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    Emmett's Brewing Co

    3.7 (282 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials

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    Tavern Ribeye Steak
    Dave M.

    The food here is prepared very well! We had a VERY large party and they were able to accommodate us with ease! I had the Ribeye which was cooked exactly as I ordered and they were able to swap my sides to accommodate my dietary restrictions. Overall a wonderful experience!!

    Menu page 1 - A menu from Emmett's Brewing Co lists starters, soups, salads, and lighter side dishes with prices and descriptions.
    Ken W.

    I had not been here in about 10 years and it was just as underwhelming as ever. Not bad but nothing I've ever eaten here has been great. We were a party of about 10 but there were hardly any other people in the place on a cold snowy night and service was severely lacking to top it all of. The place does have a lot of character inside and has that old Chicago look that appeals to a lot of people. Unfortunately I'm not going to a restaurant to look at the decor.

    A rectangular pizza with melted cheese, tomato slices, and herbs, garnished with balsamic glaze, served on a white platter.
    Sherwin C.

    I went to a gathering here with a large group on a Saturday night and was able to sample a good number of different appetizers including the Emmett's Nachos, Woodland Flatbread, Margherita flatbread, Based pretzel twists, Chocolate stout brownie, and more. Overall, the flavors of all of these items were as good as other more upscale pubs that I've been to with fairly good textures to match (nachos were quite crispy, pretzels had a good firmness). Portion sizes were fairly generous for the price as well, considering that appetizers are a similar size to entrees. Service here was quick, efficient, and friendly as our waiter was able to accurately accommodate our table of 20 -- with good recommendations and prompt drink refills as well. Despite the large number of orders, food was served hot and at a similar time to one another, and plates were also cleared at a good pace. Overall, great place for a gathering with delicious food, reasonable prices, and friendly service -- with plenty of beer options available.

    A mural on an outdoor brick wall depicts people socializing with drinks, advertising Emmett's Brewing Co and neighborhood beer.
    Ryan D.

    Emmett's Brewing Co is a local favorite in the West Dundee/Elgin area. I have been here many times for lunches, dinners, and banquets. The last time I was there I met my mother there for lunch. Our server was very nice and spent time to answer all of our questions. I had the cheddar ale soup which comes with a pretzel twist. This was flavorful without being too heavy. For entrees I had the RASPBERRY WALNUT SALAD (Grilled Chicken, Cranberries, Bleu Cheese, Pear, Raspberry Vinaigrette), while my mom had the BURRATA CAPRESE SALAD (Tomato, Basil, Crostini, Balsamic Glaze). Once I mixed all of the ingredients together, the salad tasted great. The chicken was a little dry but pouring some of the salad dressing on it fixed that problem. The tomatoes in my mother's salad were HUGE. The food was good and I am already looking forward to my next visit. I recommend Emmett's Brewing Co.

    Peter L.

    Nice pub with a classic feel, Emmett's has an extensive line of their beers as well as some classic pub grub. Prices are fair, and I enjoyed a prime rib dinner for under $30. Nothing fancy, but it was well prepared and I would order it again. Place gets busy, but we were able to grab a couple of seats at the bar on a Friday night. Went with a friend from the Netherlands, and he also liked the brewery Merch as well. Overall, a nice place for a meal and drinks.

    Cheddar Ale Soup with that big pretzel
    Francine L.

    Enjoyed a nice lunch at Emmett's Brewing Co., this traditional American restaurant is also a brewing house when you walk in you can see this massive tank! Got the two soups of French onion and also cheddar ale soup. I got the cheddar ale one because I never heard of a soup with ale in it and it also came with a pretzel to dip in your soup! Super rich and creamy. Overall I loved both soups and would say they are both good. Also had some baked potato skins and had them put the bacon on the side since I'm not eating any, but my table was still able to put the bacon on their skin if they would like it. My burger was also juicy and super tasty! I enjoyed the string onions on them. They were cooked perfectly well. A filling and a full meal for lunch but I loved it.

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    Food is overpriced and mediocre at best. Decent atmosphere, but not worth the money. Go to Village Squire instead!

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    Great food, great beer. A super lean cut of corned beef on the Reuben, excellent service by our server Michelle.

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