Based on 224 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
646 S Main St, Princeton, IL 61356
Phone: (815) 303-6435
Website: http://www.nielandshortys.com/
Hours
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 11 AM–2 PM, 4–9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–2 PM, 4–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–2 PM, 4–9 PM |
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Reviews
Daniel Kuczero
First time at this restaurant! Food was good, best bbq I ever had? No, however the server was very prompt, polite and attentive. The food was good, I had the 1/2 lb combo, brisket, and pulled pork with baked beans and spicy cornbread. The beans and cornbread came out hot like out of the overn. The meats were good. Pork was a tad dry, but I nailed it with their spicy bbq sauce, which had a perfect amount of spice to it, not too hot. Brisket was tender as well. Wife had the trio of sliders, which she really enjoyed, and a side of sweet potato waffle fries, which they made fresh, so they were piping hot too. I would go back, the atmosphere was welcoming and the food was good.
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Tammy Leroux
This was such a neat find. The place has an awesome ambiance. Our server was extremely friendly and helpful explaining the different menu items. You could tell the servers worked well as a team. The food was very delicious too! All a wonderful experience. Oh, there are 2 separate roo.s for seating and outdoor seating.
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M B
We got brisket sandwiches but they had no seasonings or sauce at all and not very good flavor, quite dry, also the buns seemed like the cheapest someone could possibly get. Maybe will try something different but only being open a few days a week is inconvenient
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Noe Lara
Trying to find a spot to grab lunch during the Depue boat race weekend and we landed here. To be fair we didn’t get anything really bbq but I will say that the Twig and Berries (cheese curds and motzerella sticks) were amazing. The batter used on these were so gooood!
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Bill Stransky
Drove there from Dixon to Princeton on Wednesday and they weren’t open even though there website says they were . We won’t be back . Went to Alexander Park Tavern instead , it was very good .
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Jewel Buckman
This restaurant was absolutely awful. So awful my mother was sick that night. The breaded cod was frozen from a package and absolutely awful. My smoked Turkey was dry and difficult to chew. The service was subpar. She was nice but was not familiar with the menu and never once asked us if we were happy or asked it we wanted another drink. I do not recommend this restaurant at all. Disgusting
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Donna Castelli
Pulled pork was great with two-sides..good prices i will try the the ribs next time
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Stacey Hulsizer
Food was ok. Took way too long to get once we ordered
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Sasha Ernst
We had this 2 years ago when we were in town and then got it again recently while visiting. It is STILL the best. Everyone in the house has raved about it! Also! The portabella sandwich is fantastic (in case any vegetarians are wondering).
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Micheal Savoie
Love the look and feel of the place. Staff is excellent! Fried cod was pretty greasy, but tasted good. Was surprised that they only had one flavor of barbecue sauce at the table. It was late, so we didn’t ask if they had more. I do love their homemade chips! I will eat here again, because, BBQ. The smoked meats are the real reason to eat here anyway. But I will avoid fried fish.
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