The Range Grill & Tap
35 N Water St, Batavia, IL, 60510
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Address :
35 N Water St
Batavia, IL, 60510 - Phone (630) 761-0145
- Website https://www.therangegrillandtap.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 11
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Street, Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
Categories
Pizza
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Randy B.
Love this place!!! Food is amazing! Love the "Brisket Poppers" and you must try the "Chicagoan Burger"!!!!
(5)Sarah R.
We really enjoy eating here. It's upscale bar food but everything is made fresh and the service is decent. I recommend the burgers or the BBQ as others have pointed out. There are always new craft beers on tap.
(4)Phil M.
Stopped by last night and we had the pulled pork sandwich and brisket sandwich. Both were awesome and we will be going back. The menu content was just right and service was good. Great outdoor screened in patio.
(5)Michael L.
Baby back ribs. I've lamented the demise of Geneva's Rib House several years ago. Meaty, juicy barbecued baby backs at a price an ordinary guy can afford have been all but impossible to find. But no longer! Range Grill is a friendly place where the owner manager seems always to be in the house produces some really good food at reasonable prices, delivered by people who make you feel that they are really glad you wandered in. I've enjoyed the brisket and brisket sandwich, and the Friday fish fry, but the baby back ribs are my current favorite. (I've yet to try the pizza). The ribs come in a one-pound portion, with the option for two pounds. I know baby backs are often served as half- or full-racks. My estimation is that the one pound is more than a half rack. I think I counted 8 bones. Meaty, juicy and flavorful, I was able to clean the meat from the ribs with just my fork. The entire comes with the choice of two sides, and I chose a dinner salad, nicely done, and an ample serving of sweet potato fries. I'm a big guy, and a big eater, but I walked away from the single pound dinner fully satisfied.
(5)Chris M.
Absolutely amazing brisket. Recommend getting the tempura zucchini as one of your sides. This place is awesome!
(5)Matt B.
I went here on a Saturday afternoon to hang out with some friends and to try this place. I had heard some good things about both the beer selection and the food, so I was excited to give it a try. Service was good for the most part, but when 2 of us ran out of beer and ordered another, none was brought. The owner came over and immediately brought us beers, can't ask for more than that, the rest of the service was good. The beer menu is great with a lot of micro brews and harder to find beers. The food is great, the burger comes in a cast iron skillet and was cooked to perfection, my friend got the beef brisket and the portion was absolutely huge and he said it was delicious. I would definitely come back here, they have a nice screened in porch area and the rest of the place was clean and nice.
(4)Lindsay B.
We visited Open Range American Grill late on a Saturday night (only about 15 minutes before kitchen close) and I was thrilled that they were so pleasant about serving us despite our near closing visit. I had the strawberry beer to start- something I'd never tried before- and I really enjoyed the drink. We were there on the night of a Chicago Blackhawks playoff game- and the bar was very crowded while the rest of the restaurant was not. I feel like this would be a great place to sit on the porch outside, but we wanted to watch the end of the game so opted to sit inside. Our server was very pleasant, and our food was a-ok. I enjoyed my entree and tempura zucchini side but was less crazy about the corn based side- I probably wouldn't get that again. My husband had a burger which he couldn't finish- one of the specialties of the house- and he loved his dish. I probably would have given my dinner 3 stars- but with excellent service and a four start dish for my spouse- I'm doing 4 overall. I'd definitely like to come back and try some of the other menu items- and with the close proximity to the local movie theater, we just might!
(4)Candida S.
I've eaten in a few times since my last review here, should have updated long ago! Get anything with the Brisket and you cant go wrong. (Except maybe the poppers, not enough beef) The pizzas are well worth the price, fresh, plenty of toppings, try the pulled pork. Fish tacos are another fav, crunchy, golden goodness! . My friends have ordered the burgers and said they were tasty. Don't miss the loaded nachos, lots of everything, just the right balance of ingredients. If you order the sweet potato fries and friends don't steal 'em from your plate you will eat your fill and still have enough to take home. I order them every meal here they are that good. Wait staff is sooo friendly and helpful. Great family dining although it can be a bit loud depending on the crowd.
(4)Alyssa K.
My coworker and I met for a little after work dinner here before going to a painting class. We were pretty early so we had no problem getting a table. We thought we could have a quick dinner and then head over to the restaurant next door for our painting. It went mostly as we planned except the food took a little longer than we expected. Then we waited a while for our server to bring our check. I ended up going up to the front so I could pay and leave quickly. I didn't want to be late for our painting class. The food was all very good. I ordered a burger and it was awesome. The drinks were good too. I just wouldn't go here if I was in a hurry again!
(4)Jen K.
Can this place please stay? I like it. The food is great, the prices are good, the beer selection is good...great place to bring the family, watch a game, drink some beers, and mingle with the staff (because they are really nice!). It's located in downtown Batavia, so you can enjoy a nice stroll before or after your meal. You might need a stroll or two or ten after eating some of their delicious, hearty food. I'll admit...the service when we went was a bit slow. But we were in a group of about 12, so its to be somewhat expected. There was a half-off pizza deal going on, but apparently they ran out of pizza dough, so we couldn't order that anymore. It happens, right? Well they felt bad for the people wanting to order pizza and still took part of the check off anyway. That was super of them! The brisket I ordered was fab. You got a good amount of it and it was charred just enough. I ordered it with grilled veggies and roasted corn/queso. The grilled veggies were a little cold, but seasoned well enough to make it forgivable. Corn and queso, DEFINITELY good. Let's take a step back for a second and talk about this menu. If you go to their website, you can look up what you are ordering and see a REAL picture of what you want. It's all mouthwatering and doesn't look like fake staged fast food pictures. The nachos picture has those imperfections that nachos tend to have...cheese falling off the plate, olives not evenly distributed, an interesting shape of sour cream...this is real life nachos, and they look heavenly. But then continue to scroll down, and you can see the best-looking burgers and sandwiches this side of the Rio Grande. The Honky Tonk Burger, with an egg, queso, and onion straws. The Kansas City Burger, with pulled pork, onion straws, coleslaw, and cheese. The Beef Brisket and Famous Pulled Pork Sandwiches, all piled high with their slow-cooked meats. COME.ON. HOW AM I NOT SUPPOSED TO WANT EVERYTHING? It doesn't even end there. Take a look at their enormous, cheesy Range Burrito. It comes in a skillet because it can't contain all the flavors literally falling out of it. Or the Smoked Brisket Tacos...this has gotta be the best picture on the website. Top it all off? Bacon Maple Donut Holes. I'm done. Peace out. I can't handle this menu anymore. I'm fatter just by reading it. It all sounds delicious. Do you want to go there yet? No? Are you dead? Is your heart even beating? Because this place looks and sounds delicious, all things considered...and you should consider your life choices if you aren't making immediate plans to go there and try something with queso sauce on it (because more than half the menu comes with queso).
(5)Jeff B.
I really like this place. The food is always so good (try a burrito) and the atmosphere is relaxed and comfortable. If you're looking for somewhere to watch the game with friends and enjoy a good selection of beers and a great menu of food, then this is your place. I will be heading back there often!
(4)Frannie A.
I have been there plenty of times but when I went there with my family for dinner one night we were greeted right away and seated and are said waitress didn't come or acknowledge us and she past us plenty of times and was at different tables and at one point she was just standing around doing nothing . It wasn't busy at all . We were there for 20 mins just sitting there . We eventually left . Never going back there again .
(1)Laney C.
there wasn't a lot of flavor to the main dishes....the ranchero burrito and fajitas... appetizers were awesome and so was beer. I will not come here again in the winter BC the entire place is freezing and has space heaters but it still doesn't warm the place.
(3)Jason W.
Great food horrible service food was cold they dropped it back off and said Hope it's better and left before I could tell. It wasn't warmer.
(3)Peggy L.
We had burgers. Amazing food. Huge portions. Very friendly staff. Fried zucchini was a must. Great atmosphere
(4)Jennifer S.
Happy Birthday to me! On Sunday afternoon, we visited nearby St. Charles for the annual Scarecrow Festival. It was my birthday and so I got to be the decision maker. After the fest, we headed over to Batavia to try what sounded like some yummy food at the Open Range American Grill. The parking lot has an odd shape and minimal spots, but there were spots on the street and what appeared to be more parking across the way. We parked on the street and wandered in. There were no customers. Uh oh. Now what? Do the five of us turn and leave? The reviews were good so we stuck it out. I'm glad we did. We sat at a large table in the bar area. We had a perfect view of a large screen tv and plenty of elbow room. That was a plus. People slowly filled in the space. The Bears weren't playing and it was mid-afternoon on a Sunday so I think we may have just been there at an off time. The menu had a nice variety of items. I wanted the crab cakes. I know, what's wrong with me? Ordering crab cakes at what appears to be a bar that serves food rather than a restaurant which serves drinks. I asked the server. Her menu knowledge was somewhat limited and she described the crab cakes as: um, mushy and not really what you'd expect. Okay - no crab cakes for me. I ended up with a plain chicken sandwich and some onion strings. It was good. Nothing fancy or memorable, but it served its purpose. My son ordered a California club and roasted veggies. He was a fan of the whole dish. The hubby and my sister went with beef brisket. This dish came with the option of two sides. He chose chili and baked beans (said he'd come back for the beans) and she chose chili and fries (the waffle cut fries did not impress but the chili was a hit). My brother in law chose a steak sandwich with baked beans. It arrived with sweet potato fries in error. Getting the correct beans took some effort, but we worked it out eventually. The server encouraged the tempura zucchini. We tried it as an appetizer with a chipotle ranch dipping sauce. It was tasty but I'm glad that no one chose that as their side. It was too greasy. Overall, the beer selection was wide, the menu options plentiful and the service was okay. I wouldn't necessarily make this a destination restaurant but I would probably visit again if I was in the area.
(4)Jeff N.
A hidden gem! Plenty of cheater parking in bank lot and on The street. Immediate greeting Server Sarah P was very professional, knowledgeable, helpful and cute. Try the brisket poppers -were different and delicious! Prime rib was perfect Brisket was amazingly My wife's salad was crisp fresh and the chicken was warm, a nice plus. Chicken sandwich was yum. The burger buns were amazing. I was really impressed with the customer service skills of the young staff. Someone has taken a lot if time to refine. Plates were cleared fast and friendly. Amazing staff. Beer specials $2 even in a Saturday night. Not a thing I can say that was negative. What a joy! Personable and genuine! Oh my.
(5)Lane L.
Since my last review, we've been back a couple times. Last time I was there I finally broke down (Yea, my arm was twisted... I kid...), and got the pizza. As I noted in a previous review that their pizza's looked good... They taste good too!
(5)Jen R.
Very cute place with an impressive food and beer menu. Their burgers are very large and come with a unique selection of sides including fried zucchini (recommended). The location is great too (right by the Fox River) but doesn't offer a lot of parking, you might need to park down the street a ways if it gets really busy.
(4)Bruce H.
I was here recently and witnessed the owner really treating his employees poorly after they apparently failed to follow protocol on their eating contest meal (you have 30 mins to eat a huge burger & large amount of fries)... That'll be my last time giving this guy my money.
(1)Joni P.
My husband and I stopped in for lunch before an appointment at Beardsgaard downtown. It was our first visit and we'll definitely be back! My husband got the beef brisket sandwich and the amount of meat was ridiculous. I had the BBQ pulled pork sandwich and it was probably the best I've had! Very tender and the coleslaw and onion straws on it added the perfect flavor! The waffle fries were also really good! Can't wait to visit again!
(5)Nancy P.
If there were a way I could give NO star rating I would! Burger was raw, sweet potato fries were frozen, our server said she was afraid to return the burger because she was afraid of the chef... Oh and I didn't notice when I walked in but as I was walking out there was a black mouse trap in the entrance!!!! Ughhh, how did this get a 5 star rating? It's really such a treat to go out , this was disgusting .
(1)Noel P.
Had date night with my wife. 1st time there all I can say is wow. This place is great. Small hole in the wall and the food is great. I consider myself a bbq snob. I don't have one complaint. I did off the menu sampler. So I could try everything. Soooo worth the $21. Wonderful food, great people. Will be coming back for sure. Next time I will have to try one of the many burgers they offer.
(5)Eric E.
My jaunt in here with a neighbor was to have a couple cold ones. So my grade is incomplete, and based only on the beer menu (with an alluring dining tip from my neighbor). Getting on to the beer then ~ The beer menu is above average, mixing a nice variety of microbrews with your every day redneck delights (MGD, Coors, Bud products). Open Range was smart to add these duds to the menu though, so they could please every type of beer drinker that walked through the door (even those without tastebuds). Our server was extremely knowledgeable about every craft on their list, whether or not they had it in stock, what each beer was composed of and an honest opinion about each. Given that their menu is around 75 beers deep, that's impressive. The menu also shows the Style, ABV and BAS score for each beer. That's a classy touch. And lastly, the best part..their prices are decent, especially compared to many local spots vending microbrews. Head over to Geneva and you'll definitely pay $1.50-$4 more per bottle. My neighbors tip on the food was to try the prime rub, which he said was a mere $15 and phenomenal. I also took a gander at the food menu and look forward to making a second trip with the fam. Nice job Open Range. This is a ten fold improvement over the dive that used to hold up the same roof. Cheers.
(3)Kelly H.
I went here last night for dinner, and was really looking forward to it as my brother and sister-in-law have raved about it for quite some time! Our table ordered 3 burgers, 1 pulled pork sandwich and a tenderloin sandwich. My pulled pork was ok; it tasted good, but it was barely lukewarm, as were the sweet potato fries. Others seemed to have similar complaints about the temperature of their burgers, as well as that their burgers were dry. My husband's burger was missing the bacon advertised. The tenderloin sandwich appeared to be made with skirt steak instead of the tenderloin as advertised. I will say, our waitress was friendly but not too attentive; I don't recall being asked how our meal was at all, and our drinks weren't refilled like they tend to be at other places. I would like to give this place another try; I'm really hoping they simply had an off night....
(2)Steve G.
I want this place to succeed because I adore barbecue. However, twice now I have tried the brisket and twice I have been disappointed. This time around I had the brisket tacos. Both the tortillas and brisket were dry and just not tasty. Even the sauce it comes with couldn't save it. We also tried the pretzel nuggets appetizer. The nuggets were pretty good, although a few were dry and doughy. The disappointment here was with the beer cheese sauce it came with, which was just nasty. It was almost rancid tasting. I'm not sure who would enjoy such a sauce. I love beer, and I love cheese, but that combo was not good at all. Thankfully our server was able to bring us a queso cheese instead, which, although it was runny, was a vast improvement. Others at the table had ribs, which I sampled and enjoyed. The sauce had a nice smokey sweetness. The pizza was also good, not great. What might get me to come back is the huge beer menu, which is extensive and eclectic. Our server Tyler was attentive and friendly.
(2)Lee M.
Are you kidding me? Hands down, best burger I ever ate. "Billy the kid burger". The chef here has slow cooked meats figured out. Brisket to die for, pulled pork that will melt your face. Eat everything you can here. It is absolutely fantastic. The owner is here and involved in the operation. It is so nice to see a restaurant run by people who put their heart and soul into what they do. Eat here!!!
(5)Catherine P.
After an afternoon at the Scarecrow festival in neighboring Saint Charles and looking for some REAL food for lunch/dinner to celebrate with my sister for her birthday, we pulled up Yelp to see what was outside of incredibly busy Saint Charles and found Open Range American Grill in Batavia. The parking lot is just stupid. Do yourself a favor and park on the street and walk. As we neared the front of the restaurant we could smell the food and being that we were ALL starving, we made our way in quickly....to an empty restaurant. I thought maybe they were closed. Seriously...where are all the people? The scarecrow fest, maybe? Did we come at a weird time? Maybe. We can't just leave, so we took a seat but not before using the ladies room. Which I have to say is just weird...its like they took several rooms and put them together, the door frame isn't finished and there are openings near the floorboards, the soap dispenser is broken and the light is flickering like we were in a fun house...I was so weirded out for a minute! My sister and I just laughed it off and joined the boys at a large table in the bar area where they could see whatever game was on that day. The server was honest in her opinions, which I normally appreciate but she wasn't really selling us on anything in the menu, so I was kinda turned off. My sister asked how the crab cakes were and she said 'kinda mushy' and 'not what you would expect'. Needless to say, she chose something else on the menu. The server did recommend the tempura zucchini which is technically a 'side' option but she said it also worked as an appetizer if we wanted to try it, so we did. For $3, it was great! Only issue was that it was greasy..it needed more time to, I don't know, drain? My self and my brother-in-law copied each other and both ordered the beef brisket. It was VERY fatty, but it was VERY good. It basically fell apart so it was easy to get the meat and cut off the fat. I ordered the waffle fries and their chili. The chili was my favorite thing of the whole meal. I would go back for the chili alone. The waffle fries left something to be desired. My husband's meal came with the wrong side so after waiting a while and him getting further and further into in steak sandwich without being able to enjoy his side along with it, we had to get up to find the missing server to have her correct the issue. Everyone else left satisfied, but I got the impression from the birthday girl that she was not a big fan of her dish, so I felt really bad that we ventured out of our safe zone restaurants on her birthday. Next year, we're going somewhere we know and love!
(3)Renita M.
It's Saturday evening, and me and 6 friends are cooing over a baby. 7 p.m. rolls around and we realize we're pretty hungry and do not expect the new parents to feed us. But they do want to come to dinner with us, and suggested Open Range as nearby and suitably tasty. This place is not super-obvious in downtown Batavia; the sign is kinda small and the street not terribly well-lit, plus there's roadwork right now. They have a small lot but there's a bigger one across the street. I didn't get a great grasp of the restaurant layout, but there were at least two rooms, one more "dining" and one with a bar. We were seated in the dining area at a longish table. The menu is slightly classed-up bar food -- burgers, sandwiches, pizzas, salads. They also have a pretty good craft beer list. I would say though that the layout of both is slightly confusing. The menu has one sandwich section with some burgers, and then another page with only burgers, with longer descriptions and pictures. The beer menu has one column with style/ABV/price and a second, mis-matched from the first, with the Beer Advocate rating. Weird. That said, overall, both menus looked good once you could figure out how to read them. Our orders were taken pretty promptly. I went for a Tumbleweed burger (bacon, queso, fried onion straws and a fried egg plus some kinda sauce), tempura zucchini as a side and an Ace Honey Cider to drink. I like that you have a variety of sides to choose from, and they're all the same price -- onion rings, zucchini, fries, salad, mashed potatoes and a few others. My burger was very good, and pretty messy. I ordered it medium but I think it was more like medium well. The egg yolk dripped all over as did the queso but it was a delicious mess. A few notes that keep it from being five stars for me: -- No glasses were offered for bottled beer. Every beer snob knows you need a glass to really experience the full flavor of your beverage. -- Water refills were sporadic. -- Waitress did a great job with separate checks, but then there was some sort of weird thing with mine, she claimed she had run the wrong bill on my card, but I immediately looked at my credit card app, and there was the original charge, a refund for it, and then the same exact charge (which was correct, based on my math) ... it was strange. The atmosphere was sort of odd, too, they clearly are going for a little bit nicer food menu but it reads like a bar through and through. Still, I would definitely come back for the creative food menu and good beer list.
(4)Amy C.
Burgers were ordered medium rare and served very well done. Excellent fries and zucchini tempura, loved our server Maria! But over cooked burgers are inexcusable.
(2)Tony K.
Delicious food...if u get the burrito split it with someone...it is huge! The sandwiches are filling and fresh! Would definitely return.
(5)John W.
Lots to choose from. All BBQ is good. Burrito is huge. Wings could be better but they aren't bad. Decent selection of beers. Great specials everyday of the week.
(4)Matty B.
I eat a lot of BBQ... A lot- it's how I keep my sporting, yet girlish physique. Why, I found myself in the deep south and everywhere in between last week, had what has been acclaimed the best BBQ in the world... But Open Range's brisket... It... It's a marvel in BBQ. Never... Never, ever, have I had a brisket that would make me put myself through torture just to have another bite. Let me count the ways... A visit to the proctologist, having my mother-in-law over, being touched inappropriately by another man... Ok, I draw the line at homoerotic shenanigans, but I would put myself through hell to have more of Open Range's brisket, even taking a photo of my plate and texting it around to my fellow BBQ aficionados and BBQ restauranteurs to show off what I was eating, which to-date I have NEVER done. Epic. I might also mention that my better half loved her burger. Another item of interest, the beer selection is phenomenal. Amen... Amen to you. I will spread the word.
(5)Matt F.
I love this place. Last time I was there I had the brisket tacos and they were great. The beer selection, especially the beers on draft, are great. Pizza is also great as well. The staff was super friendly! I would highly recommend this place to anyone.
(5)Liz W.
Didn't take long to get seated, prompt nice server, people were very nice to my baby and I had the fish tacos that I found very tasty.
(5)Christina S.
I dont even have a complaint. Great food. Try the corn and queso side. The owner is super friendly and the restaurant is really clean.
(5)Andy M.
A great pork sandwich and a great old independent look that is not just another corporate eatery. This place is great and even though it doesn't have much parking, which gives it a more inquest look and location, the place is worth the walk. The service is good and there is ample seating inside the place. There is a bar and porch like seating setting. The food looks fantastic and I hear the pizza is good. The pork barbecue sand which was Great in this al American type setting.
(4)Tom K.
When I go out, I like to enjoy a selection of craft beers. This building re-opened as Open Range American Grill January 2013. For 20 plus years it has always been an L-I-T-E place. But now they have quietly been serving craft beer for the last year. 9 taps and over 60 varieties in bottles. Food is often secondary when I go for beers, but here the food is excellent. They have a slow cook oven/smoker for pulled pork, brisket, and prime rib. I ordered Smoked pulled pork, ranch hand waffle fries with crumbled Apple wood bacon. My girlfriend had Mahimahi fish tacos choice of 2 fresh made sides. Both were very good. Everything is made fresh. They also have gluten free pizza I might try sometime. About the only thing served that was frozen is ice cubes. I highly recommend this place and too bad for me that it took me a year to get here.
(5)Tiffeny S.
Awesome burgers. Made exactly how I wanted! Tuesday $7.99 burgers and $2 miller lite tall boys.
(4)J. R.
I wrote this review a few months ago and forgot to post it. The menu has changed since then! My most recent visit we had burgers which were OK. The pumpkin marshmallow soup was outstanding! The beer is still excellent and the service was better. I'll keep coming back for the beer selection! Tried this place for the first time tonight. Food was OK but not outstanding. I had the beef tenderloin tips and didn't like the flavor. My husband had the bbq ribs which were very good. The beer list was impressive! Service was good to start but we waited 15 min for our third beer. I would go back and try a different dish.
(3)Benjamin W.
Nice place - clean, friendly, cold beer, good food. Dropped in for a burger on a lazy Sunday night - ended up with a succulent steak sandwich with garlic aioli, and a Three Floyd's gumballhead... Life was good... Not much of a crowd on a snowy Sunday evening, but the bar is inviting and the staff are super attentive and friendly... Will be back with a few mates next time - hopefully there will be a better atmosphere with a few more punters...
(4)Elizabeth O.
We've started regularly attending The Range's trivia night on Mondays and love it. The food is excellent -- there are options for those with allergies, Celiac and gluten free. Staff is always very kind and on top of things. We've even gone back for dinner on other nights: there is good variety on the menu and it's a cozy location. Monday is half price pizza, as well! Highly recommend.
(5)RoxAnne T.
Yum yum yum. I had the brisket tacos and hubby had the pulled pork. The brisket is like Mama made but better and the pulled pork was FANTASTIC. For the most part the decor looks better than some of the pics; the good is delish and we'll definitely do another date night here.
(4)Tom V.
Out and about over the weekend, and found this based on a yelp search for burgers. We stopped in and were asked if we wanted to sit in the bar or restaurant, and chose a hightop in the bar. The server was friendly and the knowledgable. We had burgers which were very good. They seemed to be flame grilled well cooked. They were at least a solid 1/4 pound. My girlfriend also had a cup of the chicken tortilla soup and it was very good. Enjoyed the burger, and will go back.
(4)Joe D.
Good food. Good atmosphere. Really, really, really unhappy bartender. It really felt like I shouldn't have asked him for anything. Maybe he was having a bad day. But doesn't really make me really excited to come back here with my friends. And having him wait on us again.
(2)Elaine B.
I'm grateful to the Yelp reviews that recommended this restaurant. I passed the building a couple times but the outside didn't draw me in. Before I stepped into the restaurant the smell made my stomach growl. I accidentally came on a trivia night, so the only place for me was at the bar. The servers were friendly and prompt. I ordered a Southwest Salad, and was delightfully impressed at how the flavors worked together. The steak in the salad was nice, and tender. I know other reviews mentioned a slow service, but I didn't noticed that. The entire experience didn't blow my socks off, but it definitely made me want to come back for more.
(4)Vivian Y.
A very solid 4 star restaurant. Not five because I haven't yet been knocked off my feet but the food is really good, excellent beer list and good service. I've been in twice now and both times have been good experiences. I love that they have zucchini tempura, but once it did come out soggy and oily. The smoked meats are excellent and I just learned that they have prime rib dinner on Saturdays starting at $14.99!! I can't wait to try it out! The restaurant is also very kid friendly. Lots of high chairs. And I love the patio - it's meshed so you feel like you're outdoors but you're not - that means I'm not getting bit by Mosquitos.
(4)Meg T.
The atmosphere hasn't changed much. More of a dive place; however, the food is excellent, the staff inviting, and the beer amazing. If you can get past the outside looking like a shanty, the wood paneling on the walls, and the decade old carpet...this place is a great hidden gem. Last night I ventured there for a quick meal and a microbrew. I have to admit I was pleasantly surprised by how courteous the staff was, the waitress more attentive to our needs than many high scale restraints I frequent. The beer selection is astounding to say the least. There also is a wine selection,but I highly recommend a micro brew, even for the palate of the most sophisticated wine snob. Pretzels and cheese was mediocre, I actually would not order again. The pretzels were hard and the cheese dip thin and over spicy. I ordered the pulled pork sandwich and it was mouth watering. The right combination of pork and BBQ sauce on a crusty roll. I would have liked more slaw on the sandwich along with a few more crunchy onion straws, but this is definitely worth ordering again. The burgers were very appealing and large! The bar is nicely sanctioned off and not overly loud, even on a Saturday night. Good work Open Range. I will be back!
(4)Heidi H.
We have eaten here a few times and have had good food and good service, but today I called in a to go order with Dana. I ordered 2 sandwiches with well done French fries. I picked up the order and brought it home. When we opened the to go boxes, we had the sandwiches with onion rings. I called to let them know the error, and I spoke with Dana again, who then argued with me that I had ordered onion tanglers. I don't even know the term onion tangler. I told her that I ordered French fries, and her comment was "well the person that I spoke with ordered onion tanglers". I told her that she had spoken with ME, and that is not what I had ordered. No resolution given by her. Very poor customer service to argue with the customer!
(2)Julie C.
My husband and I were looking for a place to eat. Nothing fancy, just somewhere with good food where we could still enjoy the beautiful weather. This place is perfect for that! The food was great, the staff was very friendly and attentive and the atmosphere is laid back and welcoming. It was the perfect day to sit out on the covered patio. I loved the tempura battered zucchini. I also ordered a steak sandwich with garlic aioli on a ciabatta roll that was delicious. The chocolate filled binets for dessert were amazing! I think I may have found a new favorite restaurant in this area. We'll definitely be back!
(4)Lacey W.
The pizza is great! But the menu is tricky to read. You think you are getting a normal priced pizza because the fine print at the top of the page and not by the acc pizza I ordered had an up garage. They messed up the order for my pizza and the server said "since Monday is normally buy one get one free pizza night you can give it to you today even tho it's Sunday". He tried to make me feel like that I was lucky to get the pizza I acc ordered. I ordered w beer on tap. I thought it looked flat no head or anything. I tasted it and it was flat. I told the bartender and he said ohh it must be empty then I had to ask for a diff beer. I found a misprint on the beer list/menu. I thought the beer I ordered was $4.50 that's what it said on the beer list then I saw on the menu it said $5.50. I asked the bartender what the price was. He said let me check went to the manager or owner then he came back and said its been debunked. And the beer list price is the old price when it was in cans and the menu price is now that it's on tap. They didn't give it to me for the price I thought I was paying somehow they charged me $5.15 a beer?! So confusing, I just paid it. All in all a good local bar but make sure you read the menu carefully and maybe even be prepared to pay more. Also why no deals on Sundays for football?
(3)Jonathan G.
Great burgers and beer selection. Though not a good place if you don't eat meat. The roasted corn with queso is an excellent side.
(4)Angie N.
Really great spot in Batavia. Great menu, great beer. Unique choices but also good basics.
(5)JP P.
Bravo!! The residents of Batavia want so badly to support local buisiness. "Give us good food at a fair price". This place is on targer to do just that! Sooo many local restaurants over the years have failed to figure this out, particularly in the building currently occupied by open range....hopefully the pattern is broken. As I said, good food with an interesting menu offering "just enough" options to choose from. All said, just the opposite, as the beer menu offers extensive options to meet your needs....PBR's to Micro Brews. Well done! I saved the best for last! The bar area also has several tables to dine as well. This area supports a glass partition between the bar and dining area. This is great. You have an open view of the entire restaurant and a sound barrier from youngster roguish rascals "doin' their thing". Just sayin'.... Great place!
(4)Scott B.
It was good food with good service and great atmosphere. A little loud during the Hawks play off game but the should be expected.
(4)Austin W.
It was extremely understaffed when we went, but they let us know and gave us free drinks/food when they screwed up. Excellent burgers, and I would go again, hopefully a night that has a full staff.
(5)Karen S.
I was very excited to try Open Range American Grill. Is very convenient and I like to support our local businesses. They'd been posting photos on their website and the food looked amazing. I went with my husband and son on a Friday evening. We were seated right away. From there it took 10 minutes to get a server and another 20 for our beers. I was worried but from that point on the service was excellent. In all fairness, there was a very large party that appeared to have been seated not long before us. We went in on a Friday specifically for the fish fry. My husband ordered the fried fish which came with waffle fries, green beans and his choice of soup or salad. He had the chicken tortilla soup which I tried. It was a creamy base and was quite good. My son ordered the kids cheese pizza. He ate nearly all of it and enjoyed it. I ordered the crab cakes. The three nice sized crab cakes came with really yummy garlic Parmesan mashed potatoes and incredible tempura zucchini. The cab cakes were so big I ended up bringing home some of my dinner. The owner comped us dessert that visit. We had the beignets with vanilla ice cream and raspberry sauce. I am not big on dessert unless its out of the ordinary. This was amazing. Get the beignets if you come here. The beer selection is crazy big. They had a favorite IPA of mine that's not easy to find so I was happy. I cannot wait to visit again soon!
(5)Jeremy M.
Amazing selection of craft brews. Also their burgers are all amazing, but especially the Kansas City with pulled pork and cole slaw. The Open Range burger is also very good and everything is reasonably priced. Finally, I can't recommend the wings enough. This is the best place in Batavia.
(5)David P.
Have been here several times , It is hit or miss. I was there this past Saturday 10/4/14 around 9:00pm it seemed as though there was no manager on staff that night as it took forever to get waited on and once we had our drinks it then took longer for the not very customer friendly waitress to return to take our order. we could see in plain sight that all the kitchen and wait staff were enjoying themselves in conversation and phone/ texting activities . once our food came several of the items ( chilli ) were just luke warm and the fries were old and cold , when we were able to get the waitress back to our table again ( long wait ) she took the fries and they were replaced , not really apologizing for the problem. once we were done it again took a while to get her attention to get our check. I have been here before when they first opened and had the same type of poor service I recently returned again on two occasions and the service and food were great , but the owner was present both times. I would like to return but dont want to take the risk of the owner not being present to get the type of food and service required.
(2)Dan L.
My wife is a craft beer lover and this place has the best on tap. They change it up every week so it's a new adventure every time we go....which is weekly. I'm a chips and salsa freak and they don't disappoint. Their chips are freshly made and the salsa has a good bite. I love their blackened burger. Bartenders are friendly and attentive and TV's are well placed. The Owner is always on the floor pitching in wherever needed. This has been a great addition to Batavia as we now come here versus St. Charles. Easy parking and a lot less traffic.
(5)Stacy J.
A great, new, casual restaurant in Batavia. The prices are reasonable, and the food and service are dependably good. The menu is varied enough to satisfy most every taste, but not so big that freshness is compromised. The cook is willing to fulfill special requests, e.g. non-breaded chicken wings. Open Range has become our go to, casual eatery. The brisket tacos are tasty, and our kids love the ranch hand fries.
(4)David D.
This place is excellent, and gaining a quick following. Food is so good and beer selections is great too. Try the BBQ, which is great and the burgers are pretty darn good as well!
(5)Janice S.
Went there for the first time today and I must say I am very impressed. The food was amazing!! My Fiance ordered the filet mignon sandwich and I ordered the pulled pork BBQ sandwich. We also ordered the beef brisket tacos on flour shells. Everything was so good, we will definitely be going back and taking family and friends next time. The server was very tentative to us and she was very knowledgeable. The owner was very friendly, he came to our table and chatted with us for a while! They have been open for over a year now, I am so mad that I didn't hear about this place sooner! The prices are very reasonable as well!! We will be back! Janice and Dustin North Aurora
(5)Valerie I.
I was extremely disappointed after waiting months to try this place. There was always a wait when we tried to go and the reviews spoke so highly of the place. Needless to say, we won't be returning. Every single staff person we encountered were rude, when they did acknowledge you. It took a while to get someone to seat us and when we did sit down we explained we absolutely did not want to sit on the patio because it was hot and there was a bags game going on outside and it was loud. After a long day in the heat we just wanted to be In air conditioning. The Tables smelled so bad they were just drenched with bleach. The server was a snotty, rude and not accommodating at all. The food sucked. My kid had a cheese pizza that tasted better than my burger. We were about halfway through our meal when they opened the patio doors. My husband asked if our section was considered an outdoor area and the waitress snapped back and rudely said that's what they would consider calling it once the doors are open. So we had the humidity and a few flies around our table. We asked for our check and left. We couldn't take anymore snottiness. Don't waste your time.
(1)Joel F.
Their brisket chili is killer. The burger with the pulled pork on top, also amazing. Great gluten free options in a warm and cozy atmosphere. Lots of TVs to watch the game and is very kid friendly. The service when we went on a Saturday afternoon was light, but it wasn't too noticeable. All in all a good place for good food.
(4)Mary Kay L.
Great casual atmosphere and we love the sandwiches. My husband usually gets the brisket sandwich which he loves or a cheeseburger and I alternate between the pulled pork sandwich and the prime rib sandwich. They are all delicious. I also love the tempura zucchini as my side...yummy. The beignets for dessert are also delicious. The owner often comes around to all the tables asking how everything is. It's usually not crowded which is a shame for the business bc it's so yummy but good for us bc we never have to wait for a table. We usually go early though bc we gave a 6 year old.
(4)Ashley R.
I grew up in Batavia and was home visiting family, and going out to the usual chain places for dinner with my parents just didn't seem to fit what I was looking for, so I put my faith in Yelp and wasn't disappointed! We has a Super friendly and helpful waiter. I picked this place because of my love of craft brews and the food sounded good and reasonably priced (and looked good in the pictures). Going to a new spot with folks that are necessarily beer snobs like me made us a bit indecisive on beers and food when we showed up but our waiter gave us in-depth descriptions of all the tap beers (seriously... Microbrews for $4, who can pass that up?), and also was very patient with us when we ordered. We split the ribs and briskit (came with 4 total sides so we got to sample a bunch of the yummy sounding dishes) between three people and still had leftovers. Great food and awesome beers at a reasonable price and I highly recommend it! I only wish I were still local and could try some more of the food and beer selection.
(5)Joe M.
Of all times for the kitchen to have an off night, it had to be on our first visit! We decided to give the place a shot after seeing some positive reviews. My friend and co-conspirator also thought it would be a nice salad/pizza/wine/dessert night. The server was attentive, and didn't mind when we retreated from the dining room to the more adult environment of a bar side hi top after a large group with many youngsters tumbled in. Side salads were nice - fresh spring greens and generously portioned. Wine list was adequate for the venue and reasonably priced. But - the pizza. A nice layer of decent cheese, good Italian sausage, a slightly too-sweet-for-me sauce atop a burnt crust that I strongly suspect is a shipped-in item. Not too burnt to be inedible...but right on the cusp. (And we were, quite frankly - way too hungry to wait for a do-over.) I mentioned the crust to the server, and the manager on duty stopped over at our table. Really nice guy - and he comped our dessert for the pizza fail. But - the dessert. A lovely portion of beignets, big enough to share, drizzled with chocolate syrup, (per our request), with a nice scoop of vanilla ice cream in the center. Pretty to look at, and - upon first taste - rich and delicious. Only...they're supposed to be cooked all the way through. The centers were raw dough. Once again, we finished without requesting a redo. A little bit of raw dough won't kill me, (so far). Maybe we'll try them again some other time. And - then again - maybe not. I'm somewhere between overcooked and underdone with my decision.
(3)Patty A.
Excellent! Had the brisket which was melt in your mouth tender and great flavor. Our second visit...food and service were terrific! Will definitely be back.
(5)Marc O.
OK granted, I usually don't visit many places that I can't walk to in St. Charles. Walking, especially in summer is just very nice. However, we made an exception last night and broadened our horizons all the way to Batavia for my birthday. Once I went to the correct side of the river (for reference, it's the west side) we parked right in front. I imagine if they are super busy, you would park across the street in the public lot as there were only 4-5 spaces right in front. Upon walking up, I was impressed with the outdoor seating area. Finally someone with a place near the river has figured out to but up screening to keep the river monsters, I mean gnats, out of your food. Score 1 for Open Range. We were seated by the host who also ended up being our server. Nice guy, quick with suggestions and to bring an emergency plate of chips and guacamole to our "starving" 12 year old. Bonus for Wednesdays: 1/2 price apps, deserts and BOTTLES OF WINE. Wines are mostly ones we've heard of so we went with the Mark West Pinot. We ordered the filet sliders for the girls and crab cakes for us for apps. Both were fantastic. I was especially happy that one girl was sick and didn't want to eat so I got some slider too. Very tender filet style sliders with onion strings. Yum. The crab cakes were good too, although I'm spoiled having lived with Maryland crab cakes for years. The one girl sick precipitated us getting our orders to go. One kid did a cheese pizza, wifey did the mahi mahi fish tacos with grilled veggies and I went full carnivore on the brisket with the rize and queso side. All were very good. My brisket was melt in the mouth with a little bit of smokiness. Fish tacos were firm but tender (I think that's possible) and the cheese pizza was flavorful (disclaimer: I ate it for breakfast this morning, but it was still good). Let me get to the best part: the beer list. I can't remember the name, but I had a Kentucky Bourbon based draft and it was one of my favorite beers ever. So good. Bonus for being 8.1% ABV too. They had a bunch of craft beers on the menu, I think the server said 70+. Mama's Little Yellow Pils and Dale's Pale Ale being two of my go-tos were prominently featured. Finally, we did desert as it was my birthday. How about bacon filled donuts with powdered sugar and maple syrup for dipping? 2 please. Decadent yes. Overall we enjoyed it. Decor was kind of northwoods lodge meets a bit more upscale bistro. Pleasant enough. Thanks for a great birthday meal!
(4)David R.
I love this place! Beer selection brings me back every time. Food is good too! Staff knows their beer.
(5)Rebekah C.
Great food, even better beer list. The portions are HUGE!!
(4)Bruce M.
Brisket!!! This place is great. The brisket melted in my mouth. The BBQ sauce had just enough tang to compliment the meat. I had waffle fries and baked beans as my sides, both were good. My wife had the fish tacos. They were respectable, though I've had better. However, the cheese rice and beans were a tasty side for the tacos. Did I mention the brisket?? We washed everything with beer from the extensive beer list. My only regret was I didn't get to try the bacon maple donuts. They had a picture of them staring at us on the table. Looked good, but we were stuffed. My wife & I made a pact to return here soon.
(5)Jim P.
We were brainstorming about where to get lunch on a damp April Sunday afternoon and kept coming up with the same old places we usually go. Someone mentioned "Open Range", and it took a few minutes of "Wait, that's the place by the train depot, wasn't that a barbeque place?' before we figured out where we were going. Sat down and right away was impressed by the beer list. About a dozen tap offerings and a whole bunch of nice craft bottle beers - and they were priced right. Ended up ordering a Smuttynose Porter and an Uncle Sam burger with waffle fries. The food was great and It seemed like the servers really wanted us o have a great experience - which we did.
(5)L D.
Tasty food, moderate service. I went in on a Tuesday afternoon at 3pm and was the only customer in the building. The staff was friendly, but after my steak sandwich (very good) was served, they disappeared - there was no mid-meal check in. I got up about 5 minutes after finishing my drink to ask for more water and for a side of the very good garlic aioli. Overall, I'd go back and hope for better service the next time around. My sandwhich and sweet potato fries were good, though the larger fries are a bit mushy.
(4)B H.
Brought my family of 4 here for dinner on Saturday night. The menu is pretty standard American with a few barbecue specific items. I ordered the Texas beef brisket, which was smoked just right. We also had a good buffalo chicken sandwich, a cheese calzone (the "small" is plenty huge), and the kids' cheese pizza. Good service, good food. The also have craft beer on tap. Sadly, my first choice, a Left Handed Vanilla Stout, was unavailable, but they came out immediately and suggested substitutes from their extensive bottled beer list. I opted instead for a Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale (also draft), which was excellent.
(4)Andy L.
What happened? I ignored Batavia for a couple of years and it's all grown up! Open Range is a great addition and I can't wait to return! We had the fish fry Friday. You can get fried or grilled fish and its all excellent. Nice beer selection and good wine/drink prices. A family place. I was surprised how quiet it was, but the staff was friendly, maybe not the most efficient, but well meaning and we were in no hurry. Give it a try! Pizza and salads looked good too.
(5)Caron C.
Ummm, not sure why everyone but me thinks this place is good. I have been twice ( I won't write a bad review on one visit) and I find the food to,be average bar fare and tonight I was alone and ate at the bar. They had a new bartender and she had NO business being behind the bar. She got my wine wrong, my food order wrong, I saw her screw up 3 other drink orders and she didn't know how to use a corkscrew! Puleez! Before you put someone behind a bar, should you ask if they have ever eaten in a restaurant or sat at a bar? Ugh, just plain AWFUL service!!! The wrap was okay, nothing special. A thought the grilled chicken did have nice charcoal flavor. I guess I may go again if there are no other options nearby....
(2)Chris E.
I have been there twice now and have enjoyed the food! We sat in the bar the first time and the atmosphere was great. The second time we had more people so we sat in the dining room. It was too bright! Would not go if had to sit in there again.
(4)Joe S.
Stopped in last Saturday for dinner at 7p.m. Dining room was busy and service initially was slow until one of our party talked to the manager. The texas brisket was delicious and plentiful. My wife enjoyed the fish tacos. The beer menu was outstanding! The owner Rob was very helpful and knowledgeable about beer and brought us complimentary beignets with cinnamon ice cream that was incredible. We are going back tonight for dinner and $3 beer night.
(4)Joe H.
Went on Friday to watch some March Madness at 8:00pm. Place was packed!! Grabbed a beer while waiting for a table and was pleasantly surprised by the beer selection. They had a long list and some great craft beers. I am a fan of the Gamon House and this place definitely rivals it when it comes to beer. Once we were finally seated, we ordered nachos, fish fry and my wife had the pork sandwich. The nachos were very good, fish was good and my wifes sandwich had a lot of flavor. We were stuffed!! Things that I really like about this place: 1. The service was actually really good (for a busy night) and coming from someone who frequents a lot of local Batavia establishments that have a huge issue with this, I was very happy. 2. The beer selection was great!!! 3. Food overall was very good 4. Lots of TV's, clean restaurant and friendly staff. The food at Open Range isn't 5 star restaurant stuff, but if you are looking for some good bar type food (nachos, burgers, fries) and some solid beer/drink selection then check this place out!
(4)Jeff D.
The food is worth coming back for but the service needs fixing.
(3)T G.
I want to like this place, but after four visits I'd say that they've got room for improvement. On the plus side, the actual BBQ meat is quite good. The brisket is flavorful, although I would personally prefer that all of the fat be trimmed off before serving. Unlike most BBQ restaurants which usually leave one or more containers of sauce on the table, the Range skimps on their one choice of sauce, providing only a small plastic salad dressing size individual serving with the plate. This serving size does not go very far, especially considering that a lot gets mixed in with the fat which must be trimmed off on the plate. My french fries have been no better than warm, and were almost cold on two visits. Inexplicably on our last visit, the music feed--at dinner time--was apparently tuned to a hard core metal channel. Finally, while I've enjoyed good service in the past here, our most recent visit left us pretty unimpressed.
(3)Michelle M.
Went for lunch, and to sum up our experience....out of the beer my husband wanted, waitress was not very knowledgeable on entrees, food was average.
(3)M D.
In looking for a new restaurant to try, Open Range American Grill was our pick for our first Batavia restaurant experience. The beer selection was great, and food even better. The brisket lives up to the high reviews. I don't like brisket and I would order that for myself next time. Burger was also very fresh and tasty! Looking forward to going back soon.
(5)Viki B.
I have been back many times. Their burgers are really great, their Pizza is surprisingly fantastic, but their chicken fajitas have ZERO seasoning. I did not expect that.
(4)Robert K.
If you are ever in or near Batvia and hungry for an excellent cheeseburger, combined with great beer, warm atmosphere, and attentive service - head straight to the Open Range. We just finished a super bike ride on the Fox River Trail and were running in empty. Had the Boss hamburger - just like homemade. You will not be disappointed!!
(5)Tom S.
Friendly service. Great fish taco dinner. Enough food for two meals. Eat in and also did carry out and my order was ready on time. I haven't had their sandwiches yet but the look huge and tasty. I will be back a third time.
(5)Susan S.
We had another wonderful dinner at the Open Range. We started with the tempura zucchini as an appetizer (it's normally a side but I wanted it first) and they were delicious. Very large portion - great as a starter. The calzones are terrific - spinach, mushroom and garlic is the way to go. My husband had the Black and Blue burger - done perfectly. Very attentive server. We will go back again and again.
(5)Lin Y.
Our family of 4 went here early on a Friday night and got the last table available.The menu has an unusual mix of items (BBQ, Mexican, burgers, Pizza) but I have picky eaters and it works for me. My son and I ordered the brisket. The portion size was large. The meat had good flavor and was very tender, but very fatty. Now, I'm ok with some melt in your mouth brisket fatty goodness, but it was even too much for me. My son was grossed out and barely touched his. Maybe just a bad cut of meat..I would try it again. My husband ordered the fish tacos which were too light on the sauce & slaw, but very tasty regardless. My other son got the BBQ chicken wings which he enjoyed. Great beer selection too! The staff was very nice but seemed nervous. Relax! You've got a good thing going here! I look forward to coming back and trying some other things on the menu. My only real complaint: Our table was near the door and we got a blast of cold air every time someone walked in.
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