25 Essential East St. Louis Institutions
From neighborhood classics to high-wire tasting rooms, these are the places shaping the modern dining identity of East St. Louis.
Big Mama's BBQ Express
Illinois
Cheery counter-serve doling out St. Louis-style BBQ options such as ribs, pulled pork & brisket.
Chop Suey King
Illinois
an everyday essential table known for disciplined chinese restaurant cooking, strong local gravity, and Beam Score momentum at 73.9.
Young's Chop Suey
Illinois
an everyday essential favorite for readers tracking East St. Louis's most persuasive chinese restaurant rooms, anchored by a Beam Score of 71.3.
Eastside Chopsuey
East St. Louis, Illinois
Service options: Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Serves local specialty. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.
McDonald's
East St. Louis, Illinois
Classic, long-running fast-food chain known for its burgers & fries.
Maui Seafood
East St. Louis, Illinois
Service options: Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Serves local specialty. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance.
Cal's BBQ
East St. Louis, Illinois
Service options: Drive-through, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance.
Eddie's
East St. Louis, Illinois
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot.
Pop's Fish & Chicken
East St. Louis, Illinois
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot.
Joe-Man's Chicken Shack
East St. Louis, Illinois
Service options: Outdoor seating, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Bar games, Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great wine list, Live music.
Culture Café
East St. Louis, Illinois
Service options: Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Serves local specialty, Sports. Popular for: Dinner.
Eastside Express Restaurant
East St. Louis, Illinois
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating.
Sandy's Bar B Q
East St. Louis, Illinois
Accessibility.
Pops 5
East St. Louis, Illinois
Service options: Curbside pickup, Delivery, Takeout. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance.
Mariscos Mi Tierra y Mas
East St. Louis, Illinois
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating.
Dablitz Sports Bar and Grill
East St. Louis, Illinois
Service options: Takeaway, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Karaoke, Sport. Accessibility.
Red Apple BBQ & Lounge
East St. Louis, Illinois
Service options: Drive-through, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Sports. Popular for: Lunch, Solo dining. Offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails.
EXPRESS STOP
East St. Louis, Illinois
Chain serving ice cream & yogurt, including vegan & soy options, made to order & flash-frozen.
Kam Wah Chop Suey
East St. Louis, Illinois
Service options: Onsite services, Takeout. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible parking lot. Offerings: Comfort food, Quick bite.
Lum's Chop Suey
East St. Louis, Illinois
Service options: Takeout. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner. Offerings: Comfort food, Quick bite, Small plates. Dining options: Lunch, Dinner. Amenities. Atmosphere.