I went to Mort's tonight for the first time, being a recent transplant to Freeport and being cooped…read moreup with covid restrictions I was looking to get out of the house and have a good time! I 1st went to another location that will remain unnamed and had a horrible experience so I thought let me see where else I can go to and Mort's popped up. As soon as I walked in it was lively and full of people, I sat at the bar and was immediately greeted by the friendly bartender! Which was awesome compared to what I just experienced at the other place. I ended up ordering 2 drinks which were strong and fair priced ! I hung out for about a hour and half watching a baseball game and just listening to wonder bar chatter, it's so nice to be able to go out again. BTW the food smelled and looked delicious had I not just eaten I would have ordered one of their burgers. I will be going back for sure thanks to the staff and atmosphere!!

I went here based on other yelp reviews while headed to Galena. The first word I can think of to…read moredescribe this place is "musty" and the ambiance is lacking. However, the bartenders were both very nice and the cheeseburger was decent and very reasonable that came with not homemade chips. The Italian beef on special was ok. It is not the kind of place to make a destination place for lunch or dinner but rather a beer place.

Checked out this brewery in Freeport after coming across other places that had their beers…read more Generations is one of the main reasons to come here. It certainly has quite a few things on tap. A lot more in cans. They also have a few snacks. By the looks of the outside it wasn't anything special, just like a warehouse or something common. It's a lot more interesting inside. The taproom has enough room for the bar, and quite a few tables. Got a view into the back to see where the beers are made. There's a balcony where bands can play live music too. Beers are why people come of course. It's about $7 a pint. Best one we had of these was the Tawny Ale. This is an Irish Red of medium strength. It's about $12 for a soft pretzel. These are massive so they're great for sharing. One of the dips looked like peanut butter. This was actually fudge if you can believe it, and you can get cheese as well as mustard. For sure it's one of this city's main attractions. It's got lots of beers, and because it's in the Pretzel City, get one of those to munch on. They're closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

A very cool, relaxing, welcoming place to enjoy a beer, have great conversation with a bartender,…read moreand sit outside when the weather permits. A large bar with well designed beer garden. They have a variety of beers and one named after Freeport the Pretzel City! They have lagers, pilsners and ales. The environment is relaxing and the building stands out ! Since the main road is under construction , GPS did not help, but after we realized it kept rerouting us to the closed road. If in the area, stop in. Also their beer can be found in many locations in the Rockford area and some Binnys.

My friend and I decided to spend the weekend in Freeport recently. We found The Wagner House on…read moreYelp. It really is the coolest place in downtown Freeport. It's housed in the historic Wagner Printing building. They did a remarkable job renovating this space. Urban industrial keeping but updating much of the original space. The bar area is filled with high end gins, vodkas, whiskies, and wines all displayed in wooden shelves and cubbies. Relaxing lighting and comfortable bar seating. The bartenders and waitstaff are so nice and accommodating. I had a gin from France that was excellent. We had dinner afterwards. The dinner space is dimly lit and relaxing. Nice for a date night out. We ordered the Greek style ahi tuna and the pan seared steak. The tuna was cooked perfectly medium rare. The steak was well seasoned but I would ask for less gravy or have it on the side so you can put less or more on it to your liking. The chocolate ganache cake was very good. Very rich. Good for sharing. The upstairs space is soooo nice with comfortable vignette seating, tv's, a ping pong table, live music space, upstairs bar area. Beautifully updated with wooden floors and brick walls. This place makes it worth a trip back to Freeport. Thanks!

So there has always been a lot of hype around this restaurant in Freeport, and I was looking…read moreforward to taking my mother out for a nice meal. Our entire party was very disappointed. The food, while edible, was not up to par with the pricing. It's as if the restaurant wants to be high end, but doesn't quite hit the mark with the food. Our appetizer, baked Brie with apples, was served on a black plate that honestly, looked filthy. The rim of the plate was greasy and smudged all over. The Brie had some limp, mixed lettuce as a garnish (that should have been a clue as to the level of attention the kitchen pays to presentation). Further, there wasn't any melted Brie in there, but there was Brie rind. The onion mushroom soup was salty, and all the onions and mushrooms were invisible, having been pulverized into the broth. The servers brought the food out like they were dropping a book on the table. One of the salads ordered, was not delivered with the rest of the food- not sure if the waitress of the kitchen screwed that up. The drinks were okay- they were the only thing not sub-standard. I'm giving this 2 stars because the building interior is historic and beautiful, the chairs were comfortable, and the cocktails were fine. It would be a nice place to have pre-dinner cocktails, but I strongly suggest you go somewhere else for your dinner.

Excellent service, a gorgeous patio, good fried bluegill, and delicious ginger liqueur.read more

I am a recent transplant to Ridott about a year ago. Big O's is about 3 minutes from my house. I…read morehave been here about 5 times, and this will be the last. The service and wait time have been getting worse and worse. I was there this week and it was over a 50 min. wait, and it wasn't that busy for 3 or 4 waitresses. The food was Lukewarm and for the prices they charge, was not worth it. I asked for a medium cooked steak, and it came out well inside and for $25, I'll pass. This was all on a Tuesday night. I will be heading into Freeport from now on. I like support local business, but I just can't anymore with Big O's. Sorry Big O's.

Beloit, WI is a little town, 90 minutes from Chicago - O'Hare. There are less than 40,000 people…read moreand a river runs through the city. If you're ever in Beloit, be sure to visit 5BAR. This little joint is hands down the coolest bar I have ever been to. It is unassuming on the outside, but you step in and it is a technicolor wonderland of nostalgic pieces and new art. There is an extensive craft drink list, and the two I had were expertly made. Even better...both were sub $10!! It is super clean, and you can tell that they take pride in their blue heaven. Walk past the genderless bathrooms and there is a separate room (with its own music) where karaoke is held on Saturday nights. There are coloring sheets and even a merch section made from the lost and found. Craft drinks, great decor, good music, and a DOG! Congrats to Levi (owner) and Lady (Corgi) for creating the vibes. It is nothing short of epic.

Can I give more than 5 stars? This place is a diamond in the little town of Beloit. The drinks are…read morephenomenal, the staff are friendly and the puppers (yes, there are super cute dogs on many nights) love a good head pat or butt scratch. The bartenders know their cocktails as well as their coffee, so both are top notch. I'm a big fan of getting some of both with their espresso martinis. To be honest, I'm not sure I've had a bad drink here. You can really tell the bartenders are proud of their craft, and it shows in their drinks. They even have great nonalcoholic options for non drinkers as well. They have a rotating monthly menu with a different theme so you always have something new to try. They can also make the classics if you're more of a purist. No matter your taste, they'll take care of you. This is such a fantastic addition to the new businesses in Beloit that are making it a city to visit.

Laid back place to get a unique cocktail and enjoy some music. Bartenders are friendly and have…read moregreat suggestions. Huge drink menu. Don't expect a quick (or common) drink here, plan on relaxing and enjoyable experience.

We had a blast at the Bloody Mary bar and listening to live music on St. Patty's day weekend! This…read moreWisco couple loves Galena!

A bar that celebrates all things bubbly? With lovely decor and tasty bites?…read more Count me in, cause ya' girl loves Champagne! You can order in flights which are thoughtfully paired (generally a well known producer with something less well known). There are also cocktails, small bites and macarons. The people that work here are really nice.

Stopped in for an afternoon bubbly on ladies weekend. We were greeted immediately and wished to sit…read moreon the patio but it was unfortunatly full so we sat upstairs close to the window, which had a lovely sofa and comfy chairs seating area. The four of us had planned to each order a flight to try however our server suggested a bottle as an option that was the same price but would offer more drinks, so of course we opted for that! The champagne was perfectly chilled and delicious. We enjoyed the atmosphere and service.

Ashley was phenomenally awesome! Took extremely good care of the patrons at the bar. Great music…read moreplaying on the jukebox. I haven't tasted the food, but I'm pretty sure that it's really good. Walking in the whole place smelled clean felt taken care of. Good music playing. Sports on TV. It was awesome.

What an amazing experience to visit this gem in Clinton. Craft cocktails with ice cold fresh…read moreingredients, the most welcoming service, and a beautiful decor! The variety of both local and favorite spirits add the the feeling of an upscale local venue where you will be sure to have a fantastic experience! Kudos on your dedication to detail and customer satisfaction!! The Moens

From the owner: Located less than 2 blocks from the Mississippi in downtown Clinton, IA. Enjoy a variety of unique…read morecocktails, wine,l whiskey/bourbon, craft beer on tap, and a variety of domestics.

This place has the most amazing Mexican food in all of northern Illinois outside of Chicago! The…read moreselection was extensive. I got one of the molcajete bowls with seafood. My son got one with a variety of meats. Our wives got pozole. We LOVED the food! Generous potions of really hot (temperature) food. Perfectly cooked. The service was good. The ambiance was nice. Very clean, including the bathroom. It was elegantly decorated with a Mexican flare to it. I've not had Mexican food the good anywhere nearby. You'd have to go as far as Chicago to find another Mexican restaurant this good. Well done La Patrona!

La Patrona is a fantastic restaurant in Freeport. The staff is always friendly and attentive. The…read morefood is absolutely fantastic. Prior to moving out of Freeport I used to eat there on a regular basis. Everything we ordered was always delicious. We would take out of town family there as well as our kids. It's my opinion that La Patrona is the best Mexican Restaurant in Freeport. A couple of shout outs off the menu. The Queso Fundido is a must. It's absolutely delicious and has resulted in playful table fighting over whom gets the last of it. It comes with tortillas, but we like to dip chips in it. My favorite meal is the Enchiladas Suizas. They're so delicious with a great sauce and the beef and chicken was always flavorful. My lady's favorite is the Pollo Loco. She likes it so much that if I had to order for her, I know that I can get this and not have to worry that she won't love it. It's a total win. The only issue I have with El Patrona is that it can get very loud, and it makes it hard to have a conversation with others at your table. Other than that, it's a great restaurant with amazing food. Definitely worth eating at.