Stopped here for lunch with my kids on a weekday. The smash burgers were amazing and so were the…read moretruffle fries.

Good: Food is pretty good - excellent smash burgers. Orders cone up quickly…read more Bad: I've ordered take out 5 times and all 5 times the burger is wrong. Not the chefs fault - the order takers always always get it wrong. Maybe I'd be better off ordering online or something. Idk.

It is always an experience coming to this place. The hustle and bustle is different every time…read more When Joey, the owner is on board, he is moving and grooving. You know the place is great when you have the older cliental that comes here. You can get breakfast, lunch or dinner anytime. Any dish you get is delicious !!

1.5 stars My burger…read morewas absolutely disgusting, way too much cheese, it was all over the place! The patty tasted soft and yucky on the inside. Fries were meh, shake was meh. My friend ordered a cherry coke which tasted like medicine. The owner/host was just weird, I'm not sure why, I just had a feeling. The servers looked exhausted, they looked like they came straight out of the backrooms. Not a fan of this place. The Mexican guy who checked us out though was friendly so he gets a .5 stars. Other than that, horrendous.

We were doing a staycation at a hotel in Deerfield and were looking for someplace new to try for…read morelunch. I came across the reviews of Guzman y Gomez on Yelp, and it sounded great, and we decided to try it. When I looked it up, I found out that if I ordered through the app we could start earning rewards, so we did this, and went inside to pick up the order and eat. Everything was ready and waiting in a large bag for us to pick up. We grabbed it at the pick up window, and went into the dining area to sit and eat. I ordered two tacos, and my husband got a burrito. With the tacos, I chose ground beef, and chose mild on the seasoning. They were very good, although I think next time I'll try spicy and see if I like that even better. But what set them apart was that the taco shells themselves had some taco seasoning on them that was delicious. The tacos also just had the basics, which is how I like them - meat, cheese, and salsa. And two were plenty for me, very substantial. My husband tried the ground beef burrito, which was huge. He could only eat half, and took the other half to eat later. He said he enjoyed it a lot. We were looking forward to going back, but I read just now that all the Chicago locations have closed as of today. That's a shame, because we really liked it a lot.

First time at this location. My first time trying the Cali burrito. In my burrito I had ,steak,…read morechipotle season fries, Jack, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo fresh chopped house, blend salsa, pickled jalapeño (spicy only) and hot sauce(spicy only). All the ingredients are standard with the Cali burrito. You can choose from a spice level mid or spicy . I went with eh spicy . They have a lot of protein you can choose from like grilled chicken, sirloin, steak, Carnitas, shredded beef, brisket, seasoned ground beef, or sautéed vegetables with guacamole. The burritos is on the smaller side, but it packs a punch full of flavor. From the fries to the salsa to the fresh pico. Highly recommended the Cali burrito. They also have this salsas, cilantro, and jalapeño and spicy pickled carrots station where you can help yourself . They also serve liquor here . The decor inside definitely has the Spanish theme. From the art on the wall to the vines hanging down from the ceiling . The service is great. I love how they have the open kitchen where you can see them cook.

Portillo's in Northbrook is a classic example of an authentic American success story. Walking in,…read moreyou cannot help but appreciate the history on the walls. The photos from the 1960s, showing the owners then and now, give the place a deep sense of tradition and pride in building something from the ground up. The memorabilia throughout the restaurant is fantastic, and there is plenty of space if you are coming in with a large group. The food lives up to the reputation. The Chicago dog is fantastic and fully authentic, loaded with the right peppers, onion, and pickle. The only minor bump was that we ordered to dine in, but the order came out in to-go packaging. Wrapped up like that, the steam got to the bun and softened it a bit more than if it had been served open on a tray, which took a little away from the texture. Even with that, it was still a very good dog. For the side, ordering the fries well-done on the self-service kiosk is a huge plus. They came out crisp and tasty, though in the fast-casual fry hierarchy, Culver's still holds the crown. Overall, it is a great spot with rich local heritage, generous seating, and solid staple items. I will definitely be back.

As first timers, my family and I tried a variety of things based on what they were known for but…read morewish we could go back and order differently. One of my teens and young adult ordered the Italian beef, said it was kinda dry and you had to pay extra for the toppings. I had the grilled chicken and house salad, no complaints. The chicken breast was flavorful and juicy!! My other teen had the fried chicken sandwich and my husband had the fish, they said it was pretty good. The restaurant was really nice! Very colorful decor! Didn't have much interaction with the staff because we ordered at a kiosk but the young lady announcing the order numbers for pick-up made up cute little rhymes based on the number. For dessert, the young adult tried the lemon cake milkshake, he loved it and was impressed that they incorporated the cake chunks! One of my teens and I shared the strawberry shortcake, it was tasty but had more whipped topping than cake. We'd definitely go back and try other things on our next visit to Chicago.

This place gets a 5 stars just on service alone. Came in and was sat down at a table right away…read moredespite it being very busy for a Tuesday. Me and my girlfriend ordered 2 appetizers. Calamari & the Pork Belly burnt ends were both phenomenal. For entrees my girlfriend ordered the grouper which as a non seafood lover personally I thought it was delicious. As for me I order the Pit Sampler and that overall for its value gets a 9/10 from me. The ribs were the best part of the dish in my opinion. With each of us ordering a beverage and desert and the bill coming out to $150 before tip shocked me to say the least! We will definitely be back and highly recommend you try this place out for yourself!!

The staff couldn't be friendlier or more attentive. Then there is the food that is amazing! I had…read morethe tuna tartare and the crawfish etufee and loved them both! Their wine prices for the bottle are very reasonable with a wide selection. They only charge $20 for a corkage fee should you want to bring your own. The space is cozy so making a reservation would be advisable. My only regret was ordering the espresso martini which was really disappointing since everything else was so good. It didn't have the right foam on top and tasted really off so avoid that but their other cocktails were delicious. Can't wait to come back and try more!!

Unsure why this place has so many negative reviews!! We absolutely love going here!…read more They have a small play place, perfect for my 4 years old. They often have balloons and coloring stuff! Staff is always very kind and cheerful! We usually place our order via the app and have it brought to our table! Food is always fresh, hot and well assembled!!

I took the kids for their frozen slushy and they loved it! The inside was pretty clean and the…read morestaff were very helpful!

I've never really frequented Jimmy John's, especially because of the drama around the former…read moregame-hunting owner of the entire company. I just couldn't spend my dollars there. But, the owner's out, and we decided to check out the $3 value sandwich (thinking of our kiddos' lunch budget), to see whether it's a good value or not. So here's the deal. The sandwich is 6.5 inches and made on skinnier bread, but it's still just the right size for a light bite. I ordered the Italian (#5), and the bread was incredibly fresh, it was packed with lettuce, and had a decent amount of meat on it. If you're hungry, I recommend throwing in a bag of chips. For $3, it's a good value. Now, they do have a taller, much skinnier version of the Italian sandwich for $3.99. It's made fresh every hour and prepackaged for quick take-it-to-go! That's something I might consider for my kiddos' lunches. They have pretty hearty appetites, but I think this is a good alternative...I mean who needs to have a giant meal at lunch? Totally worth the value, IMO. Side note: I don't know who Sharon is, per Lisa D's review, but the person that waited on us seemed to be the manager and was incredibly friendly and helpful.

I went to Jimmy John's and specifically asked for no cheese. I even had the employee repeat my…read moreorder back to me, including no cheese, and they still put cheese on the sandwich. This has now happened two visits in a row at the Jimmy John's located at 332 Skokie Valley Rd. in Highland Park. This level of carelessness is completely unacceptable. Please pay attention to customers' orders.

ParkView Restaurant review. Made reservations in April for right before a July show. Hostess and…read moreserver were great and provided good service. Try to get table by window to overlook the park. Enjoy the air conditioning. Ambiance is great...especially for people watching. Charcuterie board was ok, have had better ones from local grocery store. Drinks were good and strong. Overall food was meh. Burger was a salt bomb and not what I had envisioned. Only ate half. Culver's has a better cheeseburger. Husband ordered short rib and not a speck left on the plate. Brother in law ordered lemon chicken and ate it all. My sister-in-law ordered salmon and it was over cooked. She wasn't happy. Dessert was good. Worth splurging for the Almond Butter Cake. A local TV food reporter was eating dinner with friends a few tables over and I am curious to see what he orders. The part that is disappointing is you have to arrive early to get parking, so when you have pavilion seats you have the time to get dinner. I just wish that it's worth the money they charge. When you walk away paying over $300 for 4 drinks, one appetizer and 4 entrees and 2 desserts you want to feel good about it. Ultimately we stopped on the way home for late night cheeseburgers.

We have dined a few times before or after CSO concerts at Park View now. At best, the experience is…read moremixed. Our most recent visit this weekend as a real disappointment. We had friends joining us and were excited to share the great CSO experience with them. We started with Park View which is nicely appointed and clean. Sadly, that is where it ends on good things to say. The service was quite poor. Our server was nice but inept. Drinks took 20 minutes to arrive and often were wrong. The meals selected were just ok and most certainly overpriced. Service was simply just inattentive and lackadaisical. With Park View as Ravinia's signature venue for dining, all very disappointing and likely our last visit.