Where to Eat in Geneseo: The Best Restaurants and Bars

April 15, 2018 Stefan Strunk

Geneseo is a city in Henry County, Illinois, United States. The population was 6,586 at the 2010 census, up from 6,480 in 2000. Geneseo is 20 miles east of the Quad Cities, at the intersection of Interstate 80, U.S. Route 6 and Illinois Route 82.
Things to do in Geneseo

1. The Cellar

137 S State St, Geneseo, IL 61254-1301 Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar American, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Dinner 309-944-2177
Excellent
80%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 130 reviews

The Cellar

Reviewed By Tumips - Moline, Illinois

This is one of my favorite restaurants in this area! Linen tablecloths and napkins surrounded with good local framed art. This has the good food and menu selection of what you would expect of a top notch supper clubs. The guests are served by waiters/waitresses that are incredibly polite and timely. They know their stuff! It is busy so call ahead on weekends. Great place for special occasions. Cakes or desert is elegantly served with sparklers and singing.

2. Dairy Queen

1023 S Oakwood Ave, Geneseo, IL 61254-1937 +1 309-944-6482
Excellent
40%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
20%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 5 reviews

Reviewed By GetMeOuttaThisTown

Like all DQ restaurants, the ice cream is excellent, but wow, every single table at this location was totally filthy!! After walking through the whole place and seeing every unoccupied table or booth was littered with crumbs, we walked out and ate in the car. Gross! No excuse for this.

3. Sweet Peas Grill & Bar

1325 S Oakwood Ave, Suite #5, Geneseo, IL 61254-1906 Reservations, Parking Available, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Full Bar, Seating, Waitstaff, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Accepts Credit Cards American, Bar, Grill, Pub Lunch, Dinner +1 309-944-1122
Excellent
34%
Good
54%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 103 reviews

Sweet Peas Grill & Bar

Sweet Peas Grill & Bar in Geneseo, Illinois creates fresh, flavorful dishes with you in mind! We are conveniently located just off Interstate 80 (about 19 miles east of the Quad Cities). We are a great choice for those traveling on Interstate 80 as well as being a great place to meet family and friends for some Sweet Peas hospitality. Local favorites include our boneless chicken tenders, Jalapeno Popper Chicken sandwich (buzz worthy), our smoked meats, beef brisket, pulled pork, and barbecue ribs. We also offer fresh salads, steaks, grilled salmon and more. Our waffle fries are a fan favorite! We have a full service bar with its own hours and space for entertaining. Seasonally we have an outdoor patio to enjoy some fresh air.

Reviewed By knightsjunkmail - Salt Lake City, Utah

This restaurant was recommended to us by the person checking us in at the Best Western next door and they were right. I had one of their salads with their chicken tenders, it was huge and delicious. I also had to try their gumbo so I got a cup and while it was really good it was a bit too salty for me. My husband ordered one of their house specialties, the chicken jalapeño popper sand which and said it was really good too. Highly recommend.

4. Lionstone Brewery & Gastropub

1225 S Oakwood Ave, Suite 8, Geneseo, IL 61254-1990 Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol American, Bar, Pizza, Pub, Brew Pub, Gastropub, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Dinner, Lunch SGD 9 - SGD 22 +1 309-944-5466
Excellent
52%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 85 reviews

Lionstone Brewery & Gastropub

Reviewed By Rick P - Sherrard, Illinois

We stopped here for lunch and decided to start with the "Nacho Tot-Chos". The serving was huge and they were delicious! We also ordered some Mahi Tacos not realizing that the appetizer alone would have been plenty for lunch. The tacos were good and might have been tastier if we had ordered the Mahi fried rather than grilled. The service was excellent and we'll definitely be back.

5. Danny Boy's Pizza & More

830 W Main St, Geneseo, IL 61254-1506 Reservations, Delivery, Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible Pizza Lunch, Dinner SGD 8 - SGD 29 +1 309-944-2000
Excellent
70%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 41 reviews

Danny Boy's Pizza & More

We are a small family owned and operated pizza restaurant. We are blessed to have so many loyal customers.

Reviewed By 348unhappy - Geneseo, Illinois

Very good pizza and awesome Danny dough. Lots of young staff members that work there tails off. When order is placed on a carry out they are on time.

6. Culver's

1275 S Oakwood Ave, Geneseo, IL 61254-1992 Takeout, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Highchairs Available American, Fast Food Lunch, Dinner +1 309-944-5300
Excellent
37%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 32 reviews

Reviewed By JamesPMason - Auburn, Georgia

If you've never had a Culver's butter bun burger - take a few moments to indulge your taste buds.

The only complaint that could be raised is the lack of restroom facilities. The place is exceedingly busy, and there are far few available relief options on their restroom menu. Had to head across the lot to Subway to satisfy nature's call.

7. Raelyn's Pub & Eatery

217 N State St, Geneseo, IL 61254-1236 Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol American, Bar, Pub Lunch, Dinner +1 309-944-3437
Excellent
45%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
0%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 54 reviews

Raelyn's Pub & Eatery

Reviewed By ClintTraveler - Geneseo, Illinois

We love Raelyn's but their food is really become average bar food - which is fine if that's what you are going after. The service is always good. They have the system where all the waitresses walking by check on you. Their draft beer selection is pretty good and they have a full selection of bottled beers.
We had the Hawaiian chicken sandwich and the grilled pork tenderloin sandwich (very good) and chicken strips for starters. They were greasy.
While we were there we ran into many friends which is always fun.

8. State Street Cafe

123 State St., Geneseo, IL 61254 Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible Cafe Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch +1 309-489-0100
Excellent
47%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
7%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 13 reviews

Reviewed By Chris R

Their breakfast food is fresh and tasty. The service is always fast. Not a fancy place. But neither are their prices. The lunch menu is great. Big burgers with all kinds of offerings. Their Greek salad is my favorite. The BLT is great on the Texas toast.

9. Los Ranchitos

4172 S Oakwood Ave, Geneseo, IL 61254-9300 Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Wheelchair Accessible Mexican Lunch, Dinner
Excellent
38%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
11%
Terrible
9%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 44 reviews

Los Ranchitos

phone (309) 944-3445

Reviewed By CG932 - Illinois

The place is small and can be crowded during peak times. The food is great and service is always fast and friendly.

10. Geneseo Brewing Company

102 S State St, Geneseo, IL 61254-1348 Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol American, Bar, Pub +1 309-945-1422
Excellent
43%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
10%
Terrible
10%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 29 reviews

Geneseo Brewing Company

Reviewed By drehman2017 - Geneseo, Illinois

Fun place to go to try some craft beers. Also serve mixed drinks and wine. The food menu is limited to flatbreads, salads,sandwiches and appetizers but all are good. Nice decor and music on Friday and Saturday nights.

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