So close, but yet so far way. The Mercantile has a good…read moreinterior and great service, but the kitchen needs just a few weeks to get there. First week? Don't dump salt on your food. The seared geenbeans looked good but we're so salty you couldn't get past the first few. The flash fried edemame was interesting, but like a Steven King novel interesting--a little scary. Steam edemame, then season it. The Birria Ramen was above average and had a good broth. Stick with that. For a night out, the Mercantile works. A little more attention to detail in the kitchen and it could be the best go-to in Sterling.

This place looks like something out of Chicago. The elevated dishes and cocktails make the perfect…read moreplace for a date night. The ambiance, the atmosphere, the service, the food, the drinks.. perfection. It is a great addition to the area. It's nice having some thing different besides "bar and grill" food and meat and potatoes.

Enjoyed this local bar and grill!!! I had a bacon cheeseburger and it was GREAT and HUGE! It had…read moreto be a 1/2 lb angus beef that was not from the freezer. Fresh and made to order, loved it! I like my burger with BBQ, and they gave me a lot of it on the side. Great experience!

They told me on Saturday when I called to order food kitchen closed and Hung up on me LMFAO never…read moreagain will I go there.

Best watering hole in Sterling. Selection is the best in Northern Illinois, vibe is conversational…read morecool, and the staff is awesome. If you want to feel like Norm on Cheers the first and every time you walk in, stop at the Rusty Fox.

Good wine, great old fashions with ton of variety, and the owner makes sure the service is right on…read morepoint!

We came here on recommendation of some friends, and the Yelp! Reviews were pretty good. We ordered…read morefrom the cinco de mayo specials they had for this week. The menu showed 4 tacos, the menu said you get 3 and what I got were two slightly stale shells wrapped in tin foil with my entree. The service was good, but In my opinion the food was just average. I guess technically it's mostly a bar, in which case it's probably better than most. The atmosphere is casual, but for what we paid ($108 for 4 people and 1 appetizer) seems like a lot for what it is.

Ordered carryout and the wings are very very good. Buffalo sauce is great and for the most part…read morewings were good sized. Would definitely order again when I am back in town. Wings are my favorite food so I have been trying to try all the spots every time I come back for work and I think these just jumped to the top spot

What an amazing experience to visit this gem in Clinton. Craft cocktails with ice cold fresh…read moreingredients, the most welcoming service, and a beautiful decor! The variety of both local and favorite spirits add the the feeling of an upscale local venue where you will be sure to have a fantastic experience! Kudos on your dedication to detail and customer satisfaction!! The Moens

From the owner: Located less than 2 blocks from the Mississippi in downtown Clinton, IA. Enjoy a variety of unique…read morecocktails, wine,l whiskey/bourbon, craft beer on tap, and a variety of domestics.

I didn't buy food, not sure they have any. The service was great. The bar is really cool, open air…read morefeel because of the garage door. I liked this place!

Best bar in Dixon Il. Great atmosphere and people, bartenders are always quick and super nice…read more The owners are amazing people and friendly, love this place!!

Let's get social!…read more Vibey space teetering the line of eclectic hipster hangout spot and elevated modern dining with grace. The service is warm, welcoming. The lights are moody. And the food is cranked all the way up to 11. I do not know much about rockford, but I can only assume this is one of the best cocktail programs in the City. A good balance of familiar favorites riffed, and creative concoctions adorn the menu. The food? Absolutely absurd. The chicken is jumping with flavor. Pork tacos are some of the best. A lovely charcuterie board should be mandatory for all guests. This place is full of fun, flavor, and love!

If you want to start a love affair with vintage spirits -- this is the spot. Luxury Cocktails…read more--&--premium ingredients are perfect in this sultry restaurant. The back-drop has such a sense of time & place. The graceful mixologist did not condescend to my curiosity. I tried the 43 problems at his suggestion and it was delicious ! I'll try the entrees next time and of course another new cocktail.

A nice bar with a great view of the city and strong drinks!…read more Stopped in for a quick 2 old fashioned before heading downstairs for dinner. They had plenty of space so don't feel you need reservations. The bartender was attentive and I had a drink in my hand in no time, while still taking time to make my drink properly. Not much else I can say, if you want a good drink with a decent view of the town, be sure to stop in!

This rooftop bar at the Embassy Suites is a great place to relax with a drink after a long day. It…read morehas plenty of indoor and outdoor seating with a nice atmosphere. We didn't try the food, although everything we saw looked good. We did order dessert one evening, and it was very good. We really enjoyed stopping here during our stay!

Checked out this brewery in Freeport after coming across other places that had their beers…read more Generations is one of the main reasons to come here. It certainly has quite a few things on tap. A lot more in cans. They also have a few snacks. By the looks of the outside it wasn't anything special, just like a warehouse or something common. It's a lot more interesting inside. The taproom has enough room for the bar, and quite a few tables. Got a view into the back to see where the beers are made. There's a balcony where bands can play live music too. Beers are why people come of course. It's about $7 a pint. Best one we had of these was the Tawny Ale. This is an Irish Red of medium strength. It's about $12 for a soft pretzel. These are massive so they're great for sharing. One of the dips looked like peanut butter. This was actually fudge if you can believe it, and you can get cheese as well as mustard. For sure it's one of this city's main attractions. It's got lots of beers, and because it's in the Pretzel City, get one of those to munch on. They're closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

A very cool, relaxing, welcoming place to enjoy a beer, have great conversation with a bartender,…read moreand sit outside when the weather permits. A large bar with well designed beer garden. They have a variety of beers and one named after Freeport the Pretzel City! They have lagers, pilsners and ales. The environment is relaxing and the building stands out ! Since the main road is under construction , GPS did not help, but after we realized it kept rerouting us to the closed road. If in the area, stop in. Also their beer can be found in many locations in the Rockford area and some Binnys.

It's never open to the public when I went there was a party and the doors were locked twice. I…read morewon't bother to try again.

Great place for music,chill, and drink They have pizza which tastes pretty good when you're drunk!read more