La Vigna

Well, I was stunned (stunned I say) that I hadn't reviewed the Blackhawk Steak Pit. Mostly because…read moreI thought I already had. This is a traditional steak house - with some differences. A big case showcasing their steaks. A wonderful salad bar. Texas toast fresh off the griddle as you sit down with your water. Solid service. A decent wine list (but go look at the bottles to the left of the salad bar - there are some decent off-wine list bottles available there!) We dropped in after church on a Saturday night. The place was busy, but not crazy busy - no reservation, they could seat us. Beware of Homecoming Week or Autumn on Parade - those events will likely require you to get reservations or wait a while. We were promptly seated, and within a few moments, the Texas Toast arrived, fresh off the grille. How fresh? It was too hot to pick up initially. That came with our water. We went over the menu, and the waitress provided the specials, both Prime Rib with Lobster Tail or 2 Shrimp. My wife selcted the Prime Rib with 2 Shrimp, and I went with the 10 ounce Filet Mignon (biggest filet in the area) and a baked potato. Also, they are now offering cheese curds, so we ordered those for an appetizer (although their Saganaki is darn good and FLAMING!) Since we were both going with red meat, I ordered a bottle of Frei Brothers Merlot (which was not on the wine list, but I saw a bottle in the rack next to the salad bar, so I tried it. The price point was great, and we ordered it! With our order in, we took a run at the salad bar. First off, the lettuce isn't ICEBERG (which you find at some places.) This had several varieties of lettuce and spinach and arugula mixed well. You can add in all sorts of extras, I went with a few pepperocinis, some onions, green peppers, mushrooms and blue cheese dressing, along with a small plate of beets to help improve my red blood count. They also have potato salad and macroni salad. The salad was excellent - everything was fresh, and just perfect. About the time we finished our salads, the cheese curds came out. They were good, and were served with a small dish of Ranch dressing. Right after we finished those, the main course came out. My filet was cooked to order (and if you want, you can go watch them cook your steak on the grille,) at medium rare, and was seasoned just right. Some places you have to hit the steak with salt or pepper - not here. Just perfect seasoning. My wife had their 16 ounce Prime Rib medium rare, and it was quite good. It was served with Au Jus and Shrimp Sauce for the shrimp. It was so big she took a good amount home. I should mention the baked potato - it was cooked properly, and the butter and sour cream blended well with it. See the pictures. Not sure where others are coming from with their reviews. I eat here regularly, and this is one of the better steak houses in the area.

I've always said restaurants that turn their lights down super low tend to be just okay. Blackhawk…read moreis conveniently located across the Paddle Wheel Inn and after 3 visits, I finally caved and tried the place. The steak was okay, couldn't see much, even when I opened the blinds a bit to get a better look. They did have a salad bar to hold you over while your order is being made, but smelled a little funky, so I only tried a bit. They did have ketchup and A1 sauce for the steak, but disappeared after I used it once. The slice of cake was very flavorful and had a lot going on, so I saved it for a midnight snack. Felt it was a bit expensive for something I couldn't see, but if I didn't want to get into my rental, may swing by again. If anything, I'd go for the bar and try their drinks!

Love the salad bar

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Messie's Bar & Grill

3.7(19 reviews)

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Came up to visit Oregon for some tubing and needed some lunch on the way out. We were intrigued by…read morethe slots in this town so we stopped at Messie's, plus it's a great name. Clearly a local spot, but staff was nice and showed us to the outdoor seating area. We asked what was good on the menu and overwhelmingly she stated the chicken done anyway. Boy was she right. Top chicken tenders I've had! Juicy, crispy, large portions too. My husband got the half chicken which was an insane amount of food while another friend got the quarter chicken. Definitely recommend the quarter for one. Fries, tots, curly or waffle, all excellent. The salad was weak but to be understood. Great deals on hard seltzer 5/$15 and a huge Bloody Mary! Dropping stars because while the signs for wearing a mask are up, there was no evidence anyone even had a mask available. No sanitizer albeit the place seemed clean enough. Bathrooms were not ideal though. They did have stalls set up for the slots... I recommend getting takeout or coming back after covid goes away!

I had the half pound cheese burger and my husband had the black and blue burger. He especially…read moreenjoyed his. Good flavor, good Smokey and crispy bacon. Real hamburger not pre-made patties. I had the fries. They were okay. My husband had the hand made chips. They had really good flavor.

Chicken Nachos

Slots

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3.3(14 reviews)

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Love this place. Did the haunted tour and it was very informative and the food was good. Love the…read morelittle slot room. Service was excellent.

There is no food at this place and website says so. waste of time to even venture to this place…read more There is no ghost just a clown show

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Breakers Saloon & Eatery

3.5(14 reviews)

2.0 mi

Excellent food and service. If I lived here this would be my hang out. Drinks and food are…read morereasonably priced. I split an order of sliders and fries with my sister as they come 4 to an order. They are the absolutely BEST burgers I've ever had. Charbroiled with American cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and onion. Excellent. The hotdog was huge, comes with fries and got a thumbs up from my BIL. My husband ordered the beefsteak sandwich with fries. It was very large and got rave reviews. The sliders were the star of the show. The runner up are the deep fried green beans. Large beans fried until crisp but still tender and juicy inside. Dipped in a side of ranch or ketchup makes a perfect appetizer.

Fantastic bartenders! Affordable prices and well made drinks. Green beans are fabulous.read more

Dining area

Half order of sliders and fries

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Hector's Cocina

4.0(26 reviews)

2.2 mi

We stopped here based on the Yelp rating but will definitely be back for the warm friendly service,…read morethe great, fresh food with a wonderful toppings bar, the best horchata north of Mexico and the scrumptious margarita served in a mug with a rim of lime, salt and chili pepper. I had the taco salad and it comes with a fresh made flour tortilla shell with the meat on the side. You build the rest at the topping bar. It was excellent. My husband got a beef burrito that was huge and he swore he couldn't eat it all, then, because it was so good, polished it off in one sitting. The margarita can be ordered either shaken or blended and comes in 4 sizes: small (single), mine was medium (double), large (definitely have a designated driver) and a pitcher. Guess Loden Miller State Forest will be on our hiking list to give us an excuse to drive 65 miles for lunch. We will be back!

Basically overpriced white people tacos…read more The rice was stale, cilantro just being used like a garnish. No salsa on the tables, and not able to get fresh guacamole.. The premade "guacamole" looked very old. 3 tacos + burrito = $40?¿? Try to do better.

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Maxson Riverside Restaurant

3.4(41 reviews)

3.5 mi

Maxson's Pride of Oregon, a paddle wheel boat, is truly a hidden gem. The friendly crew described…read moreits history--built in 1989 as a replica of the Rosie O'Shea paddlewheeler. A portion of its journey from the shipyard to the Rock River was actually made overland. The interior of the main deck is appointed with attractive woodwork, and there is a bar. The upper deck is open air. Ample seating is provided. This was a lunch cruise and our group was seated and served upon our 11 AM boarding. The quality of the food (catered by Maxson) and service exceeded our expectations. We began with rolls and a generous tossed salad with Italian dressing. Our entrée choices were beef bordelaise, fried catfish, and a vegetarian plate. The fork-tender beef was cloaked in a red wine sauce and the fish, though heavy on the crust, tasted fresh and was greaseless. Our sides were fresh steamed veggies and a twice-baked potato. Chocolate cake was served for dessert. There were pitchers of lemonade and water on the table, and coffee and tea were offered. Our leisurely cruise upriver lasted two hours and ended at 1:30. Travel is limited to a 7-mile-long navigable stretch of the Rock River. Narration was provided at various points of interest. We spotted at least two bald eagles onshore. Just delightful!

Horrible buffet never again! I can see now why only 4 people were there for lunch! Too bad nice…read morevenue

Paddle wheel Boat

Chocolate cake

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Dos Amigos

3.9(46 reviews)

2.0 mi

This place is located in the town of Oregon,Illinois. Being Texican my coworkers and I tried it out…read moreand the place did not disappoint. I have tried their Queso Fundido with chorizo, their Carnitas which were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the Enchiladas with carne asada. The a service was fast and friendly even though it was dinner time. The place full and they were playing Mexican Music in the background so the ambience was great. If you're ever in Oregon, Illinois this is place for Mexican Food.

Just finished a long day of racing, and decided to have Mexican before I head back. Got my menu at…read more2:46pm and then bill came at 3:22pm. It was pretty quiet and I dined alone, everything I ordered arrived. I was planning to order dessert or another drink once I got through some of what I had, oh well. That ruined my mood quick, so I paid and just sat there working on my meal. Really enjoyed the Burrito Grande, it was quite "grand" and beefy. The melted cheese mixed with the sour cream was so sweet, I savored every bite. The Regular Pina Colada Margarita didn't taste of alcohol whatsoever, it was more of a slushy, that didn't melt fast enough...since I was rushed. Whatever concoction the shrimp was in, didn't add any flavor or anything to the shrimp. Overall, weird day. I was probably better off with the original plan of Taco Bell.

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McDonald's

2.1(21 reviews)

1.9 mi

This location can be very busy surprisingly the line moves very smooth most often. I'm pretty…read moresimple but usually breakfast is on point sometimes I forget I hash brown but no big deal. I did however call me after work and I ordered 2/4 pounder's one with no cheese plain and just one with no cheese made fresh, This is my burger I could not believe they actually serve this especially when I asked for it to be fresh. I don't have eaten there afterwards I'm hesitant to order any of the premium products as they don't seem to put on the correct toppings! It's unfortunate and I like to get their premium sandwiches I guess I'll try one more time.

Horrible wait times. Rude employees, order never correct, inconsistent with portions, food cold,read more

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Subway

2.7(3 reviews)

2.1 mi

not from here but customer service was excellent along with the food, best subway I've ever been…read moretoo.

Subway is Subway. People are nice. Inside seating, which is limited is ALWAYS very cold, people…read moresit in their vehicles to eat.

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Barbara V.

7 years ago

Great things come in small packages, and small things matter. I was very impressed by what appears from the outside as a typical hick town bar and grill. That impression disappears the moment you step inside. The place radiates warmth, coziness, and understated class. We underestimated how long our Saturday errands would take, and arrived nearly half an hour before they opened. However, the owner welcomed us in anyway, and the manager greeted and seated us, and got our table ready quickly. That sort of hospitality will NEVER happen with a chain restaurant! I started with Sangria, which was served in a HUGE goblet. I underestimated it's potency, and got myself buzzed fairly quickly. This added to the enjoyment of my meal. I had the salad (with added Gargonzola cheese and the house dressing). The greens were mixed, and it was a delicious combination. I definitely recommend paying the extra $1.50 for the Gargonzola; it elevated it from "ok, a nice salad" to something worth mentioning on Yelp! It was served with fresh-baked bread, dipping oil, and parmesan, which was a very nice addition. For an entree, I had the duck with orange sauce, and my husband had the lasagna. I had a taste of his, and it was very nice. The sauce was slightly sweet and not too garlicy, just the way I like it. Mine was the most delicious duck I've ever had, and cooked perfectly. Very tender, not at all rubbery. The veggie was seasoned carrot slices with cheese, and went very well with the duck. There were several dessert options, all sounded scrumptious. I went with Tiramisu, and it was very good. Service was excellent. Our waiter had a fun sense of humor without being over the top. They run things very smoothly and efficiently. I mentioned from the start that little things matter. One thing which added to my overall positive impression was an overheard phone call from an employee, to either the owner or manager. Apparently someone failed to set their alarm, and called to let them know they'd be late to work. The manager who handled the call was totally cool about it. How employees are treated matters. read more

Willam C.

14 years ago

great dinning experience. Food, and atmosphere was wonderful. I highly recommend dinning here. It is out of the way a little, but for great food, nice clean restaurant, great parking it is well worth the extra trip. read more

Becky B.

107

11 years ago

The food was excellent and the service was good. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone.

John G.

13 years ago

One of the best Italian places hidden in the middle of nowhere!

Sue H.

10 years ago

Best Italian Food EVER!!!! Great food, great service

Carrie H.

5 years ago

Just wonderful. Everything made from scratch.

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