Forest Inn

Awsome food never disappoints! Love the broasted chicken, best pancakes I have ever had!read more

Fantastic spot for breakfast. Good food and super service from Wendy. Popular spot, ample seating,…read moreand large parking lot,

Breakfast specials

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Best Flaky Biscuit EVER!

T's Time Out

4.6(7 reviews)

7.8 mi

Good place to grab some drinks. Pass on the food though - unless you want mediocre typical bar…read morefare. The breaded pork tenderloin is at #1 bottom of the list for the BPTs I enjoyed in the area. This was pulled from a frozen box and deep fried. Large but sub par. Had a Busch Lite to "support the farmers" but decided to head out after being disappointed with my BPT sammy. Pretzels are good but not quite a meal.

My friend and I stopped in for lunch today since it was so close to where we work. I've never been…read morebefore but my friend has been a couple times before. We split the giant pretzel and I got the Philly cheesesteak. This meal was PHENOMENAL. The pretzel was genuinely giant, soft but crispy, literally perfect. This was the best pretzel I've ever had. The sandwich was filling and absolutely packed with meat and grilled veggies-the sauce was their beer cheese and I have zero complaints. 10/10. I'll be back as often as I can.

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Molly's

4.7(65 reviews)

22.6 mi

I was camping nearby and the host recommended Molly's when I asked for a place with healthy food -…read moremost places in the area are fried food oriented. I had the Brussels sprouts (the best!), Tofu Poke Bowl (so good), homemade Kombucha (yum) and Strawberry Shortcake (really good but I would have liked more fruit less shortcake). Service was great - what a gem to find!!!

Amazing in every way!!! Located right in downtown with plenty of parking in front of the…read morerestaurant. Walking in the front door, we were greeted with smiles and seated right away on the outdoor patio. It was beautifully decorated with a modern rustic appeal. The Thai ribs were spectacular. Very flavorful and a good serving size. The pasta of the day was delicious as well and very filling. Took leftovers home and could easily have 2 more meals! A definite must-visit!!

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Urban Eats

4.6(27 reviews)

35.6 mi

I was visiting a friend in DeWitt and she took us here for lunch. The place was hopping for a Thurs…read morelunch - already a good sign! The three of us were greeted promptly and had about a 5 minute wait. The place is cute as the dickens - very charming. The wait staff was fantastic and friendly even though they were hustling. Now, the best part...the food!!! We tried the meatloaf sandwich, Cobb salad, and a plowman sandwich with a side salad. The food was fresh and the portions were large but not impossible. My Cobb salad had the perfect balance of mixed greens with all of the good stuff - chicken, blue cheese,... I usually end up with a pile of leftover lettuce after I pick out the best bits lol. We saw another table order a piece of chocolate cake so we got one to go. We enjoyed it later and it was divinely chocolately without being too sweet. I even liked the frosting which I usually remove because it's too sweet! I will definitely be returning next time I'm in DeWitt!!! Thanks for a great lunch! Wish I had snapped some pictures!

Easter Brunch looked great advertisement online. Just hope they work next year to keep the food…read morehot over the time when buffet is advertised. Most was barely warm except chicken was hot if taken from the middle. No French Toast available maybe kids should have asked for few pieces. Possibly using smaller aluminum serving containers would keep things warm. Homemade cinnamon rolls or brownies would have been nice for a dessert rather than just store bought pastries and donuts. We did like the fresh fruit and yogurt for parfait. It will be nice to try the regular menu during the week when we travel by next week.

Portobello sandwich

The Powerhouse

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Coal Miner's Cafe

4.8(4 reviews)

47.7 mi

Great food good prices just get there early small place but worth the drive.. Try the omelet made…read moreto order small town diner at its best.

Stopped in for lunch. I think if I had ordered something other than spaghetti it would have been…read morebetter. Large portion, but not my cup of tea. Salad was great and the homade cherry pie was GREAT! Also our waitress was very good. I will try again but just not the spaghetti.

Coal miners skillet

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Raelyn's Pub & Eatery

3.8(44 reviews)

28.0 mi

Okay, I've been back since my last review and I must say...MUCH BETTER. The service was a hundred…read moretimes better now. Every dish I've had is better than the previous. I've tried the Shrimp Po Boi, Voodo Burger and Mozzarella sticks. I have to say, if you get anything here, get the Voodo Burger....it's spicy and DELICIOUS!

Their food is great, ambiance is sometimes wayyyy too loud w/ rowdy customers, their bar and…read morebartenders are awesome. My review 2 star rating is because the last time I ever went there and probably will never again, along with eating dinner, I had two blonde bombs and 1 cocktail. Full stomach, on a 1st date, and I was cut off any more alcohol? I'm not even driving for the love of God. Absolutely humiliating. Went straight up a block to the Brewing Company, had 3 more cocktails and went for a walk in the park. Hardly a falling down drunk!

Mai Tai

French Dip Special with Cottage Cheese. Very good!

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Tuggers - Burger Bar & Ale House

4.3(74 reviews)

28.0 mi

From the outside the restaurant appeared to be your ordinary riverside bar. We were pleasantly…read moresurprised by the upbeat vibe and modern decor. The outside patio was an extra bonus. The weather was perfect with a hint of Fall in the air. We both had the Fish tacos. They were tasty. Our server was attentive and the prices are reasonable.

The facilities are relatively new, look nice, and it has a great location next to the river (there…read moreis patio seating available on the river side). Our server, Ava, was attentive and helpful. I had The Drive Thru which is a smash burger with typical burger fixings and sauce (similar to what you might find on a Big Mac). It was a standard burger, done well. I was happy with it. My wife had soup and a Caesar pasta salad. I had a little of the latter and liked it. it is exactly how one would imagine it. My kid had mac n' cheese, which tasted like it was made from scratch--it was definitely better than we have found at a lot of other restaurants. I also had the blood orange lemonade, which was a nice twist on standard lemonade. My only complaint about the meal was that the fries tasted a little burned. They weren't--I think the oil in the fryer just needed to be replaced. For dessert, I had the deep fried cookie dough. They gave us a lot more than I was expecting. They served three of the balls, and each one was the size of a small orange. I can honestly say that this is a dish I have never tried before. I can't say that I loved it, but I appreciated trying something new. It could stand to be cooked a little more in the center (maybe make the balls smaller?). For the quality of the food, I think the pricing was absolutely fair. Overall, I was pleasantly surprised by this place. I would definitely go back.

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Maxwell's at the Merrill

4.2(27 reviews)

66.8 mi

We really enjoyed Maxwell's at the Merrell. Both dinner and breakfast are very good. The chef is…read morewonderful. This is by far hands-down the best restaurant in Muscatine, Iowa. My travel companion had a cold and we were able to ask for a home remedy. They were gracious enough to give it to us. The home remedy is a teaspoon of cayenne pepper and a shot of milk. Ambience is clean high and priced right.

I was extremely disappointed with our recent dinner at Maxwell's on the River. The menu was very…read morelimited, and I almost walked out after seeing it. However, I had promised my husband a nice steak dinner, so we decided to stay. The steak choices were an 8-ounce filet mignon or a 10-ounce sirloin cap served sliced sushi-style. We ordered the $52 sirloin cap, and it was incredibly chewy. Thankfully, it was already sliced, or we might not have been able to cut through it. I told our waitress how tough it was. She apologized, but did nothing to correct the situation--there was no offer to replace the steak or make things right. I ordered the yellowfin tuna appetizer because I used to love Maxwell's previous tuna dish so much that I would order it as my entrée. Unfortunately, this version was disappointing. The tuna was okay but had very little flavor, and the cashew chimichurri sauce was mediocre at best. The Brussels sprouts were overcooked, and the sauce seemed like it was trying too hard without adding much to the dish. Dessert was crème brûlée, but it tasted like plain vanilla custard with very little flavor, topped with overly caramelized sugar and berries. I truly wish I had trusted my instincts and walked out. For what we paid, the meal was nowhere near the quality we expected. Honestly, the two-for-$25 meal at Applebee's would have cost a quarter of the price and probably would have been far more enjoyable. We will not be returning.

Brussels sprouts Wings - half honey sriracha and ginger scallion Baked goat cheese

Garden Hash

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Brussels sprouts Wings - half honey sriracha and ginger scallion Baked goat cheese

Indian Valley Inn

4.9(7 reviews)

38.6 mi

Super friendly local bar and grill in Tiskilwa. Our visit was on 10/27 and Sara was very attentive…read moreand chatty. I quite enjoyed the fried fish sandwich. It was not too greasy and just the right amount of food. The locals here are very happy and smile at you. The Bloody Mary beverages that Sara made us were reaaaaallllly goooood. Definitely will stop back here next time I am in town.

This place should be considered a historical landmark, an amazing place with incredible service and…read morefolk.

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Bacon Cheeseburger

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Bacon Cheeseburger with Crinkle Cut Fries

Don's Seafood & Chicken

3.6(10 reviews)

6.8 mi

I just went there a few days ago the foods fabulous and very inexpensive but so so good you'll love…read moreit give it a try

2nd time going there. First time food was really good. This time absolutely horrible! All I…read morecould taste was bad oil. It had to be horrible if I turn down onion rings. Threw away the combo app. Worries me if they are this inconsistent. People are really friendly... will try one more time.

If you like GREASY FOOD , THIS IS YOUR PLACE.

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Sue S.

3 years ago

This place is nice but they choose not to give back to the community that supports them so we go other places.

Todd S.

5 months ago

One of the best places in northwestern Illinois. This is worth a visit. If you're in the area, check it out

Linnea P.

9 years ago

Excellent food, customer service is over the top

Brad Z.

16 years ago

great food, great service. AAA+++

Joe K.

16 years ago

great place to eat

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