I don't know how this place can only have a 4.0 when it well exceeds a 5 and then some!!!!!…read more The food- absolutely delish and not overly done with flavors that literally burst with flavor and freshness! The shishito peppers were so sweet and tangy in the bacon jelly and cheese and oozed with goodness! The steak and chicken were such a great combo to share between my husband and I with both being such different profiles of taste and actually complimented one another. The steak itself was absolutely perfect and the bread under soaked up all those juices so you didn't have to lick the plate after (great ingenuity when dining out :)) The desserts were fantastic but the star of the show was def the raspberry blondie. It was everything I imagined and more. The perfect sweet and tart mixed in a bowl with spoons ... thank you for not plating this - I felt like I was at home about to sit on the couch and indulge in something I created. Perfect experience, perfect presentation and to top it off their restaurant is surrounded by their farm. Tomatoes, jalapeños, peaches, peppers, micro greens, greens, herbs..... with everything going on today in this world and every thing being recalled this is a place I can stand behind doing it the right way! Service the phenomenal, food was perfection and atmosphere was next to none.... Thank you so much for such an amazing dinner out!

Everything was fine, I didn't love this place like some others did…read more Medium charcuterie board was very good & had plenty for 2 to snack on. Wife had the Teras major steak with a portobello mushroom. Steak was good mushroom hardly had any mushroom in it & was tasteless. I had the fish & chip & fish was good, tartar was meh & potatoes were mushy Sangria was fine but small Bill was $135 B4 tip for 2 dinners an app & 1 alcoholic beverage. We won't be going back. *we were there on a chilly night, if we would've sat outside on their beautiful patio our experience may have been better

Had the pleasure of attending a family party at Sturdy Shelter over the weekend. It was a large…read moreparty of I'd say 80 people and ben was our server for the entire five hours. He was amazing. He quickly learned everyone's drink, preferences, and anytime the drinks were getting low. He would ask if we were ready for another and was very friendly and personable, and always had a smile on his face. He was flawless in his execution of serving such a large party. I highly recommend sturdy shelter because of Ben. The sturdy shelter has a really nice private room upstairs as well as plenty of space and they also have a really nice outdoor patio overlooking the river.

Checked out this newer brewery in Batavia. It has a lot of room inside, but even that isn't enough…read morefor the large groups, and parties. Sturdy Shelter has a pretty good variety. A good amount of choices, whether it's light or a strong one that will kick ass. They also have a food menu, with basics such as pretzels and snacks. For the most part it's good. It's located in an old building downtown that has a couple levels. The upstairs is often used for private events like parties. If it's not available then it's hard to get a seat anywhere. The seats at the bar fill up, and there's only a few tables. It's about $7 a pint. There's a few of the more stronger ones that cost more though. Best one we had the last time was the 3 Amigos Imperial Stout. Full bodied and thick as a brick too. There's notes of ancho chilis, cacao nibs, cinnamon, and vanilla. Also got something to eat. It's $8 for the Bavarian Pretzel. Helps to absorb the alcohol. They also have chips and salsa among the food options. Got to add it to the list of breweries that seem to be everywhere in this city. It's located on Shumway Avenue in a historic old building full of history. This is a popular place to have private events or whatever.

Checked out this brewery in Yorkville and got some local beers. Fox Republic has been here awhile,…read moreand benefits from being the only such place around it. It pretty much only has beers, but it also has a distillery next to it where you can get that stuff too. Has more of these than expected. There's some pretty cool flavors. Breweries like this are known for their limited hours and selections, but here neither is the case. It's actually got quite a bit to choose from. There's a few pretty interesting and unique flavors, too. A lot of these rotate so it makes people come back. It's about $7 a pint. We had a few of these. Best we had was the Mist Walker, a hazy IPA. This is a pretty strong one. Has a window into Home Run Hot Dogs. It's got a few including veggie dogs that are made Chicago style. Also is known for their stuffed pretzels. They let you bring in stuff. Great place to get locally made beers. It's actually open daily if you can even believe it. They're open longer on weekends.

This place had been on my list to try for awhile and finally made it out to Yorkville. I saw their…read moresour weekend on Facebook so made the trek out. As they had many options I wanted try, I opted for flights. They offer 4 5oz pours for $10. My faves were foxy sour beer nerdz and the case eagle. The Carmel apple was a miss for me. They also offer tequila seltzers and sodas. Friendly service and plenty of seating.

Amazing food and house brews. I've been to the place several times and it has always been a great…read moreexperience. The bartender Tom is great. I'd highly recommend stopping in the place.

Updated menu. Not impressed. Boring burger, oversalted fries. The 2 stars is because beer is still…read moregood.

Ranyah did an amazing job serving even when her manager dropped the ball. Everything was served…read morehot and cold drinks

We were exploring the Aurora area over the weekend and came across this place while searching for…read moresomewhere to eat. We ordered a few appetizers and a beer to start. The garlic cheese curds were the highlight of the meal, we enjoyed them so much that we ended up ordering a second round. The wings were decent, but the menu described them as smoked, and I honestly couldn't detect any smoky flavor or aroma. My biggest complaint was the service. The waiter took our food and drink orders at the same time, but the drinks arrived much later than expected. In fact, we had already finished our appetizers by the time the beer was served. Since we visited around 2-3 PM and the restaurant wasn't particularly busy, the delay was disappointing. Overall, the food was enjoyable, especially the garlic cheese curds. If I return, I'll probably order my drinks first and place my food order afterward to avoid the wait.

Service is always good and the food is too…read more I love a good Reuben sandwich!!!! When I have a craving for one, my husband and I either get in the car and sit in the restaurant and order or we just pick it up! Absolutely delicious!!!!!! My husband loves the roast beef sandwich and gets that every time we usually get a salad with it too! The servers are always conscientious and gracious!

The drinks took about 30 minutes to get to the table, the food took an additional 20. I got the…read moreCaesar wrap and didn't get a side because the menu said it was an extra 2.5 for the side. Turns out, it's an extra 2.5 just to make it into a wrap. I feel like it's pretty easy for the server to explain that. Overall the food was actually very good but the service brought that down a bit.

Pub 56 is one of those places I can always count on for great food and great service! The food is…read moreconsistently delicious, and the servers are always prompt, friendly, and attentive without being overbearing. There's also plenty of seating, so it never feels overly crowded or uncomfortable. I especially love coming on Wednesdays for their half price pizza. It's honestly my favorite! The pizzas are delicious, and if you don't finish it, you can easily take the rest home to enjoy later. They also have great specials throughout the week, which makes it even easier to find a reason to come back. Overall, Pub 56 is a fantastic spot with delicious food, great service, and a welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommend checking them out, especially on Wednesdays for the half price pizza!

Clean and open atmosphere. Service was quick and food was very tasty with a good selectionread more

Brother Chimp in North Aurora is a cool brewery with a coziness. It isn't as big as some others…read more Lots of styles. A lot of activities like live music. They have snacks and food trucks. Came in after doing business around here. It seems like a very chill place. There's a bar and a few tables. It doesn't have a lot of room inside so it's not good for big groups. This is best if only bringing a few people. I got a seat at the bar. Wanted to try a few beers but had to choose one because I had to drive home sadly. I had a Brigadoon. It's $6 a pint. This is an extra special bitter English ale, but wasn't that bitter though. I also snacked on a bag of Pretzel Crack. It's $3.99 each and they have several flavors including Dill Pickle. These are made over in Warrenville so they're really representing local stuff. Fun atmosphere but it's kind of subdued a bit. It has quite a few beers to choose from. They have good snacks and there's food trucks on weekends.

Stopped in here while visiting the greater Chicago area. They have some nice beers. The service was…read morea little lacking seemed to be more interested in his phone. But you will have that these days. It was a clean place and enjoyed the shuffle board.

I finally completed the trifecta and visited all three locations! This Pollyanna is niiiiice! I…read morelove how it opened up so we could enjoy the nice day but still be inside to enjoy the live music. The pop up BBQ was all the rage with my group. I believe they said the brisket was "a religious experience." The group was happy to have both beer and spirits as options for imbibing while we hung out. Service was good and I'm glad we finally made it here! My friends were pumped to see absinthe on the bottle list and bought some to take home and try!

Stopped by on a Saturday when there was a hosted comedy show…read more I noticed there was multiple seating areas but the comedy show was hosted in their largest room. I was pleasantly surprised at how well the space was converted to accommodate a non- music event (including sofas upfront - which I enjoyed thoroughly). Our server was kind and attentive before, during and after the show and her presence didn't distract from the show either. I was easily able to enjoy my beer while laughing through the sets. My friends were able to enjoy some beers and canned cocktails as well. We all were impressed with the combination of sold out event and service. I would recommend coming by here on any night - especially one with live entertainment.

Checked out this pretty cozy local brewery and distillery in Batavia. Grainology is a terrific use…read moreof an old building in the historic downtown. It adds a certain charm that newer shiny places can't match. Has a pretty good variety in the draft list. The prices are pretty good for being local and making smaller batches of stuff. A lot here to drink. It's both a brewery and distillery, which is an interesting process. This means you can get something with hops, or something less filling and smoother. Has plenty of room inside if there's not some party going on. It's about $6 a pint. A way to be charitable is to pay a few more bucks to get the Ability Amber. This is an amber ale, of which the proceeds benefits Project Mobility, which gives bicycles to disabled children. This has notes of plum and raisin. Has a kitchen but food is limited. There's often a food truck out front where you can get things like chips for $2, lobster rolls, and more. Good place to get locally made beers and liquors. It's closed Mondays. They often have food trucks.

They seem closed. I hope they open again soon, since the outdoor spaces looked great! Their…read morewebsite implies they are trying to reopen but everything is shuttered. I had a chance to go more than a year ago and liked their beers. Now I wish I had gone more often.