We love the Crooked Roof. It has been a great addition to Lanark's restaurants, and is more than…read morejust a bar. It is also in an historic building, giving it additional charm and whimsy.

We came for bingo and had an absolute blast! The pork tenderloin was delicious, and the cheesecake…read moreis an absolute must-try. It was so good that we ordered a whole cheesecake to take home with us. Our servers were attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the evening. Overall, it was a fantastic experience and a great example of what a small-town restaurant can offer. We'll definitely be back!

I paid for 180 people to eat at my wedding and only 160 showed. He told me at the tasting he makes…read moremore than enough food per person. I did have a change in people from 300 to 180, which would mean he would owe me money. In response to that he told me about a month prior to my wedding that the price per plate goes up if that many people decline (this was never in any of the contracts or emails). I let it go as about a month before my wedding, I had bigger fish to fry. Day of my wedding the food tasted great, he told me at the end "they cleared me out! There are no leftovers. I usually make a quarter pound of meat per person but I made half a pound for yours." That was it, I was excited and told him I would send a tip to him post-wedding. Fast forward to the day after my wedding and was informed by family that the last two tables of my wedding got absolutely no meat and just beans and coleslaw left. Mind you we had 3 meats and 5 sides, buffet style. One of my cousins asked the owner where more food was as he began stating that men were piling food high. To which she pointed out there were no serving restrictions or servers serving to stop this from occurring. I was embarrassed and tried emailing to the owner to rectify the situation as 20 people of the 160 who showed didn't get fed. And I paid for 180. The owner has not responded at all. It has been over 2 months since my wedding. Definitely would not cater through them again.

I've had the occasion to hit up this bbq food truck a couple of times. This afternoon they were at…read moreKrape Park in Freeport so we grabbed a couple brisket sandwiches. I LOVE brisket done to perfection and these guys didn't disappoint! I'm guessing there was at least 1/2 lb of meat on that bun! It was exquisite alone without sauce, tender and not chewy. My husband and I could've easily split one but I'm glad we didn't! I'll definitely be watching their location schedule more closely! Thanks, 3HM, for an outstanding lunch today!

MY coworker was hungry and didnt have the patience to look for other options…read more Pointed to this place and said: Lets go!. Service: Nothing good, the bare minimum to get an order placed and food dropped off. Food: AWFUL. The "Dont Risk It" Platter: The brisket was dry and not edible, so that stayed on the plate after one bite. The pulled pork was good, until later in the day when I didnt feel that well. Fries were the best part of the meal. The Cole slaw was definitely from a food service container and had that distinct mayo flavor. The picture you see posted is what was left on the plate. So it's cheap for what you pay, but not worth at any price. Overall: Not sure what they do well, but we're not coming back to try.

Our servers name was Toni and she was just a sweetheart and so nice and welcoming to our family…read more The food was delicious. The indoor seating area was gorgeous and made our experience perfect.

This five star review for this little family owned barbecue joint is pretty much dedicated to one…read moredelicious sandwich that they've been serving up for a number of years now. I'm talking about the Sho Boat. Plenty of reviews have already mentioned it, and even though I've had other items on their menu, and they've all been delicious, when you stop by Smokehouse Barbecue, you will notice two things... 1. There is typically a line. 2. 99% of the patrons are getting the Sho Boat. So much so that the woman behind the counter just points to people with her pen and says, "Sho Boat? How about you, Sho Boat?" The sandwich consists of perfectly seasoned chopped pork shoulder. Smoked daily on the pit outside on the back of the establishment. It's an awesome blend of juicy, meaty chucks of pork with just enough fat to pull it all together. It's then covered in a sweet and tangy homemade barbecue sauce on a nice crusty French roll and served with a side of fries, which are also drizzled in their signature sauce. The Yelp! reviews for this place mostly feature pictures of this sandwich, as you will see here in mine. There's not much else to say that hasn't already been written. Yes, it occupies a side space in a local Shell gas station. Yes, it is family run business by people who are absolutely lovely, super friendly, warm and inviting. Lastly, and most importantly, the sandwich is fantastic! The Food Network has got a TV show where all of the top chefs in America tell you about their favorite places and things to eat. The exact name escapes me, but if there were one of these famous chefs that was from Rockford, Illinois, there is no doubt they would be telling you about the this sandwich. It's that good. Again, their menu features more food besides the sandwich, although it is quite limited... But if delicious barbecue is your thing, and you don't mind waiting a minute or two, then this is a must have. Some of the reviews said this is cash only, however when we were there, they were taking a credit card. There is also ATM inside of the establishment. Smokehouse Barbecue isn't much to look at, but the people that work there know what they're doing, and it definitely shows! No frills... just one of the best sandwiches I've ever had served to you with a warm smile by wonderful people that care.

Passing thru Rockford and remembered a great little bbq joint near 20. Got their bbq pork showboat…read more Just as good as I remembered. They were quick and the food was flavorful. A small family business on the side of a shell station. Worth a stop

Was out for a motorcycle ride and stopped in here to keep from starvin'. Absolutely WONDERFUL!…read more The food was SO good! I ordered the Patty Melt - Boo-Yah Style and it was amaaaazing! I upgraded my side to their Boo-Yah Deep Fried Potato Salad and thought I'd gone to heaven! I had a Bloody Mary too, which was good, but that FOOD! Service was great (we sat at the bar) and the ambiance is bar-like (nothin' fancy). Good prices too. Took half mine home for another meal later. OH, almost forgot.... I think their green beans are FRESH?!?

Was back in town for work and had to pick up their wings, so good! The hot are my favorite. An…read moreabsolute must hit every time I'm back for work

The people were the nicest ever! The loaded baked potato was…read morethe best I ever had. It was super moist inside. The have a good selection of beer too. I would return.

Came here for the first time because this was the closest place to me in Clinton, IA that sold…read morebrisket. We ordered the bbq nachos (heavy and fulfilling), bbq fries (also heavy and fulfilling, the pulled pork was very delicious), monster spud (super fulfilling and delicious), and the choice meat platter which I chose the brisket (huge pieces, a bit dry, but delicious with the spicy bbq sauce), pulled chicken (really dry and not that great), and the ribs (fall off the bone tender and dry rub is flavorful). They ran out of smoked sausages :( The staff here are friendly and fast. There are street parking only. Located in this beautiful little Le Claire town.

I've had the opportunity to travel and experience barbecue culture in Texas, Tennessee, and South…read moreCarolina, and a lot of what people around here call barbecue doesn't really compare. I'm happy to say that's not the case at Whiskey Hotel Barbecue. I had shredded brisket, Mac and cheese, and the carrot slaw. The slaw wasn't overdressed and had a nice crunch, the brisket was tender and had good flavor, and the Mac and cheese was creamy. You order off the board based on what is available, so it helps to go early if there's something you really want, but I don't mind being flexible because I'd rather have fresh food and understand you can't just make smoked meats on the fly. The employees recommend sauces and how they liked to serve items. I'll definitely be back! They said they'll have a different menu during winter.

I love it, service amazing ,food amazing eat the banana pudding ,building has some games the…read morebuilding it is cute again I love it.

First time visit and happy to have chosen over Dave's BBQ. Excellent service and clean at most with…read moretributes galore to first line defenders with lively country music background. Not a huge fan of hickory smoking but theirs was not overpowering. Not sure how you can do subtle hickory but they did it. Balanced well by tasty dry rub spices- not too hot or sweet. Ribs did not require sauce and in fact better with rub alone. Yet did sample their wide variety of sauces including NC vinegar spiced splash. Seven different options all good. Pulled chicken amole serving of sufficiently moist meat and the same subtle smoke. Slaw and baked bean sides good combo and balance to the meats but man I wish I'd also gotten the fresh cut fries which are hard to find. Saw many others who seemed to be enjoying theirs. This is a can't miss place and bit of a surprise for northern Illinois compared to the plethora of bbq joints I've visited throughout the South and Midwest.

A party of four we went on this past Sunday The food was…read moreexcellent The service was exceptional When they found out, we were first timers, practically everybody on staff Make sure our accommodations were delightful atmosphere was veterans based you will not be disappointed

Pizza was fabulous and our meal was cheap and portion was huge! Highly recommend for non touristy…read morespot with great food! Bartenders were very informative about the area and gave us tips on other places to go.

Really bad food we paid and left all the food behind. I tried to like this but it must have fallen…read moresince its prime. Cannot recommend

First time we tried Rapped With Smoke today @ Wishful Acres. OMG.....If you haven't tried the food…read morefrom this Food Truck you are missing out! Great food, Friendly Staff. We will Definitely be keeping an eye on their schedule. Check out both Rapped With Smoke and Wishful Acres on Facebook. Just a quick trip from Freeport. DEFINITELY WORTH THE SHORT DRIVE. LOVED IT. Arnie & Sue Tice.

We were at a private event at Generations Brewery and Rapped with Smoke catered the event. And I…read morewas pleased with the food. They had mac and cheese, bbq pulled pork, bbq pulled chicken, and baked beans. I'm not a meat eater but I tried the pulled pork and it was quite good. The smoke flavor was nice, and their bbq sauce is tangy! Apparently they park their food truck at Generations Brewery a few times each week -- make sure to stop by for a beer and some good food. And if you're looking for someone to cater your event, folks said they're great to work with!