Checked out this lively bar and grill in Chenoa. It certainly is one of the few happening places in…read morethis town. Brown Jug is where the locals get their drinking and eating on as well as watching games. Maybe it looks pretty ramshackle from the outside, but be assured it's also like that on the inside. The menu is mostly booze, but there's also burgers and various fried stuff. Basically it's one of the places in this town to gather. It's actually a lot nicer than many other places around here. That's not saying a lot. Of course it's possible to get some okay things to drink and eat. Pretty okay prices as far as things on the menu. It's got a lot of drink specials, and one was $3 for vodka so that was cool. Lots of fried and greasy food on the menu. It's about $6 for the Pretzel Bites. These might be the healthiest things to get here. Of course there's also burgers. There's also wings and meaty fried items. Even if it's nothing fancy it's a good place as far as around here. It's open late for around here at least. This is located on Cemetery by the tracks.

My son lives in the area and we always have to come here when we visit him. We love this bar. It…read morereminds us of Cheers!! Always great bartenders and wonderful service. Prices are excellent and the food is always amazing. Keep in mind it is bar food but it is very good!! We recommend pretzel bites, jalapeño poppers, fried mushrooms and chicken wings!! The bar is roomy, everything is very clean, and the clientele is very friendly!

Got some great drinks and pretty okay food at this Lexington bar and grill. It turned out a lot…read morebetter than we expected to be honest. Kemp's is probably the best place to go eat in town it seems. A good reason is because there's not much else. The food is pretty average but there's some good things for adults and families. Chill atmosphere even at times when it's crowded. It's located in the middle of downtown or whatever you call it. There's not a whole lot else to go to for a meal. Certainly explains why it gets busy. People only have a few choices and this is one of these. It's about $6 for a basic cocktail. Whole lot of great stuff including whiskey. It's about $5 to get appetizers. We got the Chips And Salsa. Has a lot of greasy fried things like wings and other meats. The menu is pretty standard as far as fried stuff. Has a lot of the basics. It's closed Sundays. That's pretty strange for them to lose out on all that revenue on weekends.

Fantastic local pub in downtown Lexington, Illinois. We selected this location as it already had…read moregreat reviews and was very close to the northeast trailhead of the "Constitution Trail" of the Bloomington/Normal area. The staff here was fabulous with a special shout-out to John. What I found particularly impressive was the amazing selection of craft brews for a small town. The staff was particularly knowledgeable about both the selection and even the breweries that supplied them! I even found some of my favorite and uncommon Chicagoland brews, although I selected some excellent brews from the Bloomington/Normal area. ( Drink local!) Food was wonderful and quickly delivered. I gave five stars on food because it is top quality relative to pubs in general. The Blue Cheese burger was great. I sampled the butterflied pork chop sandwich of the other meal we had and that was a standout! Ambiance is nice as if fitting a local pub in an older downtown building. One notable feature is the walls and ceiling are covered in banners and flags of various kinds which dramatically limits the amount of background noise that would normally be in such a building. There is also a nice outdoor beer garden. This local establishment is well worth the extra minutes off Interstate 55. Also highly recommended to cycling who travel out to the northeast terminus of the trail!

This is a newer restaurant in our area, so we thought we'd give it a try. Went here with my kids…read more(x2) for dinner one evening. It was ok. That's about it. Our order: (3 items) -- sauced boneless wings, Mac and Cheese burger, and a Rodeo burger. Service was decent but a bit slow for drinks and food order. I ordered the 6 boneless wings ($9) -- this is just the wings and a ranch dipping sauce, no side, etc. They brought them in a basket - they were the size of small nuggets, a couple that were smaller than a McDs nugget. So, 6 small nuggets sitting in a basket. They were small enough that they could sit in the basket and not even touch each other... for $9. I mean, have some discretion in the kitchen; if they're that small, maybe include a couple smaller ones together that would count as a whole. I'm glad we also got some garlic cheese curds ($11), because otherwise, I probably would've needed to stop to get another meal on the way home to feel like I had eaten. My kids both got burgers and took pity on my and shared some of their fries with me. Ok, enough on the nuggets, my kids thought the burgers were ok. Nothing special, despite being somewhat premium priced ($16ea), plus they upgraded to fries. So, overall, mid- quality, specialty burgers, low-quality boneless wings, and overall overpriced food. We live in the area, and might try it again after they've had some time under their belt, but not a pleasing first experience.

A friend and I stopped in to give this place a try since they just opened. They had about 10 people…read morein the place and 3 employees that were visible. It took them about 5 minutes just to seat us. After waiting almost an hour just to get appetizers we decided to leave. We walked across the street to another restaurant and got immediate service. Before leaving a woman was still waiting to be seated after standing for nearly 15 min. And a family near us was still waiting to give their order. They really need to work on this before they go down hill fast. The menu was just bar food of only 5 main items and appetizers. We will not be returning.

wow this food was so good. came a little after open and got helped right away. drinks didn't take…read morelong just got some waters and sodas. then ordered food and that didn't take too long either, timing was reasonable. the server was very nice and the bartender as well. i got the cesar wrap 9/10, towards the bottom is was thigh meat i think and i didn't like that very much. the wings 10/10 it was half off as well. super flavorful. off the menu the spicy chicken pita 7/10, could use a little more flavor. all fries were very good and the ranch was very good reminded me of wing stop ranch.

Local Tap Craft Kitchen and Ale House in El Paso, Illinois, has quickly become a culinary standout…read moresince its 2022 opening, blending community roots with inventive Midwest flavors. Owned and Managed by Aaron Thomas with his really great team. This family-friendly alehouse prioritizes local partnerships and menu creativity, earning its place as a surprise standout in central Illinois' dining scene. Culinary Highlights The menu shines with elevated bar classics, including Ropp Jersey Cheese curds sourced from Normal, Illinois. ~a crispy, creamy nod to regional agriculture.  Wings tossed in bourbon-Sriracha glaze and lemon-pepper buffalo rub draw regulars, while the Italian beef sandwich, paired with sweet potato fries and maple mayo, offers a sweet-savory twist. The showstopper is the custom steak-blend burger: certified Angus beef smashed on a brioche bun, smothered in American cheese, and served with loaded fries-a "step above" typical pub fare. Surprise Standout Culinary Chronicles' sleeper hit is the maple mayo dip, a sweet-smoky companion to crispy sweet potato fries. While rumors swirl about its cult following, the dip exemplifies The Local Tap's knack for balancing familiarity with innovation. Community and Craft True to its name, the restaurant champions local breweries such as White Oak, Riggs Beer Company, and Casper Brewing. Also, fostering a patio-to-indoor vibe that's equally suited for family dinners or friend gatherings. Weekly cocktail features, like the raspberry Long Island iced tea and barrel-aged Old Fashioned, underscore their bar program's versatility. With its commitment to Midwestern flavors, community ties, and dishes that surprise even seasoned foodies, The Local Tap is a destination worth the drive. As Osborn and Thomas expand their culinary playbook-including this week's chicken cordon bleu ciabatta with white wine cream sauce-the restaurant solidifies its role as El Paso's flavorful heartbeat.

Excellent food. Wait staff good but place seems to have staffing shortage just like every other…read moreplace in the states

Stopped here for an early lunch. The new building is beautiful. It's louder than average. TV's and…read morelots of loud talking. The staff is friendly and attentive. The food was delicious. The water was from the tap and the tea was made from the tap. Very funny taste with both. They obviously cut as many corners on cost as possible. No plates or glass or plastic cups. No silverware. Again, the burgers are good but making this place a regular go too on my rotation is a no.

Old time diner style menu offerings done fresh, tasting homemade with To-go-box portions!…read more Friendly, courteous service. Casual, comfy dining room, like an upscale diner. Don't miss the array of pies, cakes, cinnamon rolls showcased . Nice travel stop.

This is a family restaurant with friendly service and good food. Nice salad bar included with most…read moremeals. Small hot buffet. Nice selection of desserts. Reasonable prices.

My first visit. The staff accommodated our request to be relocated away from a window that…read moreamplified the afternoon sun. The sourdough bread and butter were exceptionally good as was the hamachi crudo with coconut milk and flavored herbal oil. The lamb appetizer was perfectly cooked although I'd have traded in the pomegranate molasses component for something not as sweet. I ordered the ribeye with beef tallow fries. Both were very flavorful although a little heavy on salt. My companion ordered the sea bass, which was very very good and we wound up splitting a slice of a fruit tart (also excellent). I'm taking a star off for heavy-handed salting but I'd definitely go back. The place definitely has ambience and is located on historic Rte 66. Nice town too

I'd like to preface this review by saying last time I was here it was very, very good. This time…read morehowever, it was not. Last night I took my college-aged kids and wife here for my birthday. It was the 4th time I've been and was by far the worst experience. We started w oysters and they were great--both kinds. My kids and I ordered iced teas and got glasses full of ice w a little bit of really watery iced tea. Next were the fries--pretty good but the "aioli" was just mayo w a dash of lemon -- diff than last time. The carrots were also pretty good, but the flavors didn't all come together. We asked for a refill on iced tea and were told "the bar just 86'd iced tea for the night". ??The restaurant seemed discombobulated. The lamb ribs were cooked really well but didn't have much flavor. Our waiter never came by 1x to ask about or food, and when clearing plates never wiped up spilled food from the table. Had high hopes for the main entrees (lemon pasta and halibut w beurre blanc). All of our entrees came to the table lukewarm. The lemon pasta was oily and a little clumpy and didn't taste great. The halibut was overcooked and the beurre blanc had little to no taste. Super disappointing. If this was the first time I had been there I wouldn't go back.

Great bar. Friendly staff. LOTS of stuff to look at inside the bar. Good whiskey collection, they…read morehave the largest Sherry collection I've ever seen at a bar. Weller 12 for $8/oz sign me up for that. Cheers

Nice place we happened upon. Clean. Great service. Food was good. Nice patio in the back.read more