Went on a bike ride through the nearby trails, and decided that a beverage was necessary!…read more Located in downtown Lake Bluff, there is plenty of street parking available! The interior of this spot is kinda small, but in the summer months, the outdoor patio really shines! The bartender was funny and friendly during our quick interaction!! We enjoyed the Peach Hefeweizen, which was a refreshing and tasty treat on this hot day! I'd absolutely go back to sip on that again!

I was staying nearby and wanted to stop in for some local craft beer. This place is small but has a…read morecozy atmosphere and tables outside you can enjoy the nice weather and a cold beer. The bartender was attentive and friendly. The downfall was they only had one local craft beer on tap, which was really disappointing. The bartender said they normally have several local beers but just happened to be out. There were plenty of other beers on tap so of course I had to have a couple. The beer was good and cold. I probably would have picked a different place had I known they didn't have a good local selection at the time. I did order a sandwich which was delicious and was from the restaurant next door.

Out-of-towners from CA This place was amazing…read more Host/bartender/waitress and boss was super attentive w a no BS honest approach Amazing music list and atmosphere We returned again the following day because it was so good, and the same gal gave us a military discount The area / neighborhood is awesome Thank you again for making this cross country trip amazing

Food is always fresh and delicious. Warm and inviting ambiance. Great service and spirits! Works…read morewell for date night or we had our daughter's wedding rehearsal dinner here.

My sisters and I were looking for a cozy spot for lunch and decided on The Lantern. We were so…read morehappy we did! The corner bar ambiance was so welcoming, offering charm and character. The main bar area and two more dining rooms offered a ton of space without feeling big and cold. Dan was THE MAN! He was so sweet and helpful. He was busy but not rushed at all. All smiles and positivity really made our casual lunch something special. We all tried burgers with different sides so we could all share the fries, tots and rings. We also tried the homemade chili and it was tasty with a kick. The Lantern is a great choice for a casual meal or maybe just a cold beer.

Cute spot that has trains on the ceiling. Otherwise, not impressed. The fried chicken was dry and…read morethe skin had the weirdest texture. Which was so disappointing cuz the fried chicken skin is usually favorite part. My husband ordered a chicken sandwich which was .. ok.

Chief's is a great local pub. Decor is traditional sports themed but it doesn't feel like a sports…read morebar. Much more like a community pub where family's can take their kids and where folks go for happy hour. Food was great! We recently moved into the area and are ordering cheese curds everywhere it's served. Chiefs is our favorite so far!! Service is solid. The place does get busy but the staff HUSTLES. Will def be on our regular rotation

I'm so sad they took away the tot nachos -- totchos. However, the pretzel bites were so good --…read moresomehow fried? I had a delicious fried shrimp bowl, and another friend raved about the All You Can Eat Fish Fry (they got about 3 pieces of fish and I saw them get 3 more!). My other friends had the sliders and salmon. Always a great and fun option, but bring back the totchos!

While the food and ambiance were good, the service was atrocious. We walked in ready for a foodie…read morejourney so we would be ordering a bunch of different dishes to split. The menu sounded delicious. They serve a complimentary bread with butter, but we didn't receive any until we noticed another table did as soon as they sat down. So I asked. And eventually someone brought exactly two over and plopped them down on one of our very dirty, used plates. My favorite part was when the server so confidently plopped down the extremely burnt roll and scurried off. So I asked if they could bring out a new roll and butter. Never received either. To start we ordered the Burrata and the Steak Frites. The Burrata was good and I enjoyed the bread it was served with, but the tomatoes could've been in more bite-sized pieces since they were chunks. The Steak Frites was good too... the steak had the allusive butter. The fries were crisp, I didn't try the onion rings though. I wasn't intending to eat much of this dish, but without asking, the kitchen decided to fully split the dish. Not a big deal and I kind of get thinking. The bread thing was weird. Then there was this weird moment where they just tossed a box on the side of the table and scurried off again. The entire time I felt like my presence was inconveniencing them from doing their job. The whole thing felt awkward and gave a sense like they were bothered by something. Perhaps the way I was dressed, but it's a pub for crying out loud, and if I walked down the street to Le Colonial with how I was dressed, LC wouldn't have even batted an eye or had an attitude when it came to service. So next time I'll walk down the street to LC.

I came here for brunch and I loved it! The service overall is definitely notable. As soon as you…read morearrive, they offer complimentary valet parking and once you get inside and sit down, the staff are all friendly, attentive, and vigilant to get what you need/want. For my meal, I ordered the lake forest breakfast. The ingredients were all fresh and the combination of meat, potatoes, and vegetables made for the perfect balanced breakfast. I felt as light as a feather afterwards! I was told the avocado toast and cobb salad were delicious as well. Inside is an English style pub with very dim lights. There are cozy booths and tables that give such a calming aura where you can have quiet conversation for any time of day. Will definitely be revisiting.

Wow what a great secret on the Northshore. This is a very good mexican restaurant. I had the…read morebrisket tacos amazing and brisket quesadillas ever better. Northshore margarita was phenomenal and I took churros dessert to enjoy at home. Love it every moment of the dinning. Excellent service, very attentive, beautiful decor inside and very nice atmosphere.

Not so authentic in my opinion. Portion sizes are ok, pricing not so much. Legit places are…read moreoutside of lake forest. Could be better.

I've been stopping into this place on random occasions for years. They're known for their soups,…read moresandwiches, and salads, but they've recently added new items to their menu such as tacos. One of my favorite things to order is their turkey and bacon sandwich. It's like a BLT but with turkey, and you can change out the bread if you choose. They have a great assortment of chips and drinks to choose from and some "sweet" impulse purchases at the cashier counter. It can be a little expensive depending on what you get and how much, which is why I don't stop in often. But it is a great place if you're craving a solid lunch meal. The great thing also is that when the weather is nice you can eat in the heart of town in Market square, which is right around the corner.

Forever my daughter and I have come here to sit down and have an enjoyable lunch…read more And we come in solo as well. The counter servers know their business and come to know you. Excellent salads and sandwiches!

Best Bar Tender ever. Tuesday's & Friday's…read more Eye dod come here for the food. Ha. Great Little Comer Bar. Sorry Guys,, the Best is Gone !! I mean the Bar Tender....

Oh wow, finally a dive bar with food as it should be- incredible! Slightly more divey than I'm used…read moreto but that's just because most places are new and not so tasty. Great service. They had the Daytona 500 on which I kind of like, it remindes me off my dad.

a) How am I the first review? What in the name of Lake Bluff is happening?…read more b) The disappointment really stems from an outdated website. Despite the name, despite the online presence, there were no pierogi to be had. We drove here specifically because of the promise of pierogi. My husband even wore a Polish shirt. Ugh. c) The food we had was good (cheeseburger and a bratwurst). Limited beer selection on tap. I had a Kona Big Wave, which was kind of perfect for the weather. d) Multiple other parties came in looking for the promised land of pierogi. That poor server/bartender/manager (I really don't know?) having to explain over and over again that there are no pierogi deserves hazard pay. e) Dive bar vibes are impeccable. Touchtunes machine! Gaming machines! Garage doors that open up to the patio! Honestly, probably won't go back because there are closer dive bars, but they could have had a shot if they still had pierogi.

Going to Bratski's expecting pierogi is like going to an Asian massage parlor expecting a handjob…read more. it's still fucking great without the pierogis.. also the chick bartenders are hot.. so to all the Northshore elites who are bitching about pierogis, please reach down, grab the sand out of your vaginas and go to Bratskis where the beers cold, the foods great, and the chicks are hot

we came here on a Friday after work because it was a beautiful night and wanted to sit outside on a…read morepatio. We settled on this place and we loved it. We ordered some food and it was ok, but the drinks were awesome! The service was also great and. Our server was very nice! It's a beautiful, historic building and it's very cozy. The only reason I gave it a 4 is because the food was just ok but everything else was great

Great food and service. From the French onion soup to the bone barrow, salads, and sushi all were…read moregreat. Sushi not the best but good enough!