Fun place, good solid big portions, great huge chicken wings. The only thing is the music is so so so loud I had a headache, my chest was thumping, and I couldn't hear the conversation with my buddies. The wait staff are very attentive and sweet. They are always running around. Prime rib offered 1st and 3rd Saturdays for $48. They had specials today for V day. Lovely down to earth place. But please lower the volume on the music so I don't get hearing loss for my grandkids. read more

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We came in here for dinner after a day kayaking on the Fox River. It's nice that they also offer outdoor seating, but it was waaaaay too hot for that the day we stopped in! The service was okay, though they were out of one of the items that was ordered and the waitress didn't know that. Also, my friend noticed someone eating ribs as we walked through to our table, and was hoping to get those. But they were only for a special regular customer. Rather rude. The food was good, but it was offset by the other issues. read more

Skoog's Pub & Grill - The Twins Tea - American Near Me - Utica, Illinois

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Utica is such a cute town! The main street is closed with beautiful flowers, decor and outdoor eating. Skoog's Pub is a great place to have a drink and eat. They have some really neat, different and tasty alcoholic drinks. The wings are really good! We ordered 50 wings with different sauces for only $47! The Santa Fe Egg rolls were delicious. The prices are reasonable. Great vibe, great service. I will be back! read more

Skoog's Pub & Grill - Some neat, tasty drinks. - American Near Me - Utica, Illinois

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They have a side room to rent called Table Grace 149. We contacted them about renting it for a bridal shower. The information we received said room rental was $150. We met with Megan about six weeks early to look at the room and put down a deposit. We told her we were just going to have mimosas and a dessert bar and she said great. The day of the shower we provided a mimosa bar and desserts. When we went to pay the bill, the room charge was surprisingly $300. We questioned the bartender and she said that was correct. We told her we were expecting to pay $150. She did try to contact a couple people to verify. The bride and her mom were close by so we didn't want to make a scene and just paid the bill. I later looked at the information they sent us where it said room rental was $150 so we contacted Megan again. She referred us to a different area of the information that said if you cater in other food the rental goes up to $300. This is right by the part that says we can bring in our own desserts. We did not cater in other food. We brought in desserts which it stated we could do. The wording did not make it clear that we would be charged more for bringing in the desserts. (See pictures) Also, when we arrived all the chairs were up on the tables so we had to put them down and even though employees walked through the room, no one even greeted us until the bartender showed up. At one point we were told that a service person was going to come look at the garage door/window in the room and may have to put it up for a little while to decide how to fix it. This would be in the middle of the shower. Luckily, he never showed up. I would not suggest renting this space as we feel like we were scammed. read more

Skoog's Pub & Grill - Rental price - American Near Me - Utica, Illinois

A great stop after a long day of hiking. There are both great indoor and outdoor seating options. The location is in a little main street area with the center blocked off for outdoor seating. I ordered the fried corn bites (delicious) as well as a dirty Shirley type of drink and the grilled hoagie. The hoagie was okay, pretty much like a patty melt. The Cole slaw and sweet potato fries were awesome! My friend ordered the chili and I tried it and I would give it a 5/10. It was kind of watery and could use more beans in my opinion. read more

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Great bar food! Tried the super nachos and wings for the appetizers and loved both. The super nachos was plentiful in all ingredients and was VERY filling. It could be a meal in itself. Tried a bunch of different sandwiches including the Skoog Burger, Buffalo Chicken Sandwich, and Jumbo Pork Tenderloin and all of them were delicious. By the time we left, we could barely move! Never around this area, but this place would be a reason to go for sure. read more

Cute place with good food! The marinara that was served with the mozzarella sticks was outstanding!. Friendly, attentive staff.

It's just ok. I was pleased they had a veggie burger. The patty itself was hot and a good portion. I didn't get cheese on it though so maybe that would have made it better. I didn't want fries so I got a small side of cottage cheese. My mother wanted the taco salad and ate most of it. The menu described the meat as a mix of taco meat and beans. The seating outside was pleasant and under nice canopies. It was a beautiful day and quiet during the week. Our waitress though was somewhat abrupt with us? I guess it was her personality, just seemed to not want to be there. We were served our meals on nice white sturdy dinnerware but served plastic forks and knives in plastic wrappers. The plastic silverware was cheap and not sure why they can't use real silverware if they have nice plates? It was just odd. It's a good location and ok for a quick meal if you don't want anything fancy. read more

Skoog's Pub & Grill - Taco salad - American Near Me - Utica, Illinois

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Good pub food. Stopped for lunch after hiking at the local state parks. Service is friendly. They have outdoor and indoor seating. If the weather is nice I'd recommend trying to sit outside. I ordered the Jazzy Chicken sandwich. The flavors were good but the chicken breast itself was tough to bite through, maybe it needed to be tenderized. The fries are really good. Kids had the chicken tenders and those were easier to bite through. read more

There is nothing wrong with a 3. It means it's good and average but nothing special. I had the nachos as my meal based on another's review but they didn't have much flavor. I wish they had cheese sauce. The shredded cheese could have been melted more. And I guess I should have looked but I would have left off the lettuce. The burger my husband had looked really good. Maybe that is what I order next time. Service was very good and friendly. I would go again read more

Had the fried chicken sandwich. It was absolutely delicious. Chicken was really fresh and crispy .. absolute perfection. Highly recommend. There was a fest going On and we ran into fiends after the winery. The service was great, and it's a nice place to cool off from the heat. read more

We arrived in the middle of the afternoon. We were seated under the canopy with a cool breeze and great music. Our drinks were cold. The quality of our food was great. Will definitely return. read more

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After a long hike at Starved Rock, I decided to replace the calories that I burned. This place was just the place to do so. They were quite busy but I got a seat quickly. The staff was all very friendly, helpful, and clearly enjoyed their job here. The place feels very close knit and inviting which is a fresh change of pace from the city. The Cheeseburger I ordered was AMAZING. Sometimes, a LARGE burger like this can be overwhelming and not seasoned correctly. But this one was PERFECT. It's been a long time since I had a burger that was as perfectly balanced as this one. Serving the cold ingredients on the side was a great touch as well. Once added, they provided the perfect balance and snap to a terrific burger. Typically a burger this size also just falls apart as soon as you take it off the plate but again, somehow they have the ratios down to a perfect balance. The burger remained intact the entire time. The fries were perfectly battered, cooked, and seasoned as well and provided a nice addition to the plate. Overall this was a great experience. This is a SOLID choice if you are in the area. I can't wait to stop by again and try more of their options! read more

Skoog's Pub & Grill - Burger with Pepper-jack Cheese, Bacon, and grilled onions - American Near Me - Utica, Illinois

Review Visit: August 26th, 2015 Skoog's. Swedish for 'jumbo tenderloin'. The first thing you'll notice (or not) is that the bar signage for Skoog's is overlaid on a Swedish flag. This had me wondering if we were going to experience some kind of Swedish/European eatery on the inside. Sadly, that wasn't 100% the case. Inside Skoog's was a pretty typical pub. It had a dining area and a bar area. It had this feeling of aged wood that has seen enough stories to last a lifetime. It had a small level of coziness and welcoming to it that seems to be hard to capture in words or replicated by other places. The decor on the walls was sparse but effective in making the walls feel full without being cluttered. But, I don't remember there being much of a Swedish theme to the place. That really isn't concerning as I was more curious if it would based on the signage out front. My girlfriend and I needed some grub and needed it fast. We spent the afternoon hiking at Matthiessen State Park, getting lost, and then hiking some more once we got ourselves re-orientated with where we were. Who knew getting lost could build up such an appetite. As we sat there, looking over the pretty standard bar menu, I noticed they served tenderloins. I was on a tenderloin addiction around this time of my life so it was only natural that I would get one here. My girlfriend got something different than her usual burger. She ordered some chicken tenders. If you aren't familiar with tenderloins, let me fill you in. They are a big piece of deep-fried pork and is about 4x the size of the bun it's served on. It is a sandwich that requires you to eat half of the pork patty before you get to the bun and toppings. It's a big pain in the butt to eat and I love every second of it. The size of the tenderloin did not disappoint. It looked and smelled amazing. As I nibbled on the tenderloin, I knew it was just what I needed after a long day of hiking. The tenderloin was a bit juicy, which is how I like them. The toppings complimented the 'loin perfectly. It was easily the best tenderloin I had in all of 2015. The fries on the other hand, were just okay. They looked great but only tasted so-so. My girlfriend agreed but said her chicken tenders were the bomb. Her words, not mine. After a long day, Skoog's was perfect. Not a perfect score in my books but a perfect way to start the winding down for a relaxing evening. We did stop for ice cream at the Country Cupboard Ice Cream Shoppe, but that is another story for another day. P.S. - Skoog's is actually Swedish for the word 'forest', not 'jumbo tenderloin'. read more

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For $13 I was able to get a fried fish sandwich with fries. So so delicious and feeling the fish was huge. I was able to eat the rest when I got home my friend got the chicken wings with the side of fries and she also enjoyed her food too.. since it was hot we opted for a table inside and were able to be seated right off. Good place to go for food and without breaking the bank too . read more

Skoog's Pub & Grill - American Near Me - Utica, Illinois

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On our journey around the US we often times find these wonderful little gems and Skoog's in Utica was one of them. Our original intention was to go to another place in this nicely-restored little town but we walked past Skoog's and saw the menu and the outdoor dining and this is where we ended up. Sitting out in the middle of what was once the street there is a pergola overhead with nice garden lighting and it's a neat setting. We love finding these towns where new life has been breathed into them and this is a fine example of just that. Skoog's had a nice selection of local craft beers and I got an IPA and, doggone it, I don't remember the name of it but I did enjoy it. My partner in crime got a pineapple wheat and, this being May, it was the perfect compliment to the newly-emerging good weather. On special was a combination of ribs and fried chicken. I love ribs. I love fried chicken. But I am apprehensive is this isn't the specialty of the house. With a name like Skoogs you expect something like pickled herring or something like that. But, when the food came and our taste buds got a sample, I realized I had made a good choice. The ribs were just what you'd want - meaty and cooked so that they fall right off the bone. The fried chicken was seasoned perfectly and had a nice crunch but the chicken under that crunch remained juicy and flavorful. There was enough food on the plate for lunch the next day and I had a second local IPA and it ended-up in my photo so I can tell you that it was a Tangled Roots Honest Hazy IPA. This was a good compliment to the barbecue. This being the start of the season I suspect the machinery and people that make things works are just getting their groove on so things were a bit slow but with the great weather and, ultimately, the great results who cares? Besides we weren't really in a hurry and it was all fine. I'd definitely go back if I find myself in the area again. read more

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The food was not what we expect. They have a Dog menu and absolutely dog friendly restaurant. The dog food was very good apparently. Ribs was good but almost cold. Taco salad was not a favorite for my wife and wings were not fully cooked. Our server was very nice. Price is reasonable. I will give them a try on next visit. read more

Went here years ago and I still dream about the kamikaze wings. Hope to be back again someday soon!

I had a chicken sandwich that was great and I was able to sit outside with shade. It was a good break from riding Starved Rock. read more

Staying at Starved Rock and wanted a bite on the way out of town. Nothing fantastic, but fish sandwich and fries were really good and my daughter liked the chicken tenders. Staff was really friendly and attentive, good menu too. I'd definitely go back. My only complaint is the jarred tartar sauce, but it was good enough and we left happy :) read more

Best casual dining spot in downtown Utica. Great service and quality of food/portions. I always recommend when in the Illinois Valley.

If I could give zero stars I would. Ordered at 6 pm on a Sunday. It was busy - but there was no mention the kitchen was running behind. At 7:30 our food arrived (in stages). Cold. All entrees were cold but 2 (out of 9). Steak sandwich was ordered medium rare. It came out well done. I understand the kitchen being behind. What I do not understand is food coming out in stages and it not being hot. Our waitress was in her second night of service. Okay. She says she'll talk to Blake to see what can be done about the bill. Blake did absolutely nothing about the bill. Maybe it was an off night. But to have nothing go well - cold food, slow service, food was not good - we won't ever try it again. Oh. And the waitress was talking poorly about me asking why Blake didn't do anything with the bill to her coworkers when I went to the bathroom. Not great. read more

Great LARGE wing and the pork tenderloin was HUGe too. Service and waitress very helpfull and the ambiance is great too.

Love how dog friendly it is! Food is great, too. Outdoor seating during the summer makes it a perfect evening!

Driving through on our way home and decided to hop off the 80 to grab a late lunch. So glad we chose this place! The food was great (we had the jumbo wings and the Jazzy Grilled chicken sandwich- both were delish!! We also wanted to order just a plain grilled chicken sandwich for our doggos and they have a "snoopy dog menu" y'all!!! We got two grilled chicken breasts that they cut up for each of our pups for $4/each! Loved it! Mary was our server and she was spectacular- great conversationalist and so efficient. We enjoyed watching her and her colleague buzz about taking great care of their guests. If we didn't have to be back to Boston by tomorrow night, we would have stayed and gone to dinner there too! Highly recommend read more

Skoog's Pub & Grill - Grilled chicken for our doggos - American Near Me - Utica, Illinois

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6 stars if I could! Absolutely PLEASE do yourself a favor. If you are in town you have to have a Skoog's Burger. I tried for the longest time to find an amazing pub burger. This one hit all the checkboxes. Let me spell it out for you and you decide! Grilled. Actually grilled! Bun nice and dry, not soggy. Get what you want on it. I got Blue Cheese, Bacon, Mushrooms. Sweet potato fries and home made coleslaw. The 'slaw was awesome by the way. A little pricey, but not to worry. This will create a delicious memory for you to come back to. read more

Food was dry, service was slow, and the drinks were weak. The upside was the burgers were thick but when asked for medium they came out well done read more

Skoog's Pub & Grill - Pork tenderloin sandwich - American Near Me - Utica, Illinois

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We came on Wing Night and didn't realize that's really all you could get plus some appetizers. All the food was just alright, not fantastic. Wings were absolutely covered in sauce which made them a little much for all of us. We ordered well before a large party was sat, and they got their 300 wings (that's not a joke) prior to us getting our food. Made it hard to keep our kids entertained the entire time we waited. It was fine for what it was, but would come back or recommend it to anyone. read more

The biggest and best wings ever! You can sit inside or enjoy their outdoor seating. Attentive and friendly servers. Highly recommend Skoog's pub! read more

After a morning hike a yummy lunch was very much needed. We left Starved Rock and had no idea where we were going to end up. Our original plan was to stop by this big bar that we saw on our way to the park. On the way back we saw lots of bikes parked outside and figured this would not be for us. Glad we kept driving and came across the downtown area. I was in heaven to see the street closed and the bars and restaurants have tables outside. It was so cute and so my style!! We walked up and down the block and decided on this place. My husband had seen the burgers and said they looked great. We were seated outside and were given menus. Lots of options s and they all sounded delish. I went with the jazzy grilled chicken sandwich. A grilled chicken breast with honey mustard, grilled onions & pepperjack cheese. Omg was it huge and was it good!!! My sandwich came with fries and coleslaw. The server recommended the seasonal beer which was Bikini Bottom. That did not disappoint either. My husband said his bacon cheeseburger was good also. I enjoyed sitting outside, they have speakers that were playing my kind of music and the food was good. Prices were also good. Our server stopped by enough times and was very pleasant. I am already planning my next trip out there. Highly recommended! read more

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Lovely but crowded patio but the delicious hamburger makes it worth it. Love that the street is closed off. read more

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The food was really good, although the service was a bit slow. We've had this waitress 2x now. She's just pokey. But the southwest egg rolls were really good! The dipping sauce makes it. The garlic basil cream sauce over penned was really good also and a huge portion. He liked the family chicken deal, but didn't like the gravy on the mashed. Overall a great meal. The place can get busy, and outside the tables are small . The chairs are small too. Well my hubby isn't small but not very comfortable. Come for a night-time leisurely meal. Idk about a family in a rush though. read more

Picked this place because it has a wacky name. We ended up getting the ribs and the boneless wings. The ribs were fall off the bone. Fantastic. Probably the best ribs I've ever had...the boneless wings are good as well. Service was good atmosphere is good I guess except for the country music. That is all. read more

Skoog's Pub & Grill - American Near Me - Utica, Illinois

We walked in were seated right away. Being weekend before St. Patricks Day, they had the traditional corn beef sandwich specials. I opted for the Hogy sandwich and my guest had a burger. Both were good. read more

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Had a nice meal late evening outside. Food was delicious. I would definitely recommend. read more

The best on the block. Open seating inside and out. You are not crammed in. Place is clean. Washroom is clean. Slots in the back if you want. Server was Jessica. Very fast, friendly and attentive. Food was served hot. Ample servings. Prices are very good. Jukebox music not to loud. The other servers hustle as well. The only downside is you have to find parking. But for the summer with all the outside dining from the whole street, it's to be expected. read more

Actually really good pub food. Had the Buffalo Chicken sandwich...when took it out of the to go container my wife jumped back in her seat at the size of it. Paul Bunyan would have to unhinge his jaw to take a bite. Now I say this as a positive because it was a great value and the taste was top notch. Buffalo sauce can usually go one of two ways and Skoog's definitely went in the right direction. Wish the weather was nicer to sit outdoors but with food this tasty I could have sat on a trash can and been happy. Nice work Skoog's team. read more

This was a nice pub to visit in Utica. There's not many food options in the town but this one is worth checking out if you're hungry! The prices are very reasonable. We had the daily southwestern egg role special. They were filled with cheese, corn, beans, and chicken. Skoog's should add this to their regular menu because it was delicious! Probably my favorite dish. We had the 12 jumbo wings. They were indeed jumbo. They load up on the sauce. If you are not a sauce lover maybe ask for light sauce. I really liked the sweet chili, the honey bbq were not for me. My husband had the Italian beef, it was average. It was a nice portion. My grandma has the pork tenderloin, it was huge. She seemed to enjoy it. Overall, great portions and prices! Fast service! I would like to try a burger next time I'm back. read more

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food was meh. group had the fried chicken, pulled pork sandwich, burger, and fried chicken sandwich. pulled pork was decent and so were the sweet potato fries. everything else was very under seasoned. salad was literally just iceberg lettuce, a single baby carrot, a single cucumber, and a single cherry tomato. very busy so waitress was understandably forgetful. there was literally like a 10 month old baby at another table drinking mountain dew out of its bottle LOL. read more

Skoog's Pub & Grill - salad - American Near Me - Utica, Illinois

Their wings are fantastic. It's a great place for bar food, and dining on Clark Street is fun! We sat ourselves and the waitress came out pretty quickly for our drink order. Would recommend! read more