Bikini Bottom Bar

I stopped in for a quick bite to eat. I opted for the burger bowl and it was DELICIOUS!! Our server…read morewas super quick and friendly. One of my continued favorite spots. I will be ordering the burger bowl again.

River Street Tavern is the kind of local spot every town hopes to have -- relaxed, lively, and…read moreconsistently good. The menu is well-rounded, the drinks are solid, and there's an easy confidence to the whole place. Nothing here is chasing trends or trying to reinvent anything, and that's part of the appeal. They know what they do, they do it well, and sometimes that kind of restraint is its own virtue.

Corned Beef & Swiss

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Southwest salad

Rosie O'Hare's Public House

4.2(129 reviews)

0.4 mi

Stephanie, the one and only server on a Friday nite, with a class reunion and a band, was…read morephenomenal! She would come out with a tray of 15 drinks at a time!! She ran circles around most servers I've ever encountered!!

Pretty riverside location, outstanding service, really delicious bar food on steroids. Went on a…read morepleasant Thursday evening and was able to catch the last table outside. Tried two of their monthly food specials and both were delicious. A batch of perfectly grilled wings (with a garlic parmesan sauce), and the Tod Wilkinson burger, an Italian sausage/ground beef combo patty topped with delicious Italian beef named after the Steve Martin Character in My Blue Heaven, lol...yum freaking yum. For an appetizer had an order of their homemade chips topped with cheese, bacon and chives...outstanding. Stephanie, the sole waitress working the whole patio, didn't miss a beat and brought everything out perfectly timed and piping hot (or cold, their beer of courses...my Guinness). Will be back! A lovely hidden gem a long a quiet stretch of the Fox.

Beers on Tap

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Arctic Wolf Ale House

4.5(124 reviews)

1.6 mi

So I've been here before and it was amazing. I rated it my #1 burger. Since then I've tried many…read moremore smash burgers so I wanted to come here to see if it still held up. 5 stars! Amazingly delicious. Nice crunch on the edges of the patties but still somehow so juicy. Bunch of large tv's. Bears game was on when we went. Service was top notch made she we were taken care of. Ambiance? Did you look at the black light wall mural? Sooo cool.

Went here to kill time between hockey games based on the positive reviews and we were so…read moredisappointed!!! Sat down almost immediately, and waited an HOUR AND A HALF for our food. We had to speak up and ask where our food was and magically it came out less than 10 minutes later--Claimed it was bc they were busy but nearly everyone in the restaurant had their food already and not every table was even occupied. Apparently we ordered the SMASH burger, hold the Smash. They were super thick, definitely NOT a smash burger. I didn't tell them well done because, well, a smash burger is always well done because it is THIN. It was so undercooked I couldn't even eat it. My son's was worse than mine but he ate it anyway since he had a game to get to. Server didn't bother to offer any compensation for any of it. So I waited an hour and a half for food that was inedible.

Friday Fish N' Chips

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Chicken Caesar Wrap

The Greggory

4.3(170 reviews)

4.9 mi

I went to The Greggory for my first time on Saturday and it was absolutely phenomenal. I started…read moreoff with the Sakura to drink which was very refreshing and tasty - as someone who typically likes Lemon Drops, I really enjoyed it. We ordered the Pop Over Rolls to start off our meal and they were some of the best rolls I've ever had. I really liked that they had a hint of cheese and the butter was also delightful. To eat, I ordered the Summer Corn Ravioli and it was one of my favorite pasta dishes I've probably ever had. I did get it without the mushrooms as I typically am not a fan of mushrooms but the ravioli was perfectly cooked and the flavors were simply divine. My party also ordered various meat dishes that they all raved about as well. We did order the brussel sprouts and asparagus to share - I enjoyed the asparagus but did not try the brussel sprouts given they had bacon in them. We didn't order dessert BUT did get a fantastic vanilla cake with raspberry sauce for dessert that our server brought given it was my mom's birthday dinner. The cake was SO delicious and I was very happy we got it! To top it off, our service was amazing throughout and it was an overall wonderful experience. Thank you, The Greggory team, for a great first experience! We cannot wait to be back!

Highly recommend this place. Their steaks and chops are phenomenal. Had the lamb with Israeli…read moreRisotto: absolutely phenomenal. Wife had the Dover Sole. Absolutely amazing, and they debone right at your table. Also had the crab pasta and had a good taste of our friends market Wagyu steak. It was like butter. Keep in mind. This is not going to be cheap though. If you're gonna go to this place, expect not only excellent service but not your McDonald's prices. Saw a couple of the next table come in and order a hamburger and fries. Seriously? You come to this place for a burger and fries? (Lol). I'm sure the burger and fries was excellent, but this place is not known to be a burger joint, even though it's on the menu but again, to each his or her own. I wouldn't come here just to have a burger. There are many other places that do that. Step it up a little. Come here for a higher tier of food caliber. That being said: Our server was excellent. The manager along with the chef / the wine "professor"- (he was excellent as well- extremely knowledgeable, and paired our bottle of wine perfectly with all our meals) along with everyone else who came by to check on us. But our server was absolutely attentive and great. He wasn't pushy and he was very easy-going but very astute and had all the attention to detail. So hopefully we made his night when we came to the tip. (we weren't slouches, nope.). I wish I remembered his name, it wasn't a typical name, but he was outstanding. That being said, make sure that you pack away a couple "bones" when you see the check- also make sure that you tip your waiter for the outstanding job that they do. So don't skimp on that either. So again: It isn't cheap, but a place like this shouldn't be. We had a great experience overall- Also, this isn't your T-shirt and shorts type of place. You have to dress up. No schleps.. Capeesh?!!? leave your sandals at home. Which it should be. This is an experience, not your local In-N-Out Burger joint. Excellent and tasteful decor- excellent service highly highly highly recommend.

One dining area

Key Lime Pie

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The Assembly

3.3(112 reviews)

0.8 mi

The server was very nice and I like their food and the aesthetic is nice and I like itread more

We stopped in for lunch. It's a beautifully decorated establishment. Service was quick and…read morefriendly. What we ordered: El Paso burger- burger was good, a bit under cooked- side of sweet potato fries- they were soggy and limp. Build your own burger- the burger was good and slightly under cooked. The potato salad was very "soupy". There was more egg and "sauce" in my potato salad than there was potatoes. The location in Hoffman Estates is much better when it comes to the food.

Bar area

This is our tilapia rice bowl. An owners favorite and a hidden gem on the menu. It boasts a southwest flair.

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Fresh salads from fresh cut ingredients

The Black Bear Bistro

4.6(184 reviews)

4.8 mi

Absolutely amazing. This place is on par with top tier Chicago dining scene. Tiny and mighty. The…read morefamily that owns it is beyond hospitable and accommodating. The food is made with love and executed with skill. Creative and inventive but not over the top where form trumps taste. Second time to this place and will return over and over. Fried pickle and avocado appetizer knocked my socks off. Served with two sauces (red/loosely based on 1000 island and green/not mint). Both pared perfectly with the course but brought out totally different notes. One highlighted and intensified the sourness of pickle and the other played on the creaminess of Avacado. Deserts are a must. Drinks are good but a little on the sweeter side. It's a hidden gem!

Spiciness was Over-BEAR-ing…read more This was a disappointment. We were looking so forward to trying something different and, after looking at the reviews, we thought this was a good choice. At least now we know it was (for us) just meh. The service was VERY slow - the waitress stated that they were VERY understaffed and they were having to do "everything " (not sure what that entailed, but I do know that she made the drinks and they were not done by a bartender). To be fair - other than being very slow, the staff was very nice. The biggest disappointment was the food. I ordered the blackened chicken sandwich and the sauce was WAY spicy. I am okay with spicy, but perhaps it makes sense to indicate this on the menu so people are aware. I noticed that the the woman beside me had a similar reaction on her first bite or her order - she was clearly not expecting spicy. My husband had the jambalaya and he LIKES spicy, but even he was shocked at the spiciness and had to take a spoonful of some potatoes to quell the heat. On the plus side, their presentation is very nice and portion size is average, and they have quite a price range on the menu. So, we went, we ate, we coughed on spicy food and we left. My husband summed it up when he said - "Okay but ... not ready for prime time."

Back dining room

Special: stuffed poblano with lobster and scallops, risotto and veggies on the side

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Vegetarian jambalaya

Bleuroot

3.8(290 reviews)

0.0 mi

Friday night for cocktails and a light bite to eat. We love…read morethe old wood feels and intimate feels here. We sat at the bar, and received excellent service from our Bartender, Kevin. We ordered an old fashioned and the Chianti as drinks and the charcuterie meat and cheese board. We loved the charcuterie board. Fresh fruit, flavorful cheeses and meats with nuts. I would definitely order this again.

I'm shocked I have never heard of this place! Absolutely INCREDIBLE meal. Farm to table? Supporting…read morelocal? On the river? YES! YES! YES! The charcuterie board was to die for, maple bourbon goat cheese, was delicious with the salty meats. My filet was cooked to perfection and the garlicky seasonal veggies were out of this world. The Mac and cheese was slightly under seasoned, nothing a little salt n pepper can't fix. Was lovely chatting with the owner. Will absolutely be back!

Our second night here. Had to go upstairs with a nice river view.

2017 Summer Menu

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Ceviche

Region Kitchen and Bar

4.6(407 reviews)

7.8 mi

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Yes, it's fabulous…read more... Where to go on a Friday night w no reservation..headed to the Region and while the bar was packed we were immediately seated on the patio - which we loved. Can't wait for the fall as they have heaters set up. Martini was mixed to perfection and we started w the "hot rock", which is literally a rock heated enough so you could sear little steak pieces...it was so much fun to cook and excellent to eat as an app. I had the salmon and it was magnificent!! Large piece, cooked to perfection along w some excellent mashed potatoes. A had the branzino - it was a filet which was different, but she loved it (and is a branzino snob). Service is excellent and it was a wonderful night to have a great meal outside.

Another great experience at Region. While service was a bit slow, our server was extremely helpful…read moreand fun to talk to. He gave great food recommendations and made the experience memorable! Food reviews: Saigon branzino--perfect balance of citrus and heat. Crunch of the fish skin was perfect. Crispy rice and bok choy was nice too, just wish there was more of it! Berkshire ribs--deeply developed flavor and fall of the bone cook made this an unforgettable dish! Highly recommend

Just the front entrance

Ceaser

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San Francisco Cioppino

The Distance Social

4.1(17 reviews)

0.3 mi

By far the best cocktail spot in East Dundee! The first floor has a beautiful bar and some larger…read moregroup seating areas. Upstairs feels like a swanky lounge with sofas and chairs. The entire place was beautifully design and played into the concept well. I ordered the Fox River which was spirit forward, smooth, and subtly sweet. My husband ordered the Gin Blossom which was frothy, bright, and balanced. The drinks both tasted good and were presented well. This was definitely a favorite spot of mine and I'd certainly come back!

If you love a chill hangout spot that has delicious craft cocktails and a modern-chic speakeasy…read moredecor then The Distance Social is for you! I've been here a few times with the guys and each time we love it. We've had the back room, with a big screen TV, all to ourselves and we've also posted up on the balcony. Not matter where we sit the seats are comfortable and the surroundings are swanky! Ordering from the menu is a chore because everything sounds amazing! Rest assured... it is! I have yet to have a cocktail here that didn't wonderfully wet my whistle. And the same high remarks go for the staff, who are always welcoming and accommodating. I dare you not to become a fan of TDS upon your first visit! Will I be back again? Absolutely!

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Lots of spirits and whiskeys to choose from!

The Top Shelf Lounge

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Outside

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Matt M.

7 years ago

The management here is terrible. If you do not have an Illinois ID, they probably will turn you away at the door. They use a cheap phone app to scan ID's. It's ridiculous. Terrible terrible ownership, terrible doormen, terrible establishment. Stay away from this place. read more

Cristian V.

8 years ago

Come here every once in a while and recently they added Micheladas to their menu and they are amazing!! Never disappointed when I come here!! read more

Charles B.

4 years ago

Trash!!!! Was harassed we got too uncomfortable and had to leave. The owner is rude and racist towards my friends in our group.

Pete M.

11 years ago

This place will go out of business. Rude female bartender. There is no grille. No women. Many times empty. Tap beer stale

Kit G.

295

7 years ago

Absolute worst bar of all the Dundee (east and west) bars. Would recommend this place only to the people I hate most.

Mary O.

11 years ago

This place sucks. Worst tap beer... Stale. Place is dirty and female bartender is just angry and rude!

Ronald R.

128

7 years ago

The worst place I've ever been to in my life!!! Rude staff and rude owner!!!! Stay away at all cost!!

Mary J.

5 years ago

Best place to play pool in the area, usually not busy so easy access to drinks as well.

Kim E.

13 years ago

The only bar in the Dundee area to have Adult Rootbeer (10% and 19.5%)!

Simon N.

3 years ago

where is SpongeBob? I've been lied to

Andrew L.

11 years ago

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Martini Room

3.8

(154 reviews)

Came here on a Friday night. It's a pretty chill, casual spot with couches to sit and kind of has a…read morelate 2000s vibe. The bartender and server who greeted us was really friendly and let us sit in the "VIP" section, which is a raised area near the back with more sofas. The couches in the general area were all filled. There's a bar and a few high tops by the bar as well. They have a huge selection of martinis with decent prices. I'd love to come back to try more, especially the dessert ones. They also have live music on Friday nights, and luckily we got there just in time before they started. Tonight was a jazz band and they were great!

Find a nice restaurant have a steak dinner and a drink instead!…read moreI went with ten people and four complained about the first round, poorly mixed almost no liquor or wrong liquor... One star for service only.

Hoppe's Tavern

3.3

(14 reviews)

Great local bar! Friendly employees, owner! Do a great Bears Sunday presentation! Great locals,…read moremany slots!

A subpar dive bar. (Didn't think a dive bar could get lower?) No menu. No tab. Waitress just comes…read moreand tells you what you owe. Two pieces of fried fish and coleslaw on a Friday night with only a tonic and lime (no alcohol) $19. Men's restroom was dirty. No lock on the door. Maybe we shouldn't be surprised when the place has a similar name and font type as a popular gun cleaning solvent. Definitely won't be back. Don't waste your money. This gets one star as Yelp doesn't offer zero stars.

Skeeter's Saloon

3.3

(13 reviews)

Locals dive bar. Service was very friendly. Ice cold beers. Gaming available for those wanting to…read moretry out their luck. They have a nice patio with umbrellas with the seating.

Used to be haunted, now that the ghosts are banished it's a 4'fer rather than fiver. Ask for…read moreSkeet's Treat & thank me later (have 20 cash ready)

Eaton's Redwood

3.8

(4 reviews)

I love a good dive bar but Eaton's has probably been the weirdest dive bar I have ever been to…read more After getting carded, the bartender made it very clear that they only accept cash, how old school! But I didn't care, cash is all I had. I have been to some seedy bars but Eaton's was straight up scary! I was afraid to touch anything in fear I may leave with a disease. Décor: The set up was super simple, mainly made up of a colossal bar that took up most of the place. There were some booths and couple of tables along the walls, but that was about it. The walls are made up of wood paneling and exposed brick, while the ceiling was made up of some antique moldings. There are only 2 restrooms, 1 men's and 1 women's, that don't have paper towels. They have that revolving towel in the machine that just rotates the same sheet over and over, nastiness. There is a pool table stuffed in one of the corners of the bar along with a couple of slot machine-like arcade games, very fitting for the casino town. The Crowd: Like any dive bar it doesn't exactly attract many posh patrons which is why I like them! If I wanted to hang out with preppy brosef's I would go to a club. Service: A-ok, not too welcoming when you first enter but after they card you & order a couple of drinks they seem to warm up a little. Liquid Courage On Tap: Bud, Bud Lite, PBR Originally I was going to order something in a can or a bottle, just to protect myself from any herpe that may be floating around waiting to infect me, but when Berto noticed they had mason jars we were drawn in. 24oz Baller mason jar of Bud for $4.50? I'll take my chances against the herpe! I think it's safe, I'm pretty sure alcohol sanitizes anyway. Right? Eats: I'm not gonna lie, I could have munched on some bar food but the looks of this fine establishment terrified me. I'm sure if you even ordered food they would have a hard time starting up the grill because it didn't seem like the sorta place you have dinner and a few drinks. They have a corn dog machine that looked like it hadn't been turned on in years. Eaton's offers a variety of bagged chips and nuts. There are also 2 liquor store like fridges filled with pop. I have to mention the pickled mystery items in the life-size cloudy jar on the bar. It was very Moe's Tavern. Sounds: Other than the drunken banter of the regulars it was karaoke night. I am always up for karaoke! I did notice the line was fairly large but I put in my request anyway. I have to give props to the KJ, he didn't waste time with filler, he got everyone up n' out and before I knew it it was my turn! Parking: It's downtown Elgin, so all street parking. Overall: Eaton's, you really freaked me out at first glance but after getting to know you I think we may have something here. I will keep a mental note to always bring cash and to eat before my outing in tackling another mason jar!

This is a dive bar with no pretense what so ever…read more This is your classic rectangle bar designed for efficiency. The bar tender can spy everyone at a glance and so can you! The building façade is probably intimidating for the squeamish. Eaton's has no problem with that, nor do I. Cheers!

Calendo's

3.5

(19 reviews)

Very pleasant bartender and great service. Prices are very reasonable as well. Atmosphere is nice…read moreand has a old fashion bar look to it.

East Dundee's favorite little "dive" bar. Located in the heart of Downtown East Dundee. Located on…read morethe corner of River street and Railroad Street. A couple stairs down and you are in a "Cheers" style bar/atmosphere. Come as you are, no one is stressing about your hair or outfit!! A fully stocked bar, and fun bartenders waiting to serve you! They have bags or chips and frozen pizza they can cook up in a flash for those late night cravings.

Williams Street Tap

3.9

(23 reviews)

Food great Service great…read more Ambiance and vibe are amazing on saturday night for karokee.

Got some drinks from this Crystal Lake bar. It has a name that already tells you where to go…read more Williams Street Tap is a pretty basic looking bar full of local regulars. A place mainly for drinks. They seem to prefer cash so bring some of that. Chill atmosphere. It's pretty much a basic bar. There's the long bar on the side along with a few tables. Has the typical posters on the walls of the typical beers. You can also play a few slots. It's about $7 for a basic cocktail. They have a pretty okay amount of whiskey if nothing in particular that's anything special. Has a pretty typical layout of a dive bar around here. It's located in downtown close to the Metra station. This is usually a quiet bar even on the weekends.

The Cabin

3.1

(14 reviews)

bar tender looks like a chud and I think he likes boys not a good time from Ohio and dont like…read moreIllinois already

The Cabin is a small cozy bar. It is friendly and quaint. Various drinks offered. The staff are…read morekind and attentive. It's a great place to relax or to gamble with the hopes of winning big from the various video gaming machines. Fun place.

River Street Tavern

4.4

(302 reviews)

Labemi's Tavern & Restaurant

3.4

(61 reviews)

A little downtown diner serving up your typical bar/diner foods. They have fish fry on Fridays, and…read moreopen mic night on Wednesdays. They do take reservations, be prepared it gets busy. We sat at the bar and ordered: ** Garlic butter mozzarella bites- DELICIOUS ** Ribs and onion rings ** Cream of wild rice and chicken soup Our food came out fast. The bartender Regan was very friendly, quick with the drinks and gave us several menu recommendations.

I decided to give Lambemi's another try while in the downtown Crystal Lake area…read more This is bar is a staple in the area and you can tell there's a lot of local customers that come back over and over. The bar did not smell that musty this time and this is still a no-frills local tavern. The bartender was very nice and very attentive. The local customers sitting at the bar made me feel welcome. The white cheddar cubes with a breaded coating appetizer was very tasty, especially when I added their homemade ranch dressing. The Labemi chicken that was recommended by the bartender who she said she always orders that dish. This was one of the best chicken entrees I have ever had! The dish has artichoke hearts and mushrooms in a creamy lemon butter sauce with wild rice. The chicken was very tender and outstanding and ample for two people. You can always sub out the wild rice for pasta. This dish comes with a side salad or cup of soup as well. The clam chowder was pretty good. One thing this restaurant is known for is their generous pores. They did not disappoint this time too! I definitely plan to come back to get that same chicken dish! If you have not been here yet, I recommend it for a very low-key lunch or dinner.

Old Republic Kitchen + Bar

3.8

(636 reviews)