I love the Trenton House. Great service, full bar, great prices and decent food. The burgers are too well-done for my liking, but they taste real. I love the big steak fries and the onion rings are the size of a spare tire. The atmosphere is family friendly, but still upscale considering the location. Trenton is not an upscale kind of place. But the tin ceiling and the massive mohagony bar add some character. Why anyone would go to Applebees when you can go to a place like this - and spend less money! - is beyond me.
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Mackenzie B.
I was at the Trenton House over the holidays for a holiday party. There were approx. 50 in our group. I arrived a little too late to try out the appetizer station they had set up. the restaurant was packed as well. For dinner we had 6-7 choices. I picked the Prime Rib, most others at my table picked steak (Sirloin I think?). Usually with lots of plates to fill like that, the food isn't going to be all that, but I was pleasantly surprised. The Prime Rib was excellent, had a good horseradish dip with it, and a baked potato I think (can't remember the sides bc I liked the main best). For dessert we were again given options... turtle cheesecake or red velvet cake. I got the red velvet and it was good but not great (wasn't cream cheese frosting). The only thing that was really strange and sort of bad about the night there was the mix-up in drink orders. I ordered a cranberry vodka and a friend did as well, they looked like 2 totally different drinks. Later a friend ordered a dirty martini and got what we thought was a glass of olive juice. Then he ordered burbon, but they brought him gin. Since it was a company dinner and it was their drink tickets we didn't really care, but I'm not sure if that was a mix up between the wait staff or bartenders. Wait staff were attentive and quick for refills and taking plates, though! Either way I want to go back now and have a 'regular' dinner there! Oh - the parking is strange.. in the small town of Trenton this place gets packed and all the street parking is taken, plan to walk a little if you go on a busy night.
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Matthew L.
Was there for Mother's Day lunch with my family. The decor is excellent. I wish I could say the same for the food. I had the Stuffed Chicken Breast, it wasn't bad, but it sure wasn't good. The stuff was too herb heavy, the tomato basil topping sauce was horrible, and the vegetable melody was downright awful. The size of the side order of steak fries was pretty small considering the cost of the entrees. The service was decent but could have been a lot better. The server didn't seem to really know the menu which is just pathetic. It was my first and last time going to Trenton House.
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Julie B.
First time visit - very comfortable, family restaurant and bar. Our waitress was very friendly and did a very good job serving us. Salads were typical, but the ranch dressing was very good. Rolls were warm and came with regular butter and a cinnamon butter that was tasty. I had the fried chicken, and it was excellent. But the mashed potatoes - heavenly / perfection. I asked for gravy - didn't get it, but happy I didn't because they were perfect - didn't need it and I ate way too much of them (the portion was very big!). My daughter really enjoyed her fried chicken fingers. My husband ordered chopped steak medium, and he probably should have ordered medium well (a bit too pink ). He didn't like the mushrooms on top, but just pushed them aside. He loved his baked potato. They had a long list of specials on a blackboard in the main dining room - lots to choose from. Decor is sort of old living room, but not off-putting. Definitely will go back.
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Mandee M.
Great Family dining restaurant. Although I'm partial to my home town, I just haven't been able to find the same service anywhere else! They have excellent specials and I love the Salmon although my steak lover family prefers the skirt-steak. They have a full service bar, and an excellent desert menu. I would highly recommend asking for Liz to be your server. She's great, and Todd, the owner, is very personable. So if you are ever in Southern Illinois and looking for a great family dining experience that has huge portion sizes, friendly staff, and a small town feel, The Trenton House is the right place for you!
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Steve K.
Yes, I tend to be an "easy grader" giving most places 4 or 5 stars. (I typically eat at places I like, so why shouldn't I?) The Trenton House absolutely deserves all 5 of these stars. I'm a salmon junkie, but I'm always skeptical about ordering salmon in the midwest. The stuffed salmon I had last night was one of the best entrees I've ever eaten.
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John H.
Trenton House is a really pleasant surprise. The slightly upscale dining and events dining also has a gorgeous bar area that retains the building's charm (tiled floors, ornate brickwork). For dinner, we had a pork shank and the chicken monte cristo (based on our servers recommendation). Both were great and well prepared. The stand out has to be the sides - real creamed spinach, potatoes done right. The wine list is short, but the best you're going to find around these parts. Some of the special items can be a little pricy, around $20 a plate, but the options are numerous. A great stop and worth the drive to check out!
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Teri D.
From the outside it looks like a cheap diner, but on the inside it is beautiful and elegant and also has a private room for up to 100 which is perfect for a small wedding. The food is very very good and the service is up to par for fine dining. Their menu is ambitious and very well presented. The beautiful wood bar is breathtaking as is the rest of the well-appointed restaurant. You can't go wrong here--from a casual dinner to a fine dining experience it's a great place!
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Leah M.
Trenton House has great lunch specials, the food is delicious and the price reasonable. Dinner on Wednesdays with $10 off a bottle of wine is one of my favorite specials. The seafood entrees are all great, the cream spinach is delightful. Upon Occasion I have eaten their twice in the same day, if they served breakfast I could do three times.
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes
Peter P.
I love the Trenton House. Great service, full bar, great prices and decent food. The burgers are too well-done for my liking, but they taste real. I love the big steak fries and the onion rings are the size of a spare tire. The atmosphere is family friendly, but still upscale considering the location. Trenton is not an upscale kind of place. But the tin ceiling and the massive mohagony bar add some character. Why anyone would go to Applebees when you can go to a place like this - and spend less money! - is beyond me.
(4)Mackenzie B.
I was at the Trenton House over the holidays for a holiday party. There were approx. 50 in our group. I arrived a little too late to try out the appetizer station they had set up. the restaurant was packed as well. For dinner we had 6-7 choices. I picked the Prime Rib, most others at my table picked steak (Sirloin I think?). Usually with lots of plates to fill like that, the food isn't going to be all that, but I was pleasantly surprised. The Prime Rib was excellent, had a good horseradish dip with it, and a baked potato I think (can't remember the sides bc I liked the main best). For dessert we were again given options... turtle cheesecake or red velvet cake. I got the red velvet and it was good but not great (wasn't cream cheese frosting). The only thing that was really strange and sort of bad about the night there was the mix-up in drink orders. I ordered a cranberry vodka and a friend did as well, they looked like 2 totally different drinks. Later a friend ordered a dirty martini and got what we thought was a glass of olive juice. Then he ordered burbon, but they brought him gin. Since it was a company dinner and it was their drink tickets we didn't really care, but I'm not sure if that was a mix up between the wait staff or bartenders. Wait staff were attentive and quick for refills and taking plates, though! Either way I want to go back now and have a 'regular' dinner there! Oh - the parking is strange.. in the small town of Trenton this place gets packed and all the street parking is taken, plan to walk a little if you go on a busy night.
(4)Matthew L.
Was there for Mother's Day lunch with my family. The decor is excellent. I wish I could say the same for the food. I had the Stuffed Chicken Breast, it wasn't bad, but it sure wasn't good. The stuff was too herb heavy, the tomato basil topping sauce was horrible, and the vegetable melody was downright awful. The size of the side order of steak fries was pretty small considering the cost of the entrees. The service was decent but could have been a lot better. The server didn't seem to really know the menu which is just pathetic. It was my first and last time going to Trenton House.
(2)Julie B.
First time visit - very comfortable, family restaurant and bar. Our waitress was very friendly and did a very good job serving us. Salads were typical, but the ranch dressing was very good. Rolls were warm and came with regular butter and a cinnamon butter that was tasty. I had the fried chicken, and it was excellent. But the mashed potatoes - heavenly / perfection. I asked for gravy - didn't get it, but happy I didn't because they were perfect - didn't need it and I ate way too much of them (the portion was very big!). My daughter really enjoyed her fried chicken fingers. My husband ordered chopped steak medium, and he probably should have ordered medium well (a bit too pink ). He didn't like the mushrooms on top, but just pushed them aside. He loved his baked potato. They had a long list of specials on a blackboard in the main dining room - lots to choose from. Decor is sort of old living room, but not off-putting. Definitely will go back.
(4)Mandee M.
Great Family dining restaurant. Although I'm partial to my home town, I just haven't been able to find the same service anywhere else! They have excellent specials and I love the Salmon although my steak lover family prefers the skirt-steak. They have a full service bar, and an excellent desert menu. I would highly recommend asking for Liz to be your server. She's great, and Todd, the owner, is very personable. So if you are ever in Southern Illinois and looking for a great family dining experience that has huge portion sizes, friendly staff, and a small town feel, The Trenton House is the right place for you!
(4)Steve K.
Yes, I tend to be an "easy grader" giving most places 4 or 5 stars. (I typically eat at places I like, so why shouldn't I?) The Trenton House absolutely deserves all 5 of these stars. I'm a salmon junkie, but I'm always skeptical about ordering salmon in the midwest. The stuffed salmon I had last night was one of the best entrees I've ever eaten.
(5)John H.
Trenton House is a really pleasant surprise. The slightly upscale dining and events dining also has a gorgeous bar area that retains the building's charm (tiled floors, ornate brickwork). For dinner, we had a pork shank and the chicken monte cristo (based on our servers recommendation). Both were great and well prepared. The stand out has to be the sides - real creamed spinach, potatoes done right. The wine list is short, but the best you're going to find around these parts. Some of the special items can be a little pricy, around $20 a plate, but the options are numerous. A great stop and worth the drive to check out!
(4)Teri D.
From the outside it looks like a cheap diner, but on the inside it is beautiful and elegant and also has a private room for up to 100 which is perfect for a small wedding. The food is very very good and the service is up to par for fine dining. Their menu is ambitious and very well presented. The beautiful wood bar is breathtaking as is the rest of the well-appointed restaurant. You can't go wrong here--from a casual dinner to a fine dining experience it's a great place!
(5)Leah M.
Trenton House has great lunch specials, the food is delicious and the price reasonable. Dinner on Wednesdays with $10 off a bottle of wine is one of my favorite specials. The seafood entrees are all great, the cream spinach is delightful. Upon Occasion I have eaten their twice in the same day, if they served breakfast I could do three times.
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