We were just driving by after attending another local event. Wanted lunch so we ordered onion rings, grilled cheese and a fish sandwich. The place is small but the grub is decent and reasonably priced. My aunt and I were beyond "hangry" so on our way out of Earlville we stopped for food. The onion rings are amazing. The grilled cheese was gooey and greasy just what I expected. My aunt liked the fish - it was a good sized piece. Sandwiches came with a bag of chips. Not a fancy place at all. read more

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Service needs some work I see multiple people have already complained about the same bartender maybe head of the establishment should take a hint. read more

The service was expedient. The bartender was working triple duty as waiter and cook. The ambiance is dive bar. The Philly cheesesteak was over salted. I would go here if you want to sit at the bar and hang out with pleasant people at the bar. read more

Cs Knotty Pine - Bar area - Restaurants Near Me - Earlville, Illinois

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Nice place but expensive so if you have money go for it. Otherwise stay home and buy beer at Jewel read more

Love this place!!!! Megan is so sweet and welcoming. The food is amazing!!!! We had their chicken Noodle soup and it was delicious! We will be back soon!!! read more

Tonight after working behind the chair for 11 straight hours, I decided to go out with my boyfriend and his buddy. When we got there, Meghan the owners daughter was seated at the bar, on the end able to view the entire bar. She WATCHED us get id'd by the bartender. We drank and sat there for about 2 hours and closed out. I had went to the car and was outside for 10 minutes when I get a text that she's holding our friends Id hostage because she thinks it's fake. Cool, I've seen at least 4 drinks in her hand at this point this will be fun. 10 more minutes and my boyfriend comes outside to tell me to park up because the police are coming to validate. I park up and go inside fuming obviously, because all I can think about is how bad my feet hurt, and the fact I have to work in the morning. As soon, as I came in and started dialing the phone, they gave it back and told us to leave and not come back. It's obviously a mutual break up. I think maybe the Knotty pine needs to take a step back from the family business model, or maybe get some help for some clear behavioral issues as she was basically Belligerent when I walked in, and the bartender on staff mentioned this is the third time this week. But I do have to give a big shout out to the gentleman that was on staff tonight, he was a great mediator in the situation and diffused the situation properly ( our buddy is 22, classmates verified his age, as well as another friend of his that happened to be there) and he was a great host up until that point. He deserves a big raise. read more

Spent a whole night drinking there. Was carded when I walked. After I was closed out and leaving a random girl walked up to me and tried to card me. She claimed that she was the daughter of the owners and snatched my buddies license claiming it was fake. After a long argument I said to please call the police to sort the situation out so I can go home. She screamed at me that I should call the police because it's my friends license. After a lot of yelling the other bartender that IDed us in the first place grabbed the license out of her hand and tossed it to us and told us to leave fast. I don't know if this woman's parents actually owned the bar. I do know that she was black out drunk screaming and causing a scene over a state issued drivers license. Clearly never going back because they cannot keep their so called employees in line, accept for our bar tender who was very nice I didn't catch his name but I hope at some point they get more people like him. read more

Most of the time I like going to the knotty pine when I m in the area. My last visit was not that great. The woman behind the bar made it apparent that I was not from town and ignored me. When she made her way down the bar. she completely skipped me and went to the next person. Finally when none of the locals needed serving she came down the bar to me. I would recommend this bar. When this particular bartender is not working. She made it obvious that when she is working not to bother coming in if your not local and female. However the rest of my visits have been fantastic. friendly service,Excellent food, great atmosphere. read more

This is one of the most under rated restaurants in the area. If you like great food prepared by experienced lifelong cooks,this is the place. The prices are are very competitive if not below market average. The servings are ample. The service is very good and the employees are real and down to earth people.A tavern atmosphere with a fireplace. Pool tables and a beer garden.Heck, even a hitching post if you want to bring your horse. Owners that take pride in making this place a good experience for many years. read more

Best chicken ever. Try it on Thursday nights. I had it at my husband's Life Celebration. All his friends commented on how good it was. It is also served at a church spaghetti & chicken dinner once a year. Very special. read more