Containing the fair sized communities of Columbia and Waterloo, Monroe County is able to support a wide variety of restaurant that include ethnic eateries and down home diners. Visitors to Monroe County will be able to find all their favorites or look for a unique new dining experience.
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Applebee's Grill & Bar
923 IL-3
Waterloo, IL
618-504-8400
It's a whole new neighborhood! Applebee’s Bar + Grill is a friendly, neighborhood establishment featuring moderately priced, high-quality food, table service and a comfortable atmosphere. Applebee's features mainstream American dishes such as salads, shrimp, chicken, pasta, and "riblets" - Applebee's signature dish.
Bean Tree Cafe
219 South Main Street
Waterloo, IL
618-939-5330
Bean Tree Cafe is a cafe and restaurant. Independently owned since 2012 and serving breakfast, lunch and fresh roasted coffee. Fresh roasted coffee is made on site. We specialize in coffee and espresso drinks and offer a full breakfast and lunch menu until early afternoon.
Joe Boccardi's Ristorante
117 South Main Street
Columbia, IL
618-281-6700
Joe Boccardi's Ristorante serves the area’s favorite St. Louis style pizza along with appetizers, sandwiches, and Italian inspired pasta dishes and beef, chicken, and seafood entrees.
Bully's Smokehouse
1280 Columbia Centre
Columbia, IL
618-281-2880
Bully's specializes in slow cooked 'Award Winning' southern style barbecue as well as a variety of sandwiches, fish and desserts. If you have ever experienced 'fall off the bone' tenderness and a distinct hickory flavor, you can understand what makes Bully's Smokehouse legendary.
Café on the Abbey
322 S. Main Street
Columbia, IL
618-281-4554
Cafe on the Abbey’s passion is a great cup of coffee and delicious food made from local farms and vendors when possible. Cafe on the Abbey serves breakfast and lunch and has a monthly brunch menu served on the weekends. If you have a sweet tooth try one of their made from scratch desserts. When you come into the Abbey you’re not just their guest but family.
Casa Romero
512 South Market Street
Waterloo, IL
618-939-6440
Although you will find plenty of 'traditional' Tex-Mex favorites on our menu, you are encouraged to take advantage of Casa Romero's “premium creations.” Filemon Romero has been refining his authentic Mexican recipes for over 20 years, and has created many 'one-of-a-kind' sauces and seasoning blends that you are unlikely to find anywhere else.
Columbia City Saloon
Bar & Grill
1101 Valmeyer Road
Columbia, IL
618-281-6410
Columbia City Saloon is a one-stop entertainment complex where you can grab a burger and a beer, play some shuffleboard or bowl, and groove to some classic rock being laid down by local bands.
Denny's
959 IL-3
Waterloo, IL
618-939-1700
Denny's is always open as you want them to be. They are open every hour of every day and you are welcome here whenever the whim hits you. They are open to good prices, so that everyone can leave satisfied.
Dreamland Palace German Restaurant
3043 IL-156
Waterloo, IL
618-939-9922
Located in a restored 1875 stage coach shop, Dreamland Palace serves traditional lunch and dinner German specialties from family recipes. Diners can choose from Sauerbraten, Beef Rouladen, Hasenpfeffer, bratwurst, knockwurst, and a variety of specialty Schnitzels. Side dishes include sauerkraut, potato pancakes, red cabbage, and applesauce.
Frederico's Restaurant
114 N. Main Street
Waterloo, IL
618-939-9909
Looking for something to eat tonight? Hungry for a traditional Italian meal? Look no further than Frederico’s Restaurant. Frederico’s is a family-owned and operated business that’s been serving up tasty Italian food since 2004. Whether you’re entertaining your whole family or grabbing an intimate meal with a date, Frederico’s is here to help you enjoy yourself and relax.
Gallagher’s Restaurant
114 West Mill Street
Waterloo, IL
618-939-9933
Gallagher’s serves gourmet burgers, steaks, pasta, and fried chicken. Gallagher’s fried chicken has been voted the best in the St. Louis area by St. Louis Post Dispatch readers and on Sunday it is served family style with ham, mashed potatoes, biscuits, cream gravy, all the fixings, and complimentary dessert.
Hank & Lilly's Creekside Bar & Grill
1026 Main Street
Maeystown, IL
618-458-0807
Hank & Lilly's Creekside Bar & Grill is located in beautiful historic Maeystown and features a full bar, full-service kitchen, banquet ball with catering and outside seating by the beautiful creek running in the back.
Imo's Pizza
1450 N. Evergreen Lane
Columbia, IL
618-281-5552
The Square Beyond Compare. The thin, crunchy crust and tangy provel® cheese has made Imo’s the number one pizza choice in the St. Louis area. Their signature is their fresh, never frozen ingredients piled edge to edge, their homemade sauce and an ongoing dedication to their customers and the St. Louis area. Delivery available.
Imo's Pizza
654 N. Market Street
Waterloo, IL
618-939-9565
The Square Beyond Compare. The thin, crunchy crust and tangy provel® cheese has made Imo’s the number one pizza choice in the St. Louis area. Their signature is their fresh, never frozen ingredients piled edge to edge, their homemade sauce and an ongoing dedication to their customers and the St. Louis area. Delivery available.
JV's Downtown Bar & Grill
117 North Main Street
Waterloo, IL
618-939-7127
JV's has been in operation since 1985. They serve the best in hickory smoked pork and chicken in the region. Their ribs and chicken are smoked for five hours, while their brisket and pork butts are smoked for over 14 hours for full flavor. JV's also offers burgers, pizzas, sandwiches, steaks, chicken, and seafood.
Merz on Main
210 South Main Street
Columbia, IL
618-281-9901
Merz on Main serves burgers, a variety of chicken sandwiches, sandwiches. Friday’s features fish specialties and on Sunday’s the feature is fried chicken. Breakfast served daily.
