Good food, nice people, and a great atmosphere! I will go again whenever I am in town.read more

We came in this afternoon as a large group of 11. We were seated and given menus, but waited for…read more15 minutes with no one even acknowledging us or taking our drink order. There was a bartender and a waitress working, along with two customers at the bar who were there together. Besides those people, our group were the only customers there. The bartender and the waitress only focused on those two people at the bar and were doing shots with them. We were definitely made to feel like we were an intrusion and not welcomed. It was a very uncomfortable, awkward situation. With that being said, we all got up and left and went down the street to the Rockton Inn, where we were seated and taken care of right away. This could have been a "one off" situation, but if this is how they run their establishment, I would not recommend going here.

Nice family restaurant. Serving good wholesome food. Chicken soup was very tasty, not greasy. Big…read morefluffy omelets. Very friendly service. Will return for the holidays.

I go here whenever I want to have a breakfast diner experience. The staff are extremely friendly…read moreand nice. The service is a little slow but whenever I go here, I'm not in a rush. The diner feels like any other family-owned diner. The food tastes wonderful. The place recently went under new management and I didn't notice a difference in service or food. This place fits right in with the quaint downtown Rockton area.

I don't know what it is about the Rockton bar area, but places like this lack basic culinary…read morescience when it comes to making a burger. FIBs across the street put a tomato next to the bun, which makes the bread soggy near the end. Here, the put the bottom bun, meat, then stack everything on top. The darkness or burntness made the bottom bun look burnt, which messes up the presentation of the burger. The bacon on the burger was buried below lettuce and other toppings. It overall wasn't a terrible burger, but seems like there could have been more thought and time put into the burger. Over Rockton Inn, the place before this, they have an electronic jukebox, which is cool! They also have a claw machine for catching your own lobster for $3. You catch it and they cook it for free! When we went on Sunday, they had a special on Wings for .35 cents a wing. They also had a make your own or waitress does it Bloody Mary station. I think that's a nice touch! I had the waffle fries with cheese here, which seemed a bit greasy, but they were definitely some of the best waffle fries I've had up in this area. I would totally recommend this place for others!

Went here for lunch today and it was all around a good experience. We started off getting served by…read morethe bartender and she got us started on drinks than the waitress took over. There was a Bloody Mary DIY bar and I don't know if this is a Sunday thing or not but it was a cool touch I am just not brave enough to try one yet but it's on the to do list. Anyway, I visited the old Rockton Inn often and was in love with their Parmesan fries but this one has waffle fries that made me forget all about Rockton Inn. I got the Whiskeys BBQ burger and it was delicious but big, I was unable to finish it. Halfway through my food I did notice the corner of my plate was chopped like it had been dropped a lot. Not a big deal or problem just an observation Overall it was a good experience and I will be returning

They were not terribly busy when we stopped in so I snapped some pictures of the place. It was…read moreplenty quiet, minus the TVs and slot machines. The bartender was extremely nice and we wanted to stop in and grab some burgers. We travel through this area on our way to and from Galena, and we just wanted to grab a bite on the way home. We came on a good day since it was BOGO burgers! Grabbed the french onion dip and chips and found that to be really delicious - also got wings and they were nice and crispy with the right amount of sauce on them. Seems like it would be a nice place to stop when they have other events going on as well. I've read older reviews, but they are plenty old. We had a very positive experience and I'd stop back for more food and drinks. Everything was really tasty, affordable, and we had a great time hanging out there.

The food was good. Had a hamburger and was cooked perfectly night exact flavor I was looking for …read more The service was also good one person who was very efficient . The ambiance was mediocre at best , but I believe they are re-modeling . So to be expected .

The food is good. I ordered a skillet and there was plenty of food. Met some friends for breakfast…read moreand everyone said they enjoyed their meals. They are friendly and attentive even when busy. They have a nice pie case at the front of the restaurant. And I would love to stop for after noon pie sometime.

Met up with some old friends for breakfast this morning and it was awesome. What a great menu and…read moreplenty of choices to choose from.

We have dined at Road Dawg several times. It is a favorite. The food is excellent; plenty of menu…read morechoices; service is always good.

The Road Dawg Family Restaurant is my dad's regular Thursday spot, and he brings me here every time…read moreI'm in town. Located right off the interstate, it has that classic highway diner feel. The main sign on the pole has definitely seen better days, and the place as a whole feels a bit run down. As you walk in, be careful of the trip hazard at the entrance--it's a bit uneven. It's a little "divey," but don't let that be a dealbreaker. It's just an observation, a reminder not to judge a book by its cover. Note to management: Some minor fixes could give it a little more curb appeal. Stepping inside, you'll see the main dining room and an old buffet area that I assume hasn't been used since COVID. It's all a bit dated, but clean and functional. They serve breakfast all day and have a full lunch and dinner menu as well. Even though it was a relatively busy Sunday morning, we were greeted and seated quickly and didn't have to wait long for our initial service. Almost before I could take a sip of my no-frills, bottomless cup of $3 coffee, our giant portions of breakfast arrived. It was an omelette kind of day for us. We placed a special order for my dad (he's got his usual), I got the Denver Omelette ($14) with jalapeños, and my stepmom ordered the Meat Eaters Omelette ($15). They opted for toast, and I got the pancakes, which were a meal in themselves. While the prices have increased significantly since my first visit, the large portions are big enough to share or take half home, which is exactly what we did. We were a little ignored and never asked if everything was as expected. We did, however, get coffee refills and eventually received the bill and some to-go boxes. Another note to management: The bell that incessantly rings every time someone comes or goes needs to go! By the time we left, I was anxious and extremely tired of the bell. I feel sorry for the employees who have to listen to that all day long! Overall, this place does a good and honest business. Aside from the bell and the slight dip in attention, we enjoyed our meal.

Good food Great location…read moreFriendly staff Beautiful garden in back Located near home Rockton IL location

Supportive completely when we needed a family venue quickly. Handled the accommodations and food…read morebeautifully, quickly and cost effectively. Everyone was comfortable in the very family like setting and the food was on point. I couldn't recommend this place more for any event needed with a home like feel from the venue to the staff. Thank you so much!

So glad we stumbled upon this place! There is a decent size dining area, and a large bar. In the…read moredining area, you have a view of the open kitchen which is a cool concept. We sat at the bar and were greeted immediately and served very quickly. The garlic cheese curds were just added to the menu today, and they were SO GOOD. There's a large selected of draft beer (~20). There is street parking out front.

As a Chicagoan, I appreciate great food. This joint had one of the best smash burgers.. I made my…read moreown with gravy, provolone, grilled onions and side of the garlic sauce. My take on a French onion burger. Cheese curds were amazing but I wouldn't expect less from our friends to the north. Solid 5 stars. And the Spotted Cow on tap was just what the doctor ordered. I WILL be back!!