The Wooden Nickel Pub and Grill

The Nickel is a great neighborhood bar with great food and staff. The staff came in and opened early to create an opportunity for locals to get together and watch Olympic Hockey. I really enjoy the fish sandwich. It's crispy without being overcooked. The Santa Fe egg rolls are amazing and are hard to pass up whenever I'm there.

Stopped in at The Wooden Nickel Pub & Grill in Granite City while in Collinsville. I had the smashburger (swapped to a regular bun) with American cheese, grilled onions, and their Thousand Island–style sauce, plus fries. My wife had the Asian Pork Wrap with house-made chips. The fries and chips were good, and the service was attentive throughout our visit. The highlight was being able to order a Beach Bum (Kona Big Wave mixed with Mango Cart). The burger and wrap weren’t particularly memorable, but overall it was a fine lunch stop with great service.

We stopped in for Saturday lunch and were seated right away despite a busy crowd. Service was friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable—plenty of drink refills and helpful menu suggestions. On our server’s recommendation, we tried the guacamole bites (like guacamole-stuffed Rangoon) with a jalapeño ranch sauce—unique and really good. Entrees took a little while but nothing unreasonable for a busy weekend. At our table, we had the Nickel Burger, Frisco Melt, and Spinach Turkey Wrap with a mix of waffle fries, sweet potato fries, and house-made chips. Everything was solid, with the waffle fries and appetizer standing out. Nice covered patio out front and another with umbrellas in the back. With drinks and an appetizer, lunch for three came to about $65 with tax. Would definitely return.

The food and drinks are superb. The service is great, our waitress would come by at just the right time to check on us.

I was very happy with my meal and service from here. The food was tasty and came out quick! I had the strawberry Bellini, double smash burger, and garlic cheese bites and I would recommend it to everyone. Will be coming back!