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- PPatriciaChicago / Illinois •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoCame to Firefly for a family Christmas celebration. Only 3 people so our server was able to keep on top of refills, special requests, etc. Hubby loves fine dining and thoroughly enjoyed his meal! Grandchild tried a new food (for them) and was pleasantly surprised at how great it was. I appreciated the variety of the menu even though I stuck to my favorite, Steak! Of course the desserts were luscious. Firefly will be our 'extra special' destination in the future.More infoFirefly GrillPrice: Moderate• Unspecified• Effingham•4.8
- PPerryChicago / Illinois •61 reviews5.0Dined on 9 Aug 2024The service was super professional, the food was hot and delivered fast. Setting was perfect to watch sports and have a nice meal.More infoBuffalo Wild Wings - O'Fallon IllinoisPrice: Moderate• American• Fairview Heights•3.1
- OTOpenTable DinerSt. Louis •2 reviews4.0Dined on 18 Nov 2023They were able to seat us right away. The table reserve went smoothly!More infoRed Lobster - Fairview HeightsPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Fairview Heights•4.4
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Mt. Vernon, Illinois, is a small city that is well known for being the home of the Cedarhurst Center for the Arts, which houses American works of art and was built in 1973. Located near the museum, you'll find several upscale restaurants where you can enjoy a glass of wine and an Italian dinner. Some of the local specialties include risotto allo zafferano con petto d'anatra, cannelloni ai Carciofi, and ricotta and spinach tortelloni. Specialty hamburgers are also popular in town. Offerings include hamburgers with grilled onions and mushrooms that are topped with Swiss cheese and that are served with a side of a hand-dipped milkshake with milk and ice cream from local dairy farms. Several relaxed pubs feature locally made craft beers and seasonal artisan ales.
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