We've been coming here for years. Yeah, yeah, yeah. I know, I say that all the time. What can I…read moresay? Wifey and I eat out A LOT. The goat gets you a few ways: 1.) unusual name 2.) cool building 3.) great food 4.) ver good prices 5.) really nice/fun staff I gave you lots of pictures and show the menu. Wifey will comment on our next visit. Have a fantastic day, and eat at The Gabby Goat.

Effingham was our first stop on a road trip to San Antonio. We pulled in medium late but full…read morehungry. Scanning the food places we picked this because it seemed to have decent ratings and a lot of reviews. Plus, you get go wrong with good ol' American cuisine. The first kind of hiccup is that they must have recently moved building. Though they moved right next to their existing building, there was no signage and we had to rely on our own eyeballs. Which almost led us into the wrong building. Not a bid deal, realistically, but it threw us for a loop. Getting inside, it was super clean. Long bar, plenty of tables, modern, many tvs for many sports. Plus, the building itself seemed rather large. A chonker of a building, if you ask me. Our hostess brought us into what seemed like the back 40 of the building and seated us next to a garage door that overlooked a cement pad that will one day be a cement pad with things on it. Not even mad. Saw a train. Here's the money shot. Have you ever been happy adjacent? Have you ever been right up to the edge, the precipice, the peak, then turn around and leave? That was kind of the ideal feeling here. The ambiance and service and general-ness of the entire place was spot on. The food itself looked top-tier. But it felt a click away from perfection. Let's look into it. As a hefty man (fat, not the garbage bag brand), I'm a man of appetizers. Also of wings. Therefore, sign me up for 12 bone in wings for an app. Split into three flavors: Carolina BBQ, Buffalo, and regular BBQ. They came out looking and smelling delicious. The sauce flavors hit hard. But I was a little let down with the dryness of the wings. I know sometimes it can be difficult to knock a wing out of the park because those damn things just want to get crispy. But I don't want to fight chewing the meat off the bone. It felt like a battle me and my mush mouth would lose. Now, from what I understood, all sides were a la cart. Color me fine with that, fatty will order anyways. Especially since I saw they offered street corn AND hushpuppies. So naturally, that's what I ordered. The hushpuppies came out and were the round kind. Which I am no stranger to. They had good flavor, good done-ness, but missed the mark on the size. If they were hush people, they would have been premies. A little sad they didn't get to experience their full potential. Now, for this part I will say I was forewarned. My server did mention the street corn came in a bowl and was served cold. I thought I was better than somebody who judged street corn by its temperature. I was wrong. It did come cold. And because of that, it was not tasty. Missed the mark completely. I did get a bonus side, your typical, run of the mill French fry. They came out and looked great. Meadiu

I love this bar. First of all, it has a great name. The beers are cheap, the bar seems pretty old…read moreschool, and the service is quick and friendly. This is a place I could spend hours in watching a game or hanging with friends. They also sell really cool shirts as well which is a huge plus Cash only. Highly recommend.

Definitely a great spot to stop for a cold beer. Dive bar at its best. Very friendly bartender…read more Will return if I'm back in town

We happened upon this bar on the way back to our hotel from the Ohio State-Illinois game. Yes we're…read morefrom Ohio and this bar is in IL. I am not exaggerating when I say this was the friendliest bar we have ever been to! So welcoming and over the top friendly. We wanted some pizza but all they have is frozen. Not knocking their pizza because it may be super good. But the owners suggested getting pizza from Jocko's and if they wouldn't deliver, one of them would go pick it up for us! What?? These folks are amazing!! If you are ever in Danville, IL, go to O'Briens! You won't regret it!

This bar is all you need. Clean, plenty of friendly staff and locals and a good selection of food…read more Get the wings and a cold draft and you're all set. There are plenty of TVs to watch the game or you can play pool or shuffleboard. Its a neighborhood joint.

I was going to take more pictures of the inside, but there were too many white people and I was the…read moreonly Asian here so I did sound judgment, stay low key and don't get jumped by country folk. This is the American Sports Bar that you can picture in Dawson's Creek...or Smallville..it's country, very country, everyone within the 20 feet radius is blue collar, there's billiards, there's a digital juke box on the wall playing country and I think to myself...do bar fights happen in a place like this. Gawd, the local Illinois accents here...is like sitting in an episode of Boardwalk Empire listening to Al Capone and crew converse. So this is the Effingham they say... Ok the food. Yes, I came here for food. Was originally trying to navigate my way out of the Petro Truck Stop Parking Lot, having my rig parked over there, I was about to walk half a mile out to the other side of the freeway for that Advertised Chinese Buffet...but I couldn't find a walkway, and ran into this Chaser's building by accident. Accidents can be good. I sat down, looked through the menu, and picked up the ribeye steak, some fries, and lemon pepper wings. And I gotta say, it was a solid supper. Steak was cooked right, wings not overwhelmingly seasoned, and food was on par with if say you going to an Outbacks. I don't think I would've ever given this place a chance if I just looked up Yelp, it's 3.5 stars rating, because I most likely would have just glossed over the potential experience. And now that I've experienced this place....I may as well plan my trips next time so I camp in my rig overnight at the Petro in Effingham....that way I can get a few games of pool have a couple of IPAs, get a good dinner and really let loose for the night. So.... Until Next Time. #landoflincoln

Great place with delicious well prepared food. Nice menu but was lacking a salad other than the…read moreside salad. Husband had grilled and fried chops dinner and I had a side salad and loaded potato. Pool table and some electronic darts. Wanted to sit at bar but decided on a booth. Took a few for service at first but after it was really relaxed and laid back. Looked like a tourney night for darts was scheduled. We didn't stay long enough. Husband raved about the chops. He especially liked the grilled and it was gone. The fried were my favorite l. Good crust and seasonings. I think they brine them so juicy chop. Green beans went just a little long and miss some resistance. The seasoning didn't come through. Good use of fatback. My lettuce was just wrong. I liked everything else on it but the lettuce had turned. There was some I was able to eat. I would suggest at least one main dinner portion salad. Could be basic and be customizable. The loaded potato was delicious! ate every bite but the skin. I wanted too but too much butter needed. My heart was thankful. Good cheese pull. 10/10 Overall, we will come back because it was a nice dinner. Felt like home bars should.

This place is awesome. Food is so reasonably priced. Friendly staff. Huge portions. Relaxed…read moreenvironment. A hidden gem so please don't go lol! I'd eat here every day if i could.

I have driven by this place always wondered about it. My lunch was fantastic and to much for me to…read morefinish. There un sweet tea is the best I've had in a while too. Stephanie was the bartender/server it got busy but it feels like she cloned herself she is super friendly and a damn good sever.I'm by myself at the bar and normally I get forgotten about but not here. She made me feel like I was a regular

Small town feel. Regulars make you feel welcome as long as bartenders. Clean. Owner personable and…read morewill stand and talk to patrons. Beth, makes the best bloody Mary's. Defiantly a place to stop and visit if in area.

From the owner: Best Bourbon Offering, Best Customers in Town, Best Martinis Around, Best Mixed Drinks Around, Best…read moreWhiskey Offering, Big Beer Selection, Big Seltzer Selection, Biggest Liquor Selection in Town, Coldest Beer in Town, Daily Drink Specials, We Get to Know Your Name. Products: Chicken Tenders, Horseshoes, Large Liquor Selection, Martinis, Mixed Drinks, Pizza, Seltzers, Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, Six Draft Beer Taps Services: Friendly Atmosphere, Friendly Bartenders, Friendly Staff, Video Gambling, Covered Outdoor Seating, Outdoor Grill, Special Events, Gaming Machines, Bags, Horseshoes, Darts. Locations Facts: Nearby Rawhide Meats.

Went and played mini golf very nice place to go. Also we played the simulator with the kids . We…read morereserved it for an hour was a great hit. Had appetizers the were very good!

Hard to play mini golf when you have fiber glass embedded in your hands from the exposed fiberglass…read morefinish flag poles. Had to quit by hole 5 from needle pain in our hands and were so itchy since it got in our clothes too.

Bartenders stay at one end of bar serving and talking with friends only. I sat at east end of bar…read morewith probably 15 other people, maybe more waiting for 20 mun to be served with 2 bartenders working. Both bartenders work one end only where there friends sit. I ran bars for several years and if you have 2 bartenders 1 works one end and the 2nd works the other. Not at rookies, they work where their friends are and ignore alot if other paying customers.

Sorry I can't find where to answer ur question. I don't remember the day, it was my daughter and I…read morethat came to drink and play darts and had pizza. It was on a Thursday during the afternoon. We had the sausage pizza. It was really dry and overcooked. But I still love Rookies just wish the food was better.

I had a BLT. Pretty good. I asked for regular toasted bread instead of TX Toast. Sauteed bro ccoli…read morewas a little burned, but it was an okay veggie. My brother had a 'shoe". I don't have anything nice to say about the shoe so I won't say anything at all. Smashburger looked good. Nice local place. Clean, bathrooms were very clean as well. Nice staff.

Delicious!! Worth any drive. The owner and staff were MORE than welcoming. LGBTQ friendly…read moresurprisingly! The atmosphere was fun and welcoming!

Best pizza in our area. Our family has fallen in love with their pizzas!…read moreWhen we think of ordering a pizza, this is the only place that we think of. The crust is fantastic, and never a complaint of the choice of toppings they offer! A+++..Rating from our household!