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Casey
Richards Farm

Litchfield
The Ariston Cafe

Paris
Andrews at the Westbrook




Decatur Area

All Star Diner
Spitler Woods Dr. and Rt. 121, Mt. Zion. 864-6262. S-Th 6am-10pm. Fr/Sa 6am-11pm. $. Family restaurant specializing in pies and hand-dipped milkshakes...a trip back to the 50’s-only better!
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Applebees Neighborhood Grill
US 51S, Forsyth. 875-0281, Open for lunch and dinner M-Sa. Sunday Brunch. $$$. AE/MC/V. Steaks, fajitas, sandwiches and salads. W/NA/HH.
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Asia House
3074 N. Water St., 217-875-7900. M-Su lunch & dinner. AE/V/MC, $-$$, W, NON
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Beach House
Nelson Park Marina. 422-7202. M-Th 11-9pm Fr 11-10pm Sa 5-10pm. Open Sundays in May. $$$. AE/V/MC. Enjoy casual dining with a lake view. American cuisine and seafood. W/NA/HH. ^ back to top ^ back to top

BIZOU
Main & William St. 422-7000. French restaurant in an eclectic, artistic atmosphere. Open for lunch, pre-theatre dinners or late suppers featuring authentic French cooking and wine selections. W/NON/RR.
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Block's Brewery
North Main St. in downtown Decatur. Full menu, entertainment, big screens. $$ VMC/AE/NA. ^ back to top

Bourbon Barrel Bar & Grill
1355 N. Rt. 48. Colonial Mall. 429-7506. Open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week. Bar Hours: M-Sa 10am-2am. Sun Noon to 2am. $4.95 lunch specials M-Fr. Famous for Barrel Wings, Big Barrel Tenderloins and fresh breaded mushrooms. 2 big screens, pool tables and darts. Party space available. V/MC/WA/RA/EC/NA/CM/$-$$$. ^ back to top

Carlos O'Kelly's
2930 N. Main St. 877-0967. M-Th 11-11 F/Sa 11-12 Su 10:30-10pm. $$$. PC.C/D/AE/DC/V/MC. Fun, family oriented atmosphere; Great Margaritas and Great Mexican and American food. W/NA/CM/HH.
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Cheddars Casual Café
1340 Hickory Point Drive. 877-3100. Sun-Th 11-11 FSa 11-12. $$. D/AE/V/MC. Casual atmosphere specializing in steaks, chicken, ribs, sandwiches, appetizers, salads, pasta. Known for large portions/Low Prices/High Quality. Specialty is the Famous Cookie Monster Dessert. W/NA/CM/HH.
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CIRCA 1860
411 W. Main. 423-1860. Tue-Sat 11-2 pm lunch, 2-4pm afternoon tea. $$. Enjoy lunch in an historic home. Homemade soups, salads, hot entrees, desserts. Reservations required for teas. ^ back to top

Coney McKane's American Eatery
104 E. Prairie. 475-1111. Mon-Sat 7am-4pm. $ Killer breakfast and homemade pies daily. Chicago Style Hot Dogs, Panini's and Pizza. V/MC/AE/D/PC/NON. ^ back to top

Cracker Barrell
5120 Hickory Point Rd. 876-8036. Mon-Sun breakfast, lunch and dinner. $$ V/MC/AE/D/W/NA/CM. ^ back to top

Culvers Restaurant
Rt. 121 in front of Walmart East. 864-9600. Open daily until 10:00pm. Frozen custard made fresh throughout the day and our famous Butterburgers - made fresh and cooked to order. $$. V/MC/W/NON/CM/EC.
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Curly’s Sports Bar
2683 N. Water St., 217-875-9800 Hours: M-Sa, 3:30pm-1:30am. Good food, cold drinks, nightly dinner specials. Decatur’s favorite for Kareoke. CC, PC, $$, W ^ back to top

Debbie's Diner
1404 N. 22nd St. 423-4130. Mon-Sat breakfast & lunch. Tues-Sat breakfast, lunch & dinner. $-$$ ^ back to top

Decatur Club
158 W. Prairie. 429-4208. The address for business luncheons, private dinners or special celebrations. Members Only. Reciprocity with clubs around the world. Banquet facilities. W/NA/HH/RR.
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Doherty's Pub & Pins
242 E. William, 428-5612. Hours: M-TH 11am-10pm, FR-SA 11am-11pm. Lunch and dinner daily. A taste of Ireland in Downtown Decatur. Irish fare, imported beers on draft, Irish coffees. Banquet facilities and bowling lanes. AE/V/MC/D/NA, $-$$, W. ^ back to top

Duffer’s Grill Room
727 W. Weaver, Hickory Point Golf Course, Forsyth, 217-421-6657. Seasonal hours; open for breakfast, lunch & dinner. AE/V/MC, PC, $-$$$, W, NON ^ back to top

El Caporal
1044 W. Eldorado, 217-423-9097. M-Su lunch & dinner. AE/V/MC, PC, $-$$, W ^ back to top

El Corral
3655 E. US Rt. 36. 233-1714. Open Daily for lunch and dinner. AE/V/MC/D. $-$$ ^ back to top

El Matador
2912 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., 217-876-1827, 2048 Mt. Zion Rd., 217-864-4253, M-Su lunch & dinner, CC, PC, $$, W ^ back to top

El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant
4204 N. Prospect Dr., 217-877-7547, M-Su lunch & dinner. AE/V/MC, PC, $$, W ^ back to top

Felice's Italian Restaurant
253 N. Main St. 217-428-2233. ^ back to top

Guadalajara
First Drive, South Shores Center, M-Su lunch and dinner. AE/V/MC. $$ ^ back to top

Jan’s East End Grill
566 N. Brush College Rd. 217-428-0094. M-Sa breakfast & lunch. PC, $, NON ^ back to top

Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwich Shop
100 E. Prairie. 423-8323. Mon-F 10-9 Sat 10-5 Sun 11-5. 2950 N. Water. 872-8282. Mon-Sa 10-12am Sun 11-10pm $. PC/Cash. Fresh oven baked bread, high quality meats and cheese. Delivery available. W/NON.
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Jimmy Ryan's
101 S. Main St. 422-4700. M-F 6:30am-10pm Sa 11-11. $$$. PC/D/AE/V/MC. Offering more than fine dining…business casual atmosphere in the dining room and bar with a patio and signature fountain for an outdoor dining experience. Meeting room available. W/NA/CM/RR.
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Kate's Café Bagel and Deli
444E. Main St. 233-0025. M-F 6-6 Sa 7-5 Closed Sun. $. PC/D/AE/V/MC. Café atmosphere with specialty coffees, bagels, salads and grinders. Fresh homemade desserts made daily. W/NON/CM/HH.
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Krekel's
2320 E. Main St. (Several locations in the Decatur area). 423-1719. $. 7 days-10:30-10pm. Cash.
Inside seating and picnic areas. 100% ground beef burgers, chicken sandwiches, loins, fish. Real milkshakes. Home owned and operated. W/NA.
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La Gondola Spaghetti House
2825 N. Water St., 217-875-4888, 2034 Mt. Zion Rd., 217-864-4333, 824 W. Eldorado, 217-422-7777, Tu-Sa lunch & dinner. AE/V/MC, PC, $-$$, W, NON ^ back to top

Lincoln Square Lounge
121 N. Main St. 423-2180. Mon-Thur 11am-1am. Fr-Sat 11am-2am. Greek food & drink in downtown Decatur, or try the full menu in Angelo's dining room. $-$$. V/MC/AE ^ back to top

Lock Stock & Barrel
129 S. Oakland Ave. 429-7411. $$. M-Th 11-12am FrSa 11-2am Su 10-10. D/AE/DC/V/MC. Food, fun and entertainment near the Millikin University campus. Soups, salad bar, sandwiches and specialty items. Sunday Brunch. Music on the weekends.
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Mi Pueblito
1603 W. King. 428-7610. M-Su lunch & dinner. AE/V/MC, PC, $$, W ^ back to top

MOJOE’s BBQ
Brettwood Village. 872-6656. Open daily for lunch & dinner. AE/V/MC. $, W ^ back to top

O'Charley's
Rt. 51S, Forsyth. Open for lunch and dinner. Sunday Brunch. Located next to Cozhair.
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Panera Bread
Ash Ave next to Circuit City. Open for lunch and dinner. Soups, sandwiches and salads.
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Pastabilities
134 E. Main, downtown Decatur. 422-7278. 11am-8pm M-Sat. Open for lunch and dinner offering a variety of pasta dishes - create your own. Italian garden, family atmosphere. $$. AE/V/MC/WA/NON/CM. ^ back to top

Paul's Confectionery
999 N. Water St. 428-6665. Tu-Fr 7-7 Sa 7-5. $. Cash. Nostalgic atmosphere reminiscent of days gone by…Serving our famous family chili recipe since 1923. Homemade ice cream, shakes, malts, fountain drinks and sandwiches. W/NA.
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Paul’s Confectionery Lakeside
Located in the old DQ at Cantrell and 22nd St. Open Daily 5:30am-9:00pm. Drive-up, eat in or carry out. ^ back to top

Porter’s on Merchant
170 Merchant St. Open for dinner M-Sat. $$. AE/V/MC. Signature steaks and sauces, desserts, specialty drinks, wine list. W/NA. ^ back to top

Raspberry Tea Room
US 51S, Elwin Antique Mall. 865-2916. Open for lunch T-Sa. $$$. Soups, sandwiches, salads, gourmet desserts in a quaint setting. W/NON/HH.
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Robbie's Bar & Grill
122 Merchant Street. 423-0448. M-F 11-10 Sa 11-3. $$. AE/V/MC. Casual dining in a distinctive downtown atmosphere on historic Merchant Street. Soups and salads, beef, chicken and seafood entrée specialties. WA/HH.
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Ruby Tuesday
4405 E. Rt. 36, 423-9989. Mon-Thur 11a,-1pm, Fr & Sa 11am-midnight, Sun 11am-10pm. $$. AE/V/MC. Soups, sandwiches, salads. Try the New Orleans Seafood! W/NA. ^ back to top

Sakura
South Shores Center. Open for lunch and dinner. $-$$
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Sports Zone
Holiday Inn Select, 422-8800, Mon-Sat 5pm-1am, Sun Noon-10pm. $$. AE/V/MC. Grab a sandwich and watch the game on Big Screen TV’s. Website - click here. ^ back to top

Starbucks Coffee
Mound Rd. and Rt. 51 N - Target Center.
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Starship Billiards
3015 Grand Prix Dr. 872-8882. M-Su lunch & dinner. AE/V/MC. $$. Enjoy good food and cold drinks. ^ back to top

Texas Roadhouse
1155 North Rt 51. 876-7380. M-Th 4-10 F 4-11 Sa 11-11 Su 11-10. $$$. PC/AE/V/MC. Cowboy steakhouse serving steak, chicken, and ribs. Fresh baked bread and scratch based food items. Peanuts and lively atmosphere. W/NA/CM.
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Tuscany
1099 W Wood. 429-7000. Su-Th 11-10pm, Fr, Sa 11-11, Sunday Brunch 11-2pm. $$$. AE/V/MC/D. Italian restaurant specializing in pasta, veal and steaks. Extensive wine list. W/NA/CM/HH/RR for 6 or more.
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The Wagon
1987 N. Jasper St. 429-2260. M-Th 11-1am FrSa 11-2am Su 12-1am. $$$. PC/D/AE/V/MC. Newly remodeled, casual atmosphere with contemporary Chicago-style bar. Great appetizers, famous chicken and walleye on Fridays. W/CM.
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Casey

Richards Farm
607 NE 13th Street. 832-5300. M-Th 11-8:30 FrSa 11-9 Su Buffet 10:30-2/open til 8:30. $$$. PC/D/AE/DC/CB/V/MC. Restored 1930’s barn. Rustic country ambiance. Specialties include a one pound pork chop, salad bar, and Sunday buffet. Open for lunch and dinner. W/NA/CM/RR.
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Litchfield

The Ariston Cafe
Located on Historic Rt. 66. An institution since 1935. Diner-esque atmosphere.
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Paris

Andrews at the Westbrook
217-465-2003. Th-Sa 5:30-9pm. $$$$. French restaurant with season changing menu. RR.
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