I took a group of guys there for supper on a Monday night the food was excellent fresh good…read moreportions the service was also excellent the bartender Kim helped us out with anything we needed the owner Rich was cooking at the time but came out and talked to everyone in the bar we had a really good time and will be going back again to try their Pizza the next time they have lots of room in case you need to bring a large party of people they have two pool tables and two Dart machines and it's a really clean establishment I would recommend this bar and restaurant to anyone in the vicinity or passing through town!

Stopped in at The Rusty Nail looking for something local and off the beaten path. Onion Rings were…read morefantastic, sandwiches were good, chicken and waffles were a nice surprise. Sorry we didn't get to try the pizza with made in house crust! Next time! Pool tables and darts as well as a full bar.

Checked out this divy bar in Pontiac, where locals come and chill. It isn't anything to be…read moreimpressed about, but that's not the idea obviously. PJ's Pub is where to get cold drinks, and if you're lucky there's frozen pizzas. A place that looks like someone's backyard bar. The prices are pretty cheap at least. Basically it's a neighborhood bar. It's close to a lot of things in the so called downtown. The bar is located along some kind of back street with a sketchy looking parking lot. Inside it's not much better. The good thing is they have tons of beers, including a few that are on tap. It's about $4 for a basic cocktail. We got some and these were pretty watery. Food is nonexistent except for bags of chips for about $1 or so. They also apparently have frozen pizzas, but last time they were out of these. Has a few TVs for watching games. The bar is pretty close to houses so there's been lots of noise complaints of patrons. For a bar in a small town like this, it's pretty okay compared to others around it. It's located on Ladd at Madison. They're open every day and early, so customers can have fun in the morning or something.

Awesome people! Awesome atmosphere! Come and relax a bit,…read moretake a load off! Have a cold one one, try a yummy pizza! Just enjoy some good company!

The place is great, the owner was great & the drinks were great! Never been here before. Ambiance…read morehere was amazing. It's a beautiful place!

What a wonderful place, a hidden gem in the Illinois Valley. Great stop to have a cocktail,…read moremixologist has real talent for making something special. Multifaceted location bar and entertainment has a vintage, unique atmosphere. Dance space, intimate spaces, pool, and gaming were among the many facets they offer. What a fun place. Service was impeccable. Catches your attention, memorable experience.

First time here. I felt very welcome. My cuz brought me in and Lizzie and Pam were working - super…read morenice folks. Great atmosphere and a cute little tavern. Enjoyed hanging out here! I don't think they have food here but we were just here for a drink.

Great little bar to spend the afternoon! Great service!read more

Nicest owner alive. Friendly service…read moreCozy vibe Great food. Plenty of parking Recommend for a stop any time you get the chance. Stop by, there's always time for great food and friendly faces

We absolutely loved the food and the service! Our server Kassandra was great and polite. Ambiance…read morewas friendly and welcoming!

Solid food and quick service. I only took two pictures of the Mac n cheese bites and my broiled cod…read morebut the others had chicken parm, salmon and a cheeseburger. Portions were all large!

Great food at great prices and the service is the best in the Illinois Valley. Highly recommend.read more

Cool little tavern at the entry. They have a few seats in that area but also have an eating area …read more The ribeye, American potatoes, chicken, chicken Parmesan were all delicous. Ribeyes was cooked to perfection. Service was good . They do get busy

Went here for the all-you-can-eat Friday night fish fry. Ambiance is definitely small town bar and…read moregrill. Lots of locals, but staff was very friendly and we were served pretty promptly. The fish meal included a salad bar and fries. I rarely see a salad bar offered ANYWHERE anymore; it wasn't much, but it was good. The fish and fries were decent... you have the option on walleye, cod, or a mix. The initial serving is 4 pieces of fish. I opted to do the mix (2 of each). Definitely liked the walleye best. The cod was decent, but also a bit more chewy that the walleye. The fish wasn't quite as flaky as I would have liked, so not sure if it was the quality of the filets or how they were cooked. Nonetheless, the meal was good and reasonably priced for an all-you-can-eat. It was a bit out of the way for us, so not sure I would make the longer trip for the fish, but it was definitely worth the try.

Great food and drinks. Service is excellent as well. Try the wings and the pork tenderloin. Plan on…read moretaking some home.

Looking for an out of the way from Chicago relaxed get away bar with GREAT music, stiff drinks and…read moregreat bartenders??? This is the place. Can bring your dog, sit outside and eat BBQ, listen to live music or sit inside and play slots (which let you win-at times). Just outside of little Utica, Illinois with its tiny historic couple of streets. Little over an hour from Chicago. Beers $2.50-3. Big strong drinks $5. Campground out back behind a little stream. B & B down the street and a resort. Thinking of sometime going for the evening, listening to the music, talking with locals and crashing for the night. If you are down this way after a drive in the countryside or heading back from Starved Rock or something you should definitely check this place out. Got a feeling it gets pretty lively in the evening and especially late evening.

Great place, nice people with a wonderful atmosphere at night. Me and my freind were only 17 when…read morewe went but were welcomed by the crazy locals. We learned how to play this ring game and had pizza with hot sauce which was interesting and very good. Not many options for food other than the frozen pizza but many many drinks. Campground was nice and had many commodities with a cool graveyard right next to it