Stopped in for lunch. Sat in the bar area. Food was decent, good value. Apparently a customer came back after being overserved, was served again, and some lady had to walk the stumbling guy out to his car and drive him away. Mid-afternoon on a Sunday? Managment and bartender were oblivious to what was happening. Not our cup of tea.
Backyard Grill & Bar, Cherry Valley
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Backyard Grill & Bar
201 E State St, Cherry Valley, IL 61016-7703
815-332-4176
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Ranked #1 of 3 restaurants in Cherry Valley
Price range: $7 - $25
Cuisines: American
Good for: Families with children
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Good for: Families with children
Chicago, Illinois
1 review
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Martin E, Owner at Backyard Grill & Bar, responded to this review
May 28, 2013
John - Thank you for taking the time to review our Cherry Valley location, we appreciate all reviews. The patron to which you were referring was refused service and asked to leave earlier in the day, upon returning later in the day and asking for a drink, the bartender gave him a non-alcoholic beverage while she found a regular customer...
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Kingston, Illinois
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I have had many wonderful dinners with friends at this cozy little place. Most recently a friend and I stopped in for a martini on our way home from a day of shopping. I wish I had gotten the bartender's name as she was such a joy to be around. The locals surrounded us but she made us feel part...
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Rochelle, Illinois
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I stumbled apon this bar a few years ago and was impressed at first drink. The service is grreat and it is a very freindly, neighborhood bar. I have always felt at home here and decided to bring freinds to a St Patricks Day dinner. It was unbelievable!! Best I've had and is now a must stop on the way...
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Chicago
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The food is average, prices are very reasonable. It's worth stopping in for a sandwich and beverage if you are in the neighborhood anyway.
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Rockford IL
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Nestled in downtown Cherry Valley the BYG a safe choice in a small town with few choices available. Standard fare-delivered to your table promptly and by staff that is attentive. Nice small beer garden where groups can sit out and enjoy a few libations.
The only drawback is since it is in a small town with few options you can...
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Stillman Valley
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Big fan here, because the food is great and the portions are huge. Friday night fish fry is killer but the ribs are mouthwatering, and the burgers are juicy as well. The back room isn't special to look at, but it is cozy and the staff are warm.
The bar is nice, the drinks expensive, and the bathroom is super...
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Rochelle, Illinois
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Good menu at good prices. Fun & fast service. We try to get up there about 1 every couple of months. My husband loves their Pulled Pork.
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Martin E, Owner at Backyard Grill & Bar, responded to this review
August 3, 2012
Thank you for taking the time to review our Cherry Valley location, we greatly appreciate it! Please do come back and join us on our deck and make any day of the week Funday! Hope to see you soon!
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Our bartender was a real nice girl kristal she never made us wait for anything I had so many jack and cokes I started calling them John lol my family was up from down south and they felt completley welcomed
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Martin E, Owner at Backyard Grill & Bar, responded to this review
August 3, 2012
We are so glad that you and your family had a good time during your visit while at the Backyard, thank you for taking the time to write a review and let others know about it. We think we have the best staff around, and are so glad when our guest prove us right! Please come back in again soon...
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We only went there and placed an order to go. The service was quick and the atmosphere while I waited was very friendly, casual and laid back.
I had the chicken ceasar salad and my husband had a cheeseburger. Both were plenty of food! The grilled chicken was really amazing, much better than some other chicken salads. Hubby really liked...
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Belvidere, Illinois
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Love their salmon! Anything I have eaten there is good.
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Martin E, Owner at Backyard Grill & Bar, responded to this review
August 3, 2012
Thank you so much for taking the time to review us! We love our Salmon too! Our Hickory Wood Fired Grill along with our Signature Seasonings gives the Salmon and everything we grill a great flavor you won't find anywhere else in town! Hope to see you again soon.
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