Really cute place. Right on the train tracks which is kinda fun…read more It wasn't too busy when we got there at 5:30 on Saturday. Server was super nice. Attentive without being overbearing. We had the pulled pork nachos, beer cheese soup, BLT, Cajun chicken tenders with sweet potato fries and the Cajun cole slaw. All was really good. I had the red sangria which was outstanding. I deducted a star, because there seemed to be a lot of confusion with what was coming out, who was bringing it, and where it was. The stars seemed to be getting frustrated with each other and didn't hide it. Other than that one hiccup, nice place and would return.

I don't have anything good or bad to say about this restaurant. It's just meh. The prices don't…read morematch the lackluster quality of the food.

Great food, great service, and the ambiance of an iconic bar, which it is. The vine covered…read moreexterior is neat, downtown landmark location. This is the place to eat or drink in Mount Olive. You will like or love this well run spot..

Had a delightful weekday lunch here on a recent road trip. I went with the pork tenderloin "shoe."…read more If you aren't familiar with the "shoe" it's a mid Illinois thing with Texas toast, topped with your choice of protein, fries, and your choice of sausage gravy or cheese sauce. Each element of the plate was great, good tenderloin, lightly battered, crispy fries, and outstanding cheese sauce. They were very busy with the local crowd, including a couple of tables of card players. Just one employee and a cook holding down the fort, but they managed well. Wish I knew what was in that cheese sauce.

George's has never disappointed me. I'll go out on a limb and say, it is probably the best pub food…read moreI have ever hand and I've eaten in a lot of them. I've enjoyed burgers, chicken wings, pork tenderloin and steak sandwiches. Plus, a variety of their steaks, Meatloaf and most recently, their fried chicken. Not to mention the variety of craft beers and the masterfully made, Mules. They get bonus points for serving the mules in copper mugs. My recent visit was for the Fried Chicken. I had plans to go on Friday for one of their Lenten Specials, but when I saw on Facebook that the Thursday special was Fried Chicken, I changed my mind and I am glad I did. The chicken was super crispy and full of flavor. The four pieces were good sized and the meat was tender and juicy. It came with two sides, the promo suggested, mashed potatoes with milk gravy and French style green beans. If you want to, they allow you to choose other sides off the menu. I don't know why somebody would want to, the sides they recommended makes for a Sunday Dinner feeling. The service is always great. All of the staff are friendly and the owner goes around talking to all his guest. I typically sit at the bar and I like that they have outlets and hooks under the bar. Outlets come in handy when you need a quick charge and the hooks for purses or a jacket. They offer live music of Friday and Saturday and the huge patio is dog friendly. I know everyone needs a day off, but I do wish they were open on Sundays. If they were, I'd probably would eat there more often. When: March 5, 2026 Why: Checking out their Chicken Dinner.

We grew up in the area but was in town visiting family. Decided to head over for lunch! Everyone…read moreenjoyed their food. Burger was delicious. Wife got the avacado chicken sandwich and she also enjoyed it. Kids got chicken sandwich and grilled cheese. Would definitely recommend.

We heard Boogie's has good fish so we decided to give them a try on this Lenten Friday. It was a…read moregood call and we were not disappointed. I decided to try the walleye with a side of fries and chili. I thought the chili was mediocre but everyone has a different idea of what good chili is so I'll cut them some slack. The fries were also mediocre. They were lukewarm and had no crisp, obviously had been in the warming tray a bit too long. So why a 4 star rating? Three things: the wait staff was very good, friendly and attentive, the walleye was absolutely delicious, perfectly breaded and cooked, and the meal was very reasonably priced. I mentioned the issue with the fries to the waitress and she told me to be sure to let her know next time and she would be sure to get them fresh, and she really meant it. All in all, a very good experience and we'll certainly be returning.

What a disappointment to see they changed their menu. Only…read morecan get fried chicken on Sunday now. They no longer have sweet potatoes. Green beans had no bacon or seasoning as they usually do. Service was adequate, prices are higher now. A busy loud ambiance filled the restaurant. Sad about all the new changes.

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

Popped in for a quick bite on a Sunday afternoon and were pleasantly surprised. The service was…read morefast, friendly, and attentive, and the burgers absolutely exceeded expectations. Great beer selection, a fun atmosphere, and even live music made for an enjoyable experience. Jason, our bartender/server, was a hoot and added to the great energy of the place. We'll definitely be back! And as another server put it, a burger joint has no business having pasta salad that delicious, but they do. Don't skip it!

The burger was pretty good. Impossible, with goat cheese, cherry compote, and arugula. The staff,…read morehowever, made me uncomfortable, and I won't return. Select your own table. 4 of the 6 of us walk in together and we grab couple-three tables that will seat all of us. The host comes over and asks whether we are sure we need only that much space (standard seating for 6) because it is so much more difficult to be moving chairs around later on when they're busier. Beat. Yes, we are sure. Then the server comes around and greets us with something like, "So are we gonna have 20 different cards here? Or what?" Beat. Beat. People exchange glances. He says he's kidding, but of course he's only kidding about 20 cards as there are only 6 of us. I get it. You're busy. Restaurant work is fast-paced and stressful. I'll go somewhere where they aren't overwhelmed.

Excellent food, courteous service and spotlessly clean! The meal started with a friendly greeting…read moreand warm, fresh, chips and tasty salsa which we enjoyed with their homemade guacamole. The birria tacos were superb and the variety of enchiladas we ordered were all very good. They also made a top notch michelada. Highly recommend.

For the quaint and quiet town of Staunton this restaurant was pretty damn good. Great atmosphere,…read morevery clean and I loved the rocks glasses! Food was really good, especially for a small town, but I have definitely had better. The flavors were a tad bland on my tacos, the chips and salsa were delicious and our drinks were massive! We had multiple servers, all were friendly and helpful, all in all my family would happily return!

If you haven't had a burger from here you are missing out! I think this is the best burger in the…read moremetro east hands down! My husband thinks they have the best old fashion and I just had the Moscow mule, both drinks great!

Wow... they were not busy and had plenty of workers. Forty minutes to get an order of pork rinds…read more Our beer sat on the bar for 7 minutes before our server picked it up and brought it to us. Beer needs to be served as cold as possible especially when it's 90+ outside. Just don't see this business lasting a long time like that.