Always a cozy spot in the winter and nice and breezy in the summer. Best bar in town.read more

I grew up in the area and am back for a week for a wedding. After spending the day with an old…read morefriend, I convinced him to go out. This was the closest spot to him that was reportedly open until 1. I thought it looked good so we ubered here around 11:30. Upon walking in, the bar was empty except for two other groups of 2 and 4. They were nearing middle age and it seemed like that was the target demographic of this establishment based on the decor. My friend and I sat by the door and ordered a round from the bartender, whose name was Beata according to my receipt. One of the other patrons, visibly drunk, started yelling because he was accused of not paying his tab. It was a quiet, empty bar, and I could hear it all. About 5 minutes after I had ordered my drink, Beata comes and lets me and my friend know that they would be closing in less than an hour (which was a good bit earlier than the alleged 1:00 closing time). So I asked for another drink and she let me know that I can only have one at a time. I then finished my cosmo relatively quickly and then ordered a margarita. What happened next truly has never happened to me before. When I ordered my margarita and she saw my empty glass, she asked me, "Are you trying to get drunk quickly? You're drinking too fast." As a bartender and bar manager myself, I would never stand for a bartender to be so blatantly rude to a patron. Especially in a bar as empty as it was, you want to build relationships, not burn bridges and ensure they're not only never coming back but also takes to Yelp afterwards. It's funny that she was worried about the sober person getting too drunk when she just had a disheveled patron yelling and being hostile. I'm sure he didn't show up that drunk. It truly puzzled me, and we made sure to leave as soon as possible after that. My friend and I both tend bars and agreed we would never ask questions like that so directly and rudely. I wonder if she asks those same questions to anyone ordering a round of shots. The bar was also extremely bright and the decor was strange. The playing of country music also didn't fit the vibe of the bar. Below average cosmo with wrong garnish, adequate margarita served in the wrong glass. If the owner of this establishment is reading this, please train your employees on customer service and proper drink preparation. At least one of them wouldn't know tact if she had the dictionary page open in front of her.

The wife and I were walking around and spot by this place to check it out. The seating is unique…read morebut I actually liked it. They had sofa seating as well as table seating. This was in addition to the bar seating. You could do tastings of the monthly wine which was nice because you control how much to taste in 1, 3 and 5 Ozs. You couls also order a glass. I could definitely see us coming here on Fridays to grab a drink and relax. Looking forward to also trying some of there small bites.

What an amazing find! Perfect before a show! Def will be back!…read more Service and food were great!!

This is a quaint little corner tavern that really makes both locals and visitors feel welcome. We…read morejust had a few drinks while waiting for the Metra that was running 30 mins late. Our bartender was friendly and quick. She had us in and out (with roadies to go) in perfect timing to catch our train. The wood tones of the inside are warm and inviting. The bathroom was small and a little dated, but still clean. I can see why locals come here.

Good Soup! Great venue for watching football and sports matches on a Saturday afternoon. Service…read morewas attentive and fast...and the food was served piping hot. Chicken finger dinner was a big juicy crisp portion (steak fries or Onion Rings, yo!) as was the generous dinner salads (BBQ Salmon Salad was boss!), full-to-the-brim soup bowls and mountain of Pot Roast Nachos. Pub Club Sandwiches came with cole slaw and fries which were delicious. This place has been in downtown MP forever and serves great food, beer and drinks, spinning some great tunes. Get a big group of friends together and spend some time watching games here--no way they could let you down.

The atmosphere at this piano bar was great! The musician was amazing and really got the crowd into…read moreit. The martinis were delicious! Will go back again.

I attended a private party at Big Shot Piano Lounge in Arlington Heights. It is downstairs,…read moregrandmas's basement type stairs. Not sure of there is ADA access. The ceilings are low and there are multiple support columns which made for tight spaces. I think maybe when it's not a private party there may be less tables and hopefully less congestion. It was impossible to talk or have a conversation, it's all about the piano, which the piano players and singers were good and knew a wide variety of music. Very very loud. The bar was nice, aesthetically pleasing and suited for the basement vibe. I was bummed at the lack of mocktail options, next time I'll come prepared with my own concoction idea. Food was okay. They did a great job of serving the buffet, but it was in a corner and it was again awkward to access with the columns and tables.

Service is generally pretty decent here. Came here when they had live music inside and we were…read moreseated outside but still able to see/hear the band. It was a pretty cool seat to be behind the band actually. Food wise, we had a chopped salad which I thought was honestly amazing - 10/10. Whenever I come here, I always get the detroit style pizza simply because that's what they're know for to a degree. It's *okay* - I would give it like a 7.2/10. Visually it always is great, but then actually eating it it can be a bit of a let down - very bready. But it's not bad by any means, but it won't be your favorite pizza in the world. Overall though for a local restaurant with reasonable prices, pretty solid place.

This was a lucky find, they were able to make a large party work without notice which always speaks…read moreto great customer service! The band was setting up while we ate but we couldn't stay. TVs along the nice, long bar with lots of seating - I bet outside it amazing when it's a nice day!

As you can see from my pics I'm very partial to the all you can eat fish fry. It's simply one of…read morethe best in any area and served on Wednesday's and Friday's. I go out of my way to come out here for it. Sit at the bar or a table in the dining room lean back and enjoy the small size perch fish fry served hot and fresh. Fried Chicken, sandwiches, appetizers and friendly service and reasonable pricing. Breakfast brunch on the weekends.

I've been a customer of Eddie's for years tonight March 12, 2025 my family and I sat at a booth on…read morethe west side of the bar we sat there about 15 minutes without being asked if we want anything to eat or drink finally a young man walked over and said she will be with with us in a few seconds. She, I assumed was the bar tender, the bar was full every seat was occupied including tables at the south end. She was busy taking care of a full bar. It's unreasonable to ask her to cover the bar and the dining area. We waited a while longer then decided to walk out. This is poor management due to inadequate staffing, the management should know its March madness and it's going to be busy, I can only imagine how screwed up it's going to be on St Patrick's day weekend coming up. We went to Draft Picks to spend our money Eddie's just lost over $100. Is it worth it to be understaffed?

Very unusual spot, good beer and great staff. I hope to return. It's in a little industrial area…read morewhere you would not expect to find a little gem like this.

This brewery is tucked away in an industrial park, which can make it a little hard to find--but…read moreit's absolutely worth seeking out. Once you're inside, they've done a great job creating a relaxed, fun atmosphere that makes you want to stay awhile. Every time we've visited, the people have been extremely friendly, and that's honestly a big reason we keep going back. It feels welcoming and genuine, not pretentious. The beers are local and really good, with a wide selection--perfect if you're with a group that likes different styles. There's something for everyone. Definitely worth the stop if you're in the area.

Our Burger Club finally made it's way to Jimmy D's back in December of 2025. It was a Monday night,…read moreand kinda cold outside. There were seven of us and we all converged from Buffalo Grove and Vernon Hills. Jimmy D's doesn't come up on your normal burger place lists in and around the area, but we saw a post somewhere and knew we had to check this place out, especially if it ended up being across from the future home of the Chicago Bears. We'd probably end up hanging out there and wanted to make sure it was a good enough place to hang and be a part of the action, whilst not paying for said action. Anyhoo, we all pulled up to find a nice parking lot next to/behind the restaurant. It's a cool place with a couple entrances (one in the lot and the other from the street). It's a nicely adorned building and has the requisite sports decor on the inside with plenty of televisions to watch many games at once. There was plenty of seating for our group as it was quite empty on a Monday night and there wasn't any game of note when we were there. We called ahead letting them know our numbers and they accommodated us with a reserved table. They were attentive and constantly refilled out waters and sodas and brought more beer when needed/requested. The service was friendly and attentive. We were there for the burgers of which there are four options: the House burger, the Fried Egg Burger, the Mac Daddy, and a Black Bean burger. However, stipulations for being in our club is that you can only order a red meat-based burger. We did order the buffalo sauced wings as an appetizer to share. They were sauced nicely, not too hot, and quite good. I would definitely recommend getting them if you visit. I also ordered the cream of chicken soup. It was a perfect option for the cold night and I rank it among one of the better cream of chicken soup options in the suburbs. While not a sommelier of cream of chicken soup, I do rank it quite well: I think it matches Jameson's Char House for quality, thickness, and flavor. Mama clearly knows what she's doing with her soup. I opted for the Mac Daddy burger. It's prepared with: black angus beef, boom boom sauce, house mac n' cheese, bacon, fried onions, sliced jalapeños, toasted brioche. I normally don't opt for the special/signature house sauces as I've been burned before by these so-called "recommended" house sauces (I'm looking at you, Lucky Burger, with your terrible "dijonnaise" sauce - ugh, don't get me started on THAT sauce). However, I was told it's a hot sauce for the burger and figured it wouldn't overpower everything else on the burger. The mac n' cheese was a tad creamy, but so what, the bacon, fried onions, jalapenos, and boom boom sauce cut into the creaminess a bit and it worked. And it didn't overpower the flavor of the burger, which I thought it would, but somehow didn't. I really liked this burger, the bun held up, the bacon stayed crispy, and jalapenos and sauce added a nice kick but not overwhelmingly so. I would get this again. The sandwiches come with housemade fries or tots, but I know that if tots are offered, you can (generally) never go wrong with tots (I'd point out Puck's Pub but they closed and did the world a favor in doing so). Everyone generally liked their burgers and would return again. In our 5 point scale, Jimmy D's District got a 4.25. They have a nice brunch menu and drinks to match and I want to try them out someday. Let me know if you're going and I'll meet ya there if available.

Talk about a hidden gem! Jimmy D's sits in Arlington Heights - a Northwestern burb of Chicago…read more Having a heavy Greek influence, Jimmy Ds was started by Demetrios "Jimmy D" Demarakis, after he migrated to America from a small village in Greece back in 1968. In 1986, Jimmy D's was born. Food & drinks I tried: Buffalo mac & cheese Cream of chicken with rice soup The Mac Daddy Burger with Greek Fries Apple Walnut bread pudding Espresso martini Mapleberry breeze The Mac Daddy Burger deserves respect lol It comes with their boom boom sauce, mac & cheese, fried onions, bacon and sliced jalapeños on a brioche bun! The buffalo mac & cheese truly surprised me. It's covered with an ale cheese sauce that is full of flavor and on top, there are buffalo chicken crisps! So good! The Greek Fries were my other favorite! It has a roasted garlic aioli, crumbled feta and oregano. I could eat an entire plate of it with no problem! On Fridays and Saturdays in the evening, there is live music but outside of the live music, the environment is lively, the service from everyone was pleasant and attentive, and there are TVs everywhere, like literally! I can totally see why this place is a neighborhood favorite and if you visit, you'll understand why too! Stop by and tell em that Bri from Planes and Plates sent you!