Eating Around The 217: The Curve Inn Awarded ‘Best Dive Bar Food’ Honor In Nationwide Poll [VIDEO]

For our first episode of Eating Around The 217 for 2025, we visit a cornerstone of the Central Illinois scene – The Curve Inn. 

The Curve Inn – located at 3219 South 6th Street in Southern View – was recently recognized in a nationwide poll of dive bars with the best food. Naturally, Josh Roberts jumped in the WFMB Country Cruiser and stopped by The Curve Inn to chat with owner Ami Merchant and test out the popular menu items that keep patrons coming back.

If you have a place that you think Josh Roberts should visit in 2025 – let us know!