O.M.B. (ONE MAGNIFICENT BURGER)…read more Their name doesn't say it, but Next Whiskey Bar serves an incredible burger. I know my way around a sandwich, and I have to say the offerings at NWB in downtown Plainfield are some of the best around. Look for the blue & white house on Lockport St, and you'll know you've found it. NWB doesn't take reservations, however you can join an online waitlist. Park on the street or in a small lot adjacent to the building. The beer selection is fantastic, a pint ($8) never disappoints although I usually lean towards a Hefeweizen or pilsner with my meal. Yeah yeah, I know this is a WHISKEY bar, but yours truly doesn't do the brown liquor.....bad experience with Jägermeister as a kid. For appetizers, the cheese curds ($14) are pricey but oh-so-worth it. They come with a cilantro aioli and we get an order of these every single visit. The cauliflower popcorn ($11) is also a very worthy choice for starters; roasted and seasoned cauliflower florets are served with a sumptuous clarified butter. Their house NWB Burger ($16.50) is a busy affair, with pork belly, bbq sauce, onion straws and cheese curds on a pretzel bun. The Big Jer ($15.25) is a much simpler yet equally stellar burger with 2x4oz patties, lettuce, tomato, and Merkt's cheddar spread served with a pickle spear. I recently tried the Suribachi ($15.50) and it blew my mind. A 1/2lb patty is lightly fried in tempura batter, then topped with pepperjack cheese, wasabi coleslaw and sriracha on a brioche bun. Next time, I'm giving the El Toro a shot (pickled habaneros, corn guac). My wife loves the pork belly mac ($16), a good portion of cheesy cavatappi pasta with crispy pork belly. Their Cubano ($15) is solid and the Taylor Street panini ($15) is a tasty Italian grinder, with prosciutto, salami, provolone, lettuce, tomato and olive spread on focaccia bread. NWB's homemade chips are amazing, I always opt for them instead of fries (which are also great). Bread = 5+ Circuses = 4.5 Service has been generally fine, but last visit it took a long time for our server to come by initially. The inside of this converted house is somewhat cramped so if the weather allows, I suggest dining 'al fresco'. Their outdoor patio definitely passes the vibe check. I honestly can't decide whose doughnuts are better, Empire in Naperville or Next Whiskey Bar's. It might be a tie! In any case, we ALWAYS end a meal here with the fried doughnuts ($11) that come with a heavenly whiskey caramel sauce for dipping. * TL;DR * In my mind, NWB stands for "Nirvana, With Burgers". Everything we've gotten here has exceeded expectations. Cheese curds, cauliflower popcorn, pork belly pasta, doughnuts and of course burgers all stand out. I would get the Suribachi again in a HEARTBEAT. The ambiance is ideal for date night and small groups, and with a small dining area that fills up fast, come early or expect a wait. Next Whiskey Bar is one of my favorite restaurants in the western suburbs, I highly recommend them.

The server who took our order asked us again what was the appetizer we ordered when he delivered…read moreour drinks. We had to ask for the bottle of water that should of been given to us when seated. The seal on the refillable water bottle had a black substance on it. We pointed this out to the server , who took the bottle away but never offered us a clean glass of water. Was never asked if we wanted another beverage . We ordered the NWB trio as an app. We had this before . It took a long time to be delivered .The pita bread was stale and the hummus dip was very dry almost old looking. We will not be coming back here. Was seated outside but no music .

Great service, great cocktails and great food. A menu that makes you want to read it. Only trouble…read moreis deciding what to order.

From the service, the food, and the drinks, they are constantly 5/5! I love the farm to table,…read moredeliciously curated meals and custom drinks. Some meals I've had were literally better than similar meals from Michelin star restaurants in downtown Chicago! Team Green Eats Mike and Keturah

If you're looking for a great bar in crystal lake this is the one to go to. Great selection of…read morewhiskey and the staff can talk with ya for hours. They do a good job too with making sure their atmosphere fun with the darts, pool, and slot machines. Thanks WB!

Attentive bartender! Little dive bar! One pool table and…read moredarts, good for a night cap.

After spending the afternoon at Morton Arboretum,our friends suggested we go to NWB - Next Whiskey…read moreBar in downtown Lisle. It was early on a Friday night and we were seated immediately. By the time we left tho,the place was packed! Our server Haley was great. They have a fantastic bourbon and whiskey menu as well as craft cocktails. I had their NWB Old Fashion which is made with Buffalo Trace..bonus! It was so good I had to have two.....lol. We spilt the NWB Trio appetizer which was a selection of hummus,olive tapenade and corn guacamole,fresh veggies and grilled pita. Definitely big enough for 4 people. Their menu offers Mac n cheese, Gourmet Burgers,Wraps,Sandwiches and Salads. I had the NWB Burger which was an 8 oz burger topped with pork belly,cheese curds,whiskey bbq sauce on a pretzel bun. Absolutely delicious! My wife had The Gobbler (GF) with a Turkey burger,avocado,goat cheese,roasted red pepper sauce on a GF bun. She loved it and they only charged an extra 1.00 for the GF bun. Portions are huge and the food is very good. We will definitely be back!

NWB is located in downtown Lisle and can seat ~50ish people. They also have outdoor seating as…read morewell. Parking is street parking and it was easy for me to find a spot. A friend and I stopped in for a weekday lunch and there were about 15 other customers as well. This is a casual whiskey bar with your standard bar food and drinks. Service throughout was kind of inconsistent but still OK. The food came out fairly quick which is ideal for me anyway haha. We both opted for the $10 smash burger lunch special that comes with fries. For $10 this is a great deal. The burger was juicy and delicious. The sauce on the burger goes very well with it and the bun is buttery, very good. The fries? Meh, they were pretty bland and stale.

Vibes are always cool, always different music playing. Shoutout to Kevin for the amazing drinks !!…read more:)

Tried to get drinks for 20 minutes. Cool space but not worth trying to fight to get drinks for the…read moreatmosphere

Food was fantastic snd out food was delicious. We split the…read moreTriple Berry and it melted in your mouth. In all the years we have been coming here not once have we had poor service. I would highly recommend this restaurant. God bless the owners Cheryl Gemignani

Perfect place for a night out with the girls! We went for dinner and there was still plenty of…read moretables open. I loved the flatbread! The atmosphere is classy and cute. Came back with my husband once or twice on a weeknight for appetizers and drinks at the bar. It was dead still and that worries us because he now also considers it one of his favorite places.

I love the atmosphere- I really dislike all the sports TV's…read more- Outside of that , it's a fun place to meet new people ‍‍‍

Earl grey martini yummmm! Watched the WNBA game and had mozzarella sticks it was awesomeread more

Maize and Mash is easily one of our favorite spots in Glen Ellyn! You really can't go wrong with…read moreanything on the menu, but a few of our personal favorites are the salmon salad, ravioli, and chicken bao buns. Everything we've tried has been so fresh, flavorful, and consistently delicious. We also love the atmosphere. It's the perfect spot for a date night, dinner with friends, or even just a casual meal when you want something a little more special. The staff is always friendly and welcoming, and we've had a great experience every time we've been. We're so lucky to have a place like this nearby and will definitely keep coming back!

Solidly five stars with great service and solid food. We had a business meeting and it was a great…read moreplace to meet for lunch. Not too busy, not too loud, waitstaff super respectful and the food was delicious. I wish they had a bit more for the order of truffle fries, but probably for the best. Looking forward to the next meeting there! Thank you for a great lunch last week.

BE CAREFUL. Bartenders will upcharge you for "Mixed Drink" when you NEVER asked for a double, neat,…read moretall drink etc. All I asked for was a whiskey and coke. When I called them out about it they said it's for liquor, that i never asked for btw. When I left for the bathroom BOTH bartenders came up to my date trying to defame me. The owner sits at the bar and watches his bartenders RIP OFF patrons with their own CUSTOM UpCharges. I'm a former bartender and see for yourself their MADE UP CHARGES.

Thanks again for the super loud music you are playing right now. You woke up my kids and they can't…read morego back to sleep. We live 1 block away. Please be considerate of your neighbors.

Fun spot with unique cuisine, this restaurant may be small but the food packs big flavor. On my…read morevisit here, I had the opportunity to try two dishes off the shareables menu and was super impressed with both of them. Service was also quick and friendly throughout the entire meal. The Birria egg rolls were a bit on the smaller side but made a big impression with its preparation. I've never had birria wrapped in anything as crispy as the wonton wrapper this was wrapped in. The birria was flavorful while being tender and not being too salty. The white cheddar and chihuahua cheese added a small amount of extra saltiness and a bit more fat, which matched well with the chipotle aiola. The duck poutine was incredibly flavorful, while sitting on the edge of potentially being too bold. The fries were incredibly crispy though there was quite a bit of gravy on the dish and the white cheddar cheese curds did a great job of keeping the entire dish hot throughout the meal, while adding a little bit of extra flavor. The bacon and onion added some umami though it almost made the dish a bit too salty and the duck confit added a nice protein element. Overall a little pricey, but given the more unique menu and quality of both the flavors and textures, it's worth the premium. The food here is definitely memorable and in line with excellent options available in Geneva.

All around had an amazing time! Visiting in town for work…read moreand wondered along this place that was delightful and charming. Henry was our server/bartender and gave us excellent service. He was naturally humorous and humble. The best part was my Tuna Tartare. I order it everywhere I go & I must say - it was the best I've had this year! Thank you Barrel + Rye!