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    JJ Kelly's

    3.5 (52 reviews)
    InexpensiveAmerican, Bars
    Closed 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Rajun Cajun Pasta
    Luke H.

    Very very surprised at how much I enjoyed this restaurant. Came here on a Friday night while passing through town with my parents. The place looked unassuming from the outside, but the parking lot was full. There was a full salad bar (almost all homemade salads, soups, and dressings). All of it was delicious, especially the soups. Cream of garlic and mushroom and butternut squash. Got the fish fry. The fries were underwhelming and the perch (though high quality fish) needed a more flavorful breading, but nonetheless quite good! My dad had a pasta dish that was very flavorful, but not obnoxiously spicy. The meal was accompanied by garlic bread, which was a nice change of pace. Seems to be frequented by plenty of locals, which is always a good sign!

    Wing Night
    Deon L.

    Great place to come have wings. Ask for "Jen" the Midwest #1 waitress. Food is always Hot and Drinks always cold

    A personal touch
    Shannon O.

    JJ Kelley's is a local Bar/restaurant that's been in the community forever. While I can't say that I have frequented the raucous nightlife they are known to offer, I do respect and appreciate their commitment to the community. Whether it's sponsoring Little League teams, or hosting a fundraiser, they are a vital member of the Village. During COVID they have been offering takeout to try and stay afloat. I have been trying to support local businesses during all of this, so we have hade takeout multiple times. I must say, I have not had a bad bite yet. Everything from Prime Rib to Perch to sliders, wings, deep fried sides, nachos, all better than expected. A few issues as is to be expected with any takeout order - sometimes the steam ruins the crispiness. But a welcomed treat in these awful times. During non COVID days, they often have live music with a focus on rock/hard rock. But we'll update the review to include late night fun once everything is open at 100% again. Totally worth it for takeout

    Michelle C.

    I went with my EX-fiancé to hear Sin After Sin and the opening bands on 11/23/13. We arrived about 8:15pm and seated ourselves at the only table near the side stage door. As the evening progressed, uninvited individuals converged on our table. These individuals became quite intoxicated and after the last song by Sin they confronted me. I was accused of causing ludicrous disturbances! I was not drinking alcohol and had been nearly knocked off my stool numerous times during the evening by the uninvited, intoxicated I've learned the bully patrons are "regulars" and vaguely acquainted with my fiancé. I, however, do not know them personally or professionally. After Sin's last encore, they surrounded me and verbally threatened us. They were each well over the legal alcohol limit; this was obvious. Neither of us had been drinking alcohol. The drunk. unruly patrons threatened to "kick my a$$". I was called a bit¢h repeatedly. No employee from the venue immediately interceded and forced the drunken would-be assailants to leave. A man did stand behind the three and witness the continued assault. EVENTUALLY, he removed two of the inebriated assailants, however, he permitted one to continue threatening me. As an attorney and officer of the court I was alarmed by JJ Kelley's lack of concern for the safety and comfort of their patrons. I have multiple sclerosis and was unable to hastily escape the assault. I was fearful the drunken assailants would carry out their threats and harm me in the parking area. I understand that alcohol causes individuals to act out of character, however, JJ Kelley's has legal, moral and ethical responsibilities that were not performed efficiently. I would not recommend this venue to my friends, family, clients or business associates.I CERTAINLY would NEVER suggest bringing a child here! The website insists this is a family friendly restaurant/pub/bar. Don't be fooled! This is a dive bar with all the dirty restroom, stale beer smelly air, draughty interior and filthy floors you'd expect in a dive bar!! I can only imagine what the kitchen must be like. I did not risk trying the food.

    Chicken soup  mmmm
    Oliver O.

    5 star!!! Bar Gigantic turkey sandwich, amazing chicken soup!!! Very good place! next time I'm in Chicago I will definitely come here for lunch !!!Thank you!!!!

    One bite of these fried avocados and they would not accept them back. They were soggy and disgusting.

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    The Service was Quick and the food was Hot and for about the price of Double Quarter W Cheese lg Fry and a Drink.

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    Dick's R U Crazy is the lone successor to a Calumet region Gay scene that once boasted five (5)…read moreflourishing and active Gay bars of which one was exclusively for Lesbians. Unfortunately, Calumet City succumbed to a sad combination of white flight and city officials Hell bent on destroying the State and Stateline entertainment corridor, leveling solid historic properties into a barren surface level wasteland, that remains void to this very day. We were once guided by the bright neon signs and chasing lights, like a mini-Las Vegas strip it was. God forbid someone was drinking, carrying on, staying out until past 4 a.m. and having a Gay ole time. So here we are at Dick's R U Crazy, this lone Gay venue has been established in 1990 and serves as a beacon of life for area Gays. It offers a traditional Gay bar feel from back in the day with two (2) chalk dusty pool tables and an eclectic variety of your usual patrons. A corridor leads past the restrooms on the right that opens up into a lounge area with intimately lit tables, a stage and runway avec drag drapes. However, classic Drag shows and those once crowned as bar royalty, drag queens, have been replaced in a new world favoring karaoke. Ugh! You cannot miss what you do not know. In my opinion, today's bar music or what I heard at Dick's was a bore. It's choppy and doesn't flow one song to the next. Who wants to hear and see Seth Meyers bash Trump on Big TV screens on a Friday night in your bar? A total waste of fun time! There must be something far more entertaining and uplighting to fill in the background with to get people up and dancing. Dancing!!? What the F..k is that? One might ask! Dick's R U Crazy is a Gay oasis in a desolate desert environment that doesn't offer many better options short of going into Boystown/Chicago . Hopefully one day the Calumet Region Gay scene will rebound. Dick's R U Crazy is a continuing work in progress.

    I have never made a review before in my life, but the fact that I am now says a lot because of bad…read moreexperience they had. I went to this bar, cause I was visiting the area thinking it would be chill and fun got here at six because that's what online says but they were closed and the doors are locked. I was like OK whatever no big deal come back at 8 o'clock later but door is still locked but lights are on and This is during the winter and it's cold now I'm sitting here in the cold, waiting for my Uber to get me back home would not recommend to come here gay or not most likely they won't be open or let you in. PS this was on a Saturday night.

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