Spike’s Pub & Grub

Never been here before, but instantly felt welcome. Everyone is friendly and even though the kitchen is closed at night, they still serve calzones! Totally worth checking out!

Saw the write-​up in the Belleville newspaper yesterday and decided to give Spike’s a try with my wife. Spike’s has a very nice deck out front that would be enjoyable on a cool evening. All the parking is out back and we had no trouble finding a space. Our server was a very nice young lady. She was wearing knee-​high boots which had to be uncomfortable for her at some point. There is free WiFi which worked well (open network). We sat next to one of the HDTVs which had an excellent picture. I ordered a Bud LIght (very cold) on tap and my wife ordered a Diet Coke. The menu has a fair amount of variety. Walls are decorated with jerseys from local sports teams. I ordered the fish tacos (featured in the Belleville newspaper review) and my wife ordered the Deluxe Calzone. It took a while for the food to arrive. Both entrees were served hot. All food was served in plastic baskets lined with paper. The biggest challenge to eating the two items is fluid management. The Deluxe Calzone was particularly juicy. When my wife cut it open, it kinda ran all over the inside of the basket and pooled at the bottom with no place to escape. Near as we could tell, it was from the tomatoes in the calzone. The crust got very damp and fell apart. My wife finished it with a knife and fork. It was well nigh impossible to pick up. The fish tacos were a much better choice, but they also had a bit of an excess fluid problem, but not as much as the Deluxe Calzone. The diner must race to finish the tacos before the soft taco wraps fall apart from moisture. The tacos were well-​seasoned and had melted cheese inside. The fish were solid tenderloins and were very tasty. When the server came to present the bill, my wife brought up the problem with the calzone and how it might have been better served on some kind of plate so it would drain better. She said simply that everything was served in a basket.
The fish tacos were apparently really popular. The cook came out of the kitchen and announced to our server that they were out of fish and would not have more until the owner came back tomorrow with more. Now, if I were in food management, I would get what I needed that night to keep serving the fish tacos — particularly since they were a featured item in the newspaper.
We’re up in the air about returning to Spike’s. I think they are trying fairly hard and are deserving of your consideration.

Good fish tacos! The best bang for your buck. Ham and Swiss on rye is also a great value. Still would like some more vegetarian options — but that’s every where in Belleville. But overall a fun place, great staff. Will try more menu items.

Spike’s may appear to be some hole-​in-​the-​wall bar… but it is not. The food is fantastic. I specifically love the calzones, pulled pork nachos, and the new turkey! Fun place :)

Ate lunch here today! Great beer selection. Loved the wings and the fish tacos. Mitch, the bartender /​waiter was so attentive and friendly! Can’t wait to go back!

Had a late lunch there Thursday. Food was great, very fair prices. Nice people, clean place. Try it! I hear the fish taco are the best.

This place is amazing!!! Such a great crew working!!! The food is amazing!!! They have such a variety anything from a bacon wrapped hot dog fried to amazing calzones and tasty fish tacos!!! I could live here!!! The drinks are cheap and cold and this is my new spot to go!!! You gotta check this place out!!! And also they are opened till 2am Unilocal you need to fix that! I love this place sooo much!!!

Went there for lunch. I had the cod cut-​ups and fries. Descent bar style fish fry. The Spike’s sauce is great. Super friendly staff. I will update this review as I go back and try more menu items. Give ‘em a try.
Took my wife and two of my kids back to Spike’s today. My bride had the nachos. They are awesome (I’m not using that word lightly) and huge. I had the Wild Hog Dog, bacon wrapped hot dog with Spike sauce and pica de gallo. It was very good.