American

• Depot, The
  107 South Sixth Street • Vandalia, IL 62471
  618-283-1918
  Located in a restored, old train depot, this restaurant has a wonderfully unique atmosphere, along with excellent service. The menu features steak, seafood, pasta and more. Extras include live music, a Beer Garden, and a good wine selection. Catering, and banquet service is available.   map

• Gallatin Street Grille
  524 West Gallatin Street • Vandalia, IL 62471
  618-283-0023
  Open For dinner beginning at 5:00pm, this delightful fine dining restaurant features delectable food including seafood, steaks, ribs, pasta, chicken, and BBQ. Alcoholic beverages are served, and carry out is available.  map

• Jay's Restaurant
  730 West Gochenour • Vandalia, IL 62471
  618-283-2700
  Home-cooked meals in a casual atmosphere can be found , for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Lunch specials, homemade Ceasar Salads, a varied evening dinner menu, and homemade desserts are featured at Jay's Restaurant.   map

• Jebz Tavern
  123 South Fourth Street • Vandalia, IL 62471
  618-283-2881
  This tavern offers specialties such as turkey, slow smoked over hickory, ribs, prime rib, and chicken. Carry out is available.  map

Chinese

• China Gate Buffet
  5 York Drive • Vandalia, IL 62471
  618-283-2288
  Enjoy chinese cusine at this restaurant, which is open daily. Always fresh, China Gate is buffet at its best.

Locally Operated

• Charlie's Redwood Inn
  Sample the home cooked lunches offered Monday through Friday, from 11:00am until 1:30pm, at this establishment, where any plate costs only $ 4.00. Customers can also enjoy shuffleboard, pool, and darts, as well as live entertainment on Saturday nights.  more...

Mexican & Southwestern

• Los Amigos Incorporated
  1611 Veterans Avenue • Vandalia, IL 62471
  618-283-4110
  Enjoy authentic Mexican Cuisine at this restaurant. Large portions, tasty and tender meat and mouth-watering desserts are all to be found at Los Amigos Incorporated.   map

• Rancho Nubo
  1433 North Fifth Street • Vandalia, IL 62471
  618-283-2338
  This restaurant offers Mexican food at its best.  map

Pizza

• Giuseppe's Pizza
  401 West Gallatin • Vandalia, IL 62471
  618-283-2521
  Delicious pizza, subs, salads, and pasta are featured at this restaurant.  map

Regional & Franchised

• Ponderosa Steakhouse
  2727 Veterans Parkway • Vandalia, IL 62471
  618-283-4559
  This family favorite serves flame-grilled steaks, chicken and seafood. It also features an all-you-can-eat buffet with cold salads, fresh baked bread, hot vegetables, fried chicken, and delicious desserts. more...  map