Best brisket I have ever eaten, I tried to go there every day for lunch. The people there are great!read more

Was out for a motorcycle ride and stopped in here to keep from starvin'. Absolutely WONDERFUL!…read more The food was SO good! I ordered the Patty Melt - Boo-Yah Style and it was amaaaazing! I upgraded my side to their Boo-Yah Deep Fried Potato Salad and thought I'd gone to heaven! I had a Bloody Mary too, which was good, but that FOOD! Service was great (we sat at the bar) and the ambiance is bar-like (nothin' fancy). Good prices too. Took half mine home for another meal later. OH, almost forgot.... I think their green beans are FRESH?!?

The service is always wonderful. They're friendly, inviting & family owned business. They've the…read morebest fried chicken I've ever had. Good thick fries & that sauce is what keeps me coming back. Thank you BBY for quality food.

My husband and his family are obsessed with this place. To be fair, they are from western Illinois…read moreno offense and far from the South (I am from Texas). Now, where I am from, fried chicken is sacred. They seem to use a wet batter (like the one long john silvers uses) a common batter used for fish, used for chicken. There is generally nothing wrong with this, but if you do not season your chicken or your batter you are in deep fry (water). When we were there I literally saw them opening up CANS of "chicken gravy" and taking frozen fries from the freezer. The sauce is too sweet for me and has an interesting dulce de leche consistency. So you have bland chicken breast, sugar sauce, and frozen or canned food you have BBY.

We had visited this place for lunch and I thought we should make a trip back for dinner. Good…read morechoice! It was a Saturday night, and this place was busy busy busy. Yet we walked in, and were seated immediately, with a prompt visit by a server who took our drink orders while we looked over the menu. I chose their Smoked Roast Prime Rib. I enjoy smoked meats AND Prime Rib - so how could you go wrong? I ordered it with their mashed potato side. My wife had their Chicken George, which as you can see from the photo (updated photos are labeled 8/2026 visit) provided a LOT of Chicken. The Chicken George came with a dipping sauce, plus you have barbeque sauces also on the table. The chicken was fresh from the fryer and was very good. The Smoked Roast Prime Rib was exactly what it was called - the rind had a nice, smokey flavor to it. The Prime Rib was a nice cut, tender, and tasted great. This kind of feels like a country sports bar. Plenty of TV screens in the place, and wood walls give it a homey feeling. Service is very attentive even during high business periods and the manager checked in to see how our food was. So many good things - what's not to like? It's about a mile north of Rt 2 on Palmyra Road. You can't miss it if you drive north.

A real hidden gem located on the outskirts of Dixon Illinois. We went for lunch on a Saturday and…read morewere seated immediately. They offer indoor and outdoor seating so we chose to sit on their patio since it was such a nice June day. They have an extensive cocktail and craft beer list along with burgers, sandwiches,tacos,bowls,salads and BBQ. My wife had the Rodeo Burger on a GF bun which was loaded with pulled pork,bbq sauce and pepper jack cheese. The burger was huge and came with a side of slaw. I had to try their Trash Can Fries which were topped with Monterey Jack cheese sauce,pulled pork,pico and jalapenos. Absolutely delicious. They offer Daily Specials and are also known for their Chicken George which I have to try on my next visit. Plenty of parking and great for larger groups as well.

A family restaurant on the river…read more I had the pork tenderloin. It was fried tempura style and it is excellent! Fries are made the same way and also very good. Waitstaff is attentive and friendly. The view of the river is fun! Recommend highly.

What's not to like sitting Riverfront watching for Eagles while you enjoy an excellent meal. Went…read morein for their famous Breaded Pork Tenderloin it didn't disappoint at all it's a wet batter dipped unlike a lot of the others this gave it a light and airy breading which was flavorful. We didn't order any appetizers because we knew the entree would be more than enough. The service was right on the mark we never wanted for anything while we were there. It's nothing Fancy just a Good bones type restaurant with good service and great Food and Location not much more is needed

Best shrimp EVER!! Very fast and friendly. It's my new stop after work. Love it!!!!!read more

Great little dive bar for food and drink. All tenders' friendly and beer is cold, gotta stop inread more

Wow! We randomly stopped at this hidden gem in Dixon on our way back home from a visit to Iowa and…read moreit will definitely be a regular stop going forward. Can't believe we haven't stumbled on this place before. It's an easy stop off 88 and the food is great! We both had burgers; I got onion rings which are some of the best we have ever had. They are crispy and delicious! The burgers were amazing! Lots of toppings to choose from, perfectly toasted buns, crispy bacon, just a perfect, juicy burger. The bartender was friendly and helpful and the guys behind the grill were awesome. Can't wait to stop back and try more delicious eats! They had fried chicken today too which was tempting:-)

Just flew into Rockford airport and heading west to Iowa. We are hungry and a burger sounds…read moreperfect. Yelp gives this place 4.4 stars. Ok, let's check it out. Looks kinda sketchy from the outside but we went for it. Glad we did. The amber bock beer was cold and wonderful. I ordered the burger with bbq sauce my wife ordered the yankee. Both were awesome. What a great find.

Best breakfast in Dixon! Absolutely love this place. And the service is second to none. Everyone…read moreis so nice. So you can't beat good service and good food. Put it on the schedule to treat yourself here.

We have been there multiple times and its never disappointed. The parking is street side but there…read moreis a lot nearby. The restaurant is very nice with a very good menu the has breakfast any time. We asked for the turkey with bacon, lettuce, tomato & avocado to be made like a panini and the said sure. We also had what the call the 5 x 7 it is 5 tacos for $7. They were made to order el pastor with tomato, lettuce and onions

One of the best dinners! Atmosphere was perfect, Brian was so great at making us feel important and…read moreknew what to order! Definitely worth the drive! Highly recommend going there!

The atmosphere was great. We went for lunch. So they had a lighter menu and salad bar. It was…read moredelicious and service was great. Especially considering they were hosting a large party at the same time.

If you want Thai or Japanese food,Somkit,(Formerly Touch of Thai) is the place to go when in Dixon…read moreIllinois. Located in downtown,open Tuesday-Saturday,they offer a nice selection of lunch and dinner specials My wife is Gluten Free and they were very accommodating. Service was fantastic!...thank you Leichan S. My wife had Panang Curry with brown rice. I had the Chicken Pad See Eiw with a Philly Roll. Needless to say,we had no leftovers! Everything had great flavor . You can dine in ,delivery or carry-out, either way you will not be disappointed. You can expect fast service, authentic cuisine and fantastic Asian cuisine.

We were in Dixon and looking for a place with gluten free option, and we found Somkit!…read more When we walked in, there were many people enjoying lunch. We were shown a table away from the door as it was really cold that day, so the staff were quite considerate. There was also a sushi bar area. We opted for ordering from the menu which comes with appetizers. When inquired about gluten free options, the staff explained clearly what could be gluten free. When the food arrived, we were quite impressed that they do take allergen seriously. The put a gluten free indicator on the dish to make sure it was clearly marked. In term of the taste, they were delicious. I particularly like the soup, it was flavorful, and definitely good for a cold day! The portion of all the dishes were plentiful that we brought home some left over. Check out Somkit if you find yourself in Dixon.

I stopped in last night at 8:00 p.m. As you walk in, you are first seen by those at the bar. As you…read moremove to the right, you enter into the formal dining room. I was warmly greeted immediately by those working the bar and promptly seated in the formal dining room. Amari, my server, really did a great job at making me feel welcome and ensuring I had a great experience. I ended up ordering the filet and he commented on how spectacular the house prepared gorgonzala sauce as well as the sauteed mushrooms were that would accompany it. He was spot on! I asked for my filet to be cooked to medium- and, to be frank I'm away from home 100 nights a year and I eat in a lot of steakhouses. My filet was cooked to perfection! It really exceeded my expectations. Not that I had low expectations- but, basil tree is not a steakhouse. I also ordered the Caesar salad which was also quite nice. In short, the level of service and hospitality, the quality of the food, and the nice ambience are definitely a reason for you to have dinner at the Basil Tree. I know I certainly will again when I'm back in town. All the best to my fellow Yelpers :)

Service was great, but the food was lacking. The olive oil at the table tasted as though it had…read moregone bad, and the arancini was bland... as was the marinara sauce...that seemed it was poured out of a can. The house red was like a cheap boxed wine. Homemade pasta is their saving grace. Pleasant people running the place, do not plan to go back.