My review is mixed and not really sure how many stars to give, so I went with 4 because of the staff and food. We sat at the bar and the bartender was really friendly. There's a beautiful outdoor area. The only drawback which I'm not sure it really is was how long it took to get our food. It's all made in house so I really shouldn't complain. The beef roll was delicious. The Santa Fe was weird. Worth checking them out. read more

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Great food, great service , great beer . Da Chicago was really good. The Santa Fe was delicious also read more

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Great food Princeton Illinois have been going here for years. Little pricey for bar food but very good pork tenderloin sandwich is my go-to there it is excellent read more

We decided to pop in and have drinks and appetizers before walking back home. Not an overall disappointing experience, however there is a need for improvement. 1. 21 ounce beer served in a margarita glass. 2. Very small paper plates for app plates. 3. We asked about wings and we're told that if we didn't want them breaded they would just be drumsticks. She did not say whole chicken drumsticks. We thought we were talking wings. Sour cream for Nachos was served in packets? Just weird. Garlic nuggets were a hit. Nachos were good. The chicken was bad just not what we thought we were ordering. Service was average. No real star moments but she got the job done. Bathrooms were nice and clean. I noticed they had an outdoor patio and went out and took a look. It to was nice. Parking in back. Not a never go back but not a definitely have to go back. read more

Skoonerz Grill & Bar - Whole chicken Drumsticks - Bars Near Me - Princeton, Illinois

Busy restaurant so make sure you are in no hurry.. Lovely outdoor patio that allowed our Sheltie to sit under the table I read the Yelp reviews and we did not order any of the suggested entrees.. We were greatly disappointed.. we split a tenderloin and it was so so. We had the mushroom appetizer and the oil had a slight taste like fish. Everyone was especially hospitable.. the menu is creative, but we went Ho hum and that is what we got. If in the area again we will stop and enjoy different items and sample their specialty drinks. Smiles and helpfulness make a mediocre meal very special. read more

Don't go there hungry, the kitchen is slow or the waitress forgot to put our order in, we waited an hour. When the food finally came it was good. Wouldn't recommend this place read more

Wonderful service, great food, and a fun atmosphere. The patio area is an awesome spot to enjoy a cocktail, you should definitely check this place out. read more

Only 1 bartender & 1 waiters. Slow slow slow. A party a 10+ came after of us & got their Order taken first 1.5 for food. Not impress read more

Steve was the best bartender in town. He made sure drinks were coming in and kept the night alive. He had great hospitality skills.

Speedy super friendly service from Amanda. Great conversation! Love it when ya just connect with people. Had the chicken bacon ranch with battered fries. The chicken was moist, tender, flavorful! Really stinking yummy! The tavern burger and fries was perfect also. We'll be back. Clean ladies room, touch tunes, clean back behind the bar, not dusty which speaks volumes! Highly recommend. read more

Skoonerz Grill & Bar - Chicken bacon ranch with battered fries. To. Die. For. - Bars Near Me - Princeton, Illinois

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We Went there for lunch on a Saturday, I ordered the wings..... my lunch companion ordered the cheese burger. My companion stated the burger was good. The wings were absolutely the worst wings I've had in the surrounding area. They were small and flavorless. No meat on the bones. I promise 7-11 serves better wings out of their glass case than the wings I was served...... skip the wings! read more

Skoonerz is an interesting place. I mean there is some pretty delicious bar food. The Skoonerz fries are quite awesome. Lots of cheese and bacon which are as serious as a heart attack. And by that I mean there caloric content could seriously induce a heart attack. The afterhours bar scene however can get a little out of control. Its a little out of hand so I try not to stay too late. Because really who wants to see women in their mid-40s falling off bar stools. Its just a little much I'd say. read more

A classic old building with a story that we couldn't get to the bottom of before finishing our drinks and food...ask the bartender and patrons they will surely have input and maybe even an entertaining argument. Stories abound about phone signals and the "Old Hitching Post." We walked in here hungry and looking for something to fill our stomachs and celebrate a little. Our bartender was very friendly and the food hit the spot! I ordered the Southern Slaw Burger it was a good patty covered in slaw and bbq pulled pork, my brother ordered the Santa Fe Pork Tenderloin sandwich covered up with cheese bacon and hot peppers. The battered fries were on point and we demolished everything with no chance for a photo. Stop in for great bar food or to maybe get a little rowdy in the evening!! We'd definitely eat here again!! read more

Since the pandemic, we have been ordering take out. This was our first experience with Skoonerz and we were very pleased. I ordered the chicken strip family special with fried pickles. The food was delicious and enough left for lunch. The staff were wearing masks and brought the food out to us. Thank you for being open to serve my family in a safe manner. read more

The food is ok but the prices are outrageous for "bar" food, and now I hear they have raised prices again. This place use to be busy, not so much anymore. We won't be back, rather go to a restaurant, it would be cheaper! read more

Skoonerz is a favorite of my family. I love their "hand-patted" hamburgers. Their fries are delicious. My favorite salad on the menu is the quesadilla salad. My teen son loves their wings. They added new burgers into their menu selection, I like the freshness of the new menu choices. read more

Good local bar with great food. Only place within 50 miles that serves a Horseshoe sandwich. Great wings.

This place is AMAZING!, we had a large group for a rehearsal dinner, and the food was great!, the service was even better! owners made our night truly something special!, prices are very reasonable. wished we lived closer!!!!! read more

We recently stopped by Skoonerz on a Friday night and had a wonderful meal, great waitstaff, and Steve the bartender was friendly & funny. My husband had their grilled pork loin sandwich and I was in the mood for a bacon cheeseburger, we both had fries. The food was hot and delicious and the fries were crispy. Everything was seasoned perfectly, and the "Skoonerz" beer was ice cold. We had intended to head home after our dinner but we ended up having a couple beers at the bar and the other patrons there were all friendly. Skoonerz is most definitely on our go back again list. Go there yourself and see what I am talking about!!! read more

Nice bar serving good bar food. Nothing special, but good. Service was very good, and they had tap beers that we always look for. The bar is roomy and there is outdoor seating in the back. read more

Skoonerz Grill and Bar is a great place to grab a quick bite. I don't go to Skoonerz to drink. I'm strictly a reviewer of their restaurant. Their daily specials, like Tuesday's $2.00 hamburger and homemade French fries, are both affordable and delicious. The food is great, and the service is usually very good. It's definitely a small-town restaurant - one waitress knows my order by heart - and I love that. If you're looking for a more upscale dining experience, this isn't the place for you, but if you're looking for something casual and affordable with decent food, Skoonerz is a great place to find it. read more