There's A Beachside Restaurant On The Mississippi River In Illinois With Tropical Suites You'll Never Forget
By Elizabeth Crozier|Published June 01, 2019
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Elizabeth Crozier
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An Illinois transplant who grew up and went to school in Indiana for 22 years, Elizabeth holds a BFA in creative writing and has enjoyed traveling across the country and parts of Europe. She has visited half of the states, as well as parts of Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, and regularly travels home to the Hoosier State to see friends and family. With more than five years of writing experience, Elizabeth’s articles have been featured on several websites, and her poetry and short stories have been published in multiple literary journals.
While you’re looking for things to make your summer great, add this beachside restaurant in Golden Eagle, Illinois to your bucket list. It opens for the year in June and keeps the fun going all season long with great food, delicious drinks, and immaculate views of the grandest river in America.
If a meal by the water sounds idyllic, then this is the place to be. Check it out:
Kinder's Restaurant in southern Illinois is a marvelous seasonal restaurant situated right on the Mississippi River. It is open seasonally and known for its excellent views, tropical drinks, and extra special overnight accommodations.
Blending in with the water, this big blue building houses a bar, dining room, and gift shop. You'll find all sorts of beachy items at the store like t-shirts, hats, shorts, candy, knick-knacks, and much more.
There are several dining options to choose from at this beachside restaurant. Enjoy a casual drink at the bar or have a whole meal at one of the tables in the dining area.
Guests are most fond of the outdoor deck seating, which features the best views. The restaurant is located next door to the Golden Eagle Ferry landing, so there is always a great deal of boat traffic to watch.
When it comes to the food, guests enjoy classic American comfort dishes. Sandwiches, fried meats, seafood, and much more. There's a little something for everyone at this hot spot.
Patrons can't get enough of everything from the appetizers to the desserts. Each item is made fresh or homemade ahead of time for the best quality and flavor.
The best food to enjoy at this beachside restaurant is the seafood. Fried fish and other favorites grace the menu and give you an authentic Mississippi River experience.
Guests also love this place for the drinks. It is most famous for its peach daiquiris, strawberry coladas, apple and watermelon martinis, margaritas, and banana, strawberry, and peach bangers.
Also available at Kinder's Restaurant is the No Wake Inn, which is available year round. Rooms are uniquely themed with tropical decor and feature wonderful views of the grand Mississippi River.
There are four fabulous suites to choose from. The largest is the Nauti Nights room with two full size beds, a full kitchen and breakfast area, as well as a futon and TV. The price to rent this extended-stay hotel space is $125 per night.
The slightly smaller rooms are called Summer Fun, Ocean, and Swaying Palms. Each is more charming than the last and features a wet bar, mini fridge, microwave, and two full size beds. The price per night per couple is $85.
Hours for Kinder’s Restaurant are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursdays and Sundays, and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and you can get more details on its website here.