Richmond Dog n Suds 11015 U. S. Route 12, Richmond, IL 60071, 815-678-7011, One of the eleven remaining “original” Dog n Suds in the U S, this drive-in restaurants features Texas burgers, Coney dogs, floats, ice cream, and the world’s creamiest root beer in a frosty mug. Authentic curb side service by car hops, and outside picnic table dining is offered from April through October, while the drive thru, call-in orders and carry out is available all year. Dog n Suds has been serving Richmond since 1963.

American Cafe 11302 North Route 12, Richmond, IL 60071, in the International House of Wine and Cheese, 815-678-2500, This cafe features breakfast, with specialties including omelettes, and Belgian waffles and pancakes, topped with fresh fruit toppings. Lunch items include 1/2 lb. charbroiled burgers, creative sandwiches, salads, and pizza. On Friday an all-you-can-eat fish fry with homemade potato pancakes is offered.

Cubby Hole 10713 North Route 12, Richmond, IL 60071, 815-678-4624, This restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Weekday specials include all-you-can-eat spaghetti on Wednesday, and a Friday fish fry.

Dilars Restaurant 8704 Route 12, Richmond, IL 60071, 815-678-7791, Breakfast, lunch and dinner are offered at this restaurant featuring homemade soup and fresh baked bread and pie. Daily specials include broasted chicken, senior citizen meals, children's menu and pizza. Both dine in and carry out are available.

Heuer's Restaurant & Lounge 11011 North Route 12, Richmond, IL 60071, 815-678-4637, Excellent dining for lunch and dinner is offered at Heuer's Restaurant, in a unique and casual atmosphere. Enjoy Sunday brunch, homestyle cooking, and daily specials. Space for banquet and committee meetings is available.

J.W. Plateks Restaurant and Brewery 8609 Highway 12, Richmond, IL 60071, 815-678-4078, The diverse menu, unique specials, and excellent service at J.W. Plateks combine to deliver a superior dining experience. Fresh and robust handcrafted beers are featured, along with the highest quality hand cut steaks, and seafood. Reservations are recommended on weekends.

Magnolia's of Richmond 11106 US Route 12, Richmond, IL 60071, 815-678-2674, Serving dinner Wednesday through Sunday, 4:30 PM to 11:00 PM, in an all new dining room, this restaurant features steaks and seafood. Banquet facilities are also available.

Depot Restaurant 8612 Route 12, Richmond, IL 60071, 815-678-4062, Good old-fashioned home cooking is served for breakfast, lunch and dinner, in this diner with an atmosphere of days gone by. Enjoy daily specials including Wednesday all-you-can-eat fried chicken, and Friday fish fry.

Doyle's Pub & Eatery 5604 Mill Street, Richmond, IL 60071, Located on the corner of Mill Street and Main, 815-678-3623, This full service "Family Friendly" pub style restaurant features steaks, pasta, hand-packed burgers, fresh salads, a kids menu, home-made soup, chili, banana cream pie, and pizza, as well as their world famous Reubens and award winning hot wings. A full bar with 40 imported beers including Guinness, Bass and Harp on tap is offered.

Paisano's on Broadway 5614 Broadway, Richmond, IL 60071, 815-678-4500, This new Italian Bistro offers genuinely delectable Italian food, and full bar service. This is a non-smoking facility.

Tranquil-A-Tea 5613 Broadway, Richmond, IL 60071, 815-678-3780, Designed as an outdoor garden, this tea garden and cafe offers freshly baked goodies, and fine teas. Enjoy the Oatmeal Breakfast Bar, or Signature breakfast, or come for lunch and sample the house soup (Mushroom Brie), other daily soup specials, salads, and specialty sandwiches.