We were staying overnight in Quincy Illinois and after driving all day along the Great River Rd,we…read morewanted a nice dinner close to our hotel. For some reason the reviews were not great but we decided to give The Abbey a try and we are glad we did! We were seated immediately . We explained to our server Sally they my wife is Gluten free and she was super helpful. They offer a nice menu with a wide variety of food options. We started with their drink specials..a frozen vodka drink and a Redemption bourbon double. Prices were super cheap in our opinion. My wife had the baby back ribs with mixed vegetables and they fell off the bone. Sauce was amazing. I had their Surf and Turf special . Steak was cooked just right and the shrimp stuffed with crab meat were very good. Portions were huge and unfortunately we could not take anything home since we were staying at a hotel. This is a family owned and operated that feels like home. Decor is really cool and definitely a place to stop in whether just for drinks, appetizers,burgers or steaks.

We felt lucky to be seated immediately because the place was packed inside and out on a busy…read moreweekend. The service was great and our waitress made really good suggestions since we weren't familiar with the menu and I needed gluten friendly modifications. We both ordered cocktails which were served up quickly while we waited for dinner. Everything came out just as ordered and was delicious. I wouldn't hesitate to come back when in the area again.

My family was hungry after a long day of traveling and we didn't want to so much further to find…read morefood somebody decided just to walk across the parking lot and try this place out. The Smoky smells a meat walking across the parking lot where enough to draw us in. Great BBQ joint with that quintessential rustic charm including old signs, farming equipment, and barn wood adorning the walls. Large menu with a lot to choose from. You decided to settle on a barbecue feast that fed 2 to 4 people for only $41. Great value for our family of 5. We got to sample the ribs, pulled pork, and BBQ chicken with sides of beans, coleslaw, corn, cornbread, and French fries. Everything was great. The sauce assortment was spot on and offered enough variety for all the different food items. My family especially loved the cornbread and the ribs but everything was very good. We left full and satisfied and at only 40 bucks to feed a family, not hard on the wallet. I highly recommend this place.

Everything was fantastic! I had the mushroom and Jack burger with cinnamon apples; my wife had the…read morebbq half chicken. The burger was perfectly seasoned; had great flavor. The cinnamon apples are always excellent. The corn on the cob was perfect. The chicken was excellent. Generous portion sizes make you feel like you're really getting your money's worth. Friendly staff and management. Love coming here!

Food is good, service is great, friendly old town country atmosphere, a great place to meet up…read morewith friends or family.

Great little diner with delicious home cooked meals. Easy to find and worth the drive or stop if…read moretraveling 24 to Quincy.

Always a go-to stop when I'm in town! We love coming here. The food and service is great.read more

A group of us had dinner here by the river for the first time and we enjoyed it. Great view of the…read moreriver and nice casual place with inside and outside table s big menu of food and drinks. Chicken lips were huge and very yummy. Reasonable prices and great drink deals. Great service too. I'd definitely go back!

Going with 3 stars today…read more We come here once a year when we're in town visiting family. I also grew up in Iowa eating Maid-Rites. Today, my Super Cheese Rite was served not hot and not really warm. The meat was slightly cool. It definitely didn't melt my cheese. I ate it because it wasn't horrible. I did mention it later to staff in a constructive manner. We also got a slice of cherry pie to go and plan to enjoy that later tonight.

Alpo on a bun. Yep. I said it. Terrible service. Walked in. A dozen workers staring at us…read more Obviously a local thing. Just imagine dog food from a can, mashed on a bun with mustard and pickles. Thats it. Sorry. But that's truth.

It's a good place. We enjoyed our lunch and it's cheap we thought it'll be expensive knowing the…read morefood is really good.

I think my expectations were too high for this place? The ambiance was LOUD, as with many…read morerestaurants now. The food was mediocre at best, except for the desserts which were DELECTABLE. The service was very good, as we were a table of 15 and they did an excellent job of getting our orders and then our food out to us. The one thing I did notice was that they continued to bring additional bread out to us, but weren't removing any empty plates. Makes for an extremely crowded table! VERY IMPORTANT: the side door in the back room was locked tight, so in case of fire, we'd have been SOL.

This would be a 3.5 for me. Gem is not the best pizza or Mexican food you'll find. But it's mostly…read moregood! But larger than the food, there is such a charm that it has. It's a spot that I feel I always need to go to whenever I'm visiting my friends in Quincy. The servers are always kind. The ambiance lets you know that the place is a main fixture of the community. There is a bit of inconsistency in the food. Some nights items taste much better than other nights. But, you do get a heck of lot of chips and salsa! I think no trip to Quincy is complete without a trip to Gem.

Gem City Pizza is always a quick and affordable dinner option when family is in town. My pregnancy…read morecravings demanded a half pepperoni and half Hawaiian pizza for myself the balance was perfect although a little greasy on the top but overall the flavor and structure of the crust was there. Not soggy not crispy but a perfect curve

Intimate beer bar with limited cocktails and wine. The beer list rotates regularly and they have…read moresome harder to find beers as well as interesting options. If you have someone in your party who doesn't like beers they have a couple wine options, bourbon and a few cocktails. The bartenders are always friendly. They have cheeseboards and will do beer pairings. A cozy bar with intimate vibes. Plenty of parking outside the bar.

It's all about ambiance! Great atmosphere, great libations and limited yet delicious charcuterie…read moreselections and seasonal items. Highly recommend!