First time coming and we will be back! The Republic burger was delicious along with the sweet potato waffle fries. What really one is over was the friendly staff and how much our children loved it here. After the kids meal they get milk and a cookie, so cute. My husband and I order the saganaki and it was pretty tasty. We will be returning. Good food, family friendly and quick service, all pluses. read more

Old Republic Kitchen + Bar - Milk and cookie after their meal! - New American Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

Worst place ever for people with allergies, not accommodating at all, waitress need to not treat people like robots and listen

Good food, varied menu. Very good service and their prices are competitive. Lots of TV's for the sports fan. Great family restaurant. read more

Came in on a Friday night, which was apparently Movie Night. They were playing Ghostbusters. So that was a pleasant surprise! Neither of us had been there & found so many great options on the menu that we were overwhelmed! We ordered Saganaki as an appetizer. It was wonderful! Even though ours didn't light up very well. Our entrees were absolutely incredible. If I didn't want to try other things so badly, we'd get them again. My boyfriend ordered the Chicken Little fried chicken sandwich. The chicken was perfectly breaded, not too much but just enough crisp. My Elote Shrimp tacos were absolutely delicious. The fries were ridiculously good, with a nice seasoning on them to give them a little something special. 10/10 would recommend & we will go back again soon! read more

Old Republic Kitchen + Bar - Elote Shrimp Tacos & Chicken Little - New American Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

Just tried this place for the first time with my wife and son. The service was actually great but the food is nothing to brag about. My son's beer battered chicken fingers were soooo soft and like mush from the batter. The waiter suggested the burger which was the better choice that my wife got. I got the cheesy beef and must say it was a complete disappointment. No flavor and the bread was almost like it was steamed. Way to soft for a beef sandwich. The decor and vibe is very cool but the food is not. I would go for a few beers and a app but nothing more. read more

Good food selection, but extremely noisy. Impossible to carry out a conversation without shouting.

Food and service was great! We sat at the bar and watched football Katy and Melissa were excellent bartenders We really loved the service read more

had dinner at the old republic last night (busy saturday night)! the outside was absolutely amazing! so lively with the band playing, and just an overall fun environment ! we sat inside and had a quick dinner! my dad got the fried wallbanger fish, and said it was great! i got the california chicken sandwich, and it was alright! nothing too special! my sister got the chicken fresca wrap, and it was much better than my sandwich (highly recommend this wrap if you go). we also got cheese curds to start which were fantastic (small appetizer portions though, i must say). our server was great and attentive though! read more

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I've been coming to Old Republic at least once every two months for the past year or so, and I can definitely say I enjoy myself a lot when I go! I think the food is decent, and it is a great place to eat outside as well as watch the game/grab drinks with friends. Most often I get the wings or the burger, and I havent been disappointed! I think some of the menu items trend pricier than other places, but the quality of what you get at OR is definitely a step or two above any chain. It's classic bar food really, with a few spin offs depending on the season/what's available. I'd recommend getting some nachos for the table and then grabbing some sandwiches to really get a full experience! I think the best thing they have going for them is their outdoor seating area. It's spacious and heated when it's cold out. We've loved the live entertainment they've had from time to time as well. All in all, Old Republic is a regular haunt of mine that I'm sure I'll continue to frequent! read more

Food was delicious and reasonably priced. Service took a long time to get back to our table and seemed very distracted unfortunately. Overall good experience and vibe. read more

Loved it, first time here after the move from california and it was amazing along with our outstanding service received by Juil. Very attentive even though they were very busy, the band was really Fantastic (Libido Funk) and probably one of the best we have seen since moving here and that says a lot! Great food, awesome Music and even better service from Juil!!! Thank you read more

Not good for groups! Not anymore. OR was great last March and twice after that for our meetup group. Now that Illinois is open again and more people venturing out, OR did a 180 degree turn on their willingness to host our group. It was very negative. In the past I was personally introduced to Mom (who owns and runs this place) by one of our meetup group members. I also met the male owner (assuming husband) at our last event. I'm both venting and reaching out to management personally about the group's last visit here. Came here with my group 08/28/21 and treated very rudely by management because we arrived 3 hours early to save 3 tables. Management (Nick) admonished myself and another man who shared his feelings about that with me. My group member was pretty pissed off and Nick obviously came across very aggresively to this senior citizen man to provoke such a reaction. I was not there to see it, but this group member is a very calm quiet group member. We are adults over 45 and will bring our business elsewhere going forward. I spent over $50 on just myself last Saturday. I've brought lots of business to this place between my 2 groups, well over 100 different people since Spring. I'm not bringing anyone here again. My social meetup group has 982 members and my hiking group has 1,442 members. Not all active but word gets around as it does on social media. I got paranoid that we would get yelled at again for hogging seats whenever someone got up to talk to someone or use the bathroom. I did not want an empty seat to appear at our table even for a few minutes less we get admonished again. In the end all 3 tables up front had every seat filled. I also brought you about 20 others at another table on the other side celebrating a birthday. They took chairs 1 by 1 from other tables to form an ever growing circle around the table. Therefore they were able to celebrate and have fun by doing it that way. The pizza was great this time and food service very good. read more

So bummed about this place because the atmosphere and food both look great. Was here Saturday night and went to the bar to have drinks while we waited for our table. The guy bartender was very busy and seemed to be on the opposite side. The female bartender was so rude, I was actually shocked. First we were ignored for a long time. We let it slide because it looked like she might have had friends or something sitting at the bar because she was hugging people, but then she kept ignoring us. I was able to finally get her attention and out of the 4 drinks we ordered, she got one right. The best part was instead of pouring my beer she went onto her friends again and closed them out. This was after she made sure to give us our bill too. She just seemed so annoyed. Even the guys next to us made a comment about her too. We ended up leaving and going somewhere else to eat and have drinks.. We had a large group too. read more

Would not take a reservation yet there were many tables reserved. They sat vacant . Waited over an hour as the tables remain empty and I still have no seat after 90 minutes! What a tremendous disappointment!!! Would never return or suggest you do read more

Watch out for pricing here. Was there last night. Was charged $9.00 for one drink and the next one ordered when I a CC was used it was $7,50. Same vodka same exact drink. Same thing happened outside when I ordered beer. Was charged different price when I ordered same bottled beer. I was charged one time $5 and in addition, asked for $3 back and she gave me $2. When I met up with my friend she told me the same exact thing happened to her twice as well. Two stars given for the music venue/patio outside. Ladies.. 3 stalls for the women's bathroom. It is clearly not enough for this large restaurant/patio. Needless to say the line was long. read more

Walked in here, because I remember some specials Mon 1/2 price burgers Basic burger 16.99, asked what size, snotty bartender said uhhh, I think a 1/4 lb. Really for 16.99, and half off. NOPE I will go to Portillo's or Sammy's and get a better burger for half the cost. I don't recommend this place, at all !!! read more

My wife and I are regulars here and have traditionally a good time here. The food is great and I also highly recommend the live band: Queen, zz top, AC/DC, they play all the classics and they rock. read more

Back deck outside is especially enjoyable. Service was prompt and friendly. Friday fish fry was tasty and enjoyable. Cole slaw needs some work as it was bland and average. read more

I went to the Old Republic for dinner and the Shady concert. Everything was great from beginning to end. I've been there before and I'll be there again in the near future. Great place to go if you're looking for good food and entertainment. The Old Republic staff was awesome as well. read more

Great upper class bar food. Great venue for live music! Wait staff is top notch. Plenty of parking

Loved the service, the moscows and live performance also very kid friendly Definitely a new go to! read more

Old Republic Kitchen + Bar - Patio area, live music - New American Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

Eh, expensive and they really don't work with you anymore to party plan because they got too popular due to the type of venue they became Also the female manager that was working Saturday August 26th, huge witch!!!! A lot of people, even people I wasn't even up there with, noticed this! read more

Thursday night 1/2 price pizza night on any type of pizza. We got the veggie. The crust was perfect, needs a little more sauce with more flavor. Veggies were perfect. Next time we will add pepperoni and maybe sausage. Their drink list for the night had a good selection. The waitress was very kind, she was super busy but being a fully packed house it was understandable. Thank you read more

I was really looking for a certain taste and just didn't find it here. Our cheese curds were okay, nothing special, basic curds. We ordered a side of fries just to see if we even wanted to order them with our food and they just didn't do it for me. My husband ate them and we went to eat somewhere else instead. My rum bucket was mostly juice, not really worth the money. But if you want to watch sports, this place has an insane amount of TV's. read more

I was so very disappointed for the 2nd time I've ordered takeout from this restaurant, I would think for 28 dollars I could at least have a full slice of tomato and fresh onions on a burger not some wilted lettuce a end slice of tomato and yesterdays sliced onion and to add insult to injury last week baked potatoes that are being revised as potato skins because you added cheese and scallions. Well needless to say that's the last time I flush money down their drain. read more

Fabulous food, excellent service , fantastic beer garden! Best place to hear music outdoors with some of the areas most popular bands.

Went there on Father's Day specifically to try the ribs and at 5pm was told that they were completely sold out. No excuse, this isn't their first rodeo. read more

Food was excellent and plentiful. The service was good. I liked all the tv's for sporting events.

We've ordered twice now and the food is fantastic!! The Mac and cheese so good! My favorite is the en salada with brisket! To die for! We will continue ordering and supporting this restaurant! read more

Old Republic Kitchen + Bar - Ensalada Quesadilla salad - New American Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

Well I have mixed emotions about this bar. I was welcomed on arrival the 1st bar wait staff was great and friendly. Except...she was leaving and just as my food was served she asked me to cash out. I don't like that at all, who wants to o handle money while eating and there is a lasting impression that you need to hurry and leave. I felt uncomfortable after that. The new waitress all but ignored me, my sense was because I already paid. I had to stalk them to get another drink and no conversation at all. It was mid day so not busy no excuse for them to ignore me. I ordered the burger because the 1st bar wait staff said it was there speciality. The burger wasn't bad for the 5 dollar price, but not a star. The real star was the bacon I added to it. I plan on trying it again... we'll see. I had HIGH HOPES. read more

We haven't been here in a while, but we tried it out again. Our bartender Katie was fantastic! She was attentive and provided the best service we have had in a long time. The food was really good and we had a great time. read more

Stopped in here after looking up restaurants in the area with patio seating. Old Republic did not disappoint. The atmosphere was totally unmatched but what REALLY made our experience here was our server, Jenni "with an i". With it being our first time, she made us excited to be there and made some phenomenal food and drink recommendations that and even gave us some ideas on what to come back and try next time. We will definitely be spending lots of time enjoying the drinks, live music, and company with Jenni this summer. Thanks to all who made our experience great!! read more

Cheese curds, cheesy beef egg rolls, smoked turkey club was the best. We tried this place for the first time last night. I made the above list so we remember what we had. Truly the house smoked turkey on the club was worth the trip alone. The egg rolls were excellent and cheese curds also. We saw some burgers and the walleye and would like to try those next time. The smoker in house really makes me want the ribs though. Have we found a secret local gem? read more

O R is a bit disappointing lately. It was great when it first opened. The outdoor venue is a great add and I'm sure helped them through covid. But the food? Quality is lacking. My wife and I were in last week. I ordered an entree that included Au Gratin Potatoes as a side. The plate was delivered with overcooked, cold potatoes. The Au Gratin slices were so hard and fused together with overcooked cheese, I could have used the pile like a frisbee. To add the fries are often cold and I have to ask for fresh ones. We love the burgers and fish tacos and always enjoy them with a tall draft. Make sure the sides are as fresh as the entrees. read more

We've been to this establishment about a dozen times. It seems over the last year and a half the staff, especially the hostess staff, has become increasingly rude and unfriendly. Went last night and waited 45 minutes for a table that was open the entire time we were standing there. When we tried to talk to management about it, we were dismissed and told he doesn't second-guess his hostesses. Food was mediocre at best and seems to get worse each time we go. Our server was amazing, which is the only reason it is getting three stars. The ambience is fantastic and so is the entertainment. That will be the only reason we go back, but we will not get food. read more

We stopped in the Saturday before Mother's Day with the cousins for lunch. Great staff, good service, nice food and beer selection. We will definitely come back! read more

We have been going there since it opened never once had a problem Until last Saturday Waited 2.5 hours for a table they gave our table away because we were 5 minutes late in receiving the text After being told 45-60 minutes And after being lied to about not taking reservations outside on the weekends I called more than a week prior 1/2 the tables there were reserved When I questioned it I got laughed at And when they gave out table away I asked yo be put back in the list I was told no and again the girls all laughed I'm not a 20 something party girl I'm in My mid 50's and the disrespect we received was ridiculous We were all going to eat and drink like we always do not a cheap night And they treated us like a bunch of loosers Very disrespectful when I asked to speak to the owner I was told no and again laughed at, I know he was there I saw him walking around earlier Looks like we will be finding a new spot to hangout out and have dinner with friends my rating zero read more

The food is great. The service is great. I'm there every Wednesday night I can make it for Trivia

Forced to give it a star. The hosts are a joke. Walked in. Multiple host/servers outside are chatting, stare at me, but don't ask if I needed to be seated. Waited 10 mins. Walked inside waited some more mins. Meanwhile I see 5+ workers pouring liquids into containers. They clearly saw me and none asked if I was helped. Finally a server asked If I was helped. Told her no. She directed me to go back outside and be seated by the host outside.....I don't know why she could have not give me a table...not busy at all and the multiple hosts outside did not acknowledge me. Left the place. Do not recommend this place.......hire efficient "workers" read more

Amazing fish fry blue gill! Excellent space with live music. Friendly waiter staff. Big menu with a lot of different options