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Address: 219 Lincoln St, Emden, IL 62635
Phone: (217) 376-3683
Website: https://thedovetailinn.com/
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Our restaurant was established in 2022 in Emden, Illinois. With over 20 years of experience and based on a perfect mix of traditional and …
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. 100% recommend (24 Reviews). . $$. . Closed now. . 219 Lincoln Street , Emden, IL, United States, 62635. Links. . thedovetailinn.com. Contact info. . ( …
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Steve Johnson
Party of 12 on a Friday night. It didn’t bother the staff. They were as good as the food. We had a great variety and no complaints. I had the tenderloin and it was awesome. The place only holds about 50 people and I would say at lease 50 orders were carry out while we where there. Unbelievably the kitchen kept up. Good job guys. The waitstaff just kept bringing food out like a well oiled machine. If you have never been to Emden, check out one of the daily specials and see what night has your favorite. Plenty of free parking.
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Yesterday my father and I visited Dovetail Inn for lunch around 12:30ish. This was his 2nd time visiting ( he couldn’t recall what he had the 1st time) and this was my 1st time. Walking in for the first time it was tastefully decorated with decor and there seemed to be plenty of seating for larger crowds. There were roughly 10-15 other guests spread out at the tables and bar stools. There were specials listed on the board which my dad went for ( half sandwich & bean soup) while I chose the smash burger with fries. They also had cottage cheese as a side which is my go-to appetizer/side over salad, etc. It was a good sized portion. Not every restaurant has cottage cheese as an option so they already got a star just for having that. Service was fast and the waitress was very friendly. Now here is why Dovetail Inn got 5 stars. The smash burger was a smashing success! Served on lightly toasted ( buttered?) ciabatta bun with melted cheddar cheese with lettuce/mayo toppings, the burger was one of the best I have ever had and I get a burger literally everywhere I go. The burger itself had great flavor and was seared to perfection. I rarely give a burger 5 stars but this had me salivating for more. I rarely eat an entire meal in 1 sitting but this burger couldn’t wait to be devoured. It was so good I woke up the next morning and was still thinking about that burger! The french fries were bubbly and very similar to other places I have visited. Very solid fry. I shared some with my dad who devoured his meal before I was done with mine. We learned the tomatoes are freshly picked from the garden of the owner. They have delicious deserts available but we were too stuffed to enjoy those this time around.( deserts are made in-house and from a local popular bakery) Emden might be out of the way for most people but it’s well worth the drive! The only minor complaint came from my dad who said the tap water didn’t taste right and he only could take a couple of sips. I on the other hand drank my entire glass of tap water. You go there for the food not the drinks. My suggestion is to get a soda, tea or bring your own bottled water instead, if you are a water critic like him haha. They have a vest menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I really want to try the fried chicken next time I visit because I will be back!
… moreMandy Cordray
Delicious Entrees & totally Reasonable Prices! Try the Alligator!
… moreL Grabb
This was our breakfast stop during our St Jude Run! They had a buffet breakfast setup for us which was so tasty! The hash browns were seasoned perfectly and don’t even get me started on their biscuits! After breakfast I got to immediately run! #StJudeRuns2024
… moreKevin Johnson
If you don’t mind getting off the beaten path, join the guys down at the dovetail inn for some of the best homemade food I’ve had in awhile. You won’t regret it.
… moreEpicenter
Great food and service! Large selection to chose from and portions are large!
… moreBrett Johnson
This is an excellent eatery with a quaint environment and very friendly atmosphere. The menu offers a nice variety of choices without being overwhelming. The quality of the food is outstanding and is very reasonably priced. This is a fine dining experience tucked away in a nice small town location. It is definitely worth the journey if you’re looking for great food in a fantastic atmosphere. Note: The price per person I chose included two appetizers.
… moreMike Bale
Probably the 5th or 6th time we ate there. Simply great home cooked food , didn’t know you could get chicken gizzard’s tender but they know the trick ,had their tenderloin sandwich, best I’ve had , not a thin piece of cardboard like most places, this place is awesome,
… moreJohn Reed
This is one the premier restaurants in the Emden area. The food is out of this world and the specials are very convenient and in par with the rest of the food. The staff is very nice and the type of small town friendly you look for in a place like this. Todd is a very good cook and he is even bringing some new cooks under his wing.#WELOVETODD
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