Davern's Tavern & Lounge

I've been anticipating a visit to this bar because of my interest in local paranormal folklore…read more Jamie was such an attentive bartender and an absolute delight. We will be back!

The bartender i had this afternoon was amazing! She was kind and helpfull.love to get to know her…read morebetter seriously.

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Just US

4.2(11 reviews)

0.8 mi

Just Us is such a hidden gem. I am usually here for a late lunch on my way home from Chicago. I am…read moreobsessed with their Italian Beef & Cheese. What I LOVE about this sandwich is the kitchen places the mozzarella on the bottom then piles the Italian Beef. It holds the French bread together so well. The beef comes with fries, be sure to special request them cajun style. Overall if you are looking for dining in and drinking on a budget. This is the place. Friendly staff and nice menu options from pizza, burgers and breakfast served all day!

Went in to get food and watch the UFC fight, Bartender was taking 5 minutes to try and check our…read moreids. He seemed to not believe they were real as he was purposely DRAGGING to figure out our age. He asked us to repeat our address, DOB, current year, but still couldn't determine our age. Asked for our ids back, then left. Killed our vibe entirelyyyyy. Thought it could have been a chill spot but was greeted with shitty customer service.

Breakfast served all day!

Breaded Chicken Wrap

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Xando Cafe

3.7(213 reviews)

2.1 mi

I believe they have been in business since 1994 because I live five blocks away and the food has…read morebeen consistently excellent for all these years, but I have to say for during the Covid 19 times and even now when we order take away the french fries suffer incredibly being put into that Styrofoam container. There is nothing like having the actual hamburger Panini or chicken breast Panini with the french fries at the actual restaurant because the Takeaway just isn't a quality as it would be eating in house.

I came here for the panini and tried the Greek salad. Been hooked ever since. THE BEST GREEK SALAD…read moreI'VE EVER HAD!!!!! Very nice establishment with outdoor seating. Nice family oriented restaurant!

Xando Steak Wrap, French Fries

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Lalos margarita! just kidding way Better and it was good I love Lalos...

X's & O's

2.5(42 reviews)

0.9 mi

I stopped here for a beer or three with a coworker. It's very clean inside and the bartenders were…read morevery good. We had the pleasure of having Krista serve us, She was pleasant and attentive. Jen was also good. We had the quesadillas and chicken tenders. They hit the spot at the end of the work day with a few beers to wash them down. I would go back again.

The food is absolutely disgusting, complete waste of money. Lukewarm, tasted old. The drinks are…read morealso terrible. Long wait for no reason. Insane disappointment. Owners are rude and incompetent.

Cross pizza lacks flavor and SAZÓN

Hot wings, Texas fries, & onion rings

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Philly cheese stake

Szarotka

4.3(84 reviews)

0.7 mi

I love this place. Service is friendly, Nice clean atmosphere. Best of all, the food is delicious!!read more

Very disappointed, We went here after my Gram's funeral, it is most certainly not ADA compliant…read more They sat us downstairs, and sat 5 others upstairs because they have no elevator or way of getting downstairs. It was very unfortunate that on one of the saddest days we couldn't celebrate grams life together as a family. I will say the say the serving staff was friendly and efficient. The food was good. I wouldn't say it was worth the prices that were paid per person. But it wasn't terrible.

Bavarian style pork shank

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Rainbow trout and dumplings

The Estate

3.0(2 reviews)

0.7 mi

Renters, beware. I hosted an event at The Estate Ultra Lounge in September 2025, and the experience…read morewas extremely disappointing. I live in California, and this venue was recommended by a family member--so I trusted their opinion and booked it. I paid in full for the entire day, including an additional $200 for early access to decorate. Unfortunately, that trust was misplaced. Back in May, I had my event planner survey the venue. He was so concerned about the lack of cleanliness and overall condition that he quit, stating the space didn't meet his professional standards. I immediately brought these concerns to Tiffany, the owner, who assured me everything would be addressed well before the event. Despite having four months to correct the issues, the venue was still in unacceptable condition when we arrived. I got there at 11:00 AM, as agreed, but no employees were present. The first staff member didn't arrive until 1:30 PM--the original time scheduled for pre-party setup. So, despite paying extra for early access, no one came in early to prepare the space. Before posting this review, I tried to settle the matter directly with Tiffany. Her response was that they had to pay an employee to come in early--yet that employee didn't show up until the regular time, leaving my team and me to clean the venue ourselves. The exterior was unkempt--trash and cups littered the parking lot, the lawn was neglected, and spider webs hung at the entrance. I have photos documenting the condition. Inside, the vestibule windowsills were filthy and covered in spider webs. The glass doors were smudged, and the entryway hadn't been swept or mopped. The tables were stained, the floors dirty, and the trash cans overflowing. Even the bathrooms were in poor condition and required a full cleaning before guests could arrive. To make matters worse, hookah equipment and miscellaneous items were left out on tables--despite prior assurances that the venue would be fully prepared. It forced me to delay the arrival of my guests, including the birthday honoree. Had I not arrived early, the event would have been unfeasible. And because I had already paid in full for the entire day, I was unable to receive even a partial refund. Given the circumstances, I believe a refund of the $200 early access fee is more than justified. The lack of preparation, cleanliness, and staff presence was unacceptable, especially after months of notice. Future renters, be cautious. I hope this feedback encourages better standards moving forward.

I just celebrated my wedding at The Estate yesterday. Everything turned out beautiful. Thank you. A…read moreperfect place for gathering.

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Niko’s Banquets

3.2(46 reviews)

1.7 mi

•$$$

This venue was a blessing amidst the pandemic. My good friend Alice, recommended this place with…read morerave reviews about the food. We called, we visited, we immediately booked the platinum package in the staircase room for our wedding ceremony. Argiris helped us with our selections. Outside of the assistance of Eventsbytiffanyr.com for wedding coordination and additional decorations, my two sister-in-laws...making sure the table linens and chair covers were spotless, my uncle and his daughter-in-law assisting with the picture backdrop and balloons; my wedding was planned and successfully executed in 43 days. I was not a bridezilla! I was surrounded by 50 people who love and adore my husband and I. The food was in abundance and truly delicious, the cake ...which was included was delicious. The staff were nice and easy to deal with. Our family enjoyed the open bar. I couldn't have asked for a better wedding day. We love NIKOS Banquets for making our wedding day special and easy.

I would like to express my disappointment with the recent decline in the quality and selection of…read morethe buffet at this establishment. During our Easter brunch visit, we noticed a significant drop in the standard we had come to expect. The management's attempt to refute our observations on Google reviews prompted me to share my experience here. The Easter Bunny was noticeably absent, and the tiny baby shrimp served appeared to be frozen and thawed, lacking any flavor. The management's response that they compensate for this with other offerings does not address the issue of the shrimp's quality. Our server was often absent during our meal, despite the fact that the restaurant was not particularly busy. In the past, there used to be long lines of people waiting to be seated, but now the place is almost deserted. The management's explanation that customers disliked the long waits does not account for the lack of reservations. I kindly suggest that it would be more beneficial to focus on improving the quality of the buffet and service rather than making excuses. I hope that the management will take these concerns into consideration and work towards restoring the establishment's reputation. EDITED. It seems like this establishment can not take criticism and stalk those who post an honest review, as evidenced not only by this review but also by others on this platform. No matter that you're not a restaurant. If you serve food, you should be prepared to serve the best. This type of social media stalking and excuse making only makes my opinion worse. If you've been in business this long, surely you've had bad reviews before. Do better, be professional, and don't act like a petulant teen girl.

STAIRCASE

GRAND BALL ROOM

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Mars Bar

3.5(26 reviews)

2.9 mi

Julia was amazing!!! Absolutely love the vibes here and the music is awesome. The specialty drinks…read moreare delicious. My favorite is the spicy tamarindo!

The bartender was very friendly,was told about the upcoming events they are hosting and the place…read moreis super clean. The drinks are definitely worth the try.

Cantarito

Tacos de Quesabirria

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Specialty cocktails

The Sock Bar & Grill

3.6(63 reviews)

1.9 mi

Attended a bday party in back room. Excellent food and amazing service. Exceptional bartender!read more

Great local bar! We stumbled on for waste time between a wedding service and a reception…read moreStaff was outstanding, Beer selection great, and the appetizer platter was more than enough for four people to share

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Menu April 2025

Thin crust sausage

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Kassie B.

10 years ago

If you are a laid back kind of person, if you enjoy a game on a flat screen, a friendly atmosphere, a cold ale, great juke box and some down to earth, good, hardworking people, check out Daverns tavern. The place is super clean, has a nice long front bar, all the latest craft beer, top shelf booze, and probably the friendliest staff I have ever met. We rented out the back room for my sons birthday party and even though they had just had a party previous to ours it was spotless and set up perfectly. Julianna couldn't have been more helpful. Even though she had most likely been there all day, she was still there with a smile on when I left at midnight. The room has a fully stocked back bar with access to the beer garden ( which has bean bag games set up btw) and can hold probably up to 120 ppl comfortably. Our bartender was super cute and professional with great bartending and people skills. So if your in the mood for a classic neighborhood tavern, Daverns is the one. If your tastes run a little on the highbrow side, do yourself (and us) a favor, and hang out where YOUR tastes are catered to. read more

Jenny D.

272

9 years ago

This place is absolutely a 10/10!!!!!! We threw a surprise party for my mother this past weekend and we were allowed to have the back room the entire day. We set up in the morning and was allowed to have everything ready until we came back. The owner/ boss man was awesome. He was so helpful with ideas on where to put tables, decorations, food, etc. He helped me and my sisters move things around until we got everything just right. He was so kind and didn't rush us and also would regularly check up on us to make sure everything was going smooth. If there was a problem he was willing to figure it out. We had a private bar in the back room and the bartenders were awesome. They were so laidback and fun. All the workers there were welcoming and helpful especially when it came to cleaning up. I have absolutely nothing bad to say about this place. Wonderful place to host a party or event!!!!! read more

Joe D.

14 years ago

Wow, y go into the city when they bring the city here. The staff is knowledgeable about the drinks and shots you want, very interactive and sociable. If there is something you want and they don't have it, just ask. I promise they will get it. The place is always clean and fresh. Davern's understands what they need to do to keep the customer happy. Check out open mic every wed. If you play or just sing, come here. They have a house band that will accommodate any request you have. Whether it's horse shoes, bags, beersbee or bocce, they have it . O and so i don't forget, they now have video poker and slots live so you can gamble legally also. Family operated and customers come first. You will not be disappointed. It was my first time and I had a blast. The owner's name is Joe. Ask for him and I promise he will make you feel like a relative. read more

Rob G.

13 years ago

What more can I say about this place. It has everything I look for in a great bar. The service was exceptional, the prices were extremely resonable, and the cleanliness and decor was great. I went their on a Firday night for a Hawks game and the place was bumping. Found out they are an official Hawks Bar as well which was very cool. They played the horn everytime the Hawks scored. Also have a large back party area which had a DJ Friday night late. Nice looking young crowd came in, but not like at other bars in the area - this crowd actually was not full of dbags. Good kids looking for a good time. Had a great night at Daverns and have gone back a few times since. Great local hangout with a bigger bar feel read more

Bill P.

14 years ago

This place gets much better on the inside. I have been there a few times and there always seems to be a good crowd there in the evenings. They always strive to have different events there all the time which is why the people come out. Drink prices are a good value, bottle of beer is $2.50 plus sometimes they have awesome specials like $3 U call its and even some $1 shots. They have at least 15 flat screen tvs so it is a great place to watch a game and the big back room often has music acts or DJs. My favorite part of this place it their big back yard, where they have bags, horeshoes, bocce ball plus concerts when the weather is nice out. I really enjoy going out there. read more

Sandy B.

13 years ago

Davern's is a very friendly place. A lot of bars in the area are a complete mess, but they keep it very clean every single time I walk in. Its a family owned bar and you really get that sense when you walk in. They always have something going on. They even do things for there early crowd that don't want to be out late. usually something gets planned from at bean bag game to at trip to the bowling alley (USUALLY THESE ARE OLDER PEOPLE THAT LIKE TO HAVE FUN EARLY AND GO HOME.) And then at night the real fun begins from bands, slot machines (WHERE SOMEONE USUALLY WINS BIG) horseshoe darts even there staff is friendly and entertaining. Go there anytime for a good time. read more

Marina J.

13 years ago

Right when I walked in this place I felt something different. It smelled clean, everybody was smiling and having a good time, and the decor and setup was great, I went for a friends birthday in their new back bar. It was a great setup - the bar was packed, and the back room dance floor was poppin. The drinks really tasted great and the bartenders there were doing a great job. Also had a chance to step outside into their massive beer garden. Kids were playing bags and their was even a bar out there. Looks like they had a stage setup to for live music and DJs. What a cool spot. Would definitely go back to this bar for a great time and would recommend for anybody. :) read more

Michele K.

10 years ago

We were in the area for the Blacklight Slide event with a group of 14 people on 9/17/16. We were lucky to find this place for lunch and a few libations. After our time at the slide, we all needed food and easily decided we were headed back to Davern's. The food is fantastic, the service is spot-on, the beer garden is large, baggo games for everyone to play and the atmosphere fit our group perfectly. We are not easily pleased as a large group and there wasn't a single complaint and only strong compliments for this awesome place!!! Hats off to the owners. If ever in the area again, we would definitely stop in. read more

Brent S.

12 years ago

I truely love this bar. It's definitely a place that when you walk in and feel like your one of the family. I've had pretty much everything on their new menu and I must say, it's really good. Great specials and they have an open mic thing on Wednesdays that looks like everyone is having a great time. It seems to be more of a rock vibe but I have seen a lot of great talent of all different styles there. Love watching my fave games there too! Overall, it has turned out to be one of my favorite bars in town to visit. read more

Tina W.

13 years ago

Not only is this a great place to watch any sporting event(especially the Hawks) but it is a family friendly environment. From father to son & mother to daughter... you always feel welcome. Prices are good & service is great. Fun atmosphere with a variety of clientele. There is something for everyone here... Beer garden, darts, D.J., juke box, 2 bars & gaming machines... They will even host a party & give you use of the space for no charge! I love this place & will continue to bring people through their doors... read more

Gary B.

12 years ago

Davern's Tavern in Justice is definitely THEE PLACE to be for Chicago Black Hawks games. Tons of televisions, plenty of seating to watch the game in the front or back bar, as well as outside in the beer garden. The beer is always very cold and they have food now. I got on their list to receive text updates so I always know what drink special are on a given day. Between periods there are five machines if you like to gamble. It's a clean safe place to relax and have a drink. read more

Allen K.

12 years ago

Stopped in this bar on a whim a few years ago and they won me over right away. I've been back several times since. They have everything you want in a bar, good food, drinks, music and most importantly people. The owner is always around and always accommodating. The bar is especially fun in the summer time; they have a HUGE beer garden. Whether stopping in to watch a game, or looking for a night on the town, I give it my full recommendation. read more

Sergio S.

11 years ago

Nice little neighborhood bar with Southside charm. The bartenders were friendly and attentive, as well as easy on the eyes ;) and the drink prices were reasonable. They have a large beer garden which also hosts live music on certain days. Pretty good beer selection, along with some signature cocktails like the Not Your Father's Root Beer Float, which I tried and was delicious, and a simple food menu if you're hungry. Will be going back! read more

Patrick E.

5 years ago

The best service I've been given at a bar before, the following bartenders: Alex, Peggy, Ashley, Gary, Kayla, Misy, Isabel, are very kind people and never make you wait more than 2 minutes for your next drink, the food is great, the service is great, and the owner Joe and his wife are amazing and kind people, would highly recommend this bar not only because the bartenders but the food is also amazing, will definitely be coming back read more

Kathy K.

10 years ago

We held a family party in a room at Daverns. The room was free..connected to the beer garden and we had 2 great bartenders. They let us bring in our own food too.The staff was friendly and courteous. When we went there on our own we had the most delicious stuffed hamburgers and fries. The Davern family that owns it is friendly and generous. A great local place to stop and have a burger and a drink. read more

Rob M.

13 years ago

Stay away from this place at all costs. The bartenders are rude and the place caters to friends of family and employees. They think they own the village and streets. If you don't know someone there they treat you like a criminal or you are trying to cheat or steal. There are other places close by that treat everyone like they should be as a paying customer.... With dignity and respect. read more

Allie D.

11 years ago

Great drinks, food, people, workers, music, everything! Service is fast and friendly. I love this bar because you can come by yourself just for a drink or two and chat with the regulars, or come with a group of friends and dance the night away. No matter what you will have a good time.I don't understand the bad reviews on this place... Family owned and they do a great job! read more

Dave C.

12 years ago

We were out at Davern's Tavern and Lounge a few weeks ago. They have a large beer garden and had live entertainment when we stopped in, we had a great time ! They have two big rooms in the building and a bar in each room, plus the beer garden. Lots of room through out the place, Flat screens all over and super friendly people working their. Will be going back soon. read more

Rich C.

11 years ago

I just want to say thank you to Joe and all the staff which were very friendly and courteous. I had my daughters college graduation party (6/28/15) there and they were very helpful to all our needs! he offered the room to us at no charge and we had a great time and I highly recommend you stop by this place and check it out for yourself good times!!!!! read more

Debbie P.

12 years ago

Had a Surprise 70th Birthday Party for my brother at Davern's on Saturday March 28th, 2015. I had spoke to the owner the night before about details for the party and when I got there.....everything was perfect! The staff is awesome, the atmosphere is great and the party was a huge success. Am having another party there in July! read more

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