Food, service, Ambiance. Food okay. Prices high. Not kid friendly. Server was attentive. Not bad, yet nothing special.

JUST LIKE HEAVEN - I don't believe it was coincidental when I got seated at Sovereign and close to me was a framed picture of Robert Smith, frontman of The Cure. During dinner they played a song from their latest album released in 2024 which made me very happy (odd given the album is so dark and mostly talks about death and getting old). I had to order a dark beer (imperial stout) to go with the dark mood of my soul. Our polite waiter recommended the frybread appetizer. I rate it 10 points and highly recommend it to anyone visiting this location for the first time. I also ordered the tuna special they had for the day. I personally thought it was a little bit on the salty side, but I am not a fragile thing and was able to appreciate the entree for its flavor. It was a decent size serving too. I was tempted to order a dessert, but the servings were big and I was full. Next time I am in town... read more

Disappointed. Service was very slow. We were patient. Menu is very small, you would expect each item to be high quality. Crispy pork belly app at $12 was three bites. This was very good at least. Tostadas were ok, had to order two orders for table. Our table ordered a half chicken, pork belly sandwich and two sirloin steaks. To give us a $3 flat iron sirloin for $33 a plate was acceptable had it been good. The steak was beyond tough and very small. I'm not sure where the prices align with the quality or quantity or who makes this menu but try to do better! We will not be back. read more

Sovereign - $33 sirloin. Tough tough tough. Disappointing. - Gastropubs Near Me - Plainfield, Illinois

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Wow! This was my first time here & I had the best time! All the food was absolutely FANTASTIC! Service was incredible! Ambience perfect! 10/10 will definitely be coming back here again! Frank was our server & he also gets a 10/10! read more

Sovereign - Gastropubs Near Me - Plainfield, Illinois

Best Malört cocktail menu this side of Chicago (the food is decent too). One of few spots in downtown Plainfield that we're always revisiting. read more

Not going to sugar coat it just because I love Sovereign. Changes come with disappointment and in this case that's an understatement. I'm not even going to bring up the food crime of removing the wicken chicken, rotating tacos, and rotating risotto. I got the cheeseburger. Price is solid for what it is, but presentation as you can see by the picture leaves much to the imagination. Charge $2 more and dress up the plate a little bit with a side. Overall flavor solid. 14/20. Would get again. The kids menu took a dive as well. No side options for kids is ridiculous. No fruit anymore. No fries. Bummer. Hard to mess up Mac. Daughter gave it two thumbs up. My wife got the chicken and frites. Ok so this is where I get frustrated with the changes to the menu. Server told us while we were about to order this can take 20-30 mins. That's fine, but as a courtesy to the patrons it's probably a good idea to post that on the menu. Half chicken is now gone and replaced with a small chicken breast. Fries come with (originally a $6 side) and you get a chicken breast for $20. Insane price point for soggy fries sitting under a chicken breast which was cut in half allowing all the juices to leave the chicken before it got to the table. The fries that weren't soggy were cold. 13/20. Would not order again. All in all, beyond disappointed with the quality and price hikes for what's left of the menu. Probably won't return for anything more than drinks in the future. Their drink menu never misses. read more

Sovereign - Chicken and frites - Gastropubs Near Me - Plainfield, Illinois

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Pork belly sandwich was really good. It was spicy and flavorful. The drinks were great too.

This one was hard for me to rate. As a Christian, they go against my beliefs with the satanic imagery, the mention of wiccan throughout the menu and the loud death metal music that sounds satanic. So that part is obviously not my cup of tea. However, I am writing a review based on food, drinks, service and ambiance so for that I have to give the place a solid rating as it's only fair. I have been here twice, once for a lunch date with coworkers and then came another time for a dinner date. The food was great - both times I was very pleased. I had one drink there and was tasty. The staff was attentive both times. And the fireplace is a nice element. read more

I used to love this restaurant, but am so disappointed in the new menu. Bring back Wiccan chicken! read more

Blocks people on social media that provide feedback. I was argued with when I said their plant based options were lacking compared to their previous menus. I emailed Minor Threat, but I never heard anything back. It used to be my favorite restaurant in the area. But them immediately getting defensive because I didn't agree that vegetable appetizers that were designed to be shareables are not a substantial meal for a plant based eater. What really bugs me is they took my feedback to heart and changed the menu! I won't be stepping into any minor threat restaurants again as long as feedback on social media gets you blocked. read more

Sovereign - My email sent June 23rd. - Gastropubs Near Me - Plainfield, Illinois

Really cool atmosphere and fantastic food. Popped in on our way home from a road trip and were pleasantly surprised.

My friend and I stopped by on a whim during a walk because the patio looked so cute! The staff was nice and we had the best waiter ever! My friend got the Bloody Mary that comes with a sidecar and it is huge! She said it was the best Bloody Mary she's ever had. We both got the Wiccan chicken and thank god they brought it back because it is the most delicious chicken I've ever had! I'd also like to mention how cute the plates were! Mine was the same as the set my parents have so I felt so nostalgic. My friends was different which we loved! Highly recommend checking it out! read more

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Everything here was delicious. We ordered the half chicken and it was moist and amazing. The only complaint would be they shouldn't advertise it as a half chicken when it's only a thigh and breast. The meat and cheese board was good as well. So was the drink. read more

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I want to start by saying the food and drinks were phenomenal.  From the sangria to the kids' meals, our main course, sides, and to the dessert donuts at the end. 5 stars. The only thing we found confusing was the menu itself. It's described as a "family style " dinner menu, but the main course items on the menu are not plates that my husband and I would ever share. For example, a cheeseburger, steak, chicken, and fish filet are all sold a la carte. These are not family style portions, easily shareable, nor are they inexpensive when buying per person a la carte. I will say the sides (beef fat fries, brussel sprouts, fingerlings) were generous portions and shareable, but not the main entree. So I guess it's a hybrid of both? Order your own main entree but share the sides? Having been to many different restaurants that serve true family style plates, this menu just had a very unusual concept that I hope they adjust along the way. Overall, the food, service, and ambiance were wonderful. read more

Have you ever heard of a 2.5% credit card processing fee at a restaurant? This restaurant does it and kind of sneaks it out of you. No mention of it on the bill nor on the menu. It just kind of gets added on after they run your card. It was good food, the server was on the rude side. If they are petty enough to charge the 2.5% credit card processing fee, maybe do a better job of posting the requirement. That way it doesn't appear they are just stealing $5 from you! Two stars for petty, underhanded business practices and a rude server! read more

We've been coming to sovereign for a long time. Always good service and delicious food. My favorite is the Wiccan Chicken and the Brussels sprouts are amazing. read more

Always delicious food and beverages with friendly service. Definitely the best dining experience in downtown Plainfield.

The Crispy Pork Belly with char grilled pork, maple braise jus, celery leaves, pickled shallot and cheddar grits was to die for. The Han Solo Season drink was amazing too. A redwood empire Pipedream Bourbon, journeyman Apple Cider Liqueur, pecan maple syrup, & ginger beer. Our server today also did a great job and the space is just gorgeous. Definitely on the pricey side. The Wiccan Chicken was average, The house burger was average as well. All in all, worth the check out and I would go again. I've seen pictures of the bloody Mary's here and they look amazing. Will be back for brunch. read more

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Do you remember when you had that first bite of the Jurassic triple cheese burger from McDonald's??? Well.. if you loved it.. order their burger stock.. it was great! And I mean that in the best way.. before mc d was cheap and $h1ty... that was soo good.. all the cheese and goodness.. def a great burger!!! The drinks are good... just a little week on the bourbon............ read more

What a wonderful place! The decor was very nice and tasteful. The cocktails were good, and the food was even better! I got their French fries and it was tasty and they weren't just a "French fry" they made them unique and flavorful. I also had the Roasted Beets appetizer. It was delicious. Also ordered tacos, delicious, with a little kick, but not too spicy. For dessert I got their donut and dipped it in chocolate, so delicious. Everything was made to perfection! The whole place was elegant and organized. They are located right off the strip of downtown, so you can shop before or after. They also had a cute outside seating area too. We will definitely be back! read more

I hate to do this because I normally love sovereign's food, but the implementation of the new menu has definitely left a lot to be desired. Dishes are now served "family style" to create more of a tapas experience. In reality, it just makes you order more dishes/side dishes, and spend more money on the same amount of food you would have otherwise. I mean, the burger doesn't even come with fries. The old saying "don't fix what isn't broken" definitely applies here. My wife and I were definitely let down by our last visit and likely won't be back unless something changes. read more

Arrived at 7:30pm, seated & we greeted by our server Frank T, as he was super nice. Tried to order off of the menu and we were informed that the entree we ordered was out and not available. So we ordered something else, no big deal. Then 2 of the entree's that we ordered we were informed that it was still available, although it was now being served over red cabbage & mashed potatoes! The food came out in a reasonable time, although someone needs to inform the chef to lax on the Salt! Everything was super salty, with exception of the Ahi Tuna. That may explain why it is so DARK inside the restaurant, as you couldn't even see what you were getting ready to eat, Just sayin' read more

Food is good, plenty of vegetarian options. I had the falafel sandwich with fries. Staff is friendly and attentive. Vibes are really chill and low key. The interior design is very nice. read more

Sovereign - Falafel sandwich - Gastropubs Near Me - Plainfield, Illinois

Love this place. Food is awesome. Beer list always on point. Friendly staff/service. Ambiance is awesome, part of a larger venue/multi-business building. Always enjoy going back here, and beers on the patio in the summer is a must. read more

Food was fantastic and so were the drink, the service was great as well everyone was very friendly, and loved the relaxed vibes

Good service and great food. The menu seems to change every so often which sometimes makes me feel upset because you order something and love come back and it's gone. read more

The scenery is cool. Food for the price is kind of mid compared to other options in the area. Drink menu is fun.

Once upon a time I was a Sovereign regular. Genuinely, I was probably planted at the bar having dinner a few times a week prior to moving to California. Now that I've moved back to the Chicago area I wanted to revisit my old fave, especially considering I hadn't eaten at the new location. So starting there let me just say that the new location is a big vibe shift. I think what I appreciated about the former space was the intimate atmosphere however the new space really gives me a modern industrial feeling, and I love it. Think it adds a level of new complexity to the ambiance. Food wise the roasted romaine salad is a hit! I was also happy to see that three of my old faves the running man, the grandpa sangria and the relentless are on the menu. I was also able to try the sliders this go round and let me just say that this meal was so unexpectedly filling. The sliders themselves are cooked to perfection and the flavor combination is great. I also appreciate the seasoning on the Cajun fries. Coming back to Sovereign was an awesome experience. Can't wait to continue trying different items on the menu. read more

Sovereign - Grandpa Sangria - Gastropubs Near Me - Plainfield, Illinois

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Went for their New Year's brunch today and it was AMAZING!!! The Bloody Mary was delicious and huge, Wiccan chicken, chilaquiles and steak & eggs were all spot on perfect. The steak was perfectly medium, so soft and perfectly seasoned. All the eggs were exactly how we ordered them and super fresh and flavorful. It was legitimately a perfect brunch with zero critiques. We'll be back soon and thank you for such a wonderful meal to start 2025 off! read more

A friend and I came here for lunch on a weekend. We both had the Death Clucker sandwich, made memorable with a honey butter sauce, and I had a tasty fall cocktail called "Into the Coven". Our waitress Jen was friendly and attentive. Would definitely come back here for good food and service. read more

Sovereign - Into the Coven - Gastropubs Near Me - Plainfield, Illinois

Went here for lunch with family from out of town. A great menu with big and small plate options. Our service was excellent. I tried the wings - good, and a Pork Belly Sandwich- Very Good. Mai Tai cocktail was smooth and delicious and packed a wallop! Tasted the Truffle Fries/ Excellent! Everyone enjoyed the food, drinks, and atmosphere. I recommend Sovereign based on our experience. read more

My first experience was terrible here and it was a very simple and easy one to have fixed... a friend and I had dinner (I forget where) then stopped over at this place. I had heard many great things about the place, as I used to be part of the craft beer community. We head to this place and walk in. We are carded and the desk staff/bouncer informs us that they just made last call and to head to the bar. We walk up and the bartender denies us a beer when we ask if we can get a beer menu. We state that we were just told that it's last call and only want a beer each. We are told "sorry, come back tomorrow and we will serve you." We weren't drunk or rude. It wasn't 5 min until closing time. The bartender still was serving drinks, literally to the person who were sat next to at the bar as we asked for a menu. We were polite, so I don't understand what happened here. The next day we instead went to NWB (next whiskey bar) and spent over $600 on rare bourbons and dinner. read more

Excellent food, cocktails and serviice! Very pleasantly surprise!! Great venue too! You will enjo! read more

Sovereign - Gastropubs Near Me - Plainfield, Illinois