Illinois Ave Bar & Grill

First time ever here.... Im on a quest to find the best cheap steak in town...these guys did it right! Not bad at all! Was apprehensive with some of the reviews, but came in on a slow night, sat at the bar (which in my humble tends to ensure better service) and they were on it. No issues at all, got full. Taste great-the well drink special I ordered was blaze but it wasn't top shelf bourbon so not their fault. Wasn't pan fried steak either! Which is a huge plus! Baked potato left something to be desired, but it was a russet, and those aren't exactly the best tasting taters for a baked-better as mashed... Music wasn't too loud, no issues with staff, the guy who took my order was friendly enough and focused on what he was doing. Brushed off a drunk who was trying to distract him as he was dealing with another customer's ticket - which is what should be done. All in all I was pleased. Will come back. Edit! Bathroom was cleaner than almost any bar I've ever been in! Hugely impressive!

Good food, great service. Wife had steak & bake. Steak just right and tender, potato was huge, well dressed. I had the chicken fried steak & mash. They did great on that. Good meat, gravy and chunky mashed potatoes just right, even a generous salad. Good toast too. The only point off was too loud music, some heavy screamer stuff and some noisy drunk customers.

Servers were very attentive even when busy seemed to care about their customers, i was pleased with the service that was provided as well as my chicken fried steak with hash brows scrambled eggs and english muffin. This place i do plan on going again! I was recommended this hot sauce by one of the tenders and i am doing the same to whomever reads this. lt went perfect with my gravy and hash browns has a zesty chili taste. Presentation wasn't the best and waitress forgot a could items but it was understandable 4/5 stars on this occasion

Didn't eat. Just cold snacks. Service was good. Just a friendly, neighborhood haunt. Jukebox was a bit louder than I prefer, but did like the tunes.

A morning stop with a friend turned into a leisurely breakfast! Chilli-cheese fries with 2 eggs and a beer was perfect! Nice service and cold beer, what more can you ask?