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Bidra med feedbackI've barely noticed The Main Event in all my time in the Quad Cities. It came up as a suggestion in Google Maps recently not quite sure why, as I'd have never considered going there a decade ago. I still want to try more places in my hometown, however, so this was going to be dinner tonight.Two words dive bar. Not mentioning this to punch down or criticise, however. I really dig both the location and overall ambiance. It's dark, likely owing to the sparse recessed lighting fixtures above the bar and across the space. The two foot square drop ceiling of checkerboard patterned white and black tiles looks as dated as the mix of brownish carpet and six inch square red ceramic tiles across the floor. The HVAC ductwork, consisting of several yellow and red painted cylindrical ducts across the main drinking space, does however appear new. More than all of this that sells the place as a dive, however, is the kitchen plainly visible from the bar near the center of the space. Again, I love all of it. It at once appears and feels welcoming something that was great to have tonight.I had my usual Bombay and Tonic, as well as a burger and fries. The G&T was one of the best I'd had recently at once a little fruity, but still fresh and clean tasting. The burger, topped simply with pepper jack and sauteed onions and mushrooms, was wholesome and filling. Fries were solid too plenty of both crispiness and fluffiness, like a good crinkle cut fry should have.The ambiance was only improved by the music choices. The entire time I was there a mix of 70s pop and rock played, including the Beatles, the Electric Light Orchestra, and Styx. It's not something I'd go for every day, but it was nice to step back and revisit. It was all played at a reasonable, low volume as well. I didn't feel overwhelmed or worn down by it at any point.I'd come back here for a night out with the boys in the future it's an easy place to relax, have a drink, and kick back for a bit. Nothing assuming about the place or the people in it. I enjoyed both the burger and the drink. Thanks Main Event!Vegetarian options: Not sure there's much on the menu for the meatless consumer. I haven't tried them, but the fried pickles and onion rings looked good.Kid friendliness: Probably not the best place to bring kids. Again it's a bit of a dive bar.Parking: There is plenty of parking immediately adjacent to the bar.Wheelchair accessibility: The front entrance is wheelchair accessible.Dietary restrictions: Nothing on the menu was specifically advertised towards a specific diet.
One of my favorite bars in the QC. The wife and I both had amazing sandwiches (ribeye grilled tenderloin) and soups (broc ched). Bartender (Autumn) was informative (specials etc), charismatic and kept the drinks full. Will visit again.
We have been going to the Main Event for a couple of years. We love the food, the service servers are great! We have taken many different friends there. we have a group of gals that love the Golden Tee. we 'll be back soon!! Fri night smoked ribs Sat night prime rib are awesome!!
Went here for the first time after the Toys for Tots run. M.E. was good enough to host lunch after the ride. Friendly staff, clean inside, I heard their food is really good. I plan to go back.
This place is amazing. The people here are wonderful and the food was amazing. You have to check it out