The food was amazing and it didn't take that long to get the food and the employees are so nice I…read morewould recommend this restaurant

I ordered tacos on Taco Tuesday. The taco was served as cold hamburger on a cold folded flour…read moretortilla with rusty bagged lettuce with ranch dressing. That's not a taco. It was epically awful. The service was OK so I will leave it a 3 star and maybe some folks don't know what a real wonderful taco tastes like. As far as ambience there isn't any. This is just a joint.

Really cute place. Right on the train tracks which is kinda fun…read more It wasn't too busy when we got there at 5:30 on Saturday. Server was super nice. Attentive without being overbearing. We had the pulled pork nachos, beer cheese soup, BLT, Cajun chicken tenders with sweet potato fries and the Cajun cole slaw. All was really good. I had the red sangria which was outstanding. I deducted a star, because there seemed to be a lot of confusion with what was coming out, who was bringing it, and where it was. The stars seemed to be getting frustrated with each other and didn't hide it. Other than that one hiccup, nice place and would return.

I don't have anything good or bad to say about this restaurant. It's just meh. The prices don't…read morematch the lackluster quality of the food.

I was a bit disappointed when I went into the bar. I was expecting more of a sports bar with some…read morefood and more premium/craft beers rather than just a tavern with bar pizzas. The bar tender was nice enough, but probably knowing I was from out of town or not being a regular, held conversations with the locals. It seemed like a good place to hang out for some drinks with friends though.

The service was amazing by Laura to is outsiders from Wisconsin. Highly recommend this bar…read moreestablishment!

Did a takeout from them. My chicken nachos were warm and yummy, plenty of ingredients. Husband had…read morethe steak sandwich and he wasn't impressed-said it was tough. Service was great. Ambiance -it was a bar so ...

Rude staff the last few interactions I've had. It's as if im inconveniencing them by asking…read morequestions or trying to get any service

You can't have a small town without a good old bar right in the center. Highland has Ethel's, and…read morethat's all it needs to build a reputation. With a slogan of "Your home away from home," you're all set. Just know that you're not family until you finish off an Ethel Bucket! Just picture this: A bucket full of booze that'll make your head freeze to the point of not feeling your feet spin beneath ya. No further explanation is needed. After all, you can only get in to so much trouble in a rural town... They also have $1.00 longnecks on Mondays.

this place is bangin! here for a good time and left with a great time! come on down for 1 or 73673…read moredrinks

Awesome dive bar. Dark, speakeasy feel, but clean and set up nicely for not just drinks and…read morecomfort food, but appropriate for families. Waitstaff is friendly and welcoming. Great place to stop if you're traveling Route 66 as we were . . . and get a stamp for your Passport!

If you are traveling down Route 66 getting your kicks, you gotta stop by Weezy's. It is located on…read morea section of the Original Route 66 that runs through the heart of Hamel, IL. It is worth the stop just to see all the Route 66 memorabilia. The entire restaurant is decorated with a Route 66 theme. Having lunch or dinner of comfort food at this roadside diner, is a bonus. Looking at the menu, I was thinking about Chicken Wings or a Buffalo Chicken Wrap. Then I started chatting with three blue collar workers at the counter, they recommended the Fried Chicken and a Ham & Cheese Sandwich. They actually said, everything is really good. The restaurant was packed at 12:30 PM, so it must be true. When the waitress came to take my order, I ordered a Pork Fritter Sandwich. It basically was a Fried Pork Tenderloin Sandwich. The waitress said I make a good decision. It was on the thick side and the crispy coating had good seasoning. I only had them add, pickles and onion. It was served on a hamburger bun Instead of the chips that came as a side, I paid for an upgrade to fries. The fries were super crispy and skinny, reminisce of old-time Steak & Shake fries. The service was hospitable. It was obvious who were regulars and which one of us were first timers. That really didn't matter, we all got the same attentive service. There's a huge Route 66 Sign across the street, that is perfect for pictures. Smile!

You get a great bang for your buck here! They have all you can eat deals and unlimited salad and…read moresoup bar. The fried chicken and shrimp is AMAZING. Our service was a little slow at times but she was very friendly and working a few other tables. Everything else was just ok. I do want to come back for the all you can eat crab legs.

Kretzers is always very good ! No complaints. We were born and raised in the area and when we come…read moreback we eat here at least once sometimes twice.

A longtime local hangout, Turf is well laid-out, a comfortable place to drink and watch a game or…read moretwo. A private back room is ideal for small group events. The servers are ALWAYS 100% "on." The drink menu is extensive enough for just about anyone.

I'm not from around here but was in the area for a family function. Desperate afterwards for a…read moredrink, we landed here, at "Turf". I hear it's a known local bar and I mean, it seems to be a quality representation of the people and the area. For better and worse! Hear me out. It seems to be an older building that's been kitted out to be a bar/restaurant. The entryway has good space, and the bathrooms were off to the right. To the left and up the stairs is the main bar. I like it - kinda dim, exposed brick, wood bar, some games, some high tops some 4 and 6 tops. The people working at the bar were great. Some kids (meaning they looked young) and some who know the drill. This kid waited on me. He was real nice but can't make an Old Fashioned all that well. They have a drink menu, and I suggest you avoid it. I like to order an old-fashioned as a lithmis test (it was also on their menu). It was sour and awful and not made correctly. But hey. Look around. Get the vibe. It's beer and basic mixed drinks. I wanted wine, but again, not the place. I heard about these "snoot shooters", a local delicacy. I'm, uh, old. But hey I had to try one. It's this small hour glass shaped glass: there's "Ski" soda on the bottom, and jack Daniel's on the top. The jack was like 1/4 of a shot. I'm old enough I don't mix whisky with weird crap anymore, but I have to say, these are delicious! What a stupid good gimmick! The ski doesn't come out fast but the whole super-sweet soda chaser to crap whisky is a classic idea reinterpreted here. I here people, parties, Wedding parties, will show up and get a large order of these. And in fact that happened while we were there. This kinda gimmick, I approve. I'm surprised these don't exist anywhere else. Ok. Getting into the place, I smartened up and got a couplea beers. Stag. It's awesome! It has this woody-nuttiness to it. They don't have this back in Boston, but they ought! My friends had mules - said they were good. Another had some kinda blue vodka and ski - also amazing. It's kind of a dive bar, local color, restaurant steeped in tradition that is absolutely indicative of the area. If you are visiting or live here, this is a go-to spot.

Truly one of the best hidden gems in the area! Tucked away in the tiny town of St. Rose, Illinois,…read morethis amazing restaurant is absolutely worth the drive. The atmosphere is one of my favorite things about Popeye's, it's a unique combination of "come as you are" casual while still feeling upscale enough for a nice dinner or special occasion. The menu has something for everyone, with steaks, chicken, seafood, pasta, duck, frog legs, and so much more. Best of all, everything I've tried has been delicious. One of my personal favorites is the prime rib, and they always deliver! Great food, a comfortable atmosphere, and a true small-town hidden gem.

My favorite part of Popeye's Chop House is that it is still the same as went I went as a young…read morechild. The atmosphere and vibes take you to an old Midwest small town super club. Each entree provides you with a theee course meal- salad, soup, entree with side! The salad is a hard one to beat. The homemade dressing is delicious, I believe it is a port wine dressing. I always go for the stuffed shrimp. They're stuffed with seafood and creamy cheese. In the 20 years I've been going I've always ordered them and think about them! The strawberry daiquiris are hard to beat and strong. The service is always amazing and they do a great job at squeezing you in during busy times. If you're in the area it is worth stopping for!