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.

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.

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.

I've been coming to this place for over 10 years and it never disappoints. More so during the…read moresummer months they have food trucks at least on Friday Saturday, however, this February they had cousins lobster truck great place to have some food that you either order in or get it from the truck. Bonus that there is a wide variety of beer to choose from. I highly recommend giving this place a try.

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!

Local neighborhood bar. Needs updating. They had an outdoor pig roast. Very good. The band called…read moreThe Bucks was awesome.

A rare and small rural looking bar in the Chicago crowded in congestants to suburbs this place is…read morehidden along the freeway and somehow has survived Redevelopment and construction this is a nice bar to hang around and looks like something one would associate with a Wisconsin bar I don't believe they serve bear here and they have a very big chair in the front a nice unique and interesting Dive Bar in the heart of Countryside in freeway Central you're not going to get a wide variety of beer though to drink

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 !!

food good. Prices resonable. I had the Western burge it was very good…read more The fireplace is great in the cold weather.

Good beer, good vibes! I like this place for a nice meal…read moreand Guinness. We had the fish and chips which is cooked perfectly plus I asked for the side of curry gravy - sooo good as fries dip. The place is not big, so it gets packed easily. We usually go here before 5pm and were able to snag couple chairs in the bar. Parking is a challenge, too on a busy hour or day.

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!

Went Saturday night, Father's Day, Eve. Great outdoor seating & atmosphere…read more Had a terrific, boneless, New York strip steak. It was prepared perfectly, medium rare, plus. Double baked potato and special chipotle Brussel sprouts. Everything was very tasty. We will definitely be back soon and recommend it to all.

We had a good experience over the summer. Went there on Valentine's day. Reservations were for 7:30…read morewe were seated at 8:30. The hostess was like 16 years old and completely rude. Once we got seated it took 20 mins to even get water. The waitress, didnt give AF about us she was too worried about a table of 10 trying to get tips. She would pass our table and not even look at us Eventually I had to yell "HEY!" to get her attention. The food was terrible. I had the lamb and asked for it rare, it was well done and like shoe leather. The broccoli was basically steamed with no flavor at all. The good news was our dog got to eat 90% of it because it was pretty inedible for human consumption. My wife said hers was basically a minor upgrade from Olive Garden. In the end the best thing was the bread. It was actually very good bread but paying $160.00 for bread was a teeny bit high. I get it, it was a busy night but in those instances if you overbook you step up the service or at least try to give AF about your clientele' by having the head person go table to table and make sure people are getting what they should. Clearly they did NOT Give AF, They were only there to pimp out money for themselves. Totally disappointed.

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.

Great atmosphere, great entertainment, and great service. A bit pricy but the entertainment James…read moreLibera was outstanding. I give the entire evening 5 stars!!!

We went for dinner and to see a live band and I'd say the highlight of the night was definitely the…read moreband! I think it was Vintage Vinyl. Very impressive! The only issue for us was that we were probably the youngest people there by at least a decade (maybe two). It's definitely a 60+ crowd. Food and service were good.

Delicious food, good cocktails and wonderful service! The proprietor and staff went out of their…read moreway to make us feel welcome.

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!