Ive had their burger and i think the double cheese burger is the best option. Paired with the tater tots is a deadly combination. My brother was in Pennsylvania last week so the philly cheesesteak sandwich caught my eye. Maybe next time. read more

I've been to Draft Picks before. I've had good meals there before. I'm not sure what happened but I on my last visit for trivia night, the food had lost all of its flavor. My husband and I ordered the boneless chicken wings and steak tacos because those were the specials on the menu that night. The boneless chicken wings had a really bad flavor to them. The garlic parmesan wings had too strong of a vinegar taste. The barbecue boneless chicken wings were much too peppery and not enough barbecue flavor. I bit right into a big piece of gristle or cartilage in the steak tacos. The cheese, lettuce and tomato added no flavor to the tacos. The last item we tried was the French fries because I thought that they would be safe. I was wrong. There was no flavor to the fries, not even salt. The trivia was fun and our server was nice but I will not be returning to Draft Picks! read more

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I didn't get to spend enough time here because we were bar hopping that night. But it seems like your typical local bar spot. I didn't get a chance to order food but I got a vodka cranberry and it was good. Right amount of booze and cranberry and the bartender was very attentive, so that's always a plus! I will be back soon to try some food. read more

Draft Picks - Cranberry Vodka - Sports Bars Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

Great food, great music, fun times! My husband had their delicious gyro sandwich and I had their garlic parmesan chicken wings, which were delicious also. Our server was helpful and patient. We would definitely recommend coming here. read more

Food, service and drink all good but I think the owner should let the customers player the slot machines and not himself. Just saying

Haven't been there in a few weeks, but everything is pretty solid for bar food. If you go for their trivia or other special events, most of the time you will not be disappointed. Every restaurant might have a bad night from a server, but it seems rare at Draft Picks! read more

Living so close to Draft Picks, I've been here a few times for casual dinners and to grab drinks with friends. The food is nothing too crazy. Think standard American bar food. They do offer daily specials, which I like. Prices are decent and fair for what you're getting. The space inside is large, and if you're into sports, there are plenty of screens throughout the restaurant. If you enjoy watching sports and drinking, check this place out. For the food, everything I've tried was pretty mid at best. The chicken wings were just okay, and while the chicken tenders are meaty, the batter is very interesting... and not necessarily in a good way. Service has also been hit or miss. Some visits are fine, and others not so much. Overall, I'm glad to have a spot like this close to home for something easy and convenient, but it's not somewhere I'd go out of my way to recommend or hype up to friends. read more

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Looking for a change of pace, I stopped in at DPs. Lauren the bartender was amazing. Great customer service and a great sense of humor. She's a keeper! The owner Spiro made sure the Baseball All Star have was on.. plus there was trivia! That made the place perfect. The food is good. Good wings. Nice menu choices and specials. read more

We have been a handful of times throughout the years, usually to watch a sports game. This time we were here to watch a Cubs game. There are TVs throughout the bar and restaurant, so you can easily see a TV no matter where you sit. Service was ok, kind of slow, but our server was very nice. It took awhile for our food to come out. Our group had a variety of items burgers, wraps and the daily special - broasted chicken. We ordered the cauliflower appetizer which came out with other food. The broasted chicken was dry and had very limited seasoning. It came with coleslaw, a small plastic container. The wraps fell apart mostly due to poor construction. The burgers were ok. If you are looking for a place with lots of TVs to watch a sports event this is the place, food is just ok. read more

Solid place to gather with friends with a large dining area and plenty of parking. This place has tons of specials and events happening which make the atmosphere a bit more lively than some other suburban bars for me. Service isn't the quickest, here but it's definitely much quicker than some other suburban spots that I've been to when they're at their busiest. The best reason to come here is probably their daily specials which provide a sizeable amount of food for a very reasonable price (rivaling that of fast food and fast casual). These are prepared pretty similar to what you find for suburban bar food, but the additional star is due to competitive pricing. I've never had anything here which I find particularly amazing, but I also not had anything here that I really disliked. The brownie and chocolate chip cookie are both solid dessert options, but are fairly large so it's good to share with a group. There's a fairly good amount of whipped cream and ice cream on them as well, which is a plus for anyone craving a frozen treat. Overall, large and comfortable place to gather with friends. It gets the job done while providing plenty of food without breaking the bank. It's also not excessively loud even when busy, which is a positive when coming here with a group. read more

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This is the second time that I have patronized Draft Picks, the first time wasn't very good but I thought I'd give it another try. The atmosphere is noisy, no sound deadening materials inside at all. The music that was playing was something a 13 year old girl would listen to at an uncomfortable volume. The crowd is mainly guys in there 30s with beards wearing ball caps. I ordered the burger special $6 for a double that includes one tomato and lettuce anything else is extra charge, did get potato's that was $8.95 extra. My daughter had the southwest wrap, she liked it, my wife had the Cobo Chicken Sandwich, she said it was dry and un edible. I wish she would have told me and saved me $15.95. The mashed potatoes were good tasted like KFCs potatoes. We most likely will not be back. Mainly because of the noise level, the teen music, and the quality of the food. The place was much better years ago as a Greek restaurant. read more

First time there, loved it! I loved the music the DJ was playing! Service can get a little crazy since it does get full at the bar but I loved the ladies. Burgers are worth getting it and they are def yummy! read more

We rolled in after a long day of early baseball games, the entire team and families. They totally handled the crowd like champs. We feasted on pizzas, wings, salads, burgers, and fries. Everything came out piping hot and super tasty, and the draft beer was perfectly chilled.The place is huge, really clean, and has tons of TVs perfect for catching the game. If you're looking for a great spot to grab some food and watch sports, this is it,Highly recommend read more

4 Stars because the burger was that good. The fries that came with the burger, not very good. The 1/2 pound burger is cooked perfectly for me. topped with bacon, cheddar, lettuce and tomato and the bun was perfect. I'll go back and try other varieties of their burgers. The fries, not so much. I asked for 'well done fries' but they were mushy inside, really mushy. Perhaps the oil was not hot enough but no matter, I'll never even try them again... Yuck. A friend told me they like the tater tots so maybe I'll try that. The atmosphere was what you'd expect at a sports bar. A lot of mid sized large TVs a very big bar and lots of tables. Sitting not to far from me was a table filled with young girls, maybe 12 or 13, obviously a party of some kind. They were having fun and I like to see kids having fun while not being too rowdy or destructive. My server was prompt, didn't seem sour that I was a single to serve, I tip fairly well, and she brought me my drinks quickly. Again, I'd go back, but not the fries. Sorry, no photos this time read more

Place is a joke. Bartender thinks she runs the place and has a shit attitude. Management is pathetic the guy seemed drunk. Ordered a beer and was asked to close the tab but wanted to pursue more drinks. Wasn't a good response and treated a paying customer like shit. Do not waste your time, not worth it. Bad attitudes and horrible service read more

Three of us went on a Saturday right after they opened we ordered a pizza and three appetizers. We had just some fries, cheese curds and loaded tater tots. The food apps were good, though the curds were a little salty. The loaded tots were great and I'm going to make them at home! The pizza seemed to be taking a long time but we hadn't gotten together in over a year and Nicky was keeping our drinks filled, finally she let us know they made the wrong pizza. Honestly I'm glad she said something and didn't make any excuses. There are enough TV's to watch any game or sport show that would have been on but being so early it didn't matter. It wasn't too loud and there was plenty of seating, it wasn't a good afternoon lunch stop! The only complaints I'll voice is I wish the crust was a little thinner and the sauce not as sweet. Nicky saved the day she was great! Looking forward to eating there again. read more

We were seated right away in a booth. Our waiter greeted us right away and took our drink and food order. They serve coke fountain products which we were happy about. We started off with an order of Saganaki as our appetizer which we both loved! It was served with quartered pita bread. My husband ordered a dozen mild wings ($89 each) with blue cheese dipping sauce. He loved them and said he would order them again! I ordered the broasted chicken dinner for $12.99 it came with fries (or mashed potatoes) coleslaw and garlic bread. The chicken leg was seasoned perfectly... the rest of the chicken felt like it did not even have any salt or pepper. I am not sure if it is just my taste buds but it was not as flavorful as I hoped for. I would definitely dine here again but I will try something else. My daughter loved the fries and said she would eat them again. The prices were pretty good and the atmosphere was lively and fun. They were playing 80's and 90's hits so we had a fun time here! Will be back when we are in the area! read more

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I've probably been here about 20 times but never written a review so here we go. It's a sports bar, so that's how I'm judging it. Plenty of TVs. It's a Cubs/Sox/Bears spot (as it should be). Adding the photo of Ditka near the bathrooms to my review for good measure. Wings 5/5 The hot wings here are great. I usually get 6 and we share them before a meal. The hot sauce is just right. I get them pretty much every time I come here. Burger 4/5 I've had better but they do it right here. Whatever style you prefer its represented on the menu. And on Sundays they are $3! Beer 4/5 I love that they have a lot to choose from on tap but I generally end up getting either Guinness or Peroni. Maybe I just have a different palette because the style I want isn't typically represented. But overall there is a good selection here on draft. Greek Salad 5/5 Excellent Greek Salad here! Plenty of olives and feta and the dressing is perfect. Service 5/5 I've always had good service here. No issues there. I always sit at the main bar. Environment 3/5 There's an outdoor area that's pretty sweet if you have a group and want to catch a game, if I had any complaint it would probably be the entryway and the clutter of gaming machines and general disarray of the walkway coming in. It's also really dark to the point that the TVs do most of the lighting. I definitely think for a Sports Bar Draft Picks does exactly what you need it to do though, and I'll be back many many more times. read more

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The food was just ok. The burgers and tenders were kinda bland. But this is a good place to drink, meet friends and watch sports.

After walking out of another place down the road who's prices were ridiculous and we were ignored, we wandered into Draft Picks. We were immediately greeted by several friendly people, our order was taken immediately and the drinks and food were delivered promptly and with a smile. The prices are very reasonable, the food was yummy. It was such a refreshing twist to the other place. Thank you staff at Draft Picks. Well done. read more

Their homemade chili is excellent. It's worth it to pay the extra cost for onions and cheddar cheese because it enhances the dish's flavor and charm. The spices in the chili are flavorful, and the proportions of meat to beans are just right. I had their hungover burger for a meal. The patty was dry and poorly seasoned. I asked for the burger to be cooked medium, but it came out well done. The bacon had a good, savory flavor, but it was floppy and I wish it had been crispy. The fried egg was cooked to perfection; the yolk is still runny but the outside edge has a great crispness to it. If the burger patty was properly cooked, it would be flawless. read more

Draft Picks - Hangover Burger - Sports Bars Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

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Stopped by here on a Sunday night during football season and this is the place to watch the games. The food was great, we got some fries and grilled cheese and both were delicious! The service was also phenomenal- we were there for a long time watching the game and the server kept checking in on us! I'll be back and can't wait to try more food off the menu! read more

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Have been here twice within the last 2 months. Both times were on a Thursday when the special was a burger. We had the burgers both times and they were excellent. We shared a basket of fries and those had excellent flavor. We'll definitely be back. The service both times was excellent. We sat in a booth and it is loud in that section because of all the TVs. I would not sit in that section if I wanted a quiet dinner. The tables on the other side of the bar are much quieter. Overall, I think it's a great sports bar with excellent food. read more

Visited here on a Monday evening, they had 1/2 pizza and it was trivia night which started at 7pm. Went with a 1/2 pepperoni/sausage pizza and loaded tater tots. It was also $5 signature draft beer night!!! Food service was quick. Full price was $27 (it's good but not $27 worth!) glad it was 1/2 off. I've tried the broasted chicken in the past, now that's good!!! Didn't win any $5 gift cards or swag but MNF was on.... Ivan, our server, he was good!! Beer was always full and water filled! Very attentive. Try your luck on the slots!!! Place was packed for MNF and trivia, after both ended started to die down. Typical sports bar, music and louder then average but great place for food and drinks.... read more

Draft Picks - Monday 1/2 16" Pizza Monday Special with Tater Tot Basket - Sports Bars Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

Draft Picks is your standard suburban bar with a big bar in the middle of the place and lots of seating around it. They have an extensive menu of various bar food but also have more healthy options than most bars. Salads, wraps, burgers, sandwiches, nachos, wings - they got it all! The prices here are very standard, too - this place isn't expensive. They have a lot of daily deals and events like trivia nights and you can also book a party here. It gets pretty popping on weekends and nights. The food and drinks here are good but nothing too crazy. One thing I noticed is staff here does not wear masks and they definitely don't enforce it with individuals which sucks during this Omicron variant. That's why I docked a star, I didn't feel too safe here with the pandemic. Draft Picks doesn't stand out enough for me to recommend to others, as it really is your typical suburban bar. I also wish staff wore masks since they're around food and drinks. Overall it was a good experience but I don't know if I'd go out of my way to return. read more

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Went to this place to watch the UFC fights and I'm glad I did. I enjoyed the food and how kind the staff was. The food was a bit pricey for a sports bar though. Ambiance was dark and TVs were loud. They got slot machines though! read more

Draft Picks - TV - A dimly lit sports bar features several large TVs displaying a basketball game, with patrons seated at tables and a bar area in the background. - Sports Bars Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

Tried this place again cause I was in the neighborhood but I regretted it again. They were out of wings. How can a bar be out of wings?? The waitress was rude and we felt rushed. Over priced food and not friendly people. read more

My husband and I came here once and wouldn't come back again for food. The burger was extremely greasy and fries were just not good. The burger was completely falling apart and lacked flavor. The drinks were good which was a plus. The bar is a decent place to come and have a drink but that's about it. read more

Love the vibe in this place. Awesome sports bar with plenty of big screens and your fave games/events. The gyro was probably the best I've ever had. The meat was seasoned perfectly and exceptionally tender. The only negative was the pretzel bites. They just didn't have the flavor I expected from a Bavarian pretzel bite. Still a 5 though read more

We are regulars there. We went in there and placed our orders. A group came in and wanted to watch soccer. The tvs were changed to the soccer game and the Cubs were turned off. We had to threaten to cancel our food order to get them to change some of the tvs back to the cubs game. Will not ever going to go there again. read more

Stopped by at a late night for a burger. Our server was very attentive and my drink was never less than half full. The burger was delicious! The fries could have used a bit of salt. The cheese curds were pretty good; they're mozzarella, not cheddar. read more

Draft Picks - Draft Picks Burger - Sports Bars Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

Stopped for lunch on Saturday and got the broasted chicken for 12.50 it was the special. It was very good, much better than a sandwich. It came with a side( I got fries) and a small coleslaw cup. I have been here in the past for lunch and they always have good food, fast service and decent prices. The place is a little dark so you may want to sit by the windows. TV's are running all over the place like a typical sports bar. Not that noisy at lunch time. I will definitely be back here when I am in the area. read more

Surprisingly the food was good we tried French onion soup, pickle fries which were fantastic and am craving them as I write this review. Mac and cheese triangles and saganaki. They were excellent I think I'll try some entree next time to balance the saltiness from the apps. Our server Aaron was great very knowledgeable . They have outdoor seating but was a little noisy for me. I sat in the room to the left the sound was reduced significantly. Over all I will come back and try other foods. They have daily specials and a selection of beers. I just stick with my allergist white and I'm happy. The place is deceiving and was surprised at how tasty the food is. read more

Draft Picks - Saganaki - Sports Bars Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

Update- Finally spokento the owner. Instead of being apologetic he told me I need to listen and that there's nothing he can do. That's incorrect! What you can do is make sure that your dishwasher servers busers etc are properly trained and sanitizing washing correctly making sure dishes are not coming out of the dishwasher with food still on it. Completed disgusted and will be taking this to every review platform possible. Update- I have been calling since my review to speak with the manager. However it seems he's never there. Apparently the manager is the owner and he comes and goes and let's his employees aimlessly work and cares nothing about complaints. It's covid and you guys are not properly washing your stuff. That is disgusting!!!!I expect a message or for you to contact me. Thank you!!!!!! read more

Draft Picks - Beyond disgusted and when I asked for a manager I was told the manager left. 0 stars - Sports Bars Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

Service is always great. Locally owned and many locals visit Draft Picks. I have never been disappointed in their food. Personally, I think their salads are the best and underrated. $5 draft large Coors special everday . A lot of groups get together, especially retirees like myself for lunch. Also, you will see many men on their computers at the bar doing work or talking to someone. Bottom line great local tavern. read more

This is a sports bar with a large selection of beer on tap and many TV's. I wasn't out for bear or TV but my co-worker suggested this place. The Greek salad was my favorite part. I also went with the boneless wing special and some regular wings for comparison. I wasn't thrilled with the breading on each and didn't expect any on the regular wings. I would say that this was about what you'd expect from a sports bar though. My co-worker went with the ribs which he really enjoyed. read more

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Best Sports bar in Northwest suburbs. Spiro the owner came by 3 times to ask me if everything was fine and then bought me a beer. Everybody from waitresses and bartenders were exceptional. read more

I've been meaning to get to Draft Picks since they opened nearly 3 years ago now! I was hoping for an amazing beer selection at a place called Draft Picks and it was okay. It's very pilsner and lager heavy but I was able to scope out a few of the beers on tap I hadn't had before. I think of the over 30 on tap, I had only never tried 5 and 3 of those were their own beer. Do they brew them themselves? That wasn't quite clear to me. Our server was nice, changed half way through, but wasn't completely certain of the menu items and definitely not familiar with the beer list. They may need a bit more knowledge on the offerings. Also, didn't ever ask if I wanted another beer. They have daily specials like half off pizzas, $4 pint night, half off burgers...Each day has a different special going on so be sure to check what's going on! For my meal, I had the San Diego Chicken Sandwich and loved it! Everything tasted quite fresh and was done well. Chicken, ham & cheese? I'm all about that! This place has potential but a few suggestions - beef up that beer list on tap! Get some cool beers in to spice it up a bit. The menu is pretty big both on the beer & food side, so maybe spend some time getting staff super familiar with it all. I'm honestly not going to be running back as a destination spot again, but if I'm in the area looking for a meetup spot with friends, sure I'd hit them up again. read more

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Too noisy and the food selection turned my stomach. I don't have anything more to say. I don't have anything more to say.

Worst staff around. I sat at the bar, ordered an Iced Tea and asked for a menu. The bartender brought my tea, then proceeded to ignore me for at least 20 minutes. I finished my drink while watching her on her phone texting. when she finally noticed my empty drink she finally asked if I wanted to order anything. By that time I was so disappointed in the lack of service I decided to walk out. On my way out the door I asked the guy at the host stand to speak to a manager only for him to respond snarkily "why do you want to see a manager?". I repeated my request to speak to a manager. He walked away and came back to say there wasn't a manager on duty. Crappiest staff I have ever encountered. read more