Top 10 Places to Eat for Prom
Texas Roadhouse is a steakhouse with locations all over the world. There are around 600 locations, but the closest ones to Palestine are Vincennes, Indiana or Terre Haute, Indiana.
Going to Texas Roadhouse is a little pricey, but if you are looking for a nice and delicious place to eat this is the place if you aren’t against spending a little extra money.
They are known for their famous rolls that they bring out before they take your order. The rolls come hot and fresh with a side of cinnamon butter. A few of my favorite appetizers are the fried pickles, potato skins, and the bloomin’ onion. These appetizers range from $7-$10.
The main entree is always a tough choice. Do you want steak, ribs, pulled pork, chicken, or a salad? There are so many choices, but I usually go with a steak and a baked potato on the side.
Texas Roadhouse is a great choice if you want something a little nicer, but not too fancy!
Procopio’s is an Italian restaurant located in Vincennes, Indiana. It is a family-owned business that opened in 2006.
Procopio’s can be a little on the pricey side depending on what you get. The appetizers can range from $7-$19.50 for a sampler. Their pasta is around $14-$20 and it usually comes with bread on the side.
Procopio’s is a dim and fancy atmosphere and is a great place for a couple to go enjoy a nice meal before prom.
CoCo’s Cafe and Wine Bar is located in Lawrenceville, Illinois. It has a plethora of different food options.
CoCo’s is a little on the pricey side, and it is way more fancy. It is perfect for a couple to go out to eat all dressed up for prom. It is a quiet dim environment.
Their appetizers range from $7-$15 and some of those include roasted cauliflower and spinach artichoke dip.
The main entree can range from anywhere between $11-$25.
The best part about CoCo’s is the dessert options. They have the best White Wedding Cake and the slices they give you can easily feed 2-3 people. For reference one piece of wedding cake is $8; that just goes to show how big it is!
JB’s Steakhouse is a locally owned restaurant in Robinson, Illinois. This restaurant is once again very fancy, perfect for you and your date to eat at before prom.
JB’s has a prom menu that has 4 entrees to choose from and around 12 sides to choose from. The entrees cost around $20-$30 and they come with bread, 2 sides, a beverage, and gratuity.
JB’s is a dim fancy restaurant once again perfect if you are looking for a nicer restaurant to go eat at before prom!
Irenes Vineyard is a nice little venue that is located in Oblong, Illinois. It is a wedding venue and a winery as well.
Starting off with appetizers, there is a soft pretzel, bread and oil, and smoked chicken nachos; all ranging in the $5-$15 range. These are available Thursday-Sunday.
The entrees includes hand made pizzas available Thursday-Sunday as well! They have individual slices available for $8. They also have full pizzas ranging from $15-$20. There is also an option to create your own pizza for $15.
When it comes to dessert they have classic cheesecake slices that you can add chocolate, caramel, or raspberry sauce to. They also have dessert specials weekly!
Irene’s is a nice quiet dim environment, perfect for dinner before prom!
Olive Garden is an Italian restaurant. Olive Garden is located closest to use in Terre Haute, IN.
Olive Garden can be expensive, depending on what you order. Appetizers range from $10-$12. Entrees are around $15-$20. If you eat the soup, salad, and breadstick deal it is only $10!
Olive Garden is a very nice restaurant, so you don’t need to feel embarrassed being dressed up. You don’t need to have a ton of time when going here because the service is pretty fast.
I love going to Olive Garden and it is very good; you wouldn’t be disappointed!
Tokyo is a Japanese Hibachi restaurant. Tokyo is located in Terre Haute, IN.
Tokyo can be expensive, depending on what you get. Appetizers are around $7-$8. Entrees range from $20-$35. Sushi is anywhere from $7-$17.
They cook your food in front of you, which can be very cool to watch. Sometimes they try to have you catch food in your mouth, which can be a mess, but you can decline.
Tokyo is a place I recommend if you are willing to spend a good amount of money and have time!
Longhorn Steakhouse is located in Terre Haute, Indiana. Longhorn is on the expensive side, as it is a steakhouse.
Appetizers are around $10 each. A steak meal can range anywhere from $20-$40. Each steak comes with a choice of a side and side salad.
Longhorn is a nice place, and you will not feel weird being dressed up. I recommend this if you are wanting to go to a steakhouse.
It may be expensive, but it is cheaper than some!
Cilantro’s is a Mexican restaurant in Robinson, Illinois. This place is very nice, and fairly new.
This is a great place to go if you don’t have much time, or don’t want to spend a lot of money. Cilantro’s ranges from around $10-$15.
The salsa and queso is so good and the best part! They offer quesadillas, tacos, steak, chicken, shrimp, rice, Mexican pizza, enchiladas, and so much more.
I definitely recommend Cilantro’s, especially if you are on a time or money budget.
Joe’s Italian Food and Pizza is located in Robinson, Illinois. This is a good option if you are not wanting to travel far, or don’t have much time.
Joe’s has pizza, pasta, sandwiches, breadsticks, bosco sticks, garlic and Italian bread. Joe’s has a lot of food to choose from and it is all really good!
I recommend the pizza and pasta. Pasta comes with a side salad and a choice of garlic/italian bread.
The price range is anywhere from $12-$18 dollars; a pasta meal is around $12-$14.