Restaurants near Essex

“Best burgers EVER!!! Been going here since I was a kid, it's a tradition to go get "Perk Burgers" after getting a live Christmas tree. Great food, and the owners are always super nice to all!!!”

“great home town atmosphere”

“Cool Place good food cold drinks.”

“My daughter & I stopped here the other night for dinner. The food and sercice was absolutely amazing!”

“For anyone who may have been misinformed. Whistle Stop Cafe in DIAMOND, IL is not closed. It is still thriving and still has great food at even better prices. Yes, there is another restaurant in Canada that closed. Same name, different owners (different family entirely).”

“We had a great night for a work gathering! Highly recommend!!”

“Personally, I’ve been to this establishment and I have nothing but good things to say. I’ve noticed nothing BUT positive things about this place and ive been very privileged to have been here. It was an awesome experience. Good people, good beer! What’s not to like about it? After a few hours hanging out here, I’ve decided that I need to come back for more great memories. Thank you for allowing me to stop by and have a bit of fun!”

“first time ordering there food and definitely give it a 10/10. hoagie and chicken Parm sandwich cooked perfectly! would definitely go back again and plan to!”

“Babes is a great bar and reataraunt in Coal City. I stopped in on a Monday night after work to celebrate a friend's birthday and was not disappointed. Walking in the front door, the bar is open and inviting. There are gambling machines and a shuffle board table there to pass the time. I sat at the bar and was warmly greeted by Bri. I ordered a beer and a couple appetizers to start. The kitchen is in the front of the house so you can see your food prepared. The jalapeño poppers were a standard deep fried jalapeño with cream cheese, fried to a perfect brown crust on the outside and a creamy spicy inside. The cheese curds are an above average variety. The batter is salty and crunchy which pairs perfectly with the melted gooey cheese on the inside. Next up was the burger. I ordered a hamburger and fries which was recommended by everyone in the place. It did not disappoint. Grilled to order and seasoned with the confidence of an experienced cook. If you are in the area and want a great meal at a great place, stop in and check them out. I know I will be back when I'm in town.”

“Food is excellent. Frogs legs are the best. Bartenders are all friendly making for an enjoyable evening. Love the bands and Mama T is the best! 😁”

“Never had a bad meal here. The staff is absolutely wonderful. Make sure you save some room for dessert because they have the best desserts anywhere. I always order one to go before I even order my food because they will run out.”

“The food was so good I got a chorizo torta dinner my son got 4 steak tacos I also got an Al pastor taco, shrimp tacos and a fish tacos”

“Food is always good and totally affordable.”

“great service, quality food. this place is great!!!”

“Great place to have a cold one and enjoy the Atmosphere”

“Cute place to have a drink. Lots of great martini 🍸 flavors to choose from. Staff was super friendly. We will be back”

“They give generous potions and their food is always fresh”

“The Cove will forever be my go to morning stop before I start my day. I love LOVE the protein coffees, the shakes when I didn’t have time for a lunch, and the boosted teas for an extra kick in the butt without all the sugar!💪🏼 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ all the way around from atmosphere, staff, and drinks/snacks! Thankful for you guys!”

“Food is great , never been disappointed with any of the food.”

“Wendell is the best and if you haven't tried their Pork Tendeloin Sandwich? You need too! Great Place with great food and lots of machines to try your luck !”

“The food is a well made tasty mean. The staff is friendly and likely to chat with you if you stir up a conversation. The corn chowder soup is one of my favorites and worth trying. Just don’t judge the food by the look of the entrances and the worn look. It is a favorite of the locals.”

“Best bar food ever!! Audrey was our server and she is absolutely amazing!! She ensured we were served promptly, our food was hot and the beers cold!! Hands down, best bar in the area!!”

“Great small town bar/tavern. The bartenders treat you like a friend. If you're driving through the area, stop in for a beer or shot. You won't regret it.”

“I felt comfortable in this place. The staff were friendly and I've gotta say the women there know how to play 9 ball pretty well. See ya on my way back thru town. peace”

“Had a great breakfast. Nice folks.”

“Folks!! I do declare that TROMBLEY’s got the rootinest tootinest pumpkin patch this side of the Pacific! At CHOMNKY’s pub and roadside hole they care about one thing and one thing only: family, beer, and the jolly green giant! Thank you!”

“Visited the Clubhouse Coal City with former classmates tonight & had an absolutely awesome dinner. Bloody Mary was top notch & one of our friends ordered a caramel Apple Martini that looked scrumptious 🥰 I ordered the much talked about ribs & was not disappointed ❣️❣️❣️They were fall off the bone tender; dripping with deliciousness ❤️❤️The sauce was a fabulous complex of flavors that satisfies every point on your palate - a 10 star delight on a plate🤩🤩 Salad was super fresh with just the right amount of added extras 😉I ordered the mashed potatoes & again the seasoning was right on point. Service was excellent 😍 I guarantee you I will be back, with more people, as this restaurant does not disappoint!!!”

“Great chicken sandwich and fries!”

“My husband and I love Mimi’s! Their coffee is delicious and they have a lot of drink options. We always get their jalapeño bacon egg cheese bagel - it’s amazing ✨

They are always quick with service, friendly, and it’s always clean inside. We love the atmosphere too and have been frequent customers since we moved to Wilmington!”

“Popped in here for my first lunch of Route 66 and it was a great decision. The atmosphere is fun and kitschy with statues outside, a 50s feel inside, and even bathrooms with fun theming. The food is reasonably priced and cooked to order. I thought the burger was decent, but the chili cheese fries were the highlight. Those are a must order. I also thought the shake was above average. If you start 66 in the morning, the Polk A Dot is perfectly placed to be your first lunch and I can't think of a better way to start your trip.”