Ted's Garage - Unique/Retro Dining in Clinton, IL

Several family members traveled to Clinton, IL late this afternoon to watch our cousin, Hannah, play softball.  Her team (St. Joseph, IL) was playing in the sectional state tournament.  Side note:  they won the game with the 10 run rule employed at the end of the 5th inning!

After the game, we drove down the street to Ted's Garage.  Ted's Garage is referred to as a "retro fifties diner" - apparently created and built, in part, by the guy that owns the car dealership next door.  It was a fun place for a post-game gathering.

The menu includes a wide variety of food from chili to salmon to onion rings.  All the menu items are named something "car-like".   The cloth napkins are actually mechanics towels.

In addition to food, there is a variety of memorabilia including a showroom where people ("friends, customers") can display their cars or motorcycles.  The displays are rotated every few weeks.

Our waitress, Tammy, was fabulous.  She was friendly, helpful and attentive.  They obviously welcome children (we had a couple in our group) including having a kid's menu.  I did note the menu for grown-ups included a kid alert

Looking for a country drive and good food?  Give Teds Garage a shot.  We really enjoyed our visit.

http://www.teds-garage.com/

TED'S GARAGE, 808 W. HIGHWAY 54, CLINTON, IL 61727

PHONE: 217-935-8008 EMAIL: nan@teds-garage.com