Hidden gem, you found it! Just an overall great time. Just outside the bustling city you will find…read morethis place tucked in a beautiful forrest preserve, that will have you questioning if you're that close to Chicago. For sure a welcome sight on a Sunday, we stopped in for one beer and stayed for two hours. Some places just do it right. The service and patrons were friendly and we had a really nice afternoon here.

I've been going here since I was 21 and I'm nearly 40 years old now. The young blonde bartender…read moretonight mistook my girlfriend for a former patron who must've drunkenly vomited on the premises after eating a pizza. Not only is my girlfriend's name not "Amanda", but I've never ordered food here a day in my life. I'm a MASSIVE tipper and loyal customer but tonight changed everything when she embarrassed my girlfriend in front of everyone, claiming this situation involved her and she refused service. I'm extremely disappointed tonight. Wildly unprofessional and clearly she has clouded memory for "whatever reason." Given the local clientele, I'll be tactful and leave that up to the imagination.

We came here December 13 for lunch. Our server was very attentive and it has that old Irish Pub…read morelook with plenty of TV's for sports. The food was hot and everything but the French fries you could tell were hand made. From the sausage leek soup, chicken strips which was a huge app with fries and Chicago's egg rolls (Italian beef cheese, and Giardiniera) which I highly. The fish and chips which was our other order was nicely breaded. Not too thick, not too thin. I would highly recommend this location.

Surprisingly, they have good fried chicken dinner. It's crispy and juicy, comes with coleslaw and…read moremashed potato. We also got the Curry Fries which is another winner. Of course, Guinness and I had a cider on draft. It was a nice dinner.

Imperial Oak is such a fun summertime brewery! Not only do they have a great beer selection but…read morethey also have a small bar selection for mixed drinks. Inside they have tables and bar seating as well as pinball machines. Outside they have a KILLER patio with picnic tables, string lights and umbrellas for shared. They often have food trucks during busy parts of the day but next door is also a woodfire pizza and grill food spot. Service is fast as staff hustles while still being personable. Love this spot when in the area! Tip: If you have not been to their Oktoberfest, mark it down on your calendar! It is one of the best in the area!

Was at the Willow Springs location yesterday 10/7/2026 around 8:30 pm and the young lady behind the…read morebar provided terrible service. She was more interested in chatting with her friend sitting at the bar than serving customers. Rude, dismissive and unprofessional. She clearly hates her job and has no business working in this industry. Was very disappointed because I really wanted to like this spot, great location and patio but the bartender ruined it for us.

Honestly we only stopped here to use the restroom; however, it was such a great experience we would…read moredefinitely come again if we could ! Ordered their chicken wings which were hands down the best chicken wings I've ever had- no breading crispy hot and so delicious I didn't even need the sauces they provided - and they only cost $6! My husband had a cheeseburger which he said was excellent. (Btw we ate at a 3 star Michelin restaurant last night) Sarah our server was super nice and helpful, and the restroom was very nice, clean and even had cool art. Our bill for our meals with beverages was only $19!!!

Nice place good dive bar have a pretty good lunch they've seem to clean it up. Have Trevi on Monday…read morehave a pretty good pig roast and their prices on beer fairly reasonable

Places is nice it's clean. They have good burgers. Prices on drinks are fair some of the client…read moretell kind of weird but friendly nice place to visit

Always a good meal Bartenders are very attentive…read more Real old school type bar with modern jukebox and cold beer Especially like summertime and hang out !!

We recently celebrated my son's christening on the patio at Rafferty's Irish Pub, and it was such a…read morewonderful experience! The weather was just as lovely as the food, drinks, and service. Delia, Ethan and her team went above and beyond to make sure every detail was taken care of and that we could simply enjoy the day with our family and friends. I highly recommend Rafferty's, whether you're looking for a great night out or a place to host a private event. Thank you again to Delia and the entire team for making our celebration so special!

Rafferty's was truly an unforgettable experience. I haven't seen this much unearned superiority…read moresince a guy named Connor explained whiskey to me like his family personally invented Ireland. The atmosphere was very "we're better than you," which is ambitious considering half the room looked genetically connected to famine survivors and dock workers. The confidence level in that building deserves scientific study. I walked in expecting casual dining and somehow ended up in what felt like an audition for "Medieval Lords of the Suburbs." The staff acted like they were protecting ancient bloodlines instead of refilling ranch dressing. At one point I honestly wanted to ask: "Sir, are you judging me... while wearing a polo shirt with barbecue sauce on it?" The energy was aggressively holier-than-thou for a place where the main cultural contribution is fried appetizers and vodka seltzer. To be fair, the food was fine. But the side of racial superiority was a little harassing for my ego. If you're looking for a place to drink with historic levels of racism and naturally redheaded bartenders, this is the place for you!

We loved everything about our experience at Jen's! My husband and I celebrated a milestone…read moreanniversary here recently and I cannot believe it took us so long to come to this gem! We sat outside on a Thursday night and it was beautiful. There was live music with people dancing which added to the atmosphere. We loved the lights and the surroundings made it feel like we were eating in nature, which technically, we were! The service was great-fast, efficient, and friendly. We could not have asked for better. My husband had the rack of lamb, and it was cooked to perfection. He rarely finishes his whole meal but he finished this one! I had the beef sandwich. I knew in my heart it would be delicious and it was; I'm still thinking about it! I had a margarita (blackberry) which was recommended by our server. I absolutely loved it. We had the cookie for dessert and I would honestly go back just for that! I am really so glad we went and we will definitely be back!

Had my birthday dinner here and had a great time! I got the lake perch and portion size was great…read more The food tastes amazing. They also gave 4 different complimentary desserts for my birthday that i was able to share with my friends. Definitely worth trying!

We had our school reunion here, the bartenders were wonderful, great service…read more.. Good location, easy to get to, and they waited on us very well though out the night. I didnt have a fishbowl, but lots of our classmates did and they looked yummy. Yes I'd be back, and what a great party room!! 5 stars!

Way to over rated the bar tenders are very rude, will walk past you, personally don't like it for…read morethe service Jesus one of the bar tenders is very hostile and can't take jokes so be careful if you're ever there. Very disappointed in a local bar.

Music was wonderful! Atmosphere great, the food delicious! Service was incredibly bad. Incompetent…read morewaitress.

2nd time visiting this establishment! Nice place for a date night or gno! Went here with my fiance…read moreand the band was good. Food is also very good. Parking in the lot is adequate . Staff is friendly despite 1 waitress serving the whole restaurant! Definitely a must try Ill go back again for sure

I'm such a fan of this place, from the staff, to the food, to the friendly and welcoming owner, all…read morethe way to the chef who came to my table to thank me for complementing the food - which was outstanding and clearly made with craft, care and attention to detail. Ok, let's talk about food. I ordered the braised short rib and my daughter got the kids mac & cheese with tots. The short rib was plated beautifully and generously portioned. Flavors of the short rib were rich, meaty, seasoned cleanly. The supporting medley of crazy fresh veggies (asparagus, cherry tomatoes and portobello mushrooms) added a light crispness to the dish and balanced out the rich beef so well - LOVED IT. My kid's mac & cheese was fantastic. The cheese sauce is clearly made from scratch and the tots fried in beef tallow dialed them up 10x. Go here. This is an absolute hidden gem. Not to mention super clean, decorated for Halloween.

I'm so glad there's finally a new neighborhood bar like Caraways in Countryside! From the moment…read moreyou walk in, the owner and staff make you feel welcome. They're incredibly friendly and actually take the time to remember their customers, which gives the place such a personal and community feel. The atmosphere is relaxed, comfortable, and perfect whether you're meeting friends or just unwinding after a long day. They have a really good selection of draft beers and cocktails, so there's always something great to try. The food is amazing too -- definitely beyond what you'd expect from a neighborhood bar. One thing I really appreciate is that they use beef tallow to fry their food, which gives everything incredible flavor and feels like a healthier, more traditional option compared to seed oils. This has quickly become one of my favorite spots. I keep coming back just to hang out, grab a beer or cocktail, and enjoy the welcoming vibe. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area!