Love the burgers, chicken strips, fried chicken, tater tots...everything I have ever ordered is fresh, hot, and flavorful. Friendly and fun staff. Perfect outing with a friend or the family. High recommend!​ read more

Just flew into Rockford airport and heading west to Iowa. We are hungry and a burger sounds perfect. Yelp gives this place 4.4 stars. Ok, let's check it out. Looks kinda sketchy from the outside but we went for it. Glad we did. The amber bock beer was cold and wonderful. I ordered the burger with bbq sauce my wife ordered the yankee. Both were awesome. What a great find. read more

Shamrock Pub - The pub - Irish Pub Near Me - Dixon, Illinois

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This place absolutely sucks. Burgers are frozen not fresh. Bartender has a serious personality problem. Place is an absolute dump. Avoid.

I have loved this little hole in the wall place for decades! Used to go for the cheese soup and popcorn. Everything I've ordered has been tasty and served with a smile. Highly recommend this local landmark. read more

We loved it! Best hamburgers in town! We definitely will be back! Lots of food for your money!

We dropped in for lunch after a medical appointment. The reviews were good. They had a Pulled Pork Sandwich as their Tuesday special, and I had a taste for pulled pork - perfect! We arrived - this is a typical bar / pub with a full bar, and a kitchen behind. The menu was pretty extensive, so I went with the Pulled Pork special, and my wife had the Prime Rib Sandwich. The food came out very quickly given there weren't many open seats in the place. When I took a bite of my sandwich, my first response was "What the heck is this?" I could see the pulled pork, but the sauce just wasn't very appetizing at all. Maybe it's my palate? Nope - works everywhere else. My wife noted her Prime Rib sandwich was very hot. She thought it was supposed to be on a hoagie roll, but it was on a hamburger bun. She also said it needed something more - it was just too plain. The French Fries were the smaller kind, and were very good. We didn't have anyone beating on a table while we were there. read more

A great hole in the wall establishment. Very friendly server. Good burger that leaves you feeling happy.

Great burger and quick service. Love finding these small town, back road shops. Great atmosphere. Hidden gem that we found on yelp. Wouldn't have found it without it. read more

Shamrock Pub - Bar Area. - Irish Pub Near Me - Dixon, Illinois

The food is all very tasty. I added some photos of some of my favorites including a few specialty items. read more

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Fantastic burgers. I had the mushroom and Swiss burger (double patty) and the quality of the beef really shinned. Juicy, flavorful and delicious. One of the best burgers I've ever had. read more

You can always stop in for a drink or stay a bit and grab a bite to eat. How can you not love getting a freezing cold glass chalice full of beer while your waiting for your food? Great service with great food. read more

Shamrock Pub - Shamrock burger! - Irish Pub Near Me - Dixon, Illinois

A great stop on our way to Chicago! Very fast and very friendly service and the burgers were delicious! A great find.

Go with the special - doesn't matter what it is. Very good! Grilled cheese sandwich also a winner. Service quick and friendly.

While driving by Dixon, Illinois, we checked Yelp for food options. The Shamrock Pub got pretty good reviews so we opted to give it a try. When you first come up on it, it is not the most modern looking structure. In fact, it is quite small and needs to be updated and painted. Going inside really isn't much better. The Shamrock Pub is small and Guy Fieri would probably classify it as a "dive". However, the service was great. The concern they show for the quality of their food beats many other places I've given great ratings to, and the food itself was great. The ambiance of the "divey" nature gives character to the place. They have a fairly small menu with some variety in it. My wife ordered a grilled cheese with bacon, I ordered a simple hamburger with fries. My son ordered the veggie burger. The server was the owners wife (I think) and was really friendly. We tried to order a basket of their homemade chips, but unfortunately they were out of them. The food arrived quickly, but she only brought the burgers. The owner/chef accidentally broke the bread on the grilled cheese and did not want to serve it that way. To compensate she brought a basket of the chips they were out of. Apparently, they only serve unbroken chips. These were broken, but were as large as any you'd get in a store. They use large Idaho potatoes - these were about three inches in length. From what she described, they are usually over five inches. But to us they tasted great. The grilled cheese came quickly after that. We talked to the waitress a lot about the history of their business and about Dixon in general, which was very interesting. The business itself appears to have a lot of regulars at the bar who all were having a great time. A couple of days a week they offer a Bloody Mary bar, where you make your own. We missed the day, but they keep the set up and the owner makes the Bloody Marys right there. We had a chance to look it over where they have lots of different pickled items to add, three or four different Bloody Mary mixes and even small sausages to add. All-in-all, this was a great place. They told us that their business has picked up a lot since they were added to Yelp. Yay Yelpers - keep it up. This was a lot of fun, and the food was excellent. We'd been driving over seven hours by the time we got there and still had two more to go, so alcohol was not an option. But we did add to our bucket list a trip to Dixon to see the sights and to go back to the Shamrock for Bloody Mary night. read more

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Great food and excellent service! Stew and Elaine are great people! Get in and try the burgers.

Great food. Kind of new to the area and finally git around to trying the food. Placed a pickup order, and the food was done quick and right. Very flavorful. Will be getting food again. read more

Great food for a small pub, it's ALWAYS delicious! We've been frequenting this place for a few years now and don't get tired of it. It is very small, not much seating, and the booths are a little uncomfortable to get in and out of due to a weird wooden frame in the way. But it's worth overlooking to eat their food. Staff is super friendly and attentive too! read more

Just left this little hidden gem in Dixon. Cocktails were right to the top of the glass. Great Rueben and fried chicken. Staff has the perfect bar attitude. Loved it! We'll be back soon!! read more

Food was good. Wife liked the chicken strips. My burger was really good, just messy. Tasted great. Waitress was friendly and very attentive. Definitely recommend. read more

The food, the service and the friendly atmosphere make this an ideal spot to get a bite to eat or enjoy a drink with friends! We will definitely return next time we are back in Dixon! read more

Pork Tenderloin was a frozen "advertised hand pounded " joke Service was great though and I have had their Friday night Prime Rib which was to die for read more

Not for me, some asshole was beating on the table in the kitchen to the point it shutdown all conversation in the building, you could not talk to the person in front of you or even think. What a dive! read more

My husband and I stopped in by chance since we were in the area. This place has excellent burgers and pork tenderloin sandwiches. Elaine and her staff are fantastic, and we will be back! read more

Amazing bar burger! I got the "Hummel". Burger done perfect, crisp bacon and fresh crisp veggies. I never know where to go on the road for dinner. So I saw the good yelp reviews and when I asked the girl at the hotel desk about this place she said " oh my god, we ate there last night! The food is so good!". Classic small town "dive bar". I will definitely be back again when I'm in town. read more

Love this place! Shamrock crew takes care of ya! The Ruben sandwich is amazing! Drinks are outstanding as well!

Are you looking for a killer burger without pretension or a hefty price tag? Then get your tookus over to the Shamrock. This place is a Dixon institution. The people who go here don't go for the ambience or the latest trendy foodstuff. They go because the food is great and the waitstaff is friendly. Oh, and they serve their beer in frosted goblets, which makes my Bud Light feel a little more special. For years, my dad has raved abotu the Southwinds burger, which is a burger with a piece of ham and I believe some cheese piled on. I'm a fan of their extensive appetizer menu (fried pickles! fried cheese curds with jalapenos!) and I love that I'm getting a solid meal at a really fair price. My mom, dad and I went to the Shamrock for dinner on Saturday and between the three of us enjoyed three entrees and five beers - for a measly $25. Awesome! read more

We found this place while visiting Dixon for a friend's wedding. The highlights of my meal were the fried pickles (some of the best I've ever had) and homemade potato chips. As a sign says in the restaurant, "You're only a stranger here once!" Great spot for good diner food at a great price! read more

This place is good! The service was lovely, very kind and courteous. I'm eating low carb and didn't want the bun and they were very helpful with that request. The food was good, not great. I would come here again but nothing out of this world. read more

Shamrock Pub - Shamrock burger with no bun and a side salad. - Irish Pub Near Me - Dixon, Illinois

The jalapeño cheese curds, fried pickles and onion rings are all delicious. Their burgers are worth coming back for ! The fish fry was a tad disappointing because it wasn't your average cod- it was a battered tilapia. However, the batter itself was light and crispy. So scrumptious ! Very cute environment. read more

Went here off of yelp reviews. Good burger spot. Small place friendly staff cold beer. Cant go wrong Will be back

My wife and I stopped here with a group of 20 Harley riders. They were very accommodating. We ordered chili and split a burger with fries. Both were good and service was very quick. Worth a stop when you are in the area. read more

BURGERS!!!!! Yumm-O !! Honestly, I've only had one other item other than the burgers- their fish taco- HUGE! Great lunch or supper spot. read more

Been coming here since I was a kid. Never disappointed with The Shamrock. Burgers and a frosty Scooner is what you get.

A group of us were in Dixon for a wedding and needed a place to grab a pre wedding lunch. We weren't disappointed. Are you going to get a gourmet meal? No. But you will get a good meal with great service and and a friendly staff. Make sure you grab an order of the potato chips (homemade). read more

Ordered salad which cost 1.75 which consisted of only shredded lettace with a tiny bit of dressing. My burger looked good but had very little flavor which took over 35 minutes to cook. It sat on top waiting for server to grab so it was just warm instead hot just off the grill. I would not go back again food priced too high for quality served. read more

We have been camping in this area for over twenty years before we tried the Shamrock. We went on a Friday night to have their smoked prime rib. I can speak for my husband when I say that it was some of the best prime rib we ever had. Now that we know it's there, we will be going back regularly. Looking forward to trying the meatloaf which our friends rave about! The people at this pub are very friendly so don't hesitate to try it out. One night there were no tables and the waitress pointed to a couple sitting at a six top saying they would love to have us share their table. We had a great time hearing the stories they told us about their lives! BTW, the service was quick and attentive even though the bar was packed. read more

Best bar burger in town ..great hometown bar , everyone knows you after just being there once ! Elaine will know your beer after just the first time being there . read more

I always order their fried Mac n cheese wedges and the shamrock burger! I'm never disappointed when I eat there!

Excellent, friendly, attentive bartenders. What a cute tiny little pub! Off the main strip in Dixon, The Shamrock is a perfect place to stop in and have a drink! We didn't eat, so I can't speak about the food, but they do have a full menu of bar favorites, burgers and sandwiches. I hope to stop back by someday if my travels lead me in the Dixon direction again! read more

A bit off the beaten path, but soooooooo worth the trip. This is one of the best burgers I've ever eaten. Beyond "bar food" level. I tried the olive burger. It came out quickly and served with a smile. Amazing and welcoming service. Smaller establishment. 9 tables and a bar. Slot machines. Wood panel decor. It's everything I need and the burger is a solid guarantee that I'll be back. Get in before the rush. Kitchen closes at 9. read more