Out on a jeep ride and stopped by this place in Belvidere. Great service, great food, and the best…read moremargarita's i have had in forever. Fresh food and freshly squeezed drinks. A must try for all!

Food is always phenomenal, highly recommend the fajitas, enchiladas, quesadilla! The cocktails are…read morealso a favorite, specifically the micheladas & coconut margarita. Service is decent, sometimes it's a hit or miss. They're always kind, just forget about the table sometimes. The vibe is a little bland but overall good. You have to check it out definitely one of the best Mexican spots in town!

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.

Quirky place with good drink selection and enough snack options. Worth a go!..........read more

We've been wanting to try this place for awhile & finally got the chance. We loved this place! The…read moredrinks were great and we happened to get there when they were half off. Had the wonton mozz sticks, delicious. Husband had the fish fry & I had the pesto alfredo gnocchi with grilled chicken. Great portion sizes and we were both happy with our meals. The service was great. We'll be back!

This place has the service and ambiance down. Very friendly staff and a very clean atmosphere…read more Now they just need to work on the food. Very highly processed items when we ordered the blue gill special. Pretty sure they were dumped out of a bag into the fryer. I believe the French fries took the same journey. The cornbread seamed to be made from a box mix too. Was also not expecting a $10 old fashion in a bar in the middle of nowhere. A fish fry and two round of drinks should not run $100 before the tip. May stop back someday and try the cod or another meal on a Saturday.

It has been some time since we have visited Global Brew Schaumburg so we were way overdue…read more We visited early on St. Patty's Day and enjoyed a few samples before commiting to a pint. I love that there are always a few great ciders on tap or in cans too. Hubby tried the Chimay and also a Phase Three (P3) Amber. P3 always has some great IPAs or a Stout to try, but I really like the smoothies too. It is fun to sit at the bar and look at the many cans, bottles and drink options. Happy hour tater tots with beer cheese are a perfect shareable bite. We left before the night got too packed for Shenanigans and trivia. Always terrific and friendly service here. We love the pet friendly patio when it is warm outside, minus the cigarette buttes on the ground out back.

My boyfriend and I loved this place untill our friend had his jacket stolen with all his personal…read morestuff in it! We would of never expected this to happen in such a place we enjoyed ... bar tender Christina wasn't much of a help at the incident and she knew heather who might of been the person of interest ..... we will never return !!!!!!! Watch your stuff....

They seem closed. I hope they open again soon, since the outdoor spaces looked great! Their…read morewebsite implies they are trying to reopen but everything is shuttered. I had a chance to go more than a year ago and liked their beers. Now I wish I had gone more often.

Checked out this pretty cozy local brewery and distillery in Batavia. Grainology is a terrific use…read moreof an old building in the historic downtown. It adds a certain charm that newer shiny places can't match. Has a pretty good variety in the draft list. The prices are pretty good for being local and making smaller batches of stuff. A lot here to drink. It's both a brewery and distillery, which is an interesting process. This means you can get something with hops, or something less filling and smoother. Has plenty of room inside if there's not some party going on. It's about $6 a pint. A way to be charitable is to pay a few more bucks to get the Ability Amber. This is an amber ale, of which the proceeds benefits Project Mobility, which gives bicycles to disabled children. This has notes of plum and raisin. Has a kitchen but food is limited. There's often a food truck out front where you can get things like chips for $2, lobster rolls, and more. Good place to get locally made beers and liquors. It's closed Mondays. They often have food trucks.

It's a super low-key bar with an amazing vibe -- perfect for a chill night with friends. The…read moreservice was honestly INCREDIBLE. So attentive, constantly checking in without being overbearing, and giving tons of great drink suggestions. You can tell they actually know their stuff. They have such a huge selection -- so many beers, seltzers, and different drinks to choose from. If you're not sure what to get, they're happy to let you sample and help you find something you'll love. That alone makes the experience feel elevated. I also love that they have board games available, and it's just that kind of place where you can hang out for hours. We even brought our own board games, ordered pizza, and had the best night ever! It's the perfect spot for a laid-back night -- no pressure, no crazy crowds, just good drinks and great company. After going, it totally makes sense why their reviews are so strong. I would 100% go back.

We were visiting the area from out of state and looking to grab a few IPAs to go. Asked the…read morebartender for some "local"IPA recommendations. She pointed out a few and even gave us a sample of something that was on tap and in the case. Awesome. Will definitely stop in again when we are in the area.

Great prices! The atmosphere is relaxing. This is the cleanest bar I've ever been to. The bar…read morestools are so comfortable.

The hidden tap is a great local bar thats in a quiet neighborhood. It's fun and frequented by…read morelocals. The bartenders and staff are always friendly and the have some fun events going on a regular basis. From bingo, To other special parties it's alway good times at the Hidden Tao. Keep an eye out for DJ Dave's special events - 80s night, Pajamas party and other fun themed night that some folks get dressed up for including myself! If your a little hungry - their pizza is so dam good. It's a 12" pizza with great crust. It's fantastic! Week days are nice and chill so you can enjoy some Good laugh with a comfortable and clean pub. The hidden tap lives up to its name .... but the fact that it used to be a speakeasy brings an element of history that makes their drinks taste just little better for some reason.

Came to this pub in Roscoe and had a pretty uneven experience. It looks pretty cool inside, with a…read moreton of TVs, and it's got plenty of room. Louie's Tap House is one of the few good hangouts in town. Has tons of local beers. The food menu has burgers and stuff at pretty good prices. A lot of people really come here just to get drunk. It's no wonder because there's a massive beer list. This is shown on a TV and goes through a few screens. A lot of local beers. It's about $8 for some of these. Among these is the Generations Pretzel City. There's tons of food though. It's $12 for the Louie Burger. Make it with a Beyond Burger patty for a couple bucks more. The food isn't really as bad as some people say. One thing sucks to be honest. The service. It was slow getting a small order of a Beyond Burger. This isn't even like it's a real one that gets cooked much. After that it was slow to get the check. The waiting was too long so we left money, though we didn't have enough for a tip. Good food, but it can take a long time, so keep it basic. It has tons of beers, which go great with burgers, or something. There's even burger options for vegans and vegetarians.

It's a shame the service is so poor at Loui's because the food is actually pretty good, but because…read morethey don't have enough staff or because there is poor communication the experience at Louie's is not good. We called ahead to let them know that 5 adults and two children were coming in for a birthday. We asked to be placed in the back room. They said they didn't take reservations, but the bar tender would be told we were coming and they could accommodate us. We arrived at 11:30 and were told we could seat ourselves in the back room and from that point on we were basically on our own. The bar tender appeared to be the only wait staff. So we went to the bar to order our drinks and then we went back to the bar with our food order. I am in no way blaming the bartender. She was on her own. There were people at the bar that she needed to take care of. However, we ended up getting our own silverware, straws...etc. once the food showed up. But a short time later people started coming into the back room and setting up for a party. And shortly after that we were asked to leave the back area. Our 8 year old birthday boy had not opened his gifts so we hauled the gifts to the bar area where he opened them. This "event" which we'd hoped to make special, was a bit of a disaster. Had I been the person writing our bill I would have deducted 25% and apologized. That did not occur. Full bill. No apology. We won't be returning.

Classy brewery close enough to walk to from the train station! Visited Sundial with friends on a…read morepub crawl. Excellent French-style beer and imported drinks. I am now deeply in love with French ciders! Service staff were patient and kind. Amiable for a chat or suggestions on where to dine out in the area. Nice washrooms. Look forward to visiting again when the weather warms up!

I love saisons and they're hard to find at microbreweries so I was completely surprised to find out…read morethey had 2 on the menu. I tried both the Full Bloom and the Saazerous Supreme. I went with the full Bloom since it wasn't as bold flavored as the other. It was nice with plenty of body but must say not my favorite as far as saisons go. The service was good and the bartender was knowledgeable. Inside was clean but stark. It felt as though the bar top was higher than a usual bar so if you're short you might not want to sit there. Grab a table instead it might be a better size. It wasn't very crowded but it was 5:30 on a weeknight however as time went on, a nice stream of people came in. I should go back on the weekend and check it out. However, it's not on my list as a repeat.

Excellent outside drive thru service and staff. Food is amazing here, old school everything, all…read morehomemade. Great ambiance, a Barn in the middle of nowhere with lots of cool old stuff and cars.

Let's face it, Chicagoland is the mecca of food cuisine, but Southern BBQ is not one of them…read more However, Smokin' Coop is a great place to get BBQ when you are not down South in Tennessee! It's worth the drive, as we went to Belvidere from Crystal Lake to try this place out. This is a seasonal restaurant and it was opening weekend. We waited a long winter to try it out! It's located in the middle of nowhere where and definitely gives off country vibes... which is great! Once inside you place you order and pay and find a table to sit inside a large barn turned restaurant. They give you a buzzer, but someone will bring the food to your table. In the warmer months, they provide outdoor seating which is inviting. I opted for the pulled pork sandwich, baked sweet potato and their mac n cheese. I also tried a slice of their cherry pie. The pulled pork came in a generous portion, moist and flavorful. I enjoyed their original BBQ sauce that they also make in house. The sweet potato was good with the butter and brown sugar. Unfortunately, I would not get the Mac n cheese again, not impressed by it. Basically, overcooked noodles, lackluster cheese sauce and already chilled from being placed in a container to serve. My husband had the brisket sandwich and unfortunately said it was a bit over cooked and dry. I shared my pork sandwich with him and he obviously agreed with me that it was very good. We will return for the pork and we want to try their BBQ ribs next time too. Oh! The cherry pie is also made in house and it was pretty good also! Definitely deserving of 4 stars, we will be back!