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.

Stopped by The Hunt Club while traveling through the city, and had mixed opinions. While the burger…read moreand onion rings were good, the chicken wasn't fresh. Definitely has a heavy locals only vibe, and the servers were a bit standoffish up at the main bar. Ultimately, the bar is likely better at night or whenever they have events. I'll leave it to the next reviewer to make that call

Met friends here for lunch on Saturday. Everything was great, new waitress, very attentive. Drinks…read morecame right away, finally decided what we wanted for food, everything came as ordered. Tasted great. Definitely a taxidermist dream. All and all a nice place. Will be back

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.

Oregon is a charming small town. Exciting events to enjoy, especially the Fall on Parade Festival…read more Breakers is great; eat in or out; tasty food.

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.

I went for a ride on the motorcycle down Illinois 2 and got a wee bit hungry. Having passed the…read moreRoadhouse many times in the past I decided that is where I was going to stop. I'm glad I did! The interior of the building is decorated in a western style, stage coach stop theme. Mainly because if you read the local history on the menu, the building used to be a "Roadhouse" where the stage coach stopped. I found the atmosphere very different for the area and really relaxing. When I was there it wasn't too busy, so I sat at the bar. The owner was there and I was able to chat him up some. He has an interest in a local cold case from 1948 that I also follow. He was a great guy to chat up, extremely friendly. The food here is pretty good. I ordered The Blue Barrel. Basically a bacon cheese burger with hot bleu cheese on it. Per the menu it suggested I put A1 on it per the chef, so I ordered it that way. Man was that good. Huge patty too and it was cooked just right! I really enjoyed the burger. The service was a little off. The lady working the bar would disappear and I would have to ask for things or try to find her. Not a huge selling point especially when there were only a couple of people in the place at the time. I really have to say that I liked this place a lot. I loved the atmosphere, the servers, the owner, the food. It was great. I will definitely be back.

Always great service and the good food, the wings are especially good every time we had them…read more Would recommend to anyone

Great place to get wings! They have mild sauce to "light your soul on fire" sauce. The coconut…read moreshrimp was very good. The server is great, super friendly and patient. I love the bar, it feels like a neighborhood hangout and it's clean. Come check these guys out!

A family owned coffee shop with an eclectic and funky flair for the area, polite and welcoming…read morestaff, who also offer fresh and delicious food options. People work, study and socialize here, no pressure just able to be. They didn't bat an eye when I requested an off menu item.

The breakfast burrito was different than most and very delicious. The service was excellent with…read moreboth severs being very helpful! A jewel of a find. Colorful decor.

Great food, friendly service, and a wonderful down-home country atmosphere. Generous portions as…read morewell. Highly recommend it!

What a great small town diner. Dining room typical, but service was excellent. Food was excellent…read moreas well and very low cost on most items. I would strongly recommend this diner if ever in the area. Large variety of meals at really good prices. No disappointment here.

Wow!!!!! I would give 6 stars if I could. What an incredible meat restaurant in a small town…read more Recommended through a friend who comes tubing here. Soo much space both indoors and outdoors to sit and eat with friends. We ordered a few drinks, highly recommend the wine flight seen in the pictures, the flaming cheese, complimentary garlic bread, and then the steak! I don't think you can go wrong with any meat but we got the 36 oz steak to split three ways. We got amazing baked potatoes and broccoli as sides plus a lamb chop! Who would have thought you could get that as a side. Excellent! A friend got the rib eye and it was incredible. Honestly we almost came back the next day because it was so incredible. Planning another trip back to get this meal!!!

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!

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

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!

Food is good and love the owners. The bar and service always make you feel like your part of the…read morefamily

The beer is cold, the bar is old but has charm, the bartender is friendly and helpful. So far so…read moregood.