Nice place to just lay back and chill. Girlfriend and I did not take part in the hookah but enjoyed…read moreour tea and talked.

This is such a quaint little find in my neck of the woods! The owner is originally from California…read moreand has talent in interior designing so this place has a super cute vibe. Definitely Instagram worthy setting/ vibe. It's a Moroccan style hookah lounge. The only reason I would give it a 4 instead of 5 is because they don't have a food menu and no alcohol on premises. Would have definitely enjoyed the hookah more if this was the case. The hookah is $25 per hookah and a lot of flavors to choose from. The owner personally came and chatted with us and made us feel at home.

Aloha, Tiki Tuesday! What a fun way to spend a Tuesday evening! The tropical cocktails helped us…read morefeel as though we were transported to the islands. They were not only beautifully crafted but absolutely delicious--each sip had us dreaming of swaying palm trees, ocean breezes, and a Hawaiian getaway. We loved both the Mai Tais and the Beachy Bookkeeper! We decided to share a few appetizers. The Meatballs al Forno was my favorite...packed with flavor and perfect for enjoying with friends over drinks. The Heirloom Tomato Burrata was okay however, the tomatoes didn't seem ripe and were hard and chewy. The Lobster in a Jar was tasty - on the pricey side if you ask me though... One of my favorite things about this spot is the ambiance. The lighting is low (and by low I am flat out dark where you almost can't see your hand in front of your face), creating a dark, cozy, and intimate atmosphere that makes it easy to relax and unwind after a long day. Whether you're catching up with friends, enjoying a date night, or simply looking for a place to escape for a few hours, the vibe here is spot on. The service was fantastic as well. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed, which only added to the experience. Tiki Tuesday has officially become one of my favorite weekly traditions. Great drinks, delicious appetizers, wonderful service, and a cozy atmosphere--what more could you ask for? I'll definitely be back next Tuesday for another little island escape. Where's my grass skirt and coconut bra??? Mahalo for a great evening!

We came here in a week night with reservations though they were not needed. The place was hopping…read morewith live music byt not full by any means. Walk in via J Theodore, the ohone booth is to the left. It's a cool novelty calling with a book name to enter via the book shelf. Once inside the speak easy area there were two seating options. The Library which is set away from the open lounge area and quieter or the lounge area with the bar. They would not let us pick our spot despite seating being available. We opted for the lounge area as the seat offered to us there was better to our preference. The tables are packed quiet tightly which i dont like personally but i get it. That tidbit aside it is definitely a cool environment. Service was really nice and the food we ordered was great. I presume it's the same menu as J Theodore so I'm going to have to try that now for a more restaurant style meal. This is a cool place to hang out and bring friends imo. Since we don't really drink we'll probably end up at the restaurant next time as it's not easy to eat on tiny tables. It's a bar/lounge after all.

Excellent service & drinks, trendy spot at The Star for late night cap and a cigar. limited…read moreselection of smokes in the humidor, overpriced and dry. Best to visit the Red Door in Grandscape for quality cigars. Or Chamberlain's Cigar Lounge in Addison for top shelf stogies and great steaks. $$$$ Expensive

The Monarch is a whole vibe…read more While visiting Jerry World I wanted a place to sit down for a cigar/whiskey. I lucked out and found this place; came there on a Monday night and it wasn't busy at all. Their smoking area was small, but laid out extremely well with leather chairs and a large TV screen. The humidor was also rather small, and several of the cigars were pricier than I've seen. Where this place takes the cake is the ambiance, service and whiskey selection. My hostess, Mary, was extremely attentive and provided good recommendations on the food and beverages. And regarding the whiskey - their selection was massive. Mary recommended a Texas bourban (Unbendt BiB) that was delicious. It was so good that I brought a bottle back to Chicago. Highly recommend this place for a cigar smoker looking for a good meal + cigar in a quiet/intimate environment.

Randomly went here with a friend one night. It was hardly anyone inside and idk why because this…read morewas such a cute little spot and the drinks were good. They had a dj and she was really good and had the vibes going. Our server was nice and had good energy. I liked their outdoor patio area, it has some cute couches and lounge areas. idk if I just went on a bad day or what, but I would love see this place a lil more packed next time I go.

Stopped in randomly for some drinks and snacks and I think we've officially found our new drinking…read morespot! It was early evening so it was really chill, but the vibe is really nice and loungey. The bartender was spectacular! Amazing personality and great recommendations ! He said if we tried the espresso martini we'd never want to have it anywhere else bc they make it with real espresso ! Oh mylanta it was the BEST espresso martini ever ! Not to mention it had me until 2a cleaning my house (I don't drink coffee regularly )! My friend had the watermelon pineapple margarita and it was delicious! For snacks , we shared the popcorn shrimp and fried pickles ! The pickles were a little thin for me but had great flavor! The shrimp was good a well, a tad salty for my taste! Overall it was really a great experience and I'll definitely be back !

Ran into this restaurant last night as it was one of the only open establishments near my area…read moreduring the snow storm. Our waiter, who let us know he mainly works in the kitchen, took care of orders, food prep, and making drinks. I believe his name was Omar and he was fantastic!! Also, the restaurant itself is absolutely a vibe! Definitely recommend the empanadas and Roja salsa. The birria tacos were great too, and I'm still obsessing over the dessert churros. Can't wait to go back!

My bf brought me here for lunch on 1/9/26. Austin was our server, he was great, very knowledgeable…read morein menu & answering questions, & super friendly! We had street corn and deviled eggs to start - the street corn & chips were sooo good, very well seasoned! We enjoyed the deviled eggs, I liked the avocado top most. Also got some empanadas, best empanadas we've had in awhile! He enjoyed the chorizo ones more while I enjoyed the barbacoa one more Not pictured but main meal: Birria tacos & Kenbloom enchiladas (new feature menu). I really enjoyed the Birria tacos & my bf loved the enchiladas- definitely spicy with a nice kick, but super delicious! Restaurant looks like a lively fun place for evening events for sure.. definitely a place to try! Yum yum

Ekko lounge is located in a perfect area. It has a large parking lot and there are about three…read moredifferent areas with three different vibes. If you are looking for a grown and sexy vibe, you can get that and if you want a club vibe, you can go to the other side and get that. My friend had the salmon nuggets with fries. She said she was pleasantly surprised and enjoyed them. I had a mocktail. It was basically a Hennessy cocktail without the liquor.

Me and my friend went there yesterday to watch a the boxing match, Boots vs Zayas. And the fight…read morewas advertised as you will see in the picture below and no fight was showed. I feel that this is false advertisement and they should do better.

Chicken tenders were delicious with side of fries were super great sharing plate…read more The gravy was like a cilantro gravy intreating on the type of gravy.

Normally, we love the Rackhouse. My girlfriend and I go there all the time. The servers and food…read moreare good, but we have had some recent issues as a result of the new general manager, who is very sloppy and unqualified at his job, which is why we left upset and took our business elsewhere the other day. We went in on a Sunday afternoon so it was not too busy at the time. My girlfriend and I like to be seated at a "low top" because she has back issues with climbing up into higher seating. We don't mind waiting for that as inside "low tops" are limited. The hostess was very nice, as they always are. She took us to the middle of the venue to seat us and then walked away while we were waiting on our server. I stood up to walk around the table so that I could sit next to her instead of across from her. She stood up to move over and pulled out the chair next to her so she could sit back down. At that moment the new general manager walked up, and without offering any explaination, took the chair out of my girlfriend's hand and said, "We need this table for another party." He walked away and left us standing there without offering us another solution, and apology or calling the hostess over to seat us elsewhere. We were left standing there dumbfounded and looking around unsure of what to do. We started walking back toward the front of the venue as we spotted another open "low top" near there. At that same time the female hostess saw what had happened to us, and she started to walk toward us. Meanwhile, another male server - acting as host - seated some people at the new table we were about to get to with the hostess. We got mad and said, "it feels like someone is playing a game on us!" The hostess apologized as she could see we were aggitated. It was not her fault, and we do not blame her. We blame the rudeness of the general manager. We left to go eat somewhere else. This is not the first incident with this general manager, though. A few days prior, we were eating in there and had a good vantage point of one of the side kitchen entries off to the left of the bar toward the ffront half of the venue. A bus boy sloshed water all over the floor while moving wet dishes in a container back into the kitchen. He didn't have a chance to clean it up because he was buy walking back and forth doing other things. No big deal. The general manager walks up and proceeds to yell at another female server about the water who had absolutely nothing to do with the spill After she walks away, he did not take any real care to clean the spot up himself. He comes back after a minute to clean it up but not with a mop or anything. He takes two towels off the bar and mushes it around on the floor with his foot. He , then, proceeds to kick the wet towels under the bar before walking away. Talk about a safety and hygene issue. This kind of left a bad taste in our mouth. He does not treat his venue or his staff very nicely. We wantedd to get up and tell the other female server that we were sorry for her. This venue would be great if they would fire this rude and sloppy general manager. It's a shame because this used to be one of our favorite venues to go to all the time. The experience is starting to feel cheapened and sullied now.

Outstanding service Delicious food and great ambiance all…read morearound! Most definitely recommend this place for meeting and dining reunions ! We all love it!

I love this place it was something different my family loved it the rooms were great and the score…read moreboard was amazing love how it followed us