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    Desperado's

    3.7 (41 reviews)
    InexpensiveAmerican
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:30 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Garlic parm.
    Drew M.

    Best wings in the tri-town area. I only go there for the wings (Thursday is the wing special)! Its definitely a biker bar with mostly locals. Plenty of tables in the back and a bar area when you walk in. The service is nice and experienced and the prices are reasonable for the area. Live music throughout the week.

    Fried pork tenderloin sandwich!  Hand cut fries!
    Tim T.

    Pork Tenderloin with mustard, onions and pickles, suggested by Larry, was great! Hand cut fries were outstanding as well! Carrie was very nice to us and we will be back for the Saturday Steak special!

    Vodka
    Steve A.

    Desperados is a biker bar. It has literally about a hundred around the parking lot. Probably not a good place for kids, so do not bring them. It opens up for breakfast. They are never in a hurry so prepare to wait. It is the best bar in the Huntsville area. It's bigger than it looks. They have the main room. It features the bar and several tables filled with bikers and locals. There's another room in the back used for parties. It's through the doors marked bathroom. The bathrooms are actually to the right immediately through these doors, if you need to go there. Another feature is the patio you can get to from the parking lot. Many times it gets crowded inside, so this is another option. It's usually filled with bikers. They can't smoke inside so this is where they all come. I had a vodka and ginger ale. This is about $3 so not bad. It has a small menu. It's beer selection is not impressive, so it's better to get liquor. They are popular for breakfast on Sundays.

    Michelle G.

    Traveling through town, we had to stop to give our 2 year old a diaper change and feed our grumbling tummies. On the outside looking in, this place just looks like a fun dive bar but there is actually an outside covered eating area in the back with a jutebox and all! You do have yo walk through the bar area (so we could only find) but that wasnt a big deal to us. We honestly thought we'd get mediocre food since the place isnt fancy smancy but yall--- this burger was legit, to die for. My husband and I split one because had to get it to-go so we could keep traveling (and our 2 year old is too feral for restaurants right now) but that didnt hinder the taste at all! We got my daughter the mac and cheese bites, but she refused to eat them and in turn decided to cry about life in general, so we ate them and they were ALSO delicious! A bunch of bikers were in and out and this place looked like the place to be if you were riding! If you're passing through dont pass this place up!

    a sign for a bar and grill
    Carol S.

    Local bar and grille worth a stop on Friday for delicious all you can eat fish fry!! Friendly staff, fun place!!

    Todd F.

    Rode out on a Sunday to meet 12 others for the steak special. All grilled outdoors. Awesome! Others among us had the equally awesome grilled chicken. Can't beat this place for great food, great waitresses, and cold beer. Easy to get to. BIKERS-- THEY PAVED THE LOT !!! WATCH YOUR SPEED !!!

    a banner hanging from the ceiling
    Justin W.

    Place has some of the best wings in Ohio, seriously one of my favorite bars. Cool ass atmosphere with comfortable setting.

    1/2 of a fried tenderloin sandwich.   They are huge and amazing!   Best we've had!
    Elizabeth P.

    We love Desperado's! It's a MUST stop every time we are in the area. Heck, we drove 1 1/2 hours here one evening just for their wonderful hand cut, hand breaded tenderloin sandwich! It's amazing! This past Sunday, when staying in the area, I ordered carry-out on their steak dinner special. 16 oz rib eye, salad, baked potato and roll for $16.99. Omgosh, the steak was PERFECTLY cooked and delicious! Ordinary salad, roll and the potato was past it's fluffy prime (order during the last hour of the special. .. Next time I'll order earlier. ) All in all, the steak made it all worth it! DELICIOUS! We will be back many more times! We decided the next time, one of us will get the tenderloin and the other one will get the cheeseburger, which looks amazing!

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    21 days ago

    Just ate the fish dinner great and good cold beer and the beer is not 4 dollars Nice place been here many times.

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    Great Pork Tenderloin sandwich and good and fast service. One bartender/waitress took care of the bar and multiple tables.

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    3 years ago

    mediocre soupy wings, hour plus wait for food, raw fries, and draft beer with no carbonation. not recommended.

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    6 years ago

    First time here. Breakfast was great. Very friendly server Sarah was very attentive. Definitely will return.

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    13 years ago

    Great food good service and cold beer. All the necessary things in life. Also a good place to have a party. Very helpful staff.

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    This place is great! Just be careful. The Sheriff's know it is too!have a DD if you drink.

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    have been here a few times as its a pits stop on poker runs or just crusinin up to Indian Lake to hang out and party.

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    Cranberry Resort

    Cranberry Resort

    3.0(123 reviews)
    4.8 mi
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    Sensational view!!! The pina colada slushy was delicious. I tried the rum runner, which fine…read more Then, the strawberry slushy, which was tasty. The moscato was as expected but the pina colada slushy was the winner. Southern Summer was playing Dwight yoakam, Blake Shelton, and Zac Brown band - epic sound and beautiful energy. Five stars for the entertainment and the view!!! Good fries and very good tartar sauce. I'm not sure why this establishment has three stars. It feels like a five star to me, but maybe it's because there's not enough parking.

    Me and my boyfriend are both from Illinois and went to Cranberry's earlier this afternoon (Sun, Aug…read more2). I just turned 22 a week ago and my boyfriend is 25. We ordered our drinks, our server checked our IDs, walked away, then came back and asked for them again. She was gone with them for 5-10 mins before letting us know that because of "reasonable doubt" and things that have been going on, she couldn't serve us. As a bartender, I completely understand she doesn't need to give a reason - it just sucks to be left confused. On the way out, we asked another employee if she could explain why we were denied. She said because of "reasonable doubt," and also because we had "REV" on the back of both of our Illinois licenses which she said meant they were revoked on 09/17/2015. At that time I would've been 11 and my boyfriend was 14... so obviously that doesn't make any sense. She even said to me, "You wouldn't have even been driving then," which is true and makes it even more confusing. I understand the businesses on the lake have to be strict, but what was absurd was the explanation about the "REV" code. If you just Google it, the AI overview says it means revoked, but if you actually look at the Illinois Secretary of State website and/or call them (which I did), it means revised. My dad & brother are cops in Illinois so when I called after we left to ask them, they even verified that for me because I obviously wouldn't have a valid license or even one in my possession... if it had actually been revoked a cop would've taken it away, they don't deal out revoked IDs, AND they don't put that on a license - only way to find out is through the police computer system. But, the most ironic part is that last night, I was there with a group of 12 people, had my ID checked, was served with no issues, and had an amazing time watching the live band. That's what made today's experience surprising and disappointing, and that's why I'm giving 2 stars.

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    The Side Rail - French onion burger with mac & cheese

    The Side Rail

    4.3(60 reviews)
    22.0 mi

    I travel for work as a maintenance mechanic and Wapakoneta is one of the plants I am responsible…read morefor. I was asking the people I work with there where are some good places to eat for lunch.I believe The Side Rail came out of nearly everyone's mouths.I arrived at the restaurant for a late lunch probably around 4:30 and the place was not too busy but had its share of patrons. I was greeted as soon as I walked in the door with a hello and a smile.I chose to sit at the bar beings I was alone.The decor was very neat with a mix of local and railroad themed decorations.The alcoholic drinks included a large collection of various unique and flavorful drinks and cocktails. I enjoy a good hard cider but the one they had listed on tap had a strawberry flavoring. I mentioned my fondness of ciders but my lack of enjoying strawberry flavored drinks to the waitress/bartender and she immediately offered a sample. I was quite surprised how good it actually was.The menu definitely has a large selection of unique food and combinations especially burgers. I started with an appetizer of garlic cheeses curds. They came out quickly and were fresh,hot, and crispy just how I like them.The garlic flavor with the cheese curds was a great change from the normal cheese curds I'm used to with them even being in cubes.I had to try the burger with Peanut Butter and Jelly, the loaded fries, and Mac and cheese.I was really second guessing that ordering that choice was a good one but boy was I surprised.The burger was cooked perfectly.I will never understand how a burger with cheese,peanut butter,a fruit jam sauce, and even a egg actually not only worked together but was delicious.The loaded fries were crispy,cheesy,and the jalapeños were flavorful but not too hot.The Mac and cheese was also very delicious and very creamy.I will definitely be returning to try some of the other unique sandwiches and cocktails. The only regret I had was forgetting my leftovers in my truck when I got back to my hotel.

    Fun slice of Americana! Good food, great service and cozy comfy atmosphere. If you visit Wapak this…read moreis a great little spot for your refreshment!

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    The Side Rail - Pretzels and beer, cheese, Yum! The beer cheese is also very good with the sidewinder fries!

    Pretzels and beer, cheese, Yum! The beer cheese is also very good with the sidewinder fries!

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