Oliver's Bar & Grill

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  We've been to Oliver's twice in the last week and it's quickly becoming my favorite restaurant in the area. All of the food I've tried (with exception to the queso dip, which is only okay) has been exceptionally good -- so much so that I've actually been taken aback. I used to frequent this place in my partying days for $4.00 Martini Thursdays but never actually tried the food. Of all the food items I've ordered so far, the baked mac & cheese has been the best. It oozes with cheesy goodness and could hold it's own against the "best mac and cheese ever" at Mindy's Hot Chocolate in Chicago. This one is definitely a close 2nd for the highly coveted title.
  
  We originally checked this place out as craft beer is hard to come by in this rinky-dink town. Oliver's has a handful, which is a "handful" more than every other bar and restaurant in the area.
  
  The thing I like the most about this place is the type of people here is always different each time you come. This is solely due to the fact that it's located in a hotel. Last time it was a bit of an older crowd just chilling watching the game, last night it was more of a partying crowd. You never know what to expect and I like that.
  
  Service was excellent last night and I appreciated how attentive our waitress was. However, last time wasn't as good since we were in a hurry to catch a movie and she kinda disappeared when we wanted our check.

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  Posted on 05.12.13 Courtney C.

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  Love this place!

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  Posted on 01.08.13 Jason S.

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  For being in a hotel, this place actually isn't half bad. I've come here a few times to get their cheap martinis (all of which are very good) and a bite to eat. It's almost always packed because of weddings/events going on in the banquet halls. That's also good for people watching :) Their food isn't half bad, I don't know if I would rave about it. They have a pretty decent breakfast in the morning with an omlette station. If you're looking for some cheap drinks and a bite to eat late at night or after a shin dig, this isn't a bad place to try out in the area!

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  Posted on 07.06.12 Danielle S.

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  One night I decided to have dinner at the Quality Inn hotel restaurant, even though I was not a hotel guest. I generally avoid hotel eateries, as I always like to experience the local specials and flavors. I think I read about Oliver's in the Yellow Pages. Regardless, I sat at the bar and had a very decent meal at a very reasonable price.
  
  Definitely a sports bar and more upscale than the other sports bars I checked out in Kankakee. Many TVs and lots of seating. Get up near the bar to see the game, or move back into the restaurant to get some away from the crowd.  I was there on a weeknight and it was quiet, but weekends could be busier.
  
  I had a very basic chicken with broccoli over rigatoni for $11.99. When the meal arrived, I was a bit surprised...the broccoli was fresh, not frozen. And everything was freshly prepared. I took some of my meal back to my hotel to eat for lunch the next day. I was not disappointed.
  
  Oliver's is a good place to kick back, watch a game or talk with friend's in peaceful surroundings. Worth another visit the next time I am in the area.

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  Posted on 05.04.08 Space O.

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