The Watering Hole at Oak Run

The Watering Hole at Oak Run The Watering Hole at Oak Run is a friendly bar/restaurant located in Dahinda, IL attached to a beautiful golf course open to the public.
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Located in the middle of rural Illinois, regulars and newcomers alike enjoy the Watering Hole for its friendly atmosphere and casual dining experience. Known for a variety of sandwiches, salads, and dinner options as well as homemade appetizers such as Reuben Rolls and Scorpion Tails, the food is always sure to please. The staff is a committed team whose goal is to make customers feel at home. Vis

it us in the summer time when we're in full swing and enjoy a round of golf or take a drive out in the wintertime for a more quiet dining experience! We look forward to serving you!

🌺🌴 Aloha! Luau Weekend is Here at The Watering Hole! 🌴🌺Join us Friday & Saturday for a taste of the islands with our Lua...
06/12/2026

🌺🌴 Aloha! Luau Weekend is Here at The Watering Hole! 🌴🌺

Join us Friday & Saturday for a taste of the islands with our Luau Dinner Features and tropical cocktail!

🍤 Coconut Shrimp – Crispy coconut shrimp served with chipotle aioli
🍍 Hawaiian Flatbread – Sweet chile sauce, pineapple & ham
🍗 Polynesian Chicken – Polynesian glazed bone-in chicken with ponzu snap peas & five-spiced jasmine rice
🥩 Prime Rib – Available in 10 oz. or 16 oz. cuts

🍹 Featured Cocktail: Blue Hawaiian – Bacardi Rum, Blue Curaçao & Piña Colada Mix, served island-style with a tropical garnish!

🌺 Available Friday & Saturday while supplies last.
🍽️ Kitchen open until 10 PM both nights

Queen of Hearts tonight! It’s hot outside, but the Queen of Hearts Raffle is even HOTTER! 🔥The pot will begin at $17,000...
06/10/2026

Queen of Hearts tonight! It’s hot outside, but the Queen of Hearts Raffle is even HOTTER! 🔥

The pot will begin at $17,000, but will soar like the temperatures if you come to The Watering Hole on Wednesday night (June 10) to try your luck to find that crazy Queen!!

Open to the Public. Ticket sales begin at 5 pm. Five tickets for $5. Drawing at 7:00 pm.
Must be over 18 and be present to win!

Plus all you can eat fried chicken buffet & $3.50 Seltzer Night!

Tuesday Riblet Feature $178 oz. Yuengling braised bone-in pork riblets with pickle chips, house made pickled red onions,...
06/09/2026

Tuesday Riblet Feature $17

8 oz. Yuengling braised bone-in pork riblets with pickle chips, house made pickled red onions, texas toast, baked beans and a choice of baked potato or french fries

Baked potatoes back only on Tuesdays!

Summer hours are in full swing at The Watering Hole! 🌞Make plans to join us all week long for great food, drink specials...
06/09/2026

Summer hours are in full swing at The Watering Hole! 🌞

Make plans to join us all week long for great food, drink specials, weekly favorites, and happy hour (which includes house favorite ruben rolls & fried mushrooms)!

📅 Weekly Kitchen Schedule

Monday | 11 AM – 3 PM
Course Menu Only

Tuesday | 11 AM – 9 PM
Happy Hour 3–6 PM
Riblet Dinner Feature

Wednesday | 11 AM – 9 PM
Happy Hour 3–6 PM
Fried Chicken Buffet 5–8:30 PM
Queen of Hearts Drawing at 7 PM

Thursday | 11 AM – 9 PM
Happy Hour 3–6 PM
Fiesta Menu Offered All Day

Friday & Saturday | 11 AM – 10 PM
Happy Hour 3–6 PM
Weekend Dinner Features

Sunday | 9 AM – 9 PM
Brunch 9 AM – 1 PM
$1 Traditional Wings All Day

Come on out tomorrow for our first Sunday with Sean! Enjoy a live acoustic set during our Sunday brunch. Sean Kistler wi...
06/06/2026

Come on out tomorrow for our first Sunday with Sean!

Enjoy a live acoustic set during our Sunday brunch. Sean Kistler will be playing every other week through the summer season. 🎵🎶

Friday & Saturday Dinner Features at The Watering Hole.Join us this weekend for a lineup of chef-crafted specials you wo...
06/05/2026

Friday & Saturday Dinner Features at The Watering Hole.

Join us this weekend for a lineup of chef-crafted specials you won’t want to miss! Available tonight and tomorrow night while supplies last.

Pictured: Our Shrimp & Crab Smothered Chicken Supreme

🍑 Peach Burrata Salad – Fresh peaches, creamy burrata, pine nuts, and prosciutto tossed with a stone-ground mustard vinaigrette • $16

🦐 Colossal Shrimp Cocktail – Five Stella Artois & orange-poached colossal shrimp served with classic cocktail sauce • $17

🦞 Lobster Mac & Cheese – Lobster, cavatappi pasta, gruyere, and parmesan finished with a brown butter sherry vinaigrette • $33

🔥 Shrimp & Crab Smothered Chicken Supreme – A grilled 10 oz. chicken breast smothered with shrimp and crab, served over smoked gouda grits and finished with a rich jalapeño cream reduction • $35

🥩 Prime Rib
• 10 oz. – $32
• 16 oz. – $40

A little tropical, a little bold, and perfectly refreshing. Say hello to the Cranberry Cove and Tee Time Tango. Our newe...
06/04/2026

A little tropical, a little bold, and perfectly refreshing. Say hello to the Cranberry Cove and Tee Time Tango. Our newest fiesta summer sips!🍹

Cranberry Cove: Malibu, triple sec, lime, cranberry, topped with champagne

Tee Time Tango: house tequila, triple sec, lime, cranberry, topped with champagne

06/02/2026

The Watering Hole kitchen and bar are fully open to serve you!

Kitchen hours: 11am-9pm

05/31/2026

Due to a water issue throughout the Oak Run Community and our facilities not having running water, The Watering Hole and The General Store kitchen will be closed on Sunday, May 31.

We hope to be open Monday, June 1.
Thank you for your understanding. We look forward to serving you again soon!

Weekend Dinner Features are here at The Watering Hole!Join us Friday & Saturday for a lineup of incredible specials, inc...
05/29/2026

Weekend Dinner Features are here at The Watering Hole!

Join us Friday & Saturday for a lineup of incredible specials, including:

-Peach Burrata Salad
-Baked Brie & Mixed Berry Jam
-Smoked Chicken & Gouda Flatbread
-Hot Beef & Cheddar
-Sesame Crusted Tuna
-Prime Rib

Plus — the kitchen will be OPEN UNTIL 10 PM both Friday & Saturday now through Labor Day.

Grab your friends, come hungry, and enjoy a great weekend at The Watering Hole!

Address

1468 Knox Road 1725 N
Dahinda, IL
61428

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 9pm
Wednesday 11am - 9pm
Thursday 11am - 9pm
Friday 11am - 9pm
Saturday 11am - 9pm
Sunday 9am - 9pm

Telephone

+13098792155

Website

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