Karlsbad Tavern

I enjoyed this bar. Pretty affordable. Very friendly. Good music! I will return when I’m in town next time!

This is a small town bar that has a lot to offer and worth tying. I have come here a few times and never disappointed. You may have to wait a while for a table cause they do get busy. We brought some friends here for the Friday fish fry. To our surprise it was not packed and we sat right down. You can order your fish baked or fried or combo. Baked takes longer so you will have to wait, but then good things come to all those that wait. I had the cajun potato salad as one of my sides… Mmmmm good. It’s made to order which makes it better.
I am a fan of this place and will be back. If you are going to have a beer from the tap make sure you ask for the frozen mug as the regular beer glass is small.

The sign should read LOUSY FOOD LOUSY SERVICE. Dont advertise a blue cheese burger if its just a burger smothered in blue cheese salad dressing. My expectations were low when we walked in and this place lived up to it. Dont get me wrong, I love me a good dive bar but this place took the cake. We couldnt get out of there fast enough. Tip-​just keep driving

Been here a few times for the Friday Fish Fry and it’s really good. You can choose from a couple different fish and have it baked or fried. I always get the fried cod. Theyre nice big pieces of flaky fish.
They have a cajun potato salad as one of the sides you can get. Its pretty good too.
Seems like a lot of locals hang out here and most waitresses know everyone.
Overall a good place for great food at a reasonable price.

I enjoyed my lunch stop in Genoa, IL as I was driving for work today. Carl at the bar was a busy man and warmed up slowly. Don’t expect to rush through this place… it isn’t designed to operate that way. I had something unique to here– a fried Cajun potato salad that was incredibly delicious. The Reuben was great and fries were fresh cut and made well. The wings are amazing! On my top 5 now –number 1 is still Truman’s in St. Louis by AB.
Eat at Karlsbad Tavern! They take CC. If you’re outgoing, this shouldbe a sure thing.

We have rolled up here on motorcycles a few times. The sign out front says GREAT FOOD LOUSY SERVICE but both are pretty darn good. Friendly atmosphere, good prices, nice bar.
Heading for the restroom and can’t decide? The choices are BUSHES and TREES. Funny stuff.

Like the sign says, «Great food… Lousy service!» Karlsbad has great burgers, but my favorite is Friday night Fish Fry, offering your choice or Fried Perch, Fried Cod or Baked Cod, choice of baked potato or fries, cole slaw and a roll for about 10 bucks. Oh, and don’t miss the absolutely decadent Corned Beef and Cabbage served around St Patrick’s Day every year. Be sure to find out in advance what day they’re serving this Irish staple; a year is a long time to wait if you miss it! Hey, Karl, shops have Christmas in July, how about St Patrick’s Day in September?!