After spending the afternoon at Morton Arboretum,our friends suggested we go to NWB - Next Whiskey…read moreBar in downtown Lisle. It was early on a Friday night and we were seated immediately. By the time we left tho,the place was packed! Our server Haley was great. They have a fantastic bourbon and whiskey menu as well as craft cocktails. I had their NWB Old Fashion which is made with Buffalo Trace..bonus! It was so good I had to have two.....lol. We spilt the NWB Trio appetizer which was a selection of hummus,olive tapenade and corn guacamole,fresh veggies and grilled pita. Definitely big enough for 4 people. Their menu offers Mac n cheese, Gourmet Burgers,Wraps,Sandwiches and Salads. I had the NWB Burger which was an 8 oz burger topped with pork belly,cheese curds,whiskey bbq sauce on a pretzel bun. Absolutely delicious! My wife had The Gobbler (GF) with a Turkey burger,avocado,goat cheese,roasted red pepper sauce on a GF bun. She loved it and they only charged an extra 1.00 for the GF bun. Portions are huge and the food is very good. We will definitely be back!

NWB is located in downtown Lisle and can seat ~50ish people. They also have outdoor seating as…read morewell. Parking is street parking and it was easy for me to find a spot. A friend and I stopped in for a weekday lunch and there were about 15 other customers as well. This is a casual whiskey bar with your standard bar food and drinks. Service throughout was kind of inconsistent but still OK. The food came out fairly quick which is ideal for me anyway haha. We both opted for the $10 smash burger lunch special that comes with fries. For $10 this is a great deal. The burger was juicy and delicious. The sauce on the burger goes very well with it and the bun is buttery, very good. The fries? Meh, they were pretty bland and stale.

The ambience is welcoming. There is a bar in middle with lots of seating. There is also an outside…read moresmall seating area. The waitress was very attentive We ordered the fried pickles. They were good. Too much batter surround a small slice of pickle. Maybe thicker cut of pickle would be better. The wings were good. They were tasty and had a nice bbq sauce. The quesadillas were really good. The platter of quesadillas was so fancy. I recommend this place if you like bar food, drinks to catch up and hang out with friends.

For me, a pleasant surprise as I was expecting fairly standard bar food and instead experienced…read morewell-executed versions of American favorites served up with friendly service in a surprisingly large dining room with value prices. One thing I really like about the menu here is that it covers a wide variety of different cravings from tacos to sandwiches to salads to pizzas. However, within these options are slightly different options that you might not see everywhere, like a chicken pita kebab, polish style chicken cutlet, Greek fries, Bacon brussel sprouts, etc. So even if you're looking for something familiar, you have the option of enjoying the standard favorites or something familiar yet just a little different. For me, the food was quite good -- something I was worried about with such a diversified menu. One of the real standout items for me was the burger, with a nice slightly crisp bun and perfectly cooked patty. The Mac & Cheese skillet was nice comfort food, with a good bold fravor from the BBQ pork. Fried items like the curly fries and sweet potato fries were nice and crisp as expected. The churros ice cream is huge and can definitely be shared amongst multiple people. Overall, definitely worth a visit as an above average bar experience. Even without drinks, the food makes this a good restaurant experience and having a lively crowd with plenty of TVs is a plus.

Jennifer was awesome! Great burger and bar crowd. Would recommend you stop in for a beer.read more

They don't take cash at the door then charge the service fee to your card. Crap policy to force…read moresomone to use a card and pass on the service fee without saying so. Bouncer told me it was not his no cash policy and just leave if I don't like it. Went to see a band only to find out the entire band area was reserved. Less than enjoyable experience.

Bean here a bunch, the food was amazing like always but we had the please of having the best…read moreservice in all of Chicago thanks to Emma and Paulina! I'll be here next week

This was a cool little sports bar I came in during my Chicago trip. Southern / Texas themed, it is…read morelocated in the "restaurant row" near the Hilton I stayed. I came in for an early lunch, so it was kind of quiet. Coming after my meeting to recover from the business part of my trip, I had a couple of rounds of their Hop City beer, along a pulled pork sandwich and waffle fries. The meat was one seasoned and the barbecue sauce those sweet, had enough of a spicy kick. I'm leaving at three stars, not because it was bad, but rather tagging it with a placeholder list. I will definitely stop byI if I were in the area, certainly not or during a sporting event. I do believe they also have live music in the evenings.

The entrees ordered were all prepared excellently, the four of us had two entree salads, a burger…read moreand the very well executed Friday Fish & Chips. The food came quickly and was as described. The server was attentive and efficient and the order came quickly. The restaurant was clean and nicely appointed. The background music wasn't too loud and didn't drown out the conversations at the table. It was an enjoyable experience for all in our group. We'll be back in the future. Heartily Recommended!!

Our group of 8 had an excellent dining experience @ Oak at the Glen. Brussels Sprouts for an…read moreappetizer, delicious wine spirits, chicken, burgers , the short rib all very good. A special shout out to Sylvia who was a server with energy, attentiveness, care , and a glowing personality! It may have been the first time for some of our group, but it will not be our last. Rich, keep on doing what you're doing, you got the formula for success! L. Feldman Vernon Hills, IL.

I love the atmosphere- I really dislike all the sports TV's…read more- Outside of that , it's a fun place to meet new people ‍‍‍

Earl grey martini yummmm! Watched the WNBA game and had mozzarella sticks it was awesomeread more

This place is awesome. Incredible beer and drink selection with some hard to beat deals. It has a…read morepunk-metal atmosphere that's super unique, bartenders are all very friendly and attentive, and the pool table upstairs is always a great time. Sometimes they play some pretty weird movies on the TV and I'm here for it. Also Bills games here go hard. I'm not even a Bills fan and I was having a great time.

Came here on a saturday with a large group of friends and had to leave after 30 minutes because the…read morespace was so small and packed you couldn't really move. Id recommend coming with one or two other people if you'd like to stay a while. My only complaint was standing at the bar for over 10 minutes waiting to get a drink and kept being overlooked or ignored. The drinks were okay, I got a high noon so can't really go wrong with that but I heard their mojitos are good.

Solidly five stars with great service and solid food. We had a business meeting and it was a great…read moreplace to meet for lunch. Not too busy, not too loud, waitstaff super respectful and the food was delicious. I wish they had a bit more for the order of truffle fries, but probably for the best. Looking forward to the next meeting there! Thank you for a great lunch last week.

Maize + Mash is a place i recommend to everyone I know!…read more The service is always incredible and the food is the best! I love how diverse their menu is!

What a wonderful meal! I went here as a party of 4 on a Friday night at 11:30. Who knew I could…read moreget amazing food this late at night? The pretzel, bone marrow, calf's liver, and chicken (with Miller High Life gel!!!) were wonderful. The drinks were well crafted and delicious. I will go back in an instant!

It's been a "longman" standing joke with our family that we haven't been here yet, although we live…read more3 blocks away. For one, we are 2/3 vegetarian, and they had a reputation of being a bone eating, not vegetarian restaurant. Secondly, I use to frequent this location when it was "Winds" , a live music bar, and I'm a musician and advocate of live music. I even came here when it was "Smoke" dive bar previous to that. Thirdly, L&E also had a reputation of being a hipster hangout. I was pleasantly surprised how fantastic the NICHOLS FARM SUMMER SQUASH (V) Grilled & Shaved Baby Squash, Hari Chutney Vinaigrette, Coconut Curry Sauce, Zucchini Fritter, Garlic Labneh, with Spiced Pepitas was! Exceptional presentation and superbly delicious! My wife throughly enjoyed her smash burger, and I was pleased the fries were not fried in animal fat. Our dining neighbor that evening swore that they make the best vegetarian burger in the city. Prices were reasonable. Our server was very friendly, and Informative. He informed us the new chef, "she is more plant based." Nice beer menu selection of craft drafts and bottles, and local options, including up the street Hopewell brewery. Great ginger beer. We've always been interested in eating al fresco on Schubert, as we've passed it hundreds of times. We've finally broken the ice, and we will be back soon, and I can't wait to try the vegetarian Smashburger!

Very cute and cozy place!! They do a few events here as well. The food is rather limited but they…read moredo ironically have funeral potatoes which are very seasoned. I love!!! I love the bartender, very speedy service!!! Mac and cheese (not pictured) comes out in a cute little stainless steel frying pan. They also have happy hour!!!!!

Im so mad I haven't been to this place earlier cause its not far from where I live and it was so…read moregood!! Definitely a hidden gem in Portage Park! Street parking was easy to find which is a plus. Its walk-ins only but my party of 6 were able to get a table no problem on a Friday night. To drink, I started with the Oolong Martinez. It was good but way too strong for me so I just gave it to my husband lol. I opted for the Kiss & Tell instead except I asked for no mezcal. Much lighter and refreshing! I believe they have a downstairs lounge called "Nightshade" which serves their own special menu. My goal is to go downstairs next time! Their food is GAS!!! Everything I ate was a 5/5 for me - especially the party fries and the moon burger. We got the deviled eggs and funeral potatoes for the table and I was blown away (both of these menu items rotate flavors monthly). Also FYI - They have a photobooth!!!! I love photobooths!