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  • Tap 22 Grill & Bar (Silvis, IL) Review

    Tap 22 Grill & Bar (Silvis, IL) Review

    Rating: 4 out of 5.

    3.75* (out of 5)

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    Food: 4*

    Atmosphere: 3*

    Value: 4*

    Service: 4*

    07/08/2023 Tap 22 Grill & Bar

    Our son and daughter-in-law invited us to eat with them after the days events at the John Deere Classic and we ended up picking the Tap 22 Grill & Bar. It doesn’t look like much from the outside (a refurbished industrial / farm building – see picture), but the inside is quite another story (see pictures).

    They appeared to be short-staffed in the kitchen – possibly overwhelmed by the extra customers coming from the John Deere Classic. Tanya, did a great job keeping us informed on the order status and keeping our drinks full.

    I ordered the Tin Can Nachos (see picture) for my meal and to share with the table and another guest at our table ordered the Arizona Chicken Sandwich (see picture). The sandwich and fries were very good and the Nachos were likely the most unique delivery that I’ve ever seen. As the name implies, they come with all the ingredients layered in a tin can and then the server lifts off the top at the table (see picture) to leave a delicious stack of chips and toppings!

    I would definitely stop by on another trip when it isn’t so busy – and I highly recommend that you try the Tin Can Nachos when you go. Also, be sure to say ‘Hi’ to Tanya – she is a wonderful server!

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  • Campeche Restaurant (Galena, IL) Review

    Rating: 4.5 out of 5.

    4.5* (out of 5)

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    Food: 5*

    Atmosphere: 5*

    Value: 3*

    Service: 4*

    Stopped for dinner while staying in Galena this weekend and really enjoyed the stop.  The chips and fresh salsa were very good.  My wife and I shared a Family Margarita Flight, which was a great value compared to the much smaller version for 2/3rds the cost.  All flavors were delicious (Jalapeno, Pineapple, Watermelon & Mango) – and the Taijin on the rim made them even better!

    For our meal, we shared an order of Fajitas and not only was it very good, but it was plenty of food for both of us.  It was a bit pricey, but if you are selective in your choices it is manageable – and it all tastes great!  If you like Mexican food, you’ll want to stop here during your stay.

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  • Jamie’s Wine Studio (Galena, IL) Review

    Rating: 4.5 out of 5.

    4.33* (out of 5)

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    Food: n/a

    Atmosphere: 4*

    Value: 4*

    Service: 5*

    We stopped here during our visit based on our neighbor’s recommendation and really enjoyed the stop.  The drinks were the best we had during our stay (see pictures) – I had the Salted Caramel Martini and my wife had the Bloody Mary.

    The drinks, presentation and delivery were all top notch.  The atmosphere was also great, but was a bit cluttered, with boxes of wine and other items littering the floor.  The prices were some of the highest that we experienced during our stay…but again the quality and taste was great!  You won’t regret stopping here for a wine or cocktail.

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  • Galena Brewing Company (Galena, IL) Review

    Rating: 4 out of 5.

    4.25* (out of 5)

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    Food: 4*

    Atmosphere: 4*

    Value: 5*

    Service: 4*

    Really enjoyed our stop here during our stay.  The beer selection was good (see Flight picture), the buffalo chicken wings tasted very good and the value was good.

    You’ll enjoy your stop here… great food, service and value.

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  • Fried Green Tomatoes (Galena, IL) Review

    Rating: 5 out of 5.

    4.75* (out of 5)

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    Food: 5*

    Atmosphere: 5*

    Value: 4*

    Service: 5*

    We really enjoyed our stop here for dinner last night.  We started with the namesake Fried Green Tomatoes and boy were they good!  Melted cheese on each and the tasty marina sauce made them melt in your mouth.

    For our meal, I ordered the Steak Martini and was impressed with the presentation and taste.  Mashed potatoes in the bottom of the martini glass, topped with gravy and chunks of steak – tasted great and left room to order dessert.  My wife ordered the Seafood Aglio and loved the spicy kick.

    For dessert, we shared a piece of Tiramisu and all of us thought it was delicious – we even converted a friend who hasn’t had it before and loved it!  Make sure you save space to finish your meal with a piece of this tiramisu!

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  • Obed & Isaac’s Microbrewery & Eatery (Peoria, IL) Review

    Rating: 5 out of 5.

    4.0* (out of 5)

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    Food: 4*

    Atmosphere: 4*

    Value: 4*

    Service: 4*

    Stopped here for lunch on our way out of town following a business trip visit and enjoyed the experience.  The atmosphere in a remodeled Church is definitely unique.

    I ordered the Walleye Dinner special (see picture) and thought it was delicious – a lot of food and all of it was high quality.

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  • Bierstube (Moline, IL) Review

    Rating: 4 out of 5.

    3.75* (out of 5)

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    Food: 4*

    Atmosphere: 4*

    Value: 4*

    Service: 3*

    Stopped here for dinner while staying in downtown Moline and enjoyed the German food.  I really like red cabbage and hot German potato salad is also very good.  The red cabbage was delicious – you definitely want to order it.

    I ordered the Leberkäse Dinner lightly beer battered per the waitress’ suggestion.  It was good and I would recommend it.

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  • Pagalo’s Pizzeria & Gelato Cafe (Milan, IL) Review

    Rating: 4 out of 5.

    4.0* (out of 5)

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    Food: 4*

    Atmosphere: 4*

    Value: 4*

    Service: 4*

    Stopped here for lunch while in town based on a recommendation and really enjoyed the lunch.

    The restaurant was very clean and modern with nice decor, the workers were all very friendly and the place was quite lively.

    I ordered the grilled chicken pizza and really liked the seasoning, crust and overall flavor. Unfortunately, I didn’t save room for gelato after the pizza…so will save that for the next visit.

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  • Lemongrass Cafe (Moline, IL) Review

    Rating: 5 out of 5.

    5.0* (out of 5)

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    Food: 5*

    Atmosphere: 5*

    Value: 5*

    Service: 5*

    4/25/2018

    This is easily my favorite restaurant in the Quad Cities and I try to stop by every time I visit the area.  I enjoy spicy food and the waitress recommended the Gra Pow.  I tried to order it Very Hot like the last visit, but she recommended starting with Hot to be safe and adding the Prik Nam Pka spicy sauce to taste at the table, as it complemented the fish well.  It was delicious and I’d my new favorite!

    5/28/2017

    I had my favorite Som Tum here over 5 years ago, so drove a little further when I was back in town to come back.  I said I enjoyed the Som Tum in the past and asked for a recommendation if I liked spicy.  The waitress recommended the Dancing Salad, which I ordered with steak.  I ordered “Hot” on the mild, medium, hot and Thai hot scale and loved it – caused my nose to run and lips to burn, just what I wanted.  And to top it off, they were so impressed that I liked the Hot and didn’t have any dessert on the menu, so she brought me a special mini brownie made just for me!  I think I have a new favorite for my next trip!

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  • Exotic Thai Restaurant (Moline, IL) Review

    Rating: 5 out of 5.

    4.75* (out of 5)

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    Food: 5*

    Atmosphere: 5*

    Value: 4*

    Service: 5*

    5/31/2017

    Have been here several times and always enjoy it.  Tonight I ordered the grilled shrimp  papaya salad.  Although it was good, I did detect a bit of a fishy taste in the dressing and was a bit disappointed in the lack of spiciness, given that it was marked as “native spiciness / 3 peppers”, which is the spiciest shown on the menu.

    I enjoy spicy and have also visited the Lemongrass Café in downtown Moline.  There, I order “Hot” (2nd highest on their scale) and it is much spicier than here at Exotic Thai.  My bottom line is that both serve great food.  If you are looking for a higher-end / professional atmosphere with a bit more privacy from other guests, choose Exotic Thai.  If you are looking for spicier food in a tighter and less private seating arrangement (many more tables that are much closer together) that strikes me as more authentic (Thai lady who appears to be the owner waiting tables and making suggestions), choose Lemongrass Café downtown.

    Oh yeah…one more thing.  If you have a sweet tooth like me, you can’t get any dessert at Lemongrass Café, so will have to stop at Whitey’s for ice cream afterwards (I did just that last night).  I just finished a delicious banana crepe here at Exotic Thai!

    5/3/2014

    I have eaten here 3-4 times while visiting on business and have loved every meal.  I like cilantro and lime, and have really enjoyed green papaya salads and coconut soups.  Based on that, the waiter recommend khao soi, an authentic northern Thailand curry noodle dish – with 3 peppers (native spiciness) and absolutely loved it!

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