Restaurants & Dining near Carlyle Lake

With everything there is to do in Clinton County, Illinois, you’re bound to work up a good appetite. Take a break from fishing, boating, hiking, and biking to have a relaxing and well-deserved meal. Our area has a wonderful variety of restaurants and eateries from 50’s drive-ins to Chinese and Mexican restaurants, from pizza places to BBQ joints.

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If you are here for a honeymoon, anniversary celebration, or romantic weekend getaway, we have fine dining as well. Surprise your special someone with reservations for a candlelit dinner at one of our finest restaurants, then take a sunset or moonlight stroll by Carlyle Lake. It’s the perfect ending to a perfect day in Clinton County.

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Trenton House

2 E Broadway St, Trenton, IL 62293

Dairy King

Old Rt 50 & Walnut St, Breese, IL 62230

Wooden Mouth

423 West Hanover Street, New Baden, IL 62265

  Wooden Mouth is the areas most unique bar & grill specializing in specialty craft cocktails, select spirits, fine wine, draft beer, and exclusive lunch menu.  ...

Hunan House

130 N Cherry, Centralia, IL 62801

China Pearl

6 N 4th St, Breese, IL 62230

Gridiron Grill

259 N Main St, Breese, IL 62230

St. Louis Coffee World

12 N 4th Street, Breese, IL 62230

Coffee, Espresso, Latte and Cappuccinos. Specialty coffee drinks that can be blended, over ice or hot. Black, Green and Herbal Teas. Hot Chocolate, Smart Fruit Smoothies and Boba Milk Teas with tapioca pearls, jellies and popping pearls....

Knotty Pine Inn

215 N 4th St, Breese, IL 62230

Bretz Wildlife Lodge & Winery

15469 State Rte 127, Carlyle, IL 62231

Not only can you sample fine local wines, but the restaurant serves first-rate barbecue. Banquet facilities are also available....

Olde City Cafe & Bar

292 N. Clinton St, Breese, IL 62230

Olde City Cafe & Bar Cafe, Coffee Shop and Bar 292 N. Clinton St. Breese, IL 62230 618-219-6661 (Main...

The Red Pourch

301 E Hanover, New Baden, IL 62265

A partnership between Community Link and Clinton Manor. We provide a community space where you can connect with others while providing jobs and opportunity for people with disabilities. We brew good. We do good. And we’re glad you’re here....

Pizza Market

111 W Broadway, Trenton, IL 62293

Dairy King

320 W Broadway, Trenton, IL 62293

Margarita’s Mexican Restaurant

807 E Hanover, New Baden, IL 62265

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Popeye’s Chop House

17910 St Rose Rd, St. Rose, IL 62230

PJ’s Diner

560 N 4th, Breese, IL 62230

Hidden Lake Winery

10580 Wellen Rd, Aviston, IL 62216

Walk the trails around the 5-acre lake or sit and enjoy the waterfall and views of the Silent Forest. The beautiful banquet center has space for all size groups or you can book the gazebo for your group....

Betty’s Beach House

103 Republican, Keyesport, IL 62253

Schleichers Restaurant Bar & Grill

1031 Fairfax St, Carlyle, IL 62231

Hank’s Bowl

29 West Illinois St, Trenton, IL 62293

Here at Hank’s, we’ve had a long history of being a place for people to come have a good time. Since we purchased our historic building in 1967, it’s been our goal to be Trenton’s go-to lounge to bowl, have … Continue reading ...

Swamp Tales

7901 State Route 127, Carlyle, IL 62231

Cajun-themed restaurant. Classic Cajun favorites year-round, like alligator and craw-fish, Etouffee and shrimp balls. Burgers and daily lunch specials and dinner specials with steaks and prime rib offeren on Saturday and Sunday....

Pinball Palace

1150 12th St, Carlyle, IL 62231

China Pearl

1150 12th St, Carlyle, IL 62231

The Good Ol’ Days Restaurant

5 E Hanover St, New Baden, IL 62265

El Arado Mexican Restaurant

50 N 4th St, Breese, IL 62230

Wally’s Drive-In

711 N 4th St, Breese, IL 62230

Mexico on Main

10 S Main St, Trenton, IL 62293

Millside Inn

501 Main St, Germantown, IL 62245

Java Joe’s Coffee House

325 W Noleman St, Centralia, IL 62801

Duey’s on Fairfax

1028 Fairfax St, Carlyle, IL 62231

Chef/Owner Johnathan DuHasek, born and raised in Carlyle, brings twenty years of restaurant experience. A graduate of Kaskaskia College’s Culinary Arts program, John has experience in every facet of kitchen management and has worked in many of the area’s finest establishments. … Continue reading ...

Little Augies Pizza

620 N 2nd St, Breese, IL 62230

Press Coffee and Tea

19 West Broadway, Trenton, IL 62293

Clear glass bakery display case with variety of pies and cakes for sale.

Covered in Chocolate Bistro Bakery & Catering

541 N 3rd Street, Breese, IL 62230

Silver Spoons Catering and Drink Makers

8793 Old US Hwy 50, Breese, IL 62230

Meet Wes Ronan, founder and head chef of Silver Spoon Catering. He has been in the food preparation industry for over 10 years and is continuing to fine tune his craft as a professional chef. So far in his career, … Continue reading ...

Aviston Family Restaurant

201 W Harrison St, Aviston, IL 62216

Hoffman House

100 N Broadway, Hoffman, IL 62250

Eddie’s Rise & Dine

Progress Dr, Breese, IL 62230

Located in the Holy Cross Commons Plaza next to Applebee’s. Enjoy a home-cooked meal with our extensive menu that offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner items all day long!...

Guzman’s Restaurant

1150 12 St, Carlyle, IL 62231

Valbo’s Restaurant

307 Munster, Germantown, IL 62246

Main Street Pastures

8801 Main Street, St. Rose, IL 62230

Main Street Pastures is a great way to get Farm – to – Table meats and eggs. Owned by Jill and Chad Vonder Haar. All cattle, pigs and chickens are pasture raised. No hormones are used and only non-GMO corn … Continue reading ...

7 West Bar and Grill

7 West Broadway, Trenton, IL 62293

Fantastick Pops

301 Hanover Street, Germantown , IL 62245

Close Note Our Story FANTASTICK POPS·THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2019· Our story started on a family summer vacation in Bowling Green, KY when we were told by our AirBnB host to try out this cute shop selling gourmet popsicles. After a … Continue reading ...

Wessel’s Corner Market

17909 St Rose Rd, St Rose, IL 62230

Wessel’s Corner Market is your hometown mom and pop grocery store and gas station.  We are located in beautiful downtown St. Rose, Illinois. We hope to serve you with that hometown hospitality while you pick up those few items you … Continue reading ...