2021 Vermilion County Dining Guide
Below you will find a listing of some of the unique places to dine in and around Vermilion County.
Applebee’s—Casual dining serving American food, from steak and burgers to chicken and pasta. Located at 3569 N. Vermilion Street, Danville; 217-446-4182; www.applebees.com
Backdoor Pizza & More—A Danville favorite for years, Backdoor Pizza is more than just pizza. Try one of their great sandwiches, like the popular Italian beef or ham and cheese, or the chili-cheese fries. Located at 1000 N. Bowman Avenue, Danville; 217-442-9004
Beef House – Voted Indiana’s best steakhouse, patrons will enjoy steaks cooked over hardwood briquettes on the open hearth charcoal broiler, in sight before, during, and after cooking. The Beef House is equally as famous for their delicious rolls as they are for their quality steaks. Located at 16501 N State Road 63, Covington, IN; 765-793-3947; www.beefhouserolls.com
Buen Apetito - One of Danville’s favorite Mexican restaurants. Outdoor seating is available. Located at 3605 North Vermilion St, Danville; 217-431-8240; www.buenapetitomexrest.com
Buffalo Wild Wings – Lively sports-bar dishing up wings & other American pub food with lots of large-screen TVs. Located at 3101 N Vermilion, Danville; 217-442-9464; www.buffalowildwings.com
Café 13 – Coffeehouse with excellent pastry and lunch options. Located at 13 N Vermilion, Danville; 217-213-6793
Cahill’s Family Restaurant—A Danville tradition since 1985, Cahill’s is open daily from 6AM—2:30PM. You can now order carryout online so it is ready when you arrive. Located at 334 N. Gilbert Street, Danville; 217-442-3992; www.cahillsrestaurant.com
Charlotte’s—Charlotte’s Coffee and Tea shop is a quaint and unique place to visit with friends and enjoy the wonderful food. We have daily coffee, soup, tea and lunch specials! Just check with us each day to see what specials we have. Located at 402 North Gilbert Street, Danville; 217-442-2839; www.charlottesdanville.com
County Market Café & Coffee Bar—Your locally owned County Market stores offer you home town value, quality selections and neighborhood convenience. The North Vermilion Street store also offers eat-in dining at their café’. County Market also offers catering services. Visit one of three Vermilion County locations. Located at 2917 N. Vermilion Street (217) 443-8246; & 1628 Georgetown Rd., Tilton (217) 443-3209; www.countymarket.com
Culvers – When the Culver family opened the very first Culver’s in their beloved Sauk City, Wisconsin, they never dreamed just how popular their one-of-a-kind ButterBurgers® and Fresh Frozen Custard were destined to become. Today Culver’s remains a family-owned and family-operated business with restaurants throughout the Midwest and beyond. Located at 3210 N Vermilion St, Danville, IL 61832 (217) 213-6022; www.culvers.com
Custard Cup—Custard Cup has been a Danville staple since it opened in 1949. Whether you enjoy your custard plain, in a snowstorm or covered in cold fudge, you can’t let a summer go by without visiting Custard Cup. Located at 2507 North Vermilion Street, Danville; 217-443-0221; www.jarlingscustardcup.com
Danville Downtown Event Center—located in downtown Danville featuring monthly breakfasts, brunches, and dinners. 38 N. Vermilion Street, Danville; 217-474-8174
Doughbelly’s Pizza— Located at 1 N. State Street, Ridge Farm; 217-247-2899
Dunkin Donuts – 3216 N. Vermilion Street, Danville; 217-431-5547; www.dunkindonuts.com
El Toro Mexican Restaurant—One of several locations across Central Illinois and Kentucky and Ohio that serve you traditional, great-tasting Mexican cuisine brought directly from La Piedad, Michoacan, Mexico. Stop in for lunch or dinner for that authentic Mexican taste you are looking for. Located at 619 S Gilbert Street, Danville; 217-446-3090; www.eltororestaurante.com
Ela’s Eatery—Family style restaurant offering breakfast and lunch daily. Located at 1111 E. Voorhees Street, Danville; 217-504-0115
Fujiyama Japanese Steakhouse—Serving steak, chicken, shrimp, lobster and other seafood as well as fresh, daily- prepared sushi and features 10 Hibachi grills and 12 dining tables, a sushi bar and a full bar. Located at 22 E. West Newell Road, Danville; 217-443-1688; www.fujiyamail.com
Gilbert Street Café – We are open for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Serving your favorite salads, sandwiches, burgers, Italian dishes & more. We are a casual-style family restaurant in a comfortable, modern environment. 628 N. Gilbert Street, Danville; 217-213-6169; www.gilbertstreetcafe.com
Green Jade Chinese Restaurant— Offering delicious dining, takeout, & delivery to Tilton, Il. Our Chinese restaurant is known for its modern interpretation of classic dishes & insistence on only using high quality fresh ingredients. Located at 1628 Georgetown Road, Tilton; 217-446-6868; www.greenjadechinesetilton.com
Great Wall Chinese Restaurant—We have excellent food and amazing prices. With a New York Style open kitchen, our cooks and staff are always in view, and we use the finest ingredients including vegetable oil only. We also Cater and offer Delivery Service. You can also now order online. Located at 2 E. Main Street, Danville; 217-443-2888; www.greatwallchinesedanville.com
Green Island Chinese Restaurant—Another option for Chinese food. Located in downtown Danville, Green Island offers a weekday lunch buffet along with a large selection of menu items. Located at 11 N. Vermilion Street, Danville; 217-443-8288
Gross’ Burgers—In business since 1982, Gross’ Burgers is famous for their burgers and fries. Located at 25 Henderson Street, Danville; 217-442-8848
Henk’s Bait and Bite —This café plus bait shop is located on Henning Road and serves breakfast all day. They also have daily blue-plate lunch specials. Open 7 days per week. Located at 302 N. Henning Road, Danville; 217-443-4111
I&I Steakhouse—Offering a wide variety of Bottled and Draft Beer, Wine, Fully Stocked Bar; as well as, Lunch and Dinner Served Daily! Located at 4015 E. Main Street, Danville; 217-446-2120
Indians Pizza— At Indians Pizza we use only the top quality ingredients, where you get a delicious pizza and friendly personal service every time. Located at 2519 Georgetown Road, Danville; 217-443-9080; www.indianspizza.net
Jimmy Johns—Jimmy John's is a franchised sandwich restaurant chain founded by Jimmy John Liautaud in 1983 and headquartered in Champaign, Illinois. Two locations at 3120 N Vermilion St. Danville, IL 61832 217-443-2863 and 306 W. Fairchild St., Danville, IL; 217-443- 6000; www.jimmyjohns.com
Jocko’s Pizza Inn —A longtime Danville favorite, Jocko’s is a great choice for lunch or for dinner. Pizza, pasta, sandwiches and a large salad bar ensure that there is something here for the whole family. Located at 305 West Williams Street, Danville; 217-443-6500; www.eatatjockos.com
La Potosina—Another popular Mexican Restaurant with two Danville locations. On some weekends, they feature their own Mariachi band. Located at 215 S. Gilbert Street, Danville; 217-446-8066; or 3540 N. Vermilion Street, Danville; 217-446-1596; www.lapotosina.com
Lainey’s Ice Cream- Located at 57 N. Vermilion Street, Danville
Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken—Counter-service chain offering honey-dipped chicken, biscuits and other comfort food. Located at 501 N. Gilbert Street, Danville; 217-443-4760; www.leesfamousrecipe.com
Little Nugget—The Little Nugget Steakhouse & Tavern is an American restaurant that offers authentic and certified Black Angus steak to the Danville, IL area. We are owned and operated by Mike Long, and we offer a daily breakfast menu. Located at 6 S. Henning Road, Danville; 217-446-4549
Mad Goat Coffee—We serve expertly roasted and prepared (but somehow not pretentious) coffee and expresso drinks – that means lattes and cappuccinos and all that fancy stuff. We also sell fresh-roasted beans for you to prepare at home. Also serving smoothies, tea, and baked goods. Located at 2601 N Vermilion Street, Danville; 217-516-8909 & 701 S. Gilbert, Danville; www.madgoatcoffee.com
Main Street Bar & Grill—Offering daily food and drink specials in a friendly atmosphere. We provide a great place for food, friends, and fun. Located at 509 E Main Street, Danville; 217-442-2920
Mike’s Chill—Right next to Mike’s Grill enjoy amazing ice cream options all summer long. Located at 2006 Georgetown Rd., Tilton; 217-446-6605
Mike’s Grill—Still known for their drive up curb service but you can also dine in & enjoy a menu including burgers, potato salad, & delicious shakes. Located at 2006 Georgetown Rd., Tilton; 217-446-6605
Monical’s—A pizza joint famous for their thin-crust pizza and addicting French dressing. Located at 3542 N Vermilion Street, Danville; (217) 446-3111, 1628 Georgetown Rd., Tilton; 217-443-5545, 618 W Orange Street, Hoopeston; 217- 283-7781; www.monicals.com
Moon Glo—If you want a fancy steak place, this is not the place for you. This local gem is known for their big, fat juicy burgers and grill-your-own steaks. Try the fried pickles, too! Located at 3124 Perrysville Road, Danville; 217-442-9519
Penn Station East Coast Subs—Stop in for the best tasting subs, fresh cut fries and fresh squeezed lemonade. Located in Towne Centre at 2 East Main Street, Danville; 217-446-9850; www.penn-station.com
Popeyes—Unique “New Orleans” style menu that features spicy chicken, chicken tenders, fried shrimp and other seafood, as well as Jambalaya, Red Beans and rice and other regional items. Located at 3530 N. Vermilion, Danville; 217-213-5595; www.popeyes.com
Possum Trot —The Possum Trot Supper Club is located a few miles outside of Danville. Highlights include steaks, ribs and pork chops that are cooked to perfection on the charcoal grill that is visible from the dining area. They also recently opened a gorgeous patio area with outdoor seating and fireplace. Located at 2918 Batestown Road, Oakwood; 217-442-6066
Red Lobster—Lively chain restaurant serving American seafood standards amid New England-themed décor. Located at 3217 N Vermilion Street, Danville; 217-431-8484; www.redlobster.com
Rich’s Deluxe—Rich’s Family Restaurant has opened their new downtown location and features a full menu including Seafood, Steaks & Pasta. Located at 21 W. North Street, Danville; 217-431-6160; www.richsdeluxe.com
Rich’s Family Restaurant—Rich’s Family Restaurant features a full menu of Danville’s favorites. Dine-in and carryout available. Located at 2200 Georgetown Road, Tilton; 217-443-9666; www.richsrestaurant.com
Royal Buffet—Popular, local buffet. Located at 4117 N. Vermilion St., Danville; 217-446-6528
Stone Mountain Caffe’—Stone Mountain Caffe’ is open six days per week for breakfast and lunch. They have a full breakfast menu, including specialty coffee drinks, and a daily lunch special every day of the week. Located at 1510 Franklin Street, Westville; 217-267-7540
Tacos y Nieves - TexMex Restaurant Located at 501 N. Vermilion, Danville; 217-274-7337
Two Brothers Family Restaurant— Located at 1841 N. State Street, Westville; 217-267-2237
VIPS Restaurant—VIPS Restaurant is a Danville tradition where friends and families have met for years to enjoy our great selection of quality food from our Famous Breakfasts, Lunches, and Dinners to Sandwiches, or just a cup of fresh coffee, VIPS offers it all. Located at 515 N. Vermilion Street, Danville; 217-442-1500; www.vipsrestaurant.com
Wanda’s Kitchen—Some of the best Greek American and Italian food in the area. We have homemade pies, kids menu, senior menu and everyday specials. Open 7 days a week. Located at 100 N. Main Street, Georgetown; 217-662-2500