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    3.5 (218 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)
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    DRAFT PICKS ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Garlic parm and mango habanero boneless wings!

    Recently went to draft picks for their tuesday boneless wings special and was quite pleased with my dining experience! The garlic parm and mango habanero wings were packing alot of flavor via the sauces though while a couple of wings were a bit firm i really enjoyed gorging on these nuggets! The staff was attentive and welcoming whom I'll enjoy seeing again soon. All in all, a great place to dine!

    Jumbo Wings Boneless
    Lizzy M.

    This place is decent, yummy HUGE wings and okay fries. The vibes were great only complaint is that towards the night it started getting rowdy.

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    Devang P.

    It's a building that can be seen right off the highway and has plenty of parking. When you walk in, the first thing you'll see is the bar. The place is massive with an ample amount of seating. The bar had plenty of TV's and a jumbo TV at the end of the bar. It's a great place to catch the games. I only came for drinks but their food menu was diverse and looking at other customers foods it looked pretty good. They have a good selection of beers on draft and even Golden Monkey; one of my favorite beers and I haven't seen it anywhere else on draft. The bartenders were attentive and nice constantly checking up on me. If I'm back in the area, I'd be interested in trying out their foods but overall this is a good place to check out.

    Tokyo tea try it it's great
    Frankie L.

    Friday afternoon and Scott is being Scott great bartender ,, maes a great Tokyo ,, Destiny was welcoming as always glad to be back in this place

    Goose Island And Jumbo Bavarian Pretzel
    Steve A.

    As you can tell it's a sports bar. Draft Picks is a good place for any game. It has plenty of TVs so you can watch whatever. Has tons of beer on tap including many from local breweries and also has a few craft cocktails. The food at this kind of place is often an afterthought but there's some of these big ass pretzels. I came in with a few others and watched a game. Surprisingly it wasn't that crowded, and we could get seats at the bar and be real close to all the taps, meaning it didn't take long to get hammered. The game was forgettable but surprisingly the food wasn't. First thing is the beer. There's pretty good prices on most things. I had a Goose Island Neon Bear Hug. It's $6.50 for a pint. This is an IPA with citrus tropical flavors and it has kind of a tang. As for the food, it's mostly meaty stuff with bacon and chicken. Thankfully they also have the Jumbo Bavarian Pretzel. It's $9.95 and comes hanging in the air. This is a massive thing. It's good to share with a few people. One other good thing is it's good for absorbing alcohol, so more booze for us. It tastes good on it's own but it's even better with the spicy mustard. The rest of the food includes typical stuff like burgers and pizza. Come try some good bar food. It has lots of big TVs so you can see any games at once. The prices are okay on most things.

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    Stop by for a drink at an appetizer with a friend after work. Good selection and the food was also very good.

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    The food was yummy and Service excellent at the bar! Went there to watch the NCAA tournament couldn't have chosen a better place.

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    This was my first time visiting draft picks and it was an amazing experience. Jules was so helpful and a great server!

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    Great Place for any occasion!! Close to highway+train station too. Not just "bar" food

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    I think it was pretty good. More or less it was like Wing's Stop but they have some supersized prestles there.

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    Salerno's Pizzeria & Sports Bar

    Salerno's Pizzeria & Sports Bar

    3.1
    (293 reviews)
    18.0 mi
    $$

    Considering my own experience, I would say this place is underrated. There are a few blemishes for…read morewhich I almost gave them four stars. I just didn't think that would've been fair. We were seated immediately. Both the host and our waitress were very friendly and welcoming. I ordered a mixed drink which was very well done. One area that could have been improved upon was the wait times. This included for my drink. They were a little too long. They weren't outrageous. Just a little too long. When we ordered our food, I miss ordered and the waitress thankfully asked enough questions to figure out what I really wanted. Great job on her behalf. The food itself was amazing. The baked sausage Paisano was huge, piping hot, and delicious! My friend ordered a calzone which was also huge and she also enjoyed. A final note would be that they need to wipe down the folders for the checks more often.. When she put our bill on the table, there were greasy smudges over half of the folder. Not a great last impression. So overall, our experience was great. And based on how well it went I can definitely suggest others to give it a try. If I'm in the neighborhood, I can see myself coming back.

    I ordered gluten free spaghetti ($4.40 upcharge DoorDash) with marinara sauce we picked up…read more Salerno's is part of Evivva Lisle I was hoping the Hodgkins location marinara sauce would taste like Evviva used to taste like I love so much and it does! I got a massive portion of gluten-free spaghetti (hard to cook thoroughly for many restaurants) with marinara sauce is so flavorful just the right amount of spices however not spicy. I got 3 full plates of food from a huge round container so much better tasting than more popular Italian restaurants including chains that charge a helluva lot more money for a dinky potion.

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    Empire

    Empire

    3.3
    (943 reviews)
    3.2 mi
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    I write all of my reviews for meat lovers, omnivores (most people are), vegans, vegetarians and…read moreCeliacs (as well as people who eat gluten-free for any number of reasons). I shall start off with the average meat-eating omnivore. Options galore!!! Burgers, fries and appetizers for everybody! Vegetarians are delighted here as well Moving on to vegans such as myself... they offer a delicious and I mean SCRUMPTIOUS veggie burger that I would carry out or eat at a patio table anytime! One star off for the stink of cooking animal flesh which killed my appetite and the meaty appearance of everyone's burgers did as well. The star off is also due to their inability to provide any information at all about their French fries and the cooking oil used Vegetarians and those on diets did great with their salads and appetizers Celiacs only fair a very weak okay for the gluten-free options We came here as a large work group, and the service was EXCELLENT Atmosphere was not suitable - we would not return as a group. With all of the customers we could not hear one another speak. Add to that their overly loud music. The place was just TOO LOUD Look I offer the fairest Yelp reviews in all of the Yelp Universe 5-star food, 5-star service and 1-star atmosphere/ambience Sad to not return and I enjoy dining out and would not go through the Empire ordeal again. If I were ill, I would have my husband carryout a 3 meal enormous veggie burger from here and appreciate the yummy option xx Shelby S

    Empire has a great atmosphere, especially if you can grab a spot on the rooftop. I visited on a…read moresunny day and really enjoyed the view overlooking the river. I ordered the "Jane," which is a pretty standard burger with lettuce, tomato, and cheese. It was good overall and cooked well, but it wasn't anything especially memorable or the best burger I've had. One thing that surprised me was how limited the menu was considering how large the restaurant is. I expected a bit more variety. Overall, Empire is worth visiting for the atmosphere and rooftop experience, but the food itself was solid rather than outstanding.

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    One of my favorite oddities (call it an architectural Easter Egg) is this spiral staircase to nowhere, just above the hostess stand
    One of my favorite oddities (call it an architectural Easter Egg) is this spiral staircase to nowhere, just above the hostess stand
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    Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery

    Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery

    3.2
    (356 reviews)
    22.5 mi
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    I picked up a to-go order for one night when I was staying at the nearby hotel. Everything was…read morepackaged well and the host double-checked everything was there before handing it to me which I appreciated. The tater tot fondue was probably not the best item to-go, since the cheese hardened a little, but it still tasted pretty good. I also ordered a salad, to balance out the tater tots. The salad was huge! But everything tasted fresh and it had a good mix of lettuce, croutons, tomatoes and cucumber.

    While visiting my cousins and sisters over the weekend we decided on Rock Bottom Brewery in Orland…read morePark. We've been there a few times before but this time it missed the mark for several reasons. I ordered the Cod Fish & Chips last time and they were very good with a good crunch and a generous serving, what I didn't like was their breading it was very bland with hardly any taste. Also, they didn't even have tartar sauce it was kind of like a Cajun type aioli. The waitress said that they didn't have regular tartar sauce, I thought that was odd serving fish and chips without tartar sauce. It didn't justify the $24.00 price tag. The coffee was very strong, I like coffee a little strong but this was over the top. We had the nicest server named Gloria always willing to help with the menu and refills of Mango Iced Teas. My sisters ordered the Bourbon Blue Cheese Burger and they both said they were very good. I think we are going to go to a different restaurant next time even though we went their several times before. Sorry Rock Bottom!

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    Erik the red (left) seasonal wheat (right)
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    Ditka's Oakbrook

    Ditka's Oakbrook

    3.9
    (625 reviews)
    13.8 mi
    $$$

    When I was thinking about where to watch the Bears/Rams game, Ditka's seemed the obvious choice…read moreeven though I had never been. Steakhouses are not really my thing; I can count on my fingers the number of times I've been to one in my life. But Ditka's seemed intriguing because it was just around the corner from my parents' house. I am really glad this is where I saw the game and can concur with other Yelpers. This is not a Bears-themed steakhouse as much as it is a steakhouse with some Ditka art. Don't expect to see wall to wall memorabilia. But what this place does exceptionally well is food and service. The attentiveness was perfect - not obsequious, not absent. I ate lots of different sides and they were all good: the house salad; oven-fired bread; jalapeño hasbrowns; etc. Even though I did not try any of the entrees or steaks, this is clearly a restaurant for people who care about food.

    Crab cakes bad enough to make Ditka cry. Ordered a beautiful looking crab cake with large chunks of…read morecrab. A real beauty, only to be dreadfully disapointed by the excessively mustard coated peices of lump crab meat. . Unfortunately, the dish was returned due to being inedible. The server explained the crabcakes are made earlier in the day not at order. Suggestion, approach with caution unless you favor ball park mustard in excessive quantities. The chopped coleslaw accompanied the order allowed for an addition insult...a mouthful of diced onion. The service was professional and handled this situation without complaint. Hopefully The management will try a tasting and revise recipes, or caution customers.

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    Chocolate Cake
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