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54th Street Bar & Grill
Categories: Restaurants American (Traditional) Restaurants Burgers American (Traditional), Burgers [Edit]
6660 Edwardsville Crossing DrEdwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-5455
- Hours:
Mon-Thu, Sun 11 am - 12 am
Fri-Sat 11 am - 1 am
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
-
$$
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Drive-Thru:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Loud
- Ambience:
- Hipster
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
19 reviews for 54th Street Bar & Grill
19 reviews in English
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Review from Bill C.
3/26/2012
I'm giving them 4 stars for two reasons:
The food is good and it is obviously very popular - try to get a seat! This place reminds me of the Applebee's phenomenon when they were new to our area over 25 years ago. You would wait for an hour to get a seat there, too.
Personally, I'm not into waiting for my meal but you can't fault a restaurant for being too popular (right, Peel?)! -
Review from Stefanie H.
Sacramento, CA
12/23/2011
First off - this place is not 5 stars in the sense that a fancy steakhouse is 5 stars. It's 5 stars in its class (Midwestern bar and grill chain restaurant). It's in the same class as Chili's, TGI Friday's, Applebees, etc. - but much, much better.
The one thing that stands out about 54th Street is that a lot of the food is fresher than what you'd get at similar national chains. They bring you mini-loaves of warm, slightly-sweet bread and butter (depending on what you order, anyway). The dishes don't have that same "frozen food" taste you notice with some of the larger chains. There's just something slightly better about it that's hard to put your finger on.
The best thing here is probably the Gringo Dip, and if they don't bring you sour cream, make sure they do. If you like sour cream at all, you'll love the combination of gringo dip + salty chips + sour cream. Beyond that, the aforementioned bread stands out, along with their baked potatoes and surprisingly good (while still being super affordable) steaks.
The biggest downside to dining here is the wait. Most of the time, you can expect 5-10 minutes - and it can get as high as an hour if you come at peak times. Still, if you find yourself stranded in the middle of metro-east suburbia and in need of a decent meal, 54th Street is a pretty solid bet. -
Review from Micheal D.
Alton, IL
5/6/2012
I absolutely love this place. I tell everyone I know about it. It's apple-bees on steroids. The only down side that I've found is that every time I've ate there I have an average wait of about 15 to 20 minutes. I tend to try something different every time I go and so far no complaints. O and the strawberry long island iced tea what can I say it's to die for.
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Review from Rich D.
4/16/2012
Stopped by 54th for lunch when visiting family recently. Both the food and service were good, and everyone in our party was quite pleased. I can see why it's one of their favorite lunch places. Hope to visit again on our next trip.
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Review from Andrea D.
Wood River, IL
4/10/2012
I'm always interested in going to 54th Street, and the food is always delicious. in the dozens of times I've been there, I don't think I've ever received bad service. I've taken one star away because of their carryout service. Usually it is really loud on their end of the conversation, so they have a difficult time hearing me when i place the order. and the order is rarely ready in the time frame that they provide for pick up.
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Review from Magen T.
5/7/2011 ROTD 2/16/2012
I'm not sure if it's just that all these other reviewers went a long time ago, but I've lived in Edwardsville since before 54th Street came to town and I didn't go until about a year after it opened. Why? Because I would drive by at 3:00pm in the middle of the week and there would be people waiting outside. Any time someone mentioned going, they all said the same thing, "it's good food but expect to wait at least a half hour to an hour." That may be fine by some people, but generally, I don't like waiting outside for an hour just to be seated at a "Bar and Grill."
That being said, I live here and I've personally gone to this establishment at least twenty times. Yes, at least. We even had my boyfriend's birthday party there. (The only negative w/the party there is someone had to show up to reserve all the seating and when they mentioned the party to the server, she was not informed by the manager I had spoken with earlier that day)
The rundown: good food at good prices, always packed but even so I've never waited longer than 15-20 minutes to be seated, service has ALWAYS been good- I have no clue what you other people are talking about, plenty of alcoholic beverages should you choose to drink. Try the gringo dip and waffle fries-that's what they're known for and they are awesome.
Two ways to save: all appetizers except for the sample platter are $4.50 each between 3-6 and after 9pm during the week. Some of them are regularly $9/each so it's a nice way to try a few w/o hurting your wallet-but be warned, they are generous portions. Second, is the money mailer that's sent out in the mail once a month that includes coups to several establishments in the area. 54th Street always has a 20% off coup in the money mailer and pretty much everyone I know uses it when they go. Even if you're with parties at your table, the coup covers everyone's meal-regardless of how many checks it's being split into.
Personal favorites: the 9oz steak and potato are great, as is the chicken strip appetizer with fries. I also enjoy the potato soup here (it's some of the best I've ever had) as well as great salads. Again, try the gringo dip-but with waffle fries instead of chips-you won't be disappointed!
*note: given how they always seem to be packed, they have reached out to be granted to expand their restaurant where it currently sits. Hopefully that will be approved and wait times will decrease. -
Review from Lance L.
Edwardsville, IL
1/18/2012
Frankly, I do not like to review a chain, however they are a solid and not that big of a chain. Good food, quality high, decent beers
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Review from Alyssa S.
Collinsville, IL
5/12/2011
Margaritas were good - nice specials on those.
The food was hot and it was fast. BUT - in all fairness we did go on Easter Sunday evening.
The beer was cold, the ambiance is similar to that of an Applebee's or TGI Fridays. Chotchkies etc.
Gringo dip was delicious, salsa was pretty darn good. Chips were hot and crisp.
Portion sizes are fairly large for the price. We had a family of four, two adults two kids, for about $50 bucks before tip and we each got a couple beers or a couple margaritas...ok, don't call Child Protective Services - only the adults were drinking.
All in all a nice place for a dinner out with the family when you want a variety of food options to please the picky. Mexican, BBQ, Noodle dishes, Steaks, Fried foods... -
Review from John H.
Like the three Bs: BEEF (Kansas City roots mean they know good meat), BACON (it's on the potato skins, and monstrous loaded baked potato), and BEER (Budweiser products dominate, usually a Samuel Adams option, too). On a first visit, you won't go wrong with one of the menu selections under "The Street's Steakhouse," with loaded baked potato and salad. It's not Andria's or Erato, but neither are the prices. There are enough choices that most parties should find something to satisfy a variety of tastes.
54th Street is popular with families and students, meaning that often you will wait for a table, and when you get one, the noise level may be too loud for normal conversation. The décor is casual kitsch, which gives you plenty of things to praise or criticize according to your mood. Gluten-free and "healthy dining" menus available. Non-alcoholic drink options include the 25-oz Cherry Limeade or Strawberry Lemonade. -
Review from jessica H.
Edwardsville, IL
1/16/2010
This review caused more stress in my house!!! I am a self-admitted food snob and can't find a single meal at 54th Street that I like - everything is creamy, covered in cheese, fried or coated in sauce. But, that's me.
Now, my kids and husband on the other hand love this place. Potato soup is a huge hit with my daughter. The standard kid fair menu works for them too. My husband loves that he can order a baked potato (really, why can't he stay home if he is just going to order a baked potato?), but most of all they LOVE the unreal "I spy" games they have here - there is so much stuff on the ceilings they spend the whole time searching.
People love this place! Everytime we go there are people waiting to sit and we often sit in the bar. The TVs are great for games and their liquor selection is decent. -
Review from Brandon C.
Rantoul, IL
4/25/2010 1 Check-in Here
I've been meaning to try this place out for awhile, the problem is everytime I've gone in, it is a 30-45 min wait. I finally bit the bullet and waited it out for the place everyone keeps saying is so good.
I would rather go to a place that does a few things great, then a place that does a lot of things just OK. 54th St. is the later. Their menu has so many choices that it leaves your head spinning. The menu items have creative names, but when you read what is in them it's nothing all that special.
I ended up getting the chicken fried chicken. The menu said the chicken fillet was 10 oz, and I would say it was about that. The inside was very juicy, the outside was very crispy, and it was topped in a white gravy. To be honest I was surprised how much I liked it. It came with a side of mashed potatoes that were covered in the same white gravy. After the chicken I really didn't want anymore white gravy and I wished the potatoes had been served with a brown gravy just to add another flavor to the meal. I also got a side of (flavorless) cole slaw, and a decent biscuit.
The service was horrible. Granted the place was packed as usual, but my waiter seemed to be taking his sweet time in everything he did. Served our drinks without straws, brought out a loaf of bread without a knife to cut it with and he hadn't given us silverware yet, was slow to refill drinks, requests for things like like a side of honey mustard went unanswered. Numerous attempt to flag him down went ignored. When we finally got his attention long enough to ask for the check, we told him that we qualified for a local discount. He brought back the check without the discount applied, thus having to remind him and costing us more time while waiting for him to fix his error. Maybe it's just me but when I go out to eat I don't want to wait for my waiter.
After having my 54th Street experience, I don't really see what makes it so popular. Yeah my waiter was below poor, but the food didn't inspire me enough to come back to their lil bit of everything menu. -
Review from Ben J.
Glen Carbon, IL
11/23/2010
Better than the Friday's and Applebee's of the casual restaurant world. Check out the great deals late night with 1/2 price apps.
My wife enjoys the gyro platter and I am a buffalo chicken wrap guy. Nothing either of us crave, but we haven't been disappointed. -
Review from Afton A.
Chicago, IL
11/29/2009
One of my favorite places to go with my family whenever I visit home. The food is really really good. Great sandwiches and wraps, they even have good steak. And also, the gringo dip! (It's what their known for). If you're a soup eater, try the tortilla soup. It's delish.
It's a loud and busy restaurant. It's always packed and there is usually a wait around dinner time all through the week. It has fun decor. The drinks are generous, cheap, and delicious. The service is also very friendly, but keep in mind, it's a busy place so it's easy for your server to either be busy or get busy very fast. They are also opened late, especially Friday and Saturday. -
Review from Brian M.
Santa Barbara, CA
6/15/2011
Service was mediocre. Food wasn't more than bar food
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Review from Ash D.
East Alton, IL
4/20/2008
I personally did not like this establishment. It was loud and busy. Which is alright by me, but our waiter wasn't that attentive.
My mom and sister thought he was fine, but seriously we got there, ordered drinks and waited for almost 20 minutes to order our food. That's not cool in my book of rules.
The first margarita that my mom order was all tequila. Which she made us all try....and she laughed at our faces when we did. It was gross. It took over 10 minutes to get a new one too.
They aren't Vegetarian friendly whatsoever. When will people realize meat doesn't have to go into EVERY dish!? But I can say that the steamed veggies and Cesar salad were good. That's really all I could eat without asking them to remove meat from the dish. Wasn't in the mood that night.
But all in all the experience wasn't' terrible. It just wasn't good. It will be a while before I go back. -
Review from Bradford P.
Troy, IL
12/5/2010 2 Check-ins Here
Cold food and terrible service! I experienced this about a month ago. I went back the other day and experience the same thing. First of all, our waitress forgot our appetizer. Second, when I received my order it was wrong ( I don't like lettuce and tomato on my burger...I know I'm weird). I scraped off the stuff I didn't want and ate it anyway. It was cold despite the name of "Devil's Den Burger". Third, it took forever for our waitress to actually wait on us. Our drinks were constantly empty! I will not be going back to this location.
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Review from Stephen S.
Saint Louis, MO
6/14/2010
A Friday night 6:30, meeting a friend from Wisconsin and her boyfriend who lives in Edwardsville for dinner. We chose 54th street on account of hoping the diverse menu could please everyone. And everyone got the sirloin. Seemed like a decent price for a sirloin and a side. Josh got a slightly larger steak than the rest of us and added a salad, but he was looking to get another meal out of this one. I don't blame him living on his own. I'm taking advantage of Mom and Pop while I got them. Sirloin was cooked to medium perfectly and seasoned well, steamed veggies (mainly broccoli) had some pretty good flavor. Sweet tea vodka, tea, and lemonade drink was delicious as were the margarita and flavored margarita shared with Jacki. Jacki very much enjoyed her steak cooked to medium well and veggies. They tried to skip out on bringing us a loaf of bread, that only came with Josh's meal. Some thing that was not clear on the menu. We got some and my meal was complete.
Being Friday night there was a wait. We probably waited about a 20 minutes from when DK put us on the list, so not too bad I suppose. I would definitely go back and try some thing else on the menu. I feel like things here could be very hit or miss. The salads looked large... -
Review from Mark A.
Vernon Hills, IL
11/20/2009
All the items on the menu are great, no kidding. I love the buffalo chicken salad, or the pork sandwich is great too. All the dish's come with free bread, and also the cheese dip is great too. The prices could be a little cheaper but not that big of a deal. the wait can be excessive on sat or friday so plan ahead. My favorite place to eat in edwardsville
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Review from Clint S.
Glen Carbon, IL
5/3/2010
I agree with the other posters. Long wait to get into the place. Yep, it is pretty noisy. Food is slightly above average but not by much. Wait staff was friendly. They have a small selection of streaks: sirloin and ribeye I haven't found a dedicated steak house in the Edwardsville area so this might be it.
