The name fits, because this is the WORST restaurant I've ever been to. we arrived at 6:00 PM and were waiting for the waiter to even give us our water until 6:25! after we waited another 42 minutes for our food, I noticed it was COMPLETELY dry. No juice, and no flavor whatsoever. And for that GARBAGE to cost 16 dollars? Ridiculous, utterly ridiculous! Then they had the nerve to ask us to tip? Please, If you value your money, don't go here. read more

Food was delicious. Gumbo was awesome. Cajun shrimp and chicken pasta was yummy. Short ribs stroganoff was delicious. I was pleasantly surprised about the Gumbo, usually restaurants don't do a good job unless they are a Southern Creole like Wishbone in Chicago. read more

We got a take out order so perhaps eating in would be different. We got 7 items. The meatloaf was the best followed by the Thai dish. Shrimp po boy wad decent. Other items were just okay. I would try this place again though. Decent size kids menu, friendly staff. Order take out through their site. read more

My go to place in downtown Lombard! Their variety in sandwiches is great and I love their French fries. They have awesome apps. You can go for casual pub and some elevated dishes too! read more

This is a wonderfully personable establishment. We spent our 39th wedding anniversary dinner at GroundLevel 105. Service, food and dessert were great! Thank you for making our evening a such a special time. read more

This was a cute intimate spot for a quick meal. We were highly surprised by the lobster nachos since they actually were packed with LOTS of lobster!!! Service was quick and our food came out exceptionally fast. It's located right in downtown Lombard and we will definitely be returning. read more

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My wife and I had lunch at GroundLevel 105. Phenomenal food and great service! Also, love their interior ambience between the decor and the exposed brick. I ended up getting the chicken wrap BLT, but the potato soup there with the green onion, cheese, and bacon bits - best soup I've had in a while. read more

GroundLevel 105 - Chicken BLT Wrap Potato leek Soup - Wine Bars Near Me - Lombard, Illinois

We had a girls birthday lunch there this afternoon and it was the perfect spot! The service was excellent and the food was so fresh and delicious. Im so full because my salad was so good I had to finish! Their Buffalo chicken appetizer... yummy! We ended the meal with a shared slice of carrot cake which was very tasty! If I get back to Lombard I'd definitely eat there again! read more

We had a lot of fun here for dinner on a Friday night. When we arrived around 8pm, it was pretty busy with many larger groups, and most of the tables were full that we could see, but as a party of 2 we were seated quickly. We couldn't resist ordering their lobster rangoons, which we really enjoyed--crunchy exterior and creamy filling, as they should be, so we would order again. I loved my 105 Cobb salad--the presentation was lovely and the ingredients and dressing were excellent. My spouse ordered the 'short rib stroganoff' and was disappointed. It was tasty enough, with large egg noodles and a demiglace/wine reduction sauce, but not what she was expecting when hearing the name of the dish. For dessert, there was a cookie skillet on the menu, and that was just okay. I think we'll be back, especially during summer, to enjoy their salads and to try their gorgeous lobster nachos. With a large open dining space and high, industrial style ceilings, it was pretty loud. We enjoyed this great soundtrack of late-70's to early 90's music when we could hear it. Perhaps if we'd been at one of the booths with a nice plexiglass partition, that could also help facilitate conversation. Lastly, the service was friendly, our orders were accurate, and we were so happy to support this local establishment in downtown Lombard. read more

Great food and even better service. Clean environment and welcoming ambiance. Enjoyed all of our dishes read more

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Recommended by a friend. Food options are good. The short rib panini was delicious as are the garlic fries. A delicious surprise was the habanero Margarita. My wife had the pulled pork, also with garlic fries and she enjoyed it very much. The mac and cheese bits were good and tasty. Added to my date nights collection. Not busy so staff was attentive. 53rd St. BBQ Pulled Pork SandwichPressed Short Rib Gf read more

Great experience. We were greated promptly and the restaurant was not crowded at all on a Thursday night. The drink specials on Thursday are $7 select martinis. I tried the Washington apple and it was delicious. We tried the crab cake appetizer and it was delicious. They have this sauce they put on top that really enhanced the flavor. For my sandwich I tried the salmon BLT. It was very interesting. It had cheese and bacon on a salmon patty. It came with a lot of fries that were flavorful as well. My boyfriend got the brisket grilled cheese sandwich. I found it delicious, but would have preferred it with our the grilled onions. (my bad for forgetting to ask without). He decided to try the mashed potatoes (there is an upcharge for sides other than fries, but the server did explain when ordering). The mashed potatoes were very flavorful and had a nice seasoning to them. They have a decent size menu overall with small plates, salads, sandwiches, and entrees. Beer list was small. Great customer service. I would recommend! read more

Everything I've tried is absolutely delicious. The lobster rangoon, french onion soup, potato leek soup, braised short rib stroganoff, sriracha chicken alfredo, and Tiramisu being our favorites. We love it so much we had it as our last meal before we moved away. read more

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Big fan of this establishment. It is a lovely place to eat in Lombards little downtown, it is an easy walk from the train station and the food has never disappointed. When the patio is open in the summer their cocktails are best enjoyed in the sunshine. read more

Love the food, service, and drinks. The spicy margaritas are great. I'd give 5 stars if they had just a little more beer diversity

New on the menu - barbequed ribs - excellent! I was not thrilled with the sides but I'm sure they can be replaced. It is one of my favorite restaurants - great courteous service. I can eat there easily once a week. Reasonable prices on everything. read more

I came to this place because people raved on the reviews about the food and wanted to check it out for myself. They have a two sided menu that has so many options to choose from. Offer gluten free, and more than a few vegetarian options. I loved the tomato and garlic vegan soup, really delicious flavor. It had such a good taste to it and with the hint of garlic. For my course I chose the salmon burger with a side salad . The salmon burger had a smoked bacon that came on top of it and omg I was in love. The combination together with the burger I was impressed. Oh and before I forget if you do chose the salmon burger, ask for side of the mustard aoli and put little bit on the bun. You will thank me later! Overall I had a good experience, hospitality was wonderful and fair enough prices. They do offer day specials if you are trying to be budget friendly! read more

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We are local to the area and Groundlevel is our go to. EVERYTHING IS GOOD HERE. We have yet to find something we didn't like. One of the few restaurants that still value quality and freshness. Service is great, friendly and fast. I promise you will not be disappointed! read more

Always a winner! Food, service and ambiance we love it! Hats off to downtown Lombard.

My first and last visit here. I just wanted to sit at the bar, grab a good bite, and watch a little college football. I was surprised that there was no one there - one four top with two children. Another two top with an infant arrived as I was leaving. I ordered the shrimp po'boy. I rarely take the risk of ordering one outside of NOLA. But I'm also a sucker. I loved the prospect of whole tempura shrimp, spicy Thai pickles, and Napa cabbage slaw. And it was billed as having a "drizzle" of remoulade. This is where things fell apart. I could tell the tempura was wonderfully done. But the sandwich was not drizzled with remoulade, but ladled with it. It was sloppy soggy. And way too overpowering. Seems like they used horseradish in the remoulade. If so, mistake. Ruined it. And while we're talking soggy, the garlic cilantro fries (which sounded awesome) we're like limp noodles. Terrible. I wanted those so bad. It was like they were slow cooked in oil. Terrible. The service was fine, btw. This place seems to have some good reviews. And it is in Lombard, so maybe it's all relative. But I won't be back. read more

GroundLevel 105 - Soggy po'boy and fries - Wine Bars Near Me - Lombard, Illinois

Fantastic food with the restaurant has a nice, relaxed vibe. Menu offers variety for both food and drinks. Have had brunch and dinner here - both were very tasty. Fresh ingredients and friendly service with reasonable pricing. Wish I lived closer, but will keep coming back! read more

Whenever Im having a bad day I come here for Cauliflower Bites and a glass of wine. Always cheers me up and the staff is fantastic!

We love frequent visits to Groundlevel 105! Always fun and delicious meals! Great atmosphere and drinks! Wonderful service and staff! Great local conversation! read more

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Service and food was very good. I would not miss Oscar's Cheesecake. OMG. So yum! I had the old fashioned as well and it was also very delicious. Please try it out. read more

Nice clean restaurant. I've tried a variety of the menu and it's all been really good. It's a regular place we order from. Service is attentive and I always leave there happy I chose it for dinner. read more

This place has awesome food would recommend any item on the menu. They have $7 daily specials Monday,Tuesday & Wednesday . The pork tacos are the best in town read more

GroundLevel 105 - Pork tacos - Wine Bars Near Me - Lombard, Illinois

Excellent food and excellent service. The menu had lots of options (small plates, hand held, and big plates), well-made cocktails (I had the Fitzgerald) and everything from making the reservation throughout our dinner was a good experience. read more

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Love GroundLevel! Their food is delicious and who doesn't love bottomless mimosas on Sunday mornings? So two review trains of thought-- First, BRUNCH. Yummy. Bottomless mimosas on Sunday mornings like I said above. I believe it's like 9-12 but don't quote me on that. I've had their garden omelette (yum) and their avocado toast (yummier). You may think to yourself, how is a piece of toast better than a whole omelette? Well, it comes with greens, avocado, eggs, and the right amount of seasonings. Just perfection. Second, DINNER. Delicious. You should check out their cauliflower and spinach artichoke dip appetizer. I go crazy for that cauliflower. I've always ordered the basil pesto pasta for my entree and it is unbelievably good! It's really nice as a vegetarian to have actually good options waiting for you at a restaurant instead of the dreaded veggie burger. Oh and their fries are YUM! They are cilantro and garlic I believe? Very good warm, but don't heat up at home as well. However despite all the goodness in my review I've been burned a couple times. I'm guessing they are still just working out Covid kinks, so I won't get into it too much or knock off too many stars, because they're still in my normal rotation. Once had to do with hours not being updated online and once had to do with my food being served all at once instead of staggered. read more

Comfortable atmosphere with the perfect interior temperature. Our bartender was very friendly and extremely attentive. The martinis were mixed spot on. Food was well above average, however my wife's Tuna steak was a bit overcooked. I had the steak tacos & they were fantastic but I couldn't fully enjoy them. Please tell the chef to bring down the heat on the pico and salsa!! Try the desserts, the key lime was to die for & quite possibly the best cheesecake in the Western suburbs! read more

This place was great! First off they have our beer on tap, plus! There is a large public parking lot right next door, plus! The service was so helpful and accommodating, plus! Food was good and large portions, plus! Prices were right on, plus! 5 pluses=5 stars! PLUS! We will be back! read more

Shocked on how good a salad can be! Go with the dressing they recommend. The shrimp were cooked perfectly. Not cold and rubbery. Definitely ordering again. read more

My fiancé and I came here with our friends. The service was good. I wasn't sure what to pick because there are a lot of variety and options on the menu. The waitress was nice and told us some of her favorites. I settled on the street noodles which is basically pad Thai and it was delicious. The vibe of the restaurant was okay and the drinks where just average. But overall a good experience. read more

GroundLevel 105 - Pad Thai 57th Street Noodles GF - Wine Bars Near Me - Lombard, Illinois

Very good food! Their menu has a ton of options that include a variety of cuisines. I ended up ordering the short rib melt and regular fries. The sandwich was amazing. Service was fine, but we were rushed to pay our check; our server was likely trying to go home. Looking forward to returning to try more of the menu! read more

We order from here all the time and the take out is always great. We finally came in to eat for the 2nd time and the service is also great! The manager? Owner? Was super nice and gave our kid extra attention. That's always a super sweet addition to going out to eat read more

Great food and service, menu prices are comparable to Cheesecake Factory and portions are large, would recommend sharing if you're not starving. Drinks are pricey but great mixing and interesting combinations. read more

Very excellent food, great service, great value. Open Mondays! Also excellent drinks!

Stoped for one so happy I did. Karen our bartender made the best experience. Thank you read more

This portions are small for the price, some days the service is good. But many times it's very slow

Underwhelming. Came for the Sunday brunch by myself. The place wasn't busy but you wouldn't know that from the server's (lack of) presence. Now, this typically wouldn't be a big deal except that what I ordered -- The Cristo, a non deep-fried version of a Monte Cristo -- was terrible; just a soggy, chewy, un-flavorful mess (FWIW, the side salad was quite tasty). Well, with no one checking in, I decided to force my way through the meal and be done rather than prolong the meal any longer. When the server, and then manager finally herd my complaints they were polite but also told me that "soggy" was, in fact, what they were striving for with that entree so it wasn't a preparation issue. Both the server and manager were apologetic that I didn't enjoy the meal and the manager offered reasonable alternatives to make up for the experience, so no issues or concerns there. Bottom line, Ground Level 105 has a bad item on the menu and I happened to choose it. It happens. read more

Absolutely delicious menu, inviting decor, timely, friendly personnel. Menu is like "Comfort Food Meets the World". Unique recipes that blend new flavors with enough familiarity to feel like your favorites. Cajun tips app; blends just right spice with tangy mustard sauce, 57 street noodles; flavor-packed oriental style dish (still decifering blend of seasoning), sliders; stand-out taste with balanced bbq sauce and toppings, grilled cheese and tomato soup; "grows up" just enough to grab your attention ...no time to mention all. Always covid compliant and comfortable enough to relax like home. Treat yourself and support a local business...it will become a favorite. read more