Station 343 - Dwight, Illinois

Kimberly H.

Our server Sean, was excellent. Very friendly, checked on us often and made my birthday dinner special. Our food and cocktails were delicious and well presented. Very unique atmosphere that shows tribute to firemen while embracing a warm classy charm.

Jim P.

99% gluten free!!!! best deep fried foods. the nachos were amazing and enough for 4 people. the pork chop dinner and the pork tenderloin were amazing!!!! drinks are outta this world!!!

Tammy T.

The place and atmosphere is amazing... music is playing in the background. The place is located in an area that I was not expecting, cute little town.
The server was quick and came to the table several times to check in.
We were a little disappointed in some of the food that we ordered, but sure, if the waitress was not listening or the cooks not paying attention to details.
We first ordered the appetizers, Cauliflower, Boned in wings and the Burnt ends, all amazing, absolutely 💯 delicious
The main course was disappointing, we had a Cobb salad and they messed up our order and we ordered the shrimp and the shrimp were great but the messed up the sides.
The green beans were over salted...
We will consider coming here again for the appetizers

Steve R.

We on our way to Bloomington, IL on I-55 and decided to look for somewhere to eat dinner. We “Googled around” and found Station 343. Wow! It was incredible! It is located in a cool little town named Dwight, IL. It’s not hard to find. The food was delicious. The service was fast, friendly, and informative. Our waiter Sean was great! The inside of the restaurant was super cool. It was decorated with all kinds of firefighting equipment. There was even a half of a fire truck hanging on the wall! Everything was super clean too. We started with an order of Fried Pickles…. And a side Caesar Salad. Both of them were great. I had the Fish and Chips with fries and coleslaw. My wife had a Smash Burger with fries. Every single thing we ordered was perfect. We are soooo happy we found Station 343! I would highly recommend to everyone!

Jennifer B.

The food was wonderful! Definitely worth the drive if it's a little out of your way. Our server had great suggestions and I didn't have any issues finding something to eat within my diet!

Allie H.

The decor in this restaurant is wonderful- even in the restroom! It's a cozy, cheerful place that respectfully memorializes the public service men & women who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001. My meal was delicious & my waitress, Bryaan, was both friendly & knowledgeable. I loved listening to the oldies playing over the speakers until the din from other patrons overcame the music. The apple crisp I ordered was one of the best desserts I've ever had (though the $9 price was a shock) & the pot roast superb. The only things lacking that would have made the dinner perfect would have been a basket of fresh bread before the meal & real brewed iced tea rather than the obviously fountain tea. Overall this restaurant rocks & is one to which I will return! Came back 3 weeks later and everything was disappointing. I don't know if everything being so good the first time was a fluke, or if everything being so bad the second time was the fluke. My garlic mashed potatoes, which had been so creamy & good last time were now lumpy & tasteless, like instant potatoes. The pot roast was tough, stringy & equally tasteless. The apple crisp that had been so buttery & good before just tasted like cinnamon mush. And I was charged $7 for it this time, whereas 3 weeks ago I was charged $9. What is going on?!
Update April 2024: the entire experience was awful. Got stuck with a terrible waitress who stood talking with the woman at the hostess stand and never did bring my drink. The food was really crummy as well. No more second chances, I won't come back here again.

Charles K.

I would like to say we would come back but unfortunately I would have to say we will not. It started with the front end of the restaurant. Upon arrival we stood at the front for about 10 mins before we were acknowledged and then after asked for my name for the reservation (which was at 6:30 we arrived at 6:25) we were told "we will get to you when we can". After asking how long approximately I was given the same response "I don't know we will get to you when we can". After waiting almost 45 mins we were finally sat at our table and waited another 10-15 mins before drink order where taken. After asking the waitress about the pricing for the weekend specials we were told she was not allowed to show us the special menu with pricing which I find suspicious and kinda shiesty that pricing could not be given. After dinner orders where put in I was forgot about several time while everyone else got there salads I was left without my soup while other tables where being served there soups. After letting the waitress know about the missing soup she made a joke about it (which would of been fine if this night would be been smoother) I feel as there was no urgency by the wait staff with how many people were waiting to get in. The meals came out one at a time and then my fiance had to wait longer for her tenderloin sandwich due to a mess up in the kitchen (ok things happen it is what it is). The food was good but not worth the money... at least not for my meal ($35.00 braised beef rib). The rib was good but not much meat on the bone had more fat than meat. The garlic grits where cold and clumped together. The garlic mashed potatoes where cold and sticky but by the time we got our food I was not about to send it back and wait any longer for food. I heard lots of good things about this place but for my group it missed the marks on all levels. And before you blame valentines day on this that's why you make reservations only on days like that to control the flow of dinner.

James S.

I wish I could give this place 10 stars across the board. It was possibly the best meal and service I have ever had. Our waitress Joy M was was incredibly nice and helpful. She was very knowledgeable about the food and wines. My steak bites were each cooked a perfect medium rare (as ordered).

The wife and I's only regret is that it is unlikely we will be able to make it back as it is so far away from us.