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Nothing says delicious food like a local hole-in-the-wall eatery.
While their no-frills, unassuming nature may have you second guessing a dining experience, these spots serve up some of the best food in the state and are often loved by natives and tourists alike.
Be it a signature menu item that put it on the map decades ago, or an entire list of meal options that regulars cannot stop raving about and newcomers can't get enough of, something about this eatery gives it the reputation of being the best hole-in-the-wall restaurant in all of Illinois, and one of the best in America.
According to a list compiled by Tasting Table, the absolute best hole-in-the-wall restaurant in Illinois is Crazy Joe's Fish House in Ava. This modest masterpiece is loved across the state for their delicious food and humble ambiance.
Here's what Taste Table had to say about the best hole-in-the-wall restaurant in the entire state:
"Crazy Joe's Fish House is so out of the way that you won't even be able to see a Google Street View of it before visiting. Don't let its "crazy" location in Ava, Illinois stop you from making the trek out, though. This spot seems to have some of the best seafood around and has even been recognized by local news networks. Folks especially enjoy its ample selection of fried offerings and say that it has a relaxing atmosphere, and is a great place to take the family for a bite."
For a continued list of the best hole-in-the-wall spots across the country, check out Tasting Table's full report.