Stopped in today for lunch. My parents have fond memories here with friends on taco night and…read moreother times as well. I understand they are under new ownership. Clean small town bar and restaurant. Very friendly staff and great food. My Philly was tasty and was super impressed with the size of mom's fish sandwich. Better value than other similar places. Only one suggestion and that's me just being picky. I wish the deep fried green pepper rings were cut a little thicker. will 100% go back again!

I'd been wanting to try this place, but it is well-off the beaten path in Nelson, Illinois…read more How far you ask? Around 10 minutes from Dixon proper, with lots of small roads to get there. But I went just the same. This is decor wise, a simple bar. Tables are available, and a separate room is to what I think was the south (left side as you enter). There were slot machines along the wall and the the room to the south. The mens room was nice and clean, and had good water pressure. No bad smells! I ordered lunch. After asking what was good - the menu was pretty extensive and had a bunch of options, I kept remembering the chicken reviews, so I went with the chicken fingers and fries. The Root Beer soft drink server was down for maintenance, so I ended up with a lemonade. The chicken fingers didn't disappoint. They were served fresh from the fryer, and somehow held the heat quite well - better than the usual fast food fare. I agree, the breading was out of this world in terms of lightness - it was very good, and the chicken tasted fresh and good. I found the fries to be good as well. The Cole slaw could have used something more - it was a bit on the bland side. Give yourself some time, take the drive, and try the place out. The server was quite pleasant. Keep in mind, there is a 3% upcharge if you use a credit card, which isn't unusual.

Love the burgers, chicken strips, fried chicken, tater tots...everything I have ever ordered is…read morefresh, hot, and flavorful. Friendly and fun staff. Perfect outing with a friend or the family. High recommend!​

Wow! We randomly stopped at this hidden gem in Dixon on our way back home from a visit to Iowa and…read moreit will definitely be a regular stop going forward. Can't believe we haven't stumbled on this place before. It's an easy stop off 88 and the food is great! We both had burgers; I got onion rings which are some of the best we have ever had. They are crispy and delicious! The burgers were amazing! Lots of toppings to choose from, perfectly toasted buns, crispy bacon, just a perfect, juicy burger. The bartender was friendly and helpful and the guys behind the grill were awesome. Can't wait to stop back and try more delicious eats! They had fried chicken today too which was tempting:-)

Great food , great atmosphere & really affordable food & beverage. Nice bar & outdoor seating…read more Every thing we had from burgers to apps was great. The only complaint that I didn't share with them was that my Cobb salad came out on a warm / hot plate that must have just came out of a dishwasher. The place was packed on a Saturday night but service and time of food delivery was very quick & our waitress was on her game. Lagunitus beers were 3.73 ....holy mackerel' that along made me want to move here. Will look forward to getting back here .

Lady who answered phone was super sweet - called my friend…read morepretty and was overall patient and just kind. Never been here before so didnt know what to expect, unfortunately cant say it was the best experience. Got x2 Mozzarella sticks which were both slightly burnt and tasted a bit off, but weren't too bad. Also got fries - which were soggy and a bit cold. Then i got a "Medium Rare" burger which is my fault as i didnt know how they cook their burgers there so i cant fully blame them but it was disappointing and straight up disgusting. Spent $11 on a burger i couldnt even eat because it was straight up raw - called and complained in the nicest way i could explaining how it was raw and i didnt even get my side that costed $2. Lady was kind, again. Not her fault at all for anything. she explained to me how medium rare is supposed to be more on the raw side - which yes i get it. But this wasnt medium rare. It was straight raw. The meat tasted gross and smelted very raw. Looks just like straight up raw ground beef, it fell apart when i barely even touched it. But she said they can get me a new burger and the side when i see them again but unfortunately im not from Sheffield so i couldnt get it again as they are closed the next day and its already almost midnight.. Just saying | was quite disappointed for the price I paid since I couldnt even eat it: (wish i could have been given a refund.

Had the meatloaf it was delicious with brown gravy and mashed potatoes and salad. Everything was…read morenice and fresh. The service was fast and friendly. The restaurant was clean and well taken care of.

Good food, quick service, clean place. Stopped for breakfast…read moreas we were heading to Des Moines from Michigan. Just what the doctor ordered, and we were on our way.

Known for their "famous" Chicken George which was basically lightly breaded chicken strips…read more Interior was upscale for the area. Fried chicken was good but nothing that blew me away. Did half with buffalo and enjoyed that.

7/26/2026-Called in an order at 4:30pm they told me my order would be ready at 4:50pm. I arrived at…read more4:45 to pickup my order. I paid the host for my order and was told it would be right out. It was taking so long that even the host went back to check on my order 3x. When she realized i had been sitting there for 40mins she got her manager. The manager comes to the front with an attitude scolding the host then turned her fat aggression at me saying..."I took the order and you were late picking it up!" First of all your dumbass was in the back you didn't even see when I arrived! Secondly they didn't even have a name attached to the order! And third since when did it start that an employees argues with a customer? If I were candlelight...I'd get rid of that rude fat sweaty bitch!

I've been here two consecutive years while burning time in Rock Falls. During my vistits I've had…read moreChimichanga's, Mexican Rice, Tater tots, boneless wings and fries. Pros: + in terms of a bar and grill style restaurants the food quality is really good. They definately embrae southwest flavor very well. Of all the food items I've had, I had not been disappointed. + Great ambience. A large venue, clean, and they have slots here. Even the mens room is well kept. Over the last two years they have taken great care of the place. A very large outdoor seating area and music stage suggests this place can hop on the weekends. + decent amount of parking. Despite lacking a private lot, the fact its on a corner makes up for most of it. + staff was very attentive. Not a lot of screwing around with them. + you can tell the locals and regulars love this place overall. Rightfully so Cons: - I really had to dig for true cons here. Don't underestimate food portions here. Most will be stuffed by departure. - Ummm.... yeah I don't do well with tall bar seating. With the exception of the outside.... most seating is tall. Can be a challenge for those with disability. And yes that front door was a pain to open :) Bottom line: Whiskey Barrel Saloon does better at the bar and grill thing than most in my own local scene. Food quality is high, place is clean, staff disciplined. What more can one ask for? Definately would be a regular if local. Mad Respect to Frankie for getting that door for me.

Parking is on-street parking on 2 sides of the rather large building. There is one handicap parking…read morespot with half the parking spots having a large step to get from the street to the sidewalk. The building has no steps to enter the building, but you may need help opening the door if using an assistive device. The building was very clean and had many seating options with a large bar in the center and an outdoor area for when the weather is fitting. They have multiple tv's placed all around the building some showing sports others playing music videos. The music playing was a little loud to chat over the lunch hour however it is a bar. The server was friendly and even though she appeared to be stretched pretty thin she tried very hard to keep up. The menu is varied with many options including but not limited to sandwiches, burritos, appetizers, and many flavors of wings. The food we ordered was all very good and served hot and fresh in a timely manner. We ordered a couple of different flavors of wings which were saucy so it might have been a good thing had they provided wetnaps of some type. The chimichanga was so large I was unable to eat it all. The pulled pork sandwich was a large portion and came with a side. The onion rings were also a hit with all who tried them. The prices were good and it was easy to pay using the QR code on the receipt which I appreciated.

Local small town mom and pop bar and grill. Best wings around!!!!…read moreFriendly service willing to accommodate.

Our waitress was incredibly rude. All we ordered was appetizers and that made her upset. She then…read morethrew the food down in front of us on the table, and continued then after to have another server handle our table. Do not recommend this place at all.

Their food is great, ambiance is sometimes wayyyy too loud w/ rowdy customers, their bar and…read morebartenders are awesome. My review 2 star rating is because the last time I ever went there and probably will never again, along with eating dinner, I had two blonde bombs and 1 cocktail. Full stomach, on a 1st date, and I was cut off any more alcohol? I'm not even driving for the love of God. Absolutely humiliating. Went straight up a block to the Brewing Company, had 3 more cocktails and went for a walk in the park. Hardly a falling down drunk!

Food and service are really really good, but if they are even a little busy the wait time for food…read moreis very, very long. We waited an hour (no exaggeration) for our food on a Friday afternoon. They have my sympathies, I know it's impossible to get good help, but the wait was really a killer. Still on my list of regular spots