Gopher’s Grill - Effingham (IL)

5 /5 Matthew Stephens: Upon entering I noticed the indoor golf simulators which would fun for for a small group. There wasnt any wait for a seat. The bartender acknowledged me as soon as I was seated and provided me with a menu and took my drink order. I ordered the wasabi encrusted ahi tuna steak. It came out super fast and was cooked perfectly. The capers that came along with it were amazing and full of a robust flavor featuring bacon bits and lightly coated red pepper spice.

4 /5 Aaron J: Food is upscale “gastro pub” flavors and fast service! VR games for adults and a kids area upstairs. Located in historic Effingham with several near by shops and boutiques. This was our second visit and both experiences have been great quality and consistent in every aspect!

4 /5 Dawson Hall: I’m a little conflicted on my review for this place. The first time I went it was great and seasoned well and this second time seasoning was very lacking for me as well as food quality. This restaurant is very loud and would not recommend for a family sit down restaurant but I understand it is a sports bar vibe so that’s not a bad thing. I had the Philly cheesesteak and also tried some of the fried mozzerella balls, my family got burgers and a chicken sandwich. My family said the burgers and sandwich were subpar and lacked seasoning but had good texture. And my cheesesteak was dry and didn’t taste like the steak was seasoned at all, but the texture and cheese were good. The fried mozzarella was cold, slimy and not crisp, tasted as if they had been sitting for a while. All that being said, the fries were fantastic and the first time I came here was much better, I hope this last time was just a fluke. Servers are very nice.

5 /5 Robert Young: Just visiting Effingham for the night, and we were very glad we found Gophers Grill for dinner! The food and service were great, and the atmosphere was excellent. I had the Philly Cheesesteak (topped with cheese whiz, like it should be), and my wife had the SW Chicken Salad. Both were outstanding. There was also a great selection of local and regional beers at reasonable prices. We had a great time and would highly recommend this place for anyone looking for good food at a fun place.