Beef roll is amazing! I had heard good things about it, so I decided to stop in and see what all…read morethe fuss was about. It's hands-down the best beef roll around. Do yourself a favor, ignore R.E.M. and definitely go to Rockdale!

The beef roll is amazing and worth the visit. We went mid week and lots of regulars were hanging…read moreout at the bar. They recommended the beef roll for our first visit. It's like a pizza or calzone combined with Italian beef, gooey cheese and garlicky bread. You can get marinara or au jus if you like to dip. Service was prompt. You order at a counter and they deliver to your number at a table or the bar.

Atmosphere was nice. Staff was friendly. Food was ok, nothing special. Remembered why I didn't go…read moreback before.

Had to go to Joliet for work and stayed near Heroes West. A coworker from the area referred to the…read morerestaurant as a "higher end" version of Applebees. I can see why he said that. Inside this location resembles an industrial sports bar with concrete floors and iron accompaniments throughout the establishment. Service was good, the waitress was really friendly, kind, and accommodating. The ticket times were fine, not super get out of here fast, but also not you're stuck in the booth slow. Coworker ordered a patty melt and waffle fries with Italian spring rolls. I ordered basically a custom blackened salmon sandwich with only avocado on it and a side of waffle fries. I had a pretzel too. The pretzel was a bit weird for me; felt and tasted like a brioche bun which overall the idea seems amazing, but I want my pretzels exceptionally salty. The salmon was acceptable but realistically overcooked. The fries were amazing, quite possibly the best version of waffle fries I've ever had. Think of Arby's seasoned curly fries but in a waffle shape. Overall not a bad meal but not an exceptional one. I'd return if I had to revisit this area for work again.

great place to watch a game when having a good meal. stop in and say to the friendly staff.read more

Got some great drinks and okay food from this Joliet bar. It happens to be one of the many sports…read morethemed ones around here. Longshots has plenty of TVs for watching games or whatever. A simple menu of greasy classics. The prices are cheap and that's the best thing. Certainly a bigger place than expected. It's located in a strip plaza but takes up a large portion of it. The bar goes way back when you get inside and there's plenty of tables. In the front are the games. You can play pool or slots. It's about $6 for a basic cocktail. They also have a few specials. It's about $5 to get an appetizer. We got the Chips And Salsa. A lot of the menu is meaty. They have things like frozen pizzas but also pastas. Has enough room for large groups. It's located on Jefferson Street in a strip plaza. They're open later than most other places and even later on the weekends.

Got some drinks and food from this Irish pub in Joliet. It seems like food is an afterthought but…read morethey still have a full menu. McBride's is one of several locations so you can check out and compare these. Certainly seems like a place to come for a gathering. There's plenty of tables as well as TVs for watching games and whatever kinds of sports. Beers and other alcoholic beverages are why you come to an Irish pub of course. It's got a few deals going on. There's of course the Guinness on tap. Can't go wrong with it. Saturdays it's $6 a pint. As for the food, it's basic. It's $7 to get a few of the Pretzel Sticks. Could be the healthiest food here. These are topped with garlic butter and salt, and served with bistro sauce and nacho cheese, but I got mine without the butter and had mustard. Have to say it's a lot better than expected. It's got lots of specials that help save money for more to get drunk on. The food is okay while being pretty meaty, with bangers and mash types of things, but they also have pretzels.

Have driven past this place a hundred times on the way to Al's Steakhouse (q.v. my Yelp about this…read moreperennial fave). Never stopped, as I'm not exactly partial to pub places like this. My aversion was confirmed here at McBrides. I had a taste for a salad, and swung with a Wedge-how could they foul THAT up? (I soon learned exactly how) On a chalk board nearby I saw "Burger special $6". I'm not against dropping a coin or two for a good feed, but I've found a lot of places that look like this are akin to those coin-operated machines with a claw that you try to snag an expensive looking gift, only to have it drop just short of the hopped that delivers it to you. Close, but no Cicada... How could they foul up a burger? (I soon learned exactly how) The Wedge was weird-all the stuff heaped on top of the Iceburg slice, and the waste was...weird. Not bad or spoiled, just. Weird. The burger tasted odd, too. I'm betting it was out of a box. frozen as a penguin's ass. Y'know...penguin ass might have been the protein source for this, but I digress. (kidding, but that's how odd the "burger" tasted) I had a Guinness, which was properly poured, and a properly poured pint of the black stuff is worth 2 stars. The service was efficient and friendly and the place was clean. Eat somewhere else and stop here for a drink...

This hotel restaurant had an AMAZING chicken sandwich, and the fries were perfection!…read more The menu offered a great variety of options, which made it a tough decision, but I'm so glad I went with the chicken sandwich. The sauce was delicious, the chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the bun was perfectly toasted. But the real showstopper was the fries. If you're a fan of fries, this place serves some of the best I've had in a long time. They were crispy and crunchy on the outside, perfectly tender on the inside, and absolutely packed with flavor. The restaurant also has a bar area that's a great spot for travelers staying at the hotel to meet, relax, and mingle. The staff was friendly and generally attentive. I will say that there were a few longer stretches between check-ins. We visited twice--once with a small group of three and again the following night with a group of about twenty--and both times our drink refills were a little slow. That said, the food arrived quickly, was served hot, and was well worth the wait. Overall, I'd definitely recommend giving this place a try, especially if you're craving a great chicken sandwich and exceptional fries.

Stayed at this hotel on business recently and ate at their restaurant. Not sure why 3.9 stars for…read morereviews but I give them a 5. I ordered the Cajun chicken and shrimp pasta and it was fantastic! I looked at other people orders, especially the burgers, and it looked great. I had super good service and the atmosphere was awesome for a hotel restaurant. Loved all the screens to watch different shows. Definitely will be back in the future.

Would swing by here on my breaks, I had a very kind waitress and the staff was sweet as well. I…read morereally enjoy their soups! A cozy little spot

The food is horrible. Out of most things. Pretzels were…read moreburnt. Disgusting food. I won't waste my time here again.

I thought the French Fry's are good. The arrangement with furniture is okay. People who go to these…read moreplaces are sometimes called a Customer.Great job

I had the server Gracie and she was amazing 5 Stars, as well as Emma who she was training. Very…read moreprofessional and polite. Her recommendations were great, I went with a classic margarita made fresh and the grilled buffalo shrimp while sitting outside on their beautiful patio. Pleasantly surprised. I will deffinatley be coming back when in town.

This bar is a good time! I especially loved the bartender Monty! This place is welcoming and…read morefriendly to all! You might be surprised who you might find. Totally cool retro vibe with affordable drinks. Dare I say dive bar? It does maybe have a little basement scent, but when you feel like a friend over at someone's house I guess that's what you get. Give them a chance, steps from Caesars Casino. If you're visiting you can get some drinks for cheep and stumble back a few short blocks.

Yes! This place felt comfortable and laid back. When you are traveling, sometimes you just need to…read morefind a spot to unwind. This is it. An inclusive space for all. A nice mix of patrons. They have bowling! Nice drinks and Monty is the nicest bartender. A great vibe. Close to the casino another plus.