Initially, I was optimistic about JC Catchers Tap in Crest Hill, Illinois, due to its local appeal, but it failed to meet my expectations. The fryer oil requires cleaning, the breading is separating, and the flavor is absent. I would rate it 4 out of 10. Frankly, the toughness made it challenging to chew and the fries were just plain limp . Don't get me wrong the hubby had a patty melt which he enjoyed and the service was good read more

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Nice neighborhood bar with great food! I love the Ruben and the buffalo wings are sooo good!! read more

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Tried the breaded pork tenderloin and it was nicely cooked and gigantic. Cold beer, friendly bartender and the AC works.

Greasy wrap Unhappy with fish dinner Will try again , might have been a bad night Heard good reviews Long waits fir food read more

The only thing better than the food and drink was Kim's friendly and quick service. Large tasty food and drink selection. A clean, quiet and perfectly low lite neighborhood bar and grill. read more

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First time coming here. Wanted to check out a new local Joliet area bar. This place is great! Parking is a hassle sure but it's the only neighborhood bar that has food. The food by the way is absolutely outstanding and delicious! Place is packed with middle aged regulars. Features music it seems on the weekends. Clean restrooms, definitely a place with great prices! read more

Great local bar with fabulous food!! Bartenders are your servers and they are really attentive!

The fish was not served as advertised. Later when I questioned it, I was rudely told it's the same fish and same breading by management. I never send food back, ever. I did however message them and ask them what went wrong later. The service was excellent & my beer was nice and cold. My husband's food was good. I wouldn't go back. I mean you really can't expect much from self professed cheap bar food. It's just an old neighborhood bar. read more

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Foods pretty good at times Cook gets a little adventurous the burgers are killer the sandwiches are good. The service is pretty quick prices are right and it's just a bar so if you'd like just go just to a bar and have decent meal at lunch that's the place to go usually pretty quiet usual barflies It's a good place to eat. Do you want a burger or something? Different sandwiches are very good. They try very hard to do a good meal they have specials which are not sometimes my cuppa tea but they do a good job on sandwiches. read more

Dive bar. Food is ok at best when the kitchen is open, female bartender ("Kim") is loud and obnoxious! Plenty of other bars around town I'd rather give my money to. read more

Love this place! Nice to just go for a few and have some dinner! Cool that it's set within a neighborhood....too fun

First time here. I was looking for a neighborhood bar for lunch and a cold beer. Catchers has a good parking situation.Only a couple of people inside when I arrived around 11am as would be expected.. Greeted nicely by the bartender Sarah and one of the patrons. Once I settled in and got my first beer, Sarah offered to change the channel from the news to something else if I wanted. Although the bar was pretty much empty, I felt welcomed. The bar was clean. I ended up getting the breaded pork tenderloin sandwich which was huge and delicious. People were slowing arriving and all seemed to be neighborhood regulars. I love little neighborhood bars like this. I'll be back to try a burger. read more

Good Food and Sevice. Burger, Turkey Club and Wings were all good and large portions. The fries are hand both reg and cajun were awesome. Service was great and friendly! read more

Best tenderloin around! Very friendly staff. An awesome neighborhood bar and grill! Try the French onion soup too! read more

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Went in Saturday night with friends for dinner. I ordered a Mexican Mule, which I thoroughly enjoyed, very good drink. For eats I had a Reuben sandwich with home-cut fries. It was outstanding! The corned beef was flavorful, plentiful and cooked perfectly. Nice amount of cheese and kraut as well. The fries were hot and delicious! I asked for xtra Thousand Island to dip both the sandwich and the fries. Service was great and I'll definitely be back! Thanks JC Catchers! read more

Third time here, and another great experience. Was packed, because 1) Cubs in NLCS, 2) wife had another class reunion, and 3) the bar was hosting a "dog rescue" event. Oh, and the Leinenkugel girls were there too. Given the crowd, it was amazing how well the staff handled requests. They even had, on top of their usual menu, an extra Oktoberfest menu. Da wife had the brat and fries, and I had the grilled chicken sandwich. We also, once again, did the pita with spinach artichoke dip. Everything was tops, it all came out in a reasonable time, and again, the service was great, so I was sure to take extra good care of our young lady. Their beer selection is really good, especially in bottles. You usually think of a neighborhood sports bar as Tombstone pizza and nachos. This place is actually a destination for us for FOOD. Parking's fun, cuz it's in the middle of a working class neighborhood, and last night was a MONSOON. But overall a superior experience. Friendly crowd, too. The owner's a great guy, very involved with his joint, which is a major plus. Big thumbs up. read more

This place is a cozy, neighborhood bar. Cheap drinks and a typical food menu with above average taste. Very good Reuben and hands down, the BEST mozzarella sticks I have EVER eaten. The people and staff watching can be a bit amusing as well. Surely worth a stop if in J-Town read more

Great neighborhood bar! Catchers has the best bartenders! Always friendly and they make amazing Bloody Mary's. Service is always great. Their food is also amazing. The pork tenderloin sandwhich is really good. Haven't had anything on the menu I dont like. read more

I've gotta say I was intrigued by the Yelp reviews. I wasn't sure if a townie bar would be worth the visit That being said, this place is pretty great. It's clean, LOTS of TV's. Friendly servers and the food is really, really good bar food. It took some time to find as this is the absolute definition of a "neighborhood bar". It's in the middle of a residential neighborhood, but don't let that discourage you. I expected a pigsty, but instead it was a newer feel. Drinks were strong and the food was fresh. I had the pork tenderloin sandwich which was truly, truly outstanding. read more

Happen to be here promoting FireBall whiskey on a Sunday. Completely dead. Not the hot night to be here. Cute, quite and a hidden gem thou. Stop and check it out' you won't be sorry! read more

Nice neighborhood bar. Great place to watch sports. Friendly staff and clientele. Inexpensive drinks and best Reuben sandwich in the area. read more

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From what I've had food is pretty good for bar food. They just changed kitchens/owner of kitchen so I've only eaten here 2 times. Both times I had mushroom appetizer which they bread, pretty good. I had pork tenderloin which they also hand make. The first time it was slightly over cooked but still good although the Cajun seasoning is non traditional to a pork tenderloin sandwich. The sandwich was huge. Could only eat half. Came here today to see if I could get one properly cooked but they were out. Hot the poor boy instead, meat is good quality I give it 6/7 out of 10. Great beer selection though. read more

Catcher's Tap is a clean neighborhood pub with a friendly, curteous staff that hustles to serve delicious food and good, cold drinks. Their chicken wings are the bomb, the potato salad is to die for, and everything we have ever tried, as the seasonal menu changes, has been excellent. We were there for the Cubs World Series game 4 and the Halloween celebration...so many people dressed as Cubs fans. ;) It was a great event, plenty of flat screens for a great view of the game, a DJ, cash prizes for best costume categories, and a great friendly crowd of customers and staff. read more

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I love catchers tap!! It's always clean, the staff are all very nice, and the owners truly care about their patrons. Wednesdays stuffed cabbage is a winner!!! Make sure to stop in for a hawks or bears game, they give free shots for every goal/ score. read more

Food is great! The service was great. The place wasn't at all what I expected or what we were looking for when we called to check on availability. We had a party of 20 not from the area and wanted to go somewhere for some drinks. We bombarded them with our party and they were amazing. Thanks for the hospitality! read more

I ended up going last night 10/16 because it had the most stars locally and it did not disappoint! It had a good atmosphere, and was all around a great dive bar! The bartender with the super long curly locks was totally welcoming and VERY attentive. She remembers everyone's names and her suggestions are spot on if you don't know what to get but you tell her what you usually like. I don't live super close but I would go out of my way to come here again! read more

I think that management needs to address an issue with the bartender Tammi. She's very rude. She has an aggressive demeanor. I honestly won't be back in despite the food being amazing. If Tammi didn't work their maybe I'd be back...but honestly I've worked in food service for 25 years and I don't understand how someone like Tammi could talk to people the way she does and still have a job. The burgers are amazing ....the service is leaving much to be desired read more

Best golumpki's (stuffed cabbage) I've had since my mom use to make them. I go there just about every Wed. Between 11 and 1pm. Its a special only on Wednesday's. read more

Best spinach artichoke dip and pita we've ever had. I would go back again just for that! During Blackhawks games, you get a free shot for every goal the Hawks make. The night we went, we had 3 before we left! The waitress was very friendly, and who I'm assuming was an owner/manager, also checked in on us. Great local place. read more

The best Reuben sandwich I've ever had. The accompanying creamy slaw was fresh mans and excellent. Great service, friendly clientele.

This is a great place! Small bar/restaurant but lots of space still. Relaxing to grab a beer, a bite to eat and watch a game. Staff was very nice and quick. Ordered a wrap that I would recommend to anyone that was delicious and the food came out quickly. Long story short, it's a cozy place with good food, and nice people. read more

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Great food and atmosphere! The burgers and cheese sticks are AMAZING! Plenty of TVs for the games and the bartenders/waitresses are always nice! read more

My favorite bar in the area. Nice and cozy but not cramped. TVs everywhere and at each table. Great beer selection with good prices. The owner is very friendly as well. read more

Everything from the daily specials to the appetizers is fantastic! Fried chicken is excellent as is the Mediterranian chicken sandwich and the turkey rueben. Homemade pepper cheese sticks are tops. Homemade soups, pot roast, and cabbage rolls are like ma made. You won't leave hungry read more

Great place to watch a Black hawks game.Staff is great. Food is Great!

Was there this past Sunday after St Joe's picnic, and you could not move! It was busy and the music was blastin! Best place around town for beer and good food. Great staff also! 2 thumbs up! read more