What a place! The beer is OUTSTANDING. AMBIANCE was great. Unfortunately didn't have the chance to…read moresample the menu. Was told their Reuben sandwich is out of this world. Will definitely try it the next time. Now for the beer: Mississippi Mandarin Belgian Witbier citrus wheat lager, light no aftertaste, excellent citrus taste. Out does your typical Blue Moon and Shocktop beers. Bourbon Bay Honey Lager. Just did a sample of it. Had to say, YES! Smell of bourbon in the beginning, finish with a smooth tasting beer. Romance the River Cream Ale. SUPER! Excellent tasting beer. Can't go wrong with that. All in all, a must go to place. Give it a try!

Stopped in on a whim to try the beers and we're totally overwhelmed. The beers were amazing. We…read moredidn't eat, but the food looked really good. Loved the old school atmosphere with tons of ambiance. The staff, although they were extremely busy, was amazingamazingly friendly. They were low staffed and I was impressed that instead of making people angry over a long wait, they were telling people they just couldn't handle. I really appreciate this. I think it's a stand up.thong to do. Will definitely be back!

Nice atmosphere. Friendly, fast service…read more The bourbon bacon jam burger is a winner! Good Cole slaw too.

Very pleasant service-- we were greeted and served by the friendly staff!…read moreThe decor was fun and historic in nature. The food was tasty-- especially the French onion soup!

Came in with my family and the owner was sitting at the bar, made a comment to my son used…read morelanguage along the lines of either you leave or you leave bloody.. not a great environment, nor a family atmosphere. Plenty of other great places in prairie to check out. Honestly sad ownership.

Looking for a take me back to yesterday kinda bar !! This is it !! If your a person with high…read morestandards - go to the black angus, but if your everyday folk kind of mindset - -- this is your joint ! Ps it doesn't smell like pine sole which almost every other bar does --- and without masking anything it's rustic but it's clean !

Stopped for dinner after our annual Gays Mills apple trip. Food was delicious! Staff was awesome…read moreand the atmosphere was great! 10 out of 10!

A nice place to stop in at. We were looking for cheese curds (being from out of state). They came…read moreout quickly and were hot and delicious. We each had a drink. The decor is lovely. The service was good. Nothing spectacular, but fine just the same. But no ciders except for Stella? Definitely not like in Ireland!!!

Fantastic pub atmosphere and a great spot for a night out! I…read morestopped by Frank O'Dowd's Irish Pub & Grill while traveling, and the overall experience was fantastic. They had a live band playing, which gave the entire place such a fun, lively energy. Service was super friendly and attentive throughout. Here is what we tried: Scotch Egg: Outstanding! Crispy on the outside, soft and tender on the inside with great flavor. A really unique dish done right. Irish Cottage Shepherd's Pie: Delicious and savory--the seasoning and rich flavor profile were so good that I almost found myself wishing for a side of white rice to go with it! Pub Fish & Chips: Decent flavor, though the batter was slightly on the thicker side compared to the rest of the meal. Great food, wonderful music, top-tier service, and an amazing vibe. Highly recommend checking this place out!

Checked out this Irish pub located in a hotel in Galena. Frank O'Dowd's certainly is an appropriate…read moresetting for the guests here. It has a lot more room than expected with enough space for live music. As for the drinks and food they're good stuff also. The prices can be high but it's not crazy for the atmosphere and quality. Basically this is one of the first places one encounters when entering town from the east. It's located in the Irish Cottage Inn & Suites. The hotel itself is very nice and has lots of amenities of its own if wanting to stay there. As for the restaurant itself it's one of the highlights. It's about $8 for an Irish coffee, which is a classic in the morning, evening, or whenever. Amazingly they have non dairy options including Bailey's Dairy Free Toffee Cream. It's about $18 or more for an entree which is a lot. We were able to find a few plant based options. I got the Roasted Squash Bowl. This has broccolini, farro, heirloom tomato relish, pickled red cabbage, and white beech mushrooms. An earthy flavor. She had the Vegan Shepherd's Pie. An alternative made with faux beef and mushroom gravy There's also plenty of meaty options like beef medallions. For sure it's one of the nicer restaurants around here. It's closed Mondays. They amazingly have a few things for vegans and vegetarians.

If you like pizza this is your spot. It has an old school bar vibe but is more family than pub…read more The server- which appeared to be very vested; said almost everything was made in house and it was very noticeable. The marinara sauce for the cheese garlic bread/pizza appetizer was phenomenally fresh and tasty. The dough was fresh, nice bubbles in the crust, and had an amazing taste. The gluten free crust was a customary cauliflower crust- buuutttt the ingredients take it to the next level. Meats had a great flavor and freshness to them. The vegetables tasted like they were freshly picked. AMAZING PIZZA and FANTASTIC SERVICE.

We arrived at 1:30pm - pretty standard lunch time, if a bit on the later side. The place was closed…read moreand the sign said they wouldn't be back until 2:30. Not sure whose bright idea it was to leave in the middle of a business day, during lunch time, for at least an hour - but I can tell you it was the reason they didn't get our business today. Hugely disappointing and put a bad taste in our mouth. We will not be coming back to try again.

The pizza was delicious as well as the drinks, an Old Fashion and a rum and coke. Service was very…read moregood.

Very loud music and understaffed. I ordered the fillet mignon sliders. The beef was great and…read morecooked just right! Staff was friendly but music was way too loud.

A couple of visits inform this review, which is 4 stars because one must take into account other…read moreoptions in the area, which are few. That preamble out of the way - I like this place! The facility is faux-English pub, with a woody vibe and lots of nooks and crannies. Servers are earnest, friendly, and very helpful, albeit not polished or slick. So far I have sampled the "pork wings" (breaded and fried slices of tenderloin - AMAZING!!!); the Reuben (solid, though weirdly served with Thousand Island on the side, not on the sandwich); the platter of red onion rings (crazy delicious, if a tad salty); and the spinach and artichoke dip (very cheesy - mmmm). Friends and family have ordered the Walleye (looked wonderful), the nachos (a little odd and not recommended), the chicken fajita salad (unexpectedly lovely), and the ribeye (a wonderful cut of meat, sadly very overcooked). There are lots of beer choices and more varieties of wine than I expected (they carry Malbec!), well-poured drinks, and the one dessert we tried (my birthday girl caramel sundae) was lush. A word on portions and value: portions are HUGE. You'll probably need a box. Prices are very fair and seem low to this city girl: great value for your money! If you are in the area and want a nice sit down meal in a cozy, friendly spot, this is the place.

Our group of 17 had an amazing dining experience at Pub at the Pinicon. Several had the pork…read moretenderloin and most left with doggie bags for a meal the next day. We tried the breaded shrimp and the lobster Mac & cheese. Both entrees were delicious. You won't leave hungry or disappointed with the quality of food and serving size. Service was wonderful and we had our own room. Give it a try soon!! It was well worth our hour drive!! We will be back!!

Stopped down there with my friends when we were in town for the Velocity Festival plenty of food…read moreoptions, as well as brews and so on. Food was yummy. The service was excellent. We enjoyed our so very much highly recommend if your in the area to give it a try.

We stopped in for dinner during a recent road trip and I'm glad we picked this place. It was…read morelocated in an old building, maybe it was a church? But the interior was very cool and the area was very pretty. They have a nice outdoor patio, inside bar and table seating. Plus they have several arcade games and sweet merchandise. Service was friendly and everything was clean. They had quite a few beers on tap so I opted for a flight. I sampled the cramden bike-fruited sour, Punchy the clown-sour, Bangers-Strawberry Rhubarb Piehole-gluten free sour, and I Gotta Have My Hops-imperial ipa. They were all really good but my favorite was the strawberry rhubarb. It wasn't overly sour but was more sweet and was just a nice, light, summery drink. For dinner I had the Cuban B-smoked pulled pork, ham, pickle chips, honey mustard, and Swiss cheese on a hoagie roll. It came with a side of fries. The Cuban was delicious. The flavor was Smokey and sweet with a little acidity. It was really well balanced and was very tasty. Highly recommend. The fries were crispy and crunchy and not overly salted. I'd definitely order them again. Highly recommend that you stop in if you're in the area. If we end up around here again, we'll definitely stop in again.