Great atmosphere, excellent selection of craft beers on tap, mixed drinks, and wines. Nice helpful…read morestaff, service at the bar. Snack menu looked nice also. Cool layout!

Love Copper & Oak in Lincoln, IL! The atmosphere is fantastic, warm, and inviting. The drinks were…read moreexcellent, and you can tell a lot of thought went into the menu. We were there on a night with a one-man band who was seriously impressive, and when he wasn't playing, the music on TouchTunes kept the vibe going perfectly. The owners were there, super friendly and down to earth, and you can genuinely feel how much heart and soul they're putting into the place. Copper & Oak has absolutely raised the bar for Lincoln. Highly recommend! Can't wait to go back!

We made a reservation- which was unnecessary because it was pretty empty at 11:15 when we got…read morethere. I ordered off the Allergy menu because of our severe allergies. This place seem to have really good from scratch cooking methods and was able to accommodate our crazy allergies. Even at lunch, there was a lot of mood lighting and it was pretty dark. They had a lot of antiques and interesting furniture and decorations. As a family with young kids, I do wish they didn't see us next to the naked bodies in the artwork. It was very distracting for one of my kiddos during lunch. We were helped pretty quickly, but it did take a long time to get our food. Our food was outstanding. Everything was from scratch and it tasted really good. The baby really enjoyed it. This sweet potato fries are amazing. I was confused why the restaurant was so empty but perhaps it's because it takes so long to get your food? Or possibly Peoria I just can't support a nice restaurant like that. I was disappointed that I couldn't eat off the dinner menu. I was really looking forward to a few of the things on that menu. Perhaps next time we can get takeout so the kids won't get so antsy and try some of the dinner menu. Thank you hearth for a lovely lunch that was safe for our family!

We had been waiting to try Hearth for a while, but the experience didn't live up to the…read moreanticipation. When we first walked in, we were told the tables were all occupied. We called ahead for a table for two, and the host made it sound like it was going to be the busiest night of the year -- only a high-top near the bar was "available." When we arrived, the restaurant was nearly empty, which made the seating choice puzzling. Food & Drinks: * Iceberg Salad: 2.7/5 -- fresh but nothing special. * New York Strip: 1.2/5 -- Ordered medium-well, arrived rare. By the time it was recooked and returned, I had already finished the rest of my meal. The steak itself was fatty, chewy, and lacking in flavor. * Old Fashioned: 2.5/5 -- unbalanced and underwhelming. * Grits & Mushrooms: 2.1/5 -- bland and disappointing. Overall, the food lacked flavor and consistency, and the service didn't help elevate the experience. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone I truly cared about.

Perfect bar! Great and kind owner, always doing barrel picks, always getting the good stuff! Love…read morethis bar! Good hearted people always helping out others!

Love this place. I'm a huge fan of whiskey, and love trying the rare stuff when available. Barrel…read moreSociety has a very large selection, great pricing per dram, and a store towards the back of the building which sells various bottles and beers. Service was solid too. One of the gents behind the bar was very attentive, and liked to geek out on whiskey as much as I do, so it made for a good time. One more thing regarding the selection - everything I picked was in stock, and I don't take this for granted. A number of bars in Chicago boast a huge selection, but your heart gets broken quickly when the barman repeatedly says the selection you've made is out of stock. I'll visit again when I'm in that area if Illinois.

Highlands is a gem in the rough. The quality of the food along with the top shelf liquor is not…read moresomething you'd expect to find in Bradford. Yet, there it is. Be prepared to spend a little bit more than what you would at other restaurants in the surrounding areas. Also, know that it is well worth it! You can't go wrong with their menu items, and they take their food and drink seriously. There is often live piano music, which is enjoyable for a dinner atmosphere. If you were thinking about driving the extra hours to get some fine food in Chicago, save yourself the trip and visit Highlands.

The 5 course tasting for Valentine's Day was out of this world! The food was amazing, and prepared…read morewith so much attention to detail. The table was set beautifully, setting the scene for a lovely romantic evening with my hubby. Our waitress couldn't have been nicer, and provided great service. The owner even came over to check on us, and we enjoyed a nice conversation with him. I can not wait to come back for this next time!

I recently booked a work dinner reservation for 15 and the hostess was easy and pleasant to talk…read moreto. The reviews from the guests were that the dinner and service was perfect! Being a waitress in my 20's, I know how a big party can be a struggle. The reason I picked Thyme was due to some dietary restrictions. Thyme serves all. I recommend Thyme for business meeting lunches and dinners. Make a reservation ahead of time so they can accommodate your needs. Love to see old buildings brought back to life, Thyme, in the old Sealtest building, sits in the warehouse district of downtown Peoria. The eclectic atmosphere is inviting. The food is traditional yet exotic, yet farm to table, yet mysterious! We eat with our eyes, then smell, then taste. Good job Thyme!

Had the meatloaf sandwich recently with tater tots. I really wish parents would stop telling their…read morekids that they should be cooks one day. The tots were decent. The meatloaf was terrible. I'm still trying to figure out how you burn the outside while having the inside be mush. While the size is big, the bread was not the right choice to hold the meat, swipe of mashed potatoes, I assume it was supposed to be fried onion strings & the glob of bbq sauce. I really love a good meatloaf but this is one of those that leaves you regretting your life choices. Damn.

Not expecting a great bartender! Tony knows everything and has expertise in helping you decide! Not…read morea surprise! We look forward to seeing him! He makes this place GREAT! The egg rolls were delicious and huge but cut in half and plenty for 2 to share! The low light and decorations just made you feel stress-free!

First time I've been there in 30 years, fish was always a tradition on Friday and Saturday nights…read more Got there early, not a big crowd but only one server and he was running his a$$ off. Beer was cold, a gin and tonic was served in a pint glass with a soda straw (?). Anyway- the fish was a good as remembered- big chunks of fried cod. Fries were crispy and hot too. The dill sauce was good but seems like the recipe might have changed or memory remembered something "better". Would definitely recommend for the big food people, the all you can eat special is a bargain.

Ribs were great, pulled pork very tasty! Wife very impressed with fried kale. Sides were really…read moregood & drinks cold! Server was very friendly, attentive & came by frequently to make sure we were ok' We were very impressed & will he back'

Got the sampler for a late lunch and shared it among the three of us (we expected to eat light)…read more Was $37. Our sides were sweet potato tots and cole slaw. Given it's double the price of a single meat platter, I expected it to comfortably feed two. On the platter were two solid ribs, a quarter dark chicken, and one hot link which were all solid sharing portions. Brisket which I understand would be one of the more expensive items - was one slice plus a sliver of a dry end attached to it. I'm not sure if that's one slice or a one slice plus what one was counting as a second slice. This was a disappointing mark - I thought about asking the server about whether we should have at least a full second slice. Pulled pork - to me is a much less expensive item compared to brisket - yet a relatively small amount. Not as egregious as the easily measured brisket. Cole slaw - even if it was made in house as opposed a commercial bulk supplier, this is a low cost item no? Small dish. Quality is very good - just a question of the quantity. Tap water here seems filtered for neutral taste. It was a nice day on a quiet Sunday afternoon so we opted to get seated outside on the patio with umbrella shade. Traffic going by was light and quiet. Two servers available during the lull while we were there and the worked as a team to check on us outside.

Atmosphere on a Thursday night: PACKED AND AMAZING!…read more Tons of fun drink options. Lots of wood, very nice

Went on Thursday night with a group of friends for $8 barrels and they are large! I don't like to…read moretaste any alcohol in my drink so I asked for sour mix and the bar back added it and was friendly. The aesthetic inside was okay; the lights made it very red but they were on theme with the wood. It also wasn't too packed when we got there and got a table for our group after a little bit. I had a good time!

I loved this bar. So much room for big events. Had a live band. Multiple full bars. The food menu…read moreis short but it's good food! Will definitely be back here.

Although this establishment is consistently praised in reviews as "dog friendly", my dog was…read moreattacked here by the owner's two dogs. They charged on sight. This was not a mutual dogfight or provoked in any way. We were supposed to be spending a couple of days hiking and enjoying our gorgeous cabin rental. Instead we made the mistake of stopping for dinner here and spending the night in the emergency vet an hour away. When we arrived, it was dead and Louie was the only pooch in the place. The people were friendly and no one made mention of other unleashed dogs being in the building, or that my dog being there might be a problem on that evening. We would have left immediately and taken our order to-go if we had know there would be the potential for problems. We had dinner, chatted a bit, and were getting ready to leave when two large dogs (Cane Corsos) came charging from a side door directly for my dog. The owner realized what had happened and was able to get his unleashed dogs under control. Apparently his teenage son had let them loose without thinking. Once separated, we realized there was a large open gash on my dog's shoulder and a smaller one on his leg. A helpful man at the bar, who I believe was a paramedic, wrapped my dog in bandages and suggested we hurry to the vet as soon as possible. With no emergency vet nearby, the owner did the right thing and took us to an emergency vet in Mokena. He covered the bill for sedation, stitches, meds, etc ... I do appreciate the way he handled the situation afterwards. He also expressed that he wouldn't be allowing the dogs around other dogs without a muzzle after this incident. However, I still believe people need to be aware of this before choosing to potentially put their pets in harm's way. I really don't believe the owner expected this to happen, but his dogs are not dog friendly and his kids make careless mistakes. If my dog had been smaller, he would be dead, not just injured. My dog is now in pain consistently. We cancelled the remainder of our vacation rental (without refund). We didn't even use it, other than a few hours (to sleep) when we finally made it back from the vet. We had several days booked and planned. I am also out my vacation days from work, which I am now spending caring for an injured dog at home. Not to mention time and money spent packing, preparing, driving, etc... All the work that goes into planning a trip. To top it off, I lost my favorite pair of sunglasses in the scuffle. They're not expensive but had sentimental value to me. They were left at the bar but disappeared by the time we returned. I feel so horrible for my dog and am worried that this will change his sweet demeanor towards other animals. He's never hurt another dog nor has he ever been attacked and this can cause long term trauma and behavior changes in animals. I know a lot of my friends hike and go out to dog friendly places in this area. Please steer clear of this place if you have your dog with you.