Stopped in for lunch on a Saturday afternoon. Wasn't super busy but had a decent size crowd. I had the chicken fried chicken with mashed potatoes and corn, and it was excellent. I also ordered an extra side of baked beans and they were sweet and delicious. My friend had the caveman bowl, which is basically a pound of leftover meats, grilled with onions and green peppers. He was very satisfied with it. Our waitress was friendly and fast... read more

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Been here twice. The place looks great. Super friendly and quick service. My Philly with Brisket was delicious... but really small. The French fries were nothing special. I've had much better at a mom and pop red apple style restaurant. The value for your money is 3/10. read more

Food is generally OK...but, made the mistake of ordering the chopped brisket sandwich. I smoke my own briskets so I know they can be fatty. This sandwich had more fat than it had meat. read more

This place is a bit off the beaten path. It is in the same location as a former steakhouse which was torn down and completely rebuilt. When you walk in, you get a kind of sports bar / restaurant vibe. We were greeted and seated quickly, and started looking at the menu. There were sooooo many good things available - I decided to get their Chicken Fingers and Pulled Pork combo. My wife just got the chicken fingers. We started with an order of cheese curds. There were only two of us, and this was an order big enough for four. We toughed it out - the cheese was mozzrella with a very light batter, kind of tempura. The cheese curds were served with ranch dressing, and were fresh out of the fryer. The main courses came later, and when I saw my plate, I thought - DANG - I should have just ordered this for both of us. It was big enough to feed two people - large portions (full portion) of chicken fingers, full portion (6 ounces) of pulled pork, and a large portion of fries. The chicken fingers came with a creamy sauce for dipping - I liked it, my wife wasn't a fan. No worries, I used hers. Service was very good, the food was excellent, and they kept the glasses full. There is outdoor seating so you can be out looking at the sun, and they even have a shaded section. We'll be back - it was good. read more

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My son stopped and got me takeout. Cod dinner. 4 pieces of cod about the size of my thumb and about 1/3 cup of coleslaw. Cod was very tough and hard to chew. Slaw was good. $16.99!!!! Very disappointed with the portion size and quality of the fish. Sorry I ordered! read more

We came for a large bday party. The service was amazing and the party room was great for the 20+ people we had. Had doors to close off the restaurant and enjoy our party. The food was great. They are known for the chicken George. The chicken was tasty with the dipping sauce. The gluten free bun was tasty. The burger was big and filling. The baked beans were amazing. Recommend this place for parties and for just dinner out. Enjoyed the atmosphere, service, and food. read more

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There aren't many food options in Dixon so we decided to check this place out. My sweet and sour bowl had too much sauce for my liking that it overpowered the rest of the dish. Overall I did enjoy my time here because of the great atmosphere and fast service. read more

Food was excellent. Craft beers were good and we will be back again for lunch. We loved the ambience of the place too.

While visiting from Phoenix,AZ...I had a craving for Chicken George and let me tell you...Palmyra does it RIGHT! OMG YUM. It was perfect in every way imaginable. And the fries- not sure what the batter is but again- YUM! Everything was phenomenal- and the service was fantastic! I will be sure to come back the next time I'm in town! Cheers! read more

Palmyra Pub and Eatery - Chicken George (classic/breaded) with Jan sauce! And a White Claw. Perfect meal! - New American Near Me - Dixon, Illinois

I don't write many reviews online unless they are extremely good or extremely bad. This one is a little different because I encountered something I never dealt with before. Here we go.... 1. I absolutely loved the food! Had awesome Cheese curds, Burnt Ends (which were delicious and melted in the mouth. Jalapeno Mac N' Cheese which had perfect blend of both. Sounds like a weird mix, but cheesy Mac with a tiny kick was awesome. 2. The service was good not great (but I am chalking that up to the new server in training and having to learn the system). No one is 100% when learning a new job. 3. Atmosphere was great. Many places to sit either outdoors or indoors. everything very nicely spaced apart too. Not too loud or too quiet either. 4. Price (this is where I have to give a "disclaimer" and "warning" if your going to dine here. Ok, here goes.... The menu items and drinks are actually reasonably priced. I felt I had very good bang for the buck as far as portion size, quality, flavor, etc. All 5 stars. But where Palmyra dropped the ball was when I went to use my credit card to pay for the meal. *WARNING AHEAD* I followed the servers instructions and told her I wanted to make it an even $80 tab which included a $12.91 tip (about 21%-22% tip). All of this id done via a portable credit card scanner. It went through and I was given my copy which I reviewed a few minutes later. To my surprise, the amount on the bill was now $82.01 not $80 like I input into the scanner. I spoke to the manager on hand (a male) who informed me that there is a 3% "credit card fee" for using a card. He explained how they can refund my credit card if I wanted to pay cash (and that's what I ultimately did), but the whole 3% fee thing soured an otherwise enjoyable dinner. I felt the whole 3% fee was a little shady especially because I told the server my intentions, and neither she nor the trainer informed me of the 3% extra fee. I explained to the manager that the scanner should reflect that fee since it already knows you are using a credit card, but instead "tacks" it on "after the transaction" is completed. This is just shady in my opinion, even though I missed the "sign on the door" and the "fine print" on my receipt. How about having the servers inform the customer when they are paying with a credit card about the 3% fee? That would be an easy solution that would go a long way. I would definitely come back and not let this incident sway me from eating here again. I'm not a fan of this 2 tier (cash vs. credit card) pricing system, and will be more cautious of it in the future. Just be sure to have enough cash on hand so that you're not paying the restaurant's bills, along with your own meal! read more

I ordered the cheeseburger. It was no thicker than the 4$ burger at a local fast food joint.... Nothing fancy there. There was nothing overly exciting about the menu. If you've had one chicken finger locally.... You've had them all......this place was no different. It was a Sunday afternoon.... Maybe the menu changes. I'm not sure... read more

Palmyra Pub and Eatery - Cheeseburger - New American Near Me - Dixon, Illinois

Great food, drinks, staff, and atmosphere. A little pricey, but worth the trip.

This place would have been a total 5 from me, but the food just wasn't that great! The atmosphere on the patio was amazing. They have a projector and screen outside. There's corn hole! What a fun place! The service was awesome. We were helped by like 5 people but it kept the service moving fast and good. The food though. We got the pepper jack Mac n cheese bites which were AMAZING and some really really good cheese bites. Our food came and it looked really good. We got the fried cod with garlic fries, the steak and shrimp with potatoes and a side salad, and the blackened tilapia with grilled veggies and mashed potatoes. No one was really happy with their food. The mashed potatoes tasted like it didn't have any butter or anything in it to make it creamy. It was just kind of meh. The tilapia was incredibly over seasoned and so were the veggies. The steak was very over cooked... With all of this being said we WILL be back next time we're in town because the place was way too nice to let some under and over seasoned food ruin the wonderful service and atmosphere. Lovely place all-in-all :) read more

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TERRIBLE! Same tired menu with limited food that might be edible. Tried the smoked Prime Rib, should have known when it was set down, just smelled like it was burnt in a paper bag to attempt at a smoke taste. Overly price and unedible. Manager said he couldn't do anything to adjust because it does disclose it's smoked. It should say you won't be able to eat because it's so awful and deadly smelling. I certainly saved days of being ill and definitive trip to emergency room by not eat it. I usually make the mistake and try it once a year and always leave disappointed. After tonight, I will never go back. Thanks Mr. Manager, good decision. read more

Gracey was amazing she was super attentive and made sure we knew exactly what we needed

Very Roomy, clean and comfortable! Great place to meet friends and family. Excellent staff and service. Sandwich was Turkey Avocado on Pretzel bread and ranch dressing , side of chips with a great cup of tomato soup! Looks like a great place to be when it gets warm outside with a nice open feel to walk around. Look forward to trying out the other dishes and drinks of choice on future visit. I would highly recommend this place! That Place on Palmyra! read more

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The pork tenderloin was huge and delicious. Also tried the brisket burger which was excellent. Awesome beer list with a few locals from Lena and Pecatonica and others I haven't seen anywhere else. Loved the outdoor patio seating and they accommodated a table of 9 with no notice. Server was attentive and offered great suggestions. Looked like they had a great outdoor area with a fire pit and space for the kids to run around. Great experience! Will be back if I'm in the area again. read more

I don't order many different things from there but I know what I like when I go there. The pepperjack max and cheese bites is my favorite appetizer and the south west chicken wrap is outstanding! They have a good sized drink menu including a wide variety of beers and cocktail specials. read more

Food was good, very tasty and hot. Corn bread muffins nice touch

7.29.23 attended my 45th high school reunion here. Fantastic food and servers. Great atmosphere and they were so kind to let us stay after closing to continue to visit! Highly recommend! read more

Great casual atmosphere. Always clean, good service, fresh food, and good variety of beers on tap. Super nice patio as well! Highly recommend. read more

Same food as any other place to eat in dickskin. Just cost a lil more. Food isn't bad but it's just like any other place to eat around town. All the food in this area is the same just some ppl think theirs is worth more than others lol. Prolly woulda gave it more stars if there wasn't the hype around it when it first opened up. read more

My husband and I decided to go to dinner here because they have a very nice out door dining area. They seem to take the covid recommendations seriously so we felt comfortable dining there. The parking was plentiful and convenient with a nice ramp for easy wheelchair access. Our server was outstanding, very friendly and efficient. As soon as we were sat they delivered a little basket of muffins with a sweet butter. We ordered a cheese curd appetizer which was different from any we have ever had but they were very good, I highly recommended them. One order was a combo plate, first choice was kielbasa and chicken george but they didn't have kielbasa so switched it to shrimp with a side of onion rings. The onion rings were awful, they were cold and hard so I recommend choosing something else. The other meal was a pulled pork sandwich which came with coleslaw and an onion rings on it and a side of onion rings which were cold also. Other than the onion rings the food was outstanding. I can't attest to the bar drinks as we didn't partake this trip but in the past the rum buckets were very good. The restaurant was very clean however the floors were very slick, especially the restrooms. read more

Drinks had no alcohol at all. Get straight liquor or beer here. Other than that it's Hawaiian punch. Ran out of brisket and burnt ends by 630. Rest of the menu is a burger or Chicken George. Should have just went to Candlelight for the same ol same ol. Big ass restaurant for a limited menu. Waste of a 20 minute drive. read more

My family and I love the Chicken George/Prime George family meal from here. However, what makes us keep going back isn't just the food itself.. the management is phenomenal!! They forgot to include our mashed potatoes in the bag (no big deal), and when we called to let them know, they were extremely apologetic and went above and beyond to make it up to us. I'm not sure I have ever known a business that went out of their way to make things right, the way that this business had. From now on, they will always have our business! read more

So I have eaten here 4 times since moving to the area. The first 3 times were 5 star dinners. The last time I had the bbq and it was horrible. Old and over cooked, could not chew it and barely cut it with a knife, the baked beans were burnt as well. My wife's food was excellent that night though. Not sure if they were understaffed or off night, usually the best place to eat in town. Definitely worth a try. read more

The facility is very nice it looks like a ski lodge and inside like a wood crafters ideal of comfortable. The service was very good, Cassie came to the table with a friendly attitude only coming back when it was apparent that we may need service. This allowed us the attention to enjoy a comfortable uninterrupted conversation. The food was also good served warm and not burnt. I will come back however traveling here took 18 hours, so not practical though enjoyable. read more

Very noisy atmosphere close seating in dining area. Got to listen to many people conversations. Left with a headache so loud Food delicous read more

Fabulous burger and amazing staff! First time there and I loved it! The inside was very quaint - and the outside is spectacular - what a great property. I loved there surprise little muffins that come out with flavored butter - wow! I will come back a lot xo read more

Everything we ordered was delicious. The burger was fresh, the trash can fries were incredible, the chicken and corn muffins were super tasty. The restaurant was very clean and the outside patio was the perfect for a evening dinner. We were so full and we left with to-go boxes. read more

This one is ok if your going for drinks not food, it has a BWW's feel to the room, similar bar food, not the best food quality. Service was ok. If you are wanting to treat yourself and a friend, Basil Tree is a 5 star restaurant with excellent service! read more

Great little place in Dixon that some business associates invited us to join them at. Party of six started with the sampler platter - typical fried sampler, not all that special. Then we got the entrees ... good eating. I had the chimichurri steak, there were several that ate the fish and steak options and one that ate a grilled chicken entrée. The various sides were of good quality and the prices were very good - even considering a smaller town price points. We all enjoyed a drink or two and the liquor brands were top notch and the pours were generous ... we can't complain. read more

From the host to the waitstaff very unfriendly and unaware that your there. Waiter and waitress playing games with each other in the hallway. Ordered grilled chicken, no sides included, just grilled chicken no garnishes. Plate looked like someones left overs. Ordered a side of onion rings and it inc 5 pieces. very disappointed. Over price. Oh, and this was on Sunday lunch right after church. read more

My favorite bar & restaurant in the Sauk Valley area. Not too many pubs around here even quite deserve a review, but this place deserves all five stars. It's a very nice and relaxed place, there's no feeling too dressed up or overdressed. The staff themselves is the backbone to the entire place. I've never had a bad experience with a bartender, waiter, or any other staff. They are all very friendly and welcoming. The bar itself has specials usually every day of the week and there's always happy hour so there's usually time to save a buck! There have a great assortment of beers on tap and bottle selection. The food though is what brings me back. All the ingredients are very fresh and the dishes are very precisely served. If you haven't tried the potato skins with Thai sauce I highly recommend. 10/10.q read more

Palmyra Pub and Eatery - Guac - New American Near Me - Dixon, Illinois

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Since my last review, Place on Palmyra has changed ownership and has overall changed quite a bit. Prices are VERY high, the wraps I wrote about before will now cost you about $15 if you want a side, $11 if you don't. Menu is much smaller, but does now include the locally famous "Chicken George," (this business is now owned by the Candlelight franchise). Food is still tasty, service remains quality, but a shrunken menu and drastically increased prices definitely loses a star in my book. read more

Menu has become just "ok" with limited options since change of ownership. Service improved but it was at the cost of a menu that helped them to stand out. Last couple times we got cheese curds that end up a mess and several missing cheese entirely. Best thing going is the beer selection on tap. read more

Palmyra Pub and Eatery - Cheese curds - New American Near Me - Dixon, Illinois

Nice building with great deck on the back. With the sun out will be nice this fall and mild winter days. Also, there is interesting landscraping and beautiful views across the fields and woods. Oh! The food is delicious, too. And the bar is well stocked. read more

To begin with, the atmosphere of the restaurant was incredible. The employees were very friendly and helpful. We asked the manager for his recommendation that we did eventually try as our appetizer. The restrooms are very clean. We ordered the appetizer "trash can fries." The fries were ultimately delicious. They were out of the pork that goes on top of the fries, but happily substituted brisket with no extra cost. The fries had an array of toppings, but was more fit for a party of three and not five. For the entree, our party ordered what is known to be their signature dish, which is the "Chicken George." I ordered half buffalo and half regular. The buffalo sauce on the chicken made the chicken soggy. I would recommend ordering the buffalo sauce on the side. They have a dipping sauce known as "Jan" sauce. It is kind of comparable to a honey mustard. It is very tasty and I highly recommend it. The ranch was not the most satisfying sauce. The barbecue sauce was very delicious. It should be known that they offer several sides that are not listed on the menu. They also offer items that they were not able to supply due to shortages for the nig Overall service was amazing. The employees are very friendly and happy to help each other. The manager spoke to us several times throughout our experience and was very friendly. Our server was very attentive and friendly as well. Her name was "Courtney" and I would recommend using her as your server. If I am ever back in this area I would definitely choose this restaurant as my dinner choice. read more

Five stars for the delicious food, ease of ordering and the pricing. This was our first time visiting the eatery. We ordered carry out online and loved everything about this experience. The food was prepared well and the portions were huge. We chose the Small Family George (17.99) which came with their famous boneless chicken , 2 sauces, muffins, and 2 sides. We chose the baked beans and tots. The chicken had delicious crispness to it. The tots were what you would expect from restaurant tots. The beans had pulled pork on the top and tasted great. We're excited to come back and try other items from their large menu. read more

The food is great - love that they have some amazing corn nuggets on their menu. The wait for your food and service is pretty bad though. If you are going here, plan to be here for a while. read more