So this was a bit off the Five Stars I'm accustomed to at The Barrel Club. Despite having a…read morereservation and being the second couple seated at 11am--opening--the host would not accommodate a simple request to sit at a booth on the side where the bar is located instead of in the main dining room where he had just seated a party of 16 (likely to be too loud for my liking). The couple behind us was seated where I asked to be seated!!!!!! The second misstep was my egg order--over easy is not the same as sunny side up! While the kitchen corrected the error it was the first prep of the day and therefore there was an absence of attention to detail in the kitchen--our waitress put in the correct order. Otherwise--good food, nice place, decent service--Redeem the 5th star next visit!

Great Happy Hour, Ambiance, and service. This will surely be…read morea place I add to my list when visiting the Chicagoland area again. My friends picked me up from the airport and this is where we spent a few hours, laughing, catching up and enjoying some delicious food and drinks.

The food here was delicious! My MIL brought me here for dinner and we had a great time! A great…read moreplace, it's nice and a great open concept. Cool artwork and plenty of seating. The bar area looks cool and huge tvs to watch sports too. We were greeted by wonderful ladies and we got seated right away. Our waitress Blanca was FANTASTIC! Kindly shared great recommendations and was on top of serving us. The bus staff was even amazing! Great young men! My hot honey chicken sandwich was amazing! Juicy and tender, seasoned well. The sweet potato fries were excellent. I tasted the gumbo and cornbread and it was amazing! First time having buffalo shrimp WOW! I could eat 2 plates! I got the triple flourless cake to go and it didn't disappoint! Yummy! Great spot!

Super torn on this ones because there were some wins and some disappointments and loses…read more Started with a stein of Wasserwolf Jager and Little Slice. Both were WINNERS!! Asked to have the buffalo wings brought to the table with no sauce on them and the server was accommodating without issue. Have to say that if I went back, this would probably be the only thing I would order (but we'll get into that later). The breading/coating was OUT-Of-This-WORLD!!!!!!!! Super juicy, tender, tasty and I could have eaten a dozen more. Ordered the Mexican Street Corn Wrap and specifically asked about how it was listed on the menu as being served on flatbread. Server confirmed "flatbread" and even described it. Well................ it arrived on a dry, stale flour tortilla. No mayo, no lime, no tajin. One a scale from 1-10, it was a 0.5 Creole Redfish was seasoned well but was also dry and overcooked. Server was pleasant and responsive. Team members did check in on the table. No issues there - this team makes your visit enjoyable. Unfortunately, entrees did not make the cut

The minute my boyfriend and I walked up to the building. I immediately was infatuated by the…read morebeautiful historical exterior of the building, and it was extremely amazing. When we walked in before the distillery tour started just looking around and seeing all of the cute neglected nostalgia, and all of the beautiful antiques and how a lot of the structure of the building was kept intact. I really appreciated everything. It is a smaller bar however that's how a lot of bars were back in the really early 1900s or even late 1800s. Going through this tour with Derek was pretty amazing. He knew his stuff and he made sure we knew the reasoning behind everything and it was just so cool to find out! I only did we get to see behind the scenes on how they make the whiskey, but we also got to see where they have all of their aging whiskeys! After that we were able to test out several different whiskeys from a three month to a one year to a two year to a three year to a four year and a bonus one was a 5 year! My boyfriend and I are definitely going to come back and we will definitely be bringing people! you have to come check this place out. The drinks are amazing. If you do not know what to get the bartender will most certainly help you out and finding what is best for the drink. I had their Retro/Metro Old-fashioned. That was sooo amazing and the citrus was super fresh!

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.

We had such a great dinner at The Franklin Room! The space has a cozy, moody atmosphere that makes…read moreit perfect for a date night or dinner and drinks in River North. We started with the Healthy Habit and Lychee Martini, and for food we tried the Wagyu burger, coconut-marinated steak, and charred broccolini. Everything was delicious, but the burger was definitely one of our favorites. We finished with the Opera Cake for dessert, which was the perfect way to end the meal. Such a great spot if you're looking for somewhere that feels a little tucked away from the busier parts of River North. We'd definitely come back!

The vibes were nice. Lighting wasn't too bright, a dressier atmosphere, and definitely felt like a…read moregood spot for drinks and dinner. Service was fine. Our server was nice and water refills came at the right times. The burger was honestly pretty mid. It tasted fine, but our server said it was one of the best burgers in Chicago and I definitely wouldn't agree. 5/10. The salmon was tender and had a really interesting crust. It wasn't charred like I expected, almost had a rubbery texture, but I actually enjoyed it. The lemony miso sauce was delicious, the pickled cucumbers added a nice crunch. 7.5/10. The prime bone-in ribeye was fine. Good flavor, but nothing really stood out about it. 6.5/10. Dessert was the highlight of the meal. The chocolate crunch dessert was sooo good. Loved the marshmallow pieces and all the different textures from the crunchy mousse. 8/10. The salted caramel gelato had a great texture, but it was way too sweet for me. It tasted more like straight sugar than salted caramel. 6/10. Overall, a solid last-minute date night spot with good vibes, but the chocolate crunch dessert was definitely the standout.

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!

NWB is located in downtown Lisle and can seat ~50ish people. They also have outdoor seating as…read morewell. Parking is street parking and it was easy for me to find a spot. A friend and I stopped in for a weekday lunch and there were about 15 other customers as well. This is a casual whiskey bar with your standard bar food and drinks. Service throughout was kind of inconsistent but still OK. The food came out fairly quick which is ideal for me anyway haha. We both opted for the $10 smash burger lunch special that comes with fries. For $10 this is a great deal. The burger was juicy and delicious. The sauce on the burger goes very well with it and the bun is buttery, very good. The fries? Meh, they were pretty bland and stale.

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.

We've been to Sebastian's Ale House before, but this was our first time bringing our toddler along…read more Turns out, it works just as well for family time as it does when you're just there for the food and drinks. Their beer and drink selection has always been a plus for me, but since I'm currently on a healthier eating kick, I really appreciated having plenty of lighter options to choose from. And you can turn any salad into a wrap. They also have a great kids menu, and our toddler's meal happened to be free that day. A free toddler meal? Say less. Our waitress was kind and very attentive and honestly we've never had an issue with service here. It's also a great stop after spending the day at Brookfield Zoo. Good food, plenty of drinks for the adults, options for the little ones, and everyone leaves happy.

I recently came here over the weekend with a wipe to see how this place was. This place deserves a…read morebig prop for having a complete Vegan menu! That is the star studded Gem of this place because it fits my wife's dietary needs. The menu itself is pretty pricey though if you come here on certain days where there's always a special it can make up for it so I would schedule your time coming here by studying the specials of the day. This place has a lot of TVs and is very interactive by having a own kids area. If dining inside isn't your forte, they have a dining area outside. They even brought a TV outside for one guest so they could see the FIFA game. They have a back area by the bathroom where they have their video gaming and it really isn't much to check out. Staff takes too long to come by and service their guests even if it's only at half capacity. Parking wasn't an issue too. I also feel like this is the only place worth checking out in this little downtown.

Aged in Oak is an absolute gem. If you're a whiskey fan, this place is a must-visit. The selection…read moreis incredible, with everything from great everyday pours to some really unique bottles. The atmosphere is one of my favorite parts. It's a large, beautifully designed space that feels upscale without being pretentious--perfect for relaxing with friends or enjoying a quiet drink. The bartender was awesome. Super friendly, incredibly knowledgeable about whiskey, and made custom cocktails based on what we liked. You can tell they really care about their craft. Even better, all of their syrups are made in-house, and it definitely makes a difference. The service was outstanding from start to finish, and the whole experience exceeded expectations. This is exactly what a whiskey lounge should be. 10/10--I'll definitely be back.

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.