Ate at the one in Brighton and the service was great food was good and loved the never ending chips…read moreand salsa yummmmmmm

Food has gone down hill staff is always good the food isn't separated that well we went there with…read morefriends and my experience just wasn't satisfactory . The inside is fun and clean . The steak and cheese burrito is amazing and so is the cheese sauce but everything else wasn't as good as hoped . And they need to change there fries to battered fries instead would make the meal 10 times better and putting the re fried beans in a bowl would definitely have me changing my review to five stars.

Food is really good. This is Mexican food that the Midwestern pallet would not have have an…read moreobjection. They do have condiments on the table to add the zing should you want it. Service is fast and friendly. Very attentive staff that knows what you need exactly when you need it. Tequila! Is is in the name and they have an amazing selection of premium Tequila. Your server will be very informative about different brands and varieties of the offerings on the shelf. That alone is definitely worth the visit. So, take in a lunch, dinner or make it a great after work happy hour. Bring your amigos too!

Neat little spot downtown. Loved the decor! More of a modern look than other Mexican restaurants…read more The food was great. I had the huevos el tocino (eggs and bacon). Ton of bacon. Beans and rice were excellent. Wish I would have taken the waitress up on the Tapatio. It didn't have much spice to it. Only downside was it took 30+ min to get my food. Waitress only offered a refill on my drink once the food came. Not sure what was going on in the kitchen. I arrived at 11:45. Only one other table was filled. Absolutely mystified that my food didn't arrive until 12:20.

Great Food only thing is Prices are completely different on the menu and online compared to the…read morecash register when rang up. Online says one price. Menu inside says something different then when rang up register is another different price. Check your prices to the menu before you pay

First time there for my wife and I. We LOVED it! The food was fantastic, the service was supreme!…read moreYou get a lot for your money at this place. We ordered a 60 ounce strawberry margarita that was only $19.99! My wife and I had a blast and we will definitely be back!

Bakers & Hale is a family favorite and an absolute must whenever I am in IL seeing family. The vibe…read moreis incredibly relaxed and very family friendly, ample space so you never feel crowded. The food is consistently good with generous portions, and the friendly service always makes the experience enjoyable. if your there during the live music, it's a really nice touch. Even though I come here all the time, for some reason I always forget the actual name and just refer to it as "Bangers and Mash." Luckily, my family always knows exactly whatI mean!

Bakers & Hale is probably one of the if not the most popular restaurants in the Riverbend area…read more They are know for their amazing bands on the patio, which is year round and a pretty decent Happy Hour. The other day I meet up with some of my cousins for Happy Hour. I cannot go wrong with one of the HH pizzas. Three of the six cousins, ordered pizza with different toppings. I went with the HH Taco's. I enjoyed Two Shrimp Taco's for only $7. The HH pizzas are $10. Three cousins went with the regular menu and enjoyed salads, chicken wings and chicken strips/tenders. Everyone was pleased with their food. The only thing keeping B&H from getting 5 Stars is the service. It's never consistent. One time it's over the top and the next time it's the bare minimum. It really depends on who you get as a server. The seasoned ones who have been for a long time, know how to work a table. The newer and younger ones, just don't get it. They don't hustle and as their station fills up, they get overwhelmed and everything goes downhill. When: January 7, 2026 Why: Happy Hour with the cousins

Awesome, Sauce! OMG!…read moreI already knew Saucee makes incredible wings, from a previous dining experience. The last time, I enjoyed my wings plain with no sauce. This time, I went with Sweet Heat. Damn, it had the perfect combination of heat and sweetness. I definitely order it again. The wings were good sized and meaty. They were super crisp and the sauce was evenly coated. My order came with 6 pieces and they were evenly distributed, 3 flats and 3 drums. The side of fries served with my wings had some of most flavorful seasoning, I have ever had. It was spicy and peppery. The portion was huge, so big that I took half home and reheated them as breakfast potatoes the next day. I was surprised how well they reheated. Made my breakfast extra tasty. I was surprised how fast my buzzer went off, letting me know my order was ready. While I dined, others at the communal picnic table were drooling, they were jealous of my order. The service was top-notch and friendly. The young lady taking and passing out completed orders was actually charming.

Awesome dive bar. Dark, speakeasy feel, but clean and set up nicely for not just drinks and…read morecomfort food, but appropriate for families. Waitstaff is friendly and welcoming. Great place to stop if you're traveling Route 66 as we were . . . and get a stamp for your Passport!

If you are traveling down Route 66 getting your kicks, you gotta stop by Weezy's. It is located on…read morea section of the Original Route 66 that runs through the heart of Hamel, IL. It is worth the stop just to see all the Route 66 memorabilia. The entire restaurant is decorated with a Route 66 theme. Having lunch or dinner of comfort food at this roadside diner, is a bonus. Looking at the menu, I was thinking about Chicken Wings or a Buffalo Chicken Wrap. Then I started chatting with three blue collar workers at the counter, they recommended the Fried Chicken and a Ham & Cheese Sandwich. They actually said, everything is really good. The restaurant was packed at 12:30 PM, so it must be true. When the waitress came to take my order, I ordered a Pork Fritter Sandwich. It basically was a Fried Pork Tenderloin Sandwich. The waitress said I make a good decision. It was on the thick side and the crispy coating had good seasoning. I only had them add, pickles and onion. It was served on a hamburger bun Instead of the chips that came as a side, I paid for an upgrade to fries. The fries were super crispy and skinny, reminisce of old-time Steak & Shake fries. The service was hospitable. It was obvious who were regulars and which one of us were first timers. That really didn't matter, we all got the same attentive service. There's a huge Route 66 Sign across the street, that is perfect for pictures. Smile!

Place seems like a fun night place. For lunch, it's standard bar grille food. Not a huge standout…read more I had the cheesesteak. It was odd. Instead of pieces of thinly sliced steak mixed with cheese, it was a thin sliced piece of steak with cheese on top. More of a steak sandwich. It was ok. The fries were well seasoned. And the homemade ranch was a standout. Service was pretty good. We had a big group and they did very well. Biggest turnoff was the semi outdoor area that allows smoking. Not a big fan of eating with cigarette fumes throughout the building.

I've lived in the area five years and I am still bewildered how people can smoke on the patio at…read moreRoper's even when the all the sliding doors are closed. I just always hope no one who smokes is seated near me. Today I expanded my menu experience by trying something totally new and different. I went with a Foul Ball, which is a chicken breast on a Brioche Bun with garnishes. I choose hand battered. You can also do, grilled or blackened. My breast was super thick and batter was crispy and had good flavor. As a side, I went with Tater Tots instead of fries. I've done this at other places and I'm starting to favor Tots. My beer was cold and the service was attentive. My server was training a new person and I think you always get better service when they are training. They want to make sure the newbie gets it, so they overdo it sometimes. I live super close to Roper's, but don't think of them when I'm heading out to eat. The food is good, I need to train my brain to remember them. I'll be back, hopefully sooner then later.

I am so proud of myself. Today, I went to The Pump House and I did not order chicken wings. It was…read morea struggle, but I forced myself to order something else off the menu and I am glad that I did. Instead of my typical order of wings and fries, I got the Pump Jack Burger. It's made with Angus beef topped with Pepper Jack cheese, Grilled Balsamic Onions, Mild Banana Pepper Rings with a Sweet and Spicy Sauce, all served on a Onion Roll. It was served with a side of Fries. I was impressed by the size of the burger and that it was hand pressed. A hand pressed burger always tastes better to me. I requested that it be prepared medium rare and it was done perfectly. The fries were soft, I'd prefer mine a little crispier, but they were seasoned well. I got a giggle from their ketchup bottle, it said it was "Fancy". They have an impressive variety of beers. They offer draft, bottle and canned. I personally always go with one of the many craft beers they have on the menu. When dining alone, I always sit at the bar. The bartenders are typically female and are friendly. I am fan of hooks under a bar and Pump House takes it even a step further. They also offer, outlets. If your phone needs a charge and you've got a cord, you are set to go. Offering outlets under a bar, is top notch customer service. Now that I know they have great burgers as well as their wings, I'll have to rotate between the two when coming to dine.

Ambiance is nice. Service has always been decent. My complaint is I can't get a baked potato with a…read moresteak here - so not a big fan of side choices but over all it is clean and prices are fitting. The steak quesadilla is my go to here. What you would expect from a sports bar vibe.