I want to love this place as a friend told me how phenomenal the chicken and elote tacos are .. but the one time I tried going (Monday 12/27 around 3pm) they were closed when their hours suggest they should be open. I wasn't the only one outside the place trying to get in to eat. There was no sign on the door stating whether they were opening late or not at all, and the answering machine didn't state that they would be closed that day. We ended up dining somewhere else, but Holts was a big let down. I will try and go back another time but try calling first. read more

Holt's is incredibly convenient to the Park Ridge train station, literally a hop, skip and a jump away. Went to brunch at Holt's today. Liked the vibe inside, feels like a higher end neighborhood bar. Would definitely pop back here for a cocktail or a beer. Brunch from a food perspective was fine, ordered the chicken and waffles, waffles weren't super soft or hot, didn't taste overly fresh, sizable piece of chicken, again not super warm. Can't beat the location, an easy spot to meet up in the neighborhood with friends. Will order differently next time to explore different options on the menu. read more

Holt's - Pizza Near Me - Park Ridge, Illinois

This is a solid 3.5 stars and I couldn't decide whether to round up or down. The portion sizes were good so I rounded up. The overall rating for the restaurant is true. The pizza we got-pesto and arugula and crispy chicken- was absolutely amazing and I would come back just for that. The place has got a nice ambiance of like an upscale diner. Now for the bads- the service was atrocious on a Sunday afternoon which is when I would've expected it would be busy and they should be well staffed. They had like one food runner and two waitresses who also kept going behind the bar. It took us forever to get water, then to order, then to get food, and then our check. I might be back for that pizza but I hope they staff the place better. read more

Great pizza place! Tonight was my first time visiting the Holt's and first time having seafood pizza, i.e. calamari pizza. Calamari: It's delish! The bread was just right, not soggy or soft, but rather on the crunchy/crispy side. There were so much calamari on the pizza. Scallion added another dimension to taste, which I loved! Generous portion. Size small was great because I have leftover for tomorrow. Service: quick and friendly Establishment: clean, spacious, tv on two sides of the wall showing sports, enough lighting to see but not bright enough to write I'd definitely come back to try other pizzas. read more

Holt's - Calamari pizza size small for $16.99 before tax - Pizza Near Me - Park Ridge, Illinois

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Good food. Casual atmosphere. Was there today and had a nice chit chat with the server while waiting for my to go order. Nice girl.

I really wanted to like Holt's - it's been open in Park Ridge for a while now, and it seemed to have some good reviews. PR needs some more restaurants, and this format is what we're looking for as an occasional beer and burger place. We were out running errands last night, and decided to check it out. We got there around 8PM, and the restaurant wasn't packed. We came in the front, and no hostess, no one to seat us, just standing there waiting... some guy finally got up from the bar and seated us (maybe the owner?). First, I've got to say, that while the menu looks cool, it's unreadable in the low light. Who thought printing orange on a beige background would work? Good selection of craft beers, and an average selection of salads, sandwiches and pizza. All of the pizzas were "craft pizza", i.e. strange ingredient combos (which, i'll admit, can sometimes work). My wife settled on the goat cheese and grape pizza; I picked the reuben. For an appetizer we chose the fried cheese curds - these were done well, and were delicious, although the dipping sauces weren't anything special - ranch dressing and a thick tomato paste. Pizza and reuben arrived, and i was less than impressed... They could have done more with the pizza to incorporate the two major ingredients - lots of mozzarella cheese with dabs of goat cheese, a few grilled onions, and the lots of cold green and red grapes sprinkled on top. It just didn't work for me - but my wife was ok with it. The ruben was about as good as you'd get at Denny's... Crispy on one side, soft on the other, meat piled up in one corner, very little sauerkraut. But where they really fell down was the fries... First fries that came out were cold and rubbery. I asked for some fresh ones, and these came out hot, but still pretty rubbery... How hard is it to cook good fries? So, all in all, not impressed. There were a few good things (curds and beer selection), but not enough to warrant a return trip. Maybe it was the fact that we were there late on a Monday night, but it seemed like no one really cared about service or the quality of the food. Our go to place for beer and burgers has been Iron Horse Ale House on NW Hwy. While Holt's is closer to home, we'll still be going back to Iron Horse. Too bad, would have really liked this place to be better. read more

Holt's looks cute as far as the aesthetic- they have a nice patio, and the look of it makes you want to dine there, however I must say I am disappointed with them. It is painful to find a vegan option to eat-they took the veggie burger off the menu, which seems like a huge step back in the wrong direction, and on top of it, they haven't even taken it off the website menu, so when I tried to order it in house, I was highly disappointed. To find anything remotely vegan, you have to ask to customize everything. I think I got the spinach salad with no cheese, (yay another salad) and brussels sprouts without cheese. I went with family and left feeling really unsatisfied. Can you throw us vegans and vegetarians a Beyond Meat, or impossible burger, maybe some veggie tacos, cauliflower wings? read more

Went to Holts with my wife recently and was unpleasantly surprised. We looked it up and made our decision based off the good reviews. Took quite awhile in an almost empty restaurant just to get our waters. The drinks were quite good, I will give them that. The table itself was sticky. We ordered the fried zucchini which was great, the sauce was very flavorful. My wife ordered a burger which was dry as boot leather and seasoned "with hopes and dreams" in my words. I ordered the pesto chicken pizza and it required so much parm and red pepper to make it remotely enjoyable enough to eat. I expected some arugula, what they brought out looked like a salad. There was almost 3 inches of arugula on this pizza to where you couldn't even see any remnants of crust, cheese or chicken... not to mention the chicken, if you want frozen Tyson chicken from the freezer at Walmart on your $25 dollar pizza then this is it. I do not wish to tarnish this restaurant because it seems many enjoy it, just sharing our experience. read more

The food was small in portion compare to its price. THE FRIES WITH CHEDDER was horrible. Asked for one without that sauce but took more than 20 min to get it. I left the table without getting my togo order. Wasted my money going into this place!! read more

Great pizzas , burgers, beer selection. Ambiance is cool and clubby and a huge bar. Also grilled cheese is famous on the menu! Brunch on weekend rocks. Good service also, multiple food runners to assist. read more

Holt's - Pizza Near Me - Park Ridge, Illinois

I love Holt's atmosphere (inside and outside), and the food is delicious. You won't be disappointed with their pizzas, cheese curds, meatball salad or burgers. They also have some really delicious cocktails. The only negative is that the service is so so slow. It takes forever for a server to come by, and the food takes long as well. I wouldn't go if you are super hungry because ya might start getting antsy for your food. Other than that, it is probably one of the best restaurants in Park Ridge. read more

Holt's - Pizza Near Me - Park Ridge, Illinois

Holt's Park Ridge is hands down my favorite restaurant ever. I have a difficult time deciding what to order because everything is delicious! My favorite salads - I can't pick just one - I love the beet salad, the spinach salad and the kale + brussels sprout salads! Their cheese curds are phenomenal - we get them EVERY time! My top pick is the avocado burrata, but I also love their custom burger (with curds) or the taco pizza! And best iced tea as well! Do not miss out! Go there tonight! read more

Went back and tried the curds and the burger. Both were almost inedible due to way too much grease. This place might turn into a mediocre Park Ridge example of "food" but everyone here with low standards and high BAC will say it is "just AHmazing". Barf. I will be back to try the pizza and if that fails I'll stick to the beet salad. read more

Been here 3 times now hoping for a better experience but as they say 3 strikes and your out! First off - WHATS WITH THE FREEZING COLD TEMPERATURE OF THE PLACE??? When it's in the 50-70's I don't think it warrants the A/C to be set to what feels like sub-zero!! Nothing worse than trying to enjoy your meal in the freezer!! Second- the wait staff isn't all too great - with the exception of the first time - the other two times our waitress seemed rushed and not really interested in our experience - didn't even ask us how everything was! Finally the food is good - but the menu is minimal - and if you don't order an alcoholic drink I don't think they are all too fond - won't be going back ‍ read more

This is a charming cute busy w people place! It's clean and they follow Covid protocol. I just recently moved back here from Manhattan beach california and this would fit right in! Great appetizers pizza and entrees for a smaller establishment. I would rate the employees friendly and helpful. I give this place 5 stars for a small downtown park ridge option! read more

Nice, local eatery. Really cool vibe. We have gone a number of times and have never been disappointed. Good food, good service. No complaints! read more

Came here yesterday for lunch and got food poisoning. Beware I was violently ill for 6 hours after eating their food.

During the Covid-19 pandemic restaurants were allowed to open back up with social distancing and limitations in place. Unfortunately, Holt's doesn't care to properly train their staff. Their bartenders take their masks off to talk to one another and repeatedly touch their masks, then proceed to handle food and drinks. This has been repeatedly seen by MANY different customers, including myself. I only got carryout, as I think sitting at a restaurant is premature at this point, but immediately saw 3 staff members exhibiting such behavior. Unacceptable and dangerous. read more

The food was absolutely delicious... we had the Meatball salad. And the Burrata. Our server Kaley was wonderful very friendly. Price was decent. Highly recommended. read more

So yummy! And a fun vibe & hangout after the Park Ridge Farmer's Market. Had a Bloody Mary that was delicious & perfectly spicy. I got the Salmon BLT (to die for!!!) and BF got the Egg & Pepper sandwich. He wanted the Crab Eggs Benedict, but they were out of poached eggs. Will have to come back here and sit outside on a beautiful Saturday morning again! read more

Holt's - spicy Bloody Mary! - Pizza Near Me - Park Ridge, Illinois

I went to Holt's for the first time. It's a very trendy pizza place that looks like it belongs in the city. I loved the decor. We got sliders, fries, cheese curds and salad. The sliders were cooked to perfections and the fries were delicious. I can't even talk about the cheese curds without my mouth watering! They were amazing! They are lightly battered and not greasy. They were so delicious. All ranch and salad dressings are homemade with is a big plus with me. I wish i had room for the pizza. I will defo be going back to try some. We also tried the skillet cookie for dessert and it was to die for!k read more

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We love Holt's! I wish this was here when I grew up/lived here! It's a perfect location in Uptown Park Ridge. Love the decor/ambiance. It is VERY loud in there, but it's all good. I've been here quite a few times, but realized I had never left a review! We went last night for some later night eats. We were seated right away, but we have had to wait in the past... just depends on what time you go! We got a chopped salad. I love their chopped salad (something I crave actually... which is not very common that I crave a salad, but it's that good). It's a very large portion and can easily be shared! We got the meatball appetizer - was good, but honestly I've had and made better so I would skip this. Last but not least we had the cheese curds. They were yummy, but a tad on the greasy side... but I guess they are cheese curds so that is to be expected! Lol. At this point we (the 4 of us) were full. In the past I've had their pizzas which are SOO good! I've built my own in the past which is never a bad idea, but my favorite is the Italian beef pizza! It is mouthwatering! Now I'm wishing we got that last night too, but we definitely didn't need it lol. I didn't have any drinks last night, but my husband and sisters boyfriend did and they enjoyed their cocktails! read more

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Before I say any more, I encourage you all to try the Olive Oil Cake. I almost didn't because I was pretty full, but then remembered I'd read in a review that their desserts are quite good. The cake comes with caramel sauce drizzled on the plate around it, and is topped with whipped Marscapone When it arrived it just looked like a big, square blonde brownie with some sweet sauce dripped around it and a dollop of something on top. But, oh my goodness, looks are deceiving! The first bite didn't grab me -- It was really different from what I was expecting, spongier and not as sweet -- but by the third bite I was hooked! Make sure you have a little bit of Marscapone and caramel sauce in each bite. The combination of these with the cake itself really make it wonderful. My husband had the butterscotch pie, and said it was good. I tried a taste, and yes, it was good, but I'm glad I had the cake! It was life-changing! We tried to order cheese curds but they were out of them. No problem -- This just necessitates a return trip! We ordered drinks -- My husband tried one of their Porters and said it was good, and I had the Balboa, a Bloody Mary garnished with an antipasto skewer (lemon and lime wedges flanking a large green olive and chunk of cheese) and a slice of peppered bacon. The drink was good, although a bit small. I ended up ordering two, and would have preferred a larger size such that one drink would have taken me through our lunch. Even though we were there during brunch hours (until 3pm Sa/Su), we were there for lunch so both decided to order burgers. I had the House Burger with no modifications, and it was very good. I ordered it medium rare, and although it came more medium tending toward medium well, it was very juicy so this wasn't really a problem, and the pretzel roll was nice and soft. My husband had the Custom Burger and added a fried egg, and said his was also good. He ordered his medium, and it looked about the same amount of done-ness as mine. We both had fries as our side, and they were good, although I did need to add a little salt as they were unseasoned. There was a large group seated next to us, so probably because they were a little loud I'd classify the noise level a little on the loud side, but this probably varies with the crowd. My husband was pleased that they had several TVs over the bar and also on the opposite wall, so he happily kept an eye on the baseball and basketball games as we ate. This is a fun place with a fun menu -- The cocktails all have names tied to the Rocky movies (I had the Balboa this time, and next time I'm probably going to try the Paulie), and there was a collage of paintings of nuns with boxing gloves on the rear wall that I'll have to check out in detail next time, too -- Quirky, but fun. read more

Sadly we will not be going back to one of our local favorites since our server, the bus boy, food runner, the bartender and the manager/owner did not wear face masks the entire time we were there. Well, our server had a face mask around her neck but would only touch it or leave it on her chin, with her mouth and nose exposed. The others had no visible face mask at all. Unfortunately we did not get one of the other 3 or 4 servers that were wearing masks. Will note that both hostesses did have face masks on. Customers were also being seated without face masks while walking through the patio, and walking to the restrooms without face masks. Will Have to wait to return after a vaccine or this whole COVID mess is fixed. We do love the food and did take out many times during quarantined. So sad about the lack of precautions. read more

Pros: A cute little spot to enjoy pizza during the summertime. It's got an outdoor patio and tables right next to the opened windows with pretty decorations. The pizza was delicious and reasonable for the price. Cons: the host did not greet us upon walking into the restaurant. I didn't even realize the girl looking at us with her mind empty was the host, so we were confused at first. The fish taco was 3/5. It lacked flavor and needed more sauce in it. I would visit again for some pizza. read more

Party of 3, shared a large burrata and basil pizza and the fried Brussels. Got 1 cocktail, 1 beer, 1 cider. Unfortunately they were out of the Soppresata and honey pizza. Our second choice was OK. Fried Brussels were OK too. Almost wish they were balsamic roasted as the fried didn't do anything for me. Drinks were good. read more

Great food! Even better drinks! Fast friendly service, taking a star off because it is TOO LOUD! They need to add sound proofing. It's not stopping me from coming in though! read more

The last time I was there, the staff was rude and the salmon blt was greasy. So I won't go back again

Went there for lunch with some coworkers. I got the house burger and it delicious. I asked for medium rare and it was cooked just right. The atmosphere is nice and the staff was very friendly. I even for a cute mini Tabasco sauce to go! However, the appetizers are a bit pricey for what you get. They could be more generous with the portions. Also, we wanted to order cheese curds but they ran out of it! C'mon guys.. Not cool. Overall, I would come back again to try the pizza! And HOPEFULLY some the cheese curds. read more

Holt's - 2 house burgers, beet salad, & grilled cheese! - Pizza Near Me - Park Ridge, Illinois

Good food and beer selections! We love the specialty pizzas and their bar food is consistently delicious.

Wha??? Whoa, when did Holt's get here? My sister in law found this place and said there was a new restaurant we hadn't been to in Park Ridge. Given the fact that I grew up here, and my parents still live here it was definitely news to us. Wasn't there an ice cream place or something here before?? What was here was what I was thinking as we walked into. The restaurant itself has a big open modern vibe which is refreshing. Granted its a little bit louder than other restaurants, its on par with it being more of a bar/restaurant. They have sandwiches, a large array of salads, wings and the traditional bar foods like pizza. But all of it is with a little twist and just better what you would typically find. A full family of 7 had a lot to eat and even food to spare for a great price. I'm not going to say its the best food in the world but I think with atmosphere, staff, price and food it is a really good experience overall. We will definitely be back as the salads and pizzas are unique. Hope they stay open a while! read more

Very cool spot! Good drinks & service, too! Had a delicious peach mule type drink, which I would highly recommend! My only suggestion would be to add some vegan items to the menu - salad was the only option I had here.. read more

Holt's - peach mule - Pizza Near Me - Park Ridge, Illinois

What a charming place!! Great service, yummy food and an amazing wine/beer list. We had the Burger with Mushrooms (fab), an entree salad with squash and all sorts of yummy things (best salad I've had in a loooong time, and a kale salad which was our least fav thing. Not bad, just lotsa kale The portions are huge. The prices are manageable. The perfect neighborhood spot read more

Highly recommend making a reservation, especially on a weekend. A bit pricey, but super yummy food and cool atmosphere! read more

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Great place for a drink, craft beer or sandwich and appetizer. Good location and good service Some daily food specials. Kale salad is excellent. The downfall is the PIZZA. A step below frozen. I will give them credit for creativity on the specialty pizzas . However, the crust is doughy and bland. Pizzas look like they are thrown together. A create your own pizza is a mess. Hardly and cheese, sauce tastes like ketchup and again, terrible crust. So, don't come hear thinking you're gonna get a good pizza. Other than that it's a good place read more

Holt's - Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Park Ridge, Illinois

This place is getting two stars because the food is decent otherwise it would be 0 stars for the poor service and management. We've dined here a quite a few times, the food is on point but we have never had the the greatest service. We have continued to go because the food is decent, atmosphere is nice and we had a great service experience at the bar once. However, we dined there the evening of Saturday, June 30 with five people around 9pm. Again, food was good, service was meh, but overall a good time. Two days later I realized my debit card was overcharged. I tried getting in touch with management on three different occasions to rectify the situation and was told a Brad or Brett (someone with a B) is the only person who handles refunds, ticket disputes, etc and would call me. It's July 13 and I never got a call or voicemail. Not the right way to do business. Will never step foot in there again. read more

I also don't understand why this place has less than 4 stars. The team: The team that works here is resilient, hard working, caring, fun, understanding, VERY welcoming, great with details (Miri, you are the BEST!!), enthusiastic and URGENT! You can see them running around making every customer experience count. Isn't that what you want to experience in a restaurant/bar? Covid-19: The team is following the guidelines. They clean constantly. They wear their face masks. There is hand sanitizer available and they practice social distancing. If you are so concerned about COVID-19... Stay in your house! Why are you going out then? The food: Fresh! Different options for everyone. Their pizzas are delicious, unique and made with FRESH ingredients. The hamburgers are also very tasty! Fries to die for! (Love their fries with ranch) There is no bad options in the menu. The drinks: OMG! Made with handmade juices! So yummy! Give them a chance. You WON'T regret it!!! Outside and inside seating available. read more

For the best restaurant real estate in Park Ridge, I am slightly disappointed. It's a good restaurant, but not great. Nothing defines it from the rest. The nice ambience with the windows and patio make for a nice evening. However, it can be quite noisy. The reason I am underwhelmed is that everything here is good. The burger is just good, but you can get a better burger at Harp and Fiddle. The pizza is good, but better pizza can be found at nearly any other Chicago pizza joint. One piece of credit I will give Holt's is for their Salmon BLT. It's unique and uses fresh caught sockeye salmon. It's healthy and delicious. In the end, if you want the best pizza go elsewhere. The best burger, go elsewhere. But one thing I will go to Holt's for is for a nice Salmon BLT lunch. read more

Holt's - Pizza Near Me - Park Ridge, Illinois

This was a great spot. I got into ORD around 9:30 PM but we still needed to stay in the area while waiting for my son to land from LAX. My youngest son and I popped in here for a late bite and a beer and I must say it was awesome. Great beer offering, we ordered a salmon BLT and a pepper and egg sandwich. We were not disappointed. The place has a great vibe and the folks are friendly. Glad that they offer Saturday and Sunday brunch! read more

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I went there for the Villanova/Michigan championship game. I am new to the city in Albany Park. I don't have a lot of need to venture out of the city. I was talking to a couple about places to go and they suggested Holt's. I had the curds, meatballs and pizza. All three get two thumbs up! They have a fantastic selection of beer. The decor is comfortable, modern and inviting. The staff is great! Lauren took care to make sure ice water was always full and we didn't wait on drinks. Bijon and Grant both took time to say hello, introduce themselves and have a quick conversation. I will be stopping back for sure. Great job Holt's! read more