17th Street Bar & Grill

We ordered the hot links and pimento cheese as an appetizer which is spicy smoked sausage, and it was delicious.  My husband ordered a full rack of ribs, and he said they had a great flavor and were his second favorite to those at Rendezvous in Memphis.  He got a spicy bbq sauce and liked it too.  I ordered the grilled blue gill, which came as three filets which were very flavorful and tender.  Both entrees came with two sides which between us were greens, green beans, baked beans, and vegetables.  Our server was not overly friendly or attentive and never brought us the complimentary dinner rolls, but we both really liked our entrees and appetizer.

Didn't enjoy my ribs or fried pickles.  Service was average.  Wasn't packed when we were in there for a early dinner so service should not been an issue.  Had friends from out of town and didn't recommend this spot to them. Took them further down the road.  Want average ribs guess stay in Carbondale and eat at bandanas....  Ribs taste the same. Disappointed in the travel channel recommendation

This is probably the best BBQ spot in Marion.  Though this does not hold a patch to the original.  Still, I did enjoy my lunch.  The building is much larger, and more chainy than I would like.  A larger general dinning area, with plenty of big booths.  The bar area s much bigger as well.  I can see this being a great place to hang out before or after a Miner's game.

For lunch I had the pulled pork sandwich with coleslaw and backed beans.  The pork was good, though I think it is better at Murphysboro.  On a plain white bread bun.  The slaw is good, with a nice apple sweetness and vinegary kick.  The backed beans, like the original, are amazing.  

I do like this location, but seems just a bit on the chainy/generic side.  Still service and food was good.  Nothing can ever resemble the original, but they come close here.  I would recommend the place if you are in Marion or wanting a good place to visit before a minor league baseball game.