Kretzers Grill and Bar - (Near Hoyleton, IL)

5 /5 Larry Foley: We arrived to find a very busy restaurant. Almost at full capacity, but we were quickly seated after about a two minute wait. Our waitress immediately came over and took our orders. After we got our food, our waitress checked on us frequently. Which was impressive with the amount of people there. The food is good, came out fresh and hot and delicious. We live about 50 miles away but well be back for the great food and atmosphere.

3 /5 Dan Habermehl: First time here but it was recommended by family and friends with mixed reviews. There were several big tables full of people that were together being very loud very inconsiderate of the other people around them. When we finally order and got our food my whiskey glazed fried ribs were very good but my wife’s chicken livers were burnt on the outside but tender and done on the inside. We asked the waiter if the livers were always this dark and she said yes. We left them on the plate when we left. Some other the other meals like fish and chicken looked good. From what I could see the crab legs are just snow crab legs not king crab legs. There’s a difference. We might try it again but not on a weekend.

5 /5 Jon Borlin: Been wanting to go here for a while. Worth the wait. First round of crab was easily 2lbs. And they keep coming. The legs were of good size, warm and well seasoned. The salad bar was excellent as well. Lots of choices and the pulled pork chilli was really good. Service was quick and very friendly. Worth the 30 min drive.

5 /5 sutherlandk19: Kretzers  Grill and Bar is a surprisingly delicious spot in the middle-of-nowhere Hoyleton, IL.  Id never expect to find such delicious food so far from the suburbs. Ive dined here twice in the last four years- both visits in July.  I think the food got even better upon my second visit- though I was quite pleased with the first. My family drives 45 minutes one way for their all-you-can-eat crab.  Its a lot of smelly work, but its the best crab Ive had in the Midwest.  The portions apart from the all-you-can-eat crab are hugely generous, leaving you overfull and headed home with leftovers. For both of my visits I had the popcorn shrimp, a salad from the well-stocked salad bar, a baked potato, and some cocktails.  Alicia took good care of our group on a very busy Sunday afternoon.  From what I hear, they are always busy because their food is just that good.  It honestly feels like the whole town of Hoyleton is in the restaurant when we go. The space is clean, there was next to no wait despite the full dining room.  Im sure well be back.

5 /5 David Jemison: I have been wanting to go to this place for years. Finally made it. It wasnt king crab season but I definitely got my moneys worth. I think Jeanie was our server, she was a hoot. But now I see what all the buzz is about. Wow! They literally keep it "crackin" in there. The crab was hot and fresh everytime. The sides... Who needs sides when you have all you can eat. All of the servers are very attentive. I dont ever do salad bars,but this one was actually really well taken care of. They had an attendant just for the salad bar. That young lady did not miss a beat she was on it. Overall great experience.