Ridott Corners Tavern

We stopped in here for a quick snack. The service was great and our food came out incredibly…read morequickly. We split the Italian Beef which was tasty and a very generous portion. I found out from our server that many of their items are made in house, which is great to hear in a restaurant landscape where everything is frozen and reheated! It might have a silly name and the decor might be "rundown chic", but the food and service is spectacular.

Checked out this funny and quirky restaurant in Galena. Durty Gurt's is a long time local favorite…read morewith drinks and food that's better than it looks. It may be kind of dumpy inside but the place is also full of crazy personality. A lot of the basics along with a few fancier items. The prices are pretty okay for the portions and quality. Basically if you're a group it will probably be waiting for a table so go early. It's one of the popular places to go around here. The last time coming here we got seats at the bar and there wasn't any waiting. Has a lot of cool memorabilia to look at. There's a bunch of funny signs on the walls. It's about $7 for a basic cocktail. The Fuzzy Navel is one of the classics you can get. It's about $13 for a burger and fries. They have a veggie burger that can substitute. We each got one of these. I got it with the toppings of the Basic Burger. These come with the usual toppings like lettuce, mayonnaise which I left off, onions, pickles, and tomatoes. She got it with the toppings of the Olive Burger. These come with cheddar, lettuce, mayonnaise, olives, onions, Swiss, and tomatoes. For sure it gets busy. It's located on Main at Franklin. They're closed Wednesdays.

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Route No.73 Brew & Chew

4.1(49 reviews)

17.9 mi

In town visiting and glad this place was recommended. Absolutely delicious burgers, great sides,…read moreand awesome drinks. Highly recommended!

Our second trip to Brew & Chew - much better than the first. The burgers are delicious. Our first…read moretime we both had burgers (my pictures). My memory is that everything else was a la carte - and the side dishes were overpriced. Stopped by again in December of 2025 - delightful experience! Rick had a burger with LTOP (lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle) and I greatly enjoyed the Three Little Pigs - so much deliciousness wrapped up in one sandwich! Service was great. They have lots of seating - but no televisions for watching sports. Will definitely return.

Merica Burger

Bloody Sunrise

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Buddy's Burgers

4.4(214 reviews)

25.0 mi

Great Burger, Gluten Free and vegan options, tons of food. Will be back soon! Had too much food to…read moreeat...had to take some home for a late night snack!

New in town and decided to try a local favorite. Visited the local Buddy's Burgers which is…read moreconveniently located next to a micro brewery. The burgers are fantastic, allowing you to make your own combinations. Thick and juicy.

Massive menu on a chalkboard!!

Cheesesteak with Waffle Fries and Creamy Coleslaw

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Small Town Saloon

4.6(39 reviews)

38.2 mi

We'll return when we're back. We ordered:…read more Cheese burger - 10/10 Italian beef - 9/10 Grilled cheese with bacon 8.5/10 *recommends Texas toast* Despite the higher price, it was worth it following our previous experience up the road. Service was great, it was a cute hidden gem I'd say! The booths are tiny but we didn't mind it. It definitely gave the older dive vibe. A local hot spot if you will. They also had canned soda was a plus for me. Overall, it was a 9/10 experience and highly recommend!!

Get the burger you won't be disappointed. The burger is hand packed and made to order. They have…read moreside options that change frequently, the Mac salad and potato salad are my favorites. The menu is small but mighty and they use some local ingredients. The staff is incredibly friendly and attentive.

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Shamrock Pub

4.3(54 reviews)

30.6 mi

Wow! We randomly stopped at this hidden gem in Dixon on our way back home from a visit to Iowa and…read moreit will definitely be a regular stop going forward. Can't believe we haven't stumbled on this place before. It's an easy stop off 88 and the food is great! We both had burgers; I got onion rings which are some of the best we have ever had. They are crispy and delicious! The burgers were amazing! Lots of toppings to choose from, perfectly toasted buns, crispy bacon, just a perfect, juicy burger. The bartender was friendly and helpful and the guys behind the grill were awesome. Can't wait to stop back and try more delicious eats! They had fried chicken today too which was tempting:-)

Love the burgers, chicken strips, fried chicken, tater tots...everything I have ever ordered is…read morefresh, hot, and flavorful. Friendly and fun staff. Perfect outing with a friend or the family. High recommend!

Bar Area.

Tossed salad

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Hamburgerseria

4.3(628 reviews)

84.5 mi

First visit, had the Greek burger. It was excellent and I'm…read morea bit of a hamburger connoisseur. Service was quality and friendly. Will absolutely be back!

My husband and I stopped in today and the ambiance was nice. There's different seating arrangements…read moreto fit your comfortability whether it's a table, booth or single seat with a storefront view. Today we ordered a maple bacon milkshake, peanut butter milkshake, 1/4 pound grilled cheese burger on toast, 1/2 pound New Orleans burger and a shareable basket of parmesan truffle fries. Let's start with the positives, the shakes were well made and not overwhelmingly sweet and we liked that a lot. My husband's 1/2 pound burger seemed a little small and my grilled cheese burger said it would be on Texas toast but it seemed like it was sourdough bread and not really thick cut like Texas toast should be. I was looking forward to eating here because the pictures of the fries online looked long and thick cut, the basket of fries we got didn't look like that at all and lacked Parmesan cheese. The negative experience was the fact the water tasted weird. I took one sip and tasted a weird chemical taste but my husband and I didn't complain, we just paid and left. I don't know if it was the water or the cup but it definitely had a weird taste. Overall, the experience was ok. I think we had higher expectations seeing all the pictures online. The name of the place threw us both off because we thought it was a Latino owned burger joint with a Mexican twist but that wasn't the case at all.

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Bushy’s Bar & Grill

3.7(9 reviews)

44.9 mi

Food and service were amazing the first time I went. I went again last night, and it took over 20…read moreminutes before anyone came to take our drink order. When they finally took the drink order, I ordered cheese curds, and they were finished and brought out before we were even able to put in our food order. It then took another 50 minutes to get our food, and we got way less food than the first time we went.

This is the second time we tried out this place. First time was just as bad. We did online order…read moreand when arrived 30 mins later they didn't event start the order. ( said they were behind) but they actually forgot to make the food. Then I was told that the online ordering was down. If that was the case, how did they know what I ordered and then what to make when I came in to pick up my order? They said. Oh just a few mins and then 30 mins later the food came out. Hmm. No Im sorry or taking accountability for their error. Today I called in my order for pizza and a few other items. This was for my mom's birthday dinner. When I came in to pick up the order they handed over the pizza and was quick to take payment, while I waited for them to run my card I looked at the pizza and thank goodness I did. The pizza was completely burnt. When I asked the bartender about it she blamed the oven then she blamed the cheese. She said the owner Brandy knows about the problem but hasn't given it any attention or tried to fix the problem. The bartender also didnt even try to fix the problem or offer anything in its place. When I arrived home the other food was also not cooked all the way. The cheese curds were cold in the center. The hamburger bun was soggy and the fries were soggy and cold. Mind you my mom only lives about 10 mins away, so the food shouldn't have been cold when we got home. The ranch sauce was also very watery. I don't understand how so many things could go wrong with the same order. This was a complete waste of money. I have given this place multiple chances and they have been horrible. I really wish it was a better experience and better food.

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Lucy's #7 Burger Bar

3.9(454 reviews)

27.3 mi

Food and service were good. Having access to put name on waitlist made the wait very short. They…read moredo need a few more options on kids menu.

Excellent food and service‼ we had a birthday party with 10 people. Everything came out at the same…read moretime. The waitress was very pleasant and even asked me when she took my order if I only wanted one patty. Because I am elderly, I don't eat quite as much and I really appreciated that.

Smash Burgers

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Dam Near Home

4.3(15 reviews)

29.9 mi

DOES NOT TAKE CASH BUT DOES HAVE AN ATM!…read more Stopped in here before tubing at S&B and had drinks as well as food! My friends and I all shared fried mushrooms, mini corn dogs, chicken wings, a chicken wrap, and broccoli cheese bites. Lots of fried food on their menu, obviously, but everything was so so delicious and fairly priced in my opinion. I would recommend the route of getting a few things to share as all the fried foods come in "side" portions (not full appetizer).

A good Friday night fish fry in downtown Albany. Good service. It's worth a stop at this dam.read more

Nice beer selection...this is the hoptober fest

The Cowboy Burger! Delish.

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Dam near bar in Albany is always our first annual girls tubing day stop. service is awesome and food is delish.

Smash’D

4.1(14 reviews)

58.0 mi

Owner Kevin and his crew make some of the best smash burgers around! Crispy edges, perfectly cooked…read moretoppings & very generous portions! Their signature Bacon Jam Smash'd along with onion rings has been a guilty pleasure of mine, but regularly they will have specialty items that are out of this world! 10/10 Food & Service - Would highly recommend for any and all private or public events!

Good burgers, but WAY OVER PRICED. We've been to several…read morefood trucks with much better flavors in their burgers that were much cheaper.

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Kevin on the grill

Tater Bombs... you get six, but I ate one...

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Bacon Jam Smash'D

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Allan F.

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6 years ago

This is a Pulblic Notice. In this time of social distancing, masks wearing, etc. Ridott Corners offered NO Covid protection requirements for anyone. The only safe thing they required was the two bartenders had masks on. The bartenders handled the monies, served food and drinks all the while NEVER washing their hands or using antiseptic liq. between customers. If your looking for an establishment to spread the virus socially this crowded free for all tavern is the place for you. The Stephen County Heath Dept. can not be blind by this taverns non existing policies for social distancing, mask wearing, during this pandemic times with Covid-19 Wake up heath officials and residents of Stephenson County. read more

Jack G.

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4 years ago

This is the best burger I've ever had. Beer is cheap and bartenders are friendly. Will go well out of my way to eat here. The best

Kenny G.

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8 years ago

Don't miss this place for burgers and not much else. If you get the plain chips they are a local brand. Go. BURGERS.

John G.

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13 years ago

This is an excellent place for a burger and beer. And that is all they have so they do them right!

Declan C.

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6 months ago

Burger. Again, burger! I guess I have to put 85 characters in so burger one more time

Patty F.

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8 years ago

Darn good burger. Nice, friendly atmosphere. This could be a new favorite!

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