Place is gorgeous and the food has been spectacular. Service is spot on. I have been here several…read moretimes.

Don't book here for Easter brunch…read more We had a reservation and still weren't seated until an hour and ten minutes later. We arrived on time, only to find at least 50 people crammed into the lobby with barely any room to move. When we finally made it to check-in, the hostess casually mentioned they were running 30 minutes behind. We continued checking in and were repeatedly told we were "close," which clearly wasn't the case. I really wish they had been upfront about the actual wait time, we would have left instead of standing there for over an hour. For a restaurant that's been around this long, it's disappointing to see this level of overbooking and lack of organization, especially for a major holiday where people don't have many other options for food due to many other places being closed.

Came here for a birthday brunch. My friend was able to make rsvp for 26 ppl (adults + kids) with no…read moreissues. The restaurant has an upstairs that is pretty big. Could probably hold a huge wedding or Shower party there. Love the decor and food was great. I think they have a coat check, but I'm not sure. The coats didn't stay well on the chairs. And can't hang your purse on the back either. I ended up putting my purse between my shoes. Had the mimosa flight and was able to try all of their flavored mimosas. They were pretty tart. But I like the strawberry lemon the most. Got the eggs Benedict with the smoked salmon. Came with a side of potatoes and peppers. Then ended with the sticky toffee pudding. Definitely recommend as it melts into your mouth. The waiters were really nice and was able to do split checks with no issues. There are street parking and a small parking lot not far from the restaurant. There were signs on the street that helped guide me to the parking lot.

Me and my wife recently stopped at Barrel & Vine for a late night adventure. We rarely go out to…read moredowntown Plainfield but this place was really great. We didn't book a reservation but we were able to get a seat without any issue. My friends that came here prior say that whenever they booked with the reservation they were able to get a seat upstairs. We weren't dining in, we were only staying for a few drinks but this place was really cozy and the waitress who took care of us throughout our time here was very friendly and social. Great selection of drinks to choose from and there's even non-alcoholic drinks and mocktails as well. It can be a bit pricey coming here as well as a bit tricky trying to find a parking spot but it's a great place to stop at!

We were excited to try Urban Kitchen, and it absolutely delivered…read more Right away, the decor stood out, unique without being over the top, warm, and inviting. The waitstaff was friendly, helpful, and genuinely attentive without hovering. We started with drinks: blueberry mojitos and sangria. Both were fantastic. The flavors were perfectly balanced, refreshing, and it was clear they were made with real care and attention, not just poured and sent out. For appetizers, we ordered the chips with guacamole and salsa. We weren't expecting the chips to come out hot and clearly fresh from the fryer, but wow, perfectly crisp with just the right amount of salt. The guacamole tasted fresh and clean, and the salsa had a great balance of heat and flavor without overpowering anything. I ordered the birria tacos, and they were outstanding. The meat was incredibly well seasoned, tender, and full of flavor. You can tell when food is prepared by someone who truly cares about what they're making, those kinds of flavors can't be faked. The Cobb salad was equally impressive: fresh ingredients, a perfect portion size, moist chicken, and a dressing that tied everything together beautifully. One of the nicest surprises was learning that Urban Kitchen supports the community through Meals on Wheels. It's always great to enjoy a meal knowing the restaurant gives back. The only downside? We live six hours away. That said, we will absolutely be back the next time we're in the area. Highly recommend!

First time here - very nice ambiance inside. X-Mas decoration up…read more Had the Cauliflower Bites for an appetizer, Market Salad and Birria Queso Tacos for main dish. All were Hot, well prepared, and Tasty!! Service was great. Will definitely be back.

Yummy burgers!! So happy we found this place!…read more Big selection and everything is always good! Highly recommend!

We visit Backroads often and always get great service, Amazing food-especially any of their burgers…read moreand lucky for us, great views for all our favorite FB games! Lucky for us, we always seem to get Laurie as our server and she is so attentive and knowledgable. I am sure she will see us many times this winter!! Highly recommend!

It was my first time there and my expectations were pretty high since I've heard a lot about this…read moreplace. I ordered the picatta dish and it tasted quite good. My server, Sam, was attentive, funny, and made me feel like I was welcome. Thanks for a good time.

I had such a wonderful experience at the Plainfield location. My server, Samantha (Sam) really was…read moreefficient and very helpful. She was very knowledgeable on all the different types of wines. Definitely deserves 5 ***** stars. Definitely will be coming back, and asking for her as my server!! Nice Job!

I just came from my first visit Merichka's. Loved it. I…read morehad the single grilled pork chop. It was thick cut, perfectly seasoned and served a hot grill type platter. I got the twice baked potato with it. Large enough to be 2 potatoes. That came with applesauce plenty of butter, The salad was just the standard lettuce with croutons, but the blue cheese dressing made it special. If there was one small thing, I'd say they need to label their handicapped entrance better and maybe put another sign near the main entrance. I didn't know they had one until I was leaving. I'm old and find stairs difficult, but a few of them aren't impossible. I would have used the handicapped entrance if I had known it was there. But thank you for a great Sunday dinner! I'll be back. :)

My husband found this old school restaurant that was established in 1933 with high Google ratings…read morethat was conveniently located on the way to the Rialto Theatre where we were headed for a concert. So we tried it. Merichka's serves good food with good service in a non-fancy kind of restaurant. It has various dining areas and a small bar. The room we sat in was nondescript with not one decoration on the walls. The multiple ceiling fans were running so I froze all throughout dinner. I didn't get our server's name, but she provided good service and was engaging. She always came back to check on us. The other staff we encountered was thorough in delivering food and removing dirty plates. We started with cocktails, a bourbon neat for him and an old-fashioned for me. My husband enjoyed his bourbon, however my old-fashioned was Wisconsin style which I didn't enjoy. We shared the mushrooms as a starter - I have to admit they were perfection! The portion was generous and the crust was perfectly crispy without being greasy. I think we missed the boat, though, because we didn't order the onion rings, which looked sensational. Dinners come with a relish tray and a couple sides. The relish tray had cottage cheese, a bean salad and a pasta salad. Again, generous in size. My hubby had a steak with fried shrimp for dinner and his sides were a salad and twice baked potato. He ordered the steak rare because he didn't trust that it would be cooked to medium rare. He was right to go rare because it came out a little pink. I opted for the baked cod for dinner with a salad and twice baked potato. My cod was 12oz and was moist and flaky. I didn't even put a dent in my dinner because I was full from the mushrooms and relish tray. We ended up bringing most of our entrees home. I'm glad we tried this restaurant out, but honestly even though the food was decent, I didn't enjoy the bare bones atmosphere and being uncomfortable throughout dinner because the fans were on. If you like a supper club without the frills, I think you would like this place.

Stopped by on our way outta of Chicago and man was it great. After a stop in Orlando and a 4 day…read morecruise THIS was the best meal of the vacation. Too many good looking entrees and starters to choose from, but went with the giant pretzel that was gargantuan, a 1 foot Philly cheesesteak, bacon peanut butter burger and wings for the grownups and it was all so good. Service and ambience were awesome. Every employee was super nice.

The menu looked great. Burger was overcooked and dry,…read morebacon was thick and did not have any taste. Rueben had no sauerkraut and was to salty, but the crunch was nice. Staff prompt and courteous.

Wow, best hamburgers you will have & not expensive. Casual dining & the food is so good. I struggle…read morenot to order the greek burger & try other options. (i am obsessed w the greek!) Even the latte's are very good. What a find! I always eat there when in Joliet area (75 miles from home) & my friends want to go along -mostly for lunch. Servers are attentive & friendly. Terrific restaurant

Tons of interesting and very yummy burgers. I got the French burger which had Brie and…read morecranberries. So delicious. I also got the cheesecake shake that lets you pick the ice cream that goes with it. I picked strawberry. So yummy. Great service and clean environment.

The catfish dinner was huge! And their chicken sandwiches are miles better than any chain. Great…read morevalue and fast service two

Always hot, fresh and delicious. We've really enjoyed the chicken wings and shrimp loaded…read moreWith lemon pepper and mild sauce

The portions here are big. Service was great with an attentive waitress. The turkey I had was nice…read moreand juicy.

... strip mall style restaurant. I was out of my element I believe. I would not have picked this…read moreplace on my own but it was highly recommended. I was not really impressed but maybe the hype was too high to start. Service was very good. They were very busy but seemed to have the staff for it. I was jonesing for spaghetti. Always make spaghetti at home I was told. Should have listened