Sunday "Father's Day... Worst Restaurant Experience!…read moreMy son and grandson wanted to take me out for a Father's Day lunch and we chose The Chick and the Pig since we never ate there. We got there around 12:30, ordered our food by phone (because there is no wait staff other than a bar tender), pay for the food via phone, and waited a hour only to be told that there was no food left. Customers that came in after us had ordered and ate but not us. Finally my son went up to the kitchen window to ask why we didn't get our food. The kitchen staff told my son "We ran out of food". One would figure that there would have been some type of announcement made instead of leaving us and some other customers hanging but, nobody said a peep. This was the worst experience we've ever had at any restaurant! How can this place even operate without a wait staff and run out of food soon after it opened for the day. It simply was not busy enough to run out of food. Seems to me that the underlying problem is the owner and management. One thing I do know is that I will never go to this restaurant again nor their other restaurant Bold American Fare. Thanks Chick and the Pig for leaving us hungry and for giving us a very bad experience on Father's Day!!

Brisket Sandwich - had no flavor, bun was terrible, very dry,bbq sauce stood out, not brisket…read moreflavor.Baked beans were recooked,likely a couple times,as they tasted burnt and no texture. Chili was the same way,tasted burnt and reheated. Corn muffin was terrible,wet, not moist,under cooked,kept in a fridge,just bad ! Hoped for more, disappointed for sure !

One of the things I want to eat on this road trip is really good BBQ, and my husband suggested this…read morerestaurant. He had been a customer all his life before moving to California, and my brother-in-law grew up on this place. We ordered the mixed meat plate, half rack of baby back ribs and the pulled pork sandwich, all with curly fries. My favorite meats were the fall-off-the-bone ribs and the brisket! Everything was lean and smoky. The plates came with a fresh bun, beans and coleslaw. They were not "wow" but delicious nonetheless. I liked the sauce so much that I bought some to bring home. The restaurant itself is super tiny and homey. Since we have our dogs, I got the order to-go while he waited at his family's place. Everything was packed nice and tight, resulting in zero leakage! Overall, I am not sure we will be back as we are only in town a couple days, but I definitely will keep it in rotation for future visits. Pros: - fair pricing - excellent quality meats (no smoke rings though) - beautiful date-night location (near a river!!) - decent amount of parking for a downtown area - cozy ambience - super friendly (a running theme in the Midwest) - unique, local craft sodas - sauce on the side for mix plate Cons: - ribs slightly over-sauced - stairs and ramp a tad steep to entrances - not in Oceanside :)

The last time we came here to eat we parked in the back lot and had to walk up the staira. This…read moretime we parked in the handicapped spot and we're shocked to see that the front door is even with the parking lot. There is a small hill but you can push a wheelchair or walk with a walker or cane without issues. There is a daily lunch menu that ends at 3pm. We got here at 2:26 so we were able to save some money too. My husband and I both ordered the brisket sandwich. I ordered mine without BBQ sauce and added some yellow mustard (tomatoes really cause my arthritis pain to increase) I was very happy to see that the sauce is added afterwards. You get to pick a potato from a list of options... I picked a baked potato with sour cream and butter and my husband picked the curly fries. You also get to pick baked beans or coleslaw, we both selected Cole slaw. It was a vinger based coleslaw which we love! We ordered a corn muffin and it was huge and moist (not dry at all). The restaurant is very clean and you feel like your in a cabin. The temperature outside is 90+ and it was very comfortable here .. in the low 70's for sure. This is a nice casual place to have lunch or to celebrate a special occasion with family and friends. Lots of great food options they even have soup and salads on the menu. I highly recommend dining here when you are in the area. Plenty of parking and tables inside and outside for dining in. We will definitely be back!

We stopped in for a couple of beers because we love the atmosphere -- and it's within walking…read moredistance of our home! The bartender was very friendly and welcoming. We tried the slider special: 8 cheeseburger sliders served on a bed of French fries. Wow! They were delicious and an incredible value. Definitely a place we'll keep coming back to every time we are in Algonquin

Came in on a Sunday morning for breakfast. Were waited on immediately. Got our drinks squared away…read moreand took our food order. Our food was delivered hot. Cool little bar and restaurant. Excellent burger. Will come back.

One of the worst places I've gotten food from. The food was barely warm and tasted like it had been…read moresitting around. The chicken was extremely dry, and the rolls were stale and chewy. I ended up not eating the food and had to order something else the CLB brewing staff suggested . When I reached out, the staff was not helpful or willing to address the issue. I also reported my concerns to the health department. Hopefully no one else has a similar experience. I'll definitely be staying away from this food truck.

I heard Stix and Noodles was going to be at Scorched Earth in Algonquin so I grabbed my hunny and…read moreour daughter and headed there. We ordered the Combo Meal with Pancit... it was fantastic! I don't think I had pancit before and I loved it. Service was great! We sat outside and enjoyed our meal and the hubby had a beer.

Got some greats beers from this brewery in Algonquin. It probably is the best thing about this…read moretown, or, it's what people know most about it. Scorched Earth is one of the main hangouts on weekends. A good amount of beers to choose from. There's a pretty big variety on tap. Coming here early in the afternoon, and it was already busy. It's a brewery that's also family friendly. That means it's okay to bring kids, which is getting increasingly common for breweries it seems. A lot of interesting sounding ones on the list. It's about $7 a pint. Pretty okay for locally owned and produced. Best of the ones we had was the Wunderpilz, a German style pilsner that was light. It's got no food in here except $5 tubs of Von Hanson's Pretzels. Has more when food trucks are here. There's usually one on site. Has a pretty hidden location off Algonquin Road on Berg. It's closed Mondays and Tuesdays. There's food trucks on weekends.

Huge brewery with lots of space to dine in and a large party area. Lots of good beer to choose…read morefrom. Live music, music was good when I was there. Lots of cool decor to see. Good beer! Super friendly staff. Another recommendation if you are hitting up breweries in the area.

If you want quality meat. Butcher is the place to go. The workers are great, very quick in and out…read more Store is small but it doesn't bother me. When it's busy it gets busy, but it's well worth the wait. You can tell the people just care and they care for there quality of foods, and that's what encourages me to keep coming back. You must come if you never been to a butcher before or need just great meat.

Butcher on the Block sells excellent cuts of meat, service is efficient and friendly, the shop…read morelooks very clean. I'd recommend their sliders and brats and their sandwiches are great. The one negative I have to say is they charge a fee if you use a credit card. C'mon, eliminate that fee.

Complimentary bread was delicious & plentiful. Lobster &…read moreshrimp chowder was ok but zero lobster in it. My NY strip was seasoned perfectly & delicious Wife had filet & lobster tail & was happy. We all added the steakhouse Mac n cheese & it was solid. One of the kids loved the mashed potatoes too. Bill was $200 B4 tip for 3 steak dinners, a chicken sandwich with fries & chicken tenders.

Invested a lunch at Longhorn Steakhouse also accepted recommendations from Server but found it…read moremissing good value, great quality. Bread was inferior, salad was addition expense - no soup or salad accompanied with a strip steak over $28 cost. Meat was dry also precut already. No time to even eat my salad after third bite. Server was kind to bring containers for left overs however there are so many more great tasting choices for such a large cost for one diner. Outback & Texas Roadhouse has them beat .

Service is above and beyond. SO helpful and friendly! The beer selections are so good, I love the…read morewhole, you pour whatever you want and how much you want. It shows you the total once you are done pouring for each glass. The food selections is great! The pizza was delicious! Decor is really cool and very clean place. They have darts, the whole experience was too much fun and really awesome. Can't wait to come back!

We were excited to check out the only self-pour concept in our area…read more Darts were awesome, but make sure you eat before you start darts because you will spend that valuable (and expensive) time eating when you want to play. The host was flexible with start times so we could order which was a major plus! Wings were great, beer selection is solid, but overall a high ticket price for a basic experience.

Absolutely amazing. This place is on par with top tier Chicago dining scene. Tiny and mighty. The…read morefamily that owns it is beyond hospitable and accommodating. The food is made with love and executed with skill. Creative and inventive but not over the top where form trumps taste. Second time to this place and will return over and over. Fried pickle and avocado appetizer knocked my socks off. Served with two sauces (red/loosely based on 1000 island and green/not mint). Both pared perfectly with the course but brought out totally different notes. One highlighted and intensified the sourness of pickle and the other played on the creaminess of Avacado. Deserts are a must. Drinks are good but a little on the sweeter side. It's a hidden gem!

Spiciness was Over-BEAR-ing…read more This was a disappointment. We were looking so forward to trying something different and, after looking at the reviews, we thought this was a good choice. At least now we know it was (for us) just meh. The service was VERY slow - the waitress stated that they were VERY understaffed and they were having to do "everything " (not sure what that entailed, but I do know that she made the drinks and they were not done by a bartender). To be fair - other than being very slow, the staff was very nice. The biggest disappointment was the food. I ordered the blackened chicken sandwich and the sauce was WAY spicy. I am okay with spicy, but perhaps it makes sense to indicate this on the menu so people are aware. I noticed that the the woman beside me had a similar reaction on her first bite or her order - she was clearly not expecting spicy. My husband had the jambalaya and he LIKES spicy, but even he was shocked at the spiciness and had to take a spoonful of some potatoes to quell the heat. On the plus side, their presentation is very nice and portion size is average, and they have quite a price range on the menu. So, we went, we ate, we coughed on spicy food and we left. My husband summed it up when he said - "Okay but ... not ready for prime time."

I use this facility for their Golf simulator and I really enjoy it. The bays are wide and…read moreaccommodating. You could comfortably fit 4-5 people. They offer full service food and beverage options with a full bar as well. I have played pickle ball here once and there were a TON of courts. They always have business so probably a good idea to get online and reserve a court or bay. They also do live music in the evenings by the bar from time to time. Pro-tip: get their app on your phone! It makes things much more efficient and it has real time data on availability and events.

Finally had a chance to visit the Pickle Haus, and I was pleasantly surprised…read more We came here for my nephew's 11th birthday. His mom booked the party room and there was a ton of space. Outside the party room there had to be at least 12 pickle ball courts. There was a huge bar in the front and some nice patio seating. I haven't played pickle ball since high school and it was my favorite gym sport. I think that one day I'll pick it up. The reason for my rating is mainly based on the food. Hand-rolled pizza was soft and fluffy, the waffle fries were soft, but tasty, and the ranch for the chicken tenders was out of this world. For the food alone, I would be back. And maybe try tor pickleball too.