The food was amazing and it didn't take that long to get the food and the employees are so nice I…read morewould recommend this restaurant

I ordered tacos on Taco Tuesday. The taco was served as cold hamburger on a cold folded flour…read moretortilla with rusty bagged lettuce with ranch dressing. That's not a taco. It was epically awful. The service was OK so I will leave it a 3 star and maybe some folks don't know what a real wonderful taco tastes like. As far as ambience there isn't any. This is just a joint.

My wife and I were wanting a new place to go out to eat and I listed all of the options in town. We…read morecouldn't reach an agreement and got into a huge fight. Long story short I'm here alone eating a burger. Good burger.

Our server was decent overall, though we could have used a drink refill toward the end of our meal…read more Unfortunately, the food quality was very disappointing compared to our previous visits. The Three Cheese Cajun Shrimp Dip looked like overcooked cheese with little to no shrimp, and the chips tasted stale. The Railshake Burger was okay, but the sweet potato fries came covered in cinnamon without us being asked if we wanted it. The chicken wrap had very little chicken, although the tater tots were good. We also weren't offered any condiments. It's disappointing because we used to really enjoy this place. After two disappointing visits in a row, we're not sure we'll be back. We hope the quality returns to what it once was.

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!

Food is delicious. Outdoor sand volleyball and washers. Hometown hangout…read more Great service

Rude staff the last few interactions I've had. It's as if im inconveniencing them by asking…read morequestions or trying to get any service

You can't have a small town without a good old bar right in the center. Highland has Ethel's, and…read morethat's all it needs to build a reputation. With a slogan of "Your home away from home," you're all set. Just know that you're not family until you finish off an Ethel Bucket! Just picture this: A bucket full of booze that'll make your head freeze to the point of not feeling your feet spin beneath ya. No further explanation is needed. After all, you can only get in to so much trouble in a rural town... They also have $1.00 longnecks on Mondays.

this place is bangin! here for a good time and left with a great time! come on down for 1 or 73673…read moredrinks

Great food and great service. A part of the 66 highway experience. Interesting place to visit.read more

First time! Really…read more good. Right on Rt 66. About 1/2 mile off I-55 Try it. Neat place. I will need to try lunch or dinner soon!

Awesome! Had a large reservation of 17 on a Saturday night…read more They texted to remind me. Got to restaurant and had a great waiting area with peanuts (husband's favorite)! Got sat at table and we were lucky enough to get Shannon, the BEST server ever! She is sweet, courteous and patient! Very organized with a group this big!! Thank you very much Shannon for doing such a great job--you are TOP NOTCH! Food was great , salad bar was amazing, good time!! Kretzer's is our "to go" place for lunch or dinner.

We come here every so often and have always liked the food. Today we get here early about 4 pm to…read morebeat the rush. The dinning room wasn't very full but when they seated us they took us to what used to be a patio. Now it's enclosed and there is a bar a stage and plenty of seating. My problem was the fans that were blowing made it difficult to have a conversation with my wife across the table. I told the server it was almost too noisy and was having a hard time hearing him talk. He said he'd talk louder. That didn't really fix the problem. Not real sure why we were seated in this area because the dinning room had plenty of space. We had a little trouble communicating our order because of the noise. As I stated a couple times to our server. I communicated I have trouble hearing in areas like this and he just kept talking louder. Anyway we finally got our food ordered and went for a salad in the next room. My wife even commented on the empty tables and asked my why I thought they put us in that big room. Idk? So we get our salad and it was good. Kretzers had a decent salad bar. One of the reasons we like the place. I ordered a 12oz ribeye rare with a baked potato. Wife got chicken strips with gravy and mashed potatoes and gravy. When the food arrived everything looked good and the server said some things that I have no idea what. Even the wife didn't know. I go to open the butter for my pita and it's not butter. It's an oil whip. I do not eat fake butter. It's harmful. To find out they have no butter in the place. So I tell my server of the situation and looks at me like he has no idea what to do. Turns and walks away. So I eat my steak and stare at the baked potato. I am a recent cancer survivor and have no ability to make saliva. So I needed the butter to make the potato edible. Or even gravy or something. I told the server but I don't think he heard me correctly or didn't know what to do. It was so loud with the stupid fans. So while I do recommend Kretzers and like their steaks and crab legs and salad bar. I don't recommend their new addition to dine in. And if you want real butter bring your own. I was a little disappointed with our experience this time around.

A longtime local hangout, Turf is well laid-out, a comfortable place to drink and watch a game or…read moretwo. A private back room is ideal for small group events. The servers are ALWAYS 100% "on." The drink menu is extensive enough for just about anyone.

I'm not from around here but was in the area for a family function. Desperate afterwards for a…read moredrink, we landed here, at "Turf". I hear it's a known local bar and I mean, it seems to be a quality representation of the people and the area. For better and worse! Hear me out. It seems to be an older building that's been kitted out to be a bar/restaurant. The entryway has good space, and the bathrooms were off to the right. To the left and up the stairs is the main bar. I like it - kinda dim, exposed brick, wood bar, some games, some high tops some 4 and 6 tops. The people working at the bar were great. Some kids (meaning they looked young) and some who know the drill. This kid waited on me. He was real nice but can't make an Old Fashioned all that well. They have a drink menu, and I suggest you avoid it. I like to order an old-fashioned as a lithmis test (it was also on their menu). It was sour and awful and not made correctly. But hey. Look around. Get the vibe. It's beer and basic mixed drinks. I wanted wine, but again, not the place. I heard about these "snoot shooters", a local delicacy. I'm, uh, old. But hey I had to try one. It's this small hour glass shaped glass: there's "Ski" soda on the bottom, and jack Daniel's on the top. The jack was like 1/4 of a shot. I'm old enough I don't mix whisky with weird crap anymore, but I have to say, these are delicious! What a stupid good gimmick! The ski doesn't come out fast but the whole super-sweet soda chaser to crap whisky is a classic idea reinterpreted here. I here people, parties, Wedding parties, will show up and get a large order of these. And in fact that happened while we were there. This kinda gimmick, I approve. I'm surprised these don't exist anywhere else. Ok. Getting into the place, I smartened up and got a couplea beers. Stag. It's awesome! It has this woody-nuttiness to it. They don't have this back in Boston, but they ought! My friends had mules - said they were good. Another had some kinda blue vodka and ski - also amazing. It's kind of a dive bar, local color, restaurant steeped in tradition that is absolutely indicative of the area. If you are visiting or live here, this is a go-to spot.

Truly one of the best hidden gems in the area! Tucked away in the tiny town of St. Rose, Illinois,…read morethis amazing restaurant is absolutely worth the drive. The atmosphere is one of my favorite things about Popeye's, it's a unique combination of "come as you are" casual while still feeling upscale enough for a nice dinner or special occasion. The menu has something for everyone, with steaks, chicken, seafood, pasta, duck, frog legs, and so much more. Best of all, everything I've tried has been delicious. One of my personal favorites is the prime rib, and they always deliver! Great food, a comfortable atmosphere, and a true small-town hidden gem.

Reservations for 10 on a Friday with a server that did a terrific job of taking care of our group…read morewhile also having another 10 top and a couple smaller tables. I need to start splitting an entree with my wife when we come here since we all over order apps. The onion rings are enough for 3-4 people but we had 2 orders plus toasted raviolis and a southwestern fried app., bread and salad prior to main coarse and pow ! I'm stuffed by the time the ribeye shows up. It's a 45 min drive from Belleville so I was in a half coma on ride home. Pics included...