Restaurants

The 318 Restaurant

4.5 128 reviews 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM 04:30 PM - 08:00 PM 318 E Main St, Streator, IL 61364, United States

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The 318 Restaurant, nestled in Streator, IL, is not just a place to eat; it’s a culinary delight that merits a visit. Diners rave about the adult chicken tenders, which are fried in beef tallow, offering a clean and flavorful experience that avoids the lingering grease often found in typical fried dishes. Amanda Peterson found them irresistible, beautifully complemented by thick ranch and buffalo ranch dipping sauces.

For burger aficionados, Wayne Germain touts it as the quintessential burger joint, where the burgers are worthy of celebrity chef Guy Fieri's attention. Guests savor their unique offerings like the grilled cheese cheeseburger, highlighted by Brett Baumrucker for its melt-in-your-mouth texture. Desserts such as the strawberry lasagna surprise and delight, showcasing the creativity of the kitchen.

Friendly, attentive service enhances the charm of this eatery, making it a welcoming spot to unwind and enjoy comfort food at its best. With items like the patty melt and epic burgers receiving high praise, it’s clear that The 318 Restaurant is a true gem in the heart of Streator—the ideal destination for both locals and visitors looking for a memorable meal.

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Amenities & More

Service options

Outdoor seating
Takeout
Dine-in

Highlights

Serves local specialty

Popular for

Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining

Dining options

Lunch
Dinner
Dessert
Seating
Table service

Amenities

Gender-neutral restroom
Restroom

Atmosphere

Casual
Cozy
Quiet

Crowd

Family-friendly
Groups
Tourists

Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with The 318 Restaurant before visiting.

Reviews for The 318 Restaurant

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128 reviews

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Review highlights

Based on 128 reviews

Reviews for The 318 Restaurant consistently highlight its reputation as a local favorite for hearty, flavorful fare, especially its chicken tenders and burgers. Patrons appreciate the use of high-quality cooking methods, such as frying in beef tallow, which enhances taste without an oily aftertaste. The casual, welcoming atmosphere paired with friendly service makes it an inviting spot for both dine-in and takeout. Customers often note the diverse menu, including sandwiches, salads, and desserts, catering to varied tastes. Window seating and the lively main street view add to the experience. Overall, The 318 is celebrated for delivering satisfying, well-prepared comfort food with a genuine small-town charm.

Amanda Peterson

Jul 15, 2025

Ordered the adult chicken tenders with fries and a side of cheese curds with cups of buffalo ranch, ranch, and cheese. Amazing. Fried in beef tallow. There is a noticeable difference between using beef tallow and oils, no lingering gross grease taste. Warmed up amazing in the air fryer. The ranch is thick ranch but the buffalo ranch is perfect.

Jeni Cheatham

Jul 14, 2025

Simply Amazing! The best Patty Melt I've ever had!!!! My husband had the chicken tenders and they were awesome. Waitress was very friendly. We will be back.

Brett Baumrucker

Jun 28, 2025

This 318 reminds me of a restaurant in downtown Chicago that has big windows so you can see the whole road and sidewalk out front. Window seating is very underrated. They take great advantage of that. Sometimes I’ll go in and order a carry out, just chill and drink a soda and watch the cars go by on Main Street til my food’s ready. Cool little place and they’re always friendly in there. Try the grilled cheese cheeseburger. Damn good. It literally melts in your mouth. Their desserts they make are custom and tasty. Had the strawberry lasagna tonight. It was like nothing I’ve ever had before. So good.

Wayne Germain

Jun 23, 2025

The 318 is THE PLACE TO GO for a dam good burger! Best place for an excellent burger! Don't be looking for tablecloths or fine china here. This is the Quintessential burger joint of Streator, IL. Like the hard-working union men and women of the old days, this place boasts several pages of excellent food! Their burgers are just begging for Guy Fieri's next Episode! Come have a burger and let it melt into your memory!

Dave Hardin

Jun 17, 2025

Love this place, a true gem of Streator IL! My wife and I have never had a bad meal here! I highly recommend the Adult Chicken Tenders. My wife loves the Tenderloin! Keep up the great work! The burgers are epic also!

Lexi Stone

May 31, 2025

Amazing food. Probably the best in the area! Welcoming staff! Amazing ranch which always matters.

starwarsrules2 Meagher

Mar 28, 2025

Walking in the place isn’t to big but cozy. Clean, friendly, cheap & good. Started off with sweet corn nuggets, yum. Wasn’t sure if it was ranch, kinda seemed like French onion dip. Then we ordered a western cheeseburger & pizza burger. They came with choice of crinkle fries or tots. Pepsi products for drinks plus iced Tea, sweet or unsweetened. Everything was very good & filling. Glad we got there around 11. They sure got busy quickly. A couple outdoor tables are available too.

Shaylee Swanson

Mar 20, 2025

Had the chicken strips, burger, and fries! Everything tastes absolutely fantastic, loved everything I had. The chicken strips are HUGE and had to take half my meal home there’s so much nice food. Was about 40 for 3 people to eat with drinks and fries/tater tots for each meal. Servers were extremely nice. Loved it, thanks guys!