We went to dinner at Atwater's, one of my favorite quiet and elegant restaurants in Geneva. My husband and I brought our friends for their first time dining here. Our server was Val who was so delightful and engaging. We started with a delightful walleye ceviche on a blue corn chip for the amuse bouche. Perfect bite. The four of us shared the steamed Prince Edward Island mussels and the artisan charcuterie board as starters. The muscles were a generous portion and the broth was so flavorful. I always love Atwater's charcuterie board. It's has a generous portion of Humboldt Fog cheese, which is one of my favorite cheeses. For dinner, I opted for the roasted butternut bisque and caramelized apple & kale salad. The bisque was smooth and silky and the salad bright, crisp and fresh. Hubby had the blackened swordfish and loved it. My friends had the pork and lamb chop entrées. They really enjoyed their food. I've had the lamb chops before and they're excellent. The food at Atwater's is full of flavor, beautifully presented and delicious. Our server Val surprised us with a little taste of olive oil ice cream for a sweet treat to end the meal. I was so happy that my friends loved this restaurant as much as we do. If you haven't dined at Atwater's, you're missing out on a tasty hidden gem. You'll find the restaurant overlooking the Fox River in The Herrington Hotel. read more

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We came to celebrate my grandma's birthday and it was the perfect spot. It's very small and intimate which was perfect for my grandparents since big crowds and loud venues can be overwhelming. The wait staff was also very patient and helpful. The food was delicious! Our meal started with complementary dinner rolls with butter and a selection of jams. We also ordered the charcuterie plate to share. For my meal I had the salmon which was absolutely delicious! Everyone's dish looked delicious too! read more

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This is our go to restaurant for special occasions. Which include birthdays, anniversary and finished the laundry. Excellent food and service. read more

Great place for intimate or relaxed dining. Food and service are excellent. Great place for a special celebration but also if you simply want to have real and talk with your dinner mates. Fun craft cocktails made well. Nice wine list. There is a nice place to gather before and after dinner- inside and out this place is beautifully maintained. On nice nights- you can stroll by the river. Don't miss out! read more

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Atwaters is located in the Gorgeous Herrington Inn along the Fox River in Geneva. The dining room has wonderful windows and very comfortable chairs. This is my Mother's favorite restaurant to celebrate birthdays at. In the summer there is outside seating. My most recent meal was a hamburger that was amazing. I was able substitute fresh asparagus for French Fries.The Herrington always has fabulous desserts. Lunch is a great time to eat here and if you are able to,you can linger over coffee and dessert. read more

I loved the elegant vibe of this charming restaurant. I was delighted that it had my favorite California Zin, Turley Kirschenmann, for us to drink with my delicious crab cake appetizer and filet mignon. I asked for a true medium rare filet, but it came medium well. The asparagus was perfectly roasted and the mashed potatoes were the best ever. The server did not charge us for my filet even though my partner ate half of it and we took my half home for another. Very sweet! read more

Atwater's Restaurant - View of the river from the hotel with this restaurant. - New American Near Me - Geneva, Illinois

Excellent food, superb service, wonderful setting never in Geneva. Great restaurant for any occasion

The Food is fabulous, the service is impeccable and the ambience is to die for. It is so beautifully decorated for the Christmas season- a must see, must go to restaurant. read more

We celebrated Mother's Day at Atwater's. The food was excellent ! Pecan salmon and filet mignon were delicious. Very attentive and pleasant service. Anxious to return. read more

The food is always great here. More expensive but well worth it for the special occasions. Went here for our 32nd Anniversary. I had the filet mignon and it was cooked perfectly to medium rare. The GOAT cheese cheesecake for dessert was also great. Mixed drinks at the bar is prepared perfectly. Nice job Atwater and Herrington. read more

Amazing food and ambiance! Will definitely return, especially for special occasions. The menu selections were outstanding and service superb. Would be nice to combine an overnight stay with romantic dinner. read more

We celebrated another anniversary at Atwater's last Tuesday, with a window view across the Fox River toward the former site of our rehearsal dinner 43 years earlier. Dinner here is always special and our server again this year was Michael, who is well-mannered, helpful and professional in every way. We started with salads, then ordered entrees. My plum-glazed Faroe Island Salmon with Kimchi Jasmine Rice was superb! My husband also enjoyed his Pistachio Crusted Pork Tenderloin. We shared the luscious Chocolate Ganache Cake, which was one of my favorite restaurant desserts to date. It was a perfect start to our three night getaway in Geneva! read more

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Went here for Thanksgiving and I must say it was the worst service we have ever had here. My husband and I first had a drink at the bar, which was good. Then we met his family in the restaurant. It went down hill from there. Our bartender was also our waiter so he was not very attentive to us because he was the only bartender in the lobby. For the money we paid for our meals we should have gotten better service. We will not be back and will be going to a different restaurant next Thanksgiving. read more

Love this hidden gem at the Herrington ! The restaurant is cozy and the bar has great service as well if you don't want to sit inside the restaurant. Food was delicious! read more

I don't think this place qualifies as fine dining, but they did have some decently standard American fare. We had crab cakes, steak, and chicken roulade. All pretty good but nothing extraordinary. The dining room had lots of windows and a nice view of the garden/river. Very early 2000s decor throughout the hotel and restaurant. read more

Atwater's used to be a 5-star restaurant. But now, the service has gone downhill: S--L--O--W service despite the restaurant being only about half-full. Our waitress was also inattentive and unfriendly. We were given misinformation (lack of staff training?) In the past, the staff would bend over backwards to a reasonable request....but not anymore. I hope the management takes these issues seriously and address them, as the restaurant has a magnificent ambiance. read more

Atwater's doesn't have an extensive menu, but what they do, they do really well. The Surf and Turf (Filet and scallops) was cooked to perfection. The short rib risotto was really good as well. read more

My favorite local restaurant. The charm oozes from it's bricks. Located in the Herrington Inn, it is a place that is dear to my heart. I have SO many wonderful memories here. The food and service is exceptional. The atmosphere makes your dining experience even better. It would be considered pricey by some, but well worth the money. read more

What an absolute hidden gem! Tucked away in the beautiful Herrington Inn downtown Geneva, is an elegant, sophisticated, 5-star dining experience. The atmosphere feels like a cross between a regal British castle and a posh country club. But the service is far from stuffy - in fact they are delightful and attend to even the smallest details. Our food was a gastronomic delight that started with an elote amuse-bouche (Wow), followed by crab cakes (YUM) a split Atwater's salad with the most delicious carlemized onion garnish, and Walleye for the main entree (fabulous). Dessert was a decadent chocolate cake with a Chambord butterscotch drizzle (OMG). Even the Tuscan red blend wine and the coffee were delightful. Now back to the service - I didn't identify today as our anniversary when making the reservation nor did I mention to our waiter. However, he must have overheard us toasting each other and didn't want the occasion to go unnoticed so he brought us complimentary chocolate covered strawberries to celebrate. Now that's service! read more

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I came here for dinner with a group and we had a wonderful meal! The dining room itself is small and had more of an older style, but I thought it was well done and was cozy. The meal started with an amuse-bouche from the chef which was fantastic, but unfortunately was probably the best thing served all night. We tried a variety of foods and I thought everything was good but there were no other "wow" moments. The soup, crake cakes and charcuterie board were all good/ fine, but the tuna I had for dinner was a bit disappointing (tasteless). The dessert and extra chocolates served after dinner were both fabulous. Also, the servers were great! I would come back again! read more

Excellent service, amazing food. Small dining room but it still is an amazing date night. Especially if you are staying at the Harrington.

Great food, old school ambience! Excellent attentiveness service. Can't ask for anything more! This place is a keeper! read more

It was a special occasion 90th birthday lunch with friends, and it couldn't have been more special. My lunch was absolutely delicious - perfectly prepared filet with delicious potatoes and grilled asparagus. Following that tasty experience was a spectacular dessert - amazingly smooth ice cream with fresh berries and a wafer as light as an angel's wing. The two biggest highlights, as if it weren't already a memorable experience, was Stephanie, our lovely server and drink-maker, who made a PERFECT Wisconsin Brandy Old Fashioned for me, very difficult to find in these parts and she did not disappoint. Thank you for your attention to detail and the memories made with this delightful experience. read more

The service here was good and the atmosphere was so relaxing by the river. The Turkey Avacado sandwich was good. It was a pleasant lunch. read more

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Since we're staying at the Herrington Inn & Spa, we decided to make a reservation on OpenTable for 7 pm to see what it's all about. My partner remember seeing this restaurant on Choose Chicago as one of the restaurants participating in Chicago Restaurant Week. It felt great letting the host know of our reservation and being seated right away, he even pulled my chair out for me which was really sweet. Our server Val is really attentive and knowledgeable, she made really great recommendations that I ended up loving. We were also given a basket of bread as we sat down, and it was extremely fresh and fluffy. For drinks, I technically did a Bourbon Mule but substituted the bourbon with Tito's Vodka instead, and my partner did a cranberry mimosa -- such creative spins to the traditional cocktails. For food, we did crab cakes as the appetizer, I decided to do the $55 dinner for Chicago Restaurant Week (tomato basil soup, filet mignon, and crème brûlée), and my partner did the risotto. Val brought out an appetizer that was a treat from the chef, totally didn't expect that, and it was a really sweet gesture and it was actually delicious. I was able to try something I normally wouldn't order it was ahi tuna with chimichurri sauce and some other ingredients that I couldn't remember. It was nice to order a bunch of food and we were able to share with each other. I can honestly say you can't go wrong with anything on their menu. The filet mignon was cooked to perfection -- there's not many places that can truly make a steak come out medium rare, and it was extremely juicy and tender. I can appreciate a smaller selection on a menu where everything tastes amazing. The table setting was also beautiful, it felt like we were seated inside of a gazebo with stunning views of the river, and the place gave me vibes of a romantic candlelit dinner. Just when I thought this night couldn't be better, Val came with our check and 2 chocolate covered strawberries, and it definitely took me by surprise as I wasn't expecting that. It was delicious and similar to the ones I had ready for me in my room. The chocolate was milky and melts in your mouth, and the strawberries were ripe. I'd recommend Atwater's to anyone in the area looking for an upscale restaurant with great service, beautiful views of nature and delicious food across the board. read more

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Tracy is the best! Pimentos forever!!! Tracy was very personable and we really enjoyed our time at the bar at Atwaters. Can't wait to come back. read more

Poor quality food. It was a diner breakfast for a premium price. The eggs were cooked in synthetic tasting 'butter'. Overall not going back for some time. read more

This was our first time here and it won't be the last. The food was superb, tremendous attention to every detail. Bravo

Delicious dinner, very well prepared and served. Four of us (60s - early 70s) were there last night celebrating. The room is lovely and elegant, a view across a gazebo to the Fox River, slightly under lit, and with gentle background music through speakers. Service was polite, knowledgable, helpful and efficient. Wine choices are good and the specially-requested cucumber martini was very good. Dinner was excellent! The Roasted Beet Salad was a big hit as a starter. For main courses the Pork Tenderloin I ordered was fantastic, accompanied by a very tasty combination of Ham Hock Stewed Beans, White Cheddar Grits, and Hot Honey Butter. Two diners very much enjoyed the Walleye with Fried Corn Fritters and other accompaniments, and our fourth diner had high praise for the seared scallop special. Desserts were also outstanding. I loved the cheesecake, although a day later I forget exactly what ingredients it had, I just remember that it was great. And the diner who chose semifreddo (which I had never heard of) said that it was delicious. It's definitely not budget dining, but for the high quality and tastiness of everything, and the nice relaxing atmosphere, it was a good value and a memorable evening, and we highly recommend Atwater's at the charming Herrington Inn by the river in downtown Geneva, IL. read more

Excellent food and wonderful ambience. Whether evening dining with a loved one, lunch for pleasure or business, or Sunday family brunch, Atwater's is a great place to enjoy any day and any time. read more

The food was excellent and such a gorgeous view of the river. The chef recommendations were spot on!

Went for our anniversary dinner and received excellent service and an outstanding meal. They even allowed us to bring in our special anniversary cake for dessert. Both my pistachio crusted pork tenderloin and my wife's broiled swordfish were perfectly prepared and the butternut squash soup with cream was an excellent warmup starter. Small intimate room with a fireplace and view of the river and cozy lobby made for a great atmosphere. read more

Atwater's Restaurant - Crusted pork tenderloin with crispy Brussels sprouts and polenta- yummy. - New American Near Me - Geneva, Illinois

The restaurant / bar continues to take up prices frequently and quantities are diminishing. For example, all of their cocktails are $15 or above and most of them are $17! The pour is definitely smaller than it used to be too. They charge an astronomical $67 for a 12 oz prime steak!! We used to frequent the restaurant weekly but not anymore. They need to get their prices in line. read more

We had date night there and as always really enjoyed the whole experience. The entire staff is incredibly friendly. Drinks are strong and well made. The lobby bar is warm and cozy. The restaurant is set in a windowed room overlooking the Fox River (the only river-view restaurants in Geneva), and there are a small number of tables, so you get excellent service. This time I had the sumac-dusted tuna and kimchi rice. I never want to eat tuna a different way again. I also highly recommend the brunch when you can sit out on the patio on a nice day. It is worth the date night investment. read more

My mom and I had had 3 meals at this wonderful eatery! The food is as wonderful to taste as it is is to view. The squash soup, beet salad and lamb were especially enjoyed. The complementary small bite was beautiful and delicious! The staff was extremely professional. They seemed very concerned that the dining experience was most pleasurable!!! I would highly recommend this restaurant without hesitation!!! Thank you for a Mose memorable experience!!! read more

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Our party of eight had an absolutely wonderful dining experience. We started with Raspberry Beret martinis at the bar. Then maitre d Josh sat us in the warm, cozy dining room at the center table. Server Mike surprised us by arranging to have lamb chops added to that night's menu. Our dinners were delicious. Desserts were great as well. We highly recommend this elegant and romantic destination. read more

We traditionally come to the Harrington to enjoy a Mother's Day get together. My mom, sister, and I always use the spa and we always eat at Atwater. This year's experience was terrible. One lady was absolutely disrespectful and rude. The bar and wait staff was grumpy and not inviting. We definitely will not be going back. If you come to the hotel and use the spa, I suggest eating and enjoying the bar elsewhere. read more

A total hidden gem of a restaurant that I'm happy we discovered! I had booked a room at the Herrington Inn for myself and my mom for her birthday, so that we could pamper ourselves at the spa. Since the restaurant was at the hotel, I figured it was easier to eat there, and the menu looked good. Well. Little did we know what a great experience this would be. The restaurant space itself is lovely, tucked into a beautiful circular room overlooking the river. I had noted on the Opentable reservation that it was my mom's b-day, so she had a card waiting for her on the table, signed by all the staff, which was such a nice and unexpected touch. Then our server told us that it happened to be Restaurant Week, which we hadn't known about, so we went with that option so that we could try a number of different things. I'm not exaggerating when I say absolutely EVERYTHING on the menu was superb. From my pork belly and salad, and my mom's squash bisque and crab cake (which she said was the best crab cake she'd ever had, and I'd have to agree), to our main courses of salmon and pork, it was all perfectly seasoned and prepared. The little touches added to the fine dining atmosphere, from the amuse bouche to the impeccable service. The dessert was a lovely way to top off the evening, and my mom was still raving about the dinner 2 days later. We're definitely planning on coming back in the summer, to enjoy the view at that time of year (when it's not 30 below) and I look forward to what I'm sure will be another amazing dining experience. read more

I came here for a special occasion. I had the pecan banana pancakes. I also polished off a Two Brother's Domaine Dupage beer which surprisingly was an awesome lead-in to the Farmer's eggs benedict; lox and arugula with citrus dill hollandaise because the caramel, bready, slightly sweet aftertaste of the beer somehow melded with the egg dish (beer with eggs benedict does seem off-putting; but i GOT-STA KNOW!) Live, try stuff. I like high-class places where the people are friendly, helpful and not pretentious: enter Atwater Restaurant. The cook made my meal very well. I like eggs Benedict a lot! The cook may do this already here, or maybe the cook(s) has/have no time. But if they can, i have found the absoutely most rockin' eateries have the chef come out and talk briefly with guests; i know this may not be possible since this restaurant seats a lot of people; but if you do it a few times a night; people will love you for it! Thanks Gabrielle (you were right about the Turf Room in Aurora, IL, good stuff!) and staff for a quite pleasant first foray into Geneva, IL. I shall return some sweet day. read more

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Not that I had low expectations going into this meal but I was surprised at the quality of meals we had. The filet was one of the better filets I have had in the Chicago land area. The Duck came highly recommended and did not disappoint either! It was not gamey tasting AT ALL. Good wine list and handcrafted cocktails. I think we overindulged with food and drinks for a Sunday but it was totally worth it. Crab cakes for an appetizer were decent. There was a little bit of corn in the cakes which I thought made them a little too sweet and just kind of took away from the crab taste. Top 2 filets in the area are Turf Room and Atwater's read more