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Warm restaurant interior with soft lighting and wooden tables
Norris City's Favorite Dining Spot

Real Food,
Real Good
Every Time

Hearty comfort food, handcrafted drinks, and a welcoming atmosphere — right in the heart of Norris City.

Our Story

A Gathering Place
Built on Good Taste

Cardinal Restaurant opened its doors on East Wabash Street with one simple idea: serve food that makes people stop and savor it.

What started as a neighborhood dream has grown into Norris City's go-to spot for Friday night dinners, weekend brunches, and everything in between. Our kitchen turns out classics done right — burgers with a proper sear, fried chicken that actually crunches, and Sunday pot roast that pulls apart at a glance.

Our bar team crafts cocktails from scratch, pours local drafts on tap, and knows your name by the second visit. That's the Cardinal standard.

108

E Wabash St

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Fresh Daily

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Local Drafts

Chef plating a dish in the Cardinal Restaurant kitchen
Find Us

Come On In

We're right on the main strip in Norris City. Park, walk in, and let us take care of the rest.

Address

108 E Wabash St
Norris City, IL 62869

Phone

(618) 378-2300

Call for reservations & catering

Hours

Mon – Thu11am – 9pm
Fri – Sat11am – 10pm
Sunday10am – 8pm
Join Us

Your Table
Is Waiting

Whether it's a quick lunch, a Friday night dinner, or a weekend brunch with friends — Cardinal is your place in Norris City.

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