Ate dinner here with a large group and it was pretty good. It wasn't overly busy, but the service was fantastic. They were extremely quick and efficient, friendly and polite. Drinks were consistently filled and orders were all correct. The food was very great. I had their steak sandwich and the side salad which was delicious. The steak was cooked just as requested and had a fabulous flavor. The menu was very limited though, serving one what I'd consider two genres of food: burgers, and sandwiches which mostly sounded like burgers. It was delicious nevertheless. The location was pretty cool. Very open, though somewhat dark. Awesome Edison lighting all around and live music which made it difficult to have conversation. There was tons of seating available and prices for food were very reasonable. Parking was a pain, predominantly street only. Overall a great experience, though not sure I'd head back if I had the choice. read more

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Great place went for a performance The Tree People storytellers. Great venue, really great food.

We come here all the time for the great food! There's something for everyone here. The burgers are pretty special. For the longest time I would get the Abe Froman but the last few times I've ordered it, it tasted kind of strange. I highly recommend the Cartel because the pimento cheese is out of this world! I also get The Empire often and I love it! The flavors all blend together and it is delicious. I have also tried The Vegetariat from one of my friends and I was surprised that I actually enjoyed it! An absolute must are the Burger Cigars- they're unlike anything I've ever tasted and it's such an original recipe. We order it every single time we come here. The food here is a little pricey but since this is downtown Naperville, that's to be expected. The portion of the burger is decent but the portion of the fries are small. It's almost shy of a handful. For paying almost $15+ for a single burger, I wish the sides were a bit larger. I have tried their Dirty Chips and I wasn't a huge fan. The ambiance is beautiful inside and on the patio. The tables can be a little sticky sometimes so I try to wipe it down before sitting. This place does get really crowded during lunch and dinner so whenever my friends and I visit, we try to come at an off hour. I believe they also have a live band sometimes which is great. They're playlist is pretty good too! As for service, honestly, it's a hit or miss. Sometimes you get a really good server and other times really terrible ones. I don't really mind indifferent servers but when the place is dead and they never drop by and you have to get up from your seat and go hunt them down it can get a little frustrating. For the most part, they're alright, it's just a hit or miss. I haven't eaten in person due to COVID-19 but I have ordered curbside pickup. They do well with packaging it and ordering online is very easy! You can make easy substitutions and put in any special requests. I also love that when we order Burger Cigars, they separate the honey and the other sauce to prevent it from getting soggy. Overall, I would recommend this place to anyone! It's one of our go-tos but is a little pricey for a burger. It's worth it though! I would, though, like to see new additions to their menus sometime soon. read more

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Empire has a super prime location in downtown Naper that is tailor made for rooftop fun in the summer and a cozy bar atmosphere in the winter. I don't think there are many places like the Empire anywhere out in the Suburbs so if you are looking for a night out and want to save yourself a trip to the city then Empire definitely can be your cup of tea. I see a lot of mediocre reviews about the food and service but I don't think Empire is trying to wow you with their food. The menu is small for food with the emphasis on burgers, bar food and drinks. They have their own specialized mixed drinks on the menu and the Smokey Jon Snow seemed very interesting. We went for lunch and tried the "dirty chips", "shredder salad" and the fried doughnuts. The food came really fast, the server was ok and at times vanished but the rest of the wait staff were very attentive. The shredder salad has a huge portion and can be shared if you are ordering a separate appetizer. The dressing made it seem too sweet (unhealthy) so you can ask for the dressing on the side or light dressing if your goal is to eat healthier. The fried doughnuts which are absolutely delicious and certain to do a number on your healthy eating goals are a must try. I'll be back at Empire and I'm glad we have an option for a bar and a burger place with scenic views in downtown Naperville. read more

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Okay so we went to the rooftop on a 80 degree day so it's partly my fault. It was stifling. They HAVE TO install misters or close the rooftop when it's warm out. The bartender was fantastic (he was boiling hot too) and got us our yummy lunch. Food was great. Iced tea (me) and beer (my hubby) was great and cold even though the taps were dripping with moisture. Fries were cooked perfectly and the BLT was delish. Second time here and I have gotten great food and service every time. read more

Yelp doesn't allow half ratings, but if it did this place is a 3.5 overall 3.5/5 Food 4.5/5 Service 4/5 Atmosphere 3/5 Value 4.5/5 Cleanliness This is a cute and cozy spot with mood lighting and holiday decorations. I came here with a few friends on a Wednesday night and we were seated quickly. The service was fast and the server was friendly. Unfortunately, the main thing bringing the reviews down for this place is the food. It's not bad by any means. It seems very fresh, and the burger options are creative and have unique ingredients like maple syrup. However, the meat is not seasoned properly and results in pretty bland-tasting burgers. As this restaurant's primary focus is on burgers, it's a bit disappointing. If I ever decide to come back again, I'll definitely bring my own salt. read more

I write this review after coming home from a fun night out and I really liked this bar. It is filled with friendly people and beautiful surroundings. Whether you are eating and drinking on the first level or outside on the roof, you will have a great view and ambiance. I came here with a friend as a quick get together before she moved far away. Naperville was our midpoint so we decided to spend some time in the cute Naperville Downtown area. We stumbled upon this place and loved the way it looked. It is very inviting. We went there on a Thursday night and were seated outside right away. We seemed to have come right before the mad dash. It was gorgeous outside and quickly filled up. The rooftop bar is very inviting. I really liked the vibe and the décor. There is a huge beer selection. Personally, I'm not a very big craft beer person and neither was my friend who went with me. We both ordered one of the cider beers on tap and it was very refreshing. We weren't super hungry and really just wanted to sit, drink, and talk, so we just ordered some entrees. She ordered the veggie burger and seemed to really enjoy it. She claimed it was a little messy, but overall pretty good. I ordered the porkbelly blt. I really like the way it tasted, but the bacon was very chewy which made it hard to eat in sandwich form. The flavor was pretty good. I'd probably want to try something else the next time I go. Overall, I really liked it. There was great service, pretty good food, great beer selection, and really great scenery. I highly suggest coming here, especially if you are a craft beer fan. read more

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Beautiful location just over the river with outdoor patio dining space overlooking the river or indoor that is also beautifully decorated. We got the Key West burger (excellent, turkey is moist, lots of sauce, pineapple is the highlight) with salad instead of fries. Guinness was excellent as well as the apple/pear cider with Crown Salted Caramel. We asked tge waitress what were the most popular liquors to add to the cider and she said Crown Salted Caramel and vanilla rum. The cider was excellent, a perfect wintry, holiday drink. Definitely on the sweeter side - it costs $13, which is rather steep for what it is. read more

Great environment! Food was superb, drinks were mighty tasty but not too strong. Perfect place to sit and enjoy a burger with friends on the river. A bit pricey for a burger place but then again you're in Naperville. read more

Empire - Fun drinks and great time with friends - Burgers Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

Cool place beautifully decorated. Outside was too hot with the sun beating down. Needs umbrellas. Burger was delicious. Wanted Old Style on two but the young man never heard of it . Would I go again? Sure read more

I really do not like that the menu states "well done = not refundable." I have seen a few restaurants around northern Illinois area that make the same statement, what a crock of ridicule! People pay to have their meats cooked a certain way, if YOU can't cook it that way, they shouldn't have to PAY! This is a childish and kind-of stupid way to treat your customers (I feel like I am in high school again). Now on to the good part. I ordered the Abe Froman burger It was a nod to the sausage put on the burger. I chuckled at the abe froman...referencing the "the sausage king of Chicago" (for those of you who don't know, google the movie "Ferris Bueller's Day Off", better yet ,see the movie. it is great!) The abe froman had a pretzel bun, i think knockwurst sausage, carmelized onions, blue cheese sauce, and fries. This burger is probably in the top 20% of burgers in chicagoland, in my opinion. See Au Cheval on Yelp. The atmosphere is unique. There are three levels. Elevator goes to dining levels. The street level entrance: you enter, hostess is there, you get seated. The second level (by the stairs) is the kitchen...so you go up to the 3rd level (or take the elevator) and you can sit inside in a small area with a nice t.v. (lounge-like space) or go outside. the Orange stools are open-seating (you don't need to ask the hostess to sit on these) at a small horizontal surface spaces outside on rooftop (mainly for having a beer or wine only)...or you also sit outside at the bar on the rooftop (all the seating at this point is rooftop) on two separated rooftop outdoor seating areas. One is on the bar level and the other you go down some steps (a private lift there for wheelchair users or those who cannot take the steps) to the other area outside. I imagine it would be nice in the spring/fall evenings, during the day in 3 seasons without snow. I also had the dirty chips with the slight curds of blue cheese and buffalo sauce on straight, thinly cut chips...good buffalo sauce..just a bit of kick, but you can handle it. I also rode the Green Zebra. After circling around Founders brewery up in Grand Rapids Michigan and having no way to park and running low on time, I cried as I left that brewery. But here I got to try the Green Zebra Sour Beer from Founder's Brewery. I don't like sours much but I enjoyed this one. It drinks a bit smoother than a lot of sours, which will make you breath fire like a dragon. I wanted to try the fried cheese cake. But my tank was bursting at the letter F! (FULL!). See beginning of review. I liked the food and the atmosphere was even nicer, but the whole no refund for a well-done burger if they can't get it cooked right? That is just plain silly. We aren't children, we earn money and expect you to make a burger the way we want it cooked, and not to give up all responsibility for being a burger joint. C'mon, even Burger King can make a well-done hamburger. minus two stars from my intended review of 4 stars. read more

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Burgers are Great; Not a big fan of their Turkey burger but the others are great; No Gluten free bun options; but food is labeled gluten free for the options they offer; steak sandwich definitely made well and high quality; cigar" fried cheeseburger appetizer is worth coming for by itself toppings: fresh jalapeños, bacon quality; sauces: maple bourbon glaze is more like maple and bourbon flavored syrup; their default raspberry vinaigrette is more like raspberry syrup; their blue cheese is also very corn starch like..I feel like all three of those are store bought bottled or made someone else and shipped and for blue cheese they add real blue cheese after; the ranch is homemade and the Buffalo sauce is as well. Drinks: mixed drinks: nothing special, you get about 2 oz of the actual drink and then mainly ice; beer, wine whiskey lots of options and those are probably what everyone should order or other bottled options Naperville location: the table runners who bring out the food have to go up and down stairs and maneuver through crowds just to get to tables they deserve good tips I hope the servers have to split it with them; their system of table runners is very efficient and should be commended; the servers themselves need work on their job duties but they are very attractive and friendly. read more

Burger joint in Naperville. Very large with patio. Parking is just street parking. Prices here are good. I tried the chicken sandwich is was good..side salads are a tad on the smaller end but very tasty. I had the chocolate port. beer it was great. They were out of a few draft beer. It was a busy hot day outside though.. Service was a tiny bit slow to get the check. Very nice modern place. Tables can be a bit wobbly. Menu is *mostly* burgers and their appetizer selection is not the greatest because it only has 3 or 4 things and one of them are chips. read more

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I don't write reviews but... kinda bitchy hostesses but the waiter was friendly. Sticky tables :/. Their "bar" is a glorified rail with seats. Poutine was good but mediocre food overall. Don't order the strawberry motito it tasted like Vicks vapor rub. read more

This is a fun spot to dine and socialize at! They have a good amount of tv screens, the beautiful patio, and a stage for live music. We had a party of about 14 ladies for a bachelorette party. They had two servers cover our table (great thinking there!) and our food and drinks were quickly brought out. The prices are what you would expect for the area, so no complaints there. The fries were really good, but a little low on the quantity They still accompanied my pork belly BLT really well. The sandwich was flavorful and all of the components complemented each other well. They also have a great beer selection, both bottled and on tap! I wouldn't necessarily go here on a date night because it gets a little loud and isn't the most romantic (maybe the patio is!), but I would definitely go with a group of friends! read more

Empire - Pork belly BLT - tasty with good fries! - Burgers Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

Decided to stop by for some drinks on the rooftop. Ended up ordering a sangria and a few beers. Waiter was great, and was able to provide his beer recommendations. They have gone paperless with QR menus- love that if your trying to keep in less contact with things that other people have touched. Great view and overall good vibes. read more

Empire - Outdoor seating with view of the water. - Burgers Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

Service was good. Food was average. Burger, fries, vegetarian black bean burger. Side salad the best thing we ate. Ambiance- loud, dark and lots of high tops, caters to a younger crowd. read more

Not the best experience. The food was delicious but the atmosphere was a little off. Server seemed uninterested in working that day. It was a little quiet for being a rooftop bar/restaurant too. The appetizers though were delicious! read more

Empire - Burger cigars and loaded fries - Burgers Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

Had a delicious burger for lunch. Bartender was very nice and attentive, will be back for their Tuesday night love music!

Was super excited about this place have heard nothing but great things unfortunately not the case I will not come back nor do I recommend the atmosphere was great but the food was ok and the service was horrendous the waitress came over only once during our visit and was not attentive at all brought out appetizers and had no plates the fries were cold just over all a very bad experience. Don't think will come back!!! read more

Empire - Burgers Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

Food was great and service is awesome. The cheeseburger cigars are a great start and the drinks are on point. You can enjoy a nice walk on the river walk afterwards also. read more

A rooftop patio that can't be beat in the beautiful summer weather! Their menu is always consistently good, I highly recommend the Shredder Salad, it's amazing! A summertime favorite is their "boozy slushy" selection. It changes often but this summer the tropical "whip it" cocktail that tastes like a trip to Hawaii is not to be missed. read more

Empire - The best spot in Naperville to enjoy a beautiful night! - Burgers Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

Finally decided to check out Empire to see what the hype is about. I checked us in using the waitlist feature which is awesome ! Upon arrival we were given the choice to dine in or dine on the rooftop. Chose the rooftop because it was a beautiful sunny day out minus the wind. Once seated it did take a couple of minutes for our server to attend us. Once the server showed up we immediately put our orders in for food and drinks. Sadly our drinks were served like less than 10 minutes before we got our food. Not to mention our water was lukewarm. The server was not as attentive to us as he was to the table next to us. However, the burgers we ordered were good, the fries were great ! The food menu is very limited. There is a wide variety of alcoholic drinks. COVID precautions in place: social distancing, face masks etc. I would recommend to stop by after a long day of work for a much needed alcoholic beverage. read more

Incredible downtown Naperville location on the river! The indoor/outdoor multiple floor seating options are cool. I think outside is best. We were particularly happy the host and wait staff creatively sat a basketball team and families of 16 together on a busy Friday. We were outside on level 2 overlooking the river. The food was good, not great...but I think you are going to Empire for the atmosphere and vibe. Our server Sydney was fantastic! read more

We went there for dinner and drinks. My husband ordered a grey goose martini and was charged $22.00 for the drink. To say that we were a little shocked when we received the bill would be an understatement. We called the restaurant and talked to Jay who said that we were not the only people to call on this and they are looking into it. I feel like this is yet another money grab. Lesson learned- ask the price if you are ordering any drink that is not in the menu. read more

Empire - Here is the receipt - - Burgers Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

Today I took my girlfriend to this new place called Empire in downtown Naperville. Poutine fries, Chorizo burger, Empire burger, 1 glass of red wine and Revolution IPA. Total cost $70.15 Downtown Naperville Illinois is well known for its Beautiful riverwalk, parks and famous Ribfests every year along with nightlife bars and restaurants. Today we decided to try a new place called Empire. The atmosphere was welcoming and the staff was friendly. This place has 3 levels with tables on the deck overlooking The riverwalk. The tables are a little small so it's not uncommon to hear the sound of a glass shattering from someone around you from falling off the table. However the inside tables are much bigger but we still enjoyed ourselves.The Empire has a wide variety of wine, craft beer and cocktales.The food menu on the other hand was quite small but had interesting selections. Basically for a general idea, 5 different burgers, 4 different appetizers and maybe 5 sandwiches to choose from. I believe I also saw 3 different dessert. Ok so the Empire burger was definitely different. 50 percent bacon and 50 percent Angus beef with cream cheese, mixed greens, 1 fried egg, with a little maple syrup on a pretzel bun. I definitely was quite hesitant about this but I wanted to give it a chance. 3 different kinds of flavors clashing but somehow they worked together. I never thought about adding cream cheese to a burger especially on a pretzel bun but it was great. I typically stick to cheddar or pepper jack unless I'm eating a mushroom burger. At that point I will use Swiss cheese. I can't quite explain the taste because it was so bizar but in a good way. I would surely give it a chance at least once. Very well portioned to might I add. The fried egg was almost as big as the bun and was well put together. $16.00 The Poutine fries were..... I believe unsalted with cheese curds, sour cream, and I think cheddar on the bottom layer. If they were salted I apologise. They were flavorful and I would order them again. $9.00 At the top of the menu they ask "please no substitution" which may not sit well with others if your not a fan of certain ingredients added to your meal. I respect the art of food so I gave it a chance. Not a bad meal in my opinion but I would say definitely an acquired taste. Beautiful view on the deck and in the sun with table umbrellas. I very much enjoyed this place and I may return sometime in the future. This place is defiantly the atmosphere you are paying for so I give Empire 3 stars. Please don't get the wrong impression by the 3 stars because this place was fun. Just not much of a variety to choose from. read more

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My burger came out looking like raw sausage on the inside. I ordered medium rare. It was my first time sending food back. The waitress was incredibly accommodating, so I tipped her well. We got home and my wife has food poisoning from the chicken sandwich she ordered. This seems to have a trend with this place. I saw another review say that the 50/50 burger/bacon meat (which is was the meat I had ordered) cooks differently because of the bacon. Not a good idea to cook raw bacon inside of raw beef. While ignoring what seems to be a trend of sanitary negligence, the food wasn't terrible, but it didn't stick out all that much. Atmosphere was nice and the service was good. If a friend asked me if they should go, I would tell them the food is not worth the sanitary risk. read more

Delicious burgers! Good drinks, too! Love the upstairs spaces and sitting at the bar on the first floor.

We stopped here when we were driving home from Starved Rock. We don't know Naperville well and wanted a place where we could sit outside with our dog, and Empire fit the bill. Great burgers, like, seriously delicious burgers, plus all the sides. Great salads and cocktails, too. Everything on the menu is well-thought out and prepared. We'd go back the next time we're in the area. read more

Listen, I've never written a yelp review. But you know what made pull out my phone and write one? The damn fried donut bites read more

I think this is getting a higher review than it deserves simply because I love the space. I love the decor, the hip feel and the rooftop bar.. amazing!! I put in my name on a Friday night and got a confirmation for 8:45. We get there around that time and we were told our table wasn't ready yet, and we also had to pay a 10 cover if we wanted to check the downstairs area since there was a band playing. We paid the cover and headed up to the bar. I was told that I would get a text when my table was ready. The bar was pretty crowded and trying to squeeze in to order a drink at the bar was quite challenging. I took a look at their cocktail menu and I went with a wildflower, a gin drink with orange bitters, simple syrup, lemon juice and st Germain elderflower liqueur. My drink was fantastic, so fantastic that I chugged them all night! We were lucky to snatch up two seats at the end of the bar and we decided to just order our food and eat there rather than to wait for our table. It's a pretty good thing that we chose to eat at the bar because the confirmation "your table is ready" never came. That was pretty disappointing, they just forgot about us. Anyway, for dinner I went with the stk sandwich, steak on ciabatta bread with greens, mushrooms, onions and bleu cheese. I was a bit skeptical because I am not a fan of bleu cheese but OMG.. the sandwich was amazing! Plenty of steak, so full of flavor, and very hearty. I only ate half and took the other half home. My sandwich came fries and those were just ok. All in all we had a great night out, great food, drinks and we also got to hear the band play. This is a very hip and trendy addition the Naperville area and I enjoyed it very much. Beware though that it is a bit pricey. read more

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Jackson is an outstanding server. Consistently making sure everything is as you want it. He is very pleasant and professional.

It's not a huge menu, but they have solid burgers and a great beer list. Highly recommend.

Great potential. Just disappointing. Stopped by our first time and thought we'd have a beer and a snack on the very nice rooftop. Crowded Sunday and everyone seemed pretty happy - except for one guy that we overheard didn't like the tepid tap water served on the table in a bottle. I have to agree. This isn't France. I live in America. I like my water cold. That means with ICE and in a glass. I also want salt and pepper on the table. I really don't care if it means your people have to do a little more side work - or if your chef thinks his dishes are perfect the way they are. In this case, burgers and BBQ didn't need it but you are serving fries and tots. So yeah, give me my salt. The beer and whiskey lists are great. Too bad I'm a one beer kind of guy - and I don't drink whiskey. They appeared to be short on a vodka selection, which is my preference. We started with the caprese salad, which should've been a no brainer. At $15 it was, without a doubt, the worst caprese salad I've ever had. Inedible, non-ripe, small red and green tomatoes with the green ones so hard that I couldn't cut them in half. The mozzarella cheese was not at all fresh and the pesto was very garlicy. The arugula was over-dressed. Just gross. We then had the BBQ brisket sandwich with fries ($16). The sandwich size is what I would expect for a kids meal. The brisket was okay but a bit dry. Here's a thought; If you're going to serve me friggin brisket, cut the FAT off of it. When YOU have a steak, do YOU eat the FAT or do you cut it off? That's right. TRIM YOUR MEAT. In this day and age of more healthful choices, no one likes a mouthful of fat. This particular BBQ sandwich is served with coleslaw on top. I guess it was supposed to have BBQ sauce on the bun, but in line with their apparent rule about limiting condiments in this place, it was virtually non-existent and there was no extra sauce on the side. No BBQ sauce for a featured BBQ sandwich. Oddly, they did serve an extra, albeit tiny, plastic ramekin of ketchup for the cold fries. They had no heat at all. Our server "Kelly" was friendly but didn't know a lot about food service. Had the food delivered by a runner who, even though he brought the app with the entree, was still better than our server. Noting it was she who put the order in that way. Kelly always seemed to check back just a little to late. Either when we decided put up with or have someone take away our choices. By the way Kelly, when you have someone running your food and cleaning up after you (busboy) explain again my I'm tipping you? We won't be back. Too bad. read more

Found this Gastropub that was a fantastic surprise when visiting downtown Naperville. Location is great - right on the river. Food was fast and tasty - had the brisket sandwich. Drinks also get two big thumbs up. Also have a rooftop deck option for warmer days. Highly recommended. read more

A colleague and I were in town for work and stopped by for dinner. Atmosphere and service were good however both of us got E Coli and it was brutal. Once I went to urgent care and confirmed I emailed Empire to make them aware and no response...that is thoroughly disappointing and why I will not return. read more

We've been coming to empire for years and have always had a great experience! We love the burgers (my favorite is the Sophia Loren and my fiancé's is the Cartel)! They are super friendly and the service is quick! It's just a great place to be on a date or with a group of friends. The beers are beyond amazing as well! read more

First of all whomever designed and printed their menu needs to be fired, the font is beyond tiny. Combine the tiny font with a poorly lit dining room not to mention the light bulb over our table being burned out adding to the darkness and menu fail. I was embarrassed to have to take out my phone and use the flashlight to read the menu but then as I looked around I saw people at two other tables needing to do the same thing. Onto the food. The food was actually quite good, I started with some poutine fries, they were pretty good. I ordered their Big Dipper burger which is a burger served on a pretzel roll with a side of au jus, sort of a burger version of French dip. My burger was cooked perfectly to the temp I requeated. I was slightly disappointed with the small number of burgers listed on their menu considering they bill themselves as a gourmet burger joint, there was only about 8 burgers on the menu and a couple of those were bean veggie pattie and turkey burgers. Now onto the service. Service was subpar. Rushed at the front end then our waitress was nowhere to be found for a while. She did stop by about 30 seconds after our food was delivered, before I was even able to take a bite but then nowhere to be found after that. Then she came by and grabbed my empty plate real quick and then the next thing you know she dropped off our check. WTF?? She never asked if I needed another cocktail which was empty for quite a while. She never asked if we wanted dessert(which we did) it was just like she wanted to flip our table and get us out of there. The good food was the only thing that kept this from being a 1 or 2 star review. Not sure if I will return, Downtown Naperville has so many other options and a couple other places like Jackson Ave Pub and Delirio that have just as many "gourmet" burgers on their menus. Based on the dozens of other reviews Empire is a solid 3 star establishment, and having lived in the area for over 30 years I know that 3 star establishments do not stay in business long in downtown Naperville. I would suggest the owners take a took at and address some of their issues. read more

Nice view and decent menu. Some of the staff seems to be more concerned with how they look as opposed to their customers.

Went here with friends for a girls' night out. I hadn't been in the building since it used to be Rosebud and they've done some remodeling, including adding the retractable roof (not so practical in January but I'm sure it will be nice in summer!) We did sit upstairs and got a beautiful view of the riverwalk! All of us got burgers: the Cartel, the Shredder, the Sofia Loren, the Big Dipper, and (for me) the G.O.A.T., with goat cheese, bacon and honey. The flavors were good together though I could have lived without the honey: it made the bottom of the pretzel roll a sticky mess. Just a touch would do. A friend was contemplating their cocktail menu until she noticed that drinks were $15 each! We all agreed that that's a little steep. Service was helpful and attentive and easily split the bill for us. The only thing I can knock them on (aside from the $$$ drinks) are the ridiculously uncomfortable chairs!! Are we subtly promoting an "eat and get out" mentality with these painful metal seats? Really awful. Overall, though, this is a nice new addition to downtown dining. read more