We work next door to Lazy Dog, and it has become our go-to spot for takeout during our meal breaks…read more The food is always amazing, and Dana takes such great care of us. She remembers our usual order and always makes every order feel special. We truly appreciate the wonderful food and service!

I am just always impressed by this place. Great food and a huge selection, wide open yet…read morecomfortable space. friendly people and... you can bring your dog! :) I love that we can bring the whole family here! I find so few places are a good "value" anymore - Lazy Dog actually is. Keep it up please - we need it!

Phenomenal service every time and I've yet to order a dish I didn't like. And did you know their…read morepatio is dog friendly?? 10/10 go here.

I try to support my hometown restaurants with at least one visit. In this case, however, it will…read moreprobably be "my one and only". There was nothing particularly wrong with my experience - service was great, ambience was relaxing, parking was plentiful and the restroom was clean. But I think I expected a bit more from my smashburger, which was just kind of "meh" for the money. Don't get me wrong, here: I'm grateful the downtown Lombard restaurant scene is flourishing. I just wish it was with more of a flourish!

Specifically made a reservation, and upon arrival our table was not ready for 10 mins. Not sure why…read morethis happened. Forced to wait in bar area which was high traffic and we were shuffled around. Not fond of our server's humor/attitude - felt a little uncomfortable. My medium rare steak was rare and I asked for it to be cooked me more. He kept asking are u sure in a condescending way, to which I replied yes, this is raw according to the high end steak houses I've been to. Yummy food though. Sucks hospitality is lacking here. Prob won't be back. Heard the bartenders are lovely people though.

4 stars overall, but the food/drink is probably 3.5 - beautifully presented but composition is…read moreinconsistent . Nice ambiance that's casual enough to feel comfortable bringing my kids, but upscale enough for the evening to feel like a nice night out. Loved the appies - we got the cauliflower hummus and deviled eggs - highly recommend both. As for entrees, chicken sandwich was perfectly fried crispy with not too much breading, on a biscuit. Fries were just ok. They were unfortunately out of the schnitzel I wanted to try so I had the halibut special instead. The fish was perfectly cooked, but the composition of the fish was rather confusing - the lobster bisque-like sauce was fantastic on its own, but overpowered the delicate halibut. The crispy yuca strips went perfectly with the fish, but the dish was finished off with lots of shishito peppers - again, way too overpowering. I would have preferred a much subtler vegetable. Kids Mac and cheese was fantastic, with a hint of what I think was thyme. The drink list was heavily spirit -forward. I ended up getting a sangria which was good, but my husband thought the old fashioned was terrible. The balance of spirit vs bitters was completely off, plus it was served over tiny ice instead of a large cube. To top it all off, the cherry was muddled.

Joe is an amazing server. We had a great dinner at Lazy Dog! He is very accommodating, and we will…read morebe coming back soon!

We stopped in for a quick bite around 11 p.m. on a Monday and were honestly surprised by the level…read moreof service. Joe was outstanding--friendly, personable, and genuinely attentive from start to finish. You don't usually expect that kind of service that late on a Monday, which made it even more impressive. The BBQ chips, inside-out quesadilla, and Buffalo chicken bites were all excellent too. Kelly, the manager, also stopped by our table to check on us, which speaks to how well this location is run. Big thanks to Joe and Kelly for making our late-night visit such a great experience!

Today, I had the most amazing food experience at GrannyMa's Kitchen in Monee, IL The lunch buffet…read morewas SO delicious and the price of $15.00 was phenomenal with the amount of food and variety that was offered. This was my first time here and I will definitely be back with family/friends. Don't walk but run and give them a try.

I've been wanting to try this place for awhile so finally, 10/15/25 was the day. My friend and I…read moremade the drive from the city of Chicago to Monee, IL which was about 40 minutes. We get there and there is a cute young girl who greets us with an apron and chef's hat on. She seats us and takes our order - she was our waitress which surprised us. I ordered a cup of chicken noodle soup to have before my meal. I'm glad I got a cup and not a bowl. The cup was only half full. The soup was lacking flavor so I added pepper. The woman who is GrannyMa delivered the soup. She didn't speak to us or anything the entire time while we were there which didn't feel too nice. They were sold out of the beef liver, beef shortribs and sweet potatoes. We ordered the fried chicken (menu states it takes 20-25 minutes for the chicken) and the salmon croquettes. Each dinner comes with 2 sides each so we got the macaroni and cheese, green beans, dressing and mostaccioli (slight extra charge for the mostaccioli). Fried chicken was crispy and delicious! Seasoned well. The croquettes were good also - they give you two big patties in the dinner. We weren't impressed with the green beans as you can tell they came out of a can. The dressing was only okay. The mac and cheese was pretty good but the best side was the mostaccioli - it had a layer of cheese on top and was really yummy. I wish I had gotten that as a meal, it was that good and highly recommend it. For dessert I got the peach cobbler sundae which is peach cobbler with vanilla ice cream on top. The cobbler sauce was very thin. I like cobbler that has alot of flaky crust but this didn't have that but it still was good enough to eat the whole thing. The young girl brought us our bill. The prices are so reasonable for what you get. Our bill was only $62 with tax for all of what we had. The place is bright with warm colors inside. We conversated with the son-in-law to GrannyMa's, he was very nice and personable. Although the young girl was sweet, I felt some kind of way of her being our waitress because clearly she is underage to be working. We were told they have a Sunday brunch from 11-3 that includes a DJ. To my friend and I, the food overall was either hit or miss. One review mention about GrannyMa engaging them in conversation - she never came over to our table except to drop off the soup and she is the owner of the restaurant. Not a good way in customer service if you ask me. Overall, okay.

I found this place while looking for a good local BBQ place. It was a holiday weekend and other…read moreplaces were closed. Glad we ended up here. They will be expanding soon. Street parking is available right in front of the store. You can order with the cashier or scan the QR code. We ordered the Meat Sampler that includes Brisket, Pulled Pork, Rib Tips, Cheddar Jalapeno link, and House Made Pickles. We also ordered the Sides Sampler that includes Mac & Cheese, Red Beans & Rice, Collard Greens, Apple Slaw, and Cornbread Muffin. Everything we tried was delicious and hit the spot on our BBQ craving. I will definitely be back to try other items from their menu.

Soul & Smoke in Evanston was excellent. I had the meat sampler and the side sampler, and it was the…read moreperfect way to try a little bit of everything. Considering I am from Texas, I will admit I can be a little particular when it comes to BBQ, but this was pretty good BBQ, especially this far north. The smoked meats were flavorful, tender, and had a good slow-cooked taste. The brisket, pulled pork, rib tips, and sausage all brought something different, and the variety made the meal feel like a true sampler experience. The sides were just as good. The mac and cheese, red beans and rice, collard greens, apple slaw, and cornbread all had that comforting soul food feel and paired really well with the BBQ. Overall, Soul & Smoke delivered on both the smoke and the soul. Great flavor, generous portions, and a satisfying meal from start to finish. Definitely a spot worth visiting if you are in Evanston and looking for good BBQ and soul food.

Food was great, service was perfect. We enjoyed a great meal with our friends and did not feeled…read morerushed. It was a relaxed casual environment. Lots of outdoor seating. We will definately go back.

The entrees ordered were all prepared excellently, the four of us had two entree salads, a burger…read moreand the very well executed Friday Fish & Chips. The food came quickly and was as described. The server was attentive and efficient and the order came quickly. The restaurant was clean and nicely appointed. The background music wasn't too loud and didn't drown out the conversations at the table. It was an enjoyable experience for all in our group. We'll be back in the future. Heartily Recommended!!

We checked out this place with a few people on the Saturday evening after Christmas and were still…read moreamazed how empty the place was. Did everyone truly leave town? It's located right down the street from Northwestern University's football stadium (whatever the heck they're naming it). This is a nice hidden gem in Evanston. Not located downtown, it may have a chance to stick around a while. As Jane V. noted in her review, you are greeted by a delicious smoky smell when you enter the restaurant. It was an inviting smell (at least for me), others in our group thought we were walking into a barbecue joint and were less than thrilled, but the menu put them at ease as it has a lot of options. There were five of us and one couple decided to share a couple appetizers as their entrees. They ordered the Cauliflower Buffalo Bites, and the Macho Nacho. They were huge portions easily enough for us all to share. However, my wife and I don't see eye-to-eye with our eating habits (she is mostly vegetarian and I'm a card-carrying carnivore), so she was not about to share the smoky wings and cheesy tots with me. I opted for the Chicken Vesuvio entree, and she and our other friend both ordered the Inside-Out Grilled Cheese. I would say most the sandwiches looked good (no portobello for me, thanks). I would say though, the desserts are pretty generic, so we opted out, but their is a door inside the restaurant to the donut shop next door (which was closed), but I wanted to try that place, so I'll have to make another trek out there for them and review them later. I'm amazed that the donut shop, DB3 Donuts, does not appear on their menu at all, despite having a connecting door from one establishment to the other, but alas, I've heard their apple crisp and brownie are good, but neither were too appealing that night. All meals were delicious and I definitely need to go back and try other dishes. And may DB3, if they are open. Give this place some love as it is a nice gem in Evanston.

Holy Moley, did we find great food in Evanston!…read more We celebrated Saint Patrick's Day at Ten Mile House restaurant in Evanston @tenmilehouse When we walked in the door, they had a delicious smoky smell that was driving me crazy. So much so that I ordered the smoked Sampler plate, and was I glad I did. I started off with their Top O' The Morning special Saint Patrick's cocktail (Titos, Curacao, and orange juice shaken and poured over ice). I really loved this drink. My hubby had a Margarita that was just delightful. Our appetizers were: Angry Shrimp (really delicious) shrimp with a spicy tomato garlic sauce. Served over polenta cake. Ahi Tuna Wanton (mango jicama salsa, avocado, and teriyaki sauce) This should be their signature appetizer).The presentation is impeccable. It appealed to our eyes before the 1st bite. And,the first bite, as well as the rest, was wonderful. We would gladly return here just for this. Our entrees were: Grilled Salmon with corn risotto, grilled asparagus, smoked tomato aioli. The salmon was well cooked to medium, not too dry, and not too rare. The plate was well balanced and everything was very tasty. Smoked Sampler My favorite! Rib tips, brisket, pulled pork, Texas toast, cole slaw. For dessert: Chocolate Brownie Apple Crisp Both were so good that we did not want to share! The next time you are in the Evanston area, you really must stop in for their delicious food!

Still love this place. We come here for trivia almost every time they have it. Vibes are always…read moreimmaculate. We always run into the owner and his family, and he's super nice. The patio is incredible. Last night we lost (after winning the previous time, but it's good to be humbled on occasion lol). But, I thoroughly enjoyed my free grilled cheese sandwich that I won as our previous trivia night prize. Sandwiches really are their specialty. Perfectly greasy, and the caramlized onions and spinach really elevated it. Another person in our group had the turkey on a pretzel bun and said it was amazing. Also, a great range of drink options. Always a good time, and I'm excited to come to one of their mahjong gatherings, since I recently learned how to play.

We stopped by the Fat Shallot on a whim. I had the turkey sandwich, which came on a very fresh,…read moresoft pretzel roll bun with lots of greens. The fish tacos were very good too and had two large pieces of fish! Worth trying if you're debating between options. The staff at the counter gave great recommendations. We went on a weekday afternoon and there were few people there. It's a good spot to hang out and relax without feeling rushed. The decor is fun and cutesy, with dried flowers at the tables. Would definitely go back if I'm in the area again.

08/25/2026 Brought a coworker out for an early dinner after…read morework one day before her last day. We were seated and ordered our drinks. She had a beer on tap and I had a water. We then ordered our food. We both ordered from the "Fireside Favorites" she ordered the Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken and S'mores Brownie and I ordered the Fried Chicken Dinner with the S'mores Brownie. Our server David brought us some complimentary Tangy BBQ chips while we waited. The chips were really good. Certainly tangy, but good! I thought my portion size was small, but it was actually just enough to fill me up and the flavors were perfect together. She really liked her Fettuccine Alfredo as well. Dessert is a nice touch with the meal. Not only were they presented in such a way that one would like to just dive in "after pictures of course", but the flavor was outstanding. Rich, but the ice cream offset that. Our visit was nice. Our server was wonderful and our food was hot and tasty! My company was the best!

Classic American Fusion…read more Food is good but not mind blowing. Service is great. They are always checking up on you and make sure you have a good experience Family, friends, pets? Bring them all! This place is great for large gatherings as well if you call in advance.