Saw this place on Yelp on the way back to Iowa from Illinois. It was further out of the way than we realized BUT, it was well worth it. Although they weren't an actual 'brewery',meaning they do NOT brew anything than maybe hot tea or coffee, they do make great food. We tried two kinds of fish, both were very tasty. Service was great as well. read more

Right on the river, the brewery is not to be missed. Good food, great service, friendly atmosphere. It was a never-to-forget Midwestern dining experience. read more

We brought a large group of ATV riders to this restaurant recently. There were 126 of us that did overwhelm the front of the house crew at first, but it all worked out after a while. We had talked to the owners ahead of time and did remind them several times after that including one hour ahead with an exact number. Despite the initial confusion, our food was delicious and service was good! read more

Warsaw Brewery - Exterior of the former brewery. - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Warsaw, Illinois

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While it's called a brewery (historically that is accurate), they do not brew their own beer. The apps were great and better than the overall food. I had the brisket sandwich which was good, but would be better not as a sandwich. Our server was great and attentive. The ambiance is a bit different as there are a handful of plastic folding tables as seating options. The bar area is nice but not a lot of tables or seating options. Located on the river there is seating when the weather is nice and a good outdoor ambiance. It's a nice country drive if you are looking for a summer roadtrip. read more

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Great ribeye steak sandwich. Hand trimmed with majority of fat removed on a great bread.

Outstanding Service! Food was very Good. Cozy Very Cozy Ambiance. Will return to try the Steaks. read more

This was a SUPER impromptu stop on an already unresearched roadtrip with my partner and our dog. 1) it's NOT actually a functioning brewery, which was slightly disappointing but was made up for by... 2) the view! Since we had our dog we sat outdoors but I would choose to anyway. Excellent view of the river. We saw several barges go by and lots of birds. Plus the property is just COOL if you like old architecture. 3) the food was good. Not *great* but satisfying and just what should be expected from a sort "stick to your bones roadside diner." I HAD to have the loaded Bloody Mary. The drink it self was so-so but the "garnishes" were yummy and filling. The hushpuppies stood out. This place just has a lot of character and overall it was a highlight of our unplanned trip read more

Warsaw Brewery - Loaded Bloody Mary - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Warsaw, Illinois

Spoiler alert... this is not a brewery. It used to be. But it's not now. What it is now though (maybe?) makes up for it. It's a kick ass bar food restaurant with great views, beyond friendly service, and an amazing view of the Mississippi River. Not to mention the original building, which days back to 1860. The history is perhaps the coolest part about this visit (which is saying something, given we sat outside at a picnic table watching the sun set and the river go by while we were serenaded with the revel of a wedding going on in the event space next door). Anyway, back to history. When the Prohibition era began (1920's) beer-making in the brewery was terminated. But, a brick and stone tunnel was then apparently constructed (and recently rediscovered) that leads down to the near the river - obviously for bootlegging. Storage caves used to keep beer cool before transport were also discovered. The brewery was re-legitimized in 1933 and operated until 1972 when it sat vacant until 1992 when restorations into a bar / restaurant and reception hall began. Those were completed in 2003 but the owners were forced to sell in 2008 in response to a challenging economy and the recession. There was also apparently consideration to tear down the building at that time (gasp of horror!) In the nick of time, the owner's son and partner came up with plans to reopen and it was saved! There were at that time, big plans for a riverside tiki bar, brick pizza oven, wedding gazebo, and campsites with electricity. The campsites seem to be there, as does an extensive outdoor deck mounted on a railroad car. All that to say... if you're in the area, make a visit! Just don't go expecting any Warsaw Brewery beer. read more

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This place is the steak house of steak houses. Meat cooked to order. Except if you want your steak cooked well done go somewhere else they don't ruin meat here but the food was fantastic. One of the best ribeyes I've ever eaten. read more

Food is awesome. Atmosphere is great. Bar has a good selection of beers on tap. Patio is great in summer

Beautiful fun venue. Staff very fun. I don't care for margarine so that is as a negative on my loaded baked potatoe. Steak was cooked just right and looked nice but pretty chewy. read more

TLDR; Great bar food and kind service in a cool setting, but do be prepared to wait a little. A really nice stop when when not pressed for time. This was a great afternoon stop while we were in the area working and playing. Our niece wanted some wings and Yelp helped us find somewhere interesting! It was a lazy Sunday and after the lunch hour, but we still had a 15 minute wait. They were getting a pretty steady trickle of folks. It's right along the river and we waited outside in a nice breeze on a deck with benches. The food really hit the spot. I was really happy with a Horseshoe with a Mother Clucker. Lattice fries dumped over a chicken sandwich over Texas toast, all smothered in cheese. My wife had chicken and waffles and was happy. The niece kept it simple with wings and onion rings, but enjoyed it. read more

Waitress' are very friendly, and food is really good. Prices weren't bad but it is a little pricey.Definitely would recommend to friends.

Great service and great food! Had the chicken and waffles - the tenders were cooked perfectly and the hot honey was just the right amount of spice. Sitting outside on a nice day with a view of the river was just the cherry on top. read more

This is one of those gems everyone loves to find! The building is unique. The setting is beautiful. They restored part of an old brewery. It's located on a hill overlooking the Mississippi River. The views from the patio are spectacular. Inside, the old brick walls and layout are interesting. The furniture is primarily wooden booths, folding tables and chairs. The staff are friendly and down-to-earth. This is bar food and they don't try to pretend it's not. I do love their Build-A-Burger menu. It's not just burgers. There are various meats (burgers, chicken, tenderloin, pork, brisket, rib-eye, Italian beef) and breads (white, sweet, sweet jalapeno, onion, sourdough, Texas toast) and condiments to choose from. It's tasty. There are also a ton of fried appetizers to choose from. (poppers, corn nuggets, onion rings, fried pickles, mushrooms, cauliflower, mozzarella sticks, etc). The portions are huge and the prices reasonable. All four of us ordered a meal but we could easily have just ordered two meals and had food to split. As it was, we had plenty of leftovers. I was very pleased with the Warsaw Brewery. Great view, interesting setting, tasty food, big portions, great prices. This was a great find! read more

This is definitely a hidden gem of a place. A half-ruined brewery overlooking the Mississippi River, where you can eat on the stone patio and watch the eagles. The food was excellent--I had a very juicy lobster roll and fried corn fingers. Service was attentive and they brought water for our dog. It's definitely worth the drive to see this place. read more

Great atmosphere. The pizza was great and the service was quick. The old building was amazing and the view of the river was neat too. Definitely going back in the summer to sit outside!! read more

Great food, but it is a loud environment when it's a packed house. The service has always been great with reasonable prices.

What a spot! Had an excellent meal here. The nachos were overflowing the platter plate they came on. Wings were perfectly crispy and saucy. Plenty of brews to pick from!!! We caught it on a night when there was a live band. The building has a very unique feel, as a repurposed brewery and seems lots of plans in the works. Really looking forward to seeing the progression of this place. Can't recommend this place enough! read more

They don't brew their own beer, but it's still worth a trip for the history, memorabilia, and view of the river. read more

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Beautiful view, great service, and delicious food/drinks. Love coming here! Definitely worth the drive!

Very disappointed after driving hours to come to this brewery found they didn't update business hours...

Great restaurant& bar. Good food good beer selection, wonderful view of the Mississippi River!!! We highly recommend it!!!!

Excellent food and service. Incredible view of the Mississippi out of an incredible historic building. The wings were great, done perfectly. Had the bourbon burger and it was delish. read more

Best view of the Mississippi! this place was amazing good food fantastic prices for food and drinks.. my bill was 8 dollars for a dinner! amazing place. I've eaten there 5 times this summer! at the beginning of the meal they bring out cheese and crackers for you! read more