It's freezing outside... the hostess doesn't know anything about the menu...I-go to go inside to ask questions..the hostest "you're not allowed in there until we tell you!" ???? Wtf? read more

My wife and I were frequent customers until recently. We bought gift cards often and The food has always been good and the staff has been great as well. Until We came on a Saturday night with 2 kids around 8pm with plenty of open tables. The hostess told us she would check with the owner to see if they could seat us. We were told by the owner it would be 2 hours to get a table even though there were plenty of open tables, and when we questioned it he just said sorry, you can't eat here. We ended up going to Cucina Bella which is close by and the food was excellent. read more

We ordered a TOMAHAWK steak ahead of time and even spoke to the Chef personally before coming in for our dinner. When we arrived for our dinner, there was only one other person in the restaurant (seated at the bar) and when we asked to see the Chef we were told by our waitress that he would NOT come out to see us (even after talking with him personally in person previously). GOSH....was he "too busy" or could not "be bothered". I asked for my steak medium rare + and it arrived medium to medium well.....the TOMAHAWK was thin and very disappointing. If you want to feel insignificant and uncared for....this is your place!! Enough said. read more

Food was great. So much food and service excellent. Looking forward to returning. Small intimate place.

I started coming to Bold since it first opened. Always enjoyed the food and service is always amazing. I finally got to go out and enjoy a dinner with one of my best friends tonight. Brittany was our server, she was amazing! Not only was she very attentive, had a great positive attitude, she also was just a pleasure to have serving for us! The food was great we had the pot stickers that were on special for an appetizer. My friend had a burger, while I had their special entree chicken dinner. That tasted amazing might I add! (pictured below) And to top it off, we finished off with carrot cake, delicious! Luckily, we didn't have to wait to be seated, even though they looked so busy when we walked up. If you're looking for a place to have a nice dinner and cocktails or even to celebrate with loved ones, this is your spot! read more

Bold American Fare - Chicken dinner special 7/30 - Steakhouses Near Me - Algonquin, Illinois

I don't get here enough! Had an amazing meal tonight with summer seafood risotto. Sweet, tender and delicious lobster with truffles and caviar. Don't worry if you are not a caviar fan, you can work around it. I loved it! Celebrating a very successful event and needed to treat myself so I had the strawberry cake in hardened chocolate. OMG. So decadent! And the service by the new server Tasha was exemplary. Stop by to welcome her to the team and enjoy a decadent meal and cocktail. read more

We went early on a Friday night because they don't take reservations. Glad we did. By 5:45, the place was hopping. For some reason though, 2 party groups had to wait for a table even though there were empty 4 person tables. Not sure I understand why. In any event, the food was outstanding and creative. Large portions make it a strong value. Good but small wine list. Just know the "2-Person carrot cake" likely serves four! Definitely worth a return trip! read more

Thought the food was good. Had the special grouper stuffed with crab, excellent. Wife had the halibut with risotto, I thought was too buttery. Daughter had steak and liked it. Side order of Mac and cheese which was too salty for me. Problem is if I eat to much salt it kills my meal. I should stop trying the kids food, example French fries are a no now. The building is nice and has nice outdoor seating. Live music outside in the park. The Algonquin road traffic and noise is the worst. Don't know how they would solve that problem. In the winter it wouldn't matter. Would be nice to have outdoor seating facing the the river and evening sun, but they don't have room. Maybe after construction. read more

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We have been going to Bold since it opened in 2017. As local Algonquin residents, we loved having a new place in town with modern fare and a great wine selection. Unfortunately, we have had numerous poor experiences here, and our most recent visit was our last. First, let me say that the bartenders at Bold are exceptional. We often have sat at the bar indoors and had great service. The wait staff is always friendly and accommodating. This review is not a reflection of them or their service. We have had nothing but terrible experiences with the owner, Greg. Unfortunately he is always at the door. I don't know if he is prejudiced against gay couples or just looking out for his own friends, but on multiple occasions, he has refused to seat us indoors despite there being multiple open tables and bar seats. On one occasion (pre-Covid) he claimed there were reservations indoors he was waiting to seat, so he would not accommodate us at a table. After we dined at the bar and no one showed up for table seating, he claimed multiple reservations no showed on him. On our most recent visit, he declined to seat us at the end of the bar, where there were three empty seats next to a couple. He claimed a group of three had a reservation and instead seated us in a tight corner. We stayed for three rounds and a meal, and the only person who came in was a single individual. Greg is unaccommodating, disagreeable, uninviting, and often plain rude. I am sorry to say that his lack of customer service has turned us off to Bold permanently. read more

The food and drinks are so authentic! The atmosphere is quaint but unique. Located in downtown Algonquin giving you access to beautiful sites within walking distance, a kids park, and the rider. read more

Fantastic meal...filet and sprouts. The maple honey walnut bread pudding for dessert was unreal!

Went with another couple on a Sunday. Very surprised there was only one other table dining. My husband ordered the wagyu burger and I had the grouper sandwich. We ordered a side of the "lobster mac & cheese". The burger was OK, nothing exciting claiming to be wagyu. My grouper sandwich was a very small thin piece of grouper. The worst part was the roll was a hamburger roll you would get at the supermarket. It completely fell apart by my second bite. The mac and cheese was served on a small saucer and the sauce needed a spoon to eat. There were three small slices of what appeared to be the pretend fish but definitely not lobster. When the bill came, we were charged for a full order of the mac & cheese. When we questioned our server, he apologized and said it was his fault he didn't explain that they did not serve a side dish with our order. There was nothing on the menu that stated you could not order a side. The menu clearly listed a side for $9 or a serving for $18. Talk about a bait and switch! We paid $18 for a sauce of runny mac & cheese with no lobster! So, we paid $91 for two sandwiches, two drinks and a saucer of mac & cheese. Do yourself a favor and steer clear! read more

Went to Bold for a 21st bday dinner. 5 in the party...three 21yr olds and 2 parents. They wouldn't serve the 21yr olds because they had vertical IDs. The food was average, but not worth the price. (Yes, we stayed for dinner) Service was good in spite of the owner's arrogance about not serving the 21s. Not going back. read more

Really great experience here! Loved the atmosphere with the upper deck patio. Everything we ordered was delicious: we each got the specials (shrimp risotto and filet teryaki kebabs) and also tried the Brussels sprouts and jalapeño popper Mac n cheese. Really, really good!!! read more

We arrived and were told there was a 25 min wait for food but were quickly sat in the front area/Patio. Waiter was quick and friendly and offered drinks while we waited. I had a cocktail (can't recall the name) but it was well balanced and tasty. The wait didn't seem like much and food was well proportioned and delicious. This was our first time visiting and it was very pleasant. We didn't go inside but it was comfortable and clean on a warm day in Algonquin:) read more

Forgot to post before, but my Bride and I made our first visit to Bold. I wanted to try the alligator but they were already sold out. Every thing we ordered was top shelf read more

4 of us went to go have a drink at the bar but the owner would not let us unless we ordered food. Crazy thing is the amount we drink and cost of our drinks would be more than people ordering food & restaurants make a lot of money off alcohol sales. There was no one at the bar quite a few tables open too. Disappointment he told us we could not stay unless we ordered food. Not a good way to do business in my opinion. All of us said we would not come back read more

If you are looking for friendly wait staff you will get it! Small plates and salad was good too However the owner/ manager is not going to make you want to come back. Rude from the minute I walked in the door. The restaurant had 1 table seated and my entire party was not there so I was not seated right away. But they kept asking me how long the rest of my party would be so they could seat the full group. A few items were sold out, which is expected during this time. I guess I expected the owner to stop over to offer apologizes Waiter even brought club soda when he saw that we had spilled on a shirt read more

We like to hop over on Tuesdays for their half priced apps and it never disappoints! Scotty is super friendly as always and let us know about their specials which were delicious. Scotty was on top of it and left us fat and happy! read more

Very friendly staff. Food was so good too. Had the mai tai. Forgot the name of my entree(sorry), but it was excellent! read more

One word...AMAZING!!! Friendly server and staff and fantastic food! Ordered a wedge salad and the bacon on there was thick and tasty and the dressing was so good! I had the seared tuna entree and my husband had the summer linguini. The seared tuna was fantastic and was served with a shrimp stir fry in a pineapple boat on the side. It was quite literally one of the best meals I've had in awhile! Don't feel like you need to go to the city for great food! Can't wait to go back! read more

Bold American Fare - Seared tuna and shrimp stir fry - Steakhouses Near Me - Algonquin, Illinois

Came in this weekend to eat with my sister, everything was fantastic, our server Jess was amazing very attentive and kind, can't wait to come back read more

From the second we walked in we were greeted and welcomed right away. Waitstaff was on point and the food was even better. Staff here was just the right amount of attentive where we didn't feel ignored and we didn't feel overlooked( best combo) After leaving the owner? Same person who greeted us when we walked in, recognized us walking to the car and asked us how our meal was and thanked us for coming in. We were shocked as we were not expecting such hospitality even after leaving the restaurant. We live in Chicago but will be coming back and telling everyone to make a trip for great food and better service read more

Very enjoyable dining experience. Went early on a Sunday to partake in the Early Bird special. Menu has been cut down due to the Covid issues but this is understandable. Looking forward to visiting this resturant again. read more

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Great food, great atmosphere. There was only one staff member the night we went and she was very pleasant and professional. My wife and I absolutely love this place. read more

Great food, the lobster pop tart is delicious and the drinks are wonderful. Upscale place with a chill atmosphere .

Bold has a really cool dining room and an even better rooftop bar. The food is good but pricey. The servers are attentive but not overly friendly . If we go back it'll be for appetizers and drinks on the rooftop. read more

We came for our anniversary dinner because the food is ALWAYS so good. Our server Rebekah was efficient, friendly, and Covid respectful. The bus boy checked on us frequently along with the manager. We loved sitting outside enjoy the bustle of downtown Algonquin! read more

Bold American Fare - Our ribeyes were perfectly seasoned and grilled. Loved the sweet lobster and tasty asparagus. Baked potatoes were huge and fluffy! - Steakhouses Near Me - Algonquin, Illinois

Had a little off putting start to the evening. Walked up with 3 in our party and the venue was empty except for one table inside. We asked for a table outside and instead of seating us at the 4 top, the waitress wanted to squeeze us at a 3 top putting one chair in the sidewalk. Instead we opted for inside where we were sat .... at a 4 top. We opted for 2 small plates to share and to move on. Delightfully though, the food was really great. The crab cakes were big flakey delicious as were the chicken and waffles. Really well done a good small plate portion and great taste. Might come back here for a date night but not for a casual dinner with my parents like tonight. read more

We've never had even an average meal here. Very original small and large plates. Best Mai Tai on the planet. The service is always attentive and friendly. Kurt served us on our last visit and was great! We'll be regulars here for a long time. read more

One of my favorite hidden gems of a restaurant located right on Main Street in Algonquin. I try to bring everyone I know here because I have not found a better place for quality steaks in the area since moving out this way. Service is always wonderful and staff is always knowledgeable and friendly. Best mouth watering steaks I've ever eaten. I highly recommend adding the black pepper Parmesan butter to your steak. So flavorful! I also enjoy the redneck surf and turf such a well plated dish and who would have known I would love grits so much! Can't go without the jalapeño Mac and cheese as a side. The restaurant is small and limited to seating but the food makes it worth it! Some of the best handmade craft cocktails I've ever had, my go to is the whiskey tango foxtrot, or the raspberry lemon drop. Even though I'm usually stuffed by the end of my visits, I never leave without a slice of the best towering carrot cake known to mankind. Highly recommend dining here if you can appreciate the food over the space it provides. read more

Stopped in this afternoon and WOW! Though it seemed busy, Curt and the server Scott were attentive to all in restaurant. We had delicious steaks and they each came out PERFECT! Very nice and cozy. Will definitely be back for unlimited crab legs! Highly recommend! read more

I wandered in on Saturday night, Greeted by friendly Owner & Staff. I ordered Pan Seared Filet Tips & Couple of drinks. Owner bought me Mashed potatoes said it goes great with the steak. I didn't know he was the owner he was very friendly. Excellent Service & Delicious Food!! read more

Nice place, friendly service and good food overall. Went for the Thursday night Steak Special. Added on the brûlée corn, which was good. Wife liked the added on harvest salad. One thing I think is missing with the dinner is some nice warm rolls or bread. read more

Dont waste your time. For an upscale restaurant, the steak was dry, the drinks were warm and the owner Greg was an ass. Not a friendly/cozy environment. Bartender seed to be bothered when we asked for drinks. Terrible experience. read more

Love their food and drinks!!!! Always 10/10. The pork belly and grits is my favorite dish and their Mai Tais are to die for.

My husband and I were so excited to try this restaurant for his birthday. We have to do pick up because i can't eat in at the restaurant. We studied the menu, made our choices and gave them a call. As SOON as they answered the phone and I told them I wanted to place an order for pickup, the person yelled "THE RESTAURANT IS FULL AND WE ARE NOT TAKING PICK UP ORDERS" and hangs up. Ok then. Thanks. We will skip this place. read more

Always great food and great service! Love the outdoor seating area and the views. Great spot.

True to its name; every dish we ate was bold and delicious. Due to The Wuhan virus we ate outside, but the hot and flavorful soups we started off with kept us nice and warm! The chicken and waffles were sweet and just the right spice - a must have and the Waygu burger was great! read more

Bold American Fare - Night out in front of the restaurant with the chowder - Steakhouses Near Me - Algonquin, Illinois

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In post pandemic world it is strange that at 3:30 they would rather have an empty restaurant then people downstairs for drinks and apps. If that is going to be your policy me would think that you would have the option to order off the downstairs drink menu even if divided by the great distance of a flight of stairs. read more