The best restaurants in Charleston

13 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Texas Roadhouse

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Lively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.

1500 Fort Worth Way (Mattoon)

“Lively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.”

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Alamo Steakhouse & Saloon

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Steaks, burgers, pasta & seafood in an informal dining room with a bar area featuring TVs.

700 Broadway Ave E (Mattoon)

“Steaks, burgers, pasta & seafood in an informal dining room with a bar area featuring TVs.”

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Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

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Homey chain restaurant serving American comfort food, with an on-site general store.

1101 Charleston Ave E (Mattoon)

“Homey chain restaurant serving American comfort food, with an on-site general store.”

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Jersey Mike's Subs

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New Jersey–based counter-serve sandwich chain serving jumbo subs filled with cold cuts & toppings.

1021 Charleston Ave E (Mattoon)

“New Jersey–based counter-serve sandwich chain serving jumbo subs filled with cold cuts & toppings.”

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Jimmy John's

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Counter-serve chain specializing in sub & club sandwiches, plus signature potato chips.

315 Lincoln Ave

“Counter-serve chain specializing in sub & club sandwiches, plus signature potato chips.”

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QDOBA Mexican Eats

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A menu of customizable Mexican food served in a modern restaurant, plus takeout & catering.

1720 7th St

“A menu of customizable Mexican food served in a modern restaurant, plus takeout & catering.”

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Domino's Pizza

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Delivery, carryout & dine-in chain offering a wide range of pizzas, plus a variety of other dishes & sides.

667 Lincoln Ave

“Delivery, carryout & dine-in chain offering a wide range of pizzas, plus a variety of other dishes & sides.”

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Pagliai's Pizza

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Low-key local mainstay preparing thin-crust pizzas & pasta, for dine-in or delivery, since 1964.

1600 Lincoln Ave

“Low-key local mainstay preparing thin-crust pizzas & pasta, for dine-in or delivery, since 1964.”

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Chick-fil-A

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Fast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.

Office of Univ. Housing/Dining, 600 Lincoln Ave

“Fast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.”

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Jersey Mike's Subs

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New Jersey–based counter-serve sandwich chain serving jumbo subs filled with cold cuts & toppings.

200 W Lincoln Ave

“New Jersey–based counter-serve sandwich chain serving jumbo subs filled with cold cuts & toppings.”

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Monical's Pizza

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Casual Italian chain known for its thin-crust & deep-dish pizzas & salad dressing for dipping.

909 18th St

“Casual Italian chain known for its thin-crust & deep-dish pizzas & salad dressing for dipping.”

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Steak 'n Shake

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Chain known for steakburgers & milkshakes offering a dinerlike space with retro flair.

1400 Broadway Ave E E (Mattoon)

“Chain known for steakburgers & milkshakes offering a dinerlike space with retro flair.”

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Kamikaze Hibachi & Sushi

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Casual Asian restaurant for sushi and other treats, along with hibachi dishes, and drinks.

1140 Lincoln Ave

“Casual Asian restaurant for sushi and other treats, along with hibachi dishes, and drinks.”

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