I stopped in here on a whim while in the area and consider this a hidden gem. I elected to sit at…read morethe bar since it was a Friday afternoon and the service was solid. The interior of the pub was actually much nicer than I expected but still had the homey neighborhood bar feel. Next up the food: Amazing! I chose the boneless wings which had a terrific breading that I've only encountered at a few other restaurants. Definitely an A++. I went with the "Pub Sauce" which was equally excellent. Finally, you top it all off with $5 cocktails!? I wish this place was closer to me, but I will definitely be taking another detour here in the future.

We had previously stopped to grab a bite to eat as a family passing through and had a great…read moreexperience. However this time we were rudely told to leave because our 19yr old son didn't have his ID to show his age. He was not attempting to consume any type of alcoholic beverages, we had stopped to grab a bite to eat. We were told he could be there with us if he could prove he is 18 or older......however that does not seem to correlate to the law as I understand it and I don't know why we were treated so rudely and told to leave. We did not attempt to sit at the bar and grabbed an open table in the dining area with a view of the TV. What are we missing here??

Bar Food at its absolute BEST!!! The service was consistent, timely and done with a beautiful…read moresmile! We had the catfish nuggets (two orders), tater tots, tater skins, onion rings (the best I've had), jalapeño poppers and their sweet tea (perfectly sweet)!!! The food was so good! The establishment is super clean with televisions everywhere if you want to catch the glimpse of any game that was on today!

Food was great and the service was fast and friendly! Their spicy garlic wings are going to be a…read moreregular for me!

We stopped in after visiting family at Purdue and had a nice time. We didn't try the food but the…read morepizzas and breadsticks looked and smelled phenomenal. We will have to come back again with empty stomachs. The bartender was really good to talk to and had lots of great suggestions. My favorite was their sour. It was fruity and smooth - not at all too sour or overwhelming. They also had a really tasty jalapeño cream ale. Nice and roasted jalapeño flavor without all the spice up front. There was a lot of regulars there and we were all watching sports and hanging out. It looks like they have lots of events throughout each month if you need something to do this winter! Also dogs are allowed on the patio when it's nicer out.

Crasian has some of the best beer in Indiana. I love their sours! Each time they make the apple…read morepopcorn beer for Brookston's famous apple popcorn festival I go and get a few packs of crowlers to take back to Indianapolis. The pizza is from a local pizza place in Lafayette (can't remember the name) but they have such unique flavors like crab Rangoon pizza or hot honey pepperoni. This place is absolutely worth the visit. They have indoor seating or a cute little beer garden in the back for whatever mood you're in. Service is always awesome here.

This is such a neat place! It was a Saturday evening and they told us there would be a wait, so we…read moreordered drinks from the bar and sat outside while we waited on our table. After only about 15 minutes, our table was ready and we were seated. Our server, Julie, was incredibly attentive and made sure our drinks were full the entire evening. Even with every table filled, our food arrived in a timely manner and was absolutely perfect! I always hesitate to order steak from a restaurant because I know I can be very particular, but the ribeye was cooked perfectly... so tender and full of flavor! The owner was hands on and even brought me a small helping of their broccoli salad to try... they use cranberries instead of raisins and it was delicious! Everything was perfect! We will definitely be back!

Love this place and one bad food experience won't keep us from going back but wow this was not up…read moreto their standard. Service was great as always...the 3 star is 100% the food quality. Ordered the Chicken Bacon Ranch quesadilla- supposed to be "buffalo" chicken...couldn't tell that at all since the chicken was grilled. The shredded cheese wasn't even melted inside. Pretty pathetic.

Absolutely love the dive bar atmosphere, always welcoming. The people here always make everyone…read morefeel like they belong. This place is open 7 days a week!!!

Karaoke night is amazing. The atmosphere is great. Cool place to have some drinks and relax.read more

The food is delicious, service was good, and we always have a great time when we go. We love the…read moreoutdoor seating. Even when they are very busy we have still had a nice time here.

Good food and service! Server was great, food was good, price was just right! Definitely stop by!read more

Such a fun place to hang out! When you walk in they have a pool table and music playing. The walls…read moreare covered in funny signs that we got a kick out of. We ordered the tenderloin and the cowboy burger and they were SO yummy. The drinks were strong and service was friendly. Definitely worth a stop in Waveland!

My husband and I came to the area to do some hiking. I didn't have high hopes for restaurants in…read morethe area as I had done my Yelp research before our trip, so we brought along groceries and planned to cook back at our Airbnb. After one particularly long and tiring hike, we decided to throw caution to the wind and stop in The Waveland Pub for a beer, and maybe a burger. The outside doesn't look like much, but it's actually got a cozy and fun vibe inside. The place was clean and the bartender was friendly and helpful. We got the burger and also decided to split the special of the day - a catfish plate. Wow! Were we ever pleasantly surprised by the food. It may not have been fancy, but it was fast, hot and DELICIOUS! Don't pass this place up! It offers fantastic bar food in a friendly and casual setting. We would def go back if we were ever in the area again!

Tippy's is a reboot of the Dock. The decor retains the "lakeside" theme (I don't think it's been…read moretouched since the reboot). The beer selection is smaller and, with the exception of a bespoke beer brewed for them by Crasian Brewery, not as interesting as the Dock's. The menu is also a fair bit smaller - no Reuben sandwiches, only one catfish dinner option, and significantly higher prices. There are daily specials, some of which look worth checking out.

Great food, great outdoor seating, pet friendly porch, and great staff. We had catfish dinners and…read moredrinks, all was delicious and served with a smile.

This place is a great hole in the wall in a small town. The staff is fun and friendly, drinks are…read morecold, and the crowd is a great time. I must look young because I got my ID checked three different times when getting a drink / walking around.

There comes a time once a summer season where a group of 6-10 F**kin' Illinois People (FIPS, as I…read morehear we are referred to) migrate from the bustling city of Chicago to the small beach town known as Monticello, IN. You see, a large group of us college friends living in the city, and some new friends we've picked up along the way, enjoy visiting our friend from college working her dream job in the dreamy Hoosier State. Our plan is simple: travel by car to the land of "two-bedrooms with parking, a yard, in-unit washer/dryer, and a dishwasher for $400 a month", load up on sustenance, cruise on the boat in Lake Shafer all day, get silly, take over a bar, and make decisions that should only be made by freshman college girls. Our usual poor decision spot closed a few months ago and, this time around, Sayler's became our latest watering hole debacle. And so begins my open letter to Sayler's. Dear Sayler's, Thanks for gracefully dealing with the presence of by 6 FIPS and our 4 local friends this past weekend. From the moment we hit the boat at 11AM Saturday morning we knew that any establishment in the Monticello area would be "happy" to have us as patrons. Your close proximity to our home base made you an easy target for our debauchery and fun that we surely brought. Your $12 beer buckets and less than $3 shots insured that we would be even more fun than we already were by giving us crazy amounts of liquid courage. This helped us negotiate with the DJ when choosing songs for the bar (we were sad to find out he did not have "Midnight Train to Georgia"), populate what was a vacant dance floor, and demonstrate to the rest of the bar patrons how to do planking exercises in multiple places throughout the bar. I can only hope that we were not only a fun presence to be around, but that we also taught your customers important fitness techniques. Although we felt we may have overstayed our welcome by the end of the night (thanks to the girl who tried to "start something" in the bathroom with a friend), thankfully we had one friend who was able to keep us in check, offer a shield or protection, and help us get on our merry way. We still hope you welcome us back the next time you are in town. Signed, Me PS Terri, I hope you had a great 50th birthday party. We sure had fun!

Angry Donkey is worth the trip. We make the trek from Indianapolis and always have a great…read moreexperience. Ambiance is classy but casual attire is acceptable. It's a great escape from the chain restaurants. Fresh ingredients and new takes make for a great destination/meal. Service was great - and our waitress was super attentive and efficient in know to check in when needed and not hover. If you haven't already checked it out - hurry up!

I've been wanting to go here forever and we decided to finally make it happen. Our family all…read moreended up ordering different menu items and we all finished every item we ordered. We started with the pretzel bites and the potato platter (March special). Everything was amazing! My father-in-law and I both said the pierogies tastes like they were made from scratch. The potato skins were chef's kiss as well. One person in our party ordered crab cakes, another ordered the grilled chicken Caesar, one a hamburger, kids chicken tenders, and I got the tuna melt. We all finished every bite of our food. The service was exceptional. I highly recommend making reservations. We will be back!