Alton, Illinois offers its visitors a variety of options to choose from with choices ranging from eateries in historic buildings, down home cooking, sandwich shops, diners and more. Diners can choose from nearly every type of cuisine, including Italian, Mexican, American, and steak and seafood. greatriverroad.com’s coverage of Alton provides the information visitors need to make their choices before they go.
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Lovett's Soul Food
2512 College Avenue
Alton, IL
618 433-8833
Lovett’s is about great homemade soul food and family. The Lovett’s menu reflects the specialties of the family. It’s the family recipe for snoots that’s helped put them on the map. Along with collard greens, homemade sweet potato pie, mac and cheese, the snoots are Lovett’s number one seller and a must try!
LuciAnna's Pastries
607 East Broadway
Alton, IL
618-433-9395
LuciAnna's is a bakery in one of Alton's most historic areas, just off the Great River Road. IN the shop itself you won't find a loaf of bread anywhere in sight, nor a donut, but what you do find are made-from-scratch European-style pastries. We also serve espresso-based drinks, teas, and bottled beverages.
Mac's Time-Out Lounge
315 Belle Street
Alton, IL
618-465-1006
Extraordinary Food in an Unlikely Place. Mac’s serves lunch and dinner seven days a week with a menu that features soups, salads, sandwiches, seafood, pizzas, and Mac's signature smoked BBQ. Be sure to try the Sunday buffet.
Morrison's Irish Pub
200 State Street
Alton, IL 62002
618-433-8900
Offers local and imported beers, Irish whiskeys and a food menu featuring an Irish Wrap, Cottage pie, and Corned Beef Brisket served in this Irish themed pub. Morrison’s Irish Pub is infused with heartfelt heritage and good fun for everyone who comes here to eat, drink-or sing. Yes, you belong here.
My Just Desserts
31 East Broadway
Alton, IL
618-462-5881
Enjoy a taste of real Americana with homemade soups, salad, sandwiches, breads and...of course, pies! Every day, there is a different hot casserole special from chicken divan to sky king casserole. Choose your dessert before your lunch because they fly out of the kitchen fast!
Old Bakery Beer Company
400 Landmarks Blvd.
Alton, IL
618-463-1470
The Old Bakery Beer Company offers high quality local food sandwiches, burgers, salads and soup. Old Bakery Beer offers four year-round beers as well as several rotating seasonals and local guest taps.
Olga's Kitchen
206 Alton Square
Alton, IL
618-462-0642
Freshly grilled-to-order, it’s bread you’ll find at the center of everything here. A secret recipe bread that is sweet, soft and delicious and unlike anything else is used in our side dishes, desserts and every one of the delectable sandwiches you’ll find at Olga’s Kitchen.
Panera Bread Co.
1837 B Homer Adams Parkway
Alton, IL
618-474-0100
Panera Bread Company are bakers of bread, fresh from the oven and a symbol of warmth and welcome. They also pair their baked goods with delicious ingredients to create a variety of sandwiches, salads, soups, and desserts. Saint Louis Bread Company is a simple pleasure, honest and genuine.
Post Commons
300 Alby Street
Alton, IL
618-433-8871
Post Commons believes in community, quality coffee, and making everyone who walks through its doors feel welcome. This unique nonprofit that functions as a coffee house, all day brunch kitchen, and event space. Post Commons is focused on reclaiming and redeeming abandoned spaces while fostering encouragement for those serving Alton.
Rajun Cajun Piano Bar
210 West Third Street
Alton, IL
618-433-9119
The only restaurant of its kind in the Alton area where you can spice up your life with the tastes of New Orleans. This lively restaurant has a Mardi Gras vibe offering Cajun-style grub, playful décor, and live piano players.
Red Lobster
170 Homer Adams Parkway
Alton, IL
618-465-6554
At Red Lobster they’re passionate about serving their guests great seafood. Their grill master’s expertly perfect flavors, cooking seafood and steak over a wood fire grill. And their servers pull out all the stops to make every dining experience feel extra special. Because at Red Lobster, we Sea Food Differently.℠
Sammi's Sandwiches
2505 State Street
Alton, IL
618-570-0115
Located next door to Norb's of Alton, Sammi's Sandwiches is North Alton's only independently owned sandwich shop serving up homemade goodies. The menu exploits fresh, seasonal foods for great quality sandwiches and soups.
Santino’s Steak & Pasta House
180 E. Center Drive
Alton, IL
618-462-7791
With its romantic ambiance and superb food offering, Santinos Steak & Pasta invites you to savor the best of Steak & Pasta in Alton. Santinos‘ quiet world environment complements the wonderful variety of traditional Italian dishes that are the main attraction served by a knowledgeable and friendly staff. Starters include an array of traditional antipasto ingredients, a new twist on seafood favorites or salads.
Shogun Japanese Steakhouse
2723 Corner Court
Alton, IL
618-468-1111
The word Hibachi traditionally means "fire bowl" and it refers to an open-topped ceramic bowl that contains burning charcoal for heating purposes. In North America, Hibachi is typically an iron hot plate or flat grill. Customers will experience a wonderful cooking show and meanwhile a great meal by our talented chefs.
State Street Market
208 State Street
Alton, IL
618-462-8800
Looking for market fresh salads, homemade soups, paninis and sandwiches? This European-style gourmet food & home goods market has all that and more including daily special kitchen creations. Pair your meal with Mimosas, Craft Beer and Wine. On Saturday mornings indulge in a special breakfast/brunch.
Taqueria Maya
2621 College Avenue
Alton, IL
618-462-3000
Taqueria Maya offers it guests a variety of Mexican dishes including fajitas off the grill, combination platters, a selection of specialties, and other traditional Mexican fare.
Tony's Steakhouse & Bar
102 W. 9th Street
Alton, IL
618-462-8384
Named an AOL City's Best Top 10 St. Louis steak house and “Home of Tony's World Famous Pepper loin Steak.” The restaurant side features fine Italian dining specializing in steaks, seafood and pastas while The Third Street Cafe offers more causal fare including salads, hamburgers, pizza, and beef kabobs.
Town Club of Alton, Inc.
2400 East Broadway
Alton, IL 62002
618-462-5431
Family owned and operated since 1934. Town Club offers a variety of menu choices for lunch and dinner with daily specials like Thursday night steak dinners.
