Benson&#x27;s On The Mississippi

Evan was a fantastic server! So kind and attentive…read more We appreciated being able to sample the Chicken George and were so thrilled with how much that we enjoyed it that we chose to order it, despite coming in with steaks in mind. Our chicken was delicious!! We also enjoyed the nice view and the fact that outdoor seating was an option. Overall a great experience! Even the bus boy was super sweet. I highly recommend coming here!

I paid $5.50 for extra Jan's sauce (12 ounces) and have always received a full container on prior…read moreorders. Not today. I paid $5.50 for 5-6 ounces at best. That is a big rip-off and ridiculous as well. Candlelight Inn prices are steep enough. I am not ordering from or going to Candlelight ever again due to things like this! It is always something. I have heard from a few people that Stout's in Clinton has just as good, if not better, Chicken George. That's where I will be going from now on!

River view

5/28/23: Filet Medallions. They were out of the wild rice that this entrée is supposed to come with. They served this instead!

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Great view, but just not quite warm enough.

Stout's Irish Pub & Grill

3.9(101 reviews)

2.4 mi

Went in for dinner one evening. Found two open seats at the bar. Place was packed. Typical pub…read moreatmosphere. Service was sufficient. They were doing the best they could with the staff they had for the crowd they had. Ordered the beaded tenderloin. Holy smokes was it huge. Took half for leftovers. It was one of the better tenderloins I've had recently. Would definitely go back. Based on watching orders coming out of the kitchen, the tenderloin It's the thing everyone gets. Will definitely return.

My first review was taken down for some reason. So here we go again…read more. I actually went back to this establishment a few times because I wanted to give Stout's Irish Pub the benefit of the doubt. I thought maybe the first experience was just an off day for the waitresses. Unfortunately, after going back, I realized it wasn't a one-time thing. Each time, I've found the service to be rude, dismissive, and generally unwelcoming. There seems to be a select group of staff who are very close with certain customers and will spend their time talking with and befriending them, while other customers are seemingly ignored. I've also noticed staff spending a lot of time on their phones or sitting at the bar instead of checking on customers. The overall attitude from some of the staff gives off major "mean girl" energy. It's especially noticeable because there was a newer staff member during my most recent visit who was genuinely kind, attentive, and good at her job. I really enjoyed interacting with her, and she honestly stood out from the rest in the best way. The food is just okay and, in my opinion, lacks flavor. If you order it to go, expect it to be pretty soggy by the time you get home. I gave this place multiple chances because I really wanted to like it, but unfortunately the repeated poor service and mediocre food have completely turned me off. I won't be returning.

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Luxx The Restaurant

4.4(22 reviews)

29.5 mi

Parking was free and plenty in a lot however I would say they only had 1 handicap space…read more The service was superb we were there for a birthday and they could not have made it better for her. The server was fantastic our server Nikki could not have been better. The Salad bar was included with all the lunches and it was outstanding. The lettuce was fresh and crisp and everything else on the salad bar was really good. The meal came with complimentary bread service served warm with olive oil and butter. The pizza was really good, the pasta was fresh and very cheesy, the sandwich and fries were not as good they just seemed ordinary. The pecan pie was a let down the crust was hard and the pecans tasted burnt so I would say avoid it. The restaurant was nicely appointed but in the restroom was a not very well taken care of, the toilet paper holder was broken and just hanging there and it was out of soap which being there as they opened i would think it would be full.

Came here for my birthday, amazing service and delicious food. They really know how to celebrate…read moreyou and go out of their way to make sure you are being well taken care of. I appreciated it so much. The inside of the building is beautiful, and decorated very nicely. Thank you Bri for the excellent for service tonight. We will definitely return!

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Go Fish Marina Bar & Grill

3.0(99 reviews)

10.2 mi

Great place, right on the Mississippi River in Princeton , Iowa. Just had some of the best boiled…read moreshrimp and the tenderloin, excellent ! Great atmosphere, friendly and helpful staff. Great views of the river!

We haven't been since last year we were excited . Horrible service ! Food was absolutely…read moredisgusting! Will never go back . Sad used to be a place we loved to go to in summer

Bucket List Burger

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Spring Garden Restaurant

3.9(7 reviews)

2.1 mi

Rueben Sandwich was very skimpy. One layer of meat? Really? First and last time I'll come here. As…read morea resident, won't recommend. Place was empty at noon, should've taken that as a red flag. Everything else was okay. Carpet worn but floor was clean. Lights on in unused area just burning up your utility bill.

If you like that small town diner feel this is the place for you for sure. No frills, just good…read morefood, great waitress (Jenny) and a cozy feel. Prices are more than fair for the food served. Get the hash browns we'll done with onions, you'll thank me later.

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Three 33

4.2(21 reviews)

10.1 mi

We came to this restaurant after having it strongly recommended from a relative. I had the Fish &…read moreChips which automatically comes with Cole Slaw. The good part is that Fish was good. The portions were a little small but again, it was good. If you really like Cole Slaw and you are eating here, I would recommend substituting the Cole Slaw for something else. It was the most bland tasting Cole Slaw I have ever eaten in my life. It literally had NO taste what so ever. The waitress was decent but nothing special. She was really busy so I think that part may have been better had they had another waitress working. The Ambiance was decent. The Restaurant was clean. If I come back, I may try a different meal.

Had not been to Princeton for some time so had to check out the best river views at Three33! Great…read morefood and company with the family. Yum!!!

Fish & chips with coleslaw

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Forest Inn

4.4(37 reviews)

19.0 mi

Great salad bar and the food is always good. They also have a great wait staff, they are all pros…read moreand experienced. My personal favorite is Tracy. But they are all exceptional.

Great bourbon selection for those who enjoy a good bourbon drink…read more Food was great! It's been years since I've been here but gonna have to visit more frequently when I'm in town. Service was great. We were there after a holiday so it was fairly quiet. Nice clean restaurant. Been around for years. Ribeye steak was cooked perfectly to order and sides were great. Definitely recommend. Sorry I forgot to take pics of the food!

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Forest Inn Steak Bourbon Style

Log Cabin Steakhouse

4.1(382 reviews)

44.5 mi

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We are in town for an unfortunate situation (death in the family) and had planned a small gathering…read moreof friends for dinner. My husband and I arrived a bit early- parking is really tough on a Friday night in downtown Galena but we scored a spot a block away quickly. So, we headed to the bar to enjoy a pre-dinner drink. $10 Pinot Grigio and Petosi $6.00 on tap- I enjoyed the piano player for a bit! Very talented! Once our party all arrived, we will seated in one of the dining rooms. We started with sharing saganaki, because this is what you do here. Most everyone ordered the filet, but I wanted the salmon and husband had the Greek chicken. The entrees come with a starch and soup or salad so we chose the cream of broccoli and a baked potato. Everything was very tasty and service was excellent as they work on a team - so there was always someone promptly picking up dishes etc. The meal ran about $75 pp as we averaged it out

Another staple favorite of ours especially if you are craving an amazing steak. This is our go-to…read morefor a celebratory meal. Service is always personable, we've never had a bad wait-staffer. Although the restaurant is generally very busy , you are able to hold table conversations without a lot of extraneous noise. Meals are abundant- always have leftovers. Steaks come in various cuts and are delicious. If you are looking for a smaller meal, they have those too, we just go for the steaks!

Saganaki

International Greek salad

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Don's Seafood & Chicken

3.6(10 reviews)

25.8 mi

I just went there a few days ago the foods fabulous and very inexpensive but so so good you'll love…read moreit give it a try

2nd time going there. First time food was really good. This time absolutely horrible! All I…read morecould taste was bad oil. It had to be horrible if I turn down onion rings. Threw away the combo app. Worries me if they are this inconsistent. People are really friendly... will try one more time.

If you like GREASY FOOD , THIS IS YOUR PLACE.

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392 Caffé - Clinton

4.8(148 reviews)

4.0 mi

Great atmosphere and decor. All the food and drink we had tasted very good. Highly recommend!read more

This place needs a huge lesson in customer service. I'm…read morevisiting from out of town and had heard decent things about this place, so I decided to give it a try. We walked in around 11:30 a.m. There was only one other customer (a dad and his son) and the person who walked in just before us, who appeared to either be a friend or a regular, based on how all three employees greeted her. While they were extremely friendly to her, we weren't acknowledged at all--not even a simple "We'll be right with you." Instead, the employees stood there for more than five minutes talking about how business was, how they slept, what they did over the weekend, melatonin, and other personal topics. During that time, no one took our order or made any effort to help us. After waiting, I finally said, "If you guys are going to keep having a conversation, can we at least order our coffee and get that started?" They looked at me like I had said something unreasonable. One employee, who was sitting at a table near the counter coloring, muttered something under her breath, and they still didn't take our order. Instead, they continued their conversation. At that point, we left. This experience was completely unacceptable. Great customer service starts with acknowledging people when they walk through the door, especially when your shop is nearly empty. Unfortunately, this first impression ensured we won't be back, and I can't recommend this business to others.

Burrito which was tasty

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Loren B.

1 year ago

Sorry to see them closed! No signage posted but not looking promising. Eaten there previously and really liked it. Sorry to see them gone. read more

Denise L.

6 months ago

This business is closed. They relocated to Thomson,Il They only have carry out now I believe.

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