Melinda's Pub

Great service.. Appetizers tasted great...Bartender and wait staff were friendly ..Chill atmosphereread more

Stopped in to watch the Pirate Sox game.. contemplated an appetizer (obvi, drinks as well). Their…read moreChef, Phil, made a lap and gave us recommendations. OMG, so happy to give his suggestions a try... the Homemade Italian beef egg rolls were unbelievable- I wish I took a pic. The presentation was on point and they even had a balsamic drizzle on the side- that was just brilliant. The Sausage pizza- perfect. However, my absolute favorite was the loaded nachos- probably- the best I've ever had. My pic won't do this justice, but I can honestly say that every ingredient was the equal- balanced amount. Totally shocked/ impressed. Donna, our bartender was outstanding- attentive, polite and friendly. Keep it up!!!! We will be back for the service & ridiculously great food.

A sign worth finding.

Roasted pork

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Joe Daniel's

3.1(77 reviews)

1.5 mi

Nice neighborhood bar with plenty of TV's. There's plenty of room to belly up to this bar and also…read moredecent seating in bar area. There's a side room with plenty of seating. The food is better than just your average bar food. They have a very good thin crust pizza and the wings are fab. Daily food specials too. Drinks are inexpensive. Very good service. I haven't had a bad bartender yet!

Had a small party of 20 in the side room at Joe Daniel's last night in Palos Heights. Wanted to…read moreacknowledge Tara, the person in charge of parties, for her great support and friendliness during the scheduling of my event. The party was a big success, and I appreciate the good food and service we received. Thanks so much!

Spiced rum and diets lime.

"Home of Elmo the elk"

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Plenty of giant tvs and two projectors.

X's & O's Sports Bar Palos Heights

3.0(74 reviews)

2.2 mi

Love this place. Good food great service l. Don't play the slot machines though they are not…read moreIllinois sanctioned. Pol tables are a bonus and I think they have poker leagues. MMA fights are shown here too!

I went here for the 1st time July 5th. I was hoping I could drink some beer, look at some…read more"scenery", and watch a CFL game (I try to grab any football that I can). I had to negotiate for 30 minutes on the changing of the channel because each TV was on the World Cup (soccer) and Mexico was about the play (weather delay). Why such a hassle at a sports bar? What is one less TV showing the World Cup? What I wanted to see was a sport: Canadian football. Finally, it's turned on to my preference. I get my beer: Stella on tap. With a COLD beer the glass changes. Frost forms. Cold sweat develops on the glass. No action on my glass from here which is telling me this place is serving warm beer. Pretty poor. I checked out, trying to pay my bill. I had some beer left in the glass. After I paid my bill, she took my beer and I didn't even finish it! Who does that??? They have great scenery and that merits a star. (By the way England beat Mexico 3-2).

Customer's children enjoying an afternoon out with their parents at X'S and O's Greek Family Restaurant!

Pretzel Bites

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Vegas bombs

Rooftop Tap

2.9(101 reviews)

1.5 mi

By Far a Great experience! Frank was Fantastic to have kept…read morethe Christmas decorations up after the holiday for our Work Holiday Cheers get together. No other place would do that for us. Terri, very impressive with her mad skills of getting everyone's (17 in total at one table) order and drinks AND names on the bullseye. The Food, the Drinks... Delizioso!!! Ambiance, a very warm atmosphere. Rooftop Tap was a hit for everyone (17 ppl) Everyone had a great time and are already talking about coming back again. Frank...Terri... Thank you again for making the special arrangements and accommodating our "crazy" group. Til next time

I'm so disgusted by the behavior my parents experienced over the 4th…read more They went to get drinks and after 15 minutes of sitting without anyone coming by, they went up and asked for drinks. The waiter (a younger woman) sighed and brought the drinks When my mom asked for another drink the waitress looked at her "I need to get out of this fucking place" and proceeded to have her BOYFRIEND who doesn't even work there bring the check to my parents. My mom asked if they did something to upset her and her boyfriend replied "she's having a bad day" I've NEVEr experienced such awful behavior from someone who can't even do the basics of their job. We will never be back and I hope this place goes out of business sooner than later.

Toilet scrubber left in one of the men's bathroom sink.

Fajita Wrap - we split the chicken wrap. It was good, not great.

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Rooftop Bar!

Franklins Public House

3.6(294 reviews)

1.6 mi

EVERYTHING!!! The hostess, the waiter and the dinner , entertainment along with the other…read moreguests.......

Franklin's Public House is such a solid spot in Palos. Parking was super easy, which is always a…read morewin, and the atmosphere is cozy while still feeling a little elevated, perfect for a relaxed dinner that still feels special. The food was excellent across the board. The standout for me was the short rib entrée, so tender, rich, and full of flavor. My brother ordered the kids' sliders with mashed potatoes and absolutely loved them, which is always a good sign. My boyfriend got the Great American burger melt on a pretzel bun, and it was also delicious--super satisfying and cooked perfectly. Service was friendly and attentive without being overbearing, and everything came out on time. Drinks were well-made, and the menu does a great job of balancing comfort food with elevated pub classics. Overall, an easy go-to spot that we'll definitely be back to.

Bathroom

Summer salad with summer salmon.

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Worth Stadium Club

3.7(3 reviews)

0.0 mi

Pam the Manager, Dave the Bartender and suicide squad Server that's what I call her are awesome…read morepeople, great place to party and eat, more importantly they have karaoke every other (Saturday Night) with a great KJ and sound system from 7-11:30Pm and the food and service is fantastic! Come out and have a blast

The food is pretty good. The problem lies in the the bartender with the attitude. No "thank you",…read morejust attitude. No tap beer, and not very cold bottles. Way too bright in there for a bar. I gave my tip to the lady bartender before this guy came on.

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JAK's Place

4.5(12 reviews)

0.7 mi

Came here one Sunday Afternoon with some friends. I was looking for something different and seems…read morelike most people on YELP like this place, so I picked this place out and thought I would give it a try. Best terms I would use is intimate, cozy and clean. There are about six tables and a small bar. Bar itself is mostly dark wood. There are four TV screens and a small gaming room. Bartender kept us supplied with cold beers. Beers were a good deal too, 5 bottles for 10 bucks. My friends and I enjoyed watching the game here, the place was kind of empty so it was easy to carry on a conversation. Bartender brought out some complimentary chips and salsa, I loved it and the salsa had a nice kick. Bathroom? That had to be one of the cleanest cans I ever received myself in. Didn't have a chance to try any of the edibles, pizza prepared for someone else look good. I will definitely have to come back, may next Sunday for the Playoffs.

Best bar ever! Super clean and excellent service. Love the private gaming room! A hidden GEM!read more

Private Slot Room

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Zachary's Grill

3.9(177 reviews)

3.1 mi

•$$$

Loved the atmosphere!!…read more Servers came by to check on us. Definitely putting this on the list to return.

Stopped in with my parents for dinner. My dad has been wanting to go and I'm sure glad he did. We…read morewere able to walk in without a reservation and Zach was a great host. Plenty of space inside and a nice outdoor area where you can eat too. We ordered the ribs for an appetizer and I went with the 9oz filet. The soup came out super fast and was very good. Great bread too. The ribs were full of flavor. Smoky, sweet, and came right off the bone. The filet was a perfect medium rare with great sear marks. Green beans may have been my favorite. Very cozy and welcoming atmosphere. I'm glad we were able to stop in.

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Foyers and entrance

Spotlight Lounge

5.0(1 review)

3.1 mi

Great Hotel bar. They have a full menu, with a few beers on tap. (A couple of the tap beers are…read morefrom a local brewery!) The usual evening bartender is fantastic, her name is Sue. She's always smiling, friendly and makes terrific mixed drinks. Tgey are NOT a sports bar but it's a good place to watch any game.

Robert's Roadhouse

4.1(19 reviews)

2.8 mi

That's a serious burger must have had half a slab of bacon and only $12? I'll be backread more

Very chill, no frills bar. Great for locals, quaint yet warming for visitors. Ask for Danielle,…read morebest bartender! Drink specials and Bears buffet. *Tip * just ask* You can order food from other local bars on the same street (Roberts Rd) that deliver!

Specials Wednesday Thursday Friday

$10 for all of this and you're gonna go to Portillos? The giardinere has sun dried tomatoes for Pete's sake

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Jennifer H.

5 years ago

I only go on nights Jen E is working. Here's why... She is always giving off good vibes for good times and she makes great drink recommendations. Also, Jen E is very knowledgeable and comes up with delicious original drinks on the spot! Because of her incredible service, Melinda's has quickly become one of my favorite spots in this area, because of the great service and friendly presence. I'll be back any day as long as Jen E is the one serving me! Tonight she was also by herself with a full bar and still managed to make it personal and enjoyable. If she was stressed, I couldn't tell. What a great night! read more

Kelly K.

5 years ago

Wicked bartender. Stay away! Not sure if the Malort shots the bartender Paige was doing with her hubby and other patrons caught up to her but our night ended with her shoving me inside the bar and then she shoved our friend's wife in the parking lot. Her and her husband followed us out into the parking lot! Hoping management/owner will read this, and if so, please reach out. No one should be putting their hands on patrons. read more

William P.

2 years ago

There are rats in this place. it is very scummy nobody goes there and all the employees are complainers the food is garbage. You have been not to go there, oh yeah the alleged bar manager Arlene thinks she is a great chef ( yeah right) she makes fun of the owner Barry behind his back read more

Denis R.

5 years ago

I come in Melinda's pub about 3-4 days a week, Jenny the manager is always very good for knowing drinks, food and making the customers feel like a family plus an experience they would want to feel at any bar, restaurant or even a wonderful friend looking forward to seeing you. read more

Tracey C.

102

5 years ago

The bartenders were very friendly. The food was very good!! The cook came out to ask how everything was. We will be back.

D H.

567

5 years ago

I met a couple of gal pals here. Not sure why it was suggested by one of them. Very average.

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