Chris, the resident whiskey nerd as he affectionately referred to himself was amazing. Great…read morepersonality, energy and humor. This was my husband and I first whiskey tasting. We decided to grab a bite in the restaurant first. Today's tasting was Irish in celebration of all things having to do with Saint Patrick's Day. I usually indulge in a bit of whiskey or bourbon mixed with a cocktail. NEVER had it straight! I could feel my throat burn and the heat in my chest. I took one sip of each until I realized I had a favorite and that is the one I finished. Teeling. Nice full crowd; good vibes. Two are able to participate in the tasting for FREE with a paid cocktail or bourbon club membership. If you are not a member, you may purchase a ticket until they sell out.

Not a fan Food was…read moregreat and the service was solid. Our waiter was understanding, quick on his feet, and had a witty sense of humor -- definitely made the experience better. Drinks were strong and absolutely delicious. However, here's why I would not return. There is an automatic 18% gratuity added to everything -- and I truly mean everything. I completely understand an automatic gratuity on food and service. But there was also an 18% gratuity added for taking pictures. He was literally the assigned "picture person." Why is gratuity being added for that? On top of that, we were charged an 18% gratuity on to-go bottles as well. Again... why is gratuity being added to take-out items? It's a nice place with good food and a great staff, but the way the gratuity is applied across the board feels excessive and honestly takes away from the overall experience. I believe in tipping and taking care of people -- always. This just felt a little extreme.

Great brew house in the Beverly neighborhood. Ordered a flight and every beer delivered its unique…read moreflavors. The Rueben egg-rolls are worth a try and I highly recommend the double stack burger. We also had a flat iron steak which was done to the desired temperature and very flavorful. Ask them about house made old fashioned which age above the bar. Street parking is available in front of the restaurant. Staff is super nice and took fantastic care of my wife and I. Highly recommended

The food was decent (I enjoyed the burger & queso, but the pretzel bites, fries and beignets were…read morejust alright). However, the service was some of the worst service I have ever had. We came in and waited to be greeted by the hostess. Maybe 10 minutes passed and 2-3 other groups also came in before we saw the hostess and she had the sourest attitude I've seen that wasn't a snotty teenager arguing with their mom. The tables were so close together and booths tight that multiple groups had to adjust chairs or add chairs to a booth to be able to fit their group of 4 comfortably. Tables were left dirty & covered with dishes - two tables we're left uncleared for the entire 2+ hours we were there until the hostess with the horrific attitude cleared one glass at a time with a truly horrible look on her face. At one point when the hostess was walking back to the front from the kitchen, a young child (maybe 3-4) was politely walking to her table and the hostess said something to the effect of "get out of my way" - to a toddler, behaving perfectly reasonably and the hostess wasn't even carrying anything that might topple over. Our waitress was not much better than the hostess. While she was mostly pleasant, after 45 minutes we had to flag her down to ask where our appetizer was and she apologized before bringing it out 10 minutes or so later. It wasn't so busy that the kitchen was behind - I think she just forgot to put the order in or the kitchen forgot to fire it. We had placed our dinner order at the same time, and that came out shortly after the appetizer for 3 of the 4 of us. The 4th member of the party had to wait 10 minutes or so for her chicken wrap to come out. Flagging down our waitress for the check was also a challenge. She would disappear for long stretches of time. Service was truly appalling and we were there for over 2.5 hours for what we had expected would be a quick and delicious dinner. I won't go back.

Cute spot! Limited hours so finally was able to check them out when in the area. It is located near…read morethe Riverside BNSF stop and there is also street parking available. We met the owner who is very passionate about his business. His bartender made some tasty cocktails. Prices for cocktails are very reasonable.

Nice selections of their own liquors. The bartenders are personable, knowledgeable and…read moreentertaining. The owner and his wife are also really nice people. Clean intimate space with a Small bar and limited hours but definitely worth a try. Try the distillery tour if you are interested in how things are made.

My god the food is delicious here! Highly recommend!!! The salmon and the chicken were just…read moreunbelievable. Very tasty! Thank you to the chef and the staff for such an amazing dinner!

food: steak was good, wish there was more portions but the flavors are there, mango cheesecake was…read moreperfect balance of sweetness and tartness with the sherbert service: super nice staff, gave my friend a free dessert for birthday ambiance: good atmosphere, definitely gets busy so can be hard to hear at times

On a whim, I found myself inside Vintage Oak. The decor is very chic and classic, easy on the eyes…read more The drink menu is something to explore, trust me, be adventurous! I challenge you to try something on the menu that you normally wouldn't and thank me later! The bartender was so on point and kept the atmosphere going, that losing track of time can easily happen! I enjoyed my time here and would have no problem returning

Has to be one of the nicest places in Crete. It looks too fancy to be here. Vintage Oak is a good…read moreplace for whiskey. Certainly they have a lot. There's a ton to choose from at pretty good prices, and there's also a small but good food menu. Came in recently and we got a few drinks and food. It wasn't that busy and we were one of the few inside the last time here. There's also a patio you have to walk through to get inside. It's about $7 for a cocktail. Most of these are made with whiskey. I liked the Oak Old Fashioned. This is Bullett Rye with aromatic and orange bitters, Fever Tree seltzer, and a sugar cube to top it off. Also we had the Pretzels And Dip. It's $7 for a few. This comes with a choice of cheese or mustard. It seemed like the prices were cheap. They could have charged a lot more and people wouldn't have thought anything of this. Good drinks and food. It also has good prices. The selection and quality of the whiskeys along with the food makes it a value.

After spending the afternoon at Morton Arboretum,our friends suggested we go to NWB - Next Whiskey…read moreBar in downtown Lisle. It was early on a Friday night and we were seated immediately. By the time we left tho,the place was packed! Our server Haley was great. They have a fantastic bourbon and whiskey menu as well as craft cocktails. I had their NWB Old Fashion which is made with Buffalo Trace..bonus! It was so good I had to have two.....lol. We spilt the NWB Trio appetizer which was a selection of hummus,olive tapenade and corn guacamole,fresh veggies and grilled pita. Definitely big enough for 4 people. Their menu offers Mac n cheese, Gourmet Burgers,Wraps,Sandwiches and Salads. I had the NWB Burger which was an 8 oz burger topped with pork belly,cheese curds,whiskey bbq sauce on a pretzel bun. Absolutely delicious! My wife had The Gobbler (GF) with a Turkey burger,avocado,goat cheese,roasted red pepper sauce on a GF bun. She loved it and they only charged an extra 1.00 for the GF bun. Portions are huge and the food is very good. We will definitely be back!

I was completely caught off guard by how good the burgers and drinks were here! My husband got the…read moresuribachi burger, and the wasabi gave it the perfect kick. I got the NWB burger, and struggled to fit it in my mouth it was so big. The pork belly was unnecessary honestly, and next time, I'd order it and ask for this to not be included. We also enjoyed a couple of cocktails, and they were some of the best old fashioneds I've had outside of Kentucky along the bourbon trail. My only critique: the music was exclusively bro country. I wish they'd play better music.

Attentive bartender! Little dive bar! One pool table and…read moredarts, good for a night cap.

This is a neat looking bar in the Crystal Lake area that primarily focuses on Whiskey which I do…read morenot drink they do however have a small kitchen and this is a old place looks more like a rural Iowa or Wisconsin bar then something one would expect to find in Illinois

BE CAREFUL. Bartenders will upcharge you for "Mixed Drink" when you NEVER asked for a double, neat,…read moretall drink etc. All I asked for was a whiskey and coke. When I called them out about it they said it's for liquor, that i never asked for btw. When I left for the bathroom BOTH bartenders came up to my date trying to defame me. The owner sits at the bar and watches his bartenders RIP OFF patrons with their own CUSTOM UpCharges. I'm a former bartender and see for yourself their MADE UP CHARGES.

Thanks again for the super loud music you are playing right now. You woke up my kids and they can't…read morego back to sleep. We live 1 block away. Please be considerate of your neighbors.

Bacon jalapeño and got the buffalo chicken ordered in a gluten free wrap was great. Sat at the bar…read moregreat staff and better food

Didn't get food this time because we left after a couple rounds. Sat at a table but moved to bar…read morewhen no one came by. Bartender was nice and reasonably attentive. Owner could not have less customer service skill. Who attracts business being rude to customers? Bar, gambling, and lots of TVs. Typical bar.

Lovely new whiskey bar in the suburbs. You can create your own flight at the bar. No kitchen but…read moreyou can bring in your own food. They are just starting so there is a lot of potential for this place. I look forward to coming back and seeing them grow.

First time at this bar, the bourbon selection was great! The owners and bartender were super…read morefriendly and had a good knowledge of bourbon. The bar is pretty new and was really nice and relaxing. The location is tucked away in an office complex, not easy to find. Will be back!