Got some great drinks and pretty okay food at this Lexington bar and grill. It turned out a lot…read morebetter than we expected to be honest. Kemp's is probably the best place to go eat in town it seems. A good reason is because there's not much else. The food is pretty average but there's some good things for adults and families. Chill atmosphere even at times when it's crowded. It's located in the middle of downtown or whatever you call it. There's not a whole lot else to go to for a meal. Certainly explains why it gets busy. People only have a few choices and this is one of these. It's about $6 for a basic cocktail. Whole lot of great stuff including whiskey. It's about $5 to get appetizers. We got the Chips And Salsa. Has a lot of greasy fried things like wings and other meats. The menu is pretty standard as far as fried stuff. Has a lot of the basics. It's closed Sundays. That's pretty strange for them to lose out on all that revenue on weekends.

Fantastic local pub in downtown Lexington, Illinois. We selected this location as it already had…read moregreat reviews and was very close to the northeast trailhead of the "Constitution Trail" of the Bloomington/Normal area. The staff here was fabulous with a special shout-out to John. What I found particularly impressive was the amazing selection of craft brews for a small town. The staff was particularly knowledgeable about both the selection and even the breweries that supplied them! I even found some of my favorite and uncommon Chicagoland brews, although I selected some excellent brews from the Bloomington/Normal area. ( Drink local!) Food was wonderful and quickly delivered. I gave five stars on food because it is top quality relative to pubs in general. The Blue Cheese burger was great. I sampled the butterflied pork chop sandwich of the other meal we had and that was a standout! Ambiance is nice as if fitting a local pub in an older downtown building. One notable feature is the walls and ceiling are covered in banners and flags of various kinds which dramatically limits the amount of background noise that would normally be in such a building. There is also a nice outdoor beer garden. This local establishment is well worth the extra minutes off Interstate 55. Also highly recommended to cycling who travel out to the northeast terminus of the trail!

Excellent food. Wait staff good but place seems to have staffing shortage just like every other…read moreplace in the states

Stopped here for an early lunch. The new building is beautiful. It's louder than average. TV's and…read morelots of loud talking. The staff is friendly and attentive. The food was delicious. The water was from the tap and the tea was made from the tap. Very funny taste with both. They obviously cut as many corners on cost as possible. No plates or glass or plastic cups. No silverware. Again, the burgers are good but making this place a regular go too on my rotation is a no.

Checked out this lively bar and grill in Chenoa. It certainly is one of the few happening places in…read morethis town. Brown Jug is where the locals get their drinking and eating on as well as watching games. Maybe it looks pretty ramshackle from the outside, but be assured it's also like that on the inside. The menu is mostly booze, but there's also burgers and various fried stuff. Basically it's one of the places in this town to gather. It's actually a lot nicer than many other places around here. That's not saying a lot. Of course it's possible to get some okay things to drink and eat. Pretty okay prices as far as things on the menu. It's got a lot of drink specials, and one was $3 for vodka so that was cool. Lots of fried and greasy food on the menu. It's about $6 for the Pretzel Bites. These might be the healthiest things to get here. Of course there's also burgers. There's also wings and meaty fried items. Even if it's nothing fancy it's a good place as far as around here. It's open late for around here at least. This is located on Cemetery by the tracks.

My son lives in the area and we always have to come here when we visit him. We love this bar. It…read morereminds us of Cheers!! Always great bartenders and wonderful service. Prices are excellent and the food is always amazing. Keep in mind it is bar food but it is very good!! We recommend pretzel bites, jalapeño poppers, fried mushrooms and chicken wings!! The bar is roomy, everything is very clean, and the clientele is very friendly!

wow this food was so good. came a little after open and got helped right away. drinks didn't take…read morelong just got some waters and sodas. then ordered food and that didn't take too long either, timing was reasonable. the server was very nice and the bartender as well. i got the cesar wrap 9/10, towards the bottom is was thigh meat i think and i didn't like that very much. the wings 10/10 it was half off as well. super flavorful. off the menu the spicy chicken pita 7/10, could use a little more flavor. all fries were very good and the ranch was very good reminded me of wing stop ranch.

Local Tap Craft Kitchen and Ale House in El Paso, Illinois, has quickly become a culinary standout…read moresince its 2022 opening, blending community roots with inventive Midwest flavors. Owned and Managed by Aaron Thomas with his really great team. This family-friendly alehouse prioritizes local partnerships and menu creativity, earning its place as a surprise standout in central Illinois' dining scene. Culinary Highlights The menu shines with elevated bar classics, including Ropp Jersey Cheese curds sourced from Normal, Illinois. ~a crispy, creamy nod to regional agriculture.  Wings tossed in bourbon-Sriracha glaze and lemon-pepper buffalo rub draw regulars, while the Italian beef sandwich, paired with sweet potato fries and maple mayo, offers a sweet-savory twist. The showstopper is the custom steak-blend burger: certified Angus beef smashed on a brioche bun, smothered in American cheese, and served with loaded fries-a "step above" typical pub fare. Surprise Standout Culinary Chronicles' sleeper hit is the maple mayo dip, a sweet-smoky companion to crispy sweet potato fries. While rumors swirl about its cult following, the dip exemplifies The Local Tap's knack for balancing familiarity with innovation. Community and Craft True to its name, the restaurant champions local breweries such as White Oak, Riggs Beer Company, and Casper Brewing. Also, fostering a patio-to-indoor vibe that's equally suited for family dinners or friend gatherings. Weekly cocktail features, like the raspberry Long Island iced tea and barrel-aged Old Fashioned, underscore their bar program's versatility. With its commitment to Midwestern flavors, community ties, and dishes that surprise even seasoned foodies, The Local Tap is a destination worth the drive. As Osborn and Thomas expand their culinary playbook-including this week's chicken cordon bleu ciabatta with white wine cream sauce-the restaurant solidifies its role as El Paso's flavorful heartbeat.

Stopped in here on a Friday night around 6:30 PM. The waitress was amazing. A large group had just…read morestarted putting their orders in and she recommended we make a quick decision so that we wouldn't be waiting for their group to get done and it worked out very well. Had a few cold drinks, which were very nice, had the brisket sandwich, which was amazing. The hand cut fries were great. And the onion rigs were having battered and served hot and ready. My wife had the mushroom swish burger, which was absolutely done to perfection. Great atmosphere and yummy food.

Walking up to the place was a little different. I had read in the reviews there was a a restaurant…read moreside and a bar side, but from the outside you cannot tell that. We are not from there so word of mouth didn't make it to us. Go to the door on the left Once inside it's a really cool place, not very big though. Our waitress was really friendly and checked on us frequently. The food was really good! My son got the chicken tenders, I got the chicken quesadilla and garlic parm fries , my husband got the burnt ends and Cajun fries. Everything inside was very clean, bathrooms were nice and clean too We did not check out the bar side, but it seemed busy.

Acres is by far the best place in town! Stop in to get a delicious meal, wonderful service or the…read morebest iced coffee around. The care and quality never goes unnoticed. The staff is friendly, hardworking, and helpful. They have the best mushroom & swiss burger I've ever had! I always look forward to their flavor of the week for their lattes.

Service was great! My mushroom and Swiss was yummy! Hubby's cheese curds were very good with…read morehomemade ranch dressing which is hard to find. Thank you Yelp for helping us find this burger joint. P.s. the peach match tea was good too.

I can always count on Burgers & Beer for a pretty good meal! I would crown Burgers & Beer as Gibson…read moreCity's most consistent restaurant. Before I even walk in, I know the quality of food I'm going to get and I know I'm going to walk out of the restaurant feeling like my arteries need a few business days to recover. As the name suggests, Burgers & Beer offers delicious burgers and an even better time. I've had so many different sandwiches from Burgers and Beer and I've come up with some favorites. The Fowl Player is an extremely decadent burger that is great if you want to take a few years off your life! It comes with bacon and an egg. The flavors are fantastic, but you definitely feel some kind of way when you have grease and egg yolk and butter running down your arm. Consider it a cheat meal. If you're looking for something exotic, the Gladiator takes Mediterranean flavors and adds it to the burger. It has tzatziki sauce and feta cheese on it. The burgers in general are always cooked well and flavorful. Burgers and Beer sells other things too. The Smokin' Q is a decent BBQ chicken sandwich, but nothing too crazy. They have hot dogs and fish sandwiches, BLTs, peanut butter and jelly, you name it! I also get my sandwich was a side of tater tots. Those can be great, but sometimes they're a bit overdone. You also cannot forget dessert, their brownie sundae will be sure to give you a sugar high. Generally speaking, service is friendly, but food can be slow. On multiple occasions I've had to wait close to an hour. This is also one of the few restaurants in Gibson that is accommodating to all types of dietary restrictions. I come here with my colleagues specifically for their gluten free friendly options, as well as meatless items. I certainly consider Burgers and Beer a staple in town, you certainly can't beat a good juicy burger with your buddies!

I stopped here on a motorcycle ride. Service and the burger were excellent. Good parking in the…read morearea also.

Great hot food wait staff is on top of it prices are great. I recommend this very friendly peopleread more

I was really impressed with everything about this place. The menu is huge and there are several…read moredaily features and specials. The server was very friendly and the food was great and was at a very reasonable price. If you are a lover of ff, this is the place to eat them! I highly recommend the drive to this restaurant, it's worth the gas money!