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    Pinky's

    4.0 (50 reviews)
    Closed 4:30 pm - 8:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    PINKY'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating

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    Beth S.

    It was a hot, humid, buggy June evening. I understand there will be bugs when eating outside. But it was buggy. Annoyingly so. The food was okay. Not fabulous but all right. The pizzas were the highlight of the meal. I appreciate that it is a dog-friendly establishment and my dog had a great time.

    Cali H.

    Coolest place. Walked over to have a Bloody Mary while camping next door. Highly recommend!!

    On The deck looking over towards the lake
    Dustin H.

    Service and Ambiance was great! Food was ok. Would have been nice to have fresh breaded shrimp instead of frozen. Drink prices were a little steep. I guess i should have asked before ordering. 2 coronanitas and an order of island shrimp was $50. It was quite the expensive lunch.

    Laura E.

    We loved this restaurant! The domes were so adorable and it was a unique way to have dinner outside in the cold weather. We loved the Christmas aesthetic and Christmas music too. It was a super fun way to be outside while not freezing, and to also be near other groups but feel more intimate. The food was good and all of our orders were correct. Every staff member we encountered was great. Tipping is included at 20% automatically. I'm not sure how long a wait would typically be with no reservation, but we had a reservation, arrived a bit early, and they were ready for us. I would recommend eating here, especially during the cold season to experience the domes! I'm sure it's nice in warmer months too!

    Taco salad
    Pam F.

    I loved their Taco salads!! Was a great size and over loaded with Everything!! I believe it is served on Tuesday!! Our service was great and we enjoyed the view of the lake!! We will be back again for another Taco salad !!

    BBQ sandwich - A burger with a branded bun, a side of French fries, and a pickle spear on a tray with parchment paper.
    David L.

    Fantastic new fall menu for food and drinks!! Very comfortable domes for your eating and drinking pleasure!! most definitely worth checking out!!

    Receipt to show that this place is overpriced and just how much - A printed restaurant receipt from Pinky's in Effingham, Illinois, listing food and drink items, taxes, and total amount paid, dated July 5, 2024.

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    2 years ago

    Great view overlooking Lake Sara! The food and drinks were great as well. Enjoyed our visit.

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    Great food with a fantastic atmosphere . They treat your puppy like a king!!! The nacho's were huge

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    5 years ago

    First time at this wonderful spot on the lake, real good atmosphere and food. Wonderful job to the staff and owner

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    Great place to eat! Good atmosphere and very nice service staff! Will definitely return.

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    We were visiting Lake Sara and wanted to get out of the house to meet up with some friends, so we decided to check out Pinky's.

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