Not a bad little bar. Definitely an older crowd, and the place is dated, but the waitress was…read morefriendly and everyone left us alone. They have an excellent menu selection. I had the Ruben which didn't blow my skirt up but did make it move a little. All reasonably priced too. Not necessarily a place I'd want to hang at, but for a beer and a meal it's a good bet.

Dad's other half is the Pinecricker Cafe. Always good food at a reasonable price. Good service,…read moreNice warm (temp wise) location. Always try to stop when I'm in the area.

Delicious food great atmosphere and friendly staff what more can you ask for!!…read more They have a variety of pizzas from illuminati's to a variety of thin crust pizza that I'm sure to meet anyone's taste! I ordered the prohibition pizza which had sausage pepperoni peppers and onions and it was delicious. They have events sometimes open my karaoke comedy as well as two pool tables and the ambience is on point; it's more than a bar it's the Polo Room and it's special and that's why I recognize it so come on take a visit and enjoy the ambience the food the friendly staff and enjoy yourself!!

My husband and I had our rehearsal dinner at The Polo Room and were so pleased with how everything…read moreturned out. The food was excellent and plentiful, plus the staff was very attentive, always asking if we needed anything more; they even packed up the leftovers and sent them home with us. Their chicken strips were huge and their hamburgers were homemade, half pound burgers. Make no mistake, the room is certainly nothing fancy but it was decorated nicely. Most importantly, the price was beyond reasonable! I would highly recommend The Polo Room for a good meal or for any event you are planning.

We dropped in with a group to watch the recent address by our President. We had a small room to…read morethe west of the main restaurant / bar area. For starters, we ordered Cheese Curds, which were served nice and hot, with a blue cheese dipping sauce. For the burgers, I ordered a Double Spicy Pub burger, which had two patties with pepper jack cheese and sliced jalepenos. Tasty and hot! My wife ordered their Trashy Burger single (I should have ordered a single - their smash burgers were BIG) which had mayo, mustard, American cheese and house slaw. The sandwiches came with chips or fries for an upcharge. I had the fries, my wife had the chips. The drinks were good, I started with a beer, but switched to Root Beer after the first one to stay legal to drive. We had 15 people there for the event, and the service kept us well served. This is a nice place in Polo. Driving west - stop in and enjoy!

Good wine, great old fashions with ton of variety, and the owner makes sure the service is right on…read morepoint!

Best watering hole in Sterling. Selection is the best in Northern Illinois, vibe is conversational…read morecool, and the staff is awesome. If you want to feel like Norm on Cheers the first and every time you walk in, stop at the Rusty Fox.

Val's is a small town bar with a big family feel. They have a devoted following of local business…read moreand welcoming feel to newcomers. Definitely swing in and have a cocktail or 2 you won't regret it.

Val's is the best venue for live music within 50 miles. Great bands every Friday and Saturday…read morenight. And people are always looking for a good time. Always memorable!

Stopped in on our way to Galena and had an amazing lunch. Pork Tenderloin and Patty Melt sandwiches…read morewere perfection. Kids meals earned high praise- and came with pudding! Very friendly service. Highly recommend.

Great establishment, great drinks, great beer selection great patrons and great workers. After long…read morehard day at work long, weekends of cruising and driving and just having fun across the country. This is one of your better establishments to stop and enjoy yourself. The owners the people working there are highly highly friendly And want US patrons to be able to stop by at any given time. Five star rating all the way this establishment is what it takes in America. It was appreciated in America. God bless. James

Love the burgers, chicken strips, fried chicken, tater tots...everything I have ever ordered is…read morefresh, hot, and flavorful. Friendly and fun staff. Perfect outing with a friend or the family. High recommend!​

Wow! We randomly stopped at this hidden gem in Dixon on our way back home from a visit to Iowa and…read moreit will definitely be a regular stop going forward. Can't believe we haven't stumbled on this place before. It's an easy stop off 88 and the food is great! We both had burgers; I got onion rings which are some of the best we have ever had. They are crispy and delicious! The burgers were amazing! Lots of toppings to choose from, perfectly toasted buns, crispy bacon, just a perfect, juicy burger. The bartender was friendly and helpful and the guys behind the grill were awesome. Can't wait to stop back and try more delicious eats! They had fried chicken today too which was tempting:-)

We'll return when we're back. We ordered:…read more Cheese burger - 10/10 Italian beef - 9/10 Grilled cheese with bacon 8.5/10 *recommends Texas toast* Despite the higher price, it was worth it following our previous experience up the road. Service was great, it was a cute hidden gem I'd say! The booths are tiny but we didn't mind it. It definitely gave the older dive vibe. A local hot spot if you will. They also had canned soda was a plus for me. Overall, it was a 9/10 experience and highly recommend!!

Get the burger you won't be disappointed. The burger is hand packed and made to order. They have…read moreside options that change frequently, the Mac salad and potato salad are my favorites. The menu is small but mighty and they use some local ingredients. The staff is incredibly friendly and attentive.

Out for a weekend drive and decided to look for someplace to eat on our way home. We are so glad we…read morechose Malarkey's Bar and Grill. The bartender/waitress Holly was very friendly and made us great drinks, but the real special thing was the food. The fried pickle chips & pretzel twist with the beer, cheese dip, were outstanding as was my ranch chicken wrap and fries and my wife's pork tenderloin sandwich and fries. we will definitely be back. Plenty of TVs to watch your favorite sports team and the pool table or two. Definitely give their food a try. Make no mistake. It is a bar, but it's a bar with great food. The chef was very nice when we asked to meet him to tell him how good the food was too.

If I could give this review zero stars, I definitely would.. The first time I went there was with…read moremy sorority sister and we had a great experience. But I forgot to take pictures so I couldn't do a proper review. The next time I went, was to order takeout. I walked in with my 2 very small Yorkie girls Khloe'and Paisley who were in an enclosed dog stroller. I immediately said to the people at the bar (it was around 5pm) "Don't worry it's not a baby, it's just my dogs". One guy said that he didn't care. I went around to the left side of the bar near the bathrooms and Heather said to me "You can't be in here with them, you're going to have to leave them outside". I said "They're my emotional support animals and I'm allowed to take them wherever I go. I have a letter from my psychologist. She didn't want to see it. I said that I just wanted to order some food to go. She came over with her pad and pen. I said "Can I see a menu?" I was literally dumbfounded. I moved to this teeny tiny town (3,000) from my previous town of 70,000 people. There are no fast food restaurants, no Walmart or Target, one local grocery store. It's been quite a culture shock for me. Especially the people. Most of them are nice but Heather takes the cake in rudeness and being tacky. I placed my order and asked how long it would take and she said 10 minutes. I asked her what beers they had on tap and she pointed to the tap about 10 feet away. I really couldn't see even though I wear glasses. The only one that I could make out was Bud Light so that's what I got. She brought it over to me and it was nowhere near a full beer. I got fuller beers in college on quarter beer night!! Of course I didn't say anything. Then Heather put the container in front of me and said....."Here's your food" She just bat a thousand and I'm sure that she doesn't like baseball. Even though I just received the shittiest service out of all the places that I've been, I still gave her a tip. Which she didn't deserve. MY parents raised me better. Then when I got home, I opened the container and I was mad because I paid extra for french fries and the order was extremely skimpy. I spent $16 for a chicken sandwich, fries and half a beer on tap. The food was good but definitely not worth the price. DEFINITELY not worth it to endure the lack of customer service. I'll never go back to dine in or order food to go. I strongly suggest that you don't bother washing your time or money. There are other places that are much better. Check out my reviews on Google.

The chicken sandwich was very good ; the time waited for pickup was over twice as long as they…read moreoriginally told me food would be ready !

My first order was taken out. The bar wasn't too busy since it was around 4pm. It's a decent size…read moreplace that has dine in seating, slot machines and it's not too loud so you can hear who you're talking to. My curds were cooked to perfection. They were the best ones that I've had in a long time. The Ranch Dressing was the perfect pairing for it. I'm definitely going back to try some of the other appetizers.