Hot Daddies... Great service... and I don't mean from the business. ;-)…read more Would definitely recommend.

From the owner: Silver Fox Tavern is a small-town bar & grill on Main Street in Ashton, IL, serving up great food,…read morecold drinks, live music, karaoke, and a fun hometown atmosphere. Known for our Friday Fish Fry, smashburgers, Rum Buckets, and patio vibes, the Fox is your go-to spot for good times with friends and family.

Everything was awesome all 3 visits! Food, service, everything was amazing! Prices are great for…read morethe amount of food you get and the quality of it!

Worst service I Jane ever experienced! This place was recommend by a friend. I thought there poor…read moreservice was because of the color of my skin but after speaking to other people in Franklin Grove they have poor service for anyone that not a regular. The bartender was a Capital B! She was snotty and rude! We waited 15 to 20 minutes to get drinks people came in after us. They were served their food and we're done eating and we never got ours so we walked out. I can't comment on the food because we never got it. They ran after us after we sat there for more than an hour, and our food was up by that time we were over it we gave our business to a local church and their food was excellent, and their service was even better.

Acres Bistro is a delight! Food and service was very good. We were told there is no place to eat…read morein Rochelle other than fast food restaurants. They were wrong! Had a really good bottle of wine with dinner too.

We were in town to see a performance at the Vince Carney Community Theater, and found Acres Bistro…read morethanks to Yelp. Other than having to deal with a freight train that stopped on the tracks right as we were trying to get to the restaurant from the theater, and having to go way out to the west end of town to get around it, everything about our experience was superb! I'm pretty sure we were seated by the owner, who was amazing to talk to. You could tell she loved what she did and what they provide to their customers. She put us in the charge of the bartender, who brought our drinks, took our orders, and checked on us regularly throughout the meal, even though she was doing double duty. We had a large lunch, so we weren't going to eat much for dinner. As soon as I read the menu I realized I was going to have a hard time deciding, but I love cinnamon ice cream, so I knew I needed to leave enough room for dessert. I ended up ordering the grilled cheese, which came with bacon (hold the tomato), and the homemade chips as my side. Everything was delicious. I brought half of my meal home, and it was just as delicious when reheated with my air fryer a few days later. My husband had the Acres Pretzel, which was huge and yummy. (I had a bite to try it!) The cheese sauce with it was thinner than expected, but very good. We started out with a Manhattan for me and some Lena Brewing caramel pecan coffee stout for him. Mine was perfectly crafted, and I took a sip of his, which was also yummy. In addition to my cinnamon ice cream, we each had a dessert drink. He had the Chocolate Caramel Kiss, and I had the Banana Bread. Again, very yummy. The cost of all of this came to under $75, which we thought was marvelous. Coming out from the city, the prices here are definitely more reasonable and much appreciated! We have this restaurant on our radar now, so anytime we are out this way again, we will head there. We are already making plans to come out and see a show next summer, if not before that. To the owner and all the other staff, thanks for such a lovely experience! You have a wonderful establishment!

Never expected to find such great BBQ in a small town. Stopped in for dinner and had a great…read moreexperience. I ordered the trio of bbq sliders, one pork, one brisket and one spicy sausage. All very good and great smoke flavor Ang quality of meat. They serve them with just dry rub but had a great selection of sauces on the tables. I added a side of chipotle Mac & cheese with ham and it too did not disappoint, very flavorful and a healthy portion. The wait staff was friendly and very quick to serve us even though there were 6 at our table. It was a nice night and we all sat out on the patio. They also had a good selection of craft beer which pairs so well with the BBQ.

This is a nice place to eat out near starved rock state park. Kid friendly and a few decent beers…read moreon top. Nice staff. Love the vibe and blues music. I got the grilled chicken sandwich and it was pretty good. The bacon was kind of a sweet soggy mess though with whatever they put on top. The corn bread was really good. A little sweet and soft with a few corn kernels mixed in. The veggie kabob wasn't my fav. They cooked it really well but it was mostly just onions and tomatoes. I wanted more zucchini and mushrooms and other nicer veggies.

We love The Uptown Grill! I have been there multiple times and I always order something different…read more All of it has been delicious! I like the fact that they change their menu from time to time, so we're never bored with the same choices. Great restaurant!!

Very nice place! The bread service was excellent, lots of unique things like crackers, olive…read morebread, toasted sourdough. Ordered the fish tacos. It had lots of toppings but too much sauce for me. Was really hard to eat and messy and the sauce drowned out the flavors. I wouldn't get these again. My wife got the parm crusted white fish and it had way too much cheese for me. I think a lighter amount and it would have been good. My kids got the fish sticks and seemed to like them. They were a bit greasy and more breading than fish. Kind of hard and not able to stab with a fork.

I've eaten here for years. The food here is always fresh and delicious with satisfying portions…read more And Muda's pies are to die for! The service is always attentive and with a smile. The family that runs this place treats you like family too. The decor is cute and pays homage to the historic Lincoln Highway that goes through town. A great place for a great meal!

A fun stop on our way to Oregon, IL. Good food and friendly service. We loved the tomato mac soup…read moreand rolls.

We had visited this place for lunch and I thought we should make a trip back for dinner. Good…read morechoice! It was a Saturday night, and this place was busy busy busy. Yet we walked in, and were seated immediately, with a prompt visit by a server who took our drink orders while we looked over the menu. I chose their Smoked Roast Prime Rib. I enjoy smoked meats AND Prime Rib - so how could you go wrong? I ordered it with their mashed potato side. My wife had their Chicken George, which as you can see from the photo (updated photos are labeled 8/2026 visit) provided a LOT of Chicken. The Chicken George came with a dipping sauce, plus you have barbeque sauces also on the table. The chicken was fresh from the fryer and was very good. The Smoked Roast Prime Rib was exactly what it was called - the rind had a nice, smokey flavor to it. The Prime Rib was a nice cut, tender, and tasted great. This kind of feels like a country sports bar. Plenty of TV screens in the place, and wood walls give it a homey feeling. Service is very attentive even during high business periods and the manager checked in to see how our food was. So many good things - what's not to like? It's about a mile north of Rt 2 on Palmyra Road. You can't miss it if you drive north.

A real hidden gem located on the outskirts of Dixon Illinois. We went for lunch on a Saturday and…read morewere seated immediately. They offer indoor and outdoor seating so we chose to sit on their patio since it was such a nice June day. They have an extensive cocktail and craft beer list along with burgers, sandwiches,tacos,bowls,salads and BBQ. My wife had the Rodeo Burger on a GF bun which was loaded with pulled pork,bbq sauce and pepper jack cheese. The burger was huge and came with a side of slaw. I had to try their Trash Can Fries which were topped with Monterey Jack cheese sauce,pulled pork,pico and jalapenos. Absolutely delicious. They offer Daily Specials and are also known for their Chicken George which I have to try on my next visit. Plenty of parking and great for larger groups as well.

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.

Such a hidden gem! The ribs and rice were delicious. Great flavor! Service was excellent. Very…read moreattentive for how busy it was. Will be back!

The Pepper meal is out of business. It's no longer open so I think you can take their review down…read more They've closed their doors.

We were recommended this place and it didn't disappoint. From the hospitality of the…read morebartender/hostess - very personable. I had the recommended lightly fried mushrooms DELICIOUS! Grilled chicken was cooked perfect (added a little bacon). Our party had the burger, Caesar salad, wings. They were out of the pork chop sandwich; which tells me a favorite for the spot. Looks like a fun place for the nightlife too!

I was there yesterday for lunch. The place was packed with only ONE very overworked waitress. After…read more90 minutes we gave up and left - still hungry.