Amazing hot chicken, solid margaritas (not watered down by any means) and great wings. The habanero ketchup is HOT but amazing. I wondered why the fries were so hot A plus. Highly recommend. read more

Get the nachos!! These were soooo good! And all the portions of food are so large. So you will definitely have some to take home if you choose. Our server Nicole was very attentive and did a great job getting us everything quickly. Would definitely visit again! read more

Bent River Brewing - House Signature Salad - Brewpubs Near Me - Moline, Illinois

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As you can see from my previous reviews, I am fair and balanced. If you are great, I'll let you know. If you are horrible, I'll let you know as well. And, thats were I'll begin on this one. Horrible from beginning to end. We had a party of six and were sat outside. That's fine. All good. Then it took the Waiter 45 minutes to take the order. It took an hour to get the food. We would have walked out but figured we put in the time. Waiter never came back for water or anything. Told us once that the food is on the way. The entrees were brought out in segments. One order was not received. Simply forgot. The others were horrible. The smoked meat sandwich was all fat. The bun was partially thawed. The others couldn't even eat their entrees. Absolutely horrible service and food. Avoid if possible! read more

After visiting the nearby John Deere Pavilion we were looking for a place for lunch. A local on the street recommended this spot. After a quick peek at some Yelp reviews we decided to give it a try. It wasn't too busy so we were able to secure a booth. The waitress wasn't exactly attentive so it took a bit to get our order placed. They had a good beer selection and I tried a 1/2 pint of their German pilsner which was solid. My wife ordered their Wednesday burger basket special for $8 which was a good deal and correctly cooked medium rare. The order of tots that came with it was very good and huge. I was really excited to order their home smoked pastrami but was informed they were out of it. Rats! I eventually settled on their brisket barge which was smoked brisket on a pretzel roll with fried cheese curds on it. A real Wisconsin touch! The spicy coleslaw was different and I really like it. The burger basket was a steal and the brisket was typical of prices these days. The food was a thumbs up! read more

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Bent River Brewing -- where the pours are bold, the Reubens are righteous, and the hospitality is five stars without even trying. As someone new to the area, this place quickly earned "go-to" status. From the moment I walked in, the host made me feel at home, and the bartenders? Let's just say they could teach a masterclass in charm, cocktails, and conversation. One handed me local food recs like they were handing out gold. And speaking of gold -- the Reuben was phenomenal. Perfectly grilled, stacked with flavor, and held together by a melt so perfect it deserved its own spotlight. Yes, I did move from seat to seat (multiple times), and no, I'm not sorry. This space has personality in every corner -- I just needed the right view for my food pics and my vibes. Mission accomplished. Let's talk about the bartenders again, though -- warm, social, and wildly good at their craft. The drinks? Dangerous in the best way. The kind of strong that makes you rethink your schedule... and your life choices. They pour with passion, and it shows. But here's the thing: shoutout to the back-of-house team -- the culinary MVPs we don't always see but absolutely feel in every bite. The flavors, the consistency, the quality -- all of it speaks volumes about the teamwork behind the scenes. You don't get a Reuben that good without serious skill on the grill. Respect. Overall, the ambiance is equal parts cozy and cool, the food is made with intention, and the staff (front and back) clearly care about the experience they're creating. Whether you're local or just passing through, this is the kind of place where you'll want to stay for just one more round -- and then end up ordering dessert. Already looking forward to coming back. And yes, I'll probably try every seat again just to be sure. read more

For some reason, this restaurant does not show up high on the search results, but it seems to be one of the better options downtown. Good variety of choices, with creative and flavorful food. I got the Turkey Melt on this trip. Really fresh and well flavored chunks of meat, and great dark greens, cheese, and other toppings. The slaw is very unique and tasty! My wife got the pulled pork. It's a mess of a sandwich, that she ended up eating mostly with a fork. It was very tasty and she got the beans for her side. They were very brown sugary and delicious. Servers help each other and the food came out very, very, quickly. Decent bar liquor choices and of course, lots of their beers. Nice outdoor patio and a big bar, with additional table seating. A group of 16 or so came in after us and they got their food quickly as well. Great service, food, and very reasonable prices. read more

Bent River Brewing - BBQ Pulled Pork - Brewpubs Near Me - Moline, Illinois

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Checked out this cool brewery in downtown Moline. It's more about the beers, but there's also food like pizza. Bent River has a couple locations, with the other one in Rock Island. Probably this one is better because it's bigger and open later. The prices are pretty comparable to other craft breweries it seems. A lot of times it's busy. It's a pretty good sign. There's a large draft selection. It's about $7 a pint. Pretty good for local beers, so we got a few of these. American Wheat is a classic. It's a medium ABV at 5.0%. There's also a pretty okay food selection. It's about $8 for shareable appetizers. The Chips And Salsa are good with anything to be honest. Great brewery that's also a restaurant where they also cook everything. It has many items as far as beer and food. The food is mostly meaty stuff like brisket, but there's other things like pretzels. read more

Bent River Brewing - American Wheat With Chips And Salsa - Brewpubs Near Me - Moline, Illinois

Driving through the quad cities it was my job to find a great spot for lunch...and this was it! Not only do they brew their own beers, they also smoke their own meats and have a great variety of menu items to choose from! My husband had the Uncommon Patty Melt with house pastrami , grilled onions, Swiss cheese & Boetge's (mustard) on rye with a large side of hot & crispy tater tots. I had the Brisket Barge sandwich: house-smokedbrisket with house bbq sauce and cheese curds on a pretzel bun. Staff was super friendly...3 waitresses stopped by to help us decide what to order as well as check on us. Highly recommend! read more

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Started with the Undercurrent IPA. And decided on the fish and chips. Tried the pickles. Everything was tasty and that included the cole slaw and fries! Ether than your standard fare bar food. read more

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Food was not good. Nachos cheese sauce had a skin on it when it was brought from the kitchen. The Pit Master brisket and pulled pork sandwich was supposed to be heaping and smothered in BBQ sauce. The bun had some sauce on it. Meat did not have any sauce at all. Heaping is not what I would label the meat portioning. Pickles tasted very old and the onions were not the red onions they were white onions. Would not recommend at this price point. At this price point the food needs to be on point. It looked like the entire staff with the exception of the bartender was under 21. Not that this necessarily matters as many younger folks can cook. This was not that crowd of under 21's. read more

Tried hard to not get bent out of shape for a few reasons... It was Memorial Day. It was super nice out. Half the city was closed for the holiday. I was in town for the day and wanted to grab some beers at a local brewery to celebrate the holiday and my birthday. We popped in to a fairly busy brewery and decided to sit out back in the patio area after deciding sitting inside was just too silly to do on such a beautiful day. Our waitress informed us after we sat down that there was an hour wait for food. Cassey and I decided to stay and wait. We picked out a few beers to get and were told that those kegs were tapped out. So we had to pick our 2nd or 3rd best option. Cassey got an Uncommon stout (I think) and I got the Mississippi Blonde. Before I got that, I did inquire about the Jalapeno Pepper ale and the waitress brought me a sample. I love me some Jalapeno and this was just like drinking jalapeno peppers. It was good but not something I wanted 16 ounces of. The Mississippi Blonde was good, if a bit light on flavor and weight. After a few beers and tons of conversations, we asked the waitress about food and were finally able to order an appetizer. We got some chips and dip to start with and then grabbed burgers once our waitress gave us the thumbs up that a meal was good to order. The chips and dip were pretty tasty. Normally I prefer salsa to queso for tortilla but once I tried the queso... I was in love. I don't know what they put in it but it was amazingly tasting. I grabbed just a basic plain burger with pepperjack cheese and french fries. Cassey got the patty melt with sweet potato fries, I think. After the long wait, the food was much needed and much welcomed. The french fries were extra crispy and how I typically like them. The burger itself was good if not a bit weird with the pretzel bun and I only cheese as a topping. Without lettuce or tomato to add some juice to the meat and bun, it was a bit dry but that's my own doing as that's how I... for some reason... ordered the burger. All that said, it was a very random day of dealing with small hiccups but with only chilling and hanging out on our schedule, it didn't derail how much we got to catch up and just shoot the breeze. read more

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Get the Pitmaster! The brisket and pork were both so so good. And it was on the best Pretzel Bun. Also the cheese curds might be the best in the Quad Cities. They are a must! Would recommend 10/10!!! read more

Our server was friendly and attentive. The food came out hot and tasted delicious! The seating area is in another room from the long bar. The tables and chairs seemed like they could be updated but were comfortable. The food tasted like it was all freshly prepared and not frozen (I.e. the chicken tenders tasted and felt like real strips of chicken breast that were cut, buttered and then fried). The salad was an awesome size! Overall prices seemed appropriate for the quality and quantity. Would recommend and will be back. read more

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The selection of beers was incredible and I enjoyed some of the Bent River Beers on tap. Will be returning next time I visit the area.

Had the Swayze burger and Hot Bites. Sweet baby Jesus! The burger is massive and so delicious. Service was great and the ambiance is very laid back local vibe, which is also great. A must stop when you find yourself in Moline. read more

We added chicken. They give you a ton of food and it is a 10 out of 10. The pickled onions are very good. read more

Bent River Brewing - Jalapeño Pepper Jalapeno Pepper Ale Nachos - Brewpubs Near Me - Moline, Illinois

Favorite to place to go in Moline. From beers to a combo of appetizers, it's my partners and I's happy place. The vibe is always a good one. Service is usually stellar and quick. If they aren't, they notice themselves and apologize which happens not much elsewhere. Great wings, pretzels and nachos. read more

Bent River Brewing - Brewpubs Near Me - Moline, Illinois

Super impressed by this place! The service, food, and presentation was awesome. Everyone really enjoyed what they had. The beer was great as well with some flavors that were unique like the jalapeno ale. It was gorgeous on the inside as you can see with all of the wall paintings. I would definitely stop back next time we are in town! read more

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For a main dish I had the Brisket Barge with sweet potato waffle fries. The pretzel bun was a nice touch, and loaded with cheese curds. The serving size was good. My wife had the Smoked Turkey Wrap with a side salad (extra for a salad for a side vs picking fries). We had a beer flight of the oatmeal stout, cherry wheat, jalapeño ale, Hefeweizen, harvest ale, and sweet potato. We both enjoyed the harvest Ale the most. We will be back. read more

Bent River Brewing - Smoked Turkey Wrap with a side salad - Brewpubs Near Me - Moline, Illinois

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This was Beckys FAVORITE moline restaurant before and we'd been MANY many times before. Becky and Me went here for a Saturday Dinner and ordered a Pretzeled Loaf (APPETIZER) and the Mac and Chsse with Pulled Pork. The APPETIZER came out in 3 minutes and the food came out only TWO MINUTES LATER. A Little Suspicious to me that it came so fast, and Bad Kitchen Managment to bring out the food when me and Becky had only been able to take TWO BITES OF PRETZELED LOAF!! The saddest part for me is that this used to be a FIVE STAR MEAL!!! The ole meal had thick beer cheese with the pretzeld loaf, the cheddar cubes and pretzel bits on the old pulled pork Mack and cheese (used to be The OINK!) - all perfect, and completly absent from the dinner when we went. This time, the Loaf came with what tasted like Qdoba Mild Queso- Not Right for The Dish!! The Mac and cheese pulled pork just Wasn't As Good, and was missing its perfect garnishes! Also, the meal was Not Warm, and the dry Pork came with a COLD SIDE OF BARBECUE SAUCE. If I am going to pay 50 Dollars for a Dinner, next time it will be somewhere that can warm up their barbecue sauce- and doesn't rush their Customers out the Door. read more

Great bar with that local vibe, great brews and friendly staff that serves up great Aloha! 80's Rock puts you into a great vibe and the beer here is outstanding! Cheers! read more

Bent River Brewing - Quick brew ski with my brother before my flight to Denver! - Brewpubs Near Me - Moline, Illinois

We love this place. The food has been great each time we have gone. I love the variety. The beer selection is amazing. We've had the same server a couple of times and she's so kind. She's always got a smile and a story to share. read more

Solid 3.5 stars... I've been a fan of uncommon stout for years, and it is my go to QC beer, so naturally I wanted to hit this joint on my visit... Started out with the neopolitan stout, and loved it! I'm not much for higher alcohol beers, but the essence comes off almost like a root beer bite, and complements the chocolate notes...wonderful! Chose the bent house sandwich, which is a cornucopia of smoked meats...brisket, pork, and sausage made it all good...served with a side of fries, which was more than enough food! Rounded out the visit sampling the latest hazy(not for me) and then the uncommon stout, which did not disappoint! Ambiance is shotgun brewpub, prices were in line with expectation, and staff was snarky fun... Of course this joint makes the list! read more

Bent River Brewing - Bent house...all the meats! - Brewpubs Near Me - Moline, Illinois

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I love fried pickles, I love cheese curds. They have both but won't mix them. Not a complaint but I would recommend doing it in the future. They sold really well when I worked at a gastropub. read more

Stopped in for lunch and grabbed a smoked turkey club and a cup of chicken tortilla soup. The wrap was delicious and the chicken tortilla soup was the best I've had so far in the quad cities. The environment was very authentic to a brewery and the service was impeccable. Would return in a heartbeat. read more

The pork tenderloin sandwich was terrific and the beer i had was good as well, definitely a place to stop when im back in town

Passing through and knowing absolutely nothing about Moline, we were a bit concerned by what a ghost town it felt like on the weekend. But we were hungry, and BRB offers take-out so we took a gamble and placed an order. When picking it up, I was struck by the amazing atmosphere of the brewery & bar, and the patio out back looked like it would be an amazing place to spend a long evening with friends. The food was surprisingly fantastic, and I wanted to post a review specifically to hotel/motel bound travelers: roll the dice and order something crazy. It's all really good, and it will greatly enhance your view of Moline. read more

The one near the quad cities botanical center is not kid friendly only the one downtown moline has a restaurant. The back patio can get crazy busy. Service was decent despite the crowds. Tried the special which sounded better than it tasted. Pulled pork with a pineapple slaw which just tasted like regular slaw. Definitely come for the beer. They have plenty on tap and they rotate. I like their dark stuff and they had an excellent barrel aged stout with bc cellars which was heavy but tasty. read more

Bent River Brewing - Pulled pork with slaw and fries (front) BBB (bacon, blue cheese burger) and Mac and cheese. - Brewpubs Near Me - Moline, Illinois

Amazing pulled pork nachos and fantastic beer Our Server could have been more friendly but she was efficient. Beautiful murals read more

Came here with my coworkers because YELP had this place being the best place in this area. We sat at a booth for almost 10mins and still no assistance at all. The serving area wasn't that busy either, there was a large 10 people party, but no one else. Then we left to the bar area where we were finally helped. There was another couple at the bar. We had a few drinks, but no food menus. One of my coworkers asked what kind of other drinks did they have and the bartender just points to the menu hanging on the ceiling without saying a word. After our first wave of drinks was served, he checked backed with us almost 30 minutes later. The wait was just too long for us and we were starving so we just paid our tab and left. If this place was the best on YELP in this area, then I don't wanna know what the crappy ratings places are like. Our experience here was unfortunately trash. read more

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We stopped here before a concert at the Vibrant Arena which is in walking distance. Had the BBB burger and fries and they were both very good. My wife had the fried chicken sandwich which she loved. You could tell it was hand breaded and a big piece of meat. We arrived around 4pm, 3 hours before the concert started but they informed us there was a limited menu because of the concert and expected crowds. The place was practically empty so that was a bit annoying but the limited menu did have most of the things I would have wanted anyways. We were also told apps and main courses would come out at the same time so we decided not to order an app even though a few looked really good. Then a table next to us ordered one and it came out before their main dishes. A couple minor annoyances but worth noting. All said and done, we would definitely go back if in the area. read more

I stopped by here a couple of Sundays ago with my wife. We were in the Quad Cities area and wanted to try a local brewery and so I consulted Yelp. Bent River brewing came up with a ton of good results and so we headed over. As soon as you walked into the restaurant you could see the brewing equipment right in front of you behind the bar. What a bar it was too as it was super long and took up a whole room by itself. In addition to that there was a dining room that I didn't see much of. As I often do whenever I visit a new brewery, I decided on doing a flight here. Whenever I ordered it I was asked if I wanted the big flight or small flight and I chose the small flight. The bartender then told me that I could choose 4 beers and so I went with the cherry wheat, undercurrent IPA, coconut Porter and Brute IPA. All of the beers here were actually really good and great representatives of their style. If I had to choose one as my favorite (definitely hard here) I think that the cherry wheat would be my pick. It was nice and light with that fruity cherry flavor which I loved. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. I enjoyed all 4 beers that I tried here and would be interested in doing their bigger sampler. read more

Bent River Brewing - Flight (cherry wheat, undercurrent IPA, coconut Porter and Brute IPA) - Brewpubs Near Me - Moline, Illinois

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Amazing Food, drinks and service! $5 bloody Mary's on the weekend! No pics for my nacho Brisket. But best brisket I have ever had!!! read more

It was good overall but if the ranch wasn't so runny it would've been a five star overall really really good place I would recommend recommend it and if you do come get the brisket Mac wrap read more

We highly recommend , even on a very busy Blake Shelton Concert night the food came out quick and the bartenders were just as fast. The mushroom n Swiss uses real portabellas, delicious. Get over here already. read more

Tried to visit. 6 PM on a Wednesday when the website said they were open, but they were not (nor were any of the others in the neighborhood. No sign on the door, no explanation. read more

Bent River Brewing Company is located in the heart of the National Registered Historic District of Moline, Illinois serving award winning beers and a wide variety of pub food. It is housed in a building that dates back to the turn of the 20th century and is part of a number of buildings recognized by the National Register of Historic Places. The facade of the building was renovated in an Italian Renaissance style. Inside Bent River is a long bar with copper brewing kettles in a line behind the bar. This place is just cool from the inside out. If you are ever in the Quad Cities and are looking for hand crafted beers and a bite to eat, stop into Bent River Brewing. It's well worth the trip! read more

Bent River Brewing - Brewpubs Near Me - Moline, Illinois

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We came here hoping to taste some beers and try out some menu items. Immediately upon entry we were greeted by someone working behind the bar. She was friendly and told us we could sit anywhere inside or outside. We opted for seats outside since it was a nice sunny day. Danielle was our server and she was fantastic. She was working many tables and was busy but was still able to provide us a high level of quality service. We ordered the 12 beer flight. I think I enjoyed the sweet potato and the jalapeño beer the most. We really wanted to try some of their other menu items but unfortunately they smoke all their meats here! Since we're not able to eat smoked food this didnt work out well for us. Thankfully their chicken was grilled so we went with that option. Hopefully in the future they will change things up and not smoke all their meats since I'm sure not many people like their food smoked. We also ordered the catfish which was perfectly fried but I was surprised to find it with the bone and not filleted. Both our meals came with garlic mashed potatoes but we didnt taste any garlic at all. Maybe because it was smothered in gravy (which we were surprised that it was not on the side as an option to add). They have a habanero ketchup that tasted fantastic. Definitely try that out if you can. read more

Bent River Brewing - Brewpubs Near Me - Moline, Illinois

Staff was friendly and helpful in deciding on brews to try. We settled on the Strawberry Shortcake Sour. It was delicious. The food here sounds and smells amazing as well. Wizh we had more time to try the jalapeño nachos or pretzel brick! read more

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I came in here on Sunday afternoon, a few hours after finishing the Quad Cities Half Marathon. Since it wasn't far from the finish line, the place was packed with runners. I was able to find a seat at the bar and ordered a flight. They had a great selection of beers, including some unique flavors. I didn't want to commit to the Jalapeño Pepper Ale, so one of the bartenders let me try a little sample. It wasn't too spicy, but the flavor was very powerful. Per my usual, I ordered a flight. On my flight I tried the Blueberry Uncommon which is a blueberry stout. It tasted like a blueberry coffee which was interesting, but I liked it. All the other beers I tried were very good. I didn't order any food, but the entrees being brought out smelled amazing. read more

Bent River Brewing - Flight - Felix's Mango IPA, Hefeweizen, Paddle Wheel, and Blueberry Uncommon - Brewpubs Near Me - Moline, Illinois