A Roundup of Favorite Local Restaurants in Posey County

Mount Vernon

Hawg N Sauce

Hawg ‘N’ Sauce is locally owned by Jeff and Sabrina Schelhorn, lifelong Posey County residents. They are known for their award-winning barbecue and family dining atmosphere, and for being a great place for entertainment.

The restaurant’s large outdoor patio lends itself to comfort and fun for your entire family. We invite you to come out and enjoy weekend entertainment from great local bands and national recording artists.

Enjoy favorite dishes like the Ribeye Steak, BBQ Parfait, Fried Catfish or try something new like the Loaded Mac or Hawg Hash!

Half Moon Saloon

Half Moon Saloon is located in downtown Mt. Vernon with an emphasis on quality food, drinks & service. Visitors can enjoy a “Shot of the Week” and local favorite such as Fried Chicken, Home-Made Chicken and Dumplings, Loaded Tots and Specialty Sandwiches and Wraps.

Join in on the fun atmosphere with Trivia Nights, Singo and local entertainment!

Their full menu is available Monday-Thursday 10:30 am until 9:00 pm and Friday and Saturday 10:30 pm until 10:00 pm. Pizzas are available from open until close!

Si Senor Mexican Grill

Si Señor Mexican Grill is now operating in Mt Vernon on Main Street. If you’re a fan of tacos, burritos, enchiladas, steaks, quesadillas and sea food, this is the place you’ve been looking for!

Zaps Tavern

Zaps Tavern is located in southeast Posey County- just 3 miles from USI. Offering an atmosphere that caters to its community, Zaps specializes in home-cooked meals and classic tavern food. Zaps offers a wide range of delicious meals; whether you’re in the mood for a juicy burger or a refreshing salad, their kitchen has you covered. 

​The bar at Zaps is equipped with all your favorite domestics and even some options for craft beer lovers. Enjoy a beer or a cocktail, and we can guarantee that Zaps will leave you wanting “JUST ONE MORE”

St. Philips Inn

St. Philips Inn is located on the east side of Posey County. It is a Restaurant/Tavern/Catering Establishment. A great place to relax and get some great food, with a fun atmosphere to hang with friends in the bar or in the family room.

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DiMaggio’s Italian Pizza

DiMaggio’s is a family-owned Italian Restaurant that has been serving the Tri State for 15 years. Offering Pick-Up, Delivery, and Dine In, they strive to use quality ingredients and provide excellent service to give our customers the best experience.

Rusty’s Pizza

Rusty’s Pizza is a Carry Out Pizza Shop Located at 425 Main St. in Mt. Vernon, Indiana. We offer Specialty Pizzas or build your own. Stromboli, Hot Ham & Cheese, Texas BBQ, and Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwiches. Don’t forget to try our Cheesy Bread!

El Vaquero

El Vaquero is a full-service Restaurant with a 3 way liquor license. They serve wonderful food and have all the cocktails that you would want. Margaritas, beer & wine. They can cater your party with reasonable rates on all food.

We dare you to try the BIGGEST burrito in town! This is a 2’ feet burrito stuffed with ground beef, shredded chicken, beef and pork.  Also, lettuce, rice, beans, sour cream and pico de gallo and topped with burrito and cheese sauce!

Tequilas Mexican Restaurant

Tequila’s bases their successes on their commitment towards treating each customer with respect and quick, professional service. The food is always fresh and made to order. Whether it’s a traditional Mexican entrée or something more contemporary they ensure every meal tastes as good as the first time you tried Tequila’s Mexican Restaurant.

Join us for tacos, burritos, chimichangas or other authentic dishes and pair it with a beer, margarita or soft drink. Whatever you’re in the mood for Tequila’s is sure to satisfy.

COMING SOON….

Your Way Cafe

We are a family owned restaurant excited to serve breakfast and lunch in Mount Vernon, Indiana.

New Harmony

The Main Cafe at Capers

Red Geranium

The Red Geranium has been Posey County’s, if not the Tri-State’s, premier fine dining establishment since 1964.  It’s dinner menu has something for everybody, with its world class steaks and chops, seafood, chicken, and pasta entrees, all cooked to perfection.

The atmosphere is as world class as the cuisine. Museum quality art collected over many years by Jane Owen, including work by Picasso, graces the walls of four distinct dining rooms and the bar, which is a work of art itself. 

Mary Scott’s Kitchen

Mary Scott’s Kitchen is a Casual fine Dining locally own restaurant featuring fresh from scratch ingredients made to order. Menu includes grass fed beef, pasta and fresh seafood.

They believe in fresh quality ingredients. They purchase only the highest quality fresh never frozen ingredients and make everything to order.

Yellow Tavern

The Yellow Tavern follows on the tradition of the historic Yellow Tavern formerly located at the southwest corner of Main and Tavern Streets. The name Yellow Tavern was first used during the Owen Community days. The original Tavern was built in 1815 and destroyed by fire in 1908. Rebuilt and still going strong. Stop in for a bite to eat, cold beer and good conversation!

Local favorites include the Brain Sandwich, Pizza and famous Bread Pudding!

Sara’s Harmony Way

Enjoy homemade dishes at our local cafe in New Harmony, IN

Bring the whole family (and Fido, too!) to Sara’s Harmonie Way for a delicious home-cooked meal. Known for our hospitality and made-from-scratch recipes, we’ve become a favorite local cafe among families in New Harmony, IN and surrounding areas.

Sara’s menu features filing and healthy foods like bagels, soups, salads, quiche and sandwiches

American Legion Post 370

Post 370 was established as a patriotic veteran’s organization on November 28, 1947.
They are devoted to our veterans and community through multiple programs. As a not-for-profit organization, they are funded by their restaurant, donations, and fundraisers.

Open to the public for homestyle lunch, dinner, and bar service. Daily specials listed on Facebook page. Jukebox, pool table, dart board, ATM machine.

Poseyville

The Red Wagon

The Red Wagon Restaurant in Poseyville serves signature authentic dishes that we’re noted for, like CAJUN CHICKEN ALFREDO , FRIED GATOR TAIL, AND WARM Bread Pudding.
Taste the Red Wagon ‘s Homemade Deserts like Pecan Pie, Peanut Butter Pie, Gourmet Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce, Turtle Cake or Lemon Cheese Cake.

Ziggy’s Pub

Outside picture of Ziggy's Bar and Restaurant in Poseyville, Indiana

Ziggy’s is a Colts bar with family dining as well. They have plenty of menu items along with pizza, they strive for great food & service and also serve breakfast.

Wadesville

Silver Bell

Silver Bell Restaurant is located in St. Wendel and serves homestyle fried chicken, fresh catfish fiddlers, family-style dinners, sandwiches, steaks, pizza, sides, salads, and a whole lot more with full bar service!

Froggy’s Restaurant and Sports Bar

Froggy’s Restaurant offers a wide range of choices for entrees, side dishes and dessert as well as bar service. You can get pizza, any of their hot sandwiches, burgers, gluten free fried catfish and much more.

They are a restaurant with a family room and a non-smoking sports bar with a large bar and plenty of big screen TV’s.

JT’s Corner Bar

JT’s is a small town bar…21 and over. Hang out, play pool, throw darts and listen to jukebox. ATM available. Visit for a laid-back atmosphere and enjoy a few drinks and fried food to unwind.