Firstly, anyone saying the food doesn't taste good or they leave hungry is smokin crack ..... also,…read moresounds like you probably would of enjoyed a buffet instead. This place is incredible... the food is to die for. It's the first place I've been to and did not feel like bloated or so full to where I was sick because the portions were perfect. Nothing here fell short, in fact it's the first place in the burbs where the food wasn't overly salted or fried in some type of oil. Everything tasted fresh. The flavors were busting up in my mouth every bite I took, even down to snowball fight drink we had. I highly, highly recommend the bread cheese appetizer- this was something super unique to me as I've only had grilled up cheese one other time in Brazil, Queijo Coalho.... There was a beautiful twist on this cheese- crunchy, creamy, sweet, savory and the honey and tabbouleh were such a great finish to this dish. Pair this with the fresh bread and it was chefs kiss! We had the beer braised short rib and seabass- two completely different flavored entres that we absolutely perfect. The short rib you literally can't go wrong with- melted in my mouth with every bite - and hats off the the chef who cooked the onions so perfect to actually be able to taste them instead of just carmelizing or salting them! I would call this your typical Midwest comfort dish. The seabass was much different the salad was tangy with the lentils being rich- add a nice cooked crispy top seabass and you got yourself a unique dish of flavors that will have you thinking what's in it after hours! But the star of the show was dessert of course - OMFG - s'mores ice cream sunday ....... I died and went to heaven literally. I have never tasted ice cream that mimicked everything I've ever wanted my ice cream to taste like. It was the perfect temperature (trust me a lot of restaurants it's either rock hard or melted) this was epic. Creamy, almost pudding like and being able to taste every note was wild to me. The graham cracker - yes the freaking graham cracker was the best one I've ever tasted in my life. Clearly I've never had a graham cracker without preservatives before. The chocolate syrup .... Jeeze let me tell if I could swim in it I would.... The service was friendly, prompt and right on time. The server knew all the cues and timing of all the food to come out. She checked in everytime we got something to make sure everything was just right... you can tell she takes her job seriously but also knows how to interact with people - something a lot of servers lack these days so we really appreciated the service. As for the atmosphere- this place blows a lot of the chi city restaurants out of the water. The organic feel but fancy! Oh, and I can actually talk and hear myself think without blasting music over my head. We will be back ... but honestly please change nothing here- everything you're doing here is fantastic!

Ambiance is incredibly intimate and cozy. Very comfortable…read morewaiting lounge available while your table clears, which will be a while. Food was delicious. Cocktails were delicious. Service is VERY slow. Whether by design or intent, I cannot determine but if you're hungry, don't come here or you will be excruciatingly hangry. Understand that this is not a high table turnover environment. The dinner rush is not exactly witnessed here. Ive never seen a grill line have such a lack of sense of urgency but it quickly made sense as I recognized it had been 35 minutes since an order was put in. Aside from that also understood the food was absolutely amazing, is it worth the wait? Yes if you understand the length of time it may take to get it. Come here not needing to eat immediately and enjoy the ambiance, the drinks, be in the moment, and let the food be an afterthought. I will most certainly be back.

I had the Straw Banana shake and it was really refreshing. Definitely good and on part with…read moreTropical Smoothie Cafe. I'll try others here sometime

AWFUL customer service. We ordered in the drive thru and it took over 20 minutes to get our food…read more We pulled up to the window and saw them take orders and serve 3 customers that came in AFTER we had ordered. When we voiced our frustrations, the girl was extremely rude and unpleasant, did not apologize, told us it is what it is, and then slammed the window after she handed us our food. Food is good but not good enough to ever come back with that kind of service.

Good friends of ours have been trying to get me here for a long time, they love it. We finally made…read moreit on a cold weekday night. I never even noticed it right next to Ghoulish Mortals. It's nice inside, they have a bar on one side and tables on the other. Our server was very good, answered questions and was attentive. We started with a Bourbon and Berry Lemonade that was recommended to us and those were outstanding. Not too sweet, very balanced and dangerous. They had me at beef tallow fries, I had to get a sandwich. Our friends love the smash burgers and that is what my wife got, I was in a different mood and went with the Alabama white BBQ sauce chicken sandwich. The fries are pretty great, perfect double fried, just like I like them. The Chicken sandwich was underwhelming, it tasted good everything was good about it but it was this kinda small, fast food looking sandwich. Plus it was like $18, for that I need more. These days with all the big impressive chicken sandwiches around, it left me very underwhelmed and disappointed. The other issue was my wife's massive impressive looking burger across the table, sure didn't help. Her burger was messy, juicy and very good. She's not big on fries and got a side salad, and it was a substantial salad, I can't wait to go back and try other things, for what we ate and drank I felt was very reasonable.

Found out about this bar and restaurant in St. Charles. It has a pretty clean atmosphere with a…read moremixture of a casual and upscale food menu. Whiskey Bend has a name that helps you choose what to order. Of course there's tons of liquors to choose from. These and the food can get pricy but there's a happy hour for money saving. Coming in here it was surprising we could get seats at the bar. It's got a happy hour. This is when to save money on the expensive menu. Got a few good things out of it. The liquor menu has tons. It's $10 for an Old Fashioned. This is a pretty strong one. Also has cheaper prices on food such as burgers. There's just not a ton of things here for vegetarians. It's about $16 for the Avocado Salad. This has cilantro, cucumbers, red onions, and tomatoes. A lot but it wasn't that filling. This is still probably the healthiest thing you can order. Got to come at happy hour. It's from Mondays to Fridays and includes drinks and some food items. They're open later on weekends.

We Decided to pop in on The Friday after Thanksgiving‼ Hopeful that we would be seated! We were…read morewarmly welcomed! And quickly seated at our favorite Table....we have had so many wonderful memories and special moments at this Table in the corner! My parents loved this place and because of that shared it with generations. We recently lost them both. My Daughter had a wonderful idea to come and sit, dine and reminisce and remember, celebrate and cherish all the times together at the Book House Cafe. Thank you for the memories! We look forward to making many many more. 4 generations of Memories Cherished! About the food! It's amazing! Delicious and Very thoughtfully served! The staff is a delight and the Book store perfect after dinner stroll! Add this to your Holiday bucket list!! And Become a regular!

This combination bookstore and cafe is in an older building and particularly on the bookstore side…read moreisn't terribly accessible: books are crammed along narrow hallways, small rooms and such. There was an eclectic blend of choices but they didn't have two titles I was seeking, and the clerk seemed slightly annoyed when I inquired. The restaurant, though small, was more accessible, and had some great food! I had the roast pork apple sandwich and my friend got the signature salad, and we split the bourbon pecan pie, all of which were delicious. Our server was friendly and attentive even though it was busy, and other servers also kept an eye on bussing empty plates from our table. Parking is across the street; both crosswalks had steps leading down from the parking lot. Would certainly return for the cafe!

If you're looking for an incredible meal in downtown Geneva, Gia Mia is the spot. From the…read moreatmosphere to the service, everything was top-notch, but the food is what will keep me coming back. * The Calamari: I don't say this lightly--this is some of the best calamari I have ever eaten in my life. It was perfectly crisp, tender, and seasoned to perfection. If you go, do not skip this. * The Pizza: Truly fantastic. You can tell they use high-quality ingredients and a proper oven. The crust had that perfect chew-to-char ratio that only a great wood-fired pizza gets. Geneva has a lot of dining options, but Gia Mia stands out as a clear winner. Whether you're a local or just visiting for the day, make sure this is on your list. I'll definitely be back!

Absolutely love this place!!! Discovered it about 5 years ago and have been coming back on my trips…read moreto Geneva! Staff is always so pleasant and the ambiance is calm and inviting! The food was absolutely amazing! Totally wished they packaged and sold their salad dressings! I would love to have it in my fridge!

Had an amazing date night here. Cocktails were great--loved the old fashioned. The salmon…read morebruschetta and birria egg rolls were out of this world. Crab cake sandwich was second only to one I had when I lived in Maryland. Dessert cocktails were a great night cap! The Tira-Miss-you and s'mores espresso martini were a great end of the night. The server was so kind and willing to give solid recommendations. The food came quickly and was great. 10/10. We can't wait to go back

Loved our recent dining experience here! The restaurant is a little small so make your reservations…read moreif possible. So many cocktail options and seasonal ones as well! We came around the holidays so they had Christmas shots and festive cocktail options on top of their staple ones. We started with the duck poutine which was so good - almost a meal in itself. Highly recommend. We were pretty full after the poutine that we settled for the birra grilled cheese which was so good as well, added truffle fries which were excellent as well. Everything was good - drinks, food, service. Highly recommend if you're in the area!

Incredibly fast and fresh food. As a gluten-free vegetarian I had many options and did not leave…read morehungry.

I would give ZERO if I could! As a Poke Bros fan and visiting a few different locations , I have…read morenever experienced such unprofessionalism and unkindness. The orders here are so rushed and thrown together anyone giving this location more than one star obviously havent visited other locations. Tiny portions & terrible customer service when told I would like a mistake fixed or a refund . The girl here tossed my order ( brought back in within minutes ) without refunding or replacing the meal. I was forced to call the police after she refused to remake or refund on top of trashing what was uneaten and paid for. After the police arrived she took the order out of the trash and handed it back to me. Even after a police visit, she still did not correct or refund my simple $16 order. Unprofessional, terrible sanitation practices, argumentative, prejudice and not worth a dime. Below is a photo of my order from Oak Brook, IL ( left ) & St Charles ( right ) I would never recommend this location EVER!

Best service! Super nice people and very good food. Everything was fresh and very well cookedread more

My wife and I ate at the bar Friday night and as usual the food and drinks were OUTSTANDING!…read more Catalina and Azucena the bartenders made Great drinks, Jessie the photographer and alcohol connoisseur along with Roni (one of the owners) were very knowledgeable about the entire operation...we will definetley be going back.

My husband and I visited here for the first time recently to attend our friends' graduation party,…read moreand we were very impressed. The restaurant has a beautiful aesthetic that feels modern, bright, and inviting. The private room where the party was held was perfect and conveniently located right off the main dining room, which made it feel both intimate and connected to the rest of the restaurant. The service was excellent. Our waitress was attentive and friendly, consistently checking in and making sure everyone had the drink refills they wanted. She did a great job managing a larger group, which really added to the positive experience. The food was phenomenal. As a starter, we had the prosciutto and fig bruschetta, which was a standout. I had never tried anything like it before, but I absolutely loved the balance of sweet and salty flavors. It was unique, well prepared, and a great way to start the meal. For the main course, we sampled a variety of dishes, including pastas, chicken parmesan, and the wood-fired pizza. Everything we tried was flavorful, and there were no complaints from anyone at the table. I loved the margherita pizza and the pepperoni pizza! I also ordered the Ibisco Fizz mocktail, which had an amazing balance of hibiscus tea, peach, and lemon flavor with a bubbly texture from the soda. I'd order this again, too! Overall, this was a wonderful first visit with great food, service, and atmosphere. I would love to come back for dinner in the near future to try more items from the menu.

Came here for a lunch and was so delighted with food and the service! I tried the eggplant…read moreparmigiana and it was done so beautifully! Always love coming here!

So many good things to say. Ella's is part of a family of…read moreexcellent restaurants. They have a great formula. Great Food Great Service Good Pricing - Value Very Clean A place you share with loved ones.

Consider me Ella's newest, biggest fan! I LOVED my experience and can't wait to go back…read more The service was so wonderful, everyone was so kind and checked on me a few times. The food though is absolutely amazing! I haven't tried the pizza yet but it's on my list for next time. Haven't been to Ella's? Do yourself a favor and go. You won't regret it