Absolutely fantastic experience at Maks American & Indian Bar & Grill! The food was incredible from…read morestart to finish. We started with the samosas, which were perfectly crispy on the outside and packed with amazing flavor. The butter chicken was hands-down one of the best I've had! rich, creamy, and full of authentic spices. And the garlic naan was fresh, buttery, and the perfect companion to soak up every bit of that sauce. You can tell the food is made fresh and with care. The service was friendly and welcoming, and the whole place has a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere. If you're anywhere near the Sauk Valley area and want outstanding Indian food, this place is an absolute must-try. We'll definitely be coming back!

Best place in Rock Falls to get Indian. It happens to be the only place. Mak's actually also has…read moreAmerican food too. Happens to be great food for being in a basic hotel. The prices are kind of high but you get a lot. A surprisingly good place for this area. It's located in the Days Inn. The hotel except for the restaurant is shit. Best to keep around here. The restaurant is open in the mornings until the evenings but they are only serving Indian at lunch. It's got a bar in the middle of it. The place was pretty dark and everyone else was getting to go orders. It's about $6 for basic cocktails. The entrees come with rice. It's about $3 for naan. They give you a lot thankfully. It's about $12 for entrees. We got the Aalu Gobi. A classic. This has cauliflower, potatoes, and tomatoes. For sure we could go back if we're around this area again. It's one of the few ethnic restaurants around here. The food has a spiciness and there's plenty for vegetarians.

Butter chicken creamy perfect garlic naan perfect rice perfect it was delicious and it inside the…read moreworld market grocery store

Huge fan of this amazing place! The butter chicken and goat curry is absolutely amazing. I would…read morerecommend this place to everyone and they have some amazing vegetarian options too! I'm not a photographer best I can do in the photos. The service is awesome too!

Excellent food; good service and clean, pleasant and nicely lit restaurant…read more I had garlic naan bread, served hot and buttery; which prompted us to order more. They paid attention to our spice tolerance requests and the food was served hot and delicious.

first time here, if your looking to explore Indian food this is the place to come. When they tell…read moreyou its spicy they mean it this ain't no joke.

Everything we've ordered from here has been delicious and has so much flavor. This is the only…read morerestaurant we HAVE to hit when in town. Service is always on pint, the servers and managers are highly attentive. Ambiance is cozy and laid back.

Ate Indian Curry Chicken Saturday. Outstanding Food and Service. Drove 50 Miles to try it there,…read morewell worth the drive. It will be a Regular Stop in the Future! Excellent clean well decorated establishment.

My friend is from Peoria and recommended this place, and liked it enough to cater from them for her…read morewedding. We also really liked it and ordered the ghee roast masala dosa, egg kothu parotta, and one other dish I cannot remember right now. We also got naan. Everything was so good - I love dosas and this one was delicious, and we also loved the egg kothu parotta. I would absolutely come back here if I was in Peoria and I would eat here more if this restaurant was in my city. It's also cute inside.

We walked to Bay Leaf from the Riverfront Museum to get lunch. We were quickly and graciously…read moreseated by the first of a very kind and attentive staff. We ordered the Biryani Rice and the Aloo Gobi. It was a delicious meal. The Biryani came with two great sauces and there was a lot of everything. The Aloo Gobi was just so tasty- thank you so much for a great lunch!

Amazing food! Very friendly staff. The vegetable pakora was salty and hearty. Can't go wrong…read moredipping in either sauce (cilantro or tamarind chutney). I had the malai kofta for my entree, and it was amazing as well.

My husband and I have been dining at Mantra for over 11 years, and it has remained consistently…read moreoutstanding every single time. That kind of longevity says everything. The service is always prompt, attentive, and incredibly accommodating. Whether it's a busy evening or a quiet lunch, the staff makes you feel welcomed and genuinely cared for. The food is, without exaggeration, the best Indian cuisine we've ever had. Every dish is rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced -- you can truly taste the quality and care in each bite. And the naan... absolutely phenomenal. It's light, slightly crisp on the outside, soft inside, and the perfect companion to every entrée. Portions are generous, so you always leave satisfied (and often with leftovers to enjoy later). After more than a decade of loyal visits, Mantra continues to exceed expectations. If you're looking for authentic, consistently delicious Indian food with exceptional service, this is the place.

There are restaurants you like, and then there are restaurants you find yourself craving before…read moreyou've even decided where to eat. This is that place for me. The food is ridiculously good, bright, fresh, deeply flavorful, and the whole restaurant always feels spotless and cared for. But what keeps me coming back is the warmth. The service feels genuine, like they're actually happy you're there. The last time I came in, they called me a regular, and it made my entire day. Apparently I've reached the stage in life where being recognized at my favorite Indian restaurant feels like a major accomplishment, and I'm completely fine with that. Amazing food, wonderful people, and officially one of my happy places.

I love Indian food and my significant other is rather new to the cuisine. We saw this place was…read morehighly reviewed in town and wanted to give it a shot, and we had a wonderful experience. We ordered many things including vegetable samosas, egg noodles, chana saag, tandoori chicken, and garlic naan. Everything was delicious! I especially loved the chana saag and garlic naan and my significant other loved the noodles. The staff was incredibly kind, helpful with questions, and service was very prompt. They offer a cash discount as well when it comes time to pay the bill. We will definitely be returning!

The host was so kind and courteous. I enjoyed the music, and the quiet environment. The food…read morearrived quickly and I enjoyed every bite. I had plenty to take home even. The chicken 65 satisfied my hunger for spices and flavors not typically used in American cuisine. The garlic naan paired well, and the mango Lassi drink was delicious treat. I ate my leftovers before bed last night and all the spices sat well on my tummy. Do not be afraid to try something new Quad Cities! Come try a bite and see for yourself. Also very reasonably priced and tons of vegetarian options!

Probably the third time I've ever had Indian food. It's always been meh for me. I got the buttered…read morechicken and it is now in my top five favorite meals in the QC. Pair that with some garlic naan and you won't be disappointed. I also got the Keemsa Somosas and they were just okay. I will happily change my rating to five stars next time I go and have a good appetizer.

Stopped for lunch. Had a special 'no soy oil' meal and a regular one. Both were delicious. Service…read morewas nice and the music made the mood.

Curry dishes can't be beat! Great service and friendly staff. We have been here several times and…read moreit is consistently good food. Every dish wants you to have it again.