Patti is an administrative assistant that lives in Frankfort. She loves going out to Italian restaurants and says her favorite dish is the Baked Spinach Ravioli from Rocco's Little Italy. Patti says she knows her food as her friends are always asking her for restaurant recommendations on her train ride to work.
There
are some foods at any given restaurant you frequent that are just
addicting. Such are the chicken tenders appetizer at The Wild Rover in
Frankfort.
We
originally visited The Wild Rover some months ago because it was the new
sports bar in Frankfort and minutes from our home. We were dubious of
the "sports bar theme" but decided to give it a shot. On our first
visit when asked if we wanted to try the "stuffed green pepper" soup, we
were tempted to decline, but interest got the better of us. We were
'bowled' over (no pun intended) at how delicious this little bowl of
homemade soup was from the kitchen of a sports bar. We moved on then to
their burgers, all served on pretzel rolls - and again, we were
pleasantly surprised. Enough so, that we went back to Wild Rover
several more times during which we happened upon
half-price-appetizer-night (Sunday). I decided to try the chicken
tenders rather than a full meal and to say that we could not get enough
of them is an understatement! These are not your typically pre-packaged
chicken tenders, but in fact, the chef at The Wild Rover cuts the tenders
from chicken breast per order, makes his own beer-battered coating
which is light, crispy and delicious. We chose their homemade BBQ
sauce and ranch dressing for dipping and have since ordered this
delectable treat on each visit. The 'veggie burger' offered consists of
a portobello mushroom, grilled with roasted red peppers, spring greens
and a garlic/mayo aioli served on a pretzel roll and would most
assuredly satisfy any palate. It's juicy, messy and absolutely wonderful.
The Wild Rover is definitely a sports bar theme, but there are low tables, high
tables or the bar for ease of dining as well as tables outside on the
patio in nicer weather. They offer an array of beer choices among other
bar drinks, and although the place is somewhat small by restaurant
standards, it is open and airy. They offer nightly drink and food
specials along with enticing tidbits such as the garlic parmesan
burger, homemade soups, and the amazing appetizers on the menu. The
food that they serve here is good old fashioned pub grub that is
affordable and unbelievable.
The Wild Rover is the perfect example of why NOT to skip a place called a sports
bar. There is nothing fancy about the joint and that is why it is
perfect for any weeknight simple meal or late night gorpy. It truly
keeps us coming back.
The Wild Rover
20535 S La Grange Rd
Frankfort, IL 60423
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 277-5800
I am really going to have to try this place.. That soup sounds simply AMAZING!
ReplyDeleteOctavius Bond.