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    Sovereign

    4.2 (974 reviews)
    ModerateGastropubs, American
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
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    Outdoor seating

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    Wiccan Chicken

    From the service, the food, and the drinks, they are constantly 5/5! I love the farm to table, deliciously curated meals and custom drinks. Some meals I've had were literally better than similar meals from Michelin star restaurants in downtown Chicago! Team Green Eats Mike and Keturah

    Hilarious names- "Citra Ass Down"
    Jessica C.

    Maybe because we came on Labor Day, they were short staffed. But food took FOREVER to come out!! The service is good (I would say great but it was hard to wave someone down sometimes). The staff are very friendly and helpful (especially when we had a lot of allergy requests). The ambiance is amazing with high ceilings, tables, unique decor, and even the check came in a cute little box! Food was good too. It just took about 40 plus min for the food to come out (but they kindly brought the kids food out as soon as they could). It is a unique dining experience and then you can walk around the rest of the little town and all the nice shops!

    Jasmine S.

    Went in just to have a drink on a Fridayevening. We were greeted right away and had the option to sit at a table or the bar. Since we didn't plan to stay long we sat at the bar. I would have liked my drink to be a little fuller with the amount of ice added for the $15. The over all flavor was nice. If you would like to order food, you are able to at the bar which was nice. Overall a nice experience and vibe.

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    Gregory C.

    Love atmosphere!! And the food is pretty good, too! Am very leased to have this restaurant recommended by a friend!

    Old fashioned
    Luigina L.

    What a great experience! Staff was so accommodating for my celiac gluten free needs. Has an amazing salad and an old fashioned. I will absolutely be back soon! Great vibes and great people.

    Fries w/good sauce and garlic aioli
    Eva S.

    We came here for date night on a Saturday. I love how the sun doesn't set until 8:30 PM which means more time luxuriating on their outdoor patio. When I was looking up places to go, Sovereign immediately stood out; their impeccable cocktail menu, kinda gothic vibe, and items on their menu called 'wiccan chicken," heck I'm sold. We didn't need a reservation. We parked nearby at a public lot, leisurely strolled through downtown Plainfield, and everyone was out and about, enjoying the live music from the wine & cheese restaurant in the center of town. Needless to say, it was a gorgeous evening to be out. It was "just us" me and my husband sans the baby, so we savor every single moment we can have a night like this. What we ordered: absolute radiance cocktail spectrelight cocktail righteous & the wicked cocktail brussels sprouts fries w good sauce and garlic aioli 4oz tenderloin (an app for my main) meatloaf (his main) extra side of whipped potatoes They have beer, wine, cocktails, whiskeys, rye, and rarities (so cool) so you can order say, a 2 oz of Thomas H Handy Sazerac Rye 2022 for $68. I'm not enough of a whiskey or bourbon fan to understand nor appreciate, but the guys behind the bar are, and they're the ones making my drinks! (Hell ya!) so... Five shining stars for this absolute gem in Plainfield. Their space is large enough for events and rentals. Our server was so nice. The way he described the ingredients in the "good sauce" convinced us to order that extra side of fries and it was worth it. Mind you, my husband and I already each had a side of whipped potatoes. No matter. Their food is the bomb. Once our server brought out the crispy deep fried brussels, I knew each dish was gonna be a banger. Next time, I'll get the wiccan chicken. Alright, I've already said "heck" "hell" and "banger" in this review so it's time for me to retire but TL;DR head to Sovereign! It's one of the best things you'll ever do. Follow me on IG @gratuitousgourmande

    Burger lettuce wrap and fries
    Randy P.

    Upper scale restaurant in downtown Plainfield. We ordered burgers and wings. The grilled wings were my favorite and the burgers were tasty as well. Dimly lit restaurant which is perfect for date night or dinner with friends. They we're flexible with food allergies and staff was knowledgeable regarding various ingredients. Service was excellent and facilities were very clean. Thank you

    Father's Day 2025
    Bob I.

    Father's Day 2025 Great food had the pork shank. Delicious served over grits and carrot spears. Awesome version of an old fashioned. Sat out in terrace dining. Food took a bit longer than expected but that was due to a large 20 + party. I will go back again that's for sure

    Allison R.

    My husband and I have visited many times, but I want to give special recognition to the server we had yesterday -- Dick. From the moment we arrived, he went out of his way to enhance our visit, starting by sharing a bit of the establishment's history with our friends who were experiencing it for the first time -- a gesture that was both thoughtful and welcoming. Throughout our meal, he ensured our drinks stayed full, checked on us often, and always greeted us with a warm smile. His great sense of humor kept us laughing, and his outstanding personality made the outing even more memorable. Dick truly made our time there exceptional, and I hope he receives the appreciation he deserves as one of the best servers we've had in downtown Plainfield!! As always, the food and cocktails were excellent. Thank you, Dick, for providing such wonderful service!

    Very nice cozy ambiance
    Brian W.

    Tonight, our travels took us to Plai field for a birthday party at Sovereign. Upon entering the establishment, we were created immediately at sat in the cozy corner. Initial impressions of ambiance were warm with the soft glow of yellowish lighting. Their drink and food menu were plentiful. The problem was it was so dark in the room that everyone one of us had to turn the flashlights on our pho es on to read the menus. The second issue we had was that it took forever to get a waitress to help us. The service was very slow all night. The 6 of us tried something different. One had pork chops, another had scallops, my wife had the flounder, I had the half chicken, another had the steak, and last was the Wiccan Chicken. Everyone really liked their dishes except my wife. We both agreed her flounder was nothing special. Definitely would not order that again. My half chicken was very favorable. It came with French fries, but the waitress told me it came with rice. That was very disappointing. The fries were good in the sauce that is pooled at the bottom of the dish... just not what I wanted nor expected. The ambiance was normal noise level, so that was not an issue. Overall, the place has a very nice atmosphere, the food, for the most part, was good. The service and pricing not good at all. I'd say they are worth stopping in if you don't mind waiting awhile for service, but I wouldn't go out of my way to go back.

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    The food is delicious! Their desserts were a pleasant surprise. Tye drinks were good and the bartender was awesome!!!

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    A Plainfield staple, interesting drinks very tasty food cool vibe neat atmosphere. Def a place everyone wants to go when they come in town!

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    Remains our favorite local restaurant. Outstanding food and drinks. Service is always great. It has a fun, friendly vibe. Love this place!

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    Always a favorite for my family and I. The service was on point and the food was great as always!

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    Ask the Community - Sovereign

    Our party is a party of 7 ... 6 plus a child of 6yts old... I was only able to waitliyfor 6 people at 7;30?

    Hi. The speed one gets in depends on the time of day. They get busier when weather is good and the later in the eve it gets. Hope this helps.

    Do you use soybean oil in your cooking?

    Are dogs allowed on the patio?

    Unfortunately no

    Can I make a teservation?

    No, Open Table tells you to call the restaurant and the restaurant tells you to monitor seating on the Yelp wait list.

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