Fish buffet good! Staff is very hard working! Clean restaurant ! Better get there early too!read more

If you are looking for a healthy salad, this is not the place for you. If you are looking for an…read moreicy cold beer and a huge pork tenderloin, tater-tots and other delicious, not so healthy choices, the Goose Pit is terrific! My husband and I stopped by after viewing the fall colors on the Spoon River Drive. As you enter, there is a large bar which on Monday at 2:30 pm still had a friendly assortment of folks doing the same thing we were doing: enjoying a beautiful fall day. Past the bar is a large dining room with fall decorations and string lights. It was spotlessly clean. My husband ordered a fish sandwich and tater-tots. I had a small tenderloin and fried cauliflower. The sandwiches were huge! And the tenderloin was still very thick and juicy. (Sometimes the tenderloin is more breading than meat, but not at the Goose Pit!). Everything was hot except of course the beer which was ice cold. Very nice end to a nice day.

Hialeah Club seems to be a place for locals to congregate, which we loved. More love that the staff…read moreseemed to be local, too. The surrounding area is rich with natural beauty, but sparse with dining options, and we were happy to find a breakfast spot after a frigid morning stroll at Chautauqua Nature Reserve. I ordered biscuits and gravy with two eggs. The biscuits were fresh, the gravy flavorful, and my eggs perfect overeasies. My wife ordered a skillet of some sort, and darling, as a lifelong rule, I hate onions, but this was the first time in my life I've ever actually enjoyed onions. I shit you not. What are they doing in there? We're a transgender couple and were a smidge concerned about our safety dining in a tiny town dive bar, but Hialeah Club could not have been lovelier. I should have known -- Illinois is a delight, and people here are delightful. Thank you for serving up good grub.

Lunch is great 4 stars, breakfast not so much 2 stars. Nice…read moredive atmosphere. If you are in Goody Ridge and hungry def eat there. Don't fall through the bathroom floor though. VERY shakey.

They have some of the best burgers and fries I've ever had! Highly recommend Billy's Tap for…read moreservice, too. One of our favorite spots. We like the "local pub" atmosphere. Makes you feel comfortable and relaxed.

Review Date: June 6th, 2016…read more Aside from beer, they have deliciousness on tap. I think I discovered this place while looking at online lists of unique or delicious places to try. I figured Canton isn't a terribly long drive for me if I made it a day to travel and see other things around Billy's Tap. Guess what. That's exactly what my girlfriend and I did. We made plans to check out the Tap and other places in the area. We rolled up on a quiet afternoon. Canton is a small town so I assume most days are quiet around there. We stopped before entering to take some fun photos with the giant log painted on the wall. Well, I posed for some photos. My shy girlfriend isn't one to draw attention to herself... being shy and all. We headed in and were greeted by an excellent pub. The place had this classiness to it that I didn't expect from a small town. I could see how this place was on a few list of 'must try' places. None of that matters if the food is awful though, so we grabbed a seat and go to ordering. BBQ bacon burgers are our usual menu item to order and we were able to order something along those lines at Billy's Tap. Since we still had some driving and exploring to do, we declined to get too much food and be miserable. Just the bacon burgers and we split some french fries. Our waitress was small-town friendly and made some small talk while we sat there, taking in the scenery. I can't express how amazed I was at how nice this place was. I was also amazed at the sight of our food when it came out. Despite getting an order of french fries to split between us, there was a huge pile of them that could've been a meal of it's own. As for the slab of meat between the patties, that just looked fantastic. I was amazed at the interior. I was amazed at how the food looked. Was I amazed at how it tasted. Heck yes, I was. Each bite of the burger was succulent and full of juices and flavor. Each bite was heaven for this carnivorous man. The bacon had that nice crisp to it that I loved while remaining greasy at the same time. It's how I cook my bacon at home. The meat patty was the same. Juicy but not to the point where it would leave juices running down your chin. This thing was easily a Top 10 if not Top 5 burger for me. The only thing it was missing was the BBQ sauce but that's not going to count against it. Just a personal preference. Again, I could see why this place made it on some lists. This place seems somewhat unassuming on the outside but the second you walk in, you know you are in for a treat. Sadly it's just too far away for me to try again but I am glad to have tried it the one time. I wonder what the delivery cost would be to have one brought to me....

Waitress was sweet not her fault.....food was not good. Door slams constantly get it fixed or…read moresomeone will get injured... We have tried this place 3 times...same will not be back. We like to help local but we do NOT recommend this place

Nothing fancy here but that's not why you should go there in the first place. There are not many…read moreoptions in the area but this is definitely the local hangout. Their server/bartender was handling the whole place by herself but she did a nice job. The Saturday night walleye was fantastic and the homemade Cole slaw was a strong choice for one of my two sides. People were friendly and made you feel welcome. It's cash only but they've got an ATM in the bar. Good prices, service and food but not the place to watch a game on television. If you find yourself in the area for high school sports it's worth the stop before driving home.

I'm so glad this bar was able to be open during Covid-19. They have my favorite cocktails & great…read moreburgers & fries.

Blacktop Inn, where's my bed? Hahaha. This bar is always full of fun and excitement! Basically all…read moreyou need is yourself and the bartenders will make you feel for sure welcomed. To top that off the food is awesome, you get to watch them cook it on a flat grill right in front of you! The smell lingers and before you know it there's more orders for one of those juicy burgers! Add bacon, cheese, and grilled onions and I promise you won't be disappointed.

Great watering hole near spring lake. Drinks are cheap and cold and the burgers are fantastic. Wait…read morestaff is nice as well.

Stopped for lunch while traveling. Excellent brisket sandwich. Sweet potato fries were not crisp…read morebut they came with a tasty maple sauce. Worth the stop!

5 stars wow!!! Deserves everyone of them..Such a welcoming atmosphere, great menu and spot on…read moreservice!! I have had many friends drive the e tea miles to eat here, but I never got asked along.. Today was the day and I the critic do not have a one negative comment!! Hubby and I had the special "French Dip"..$8.50.. delicious our friends had the steak bites and a Philly.. we shared the combo appetizers. I recommend if wanting a drive in the country take one to Avon, Il.

The Food quality has declined over the years and the atmosphere is not what it used to be either.read more

Great food, friendly atmosphere and exceptional service! I highly recommend! All servers, owners…read moreand regular customers are very welcoming and trustworthy!

Spirited is a great craft bar. They often have live music out front. Not only do they have craft…read morebeer but the have the BEST Sangria wine. Their slushies are amazing. They currently have a caramel apple sangria that is also delicious. Definitely worth stopping here.

Great family spot! If you live around the area you should definitely check this family owned…read moreestablishment out.

Amazing burgers and ice cold beer!!! And the owner treated…read moreus out of towners great!!!

Great burgers! The deluxe version includes all my favorite toppings (onion, lettuce, pickles,…read moretomatoe, cheese) and two generous hand-pressed patties. Grilled cheese was simple and perfectly browned, just like it should be. Crinkle cut fries were also excellent. Great stop on the way across the vast nothingness of Illinois!