The Hangout - (Near Thompsonville, IL)

5 /5 Dan Habermehl: Had lunch here for the first time 10-17-25. Very clean restaurant with not too big of a menu. The service was excellent and the young girls didn’t stand around on their phone like a lot of places. They cleaned up when people left. The food was very good, the bacon double cheeseburger with onion rings were huge and not frozen patties. My wife had the fish dinner and I sampled it and was the best fish we have had in a while. The owner takes a lot of pride in this place and it shows. We will definitely recommend this as the best place to eat in the Benton area. Had lunch again 11-10-25 the special was grilled tenderloin and it was very tender and delicious.

5 /5 Fran Kinsey: Good food! Reasonably priced and decent portions! The wait staff is very friendly and checked on us often. And the atmosphere is very country/ rustic and not overdone! Will definitely go back!

5 /5 jennifer blumm: First timers and it didnt disappoint! The new dine in addition is really nice and the food was delicious. We will be back!

5 /5 Heather Aldridge: We tried The Hangout today, and were absolutely delighted with our meals. We both got the double bacon cheeseburger, we ordered the boneless wings, and an order each of the fries, tots and onion rings. Everything looked and smelled delicious. The wings were juicy and not overdone, and were perfectly sauced. The burgers were huge, and overall incredibly tasty. They were just a little salty in the aftertaste. The fries were the best side, perfectly cooked. The tot and onion rings were also well done. We will definitely be coming back. We want to try the pizza next :)

5 /5 Troy Williams: 7/16/25 Update: Ordered wings for pickup, another great experience. Quick order and pickup st the drive thru window. Had the Kenny special. Will try their other pizzas.