This place feels like someplace you'd find in a big city. The food has big flavors and there were…read moresome unique menu items and the menu rotates. Staff was friendly. I'd highly recommend the chicken pita-every component had unique spices or flavor. The homemade fries were delicious. The cheesecake, made in-house was a little heavy and lacked peanut butter flavor. But main course and service a 10 out of 10.

We enjoy coming here and brought several of our guests from out of town and they enjoyed it too!…read moreThe last time we were here, I got the Chicken Shawarma and a side of Hinterland Cheese Curds (must order!). Our friends got the fish & chips and they loved it. The batter looked very crispy and our fries were on point. Megan served us and she was very friendly and attentive. They've made upgrades to their menu and I think that their food options are getting better each time we return. We've also tried their Som Burger which is tasty and their Birria Tacos -- good but could use a little more seasoning. Overall, we love The Som and highly recommend them!

Bartenders were super cool and fun the minute we walked in. Thought I'd have a chance to…read moreparticipate in karaoke but everything got shut down due to the owner throwing a fit. Seemed unprofessional, rude, and 100% will not be coming back. Unbelievable behavior from a grown woman. Screaming in everyone's face and a very nasty attitude. Visiting from out of town and will avoid this place at all costs next time. Really awful first impression and seems to be for locals only. Really still hoping that wasn't the owner behaving so belligerently. Yikes.

Great spot. Great staff. Karaoke is lit. You can find a decent game of pool or play some songs on…read morethe jukebox.

Very good service, clean, and very reasonable. Totally recommend. One of the better places in…read moreBurlington.

I've always considered them one of my favorites and then the pandemic hit. We don't get out as much…read moreas we used to with the current economic problems and having two teenagers. We ate there on Friday night and it was AMAZING. The food was on point! We had the Catfish and the blackened tilapia. I'm notorious for never finishing my food and taking a to go box. Not that night! Ate everything on my plate-including appetizers!!!!!!!! Lacey Thacker

The Valley Monster had a great beer selection and ambiance. We met the owner and he was very…read morecourteous. The bartender on duty was very subpar, but he was not bad enough to keep us from coming back.

Best bar I have had the pleasure to frequent. Brandon and Lance are excellent barkeeps and make…read moreyou feel welcome and right at home. Clientele of the Valley Monster Public Tap House are just as welcoming. I've never had a bad experience at The Pub.

Great service, food and beer made in house…read more Reuben pizza was a first, very good. Went back a second day in a row.

I went to the Iron Spike Brewing Company in Galesburg for lunch. This looks like a former fire…read morestation with several fire themed decorations. I ordered the spinach artichoke dip and carnivore flatbtread. The food was good. I also had their summer peach cocktail which was light and refreshing. They also have Sprecher's root beer on tap. So, or course, I had to try it. All of the food and drinks were good. Our server was nice and attentive. I highly recommend the Iron Spike Brewing Company!

Enjoyed a nice brown ale offering . Nice atmosphere to sit and enjoy one of the many cocktails and…read morebeer on the menu. Had some very different drinks offered which some members of our party were impressed with. Service efficient and friendly. Wish some of these beer bars would offer a gf beer. There are some good ones out there, guys! Really enjoyed a tour of the caves offered by one of the owners. Quite an operation in its day as the Dick Brothers Brewery.

WONDERFUL place! We stopped in for some beverages with a LARGE group (16) before our tour of…read moreDick's Brewery. The service was quick, yet attentive. The prices were quite reasonable. They offer unusual cocktails that are expertly made. The ambiance is WONDERFUL and we had a lovely time while we waited. Would recommend this place to everyone.

Stopped for lunch while traveling. Excellent brisket sandwich. Sweet potato fries were not crisp…read morebut they came with a tasty maple sauce. Worth the stop!

5 stars wow!!! Deserves everyone of them..Such a welcoming atmosphere, great menu and spot on…read moreservice!! I have had many friends drive the e tea miles to eat here, but I never got asked along.. Today was the day and I the critic do not have a one negative comment!! Hubby and I had the special "French Dip"..$8.50.. delicious our friends had the steak bites and a Philly.. we shared the combo appetizers. I recommend if wanting a drive in the country take one to Avon, Il.

Friendly workers sat us quickly and attended to us often. They were out of the haystack onions that…read morecame on our burger but offered to replace them with cheese curds. Sure why not, love the ingenuity. Ordered pretzels as an appetizer and the came out hot and fast and the beer cheese was really delicious as well. The table and bench weren't stable and locked in place as we accidentally found out but we managed not to spill our drinks. The burger was well cooked and the fries really impressed us and went well with the extra beer cheese we had left over from the pretzels.

The restaurant manager was not very nice. We happened upon this restaurant and he was not willing…read moreto even try to seat us. He told us all tables were spoken for. We ended up eating at the bar and the bar tender was awesome. We nociticed before leaving that the table we asked about in the bar area was still empty when we left 1.5 hours later. THe food was really good too

Was in Monmouth for a summer event at college. Ate at Trax twice and enjoyed my experience both…read moretimes. Burgers were really good...1/2 pounders that were hand patted and slightly smashed. Crisp, thin fries had several seasoning options. Buffalo Chicken Wrap was also really good on my 2nd visit. This place definitely is better than the early reviews it got and is worth more attentions.

Our server gave us time to look over the choices, and there are many. I enjoyed the Texas Pork…read moreChop sandwich with fries, my wife had an awesome cheeseburger, and daughter loved the chicken strips with multiple dip choices. The place has an abundance of sports decor, and multiple TVs were showing the Winter Olympics. See you again soon!