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| About: | The Centralia House was a landmark and a tradition on the original Illinois Central Railroad. Constructed about 1854, it was the social center of Centralia until it burned in 1918, and was famous for its restaurant in the days before the dining car. Each train was met by a waiter who announced the meals with a large brass gong. Some of the great men of American history dined at Centralia House, including Stephen Douglas, Generals Grant, McClellan, Sherman and many more. The restaurant achieved such a fine reputation for good food that traveling drummers schedulled their trips to spend the weekends here,and it was also popular as stopping-off place for the local smart set. The building which house this restaurnat as a saloon and a sporting house, and still retains its pre-1900 bar and back bar. Among other things, the saloon became well-known for a hair-raising drink call the Knickerbein (Broken Leg) which was a layered concoction with a raw egg yolk in the middle, covered with cummel. Except for the addition of the kitchen and the conversion of the stable to a store room, the restaurnat is exactly as it was a century ago, even to the spirits ware house and a stone cellar below the bar. |
| Hours: | 11:00am - 10:00pm |
| Categories: | Cajun Restaurants, Burgers, Seafood Restaurants, Banquet Rooms, Restaurants, American Restaurants |
| Parking: | Lot, Street |
| Payment: | American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa |
| Specialities: | Dim Lights |
| Cuisine: | Seafood, Steak House, Hamburgers, Cajun, American, Creole |
| Ambiance: | Elegant, Romantic, Quiet |
| Feature: | Private Rooms, Bar |
| Reservations Policy: | Accepted |
| Smoking: | Smoking Allowed |
| Dress Code: | None |
| Price: | $5.95 - $33.95 |
| Other Contact Info: | Email: chrisramey@charter.net |
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User Rating: 5 out of 5 starsThe Centralia House is the best Centralia has to offer. We should all patronize this fine establishment and pray that it remains. Chris and the staff do a great job. The entertainment on the weekend adds class.
User Rating: 5 out of 5 starsGreat place to eat: Great food, but pricy. Haven't eaten there for awhile.
User Rating: 5 out of 5 starsHead & Shoulders Above: This has to be the most unique restaurant we ever dined at. The ambiance is sooo elegant and service is second to none. We had the filet (which cut like butter) and the Centralia House Shrimp (TO DIE FOR). This is one restaurant you must try at least once.
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