Dad's BBQ
Eldorado
1238 US Highway 45N
Every time I visit Southern Illinois
I absolutely must get some grub at
Dad's BBQ in Eldorado. This is
by no means a dress up, fine dinning
establishment. In fact, you
don't even have to change out of
your work clothes no matter the work
you do.
All heads will turn as you walk
in....not many out-of-towners around
these parts. Go ahead and
order anything off the menu; it's
all wonderful. Dad's BBQ is
simple no frills BBQ. If you
don't feel like getting out of the
car to get your BBQ on, no worries,
Dad's has a drive through window.
Really, they cut a hole in the
side of the building. Don't
forget to ring the door bell below
the window to but your order in.
Don't forget to ask what pies they
have on order....most are made fresh
daily and they will put your
grandma's to shame.
Cardinal Restaurant
Norris City
108 E Wabash St. (next to Wonder
Market)
This hole in the wall joint is crazy
popular with the senior crowd in
this tiny town (pop. under 900).
During lunch, the Cardinal serves a
wholesome, home cooked meal.
Don't expect lots of options on the
menu. You can get a selection
of basic short order items buy why
bother when you can eat fresh
catfish or the best fried chicken
ever (really ever). All the
specials come with your choice of
veggies and a kind southern smile.
I always wash it down with ice tea
(this is sweet ice tea country) and
good conversation.
Last time I was in Norris City, I
had heard that the Cardinal had
amazing Raisin Pie. I drove
into town to pick one up....can't
miss out on an amazing Raisin Pie,
right. They staff gave me my
pie (whole pie $9) in a nice glass
pie dish. They asked me to '
go ahead and drop that pie dish back
when ya'll er done'. I of
course dropped it back by the next
week. Thumbs up on the pie as
well.
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