Shabbona Cafe

First of all, the view can't be beat and the servers are all very nice and attentive. For being a…read morelittle off-the-water cafe, they provide much better service than I expected--and since we were here on a holiday, they were pretty busy! My group tried a good selection from the menu: chicken tenders, burgers, wings, and a wrap. The food was simple but delicious--I had the wrap, which was basically one of their salads with grilled chicken added, stuffed into a burrito tortilla. It tasted fresh, was wrapped well (I hate when a wrap falls apart), and despite having a good amount of vinaigrette, it didn't leak or go soggy. I kind of regret not getting a second one to-go! From the others' feedback, the rest of the food was just as good--great quality, tasty, and thoughtfully assembled. Pretty much everyone got fries, and enjoyed them. They're crisp, flavorful, and fluffy inside. The prices are reasonable, too. My food and a soda came to like $15, and most of the meals are about the same price, between $10-15 depending on add-ons and upsells. They also have a great ice cream selection--I wish I'd had the appetite to try the strawberry pretzel flavor!--and have milkshakes, beer, boozy seltzers, etc. All great options on hot summer days. Overall, I'd say it's worth a stop if you're in the area!

The attitude of the staff is arrogant and condescending. The prices are too high. Food is mediocreread more

Restaurant interior

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Patio seating is pretty awesome

Coupe's Bar & Grill

4.5(8 reviews)

4.0 mi

Amazing taco salad! The beef was seasoned just the right amount. A great meal paired with a…read moremargarita was the best way to end a long day. Service was terrific! Bartender always had a smile on her face.

Amazing food, I wish I had taken pictures. I had a patty melt and it was by far the best I've ever…read morehad, fresh ingredients and cooked perfectly, my son (a picky eater) had a breaded chicken sandwich, he had nothing but smiles on his face, he had nothing to say as he devoured this sandwich that was the size of his head...comfortable atmosphere and the bartender was super friendly and didn't mind chatting with us for a bit.... I will be back again soon.

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Pub West

4.5(36 reviews)

5.2 mi

The food was delicious and drinks were great!!! Nice music and clean place lots of room. Our…read morebartender a bubly social butterfly. Nice place for a Sunday lunch and drinks. Will definitely be back!!!

Great place! They have a great gluten free pizza! Good service and people…read more Definitely Recommend

Onion rings - $7!!

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Breaded Pork Tenderloin Sandwich

McBride's Morris

4.4(23 reviews)

36.6 mi

Great service! It was a Monday and not super crowded when we got there. Very attentive wait…read morestaff. Soup was great as well as the skirt steak. We will return!

Oh, to be young again! A few minor facts up front: I am old…read more I don't like sports bars any more, and I don't like climbing up to sit at a table. I like good food though. We drove by during and "off" time and saw the place had few diners, so decided to stop in. Hostess was friendly, service was quick from the wait staff, and the place was spotless. My "waiting for dinner beer" was ice cold, and that was a good start. The complimentary chips and queso was OUTSTANDING. I wanted two more bowls. I ordered a Reuben, my wife the Cuban. One of us got delicious fries, the other a Caesar salad. The Reuben was fine, though a little dry in spots. I'd imagine that's not ordered that often, so I always give a bit of dryness a pass. It was, however, stacked high. My wife said the Cuban was good as well. Prices were a bit high, but acceptable. I can see why this restaurant is popular, and I think it's SOOO close to being 5-star place in Morris.

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Long Branch Saloon

4.3(29 reviews)

23.9 mi

Good atmosphere. Pulled pork sandwich was very good…read more Ordered a full slab of ribs and was quite disappointed because they were over cooked and very dry. Customers across from us also said their brisket was also very dry. Update.... Manager took the ribs off of the bill for us. We appreciate the great response and gracious offer. We want to try the ribs again but will be more cautious next time and order a half slab. I would change my rating to a 5 star. An honest business and doing the right thing.

This establishment is what I find most enjoyable about going out to eat. Easy atmosphere and…read moreservice that is sincere and personable. Their ability in serving the rack of ribs consistently and with meat that is tender to the touch that is glazed with a house sauce that has a subtle kick and sweetness to it, No one does Ribs better. Mine had no fat, perfectly moist and tender without drowning in a lake of sauce. They have mastered this menu item down to it truly being something I would drive hours out of my way every time for. House made ranch is the type you dream of. The house fries make the Fried Gods pleased. We will always return here!!

The Ribs. The whole reason behind this review

Heavenly fries with home made killer ranch sauce

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Fettuccine Alfredo with grilled chicken in the foreground with the onion rings and cheeseballs in the background

Cindy's On 34

4.1(112 reviews)

17.8 mi

I'm originally from Mendota and grew up on a farm right across I-39 from Cindy's. I can't believe…read morehow extensive the menu has grown over the years! Definitely the best restaurant in Mendota! Try either of the two pork tenderloin specials ... but save room for dessert!

An unexpected pleasure! It's a truck stop afterall, so I didn't have high expectations. But they…read morehit it out'ta the park. The Biscuits & Gravy Omelette was unusual AND delicious! The service was perfect. And even the ambiance was really nice, clean and bright. Even grabbed a (not overly sweet!) piece of cherry pie for later on. Can't go wrong here.

The slots area

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Beef Stir Fry

Uptown Grill

4.3(508 reviews)

32.5 mi

We love The Uptown Grill! I have been there multiple times and I always order something different…read more All of it has been delicious! I like the fact that they change their menu from time to time, so we're never bored with the same choices. Great restaurant!!

The service was quick, accommodating and welcoming. The location and ambience was upscale and chic…read more We were there on a Wednesday night and it was packed! Had a burger and fettuccine Alfredo. Both were good. Well executed and tasted good. It is a lovely restaurant in a rural community that is clearly a good place to visit. Photo is of the adult milkshake!! Epic!!!

We offer a full service Banquet Facility.

Welcome to Uptown Grill!

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Our newly renovated dinning room.

Acres Bistro

4.8(54 reviews)

14.6 mi

We were in town to see a performance at the Vince Carney Community Theater, and found Acres Bistro…read morethanks to Yelp. Other than having to deal with a freight train that stopped on the tracks right as we were trying to get to the restaurant from the theater, and having to go way out to the west end of town to get around it, everything about our experience was superb! I'm pretty sure we were seated by the owner, who was amazing to talk to. You could tell she loved what she did and what they provide to their customers. She put us in the charge of the bartender, who brought our drinks, took our orders, and checked on us regularly throughout the meal, even though she was doing double duty. We had a large lunch, so we weren't going to eat much for dinner. As soon as I read the menu I realized I was going to have a hard time deciding, but I love cinnamon ice cream, so I knew I needed to leave enough room for dessert. I ended up ordering the grilled cheese, which came with bacon (hold the tomato), and the homemade chips as my side. Everything was delicious. I brought half of my meal home, and it was just as delicious when reheated with my air fryer a few days later. My husband had the Acres Pretzel, which was huge and yummy. (I had a bite to try it!) The cheese sauce with it was thinner than expected, but very good. We started out with a Manhattan for me and some Lena Brewing caramel pecan coffee stout for him. Mine was perfectly crafted, and I took a sip of his, which was also yummy. In addition to my cinnamon ice cream, we each had a dessert drink. He had the Chocolate Caramel Kiss, and I had the Banana Bread. Again, very yummy. The cost of all of this came to under $75, which we thought was marvelous. Coming out from the city, the prices here are definitely more reasonable and much appreciated! We have this restaurant on our radar now, so anytime we are out this way again, we will head there. We are already making plans to come out and see a show next summer, if not before that. To the owner and all the other staff, thanks for such a lovely experience! You have a wonderful establishment!

We decided to stop in for a late lunch on a Saturday afternoon after doing a whiskey tasting across…read morethe street at Kennay Farms Distillery. The entrance is a little hard to find as you have to walk thru a small boutique store to enter the restaurant. Fortunately for us,a nice lady who worked in the store came out and took us to the restaurant. I believe they are all owned by the same person We were lucky enough to get a table on their ekevated patio that overlook the alley garden. Alyssa was our server and was super helpful and friendly. My wife started with their Lemon Lavender Gin Spritz which was one of the many crafted cocktails they offer. I had a nice white wine blend that was suggested off their extensive wine list. We shared the Bruschetta Burrata with toast on the side as my wife is Gluten free. Super fresh and very tasty. They offer many made from scratch sandwiches and entrees along with a few daily specials A real hidden gem located in Rochelle on Lincoln Highway.

The door on the east side, from the east parking lot

View of the east side - note the "farm windmill" fan on the ceiling.

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A view of the kitchen area - note the nice woodwork

The Roasted Rooster

4.6(9 reviews)

15.6 mi

Some of the best chicken tenders I've ever had! I got the mac and cheese on the side--so creamy and…read moreflavorful--and the tiramisu was absolutely delicious! The staff was super friendly, even with takeout service. I didn't get to see the inside this time, but I already can't wait to come back and dine in!

Used to love this place but its gone downhill over the last 6 months or so with staff turnovers…read more Service is horrible and food is a hit or miss.

Mac and cheese

Puerto Rican chicken

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Fried chicken and Greek potatoes

Sugar Grove Cafe

4.4(107 reviews)

20.1 mi

Finally came back for breakfast today and I'm just as impressed as I was with the lunch. The…read moreportion sizes are INSANE at this place and they offer premium sides like biscuits and gravy, crepes, pancakes, etc. I had the chicken chilaquiles - the chicken was a little tough but everything else made up for it, I'd definitely get it again. I also opted for their "must try" pumpkin pancakes. These were also good but tasted more nutmeggy to me than pumpkin, but I still enjoyed them. The other two people in my party had the Popeye Omelet with raspberry crepes and meat lovers omelette with biscuits and gravy. Both were very happy with their selections. This is probably going to be my new breakfast spot, it's worth the 20 minute drive.

If you get Autumn as your server, you will be treated like royalty! She knows everything about…read moretheir expansive menu and anticipates everything you may need. The food never disappoints and is amazing how good everything is for what looks like a hole in the wall restaurant in the middle of nowhere!

Main interior dining area

Ole Ola Boy Skillet

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2nd section of interior dining

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