I brought some friends, and we had an incredible experience. The food was outstanding -- especially…read morethe tacos and enchiladas, which were packed with flavor and cooked perfectly. Maria's Live Star has the perfect mix of great food, friendly service, and a fun atmosphere. Can't wait to come back!

The steak tacos are the best I've had by far and the service is great ! Very attentive and…read morerespectful. Music is awesome, variety of Spanish music , this is on a Friday night . So far so good

Planned my best friend baby shower at this establishment. Very clean, nice place to have an event…read more Owners are professional and straight forward. My event ran smoothly with no mishaps. Loved every minute of it and my best friend enjoyed her day. I would definitely recommend.

From the owner: Locally owned, We specialize in birthday’s and showers.read more

As amazing as this venue looks in photos it's even more impressive in person. You will appreciate…read morehow big the getting ready suites are which is a huge plus on wedding day. The cocktail lounge is like nothing you'll find anywhere else. Rich dark wood and equestrian decor create a cozy atmosphere for your guests. You'll absolutely love how huge the grand ballroom is. Plenty of room for your reception dinner and dancing!

The Millburn Barn is a great location for a wedding all under one roof. However, to experience…read moreprofessionalism, respect, and integrity, I would look elsewhere. I have organized eighteen large-scale events at other venues and have never had to deal with the lack of hospitality by an owner like I did at this place. While our families put together a beautiful and memorable event, it was not without a ridiculous amount of stress from the unaccommodating owners. The zero-tolerance policy of outside alcohol was handwritten like a note on the contract after it was already signed. The conversation about outside alcohol was casual and a story about a previous wedding where a keg was brought into the Groom's suite. Had we been told that their liquor license was in jeopardy instead of being disrespectfully yelled at, we could have resolved the issue professionally. The fact that the owners rummaged through personal items, confiscated gifts without our knowledge, constantly monitored every move via the surveillance cameras (there is no sign anywhere that you are being watched/recorded), spoke to us in a very rude manner, basically called us liars several times, and much more, made me regret the decision to have the wedding at the barn. What owner would say to the bride, "I bet you can't wait till this is over"? Or roll his eyes and say, "oh, god" at the decor we were bringing in? I am disgusted that the surveillance camera in the Groom's suite watched their every move. I wonder if the barn follows the NFPA 101 Life Safety Code. I question the adequate exit access and compliant fire alarm system. I also question their compliance with the ADA Standards for Accessible Design (no designated accessible parking spaces). These are all serious matters that deserve attention. If you prioritize hospitality and integrity in your event planning, look for an alternative venue.

The Wadsworth Inn is the place to go for breakfast. My friends and I went there yesterday and plan…read moreto go back next week. We normally rotate around to different establishments but it was so good and we all want to try the different entrees. The food is all fresh from farms in the area and the presentation is beautiful and the taste is to die for. The do it Mon - Sat from 8-12. They have special drinks and coffees it is a wonderful place to go and the service is friendly and efficient. The atmosphere is friendly and fun. This was there first week and it has been a complete success, give it a try you will not be sorry!! Even the jam is home made!!!

What a cozy spot! It was decorated for the holidays very nice too! The service was great on a…read moreWednesday night. The menu is broad and they had a Ramen special for the night! My son and i had the crab dinners and they were delicious!!!! Too full fir dessert but they sounded great!

For starters I had my son's 8th bday pool party here. I…read morewould definitely do it again. 1 did have a few grievances but Mr. Christian Khayat and his staff went above and beyond to rectify the situation. They were all accommodating. Once the kiddos were down the adults had the pleasure of hanging out at Twyla's the in house bar. Which is where we met his amazing Bartender (Steph), (Chris) the server and (Jorge) the bar back. All of them were great as well as the drinks. We even felt a little chilly in the pool area and the housekeeping guy (Oscar) turned up the pool temp and the area. My family is already looking forward to returning once the renovations are done. Can't wait to see the upgrades. Mr. Khayat also bought my son a few pizzas and chicken from his restaurant (Fatmans) which my Autistic son loved so much we had to stop there and get a few before we went back home to Milwaukee. Definitely a 10/10 Thus place is definitely worth trying out. Oh yeah and Kala at the front desk rocks. We WILL BE BACK

Nice, budget hotel very close to Gurnee Mills, Great America. Room was ready by 3 pm. Got…read moreupgraded to a suite: living room with pull-out couch and large BR with king size bed. Stayed one night so didn't have much time to use the outside the room facilities, but the room itself was exactly what we needed. There is plenty of parking all around the facility (it is quite large in terms of area, not so much in terms of floors). Each of the entrances are controlled by key card, and it makes sense to move your car to the entrance/exit closest to your room, once you check in. The bathroom had one sink with plenty of counterspace, tub/shower combo. They do expect more than 2 people staying in the suite, so provided 4 towels. Water pressure was barely adequate and temperature was good, but easy to control. Dove products (soaps, lotions) were provided, which I hadn't realized was a thing. The temperature was a bit harder to control. Each room had its own floor climate control unit that could be used to turn on/off, but there was also a wall thermostat that seemed to be on. We just used the floor unit and the rooms got quite cooler, even with the hot outside temperature. Everything was worn, and could use a facelift...but the location is really good, and the charged price is commiserate with the value given. It wasn't very crowded (probably because of the newer hotels closer to the Mills)...so probably a good choice if needing a quick place to turn down without much notice.

Nice organization to have birthday parties or to have a drink at the bar. This place has a banquet…read moreHall for rental, full service bar and kitchen.

From the owner: Banquet Hall rental, Quinceañera, Full service bar, and Bingo Nights (Tuesday)read more

Attended a wedding here, didn't know this place existed. It's located in a plaza and has plenty of…read moreparking. It is for a smaller crowd it can hold up to 160 people. The space can be spilt into two. They set up first half when you walk in for the wedding and the second half for the reception. There is a second door you can enter for the reception area thats where the bridal party entered. There are two single bathrooms for the establishment around the corner. It is a decent space for the smaller events.

Terri and John worked really HARD, to make she our event was unforgettable. When it came to…read moreprofessional etiquette they went ABOVE and BEYOND to make my staff feel UNWELCOME and UNSKILLED. They followed them around the facility and condescendingly barked out orders and reprimanded them. They were clearly exhausted from hosting large parties the entire weekend so by the time they got to my event on a Sunday afternoon, they were simply devoid of any ounce of customer service. We were told there would be security. There was none. I paid for an "open" beverage bar to include pop water and wine. I provided 8 bottles of my OWN champagne despite the fact that she said outside alcohol was not permitted and when that was all gone she declined to offer the wine that I PAID her to provide. Terri served my guests soft drinks from a previous event--warm, flat Coke from the party before ours! Her husband yelled at my grandchildren and sparked a verbal confrontation during which threats of physical violence were made and harsh language exchanged ALL DURING THE COURSE OF MY EVENT. She was less than accommodating on very minor issues which made it clear that she did not value me as a patron . For instance, she stored a throne chair behind the buffet table, and when I asked her to move it so that my servers could access that space she argued that there was "no place else to put it". She also failed to remove the cake stand that I clearly indicated I did not want to use. The banner for the backdrop was hung in such a way that made it impossible to take pictures without having to edit them to cover up the borders. In short, if I were you, I would only do business with this place if: Money was no object You don't care how your guests are treated The terms of the agreement aren't kept And you don't mind the owner of the business partaking in your event as if she was an invited guest including eating the food!

We used Independence Grove and Relish catering for our daughter's wedding in October. They were…read morefantastic. Everything went perfectly. The food and drinks were exactly what we asked for, and it was all on time and well presented. The food was hot and tasty. I need to give Colleen (who works for Independence Grove, but liaisons with Relish) a HUGE 10 star review. We hired her to be our site coordinator and she made sure everything was perfect. I can not compliment her highly enough.

The area's premiere wedding venue! You'll find the views and cuisine are outstanding. What I love…read moremost are the different ceremony options couples have at their disposal. You can exchange vows in the Native Garden, on North Patio or fireside in Audobon Hall. -Rev. Michael Vargas