Finally tried the new menu in subsequent visits. The food is outstanding. I recommend the…read morebattered green beans, any of the flatbreads but especially the Smokehouse BBQ flatbread, the Nashville hot chicken sandwich and the chicken & waffle. All awesome. Need to get back in to try some on the menu. So thankful to have HOF in Menard County! It's one of my favorite spots.

The food and drink at Hand of Fate was amazing. We went out for lunch around the area and stopped…read moreby for a beer and a sandwich. We ordered the fried onions, which were thin and not the expected onion rings, however the fried green beans were the best! When ordering, it takes a little while to put in your order and they get the beer for you as you are ordering. We had a group of 5 and if you ordered your beer first, then you had to wait to order anything else. There was plenty of seating inside, but as it was a beautiful day, we decided to sit outside where they have a nice 3-4 table area for some people to lounge.

Amazing burgers and ice cold beer!!! And the owner treated…read moreus out of towners great!!!

Great burgers! The deluxe version includes all my favorite toppings (onion, lettuce, pickles,…read moretomatoe, cheese) and two generous hand-pressed patties. Grilled cheese was simple and perfectly browned, just like it should be. Crinkle cut fries were also excellent. Great stop on the way across the vast nothingness of Illinois!

First and Third is a very pleasant experience and, as the youth say nowadays, such a vibe. The…read moreplaylist was my jam! The front of the shop sells clothing, dresses, and all sorts of home goods. The rear bar and lounge area is quite fun and comfortable. The bartender makes all sorts of cocktails and pours wines. There is usually a special cocktail of the day. Mine was delicious, and the lounge was an escape from the heat. Please stop in and say hello to the friendly owner Liz.

Nice little local watering hole next to the campground. Pizza and fried appetizers are good and…read morepair well with an ice cold beer or cocktail of choice. Beer selection is better than expected. Friendly atmosphere, plenty of parking, clean restrooms. I stop by occasionally after playing golf at Shambolee and always have a good time.

Walked over from campground for late dinner. place was busy and under-staffed but…read morewaitress/bartender did AMAZING. Menu is limited but food was GOOD.

Hole in the wall very close to the middle of nowhere in Illinois. Pictures of JFK, Johnny Cash and…read moremore in the walls. Old time looking interior. And the best fried pork tenderloin I have ever had. It's about a foot across, serves hot on a 4 inch bun. You can get a half or go for the full size. Delicious, mouthwatering, amazing. Not for those of you on a diet though the place does have salads with iceberg lettuce. Go immediately. PS this is not a Latin or Mexican restaurant despite what yelp says.

Driving through the area and saw all the rave Yelp reviews and thought we'd check it. The place was…read morepacked by 5:30, wow! We sat at the bar, the staff a patrons were super welcoming. Our food was delicious including our appetizer, fried liver, yum. We shared a marinaded ribeye and fries. We hope for another reason to be in this part of the state so we can return! Give it a try you won't be disappointed!

You know how small town taverns go, they are either third places or scary places. This is a third…read moreplace. Met both the owners (dad & daughter) super nice people. Lindsay's actually connects through to Kates on the other side of the building, Kates was hosting a high school reunion while we were in town. Lindsay's is keeping it real, this is a cash bar, ATM available onsite, pool tables, live music featured, drink prices are affordable, and the service is prompt and friendly. Special note, pickle shots are available ;) as long as you don't get too fancy with your drink orders you will do just fine. If you want to stop in for a cold one, engage in some friendly exchange, and/or, catch up on local gossip, here is your best bet.

This bar is an institution in Pittsfield. It has been around for decades and manages to attract an…read moreeclectic mix of the 'old regulars' and the younger crowd. The original bar looks as it has for as long as I can remember with the old booths lining the wall opposite the bar and a full length bar lined with stools. Despite it's appearance that hasn't changed in years, it still manages to feel clean, bright and inviting. It is connected to Old Boys Pizza by a game room with two pool tables, shuffleboard and a juke box. They have live entertainment as well as a DJ on certain nights. They have a few domestics on Tap but mostly bottles with very reasonable prices. The staff is always very friendly and treat everyone like a regular. If you're in the area it is a must visit.

I've driven by Emden hundred and hundred of times. Not once did I ever drive through town. This…read moretime I did and stumbled upon this place. I ordered the pepper jack curds, side salad, baked potato, and the walleye. Oh wow oh wow. The curds were to die for. The salad and baked potato were so good with my fish. The salad wasn't fancy, just what I like. The baked potato was scrumptious and came out HOT! Now the fish... oof, so so so good! Fried to perfection and so much flavor and just fell apart I dropped 2 pieces on my pants. I got 2 Yuengling draft beers and they came out cold and just when I needed them. Waitress was the MVP, always checking on us. Cannot wait to stagger in to this place again and again!

Bad service, the lady was super rude, hair in all of are food, they didn't even fill a soad full…read morewhen we got a refill. Literally the worst bar I've ever been to.

The best thing about this location with the food is there are no disappointments. I would imagine,…read morelike myself, diners have noticed the quality of food at restaurants has greatly declined. Regardless of where you go or have gone in the past the quality of the food has become a disappointment. I would like to say I was surprised by the great taste of the food at this location, but it was what I had heard from others. I wasn't disappointed, but the quality of the food exceeded what I expected. Bravo Riverside for maintai ing a quality of excellence. This in itself would be enough for my wife and I, but the inviting ambiance of this establishment aligned with the high quality of the food. Again......Bravo. Now to the best part of this gem tucked away in Havana. The service of the was out of the 1950s. We had suck a good experience with the young man that waited on us I was sure he was the son of the owner, but was merely an employee who had parents that brought him up properly. I don't know the owners, this isn't a gimmick review, but a review from someone who has spent years eating at four and five star restaurants up and down the west cost. What a nice surprise to fine this gem in a bucket full of rocks here in Havana. Good form Riverside....Good form

Cool bar/restaurant. Authentic, delish, great service! Met a friend for dinner and ambiance was…read moreperfection.

Nice little local bar and grill! The food was pretty good, we all loved the fries! The kids PB & J…read morewas literally a PB and jelly sandwich which was perfect for my daughter! Service was good, the waitress was nice. I got the cheeseburger and they forgot the bacon but I didn't care too much. She took the bacon off the bill. The menu has cash prices so if you plan on using a credit card I believe it was a 4% up charge.

Great Place for lunch! Food was good . Service was great. We have had Fried Chicken AYCE, catfish…read morefritters, cheeseburgers, gator bites, salad with fresh waitress fresh