The Stray Bar

This is a favorite. Always a good time. Attractive and capable staff, good food and cold beer…read more There is a full bar and it's a big place with a big outdoor deck. Between Fleckenstein's and Jameson's I have a good little Mokena routine.

Plenty of parking. This is a sports bar, I counted 22 big tvs in the dining room, tuned to various…read moresporting events. Hostess greeted us promptly and we were seated at our table. Server brought menus and gave us a few minutes to make our selections. Our questions were answered. Large beer menu! We ordered and food came quickly. Salad had a small bit of a wilted brown leaf under the lettuce, very unappetizing. Friday fish specials were generously portioned and tasty. Rustic decor, outdoor patio seating is available. On the whole this was not a bad dining experience.

Great place to watch UFC fights

Skirt Steak Sandwich Black and Blue Burger

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Entrance

Old Plank Trail Tavern

4.0(31 reviews)

0.3 mi

Fun old school back bar with old school Beer (Schlitz)…read more Beautiful ambiance. Pool table good and music. Highly recommend.

Meh. I had pizza, a salad, and my son had chicken wings. Food only average. I thought it was…read moreoverpriced for what you get.

Modified Dolls Illinois Chapter. .Battle Of the Beards!

It feels like your grandmas living room complete with curio cabinets and china

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One of the rooms in the back of the bar to hang out it.

The Loft

3.9(28 reviews)

0.3 mi

The Loft has entirely been renovated since I was last here. The inside is gorgeous with a large…read morebar, tons of seating, bowling alley in the back, and rustic/mid-century design features. My friend and I visited for Saturday lunch and it wasn't crowded. We were able to sit where we wanted which was nice. For drinks, I got a French Martini and she got a Dirty Martini. Both were delicious and served in beautiful glasses. We later shared an espresso martini. The server asked if we wanted cream in it; get the cream. We definitely second guessed ourselves with being asked; but thankfully, it was easy to add in after the fact. For food, we shared some bites. The Caesar Salad was the most underwhelming items but we thoroughly enjoyed everything else. The Crispy Brussel Sprouts and Truffle Fries were my favorites. The boneless wings were good but we got sauces on the side. My Garlic Parm sauce wasn't my favorite but my friend enjoyed her Spicy Garlic sauce. Overall, this is a great spot in Downtown Frankfort to get together with a big group, enjoy a date night, or catch up with friends. They have a good variety of good and drinks as well as a fun atmosphere. Definitely recommend visiting when in the area!

Ugh the coolest and cutest place!!! I am obsessed with the ambiance and the drinks. They only have…read more6 lanes fyi. They really need to put a sign on the building by the stairwell or on the stairs because it's confusing looking for it. It seems like we're walking to the roof or someone's apartment and doesn't feel like a public business. We tried going before to check it out but it was st Patrick weekend and it looked like party or bar crawl and packed. We came back this past weekend and it was better but did look like one party was wrapping up on bar side but it was all adults with a couple kids of theirs laying on the couches. I would say this place is best for adults only honestly. As a mom I won't bring my daughter here and we can go bowling elsewhere but for myself I will 100% be back. I love that everything is themed and some original things inside but the water damage, rust, and mold is badddddd. Can't put lipstick on a pig and with people having health issues this is a big no no for people with mold illness or autoimmune diseases. The lanes are looking original and I don't think I've ever seen the ball returns like that so it was cool and vintage but dangerous lol. The balls come back SO fast and they were flying off the rack. Not really safe. The lanes were warped and uneven and didn't seem waxed so I sucked at bowling no matter what I tried. It was $45 an hour plus shoe rental was maybe $3 each? We got cocktails and apps. There could be more appetizers on the list but the dip was okay and my margaritas were great. We got two games and like 4 frames in an hour with two adults. We were really just trying to relax and have fun so the bowling and prices were expected and just whatever that day. I don't ever treat myself or drink much anymore and gladly was spending it on those. Not really a fan of how awkward the combined lanes are and the people who were there first had us basically walk into their date with all of their food on the table for us to sit over because it was so small and somehow supposed to share tables. They picked all their food and drinks up and moved them and stood to eat to give space between us. Literally all the lanes were open and they put us with them at the end together. Odd. The workers were all nice but there was a lot of workers and no one was really working? A bunch of them were talking in the chairs behind the lanes and the bartenders were talking to each other. Our waitress said her shift was ending/ wanting us to close our tab out as soon as our game ended and we said that's fine we can go up to the bar and keep chatting/ drinking. But she never left so we thought maybe they wanted our lane even though all the others except one were open but no one took our lane after.. The bartenders were talking to each other a lot and lacked eyes on the bar. The bar back seemed super young and out of it and didn't ask if we needed something or wanted to grab the bartenders even though he could hear us and we were staring at him and the bartenders. Whatever still enjoyed our time and the bartender came and brought me another drink. The 2nd drink she repeated it and then brought me a 3rd drink that was completely different but it was still good lol. The bathrooms are cute and clean. The dining side is probably better than the bowling side. The bar is cool. Overall liked it but seems like kids are running the place and could use some tweaks. 10/10

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Inside

Crafted 1979

4.6(39 reviews)

2.6 mi

"Every Pour has a Story" is the theme at this establishment…read more Denver, the owner, and Jeremy, the head beer tender, present the full package in this interesting concept business. There are many taste opportunities on tap from many local breweries. Check them out, you'll love it and the pinball, too!

Nice atmosphere, great friendly bartenders, wide variety of beers and liquor, pinballread more

Open Outcry beer and some pinball!

New Holland Dragons Milk Triple Mash (2025)

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Legends Grill and Bar

3.9(273 reviews)

2.9 mi

Best chicken Parmesan sandwich in the area. Their Cubano…read moresandwich is the best I have ever had. I ate half of it and had the other half as a cold sandwich for lunch the next day and it was equally as delicious. Great service from the staff when I come to pick up. I am in and out of there promptly. The ambience is fun, loud and active. Reasonable pricing for their food for sure. Very good beer menu if you are dining in.

Solid bars restaurant. Been there a handful of times. Good beer list - the Hailstorm Irish Red;…read morethat's a misnomer, it's dark and ashy. The problem becomes You don't know if You like it till You've has threeeee. The food is good and it has a nice family atmosphere. I've been to the other Legends, all of them are good.

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Post Game Pub & Sedona Grill

3.7(49 reviews)

2.3 mi

Fun spot to trot to on a Saturday night when you just have no high expectations for anything more…read morethan drinks and food. We had our go to picks: wings and burger. The wings were fab, but the burger fell short of anything exciting. The place itself would be PERFECT to watch any sporting event, as the televisions were an abundance. Let's talk about the slots... winner, winner, chicken dinner was my song on the way home! As for the service, we had a great bartender; she was pleasant and professional at all times while we sat bellied up to her bar. You need a place to gamble on, this is your spot! Not too bad for our unexpected evening out.

We were next door at the resale place and we heard this place had great burgers, so we decided to…read moretry them. I got a Swiss amd mushroom burger with lettuce tomato and raw onions, and baked beans. Done perfectly medium rare! Huuuge portion of the beans. My husband got a classic cheeseburger with cheddar and a side of cole slaw. We were very pleased with our meal...

Burger with fries

Tito's and soda

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Mushroom and Swiss burger with baked beans

Little Als Bar & Grill

3.5(36 reviews)

2.7 mi

Perfect dive bar to stop at before a concert!…read more Last time I was here was probably 25+ years ago. Love it. The only thing that changed is now they have slots.

Stopped in on 10/06/26 to try Beth's famous biscuits and gravy, which are served only on the first…read moreFriday morning of every month. We originally learned about the biscuits and gravy because we stopped in the afternoon before to try their corned beef and Reuben sandwiches, so I'll touch on both. On Friday we arrived right at 9:00 AM, when they opened. Beth was also the bartender that morning. There were already a few people at the bar and a couple of tables occupied, which is always a good sign. We knew right away we were in for a treat after Beth welcomed us with her fun personality. I noticed a large jar behind the bar filled with Tito's vodka and a serious amount of peppers. My immediate thought was that it would make a great base for a morning Bloody Mary, and I was absolutely right. After ordering a couple drinks, we both ordered the biscuits and gravy, which also came with scrambled eggs and bacon. The gravy was very tasty and not overly spiced. The bacon was crispy, and the eggs were fluffy and served hot. By the time we were ready to leave, Beth had a full house, yet she handled everything perfectly. I forgot to take pictures the day before of the corned beef and Reuben sandwiches, but both were excellent. The great staff, friendly crowd, good food, and reasonably priced drinks make this a place we'll want to visit again and again.

Spicy Bloody Mary

Tito's Vodka Infused with a bunch of peppers.

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Corned Beef & Rueben Special.

The Dock on Front

4.0(65 reviews)

2.8 mi

This was my fourth time here. Truly have enjoyed every experience!! Your salads are amazing! Fish…read moretacos great! The ambiance reminds me of a mini "summerhouse" in Chicago or Disney Springs. Always great service!! Yesterday I tried the jalapeño popper chicken sandwich. (Huge portion btw) While the chicken was REALLY good and not dry, when I think jalapeño popper? I think cooked. Slicing raw jalapeños on top didn't cut it for me. Just not the same flavor? We do love it and will definitely be back!

I wanted to like the Dock on Front Street more than this. It's very cute and the location is…read moreconvenient for parking. Service was fine. More check in's than what is customary but that is not a big deal. The food was adequate. I ordered a Chicken Caesar salad and while the portion was large, it was completely flavorless. The dressing was bland. I'd pick something else next time. My dining companions had the jalapeño chicken sandwich and enjoyed it but the fries were limp. The soda was very syrupy but the server replaced it with a different one. What was really weird was as we were sitting at a table in the bar area, two males were actively rearranging tables, leaving us on an isolated island. They could have said something but didn't. We also had a broken chair at our table, like, the entire seat was not attached to the base.

Bathroom wallpaper image.

Half of a chicken sandwich.

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Ryan's Pub

3.8(19 reviews)

2.2 mi

Just a dive bar. If you're not a regular they aren't friendly to you. We didn't feel welcomed…read moreenough to come back.

Just a small and dirty dive bar that was not very impressive the people here are very loud and…read moredrunk and the servers and workers were not very friendly this is a bar that's only for locals and if you're not recognized they're not going to give you a good service

All bikes welcome :)

The famous Tiki Bar! So much fun!

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Dave W.

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2

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14 years ago

We went to the bar last Saturday night for appetizers, drinks and great live music. The food was excellent, yet smaller "Tapas style" portions. A band called Leapin Lizards was performing renditions from the 60's and 70's, while Humphrey Bogart old TV movies were playing. Great Venue, great food, and the owner is a gentlemen. Most of the night it was full of people enjoying the ambiance. read more

Bruce E.

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15

4

13 years ago

This is a great place to take your wife or hang out and talk with friends. The seating is comfortable and the atmosphere is very classy. You won't mind spending $12 for a martini. PS: They make the best dirty martini's on the south side. Absolutely perfect. read more

Susan D.

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2

0

10 years ago

What a cool place, we were more than pleasantly surprised. Great decor, friendly and efficient bartenders. Our first visit but certainly not the last. We were too early for the entertainment and plan on going back for it. Great find in Frankfort. read more

Mary B.

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1

0

6 years ago

Disgusting place. The bartender seems to think that sitting on the counters and resting her filthy boots hanging over the ice, that is used for drinks, is appropriate. Used to be a really nice place to hangout at....NO MORE! read more

Pat G.

3

1

0

15 years ago

was there on a saturday night. the place was busy. great bartenders and service.. it's becoming a real hangout for our group. read more

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3.9

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Ugh the coolest and cutest place!!! I am obsessed with the ambiance and the drinks. They only have…read more6 lanes fyi. They really need to put a sign on the building by the stairwell or on the stairs because it's confusing looking for it. It seems like we're walking to the roof or someone's apartment and doesn't feel like a public business. We tried going before to check it out but it was st Patrick weekend and it looked like party or bar crawl and packed. We came back this past weekend and it was better but did look like one party was wrapping up on bar side but it was all adults with a couple kids of theirs laying on the couches. I would say this place is best for adults only honestly. As a mom I won't bring my daughter here and we can go bowling elsewhere but for myself I will 100% be back. I love that everything is themed and some original things inside but the water damage, rust, and mold is badddddd. Can't put lipstick on a pig and with people having health issues this is a big no no for people with mold illness or autoimmune diseases. The lanes are looking original and I don't think I've ever seen the ball returns like that so it was cool and vintage but dangerous lol. The balls come back SO fast and they were flying off the rack. Not really safe. The lanes were warped and uneven and didn't seem waxed so I sucked at bowling no matter what I tried. It was $45 an hour plus shoe rental was maybe $3 each? We got cocktails and apps. There could be more appetizers on the list but the dip was okay and my margaritas were great. We got two games and like 4 frames in an hour with two adults. We were really just trying to relax and have fun so the bowling and prices were expected and just whatever that day. I don't ever treat myself or drink much anymore and gladly was spending it on those. Not really a fan of how awkward the combined lanes are and the people who were there first had us basically walk into their date with all of their food on the table for us to sit over because it was so small and somehow supposed to share tables. They picked all their food and drinks up and moved them and stood to eat to give space between us. Literally all the lanes were open and they put us with them at the end together. Odd. The workers were all nice but there was a lot of workers and no one was really working? A bunch of them were talking in the chairs behind the lanes and the bartenders were talking to each other. Our waitress said her shift was ending/ wanting us to close our tab out as soon as our game ended and we said that's fine we can go up to the bar and keep chatting/ drinking. But she never left so we thought maybe they wanted our lane even though all the others except one were open but no one took our lane after.. The bartenders were talking to each other a lot and lacked eyes on the bar. The bar back seemed super young and out of it and didn't ask if we needed something or wanted to grab the bartenders even though he could hear us and we were staring at him and the bartenders. Whatever still enjoyed our time and the bartender came and brought me another drink. The 2nd drink she repeated it and then brought me a 3rd drink that was completely different but it was still good lol. The bathrooms are cute and clean. The dining side is probably better than the bowling side. The bar is cool. Overall liked it but seems like kids are running the place and could use some tweaks. 10/10

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4.0

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