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Pj's Courthouse Tavern & Grille

3.8 (183 reviews)
ModerateAmerican, Pubs
Closed 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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Live music
Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups

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Wheatley Vodka Club And Beyond Burger
Steve A.

Got some lunch at this place in Sycamore downtown. It actually is located in the historic courthouse so it's a good place to go after getting released or after seeing a judge. PJ's has a lot of typical tavern fare including booze and fried stuff. Also some things are healthier. The prices aren't that bad especially with the specials they often have so ask about these. Came at lunch and we got seats at the bar. It's got enough room that you could bring a group. There's also more dining on another side so plenty of tables. Has pretty much what's expected at a tavern as far as drinks and food. It's about $5 for the cheapest cocktails, so okay prices. The best one of these we had was the Wheatley Vodka Club, which is ironically pretty simple. It's $11 for the Beyond Burger. This comes with lettuce, onions, and tomatoes. Fries are on the side or you can get something else. The rest of the menu is pretty meaty with things like burgers, hot dogs, and the Italian beef sandwiches. Has a lot of things to like here. It's located in a historic building and is one of the more happening places in town. There's even a few things for vegans and vegetarians.

Pretzel nuggets with mustard and a really good garlic parmesan dipping sauce. Yummy!
Debbie G.

I really like this bar and restaurant. Very friendly service as soon as we walked in. A good vibe and comfortable. The building has exposed brick and an old saloon type ceiling. It is a big place. They make their own Bloody Mary mix and it is yummy! Solid bar food. We had pretzel nuggets with mustard and an amazing garlic parmesan dipping sauce. I like that the pretzel is broken up into pieces. The southwest egg rolls were good with a dipping sauce. The breaded pork tenderloin is huge! It comes with plenty of iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, onions and a tasty honey mustard sauce. The fries are addictively good. They have seasonal drink and food specials. I think the prices are reasonable. If I am in the area, I will go here again.

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Emma B.

Good corner spot in town that has good food and drinks. Service was quick as it wasn't too busy when we were in between lunch and dinner. Lots of seating inside and outside. Small bar area. Met some friends here while we were in town! Wings were really good, would definitely get those again! Nice and saucy

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Always great food and great service! Our go-to bar and grill in the area! Best wings in town!

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2 months ago

Good food, great ambiance and the service was adequate--a little slow but they were busy when I was there.

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Delicious blackened chicken & best cheese curds ever!! Server was attentive, we sat outside which was nice.

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The food is good and the drinks are even better. The two new owners are doing a great job. The bourbon selection is very nice.

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Good food, great staff, great music. Lots of seating, easy parking around the area. Staff into sports on the TV's which is awesome.

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Great food great service. Was sat quickly and tried the beef sandwich which was fantastic

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Food here is delicious! The atmosphere is nice, but too loud for me when they have live music.

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Great food and wonderful staff!! Always a welcoming atmosphere!! It's great for lunch and dinner!!

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2 years ago

The food is great, the service excellent, highly recommend PJ's Courthouse Tavern for Lunch or Dinner

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I've heard so many positive comments about Fatty from my NIU friends! The inside is quite large…read morewith multiple event spaces to host parties as well as a large patio. We sat at the outdoor patio bar where they had two screens playing sports games. We started with a John Daley & Huskie Punch. The punch tasted similar to a painkiller which is tropical and fruity. The John Daley tasted like it had more tea than lemonade but it was refreshing. For food, I got the Honey Garlic Boneless Wings. I loved the flavor of the sauce and the medium order came as quite a big portion. They were very crispy and well breaded. My husband got The Fat Boy burger with a side of their famous Cajun Fried Potato Salad and Baked Beans. The burger was juicy and flavorful. The potato salad wasn't too spicy but tasted delicious. I see why it's so famous! Overall, this was a great summer hang out spot! I was thoroughly impressed by the food quality and atmosphere Fatty's has to offer. I will certainly be back with friends!

Traveling trough the area I hear the "I'm hungry" call from the back seat! It's our 4yr grandson…read morewanting food. Being just after the usual grazing time for him we found this establishment that checked all the boxes for the three of us. Outdoor seating as well as indoor seating was available, seat yourself style. We sat inside. The noise level was not loud at all. Perfect for table conversations. The menu had too many tasty sounding items. I chose the Fatty Melt with the Cajun Fried Potato Salad and Coleslaw. My wife had the Chicken Club Wrap with Onion rings and Beans (for me). The little had the 2 mini sliders with fries. Being family we share the sides and the onion rings were a hit. The number one treat in my book was the Cajun Fried Potato Salad. The bean had a good smoky flavor to them. Last but not least our server should get top billing in the review. Jordan did a fantastic job accommodating our requests and took the time to answer questions without feeling rushed. She made us feel more like a friend than a patron. Hats off to you Jorden! Thanks for making our visit enjoyable.

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Bar inside
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Chips and salsa with guacamole
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Most places had a long wait time for a Saturday, and this one didn't, which was a nice surprise. We…read moredid wait a little to get helped at first and the host wasn't around, but once we were seated things picked up. For drinks, I tried the lychee mojito -- it was strong but had really good flavor and was enjoyable. For an appetizer, we got the pretzels. They had a nice garlic seasoning on them and were pretty filling. These were good. For mains, we ordered the Hangover Burger, tenders, and the Bulleit Bourbon Burger. Everything was really delicious. My fries just needed a tad bit of salt, but the burger itself was cooked well (I asked for medium). The flavors were good, and the honey running down actually worked well with everything. Our waiter was also really good and provided solid service. Overall, a great experience -- will be back.

Good bar food! Burgers were hearty and flavorful. When the burger was served, I was pleasantly…read moresurprised by the sheer size of the burger. They were massive! Fries were as expected, nothing special. The Spicy Tater Tot appetizer was great. Not Terribly spicy, but had a nice heat and kick to them. Seating was limited. There were only a few tables available that could accommodate more than 4 people. The staff were friendly, helpful and attentive.

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From my seat behind the bar. It's a low top table
From my seat behind the bar. It's a low top table
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