First time I went here for dinner. It was fabulous. The shrimp in the shrimp cocktail appetizer was huge and fabulous. You did not even need the cocktail sauce to give them extra flavor. My hamburger was huge and delicious. Wine selection was good. Staff and owners were extremely friendly! read more

We visited here March 29, 2015, to celebrate my aunt's birthday. We had a great time and a great lunch and I heartily recommend it. The vibe is very northern California - wood tables, grey-blue walls, cool art, tin ceiling - and the menu has a "farm to table" feeling without being in your face about it. I ordered a vegetable ribollita - a formed vegetable hash - without the egg and with a side of toast. Right away the server said that there would be no charge for the toast. To me, that's great service. The house-made toast was so good that I splurged on a house-made sticky bun for dessert. Totally worth it. My family enjoyed their meals, too: BLT, eggs Benedict and a grilled cheese. Hearty, not intimidating portions; nice plating, good clean bold flavors, great service and that Mendocino vibe. I'd give this a must-try if you're in the Mount Carroll neighborhood. read more

Really great place in an unlikely setting. Small towns are awesome and punctuated by dining (and cocktail) establishments like Molly's. The smaller selection is perfect. You can tell care is taken for every salad and entree. Wait staff was fantastic and attentive. Well dine! read more

We just ate at Molly's for the first time. A surprising find in an unexpected place. The menu was concise, but creative and excellently executed. The service was superb - friendly and attentive. Great atmosphere with lots of nice art, a creatively designed bar and lighting with elements of industrialism, original hardwood floors. We had the summer rolls (riff on spring rolls), house hamburger, salmon salad, smoked ribs, and bread pudding. Everything was great. This place would fit right in in Wicker Park or Chicago's West Loop. read more

Make a reservation! It doesn't matter that this is a small town. Molly's was full at 6:00 on a Thursday night. We were lucky to get two seats at the bar. The bartender was friendly and attentive but it still took our food a while to come up. But OMG it was so worth the wait. My hubby's hamburger was just above average- the meat was cooked perfectly but the. In was nothing special. My kale salad was on the special board and out of this world! We would definitely recommend this to everyone! read more

Solid 4 Star, Top Notch Fish & Chips, Good Fries, Good Cole Slaw With Fennel Accents, Energetic positive efficient service. Clean "hip" interior. $2.00 PBR. Fresh light abundant portion of Apple Cider Sorbet. Day 2: Nice Plump Burger, cooked as ordered (rare), with tasty Cajun fries and a quality side salad, I order Blue cheese dressing. Pasta dish looks out of control. read more

The young couple behind this restaurant are as charming as their food and drink is delicious. The vibe is great - stylish, friendly and comfortable. And everything is homemade, down to the pasta, the pastries, the ice cream and the English muffins at brunch. But, don't miss Ben's sourdough bread...I asked for it as a replacement for the bun on my locally-made bratwurst burger and wow!. read more

Molly's - Local bratwurst burger on Ben's sourdough bread (grilled) with homemade seasoned fries - Bars Near Me - Mount Carroll, Illinois

Just had Molly's for the first time and it genuinely inspired me to create a Yelp account. Everyone needs to know how great this place is... The food alone is worth the visit, but the atmosphere is absolutely fantastic. The staff is wonderful and welcoming. They had options for my girlfriend, who is a vegetarian (which is hard to come by around here). I grew up, not 20 minutes from Mt. Carroll and this is exactly the type of place this area needs more of. read more

Food is top notch, cocktails are great and they have a decent beer selection. By far the best restaurant in the area. I'd give it 4-4.5 if I could but gave it five considering it's location. (NW IL isn't exactly a food mecca) read more

Absolutely delicious. Fresh, tasty, inventive yet familiar. We loved the roasted beets with goat cheese and pecans, the kale salad, the great burger and fries and the amazing desserts. The cocktails and wine list are smartly done and reasonably priced. The service is friendly and expert, the room is energetic and fun, the back patio is beautiful. We liked it so well we returned for brunch in the morning which didn't disappoint. We loved the balance of healthy, wholesome ingredients like a roasted vegetable omelette and heartier treats like homemade bread and hash browns. read more

An unexpected gem of fantastic dinning pleasure and taste in this small town. Attentive and knowledge staff led by owner chefs. The cocktails are genuine and delicious. Highly recommend you try the locally produced McDonough's Manhattan. Make reservations, this place fills up nightly. read more

Fabulous food! Everything Molly makes has been delicious and unique--cooked to perfection. I especially like the kale salad, fish entrees, and the homemade desserts. Ben makes great cocktails. The wait staff is professional and attentive without hovering. read more

My friends and I just visited this restaurant. We also just learned that it had just opened up that Wednesday. It is very classy and swank with a bar to accent the restaurant. It is a great atmosphere that had every person in town stopping by. The food was great. I had the wings and they seemed a bit spicy especially since it did not say on the menu that it was spicy. My other friends had some burgers. The chef also came out to see if she had cooked them to their liking. It was sweet that she came and took the time to see if the consumer felt ok. The prices for entrees were a bit pricey. I felt like I was back in Chicago with those prices. I look forward to going back again when I am in town visiting again. Hope to see their menu expand! read more

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My wife and I had the pleasure of visiting Molly's from Minneapolis last weekend. Quite simply, we were blown away by the food and drinks we enjoyed. We are used to a fairly high level of dining options in Minneapolis, and Molly's easily stands out from that crowd. There was truly not one plate on our table that underperformed. We started with the ribollita and some of Ben's bread as appetizers with our cocktails. Ben's 'Hendrik's Cup' (for me) and 'St Germaine Margarita' (for my wife) were just about the perfect summer cocktails. The ribollita was a nice surprise...small, but absolutely exploding with flovor. We shared a kale salad (special) that was light and lemony before we dug into an order of spicy chicken wings and bbq ribs. Both were great...meaty, smoky, saucy... For desert, our hosts insisted we try the salted caramel budino that Molly cooks from scratch. It was amazing and indulgent after an already indulgent meal! We honestly cannot say enough good things like Molly's. Ben and Molly are really knocking it our the park...my only complaint is that it's not closer to (our) home! read more

Love this place. Delicious food (although sometimes the wait is a bit long to get it to your table even when they're not busy). The cocktails are fantastic, with a big, giant ice cube in the whiskey drinks and a brunch drink called the Sparkly Pony. Come on!!! Don't leave without trying the budino for dessert. Yummy!!!!! read more

Absolutely enjoyed our meal! From cocktails to dessert everything was top notch. Service was above and beyond what one would expect. Very well done! read more

If I was on Michigan Ave in Chicago I would give Molly's a five star rating. Here in Mt Carroll I wish I could give it 10 stars. Great mixology on the drinks. French onion soup is superb. My burger was the best. My wife's pulled pork was out of this world. read more

We go here often. The ambiance, food, service drinks and service are always on par. Quietly, it is set in Mt Carroll and is truly a hidden gem among Carroll County. Def recommended! read more

The food is fantastic, the prices are great, the atmosphere is awesome. The ONLY place in northwest Illinois that you can get a good craft cocktail, and the staff is awesome. read more

The few times we have dined at Molly's we have never been disappointed. No matter what day of the week make a reservation! Enjoy your meal knowing it is prepared only when you make your order. A seasonal menu that is based on the freshest most local ingredients possible ,where "house made" is the mantra,proves that small town establishments can pull off big city flair. It is no surprise that the locals swarm Molly's and despite that they have become a destination eatery,the staff makes you feel at home.Highly recommend the brisket ,smoked on the premises,the creative dishes from local gardens ,house made ice creams and sorbets,getting hungry just writing this! Enjoy mint picked from the herbal garden on premises for your Mojito.Cudos to Molly,Ben and their dedicated team.Can't wait to pull up a chair again soon. read more

We came in for a quick bite on the way home from the river on a Saturday night. It's a nice place, the staff is friendly, and the food was pretty good. The downside: OMG they are slow. We sat for an hour before getting our meal. Just a party of 5 ordering normal menu items. It approached 2 hours before we finished eating and finally got the check. It was hard to get mad because they were so nice but for this reason I will never return. read more

Had an amazing lunch at Molly's today! 10 of us ate here and everyone was happy. The burgers were outstanding. Biscuits made from scratch were awesome. We will be back! read more

Delicious food, well-crafted cocktails, and an ambiance that makes you feel cultured. Molly's is a bar and restaurant that wouldn't feel out of place in a major city, but it's all here for you in downtown Mt. Carroll! I had the ribs- excellent. The potato salad and coleslaw sides- heck yes. And the cocktails- wowie. Ben is a cocktail wizard at the bar. A definite must stop! read more

had the best BLTs ever - bakery fresh complex bread toasted with thick ununiform bacon, fresh flavorful tomatoes, crisp lettuce, and super crispy seasoned fries. The atmosphere was up-to-date farm to table style. What a nice find on our way to our anniversary celebration at Mississippi Palisades Park. Friendly staff. read more

Really good (and huge) kale salad, good panko crusted catfish (though bland - could have used some seasoning of some type). Very attentive service - it is always a plus when iced tea and water refills are automatic. Corn bread had too much butter slathered on (I never thought I would write those words) making it soggy. Nice outdoor area, surrounded by their pots of herbs. I would have given this place a 5 - BUT - I came alone, and was the only person sitting on the deck because they were full. There was one man working at the restaurant, and he seemed to think that I was invisible, kept coming out back to the deck where I was seated, to dump stuff off the side, vacuum out machinery, hose stuff off, clean buckets, etc. He clearly saw me, and clearly did not care that he treated the dining area as the janitor's closet. I frankly would have been less annoyed if he had said something, like "I am sorry, this will just take a sec". Smokers also come out to use the dining patio - they could just as easily be sent out front. Ended up asking for a takeout box so I could go and eat on the deck at the B and B. read more