Me and my family have been eating and drinking at this tavern for a very long time. The owner cares a lot about his employees. It's always great to see alot people act like one big family. Going to bishop hill tavern has always been a fun experience. I encourage people throughout the country to stop by. They have great deals! Amazing selection. Passionate driven chefs. An amazing bar selection with great drafts! Amazing bartenders that really know how to make someone comfortable. This place overall is a moment in its own. It's been around for a long time! Go to bishop hill if you want to experience something with exciting savory,sweet and spicy flavor!. Right across the street from road runners gas station! Get gas and a chicken Parm sandwich!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Debra Whilfen
We heard this restaurant was under new ownership/ management, we were here last year for the first time, the food was terrible back then, had an old bar smell. The place looks a little better, but still doesn't have a welcoming atmosphere, very outdated and dark. We tried the pasta and chicken parm, sauce was salty, chicken was dry, like precooked frozen chicken, so you get what you pay for. Our waitress was nice; it just took her a while to wait on our table. Overall, was not a good lunch.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 3
Mimi Lehman
I will start with the positive. The young lady that waited on us was great. Very attentive. Unfortunately my chicken sandwich came out very undercooked/raw. Disappointing. However the French onion soup was amazing. All the tv's were tuned to professional wrestling, Not my idea of preferred dining viewing especially for folks there with children, but the music playing was terrific. Our table was not very clean and the handprints on the wall leads me to believe it's time for a good deep clean. Again, our young waitress was the shining star of the evening.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 4
Christopher Hebert
Great local bar decent food good drinks love the atmosphere
Gary Manfredi
Great Food and Atmosphere,, Great Outdoor Seating to Have a Few Drinks. Fireplace inside and Outside .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
PCC
Disappointed. Wanted to try this place for a while. Everything was sticky, from the salt and pepper shakers to the steak knife. Very dark in there and trying to read the black menu was a challenge. Portions we're mediocre to small. Request no mushrooms but got them anyway. Menu said the dish had peppers but didn't get those. Just very disappointing.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 3
Donna Sperlunto
If I could give less than one star, I would. Sat for 15 minutes without being acknowledged. It went from bad, to worse. The Cod smelled so horrific my daughter could smell it across the table. When the waitress came over I told her and she asked if I wanted something else. I was afraid but I ordered a burger to go. She left it on the table we could not stand it so I put it on the empty table right next to us. I'm very understanding if you're busy I get it, but she was not. We did get the chicken tenders with Thai chili that was okay.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Morgan O
Excellent burger - had the Bishop. The fries were thick and reminded of family made as a kid.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chip Green
Great to find such cool hang for lunch with great food and good bar talk.
Cute little hidden gem. Excellent food and staff. Has an adorable cute outside.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lori Dickerson
The food was okay. The kids had a blast on the waterslides and slides they set up on Mondays for the kids.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 4
LENIER ESPERANZA
Amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Karen Hytinen
Mel and Ka are the best!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Carlos “Carlitos” Moriella
Such a great local spot! Bishop Hill Tavern has that classic neighborhood bar vibe—super laid-back, friendly, and welcoming. The staff is awesome, always quick with service and genuinely kind, which makes a big difference.
The food is solid and hits the spot—especially for a casual night out or catching a game. Good drinks, good prices, and a crowd that feels like regulars even if it’s your first time there. It’s the kind of place where you can relax and just enjoy being there.
Had take out tonight. Everthing was delicious! TY
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Me and my family have been eating and drinking at this tavern for a very long time. The owner cares a lot about his employees. It's always great to see alot people act like one big family. Going to bishop hill tavern has always been a fun experience. I encourage people throughout the country to stop by. They have great deals! Amazing selection. Passionate
driven chefs. An amazing bar selection with great drafts! Amazing bartenders that really know how to make someone comfortable. This place overall is a moment in its own. It's been around for a long time! Go to bishop hill if you want to experience something with exciting savory,sweet and spicy flavor!. Right across the street from road runners gas station! Get gas and a chicken Parm sandwich!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We heard this restaurant was under new ownership/ management, we were here last year for the first time, the food was terrible back then, had an old bar smell. The place looks a little better, but still doesn't have a welcoming atmosphere, very outdated and dark. We tried the pasta and chicken parm, sauce was salty, chicken was dry, like precooked frozen chicken, so you get what you pay for. Our waitress was nice; it just took her a while to wait on our table. Overall, was not a good lunch.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 3
I will start with the positive. The young lady that waited on us was great. Very attentive. Unfortunately my chicken sandwich came out very undercooked/raw. Disappointing. However the French onion soup was amazing. All the tv's were tuned to professional wrestling, Not my idea of preferred dining viewing especially for folks there with children, but the music playing was terrific.
Our table was not very clean and the handprints on the wall leads me to believe it's time for a good deep clean.
Again, our young waitress was the shining star of the evening.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 4
Great local bar decent food good drinks love the atmosphere
Great Food and Atmosphere,, Great Outdoor Seating to Have a Few Drinks. Fireplace inside and Outside .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Disappointed. Wanted to try this place for a while. Everything was sticky, from the salt and pepper shakers to the steak knife. Very dark in there and trying to read the black menu was a challenge. Portions we're mediocre to small. Request no mushrooms but got them anyway. Menu said the dish had peppers but didn't get those. Just very disappointing.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 3
If I could give less than one star, I would. Sat for 15 minutes without being acknowledged. It went from bad, to worse. The Cod smelled so horrific my daughter could smell it across the table. When the waitress came over I told her and she asked if I wanted something else. I was afraid but I ordered a burger to go. She left it on the table we could not stand it so I put it on the empty table right next to us. I'm very understanding if you're busy I get it, but she was not.
We did get the chicken tenders with Thai chili that was okay.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Excellent burger - had the Bishop. The fries were thick and reminded of family made as a kid.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great to find such cool hang for lunch with great food and good bar talk.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Cute little hidden gem. Excellent food and staff. Has an adorable cute outside.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was okay. The kids had a blast on the waterslides and slides they set up on Mondays for the kids.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 4
Amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mel and Ka are the best!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Such a great local spot! Bishop Hill Tavern has that classic neighborhood bar vibe—super laid-back, friendly, and welcoming. The staff is awesome, always quick with service and genuinely kind, which makes a big difference.
The food is solid and hits the spot—especially for a casual night out or catching a game. Good drinks, good prices, and a crowd that feels like regulars even if it’s your first time there. It’s the kind of place where you can relax and just enjoy being there.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
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