Clasen's Tavern

Nice little sleeper neighborhood Resturant Bar. Food was…read moreoutrageously delicious! Should have gotten the waitresses name but she was a sweetheart! Beautifully decorated and very, very friendly. A keeper in my book. We will be back.

Food, good. Service good. Ambiance ok for what it is. There, done. lol…read more Forgot to take pictures but had the broasted chicken, all dark. Came with potato and I ordered baked. The potato was near very not warm, the chicken hot and good. You'd think it would have had a few celery and carrot sticks included just to get some veggies in and to make the presentation a bit more appealing, but then presentation is not really why you go there, I'm guessing. Got a gimlet and it was good. The server was really on the ball. We were there for a 1:00 lunch weekday. It wasn't terribly busy at all a few other tables and a few at the bar. My friend had the jambalaya special. I got the impression she was just ok with it and said it tasted better than it looked, and honestly it did look very unappealing. Almost like they took a decent jambalaya and put it in a blender. No discernible shrimp, sausage, chicken or rice, but she said it was in there. Color mostly brown. could not have eaten it. When the waitress said Jambalaya was the special I perked up but then remembered where I was and had always heard they had good chicken so I went with what they are supposed to be good at, jambalaya at a place that specializes in that type of food only. Ambiance. Well it's basically a local bar/restaurant, pretty much no frills, nothing stood out, really. Bar, tables, booths but a decent place for drinks and food. Just don't recommend the jambalaya.

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Big pretzel with cheese

Trio Grille

3.9(80 reviews)

2.2 mi

The Trio Grille was a pleasant surprise for a quick lunch. Attached to a bowling alley, this bar…read moreand restaurant exceeded expectations with its ambiance and food quality. I had the blackened chicken sandwich paired with parmesan and garlic potato wedges, both bursting with flavor and absolutely delicious. My wife chose the fish tacos, which were also flavorful, though the tilapia had a slightly fishy taste that wasn't to our liking. We ended our meal with the panna cotta dessert, which looked fancy and tasted delightful. Kudos to the friendly and helpful staff, especially CJ, our server, who gave excellent recommendations and provided personable, attentive service. We definitely plan to return to try more menu items and highly recommend stopping in for a visit.

So I went in on a Friday when driving through town to get a quick beverage around 5pm. The place…read moreis in or connected to a Glo Bowl. The atmosphere of the restaurant is pretty open bright and nice. After some chat and hearing that the fish fry is popular, I thought ok, I'll give it a try. I haven't had a fish fry in years. I had the three piece cod, battered and fried, with side choice of fries. It also came with a roll and coleslaw. You can also get Walleye, or all-you-can-eat for a few more bucks. Coleslaw is not my favorite thing but I thought I'd try it. It was kind of tart and vinegary. Still not a fan so I left that alone. The fish was the star of the show of course and was pretty great, I have to say. Cooked so the fish was tender and flaky inside a crispy crust. The fries were fries, and I took most of those and the role home. The pretzel roll would be for a little sandwich later. All in all for the price a surprisingly decent meal. I have been kinda disappointed in restaurants lately but this was just as you'd wish; tasty, a decent price and the servers were great.

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Niko's Pointers Saloon

3.6(74 reviews)

Checked out this pretty busy bar and grill in Marengo. It often has things like live music going…read moreon. Niko's Pointers Saloon is one of several bars in the downtown area of this small town. A lot of room for groups. There's a surprising amount of space. Basic menu items to get. It's got better drinks than food to be honest. There's actually some pretty thoughtfully made up cocktails especially for seasons. Also lots of the beers. The cocktails include the classics and modern stuff. A lot of beers on tap along with more in bottles and cans. It's about $6 for a basic cocktail like whiskey and whatever. As for the food it's mostly meaty. They even have the salads topped with bacon so it's not good for plant based people. It's about $11 to get the Beer Nuggets. These are pizza dough rolls fried and served with marinara sauce. Actually it was better than expected. The menu also includes plenty of meaty choices if you like things like fish and pork. For sure it's one of the most popular restaurants in the area. It's located on State Street at Prairie. There's plenty of TVs for watching games or whatever.

My friend, partner and I ended up going here because the restaurant we started with was closed…read more When we arrived my expectations were high but I shouldn't have gone in with any. There were only two people working the bartender and a waitress. We waited like 5 minutes of not longer to get a greeting . It took like 5 more minutes to get seated. We grabbed menus to get an idea of what we might want to eat. I went into the restaurant part looking for an employee. She was wiping down empty tables saw me but never acknowledged my presence. The bartender saw us standing waiting to be seated and also didn't acknowledge us. I didn't understand why it took so long to get seated there were only 3 people at a table and the rest of the restaurant was empty. There were a few people at the bar. When we finally got seated the waitress asked if the table was dirty we said yes but she didn't wipe it or anything. She was saying that she had like 35 boys come in to eat and messed up the whole other side of the restaurant. She got us our drinks and then asked if we were ready to order. We said Please give us a few minutes to decide. When she took our order she was nice. When we got our food my friend ordered the Niko burger the bacon was rubbery and not even half cooked. She poured A1 sauce on the side and it was very watery it wasn't thick like normal A1 sauce should be. My partner ordered chicken fingers the meat inside was good and had the crisp on the outside, I ordered an Italian beef sandwich it was good but only had meat on half the sandwich and didn't melt in your mouth. I was only given a very small 2 tablespoons side of au jus. The waitress got us our refills but wasn't attentive like I would expect considering we were the only people in the restaurant. Is it a place I would go back to? Probably not. I was disappointed considering it was downtown Marengo. The ambience was wilderness and forest themed the restaurant was clean but the women's bathroom was not.

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Behind bar. Rustic, very rustic.

Cafe 20

3.7(114 reviews)

2.8 mi

The Walleye is so awesome and you have to order their homemade potato pancakes…read more I highly recommend giving the fish fry a try Oh did I mention it's All you can eat !

Ordered a beer with my lunch. I let it sit a moment to let the foam top die down. See the photo…read more All I ask, is fill it up.

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What was left after the foam died down.

Kay N Jo's

4.7(55 reviews)

Ordered a French Silk pie from Kay N Jo's for Christmas, and it was absolutely delicious--creamy,…read morerich, and perfectly made. While picking up the pie, we couldn't resist trying a lemon bar, and it didn't disappoint--equally delicious with just the right balance of tart and sweet. This is a great little local bakery that delivers on quality and flavor. Highly recommended for anyone looking for exceptional baked goods!

Came here for a get together with my aunt, cousin and sister. A great little spot for sandwiches…read moreand delicious homemade desserts. The owner was super friendly and accommodating. We'll be making it our regular place as it is centrally located for us.

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Did a great job

Dino's Restaurant

4.2(33 reviews)

love it. this is a great place to eat especially for that small town feel. the locals are always…read moreat their same table and everyone is treated and treated like family. portions are decent and service is great. tell Tracy I said to try the Dino's skillet.

They have delicious breakfast! My husband and I have gone in once and ordered to go twice and every…read moretime has been great! The service is good and the people there are kind. We have had the pigs in a blanket, Swedish pancakes, bacon egg and cheese sandwich and we've loved it all.

Eggs over medium, Swedish pancakes with berries and sausage/bacon

Delicious steak and eggs

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Gluten Free chocolate chip pancake

The Spot Tavern of Marengo

4.6(70 reviews)

Best Patty Melt Ever!! I usually eat one there, and get…read moreanother to go. Homemade Chips are Awesome, too!

**A Hidden Gem with Great Food and Prices**…read more The Spot in Marengo is a local bar with some truly delicious food at unbeatable prices. Their hamburgers are 3/4 lb of fresh ground beef, and they're priced under $10--something you rarely see in 2024! They also have great weekly beer specials, like a bottle of Old Style for just $1.50 this week. The service from the bartenders is exceptional. Whether you're just passing by or making a trip, The Spot is definitely worth a stop. You can't go wrong with a delicious hamburger and an ice-cold beer!

The sign outside

The decorations inside. I love this place

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Bacon burger with onion rings.

Flatlander Market

4.4(57 reviews)

Best sandwiches in town. They have a nice selection and everything tastes home-made. There's a…read moresmall but quaint seating area. Everyone behind the counter is nice. I like going there.

Flatlander market in downtown Marengo, is such a great little place for scratch made food. What a…read moretasty lunch. Chili was delicious, it had the right amount of heat for me and the Panini was next level. Definitely looking forward to going back soon.

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Marengo Cafe

4.1(54 reviews)

3.6 mi

I've only been there once, but we had the best breakfast! It was full of people, yet the service…read morewas good, and everyone was friendly. I will definitely go there again!

Delicious food! & great service! Love everything about this place. Everyone is so niceread more

Marengo Cafe

Irish skillet with sour dough bread!!! Yummy!

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Very clean older crow great food. Lots of it

Hideaway Brew Garden

3.8(51 reviews)

20.2 mi

The new, and somewhat improved, Hideaway Brew Garden reopened for the season with an expanded…read morebuilding and menu. It looks nice and has a solid lineup of entertainment and events, like this past weekend's "Pups and Pirates" Pet Fest and "Margaritas and Makers." However, there are long lines and wait times for food and drinks. The food seems pretty much the same, quality-wise, just newer variety. Also, how can the bathrooms be out of order, due to a burst pipe, this early in the season? If you are here and having drinks, be sure to plan ahead for the long walk (and lines) for the porta johns! We love setting up our chairs and blanket in the shady, back area, under the trees where the music isn't too loud for pups and it isn't as crowded.

Hideaway is the kind of place that comes alive when the weather cooperates. The outdoor beer garden…read moreis the main attraction -- filled with games, live music, and an easygoing energy that makes it hard to leave. On a nice day, there simply isn't a better spot around. It's a fun, lively destination that delivers exactly what you want from a great outdoor hangout.