“If I could give more than 5 stars I would. The food was totally awesome. Service was super friendly and attentive. The facility is rustic and cozy. Everything was clean and well kept. We will be going back for more. It is a little out of our way but worth it.“
“I have smoked hundreds of #s of pork shoulder and eaten my weight in it as well traveling on business. 17th Street pulled pork sandwich today was as good as any I have ever had. Perfectly moist and smokey, the bun was fresh with a generous portion of pork.The ribs have the perfect smoke with the expert tug off the bone texture.The brisket, cut from the flat, is moist, tender, smokey, excellent work!!I'm a fan of fried pickle spears over chips due to the high pickle to batter ratio. These pickle chips have a high pickle to batter ratio so they pass.Speaking of eating my weight on something, their bread pudding is the best! Even the sauce is perfect. The bread pudding is so good, I would drive here just for dessert!!Nachos also great, not mind blowing but still excellent.We tried all the sauces and all are worth taking home, which we did.I am so pleased to see 17th Street is still working at Championship level. Strong work, we'll be back!!“
“We all know about their BBQ. It's delicious. Famously delicious. We so t need to say much about that other than its famous, it's been delicious for 40 years and it's still delicious. But....have y'all heard of their wings? Probably not. OMG! These are some the best wings I've ever had. Easily the best wings in Southern Illinois and easily the best wings in a 100 mile radius. Tender and crispy at the same time. Spicy with a tad bit of smoky flavor. But not too spicy. And definitely not too smoky. Thats rare. Most places with smoky windgs overdue it and all you taste is the smoke. Not here. Just a flavor explosion in your mouth that hits all the right notes and leaves you wanting to sing that chorus over and over! What the chorus? It's their ranch! Absolutely delicious home made ranch. That's the key. These wings are outstanding on their own but paired with this home made ranch, these are an item worth driving 60 minutes for. Each way.“
“We chose St. Nick for an Easter Brunch. It was great, from biscuits and gravy to steak and eggs a delicious, well made and presented meal. Service was spot on and seamless. We also enjoyed interesting decor as well as a view of an active flight line. Go take well behaved kids and enjoy“