February 5th, friday night, I was very creeped out, some guy was staring at me from the kitchen…read morewindow. The burger seemed microwaved, the server was also very rude, no respect for the elderly. Idk what happend but a year ago it was so much better.

The food and the service was great. Very reasonable prices. I had a very good hamburger;…read more delicious French fries. My friend had a great, huge omelet.

Right out of a 1990s movie, this is that essential unchanging local bar. Parking is free across the…read morewhole tiny downtown of five buildings. Cozy and old, where the food is predictable, full of flavor mostly those greasy fats, quite healthy compared to the massive beverage selection lined up like Olympians waiting to do a perfect ten into your glass. The take out we ordered was cooked up fast but not too quick. Staff both times was friendly and easy going. I dined in the next night for good measure, mini Tacos, onions rings, fries, and shrimp Basket match deep fried goals neither amazing or bad, but their burger is fantastic. I can easily see that being a local favorite, thick, juicy, made an excellent dinner.

Nice small town bar! Good service! Out for a motorcycle…read moreride and stopped in! Bartender super sweet!

I took a group of guys there for supper on a Monday night the food was excellent fresh good…read moreportions the service was also excellent the bartender Kim helped us out with anything we needed the owner Rich was cooking at the time but came out and talked to everyone in the bar we had a really good time and will be going back again to try their Pizza the next time they have lots of room in case you need to bring a large party of people they have two pool tables and two Dart machines and it's a really clean establishment I would recommend this bar and restaurant to anyone in the vicinity or passing through town!

Stopped in at The Rusty Nail looking for something local and off the beaten path. Onion Rings were…read morefantastic, sandwiches were good, chicken and waffles were a nice surprise. Sorry we didn't get to try the pizza with made in house crust! Next time! Pool tables and darts as well as a full bar.

Went here for the all-you-can-eat Friday night fish fry. Ambiance is definitely small town bar and…read moregrill. Lots of locals, but staff was very friendly and we were served pretty promptly. The fish meal included a salad bar and fries. I rarely see a salad bar offered ANYWHERE anymore; it wasn't much, but it was good. The fish and fries were decent... you have the option on walleye, cod, or a mix. The initial serving is 4 pieces of fish. I opted to do the mix (2 of each). Definitely liked the walleye best. The cod was decent, but also a bit more chewy that the walleye. The fish wasn't quite as flaky as I would have liked, so not sure if it was the quality of the filets or how they were cooked. Nonetheless, the meal was good and reasonably priced for an all-you-can-eat. It was a bit out of the way for us, so not sure I would make the longer trip for the fish, but it was definitely worth the try.

Great food and drinks. Service is excellent as well. Try the wings and the pork tenderloin. Plan on…read moretaking some home.

So cute inside! We stayed and landers house and came here to get a small breakfast. My husband hot…read moreand iced coffee and we shared a cinnamon roll and it was really good.

Food was decent. The breakfast casserole was pretty stale but felt bad returning it. Loved the…read morecoffee and protein shake options. Service is very kind and warm. Ambiance is casual and cozy. Great place!

We were looking for dinner, and I suggested going here again. It had been a while…read more This is a place where you have pens and menus at the table, and you mark your table number and what food you want. We started with their cheese curds. I was so hungry and they were so tasty that I forgot to "feed" the camera first. We both got the same burger - a Single Knuckle Burger with pepperjack cheese, along with lettuce, tomato, onion. My wife ordered their loaded Bloody Mary, which was very good - it's a shoe-in to win the Best of Ogle County if people try it. The burgers were very good. They now have a draft beer, so I ordered one and it tasted fine. This is basically a side of the road bar and restaurant, ambiance wise. Nothing fancy, but not run down either. Just good food.

I came here for the third time but it hasn't changed. Great food, great service, and funny moose…read morename. They have a great friendly staff and regulars. Well I'm stuffed so I will end with this. If you want a new place to try go here!

Some of the best chicken tenders I've ever had! I got the mac and cheese on the side--so creamy and…read moreflavorful--and the tiramisu was absolutely delicious! The staff was super friendly, even with takeout service. I didn't get to see the inside this time, but I already can't wait to come back and dine in!

Used to love this place but its gone downhill over the last 6 months or so with staff turnovers…read more Service is horrible and food is a hit or miss.

Really good sandwiches in Sycamore! I wish they had pickles to put on the sandwiches but will be…read moreback!

A truly excellent deli in downtown Sycamore. The sandwiches are delicious and served on fresh…read morebaguettes. Fast, friendly service and a clean restaurant make it a perfect spot for breakfast or lunch.

First of all, the view can't be beat and the servers are all very nice and attentive. For being a…read morelittle off-the-water cafe, they provide much better service than I expected--and since we were here on a holiday, they were pretty busy! My group tried a good selection from the menu: chicken tenders, burgers, wings, and a wrap. The food was simple but delicious--I had the wrap, which was basically one of their salads with grilled chicken added, stuffed into a burrito tortilla. It tasted fresh, was wrapped well (I hate when a wrap falls apart), and despite having a good amount of vinaigrette, it didn't leak or go soggy. I kind of regret not getting a second one to-go! From the others' feedback, the rest of the food was just as good--great quality, tasty, and thoughtfully assembled. Pretty much everyone got fries, and enjoyed them. They're crisp, flavorful, and fluffy inside. The prices are reasonable, too. My food and a soda came to like $15, and most of the meals are about the same price, between $10-15 depending on add-ons and upsells. They also have a great ice cream selection--I wish I'd had the appetite to try the strawberry pretzel flavor!--and have milkshakes, beer, boozy seltzers, etc. All great options on hot summer days. Overall, I'd say it's worth a stop if you're in the area!

My husband and I went to Pokano's for the first time this season and were quite surprised at the…read morechange in attitude towards customers by the owner and staff, When they first opened, they were very friendly and customer oriented. We have been regulars since they opened a couple of seasons or so ago and the atmosphere was always friendly and courteous. This season we were greeted with Mother's Day Brunch menu at 5 pm so breakfast items and a selection of one burger with fries were the only options. The waitress was rude and slow. Our plates were never cleared, and she never stopped to ask if we wanted additional beverages or dessert. We chose to eat outside because the weather was nice but discovered they had locked the door to prevent customers from coming back in the most convenient door and requiring them to walk around to another door. When my husband asked why, the waitress said to reduce customer traffic. We overheard the waitress chastising customers who came in about a half hour later that the restaurant was only open one more hour and that so they would have to eat fast. There was only maybe 4 sets of customers including us, so the place was not busy. My husband works in another local restaurant. This type of service in unacceptable.

Food is ok they do have an excellent service wow it is extremely crowded because it is new here in…read moredekalb huge long line but it moves super fast service there is a gentlemen he is a floor keeper that comes around asking you to see if everything is ok you can get free tea refills I love the ambiance a little bit too loud for me I would prefer music on the back ground instead of listening to the loud conversations the food was ok the sub has very little meat and a little bit too salty for taste The price for me for 1/2 a sandwich and a cup of soup and a one size lemonade $23 way to expensive because it did not have no salad on it just the meat a very small amount of red onions the meat looked shaved I can do this at home but my son wanted to try it out Good for lunch time to come here and Chat with friends and Family. Over I give it 6 stars for service and ambiance not for the food food 2

Welcome to DeKalb!…read more When the White Castle closed at this location before COVID, we were sad. Then McAlister's Deli came in. The place is completely redone - you wouldn't recognize it. Food wise, oh was this place good. My wife ordered The New Yorker with corned beef, pastrami, swiss and spicy brown mustard on marbled rye, and I had their Horseradish Roast Beef & Cheddar, which had black angus roast beef, sharp cheddar, red onions, and horseradish sauce on a toasted ciabatta. Listen carefully when you make your order - they ask you if you want a pickle. The pickles are good. My wife went with their Choose 2 option, and got a half a sandwich and a cup of soup. I got the regular sandwich with a bag of Ms. Vickers Salt and Vinegar chips. While they don't have the fountain where you can get it, the staff makes regular tours and offers free refills for soft drinks, and also asks you if your food is okay. My wife enjoyed her New Yorker, and I enjoyed the Horseradish Roast Beef and Cheddar. It had enough Horseradish to taste good, and the drinks tasted great. The place is completely redone, is attractive and clean, with very good service. We'll be back!