Drive-In Eats
What’s better than a burger on the road? Dripped sauce, ketchup fingers, summer nights with the windows rolled down and the radio up- drive-in dining is an American tradition- just be sure to mind the crumbs!
Drive In and Dine In
King Louie’s Drive-In
A Wood River staple, the lion logo at King Louie’s Drive-In has greeted hungry travelers and locals for decades with made-to-order classics like King Louie burgers, the Lion Tamer, sandwiches, hot, Coney, and corn dogs, potato planks, fried appetizers, shakes & floats, and King Louie’s famous house-made root beer. King Louie’s is open year-round and offers dine-in and outdoor seating as well as car-hop service right at your car window!
Charlie’s Drive-In
Pull up beside the neon lights of this Wood River drive-in and kick back in your vehicle as the car-hops do the rest! Charlie’s Drive-In brings nostalgia to the drive-in tradition with house-made root beer floats, mini burgers, all-beef hot dogs, fried chicken sandwiches, and straight from the fryer baskets! Bring the kids and don’t forget the napkins!
Village Drive-In
With Barrel burgers, BBQ pulled pork, BLT’s, fried bologna, baskets, and even crab Rangoon, the Village Drive-In of Bunker Hill specializes in comfort food. Have a funnel cake or grab an ice cream and enjoy a simple treat on the covered patio at a picnic table as you watch the cars go by.
Hardin Drive-In
Cross the Joe Page Bridge over the Illinois River and take a break at the Hardin Drive-In. With some of the best takeout catfish in town and a generous menu with everything from burgers to pizza, Hardin’s popular one-stop eatery has entrees and dessert for the whole family. Go out for ice cream or cozy up with a delicious bread pudding- it’s a must-stop location for those traveling the Great River Road!

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