I went to The Greggory for my first time on Saturday and it was absolutely phenomenal. I started…read moreoff with the Sakura to drink which was very refreshing and tasty - as someone who typically likes Lemon Drops, I really enjoyed it. We ordered the Pop Over Rolls to start off our meal and they were some of the best rolls I've ever had. I really liked that they had a hint of cheese and the butter was also delightful. To eat, I ordered the Summer Corn Ravioli and it was one of my favorite pasta dishes I've probably ever had. I did get it without the mushrooms as I typically am not a fan of mushrooms but the ravioli was perfectly cooked and the flavors were simply divine. My party also ordered various meat dishes that they all raved about as well. We did order the brussel sprouts and asparagus to share - I enjoyed the asparagus but did not try the brussel sprouts given they had bacon in them. We didn't order dessert BUT did get a fantastic vanilla cake with raspberry sauce for dessert that our server brought given it was my mom's birthday dinner. The cake was SO delicious and I was very happy we got it! To top it off, our service was amazing throughout and it was an overall wonderful experience. Thank you, The Greggory team, for a great first experience! We cannot wait to be back!

Highly recommend this place. Their steaks and chops are phenomenal. Had the lamb with Israeli…read moreRisotto: absolutely phenomenal. Wife had the Dover Sole. Absolutely amazing, and they debone right at your table. Also had the crab pasta and had a good taste of our friends market Wagyu steak. It was like butter. Keep in mind. This is not going to be cheap though. If you're gonna go to this place, expect not only excellent service but not your McDonald's prices. Saw a couple of the next table come in and order a hamburger and fries. Seriously? You come to this place for a burger and fries? (Lol). I'm sure the burger and fries was excellent, but this place is not known to be a burger joint, even though it's on the menu but again, to each his or her own. I wouldn't come here just to have a burger. There are many other places that do that. Step it up a little. Come here for a higher tier of food caliber. That being said: Our server was excellent. The manager along with the chef / the wine "professor"- (he was excellent as well- extremely knowledgeable, and paired our bottle of wine perfectly with all our meals) along with everyone else who came by to check on us. But our server was absolutely attentive and great. He wasn't pushy and he was very easy-going but very astute and had all the attention to detail. So hopefully we made his night when we came to the tip. (we weren't slouches, nope.). I wish I remembered his name, it wasn't a typical name, but he was outstanding. That being said, make sure that you pack away a couple "bones" when you see the check- also make sure that you tip your waiter for the outstanding job that they do. So don't skimp on that either. So again: It isn't cheap, but a place like this shouldn't be. We had a great experience overall- Also, this isn't your T-shirt and shorts type of place. You have to dress up. No schleps.. Capeesh?!!? leave your sandals at home. Which it should be. This is an experience, not your local In-N-Out Burger joint. Excellent and tasteful decor- excellent service highly highly highly recommend.

Had the pleasure of visiting Lucky Monk Bar & Grill in Downers Grove, their second location…read morefollowing the success of their South Barrington restaurant. Congratulations to owners Tony and Jeremy, GM Sean, Manager Rajan, Chef Maria, and the entire team for the warm hospitality and excellent dining experience. The Buffalo Wings were outstanding, the Fish & Chips were perfectly prepared, and their selection of IPAs was absolutely delicious. From one Chef/Owner to another, I wish you continued success as you grow. Thank you for a wonderful evening, and I look forward to visiting again soon. -- Chef Sunny Le P'tit European-American Gastronomy

Lucky monk used to be a main state for us when we worked close by. Fast-forward 10 years later and…read moreit's still as good as we remembered it. They are known for their micro brew and their delicious burgers. Don't be fooled by those two they do have a selection of so many other types of food and drinks. The ambience is lively like a sports bar. But they do have a dining section separate from the bar area that you could socialize and have a great dining experience.

After a hectic weekend, we decided to end our Sunday together with a couple of beers, appetizer and…read moredessert to help us wind down. For an appetizer, we ordered the Drunken Wings with the dry rub seasoning. The wings were a decent size with a nice crispy texture, and the meat was juicy and tender. Unfortunately, I wasn't a big fan of the dry rub. It tasted pretty plain with mostly just a little spice, so the seasoning didn't really impress us. For dessert, we got the cinnamon sugar pretzels. They came with two pretzels, which was perfect because we didn't have to fight over sharing one! The pretzels were warm, soft, and fluffy, with a light coating of cinnamon sugar. They also came with two dipping sauces: caramel and chocolate. The caramel was definitely my favorite. I wasn't a fan of the chocolate sauce, it tasted like a generic Hershey's chocolate syrup. Overall, the wings didn't really win us over, but the cinnamon sugar pretzels definitely stole the show. Sometimes dessert really does save the meal!

The beers are incredible, tons of variety and home crafted…read more Very spacious the place and food was okay, on this time I tried some bar food and appetizers, I would need to try again the main plates to have a better opinion. However, on overall, i like this place and the service.

Classic sports bar, great set up w the TVs and super clean- this spot is a winner! Easy to park and…read morea full bar when we stopped on a Wed afternoon for lunch. Friendly bartender, big menu. I had the brisket grilled cheese and was hungry when it arrived, but I could only eat half! The fries are spectacular (crinkle cut) and the brisket was delicious! Jr had the steak melt and same thing happened to him - starving when we arrived he only ate 1/2 and was stuffed! Friendly place, funny to see the Greek influence..

We were on the hunt to find a place to watch the Bears game... we happened to be in the area so we…read moredecided to check another Rookie's off our list. It was loud and crowded but the service was awesome and the food was great, as usual. I had the soup of the day... it was the last of it (and they said it was "too thick".... not in my book, it was perfect) so they gave me two bowls, on the house. It was great too.

Tiffany was outstanding. And the food was unexpectedly great for a bar and grill. I'll be stopping…read moreback again.

Checked out this pretty fun sports bar in Hoffman Estates. It conveniently is located next to a…read morebowling alley and in fact one can walk right into there without going outside. Bar Down is otherwise in an unassuming location. Great place for watching games. The fathers can take their kids to go bowling and they can hang out in here pretending to be parenting and things. Bigger than the average bar. It's located next to Poplar Creek Bowling and there's a passageway between these. There's supposed to be no alcohol consumption over by the lanes but whatever. Has lots of great specials going on. It's got U Call It at happy hour, which is basically like choosing whatever liquor one wants. Has a few more great specials on food. It's $5 to get Pretzel Bites at happy hour. The rest of the menu has nachos and other things. Also they can host banquets. They have catering if having large groups or parties. For sure it's a place to hang out and have fun. It's located in the strip mall on Higgins. There's lots of great specials.

We went for the Mother's Day brunch. And everything tasted so good. I was so happy they had the…read moreTiramisu its my favorite and they have one of the best ones. I also loved their nutella cheesecake. The prime rib was cooked and seasoned perfectly. The ham looked dry but i did have it and it wasnt dry so looks can be deceiving lol. The Garlic roasted chicken was also a fav, the chicken was juicy and tasty. Service was great and they had a Valet service specificalky for this occasion. Definitely coming back because i still want to try their grilled octopus. Happy Eating!

We met here with a work group. All of us in town for a meeting. The food took so long and it got so…read morelate I had to go because I hadn't planned on eating so late. The table server was kind and polite but could not cover for the slow cook. I left my coworkers who opted to wait it out. The slow food service kept the others another 30 minutes before they got their orders served. Could have been an anomaly but I'd call this a failure. I hope for their sake they find a chef.

Cool place. Nice staff. Full bar. Just bring friends who don't have motion sickness issues.read more

Place was absolutely gold. If you are going there King David will take great care of you. Wasn't…read moreexpecting such a great experience with the sim racing way better than expected.

The Saddle Room has a way of making a night out feel a little more special. The food is…read moreconsistently good, the drinks are fun without trying too hard, and the atmosphere strikes that rare balance between polished and relaxed. What really makes it stand out is the ambiance -- warm, inviting, and tailor-made for date night. It's the kind of place that may not shout for attention, but quietly delivers a very enjoyable experience.

Came in on a Saturday evening since they have a patio and I wanted to enjoy the last bit of good…read morepatio weather. My friend and I enjoyed multiple cocktails (highly recommend Don Quijote) as well as a veggie pizza, butternut squash ravioli and peanut butter tiramisu. Each item was delicious and was a decent portion size. The drop in my rating is due to the menu update use of beef tallow for all fried items including menu items noted as vegetarian. There is no point in noting the beet salad as vegetarian when the goat cheese fritters are fried in beef tallow. I'm grateful that our server Tyler confirmed with the kitchen but there is no excuse for not updating the menu accordingly or making adjustments to maintain vegetarian/vegan status for some menu items.

Had lots of great thing at this sports bar in Hoffman Estates. It has a menu pretty much for every…read morepreference. Neighborhood Inn has been a longtime favorite and is one of the best places for hangout out watching games and sports. A lot of the classic drinks and eats on the menu. There's also tons of vegan options including burgers, nachos, and shit loads of things. Chill place when there's not much going on in the way of sports but when there is it can get crazy. It's got a lot of great specials to choose from. They're known for Bloody Marys and mimosas so this is an okay place for women. A pretty big menu to look at. They even have breakfast and late night options. It's $5 to get margaritas on Tuesdays, and vodka mixers on Fridays. The food menu is massive. A lot of plant based options. It's about $15 to get The Veganator. A big ass burger that's plant based. This has avocado, cheese substitute, and pico de gallo. A lot more options to choose from. There's everything from nachos to tacos and other Mexican type of stuff. Get lots of stuff to drink and eat. It's located on Hassell in the one plaza. There's tons of options for vegans.

Best grilled cheese ever and I love their crinkle fries too. Perfect bar for meeting with friends…read moreto play darts or go alone and play someone remotely. Down to earth, friendly vibe! Love the DJ on Friday nights, definitely down with the 90's music and a great about taking requests. Bartenders are friendly and efficient. Wish they wouldn't have the slot machines, but I guess all the bar around here have them now.

So much fun. Very small and quaint place to sit back and enjoy some live piano music.read more

Jenna is seriously the BEST bartender! she was so friendly & made sure our drinks were made to our…read morestandard. definitely will be back!