We'll return when we're back. We ordered: Cheese burger - 10/10 Italian beef - 9/10 Grilled cheese with bacon 8.5/10 *recommends Texas toast* Despite the higher price, it was worth it following our previous experience up the road. Service was great, it was a cute hidden gem I'd say! The booths are tiny but we didn't mind it. It definitely gave the older dive vibe. A local hot spot if you will. They also had canned soda was a plus for me. Overall, it was a 9/10 experience and highly recommend!! read more

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Stopped in to The Small Town Saloon on our way to Galena. We were initially confused as the sign outside says Dually's but soon found out we were in the right place. We love the simple, no nonsense ambiance of the place. The burger, their signature Small Town Burger, was terrific; a 1/2 pound of locally sourced ground beef cooked perfectly, served with special sauce, grilled onions and fried pickles on Texas toast. This thing was huge and delicious. The side of beer battered fries were also crunchy and well seasoned. Our server, doubling as the bartender, was friendly and attentive. Definitely worth stopping for lunch when in Elizabeth. read more

Very welcoming atmosphere The waitress Miss Tracy was exceptional. The burgers tasted great. Make sure to try the homemade chips. read more

We stopped here for lunch while shopping in Elizabeth. Being in an old storefront, this is not the most accessible space: a step up to get inside, step up into the booths, high seats at the bar, only a couple large ground level tables at the back. The bathroom was very small, not big enough if you needed to fit in a wheelchair. Staff was friendly and checked in with us a lot. We both ordered Burgers, which we each ordered medium but both were very red in one spot, just a bit too rare. Overall, a casual spot to eat in downtown Elizabeth. read more

Great service! The bartender looks like hulk hogan so just bc of that they should get 6 stars. The beer is cold and the food is outstanding. Highly recommend a burger! read more

Get the burger you won't be disappointed. The burger is hand packed and made to order. They have side options that change frequently, the Mac salad and potato salad are my favorites. The menu is small but mighty and they use some local ingredients. The staff is incredibly friendly and attentive. read more

Small Town Saloon - Cheeseburger and potato salad - Bars Near Me - Elizabeth, Illinois

Stopped in for food and a drinks. Bartender mentioned the great burgers. I'm thinking a burger is a burger. WOW was I wrong, their burgers were amazing. Everyone got a different one and loved them. Plus had cheese curds for appetizer. Great food and cold drinks. Their Sign is different than than the name of bar ‍ read more

Small Town Saloon - Small town saloon. - Bars Near Me - Elizabeth, Illinois

My partner and I decided to sit at the bar after waiting by the entrance of the restaurant for about 5-10 minutes. We weren't greeted nor acknowledged so we didn't know if it was open seating or if we had to see a host. We are not from here. Anyway, we sat at the bar for an additional 20 minutes and the bartender never came to us. However, was quick enough to make drinks for her regulars that arrived way after we did. Finally, we decided to leave. If you go online to their page their motto is "Cheap Drinks, Lousy Food, Rotten Service" and they obviously lived up to their ROTTEN SERVICE. Needless to say if you're not a regular don't waste your time. Note, I'd give them no stars but I have to give them at least one in order to post. read more

Small Town Saloon - This is the restaurant but on google it's called "Small Town Saloon" - Bars Near Me - Elizabeth, Illinois

Visited this place on a recommendation from a friend on our drive to Galena (only like 15 min away) and man...what a treat! I had their burger and fries and they were delicious! Great homemade burger from what I assume is locally sourced beef. Perfectly layered with different ingredients...really hit the spot. The fries were also very crispy and very well seasoned! Service was great! It's a small town bar, so plenty of locals, but it did not deter from us having a great meal with friendly service. If you happened to be driving by here, stop for a bit and enjoy a great burger! read more

Small Town Saloon - a hamburger and fries on a plate - Bars Near Me - Elizabeth, Illinois

Weve eaten here many times and tried several items on the menu. The burgers are the best around this area. Cooked the way you want them, add on's what you want, no problem with anything you need. Server stopped by to check in just enough times to not be annoying and we enjoyed our food. Always a good experience. read more

Grabbed dinner here after 36 holes at Eagle Ridge. The locally sourced burgers were incredible and cooked to order. Our group of 12 was excited to see our "bucket" of beers was actually served in a 5 gallon bucket. Onion rings and cheese curds were also very good. read more

Went to dinner here tonight. 1st time here. Word going around that the burgers here are very tasty. We ordered Cheese Curds for a starter. Tasty! The spicy ketchup was really good. I ordered The Cowboy Burger with everything and Onion Rings. My friend ordered the Bacon Burger. We loved the taste and loved the bar. Everyone was friendly and the service was excellent. We plan on going back! read more

Decent enough lunch stuff and good service at the bar. Stopped in on an early spring Saturday. Smattering of locals + us. read more

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Had a nice time at the Small Tome Saloon on Friday. My beer came in a frosted glass and service was quick! If you enjoy a cozy casual dive bar, this is a great stop! read more

Small Town Saloon - Bar Area - Bars Near Me - Elizabeth, Illinois

We've been to this place twice now in the last five years. This is the small town kind of place where you walk in and everyone at the bar turns around to see who it is coming in. Honestly one of the tastiest burgers I've ever eaten! No condiments needed, it's that fresh and delicious! Don't expect to get in and out quickly because everything is made fresh. Very friendly staff and wonderful service. My wife and I were pleasantly surprised the first time and our visit today was just as good. If your passing through on your way to or from Galena on Route 20, We highly recommend Small Town Saloon for an affordable and delicious meal! read more

The burgers were amazing. My husband had the woody woodbine (subbing out the pepperjack) and I had a special (sweet heat). The burgers themselves were juicy and flavorful and with the toppings - huge! The staff was super friendly. I would highly recommend! read more

Small Town Saloon - Woody woodbine burger - Bars Near Me - Elizabeth, Illinois

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The hamburger is from local cattle and was the best burger I have had in years. The onion rings were better than the fair. Beer was good on tap husband had beers we split the burger and onion rings and got out for less than 20!!! read more

Omg! This place is soooo good! First of all the bartender/server was so nice and friendly. The ambiance is really cool. But, let's talk about the food. We all got burgers, and they were the best burgers. I've been to Au Cheval in Chicago, which is supposed to be one of the best burgers in the world.... Does not compare to this burger. Family owned farm. Clearly they take great care of their cows. Beef was fresh, juicy and their ranch is homemade. Can't wait to go back! read more

Farm to table 1/2 pound burgers were phenomenal! Wish this was in my neck of the woods.

Great food we had the cowboy burger best burger I've had in a long time. Everyone was super nice. Definitely a place to go in Elizabeth, il read more

Best hamburger in a long time. Locally sourced beef, and it tasted that way. Service was quick and attentive.

My husband and I just stopped at this bar/diner on our way home from a weekend in Galena. The atmosphere was great! But the food was even better! I got the ribeye sandwich, seasoned very well, and cooked to perfection. Onions rings were very good, not greasy at all. My husband got a burger and fries that he ate every bite of with no complaints. Our waitress was very attentive, and we never had an empty glass! read more

We haven't been to this place in couple of years. What a nice surprise!! the joint was pretty clean, except the mustard and ketchup on the table. wings and burger was our order. Both were excellent and we will return. nice job!!!! read more

This is truly a gem. Great service, food and atmosphere. Friendly staff and clientele. The burger was great as advertised, and awarded. read more

Great small town place. Service was good. Food was good - my burger was awesome - and the prices are very reasonable. The homemade soup is definitely worth ordering - although it was somewhat disappointing that they ran out; there were two of us dining but we could only order one bowl because that's all that was left. We'll be back again when we're in the area. read more

We stopped in on a recommendation from a friend. He said "it's the best burger you will ever have" and he's right! My boyfriend even requested a fried egg on his, which they gladly fulfilled. The burgers are all grass fed beef. I had the cowboy burger- AMAZING! We also had a cup of their beef barley soup. Outstanding. It tasted homemade and the beef was so tender. The place is quaint and the staff is extremely friendly and accommodating. Next time you drive through Elizabeth IL, stop there for lunch!! read more

wonderful food and nice staff. Tvs are always on with whatever game you may like to watch! Its a mostly calm environment with lots of locals. read more

Outstanding burgers. Perfectly cooked on a very good toasted and buttered bun. House made cheese curds. Very sweet staff. Highly recommended

The sign out front says Dually's and is in the cute small town main street drag, which you can't miss on your way to or from Galena. We stopped in on our way out and we're so glad we did. We sat next to a regular who owns the dinner restaurant across the street. He highly recommended the burger so we gave their daily special a try. It had what must have been a 1/2 lb patty, pepper jack cheese, bacon, barbecue sauce, a couple cheese curds, lettuce, and tomatoes on it. This burger was divine!! We also had a side of fried cheese curds which were the best we've ever had. Stop in for lunch or a beer and buy one of their souvenir t-shirts. read more

Amazing food, great burgers and awesome cheese curds! Remind me of the fair but better. Everyone is very nice and it's very clean and nicely decorated (in this case for Halloween). Definitely would go again! Worth the drive. read more

Horrid customer service. Facebook menu said they have a BBQ pork sandwich, called up to order and When ordering not only did they say they don't serve them( false advertisin) but when we asked why they don't serve what's on the menu that rudely asked us to move on and that they don't serve it. This isn't the first time they've had rude customer servic. read more

We moved into town & this place has been recommended by my friends in the area. My son & I had our Easter dinner here as well & Nikki is ALWAYS hands down the best!! She's kind, attentive, welcoming, even as newbies she doesn't make you feel left out she includes you. My hubby doesn't like trying new places & after having a hit & miss at a place falsely reviewed in Scales Mound we came here on our way home. Nikki remembered me & my son & I introduced her to my hubby & she welcomed him & everything. Nothing fake & phony just kind & genuine. I'm glad the other joint failed prior to us even ordering (we walked out after 15 minutes of no one coming to get our order & me having to get the menus myself). Great food & hands down the best burgers I've ever had & I'm a chef from Chicago who's worked her way up into management so I am VERY particular about my service & food. I'm SO glad we're within a few minutes of here. Thank you Nikki for just being YOU!! You're a kind & amazing woman!! read more

We stopped at the small town saloon today and boy was that a great find best burger I've had in a really long time my husband had the Ruben he said the same thing great service great people please give them a try it was really fine. Very very clean! read more

Great local watering hole, Potosi brews on tap, better cuisine than your typical hole in the wall, since Anna took over the old Duallies (the sign still hangs over the door, so the regulars won't get confused!) Second and last Sundays, lively old-time acoustic session with Ray and Judy and ensemble! The TV is always on the Cubs and there's a gaming room, if you must. Not so much my cuppa tea, but overall a very friendly and welcoming place! read more

If you're looking for a delicious locally sourced burger, this is the place! We stopped in on the way through town and were so pleasantly surprised by this unpretentious spot. Enjoyed a burger and delicious cold brew on tap in a cozy wood paneled atmosphere. read more

This place is the best. The atmosphere is terrific. Small town and everyone's so polite. The food is really really good. My son is very picky when it comes to food and he just looked at me and said it was the best burger he has ever had. That says something. I can't wait til we can go back and sit down there for dinner. It's very relaxing because everyone is always in such a great mood. The bartenders are very efficient. Sandy is one of them and she always makes you feel right at home. It is a place I definitely recommend not just for the food and drinks but for the upbeat atmosphere. I have been going there for years and I plan to continue to go there. read more

Delicious hamburgers, quality beef! Friendly service. Cute little small town restaurant / bar.

Great food, best burger, but it's pretty common for the chips to seem like they've just been sitting around.

Best place in Elizabeth for a burger and beer. Service is excellent and the food is fabulous.

Nice little small town bar. I was in from out of town, the Chicago suburbs, stopped in around 5, my beers were 2.50 each. About 16 high chairs around the bar, 5 booths and it looked like a back room with a pool table and poker machines. Every looked very clean, wood floors, wood bar, wood walls, just had a nice small town pub feel to it. The "regulars" seemed friendly enough, none game me the impression I was at the wrong bar. Waitress was nice, kept cold beers in front of me, gave me some free popcorn right after i sat down. 2 TVs on one wall, had the news on which was fine by me, no one was really watching it anyway. ATM when u walk in, looked like they had a food menu with specials, but I didnt have anything to eat. Just a nice clean local small town bar, totally 5 stars in my book. read more