Up until now, I have never left an unpleasant restaurant review. Today, that has changed…read more Let me start by saying the staff were lovely (waitress and host). This Easter Brunch; however, was sadly a big disappointment . I spent (for a party of 1) $51.22 and this is what it was. The Lemon Herb Roasted Mahi Mahi was cold and totally overcooked (perhaps because it had sat there so long and over seasoned with the herb crust. Oversight of quality control. Ashame for the fish. The Prim Rib was done nicely; however, I was given mostly fat and it too, was cold. Most of the entrées (appearance wise) left much to be desired. All looked like they had been in the chafing dishes far too long. Some of the shrimp from the big bowl of shrimp cocktail weren't cooked throughly. The best thing there were the carrots (beautifully done) and the green beans (seasoned nicely). I have been in the food industry for over 25 years. Fed large groups daily (150 plus twice a day) so I am not coming from lack of knowledge. This was an incredible disappointment and for that price, expectations were far higher. We love the ambiance of the "NEW" Beach House. The upgrades to the restaurant are beautiful. However, we have eaten there now a couple of times and left feeling let down from what it used to be. The regular menu looks good but there seems to be a lack of follow through....

Exceptional food. The scallops were fabulous. Clam chowder soup yummo!!…read more Service excellent.

2 nights in a row... Great bourbon selection and great…read morefood. 1st night was beef tacos and then went fast before any pics... Great food, service, atmosphere, and all. Worth a stop in downtown Decatur!

After my party of four was seated at a table on the first floor, we began with six excellent…read moreDeviled Egg halves with a variety of toppers, including Paprika, Onions and Jalapenos. Alongside we shared a very good Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail. Next up for me was a fine bowl of French Onion Soup covered by a solid sheet of Gruyere Cheese, and a House Salad with French Dressing. For my main I selected Pan Fried Grouper with Fruit Salsa and Truffle French Fries. A small piece of fish was slightly underdone, and the Truffle Fries tasted salty. Otherwise, everything was praiseworthy. A complimentary loaf of rustic Bread & Butter added to the enjoyment of the meal. Other diners consumed 6 oz. Filet Mignon, Truffle Fries, a cup of Lobster Bisque, a Baked Potato, and Chicken Cordon Bleu. We all eschewed dessert. Service was excellent. XXXX-1/2 stars overall this first time around!

I'd LOVE to come back for the food because other than an overcooked steak (which the server didn't…read morebother to wait and check as is standard other places), everything was outstanding! Great flavor and presentation. The server, however, was possibly the worst I've ever had. I can't mention him by name because he couldn't even be bothered with greeting us, much less introducing himself. While he kept our waters full, that's about where the service stopped. He was extremely rushed, dismissive, and made no apologies for how long our food took at all. There was a party behind us who had to wait for their food because the poor guy who delivered it tumped the tray, and he spoke to them in a tone that made it feel like it was their fault. I'll definitely be asking for a different server if I return.

The food is okay, but you can smell the cigar smoke from the business downstairs. The services are…read morevery prompt and friendly.

You want to go to here. Julie is my favorite server ever all time. I will be back soon 5 stars!read more

Quick service, comfort food, best chicken noodle Soup…read more Relaxed and low key ambiance. No frills home cooking.

My favorite dish here is the teriyaki wrap. I get it with chicken or salmon. Some of the dishes are…read moretoo hot or garlicky for me, but there's plenty I can eat on the menu. A little on the pricey side. But we do eat here regularly. Good service too.

Lived in Mt. Zion for several years and frequented the FourNine when it was still in the little old…read morewhite house and saw it transition into the new building. Was back in town and excited to see they had added a dinner menu. Ordered the NY Strip medium rare. They delivered it well done. Sent it back. 2nd steak arrived medium well+. Had to look really hard to detect even the slightest hint of pink in it. Gave up and decided to suffer through it. Poorest quality cut of steak I have ever had, it was 50% gristle. Positive notes: The fried green tomatoes, bruschetta, and pretzel appetizers are still Excellent. Extreme buyers remorse on my part wishing I would have stuck with one of their tried and true handhelds. Would not recommend ordering steak off the dinner menu based on my experience.

True hidden gem! This is a local favorite and run by an awesome couple! Note: it's behind the…read morecircleK gas station. There's plenty of parking but behind circleK and the subway. Ok. Outside- yes, it used to be a pretty rough bar but was taken over and made into a great tavern. The burgers coming out on brioche grilled buns looked amazing! Wasn't too hungry so went with pick two on the apps. What I liked? The pick two isn't limited.. like they tell you which couple items you can pick. That's small but greatly appreciated bonus. Went with the clam strips (good) and the house battered mushroom slices. And get with their house made ranch! In this cold weather, they also have a great fireplace in the middle, so wherever you sit, you're getting some heat. Looking forward to coming back for dinner! If you want to support a local, family owned restaurant, this is your place!

The Wharf and The Winery are two of my MUST visits whenever I'm back in Decatur- gosh I miss these…read morespots and hope they always stay around! Cozy atmosphere, great service, and good food!

Place was busy and we were seated quickly. Server did a great job making sure we were pleased. I…read morehad the steak kabobs and my guest had the prime rib. Both meals were delicious!

I love the steaks and mostly they are consistent everywhere I go. The service is always amazing…read moreand beer is cold.

In town for a visit to mom's house and took her to dinner here for her birthday, as it's one of her…read morefave places to go to lunch with her friends. We arrived as they were opening at 5:00 (we like to eat at old people o'clock) and had a seat. Robbie's is a really nice vibe with a long wooden bar and great artwork on the walls. Our server and service were fantastic, but the food was a disappointment. We both ordered the rib eye and it came with soup or salad, smashed potatoes and asparagus. We had salads with blue cheese dressing. The salad itself was kind of meh-way too many black olives that I wasn't expecting to be on there in the first place, and the blue cheese was so thin and had a vinegar taste to it as well-not great. Our steaks were just ok. Not enough sear on the outside and absolutely no flavor of being seasoned. This is the first time I've had to add salt to a steak in a very long time. Mom ordered rare and I ordered medium and mine came as rare as hers. I asked if I could get another minute or so on mine and they were great about taking care of it. The potatoes and asparagus were delicious. Bernaise sauce was a bit thin but tasty. We had ordered a spiced peach half on the side and it was yummy. I could've had just those and the potatoes and been quite happy! I would come back here and order something different on the menu, but my 3 star rating comes from the disappointment in the steaks. I expected a seared and seasoned melt in my mouth ribeye and was left wanting.

Robbie's is a long-time favorite so we were very pleased that they offered a prix-fixe meal for…read moreValentine's Day. We made reservations as soon as we saw their post! We got there a little after 5:00 and we were impressed as soon as we entered. They had closed all the bar seating so it was just tables for two and four. The lights were dimmed and soft jazz music was playing; creating a very romantic atmosphere. Each table had a single red rose and the TV was "tuned" to a fireplace. Our starter course was champagne accompanied by olive oil and slices of French bread. What a great way to start the evening! We each had filets and both were cooked to perfection. The steaks came by incredible roasted potatoes and mixed vegetables. We both finished our steaks and took home plenty of vegetables for tomorrow. We also had a caramel chocolate cake that looks delicious, but we were too full to eat so it's in our refrigerator waiting for us! Service by Kristi and Rodney was superior, the atmosphere was perfectly romantic and the price was very reasonable. All in all, it was a perfect Valentine's meal!

Every time we walk into the restaurant, we are greeted by one of the staff like we are family. The…read morefood is always prepared properly and promptly by the excellent workers and delicious to the last bite. Highly recommend stopping in for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

This place is pretty good. It's slightly pricey a diner tho the food is always very good. They have…read morelots of variety including steak, sandwich, and salad. We came mostly for the seafood. The portions are very generous!! I had cod, catfish, and walleye. The fish were good. The prawns were only so so. The cheddar chowder was not very strong cheese flavor so it was quite enjoyable. Service was very fast and friendly. It's a very nice family dinner. We came mid morning on a Monday and it was still pretty busy. A great place for brunch, dinner, or quick bite to eat and take break on your way to or from the awesome museum of honest Abe! This is my second time so I'll definitely come back. Also if you come on your birthday, you'll get a pretty hefty dessert for free! Nice! Very nice ambiance. Bathroom is fine. They have free WiFi! Letter of Recommendation: A

This chain restaurant (connected to the Decatur Holiday Inn) is clean with plentiful seating. While…read morethe staff is minimal, they are attentive and great at multitasking when large groups arrive. My burger was cooked exactly to my specifications (medium, little bit of pink) which provided a juicy base to the build-your-own additions. Fries were solid and I appreciated the pickle spear to round out the dish. I started with wings, but their buffalo sauce is...unique. I cannot say I love the flavor; there's something off about it for me. I have a similar feeling with Red Robin's buffalo sauce, so if that doesn't bother ya, you're probably fine!

Ordered the Farm Fresh burger as a lettuce wrap--the burger was fine, wouldn't say it was worth the…read moreprice, but it was okay. The lettuce part not so much--wimpy and gross in some spots. Onion rings were good if a tad overcooked? Our hostess, waiter and presumably the manager (?), were all great--very nice and funny. Nothing to complain about.