I had a great Friday noon lunch at Obed and Issac's. That flatbread with honey, goat (cheese), and…read morebacon was AMAZING and the bartender was right that it's the best thing on the menu. The staff was on top of everything, just the right amount of attention, and the bar area has amazing space (the plane up in the recesses of the ceiling is a sight to behold) and feels so welcoming. It was a little hot to me for the patio but others did not agree (they were no doubt Northerners who need the sun but this Southerner has had enough this year) and it was nearly full. The beer and cider was flowing (I tried the Brown Ale and was delighted) and everyone was having a perfect end-of-week celebration.

Food ground into the floors. Chicken "tenders" were more…read morelike dried out chicken jerky!! Scotch eggs were burnt and dry! Fries were luck warm as the food sat under your heat lamps waiting for the only waiter to get the food from the kitchen. I ran restaurants in my past and yours has to be one of the worse I have eaten in!! Hire some more waiters and cleaners as your place is a dump and needs a Board of Health inspection!! Waiter had the personality of a dead fish!!! Was in your place of business several years ago when it was a nice place. Too bad it has turned into the dump it is now !!!

What a wonderful experience. This craft brew pub…read moreincorporates their beers most of the dishes they prepare. My wife's burger had onions steeped in their dark beer while the gravy for the meatloaf received a similar treatment. Nate provided expert service and was knowledgeable about the menu. The pub atmosphere was welcoming. Very clean and orderly. We'd come back.

Phenomenal eating experience, great vibe & excellent service. The food was so delicious and it…read morebrought a smile to my face. The standout item was the Cheese Curds, just try them for yourself. Engrained has been one of the best restaurants I've been to in Springfield so far.

Friendly service, good food and beer! Consistently good burgers, solid salads. There's always a…read morepleasant atmosphere and its a great spot in a town with a lot of recent downtown closures.

Shit experience. Staff has no class…read more I was outside on the patio on a hot day with some friends and my dog. I ordered food and told the guy I'd be outside, which he responded he'd be out to bring it to me. Time passes. Neighboring tables are getting big orders delivered (people who got there after me). Eventually my friends leave and my elderly dog is burning up on the patio (The neighboring bar were the only ones who offered him a dog bowl). By the time half of our table leaves we go in to check on the food. They say it's coming... we check on the food again. They say it will be right up. It was not. I ask for a refund, the guy says "it's done, do you still want it?". I sigh and say yes. Five more minutes pass... I settle on my refund from a woman with a shitty attitude. No apology, no nothing. Not worth the visit.

Is it a brewery or a beer memorabilia museum? Tasty brews and an absolutely amazing collection of…read morebeer signs and more. An old Rt 66 classic.

My iced tea was tasty. I got the fried brussels sprouts and the southwest chicken tacos. The…read morebrussels sprouts themselves didn't have any flavor unless I dipped them in the ranch. The southwest chicken tacos had lots of toppings, but looked like they were missing something. I mentioned to my companions that they were awful dry when I was eating them. Afterwards, I pulled up the menu on my phone and realized they were supposed to have salsa and ranch. I bet they would have tasted a lot better if they'd had everything they were supposed to have on them. It was surprisingly busy for a Tuesday night in a medium-size town, but there aren't a ton of food options there. The ambiance was kind of fun, with an outdoor seating area in addition to the inside.

So in 2018 we took a short weekend trip to Champaign, went to Allerton, got lost in the woods while…read moretowing a child who didn't walk and felt we were doomed. After getting back to our car finally in air conditioning, I looked for a place for lunch and picked Destihl in Champaign. VERY MEMORABLE MEAL. My husband and kids were very happy. Fastforward 8 years. My kids are teens and we go down to ISU for the state Special Olympics championship. My child who barely walked last time is now particpating in a sporting event and I need a place for lunch. I literally started looking on Yelp hoping to find something like that meal we had back in 2018. What do you know but Destihl is in Normal and we can go there. Went for lunch with a reservation on a Friday. They were very busy so I was happy I reserved. The service was awesome (Emil was our server). We ordered two apps (Snack plate / Pretzel) and all got lunches (Pickled Mac n Cheese, Fish tacos, Club). We didn't want to eat too much since we had a lot of walking in the sun coming for us. Everything was great. Here's the deal with Destihl and what I like about it: Lots of components to dishes and it works. Each component is well-thought out, very fresh and seasoned perfectly. I wanted to order everything on the menu. The first time wasn't a fluke (I was afraid it might be). I'm glad they are still creating great food and service. The restaurant is very roomy and comfortable. While we don't live close, we will make it back whenever we're around ISU.

So, I know the new kids in the block like this kind of thing to order from table and pay and…read morewaitress just plops food on table with all canned drinks no fountain drinks but honestly I didn't like that. I prefer more interaction with the people who are trying to earn a tip. But food was good 4 for food 1 for business profile So 3

On a recent 04/17/26 visit to Bloomington-Normal we stopped in for dinner/drinks and had an…read moreexcellent time. Very nice space: the beer was terrific, as was the food. Highly recommended!! As we were finishing up our meal/drinks some really bad weather moved in, and suddenly tornado warnings hit everyone's phones. Destihl management quickly moved all remaining patrons (us included) into the brewery portion of the building for safety for approximately 45 minutes or so. Kudos to all members of the Destihl team that night, as they were friendly and professional during this severe and intense weather event.

We don't come to that part of town often, but happened to be staying at hotel close by. And we saw…read morethe place driving to our hotel. Food is really good. I got the charcuterie shareable as my entree and a dragon fruit sangria. Drink was fruity and tasty ; but a lot of alcohol. The charcuterie was filling although a little salty. Which should have been expected DUH! Hubby got fried cod and a house salad. He enjoyed both. Website recommended reservations. We were seated immediately without one. It's spacious on the inside. The women's restrooms was individual powder room with your own pedestal sink! Wanna come back and try breakfast next time.

We picked this place to meet up with friends for lunch. The place is HUGE!! The vibe is minimalist…read moreroadside bar and grill. It felt very clean and well maintained. We waited maybe 10 minutes for a table on a Sunday afternoon. The service from everyone team member was friendly and prompt. The menu is extensive. We tried the catfish bites with a homemade dill forward tartar sauce and the fried green tomatoes with a spicy remoulade. They offer brunch on the weekends. We had pancakes, and biscuits and gravy. For the more savory palates, we ordered a burger, the ribeye, and the Capone. The burger was thick and juicy, the bun held up to all of the toppings. The ribeye sandwich is a full steak on a hoagie roll. The Boursin cheese made this a little too rich for me but an amazing sandwich nonetheless. The Capone is a burger interpretation of a parmigiana sandwich. Rich marinara, mozzarella cheese and grilled onions and mushrooms made for an amazing meal. We had a wonderful time. We plan to stop in again soon

Tavern food that you can count on! They had their renovation…read moreand are running like a well oiled machine. The space is similar but the walking to the back dining area is long. The bar is very large so that's great. The tables in the back can be adjusted for large parties but the space next to them doesn't make it comfortable. The servers are quick and stay organized with their tables. I think the food is okay but it will always come out hot! I wish they would add more seasonings to their meals and perhaps more weekly specials.

Checked out this local brewery in Bloomington. It has quite a surprising amount of variety on the…read morebeer list. Keg Grove is a good place for groups and hanging out. Far away enough from the craziness of the college campus and downtown bars but still not too far away. They have events and food trucks, so there's some good times to be had. A brewery that's located in a shopping plaza with a patio and indoor area. It's bigger than it looks. There's arcade games and even more tables upstairs. For sure anyone can find something fun. It's about $7 a pint. Last time I got the Show Me Your Stem. Good one. This is a pumpkin pie wheat. On the rim is graham crackers. The rest of the beers include IPAs as well as wheat beers in flavors such as blueberry and peach. For sure we could come here again. It's located on Empire Street in a shopping plaza. There's no food menu but usually there's a food truck.

My husband and I were just in Bloomington/Normal for a conference and decided to hit up the local…read morebreweries. We enjoyed all of our stops, but Keg Grove continued getting recommendations from locals. As a result, we had to stop by. And, in the end, Keg Grove WAS our favorite! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with a kind warm welcome from the bartender. The space was also welcoming. It was wide open, clean, and spacious. My husband each got our own flights (see pictured). We loved all 8 of the beers that we got, but here were our 4 favorites: 1. #3 Malo Pina Colada Wheat, 2. #1 Holey Jeans Blueberry Wheat with a sugar rimmed glass, 3. #11 Love is Love Orange Guava Passionfruit Hard Seltzer, and 4. #7 Cornfuzed Corn Ale. There was not a bad beer and there were several more we would have loved to try. We ended up getting a 4 pack of the Hokey Jeans because the Malo was sold out. Prices are great, portions are reasonable, and presentation was solid. There was nothing to complain about and much to praise. We will definitely be back at Keg Grove the next time we are in town! Thanks for a great visit!

Good beer selection with a wide variety of styles. Limited parking but I am not from the area so…read morethere may be lots that are nearby. Large multi-floor taproom that would be a great time with a group of friends. Probably among the top bartenders from a brewery I have visited. Overall I think this is a great brewery/taproom and I look forward to my next visit.

First time here.. friendly service. We sat upstairs patio area..we had chicken nachos.. very good…read more Luv the patio