The FourNine

Name: The FourNine
Address: 1425 N State Hwy 121, Mount Zion, IL, United States, 62549
Telephone: (217) 864-1759
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.9

4.9

52 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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Small restaurant packed with an amazing menu, and cold beer. We give Mt Zion a flavor profile that you do not get in any other restaurant in town.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Apr 1, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–7:00 pm
Phone number
(217) 864-1759
Website
https://www.bravesfournine.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
1425 N State Hwy 121, Mount Zion, IL 62549
Neighborhood
Mount Zion
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access

Berry Bruschetta$10.00
Caprese Salad$10.00
Fresh mozzarella, sliced tomato, basil and balsamic drizzle
Fried Green Tomatoes$12.00
(6) Fried Green Tomatoes topped with our Pesto Aioli, Bacon and Onion Jam, and Bruschetta with a balsamic glaze
Poutine$14.00
Sidewinder French Fries, house made red wine Demi glaze, and white cheddar cheese curds
Bruschetta$10.00
Served with toasted French bread
Charcuterie Pretzel$16.00
Rotating assortment of meats, cheeses, and fruit. Served with stone ground mustard and beer cheese
Loaded Buffalo BBQ Fries$13.00
French fries with fried chicken, mac n cheese, cheese sauce, red onion, house-made BBQ sauce, and garlic buffalo sauce
The FourNine Pretzel$10.00
An extra large pretzel served with your choice of mustard, or cheese sauce

Soups & Salads

Asian Citrus Salad$14.00
This salad consists of grilled chicken, arugula, red onion, mandarin oranges, cucumbers, edamame, carrots, won tons paired with an Asian sesame dressing
Fresh House Salad
Iceberg lettuce, Onion, Tomato, Shredded Cheese, House made croutons, with your choice of dressing
- Small$6.00
- Large$9.00
Strawberry Fields Arugula Salad$12.00
Grilled chicken, on a arugula bed, topped with strawberry, candied pecans, dried cranberries, toasted sunflower seeds, red onion, and our raspberry vinaigrette dressing
Caesar Salad
Artisan romaine, shaved parmesan, house-made croutons, and Caesar dressing
- Small$6.00
- Large$9.00
Soup of the Day$7.00
Ask your server!

Handhelds (Sandwiches, Wraps & More)

All handhelds come with our House Chips - upgrade to premium side for $2

Adult Grilled Cheese$12.00
Cheddar cheese, with bacon, tomato, avocado, grilled onions, and our garlic aioli
Braves Brunch Wrap (BBW)$14.00
Ham, bacon, waffle, scrambled eggs, pepperjack cheese, peppers, onion, and Mike's Hot Honey
Bruschetta Burger*
Certified Angus Beef, topped with fresh mozzarella cheese, arugula and our fresh house made bruschetta with a balsamic glaze and garlic aioli on a toasted ciabatta roll
- Single Smash Burger$13.00
- Double Smash Burger$15.00
Chicken Bruschetta Sandwich$14.00
Grilled chicken breast with mozzarella, arugula, garlic aioli, our signature bruschetta on a ciabatta roll
Chicken Caprese$14.00
Our marinated, then grilled chicken breast, dressed with arugula, tomato, onions, and a balsamic glaze on a toasted ciabatta roll with garlic aioli
FourNine Farm$12.00
Ham, fried egg, swiss and pepper jack cheese, tomato, and our house made garlic aioli, all on a Hawaiian bun
Hot Honey Chicken and Waffle Sandwich$14.00
Southern fried chicken tossed in Mike's Hot Honey. Served open face on a sugar pearl Belgian waffle topped with bacon and pickle chips. Substitute for Nashville Hot
Not Yo Mommas Roast Beef Sandwich$12.00
Roast beef, tomato, arugula, fried onion rings, housemade made BBQ and Garlic aioli on a ciabatta roll
Reuben$13.00
Corned beef, sauerkraut, melted swiss and thousand island on toasted Marble Rye
Salmon Bomb Salad$16.00
Salmon bomb salad- Garlic Teriyaki Glazed Salmon, pineapple pico, red onion, tomato, and arugula
Shoni Shoe*
Two fresh angus beef Pattie's with your choice of cheese, Texas toast, Monterey Jack cheese sauce, and battered fries. Proceeds go to Shoni Anderson and her battle
- Shoni Ponyshoe (Single Patty)$12.00
- Shoni Horseshoe (Double Patty)$14.00
Southern California Smash Burger*
Certified Angus Beef, with cheddar, provolone, arugula, pickle, grilled onion, bacon, avocado, and a house made burger sauce, all on a Hawaiian bun
- Single Smash Burger$12.00
- Double Smash Burger$14.00
Steak or Chicken Philly Wrap*$14.00
Choice of Chicken or Certified Angus Beef Steak (add $2), with rosemary garlic butter, grilled peppers, onions, pepper jack cheese, and a melted monetary jack cheese
Street Tacos*$16.00
3 Street Taco's. Grilled Mahi Mahi - with housemade creole aioli, arugula, and our homeade pineapple salsa; Salmon - with creole aioli and pineapple pico; Steak - Certified Angus Beef, with shredded cheese, homeade pico, and verde sauce; Chicken - with shredded cheese, homeade pico, and verde sauce; Pork - with homeade pico, and our Korean BBQ sauce
- Chicken$15.00
- Pork$15.00
BB Harrington*
Certified Angus Beef with cheddar cheese, bacon, arugula, tomato, pickle, topped with beer battered onion rings, mac-n-cheese, and our homemade bbq sauce
- Single Smash Burger$14.00
- Double Smash Burger$16.00
Briggs Grilled Cheese$12.00
This was created by one of our biggest fans!!! Cheddar and provolone cheese, bacon, and mac-n-cheese on Texas toast
Carolina Reaper Burger*
Smash burger with Carolina Reaper cheese, Sriracha mayo, pickles, and grilled onion on a Hawaiian roll
- Single Smash Burger$11.00
- Double Smash Burger$13.00
Chicken Caesar Wrap$12.00
Grilled chicken with fried green tomatoes, red onion, baked croutons, Parmesan cheese, and romaine lettuce with Caesar dressing
Cobb Salad$12.00
Lettuce topped with crispy bacon, bleu cheese crumbles, avocado, tomatoes, onion, and hard boiled egg with ranch dressing. Add your protein of choice: chicken, steak, or salmon for even more delicious flavor!
Hangover Burger*
Honey glazed bacon, fried egg, American cheese, caramalized onion jam, and our house made burger sauce
- Single Smash Burger$11.00
- Double Smash Burger$13.00
Korean Pork Mac and Cheese Wrap$13.00
Creamy three cheese macaroni and cheese, lettuce, red onion, tomato, chopped bacon, and Korean BBQ pork tenderloin
Patty Melt*$13.00
Certified Angus Beef smash burger, on marble rye bread, with grilled onions, thousand island dressing, and your choice of pepper jack or swiss cheese
Ryan's Italian Beef*$14.00
Thursday - Sundays
Salmon Wrap$16.00
Sliced fresh Atlantic salmon with lettuce, red onion, tomatoes, chopped bacon, and our house creole aioli mayo
Smash Burger*
Certified Angus Beef with your choice of cheese: swiss, American, or pepper Jack. Garnished with all the basics and our house made garlic aioli
- Single Smash Burger$10.00
- Double Smash Burger$12.00
Southwest Black Bean Burger$12.00
Black bean patty, house made creole aioli, fire roasted corn, black bean mix, arugula, tomato, onion, avocado on a toasted ciabatta roll
Steak Sandwich*$16.00
Certified Angus Beef Steak, with a garlic butter crust. Topped with garlic aioli, red onion, tomato, and served over arugula on a grilled ciabatta roll
Turkey Pesto$13.00
Grilled smoked turkey, grilled onion, avocado, tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, provolone cheese, arugula, pesto aioli all on a toasted ciabatta bun

Premium Sides

Housemade Chips$4.00
Side Salad$5.00
Doughnut Holes$7.00
Seasonal Fruit Cup$4.00
Three Cheese Macaroni and Cheese$4.00

Dessert

Berry Bruschetta$10.00
Cream cheese, fresh seasonal berries, mint, and honey drizzle
Doughnut Holes$7.00

What 52 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

5Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.7Value

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Todd
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everyone is so friendly, and the food is amazing!!
SB
SonyaB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Top quality food and cocktails in a quaint atmosphere. Our server was very good, very friendly
T
Twila
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our 1st time here and I think its our new favorite place. The food was amazing. Service was out of this world. Atmosphere is quaint. Our glasses never got below half empty and they were immediately refilled. Even the Chef delivered our food himself and came back to check on us. The strawberry fields salad is amazing!!! My husband had the loaded buffalo fries with chickend, fries, buffalo sauce and mac & cheese on them. I literally cannot wait to try everything on the menu. It smells amazing in there and everything is made to order. We were beyond impressed. This is the hidden gem in Mt.Zion. We will so be becoming regulars here. So glad we made the choice to go here. Don't wait, go today!
AT
AndrewT
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience3
First time there. Glad we had reservations. Service was slow due to capacity and only one waitress working the front of the house. We waited 60 minutes for a burger and salad. No complaints on food. The burger was delicious and unlike any other burger being served in MTZ. The salad was very fresh, with great and plentiful ingredients. The waitress was very friendly and did her best with the crowd. The atmosphere is nothing to write home about, sort of a small sports bar place. Clean and open. Would recommend to a friend if they were in MTZ/Decatur and had plenty of time
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything is as exceptional
RS
RoryS
Denver
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 9, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience3
We recommend the FourNine. Making the reservation was easy and confirmation was immediately received. It's a small restaurant and a fresh startup so I understand the small space in a startup. Our waitress was working solo but although the restaurant was filled, she remained pleasant and positive. The kitchen help was also courteous. All four in our group agreed...the food was great. We'll be looking forward to an expansion of the restaurant and the point at which a waitress won't have to work a crowd solo. Of course, we understand...people have to apply for the job and in today's environment, many people don't want to work. We're thankful for the waitress and the kitchen staff that chose to work. RCS
RL
RobLeeLaw
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 22, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
Single waitress, but kept up with the pace. We all enjoyed our meals- 2 of our party were extremely pleased with their meals. We really enjoyed our meals and cocktails. Will definitely be back!!
MC
MichelleC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place was fantastic. The food was phenomenal and the service was awesome. We will definitely be back!
CZ
ChucknaZty
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Four Nine never disappoints. Everything on the menu is absolutely delicious and filling. If you leave there hungry or lacking, that is on you.
AE
ArielleE
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always great food and excellent service! Highly recommend!!
M
Megansmom
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Food is very tasty. Drinks are phenomenal! Service was a little slow, but it was bust.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience3
Enjoyed our meal and service very much. We were sitting directly under a speaker so we could hardly hear each other, let alone our server. Cannot wait until their new restaurant opens!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food as always. Reserving a table was definitely the way to go on a busy Saturday night.
TJ
TomJ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Lavender Lemonade is a must get!! I had the double smash burger. It was amazing!! The waffle buns were sweet, the burger was cooked perfectly and the sauce gave it just the right amount of heat. We'll be going back again!!
SB
StefanieB
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was delicious as always! I had the fish tacos & they were perfect!
MA
MikeAngie
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loved our first visit and will definitely return!
CS
CarlyS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Can’t say enough how good the food was! Highly recommend!
SD
SandraD
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I took my sister and mom to celebrate my sister's birthday. All of our meals were very good and hot. The burgers were fantastic, and my Korean mac and cheese wrap was so good, but somewhat spicy. I enjoyed the chicken and waffle a few days before this visit, and would totally recommend that. The service was great and everyone was so friendly.
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Laugh
Chicago
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved our meal and had great service!!! Thank you!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
We enjoy the upscale food in the casual dining! Very different from other local restaurants.
G
punkrockGirl
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 6, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience2
Best food in Decatur/Mt. Zion. On our top 3 places to eat. Amazing and creative food!! We love it!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 3, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
Open Table reservation helped. Good & unique food with healthy choices that is missing from the local marketplace. Service continues to be extremely slow - plan on being there awhile.
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staff
Chicago
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience1
Well worth a try. Would like a better wine selection.
CB
CraigB
Chicago
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience2
Great place; interesting, quirky. Looks like someone’s house, and the indoor lighting is way too bright. But…great menu, great service, outstanding bar choices. We loved it!
AH
AnquenetteH
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It’s a great little spot with unique food options. The service is always friendly and helpful there.
SB
StefanieB
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love this place! I got something new this time! The Briggs sandwich & tortilla soup! To die for!!!!!!
JC
JessicaC
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We will be back! Great food, service, & place. Glad we looked it up.
JM
JanetM
St. Louis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Takes a little long to get food, but everything was hot and delicious!! Very friendly staff too!
j
jojostar
Chicago
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience2
Food was great, waitress was attentive & apologetic about the one hour wait for our dinner.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We like the upscale dining choices in a casual atmosphere.
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Eatsoutalot
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 24, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience3
Food was delicious but expect to pay a bit more for a sandwich and mixed drink. Worth going, though!
JU
JudyU
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food was exceptional. Very small,glad to have reservations
SB
SabrinaB
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great experience. The food was excellent and the atmosphere was great. Easy getting in and the wait for the food wasn’t long at all. 10/10 highly recommend
The FourNineResponded on August 19, 2022Thank you for the kind words and your business.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience2
The food was great. Unfortunately for us there was a group of about 20 kids having lunch. The atmosphere was loud and chaotic. The service ground to a halt.The whole situation was very undesirable. Not sure we will return.
The FourNineResponded on August 19, 2022Thank you for the heads up. We have 39 seats in the restaurant so if a group of 20 kids came in that is to be expected. Thank you for the response, and we will continue to work to get better.
LH
LizH
Naples
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience3
The food was amazingly great- the length of time we waited was not. Full house and one server. Slow kitchen but all in all the food was worth the wait!! Plan to wait and enjoy your evening
The FourNineResponded on August 19, 2022Thank you for the kind words. We will continue to focus on our ticket times in our small kitchen.
GR
GRey
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience3
Food service is slow, seems like only one waitress for whole room. Food is delicious. We were a bit disappointed in our cocktails. The picture showed icing and sprinkles etc on the martini glass. But ours came without. And instead of a sugar cookie flavor it tasted like a mudslide. Still tasted good, but disappointed in paying 10$ for them. Will come back for food. Would love to see Trulys in the fridge! 🤷🏼‍♀️
BF
BarryF
Corpus Christi
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our Birthday party loved the food and the server was excellent as was the chef. We loved the eclectic selection of items. If I was to make a reccomendation, I would suggest no plastic utensils and especially I like my wine in a glass. I am sure this is something the manager or owners need to address. As for the service and chef--beyond excellent!!
R
Robin
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love the pretzel charcuterie board. We also tried the fried green tomatoes! We, of course, will be back!
KS
KishaS
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and staff was amazing!
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staff
Chicago
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience1
all plastic was disappointing, QR code needing to use was very difficult for non tech people. and very close quarters with others

FAQs

The FourNine is rated 4.9 stars by 52 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Apr 1, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

1425 N State Hwy 121, Mount Zion, IL 62549

Additional information

Neighborhood
Mount Zion
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–7:00 pm
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access

Website
https://www.bravesfournine.com/
Phone number
(217) 864-1759

The FourNine

Make a reservation

Additional information

Weekly Specials

Steak Frites

Appetizers

Berry Bruschetta$10.00

Caprese Salad$10.00

Fried Green Tomatoes$12.00

Poutine$14.00

Bruschetta$10.00

Charcuterie Pretzel$16.00

Loaded Buffalo BBQ Fries$13.00

The FourNine Pretzel$10.00

Soups & Salads

Asian Citrus Salad$14.00

Fresh House Salad

Strawberry Fields Arugula Salad$12.00

Caesar Salad

Soup of the Day$7.00

Handhelds (Sandwiches, Wraps & More)

Adult Grilled Cheese$12.00

Braves Brunch Wrap (BBW)$14.00

Bruschetta Burger*

Chicken Bruschetta Sandwich$14.00

Chicken Caprese$14.00

FourNine Farm$12.00

Hot Honey Chicken and Waffle Sandwich$14.00

Not Yo Mommas Roast Beef Sandwich$12.00

Reuben$13.00

Salmon Bomb Salad$16.00

Shoni Shoe*

Southern California Smash Burger*

Steak or Chicken Philly Wrap*$14.00

Street Tacos*$16.00

BB Harrington*

Briggs Grilled Cheese$12.00

Carolina Reaper Burger*

Chicken Caesar Wrap$12.00

Cobb Salad$12.00

Hangover Burger*

Korean Pork Mac and Cheese Wrap$13.00

Patty Melt*$13.00

Ryan's Italian Beef*$14.00

Salmon Wrap$16.00

Smash Burger*

Southwest Black Bean Burger$12.00

Steak Sandwich*$16.00

Turkey Pesto$13.00

Premium Sides

Housemade Chips$4.00

Side Salad$5.00

Doughnut Holes$7.00

Seasonal Fruit Cup$4.00

Three Cheese Macaroni and Cheese$4.00

Dessert

Berry Bruschetta$10.00

Doughnut Holes$7.00

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