Sheridan is a lovely place to stop when you've decided to get out of the city and see some of the beautiful IL farmland. The Old Mill Tavern is an authentic country restaurant old tools and memorabelia that have been on the walls for years, plastic table cloths, and a menu that mainly consists of fried chicken, fish, and burgers, with cole slaw and macaroni salad for side orders. I had 1/4 light (Perdue) chicken. MMMMM crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The coleslaw had a little too much onion for me, but it was crisp, not soaking in a bath of dressing. Service was slow, and even the regulars were surprised at that. So, leave you diet in the city and enjoy the scenic ride along...
Well, Sheridan is NOT in the middle of nowhere if you live anywhere near Sheridan and anyone nearby can direct you to the Old Mill. If you can see a moving body, pull over and ask :Where 's the Old Mill? If there 's no human, drive down one road, then the other (there are only two), and you 'll find it. You enter a bar and grill of 1955 or thereabouts, get a half a fried chicken, fries, slaw, a roll of paper towels, Tabasco and get to work. Not being able to finish the chicken, take half home for breakfast the next morning. Most common accompanying beverage is beer, I prefer gin. Locals acknowledge each each with a nod. Newcomers get a big smile from the waitress who is right out of Central...
OK, this is kind of a quaint classic place in a very small town. The Google map showing where it is at looks a lot busier than the location itself. Went there on a Tuesday night for their steak special. For $8.25 (add $0.25 for sour cream), you get a baked potato and a grilled steak of fairly decent proportion. Great deal. Service was kind of slow, but we had a deck of cards and played gin, so it wasn't a big deal. And I kind of enjoyed just sitting there and soaking up the atmosphere though the old tools referred to in the previous review weren't very evident. We went out to the place using several back road quite the trip. Hope to go there again.
We have been going to the Old Mill for over 4 years now. They have nightly specials. My favorite night is Tuesday (Steak Night). They serve a sizable steak for under $10 with a baked potato. Wednesday night you can buy a taco shell bowl for $5 or other tacos. Friday night fish fry is also good. It is a very casual setting. Sometimes I join my group in work clothes. The staff is personable and works hard to make your meal enjoyable.
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Parking: Great place to eat, great waitress! Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Onion Rings, Onion Ring Basket Parking space: Plenty of parking Parking options: Free parking lot
Definitely try this place. Large portions, good food, wait staff is attentive and pleasant, and prices are more than fair for the portion sizes. I'll be returning to try other selections. Price per person: $10–20 Food: 4 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4
I've been going to the Old Mill for the last 40 years. The place has not changed much, which is part of its charm and It has the best fried chicken around. It's well worth the drive to check it out.
Great place Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Onion Ring Basket
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The best fried chicken!!! Service, food and drinks are all great!! I've been coming here for years and it's always delicious.
Best chicken ever. Great place with friendly great people. Their Christmas display is unbelievable.
Mushrooms, Cauliflower, Zucchini Mini Tacos, Pepper Jack Mac & Cheese Bites
Sunday Special Dark Chicken 1/2 (2 Pieces)
Tossed Salad With Two Chicken Strips
Hand Cut Choice Ribeye Steak & Tatar
Texas Toothpicks - Clams Cheese Stix
Chicken Or Buffalo Ranch (2 Strips)
Pepper Jack Mac & Cheese Bites (6)
Chicken 1/2 Dark Or Mixed (Large)
Mushroom-Cauliflower-Mini Tacos
Sunday Special Dark Chicken 1/2
