Diver Down - (Near Golconda, IL)

5 /5 Hiking With Shawn: Diver Down has the best burgers in Southern Illinois. I always get a mushroom Swiss burger. its well seasoned and isnt dry. Just writing this review makes me want one now. They have really good fries, too. They have fried mushrooms as big as your fist and the pepperjack triangles are amazing. They always know what we want when we first walk in. Great staff, very clean place, restaurant on one side, bar on the other. Everything I have to say about Diver Down is good. Golconda is one the oldest towns in Illinois and very worth a visit, especially when recreating in the Shawnee National Forest. Go check them out!

5 /5 lucas reever: This is a great place to stop for dinner if you’re in Golconda. The atmosphere gives you those rivertown bar vibes, and the service is fantastic. They’ve got a dining area and a bar on the other side. We had the catfish and fried okra, and they were absolutely fantastic. The star of the show was the fried mushrooms and the fried pepper Jack cheese triangles. The mushrooms are probably some of the largest you will find anywhere. You could probably make a meal out of just appetizers because they’re delicious and the portions are huge. A highly recommend you add this place to your weekend river trip agenda.

5 /5 Joe Wildbur: It’s a nice atmosphere, the waitress was friendly and provided great service. The burgers, fried pickles and sweet tater fries were all very good. The sauce for the fries was some of the best I have had anywhere. Will definitely go back to try the fish.

5 /5 Jason Byrd: Rode here today. Nice little place. The food and service is alway excellent. Fried mozzarella and mushrooms are the best Ive ever had. We had the BBQ Bacon Burger and the Patty Melt. Great place to take a drive for lunch or dinner!

5 /5 Margaux Thompson: Amazing sweet potato fries and burgers! Would love to come back and try the pepper jack squares!