20's Hideout Steakhouse & Bar

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

A Southern Illinois Steakhouse With Real Character

20's Hideout Steakhouse & Bar brings a distinct Prohibition-era personality to Marion, Illinois. The 1920s theme runs through everything — from the playfully named dishes to the atmosphere that draws in locals and out-of-towners alike. A business traveler visiting from Hawaii once called it "totally perfect, right up our alley kinda restaurant," which says something about how broadly the place lands.

The Food

The American menu leans into steakhouse confidence without being predictable. Highlights include Packin' Heat — a strip steak finished with melted blue cheese — and the Tattle Tailer, a succulent lobster tail dinner. Loaded jumbo potato skins (listed as Spuds) make a straightforward, satisfying start, while Bananas Foster with caramelized bananas closes things out on a warm note. Dish names carry the speakeasy theme throughout, keeping the menu fun without sacrificing substance.

The Wine List

Wine Spectator recognized 20's Hideout with its Award of Excellence, a distinction that reflects genuine depth and curation in the cellar. One guest summed it up simply: "The best wine selection you will find in Southern Illinois." For an American steakhouse in a mid-size Illinois city, that kind of recognition matters — it signals that the beverage program is taken as seriously as the food.

Evenings at the Hideout

Live piano is a fixture here, and the entertainment calendar extends to visiting performers as well. The combination of nightly music, a well-stocked bar, and confident American cooking makes 20's Hideout a natural choice for a proper dinner out — whether you're a regular or passing through Southern Illinois for the first time.