Welcome to Station 343: A Culinary Tribute to Firefighting and Flavor

Wow! We were on a trip from Fairbanks, Alaska to Wichita, Kansas and then home to Muskegon, Michigan. I only mention this because this was our favorite restaurant on the 4,400 mile drive. 11 days of restaurant meals and this was the best. We got there on a Friday night and were seated quickly by a very friendly hostess. The server was also super friendly and the food was absolutely delicious. I was also surprised by how affordable the place was. The firefighter decor is really cool! Great place!!!

Went there Saturday night for the first time. Food was very good. Several of us had chili which was excellent. Two had the AYCE fried shrimp which we really liked alot and had 3 helpings. The coleslaw was most unusual never had anything like it before it wasn't even close to your usual coleslaw but it was out of this world. Next time we go I will get it hands down. My husband got the ribeye and he was glad he did. He's not fond of ribeyes he's a porterhouse guy but they didn't have that cut so he settled for the ribeye and said it was really good and glad he got it. The rest of the table got the meatloaf and all said it was just ok. All in all we were glad we went and would definitely go again. The place is pretty cool with firemen/station memorabilia very unique and I loved how nicely spaced out the tables were not cramped like a lot of places. Our waitress's name was Lilly I believe and was an excellent waitress very helpful and patient with our table. We would recommend her to anyone. We will ask for her when we go back .

Ambiance is great! Owners took the time to honor those lost on 9/11. Very interesting wall hangings. Almost like a museum. Special place, and the food is very good also. Staff is very attentive and friendly. A must see if you traveling to or near Dwight.

My wife and our two little boys stopped here to get out of the car on our drive home from Springfield to Chicago and we needed something different than the usual fast food. I had been here a long time ago, pre children, and wanted to come back. Today! I am happy we decided to stop here. I wish I remembered our server's name, she was so nice and good at her job. She had some experience serving people and seemed to enjoy helping us. We appreciate that, having been in our car for over two hours driving with a toddler and a 5 year old. So much! The kids menu had about 8 great option for $4-$8, including Chicken Alfredo! I kind of wanted my kids to try that, lol. But they, ordered safely, the cheese burger with fries and chicken tenders with fries. They both were very good. My son told me it was better than Red Robin, which is his favorite for burgers apparently. My other son, liked the chicken tenders but drank water between bites, as they were a little spicy for him. But they were so good, he kept eating them. I really like homemade tenders and I would order them in a future visit if there weren't so many other fantastic options to choose from. My wife and I split a Handheld (sandwich) they called the Commissioner. It had tender moist and delicious burnt ends of of some beef brisket I would like to put my whole face in. There were 5-6 hunks of this fatty and fabulous beef that melted in my mouth. I wish we had not opted to share a meal because I struggled to be happy we shared one. I could have easily eaten the whole thing, though my manly figure is thanking me now for the discipline. Ha! The bun was excellent with this sandwich, I think a nice Italian white bread bun. There was some thick cut crunchy cabbage slaw soaked in a General Tso sauce and a couple tomatoes and homemade pickles. This sandwich is on my mind y'all!! Since my children ordered the fries, I asked for the garlic mashed potatoes as the side and they were perfect. Just the way I want them. Not overbearing, not too cheesy or too salty. Well balanced flavor and mouthfeel on these taters. I asked for an extra side of green beans too for $4 and they came out on a little cast iron skillet, made with butter. Yea!! This meal hit my glory spot. We had water with it, cuz traveling and why the extra calories anyway after all that. I loved the firehouse decor of this space. The dining room we were in had an old wooden floor and tables with comfortable seats and small and large tables spaced well throughout the room. Fire and firefighter related pictures, icons and props were spread out on the walls and in nooks throughout the space. It was thoughtfully decorated to honor the profession. There's a giant read fire door near the front separating the dining room from the bar area where they had the football game on without the sound, which I appreciated since we were able to watch it or interested in it from the other room. And there's a real antique fire truck inside (check out my photo of that)! Please make a point to stop here if you are traveling and support this local treasure. They tell you which farms the meat and veg they are serving comes from and it looks like the menu is updated somewhat regularly, so be open to the good changes that occur. You all in Dwight are blessed to have this place in your town. A gem!

Great for groups. Good mudwestern food...meaning many fried items and potatoes. They did right by us for my mom's party.

Cool unexpectedly good place in Dwight. It's about the only thing that could be considered fine dining or close to it. Station 343 has a firefighter theme. Lots of fire and fire station decor. The theme carries over into the food with the heat and spiciness. After reading good things about it, we made sure to stop by. It's in the middle of downtown. There's not that many good places to go, so it's certainly no surprise the town's best restaurant is this. Prices were better than expected. We got some drinks and food. It had a few special drinks. We each got the Lemon Shake Up. It's $6, too much for a small glass. This was a good drink, made with vodka. As for the food, it's mostly meats. We got the one vegan thing, the 5 Alarm Cauliflower, which was some hot shit. It's $9 for a basket. The cauliflower was crispy and tossed in cayenne, cilantro, and lime. Sound the alarms. This shit will burn tongues. For sure it's the best place to eat around here. It's also worth checking out if you like firefighter stuff. The menu is mostly meaty options but the cauliflower is good for vegans and vegetarians.

A wonderfully prepared dinner off the menu of their short ribs with a delicious wedge salad. Warmly welcomed. Attentive wait staff. Do visit them to support this decade old, local family-run establishment. A remarkable interior dedicated to living and deceased in the fire service. All of the displays - including the lofted full size fire engine - are incredible! Go!