Lemontini was delish! Divey bar with 100 martini flavors. Botanical garden in back! They're…read moreremodeling this month til May

Bluewater Lounge is such a fun spot! Their martinis are huge, perfectly chilled, and absolutely…read moredelicious. I've never seen a martini menu as long as theirs, there's truly something for everyone. Always a great time and a great vibe.

I live a few blocks from this hidden gem located in Oak Park. I was giving a gift to come here for…read morea drink and glad that I was introduced to this place. The vibes here are incredible. Grown and Sexy Atmosphere. A casual neighborhood cocktail bar that has a full bar serving specialty cocktails and well made drinks and small food plates. FYI... Meter parking along the streets. Eat before you come or stop next door for a pizza. Kettlestrings Grove only serves small plates. My first time was a good experience. The bartender was attentive. I ordered The Morton drink and it gave me a nice smooth buzz. Great Location, Prices were decent and the service was amazing. Will be coming back to see if they ordered the other star.

What a cute find and love that the bartender is getting her masters in therapy (shouldn't every…read morebartender?) Drinks were yummy and spot was quaint with good vibes

After an amazing first visit on Wednesday, 4/1/26, I decided to make another reservation. To honor…read moreour mother's Heavenly Birthday on 4/10, I invited my siblings to join me for brunch at The View on 4/11, at 3 pm. I chose to return because of the delicious food, friendly service, along with the beautiful decor. I bragged on The View and couldn't wait to reconnect and reflect with my siblings. Unfortunately, I immediately noticed a drastic difference when arriving in the parking lot; parking spaces were limited, and there was loud music blaring as my sister and I entered the door. We inquired, and the hostess said there was a baby shower event. The music wasn't from the shower; it was coming from the DJ in the main dining area. The hostess was sweet! She answered all of our questions and ensured we had a comfortable table. We were seated and greeted by our waitress, Kendra. Kendra was kind and attentive. She immediately noticed our reaction to the loud hip-hop music, and she said she'd ask for it to be tuned down. That didn't happen. We ordered our meals and loved them! My big bro had the hot sliders, and it wasn't too spicy. One big sis had the kale salad w/Salmon, my other big sis had mac-n-cheese, and I had the catfish w/grits. We didn't love barely hearing each other speak due to the ridiculously high volume of music. I felt bad for inviting my siblings there on a Saturday afternoon. Clearly, The View appeals to different customers on certain days. However, management should be cognizant of ALL their guests. One of my sisters left with a migraine because of the music. I'll definitely visit again; however, I'll avoid Friday nights and the weekend. You should do the same, especially if you don't intend on ordering a side of "Twerking with explicit music."

A friend of mine had invited me to come out for dinner. We heard that the food and drinks were good…read morehere. She made reservations for us on a Sunday Evening. We get there and immediately was seated. We were seated right in front of the kitchen area; there were no curtains or wall. Just a big open space. My friend asked could we be seated at a different table due to the smell of the garbage bin on the side of us. The young lady was kind of rude but moved us after 15 minutes. We sat and waited for our server to arrive with water and place our order. We were just sitting there for a while until I finally was able to flag someone over to us. Some guy told us that someone would be right over. Hmm we waited another 20 minutes until someone finally arrived. No hello or sorry for the wait and no water. That should have been my queue to get up and leave. We both ordered the Catfish Platter 2 Catfish fillets and fries. I ordered a side of Kale Salad without the cheese. My kale salad came out with cheese. The food was delicious despite the hiccup on my kale salad. The ambience was ok, service needs improvement and the music was too loud. The owner sent over some complimentary shots for us. The 3 stars are giving for the food.

My wife rented the coffee/art room side for my surprise 40th birthday party. It was an excellent…read morespace, and we felt supported in planning at all times. The organization is admittedly a little more laid-back than at other similar spots, but everyone we worked with was kind and supportive. Thank you, Friendly's Tap!

Great vibe they live up to their name from a fellow Californian thank you…read more Bar staff n the live band playing on 4/3 was fantastic.

Definitely a dive bar. There are some TVs and a pool table, but other than that, it's just a…read morelow-life bar. Let's put it this way, there was nearly a fight in the parking lot when I was there, and the cops had to be called to break it all up. They have the standard bar drinks. Maybe one craft beer, but nothing special there. And no food. The staff is nice enough, especially if you're a regular. If it's your first time in, then just be your friendly self and you'll be fine. This is by far the diviest dive bar in the area. You're kinda taking your life into your hands coming here (alright, not really true, but it can feel like it). Other bars in the area (along Madison Ave or up closer to the Green Line stop) are going to be a little nicer, friendlier and you're probably less likely to get hepatitis.

They advertise that they're open until 3am. I walked in at 12:30 on a Friday night and was told by…read morethe bartender that they were done serving. No apology or a hint of customer service- just rudeness.

Food is delicious. I have never sat inside but have done carry out only…read more The delivery service is on point because they do not outsource which is key.

Went for lunch on a weekday. Service was attentive and not too crowded. Food was pretty good and…read morehad a good drink selection. Looks like they have live music on the weekends and specials everyday of the week.

Food and service were superb. The burrata and beet salad were both fresh and tasty. The eggplant…read moregateau was absolutely delicious. Our server Aimee was fantastic - helpful, attentive, professional and friendly. 1st time here and we'll definitely be back when we're in Oak Park again. Might even make special trip and deal with 290 traffic it was that good.

Tried this place with mom during Easter - it was ok. Our waiter was kind and polite. The ambience…read morewas nice, clean and modern. We were seated promptly. The menu was limited due to Easter. Mom tried the burger which was ok - nothing out of the ordinary. I tried the vodka pasta and added chicken. it was ok. The chicken was ok but not mind blowing. I feel the food was rather expensive at least my pasta which was $23 for the pasta and an additional $9 for a small piece of chicken so $34 for pasta with chicken which seems quite excessive. With tip and taxes $70 + bucks for two people with no appetizers, desserts, or drinks. Probably won't come back.

Came for dinner while in town. Super cute restaurant, great lighting, seating, and bar area. Our…read morewaiter was very friendly, giving us great recommendations and great to talk with. The meal started with complimentary chips and salsa. I ordered a mezcal margarita (fruta picanta) and my friend got a mango cocktail (mangasa). I liked mine a lot, my friend didn't care for the tajin rim on hers, and the waiter offered to replace it, but she stuck with it and liked it in the end. There were so many great sounding things on the menu, with gluten free and vegetarian options. We ended up splitting the calabaza- an acorn squash stuffed with mushroom risotto and also the wild mushroom tostada. The calabaza was great for winter, warm and filling. The tostada was lighter but really delicious, it was probably my favorite of the two. It was a great dinner, that I would definitely visit again if I'm back in town.

After attending the Candlelight Concert of the Beatles in Oak Park,we made reservations for this…read moreLatin American gem . On a Friday night it was busy! Thank goodness we had a reservation and were seated immediately. Our server Meyah was super friendly. We started with a few cocktails ..one being the Oaxacan Old Fashion..smokey and delicious. We tried their Market Ceviche which was on their Weekly Specials menu..Cured Mahi Mahi Brazilian Papaya,Tangerine Habanero sauce served with Sweet Potato chips.fresh and delicious. For our entrees we tried the Barbacoa Tacos and Blackened Fish(Tilapia) tacos. Both entrees were 21.00 for 3 tacos but no rice or beans on the side so a little pricey in my opinion. Street parking is a challenge but they do offer valet for 5.00. They have a fantastic patio that is open in the summer so we will definitely be back to enjoy a few cocktails and Latin American eats.