Don't be deceived. Yes it's a bowling alley. I would stop here again. My boys loved the pizza and…read morecheese curds. My wife and I split the birdie wrap with fries. My 7 and 5 year old gobbled up their food. Tony was excellent. Service was all-star quality.

Go see Tony at the bar. He was like an octopus doing everything. Serving , bar tending, dishes, &…read morebest of all his energy & personality were so welcoming & fun. The food was tasty too. We ordered chips , salsa, guacamole, chili. Wings, & a wrap. The chips & chili were homemade. We will be going back. Bonus it is in a bowling alley. Great new goto spot for us.

Came here for lunch with my son. Everyone was very nice. They say us at a really large booth. Total…read morewin with my son. Food was good. Loved the fries. Kids meal (cheeseburger called a crabby patty, so my son squealed in delight...he's 6) was generous, not too hot (like so many places), and he was able to eat it right away. Another big win. Attentive service. My food was "fine", but it was a chicken sandwich so that's what I was hoping for. Maybe would have been nice to have some more sauce, but it was flavorful. Personal preference.

First time at Tap House tonight, here are some thoughts:…read more -They have a really good menu. I'd like to go back and try 3 or 4 other things on the menu : ) -The centerpiece of the Tap House is the bar, surrounded by tables, larger feel with many TVs. -I ordered the fish and chips. Plenty of fish and it was good, not great. Plenty of fries that were good, not great. Overall, I would recommend.

Stopped at a Route 66 diner in Pontiac, IL for lunch, The Log Cabin. It was established in 1926…read moreand they are celebrating their 100th anniversary in May 2026. The Yelp reviews were mostly five stars, and it was touted to be a locals' favorite, so we decided to give it a try. We both chose the patty melt with a cup of vegetable soup. The soup sounded like an excellent choice on this cold cloudy day. The food, the service and the ambience were all wonderful. We finished off the meal sharing a slice of hot peach pie with vanilla bean ice cream. It was all fantastic.

Sports bar with good Polish food and the vibe of a tiki bar mixed with a pirate bar with multiple…read morebocce alleys out back. This place is a little slice of heaven. Established (as the wall told me) in 1936, I expected "Polish" to be in menu alone...and I was wrong. The gal behind the bar had an accent. Halfway through the Bears game, I started hearing folks concerning and cheering in Polish. I felt like I had slipped into a cool little club to which I would never have otherwise been invited. Loud (but not too loud) and boisterous. I read some other reviews talking about rude regulars: rubbish. Chicago is loud and direct. If you don't like that vibe, the shoulders in this city may just be a little too broad for you. The pierogi and the pyzy were great, both served with sour cream. The beers, while not draft, had a wide, Euro-leaning selection but still respected some local favorites (Old Style). Good food. Good folks. Confusingly brilliant ambiance. You're missing out if you skip The Log Cabin.

I went for trivia night and it was so fun! Venue is huge, two floors, a pickleball court and a…read morestage. Food was great. Fries were a little floppy, but still good. Drinks served in plastic cups. A fun dive bar experience. Casual pub vibes.

We got a side of tater tots and the Nellie's sandwich, which was really good. The fries were…read morefreshly made--simple salt seasoning, but it brought out that fresh potato flavor. The tater tots were also made fresh, and the portion was huge--definitely enough to share between three people. I also tried one of their ciders on tap (forgot the name, unfortunately), but it was really good. I'll definitely be back for the cider alone. The show that night wasn't really my type of music--I'm not into heavy metal--but I get the appeal for those who are. There was a $20 cover at the door, which I didn't know about, and honestly felt a bit pricey for the experience. Maybe I would've enjoyed it more with a different genre. That said, the bartender was super nice and helpful with drink options!

Classy brewery close enough to walk to from the train station! Visited Sundial with friends on a…read morepub crawl. Excellent French-style beer and imported drinks. I am now deeply in love with French ciders! Service staff were patient and kind. Amiable for a chat or suggestions on where to dine out in the area. Nice washrooms. Look forward to visiting again when the weather warms up!

I love saisons and they're hard to find at microbreweries so I was completely surprised to find out…read morethey had 2 on the menu. I tried both the Full Bloom and the Saazerous Supreme. I went with the full Bloom since it wasn't as bold flavored as the other. It was nice with plenty of body but must say not my favorite as far as saisons go. The service was good and the bartender was knowledgeable. Inside was clean but stark. It felt as though the bar top was higher than a usual bar so if you're short you might not want to sit there. Grab a table instead it might be a better size. It wasn't very crowded but it was 5:30 on a weeknight however as time went on, a nice stream of people came in. I should go back on the weekend and check it out. However, it's not on my list as a repeat.

Madcats is an unassuming lively music venue in Downtown Palatine. Every weekend, various types of…read morebands play with drinks served. If you want a table while watching your favorite band, come early and grab a seat! It fills up quickly. Good is served and service is fast! Delicious options and great drinks at a decent cost. You won't be paying high prices for drinks. It's a lively place, sound quality is also great, and the staff is friendly! We like coming here when we want to hear great music. Madcats is a great addition to Palatine!

Visiting from St.Louis & the reviews said this place had lively atmosphere & music…read more What a treat. The owner was amazing. Welcomed us in & brought over stools to a table. Told us all about the band playing that evening. Fugu Dugu. a balkan band. Fun stuff. The bar itself was on the smaller side but the drinks were strong & the service was great. Prices were average for cocktails. I was just very impressed with how kind & welcoming the owner was. Never had someone bring stools to a table & keep Checking with us tmake sure we were all comfortable. 6stars

This is no simple tavern. The feeling, atmosphere, and service is high scale while the prices are…read morevery reasonable. If I lived closer I would be there at least weekly. Can't go wrong with this place to gather with family and friends!

We came here for dinner after a Costco run. They have a separate GF menu. There are quite a lot of…read moredrink options - I ordered the Aperol spritz. I informed the server I had a gluten allergy. She confirmed they also have GF soy sauce. My husband and I shared the signature roll. We both ordered from the GF menu. I had the tavern bowl and my husband had the sweet chili salmon. The server advised she could make the banana pudding GF without the wafers so we opted to try it. Everything was delicious and the server was very knowledgeable. The GF menu had a lot of options so def will come back.

Great service & food we really like this restaurant/ bar…read more We will definitely come again

Tried this place for the first time. We loved the cozy local feeling vibe this place has. The…read moresports that were on the tv's seemed off. They didn't have any local sports like Hawks or anything. The service was very promp and friendly. The food was ok we had the pickle spares which were great, County Fried steak, which was a frozen store bought patty. That was a disappoint and wish it was homemade. We also had the tuna melt, and that was very good. I'm definitely going to try this place again.

My wife and I stopped in for a drink and the ambience is so nice. The drinks were amazing, we…read morestayed longer than expected. Special thanks to The excellent customer service by the beertenders.

Family friendly, pet friendly indoor and outdoor seating at Buffalo Creek. We loved hanging out…read morehere outside enjoying their light and bubbly ciders, seltzer and their brews. Every server we encountered was very friendly and checked in on us often to see if we needed anything -- and to warmly greet our pups. They don't sell food except for snacks, like popcorn and bison jerky, but there was a BBQ food truck while we were there, and nearby Kalayaan Festival happening at Brother's Field so we could grab some Filipino food. We cannot wait to return and try more of their beverages.

Everyone there was very friendly and accommodating. Even thought it was St. Patricks Day and…read moreextremely busy the atmosphere remained very friendly. Our waiter was very attentive and informative. My grandson is gluten free and he loved the GF bun on his hamburger.He also was enthralled by the bagpipes! Will definitely come again!

I've been coming here now for six years and wanted to add an updated review. This place continues…read moreto be super consistent with its amazing fish and chips. As well as the amazing beers on tap. No matter what time I come here while it is usually during off hours, they are so friendly and hospitable and very quick on the service so absolutely no complaints This is truly a great neighborhood jam, and very lucky that it is in the downtown area as well. There is parking that is free. Just be sure to be on the lookout. I wish I was never so full from the entrées and appetizers that I could actually get to Dear one of these days so maybe that will be a future review.