Purgatory's Pub

2104 State St, Bettendorf
(563) 355-2985

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Terry Black

The food is awesome!!!
Best chicken strips in the QC

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Jamie Leonard

The wife and I decided to stop and try out the tenderloin here based on Google reviews as we were traveling back from Chicago. First thing, it is a bar and from my travels I have found some of the best food in small neighborhood bars.
Second, it was a Saturday late afternoon/early evening.
There was a gentlemen to the left of the door nursing a bucket of beers and 5 patrons sitting at the bar consisting of 2 youngish ladies and a mix of 3 guys. The barmaid and a guy doing various things either an owner or a worker. We ordered our tenderloins and waited at 30 minutes for our food. The only food in the kitchen to be made from what I could tell. I reminded my wife that we are in a bar and the barmaid appears to be doing double duty between the kitchen and tending bar. Plus, we were really hungry so that added to the feeling of a long wait.
The tenderloins to our surprise were battered and not breaded. Keep that in mind. It did not register with us when we read the menu. We were split on the result. I thought the tenderloin was good and the wife did not like the batter concept. My only real complaint was the amount (too much) of salt used in my tater tots. I want to hear and feel the crunch in that first bite, not have it taken from my mind the moment the salt hits my tongue.
If you want a tenderloin battered instead of breaded or never had one that way, I’d recommend giving them a try when in the Quad City area. Just ask for lite or no salt on the tots.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Rick Jepsen

Use to love this place for food. Told everyone their chicken strip were awesome. Like Long John's on steroids. But the last 2 times we've gotten them the quality was lacking. The strips are half the size and although the menu says 4 we have only gotten three the last couple times. One of them the size of a pinky finger. For $13.50 not a good deal. The rest of their food has been good in the past and haven't had anything other than chicken lately. Don't if we will be back for awhile.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 4

Cynthia West

They have the biggest and best tenderloins! Their burgers and fries are pretty good too.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Robert Garlock

Great food at super prices.
Try the tenderloin!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

James Hill

I knew I loved this bar. Great & professional staff every night. I finally ordered a burger and that burger was the best - truly optimal. Their basket-deals are a great deal. Heather cooked my burger to perfection

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

McReed Anna Sydney

I found this place years ago I come back to the QC so much and always bring a group in ! We have someone the best memories here and the food is some of the best …. I’m 😭😭😢about the chicken strips they are SOME OF THE BEST ! Maybe just maybe it will be back in the Fall 🤗 The bartenders the bartender that was working this weekend was working her butt off and all of our FOOD was The BEST it has ever been , the cheese curds with BBQ sauce yummmmm! Thank you guys again for always have a great place and AMAZING food .

Jacob Hess

Never had a bad time here. Don't make it often.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Jim

Absolutely the worst dining experience of my life.
If you enjoy waiting 45 minutes for a soggy plate of what looks (and tastes) like microwaved dog food, then this is the place for you. The service was so slow and indifferent, I started to wonder if we were on a hidden camera show. Our waiter seemed more interested in chatting with her friends than taking our order, and when the food finally arrived, it looked like it had been thrown together by a sleep-deprived raccoon.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Jim Carr

Always a friendly time. Great staff.

Atmosphere: 3

Service: 5

Steve Ellingson

A very fun experience.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jabes

Great food and place for a drink

Tammy Anderson

Pool tables need work!!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 5

Stephen Harris

Fantastic. Order the tenderloin. Huge. We loved everything about this place. Jo is fantastic.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

David R

Awesome place to hang

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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