Dari Ripple - Carte

The Shortline

➤ 118 Buchanan St, 61008, Belvidere, United States

Carte • Sushi • Asian • Lunch • Japanese

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"Food is good, but just order it to go. The “service” is terrible. We didn’t have a waiter/ it was a self service concept, but no one let us know this. We found this out after waiting some time for drink refills after almost done with our pizza. There is no self-serve drink station so I went up to the bar to ask for a refill mid chew. The bar tender said she was going to give me a to go cup since they were closing. I had just told her that I didn’t know we had to get our own drinks and that I wanted something quickly so my food could go down. (In my opinion, it would have been quicker for her to just refill my cup that i had already brought up. Before the pizza, we had ordered sushi rolls and crab rangoon. After each item was dropped off, first the crab rangoon in a to-go bag, then 10 minutes later, the sushi in to-go containers, no one asked how everything tasted or if they could get us anything else. After the sushi, I had to stop her as she walked away for some soy sauce, but the look on her face and energy gave annoyance. Which is why after a guy came out with the pizza and quickly walked away, I didn’t bother asking him for plates, so we just ate it on a napkin. At one point, the bar tender came up to us to let us know they were closing while still eating. As we walked up to pay, there were 2 men at the bar drinking. I asked the “server” while paying what time the bar closed and she said the restaurant closed at 9. I asked, “oh, but what about the bar, she said “the whole restaurant closed at 9”, and I said “oh” and turned towards the 2 men and the bar tender who came up to us earlier to let us know they were closing. She then says, “they are just finishing up their drinks”. It looked like to me the bar tender was getting them another drink. This was a VERY bizarre and unwelcoming experience- coming from someone who worked as a server in the past and who enjoys new restaurants. There were no smiles and it had a very cold “get the hell out” energy. Sad to say as I want locally owned restaurants to thrive."

Culver's

➤ 1635 Big Thunder Blvd, 61008, Belvidere, US, United States

Carte • Burgers • American • Fast Food • Sandwiches

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"Thank you for taking the time to fix your flag; we truly appreciate your effort to display it proudly. I have updated my review to acknowledge this improvement. The food here is excellent, which is why there's always a line—it's just that good!"

Quinta Carmina Mexican Cuisine

➤ 758 Beloit Road, Belvidere, 61008, United States Of America

Carte • Soup • Beer • Steak • Mexican

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"Be cautious about what you order because what you receive may not match your expectations. We ended up not eating our meal and still paid the full amount. This is the worst food in town, and this was our second disappointing experience."

Steam Plant Family

➤ 123 Meadow St, 61008, Belvidere, US, United States

Carte • Family • Burgers • American • Fast Food

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"Food was delicious. They offered everything, like regular or sugar-free syrup they even had powdered sugar, which I prefer on my pancakes. When I asked for decaf hot tea, she asked if I wanted green or black! My husband had pecans in his waffle I had Swedish pancakes! So much variety! Waitress was so pleasant! Quite busy when we got there I can see why! Walls lined with historic pictures as well as a row of antique sewing machines."

Smokin' Coop Bbq

➤ 2022 Business Route 20, Belvidere, United States

Carte • Bbq • Barbecue • American • Bbq Joint

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"I just tried the half rack of baby back ribs, and they were absolutely delicious! I ordered them dry, without sauce, and honestly, they didn't need any. The dry seasoning was so flavorful that I only added a pinch of salt to enhance the taste a bit more. They were incredibly juicy and tender, with the meat effortlessly pulling away from the bones. The portion for the half plate had plenty of meat. At first, I thought they might be dry, but that was only on the edges; between the bones, they were incredibly tender and juicy. I can't comment on the other menu items yet, but I definitely plan to try them soon. The outdoor seating area is also lovely."