Deri Delite

We came here before a play become it is right next to paramount. I really enjoyed the environment,…read moredrinks, and food. I'm pretty picky when it comes to cocktails and the recommendation from our waitress was spot on. I think it was "Tap dancing on sunshine" which had honey in it. It was very well balanced, I ordered the poutine. It was pretty good!

My cousin was in town on his birthday and wanted to get together somewhere for a drink and decided…read moreon Arthouse in downtown Aurora. This was my first time there and I am surprised I haven't heard more people talking about it. I stopped in a little after 9:30pm to meet up with the rest of the group of 6 on a Saturday night. I didn't realize until I got there that my cousin's cousin who is a friend was actually bartending so that was a nice surprise because he's got a lot of experience. Our server was really nice and came up to our high top as I was looking over the drink menu to let me know that the kitchen would be closing soon in case we wanted to order any food but we had all already eaten. I do kind of wish that I had looked over the food menu though because some of the last plates I saw being served for the night looked pretty good. Both the server and our friend did a great job of checking in throughout the night with our party and the others. This was the same night as the Pride Celebration in Aurora that was literally just outside on Stolp Ave but it wasn't very busy for a while but a good amount of people trickled in for a nightcap after the show at the Paramount let out. The 2 drinks I had were really good. The first one was the featured cocktail: Naughty Nellie's Nectar which was a great Tiki-esque drink with spiced rum and bitters mixed with various fruit juices including passion fruit, guava, pineapple, and lime. It was right up my alley so I was a little sad when I went for a second one and the bartender said that they had run out of some of the ingredients but that he would make me the other drink on the menu that's similar, the Twilight Tixi. I liked that one a lot too. What really made the night great though was the chill and relaxing ambiance of the space. The nice lighting gave the mood of a mix between lounge, restaurant and bar. The music was good and although they had the TV above the bar playing the last game of the NBA finals it was not the focal point. I'm looking forward to more fun nights at Arthouse in the future.

Mussels

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Entourage

4.5(320 reviews)

4.4 mi

Takes reservations

Family-owned & operated

Been here several times. Great food, lively atmosphere, and so on…read more Today was our first carry-out. We were worried but not after we got home with our food. It was just as good as in the restaurant. We ordered for 4 people. The food was spot on. Tomahawk, 2 Vodka pastas, and the wagyu beef stroganoff. With two brussels sprouts sides, the cheese cake and banana pie. The deserts are to die for! I am amazed this carry-out was just as good as in the restaurant. Well packaged. Still fresh when we got home and as always here, tasty. Well done!

Food: we've tried quite a bit of the menu at this point. We've also had limited dishes that are…read moreonly available for a short amount of time and everything we've had has been delicious. We love the deviled eggs. Service: We've been to this restaurant many times at this point. We absolutely enjoy it every time we go. The service is always phenomenal and pleasant. Our servers have all been very kind and friendly. The food comes out at a very reasonable time. Ambiance: it's private, intimate and comfortable. It has darker lighting and the vibe is nice. Additional Notes: it is an expensive place.

Sweet Chili Calamari

Espresso Martini

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4.3(1k reviews)

4.5 mi

Great and warm customer service I enjoyed my stay…read moreThe burgers were great Will come again

I want to add another great review of this place ask for Jason the manager he will take care of…read moreyou. Food and Service are top notch

Kitchen area in the back

BBQ Ranch Bacon Burger

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Loco moco fried rice

Allegory

4.4(543 reviews)

7.4 mi

Omg! If I could give this place more than 5 stars I would! In town for the week and found this spot…read moreon TikTok. I was a little afraid we weren't going to be able to get a seat. I saw people saying reservations are highly encouraged because it gets really busy. Thankfully we arrive before the dinner rush. I knew when I sat down that I was ordering the short rib based off of videos....the short rib was soooo tender i think I swallowed the plate too! My sister got the burger. I tasted that as well and it was also perfection.

Hey! This place is so cool!!! From the floor, to the ceiling!!! Apparently, it's been here for…read moreeight years. Yet! I have never came across it before. **happy accidents** So! I usually walk the same route, in downtown Naperville. It is what it is. I like to have a "place" that knows my name #Cheers Ok! So, this is the route to a great bar and restaurant. (I was too late for food) I will try the "restaurant" part another time... BECAUSE! Jeff is an amazing bartender. O'Brien?!?? She's such a sweetheart! Girl, you have all of that & a bag of chips. (Yes. I know. I showed my age ) I love the history of this place. It was designed and built by the owner and his dad. It's an amazing and extraordinary place! Not many restaurants outlived Covid. The fact that this place has thrived! Is an amazing accomplishment of its own! How many independent businesses survived during and after??? Think about it... take your time. So many businesses failed. Sadly. This place has stood the test of time! As crazy as it may seem. It still stands!!! That is the American dream!!! The owner has built this place with his love, blood, sweat and tears! It's a place that will remember your name. Every. Single. Person. Welcome and excepted!!!

Dining area

HERE CHICKEE CHICKEE MAIN

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SWOAN Salad with chicken - delicious

Hardware

4.0(794 reviews)

5.8 mi

I don't know how this place can only have a 4.0 when it well exceeds a 5 and then some!!!!!…read more The food- absolutely delish and not overly done with flavors that literally burst with flavor and freshness! The shishito peppers were so sweet and tangy in the bacon jelly and cheese and oozed with goodness! The steak and chicken were such a great combo to share between my husband and I with both being such different profiles of taste and actually complimented one another. The steak itself was absolutely perfect and the bread under soaked up all those juices so you didn't have to lick the plate after (great ingenuity when dining out :)) The desserts were fantastic but the star of the show was def the raspberry blondie. It was everything I imagined and more. The perfect sweet and tart mixed in a bowl with spoons ... thank you for not plating this - I felt like I was at home about to sit on the couch and indulge in something I created. Perfect experience, perfect presentation and to top it off their restaurant is surrounded by their farm. Tomatoes, jalapeños, peaches, peppers, micro greens, greens, herbs..... with everything going on today in this world and every thing being recalled this is a place I can stand behind doing it the right way! Service the phenomenal, food was perfection and atmosphere was next to none.... Thank you so much for such an amazing dinner out!

Everything was fine, I didn't love this place like some others did…read more Medium charcuterie board was very good & had plenty for 2 to snack on. Wife had the Teras major steak with a portobello mushroom. Steak was good mushroom hardly had any mushroom in it & was tasteless. I had the fish & chip & fish was good, tartar was meh & potatoes were mushy Sangria was fine but small Bill was $135 B4 tip for 2 dinners an app & 1 alcoholic beverage. We won't be going back. *we were there on a chilly night, if we would've sat outside on their beautiful patio our experience may have been better

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The Goat

4.1(97 reviews)

6.8 mi

Loved the small quaint and warm atmosphere. The food and bartender were both wonderful! It's a…read moregreat place to have a hamburger!

We stopped in on a Friday night and this place was crowded! We were told there would be about a 20…read moreminute wait but we were fortunate to be seated in 5 minutes. We were greeted by Ian our server immediately which was very nice. We noticed they have Happy Hour Tues-Fri from 4-6pm so we took advantage of their half off cocktails and a few food specials. I had the Wisconsin Old Fashion and my wife had the Poli Old Fashion which was tequila based. Both were fantastic! We started with an order of their Street Corn Deviled Eggs which were amazing..super creamy. They do have a GF menu so my wife had a bowl of their homemade chili and I had their Italian Beef Bao trio. Both were delicious and very meaty. They have an extension whiskey/bourbon list plus their burgers looked amazing. We will definitely be back!

Delicious bacon burger with egg

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Barrel & Vine

4.7(121 reviews)

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The food was amazing and the staffs were nice too. We had the time of our lives. Beautiful place,…read morewill definitely visit again.

Whether you're planning a romantic date night or a fun night out with the girls, this place is a…read morewonderful choice! The food is thoughtfully crafted, and the presentation is just as impressive as the flavors. I wish I remembered our server's name because she truly went above and beyond when my husband chose this spot for my birthday dinner. The service made the experience even more special! Be sure to try their drink of the day or week (I can't remember which one it is!), because they never disappoint. Whether you're in the mood for a glass of wine or a creative cocktail, their drink menu has something for everyone. Overall, this place is a great choice for a special occasion or a casual night out. Highly recommend!

Short rib

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Bruschetta appetizer with Brie and figs.

The Gray's Mill Estate - Danny Boys and Baum's Biergarten

4.4(111 reviews)

3.0 mi

We reserved Gray's Mill for my son's Rehearsal Dinner. They set us up on the 3rd floor with our…read moreown bartender and servers. The wait staff service was outstanding and Adam, the bartender was excellent. Appeitzers were delicious - spinach artichoke dip and meatballs with marinara. We provided our guests with the choice of Fish&Chips, Grilled Chicken Sandwich or the Wienerschnitzel...kids were given a Chicken Tender Meal. Everyone truly enjoyed their meals. I appreciated they allowed a special meal for the MOB who is a vegetarian. The sugar donuts at the end of the meal were a hit! :) Alyssa, the party coordinator for the venue was super accomodating and super easy to work with. It does take a few days for response time - BUT, I always got a response. And she was always willing to give us everything we asked for! The venue even let us in earlier than requested to set up our decor. We would definitely recommend this venue for a bridal/baby shower or birthday party - any special event that is smaller in numbers. The venue has been advertising a new addition to the space next to building but it seems the construction has haulted. It is a shame because it is a bit of an eyesore - BUT, if they complete this addition, it will be beautiful. Hope they are able to complete it. The Gray's Mills has history with it's town so I hope locals will continue to support it. When we come back to visit our son and my new daughter-in-law, we will definitely be back for a visit - especially if the weather is nice!! They have a great outdoor patio along the Fox River just outside the restaurant on the bottom floor. Thank you Gray's Mill Estate!!

I attended the New Year's Eve dinner on Wednesday, December 31, and had a great time! The servers -…read moreAndrea, Drake, and Ethan - worked very hard and provided great customer service, as always! Adam was stellar behind the bar! The performers - Bert's Revenge - were excellent, as always, providing the perfect vibe to the evening! It really means a lot seeing the co-owner, Mike Baum and his wife, Jan, there mingling with their customers. They put their heart into this establishment and it shows! Overall, it was a great value and I highly recommend this venue to all!

The Gray's Mill Estate - Danny Boys and Baum's Biergarten

Sausage bites! Yum!

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Grapefruit-flavored beer in the summer along the river? Can't go wrong.

VAI's Italian Inspired- Kitchen + Bar

4.5(1.2k reviews)

4.4 mi

Family-owned & operated

Full bar

What a perfect place for my daughter's surprise birthday party. Our small group was taken care of…read moreby the most attentive Brianna who managed the room like the pro she is! The appetizers of bruschetta and crispy arancini are not to be missed. Our guests ordered off of the menu and were very happy with their choice. The portions were large and served hot. Prior to the event we met with Tara who was instrumental in making our evening a success. Her professionalism and guidance made our evening memorable. This is a must go to for lunch, dinner or hosting an event!

Always delicious, consistent, warm. Order online. Ready for pick up matched with the time it would…read morebe ready

#2 it's just right

Chilean Sea Bass

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The Cheesecake Factory

2.9(147 reviews)

4.6 mi

We ate here on 10/21/26 for my son's birthday. He had never been to a Cheesecake Factory before…read moreand wanted to try it. We couldn't have been any more impressed. We started with the Egg Roll Sampler, Calamari, and Fried Mac & Cheese Balls. Any one of those could have gone horribly wrong, but no! The egg rolls were all very flavorful, the calamari was perfectly cooked and tender - not rubbery at all, and the mac & cheese balls were wonderfully creamy inside. For our entrees, we had the Seared Tuna Tataki Salad, a Caesar Salad, and the Spicy Rigatoni Vodka. Now, admittedly we didn't eat very much of any of them because DID YOU SEE ALL THOSE APPETIZERS and we didn't want to pass up the cheesecake, but they were all so yummy that we had them packed up to take with us. Cheesecake definitely did NOT disappoint! Adam's Peanut Butter Cup Fudge Ripple, Hershey's Chocolate Bar, and Tiramisu. All were fantastic, and we had the leftovers wrapped to take home too. Seriously, there aren't many chain restaurants that hit it out of the park, but this one was aces. The manager, Aurora, also stopped by our table to check on us more than once, which was just an added bonus. Will definitely be going back!

It's a big, sprawling place, busy busy and pretty pretty inside. I'll give them five stars for…read morecircuses-It is a beautiful room. They serve something resembling food there. But I wasn't able to find it on the menu. I should have known better. When you see a wide variety of dishes on the menu, including ethnic ones, (And this is certainly not an ethnic restaurant), The red flags are hoist high, the antennae are up, And suspicion is the order of the day. Of course, that didn't stop me from ordering ethnic shit for dinner. My dumb ass. I saw crab rangoon in the appetizer list. I happen to love crab rangoon. I've had crab rangoon in Chinese shitholes, and still found them edible. Crab Rangoon, as offered by Cheesecake Factory are actually open‑faced (kind of). I really didn't taste any crab in the paltry schmear of cheese contained therein. They were hard to eat, needing one to snap off all of the "wings", then try to dip them in the small amount of sauce provided. The whole thing was a lesson in frustration, as the portion of sauce was about three millimeters deep. To be fair, they really weren't that bad, and they tasted like many things, none of which were crab rangoon. My dinner of bad judgment proceeded with something called Jamaican shrimp. They were billed as being hot and spicy. They weren't. The shrimp themselves were actually fresh, but the gloppy sauce they were served in didn't do them any justice. On the plate there were some fried plantains, not too bad. Some rice and black beans, both timidly seasoned, and some sort of cold pineapple salad, which had a savory tinge to it. I et the shrimp, plantains, and about half of the pineapple. The remainder of the plate went back to the kitchen. Wife swung with the scampi over spaghettini. Again, the shrimp were pretty fresh, The sauce looked pretty but tasted dull. As we ploughed through our entrees, we gazed longingly at our grandson's burger, but that didn't look like a bargain either. I HAD to order a piece of cheesecake because...Cheesecake Factory. There are two pages of cheesecakes in the menu, with every combination of toppings you can think of. The tiramisu cheesecake stood out for me. I should have stood out from ordering it. You might think that tiramisu and cheesecake is a match made in heaven. It's not. Then again, there was no hint of "Tiramisu" flavor in the dish. I got the cheesecake "to go", and it came with a big glob of whipped cream, which held its exact shape all through the ride home, even with jostling of the container. It was the best thing I ate all day. The whipped cream, that is. If it was whipped cream at all. In summation, it was a thoroughly disappointing feed. I'm throwing two stars because the shrimp were fresh, and the service was pretty good. Eat somewhere else...

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Mariaelena Z.

Elite 26

465

284

3 years ago

I almost forgot to add my review for this place. My sister-in-law found it and let me just say, everything was delicious. We had regular nachos and supreme nachos, both with extra cheese. My husband had the strawberry shortcake, which was amazing. My brother-in-law tried the Apple pie sundae and loved it. My mother-in-law enjoyed the caramel sundae, finding it super delicious. We were also treated to lemon and coconut slushies. The location is busy and small, with limited seating outside if the weather is nice. The staff is friendly. Highly recommend this place and will definitely be returning. read more

Jeff W.

1 year ago

Amazing people, spearheaded by the Amazing Macedonian Jeff who SO loves the neighborhood and providing some of the most incredible ice cream treats possible. THE best finished product, provided by people who actually love and care! read more

Ter S.

5 years ago

Every time I come here I get the best service and the nicest people ever! They always offer a free slushie with any order. And the serving sizes are huge! Love everything! Especially the strawberry shortcake read more

Michael M.

1 year ago

I haven't been here for sometime because I don't get over that way very often anymore, but the comments on Dari Delite are my experiences I am going to back and check them out again soon read more

Peter A.

11 months ago

Food was good and the service as well Some of the flavors are awesome with very good combination of shakes and ice cream

Paige S.

8 years ago

the people are so sweet! even offered my friends and I free slushies along with our ice cream!! everything was delicious.

Grace S.

8 years ago

Exceptional service. Always a treat to go there. Cheap prices and great ice cream. Free slushees also!

Aaliyah M.

5 years ago

Great food, constantly offering slushies to reoccurring customers! Everyone love it!Banana Split is A1

April M.

6 years ago

Always over the top. Huge servings, good price and the staff especially the owner is super welcoming.

Philly G.

4 years ago

Great ice cream, great customer service, great price, love this place., Definitely 5 stars read more

Shay C.

7 years ago

Good food love this place best in town a big win for Aurora

Elizabeth M.

11 years ago

Wish they were open all year round ! Owners are the best!

Al R.

7 years ago

Awesome service the good food and ice cream

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