The best restaurants in Mount Vernon

“Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.”

“Relaxed Italian eatery serving pizza & pasta dishes with housemade sauces, plus sandwiches & sides.”

“Full-service chain bar & grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting.”

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

“Carry-out chain featuring chicken wings, signature breadsticks & pizza tossed from housemade dough.”

“Well-known fast-food chain serving grilled burgers, fries & shakes.”

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

“Fast-food chain doling out baked pastas, subs, pizza & other casual Italian fare plus custom combos.”

“Informal, industrial-chic bar/eatery with select seafood & steak mains, plus an extensive wine list.”

“Casual diner chain dishing up classic American comfort fare, including all-day breakfast favorites.”

“Southern-inspired fast-food chain known for fried chicken & biscuit, plus signature sides.”

“Chain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.”

“Popular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.”

“Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.”

“Typical Mexican plates & margaritas served in modest, colorful surrounds with outdoor seating.”

“On nights when the fridge looks judgmental, The Sporting House is the local move, with delivery available on DoorDash so you can keep the sweatpants on, and no-fuss restaurant comfort that hits the spot without making a whole production out of dinner.”

From the Centralia newsletter, October 2, 2026

“For a night that actually feels like a night out, Centralia House Restaurant has been serving this town since 1854 with Cajun/Creole flavor, classic steaks and seafood, plus a proper cocktail at the historic bar. Rooted in the original Illinois Central line, it still feels like a place to gather and linger.”

From the Centralia newsletter, October 1, 2026

“When you want classic, crispy pies without leaving town, Monical's Pizza Centralia delivers on the thin-crust thing and the legendary salad-dressing-for-dipping situation. Bonus points for their community programs that back local schools and teams, plus easy catering when the whole crew shows up hungry.”

From the Centralia newsletter, September 28, 2026

“Well-known fast-food chain serving grilled burgers, fries & shakes.”

“Fast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos.”

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

“Fast-food burger & fries joint with an old-school feel, including retro drive-in service.”

“Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.”

“Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.”

“When you need dinner to double as entertainment this week, Fujiyama Japanese Cuisine brings the sizzle with teppanyaki, lively hibachi, and fresh sushi. Warm up with the House Soup, then split a Fujiyama Roll or go big with filet mignon, rice and veggies... maybe a Mai Tai to cap it.”

From the Southern Illinois newsletter, September 15, 2026