Food was REALLY good! Chicken sandwich with bourbon sauce was fire- so were the sweet potato fries…read more They have a cute little outdoor area which is dog friendly and they bring water for your dog in a bowl. Very friendly service. If I go back in the area, I would definitely go back here.

Fun place, good solid big portions, great huge chicken wings. The only thing is the music is so so…read moreso loud I had a headache, my chest was thumping, and I couldn't hear the conversation with my buddies. The wait staff are very attentive and sweet. They are always running around. Prime rib offered 1st and 3rd Saturdays for $48. They had specials today for V day. Lovely down to earth place. But please lower the volume on the music so I don't get hearing loss for my grandkids.

Uptown Grill is a fantastic place with a welcoming atmosphere and excellent food. Every dish I've…read moretried has been fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The staff are friendly, attentive, and makes you feel right at home from the moment you walk in. Service is quick without feeling rushed, and the restaurant is clean and comfortable. Whether you're stopping by for a casual meal or celebrating a special occasion, Uptown Grill is a great choice. I highly recommend it and will definitely be coming back!

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!!

Oh my gosh, what an absolutely adorable place! Really threw me back to my childhood. It is a…read morecombo drive-in/dine-in spot that takes cash only, but has an ATM on sight. We had burgers and milkshakes that were solidly good and really hit the spot as we were stopping here along the way home from a long road trip. What really sets this place apart is the service! Everyone here was so friendly - and even though this is very much a "local" spot we felt completely welcomed. When they found out that we were from out of town they immediately asked us if we wanted a picture outside with Papa Burger and one of the waitresses enthusiastically led us outside for photos. This is exactly what you want from a small town root beer stand - a homey vibe, great food and friendly service!!

We stopped by The Root Beer Stand in Oglesby, which gives off a nostalgic blend of an old-school…read moreA&W crossed with the drive-in order bays you would expect at a Sonic, along with some super cute diner-style booth seating inside. Just a heads up that it is a cash-only spot, though they do have an ATM on-site if you need it. The service was quick and incredibly polite from start to finish. Food-wise, the burger was fairly plain but was cooked well, and the fries had a great texture and crunch even if they were a bit bland on seasoning. The side salad was essentially just chopped lettuce, but it was noticeably crisp and fresh. Overall, it is a fun, nostalgic pit stop with friendly service if you are looking for a quick bite.

Thyme Craft Kitchen is worth the trip to to get there! Located in downtown Peru, Illinois, the…read morerestaurant serves freshly made food with ingredients from local farms. They even list the farms where the ingrediants came from on the menu. When I arrived I had to use the washroom. Not only was it clean but it was stocked with cotton towels. I knew that this was a good omen of things to come. My husband and I had the grilled cheese and tomato soup and the grass fed hamburger. This may have been the biggest and most pack grilled cheese I've ever had. The hamburger was good but the potatoes that came with it stole the show. Since the entrees were so good we were excited to try the desert. We ordered the homemade chocolate peanut bourbon pie. This had the consistency of a pecan pie and was very rich. Everything was great at Thyme Craft Kitchen. It comes highly recommended!

Delicious place! Yummy caipirinha, watermelon marg- sour but balanced, & lavender vodka! Great…read moreprice. Birria tacos! McRib w tomato soup! Wow! What a feel for this range of food! Amazing service! I'll come back! Please support!

Killer outdoor seating some of the best chicken tenders I've ever had. Great service dog friendly…read more Great place to visit after a day hiking. It was a very cold beer as advertised.

Great tasty food! Service was excellent, friendly atmosphere and great for kids!…read moreAll our food was cooked to perfection. Great prices lots of food.

Amazing food and drink! Staff is great! Didn't take the pic…read moreof the burger, but so juicy and flavorful! Chicken sandwiches are one of my top favorites along with the Ribeye Sandwich. Seasoning is spot on!

We were visiting the winery in Utica and stopped at Canal Port for a bite to eat. We were greeted…read morewhen we walked inside. Warm friendly smiles and we were immediately seated. The dining area is spacious, outside patio and full size bar area. The food was made with love. Everyone in my party was happy with their food and drinks. Freshly cooked and seasoned with perfection.

The dogs were very tasty. Nice snap and flavorful spices. One of my lunch mates had a beef and…read morecheese sandwich with fries. I stole of their fries and they were perfectly cooked, nice crispy outside and creamy inside. Very little space inside to sit, but service is quick and kind. The staff were friendly and the bathroom was clean.

We were at the Pistol Shrimp game and got food from their food truck. I loved the Louisville hot…read moredog it was deep fried with cheese sauce, bacon and onion stings. My mom loved the cheese fries and Boise hot dog which had sour cream, bacon , onions and shredded cheese. My fiancé had the Cleveland hotdog which had chili, cheese sauce, fries, bacon and bbq sauce.

Staying at Starved Rock Lodge with my minions and 12 yo pipes up with "what's for dinner?" After…read morechecking on site options (plentiful) they still wanted Pizza. Leap into the Yelp-scape for something close but not a chain. Boom CortiLeno's pops up. 10" Pie for $12? We are all in. Walked in about 6pm Monday night quiet. Great bartender took order of one extra pepperoni sans cheese and one traditional pepperoni and cheese. "I'll be back in 20. Should I pay before I leave? No thats fine." Back 20 mins later a bit more crowded and pizzas ready to go. Ambience of space is not my vibe because I dislike the electronic gaming. Thats a me thing On way out chef/owner/dude.."I killed that one pizza with pepperoni." He did indeed. Happiness all around. Great sauce, amazing crust (soft so if you want crispy give them an alert) perfect amount of cheese and toppings. Great job!

The food is 5 stars. The service is 5 stars. The ambiance with a cool sports bar vibe is 5 stars…read more My wife and I dined in at the bar on a Monday afternoon. The bartender provided good service! I ordered a cheeseburger with pepper jack cheese with fries. My wife ordered a cheeseburger with American cheese and fries. My wife had a sprite to drink and I had a water. The soda is 1 dollar!! Both our burgers were fantastic, tasty, and juicy! The burgers are 1/2 lb burgers! The frozen fries here are awesome ! We loved our lunch and we will be back!

Got the sampler for a late lunch and shared it among the three of us (we expected to eat light)…read more Was $37. Our sides were sweet potato tots and cole slaw. Given it's double the price of a single meat platter, I expected it to comfortably feed two. On the platter were two solid ribs, a quarter dark chicken, and one hot link which were all solid sharing portions. Brisket which I understand would be one of the more expensive items - was one slice plus a sliver of a dry end attached to it. I'm not sure if that's one slice or a one slice plus what one was counting as a second slice. This was a disappointing mark - I thought about asking the server about whether we should have at least a full second slice. Pulled pork - to me is a much less expensive item compared to brisket - yet a relatively small amount. Not as egregious as the easily measured brisket. Cole slaw - even if it was made in house as opposed a commercial bulk supplier, this is a low cost item no? Small dish. Quality is very good - just a question of the quantity. Tap water here seems filtered for neutral taste. It was a nice day on a quiet Sunday afternoon so we opted to get seated outside on the patio with umbrella shade. Traffic going by was light and quiet. Two servers available during the lull while we were there and the worked as a team to check on us outside.

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.

We were the area for a couple days on Spring Break vacation and I wanted to stop in this…read moreestablishment for lunch on a Sunday afternoon. First the good: excellent beer selection on tap, the prices are reasonable, the service was outstanding, and the building was old & charming. In my younger days it's exactly the type of place I loved to frequent. The wife and kid had smash burgers which were decent. Also ordered breaded mushrooms that hit the spot. And now the not so good: I ordered a fish po boy and what I got was a fish sandwich with cheese on a bun. Not only that but the fish was very watery causing the breading to become a soggy pile. Guess I should have ordered the burger and been content. At least I had a couple of very good ales to drink.

If you're in the Starved Rock area - but sure to stop by Lodi Tap House for great food and beers…read more The cheese curds have the meltiest cheese and the Smash Burger wrap was delicious too. The staff is super friendly too.