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!

We stopped at Maks Bar and Indian Food while traveling--it was a great spot close to the highway…read moreand easy to get to. Everything tasted freshly made, and our waitress was kind and attentive. The mango lassi was smooth and refreshing, the butter chicken was flavorful, and the garlic naan was warm and perfect for dipping. We also enjoyed the bhaji onion rings--crispy and fun to snack on. Overall, a really good meal and a place we'd happily stop at again! They also had pool tables - but we had to get back on the road!

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!

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.

This restaurant is an excellent choice. Clean, pleasantly decorated and atmosphere is wonderful…read more The food is top notch and you can get the spice level as you require and the food presentation is top notch. Now for my favorite part...the owner really cares about this restaurant and it show. Aryon has been our server the last 4 times and he is friendly, efficient, thoughtful and I want a shout out for him. I also love the specials they run that offer a couple of dishes per order. It gives those who have not gotten to try different dishes a chance to expand their palates to different dishes.

I ate here recently for the very first time. My dining experience and food was very good. The…read moreservice was great and my lamb korma very very tasty. I guess if I had to be picky about anything, I would say there could have been a little bit more rice served with The lamb korma. My bowl was about halfway full and the ratio of rice to lamb korma wasn't quite even. Still though a very good meal and I plan to come back in the future.

Veggie dishes need MORE veggies. Mine had some green beans and carrots. I would like some onions,…read morepeppers, mushrooms, peas, etc. etc.

Waiters were attentive and knowledgeable. Food was amazing…read more. I had lamb Rogan Josh. Daughter had some type off Dosa. And for desert Gulab Jamum We were celebrating my 81st birthday. It was a great choice!

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.

Everything was fantastic! From the food, to the service, to the atmosphere, it was a great dining…read moreexperience. The food was incredible and cooked to perfection. Highly recommend!

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.

Absolutely delicious, got the chilli chicken(high spice) and hyderabadi chicken dum biryani. Food…read moreisn't overwhelmingly spicy to me; it is well-balanced. But if you're not used to spicy food, ask for mild options or recommendations.

I went there for lunch buffet. First (and this is just a personal observation, but maybe I'm not…read morealone?), the whole seating arrangement was a little weird. Other than that it looked nice. Very clean. The service was very good. Everyone was very nice. The food was really, really bad. Every dish, and when I go to Indian buffets I try everything. Not one dish was even remotely good. They came by and gave me a basket of naan that was mediocre and seemed like it was heated in a tanning bed. They really need to improve what I think is bad food if I'm going to pay (get this) $19. Over weekends they charge well over $20! For a buffet! I don't intend to try and run restaurants into the ground. I generally use constructive criticism. This place is is just ridiculous. Do yourself a favor and just go to an Indian grocery store and save yourself like $50 with somehow better food.