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- LLatricaVIPChicago / Illinois •10 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoGreat food as atmosphere. The waiters were very tentative.More infoMerrill & Houston’s Steak JointPrice: Expensive• Steak• Beloit•4.6
- CCatherineChicago / Illinois •3 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoPretty good dinner. Everything is ala cart so keep that in mind. We sat in an area with 4 TV’s one set on music videos that were a little too loud. Our waitress, Mariah was fantastic.More infoFranchesco'sPrice: Moderate• Italian• Rockford•4.8
- MMariaVIPLas Vegas •7 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoAs always, an amazing dining experience! Friendly staff, great drinks and outstanding meal.More infoFried Green TomatoesPrice: Expensive• American• Galena•4.7
- JJenniferChicago / Illinois •18 reviews4.0Dined on 30 Dec 2024We were there around 6 p.m. on a Sunday night. It was pretty quiet so no crowds or noise to deal with. The staff were pleasant and attentive. The food was all good but I had the salmon blt and there were 3 tiny pieces of salmon on a large bun so it was hard to tell it was a fish sandwich. I had this same experience at a Cooper's Hawk recently ... shrinkflation. Other than the fish portion, we had no complaints.More infodrafthousePrice: Expensive• Gastro Pub• Janesville•4.6
- KKathyChicago / Illinois •2 reviews5.0Dined on 20 Dec 2024Incredible experience! Amazing food! Amazing service! Amazing atmosphere!More infoMolly's Kitchen & BarPrice: Moderate• American• Mount Carroll•4.9
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The best reviewed restaurant in Northwest Illinois is Molly's Kitchen & Bar