3Ravens Food&Spirits - Monticello, Illinois

A Love

Went for lunch with a friend for the first time and there was live music. It was a beautiful day out and we wanted to sit outside. After waiting for the host, we requested to be seated outside. The host offered we could sit at the bar and wait for a table. One of the reasons we chose to eat here is because we seen they had bloody marys on special that day. We each ordered a bloody mary....DONT! Tasted like straight tomato juice. When we asked what was in it...we were told a mixer & in the midwest that pepper is what is used for spice. It was the worst bloody mary I have ever had. After sitting for a while, the bartender asked if we wanted to order. We told him we were waiting on a table outside. He then told us good luck. The staff had major attitudes as if we were bothering them and could have kept their smart comments to themselves. They were busy and appeared to be unorganized. Understandable. The bartender that wished us good luck returned and said a table was free. We went and sat outside. Once we were able to get the young gentleman's attention, we were good to order. Ordered food and went to the restroom...return to a man sitting in my chair. I told him I was sitting there & we have extra chairs if they would like them. They sat at our table. No biggie. After they left one of the employees said...yea we seen them sit in your chair. Really!? The food came out...the chicken sandwich is comparable to a McDonald's chicken sandwich. Do not recommend or plan to ever return.

Kevin R Turner

I had the chicken with sausage. The food was delicious and the service was great. I will definitely return. The chorizo looks a but greasy, but it was delicomiouz...and actually wasn't at all greasy. .my belly was happy!!

Donald Husted

Came here on a whim while waiting for the track meet. Fantastic service, great atmosphere, and couldn't ask for more! I will definitely come back!!
We had the sesame and almond crusted Ahi Tuna for an appetizer, Angry Chicken with Gorgonzola Bacon Fries, and Pasta with Salmon. The fish was fresh and the pasta was awesome. Great mixture of flavors!!

Capped it off with a honey badger drink which was the perfect blend of honey, rumchata, and not sure because it was amazing!!

I can't stress enough how great the service was. The wait staff and bartenders were amazing and all helped.

Lydia Hill

Great service and great food. Pot O'Gold appetizer not pictured. Mild wings, Taco Bowl, Smothered Chicken Sandwich, BBQ Burger and Gorgonzola Fries. We always get the Gorgonzola Fries!!!!

Aj Swaim

I want to love 3 Ravens but unfortunately I cant recommend their food. In the past 2 months our family has gone there for lunch/ dinner 4 separate times and each time there has been issues with both very slow service and poor quality of food. Let’s start with the good- wait staff is really friendly! The bar and restaurant are clean and very inviting with plenty of seating. The fried pepper jack cheese curds are hands down some of the best I’ve ever had. So creamy and a perfect amount of kick. I also love their fried green beans and fried jumbo shrimp- (when the shrimp isn’t burnt which happened 3rd visit and we showed the waiter and ask for him to take them back and remove from our ticket as they could not be eaten) both are delicious. Although my daughter did not like her grilled cheese, I tasted it and thought it was very good. Nice thick bread and grilled nicely.
Now to the bad. Things tend to be over cooked and dry. In the 4 visits I first had the fresco melt. The burger was dry/burnt and So I had to ask for extra sauce to eat it. Next visit I got the grilled chicken breast with green beans. They gave me broccoli instead and although it wasn’t what I ordered I was glad because the broccoli with the Parmesan was delicious. Unfortunately the chicken breast was over cooked and also dry. My son on 2 occasions ordered the jumbo wings and I think the oil temp is too high as the batter was almost burnt and the meat was dry as well. 3rd visit I got the chicken breast and broccoli again and it was the same as the 2nd visit. Just over cooked. Flavor was nice though just poor execution on the cooking. Today we came for a St.Paddy’s day lunch. My son’s burger was so over cooked he only ate 1/2. My daughter and I both got the corn beef, cabbage and Irish mash potatoes. The Irish mashed potatoes had Great flavor but it was clear they made a big batch and didn’t microwave our portions up enough as they were luke warm at best. The corned beef and cabbage was pretty bland. My daughter found a 2 inch black curly hair in her cabbage which I believe was the chefs hair, as I saw him walk out of the kitchen and he has that type of hair. Gross as it sounds, being a former barber of 18 years the hair didn’t bother me, but it ruined my daughters appetite and she couldn’t continue with her meal. My partner ordered what I think is called “the pot of gold nachos” I’m probably wrong about the name but it is waffle fries loaded with taco meat, cheese, peppers and tomatoes and lettuce. When it came to the table the waffle fries where crisp but cold and the meat with cheese mixture was literally cold like it came from the refrigerator. We let the waiter know and they immediately made a new batch. But again it makes me think they cook ahead and then warm up in the microwave. There is no other reason for the meat mixture to be that cold. I think who ever prepped it forgot to heat it up before sending it out. My partner did like the flavor of the 2nd batch of nachos but only could eat a small amount as there was so much liquid in it, it became soggy and unappetizing. I didn’t want to write a review off of a single bad day. Being the 4th negative experience I feel it’s not a fluke and it’s a chronic issue. I hope 3 Ravens is able to improve the cooking staffs skills and quality of food because I think there is a lot of potential. It’s just missing the mark currently.

Maile Tatman

We have been to this restaurant twice. We were wanting to try their Irish food but they have been out of the shepards pie and bangers and mash both times we visited. Their fish and chips and garlic burger were very good though. They carry Smithwicks which was great too. Most places offer Guinness but not many offer Smithwicks as well.

Elizabeth Buchana

We ate there as a party 5 plus 2 littles. The staff was amazing with the kids and the food was absolutely wonderful! Our favorites were the fish and chips, bangers and mash, and the garlic bacon cheeseburger! We will definitely be going back.

crixmorgan

In town to do some thrift shopping. This place was convenient and reviews sounded good. They weren't wrong! Great place to eat. Bar looked very inviting also. Will have to come back on our next visit up!