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In 2003, John Gallagher and his wife Susie purchased an abandoned building on Mill Street in downtown Waterloo, Illinois with the intent of making it into a destination restaurant that serves wonderful food. But the idea for the restaurant project goes back much farther. In fact, for twenty years before, the owners had been gathering artifacts throughout the region for use when the time came to fulfill their dream.
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Home Access Remodeling
Aug 23, 2020
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Darrell Johnson
Jul 29, 2020
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First time eating here, or rather, first time for curbside pickup. While sitting in my parking spot waiting for the food, the grill exhaust was making me hungry and my mouth water. It smelled that good. Food was excellent. Nice portions. Very reasonably priced and ready on time. Will be eating here again!
Tammy Williams Ellis
Jun 23, 2020
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Julia Toscano
Oct 30, 2019
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Brian Archer
Sep 15, 2019
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We arrived before the lunch crowd did so it wasn't very crowded . We sat at the bar the bartender was great . Very helpful in suggesting her menu favorites.
I had the signature burger . Very good . Burger was seasoned very well if not aggresive for some . The fries were blah . Soggy potatoes without much seasoning .
My son had the candied bacon BLT. It was also very good . Lot of bread to bacon ration but still good .
We also had the fried zucchini for an appetizer. It was also great and came in a larger than expected portion size .
I had the signature burger . Very good . Burger was seasoned very well if not aggresive for some . The fries were blah . Soggy potatoes without much seasoning .
My son had the candied bacon BLT. It was also very good . Lot of bread to bacon ration but still good .
We also had the fried zucchini for an appetizer. It was also great and came in a larger than expected portion size .
Mark Zeman
Sep 27, 2018
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Who was voted Best Fried Chicken in St. Louis, 2015, '16 and '17 by the Post-Dispatch? It will come as a surprise -- Gallagher's in Waterloo, IL. I'm no chicken connoisseur, but it's quite good, as is their amazing garlic burger. Very pleasant decor, nice bar, and cheerful staff. Nice afternoon outing from St. Louis.
John J. Jackson
Sep 23, 2018
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Ian Colwell
Oct 26, 2017
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Stumbled upon this place on a drive from STL. Awesome little spot. The wings and burgers are absolutely fantastic.
Really cool Irish bar feel. Nothing close to a dive bar as there's a nice restaurant area too. We sat at the bar and had a great service. Lots of cool decorations and a great vibe makes this a sure fire return on our next trip down here.
Really cool Irish bar feel. Nothing close to a dive bar as there's a nice restaurant area too. We sat at the bar and had a great service. Lots of cool decorations and a great vibe makes this a sure fire return on our next trip down here.
Jennifer Pinta
Jul 14, 2017
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