Midland Inn - Murphysboro

Nothing fancy here, but it doesn't have to be! Midland Inn is a great casual bar and grill to stop for a couple of drinks and a good meal. Ordered fried pickles... read more Nothing fancy here, but it doesn't have to be! Midland Inn is a great casual bar and grill to stop for a couple of drinks and a good meal. Ordered fried pickles for the appetizer. We had Bacon cheeseburgers and fries for the main course. Our son had the catfish fillet sandwich and fries. Everything was hot, fresh, and fast. Good service. They are known for their margaritas, but they make them strong, so proceed with caution. One was more than enough for us.

Food is awesome- good portions. Staff is accommodating. Drinks are great. Open atmosphere read more Food is awesome- good portions. Staff is accommodating. Drinks are great. Open atmosphere

Visited Midlands Inn while visiting the area and based on the reviews it looked like the right place for us. We were craving something fried so we started off w... read more Visited Midlands Inn while visiting the area and based on the reviews it looked like the right place for us. We were craving something fried so we started off with the appetizer sampler platter which came with fried mushrooms, onion rings, mozzarella sticks and French fries. All were really good. We especially liked the fried mushrooms and the French fries were amazing! We also ordered the hot wings which had a really good crust and the hot sauce was served on the side. We really liked these as well. For entrees, we had the 1/2 smoked chicken special (by recommendation) and a few bacon cheeseburgers. All came with fries, and those fries were wonderful! That's where it ended. The chicken was terrible. Not only did it not have any smoke flavor, but it was also very overcooked and dry as shoe-leather. It was really inedible. The bacon cheeseburgers were also over cooked and not very good. The French fries were really the only items from the entrees that we enjoyed. Our server was super friendly and helpful and we really enjoyed our interactions with her. She was constantly checking in on all of her tables and very helpful. I would like to give another star just for her service but this review is really all about the food which I just can't endorse.

This place was just ok for me. I have read the reviews and most were great however, I think it is hyped up from the reviews. Food was ok. Service was ok. They a... read more This place was just ok for me. I have read the reviews and most were great however, I think it is hyped up from the reviews. Food was ok. Service was ok. They are not very attentive as we waited for 20 minutes before anyone came to seat us even as they seen us standing there and there were plenty of tables. With that being said I would go back as it is hard to judge by one day.

Friday, October 22 ,2021. I wanted to love this place but i just wasn't impressed. First off we were sat in a room with the PINK LADIES, a group of very loud wo... read more Friday, October 22 ,2021. I wanted to love this place but i just wasn't impressed. First off we were sat in a room with the PINK LADIES, a group of very loud women enjoying their afternoon cocktails and lunch. And although I'm all for friendly gatherings, it was just unfortunate we were sat in a room where we couldn't enjoy each other's companybecause they were being so loud! Our server seemed a little overwhelmed but she kept it together and got us drinks and took our food order promptly. I must say, the prices here are very reasonable! Kids split a cheeseburger and fries. It looked good and they actually finished it which is impressive. My daughter ordered a bacon cheeseburger, onion rings with a side salad. She says it was alright. Onion rings looked yummy. Her friend ordered the grilled cheese and side of chili. It looked really good and i kinda wished i had ordered chili after seeing it. I ordered the pulled pork bbq nachos. I asked the server if they used cheese sauce or shredded cheese. She stated both, and i asked if she could have the back add extra cheese sauce. She said of course and i was happy. When the nachos came out it was a huge portion. Definitely shareable! It looked good but i didn't see cheese sauce and the shredded cheese was not even melted. The pulled pork was very good but i wasn't a fan of the sweet bbq sauce and it kind of ruined it for me. I was bummed there really was no cheese sauce and my daughters friend said it's on the bottom. So i didn't say anything to the server as i was still trying to reach a bottom when she came by. Well, i found my way to the bottom but really there was almost NO cheese sauce at all. It was all just not good for me. Lots of plain chips. Guacamole tasted like it was a day over perfection. Sweet bbq. Cold cheese. Ugh. The kids enjoyed the plain chips. I enjoyed the pork. But the whole thing as a whole just didn't work. I would definitely come back and try some other options.. but today's choices were just okay. Covid19: hand sanitizer is available. Masks wearing is a bit laxed. Bathroom was clean (although the doors are hung a little high! . Menus are provided.