Lunker’s

We popped into Lunker’s to cap-​off our night of bar-​hopping around town and… and… I really do not remember much.
What I do recall is that it was pretty packed (after mid-​night), no one was really dancing, and more than a handful of people were being tossed out (which is a good sign if you ask me — the bouncers were keeping things civil!). It’s a pretty dark place, and I remember lots of blue/​purple lighting, but I am not even sure if we bought any drinks… at least, I didn’t buy any (but that isn’t saying they were not bought for me). I can say that we had a good time, from what I remember, and I’d come back again in the future (given that I do not remember having any ill feelings upon leaving).

Just tried to get a table with my husband and 3 kids on Homecoming weekend. The bouncer approached my daughter, asking for I.D. She told him that we were leaving. He GRABBED HER BY THE SHIRT and turned her toward the door. My daughter told us about it when we got outside. I intend to go back to Lunkers, find this moron and school him that you don’t put your mitts on another person. It’s called assault. I’m not done with that clown yet.

Fish sandwich was terrific and the ½ was huge. There are three different sizes for the fish sandwich. I can’t imagine being able to eat the large one. Fries were also very good.
Staff was very helpful and prices were good. It is a bar atmosphere. I would recommend this place to others.

Come here for the cheap drinks, stay for the karaōke. Seriously, Lunker’s is my favorite Uptown bar because of the atmosphere, specials and Roger. The karaōke is not terrible, the bar is cheap and it is divey enough to be fun.
This is the best bar in uptown.

Great fish sandwich. I usually only get ½ fish sandwich because they are so big.

The atmosphere is your typical bar scene. The food however is another story! The Big Fish is really good! You can get a smaller one as well if you don’t want as much. They both come with a side. If one of you doesn’t want a side you could split it. The smaller fish sandwich is ½ the size of the big fish (½ the price also) and comes with its own side. I would absolutely go again!

Visited in late may on a trip down to I.S.U. Stopped in for lunch — Fantastic fish sandwich, friendly service, and a nice selection of beers and ales. The Burger is also Top Notch according to my teenage son who is a connossuier. O.K. for Kids at lunch time.

Karaōke on wed/​sat. Cheap drinks.

I like this place. It’s pretty cool. They got Karaōke and Beer. But that’s not all, they have a great menu. Not «great» in terms of size, but in terms of how good the food is. Being a vegetarian, I’m limited to two items for a meal: Tuna Salad and the Fish Sandwich. The Fish Sandwich.
It’s a great hunk of cod (the best piece I’ve seen in a long time, actually) deep fried in a house batter, served on a great roll with your choice of fries, chips, corn fritters and sweet potato fries (I may have missed something here). I ordered the «half-​fish sandwich» and worried it would be too small. So I ordered a side of corn fritters with the sandwich and fries and then got myself a beer. The food came fast (before I finished my first beer!) and was piping hot. It turned out to be the best meal I’d had for a couple of weeks. I loved it.
This place is on the small side and I’d had my share of their beer before this trip. The place is tastefully decorated and has plenty of space, for being such a small place. I prefer it to Brew-Ha’s across the street, but it carries a bit of a price hike along with the quality. I would definitely suggest this place to anyone looking for a decent pub-​type meal with a great beer selection at a decent price. $ 30 fed two people very well with left overs and got them both buzzed in my experience.

All I have tried is the beer and the GIANT FISH SANDWICH! I kid you not, this is an entire fish filleted, deep fried and put on a bun. It’s gi-​normous! Throw in some onion rings and it’s easily a meal for 2.
Usually quiet, friendly place. Parking is limited but usually not hard to find. Right near Pub II & Brew Haus.

Love me some Lunkers! This place has a rustic «fishing» hole kinda look to it, but beyond the décor and non-​traditional college sports bar feel, it is a great place to stop by if you’re in or near the area. It feels like you’re in the middle of nowhere, off a lake perhaps in a fishing town in the boonies, and although you are technically in the boonies being in Normal to begin with, it feels like you are really in a different world, catching a cold beer and fried fish combo after a long day of catching Catfish. Yep. That’s really how I feel when I go to Lunkers. The food is very good; from fresh fish options, chicken tenders, to sandwiches, and the sweet con nibbles (sweet corn rolled into a ball, breaded and fried, with dipping butter served on the side)! Heavenly! All of the beers are cheap as hell compared to Chicago prices, but then again, that’s anywhere in B-​N! Stop by if you’re in the area and enjoy the deliciousness that you can only find at Lunkers.

Great fish sandwiches. HUGE chunks of batter dipped fish on a bun. The Big Fish is enough for two to share. And cheap! Cash only — no credit cards, no checks!

A friend of mine got the spicey buffalo chicken sangwhich and was moved to tears by the spiciness of it.
On this Sunday afternoon, we enjoyed the buck seventy five Leinie’s and the good cheap food.
I don’t remember the food being this BarQualityGood a few years ago when I was in ISU.
Cubs bar, but will play the Sox games on the fuzzy televisions.