fool you from getting a hearty meal). The portions are large. So wonderfully fresh (from the farm) and don't miss the desserts. YUM! After your meal, pop two doors down to the market.
5. Harbaugh's Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 212 reviews
Reviewed By Tammy K
Didn't feel like breakfast at the holiday inn so ventured in here and was pleasantly surprised by the hospitality and good food and great prices. Also, the fritata was so large i could only eat half and took the rest home for lunch. Delicious!
4. Rustle Hill Winery
Overall Ratings
4 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By Ofamily2014
We tried the wine tasting at this winery and liked the lot of them. Our server was very informative of all the wines and so this was very helpful. I would recommend a trip here to taste the wines if you have not done so before.
3. Stone Creek Golf Club & Resort
Nestled in the middle of the Shawnee Forest Country, sprouts a golf course beyond compare. The resort style atmosphere with vacation rental cabins and a restaurant available for lunch daily and dinner on the weekends, Keller's Crossing is a spot you can f
Reviewed By HumanTruth
This course was amazing at one point, but when new ownership took over it seemed like he bit more then he could chew! Overall this property has tons of potential! Just requires A LOT of money!
2. Blue Sky Vineyards
Overall Ratings
4 based on 82 reviews
Reviewed By Fallbrookian
We loved walking around the grounds of this beautiful vineyard. While we can't claim to love the wines (we're from California), they were some of the best midwestern wines we've tasted. The tasting room is beautifully appointed, and the staff was friendly and efficient.
What to do and see in Makanda, United States: The Best Places and Tips
1. Giant City State Park Lodge & Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 347 reviews
Reviewed By Whereisjenjen
All you can eat chicken dinner! Amazing! The atmosphere and the history of this beautiful place! The restaurant is amazing, service is amazing. The staff is amazing! Stop and talk to them ask about the history and local interests! I wish I could come visit there everyday! I absolutely feel in love with this place!
Makanda Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Makanda
