St. Nicholas Landmark - Chester

The beer selection is fantastic, and the building has a really unique charm! Kyle was incredible; he assisted me in choosing a delicious beer and helped me order the ideal meal!

This is a charming little lunch spot located right by the river! I ordered the big salad, which wasn't necessarily huge, but it was quite delicious. The ranch dressing is made in-house, and I really enjoyed the crispy chicken—it wasn’t greasy at all and had just the right amount of breading, making it feel fairly healthy. The lettuce was fresh and crunchy, and the carrots and cheese complemented the dish nicely. The service was great too. The total came to about $25 for two lunches, which I think is reasonable. I would definitely return for the food!

The chicken Caesar salad features the freshest lettuce, just the right amount of dressing, and homemade croutons, topped with deliciously juicy chicken pieces. The turkey avocado Swiss sandwich is phenomenal! The house-made spicy mayo adds the perfect kick, making it a generous lunch option for anyone with a big appetite. For those who really want a challenge, the house-made burger is massive—one of the biggest I’ve ever encountered! And if you’re a fan of craft beer, you’ll love their Friday special: a full flight of all 12 microbrews for just $18. That’s essentially four pints for the price, and each beer is excellent with something to suit every palate. This restaurant absolutely deserves a place on everyone’s must-visit list. I’d give it a perfect 12 out of 10 stars!

It was pouring down rain and we had some time to spare after visiting the Pierre Menard home before checking into our B B in PdR so we decided to get drinks a snack. GPS told us where to turn but there was a big truck coming the road didn't look like where we should be so we missed it were rerouted around the block. It was just after lunchtime on a Friday there were 2 tables finishing up but otherwise empty. I was surprised to find only the corner table had a view. It hadn't been cleaned the receipt was still on it but we sat down. The bartender came over right away to clean it. Menus but no drink menu. I ordered an Octoberfest my husband asked for Buffalo Trace but they were out. Bartender offered to get him some Jefferson from upstairs. Ok so we ordered boneless chicken wings too. Wait, there's an upstairs? Is that where the great views are? Did we miss that because we came in the back way? I went to the bathroom, didn't see any stairs anywhere. Drinks arrived quickly but the wings took forever. Nobody else in the room where we were or at the bar. Is there an upstairs full of people ordering food? Idk When the wings finally arrived they were hot but barely sauced in Asian bbq so pretty dry. One star minus for no napkins with the drinks, barely any soap the first time I used the bathroom none the second time, dry wings. And if there is an upstairs they need better signage. Not a bad place for a small town they do sell their beer glasses embossed with their name. We bought 2. We'd give it another chance.

We found this little restaurant and brewery in Chester IL. It is in a historical building right by the river. The atmosphere is great and the food was delicious. We got the burgers and fries which I recommend. The table next to us got a tray of 4oz beer samples...looked like 10 different kinds. We don't drink so I can't say if it was good or not. People brought their children and they did fine. The servers were very nice and helpful. It has a bicycle decor. We'll go back.Kid-friendliness: The staff was great with the kids and they have kid friendly food.