Neon Tiger - Byron (IL)

5 /5 Jordan Shank: For starters ~ the establishment is well maintained and gorgeous on thee inside. The atmosphere is relaxing and quiet if you get there before 8pm despite the days of their events(they have a lot so check their Facebook for updates). Service is always provided in a timely manner, although they are short staffed at times due to no fault of the establishment, just a lack of interest for the job in the area. The girls always rock it out and get everyone taken care of, patience is of the essence. The bar area is beautiful and they have a little bit of everything, seltzers, domestic beers, drafts, IPAs, tons of bourbon, whiskey, vodka, tequila, and brandy options ranging from bottom to top shelf. (Ive yet to ask for something they didnt have) The food is immaculate and during their journey of getting up off the ground they have regularly added new things to the menu providing a beautiful array of items. The prices are average to high depending on your taste. As a regular, I would reccomend Neon Tiger to any and everyone, its 100% worth stopping in.

1 /5 Jenelle Kerry: I ordered a chicken quesadilla with all the veggies ( peppers, mushrooms, onion, tomatoes) and sweet potatoes tots for a side. The quesadilla had almost no cheese, the only veggies were onions and tomatoes that were cold and raw, the chicken had no flavor, they were out of sour cream, and they brought me the wrong side twice; first they brought me fries, then they brought me regular tots instead of sweet patatoe tots. I ended up only eating the one bite. When asked how everthing was, I replied "edible I guess". The server must not have actually listened to what I said, because she said good and walked away. My brothers pretzel was over cooked. There was only one other customer there, so there was really no excuse. I was a waitress when I was younger, and am usually pretty forgiving, but this place sucked!!

3 /5 Beth Whitaker: Okay... Amber A+++ LOVE her and she is a great human with positive attitude and a great bartender . Okay... shrimp is NOT fried. Super love that. The sauce Tabasco based with no seasoning. So just ok. Again not fried. Alfredo pasta, chicken was dry and sauce over gluten. Pesto chicken opposite with moist and good flavor. Brisket Mac n Cheese was reported as very good! I loves my Margareta Flatbread! Everything was very fresh and good portions. The drinks are amazing. Overall good place to come. And price reasonable. I look forward to regular menu with more options and more options for us non 4 legged eaters. Lets help Jordan keep his grandpas place open! And give honest feedback to make it the best go too place in Byron. Thanks Amber for an amazing experience. Oh and she doubles doing hair and nails at Kesleys. Love hometown heros. Oh and best sweet potato fries I have had. Update: 2/2024... another new bar but same location... new menu, new staff... it was as basic bar as a basic bar with good can get. I will say that the food was better then the previous joint, and like the Buffalo shrimp appetizer was not fried. The sauce needs work though. All in all... maybe try again.

3 /5 Nate Gilmore: Nice bar, its decently sized with darts, a pool table, a lounge/slots area in the back, and an area for bands to play. Only thing i would say needs some attention was the service, it was lacking a bit at the tables. Overall good food and nice bar, I will definatley check it out again.

2 /5 Kayla Juarez: Had the habanero smash burger with tomato, lettuce, pickles and it had a very nice flavor. It was very wet, seemed like either water from the vegetables or pickle juice (they were long slices) Service was not great. We walked through the back and I went towards the front to see if we should seat ourselves. Looked around for a worker and no one noticed me so my husband got the bartender who was also the waitress. She seemed like the only one there on a Saturday night at 730/8 but the bar didnt seem busy. We had to go up to ask for refills. She was very friendly though. The bar looked nice and the game area was nice as well