Went in for dinner one evening. Found two open seats at the bar. Place was packed. Typical pub…read moreatmosphere. Service was sufficient. They were doing the best they could with the staff they had for the crowd they had. Ordered the beaded tenderloin. Holy smokes was it huge. Took half for leftovers. It was one of the better tenderloins I've had recently. Would definitely go back. Based on watching orders coming out of the kitchen, the tenderloin It's the thing everyone gets. Will definitely return.

My first review was taken down for some reason. So here we go again…read more. I actually went back to this establishment a few times because I wanted to give Stout's Irish Pub the benefit of the doubt. I thought maybe the first experience was just an off day for the waitresses. Unfortunately, after going back, I realized it wasn't a one-time thing. Each time, I've found the service to be rude, dismissive, and generally unwelcoming. There seems to be a select group of staff who are very close with certain customers and will spend their time talking with and befriending them, while other customers are seemingly ignored. I've also noticed staff spending a lot of time on their phones or sitting at the bar instead of checking on customers. The overall attitude from some of the staff gives off major "mean girl" energy. It's especially noticeable because there was a newer staff member during my most recent visit who was genuinely kind, attentive, and good at her job. I really enjoyed interacting with her, and she honestly stood out from the rest in the best way. The food is just okay and, in my opinion, lacks flavor. If you order it to go, expect it to be pretty soggy by the time you get home. I gave this place multiple chances because I really wanted to like it, but unfortunately the repeated poor service and mediocre food have completely turned me off. I won't be returning.

Call me biased because I love the owners but I LOVE HOOK'S PUB…read more I moved to Philadelphia a year ago and I have yet to find a bar with the same vibe as Hook's. When I am in town, it's always a stop I have to make. I love their new stage and live bands when I am feeling like dancing a little or listening to some music. I also love to go when there's a band I like but I feel like relaxing at the bar. I just sit on the bar side away from the crowd and enjoy some nice conversation with my friend. It's nice to be away from the band but still be able to hear the music and enjoy the atmosphere. They have such a selection of liquor but I am going to single out the bloody marys. I had a bloody mary with bacon flavored vodka and I believe a pepper vodka loaded up with garnish and it was AMAZING. They have at least 20 beers on tap and I love to try new ones. I just love love love love Hook's!

I work in the area and am always trying to find new places even though it's pretty limited. I did…read moreorder through Doordash so this was NOT at the restaurant. I got the chicken george which is classic for the area, and it was pretty on par for what you get anywhere else. I wonder if they all buy from the same supplier. Slighly soggy, but at least tender, chicken. Sides were good. What you would expect from a meal in the middle of Iowa.

Always good food good service. Had my retirement party in the back room and was so happy how it all…read moreturned out!

The food was excellent, the service was polite and attentive and the draft beer selection is large.read more

What a wonderful restaurant! First night in Galena, IL we dined here. I kept it simple with a bowl…read moreof potato soup and a Scottish egg. The soup was a delicious . A thinner soup but the flavor was delectable! The Scottish egg was over the top with a beautiful curry aioli sauce. The sausage encasing the egg was neither greasy or salty but packed with flavor. I would definitely order it again! My husband loved his fish and chips! The music by a gentleman whose last name was Herr was fantastic! Loved the whole vibe!

Checked out this Irish pub located in a hotel in Galena. Frank O'Dowd's certainly is an appropriate…read moresetting for the guests here. It has a lot more room than expected with enough space for live music. As for the drinks and food they're good stuff also. The prices can be high but it's not crazy for the atmosphere and quality. Basically this is one of the first places one encounters when entering town from the east. It's located in the Irish Cottage Inn & Suites. The hotel itself is very nice and has lots of amenities of its own if wanting to stay there. As for the restaurant itself it's one of the highlights. It's about $8 for an Irish coffee, which is a classic in the morning, evening, or whenever. Amazingly they have non dairy options including Bailey's Dairy Free Toffee Cream. It's about $18 or more for an entree which is a lot. We were able to find a few plant based options. I got the Roasted Squash Bowl. This has broccolini, farro, heirloom tomato relish, pickled red cabbage, and white beech mushrooms. An earthy flavor. She had the Vegan Shepherd's Pie. An alternative made with faux beef and mushroom gravy There's also plenty of meaty options like beef medallions. For sure it's one of the nicer restaurants around here. It's closed Mondays. They amazingly have a few things for vegans and vegetarians.

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:-)

Just flew into Rockford airport and heading west to Iowa. We are hungry and a burger sounds…read moreperfect. Yelp gives this place 4.4 stars. Ok, let's check it out. Looks kinda sketchy from the outside but we went for it. Glad we did. The amber bock beer was cold and wonderful. I ordered the burger with bbq sauce my wife ordered the yankee. Both were awesome. What a great find.

This place has the best food! The chicken tenders are fresh not frozen and they are hand battered…read morein house! They rock! What they need is more staff! The staff they have are great but they are running almost on a dead sprint! We listened to a phone ring for 2-3min and NO one made an attempt to answer it. These poor girls need more help! Hire someone to answer the phone! Oh my goodness! Overall the food is worth the chaos! Expect to wait most peak hours! Bathroom are always clean! The environment is nice and clean, with many tv's for viewing mostly sports! Which is love! The price of the food is well worth what you get in quality and quantity!

Found out about this hipster restaurant in Sterling that has some kind of industrial theme to it…read more It certainly has a kind of out of the way location. The Factory Pub N Grub is found among old factories and warehouses. Among the more interesting places to drink and eat. You can get cheaper beers along with a few vegetarian choices so great stuff. Coming here the first time it wasn't crowded. It's got a bigger than expected interior. The bar is in the middle and there's plenty of tables. A great thing is they have discounted beers. It's about $2 to get beers they're trying to get rid of from previous events or whatever. A lot of the menu is meaty. Still there's a few plant based things. It's about $15 for an Impossible Burger. This comes with the usual burger toppings. Great place with an industrial hipness about it. It's closed Sundays. The menu is meaty but there's a few things for vegetarians.

Best spot in Milan. food is amazing, the crowd is easy going, the staff are some of the coolest…read morepeople you'll meet, and you won't spend your pay check having a good time. I'd spend all day there if I could.

Nice quiet Lil bar great food and great service . They make you feel at home. The owners are really…read morenice people. Just wish I could be there now

We came here for a New Year's Eve music jam and to see our friends. It was a great night! The…read moremusic was good and we met more fun people. No fights or trouble, just a good time. The coffee is awesome too! You can get lattes, espressos and even just regular coffee if you prefer. The place is completely remodeled, very comfortable.

From the owner: Quality Burgers, Homemade Chicken Quesadillas, Beer Garden, Nice Variety of beers, Spirits, Beer on…read moreTap, Wine, Espresso, Lattes in a comfortable & friendly community atmosphere. Food available anytime we are open. :) Live music & open jam most weekends

The River City Ale House and Eatery was recommended to me by Yelp and Gemini. It was a few miles…read moreoff the highway but well worth the detour. The restaurant is cozy with an outdoor patio. I had the fried shrimp po boy sandwich with sweet potato fries. The shrimp were huge and the sandwich was tasty. For dessert, I ordered the chocolate molten lava cake with ice cream. Another delicious treat that was enough for three people. Our server was friendly and talkative and was working hard the whole night. I highly recommend River City Ale House and Eatery!

We came here on recommendation of some friends, and the Yelp! Reviews were pretty good. We ordered…read morefrom the cinco de mayo specials they had for this week. The menu showed 4 tacos, the menu said you get 3 and what I got were two slightly stale shells wrapped in tin foil with my entree. The service was good, but In my opinion the food was just average. I guess technically it's mostly a bar, in which case it's probably better than most. The atmosphere is casual, but for what we paid ($108 for 4 people and 1 appetizer) seems like a lot for what it is.