Amazing! Husband and I stopped on our way north on I-55 and had to give it a try. SO glad we did!…read moreWe each had a Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwich with tater tots. Though this sounds like a simple dish, the flavors were wonderful. Our server had us try their cheese sauce with our tater tots - Heaven! Would definitely recommend checking out The Caddy Shack if you're ever in the area and looking for something delicious and delightful!

Waitress had a laissez-faire attitude that came off rude. Dining room was cramped and smelled…read moreheavily of fryer grease. Pulled pork was nothing special and tasted like what DQ used to serve in the '90s, except worse.

I was a bit disappointed when I went into the bar. I was expecting more of a sports bar with some…read morefood and more premium/craft beers rather than just a tavern with bar pizzas. The bar tender was nice enough, but probably knowing I was from out of town or not being a regular, held conversations with the locals. It seemed like a good place to hang out for some drinks with friends though.

The service was amazing by Laura to is outsiders from Wisconsin. Highly recommend this bar…read moreestablishment!

Nice off the beaten path establishment, stopped by on the way home from a business trip. Located…read moreacross from old state house, kind of place that has a laid back and comfortable atmosphere. Server arrived promptly and took our drink orders. Drinks were brought quickly and we were able to get our orders in just minutes after we sat down. Had two of their fried fish specials and a smash burger, all with their seasoned fries. Fish was excellent, the fries were really good- crisp and seasoned well without being over done. Smash burger was also very good, prices were reasonable for as much as you got. Worth a stop if you are in the area!

A neat little spot in downtown that is a bar and grill. There were five tapped beers and a full…read morebar. Looks like a fun place for happy hours and weekends. Fish sandwich was just okay; I would pick something else if I ever return; which is a distinct possibility as I prefer local to highway exit food. Server was really good gal who had some personality; she gets four stars.

Went for lunch today. My group of six included my sister with her very well-behaved service dog…read more Server immediately confronted my sister about the dog and asked for proof of service paperwork. The place was not at all busy. Server was not one bit personable or even friendly during the whole process. I ordered a glass of ice water and was brought a bottle. I didn't want to pay $1.50 for water so I asked for tap water. SHE SAID NO! We don't serve tap water. I went without water. My group probably spent $100 altogether for lunch and drinks. Server neglected us and had a sour attitude the entire time. WHO REFUSES TO SERVE WATER? Ordered a breaded tenderloin but it was battered and dry and overcooked. Most of the lettuce was the thick, core part. I am NOT a picky eater. Food was meh...

We stopped in for a quick bite to eat after some locals told us it was one of the few options on…read morethat specific day. It was nice at first until our waitress started talking about things with other patrons that are not exactly the kind of stories you want to hear while getting your grub on. She then pretty much ignored us for the remainder of our meal. Before leaving I decided to use the restroom and let's just say it was the same level of cleanliness you'd expect at Walmart on a Friday night. I'll leave that to your imagination. The food was cheap, but so was the atmosphere.

Food is decent, but prices are steeper than expected for the area. After hours the DJ CRANKS the…read moremusic for 2 people on the dance floor, even though the majority of people in the establishment would like to be able to continue their conversation. I left this establishment an hour ago and my ears are STILL ringing because of the unnecessarily loud music. (Even after asking them to turn down the volume and being told no). Seems odd to me that the bartender and their friends get to dictate this.

Jim is my hero. Prices are killer - service is impeccable. Jim will out gentleman your ass 24/7…read more We'll be back.

We made a stop in Pana on the way for a HS football game and needed a place that could accommodate…read moreat least a party of 8 and offered Bloody Mary's. Whiskey Bill's checked both boxes wonderfully! The atmosphere of the restaurant is cool and rustic. Our servers and the bartender were terrific. We arrived right before they opened and they let us in a little early and started making Bloody Mary's. They had someone who called out and didn't miss a beat. Food was typical bar fare but cooked nicely and very delicious. Overall great experience at this Whiskey Bill's!

Whiskey Bill's has great chicken wings and their slaw is great. Fries are excellent as well. On…read moretop of that they make the very best Arnold Palmers around! If you are driving through Pana don't miss it.

Took a convertible ride out to lunch at Pirates of the Mississippi. The food was good and…read morereasonably priced. I had a grilled chicken breast sandwich for $6.99. Sides are ala carte. Make sure to try the loaded potato. Wide variety of tasty drinks. Love the atmosphere - right on the water and great life size pirate decor. The owner came out to introduced himself and thanked us for visiting.

you will see a sign for it to turn... you drive a little bit and think oh I missed it... Nope keep…read moregoing and you will be surprised it's like the pot of Gold at the end of the Rainbow. A bar/restaurant located right on the Mississippi it can be accessed by land or river with both Boat and Car parking. The bartenders and servers were phenomenal. I can see this place becoming a Hot Spot with the Pirate theme loc

OMG! I just happened to visit the Wooden Duck for my first time, during Blackburn Colleges…read moreHomecoming. The restaurant was packed and the staff hustled to provide good service. Lucky for me, I was able to get a seat at the bar. My adult beverage was a draft Flight by Yuengling. For lunch, I went with a Pork Tenderloin Sandwich with a side of Fries. The tenderloin was crisp and had good flavor. However, it had a perfect shape, so I could tell it came from a bag and was not done in house. I enjoyed the thin crisp fries. A roll of Paper Towels served as your napkin. Typically I prefer linen, but for a dive bar, paper towels do the trick. I also liked that the Wooden Duck has hooks under the bar. Hooks provide a safe place for purses and jackets. I got a giggle when I used the mens room and the owner showed his political views by having a caricature of the governor in the urinal. They even had a witty disclaimer, so you shouldn't be offended. I got a second giggle when I looked around the bar and realized, about 60% of the guest were an alternative lifestyle. So everyone is welcome at the Wooden Duck.

How did I get here. We retired to a small town that doesn't have a DMV office. So we drove the 20…read moremiles to the thriving metropolis of Carlinville (not really,charming for sure, but just big enough to have cheap plaza office space for a state govt. office). So of course although my wife had done extensive research on all the documentation we would need to pay a state to drive our car...we had missed one. So we went to the Wood Duck for lunch while we waited for our credit union to send us a lien release form. We had talked to the kind soul at the DMV and she was "all-in" on this place. She was so right. It is an intimate space, with a small bar out front, and then a few more tables in a back area. We took a booth right in front of the kitchen. It is a very "locals" place. There were some police having lunch (likely the entire force, at least by weight)...and one of them stared me down as if he had never seen a veteran, former DoD executive, in a collared shirt, and khakis in a public restaurant before. [Yes I was the only pepper in the salt]. The actual restaurant staff was excellent, and welcoming. Our server was a whirlwind of effecient hospitality. I got a pork tenderloin sandwich (and later the same day was invited to join a pork tenderloin sandwich group on FB)... ordered the fries, not clear if that came with them, didn't keep the reciept. My wife got a cheesburger that she was very happy with. My tenderloin was crispy, juicy and a bit too salty in a good way. This place is a definite keeper on the list of places we will be willing to travel to over time. Perhaps if I come back often enough, Barney will get used to "others" visiting his little fiefdom.

You know how small town taverns go, they are either third places or scary places. This is a third…read moreplace. Met both the owners (dad & daughter) super nice people. Lindsay's actually connects through to Kates on the other side of the building, Kates was hosting a high school reunion while we were in town. Lindsay's is keeping it real, this is a cash bar, ATM available onsite, pool tables, live music featured, drink prices are affordable, and the service is prompt and friendly. Special note, pickle shots are available ;) as long as you don't get too fancy with your drink orders you will do just fine. If you want to stop in for a cold one, engage in some friendly exchange, and/or, catch up on local gossip, here is your best bet.

This bar is an institution in Pittsfield. It has been around for decades and manages to attract an…read moreeclectic mix of the 'old regulars' and the younger crowd. The original bar looks as it has for as long as I can remember with the old booths lining the wall opposite the bar and a full length bar lined with stools. Despite it's appearance that hasn't changed in years, it still manages to feel clean, bright and inviting. It is connected to Old Boys Pizza by a game room with two pool tables, shuffleboard and a juke box. They have live entertainment as well as a DJ on certain nights. They have a few domestics on Tap but mostly bottles with very reasonable prices. The staff is always very friendly and treat everyone like a regular. If you're in the area it is a must visit.

We came in town to stay at the Campground House Airbnb (which btw is awesome) to fish, have…read morebonfires, and have an "unplugged" weekend. We decided to have a "night out" one night and started out at the Anchor Inn. Having been to another bar in the area where we were made to feel super unwelcome, this was an amazing contrast to that. As soon as we walked in, everyone waved and said hi to us. After a few minutes the owner came over to welcome us and we all took a shot together. The rest of our time there was spent discussing other fun stuff to do in the area and Illini sports! :)