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Quality handmade food, expertly crafted cocktails, and the most extensive wine selection in Stephenson County. The Great Debate is the restaurant and cocktail bar on The Wagner House’s first floor in Downtown Freeport. The Wagner House is our beautifully preserved historic three-story building in downtown Freeport’s heart. It contains two floors of full-service wedding and event venues and our famous first-floor dining atmosphere! Pop by and see live performances by one of our many beloved musicians!
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Address: 1 E Spring St, Freeport, IL 61032
Phone: (815) 232-4408
Website: https://thegreatdebateil.com/
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Reviews
Gina Timm
We ate here Saturday night and the food was excellent! I had the Mahi Mahi, so delicious and I’m picky on fish. Hubby had the steak sandwich which he said was very good too! Also, a must is their caramelized onion & mushroom soup, absolutely delicious! The atmosphere is so beautiful and the staff very nice. We have ate here before and the food has always been delicious. Definitely will be back soon.
… moreCat Lover
What an amazing Restaurant! Love the building and decor, food was outstanding with the best chef around. Service top notch meeting your every need. We had a Filet cooked perfectly and Maui Fish, our son had Steak tacos he loves and his girlfriend had a Filet as well. Took pics of our desserts all homemade.
We requested a cocktail not on the menu and they made it special for us.
Had a glass of my favorite wine too.
Great place for an event party to celebrate any occasion. Upstairs there is larger areas for Weddings, Showers too! If you haven’t tried this place you’re missing out! Will be back!
… moreWe requested a cocktail not on the menu and they made it special for us.
Had a glass of my favorite wine too.
Great place for an event party to celebrate any occasion. Upstairs there is larger areas for Weddings, Showers too! If you haven’t tried this place you’re missing out! Will be back!
Christine MacDougall
This place should always be hopping! Everything is perfect!
$5 taco Thursdays 4 options are phenomenal
… more$5 taco Thursdays 4 options are phenomenal
Vanessa Torres
Really cute entrance and the inside is nice! Came on a Thursday night and had a fish taco and two steak tacos. Everything was amazing. Perfect place for dinner and wine.
… moreMark Rudow
This place is a real gem in Freeport. Great food, drinks, atmosphere and service. Highly recommended!
… moreJustin Mills
Great food and excellent service. Fantastic bourbon selection. Love coming here!
… moreJanet Thompson
We recently moved to the area, and this is our favorite place for date night! The dishes are so creative, and the cocktails are delicious. Highly recommend!
… moreEli Logemann
Amazing first experience, tried the barrel pick A.D. Laws finished in brandy casks, amazing. A little hot to try neat but opened up beautifully when poured over a large ice cube. Service is exceptional, you can tell when people really care about the establishment and product they’re serving. Atmosphere is warm and inviting industrial chic but with lots of natural wood to create warmth.
… moreRichard Legge
The food is locally sourced, unique and always delicious. The have a very large alcohol selection with some you can’t find in most restaurants.
… moreCristina Lambert
Celebrated a birthday party for my grandson tonight and it was amazing. Staff was always smiling and willing to accommodate our requests! The atmosphere is absolutely out of place. What ever they did to bring this to this area is amazing! I can’t wait to come back!!!!
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