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    Donelli's Pub & Eatery

    4.1 (31 reviews)
    InexpensiveAmerican, Pubs, Salad
    Closed 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Chicken tenders appetizer with blue cheese
    Jay K.

    I just came in here for an appetizer and a beer after a round of golf at Lake Bluff GC. Seems like whenever I'm in this area I end up at The Silo. I was determined to check out this family owned joint, and it was just ok, but I'm glad I did and because I want to try the Famous Italian sausage patty sandwich that I couldn't get due to the grill hours (explained below). When I sat down at the huge U-shaped bar the bartender told me they just had a few items from the menu available. Their grill is only open till 3pm on Sat., Sun., and Monday then after that is the 'no grill menu' so I ended up with Chicken Tenders which were hot out of the fryer and priced right at $7. They were good and my bottle of Miller High Life was icy cold. Not sure why the kitchen keeps the hours that they do but for when they are open they have lunch specials on Tue, Wed and Fri. Then they have a much bigger menu including their Famous Italian Sausage patty sandwich from Poeta's, and a Combo, plus burgers, beefs, chicken and deli sandwiches, soups, salads wraps, pizza and appetizers. The pizzas may be the frozen ones that they add on ingredients too, because they offer two 9 inch and two 12 inch each starting as either a sausage or pepperoni then you can add bacon, GP, mushroom, onion or tomato. $1 each ingredient for the 9 inch and $2 each for the 12 inch. If their Famous Italian sandwich is really famous IMO I could up it a star.

    Bar Tender of the Year !
    Rambo G.

    Best Bar Tender ever. Tuesday's & Friday's. Eye dod come here for the food. Ha. Great Little Comer Bar. Sorry Guys,, the Best is Gone !! I mean the Bar Tender....

    Italian beef.
    Travis And Elizabeth N.

    The Italian beef with giardiniera and fries was great, I had the had cut fries with it and was ready to drink the Au Jus sauce right out of the bowl. Cold beer, cheap pitcher's, fun staff. Winner winner! Travis

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    Great food. relaxing pub atmosphere. Felt like we were back in Wisconsin. Kelly, our server, was amazing. Will be back!

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    What's not to like? Good food, excellent burgers and tasty drinks set in a nice Al fresco patio. Try this place for sure!

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    11 years ago

    Fantastic food! I had the sausage& beef sandwich with a side of chili it was great I would recommend

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    Love this place and the Staff/Owner are amazing! Food is great and the patrons are amazing!

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