The atmosphere of this bar was awesome like a small town dive bar. The food was amazing recommend…read morethe beer cheese with your fries. The staff was so friendly and made you feel welcome. The service was quick and attentive.

Service was immediate and friendly for our table of 9. The food was very good all around. We had…read moreburgers and Reuben's and drinks. The website said pizza was on the menu, but that is not the case right now. Great place to hang out for a game or with some friends. We will be back!

The corned beef was incredibly tender and full of flavor. The Brussels sprouts were different--they…read morewere shredded and mixed with sauerkraut--but they were still really good, even though they weren't like any I've had before. The potatoes were also pretty solid. The flavored tea was nice, it just needed a bit of sugar. Our waitress was super friendly and made the experience even better. She was enthusiastic and enjoyed sharing her favorite menu items, which I appreciated. The ambiance was very welcoming, and I liked how open the space felt. The only downside was that the host who seated us seemed a little short when asking if we had reservations, especially when I asked if they were required.

So, I know the new kids in the block like this kind of thing to order from table and pay and…read morewaitress just plops food on table with all canned drinks no fountain drinks but honestly I didn't like that. I prefer more interaction with the people who are trying to earn a tip. But food was good 4 for food 1 for business profile So 3

Stopped in to watch the hockey game and have a few beers. The place was pretty crowded and the…read moremusic was very loud. The service was good. The prices are reasonable. There is plenty of seating on both sides of the bar. They have plenty of TVs to watch games.

Dined here on a Monday night so no live music or much activity. The servers were friendly and the…read moredining experience was good overall. Had the Boxty Cheese Dip appetizer. The potato pancakes were warm and fluffy and the cheese dip had a thick rich and just slightly spicy flavor. A very enjoyable appetizer. The fish and chips were cooked to perfection. The fish had a nice coating of batter that wasn't too greasy. Large portion of fries.

Went tonight worker was polite and respectful even with very difficult non respectiful customers…read moreeven when given a discount and free soda. Food was outstanding and ready early and still piping hot. Corn nuggets were crisp and delicious as always great fish filets also!

I placed an order online for pick up at 3 o'clock in the afternoon and my order was ready on time…read more The ambience of the restaurant left something to be desired. The front door was open, the back door was open and there was no air conditioning . There really isn't any place for customers to sit and be comfortable. There was only one employee and he was running the deep fryer and was also running the checkout area. I ordered a four piece all white chicken dinner with Hush puppies for a total of $20. When I got home and opened the box I had one large chicken breast one small chicken breast and two wings. The chicken was cooked and tasty however the breading was soggy and not crisp. I can't say I was overly pleased with the chicken, but the hush puppies were to die for. It was my first time there and I probably won't return. There are too many other fried chicken places that are better.

We came here while in town for graduation at Illinois State University. While on the outside it is…read moreunassuming, the inside reveals a clean, large dining room that feels upscale. We had a reservation so we were seated promptly at a large table in its own little alcove in the back. While the place was busy, we could chat comfortably with one another and felt adequately separate from other tables. The menu has a bit of everything, so everyone should be able to find something they like on it. We started with cocktails, mozzarella sticks, and pretzel bites. The cocktails were good but I could've used less sweetness in mine. The mozzarella sticks and pretzels bites were standard, which means they were great as usual. For a group of 5 of us, an order of each was enough to hold us over until the main meal. I personally got the fish sandwich for my dinner with fries. The fish was great and large enough that it hung over the sides of the bun. My only complaint about the sandwich was the lack of tartar sauce on it. The cook must have just added the smallest dash, as the only sign it was there was a little spot of discoloration on the bun. The fish was good but the sandwich would have been better with more moisture from that tartar. The fries it came with were standard shoe string fries. Nothing special but hit the spot all the same. Everyone else at the table enjoyed their meals as well and we left comfortably full with no leftovers. Overall the meal came at a good pace, the atmosphere was nice, and the prices were reasonably. If in town again we would come back here.

Food was okay. The Fish & chips, the fish was soggy(ish). The REV burger wasn't anything special…read more The bacon jam was delicious. Baked Brie was delicious. The bread was soft. Our waiter was attentive and polite. The gentleman was prompt with filling waters. The restaurant itself is well lit. The tables have enough space to not feel claustrophobic. They are spread out pretty decent. There's some dead space though which feels a little odd. I did feel that the noise level was a little loud.

Charged me $9 for a domestic draft beer. Never again will I go there for any reason and...food is…read moredismal

Service, music and sausage and mushroom pizza were awesome. Large venue which would be great for…read morework team building events such as ace throwing and volleyball. They have a sand court.

I'm honestly surprised this place is sitting at a 3.5. Our experience was easily 5 stars…read more We came in around 6pm on a Saturday for our first visit, and everything from start to finish was impressive. The hostess was friendly right away and set a great tone. Our waitress was fantastic. She was super nice, attentive, and always on top of drink refills without us even having to ask. Even the other staff we saw seemed engaged and happy to be there, which says a lot about the overall management. For food, we started with the brussel sprouts and bacon-wrapped dates. Both were outstanding. The flavors were on point and a great way to kick off the meal. I ordered the BBQ glazed chicken for my entrée, and it did not disappoint. It was cooked perfectly and packed with flavor. The atmosphere hits a really nice balance. It feels slightly upscale and polished, but still comfortable and down to earth. It wasn't too loud, which made it easy to enjoy conversation. All around, this was a great experience and we will definitely be back. If you are on the fence because of the rating, don't be. This place deserves a lot more credit.

Whoever gave this place a 1 was either just in a bad mood or just had a rare bad experience.... The…read moreambiance is great, the food is great, and the service is great... id like to see more appetizer options, but thats mw being picky :)

We had eaten at Baxters before and really enjoyed the atmosphere and wonderful pasta dishes. But…read moretoday we wanted a good steakhouse steak dinner. We started off with shrimp cocktail. It was fine, though the cocktail sauce could have used a little more horseradish. The basket of warm bread and whipped butter was great. And The salads were excellent (we went for a standard greens salad and a Caesar salad). For the main dish, we each ordered a bacon wrapped filet, medium rare, with Brussels sprouts. The filets were prepared as directed, but seemed dry, tough and flavorless. Disappointed. But worse was the Brussels sprouts (one of our favorites). The sprouts were hard, woefully undercooked and crunchy. Not in a good way. The flavor was lost in the rough texture. Very disappointed. The staff seemed a little flustered too. Brought a side a sautéed onions when we'd ordered mushrooms. Too bad, as we had enjoyed our pasta meals before and had expected a steakhouse to perform better.

I came here tonight with 3 colleagues and it was 50% off all appetizers! What a deal! We shared the…read moresticky ribs, the pretzel, the nachos and mushrooms. The hit were the mushrooms and pretzel! It was filling and all very fresh. The mushrooms were gooey with cheese and a sauce. The pretzel was warm and brown with a yummy cheese sauce. We agreed the nachos were average. The ribs were good but I didn't love the mustard in the sauce. We had great service and you couldn't beat the price. Major score tonight!

We discovered Barrel House in July 2025. The first thing we tried were their fried mushrooms. These…read moreare not your average, every day, frozen bagged appetizers. They are huge portobello mushrooms, hand breaded, with their special sauce for dipping. We've actually gone back just to have these as a meal. There is something on the menu for everyone, from burgers and pizzas, to salads and wraps. We've tried many options on the menu. But so far, our favorite is the fish & chips. Again, a hand battered, huge portion of haddock. And go for the pickled cucumbers, sliced so thin you can almost see through them. Service is fantastic. When you go (and I know you will) ask for Ashley. She is a genuine, hard working, young lady who knows the menu and how to approach diners. She'll make recommendations based on your palet and is attentive to her customers. Barrel House is located on South Veteran's at the Double Tree Hotel.

We've been coming to Barrel House for years, but this visit was very disappointing. Three people at…read moreour table ordered the enchiladas, and they were dry, lacked flavor, and the chicken was gristly. We had to ask for extra sauce, and they were missing the sour cream that was shown in the menu picture. The portions were also very small for the price. The service was extremely slow. It took about 15 minutes before our server came to take our drink orders, and our food took a long time to arrive. We also had issues with a coupon that wouldn't scan. The server had to get the manager, who said she couldn't honor it because it was " old and too big of a discount" even though it was on the app and only offered us $2 off instead. We also had a $5 gift card that was forgotten when the bill was brought out, and we had to ask for the manager again to have it corrected. Overall, this was a frustrating experience with slow service, disappointing food, and unnecessary issues at checkout. Unfortunately, this visit did not live up to the experiences we've had here in the past. And people came in way after us and left way before us so we don't know why they were not taking care of our table.

Wesley is amazing. He is so talented, his food is…read moreexcellent, high quality and delicious. The service was spot on, fast and the ambiance is charming. Next time you consider going out for a meal or don't feel like cooking, come here. Don't go to the big chains, the food, service and quality overall are so much better with Wesley!

Worth the wait?! First any potential patrons need to understand two things going In, one, except…read morefor pop/bottled water, we're talking a BYO liquor situation. Thing #2, this is a ONE-MAN OPERATION. Yup, he's the waiter, the prep-cook, the chef, the front-end manager AND the 'cashier'. At least that's the deal on Thursdays when we typically go. Ultimately, the first point works in your favor, cuz with a little forethought, a small cooler and your favorite beverage, you will likely save you and yours at least $10. As for the second premise, our suggestion is to ask for timeframes early and often...then get comfy and DOUBLE those estimates. Hopefully your company (and/or your phone) will make the time disappear without notice, because it'll honnestly be a bit. Wes is a very busy man...and he tends to tell you what you wanna hear - the only things actually preventing a fifth Yelp star. Just know that the chances are quite good that it will have been well worth the wait. Mac-N-Cheese, killer. Steaks, juicily executed extremely well. Combinations of proteins always seem to mesh well, even in something as simple as a wrap. And just when you think you understand what it is that he does really well, he throws a chicken and waffle dish that blows away anything else in town, possibly any other such attempt at this iconic southern dish. (Pro tip, try a side of jerk sauce or BYO Tobasco.) Perhaps he has assistance on the weekends - one would hope so anyway, but this place definitely makes us appreciate hard work, good times and outstanding cooking. Great take out game too!