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- JjenaChicago / Illinois •3 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoGreat food! Great Service! Not just tonight but every time we dine here which is probably a dozen times a year!More info20'S HIDEOUT STEAKHOUSE & BARPrice: Expensive • Steak• Marion•4.7
- BBrockLas Vegas •2 reviews5.0Dined on Dec 15, 2024What a gem! In the heart of old downtown Ste. Genevieve. Food is great! Atmosphere is great! Staff is kind and quality! I will be back.More infoAudubon'sPrice: Moderate• American• Waterloo, Illinois•5
- BBrendaCoastal Georgia •8 reviews5.0Dined on Dec 6, 2024It was our first time at the casino we were very pleased. Our waiter Blake was attentive but not intrusive. The food was prepared perfectly. My steak was seasoned to perfection, and they knew how to prepare a rare steak. My husbands Chilean sea bass was very tender seared and well seasoned. My compliments to the chef. I definitely recommend Ruthie's for any special occasion.More infoRuthie's Steak & Seafood at Walker's Bluff Casino ResortPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Cambria•4.8
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Discover Southern Illinois
Southern Illinois is a favorite travel destination for many as it is the home to the Shawnee National Forest. There are also many small communities in the region surrounding the metro areas of Carbondale and Harrisburg. Southern Illinois boasts traditional locally owned restaurants that focus on plate lunches and dinners along with short-order items. International food is also very popular, with offerings that include authentic Chinese, Mexican and Italian cuisine incorporated into the typical selection of national chain restaurants. Barbecue and fish options can be found at traditional, iconic smokehouses and seafood specialists that are interspersed with numerous bar-and-grill combination establishments offering unique in-house menus. Finding something great to eat is no problem for travelers and residents in Southern Illinois!
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