We walked into Joanie's around 1:45 on a Friday afternoon, during a local festival. We had no idea…read morewhat to expect, and when we saw the menu we were surprised with how few items were on it, one of them being Detroit Style Pizza. We ordered fried Wisconsin Cheese Curds, and a small pizza with only cheese. The curds came pretty quickly with ranch dressing, and were very good. The rectangular pizza was cut into six squares, and had the dark browned cheesy edges as expected. It was really good! The cheese and sauce both tasted great, and edges were crunchy but did not taste burnt. Maybe the small menu is their secret to getting their food just right. If we are back in the area, we will return to Joanie's. NOTE that Joanie's was also operating a kiosk at the street festival; I don't know if this limited their menu selections at the restaurant. There is indoor and outdoor seating, with a nice view of trees and water behind the restaurant. They have their own parking lot, and there are also free, municipal lots nearby. (The pictured pizza was 4 of the total 6 squares.)

I'd probably give them 4 stars if the name of the place was Joanie's Chicken. Their broasted…read morechicken is quite good (we've done pickup there several times), but the pizza we had there recently was mediocre at best. They offer thin crust, "Detroit" style, and hand tossed, the latter of which we ordered, so I can't claim knowledge of the styles we didn't try. Service was slow, not just for us; we noticed other tables waiting for attention. The waitperson who ultimately took our order, after a longish delay, and after telling us that someone (else) would be with us shortly, was excellent. I suspect we weren't actually her table, but that she filled in to pick up the slack. We took home the half pizza we hadn't finished, but it remains in the fridge two days later and will probably be tossed soon. Maybe lovely wife will eat it. I won't.

My wife and her family grew up going here and shared with me when I joined the flock. Always love…read morethe pizza, the beer and the peanut shells on the floor. Held a memorial event for their mom who recently passed recently, and they helped keep the event light for all the friends and family. Thanks to Bill's for always being awesome and to the staff for taking care of us. Y'all are the best!

After driving around the restaurant once I figured out that parking is in the back. When you pull…read moreopen the massive wooden door with an iron twisted handle, you are met with a smell that seriously made me want to turn right back around. Step inside and the slot machines are to your left before you even get to the hostess stand. The extremely dark woods gave that stuck in the middle of the woods moment where you don't think you can run faster than Jason Voorhees iykyk. Then there are the peanuts. They brings you shelled peanuts right away to your table. So if you have a peanut allergy (don't go!) as I was walked to the table the peanut shell were under my shoe making it a slight slipping hazard. Yep! This is how they take me out. The wait staff are friendly though. The offered suggestions on what to eat and what to avoid (weird) and I just stuck with the pizza. That is good because it was so dark, I used my phone as a flashlight to read the menu that had bits of peanut inside it. The sausage pizza arrived and I took a bite. I had to pause. Not because it was good. It was fine. Because I couldn't understand the taste. Is that wine in the sauce? Maybe too much fennel in the sausage? I am not sure. But I can say, for the price I was about to pay, I am going to eat it. I am sure there are other people who love it, but this place is not for me.

Love the owners who are from Italy and go back every year-- and of course the food is incredible!read more

It's always a five-star experience here, even on a weekend lunch around 11:30 AM. Today was my…read morefirst time dining here for lunch, and I learned from the owner that I needed to look at the posted menu on the screens overhead and then order at the counter. Every time I have been here, the owner is friendly and helpful; I can see how much pride he takes in his family's business. It's quite refreshing! He helped me order a pizza vegan style. I got the pizza marinara with no cheese, and added spinach and portobello mushrooms. The pizza was ready in no time, and it was delicious! Oh, how I appreciate an authentic Italian brick-oven pizza. And the price was just right too. The place was fairly quiet, so I could enjoy a conversation with my friend. My only wish is that they had better napkins at lunchtime. I will definitely return again and highly recommend this little gem of a restaurant to everyone!

5-star food, service and atmosphere…read more Plenty of vegan and vegetarian options We will definitely return please see photographs below

This is just lovely! The exterior and interior exude a classic Italian restaurant. Dark woods,…read moreplastic/cloth table coverings, olive oil on the table. It is design to relax with friends (of which I have little). But it is definitely comfy and not noisy on this Saturday lunch time. The service was as expected. The waiter checked on me throughout and was prompt. I ordered the cheesy beef sandwich that comes with fries and soft drink for a very reasonable price. But before my food arrived a loaf of warm bread with butter and Parmesan came to the table. This is exactly what makes a place 5 stars. The extra little bit! The bread was perfect. Crisp exterior with a warm flavorful center. My cheesy beef came out pretty quickly and was also on an excellent bread. The beef was tender and flavorful and even though a serving of au jus was provided, I actually liked it better without. The fries were hot and crispy with chives sprinkled on top? Also wonderful. This is a great place for lunch for sure. Worth the trip.

Had the deep dish here and overall it was a good experience. The pizza came loaded with cheese --…read morealmost too much, honestly, though that's a tough thing to complain about. I would've liked a bit more sausage and pepperoni to balance it out, but the crust and sauce were on point. Service was casual but pleasant. You order at the counter and they bring the pizza out to you (paper plates, no frills), which fits the vibe. A gentleman who seemed to be the manager or owner was working nearby and went out of his way to be helpful -- he lowered the shades for us when the sun was an issue, and later gave us some great recommendations from their in-house ice cream bar. Small touches like that go a long way. Good pizza, good ice cream, and a genuinely friendly atmosphere. Would come back.

Nice overall Old School pizza place plenty of televisions to watch sports beer and good pizza that…read moreyou can buy by the slice with a drink the place was overall clean and while staffed by a young and teen crowded service was excellent the pizza was very good as well and this place is a lot bigger than it looks on the outside

We just had the most delightful lunch here at this lovely restaurant. The food was incredible I had…read morethe salmon served on Vesuvius potatoes which melted in your mouth. Others had the lasagna and a special lobster crab ravioli everyone loved their dish. Our waiter who was just wonderful brought a special desert for the birthday girl We also order deserts I had a desert with gelato Carmel crisps and chocolate coffee beans I forgot the name. Others had Tiramisu and chocolate covered not sure what was inside. Everyone loved their dish their dessert. We ended with cappuccinos. We will be back. Highly recommend

Unfortunately, this was not a great experience. The food was overcooked and lacked the quality I…read morewould expect from an Italian restaurant. The biggest issue, however, was the music. Live music should enhance the dining experience, not make it difficult to enjoy your meal and company. We didn't hear it at all. Overall, the combination of disappointing food and under noise made this a 2 out of 5 experience for me. I would not be rushing back.

After being away from the area we had a chance to take out an order of two items during a hot, busy…read moreweekend. Even after a drive home the food was HOT and delicious. The chilled salad was fresh and packed separately. In spite of the uncomfortable weather, the kitchen staff was hustling. We loved the Italian beef for its tenderness, flavor, and the classic Turano(?) roll. What knocked our socks off was the Louisiana pasta dish with chicken and sausage. The flavors and textures were perfect and so we'll order this again or try a different dinner option next time. It seemed like someone who loves cooking made our order and the portion sizes was just right for us to share. We also noticed a specialty pizza that we want to try.

Highly recommend Little Joey's for delicious catered food! We used Little Joey's over 20 years ago…read morefor a huge neighborhood block party and everyone raved about the food which was absolutely delicious and expertly delivered. I ordered with them again this weekend for a last minute family gathering and was wowed again. The lemon chicken was by far, the best I have ever tasted! The fettuccine alfredo with chicken was perfectly cooked and creamy as well. The salad was perfectly sized bites and very fresh. The breadsticks and Italian beef were also delicious. Email and phone follow up communication were really fast, the delivery was extremely reasonable, very friendly, and right on time. It took ALL the stress out of a last minute hosting situation, so I thoroughly enjoyed time with my guests! We will definitely use Little Joey's again for our next gathering and plan to visit the restaurant and try out the rest of the menu.

3.5 rounding up to 4! We drive by this restaurant almost weekly and have never tried it and decided…read morethis was the time. We came by for dinner on a Friday recently. Parking is street parking but there are parking lots all around so we just parked in one and walked over. Upon arriving we were quickly seated. The table was a bit dirty but we just used a baby wipe to wipe it down as it took a while for someone to come over to us. We had to go to the bar to track someone down in order to get a kids menu because they didn't give us one despite asking if we needed one We ordered the buffalo wings to start, it was super hot but the flavors were there. I was only able to eat one because it was a bit too hot for me but that's okay. For our pizza we tried 2 different ones. One regular pizza and one motor city style. The Maa Pie was delicious! It was sweet and savory and the toppings were well spread on every bite. What I did struggle with was how doughy the crust tasted for it being a thin crust but overall a great pie! We also tried the Works. It was great and fluffy, plenty of toppings perfectly baked. As we were eating we needed napkins and some silverware but had to run to the bar to get someone to bring some over. The turn off was that all the staff was standing there staring at us as they were talking about one of their tables in a negative way. While they weren't talking about us, they were talking about another family with a kiddo and I can only imagine how I'd feel if I could hear them talking about us. Overall the food was great, bathrooms were clean but the service was lacking this experience but I'm not sure if that's how it always is? I'd also highly recommend cleaning the menus before giving it to folks, both of the menus we received had food stuck to it and tomato sauce (I think?) all over the inside.

Good food, disappointing experience…read more I've been going to Pizzeria Deville in Libertyville for over a decade, including through the change in ownership a few years ago. The food has always been good, and last night's meal was no exception. Unfortunately, the overall experience was disappointing enough that we won't be back anytime soon. We were sitting at the bar when, at approximately 7:48 p.m., a waitress sat right next to us and began rolling silverware into napkins on the bar. On the other side of us, a manager and another waitress were folding and stacking pizza boxes right alongside the customers who were still eating. What made this particularly frustrating was that the restaurant wasn't even close to empty. Four other tables were still dining, and people were continuing to come in. The restaurant wasn't scheduled to close until 10 p.m., yet the staff were already carrying out closing duties right around us. It made us feel as though our presence was an inconvenience rather than something the restaurant valued. I brought the situation to the attention of the bartender, who is also a manager. Her entire response was, "I understand." She made no effort to address the situation or improve our experience. The food was good, but dining out is about more than what's on the plate. After more than a decade of patronage, we expected better. The lack of consideration for customers who were still enjoying their meals, combined with the manager's failure to do anything about it, made for a decidedly unpleasant experience. It's disappointing to say this about a longtime favorite, but we won't be returning anytime soon.

This was the first time ever been to North Point Kitchen and I will definitely be back!…read more Parking is across the street but don't let that deter you from coming to this fantastic restaurant. From the time I walked in, I was greeted by the hostess, who was very nice and same with the bartender Cary. The restaurant is very nicely decorated and is a great date place! There is some great views of the water too and this would be a great place in the summertime! The wedge salad was very good with their homemade dressing and same with the short rib pasta which was more than ample for two people. They only serve gelato, but the salted caramel gelato was hands down the best I've ever had! Cary made a fantastic French martini too! What also impressed me was the locals that were very friendly and made the evening even more enjoyable. If you are in the area, I would definitely stop by and have a fantastic meal, cocktail gelato like I did. This restaurant definitely earned their five stars!

A delightful lakeside restaurant!…read more Our greatest desire was to sit on the back patio, enjoy the view and eat some great food. North Point Kitchen & Bar hit all of those marks! Our food was outstanding. We shared an assortment of appetizers (snacks). The Frutti Di Mare was excellent. We wished that the cannellini hummus came with more vegetables and less bread. It was hard to pick from the selection of craft cocktails, they all sounded exceptional. I went with the Moon Flower and it was delicious! Tito's, elderflower, violette, and lemon. A must stop location.

We have dined here a few times since they opened. And our latest visit was a Thursday night. The…read moreplace was empty, unfortunately, though we were told that the local assisted living places bus in their residents for Bingo night in the bar and it gets busy. They have a large parking lot and (when it's warm) a nice outdoor seating area. Though, people smoke out there which makes it unpleasant for those of us not wishing to get the second-hand smoke and makes in unpleasant, so we have gone elsewhere because of this. This is January, though, so no worries about smoking near the food. We were seating it their very spacious dining room. The hostess lead us to our table as the cook (or manager) barked directions to her as to where to seat us. Other people came in after us and that same behavior didn't take place. It seemed odd, bt whatever. My wife and I were not looking for anything heavy so we both ordered soup and salad. She got the French onion soup and I the chicken noodle soup. Scratch that, I got the small cubed celery and carrot soup with a few noodles and couple pieces of chicken and a splash of broth. I guess I have to let them know that I prefer more broth in my soup because this seemed more like chicken noodle stew vs soup. She got the southwest chicken salad without corn. and I got the wedge without tomato and blue cheese and subbed in ranch instead. The wedge was huge and covered in bacon and the ranch dressing was very good (like Wingstop ranch good). Instead of a wedge, this was more of a 1/3 of a head of lettuce. It was crisp and fresh. It was very good. My wife liked her salad as well stating that it was flavorful and crisp, too. Our server was quick to refill our waters which was nice as he just did it without us ever asking (a great trait, btw). There was another server who was more of an entertainer. He would come into the dining room, dance a little and sing. Woodfire doesn't have entertainment like this; he was just happy to do his thing, and chat with the tables. It was a nice change and made the dinner more enjoyable. We paid our bill (which you can do online via a QR code on the bill) and left and the manager/owner experessed his pleasure in having us join Woodfire that evening and off we went. It's a good place with some decent options which seem to change periodically. Not sure if it's a seasonal change, but it's nice to see. Their pizza is also pretty good. It's a nice neighborhood tavern with good drinks and food. Anda bit of bingo.

Chose this restaurant as I was looking for something in the Long Grove area that was large, a bit…read moreless crowded, with a full menu, and TVs to enjoy a football game but still be able to have a conversation with friends and this spot fit our needs well. The parking lot is enormous, and they have a bar area in addition to a large amount of outdoor seating. Service was quite fast as we were the one of a few tables in the dining area on a Thursday evening. The interior of the dining room fit our needs quite well with plenty of TVs all around and much more comfortable seating than you'd get at a bar. The food here feels a bit pricey, except for the pizzas which area priced very competitively. It's not too crazy compared to other options in the long grove area however and the portion sizes are fair. One of the things to remember too is that some of the ingredients here are a bit more premium and that's reflected in the price. Still, I wish there were a few more choices of value priced items, though the pricing may needed to help support all the events that they run here. With that said, they do run specials on some days of the week that are quite competitive. The food itself is not bad at all. I liked the Texas Twinkles that had a good level of savoriness and wasn't really spicy, but had a good richness and amount of fat to it. It was a little small for $13 but still enjoyable. The Woodfire BBQ Chicken Thin pizza was big enough to feed 4 and was done quite well. It's a bit on the savory side with the applewood bacon and red onion with about the right amount of cilantro and seasonings to balance everything out. It wasn't too salty or sweet, and the amount of mozzarella was just about right. The wagyu brisket platter was also quite good, with meat that was super tender and had a nice crust. I wasn't a huge fan of the cornbread, and found the baked beans and corn to be fine -- but did enjoy their version of the coleslaw. Overall, a solid choice if you're in the Long Grove area and need a spot to have a nice meal with friends. The full menu and comfortable dining room make it a pleasant spot to spend some time at (when they're not too busy).