Brainerd's Village Inn 308 East Main Street, Grafton, IL 62037, Grafton, 618-786-2282, This family-style restaurant offers a full menu of American cuisine, including seafood and homemade desserts. 

Grafton Ice Cream Company 222 East Main Street, Grafton, IL 62037, 618-786-2663, This shop features soft-serve ice cream and sugar-free/fat-free yogurts, as well as fast-food items, specialty drink items, flavored sodas and Slush Puppies. The yogurt selection changes often, and both weekly and daily specials are offered. Ice cream is sold by the pint, quart and half-gallon. Call for special event orders and party needs.

Lilly's Restaurant, Drive-In and Party Room 1434 and 1444 West Main Street, Grafton, IL 62037, 618-786-2353, This restaurant offers affordable, family dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner. There is a kid's menu and a kiddie playground. Food gift baskets, balloon bouquets (any occasion), and cookie, candy and fruit baskets are offered for delivery. There is a large Party Room and Arcade for your special events, with seating for up to 50 people, and Lilly's will do all the decorating, set-up and clean-up. They will also all drinks, ice cream, games, etc. so that all you need to bring is the cake. Special catered meals are available upon request.

Mississippi Half Step, The 420 East Main Street, Grafton, IL 62037, 618-786-2722, Located in a historic 1885 brick home, this family owned and operated restaurant features steaks, seafood, sandwiches, pastas, salads, homemade desserts, beer and wine. There is an outside seating area. Reservations are accepted.

The Loading Dock Bar and Grill 400 Front Street, Grafton, IL 62037, 618-786-3494, Enjoy a magnificient view, of the confluence of the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers, while dining at this waterfront bar and grill. Sandwiches, salads, burgers, tropical drinks, beer, and wine are among the items offered. There is live music on the weekends during spring, summer and fall.

Wild Goose Saloon & Grill 1505 West Main Street, Grafton, IL 62037, 618-786-8888, Grilled food, and cold drinks are featured at this saloon and grill, as well as beautiful river views.

Lighthouse Gift and Coffee Shoppe 401 East Main Street, Grafton, IL 62037, 618-786-4438, This coffee shop offers gourmet coffee, cappuccino, teas, and treats, along with gift items.

Piasa Pub 214 West Main Street, Grafton, IL 62037, 618-786-2713, This English-style pub offers 20 beers on tap and over 25 bottled beers, along with sandwiches, salads, and snacks. A beer garden is also on-site.

Fin Inn 1500 Wes Main Street, Grafton, IL 62037, Routet 100, 618-786-2030, This unique seafood restaurant is surrounded by 8000 gallons of giant aquariums filled with native and exotic fish.