Tried the new location of Sovereign. Food was good however for the price portions were small. Spent over 100 for a family of four and left hungry. read more

If I could give Sovereign no stars, I would. We went there a few years ago when they were in their old location and they were very good. We went this past weekend and everything except our server and the brussel sprout appetizer was ok or less than ok and all overpriced. We ordered the charcuterie tray which offered tasteless pita triangles, two sausages that tasted like hot dogs, two soft cheeses with no flavor, fig jam, stony mustard, pecans and cornichons in very small amounts for $21. The mustard was very good. My friend and I both got the ribeye special which was underwhelming. The medium rare steak was tough and chewy. The potatoes and carrots had no seasoning and no flavor. The dill cream sauce was bland. For $40 each. My husband got the salmon special. He said he liked it but it was almost raw in spots. The cocktails were all disappointing and overpriced. Friend and husband each had an old-fashioned style cocktail which was way too sweet. I ordered the vodka/cava cocktail which amounted to about 3 ounces of liquid, if that, and it was too sweet. Friend and husband then ordered Manhattans and asked for them to not be sweet. They were too sweet. I asked for a regular margerita not sweet. It was too sweet. To top it off, the new building has an event space which is only separated from the restaurant and bar by a black curtain. There was a wedding in there while we were there. It was pretty rowdy with a lot of yelling and cheering so it was very loud which made normal conversation at our table somewhat difficult. Very disappointed. We live over an hour from Sovereign and went there expecting a great meal. Won't be going back. read more

Went on Friday night 1/24. II had the Risotto with pulled pork. It was covered in a terrible bbq sauce, good pulled pork would never need sauce. I wish I knew this before ordering. My girlfriend got the lamb shank and Brussels sprouts. Brussel sprouts were excellent but Lamb shank was muttony tasting and overcooked. Service was off as well, we got our drinks and then 30 minutes went by before server came back. Food was not brought out by our server. I know it just reopened recently but not nearly as good as it was in old location. read more

I wanted to fall in love with Sovereign so I could brag to my friends about this awesome gastropub in downtown Plainfield. But I left Sovereign with the feeling that there isn't much to brag about. Sovereign took the old Bin 48 space, so if you are familiar with that old restaurant, you know it's beautiful in here. It's dimly lit, with wood floors and a dark wood bar and tables. The bar is at the center of the restaurant, and surrounded by several tables. The restaurant is small though. By the time we left on Friday night around 7:00 p.m., there was a good amount of people waiting for a table. We received great service at Sovereign. There's a strange misconception that Sovereign is a "hipster" joint. Just because a restaurant has a farm-to-table menu concept, hosts a great craft beer menu, and some employees may have beards, mustaches, or unique hairstyles does NOT make it "hipster." Sovereign is trendy and modern. From what I could tell, the patrons were locals in their 40s-50s. We were definitely the younger ones here. It's also family friendly - they have kid's cups with lids. Anyway, our server was patient with us when ordering and also was able to describe and suggest beers to us. The chocolate caramelized churro stout caught my eye, but I wasn't sure I would enjoy a whole glass. I asked for a sample, which they will provide, but samples are a fraction of the cost of the whole beer. I'm not being a cheap ass, but I'm used to several establishments allowing you to try a shot glass-size of beer free of charge. Sovereign's samples are 5 oz., and my one sample was $4. It was worth trying, and it's actually an excellent beer, but I would steer clear of ordering anything you're hesitant about. Sovereign isn't about sampling beer. Luckily, I would trust our server to make recommendations if needed. The farm-to-table menu concept seems new to some suburbanites, especially Plainfieldians who likely flock to the local Red Robin for their burgers on the weekends. We both had the burger, for the reason that it is made with brisket and bacon, but I didn't really like it. The patty was dry, the BBQ sauce with it was watery, the cheese was kind of melted off of the burger, so I didn't see the "wow" factor here. They also nickle and dime you for each topping. We also shared an order of the truffle fries. They were delicious, but for $10 I would have expected more. I know this is a gastropub serving items with quality ingredients, but I couldn't really get past the price on the fries. When the bill came, it was paperclipped to a paper "mission statement," which stated that Sovereign supports all people, races, etc. Then I saw something curious: "Things We Do Not Support; Yelp." No further explanation on that one. For a new establishment, I find this really awkward and kind of defensive. Was it meant to be funny? My knee jerk reaction was that it was condescending. This isn't downtown Chicago - most of the reviews of Sovereign - most of the FIVE STAR reviews - are from Yelpers in & around the Plainfield area. Is that not like looking a gift horse in the mouth? Most of the reviews here are positive, which had convinced me to try Sovereign instead of leaving it hidden in my "bookmarks" list forever. I get it though, kind of. Some of the negative reviews about the food and price point are from people who probably haven't frequented many restaurants of a similar concept/price point. To that I say, read the menu online before you go! However, owners should have thick enough skin that they don't need a silly little mission statement. One of them fought back against an admittedly psychotic sounding review, but they ended up sounding just as arrogant and childish. A friend of mine was here recently and had the pork belly sandwich. He raved about it. So, if you're still intrigued by Sovereign I would say skip the burger and give that a try instead. And while you're at it, trust your server to make a great beer recommendation. I do kind of want to go back and try the cocktails...we'll see. read more

Sovereign has amazing food (farm to table) and a wonderful craft beer list, but I have to give it a 1 star after an incredibly rude experience from the staff. I brought a friend here late at night after arriving from a flight and arrived shortly after 11 pm. The second I pulled into the restaurant, we saw two staff members smoking outside and we got out of the car. The staff members said nothing to us and rushed in to close and lock the door. They didn't speak to us or even mention that they were closing early. I am not an unreasonable person. If a restaurant decides to close early because it is empty, that is totally acceptable. But to close and lock the door without saying one word to the potential patrons who simply came during opening hours? Completely disrespectful. I visit outer Chicago often and I will not be returning, despite having positive experiences in the past. read more

Sovereign won't be around too long. A new, holier-than-thou list of rules, condescending wait staff and laughable price points. Hey, I get it. We all want to be cool kids. But refusing to make my wife a grilled cheese sandwich as a vegetarian option shows you where their head is at (mainly up their ass). I'll resist the urge to go into their portion sizes, lack of any real atmosphere, and poor interpretation of farm - to-table concepts. Save yourself the trouble, go to Whole Foods, buy $50 worth of fancy food, light a $20 on fire, and you'll still be ahead both taste - wise and financially. Go across the street to TCC Wine and Cheese or down to Moe Joe's. #neveragain read more

Ahhhhh local. Seriously, Plainfield was thirsty for a little hipster place such as this. Throw some craft beers, some local fare, and a nice modern design to the menu and room, and the thirst has been quenched. They give no shits about Yelp, though, as mentioned on their menu. They take their restaurant seriously, a labor of love. Crazy right? They actually give a s*$% about their craft. I watch these guys on Facebook and they even closed down to restock. Refreshing. Once again we ate too much and rolled home. Pork belly, burgers, truffle fries with an egg on top, scallops. You guys are fatasses. They don't really have a website and the menu varies as the supply changes. This shouldn't stop you though. GO. Now. Before it gets so popular, you can ever get in. Can I still invest? read more

Rafael, My bad review isn't unique. Your beer "could have been colder" and others spent $52 for lunch (per erika h.) Another review (Rob B.) told people to "stay away from the ribeye." That sounds vaguely similar to the bad temperatures for food and overpriced items that I said too... Sovereign had poor service and mediocre food. Period. My soup was cold, the burger wasn't cooked well and there were no sides and the cost was not a fair price. I couldn't tell that you take pride in what you do because I waited too long for my food and it was served cold. The server didn't do her job well, and mistakes add up. My experience isn't a stand-alone. Your defensive stance on my review doesn't show me that you understand restaurant BASICS. My bad restaurant experience is not unique. 1. If your meats are not commodity as you say, why aren't they certified organic? Because serving certified organic, grass-fed meat takes more effort than simply saying it's hormone and steroid free. There are reasonable restrictions on what qualifies as certified organic, grass fed meat. Yours is not. Neither do you serve GMO free, organic grains or dairy either, and for what you charge, that's what I would expect. 2. I understand pricing. I also know a HUGE markup when I see one. Saying your prices are "in line with industry standards" may be in line with your research. Again, an undercooked burger with ZERO sides for $12 is not what I consider a fair price. And I don't believe I stand alone in that asessment. You may dismiss my careful consideration, but turning a deaf ear to my opinion by posting a defensive rant of your own doesn't make a business better. Your staff didn't explain anything about the beer. Consistent with the rest of my experience with your waitstaff ... 3. Thermostats take temperatures at one particular area of the restaurant. If you are not near where the thermostat regulates the temp., it could be cold in other locations --like near every single window seat. I was FREEZING, Rafael. I saw more than one person put their coat BACK ON around me after taking them off initially. Considering that this is IL and we have 5 months of winter, you might take the room's temperature in places like near windows where the insulation is poor to say the least. 4. I understand simplicity and healthful food. I would have preferred to go home and eat the certified organic grains I use when I bake instead of the GMO laden ones on which you serve burgers. In finishing, bone marrow DOES taste like snot. I have had it multiple times. It's not good. And if you'll notice, other people agree with me. Just guessing, but the snails probably didn't sell out in 2 days. Invalidating my review by calling it a "rant" does not change the fact that Sovereign is overpriced and has bad service. That's what yelp is -a sharing of experiences (of which I gave FIVE 5-star reviews of other businesses, but not yours for said reasons. GOOD reasons.) As you said, "we love people and would never make any attempt to deceive them." That all sounds nice, but it doesn't account or change the fact that my experience was bad. I support small businesses, but the problem here is that you took it personally instead of considering the BASICS of food and waitstaff service that were subpar. Concept: nice. Execution: terrible. You're not going to please everyone, but there are a million places that serve good burgers and good beer. This was not one of them. Hope makes a nice breakfast, but leaves you hungry come dinner. Good luck to you. read more

I love the fact that Soverign is a farm-to-table restaurant, but, because of this, the menu is a little lackluster. When I tried ordering brussel sprouts as an appetizer they weren't ready yet because they were shipped in that morning. I appreciate the freshness but it cuts back on an already-small menu. I ordered the Klinger Wants Home with a side of salted green beans. Overall, it was very delicious and the spicy mayo gave it its kick. My favorite part of my lunch was the bloody mary. It comes garnished with a hot wing, celery, pickle, cheese and meat. It burns in the best way possible. Only 3/5 stars for the price as well. For three eating lunch it was $75. Good first experience but I'm not dying to go back. read more

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I love the atmosphere of this place. Dark and trendy, good music, and great waitstaff. Very spacious. I love the food!. The brussel sprouts are so good! I got the Wiccan chicken. It was breaded chicken with creamy mashed potatoes and green beans. Very good and filling. My husband got the vegan enchiladas. He loved it as well. We will be back. read more

Sovereign is a welcome change of pace for downtown Plainfield, with a forward thinking attitude that shows up on your plate. The ingredients are fresh (I even heard someone at the table next to us say "this tastes so fresh") from local sources and the beer selection is a growing and impressive list of local craft beers. My girlfriend and I went for small plate selections and left more than pleased with what we got and look forward to going back again. Here's what we had: Spiced Pineapple Pork Tacos with pickled onions & radishes with habanero aioli- Nice little two taco plate with alot of flavor, habanero aioli IS for real, it's got some heat but nothing that will ruin you or mute out the flavors. Burgundy Snails with garlic & tomato confit on crossing - Nice and not over the top with the garlic, the chef does a great job balancing everything. Deep Fried Brussel Sprouts with rice vinegar and a spices citrus dipping sauce- these were great, we will be ordering these every time. I might just order these as a meal sometime. Roasted Beef Marrow with Malay Curry and Micro Wasabi- great flavor and the portion I got for $12 was great, I have paid twice as much for half the portion in Chicago ( Beef Marrow in Plainfield? BEEF MARROW IN PLAINFIELD!) This isn't for everyone but if you want to try it, this is the right place. Jumbo Scallops with butternut squash bacon hash, sage beurre blanc- Scallops cooked perfectly, there are so many flavors and somehow they managed to have them all dance perfectly while letting the scallop flavor come through at the end. We will order this as long as it is on the menu. Since they just opened they are still building their beer list but don't worry, they still have some nice selections already. I had a couple Allagash Whites and tried a Transient Artisan Ales Bier Du Ruche. Special thanks to our server for insisting I try the Transient, it was great. The people working at Sovereign are very cool and will help you out without being over the top. We didn't have desert, but the apple pie at the table next to us looked incredible and I noticed the two people sharing it were having a hard time "sharing". Great place, great food, great service with great prices. Please come to this restaurant so I have somewhere good to go for dinner! read more

I would like to thank whatever made it possible for Sovereign to open in Plainfield. This is, without question, my new favorite restaurant. First, ambiance: they've completely renovated the inside of this place. It looks really cool with dark walls and dark wood floors and stone accents. They're decked out for the holidays in a tasteful way. And on top of all that, they were playing 90s/early 00s alternative -- my husband's favorite. We knew without taking a bite that we were off to a great start. We came at lunch and ordered a soup, a burger and a pork belly sandwich. For sides we got mashed potatoes and fries. The soup (chicken noodle) came first, and was unbelievably good. It was really veggie heavy and the chicken had grill marks. The pork belly was coated in a spicy, savory sauce that may make angels sing. And the burger... Holy cats. It's ground brisket and bacon with the softest bun. And you can choose your own topping adventure. Our server was knowledgable and friendly and present whenever we needed her. Perfection. This is an example of local businesses doing it right. read more

This place is my new favorite suburban place. The beer listvery expansive and though I've had a couple of visits here, I have yet to try a cocktail because the beer list is so big. The food is good. Though be fairly warned that if you order anything involving peppers, it will be near overwhelming as terms of spice content goes. I have a fairly high tolerance for spice and here have been a few dishes I've tried (Bahn mi and Pork Belly Sandwich) that have pushed me to the limits of what I find acceptable heat level in a dish. That aside, I haven't been disappointed with any of my meals here. The price points on the menu are near the high end of reasonable, but you don't get disappointed on the downside because relative to anything that is in the area this place does food and beer the best. read more

I really, really loved my meal here. I think the beer list is refreshingly unique. It's not weighed down with IPAs (and I love me some IPA). Pricing is consistent with a quality beer list and in my opinion, much better priced than the Taphouse down the street for a broader range of selection. I found the service to be rather good considering the layout of the restaurant with tables pretty close together. I liked having the carafe of room temperature water for the table. Great touch Our table of 4 split three small plates and two larger plates. It was just enough. Highlights included the bone marrow, escargot and the burger. The burger was fantastic. Moist, but not greasy; with a great bun and hand cut fries. If I had one gripe, it would be to suggest bisecting the bones in order to have better access to that wonderful non-snotlike marrow. It was hard to scoop with a shrimp fork. But if that's my only complaint, then I think things are good Each couple took half the bill and it was only $62 per couple, which I thought was more than fair. This isn't the corner tavern. Great quality ingredients aren't cheap and I honestly felt like the prices were much lower than they could have been I liked it so much that I bought my parents a gift certificate for Christmas the next day. This is a place that I feel would thrive in the city and I feel lucky that I can just go to Plainfield for a terrific meal. The owners took a huge risk opening a place with this menu in an area where too many people think that Chili's is a great restaurant. I know that their risk will pay off read more

Was told hour wait, after a hour 15 I went and asked how much longer, short guy in tight jeans insisted that we stay and that we will have a table in 30 min...that didn't happen!! Ended up waiting for 2 hour to spend $40 on 4 drinks that were terribly made. Not very friendly either! Make sure to wear your tight jeans and hipster clothes!! read more

I've been back a few times since my first review and my experience this weekend prompted me to update. With the menu always changing and them having different things at lunch and dinner, I've yet to find my "favorite" dish here. However, we stopped in Saturday night for a friend's birthday and I definitely think it was my best experience so far. We did have an hour wait for a group of 5 which sucked, especially because we didn't end up being seated til after 9 but what can you do. I started with the house salad, which is always good here. The soup was a spicy chicken and it was AMAZING. I could have eaten 3 bowls of it. So good. We also had the frites with egg on top which was very delicious. My friend and I split the banana cream pie for dessert which was the perfect ending. Service was good and they split our check which was awesome. Only complaint this visit: my friend wanted the fruit salad and was told they only serve it at lunch even though online it is on their dinner menu. I've noticed their online menu and the in person menu are often different. Also, I am missing their delicious sourdough bread! I hope it comes back. read more

Overpriced cold food. Expensive drinks - beer not even filled to advertised level. Attempted to provide feedback to management - email on website is disconnected. Clearly they don't care about the customer or people coming back. read more

We were a group of 6 having dinner. We all enjoyed our meals, especially the duck entrée and the pork shank entrée. We also found the beer list to be perfect for our taste profile, lots of strong stouts. The only negative is that the parking lot is small but we were able to find street parking nearby so no big deal. read more

The farm to fork fade is getting old. The building doesn't feel like a restaurant as it does a warehouse. Metal chairs don't work either. I just wasn't impressed, however, some people tell me they like it read more

Food- Average. Nothing to rave about. Pricing- Inline/Good Atmosphere- Good, for the most part Service- Not very good. Had a wishy/washy opinion....said everything was good. I will not be going back. Not only was the food average (at best), the patio was full of bees, flys, etc. They were all over our food. Sorry sovereign, our last date. read more

I'll keep this short and to the point and touch on the pros and cons of my party's dinning experience. Pros: -Decor is great. -An attempt at being something better than your typical cookie cutter restaurants -Interesting beer selection. -Pork dish was simple and tasty albeit rather small portions. Cons: -Server ignored us for almost 10 minutes and frequently throughout our dinning experience. -Pricey for what you get: craft beer is more expensive than your typical watery beers you see advertised during the superbowl, but not that much more expensive. -$12 for a burger? (Just the burger, the whole burger and nothing but the burger?!?!) -Several items were cold... that weren't supposed to be cold. Maybe this was the kitchen, but I'm guessing it was more of our server. I appreciate the attempt at bringing something different to the Plainfield area. If this place really wants to justify these prices, well then I would expect a plethora of organic items to be used in their dishes and certified grass fed local hormone-free animals chosen. (FYI: grass-fed cows eat (mostly) grass, while grain-fed cows eat (mostly) an unnatural diet based on corn and soy during the latter part of their lives.) Best of luck. read more

Had a ribeye and it was hands down the worst quality piece of meat I've ever had. The steak at Denny's was less chewy than at Sovereign where you are paying $45. Unbelievable. read more

Seems to be a bit of a culture war going on around this place. It wasn't pretentious and the staff is friendly and well-informed. Any impression of pretension or hipster-phobia is just misplaced anxiety on the part of the reviewer. Maybe your just uncomfortable in places where not everyone looks like you? Anyways, I had a burger-which was excellent. The beer selection is diverse and reasonably priced. I only recognized half the brews they had on tap. Def plan to return for a beer tasting. Does "beer tasting" place me outside of the Midwestern mainstream? Am I a hipster? These thoughts keep me up at night. We had the banana cream pie for dessert. It was excellent. I'm craving it right now. read more

Came here while passing through on I-80. Nice selection of beers from the surrounding area and friendly service. Food was also good. Got the salmon, which was well cooked, and the mussels and enjoyed them both. Also got the Brussels sprouts as an appetizer which were fine, although under seasoned and overpriced. read more

Came here on a Friday around dinner time with 6 people and surprisingly had a pretty short wait, great start. The staff here is friendly , so that's a great addition to the really good fresh food. We started with the fries Brussel sprouts, man those are good! I got the sovereign burger , white cheddar, malort onions, fried egg and bacon. One of the best burgers I've had in awhile, it's nice to find a place with great beer, really good fresh food out in the suburbs. I'll keep coming back read more

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Now this is my place for a good hangout. This is my go to bar when I don't go to the city...good food, good selection on brews. And if you're not into the ales, they have some wine on tap. Try their pork belly sandwich. Compliments well a good IPA. Free parking. Plenty of seating with tv's all around. Staff seemed pretty cool. You may want to call ahead for hours since I showed up once before 10pm...even though they advertised closing at midnight. read more

Delicious! I've heard good things about this place from some of my friends in both Chicago and the burbs and I've been wanting to try it out. I was not disappointed. My group and I sat at a high top in the bar area on a 90 degree day, it was somewhat hot indoors but that didn't stop us from having a great time. Our server Ryan was very knowledgeable and had a great attitude. He recommended some of his favorites on the menu. We started with the Brussels sprouts appetizer which was a standout, along with the Caesar salad. We then got the dig on swine which was by far the best pork shank any of us have ever eaten. Next was the Wiccan chicken which was also very good, the mashed potatos on the side were very flavorful. We will definitely be back. read more

Great first experience at Sovereign. The burger was awesome! Very unique meat blend (bacon and brisket). I like the thin patties as I think you get a bit more flavor. Added some boursin, BBQ and a fried egg. Super tasty. I can see it making a top burgers list sometime. Not quite Au Cheval or Kumas, but top 15 for sure! The mixed drinks were good and the beer selection for being day #2 was above average. The homemade pies ( pumpkin and apple) were delish! Looking forward to many more visits and having this be a craft beer destination for years to come. Congrats and good luck! Oh and we really appreciated the kid friendliness! read more

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Used to be best meal in town. High quality of food and focus on service, something has changed. Food is average at best, service inconsistent. Craft Beer menu is still first class and best in area. read more

This restaurant is a breath of fresh air in downtown Plainfield. In the building where Sovereign now calls home, a few other restaurant concepts have tried and unfortunately failed. Not because they were bad restaurants, but they didn't really offer anything that you couldn't get anywhere else. They just blended into the slew of choices that you and your spouse veto when it comes time to pick where to go out to dinner. This is where Sovereign has a leg up on most dining options downtown Plainfield. Sovereign offers locally sourced proteins and produce and an excellent array of craft beers. Depending on your palate, the menu can be impressive or intimidating, however behind all the dressed up dish descriptions is an option for everyone - from those that like to stick to the straight and narrow (i.e. meat and potatoes) to those who like to venture out into something a little more exotic than burgers and fries. They have taken your classic comfort foods and elevated them - like the Sovereign burger which is made with ground brisket and bacon or the meat loaf which is made with in house ground boar, elk, and bison. The beer selection here is pretty good. They have styles that seem to cover every color of the SRM spectrum as well as malt forward and hop forward beers. This is the only place in the area I know that has cask beer as well. The beer selection is a destination in and of itself here. The first time I went into Sovereign I left hungry and disappointed - I sat at the bar hoping to order dinner, and was largely ignored by the bartender for 45 minutes. He did feel really bad about it, admitted he messed up, and tried to buy my dinner and a beer however I was just done at that point. I chocked it up to the place being new and I politely declined his offer but said I would be back to give it another go. A couple of weeks later I talked my wife into going here. I let her peek at the menu and she said it looked "too fancy" for her, but I think she felt she "owed" me one because I had went to some of my not so favorite restaurants at her bequest as of late. We arrived on a Tuesday night around 7:15 and was told there would be a 30 minute wait. The place was packed, which is definitely good for business. About 15 minutes into our wait, two seats opened at the bar and we sat down. We were given water, but the bartender was so busy that he didn't get a chance to get us a drink by the time our table came available. We were seated in the north dining room, which is nice as it has a lot of windows but is very cramped. I kept bumping into the guy at the table directly behind me, and we both had to excuse ourselves to one another when we wanted to move or get up. Our waiter was very friendly, knowledgeable about the menu, and gave good recommendations. My wife and I started off by sharing the risotto. It was very tasty, but the portion size was suited for one, maybe one and a half. I'd have gladly paid an extra buck or two for a slightly larger portion. After some tough decisions, I decided to go for the Sovereign burger and my wife had the steak. Our food took a while to come out, probably 30 minutes. However, when our entrees arrived they were worth the wait. I'm going to go out on a limb and say this is one of the best burgers I've ever had - it was definitely the most flavorful and juicy. Crispy onion straws were done just right and the BBQ sauce provided was excellent. The frites (fries) were not entirely to my liking - they were very soft and dark, with little "crunch". However, there's a hundred ways to prepare fries and these were definitely prepared well, just not my style. I also had a garden salad which consisted of mixed greens that were fancier than iceberg and romaine, with a great house vinaigrette made with Lagunitas Hop Stupid. My wife's steak came out and it looked big for 12 ounces. She ordered it medium and it was cooked to perfection with nice grill marks and all. The taste of the meat was good, and the garlic mashed and green beans on the side were excellent as well. We wrapped up with a piece of house made French Silk pie. The crust was a little done for my liking and the filling had some sugar grittiness to it, however the flavor was spot on and delicious. With two beers and gratuity, our bill came out to be around $100. A little pricey, however my wife did get the steak and we did get dessert. The only negatives I have to say about this place is that the service is slow - however, I'm hoping it will get better as time goes on. The servers are very friendly and I had some great discussion about craft beers with my server. My only recommendation would be to get some more help at the bar. Both times I was there the bartenders were just absolutely going nuts with orders. My wife said even though the menu was a little fancy, she'd come back and definitely get a burger. I'm going to Dig On Swine next time! read more

Just a great place. We ate here twice already. 1/17 & 1/20. We have eaten a large portion of the menu. The pork belly was amazing. We loved the ratatouille the first night but not the second. Scallops were perfectly cooked. Scallops, pork belly, ratatouille, truffle fries, broccolini, pork tenderloin with braised cabbage and mashed potatoes, chicken wings, tacos and french silk pie. All wonderful. The tacos were beautiful and spicy. Our waitress, Tina, was a delight. Its hard to find good food and great service. She is an A+ waitress. I know they don't support yelp but i feel people should know how great this place is. Beer menu is extensive without being overwhelming and is ever changing. read more

Service was brought by a young energetic staff and the food was made by professionals only. I would highly recommend Sovereign. Best atmosphere on Plainfield's strip. I even brought my one year old and everyone loved it! read more

Sovereign - DO NOT LEAVE SOVEREIGN WITHOUT ORDERING THEIR BLOODY MARY. - Gastropubs Near Me - Plainfield, Illinois

The food is good. The beer and spirit selection is on par, and slightly more exciting, with what I expect from a hipster suburban restaurant. I had a Vander Mill Ginger Peach which was a delightful out of the ordinary cider choice. We started with the ceviche which I thought was better than anything I'd had of the sort south of Chicago proper. Next we had the belly of the beast which was probably my favorite of the three. The teriyaki style sauce was interesting and complex and really appealed to my white girl flavor profile. The rice was a divine texture addition. The frites appetizer was not my favorite. I found it to be over salted and the egg poorly executed. My husband agreed about the egg but not the salt. For dinner I had the ghost of Betsy. Pork tenderloin with manchego mashed and braised red cabbage. The mash was out of this world and I hope it never leaves the menu. The pork was decent...I know it can be a delicate thing to cook...it was slightly over cooked but still enjoyable. I liked the flavor of the whole meal together. My husband got the sovereign burger which was AH-mazing. I would return to eat this particular item for myself!! Topped it with egg cheddar lettuce tomato jalapeño fried onions. Hearts on my eyes delicious. This is a must order when you come here. You won't be disappointed. We look forward to returning as it seems that the menu frequently changes by conversations with my friends on their meals. Also steph was our server and I just wanna give her a shout out for being pleasant and on point, also--love the bangs. read more

Let's be honest... You're not hitting this place up for a "lite" meal! Now, we're not trendy people by any means, but we didn't feel out of place in this somewhat trendy place either! We all opted for items off of the specials menu. We were not disappointed by any means. We also tried a variety of strange and unusual mixed drinks too (we shared them all so we could try a bunch lol!). Some of them were ok, others (one with egg in it!) we won't likely order again, but we were adventurous enough to try them! The boys also had a variety of the craft beers that they have on hand. A couple of us ordered the Hawaiian Opa (Moon fish) with pan seared green beans (I'm not fancy enough to call them haricot vert). The fish was perfectly seared on the outside and cooked with this mouth watering sauce. I wish I could remember what it was! Then I could continue to make you drool by describing it! The boy got the Pork Destroyer... Don't even ask how many ways they were able to put pork on this sandwich! It was ridiculous! There was bacon jam, pulled pork, pork loin?, and some other things I am failing to remember! Let's just say that when we left we were food drunk! You might think that I'm lying and that we were wasted on above mentioned drinks (which we may have been if we hadn't eaten), but it was the food that sent us overboard! Our server was super knowledgeable in all things Sovereign offered! This was quite useful as we asked her a ton of questions! We will definitely be back! read more

Great drink selection and awesome food! Especially all of the small plates. I could basically eat any of them all day every day! I've never had a brussel sprout in my life that I liked until I had their fried ones with the sweet thai chili glaze. And the pecan bar is a great choice for a dessert! read more

Great food and drink selection. Can be a little on the pricey side, but fun atmosphere.

I love this place so much. My only regret is that we don't often have a babysitter and don't get to come here as much as we would like. (I suppose I could bring my child, but what fun would that be?!) The food is always delicious and the service has always been excellent. I love that the menu changes often, as it should when fresh, local ingredients are being offered. I love that the setting is not too stuffy. I like when places really focus on the food and not on the silverware and place settings, because I don't care as much about that. The drink list is also great. I love all the whiskey cocktails and the draft beer selection is great! read more

The burgers were delicious! The Mac and cheese was so yummy, too! My only complaint was that the milkshakes were not flavourful and they gave us the wrong ones. I ordered an oreo milkshake and fruity pebbles and they gave us a chocolate chip cookie one instead of oreo. They also forgot the cheese on one of our burgers read more

Love. Everyone is super nice. Great service. Been there a few times and every time the food has been amazing. Always try something different since they change up the menu. A lot of different craft beers and a great atmosphere. read more

I stayed at the Plainfield Inn for five days and ate at here three times If that says anything. The Wiccan chicken was one of the best things I've ever eaten. The cream sauce just melted in my mouth. I also enjoyed the death clucker sandwich with the house made pickles. This place knows their food and drinks and I'm glad to live close by and be able to eat here regularly in the future. read more