You know how small town taverns go, they are either third places or scary places. This is a third…read moreplace. Met both the owners (dad & daughter) super nice people. Lindsay's actually connects through to Kates on the other side of the building, Kates was hosting a high school reunion while we were in town. Lindsay's is keeping it real, this is a cash bar, ATM available onsite, pool tables, live music featured, drink prices are affordable, and the service is prompt and friendly. Special note, pickle shots are available ;) as long as you don't get too fancy with your drink orders you will do just fine. If you want to stop in for a cold one, engage in some friendly exchange, and/or, catch up on local gossip, here is your best bet.

This bar is an institution in Pittsfield. It has been around for decades and manages to attract an…read moreeclectic mix of the 'old regulars' and the younger crowd. The original bar looks as it has for as long as I can remember with the old booths lining the wall opposite the bar and a full length bar lined with stools. Despite it's appearance that hasn't changed in years, it still manages to feel clean, bright and inviting. It is connected to Old Boys Pizza by a game room with two pool tables, shuffleboard and a juke box. They have live entertainment as well as a DJ on certain nights. They have a few domestics on Tap but mostly bottles with very reasonable prices. The staff is always very friendly and treat everyone like a regular. If you're in the area it is a must visit.

I was a bit disappointed when I went into the bar. I was expecting more of a sports bar with some…read morefood and more premium/craft beers rather than just a tavern with bar pizzas. The bar tender was nice enough, but probably knowing I was from out of town or not being a regular, held conversations with the locals. It seemed like a good place to hang out for some drinks with friends though.

The service was amazing by Laura to is outsiders from Wisconsin. Highly recommend this bar…read moreestablishment!

This place is awesome! First off, the decor is as classy as it gets and its just beautiful inside!…read more Beverage selection on point! You will definitely be overwhelmed with the selections that are offered! The food....to die for! Very very good food and the prices are as well! You will not be disappointed with this establishment !

I LOVE THIS PLACE!! I've been several times. Their coffee and breakfast is wonderful and their…read moremeals are great. The atmosphere is perfect, laid back and relaxing. I enjoy my time there. The only reason I didn't give them 5 stars is they can be kind of slow serving the dinner meal. I'm sure this will get better with time. The wait staff is very polite and do a great job Everyone is very friendly. I recommend this place to everyone!

The service, atmosphere and food were excellent. We were just passing through the area and I was so…read morehappy to find this little gem. Lots of locals and the friendliest service. Really made me feel welcome. Thank you!!!

Adam was great and the drunk he made a blood orange margarita was amazing! Not much room when there…read moreis a live band so get there early for a seat!

Food is decent, but prices are steeper than expected for the area. After hours the DJ CRANKS the…read moremusic for 2 people on the dance floor, even though the majority of people in the establishment would like to be able to continue their conversation. I left this establishment an hour ago and my ears are STILL ringing because of the unnecessarily loud music. (Even after asking them to turn down the volume and being told no). Seems odd to me that the bartender and their friends get to dictate this.

Jim is my hero. Prices are killer - service is impeccable. Jim will out gentleman your ass 24/7…read more We'll be back.

They have very good service what they have very good food. Didn't have to wait that long for.read more

Taco Thursday - serving mexican only on Thursdays as many people from town comes here all day longread more

Although no longer called the Westside Tavern, this place is a decent stop for lunch. In fact, my…read moremother used to order food from here at least twice a week when she worked in town at the vet clinic. This is a great place for a Hamburger Horse Shoe, but the real reason to try it is for a hand breaded pork chop. Just make sure to actually ask for a "hand breaded" one, or you will be disappointed. We've found it best to always call in your order so you don't have to wait so long. The service can be slow... painfully slow. But this is small town USA, just 'politely" get someone's attention, and they will get you a refill.

Been a couple times a few years ago and this was not the best visit. Wings were drenched in an odd…read moresauce but everyone else said food was ok. Granted, we were there mid afternoon, but service was absolutely terrible. Only other people were a couple dudes sitting at the bar, but the only waitress never came to see if we needed drink refills. I had to go up to the bar to pay since she never came back to our table after delivering the food. Disappointed and wouldn't make the drive.

Good service and very welcoming. Always loved there food from when my dad owned the bar to now.read more

OMG! I just happened to visit the Wooden Duck for my first time, during Blackburn Colleges…read moreHomecoming. The restaurant was packed and the staff hustled to provide good service. Lucky for me, I was able to get a seat at the bar. My adult beverage was a draft Flight by Yuengling. For lunch, I went with a Pork Tenderloin Sandwich with a side of Fries. The tenderloin was crisp and had good flavor. However, it had a perfect shape, so I could tell it came from a bag and was not done in house. I enjoyed the thin crisp fries. A roll of Paper Towels served as your napkin. Typically I prefer linen, but for a dive bar, paper towels do the trick. I also liked that the Wooden Duck has hooks under the bar. Hooks provide a safe place for purses and jackets. I got a giggle when I used the mens room and the owner showed his political views by having a caricature of the governor in the urinal. They even had a witty disclaimer, so you shouldn't be offended. I got a second giggle when I looked around the bar and realized, about 60% of the guest were an alternative lifestyle. So everyone is welcome at the Wooden Duck.

How did I get here. We retired to a small town that doesn't have a DMV office. So we drove the 20…read moremiles to the thriving metropolis of Carlinville (not really,charming for sure, but just big enough to have cheap plaza office space for a state govt. office). So of course although my wife had done extensive research on all the documentation we would need to pay a state to drive our car...we had missed one. So we went to the Wood Duck for lunch while we waited for our credit union to send us a lien release form. We had talked to the kind soul at the DMV and she was "all-in" on this place. She was so right. It is an intimate space, with a small bar out front, and then a few more tables in a back area. We took a booth right in front of the kitchen. It is a very "locals" place. There were some police having lunch (likely the entire force, at least by weight)...and one of them stared me down as if he had never seen a veteran, former DoD executive, in a collared shirt, and khakis in a public restaurant before. [Yes I was the only pepper in the salt]. The actual restaurant staff was excellent, and welcoming. Our server was a whirlwind of effecient hospitality. I got a pork tenderloin sandwich (and later the same day was invited to join a pork tenderloin sandwich group on FB)... ordered the fries, not clear if that came with them, didn't keep the reciept. My wife got a cheesburger that she was very happy with. My tenderloin was crispy, juicy and a bit too salty in a good way. This place is a definite keeper on the list of places we will be willing to travel to over time. Perhaps if I come back often enough, Barney will get used to "others" visiting his little fiefdom.

Really good diner. we had the fried chicken special. 2 pieces with 2 sides - potatoes mashed or…read moresalad, coleslaw, pickled beets, veggie of the day, cottage cheese etc - for $5.95. Chicken has a very thin crust and was properly cooked. not greasy at all. the mashed potatoes were our least favorite part of the meal, mostly because we didn't get enough brown gravy. truthfully, I think we shod have simply asked for more gravy, so I can't place any fault on the kitchen. Pickled beets were what I love, sliced and not sweet. the coleslaw was chopped and had a mild vinegar dressing, yum. we were the clean plate.club.. Service was prompt, they checked on us, all was good. we had big appetites satisfied pleasantly with a decent tip for $19. I really appreciated the healthier options available, along with the clean, nice atmosphere and really good service. We'll be back.

I just stopped in this morning, driving through on buisness. Small town, thought I'd give the diner…read morea try. I ordered the breakfast special, came with toast, I asked to sub a biscuit, the server told me it would be extra. I thought fine a small upcharge. The biscuit on the menu is a,dollar. Time to pay, I go to the register which is way at the back of the place. There is a sign saying cash or check only. . Here's the thing, my bill was 9 dollars, the upcharge for my biscuit instead of bread that came with the meal was the menu price of a dollar. Feeling like 25 cent upcharge would have been fair since I didn't get toast. Pretty expensive for two eggs, hashbrowns,piece of sausage, biscuit and coffee. I did not have enough cash on me, had to go to the atm next door. Wasn't my bank, of course, so in order to pay cash I had to pay an extra 3 bucks to get cash. So back to the diner. 9 bucks for breakfast, 3.00 it cost me at the atm to get cash, 2 dollar tip. So 14 bucks for breakfast. Seriously? I mentioned to my server that the menu should state it's a cash or check only joint. Was told, there's a sign on the door and she walked off. There is indeed as I saw when I left, faded,scratched,small and not at eye level so someone who had never been there before would notice it, I was more concerned about trying not to slip on ice coming in the door. Kinda aggravating.