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Molly's Kitchen & Bar, Mount Carroll, IL

Molly's Kitchen & Bar

5.0
5
279 Reviews
$30 and under
American
Located in Mount Carroll, IL, Molly’s Kitchen & Bar serves
Classic Cuisine and Cocktails made from scratch.

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2 people

11:00 PM


Booked 8 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    American

  • Hours of operation

    Wed–Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (815) 906-0052

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Neighborhood

    Mount Carroll

  • Parking details

    None

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 279 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

5.0
5 based on recent ratings
  • 5Food
  • 5Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.9Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Chicago / Illinois

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  • Chicago / Illinois

    Best Food

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Best Service

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Best Ambiance

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Best Value

  • Chicago / Illinois

    American

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  1. JulieT

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Molly’s never disappoints. The drinks are one of a kind and the food is always fresh and delicious. We love this gem!
  2. Amanda

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing as usual, a great variety of flavors.
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband and I love Molly’s! This was our second visit and our second perfect meal. Everything is absolutely exceptional- food, drinks, service, ambience. I am not a vegetarian but I tried the grilled cabbage because the flavors sounded incredible, and it did not disappoint. Easily one of the best dishes I’ve ever had. Same with the cocktails! The passion of the chefs and mixologists really shines through every dish and drink. Such a great dining experience!
  4. LaurieN

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent as always!!!! Such a gem in a cute small town! Love going before plays at Timberlake, and also for a girls night out!!
  5. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always my favorite place to dine!
  6. RomainR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect evening, the food was great with friendly staff
  7. lynnyj

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful innovative menu…small but a choice for all palates including vegetarian. Fabulous cocktails and wine..good lighting. Not too noisy. Staff is efficient and friendly..especially Molly ! Our favorite place in northern Illinois!
  8. PMCT

    Alabama

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed our visit to Molly’s Friday evening. It’s a pleasure to drive from Lake Carroll to this charming town. Molly’s is in an historic building and is quite chic for this rural area. The staff is friendly, professional and aim to please. Our server was knowledgeable of the craft cocktails on the menu and we got our drinks, appetizer, main courses and dessert all in a well paced manner.
  9. JohnD

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was fantastic as were the cocktails and wine selections. We always enjoy the unique menu and attentive service.
  10. Mythreesons

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Mollys is a gem hidden in a tiny town. We happily drive 45 min to eat there. There’s an ever changing, exciting menu, and such excellent food! Craft cocktail menu is also fantastic! It’s a treat!
  11. Molly

    Des Moines

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful dinner as alway! I absolutely am in love with this spot. Cannot wait to be back. Our server was incredibly knowledgeable and he was super at his job. Will be back!
  12. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely wonderful! Delicious food and excellent service!
  13. PatW

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We've been to Molly's many times. It's our favorite restaurant. The food is outstanding, creative and delicious.
  14. Sharon

    Phoenix

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect place for 97th Birthday Celebration!
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Molly's never disappoints! Cocktails, appetizers, dinner and dessert were all delicious. Will be back again soon!
  16. ACOW

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Molly’s is a gem!
  17. Jackie

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love the ambiance of the restaurant. The staff is always friendly & attentive. The grilled cheese appetizer is AMAZING. Bens bread with olive oil & whipped butter is outstanding. The homemade pasta with red sauce & fennel sausage was divine. The crispy Hawaiian chicken is truly delicious. I highly recommend this place.
  18. Kate

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, great food and drink—with new, creative options each season. Also as ever, great service.
  19. KimK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nothing to say but everything was outstanding ! I could taste all the flavors in each dish. There was no overload. Always come each time we come this way.
  20. PatW

    Raleigh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is absolutely delicious. They also have very creative and interesting cocktails.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our first visit to Molly’s. Unique and delicious cocktails and excellent food. The servers were friendly and knowledgeable. Well worth the drive!
  22. JulieT

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great service, food and excellent drinks! Thank you for this gem of a restaurant!
  23. Sheila

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our party of 6 spent a wonderful New Year's Eve dining here. We were seated promptly at our reservation time and began the evening with cocktails and appetizers shared all around. The brussel sprouts, fries, and olives were so delicious, and we all wanted the last piece of tuna! Our entrées did not disappoint either. I ordered the crispy chicken while my husband had the ribeye. No matter how full you are, you MUST have Molly's dessert. Out table shared bites of flaky apple tart and dark persimmon cake. We enjoyed a leisurely dining experience with close friends, the best way to ring in the new year!
  24. SarahS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and very responsive/helpful with our food allergies
  25. LeighM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Very good service and food. The only thing, another server was interrupting the conversation by reaching to clean up plates. It seemed rude.
  26. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience1
    We sat by the door It was freezing
  27. Jules

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband and I really enjoy Molly's. We may pay more for our meal but I don't mind when the quality is excellent. The menu is limited which is good so they can focus on quality and presentation. They also have very interesting cocktails to enjoy as well. I will continue to recommend Molly's to my friends. Plan ahead and make reservations on-line. Enjoy!
  28. BrandonS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food. Awesome service. Overall great first time experience.
  29. MikeKim

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience3
    Food as always delicious and served promptly. Only issue was waited 15 minutes for our beverage , we had finished our salads before we received our our cocktails.
  30. Lucky

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love Mollys. Everything we've had there has been fantastic and service is always top notch. We recommend frequently.
  31. CatherineM

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    love new menu changes. our party ate family style. Best way for everyone to experience a variety of dishes.
  32. AmyJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing all around, will definitely go back. The homemade bread is a must have.
  33. LeeLee

    Chicago

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Molly's Kitchen & Bar is fabulous. The food is always outstanding. The bar selections are extensive. The staff is friendly and helpful. It is always busy, so make sure you have a reservation.
  34. LizS

    Denver

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this place. Staff is very accommodating about modifications regarding food allergies, they know the menu very well including cocktails (!) and provide insight to make choices. Whenever we come here, we always try each other's food and everything is delicious. We've never, ever not had a delicious meal and great service. Halleluiah to Molly's!
  35. ADeck

    Chicago

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Molly is the best! And Julie makes excellent old fashions and Negronis!
  36. CFZS

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Superb experience as usual, try the shrimp! don't forget the dessert!
  37. JacobM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious, well executed, refined yet unpretentious. A welcoming, hospitable, comfortable place to be.
  38. JulieT

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Mollys is an outstanding restaurant tucked away in a small town. I highly recommend making reservations and sit and enjoy the hand made pasta or fresh drinks!
  39. Jackie

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I highly recommended Mollys. It is a bit on the pricey side but the food is SO good. You be won’t get disappointed.
  40. Mokuehne

    Chicago

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Absolutely love Molly’s! It never disappoints in every level!

FAQs

Molly's Kitchen & Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (815) 906-0052.

Molly's Kitchen & Bar is rated 5 stars by 279 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

11:00 PM


Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Molly's Kitchen & Bar

10 W Market St, Mount Carroll, IL 61053-1032

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Mount Carroll

  • Hours of operation

    Wed–Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    American

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    None

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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