Was here on Thursday night for the BOGO Burger special and it was excellent! We ordered the…read moreAmericano and the Bistro burgers and they were both large, well cooked, and the house made chips were delicious. It was a beautiful spring evening and we really enjoyed being out on the deck. There was live music inside, and we could hear it well from the deck while also still being able to converse. Service was great - There was a mixup with my drink and the server took care of it immediately. Our server checked in on us frequently, and was polite and friendly. I'd definitely go back again for one of the nightly specials and a seat on the deck!

The name says it all Trap! Trapped for an hour waiting for food. Waitress showed up 15 minutes…read moreafter being seated. The pancakes sucked. Coffee was as bad as the service. I'll not be back, you should save your time and frustration and find another place for breakfast. How do you screw up pancakes..... seriously They just sucked!

Stopped in for lunch one Sunday. We were immediately welcomed and ask to sit wherever we like. The…read moreatmosphere is very eclectic, with novelties, action figures and pop art throughout. The food was delicious and our server was on point! We will definitely be back!! Check out their website for details on their Drag Brunch

Stopped by the Downstairs for on a recent evening out with friends and I'm happy to report it's…read moreabsolutely worth the visit! On entry, you're enveloped in fun atmosphere. Lots of retro decor (think Slimer from Ghostbusters, Hulk Hogan pillow buddies, etc). The walls are lined with arcade games... bring your quarters! Whole variety of seating, from tables and chairs to circular booths, and the like. The perfect space to settle in for a bit, especially on a rainy weekend evening. We were greeted immediately and provided with a number of menus... and what a menu! Lots of comfort food options ranging from apps to entrees, and a number of sandwiches and burgers. I was vacillating between the hot dogs and a couple of the chicken sandwich's and ultimately selected the Cool Ranch Ray with grilled chicken, cheddar, bacon, and Ranch dressing. It was delicious! Unfortunately, the fries left something to be desired as they were fairly dried out and a bit tough to get down. Perhaps a bit less time in the fryer could have fixed that. Dessert was a nice cap to the meal with Nutella empanadas. Yum! PB & Jealous drink... divine. Our waiter Chris was moving and grooving... never seeming to stop for a second and always finding time to check in with us. Pretty certain he was behind the bar AND waiting tables and kept up with it all. Bravo! Fun evening, great food. Will definitely be back.

Went here on a Friday night for drinks and got some appetizers too. I was very pleased to see they…read morehad a Lenten menu as well (it was a Friday- no meat)!!! I got the flash dance drink (coffee and vodka). We also got the the fried mozzarella- it looked really good but it wasn't flavorful at all. When we bit into it, it squirted out with water and got everywhere. The marinara sauce didn't help the flavor either. We also got the crispy Brussels which were really good! The place was busy and was setting up for live music. We were seated very quickly. Would come back but wouldn't recommend the mozzarella bites to anyone ever.

Stopped by the Trap for the first time the other day and overall I wasn't mad at it. The parking…read morelot is tight, especially when busy. But the restaurant itself was spacious and decorated nicely. We were sat in a dining area off to the front that did get a little noisy. Our waitress was friendly but not overly personable. However, she did get the job done. Another waiter brought over an extra chair that the party in the table in front of us didn't need so he left it right in front of my party so we couldn't get out. A little weird but not the end of the world. For dinner we started with the fried pickles. They were nice and crispy and portion was pretty generous for $10. We could have used more of the sauce though. My main meal was the chicken parm sandwich with tater tots. The sandwich I felt was a little small for the price tag. Chicken was cut into strips with some funky pieces and not overly crispy. Tater tots were an extra $2 but the container they came in wasn't an impressive size either. So, why three stars? The Trap isn't a bad restaurant but I felt that the price didn't justify average food. I think I'd come back again to try something else in the future though.

MY first time here but my husband is a (new) regular! Great location, clean, love the decor !!!…read moreDrinks and food are delicious- cigars are kept in a beautiful glass humidor. Owner and staff are friendly and attentive. If you enjoy cigars or just want a new lounge to kick back and chill this is definitely the place for you!

Must try local spot for a connoisseur of fine bourbons and cigars. Great atmosphere where the cigar…read moreand bourbon selection is plentiful. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff. Amazing ventilation, not your average cigar bar

We had a very pleasant experience with our first visit today! The pool is large and clean. There is…read moreplenty seating with tables and umbrellas. We had a lovely waitress named Brittney who was very friendly and took amazing care of us! The drinks were very good, the food was delicious and I am as picky as they come! I had a thick flame broiled burger with a grilled bun with fries and a pickle. My husband had a huge buffalo chicken calzone. It was a relaxing and enjoyable day!

Awesome in the summer thru September and reasonably priced food with generous portions!read more

Best kept secret around! Bishop Hill has awesome drinks, a great bartenders and staff, and the food…read moreis really good and reasonably priced. I can't say enough good things about the chicken parm Tuesdays. The portion is big enough to share and the price is great - $10 for red sauce and $12 for vodka sauce (my favorite). The pizzas are also really good and there are some unusual toppings. For example, The Texan pizza has bbq sauce, chicken, bacon, and onion rings. We love sitting near the wood stove - so toasty warm and cozy. Our go-to place and you can find us there at least once a week!

Bishop Hill Tavern has been on my list of places to try for a while now. We often stop at historic…read morebusinesses when we travel, so why not do the same 'at home'? The building is smallish and located on a corner. A small parking lot is located on busy Hartford Ave, with a building entrance on that side that leads into the first of two bar areas. A larger parking area is located around the corner on Bishop Hill Road. Another two entrances, into the 2nd bar area are accessible from this lot. Also, a huge outdoor seating area, under a tent runs along one side of this parking area. So they have lots of room to enjoy a summer evening outside. We arrived late afternoon between meal times. The bar was full except for two seats. Other than the bar, the tables and booths in this area were empty (the other bar was not staffed at this hour). We like sitting at the bar and talking with the regulars. We learn so much about the area this way. Even in our own state! The majority of our bar-mates and the bartender were very friendly and we had some lively conversations. The building itself is old and much of the original dark wood remains along with a big fireplace. The ladies room is right at the end of the bar, is small and older and everything works. Full bar, beer on tap or in cans and wine. They have a nice bar-food menu. I chose sweet potato fries as my side while my dining companion chose regular fries. Both were good, as were our sandwiches (au jus and Big bird) Good quality and tasty. The booths began to fill as we were leaving and the barkeep was also their waitress, so she has a big area to cover. The regulars are very well known to each other and the staff so if you sit at the bar you may feel like the 'odd man out'. We enjoyed our visit and plan to return to try some of their other food offerings.

Went there a couple times in the last two weeks. People were friendly and easy to talk to. Quaint…read morelittle place with regulars that were welcoming. Would definitely recommend.

This place is the epitome of a dive but I love it here. Staff is awesome, drinks are good and…read moreaffordable and I enjoy myself every time I'm there

We love Strings!! The staff is super friendly, love, love ,love the owner Stephanie and Kevin! The…read morefood is really good, never had a bad meal! The music is always great. They don't even charge to get in to see these great musicians!! I highly recommend visiting Strings!

The entertainment of open mic is enjoyable. If you play and sing come and join us. The food is good…read morebut some dishes are somewhat pricey. The volume level is just right. The service is outstanding. A very intimate little pub bar and nice to meet new friends in the neighborhood.

This restaurant is a true gem. Our entire meal was outstanding including the French onion soup and…read morecalamari, which aren't picture but tasted amazing. The seafood is cooked superb, every dish is perfectly prepared, and the service is excellent. Even their bread is out of this world. We are already looking forward to our next visit!

This place isn't bad. I just don't think it was worth the money that was spent…read more The restaurant looked beautiful, nice and shiny and everything was pretty, but I couldn't tell what kind of decor it was. Industrial rustic it just looked like a Mish mash. The service was good. Everybody was kind and nice and paid attention to whatever you needed. I ordered the roast beef dip with fries for $17. I was not impressed. I also tasted the Parmesan chicken and rice. It was meh. My other friend ordered the prime rib, which he ordered medium, but it looked like it was a little over medium. I mean, I guess this place is OK but nothing I would come back to.

Excellent bartender, excellent cocktails, and supremely excellent execution of the food. Very cozy…read morefeel.

From the moment we walked in, I knew it was going to be a good night - atmosphere was warm,…read morewelcoming and had a lot of charm. I've seen on social media that people complained about the new location having mainly street parking - we both found parking easily on the street - quit yer b*tchin' people lol. Besides I believe they have a lot behind the restaurant that we didn't have to use but it's there if needed. We were the only ones there when we first walked in but more patrons came in as the night went on. Made our way to the bar and orders were flowing - one warning if you're sitting at the bar, it is an open kitchen so there will be alot of aromas flowing through and may get on your clothes but really it'll just remind you of how good the food was. Also, the barstools are not the most comfy - metal stools with no backing so after 2.5 hours, we were feeling a bit achy. We ordered way more than we should've but everything just looked so good! We got the croquettes (our absolute fave), the cauliflower, the pizza du jour (I think it had spinach, pepperoni, ricotta and garlic) and for entrees we got the fish tacos and the Orecchiette. Not one complaint - everything was divine. Croquettes were melty, smoky little nuggets of heaven and our favorites bites of the night. The pizza had a great balance of flavors and the crust was thin and crispy. We were so full but had a few bites of the fish tacos and pasta - the fish was cooked to perfection and the aioli it came with topped it perfectly. Pasta was different - had a scallion cream sauce that was a nice change up from your typical Alfredo. Don't sleep on this place - the street is busy being on a main road but so well worth the visit, I didn't catch our bartender's name but he and a few other servers were super personable and friendly - gave us just enough time in between meals and personal space to not hover. Absolutely will return!