Lobsterfest
We visited the Beacon on a recent Friday night and enjoyed their lobster fest. 14 different delicious entrees. It was very crowded, but even with all the people our service was right on the mark. All the servers wait on all the customers so you never have to search for your waitress. They anticipated our every need. The food was a pleasant surprise, we had not expected the lavish dishes at such reasonable prices. My wife opted for the regular Friday fish fry, all you can eat for $6.95. We'll be back soon.    [09 Apr 2001 19:50:25]

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Recommended Dishes: lobster tails and monster 1/2 pound burgers!

     ­Bob Miller   

Turkey Gobbler
I have been there on several occasions and have tried a few dishes but my favorite is the turkey gobbler. It is awesome. The service is good and the people are nice. The place was clean but sort of had a lodge feel to it. It's a pub so don't expect lace table cloths. I know this review is not overly persuasive but I tried to be honest and I would definitely recommend this place to anyone.    [09 Oct 2002 11:44:04]

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Recommended Dishes: Turkey gobbler, prime rib sandwich

     ­Anonymous   

Good Food
For Des Plaines the Beacon is good food, not great. It strives to be other than what it is, a beer bar and suceeds to a degree w/the food as it is above normal for an establishment of that kind.

There are some good dishes as posted by the other posters but there are some horrible ones such as the Rueben and any of the chicken sandwiches I've had.    [26 May 2003 22:27:37]

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     ­Sweet Willie   

The Gobbler Is Good
I also love the New England Clam Chowdah. The Miss Piggy is for the uncouth among us, but the Chipper is a winnah.    [05 Nov 2005 22:48:19]

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Recommended Dishes: Gobbler, Chipper and Chowdah

     ­Demper