Best Patty Melt Ever!! I usually eat one there, and get…read moreanother to go. Homemade Chips are Awesome, too!

**A Hidden Gem with Great Food and Prices**…read more The Spot in Marengo is a local bar with some truly delicious food at unbeatable prices. Their hamburgers are 3/4 lb of fresh ground beef, and they're priced under $10--something you rarely see in 2024! They also have great weekly beer specials, like a bottle of Old Style for just $1.50 this week. The service from the bartenders is exceptional. Whether you're just passing by or making a trip, The Spot is definitely worth a stop. You can't go wrong with a delicious hamburger and an ice-cold beer!

My friend, partner and I ended up going here because the restaurant we started with was closed…read more When we arrived my expectations were high but I shouldn't have gone in with any. There were only two people working the bartender and a waitress. We waited like 5 minutes of not longer to get a greeting . It took like 5 more minutes to get seated. We grabbed menus to get an idea of what we might want to eat. I went into the restaurant part looking for an employee. She was wiping down empty tables saw me but never acknowledged my presence. The bartender saw us standing waiting to be seated and also didn't acknowledge us. I didn't understand why it took so long to get seated there were only 3 people at a table and the rest of the restaurant was empty. There were a few people at the bar. When we finally got seated the waitress asked if the table was dirty we said yes but she didn't wipe it or anything. She was saying that she had like 35 boys come in to eat and messed up the whole other side of the restaurant. She got us our drinks and then asked if we were ready to order. We said Please give us a few minutes to decide. When she took our order she was nice. When we got our food my friend ordered the Niko burger the bacon was rubbery and not even half cooked. She poured A1 sauce on the side and it was very watery it wasn't thick like normal A1 sauce should be. My partner ordered chicken fingers the meat inside was good and had the crisp on the outside, I ordered an Italian beef sandwich it was good but only had meat on half the sandwich and didn't melt in your mouth. I was only given a very small 2 tablespoons side of au jus. The waitress got us our refills but wasn't attentive like I would expect considering we were the only people in the restaurant. Is it a place I would go back to? Probably not. I was disappointed considering it was downtown Marengo. The ambience was wilderness and forest themed the restaurant was clean but the women's bathroom was not.

Ok so management has changed since my last review. Maybe I'm in a different mood, or being picky…read morebut I did notice some differences. I ordered the Niko burger same as last time although the menu has changed some. Overall, still a decent place to catch a bite and nothing I'm noting would stop me from coming back. You know I consider myself a hamburger critic extraordinaire, so I did notice a different taste, and thickness in the burger, and that's probably where the one less star came from. However it was cooked the way I ordered it, I just can't imagine wanting it medium rare. The toppings were all very fresh and good. The bacon sometimes on a burger in restaurants is awful, but this was nice, freshly cooked. The bbq sauce I had him put on the side was ok but I just won't get it next time at all. It was not nice to the tastebuds. The onion rings and fries were good, especially the onion rings. Fries were usual "seasoned" that you often get in restaurants. Not my fave but usual. It was served fresh and hot, so good on that. Even the pickles were fresh and good. Gone was the coleslaw but that's ok by me. Unnecessary side imo. The house wine I got this time instead of beer was a Sauvignon Blanc, and was a good buy, good taste for $6 a glass. The prices overall were reasonable for the food I got. Atmosphere was the same. Lunch crowd started to roll in. The service was fine and the owner? Manager? Maybe both, introduced himself and checked on me to be sure everything was to my liking. Friendly guy but introduce yourself first and let people tell you their name after that if they chose to share.

Great local bar with tasty food. Monday night during the…read moresummer they have a car show where they Offer specials on burgers and beer. Great place to unwind in a small town with friendly people.

Great burgers! Friendly service. Great place and history. A favorite stop before going to the…read morenearby Illinois Railway Museum.

Stopped in on Valentines Day, We must have hit the right time the place was busy but there were a…read morefew open tables. We were promptly seated and greeted by I believe a manager, our server was right behind her taking our drink order, we had looked at the Valentines Couples special and ordered, it consisted of a choice of starter ( shrimp cocktail or bruschetta ( , and a small salad, 12 oz NY strip steak, ( $10 uncharge for 16oz bone in ribeye) 2 sides and a desert to split. Everything came out quickly but not so quick to rush us. Everything was spot on. Our town needs a place like this where the staff is excellently trained and management is on the floor making sure everyone is taken care of. Highly reccomend

I had never been to Coachs Corner, but heard many good things! My best friend and I had gone to…read morehave lunch on Cinco De Mayo. Food and service were great! I got steak tacos- they were ok, not authentic but still delicious. Polomas were delicious!! They were on sale that day. They also have good cheesecake. Since then, I've ordered food to go. Hoping to return back s

The Walleye is so awesome and you have to order their homemade potato pancakes…read more I highly recommend giving the fish fry a try Oh did I mention it's All you can eat !

We stopped in on a whim Thursday night 20 minutes before closing and had THE BEST RIBS and broasted…read morechicken dinner! Our server Anna was so personable and really treated us great. We will definitely be back. With gas prices so high, we are going to be exploring more in-town options and Cafe 20 is adorable, cozy, and a MUST if you are dining in Marengo.

They made an awesome turtle sundae and the kids were obviously busy and working hard!read more

Quite busy on a weekday night. The ice cream is good. Plenty of outdoor seating along Hwy20 into…read moreMarengo

The new owners took over last summer or fall, they have really put their hearts and souls into…read moreHart's. There are so many fun happenings taking place now at Hart's: paint and sips, speed dating, all types fun sporting contests, holiday theme meals, etc, and the new owners are always present. If you have little kids, be sure to take them around holidays; the decor is out of this world. Christmas time was insanely fun, inside and out, but even now for Easter, you will not be disappointed. There are some new menu items too. I love the new tacos, chicken tinga is my favorite, but people rave about the birria tacos as well. Follow their specials for great deals too, for example, Mondays Kids Eat Free with an adult meal, on Thursdays they sell their Lou Burger with fries for $12 (I think) and Fridays are $10 apps. Support local and head to the now independently owned Hart's Garage.

Just moved to the area! Gotten take out a couple times and everything has been delicious! Burgers,…read morechicken wrap, and pizza. We're happy to have a delicious local place Thats close by.

The Trio Grille was a pleasant surprise for a quick lunch. Attached to a bowling alley, this bar…read moreand restaurant exceeded expectations with its ambiance and food quality. I had the blackened chicken sandwich paired with parmesan and garlic potato wedges, both bursting with flavor and absolutely delicious. My wife chose the fish tacos, which were also flavorful, though the tilapia had a slightly fishy taste that wasn't to our liking. We ended our meal with the panna cotta dessert, which looked fancy and tasted delightful. Kudos to the friendly and helpful staff, especially CJ, our server, who gave excellent recommendations and provided personable, attentive service. We definitely plan to return to try more menu items and highly recommend stopping in for a visit.

So I went in on a Friday when driving through town to get a quick beverage around 5pm. The place…read moreis in or connected to a Glo Bowl. The atmosphere of the restaurant is pretty open bright and nice. After some chat and hearing that the fish fry is popular, I thought ok, I'll give it a try. I haven't had a fish fry in years. I had the three piece cod, battered and fried, with side choice of fries. It also came with a roll and coleslaw. You can also get Walleye, or all-you-can-eat for a few more bucks. Coleslaw is not my favorite thing but I thought I'd try it. It was kind of tart and vinegary. Still not a fan so I left that alone. The fish was the star of the show of course and was pretty great, I have to say. Cooked so the fish was tender and flaky inside a crispy crust. The fries were fries, and I took most of those and the role home. The pretzel roll would be for a little sandwich later. All in all for the price a surprisingly decent meal. I have been kinda disappointed in restaurants lately but this was just as you'd wish; tasty, a decent price and the servers were great.

What a sleeper with Resturant. Small, quaint and efficient. Arrived Tuesday at 8:00am. Good seating…read moreand great service. Food was well worth their price! My Irish skillet meaty with crispy hash browns done just right. Coffee cup always kept full by the 2 waitresses. A super great bargain and quality place.

If you're looking for a great place for lunch after visiting the Illinois Railway Museum, this is…read morethe place! I had the chicken salad stuffed tomato and it was FANTASTIC! The picture tells it all. The service was excellent and the people are soooo friendly!! Recommend this place to anyone local or just visiting like us!

Wow!! What a great experience. We used Harvest Hosts app and pulled our camper behind the…read morerestaurant... went in to order our to go because we didn't want to leave our dog alone in the camper too long.. my husband had the burger and said it was one of the best burgers he's ever had! Their portions were huge. The atmosphere of this place is homey with decor and the man playing live music was wonderful... it was just a great experience. We'll be back:)

Food and service are good they need to deal with the flys better this is in the dining room.read more