Illinois is not hurting for good restaurants. But one of the very best restaurants in Illinois could be hiding somewhere you would never look: Effingham, Illinois. The place: Firefly Grill. They are one of the best restaurants you haven’t heard about. And you guys, seriously, get here.

In this part of the country, your best food options tend to be fast food.
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If not for the sign, you would think this is an abandoned industrial building.
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But step on inside, and you'll get some of the most sophisticated food being served in Illinois.
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Don't worry--it's not all frou-frou--you will leave full.
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The dining area offers one of the most gorgeous views.
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Really, this is a view from the restaurant.
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This is a view of the restaurant itself--it is set on a pond with a fountain.
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You'd be surprised to find a place this good in a big city, but since it's out in the middle of nowhere, it seems even more amazing.
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