Great bourbon selection for those who enjoy a good bourbon drink. Food was great! It's been years since I've been here but gonna have to visit more frequently when I'm in town. Service was great. We were there after a holiday so it was fairly quiet. Nice clean restaurant. Been around for years. Ribeye steak was cooked perfectly to order and sides were great. Definitely recommend. Sorry I forgot to take pics of the food! read more

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Just the best in all things dining in the region! We must return more often. The food, the service, the ambiance ; just the best! read more

Fantastic supper club experience. Salad bar has all of the favorites, and our entrees (prime rib, coconut shrimp, salmon, and ribs) were great. Owner was present and the staff provided great service. Very clean and well cared for establishment. Highly recommend, and we will be back. read more

Outstanding from the minute we walked in the door. The staff was great, friendly and professional. The place was bar far, the cleanest restaurant I have ever been to, and I own a cleaning business. The food was fantastic, we both ordered steaks and they were perfectly cooked to our liking. The salad bar is bar far one of my favorites anywhere. Monica, our waitress, was fantastic. She was on the spot with food and drinks and had an amazing personality. Don't lose that one! All in all, I am looking forward to my next visit back. Thank you for an enjoyable evening out! read more

The food is super good .. so is the service ... it's a little dark in there so bring in your glasses . Other wise u will not be disappointed read more

Yelp has the wrong opening hours. Thought I'd take a picture of the actual sign. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Wed-Sun 4pm-9pm read more

Forest Inn - Opening Hours - New American Near Me - Morrison, Illinois

All. Excellent food n salad bar. Cherry wood is just beautiful. Always busy. Been around for long time. read more

We arrived a 1/2 hour after they opened on a Saturday night and the parking lot was pretty full. The restaurant is handicap accessible once you get in the front door, but you have to be able to open the door without help. When we went in we told them there were 3 of us and we had a reservation and we still had to wait to be seated. The lady at the register was not friendly and definitely not welcoming especially if you didn't have a reservation so I would recommend calling ahead for a reservation. Our server was right on top of things and did a good job making sure our food came out hot, fresh and just how we ordered it. The food was very good. We ordered the stuffed mushrooms, a 1/2 chicken with baked potato, and a whole rack of ribs also with a baked potato. The meals included a very nice salad bar and a bread basket. Prices are right in line with all the nicer restaurants in the area. read more

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Had reservations for supper. Was greeted and seated promptly. Our server was very nice and attentive the whole time. Salad bar was well taken care of and filled. The atmosphere of the restaurant was very nice and relaxing. Our food was very good. I had the Forest Inn Steak Bourbon style with Garlic Mashed potatoes. Very good will be back. read more

Forest Inn - Forest Inn Steak Bourbon Style - New American Near Me - Morrison, Illinois

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The sign was faint, and you couldn't read it. The food was cold. The room was cold. We were the only ones in there. 1 star is too good for them. read more

Food is always excellent and served hot! Salad bar is great! Have always had a pleasant waitress!

Food was amazing. The beef is fresh and locally sourced. Salad bar offers many choices and all was fresh and appetizing. Staff are friendly and attentive. read more

Great food great service and they were able to do something gluten-free for my wife.

Another great meal tonight and service was amazing. Meals are now more a la carte, not served with default sides, although some meals still provide potato and veggies. So you can order just a steak and get Just A Steak. Not wasteful of food if you're just not that hungry. Amongst the 4 of us, Shrimp de Jour, Country-style ribs, and 2 filets. All were great and cooked correctly. Shrimp was a bit bland and might have been better with light seasoning. Two of us had asparagus as a side dish, tender and sweet. Plenty of parking, and lots of diners, but without reservations we were seated right away. As COVID restrictions fade away, this place will fill up on most nights. Reservations would be a good idea. read more

Amazing dinner. Everything was perfect.I highly recommend this place. SUPPER CLUB AMBIENCE. read more

Forest Inn - Yum - New American Near Me - Morrison, Illinois

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The salad bar and shrimp cocktail were great, the steaks, ribs, and fish our party ordered were ok. The atmosphere was fine but overall I think it was very overpriced. Our waitress was extremely unfriendly which was upsetting because we were there to celebrate birthdays and spent $400+. We won't be returning. read more

Five stars every time it is excellent and all staff is friendly and have great personalities. Amazing place to dine.

We ate there last night and thoroughly enjoyed it. It's been months since we have eaten out, and the Forest Inn never disappoints. We love being greeted by the owner, as is the norm. The food and service are always excellent. The salad bar is a favorite with its wide variety of delicious items. And last but not least, it still offers great food and drink at very reasonable pricing. read more

Family went in there for the first time ever and what an experience. This was a special birthday for our mom who had recently just lost her husband and her mother. This was very emotional for all us and the staff was absolutely wonderful and caring. We could not have been any happier with our food and how well the staff treated us. We will definitely be back. Thank you for a wonderful birthday dinner experience. read more

Similar to The Deathly Hallows, half the adventure of the Forest Inn lies in the journey. It stands alone, an oasis surrounded by miles of cornfields. As we pulled up to this rural restaurant I couldn't believe how many cars were in the parking lot. Apparently Forest Inn is the place to be if it's Saturday night and you're within 60 miles of Morrison, Illinois. The food was great. We started with the spicy onion rings that were on special and then our waitress quizzed us on our feelings about them; they're apparently a new item on the menu. I thought the rings were great. Not super spicy, but pleasantly so, and they were extra hot & crispy, obviously made to order. My entrée was coconut shrimp, and though I found the accompanying sauce oversweet, the shrimp themselves were cooked perfectly. I also loved the salad bar that we were dismissed to after the waitress had taken our order. There was lots of stuff available to make a perfect salad. My companion ordered prime rib that was enormous and looked amazing. He says Forest Inn makes prime rib consistently well and it's one of his favorite places to order it. I really enjoyed my experience at The Forest Inn. The quaintness of location, wonderful service, and good food make it a memorable supper destination. read more

For us folks who have lived in this general area for a "few" years, this restaurant is the twin-sister of the former Brown Shingle Restaurant in Dixon which sadly enough closed some years ago. The hospitality, the menu, the incredible salad bar, the personal service you receive are without a doubt the best in the business. The current owner is always on the premises and welcomes most of the people who decide to dine there. They have a separate banquet room for private parties as well. Because it is such a fine place, you can only imagine how crowded it gets very quickly on weekends especially. So PLEASE call in a reservation ahead of time. Even with a reservation, you may have to wait because the diners at your future table have not finished yet. This always calls for patience and understanding in my book. Always remember that if the place was lousy, you would NOT be waiting to get in and get started!!! There are specials being offered most anytime by the way. Father Richard R. Kramer read more

All around a great experience. Food, service and ambiance were all terrific. Beautiful room and an outstanding menu.

The entrees are huge, and being from out of town, I didn't want leftovers. So, my friend and I decided to split an entree. We were told it would be 10.95 for an additional salad bar. Plus, a $4.00 split plate fee. When our entree arrived, the waitress asked which one of us was going to split it. Usually, when you let a server know you will be splitting and they charge you, they split it for you and bring it on 2 plates. When I mentioned that and asked why they were charging $4 if they weren't splitting it, I got no response; only a blank look. When our check came, we gave two credit cards and asked her to split it. Well, apparently, it was too difficult to do the math. She rounded our 48.32 check to 50 dollars and put 25 on each of our cards. The food was fine, but the server nickle and dimed us away from future visits. read more

This place was soooo good! The waitress was so kind and quick, and the food was fast and delicious. 11/10 recommend.

Old people food, get there early to beat the blue hair crowd ! I had to teach the owner how to cook salmon the proper way

Went here for a birthday dinner not expecting to much from an old "supper club" as they say. As I walked in, I noticed how well maintained the place was. Which I soon realized I was going to be changing the way I thought about this place. The staff was amazing, very friendly and fast. I had the Peppered Steak and it was the best steak, I believe I have ever had. As a place that before I walked in I thought it would be a flop. I was totally wrong. I will be definitely coming back for more. Cheers! read more

Second time back and this time we took my parents and sister. This time was even better then the first and my parents loved it. The steaks were cooked perfect. The service was excellent and the salad bar rocked as always. For years and years drove by here thinking it was closed or it was a country club. Do like we did just stop and try it your taste buds will thank you. read more

Great place out in the country on US route 30. You can be driving along and suddenly this restaurant pops up on the side of the road in a rustic rural area in Illinois. My wife and I live around the area and decided to drive there for a birthday celebration. We were warmly greeted by the front desk and seated quickly by the owner even though we were a little early for our reservation. No wait! Very charming decor, modern and updated. Waitress was very welcoming and helpful in helping us understand the specials along with the normal menu items. We ordered the Saganaki appetizer and were not disappointed. She also took the rest of our order and did not place through the kitchen until we had visited the exceptional salad bar. We were not rushed or hurried and every part of our dinner was perfect, even with many large groups that came in and could have caused us some timing issues. salad bar was complete and included items not found on other salad bars such as pickled herring, deviled eggs, and in house made salad dressings. Dinner itself was very delicious and well prepared. My wife had the bacon wrapped beef tornados and I had a ribeye steak. Both were cooked to the perfection of our request. As a side we both had the potatoes gratin. They were wonderful and served in the right sized ramekin. We enjoyed a very nice evening. Servings are large, and plentiful, but very excellent. We did not have dessert, as we were full. We will go back again and again and again. Worth the drive to visit. read more

My wife & my first time in. Went with our neighbors who had been there before. Clean, Friendly, did not have reservations and got seated right away. Salad Bar is something in itself. I had Ribs they melted in your mouth. My wife had Crab Cakes, she said they were Great. Had to take most of my meal home as the Salad Bar was so Good and the Portions were large. Look forward to going back read more

We had a wonderful meal and excellent service this evening. Part of my review includes the bathrooms which were impeccable. We ordered the family style chicken which includes the salad bar and onion rings or pasta and choice of potato. The salad bar was delicious and all the salads were homemade. Try the potato salad it was amazing and they even had herring. Best of all was the tasty moist chicken which had a light crispy breading and the au gratin potatoes were fantastic. It's worth the drive A++ read more

My family dined at the floor stand last week complete five star rating on every aspect of the restaurant I met the owners very nice people interested in how my meal was Natasha our server was the best the food was amazing will highly recommend and will definitely come back soon read more

As always, a delicious and beautifully presented meal. It was our annual "last summer supper" before school starts. They even went above and beyond to make my picky eater happy!! 5 all day long! When you go, ask Cindy to be your waitress. She's awesome! read more

For little Morrison Illinois this is fine dining but in reality it's pretty plain. It was an okay meal but not the best I've ever had. The kitchen was having a hard time getting steaks done quite right. Mine was undercooked while everyone else's were overdone. My steak also had an "off" flavor and needed salt. The salad bar was quite small and I was taken aback by the shredded lettuce. Outback Steakhouse does a better job. read more

This place was suggested by a friend who lives in the area. Out in the middle of nowhere,. Made reservations , pleasantly surprised to find the parking lot packed. Hostess demeanor leaves a little to be desired. Check in and she's like take a seat, going to be a while. As we are waiting, she tells another couple, "thats The forest inn on a Saturday night.' . Worth the wait, kabob was 4 stars and the samoln exceeded my wifes expectations . Service was prompt without being a pain. Prices are reasonable. I'd rate this as good or better then Chicago's high end places. read more

Wow. Had I known more about Forest Inn, we'd have gone a lot sooner! We got prime rib, T-bone, and the salmon...everything was Perfect! Huge portions and I recommend the stuffed mushrooms. Best I have ever had. Color me impressed...we'll be back as often as possible. Edit: We've been back 6 more times... never fails to be a great meal. Great service, excellent food....best in this area! read more

good frog legs and salad bar. food is so fresh and wonderful service too. rural environment and lots of parking.