Great atmosphere. It reminds me of my trip to Ireland. The beer battered chicken fingers were…read moreunique and very good.

Three of us went for dinner; cocktails were quite potent - one meal of three was enjoyed - the…read morechicken pot pie. Patty melts - meh & blegh. Brownie dessert was shared and good, too. It's nearby so will probably give the place another try. Waitress was very friendly; bartender a bit sullen.

I live a few blocks from this hidden gem located in Oak Park. I was giving a gift to come here for…read morea drink and glad that I was introduced to this place. The vibes here are incredible. Grown and Sexy Atmosphere. A casual neighborhood cocktail bar that has a full bar serving specialty cocktails and well made drinks and small food plates. FYI... Meter parking along the streets. Eat before you come or stop next door for a pizza. Kettlestrings Grove only serves small plates. My first time was a good experience. The bartender was attentive. I ordered The Morton drink and it gave me a nice smooth buzz. Great Location, Prices were decent and the service was amazing. Will be coming back to see if they ordered the other star.

What a cute find and love that the bartender is getting her masters in therapy (shouldn't every…read morebartender?) Drinks were yummy and spot was quaint with good vibes

Been there a few times. Squid pasta is my fav, apps are very good, good prices on wine. Service…read moreneeds to be a little faster and more officiant. But, that could be me. 5 stars anyway. Good ambience, could be a lot of fun.

The drinks are great and during the week it's half off 3-5pm. The service is so friendly and the…read morevibe is very cozy that you'll think you were at a lounge in the city. I'm adding this to spot to frequent in Elmwood park. Thank you for the chill vibes.

I been here twice; one time for breakfast then dinner. Both times the experience was amazing. The…read moreEggs Benedict are one of the best I had. It is a very cute restaurant. I would also recommend getting the Fig and Honey Brie Crostinis.

We had a special brunch/lunch here as a group this summer. While we were seated quickly and had no…read moreissues with our reservation, service left much to be desired. We had children with us and asked for their menu items to come as fast as they could. However, the server was extremely short with us and didn't even bring drinks quickly. While the restaurant was not very busy, it too a very long time to get our food - especially one in our group who didn't get food until almost everyone else was done. The food itself was ok, but I would say that nothing was exceptional - somewhat bland entrees and lacking originality. Could be what we ordered...as I know many people find the food here to be quite good. The prices are reasonable for the area but I was disappointed with the general unfriendly service and time to receive food. I've been here previously and we had a somewhat lackluster meal that time also. The previous time, they were pleasant enough but food was only ok - entrees were not very hot when we received them. All in all, there are friendlier spots in the area.

The best way I can some up this place: "Aloha, mf'ers!"…read more Drinks are strong strong and always garnished with something fun. Heed the warnings on the menu and ask for help if you get stuck. Decor is classic tiki and the wait staff is top notch.

I stopped by Hala Kahiki Lounge on Saturday night with a coworker and her husband, and this place…read moretotally lived up to its reputation. It's a small dive bar, but in the coolest way -- dim, tropical, quirky, and full of character. The atmosphere alone makes you want to stay awhile. I ordered the Painkiller and the Zombie, and both were very strong and very delicious. Exactly the kind of tiki cocktails you hope for when you walk into a place like this. They don't have a big food menu -- mostly chips and salsa, maki rolls, and edamame -- but we tried the Hawaiian‑style chips and salsa with taro chips and pineapple salsa, and it was such a good combo. Light, unique, and perfect to snack on with drinks. Overall, it's a great spot for strong cocktails and a laid‑back night out. I'll definitely be back.

Came for dinner while in town. Super cute restaurant, great lighting, seating, and bar area. Our…read morewaiter was very friendly, giving us great recommendations and great to talk with. The meal started with complimentary chips and salsa. I ordered a mezcal margarita (fruta picanta) and my friend got a mango cocktail (mangasa). I liked mine a lot, my friend didn't care for the tajin rim on hers, and the waiter offered to replace it, but she stuck with it and liked it in the end. There were so many great sounding things on the menu, with gluten free and vegetarian options. We ended up splitting the calabaza- an acorn squash stuffed with mushroom risotto and also the wild mushroom tostada. The calabaza was great for winter, warm and filling. The tostada was lighter but really delicious, it was probably my favorite of the two. It was a great dinner, that I would definitely visit again if I'm back in town.

After attending the Candlelight Concert of the Beatles in Oak Park,we made reservations for this…read moreLatin American gem . On a Friday night it was busy! Thank goodness we had a reservation and were seated immediately. Our server Meyah was super friendly. We started with a few cocktails ..one being the Oaxacan Old Fashion..smokey and delicious. We tried their Market Ceviche which was on their Weekly Specials menu..Cured Mahi Mahi Brazilian Papaya,Tangerine Habanero sauce served with Sweet Potato chips.fresh and delicious. For our entrees we tried the Barbacoa Tacos and Blackened Fish(Tilapia) tacos. Both entrees were 21.00 for 3 tacos but no rice or beans on the side so a little pricey in my opinion. Street parking is a challenge but they do offer valet for 5.00. They have a fantastic patio that is open in the summer so we will definitely be back to enjoy a few cocktails and Latin American eats.

Great vibe they live up to their name from a fellow Californian thank you…read more Bar staff n the live band playing on 4/3 was fantastic.

My wife rented the coffee/art room side for my surprise 40th birthday party. It was an excellent…read morespace, and we felt supported in planning at all times. The organization is admittedly a little more laid-back than at other similar spots, but everyone we worked with was kind and supportive. Thank you, Friendly's Tap!

This place is very clean and the ambience is nice, slots were not good to me. However the Employees…read moreare Good People.

the best place to have private parties and fantastic bar longe experience…read more The staff are amazing and friendly . Cosmopolitan that LALA made for me was one of the perfect cocktails I have ever had. the best part is , it's clean and hygienic . The owner is a welcoming and friendly. I would highly recommend premier for all type of events .

Food and service were superb. The burrata and beet salad were both fresh and tasty. The eggplant…read moregateau was absolutely delicious. Our server Aimee was fantastic - helpful, attentive, professional and friendly. 1st time here and we'll definitely be back when we're in Oak Park again. Might even make special trip and deal with 290 traffic it was that good.

Party of four, a Sunday evening. We tried a variety of offerings. Because Yelp doesn't breakdown…read morespecific ratings, let me do it: Service: *** Food: **** Overall impression: Barely **** There is a small warning at the end. I had their grilled salmon. It had a base of pureed butternut squash, a different temperature than the salmon, and the roasted/salted kale underneath, also served with pickled onion. It was fine. We had a small loaf of their bread as an appetizer, served with a goat cheese and a red pepper sauce (perfect spicing), also deemed very good. The hummus plate was also good. My partner had their eggplant dish, which she said was fine, not amazing, but good. Each of us, save me, had a drink (except me, the designated driver) of alcohol or wine. Also good to very good. I had their coffee, which (an Americano) was quite good. For a side, we tried their mac & cheese, which is mac and another pasta and cheese with panko, strangely delicious. I say strangely, because it looked pretty standard but the flavorings were good, and it retained its heat. This ran about $60ea (incl wine or liquor + coffee). Oddly, after decent beignets, I looked at the tab to find that a 3% surcharge had been added. I asked, Why? It was immediately withdrawn without explanation. I would recommend viewing their menu online to see if it fits with your budget and dietary desires. There are vegetarian entrees, and meat options (including an Amish Chicken half, which was rated good) that might suit you. It's good food. It is not totally amazing or exemplary, so no five stars. Would we go back? Maybe. Watch your bill carefully.

I was highly impressed with Ryan and the whole presentation. I would definately recommend.read more

Wonderful Monday noontime presentations by knowledgeable speakers…read more Everyone is friendly and welcoming!