The food was okay but good service and great beer makes up for it…read more The French Dip was passable but the Kupfer Amber ale washed it all down very well. The los Pollos lager was a great finishing touch.

We visited on Father's Day and had a nice overall experience, largely because of the service…read more Everyone we interacted with was friendly, attentive, and helpful throughout the meal. The food was okay but did not really stand out. The cheese curd portion felt a little small, and the burger was fine but not particularly memorable. One thing that was hard to overlook was the strong air freshener scent when walking in. The same smell was in the bathrooms so it was just a bit off putting. I personally do not love that in a restaurant setting since it can compete with the smell of the food. Beer was also good! Overall, the service was the highlight of our visit. While the food did not wow us, we still had a pleasant experience.

I have been wanting to try this place because my sister was raving about it. When you first walk…read moreinto the place it's really nice. The service was great they were checking on us and following up on everything and very attentive. Now let's go to the food my sister recommended the shank I opted for the pork tank I think they also have a lamp one but the pork one was really good and super tender you don't even need a knife for it you just cut it with your fork or spoon in the meat comes off the bones right away. The pasta we ordered was also good came with the sausage it was the sausage rigatoni with sausage. My sister recommended the crispy brussel sprouts she said it was really good but we opted to go for the octopus I feel like the octopus was over seasoned a bit but it was cooked perfectly really tender. Will definitely be coming back to this place to try more stuff on their menu. Happy eating!

We had made a reservation a month in advance to try a new restaurant on Father's Day. However, as…read morethe day approached, the weather forecast consistently called for thunderstorms, heavy rain, and possible flash flooding. We decided it was not a good idea to drive to an unfamiliar area in inclement weather and canceled the reservation on Friday night. We were fortunate that Social Inn is close by and is a great restaurant for celebratory dining. Best of all, they still had reservation available. As it turned out, it was just light rain the entire evening on Father's Day, but we didn't regret the change at all. Although the restaurant was not filled to capacity, it was bustling with many families celebrating Father's Day, creating a festive vibe. It's the first time that we met the owner, Daniella, who's so warm and welcoming. She invited us to choose from available tables in three different dining areas. We selected the table right by the lounge that had a large TV, homey décor, couch and cocktail table. It was also right by the big window overlooking the small and charming front patio. Our server, Chis, was very friendly, pleasant, and attentive. I ordered a Lemonade ($3), my husband and daughter each enjoyed a glass of Mer Soliel Reserve Chardonnay (2 for $26). We shared a Grilled Octopus ($22) which was cooked to perfection. The warm, lightly charred pita points paired well with the creamy and tasty beet hummus. I had a Slow Roasted Lamb Shank ($39) which was tender and full of flavors. It was a very generous portion that I shared a big piece with my husband; and still had leftovers to take home. It made a delicious lamb sandwich for my next lunch. My husband liked his Spiked White Fish ($29) so much last time that he ordered it again. Our daughter enjoyed her order of Rigatoni Sausage ($23), another generously portioned dish that she couldn't quite finish. By the end of the meal, we were too full for individual desserts, so we shared a Crème Brûlée ($8), which was the perfect sweet ending. All in all, it was a wonderful dinner. With consistent delicious dishes, warm hospitality, comfortable seating, and a convenient location, we will definitely be back again.

We had another good experience at North Branch Pizza and Burger Company. Service was outstanding…read moreand the food was very good. It's a bit dark inside but not enough to be really bothersome. It can also be loud but we were fortunate to pick a time when it wasn't crowded. For our meals, two people had cheap salads and one had a Caesar salad. All were good. For our meals, two people shared a thin crust pizza with pepperoni and mushrooms. One had the Cowboy Sandwich and I had the Mr. Miyagi wrap. Portions are huge and the food is good overall. The Cowboy Sandwich was huge and very good. My Mr. Miyagi wrap was also good. It could have had a little more chicken on it, but it was fine. (The aioli had a nice kick to it.) For the pizza, the dough was a little bit sweet. The edges were crusty like Chicago tavern pizza but the center was a little soggy. As mentioned the service was great - not just the server but the support staff, too.

I went for a work dinner and left completely stuffed for hours. Having it fresh out of the oven…read moreinstead of delivered really changes the experience, this was some of the best deep dish I've had and easily one of the biggest. We started with nachos and Wisconsin cheese curds for the table. Then came the deep dish assault: a pepperoni (15"), a margherita (15"), and a Father George (10", which is what I ordered) between the four of us on pizza duty. We barely made a dent and ended up taking home a ton of leftovers. A few others at the table ordered burgers instead and seemed to enjoy those too. If you're going with a group, order less than you think you need. These pies are enormous and every bite delivers. We all left full and satisfied for hours afterward.

Realllly yummy pancakes, and great Freddo Capp! Portions…read morewere big and filling. Didn't have to wait for a table!

I kicked myself since last night but wanted to take out my mom for Mother's Day lunch…read more We got there and it was crowded, but went to the front desk to get a table (parking lot was full, but had allot of space, btw) - surprisingly, they said give us 5-10 minutes, and yes it won't take long. WOW! To make a long story short, we got seated, our drinks, and orders taken, and after 15 minutes, our food was hot and piping and fresh. And it was tasty - my steak quesadillas and my mom got a house Cobb salad. Both were tasty and looked great. Our server Miriam was awesome with our orders, she came by to check on us and not too many times, and was there to help us with leftovers and leaving stuff. She struck a nice balance of not being there vs being here too often, so that's Ace's in my book. Since it was Mother's Day, it's crowded and a bit loud but not too loud where it was too obnoxious, except for a few people who had no manners at all on dress, but that's another topic I won't go to, for now. Tables, plates and silverware were clean, and one can still get around, even with one table behind us with a handicapped person, it didn't crowd up much at all - it was all very reasonably spacious. Definitely will come back here, though I do miss that older lady who was our server the last time before today, who was very nice - had a bit of an attitude to her personality but not too much to make it tasteless, some sass makes for an interesting day. (Hope you are doing well, ma'am!)

We were in the area and someone recommended this restaurant for breakfast. I love the high ceilings…read moreand plenty of windows with natural lighting. The restaurant is decorated very nicely, they put a lot of thought in colors and decor. Our waitress was very sweet and knowledgeable, I appreciated her input. I ordered coffee and my cup was never left empty. They have a really sweet man who comes around and tops off your coffee cups. They have specials and a kids menu too. The bathroom latches are way too high for a child to lock the door, but they do have a fold down changing table in the woman's restroom. (Not in the stall) They do have high chairs for toddlers. I actually need a chair to rest my leg on because I cannot bend my right knee. Our waitress was very nice about it... however a man came up to me and told me it was a fire hazard to have a chair in the aisle... so what about the kids high chairs? The chair was completely pushed under the table... so I had no choice but to put my foot up on the other side of the booth (which I was avoiding). Also the booth cushion is not attached so when you lean on it it comes up... making it very hard for a handicapped person like me to get in and out of a booth. other than that our experience was enjoyable. My husband ordered the corned beef hash breakfast. It came with Corned beef Hash, 2 eggs (he ordered his scrambled) diced potatoes or hashed browns (he picked diced potatoes) and toast or pancakes. That is a lot of food for him, so I am going to eat his pancakes. I also ordered two eggs over easy off the sides menu. The portion sizes are large. My husband's scrambled eggs looked more like 3 eggs and not two. The food was nice and hot and tasty. Highly recommended dining here if you're in the area. Will be back.

Loved this place!! The staff that works here are all so…read morefriendly and on top of it. My coffee cup never ran low. The place was clean. The food was delicious! The pancakes were huge and super tasty. The gyro omelet was spectacular. I would come back again and I will be recommending !

So so soooooooi yummy!! And the added bonus, THEY HAVE A DRIVE THRU!!…read more Was driving in from the northshore to visit a friend, told her I'd pick up dinner. After a quick yelp search I was pleasantly surprised with this place! If seen their new chicken Cesar wraps on insta so of course I ordered pick up!! I got two Nashville hot sandwiches and an order of 15 wings!! Everything was amazing!!! I wish their wrap was on the DoorDash app (where I ordered pick up!). But that just means I stop to visit my friend again! Ha 10/10 would recommend!

First time coming here. I've passed by for over 2.5 years and finally decided to grab dinner…read more I actually like this place - the menu is simple. The space and seating is large enough. I have no complaints. I ordered the beef tallow 10 piece wing which is automatically dry rub as seasoning - my fave! I upgraded to add in a fry and beverage. The wings and mild seasoning were great. The fries were hearty and not greasy at all. I would've asked for a more crisp fry but that's it. My only "complaint" would be to give two sauces for a 10 piece wing.

Came here a few weeks ago and had a server named Jeanne. Food was delicious and hot! We also…read moreordered some pig skins and wing appetizers and they were delicious as well. We went around 3pm and the bar was packed, and they were hosting an event towards the front of the building. The entire bar was pretty lively, the food was super good, and the server was friendly and attentive!

Nice neighborhood bar with good food.we went in due to location and good reviewz. We both had…read morewings. Mine were naked and medium heat.his were breaded and hot. The hot was not that hot. The breading was light and good. The medium were not hot at all but good tasting. The craft beers were not extensive but acceptable. I had an Sam Adams Octoberfest.

Food is delicious . Best fresh bread out of the oven . Octopus was so tender . Lamb chops were…read moredelicious Beers and Osaka app excellent. Came in was very busy asked to sit outside . So they sat us inside.

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTATTj8K1/…read more I have dined here for years. The food is consistently delicious, delightful, and delectable.

This place was literally 2 minutes walk from my place and I've been wanting to try it for so long…read moreand I finally decided to but I was alone and I can only order so much and my eyes instantly went to the nachos so I did order their nachos and it was really good it wasn't saturated with cheese which I liked and I added chicken to it so it's one of the places where they have good nachos. I also did order their French onion soup which was my very first French onion soup and I liked it it was covered in cheese it was very tasty I wasn't expecting to like it just because of the name but I tried something new and I liked it. I did find out that they are closing from May 11th to the first week of June just because they are renovating the place however the food is going to stay the same and everything else is going to stay the same they're just going to renovate and update the place the service was amazing she took care of me I sat by the bar and unfortunately I wasn't able to get her name. Parking is an issue it's in the plaza so a lot of parking spots. I am definitely looking forward to coming back and trying more things on the menu oh and they do have happy hour from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for a few of their appetizers and some drinks that is something to take a note of. Happy eating!

A mid-2026 revamp of the décor and menu at Johnny's Kitchen & Tap, together with a new business…read morename (under the same owner), has transformed the passé supper club-style restaurant into a contemporary sports bar. We could not agree more that the 1980s décor was looking tired and old, and the menu needed refreshing. The new decor is considerably brighter and also more spacious and open. But really now, do the north 'burbs need another sports bar? Without the old sound-absorbing surfaces, the noise level is considerably higher. A contemporary pop-rock soundtrack blasting from the speakers combines with commotion from the bar, making conversation difficult. The menu has been updated with additional apps, burgers (and other sandwiches), pizza, "Wok Out" bowls, and Tex-Mex. Thankfully, an assortment of the old school dinner entrees including wood-fired rotisserie specialties is still available. But there is no longer a separate menu of dinner specials (including the Three Course Supper). And, while entrée prices are unchanged or modestly higher, the tradeoff is that the entrées come with a single side dish whereas they previously included a bread basket and a choice of soup or salad. Currently a bowl of chicken tortilla soup is $5.95 and a garden salad ordered with an entrée is $3.00. We ordered the latter. The side salads here used to be generous in size, but what we got this time was a surprisingly skimpy serving with a puddle of water at the bottom of the bowl (which seems to be a trademark of their salads). We used to pay a modest upcharge to substitute a small Caesar or Greek salad, but now these upcharges are $7.00 and $8.00, respectively. Bummer! We expressed our dissatisfaction to our server and also a manager. Both were pleasant and understanding (I suspect they hear similar feedback from other diners). My Missus ordered a single pork chop BBQ-style ($18.95) and requested that it be broiled with sauce on rather than poured over after it was cooked. The kitchen neglected to follow this request. I ordered the cedar plank salmon ($29.95) and our friend ordered the chicken kabob ($22.95). Everything was very good but nothing really stood out. Value-wise, the current menu is overpriced. Sports bars are popular to the point where they have become very competitive. The places that are innovative and offer an upscale menu and - importantly - good value have the edge. Our experience at Lake Avenue Tavern was average at best. We will miss the old Johnny's (and the "oldies" soundtrack).

Azada is a great little taco joint located insde a Shell gas station. That's right you heard me…read morecorrectly, it's inside a shell gas staion. Nothing fancy, you walk in and turn left, you'll see a small counter and countertop seating. There are actually 3 tables but nothing that can accommodate larger groups. I come here for lunch and have not been disappointed yet. The food is really good and service is quick. they have a verity of breakfast options for those looking for a morning bite, but I have only tried the steak and barbacoa tacos as well as the steak burrito. The steak here is pretty good, it's got good flavor and the texture is right. The barbacoa is flavorful and not full of fat. They also have great salsas. I highly recommend the habanero and the avocado salsas, lots of flavor. If you're looking for a pace to grab a taco, fill up your car, play lotto, and get a coffee to go this is it :).

Hidden gem! My husband and I decided to check this place out and we dined in. Delicious, authentic…read moreand reasonably priced Mexican breakfast. We ordered chilaquiles and steak and egg sandwich. Both very flavorful with plenty of sauce options. Service was quick and staff were super friendly. We will definitely be back!