We had our 70th High School reunion luncheon here...so....a couple of walkers, canes, etc....AND…read morethe staff could not have been more Helpful, Pleasant, Thoughtful and Accomodating. They offered us seating where we could gather round and talk and then we had a table in a quiet corner. The drinks, food and service was excellent, the atmosphere was cheerful and we all had a great time...we may be old but still know how to party...

I met a friend after work at The Lawn, which is tucked away at Wilmette Golf Club. It's open from…read more11am-10 pm year-round. We sat overlooking the greens (late winter/early spring) so I can only imagine how gorgeous the setting is in nice weather. We had a casual dinner, relaxed and comfortable. I had firecracker shrimp (starter) and my friend had a Caesar salad. There are a lot of delicious options, so we made a plan to come back soon. We were alone for a while but then families started to come in. Service was friendly and relaxed.

Lovely ambiance! Delicious food. a true hidden gem in the neighborhood that we will be sure to…read morevisit again

Specifically made a reservation, and upon arrival our table was not ready for 10 mins. Not sure why…read morethis happened. Forced to wait in bar area which was high traffic and we were shuffled around. Not fond of our server's humor/attitude - felt a little uncomfortable. My medium rare steak was rare and I asked for it to be cooked me more. He kept asking are u sure in a condescending way, to which I replied yes, this is raw according to the high end steak houses I've been to. Yummy food though. Sucks hospitality is lacking here. Prob won't be back. Heard the bartenders are lovely people though.

I absolutely love Pomeroy!  I know I have said it many times.  This past Mother's Day we went to…read morePomeroy again.  It has become our go-to restaurant for celebrations.  I always consider Mother's Day the ultimate test for any restaurant, and Pomeroy passes with flying colors year after year! As expected, the restaurant was packed, both inside and in the beautiful courtyard. Families filled the dining room, with children of all ages at about 90% of the tables. The team at Pomeroy has been so consistent and professional, that all of our dishes were delivered at a perfect and steady pace, and qualities remained high. Although we got a different server each time we went, they were all very welcoming, friendly, and attentive.  This time, Carlisle did such a wonderful job even though she was super busy, and she wished me a happy Mother's Day several times to make sure that my day was special.  I must mention that the friendly hostess greeted me with well wishes too, and said happy Mother's day again when we left. We had noticed that they had replaced the couch in front of the courtyard fireplace with more tables.  Who could blame them when they had so many patrons to seat.  However, the courtyard still looked gorgeous. Now on to the food and drinks.  I had a mocktail Bleu 75 ($13) that's my favorite, my husband had a glass of chardonnay ($17), our daughter had a Le Spritz Strawberry ($16).  We shared an order of Sea Scallops ($23) and a Warm Tomato Tarte ($19).  I had my go-to dish which was the Mediterranean Sea Bass ($38), I loved the seared skin that was crispy on the edges. Husband and Daughter each ordered a Spring Halibut ($92 for 2) from the Mother's Day menu.  We ordered 2 Strawberry Crème Brulee ($28 for 2), and I shared 1 with my husband.  I also had a cappuccino ($6). The check came up to $283.05 before tips (they add a 3% surcharge to each guest check, which may be removed upon request, we didn't).  As always, our dinner was very enjoyable and it's worth the money.  I had a very happy Mother's Day dinner, and it ended a wonderful weekend with high notes!  We will keep returning!

Still a very nice Bistro ambiance, but they lost a star on this visit. We made reservations while…read moreon our way to the Chicago Botanical Garden ... close by and very handy. When we got to Pomeroy for dinner, we were seated in the farthest back room, one that was open-air ... the staff never asked us, they just put us there. The room was nice as was the weather, but the open-air room had gnats all over the place. Now we realize that gnats or fruit flies oftentimes come with wine servings ... and the Pomeroy has a bunch of nice wines, but the gnats flying around your face all through dinner was not pleasant. We ordered drinks to start, and found it hit-or-miss. The Watermelon Margarita seemed tempting, so we tried one. It came with a big smear of Tajin powder on the rim, and was not appealing. Once again, we thought they should mention this kind of thing before it appears. They replaced the drink, but it kept us off on the wrong foot. All in all, they still put our good food. Our complaint was the seating, the gnats, and the Tajin powder ... all they had to do was ask for our preferences and these could have been avoided. But alas, they drop to four stars.

From start to finish-spectacular! Our server was knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive. The…read morecocktails were amazing, just what we needed on a warm day. We ordered the steak frites and the salmon, very flavorful and portion sizes were just right. We highly recommend!

Nothing about this restaurant is exceptional and food is simply terrible and overpriced…read more We tried duck, gnocchi, salad, shrimp, pate and 2 deserts. All were meh. The best item was warm bread with butter and their cheese board. I am not exaggerating. The ambience is ok, clean and boring. The service was ok, not terrible but not exceptional, has room for improvement. We will not go back and if you have not been here before, you didn't miss anything.

EJ's is an awesome steakhouse near Old Orchard Mall. The food, service, and atmosphere were great…read more The grilled calamari and shrimp DeJonghe were very tasty appetizers. The portions of each were large and easy to share. The sauce with the grilled calamari was incredible. Moreover, all of the steaks were cooked to perfection and very tender. I enjoyed the interior and vibe of the dining area as well. My experience at the restaurant was wonderful, and I am looking forward to coming back.

Disclaimer: I'm a New Yorker who's moved to Chicagoland so maybe I'm a bit snooty but the regular…read moreYelpers in the Midwest should always be viewed with a star and a 1/2 less than what is expected normally. Typical steakhouse, similar to The River Palm Terrace in Jersey but the service was meh. We actually had to ask a server walking by for menus. What restaurant seats you without giving you a menu? Drinks came out after the apps and the main course was off pace after our salads and soups; felt like we were sitting there waiting for an hour. The steaks were under seasoned and couldn't help feeling like the dishes had been sitting in the kitchen for a bit...maybe the server forgot. Sautéed spinach was too salty. The quality of meat and prep and the service doesn't qualify for a $600+ dinner. Probably would have had a better time at Longhorn, unfortunately.

This place was excellent!!!!! I went there for my birthday back in August and when I tell you the…read morefood did not disappoint...it did not disappoint. The hostess was so nice. They gave me a birthday card and the table had happy birthday confetti on there. We ordered the lamb chops and steak. We also had Brussels sprouts and Parmesan fries as a side. The meat was so tender they melt on your mouth. We still talk about going back. We loved this place. The vibes were chilled. Music is not too loud and the room was not too dark. Highly recommended. Oh, we also went on a Thursday. Very chilled and not too many people.

January 1, 2026 New Year's Day. My first review of the new…read moreyear. My long time Chicago friend took me out to dinner tonight. He suggested that we dine at the Capital Grille. We arrived a little after 5:30 pm to avoid the rush. Rush ? What rush ? It's a Thursday night in a Windy City ( Chicago ) Suburb and it's 15 degrees outside. There is no rush. As we entered the restaurant we noticed that the place was relatively empty , yet , we were asked to wait as the staff checked to see if a table was available. After about a 5 minute wait it was determined that a table / booth was available. We opted for the booth. Yeah , like I said, the place was relatively empty. We sat down at our booth as the restaurant slowly began to fill up with customers. Menus were presented and after a quick perusal we ordered dinner. My friend ordered a glass of wine to accompany his Rib-Eye steak. I ordered the petite Filet Mignon. Yes Virginia , I'm watching my weight. Our waiter , I believe his name was Grant , provided us with excellent service and was very attentive to our every request. The restaurant is considered an upscale restaurant and the prices reflect that status. The lighting was dim , the decor chic , suitable for a date night or special occasion. It is large in scale with side rooms for parties and special events. A giant Bar is located in a side room that can accommodate a robust gathering. My friend enjoyed his meal and I found my Filet savory and tasty. The clam chowder that preceded the steak was excellent. We both enjoyed our dinner. The Capital Grille is a lovely place to dine as the food , service , and ambiance are on point. Yes ! I do recommend this restaurant for a night out , date night , or special occasion. I was vacillating between a 4 or 5 star award. Due to the excellent service I gave them a 5 Star Review. I will be back.

Service was great…read more Ambiance was nice lighting was great nice and dim and sparkly and seats were comfy Food was amazing

The service was lovely and the cappuccino was really very good. But that was really it. The penne…read morewith vodka sauce was tasty but the addition of chicken breast tased like a Costco frozen grilled chicken. The Brussels sprouts salad was awful. Thickly sliced sprout cores that and tasteless additions made for a chore rather than a meal. Skip the salad and just have the side of sprouts instead. For a fairly large bill dinner should have been much better. Better yet - choose a different restaurant

This is our "go to" wine store in downtown Winnetka. Totally puzzled by negative reviews about…read morefeeling not welcomed by the owner. She is very nice lady who is always helpful and cheerful. Oh, and her dog Mick is so adorable and very large too! Very good wine selection, well curated. Pretty nice variety and different prices points. As an added bonus, we started new tradition: stopping by Good Grapes after dinner to buy and open a good bottle of wine with F&F. You can sit right there in the store at one of the few tables. It is really cozy neighborhood place, highly recommend to check it out.

Theresa has excellent taste in wine and a great range to choose from - cost friendly and also high…read moreend. Rare finds and fan favorites (but not generic). Theresa is very helpful - she knows what she's talking about and is very attentive! We love the Wine Club and Friday Music! Good Grapes is a great local business - love going in there and so lucky to have this local gem in Winnetka!

Schaefer's is a great liquor store that really focusses on wine. They have a deli and a great…read moreselection of beers and hard liquor. We recently attended the annual Warehouse Sale. This is an event to mark your calendar for - great deals on wine for all price points. It can get crowded and crazy but you get the chance to try every wine available. Schaefer's has knowledgeable sales staff, competitive prices, and a friendly atmosphere to shop in, no matter your budget!

We were in the area and saw online they were having their Annual Wine Warehouse sale so we decided…read moreto make a visit. This local liquor store in Skokie has been in business since 1936 offering an great selection of wines and spirits. They also have a small deli offering gourmet food products. Their retail store has a huge selection of spirits and wines. Prices are slightly higher than some "Box" stores but if you sign up to be a CAP member,prices are reduced on some items. Their Warehouse Wine sale was super crowded in a separate warehouse with thousands of cases of wines at reduced prices. They did offer free tastings of many of the wines on sale . If you love wine Schaefers in definitely the place to go when in the Skokie area.

I have been wanting to try this place because my sister was raving about it. When you first walk…read moreinto the place it's really nice. The service was great they were checking on us and following up on everything and very attentive. Now let's go to the food my sister recommended the shank I opted for the pork tank I think they also have a lamp one but the pork one was really good and super tender you don't even need a knife for it you just cut it with your fork or spoon in the meat comes off the bones right away. The pasta we ordered was also good came with the sausage it was the sausage rigatoni with sausage. My sister recommended the crispy brussel sprouts she said it was really good but we opted to go for the octopus I feel like the octopus was over seasoned a bit but it was cooked perfectly really tender. Will definitely be coming back to this place to try more stuff on their menu. Happy eating!

We had made a reservation a month in advance to try a new restaurant on Father's Day. However, as…read morethe day approached, the weather forecast consistently called for thunderstorms, heavy rain, and possible flash flooding. We decided it was not a good idea to drive to an unfamiliar area in inclement weather and canceled the reservation on Friday night. We were fortunate that Social Inn is close by and is a great restaurant for celebratory dining. Best of all, they still had reservation available. As it turned out, it was just light rain the entire evening on Father's Day, but we didn't regret the change at all. Although the restaurant was not filled to capacity, it was bustling with many families celebrating Father's Day, creating a festive vibe. It's the first time that we met the owner, Daniella, who's so warm and welcoming. She invited us to choose from available tables in three different dining areas. We selected the table right by the lounge that had a large TV, homey décor, couch and cocktail table. It was also right by the big window overlooking the small and charming front patio. Our server, Chis, was very friendly, pleasant, and attentive. I ordered a Lemonade ($3), my husband and daughter each enjoyed a glass of Mer Soliel Reserve Chardonnay (2 for $26). We shared a Grilled Octopus ($22) which was cooked to perfection. The warm, lightly charred pita points paired well with the creamy and tasty beet hummus. I had a Slow Roasted Lamb Shank ($39) which was tender and full of flavors. It was a very generous portion that I shared a big piece with my husband; and still had leftovers to take home. It made a delicious lamb sandwich for my next lunch. My husband liked his Spiked White Fish ($29) so much last time that he ordered it again. Our daughter enjoyed her order of Rigatoni Sausage ($23), another generously portioned dish that she couldn't quite finish. By the end of the meal, we were too full for individual desserts, so we shared a Crème Brûlée ($8), which was the perfect sweet ending. All in all, it was a wonderful dinner. With consistent delicious dishes, warm hospitality, comfortable seating, and a convenient location, we will definitely be back again.