THE 15 BEST Restaurants in Monticello, IN - With Menus, Reviews, Photos - Updated May 2024 (2024)

“The first time that we went was absolutely phenomenal. June was dealing with five different people with a very different flavor pallets, and she was able to accommodate all of us. She was being friendly and just a delight to work with. We all walked out of there with several things that made our weekend amazing. The rock hunt was very fun. I thought it was very creative and for everyone to be interactive well someone else was discussing what kind of flavors and jars they would wan so no one felt pressured to rush and just pick something and not be happy about it. Flash forward to today they drop the new banana oil it's back in stock and I had messaged them about it and they responded very quickly explaining how bitter it was and what they could do to sweeten it up. They explain the whole process what my options were they went above and beyond I wasn't able to go today due to having the flu and I had to send my husband so between them and him. I am sure they are making a phenomenal choice for me. So don't be scared give them a shot and I'm sure you won't be disappointed.”

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“First time trying this place. Had the chicken breast lunch platter with two sides. The chicken was amazing. It was huge, smoky, juicy, seasoned great!!!!!! Would defiantly recommend it. Might be going back to try the brisket tomorrow.”

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“Being a restaurant owner ourselves, we love to go to a place that really takes care of business. If you're looking for a place like that, Anglers is the place you want to go,! Great food, great atmosphere, great service. You can't ask for more!”

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“There is a rather inappropriate piece of a picture on the wall paper by the door right at a child’s eye sight level. Unfortunately while looking at the cute dog next to this boy, my daughter noticed this. ? she is 7… I understand the picture, but the detail might be unnecessary.. ??Otherwise the staff was friendly, the atmosphere is laid back and comfortable and the food was yummy. My daughter loves the shrimp rolls and the veggie rolls are delicious. Also the vegetable Tempura is good!”

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“I was passing through town and looking for a breakfast place to stop with family. The food and service was great (I forget the name of my server, but she was attentive and made sure we all had a great experience). One person had the tenderloin. I personally don't like tenderloin, but even I thought it looked good because it wasn't overly fried. If you want a lot of breading and grease, it's probably not for you, but if you like a balance between the breading and the meat, you would probably enjoy it. I got a classic breakfast with egg whites, hash browns, and toast. It's nothing fancy, but it was cooked well and tasted good, and the prices were fair. All of us enjoyed our food, and whenever I am in town during breakfast this would be where I would stop.”

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“We wanted to try a place for our family date with our 2 younger aged kids (younger than 10). They loved the food and cleaned their plates (which is unusual for them) and we also enjoyed our food tremendously. The look of the place is a little worn down and we should have ordered our bacon crispier but no big complaints.Kid-friendliness: They brought color pages and crayons. Then they brought suckers and stickers. There's also a small arcade.”

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“My sister and I decided to stop for lunch. Ordered a 14 in cheese pizza, thin crust. It was absolutely delicious! The crust was nice and crunchy, but not burnt. Priced right. I believe Shirley was our waitress. Such a sweetheart. Abe's was also very well kept. I'll definitely stop in again when I'm in the area. ❤️❤️”

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“We loved our stop here! We were driving through town and stopped here on a whim for a lighter lunch and a unique experience. This place did not disappoint! My husband discovered his new favorite sandwich and my grandma was thrilled with the soup. The staff were super friendly and answered all of our questions graciously. Definitely worth the stop!”

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“Since last fall I’ve eaten dinner here every couple of weeks. Service is great, food has always been good and served hot. The specials are alwaysworth a try. Yes when it’s busy food and drink orders take a little longer, try to get over it. If you’re deathly allergic to a certain fruit, don’t order drinks that are garnished with that fruit.”

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“My family and I ate here today and it was great! I like the different drinks they have available, the dirty dr pepper was good. I got the tenderloin and enjoyed it. They have great service too! We will definitely be coming back again. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

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“This is hands down the best restaurant in Monticello! The restaurant atmosphere is great! Service is awesome! And the food is AMAZING! If you want to have a good time and have a fully belly of great food , I would definitely recommend you look no where else and drive here ASAP!”

“the updates are amazing! so clean and inviting and open to new and old crowds. not only is it a cheap place to get drinks but they also have pool/darts/touch tunes/bands etc. great place!!”

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“Food was decent. Nothing spectacular but nothing offensive either. The burger bun was lightly and perfectly toasted, so if the mushroom swiss burger had a bit of caramelized onion it, I would've given it an extra star. In general, service was great and folks were friendly. It was quiet and pleasant.”

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“I love what Rudy & Salina have done with this local landmark. From the HUGE patio with outdoor stage & mechanical bull, to the awesome sound system for Sunday night karaoke, they have really made, what was once just a bar, into a really cool club.Kid-friendliness: Not for kids 21+”

“Honestly, 10/10. Cute little brewery we've driven past a couple times while on vacation and decided to stop in. Good drinks. Good bartenders. Clean bathroom. What more could a girl want. Special bonus for having metazoa beers cheaper than what I could get at metazoa. Sure it was a can instead of draft but that's still a HUGE WIN.”

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“I stopped here to kill some time. The staff are super friendly and there is a real neighborhood vibe. I ordered a cold brew with oat milk and brown sugar syrup. Very smooth and tasty. There is ample seating but not much soft seating. Half the tables have folding metal chairs. There are bags of coffee, mugs and cups, and honey for sale. There is also a variety of loose leaf teas if that is your taste. And you can pick up your CBD products here! Nice friendly local vibe here.”

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“Do not pass on their nacho supreme it is one of the best I have ever had! And on top of that it’s my favorite ice cream place. Only thing is the amount of sitting for those outside days doesn’t really exist except a couple of benches.”

“What a lovely ice cream shoppe! There were so many unique flavors to choose from. The servers heard us debating our possible choices and offered to let us try samples of our top choices. They were so helpful and patient. The shoppe is very clean and has games and books for families. There is indoor and outdoor seating. Oh, and the ice cream is delicious! We will be back!”

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“Best place in Monticello for ice cream!Was happy to see they also have food items other than ice cream…. a must try if you live at or are visiting lake Shafer or Freeman !!!!”

“Great small business. Gotten donuts from them a few times and have always tasted great. Not as friendly as I imagined the first time but pretty friendly since. Don't ignore all the signs that say cash only though!”

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“I haven't been here for a regular sit-down meal or the bar, but I did come here for a wedding. The service was fantastic and the food was delicious. I highly recommend the pretzel sticks and potato skins. The drinks were pretty great too (I wasn't a huge fan of the cosmo, but it was pretty, and the Long Island was the best I've ever had). They have a huge variety of drinks and food for everyone. I enjoyed my chicken parmesan, but there were several other items I wanted to try. Overall, this is a nice place that looks great for the bar and regular seating, and is definitely great for parties with a nice waterfront view.”

“Smokey and welcoming dive bar complete with charming regulars, excellent bartender, dim lights, good drink prices, darts, two pool tables, and a wicked fun karaoke night on Thursdays.”

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“Top Notch Food QualityHad the Valentine's Day SpecialShrimp co*cktailHouse saladRibeyeSide item - cheese friesLet me tell ya.... The kitchen knocked this one outta the park.Ribeye was ordered MRare, perfectCheese fries were smothered in shredded cheddar cheese.House salad - iceburg lettuce tomato red onion croutons cabbageWe sat at the bar...... Customers there are so friendly and kind! Bartender definitely wasn't as attentive as she shouldve been. Hard to get her attention when we needed her. She didn't know exactly what the special was tonight and referred to the ribeye as prime rib twice. Otherwise..... Perfect Dinner date ngt”

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“BEST RESTAURANT IN THIS TOWN! I go there most of the time I’m craving something good and was definitely worth the wait:)”

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“The sandwich was ok the breadsticks were delicious, nobody in my party had any complaints. We called in the order ahead to pick up and when we got there it was ready and they made it easier to carry the large order by putting some things in a box as well.”

“My kids and I love this bakery store!!! Takes us back when we were kids. My daughter is autistic and this place is the only one where I can find the fill in cream cheese bread? that she likes. Hope they are here for a very long time bc I don’t feel like driving all the way to chicago to find this type of bread . Freshly made”

“It's Walmart, folks. We all know what that means, but with that said, it's also the most all-inclusive store in town, and without it, you'd have to drive very far away to buy your most basic housewares and bedding. I like shopping online, the free ship-to-site feature and just taking 10 minutes in the store to get what I need. Now, if you try to return that stuff, you can't without a receipt. The staff at Walmart can be super helpful or completely comatose - it's a toss-up on any given day. I, for one, am very grateful there is a Walmart in town for all my miscellaneous, last minute needs. This is a Super Walmart so along with a seasonal nursery, there is also a grocery store along with the norm. I don't think there is an auto department though, but McCord's is across the street for that.”

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“Take out pizza, I’ve had several from Arni’s and the pizza is always great. I will say the last pizza we ordered was a little over done on the crust, but I like that…..some people don’t. I would definitely recommend to others.”

“What's not to like about Wally ! Just wish they would go back to being open 24/7 . I work the night shift and I miss running in late night and grabbing what I need without the big crowds .There are rumors going around that they will be switching back soon so fingers crossed ?”

“We had such a great time here. We got the four wine flight and we got the pretzel bites with homemade cheese dipping sauce. The wines were delicious, especially the apple flavored one. There was music outside which was great. The ambience is so nice and we loved the Halloween Decour. Lots of seating very roomy, fast service, and a very clean establishment.”

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“Live music, fantastic food, great service, and beautiful weather on the patio tonight! We had 4 different entrees along with pulled pork nachos - everything was delicious. If you haven’t been lately, go check it out! I even scored a sweet new Oakdale Bar & Grill hat! Looking forward to being a frequent flier now that we are back at the lake for the season! ☀️”