Remington&#x27;s Gastropub

Wish we didn't just come from lunch, I would have loved to eat here instead! The menu looked…read morefantastic, I did order the deviled eggs & they were delicious & well worth it & nice presentation! If we lived close we would definitely eat & drink here all the time & join the "Mug Club"! It is quite small, but does have an outside patio too! Plenty of TV's, and drink options! 1 server who was also the bartender, it was pretty full when we walked in!

No complaints. Service and food are great. I love the Mushroom Swiss Burger and the cheese curds…read moreare the best. I just learned tonight that they have crème brûlée donuts. Omg! So worth the calories.

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Beer battered cheese curds with a great sauce that I used for my burger it was so good.

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Delicious beef soup loaded with great veggies and beef

Molly's

4.7(65 reviews)

58.6 mi

I was camping nearby and the host recommended Molly's when I asked for a place with healthy food -…read moremost places in the area are fried food oriented. I had the Brussels sprouts (the best!), Tofu Poke Bowl (so good), homemade Kombucha (yum) and Strawberry Shortcake (really good but I would have liked more fruit less shortcake). Service was great - what a gem to find!!!

Amazing in every way!!! Located right in downtown with plenty of parking in front of the…read morerestaurant. Walking in the front door, we were greeted with smiles and seated right away on the outdoor patio. It was beautifully decorated with a modern rustic appeal. The Thai ribs were spectacular. Very flavorful and a good serving size. The pasta of the day was delicious as well and very filling. Took leftovers home and could easily have 2 more meals! A definite must-visit!!

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Aero Ale House

4.1(211 reviews)

27.8 mi

We have a history here as it was the place of our 1st date. But tbh the food is priced a little…read morehigh for mediocre food. We always joke bc nothing here is outstanding but we probably will always be customers bc it's the place our story started

Aero is a wonderful locally owned restaurant. They change their menu frequently, have some out door…read moreseating and have some nice specialty drinks. I loved the quesadilla burger they use to have.

Visit us to enjoy the best comfort food and craft beverages in town.

The best wings

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Delicious Mac & Cheese

Pierce Tavern

4.3(785 reviews)

44.9 mi

delicious bar food in downers grove! This place had great service and definitely was worth the…read moresmall wait we had. Will be stopping here again on my way to Chicago!

The service is always nice and friendly the 4 times I've gone. The atmosphere if cozy. I will say…read morethe prices are so high. I paid $18 for a brisket grilled cheese and coleslaw side. That's a lot for what it is. Also, unfortunately, there was so much fat on the brisket, that I was disgusted pulling fat out of my mouth in nearly every bite and there was a large pile of fat on my plate. I wish the brisket had less fat. For a family of 5 (3 kids on the kids menu)- expect to pay $100

The wall of books in their smaller dining room on the back side of the bar.

Brisket sandwich

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Bikini Bottom Drink

Kindred Gastropub

3.8(98 reviews)

40.8 mi

We continue to get great service at Kindred and love the atmosphere! Such a cozy local spot with…read moredecor that makes you feel like you're at someone's home. Tried the chicken tacos tonight! They were flavorful with smoky turkey and a just slightly spicy chipotle crema. Great flavors, would have loved a little guac on there too to help with dryness, but overall tasty! They're definitely little so I'd recommend ordering 4 vs 2 if you're having them for your meal!

Chilaquiles Berry Basil Bliss…read more This place is cool inside and has outdoor seating which would be nice for a warm day. The service was friendly and the drink was very good. The food was pretty good but not amazing. $45 all in may be a bit pricey.

Massive burger and fries

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Hardware

4.0(794 reviews)

26.6 mi

I don't know how this place can only have a 4.0 when it well exceeds a 5 and then some!!!!!…read more The food- absolutely delish and not overly done with flavors that literally burst with flavor and freshness! The shishito peppers were so sweet and tangy in the bacon jelly and cheese and oozed with goodness! The steak and chicken were such a great combo to share between my husband and I with both being such different profiles of taste and actually complimented one another. The steak itself was absolutely perfect and the bread under soaked up all those juices so you didn't have to lick the plate after (great ingenuity when dining out :)) The desserts were fantastic but the star of the show was def the raspberry blondie. It was everything I imagined and more. The perfect sweet and tart mixed in a bowl with spoons ... thank you for not plating this - I felt like I was at home about to sit on the couch and indulge in something I created. Perfect experience, perfect presentation and to top it off their restaurant is surrounded by their farm. Tomatoes, jalapeños, peaches, peppers, micro greens, greens, herbs..... with everything going on today in this world and every thing being recalled this is a place I can stand behind doing it the right way! Service the phenomenal, food was perfection and atmosphere was next to none.... Thank you so much for such an amazing dinner out!

The service was a little slow but our server was very polite l…read more Whiskey sour was sort of flavorless. The beet salad was also disappointing. I expected more flavor but the texture was good. The baked goat cheese was excellent! As was the old fashioned. This place just has great whiskey. Their summer wind cocktail is good too. The ambiance is fabulous. This place puts a lot of thought into their menu, ingredients, etc.

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Brisket tacos

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Wow the selection!

Waterfront Warehouse

4.3(513 reviews)

70.8 mi

Great food Atmosphere is good…read moreService is excellent Solid location just off the lake

Look, Waterman's Warehouse had a lot working against it the night we visited. Triple-digit heat. An…read moreAC unit doing its best. The Cubs dropping 23 runs on the Padres. The Brewers tied in Cincinnati. The US men's national team handling Bosnia. Basically every screen in the place was must-watch TV and the bartender -- understandably distracted, perhaps -- decided that was the ideal moment to restock straws and cut fruit. We waited. In the heat. Our server was genuinely good when he materialized, which wasn't as often as we'd have liked. Food: the cheese curds earned their reputation. The Mekts burger was fine -- solid, no complaints. The Reuben rolls, however, arrived looking exactly like what they were: a Sysco product plated with minimal ceremony. Hard pass next time. As for the name -- if you're picturing a dock, pilings, maybe a gull or two -- walk outside and squint hard past the road and the rooftops. Big lake's out there somewhere. Technically. Maybe a 3.2 night in a 4.3 restaurant. I'd go back on a slow Tuesday in October.

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Loaded taters, tenders, burger w/sweet potato fries, Reuben eggrolls

Oasis Micro Pub

4.5(57 reviews)

25.9 mi

Great people with constantly rotating amazing beers. I am so…read moreglad they re-opened. Such a gem!

Best pub in the world. So glad Rockford has a such a rare gem to go to. Open everyday is a big plus…read moretoo!

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The Lone Buffalo By Tangled Roots Brewing Company

4.1(550 reviews)

40.2 mi

OUTSTANDING food! The GM and server were super friendly and even let us stay late to finish up our…read morefood after a long day of traveling for a soccer tournament. My husband said they have the best Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich he's ever had in his life. Their tomato bisque soup was also amazing. Thank you for the hospitality Lone Buffalo!

Great spot for lunch in town! We had the shrimp tacos and some drinks and had great food and…read moreservice. Cool atmosphere. Highly recommend.

The Lone Buffalo By Tangled Roots Brewing Company - Bar

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The Lone Buffalo By Tangled Roots Brewing Company

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paul a.

10 years ago

After spending the morning picking apples down the road at Jonamac Orchards, we stopped in for lunch at Remingtons Gastropub in Malta, IL. This is a small town tavern serving very good pub food. The staff is very friendly, working hard as a new business to build a client base and good word. Zoe was great with our family and kids. Food was terrific from the tasty burgers on a great bakery style bun to the spicy french dip sandwich and veggies with hummus that my grandson really liked! Small but nice selection of craft draft beers. Both food and drink reasonably priced. If you are local looking for lunch or as meal destination after a nice drive in the country, check it out! read more

Jo S.

386

9 years ago

This place is RIDICULOUS. Wide variety of craft beers, the most amazing food (I have tried almost everything and have yet to leave dissatisfied), a homemade Bloody Mary that is TO DIE FOR, and the friendliest small town staff you've ever seen. I wish I could give them more than five stars. Go here, you won't be disappointed. read more

Chris S.

8 years ago

Took a little drive from Sycamore to Remington's and was well taken care of. Great beer selection and the food was delicious. I had the shrimp tacos which were excellent. Good portions as well. read more

Ed T.

10 years ago

Excellent selection of food and beer. Full bar is a bonus. Everything was superb. The service was very friendly and the atmosphere was cozy. A great place in the middle of a small small town. read more

Alicia H.

7 years ago

Great atmosphere! Great food! Especially great drinks! I recommend this place to everyone! Such a cool & fun environment!

Cece W.

6 years ago

Hands down best chicken sandwich I've ever had. Chicken and waffles are amazing . Love their burgers too. Great staff.

Tom W.

8 years ago

Jessica provided us with 5 star service and made us feeling like family! To top it all off the food was phenomenal!!

Mark S.

7 years ago

Great food great people family friendly I will be going back. Parents will love this place!!

Remington's Gastropub - tradamerican - Updated September 2026

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