New day, new review…read more We hadn't visited in a while (time marches on) and I had a burning taste for the Dirty Bird. So back we went. The theme is still the same - CHICKEN EVERYWHERE! It's clear, and they love chicken. I mean they REALLY love Chicken! First off, they are FAST. They were very busy - almost every table filled and they kept filling after people left. After we placed our order, our chicken (two Baby Bird meals) came out HOT and FRESH within around 7 minutes. With my appetite, the Baby Bird is the right size, and I have a big appetite for their chicken. Service was great as well - our drinks were checked, and the server was very pleasant. What a great place to visit in Downtown Sycamore! The drink menu is still impressive, and they even have a Whiskey Acres Bourbon-infused barbeque sauce.

The Dirty Chicken is a must stop if you are in Sycamore, IL. The menu has so many yummy sounding…read moreoptions that it is hard to decide. The restaurant is small but a decent amount of tables for the space with cute chicken decorations. Our server was so sweet and delightful. We ordered our drinks and answered all our questions. She was helpful with her opinions on items on the menu and helped make it possible to narrow down the difficult choice of what to order. My friend ordered the soup flight(only available in the fall) and I chose fried pickle burger. (I know a burger at a chicken place) the soup flight had three cups of the soups of the day and a four cup of the brisket chili. It also came with a grilled cheese sandwich. Plenty of food! My deep fried pickle burger was a thick patty, crunchy onions and 2 thick deep fried pickle chips with a dill sauce on top. The burger was juicy and the toppings were delicious with a little crunch. The Dirty Chicken will be a stopping point on my return trip to Sycamore!

Always great food and great service! Our go-to bar and grill in the area! Best wings in town!read more

We haven't been here in at least 10 years tried it on a Friday night…read more Live music and all the bar patrons are extremely loud, so if you want a quiet relaxing dinner or want to hear what your wife is saying, this isn't the place. The fish fry was good. I would skip the catfish, but the walleye and cod were very good. The bread roll they gave you with the dinner was also very good. 8 breaded shrimp special was also good. Fries were way overcooked and they probably need to clean The fryer. The fries are a very dark color. Service was decent for the bar being packed. The bill was around $40 for two dinners and sodas before tip

The fool is amazing. Customer services out this world very…read morefriendly. It's a hidden jim.

Wings, burger and fries were so yummy!!! Got in on the $1 wing special and they are full size…read morewings! Order ahead to save time. Food is cooked to order.

Casual & fun place to grab a pizza and a couple drinks after work! We love the beer nuggets and NA…read moredrink options. Our server Kaia was very welcoming and very accommodating!

Everything we had was delicious. My husband and I split a 1/2 beef roll. The dips were amazing. My…read moredaughter-in-law recommended the house made ranch sauce so we tried that also; absolutely delicious. Someone had the Philly cheese wrap also, and loved it. I will be going back for the beef roll. The price was very reasonable, so as long as they don't raise their prices, we will go back!

Hometown, homemade slice of Fried Chicken heaven! It's simple and to the point. Combos from one to…read moremany, plate lunch style that it's just like you Auntie that (really, really knows how to cook) The place is take away only, there is a small sitting area for you to wait while the magic happens but it's better to call ahead. And they prefer cash, but take cards so don't worry.

This is an old-school, fried chicken place. The equipment is dated (and well-maintained), and the…read morelove of making the food is evident. We had been trying to get dinner at this place for a while, but carry out isn't something we can do without some planning. Fortunately, fate intervened, and we were able to plan for me to pick up two 4 piece dinners, and get it home on a cold, winter day. My wife called in the order ahead of time, asking for it to be ready by a specific time. My order was ready, right on time. A four piece dinner is comprised of two pieces of white meat, and two of dark, along with a good portion of fries, a vinegar based cole slaw, and a nice biscuit with a home-made honey-butter that made it taste really good. The chicken is hand-breaded for each order. The cole slaw is made fresh. The fries are made fresh. The honey butter is made fresh. FRESH. I know, what an odd concept in fast food where they mostly take pre-made stuff out of the freezer and put it into the fryer. This is real fried chicken. The sizes of the bird pieces are average (not Wal-Mart "average" which isn't average, but REAL chicken average), and were more than enough to make sure we weren't hungry afterwards. Some tips: 1. Turn the corner if headed eastbound, and park in the lot east of Lothson's. 2. The hours are the hours. This is a one woman shop, and they open for Dinner at 4:30 pm with the LAST ORDER taken at 7:00 pm. 3. Get there a few minutes ahead of schedule to pick up your order. 4. To avoid waiting too much, call in your order if you can. For "to go" dishes on a cold night like this was, the owner put a plate on top and napkins in the bag, and then stapled the bag shut. 30 minutes later after driving in my car home, the chicken and fries were still nice and hot. You want it hotter, put them in a cooler with no ice to better trap the heat. If you are local, you won't need to do this.

This is a must visit if you're in the area... or even if you travel here. My first time visit blew…read moreme away with the warm, inviting interior, and charming owner. He explained everything to us and we selected a samosa chat, a favorite of mine, and my dining companion ordered the lava chicken. The owner explained the dish to us and convinced us it was a must have. Must have? Yes... MUST HAVE!!! It's a sweet and deliciously spiced dish that Is pretty mild given the explosively fiery name. Delicious texture to the chicken with a light crunchy, not breaded, and the sauce? OMG!!! Travel here from Arizona if need be. The mango lassi was spot on delicious but the lavender smooth? It's from another world that is full of peace and happiness. Seriously... no exaggeration. Come and experience.

Wow. What a pleasant surprise. Came in for an early lunch. The butter chicken Mac n cheese,…read morebriyani, and paneer tikka loaded fries were all excellent. The briyani was special. Had an iced coffee that was great, as well. The lady behind the counter is super nice and happy to help you decide on menu items. I owe her a huge thanks for recommending the briyani. There's a bunch of indoor seating which was nice for a hot summer day. The inside isn't authentic. More like a counter- order hot dog place. But don't let that fool you.

Just a walk across the street for some good food and cold drinks. Staff is fantastic, friendly ,…read moregood service.

Probably the best boneless wings I've ever had. The chicken was so juicy and breading so crispy and…read moredelicious! The sauces were so unique and beyond delicious! The steak tacos were also one of the best I've ever had and we have tried MANY different places. I would go back 110% Service was also excellent! Super yummy extra dirty martini! Over all would give it a 10 out of 10!

Zana's was recommended by a local and it delivers--figuratively speaking (maybe literally too?)…read more Super thin, crispy crust, with wood fired goodness. The toppings were a bit scant but otherwise excellent pizza. Good variety of interesting pre-set pizzas to choose from, plus other menu items. Good service too--very accommodating. Atmosphere is fine, though we went during off hours and was very quiet. Let's trace the history of top pizza joints in Dekalb: 1. J.P. Hannigans ('70s/early '80s). 2. Sgt Pepper's ('70s - '80s). 3. The Stadium Club (late 80s/early 90s). 4. Crickets through the 2000s? *Some would say Pizza Villa through much of the above, but Villa is solid, not exceptional. 5. Possibly Zana's now?

I enjoy Sicelian pizza, my wife iffy about it, but we both strongly suggest more ingredients on it…read more A single piece of sausage on a slice, and other scant ingredients didn't cut it. Bread tasty, drink offerings good with beers, wines, cocktails and soft drinks. Server super good and helpful. Inside felt bare and dark- with poor lighting. We want you to make it- step it up please! Others I've about Zana's have similar comments.

Took forever (25-30 min.) to get a drink out on the patio. 1 guy racing his butt off,2-3 females…read morestanding around talking. FIY

VETERANS - CAUTION, I'm a disabled Vietnam Veteran and they…read morerefused to allow my Service Dog to enter.

Food was surprisingly good!…read more The good: - hot rolls and cinnamon butter. Need I say more? -hubby's steak perfectly cooked and he loved his sides of corn and potatoes - fantastic green beans! -very friendly server and manager -love they still have the peanuts (though the kid and rebel in me misses throwing them on the floor!) -seated quickly and server was quick to get us water and get our order in -hostess was so sweet, friendly and welcoming The cons: - my steak was overcooked -onion appetizer batter tasted bitter like flour or like the oil was old, could only eat less than a quarter -margarita took so long to come out we had nearly finished our meal so my hubby left over half if it behind Overall a positive experience!

Recently had a great meal with my daughter and her friends. After fresh, warm rolls and whipped…read morebutter...We had some appetizers that were VERY good. The fried pickles were ridiculously yummy with ranch. I had a great chef salad (my daughter had the caesar salad, which looked equally good). I ordered the chicken fried sirloin with mashed potatoes and country gravy. Honestly, it may have been the best I have ever had, no kidding! Beside the fact it was far too large a portion, it was as tender as butter and cooked to perfection. I had the opportunity to try the sweet potato that was prepared perfectly and a real treat. The service was also good and very friendly. I'm already looking forward to our next to visit.