I ordered the guiness burger. The bun was thick and buttery and seemed like it never ended. The fries were very salty, which I like. Service was very friendly and homely.
(5)
Lindsey S.
Come here once a month on business and it's like cheers... Everyone knows your name!! Love Etta!! Best bar manger there could be! She is hospitable and knows everyone. Food is good drinks are better. Holiday Inn gives coupons. What more could you want..
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Brian P.
I was surprised to see a Bennigan's since I had thought they all went out of business in the US. While staying at the Holiday Inn I noticed this restaurant and decided to check it out for lunch. Food was good and service was fast because it wasn't very packed. We went again that evening for drinks and then the next morning for breakfast. Food was good and the wait staff was very friendly, especially the bartender who remembered us after the 1st time we were there. I would return if I was in Rock Island again
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Greg D.
Ok so I was not going to even give this place a chance. I was running late from work and didn't feel like venturing out so I gave them a shot. Place was empty at dinner time. Sure sign of bad food. Service was quick and prompt. I ordered a beer and burger because that felt like the safest route. Beer was cold, burger was hot and cooked to order (medium). Usually I order medium knowing it will still be over done. While it was probably medium plus, there was pink in the middle and it was juicy. I felt with all the bad reviews honest feedback should be given if the experience is good. I will try again on a future stay. Btw the holiday inn attached is also nicer than the reviews it gets.
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Rebecca M.
Bennigan's is definitely convenient if you are staying at the Holiday Inn, but the food is nothing special. It is standard bar food, and so they have a lot of appetizers and burgers/sandwiches. I tried the Southwest Eggs Rolls, which were pretty good, as well as the Quesadillas. One person in my party was a vegetarian and had a hard time finding a suitable option, but as long as you eat meat, you should be fine. All of that said, it is probably a better place to drink than to eat.
(3)
Marissa H.
Great hosts to our huge Comedysportz group for a week. I didn't drink, but the drink menu looked delicious. They were very helpful; loved the friendly service.
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Melanie B.
Average joint. Coupons were given to us upon checking into hotel next door. Benningans seem to be droppin like flies lately so I was lookin for a little extra umph on the menu... Negative ghost rider... Great appetizer choices, menu reminds me of Chilis... Nothing wowed me.. Vodka and sodas were flowing...
(3)
Mike N.
It was attached to our hotel and as a platinum club member the hotel gave us several coupons and a free appetizer. It was getting late and the kids were hungry so we went in. All in all the meal and drinks were fine. The service was fine as well. With the coupons we saved at least $15 (basically the tip). No real complaints. It was strangely empty for a Friday night, however after walking around it appears all the places were pretty much dead. Weird.
(3)
Sarah W.
My husband and I went for dinner tonight. I ordered a build your own burger with Cheddar cheese bacon bbq sauce and onion straws and asked for no pickles. When the food was delivered I had pickles covering my sandwich. I sent it back to me remade, waiting 20 minutes for it to come back out. It was 5:00 and the restaurant was empty. The second sandwich came out without pickles but was missing items. I asked for a manager. I wasn't going to send it back a 3rd time as my husband was done eating already. Etta, the manager said everyone makes mistakes and the only way she was going to take money off our bill was if I didn't eat the sandwich. She refused to apologize or make my meal right. I will never return to this restaurant. You are better off going somewhere else
(1)
Jim R.
I spent a week at the attached Holiday Inn, and had at least 6 meals here. As long as you're not in a hurry, it's worth a visit. The food is good, the service is mostly friendly, but very slow.
(3)
Barbara C.
We are staying at the Holiday Inn so Bennigans was convenient. Never again. We were at a parent session at Augustana so we got there late (around 8pm) with our young daughter. The place was virtually empty. Maybe three tables of people and two people at the bar. We walked in and were about to seat ourselves because there was no one at the hostess station. The woman behind the bar scolded us and told us to wait at the hostess station to be seated. We literally stood there for 5 minutes before someone came to seat us. They didn't have any kids menus left so the woman who seated us said she would go get another one. 10 minutes later we had no drinks, no one had approached us and still no kids menu. When the server finally arrived she apologized for the delay and took a drink order. We ordered a beer and a glass of wine and my daughter ordered a glass of water. My husband asked what beers were on tap and the waitress actually said "I'm not sure because I don't drink." So she strained her neck to look at the tap to tell us what beers they had. Ten minutes later, still no drinks and our food orders hadn't been taken. We had to ask her to get our drinks from the bar. Finally we order. I ask for a veggie burger and she says "you mean a turkey burger?" I said no a veggie burger and I pointed it out on the menu. Her response was that it was a new menu and she didn't know they served veggie burgers. It probably took another 15 minutes to get our food. So by the time we start eating, it's 8:45. The waitress tells us that she's sorry for the delay but that she didn't know she would be the only server that night. There were only THREE tables. And one of the other tables already had their food and the other was a table of one. How hard is it to manage three tables? My husband asked for another beer and the bartender yells across the restaurant that all of the alcohol has been locked up for the night, but that she could still pour a draft beer. Then my daughter asks one of the staff where the bathroom is and they tell her that they have locked them for the evening because they close at 9. We had to make them unlock the bathrooms. In the meantime, the staff is clearly trying to do all of their closing routines while people are still eating in the restaurant. Don't waste your time or your money here. There are plenty of restaurants that will value your business more than this place.
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Address :226 17th Street,Ste1
Rock Island, IL, 61201
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Loud Music : Background Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes
Jamal J.
I ordered the guiness burger. The bun was thick and buttery and seemed like it never ended. The fries were very salty, which I like. Service was very friendly and homely.
(5)Lindsey S.
Come here once a month on business and it's like cheers... Everyone knows your name!! Love Etta!! Best bar manger there could be! She is hospitable and knows everyone. Food is good drinks are better. Holiday Inn gives coupons. What more could you want..
(5)Brian P.
I was surprised to see a Bennigan's since I had thought they all went out of business in the US. While staying at the Holiday Inn I noticed this restaurant and decided to check it out for lunch. Food was good and service was fast because it wasn't very packed. We went again that evening for drinks and then the next morning for breakfast. Food was good and the wait staff was very friendly, especially the bartender who remembered us after the 1st time we were there. I would return if I was in Rock Island again
(4)Greg D.
Ok so I was not going to even give this place a chance. I was running late from work and didn't feel like venturing out so I gave them a shot. Place was empty at dinner time. Sure sign of bad food. Service was quick and prompt. I ordered a beer and burger because that felt like the safest route. Beer was cold, burger was hot and cooked to order (medium). Usually I order medium knowing it will still be over done. While it was probably medium plus, there was pink in the middle and it was juicy. I felt with all the bad reviews honest feedback should be given if the experience is good. I will try again on a future stay. Btw the holiday inn attached is also nicer than the reviews it gets.
(4)Rebecca M.
Bennigan's is definitely convenient if you are staying at the Holiday Inn, but the food is nothing special. It is standard bar food, and so they have a lot of appetizers and burgers/sandwiches. I tried the Southwest Eggs Rolls, which were pretty good, as well as the Quesadillas. One person in my party was a vegetarian and had a hard time finding a suitable option, but as long as you eat meat, you should be fine. All of that said, it is probably a better place to drink than to eat.
(3)Marissa H.
Great hosts to our huge Comedysportz group for a week. I didn't drink, but the drink menu looked delicious. They were very helpful; loved the friendly service.
(5)Melanie B.
Average joint. Coupons were given to us upon checking into hotel next door. Benningans seem to be droppin like flies lately so I was lookin for a little extra umph on the menu... Negative ghost rider... Great appetizer choices, menu reminds me of Chilis... Nothing wowed me.. Vodka and sodas were flowing...
(3)Mike N.
It was attached to our hotel and as a platinum club member the hotel gave us several coupons and a free appetizer. It was getting late and the kids were hungry so we went in. All in all the meal and drinks were fine. The service was fine as well. With the coupons we saved at least $15 (basically the tip). No real complaints. It was strangely empty for a Friday night, however after walking around it appears all the places were pretty much dead. Weird.
(3)Sarah W.
My husband and I went for dinner tonight. I ordered a build your own burger with Cheddar cheese bacon bbq sauce and onion straws and asked for no pickles. When the food was delivered I had pickles covering my sandwich. I sent it back to me remade, waiting 20 minutes for it to come back out. It was 5:00 and the restaurant was empty. The second sandwich came out without pickles but was missing items. I asked for a manager. I wasn't going to send it back a 3rd time as my husband was done eating already. Etta, the manager said everyone makes mistakes and the only way she was going to take money off our bill was if I didn't eat the sandwich. She refused to apologize or make my meal right. I will never return to this restaurant. You are better off going somewhere else
(1)Jim R.
I spent a week at the attached Holiday Inn, and had at least 6 meals here. As long as you're not in a hurry, it's worth a visit. The food is good, the service is mostly friendly, but very slow.
(3)Barbara C.
We are staying at the Holiday Inn so Bennigans was convenient. Never again. We were at a parent session at Augustana so we got there late (around 8pm) with our young daughter. The place was virtually empty. Maybe three tables of people and two people at the bar. We walked in and were about to seat ourselves because there was no one at the hostess station. The woman behind the bar scolded us and told us to wait at the hostess station to be seated. We literally stood there for 5 minutes before someone came to seat us. They didn't have any kids menus left so the woman who seated us said she would go get another one. 10 minutes later we had no drinks, no one had approached us and still no kids menu. When the server finally arrived she apologized for the delay and took a drink order. We ordered a beer and a glass of wine and my daughter ordered a glass of water. My husband asked what beers were on tap and the waitress actually said "I'm not sure because I don't drink." So she strained her neck to look at the tap to tell us what beers they had. Ten minutes later, still no drinks and our food orders hadn't been taken. We had to ask her to get our drinks from the bar. Finally we order. I ask for a veggie burger and she says "you mean a turkey burger?" I said no a veggie burger and I pointed it out on the menu. Her response was that it was a new menu and she didn't know they served veggie burgers. It probably took another 15 minutes to get our food. So by the time we start eating, it's 8:45. The waitress tells us that she's sorry for the delay but that she didn't know she would be the only server that night. There were only THREE tables. And one of the other tables already had their food and the other was a table of one. How hard is it to manage three tables? My husband asked for another beer and the bartender yells across the restaurant that all of the alcohol has been locked up for the night, but that she could still pour a draft beer. Then my daughter asks one of the staff where the bathroom is and they tell her that they have locked them for the evening because they close at 9. We had to make them unlock the bathrooms. In the meantime, the staff is clearly trying to do all of their closing routines while people are still eating in the restaurant. Don't waste your time or your money here. There are plenty of restaurants that will value your business more than this place.
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