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    Fatty's Pub and Grille

    3.6 (337 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Loud
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    The best!!
    Maint. O.

    Emma was the BOMB!! Very attentive, even after it got busy. She was very engaging. Food and drink were so amazing per Emma's suggestions

    Potato skins
    Andrea C.

    Great pub right next to NIU's campus. The food lives up to the name - appetizers and sandwiches are HUGE but very delicious. On Wednesdays they have trivia and other nights they have live music. Great place for a burger, beer, and fun with friends!

    Outside beer garden
    Bob K.

    Food was good - service a little slow because was crowded for the IESA Wrestling tournaments. A little pricey for a college town but food was good and would defiantly go back if in town on a summer day/night to check out the beer garden

    BBQ pulled pork sandwich, baked beans, cajin potatoe salad.
    Lady S.

    We sat at the bar to eat and drink. The bartender is nice and attentive even though he was busy making drinks like a boss. All in all great experience!

    Chicken Caesar Wrap
    Zoe B.

    There are definitely better places for food in DeKalb, but Fatty's is one of the limited pub and grilles. The menu consists of standard appetizers, burgers, salads, chicken options, and more. They also have an extensive drink menu, serving cocktails, draft beer, and a variety of cans and bottles. Today, I got the chicken caesar wrap and chips and salsa to share. The wrap was okay - the chicken was grilled and had a slightly strange taste. The chips and salsa were plentiful and a great sharing option. The fried potato salad is always a must get and staple at Fatty's. The service is average, sometimes they are fast and other times you can expect to wait a while. They play different games on the tvs. Overall, it's a standard pub and grille.

    Fried potato salad
    Isabelle M.

    We went to Fatty's on recommendation specifically to try the fried potato salad. We decided to split two appetizers - the pulled pork bbq nachos and the fried potato salad. We weren't fans of the nachos. It was very interesting with the wonton chips, but the combination of the chips, with the type of cheese they used and everything else didn't suit us. The toppings were not evening spread and the bbq sauce was just splat on top. There was also hardly any pulled pork. What saved the day here was the fried potato salad... WOW I have never had anything like it. I think I'll dream about it. It is so so good! We ordered the 1lb serving and let me say, 1lb is definitely too much for 2. But it was delicious. Service was great, for lunch we were able to seat ourselves which was nice. Highly recommend checking them out specifically for the fried potato salad!!

    Inside dining room
    Brenda K.

    When we got here, they just told us to take any table! After we sat down, our waitress Theresa came within 5 mins, didn't expect that, thought it would take much longer before anyone would noticed us! We ordered a few things and the wait for the food was extremely long, due to game day at NIU! We had BBQ slider, Huskie Burger and the Kettle chips! The bbq pork slider was just ok, it needed some sauce on the pork! The Huskie burger was huge and juicy! But the best was the Kettle chips with jalapeño ketchup for the dip! The jalapeño ketchup was not spicy at all, it had a sweet and tangy taste! We also had the chips and salsa! The place is really noisy!

    Tex mex burger
    Domenik V.

    As soon as I walked in, it smelled very good. The appetizer the cheese curds were very good. The Tex mex burger was good. But the waiter didn't really checkup on us a lot

    Outside
    Tim A.

    If you're in DeKalb you gotta go to Fatty's! I really like bar food, and Fatty's does not disappoint. First time there and the waitress recommended the chicken wrap--an absolute classic! But the real secret is the fried potato salad. When I heard "fried potato salad" I had "potato salad" in my head, and I couldn't imagine how it would taste fried. Forget about potato salad. This is fried potatoes in a cheesy and spicy bouquet of flavors. This is a must try entree and restaurant : )

    House Wings
    Joy C.

    I would love to go to Fatty's when the Huskie students, families and community are there because it sure looks like a fun place. They had a huge parking lot and outdoor dining space with TV screens and its own bar. The indoor dining area was also very spacious, clean and the couple of times I have been here, the tables have been spread out so that there were enough spacing among the diners. Once seated, the server gave us a sheet to fill out for contact tracing. My kids and I have tried the following dishes so far: HOUSE WINGS- the chicken was cooked perfectly but I wasn't a big fan of the buffalo sauce GODFATHER- a really good sandwich RIBEYE STEAK SANDWICH- the steak was cooked and seasoned very well FATTY'S CORN COB SALAD- great salad portion and very generous on the fresh ingredients FRIES- good POTATO SALAD- OMG! This was outstanding! Must try! BAKED BEANS- a little too sweet for me FRESH CAUGHT SALMON- delicious and prepared well TWIN PORK CHOP DINNER- the chops were very tender and tasty They also have a great list of beers and other alcoholic selections. The service was friendly, efficient and welcoming. I would like to try other menu items because after our two visits, we have enjoyed the food and the service so far. The vibe of the place was like a neighborhood place where everyone wants to come in and watch sports, eat good food, talk a lot, and laugh out loud, while having drinks. I will definitely be back. I cannot wait to have the potato salad again. Til next time!

    The 4 replacement tenders on the left, one of the original tenders on the right.

    The service was very slow. 15 minutes to be able to order, after drinks were served. It took 40 minutes to have food served. A table next to ours was seated after us and they were able to order, receive their food, eat and leave before we got our food. My wife ordered chicken tenders. They were burned. Server said it would take 8 minutes to remake. They arrived 17 minutes later. These tenders were not edible as you could taste the old dirty fryer oil. The fried potato salad was burned on 2 out of 3 orders, as if one batch was finished and the next batch was started. I had requested a manager when the first tenders were served. Manager didn't come and identify thereself. The server brought the bill and stated she discounted the tenders, it was $2.80. I took the bill to the bartender and asked for the Manager. To my surprise, I had been waited on and served by the manager. I gave my feedback on the shit show this had been. I faulted both the cook who put those burned tenders on the plate and the server / manager for bringing it to the table. It was obvious to me that she didn't care that the service was so bad or that I assured her I would never come back. This is a Wednesday evening and the restaurant was at 40% capacity. Beware!

    a can of old style beer
    Greg M.

    Nice outside bar, friendly service, a couple of TVs. Didn't try the food, but what I saw looked good. The only reason for the 3 stars is due to their beer selection. For a place that markets themselves as a sportsbar, they really need to have a wider selection of beers on tap. The only one I was interested, a local IPA, was sold out. Had to settle for an Old Style can.

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    I love the Fried Potato Salad and the amazing atmosphere. I stop every time I'm in DeKalb.

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    Food is excellent, especially the potato salad. Inside is nice but the patio is fantastic. Great hangout place.

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    Great food. Good service. Nice environment. The menu is large and portions are too. A DeKalb staple.

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    There isn't one that does so reliably, but you might try Slow Smoke BBQ & Catering in Sycamore. Closed on Sunday and Momday. They do sell out, so order early.

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