This is the third time I've been to this place and the service is terrible. The food is good and so is the atmosphere. If you're not in a hurry and don't mind waiting 20 minutes to get a beer then by all means stop in and hang out. The only reason I come in here is because there's not much around here in regards to a burger and beer place. If there was any sort of competition this place would have to step up or go under. NFL division playoffs and they have 2 servers working. Poor planning on managements part. read more

Came here while in town for business but had a night to myself. I didn't want the upscale business class restaurants near the conference center or airport. But a quick Lyft ride and I found a nice local place that was packed on a Monday night. It was Bingo night and thought I might had made a mistake coming because that usually means I am the youngest in a room. Not this place. The crowd was a great mix of people from late 20s to more mature. Clearly a regular stop for the locals with a great ambiance. Food was excellent and not pricy. Good drinks and lots of specials. Would definitely come back if I had the chance. The only knock was on the end of the night. I had checked out of my dinner/drink so I could expense my meal with the just one allowed drink and then ordered one more. Waitress brought me the drink and disappeared. Since it was 8 pm I just assumed she went on break and I would have ordered another but the hand off of my table wasn't communicated. I was able to pay with someone else but it was a little confusing. read more

Beacon Tap is a Des Plaines staple, weather a tourist on vacation close to O'Hare or local, you will be welcomed with delicious brews and great grub. Big outdoor area , great for sports as well, make it out on Thursday and you won't regret it !!! read more

Amazing outdoor seating, sand volleyball area. Awesome drinks, friendly staff AND they have a gluten free bun!!! So appreciative of that, great job guys. Thank you. read more

The summertime atmosphere is great! We say outdoor and had really good and fast service. They have really good food and drinks. It's a bit of a hike for me, but I'll definitely be back regardless! read more

We stopped by here to get dinner before flying out of O'Hare. Fun and local restaurant with great food and a fun vibe with lots of outdoor seating. read more

Daniella, Jess and Stephanie are incredible make sure to sit at their tables! Beacon as always rocks!

Daniela us great we barely sat down and our drink was on the table with a smile. 1/2 price pizza which is amazing can't beat it

Daniela is absolutely wonderful; we request her and she knows what we drink, eat, etc. she's very polite too. Love the whole atmosphere of Beacon! Thank you for rescuing this place; my grandparents used to come here. I've continued coming here with my son, friends, family, grandkids, etc. read more

daniela is the most wonderful server we've ever had. and the only one we request !! tommy deserves a big raise.

Worst service ever. We were YELLED AT BY THE MANAGER. He was rude and laughed at our faces, ruined my friends birthday. His name was Tommy by the way' Will never be back. I hope this place closes. A shame that my home town has such poor people to work at a great bar. That experience ruined this place for me. Never again. Don't go there. read more

Went here on a Friday night. Wife had a drink (I think it was a rum runner), I had a beer. Fried pickles, Beacon Burger, and a pizza. Extremely pleased with everything. Drinks were excellent and fried pickles were delicious. Burger and pizza didn't disappoint either. Our server was great, very friendly and took the time to talk to us. We'll be back read more

Food great. Social distancing is great. They did a lot during this pandemic 5 stars

Good food, great outdoor area, lots of parking, and some of the best take-out burgers in the area. Very walkable to and fro for local residents; worth a stop for those who might have often driven past but never stopped. read more

Was here this past Sunday to watch the Bears game with my daughter. It was packed and was about to walk out since we couldn't see any tables open. Manager saw us walking out and told us there was one last table left in the corner, which was perfect for us. First time here, so was surprised at how good the food and service was here. The manager was hands on and made sure all was going smoothly. Our server was great as well and never felt rushed or neglected. I got an Italian salad that was huge and very good. The service was excellent here despite it being busy on game day. They also have a big and nice patio outside with a sand volleyball court. I will definitely be back. read more

Went for a walk on a nice Saturday afternoon. Thought I would stop have a beer an watch the Cubs. I waited for 15 minutes. The bartender walked by my 3 times and didn't even look at me. Don't know if their stuff is any good. I got up and left and I will never be back read more

The customer service during a mistake was clearly unacceptable. There was a miscommunication on whose beer was whose and the customer got blamed instead of the bartender. I will "crack your skull" was said and played by the bartender. Completely unacceptable. read more

My husband and I decided to try the Beacon Tap for the first time tonight to celebrate his birthday with a group of our friends. It was definitely worth it! They accommodated all ten of us with no problem, even without a reservation. Our server was very attentive and friendly and took care of everything we needed. The food was great and very affordable. We have lived in Des Plaines for almost ten years and our first experience at the Beacon Tap was second to none! We will definitely be back over the summer to enjoy the beautiful patio space as well! Thanks to the staff at the Beacon Tap for making my husband's birthday a fun and memorable one! read more

Find someone with customer service skills, energy and someone that doesn't feel like he's failed in life to run your outside patio and it might be funner to visit. The staff person you have now isn't going to cut it. You need someone that doesn't feel like the position is a dead end. The rest of the staff is great. I'm assuming the reason being is...they are young and enjoy what they do. The food is above average and the drink specials help other overpriced drinks. Unfortunately, until you take care of the first issue, two stars is the best I can give. read more

Beacon Tap is a wonderful family restaurant. The food is great and the owner is such a great guy. Daniela is the best server and has a smile waiting for you when you walk in! We love the Beacon tap, get the tacos! read more

We were very disappointed with the family Easter meal. First, we waited almost a half hour to get the food. They put all the food in big trays so the sauces ran together, like caramel sauce on quiche. The worst thing is they added a $20 tip. We will never order from here again or recommend it. read more

My family and I went for Brunch today and it was absolutely delicious! I had a (Build your own) BYO Omelette and it was so good, hot, and fresh! I ordered a side of biscuits & gravy and it hands down was the best I've ever had. 1 biscuit is huge & I shared with family. Several of us had Bloody Mary's and they were on spot & really good as well. Everyone ordered different things & the feedback was good across the board! The service was friendly, fast, & accommodating. The General Mgr Tommy came out to introduce himself & ask how everything was which was super cool. There are numerous TV's throughout the restaurant for the sports lover. They also do Trivia & Bingo throughout the week which is a lot of fun. Do yourself a favor & stop in for great food, drinks, & fun! You won't be disappointed! read more

Place is solid. Ordered the wings and pizza and it hit the spot. Wasn't the biggest fan of the pizza crust (probably premade crust) but the rest of it was great. Prices are also solid and the atmosphere is chill. Overall a great place and I'll definitely be coming back. read more

Ambience was good and so was the service. The food however not so good. My chicken sandwich was so small I could barely taste the chicken. The beer can nachos had mystery cheese, awful and disappointing. We won't be going back. read more

This was my first visit since the guys from Edison Park re-opened the Tap. With their reputation I was expecting a decent meal. Wings were basic, nothing special. The carrots were dry and white looks like they were prepped 2 days prior and not kept in water. The brisket sandwich was small dices of dried beef, possibly microwaved instead of reheated in saute pan w some liquid. Both Beacon burgers were over cooked when asked for medium, but probably difficult to do w the 2 small patties that each burger comes with. Best part of meal, the $3 Old Styles.... Catherine was a decent server, one other server couldn't keep her hands out of her hair, glad she wasn't touching my food.... read more

The Beacon Tap has been completely redesigned and has a really great vibe. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. The menu is great. The best app I've ever had is the Chicken and Waffle Bites served with a spicy maple syrup. They have great smoked brisket, ribs, & awesome burgers. I can't say enough good things about this place. They also serve a delicious brunch on Saturday and Sunday with bottomless Bloody Marys and Mimosas. Keep up the great work... read more

Great service at the bar during the Bears game. Free chili at halftime. But as soon as halftime happened, music was unbearably loud. And again at the end of the game. Asked to have it turned down. Never happened. read more

Cheap food ! Don't expect much here . I have no idea why is rated 4 stars. Cheese curds - average Loaded Tots - made my friend have instant diarrhea Drinks - stay with the basics ( vodka ; tequila; beer) or you will be sorry if you get a cocktail or even wine ( cheap overpriced wine) lol! Service- awesome! read more

Our family was going to the ELO concert and we decided to go to The Beacon Tap for dinner and drinks, wow! We sat outdoors on their patio, our waitress was awesome! Food was very good, we will be back! read more

This was better before it close down and it's not the same with new management since it reopened and the service takes so long for food even when they are not that busy read more

New owners! Friendly staff ,awesome bloody Mary's and Mimosas, great breakfast, burguers!!is all good!!

Had our fantasy football draft here and had a great experience. The staff was very accommodating and the food and beverages were excellent. Cool place and highly recommend read more

The new Beacon was excellent as far as service and looks. They went all out on puttin this place together. They even have a keg in the bathroom for a urinal open bar joist ceiling and very roomy now. The food however is very overpriced . Pizza is $22 for a large , wings are 6 for $9 , appetizers are all around $10. A mike ditka polish and fries is $11. I'm sure the food would be decent on opening week if you can afford it. Drinks are comparable to tap house however there are no specials drink specials or food specials. Green line in a 16 oz can is $6 as compared to $4 at tap house. Draft picks has made daily specials and discounts a mai staple of their business plan much to their credit . I went there once and was hoping for more . I likely won't be back til the menu comes into orbit . This is DP blue collar folks not a fancy winnetka crowd. They are chasing away business with these prices. read more

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Have now been here three times during Covid. Outside in the summer, in the tent area and today, inside. Always, totally social distancing maintained. So thankful for that and allowed us to be out! As for the food, the best burgers and Greek salad ever!! read more

Loved this place!! From the outdoor beer garden w volleyball and bags, to the indoor area w plenty of tvs. They have a great menu. Big variety and everything we tried was good! Service was overwhelmed but they were very good and friendly. Def will come back soon read more

Beacon Tap - Sports Bars Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

The burgers are delicious and perfectly made! We ordered through Grub Hub. When the driver was late to pick up our order, the restaurant let us know and prepared us new food so that it was hot when it arrived. Great customer service!! read more

Amazing place owned and managed by amazing people! A complete gem of Des Plaines. Tommy- the manager is great at making anyone feel welcomed. read more

Awesome atmosphere! Lots of open space and a big menu! The trash can nachos are amazing! The beer choices are endless and the waitress was so attentive! I will definitely be back! read more

Do yourself a favor and get the trash can nachos. My gosh. staff is friendly and extremely engaging. Environment is chill. Good mix of regulars and first timers. Manager goes above and beyond to ensure you have a great time. read more

I feel somewhat of an expert when it comes to my favorite meal "Brunch". The Beacon Taps brunch is a hidden gem if looking for a quick brunch with a build your own bloody bar. 3.8/5 read more