Awesome! Had a large reservation of 17 on a Saturday night…read more They texted to remind me. Got to restaurant and had a great waiting area with peanuts (husband's favorite)! Got sat at table and we were lucky enough to get Shannon, the BEST server ever! She is sweet, courteous and patient! Very organized with a group this big!! Thank you very much Shannon for doing such a great job--you are TOP NOTCH! Food was great , salad bar was amazing, good time!! Kretzer's is our "to go" place for lunch or dinner.

We come here every so often and have always liked the food. Today we get here early about 4 pm to…read morebeat the rush. The dinning room wasn't very full but when they seated us they took us to what used to be a patio. Now it's enclosed and there is a bar a stage and plenty of seating. My problem was the fans that were blowing made it difficult to have a conversation with my wife across the table. I told the server it was almost too noisy and was having a hard time hearing him talk. He said he'd talk louder. That didn't really fix the problem. Not real sure why we were seated in this area because the dinning room had plenty of space. We had a little trouble communicating our order because of the noise. As I stated a couple times to our server. I communicated I have trouble hearing in areas like this and he just kept talking louder. Anyway we finally got our food ordered and went for a salad in the next room. My wife even commented on the empty tables and asked my why I thought they put us in that big room. Idk? So we get our salad and it was good. Kretzers had a decent salad bar. One of the reasons we like the place. I ordered a 12oz ribeye rare with a baked potato. Wife got chicken strips with gravy and mashed potatoes and gravy. When the food arrived everything looked good and the server said some things that I have no idea what. Even the wife didn't know. I go to open the butter for my pita and it's not butter. It's an oil whip. I do not eat fake butter. It's harmful. To find out they have no butter in the place. So I tell my server of the situation and looks at me like he has no idea what to do. Turns and walks away. So I eat my steak and stare at the baked potato. I am a recent cancer survivor and have no ability to make saliva. So I needed the butter to make the potato edible. Or even gravy or something. I told the server but I don't think he heard me correctly or didn't know what to do. It was so loud with the stupid fans. So while I do recommend Kretzers and like their steaks and crab legs and salad bar. I don't recommend their new addition to dine in. And if you want real butter bring your own. I was a little disappointed with our experience this time around.

An old bar with some way cool character! The owner was a cool chick. Had a great burger & seasoned…read morefries. Prices were fair, food was good, great ambiance. I definitely recommend!

Had a delightful weekday lunch here on a recent road trip. I went with the pork tenderloin "shoe."…read more If you aren't familiar with the "shoe" it's a mid Illinois thing with Texas toast, topped with your choice of protein, fries, and your choice of sausage gravy or cheese sauce. Each element of the plate was great, good tenderloin, lightly battered, crispy fries, and outstanding cheese sauce. They were very busy with the local crowd, including a couple of tables of card players. Just one employee and a cook holding down the fort, but they managed well. Wish I knew what was in that cheese sauce.

Honestly, the food's taste nearly matches that of Wingstop; however, overall, it is quite…read moreexcellent. I highly recommend trying the buffalo ranch wings, which I would rate 8 out of 10.

I've been wanting to try this place, because I am indeed a wing snob. Traditional bone-in only…read more(IYKYK) the other is just glorified chicken strips with sauce. I ordered online and picked up my order to-go. The good news is the wings were ready quickly and also super crispy which is always pleasant and what you want out of a wing. The slightly bad news is the wings are *very* lightly sauced. There was an option to pay an extra 0.50 for extra sauce, but I decided to see what their baseline was since it was my first time ordering. In the future, if you like a sauced wing at all, I would pay the extra. I got the buffalo (one flame symbol) and the Nashville Hot (three flame symbols) which I felt was accurate. The buffalo was not really hot at all, just the buffalo-flavored sauce and the Nashville Hot was warm enough to leave your lips a little tingly, but not so hot that you couldn't enjoy the flavor. My interaction with the staff was brief but pleasant. I would love to come back and try their loaded fries which look delicious, but didn't trust I could get them home before they got cold and soggy. So next time I'm there for dine-in, I'll give those a try. If you're a wing snob, it's worth a visit!

Friday visit around 6:30p, order to go, took about 20 min. The inside is brightly lit and colorful…read morewith various table seating options. 1st visit and ordered a few different things to try because why not. 2pc Chicken Tender Tacos, Original... Catfish Sandwich Combo with Fries and Drink... side of Collard Greens. Let me say... their Collard Greens are delicious! Could not have chosen a better side dish and worth stopping by just to get Greens. Seasoned well with meat and not stringy. They also sell Cornbread, which I'll have to get next time. The chicken tacos, again another homerun. The size of the Tender is comparable to the tortilla so there is Chicken in eat bite. Crispy yet juicy chicken and seasoned well. They offer a 3pc taco, easily with the greens would be an awesome meal. The Catfish Sandwich has an ample amount of Catfish strips, coated and seasoned well. The bun is soft but holds up under the weight of the fish. I didn't get my onions and pickles which is my only not so great part. Outside of that, glad I have another option in the wheelhouse.

Ok I been waiting to long! Over 30 minutes for chicken & pork chop bites. So this will be my first…read moretime trying pork chop bites. I hope the sticky rice is worth the wait. They forgot to give me my rice. The chicken is worthy of the 30 minutes wait. Ok id definitely come back here. With the power invested in me by yelp I proudly issue 4 stars. The CNS is good.

Great food for most part. The Service not so much! Got the Rock Shrimp, my son got the Salmon and…read more My husband the fettuccine. The rice was completely mush and soggy. Every else tasted delicious.

Food was reasonably priced and better than I expected. Pork Rinds were very good and the steak,…read morewhile thin, wasn't overcooked. Cocktails were ok and cheaper than most places. I would definitely come back.

The BF and I came here for date night and also stayed for amateur comedy hour…read more A small dive bar in south city with friendly employees and a limited cocktail menu. The worst aspect is the ventilation which needs much work. We came out smelling so greasy and smokey. We seated ourselves and waited a minute for our waitress to assist us. She kept saying she was new, that it was like her second day or something and didn't quite know the menu. She also didn't know how to make a drink, with that being the case why are you allowed to make any cocktails. If you have a limited cocktail menu but an extensive bar selection you would think their cocktail specials were on point. Nooooo. The BF tried a margarita special and it was awful. I tried a special crafted cocktail that was cool that our waitress asked the guy bartending to specially make because she had no clue about what I was talking about. I hate going to a spot where I make drinks better than the bartenders on hand and that's your job. The BF ordered the the garlic burger and I ordered the Korean wings which NEVER came out because our waitress forgot to order them. So I shared food with the BF. The burger was extremely underwhelming, not seasoned at all. How do you specialize in burgers and mess that up. The best item we ate was the fries and the comedy show was good. I love dinner and entertainment. We are burger enthusiast and if this what your restaurant specializes in I expect to be wowed. We saw all the social media hype surrounding this place and were so excited to try them. To find out it was ALL just hype is a real let down. No we will not be returning, the burgers and service speak for themselves.

Rip Tres Equis; Bienvenidos Smash Em's…read more After much anticipation and an impromptu visit, I was finally able to check this place out. They're known for their smash burgers and seasoned fries. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to get the food bc I had dinner plans, but I did stay for a couple drinks. They have a great selection of spirits and cocktail specials. My friend got a tequila sunrise, so I followed suit. The pour was quite generous, I must say, and I'm def not complaining. The drink was smooth, with the perfect amount of tequila and sweetness. The bartenders working were both friendly and sociable. The vibe was relaxed and is a great alternative when things get too crazy at the dam. While I only got drinks, I'll for sure be back. The smells alone (all good of course) will have you lingering back!

Exactly what I was looking for on my way back to Lake Mattoon. Grabbed a half order of wings…read more(delicious), 2 beers, & a big order of fries all for $12 on a nice Saturday afternoon. Laughed at least 10-20 times listening to the good ole boys in camo joke with the very savvy bartender. She made em laugh & got em drunk. I'll definitely be coming back here. Airy & big place with inside, outside, & covered seating. Makes for a damn fun afternoon or night. See y'all soon!

Descent wings, good prices; even cheaper beers. If you go in expecting bar food and a very country…read morebar like atmosphere, you will not be disappointed. Never the less I will be back because of the wings and easy going atmosphere. Per the previous reviewer, definitely a good choice if your looking to find a non-chain type eatery. Wing nights are Wednesday; that is the day to go!

I was fooled by the other Yelp reviews. This is Not really a restaurant. It is a bar with gaming…read more There are very limited number of tables to sit at. Don't recommend.

Their wings are the bomb.com!! The service was great too! Definitely recommend if you're looking…read morefor a good wing spot in town.

It's rare to find a Wendy's or other fast food joint with such a high cumulative rating. But, this…read moreone was at four stars when I stopped in. It's hard to understand why. Sure, the cashier was relatively polite and the order came as requested. But my double stack was slightly soggy, and my fries were *very* lightly salted. I've had much better tasting food at other Wendy's. So, two stars. Not a disaster. But definitely below average.

Super fresh and hot food during off hours, much more delicious than we expected! Went through the…read moredrive thru and the team were friendly and polite, great service! Great place to stop right off the highway.