Old Mexico Restaurant

Great service and the food was delicious! Big portions so go in with an appetite. The Monte Cristo…read morewas a great sandwich and the cinnamon roll pancakes are a must!

Honestly $40 for all of this was beyond what we were expecting when we stopped in for a quick bite…read moreto eat. There was a small wait when we got there but we were seated in the back and boy was it busy, our server was very fast and had a good knowledge of the menu! If we go back to this area we will make sure to stop here! An overall very welcoming and fun environment for such a small area! Not pictured: coffee & already devoured French toast muffin

Greek skillet with cinnamon roll pancakes! Epic!

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Pee Wees

4.9(123 reviews)

2.6 mi

Great Soul food in the area. The cornbread that came with the platter was absolutely delicious and…read moreso moist. So often cornbread is dry but this was definitely not the case. The mac & cheese was also outstanding and it would match up with anything that I've ever ordered before. That is saying something because I have eaten a lot of Mac N Cheese! I did enjoy the red beans and rice because it is not a dish I get to eat often as it usually has pork in it but they had a non-pork variety and the owner threw in a sample for me! His version was not so much gravy but slightly more brothy and Very tasty and I really enjoyed the seasoning! We also ordered a small seafood gumbo and it also was tasty although I wish it had a bit more seafood but I understand that's an expensive product today. The wings were delicious while the fried fish was solid but not spectacular. The shrimp was cooked perfectly. We had ordered a lot of food because we wanted to taste a lot and we were not disappointed! It was definitely a bit on the pricier side but as a whole it was definitely a good choice to come to Pee Wee's! I dId want to add that the owner was incredibly generous, kind and talked to us extensively. It was really a nice touch particularly when he found out it was our first time coming. I love small businesses like this it was nice to be able to support their good work!!

My wife had the chicken. She really enjoyed it. I had gumbo and collard greens. The gumbo was…read moreaverage but the collard greens were outstanding. Positives- Chicken and Collard Greens. Negatives-The lady that took our order either didn't hear us or didn't care. She didn't even take my wife's order and got mine wrong. On the positive side the cook came over and coached her.

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Brew In The Village

4.4(159 reviews)

1.8 mi

The food, location and staff are impeccable! It's my go to when I come back home to the Quad cities…read moreand visit!

Run don't walk. Breakfast all day. Culinary marvels that challenge your taste buds to detect every…read morelittle note in the flavors. The Korean street tacos and pretzel with cranberry jam or spicy mustard were my favorites!!!

Jumbo Pretzel

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Beers

Riverfront Grille

3.7(46 reviews)

2.9 mi

Haven't been here in a couple years and I've been wanting to try this place again for a while now…read more We arrived early right when they Opened as we didn't know how busy would be I didn't wanna wait we got there shortly after they opened and there was already a good amount of people in there. Tom our waiter was knowledgeable about the food/menu, helpful and friendly. I got the ribeye which was outstanding, no A1 needed as it was too good to put anything on it. I opted for the steak fries as I wanted a thicker cut however they were more like a thick wedge and closer to potato wedge, they were still good however I tasted my boyfriends seasoned fries and they were way better they reminded me of the type of fries that they serve at five guys the fries were a 10 out of 10! A real homestyle fresh cut tasting fry. Actually the steak was 10/10 too. Sons kids cheeseburger looked great. Boyfriend got the Reuben and I've never had one before but I seen that corned beef coming out of his Sammie and it was tender and absolutely delicious. The whole sandwich was good despite the fact I don't care for rye bread. We added the salad bar with three soups and salad for an additional $4.50 not bad, the Philly cheesesteak chowder was good, a bit rich for a meal for me but seasoned well and very good. Next was a turkey tortilla soup, so it was like a take on the chicken tortilla soup loaded with some black beans and corn I thought it was a light good soup. Finally was the lobster bisque, boyfriend liked it, I'm not a lobster girl. Boyfriend randomly got a plate of red Potato salad and macaroni salad both which were 10/10. Red potato salad had hearty big red pieces of potato and the mac salad had a nice sweet taste, overall nice dining experience can't wait to go back and try other things!

Holy shit!!!! I have some veggies and wings out for my church party for a few hours and we…read morediscussed price. Afterwards they added $400 for gratuity which was not discussed and we didn't really have anyone doing much except filled the wings once and veggies and dip a time or two! That's not the point, the point is why would you charge $400 gratuity without telling me beforehand that was their plan?????? I mean Wtaf?????????? Reallyvvvv????? A choir guest maybe got food poisoning too btw!!! And lame lame lame atmosphere. Please refund my $400 and let me give $100 tip! How rude to steal my money when I'm broke as it is!!!!

Our Soup and Salad Bar is a fan favorite.

We have a full service bar available.

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Pulled Pork BBQ Pizza

Fifth Avenue Syndicate

4.1(80 reviews)

1.3 mi

It was a slow Tuesday night but the service was excellent. I had the shrimp gnocchi which was…read moreawesome. Flavored well and a nice to the tooth gnocchi. I would definitely order of that garlicky dish again. My friend had a beef and pasta dish and said it was quite tasty as well. Talking off with two old-fashions each and it was quite a meal with great service.

Unfortunately, about half of the menu items were unavailable, which really limited our choices. I…read moreended up ordering from the meat options. The steak itself was good, but I honestly didn't understand the cold liquid/oil it was served floating in. It took away from the dish and was not something I expected. The Brussels sprouts were way too charred and burnt, and they were also dry and lacking flavor. Overall, the food was decent, but for what you actually get, I felt it was overpriced. With so many menu items unavailable and the food not being particularly memorable, I don't feel the experience was worth the price

Interior, one section

Chicken Malanese

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Granny Smith Crisp

D' Lua on the River

3.8(25 reviews)

1.7 mi

Nice place, clean restrooms, good food, great atmosphere. And the prices are reasonable.read more

The ambiance at the Davenport location is great-- the restaurant is nice, the setting on the river…read moreis lovely. I ordered the veggie fajitas and asked them to add chicken, because I wanted all the veggies (mushroom, onion, and green pepper) with my protein, and none of the fajita dishes had all of those veggies. I pointed to the item on the menu and explained what I wanted and why. I also ordered a cocktail. But... what came was a glob of red with shredded chicken and red sauce on top, which doesn't look like fajitas to me. I asked if this was the fajitas, and she said yes. I thought that maybe it was served differently here, and I figured I'd fine the veggies inside somewhere. I now realize (after looking up the menu online) that what I ate was the veggie enchilada meal, because it was potatoes wrapped in tortillas, and there were no or few veggies involved. My cocktail also didn't come, and we were half way through the meal before the wait staff, who was milling around because there were no other tables inside, made eye contact enough for us to ask for our waitress. She apologized, obviously forgot, and brought the cocktail. The potato enchiladas were tasty, but not what I wanted, so I'm disappointed. The service was clearly disappointing. But the setting and the chips and salsa were good. I'd go back for a drink and to sit outside.

Beautiful view of the river!

Both Breakfast and Mexican Food

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Shrimp tostada

Mulkey’s Restaurant

3.9(27 reviews)

0.7 mi

While the inside might be closed, carry out at Mulkey's is still rocking it! Had a whole fried…read morecatfish tonight - simply amazing. The chicken is still spot on like it has been for decades, too. While carry out has low to no ambiance, it's still fun to see the old place in action.

Old school diner feel. We got the chicken and it was SO worth it!! We got a tub to take home…read more Chicken was juicy and HOT!! Crispy skin. Mashed potatoes were instant which doesn't bother me but may bother others. I LOVE THE NEON YELLOW CHICKEN GRAVY! It takes me back to days of the 1970s. We also had a piece of homemade blackberry pie- Big enough to share!! We will be back! The waitress was very nice and attentive!

Great waitresses

2 piece chicken dinner

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Wholly Grinds Coffee

5.0(14 reviews)

2.6 mi

Very quaint and relaxed atmosphere. The waffle breakfast was homemade and tasted great. Drinks…read morewere made to order. Staff were very hospitable and pleasant, very attentive to our requests. Definitely recommend.

Sometimes you just have to try...I'm so glad I did! The service is amazing, they took their time to…read moreexplain their menu & options to me. The size of this sandwich is insane, & so yummy! The Sweet Cream latte was just perfect!

Turkey sausage wholly waffle

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Latte & Apple Pie Latte

Flips Pancake House

4.0(103 reviews)

3.1 mi

They serve fresh squeezed orange juice (made daily before the restaurant gets busy)…read more Our server, "Larry", did a great job taking care of us and the many other tables he had. I ordered the veggie omelet with fruit and was disappointed with my selections. I had seen fruit bowls passing our table filled with strawberries and bananas; however, mine was cantaloupe and watermelon I think. Turns out depending on what your entree is, you get a different fruit selection. Never would have guessed that, but important to know if you hate cantaloupe. The omelette was ok, but very bland. And contrary to what some people might think, all veggie omelets are not bland. Everyone else ordered one of a variety of traditional breakfast platters and were very happy with their meals. Overall, it's a solid choice and I would just order differently on a return visit.

I'm usually a village inn guy, but I've never been to this joint…read more.. Club 2, French toast, scrambled eggs, and bacon... all average. Ambiance is industrial roadside, service was prompt, and prices are in line wet it's the area.

Seating area.

Game and cheese crepe

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Entrance to restaurant

Aunt Bea's Cafe

4.6(23 reviews)

2.8 mi

You're overdue for a visit to Aunt Bea's kitchen. She has the best seasoned cast iron on a…read moremidcentury range. She'll make you the best dinner you've had since Nana and Poppa moved off the farm and got that apartment in town. Protip: cash rules; Aunt Bea's never been tech-savvy, and her 56K modem can be a bit slow with the card reader.

If you are looking for some bland fast food then keep looking, but if you are looking for food that…read morewill sing on your taste buds that might take a little longer then this is the place for you. There are no elegant decorations or priceless works of art on the walls, but there is a a sense of down home cooking when you sit at Aunt Bea's table. The food is amazing ,and the service is top notch! Come see aunt Bea and experience the Love in her food you will not be disappointed.

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Biscuit with Sausage Gravy

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