Trendy spot. Drinks and service were great! The music was very loud and it was hard to talk. It…read morewould've been the perfect level if it was a dance club/bar, but it's not that, so I feel like the music should be at a level where people can talk without yelling. Otherwise a great experience.

My wife and I came here several weeks ago. Straight to the point, it started off as a 2/5. The 2…read moreyounger servers were chatting on their phones constantly. I ordered one of their specialty drinks. I can't remember the name, but it was a cherry cola based. Photo attached. It was gross. The server never even talked to me afterwards. There was a gentleman that came in for a shift change. He had to stock and do their dishes because all they wanted to do was play on their phones. Long story short, he took care of me. He brought the 2 stars up to 4.

Pedro was awesome for our big party. We enjoyed our lunch. Service and the meal were both great.read more

Pedro was amazing. He was polite and attentive. The food was extremely flavorful. The drinks are…read moretop notch.

The whole experience was great. We had drinks we normally wouldn't have thought about and service…read morethat we thought was on point. The conversation was very enjoyable and we will be back again.

One Eleven Martini Parlour has become one of our favorite spots. The mood is laid back and the…read moreservice is outstanding. The owner is truly an artist, as are the bartenders. They have a good presence on social media and host special events from time to time. They are good at communicating changes to hours on their website. It gets busy during prime hours, and at times they do hit capacity. Given the intimate size of the facility and the truly amazing cocktails it's not surprising. 100% would recommend the pistachio martini.

Vegan options was a plain pizza with just vegan ricotta on it…read more the vegan ricotta was VERY sweet, like sugary. like a cake lol. I don't know how. I just eat and review it. For the $20+ pizza I wouldn't recommend. Glad they have options tho for everyone. I remember my boyfriend pizza(cheese/meat normal ) being a little on the burnt side, but it's wood-fire can't complain too much. Service- was ok I only picked up to go so I can't say. Ambiance- was super busy and packed but we did pick up so not a problem.

First, we should note that this venue in 2024 felt nearly opposite to its current state in 2026. We…read moreenjoyed it so much in 2024 that we chose it to cater our wedding in 2025. As a treat, we traveled from Evanston to mark our anniversary by returning to the site that served our special day. We are unsure what shifted here. Service fell short of the 2024 standard, and we sat in a nearly empty room. After ordering drinks and appetizers, we waited a long time; the appetizers arrived first. The server returned for entrees, which we ordered, though only one of us had a drink by then. Our second drink appeared nearly 15-20 minutes after we arrived. Our entrée had already reached the table by this time. Regarding food, the pizza remained excellent. The new polenta pops were impressive. We had the pork belly in 2024, so sampling the updated version was pleasant. Meanwhile, the balsamic skirt steak declined. We recall adding it last minute for our wedding in 2024 because we loved it during the tasting; that was not true this time--it felt lacking, and I am unsure what changed. Overall, while we love this place, it will be a long time before we travel here again. Something changed over those two years, and it is not the same venue that catered our wedding. We hope things change for the better, since it holds such a special place in our life.

933 Speakeasy is located inside Embers in Downtown Lockport. I loved that getting to the bar was…read moretruly an "in the know" experience. It just so happens that I visited the night of a holiday bar crawl in lockport so the inside wasn't set up how it normally would be. For being packed, we were still able to grab a cocktail table to enjoy our drinks at. The bar was decked out in holiday decor to get everyone in christmas spirits. My group got two rounds of drinks which included the Toasted Pecan Old Fashioned, Figgy Smalls, Christmas in a Cup, Happiness is a Warm Puppy, Milk & Cookies, and Maple Bacon Old Fashioned. My favorites by far were the Toasted Pecan Old Fashioned and Figgy Smalls. My group also loved the Milk & Cookies. The bartenders hustled to get drinks out and still took time to smoke the old fashioneds to perfection. I'd love to come back on a normal night and re-enjoy this lockport hotspot.

Ever since I learned that there was a speakeasy in Lockport i've always wanted to check it out but…read moreI didn't want to go there by myself so I finally convinced my wife to visit the Speakeasy with me. We figured it would have been the perfect way to top off our evening. For first-timers it might be hard trying to find the speakeasy since at first I thought you had to access it from the Busy Street and walk up three flights of stairs. Actually you just walk inside of the Embers building, find the elevator that's kind of hidden and take it to the Third floor. I thought that the little trip up felt exclusive already. Once you're at the third floor you are treated to a beautiful array of scenery. Exit to your left and you were treated to the bar and some great tables with a cozy, intimate setting. I'm not sure if it was open seating since there was a little podium right off the elevator so we just sat ourselves. Some speakeasies require a certain dress code to keep up with the times. This one thankfully was casual though many people dressed business casual. We actually loved how the staff dressed as well. I have to try their Japanese sex drink and I absolutely loved every ship that I took. The drinks are fairly price. They did have a food menu but it was mainly snacks and small plates that were a bit overpriced. If we're having a large Gathering they have a big private room next door. This place does have a lot of great events going on as well with their upcoming Valentine's Day event that looks really interesting. It does get pretty busy as well after 7:00 p.m. from our experience. Overall, I was excited and enjoyed our visit coming to the 933 speakeasy!

Steak fried rice is great and the sweet and sour is made from scratch. My order was ready in under…read more10 minutes!

The chicken wings were tiny and just okay. The portion size compared to other reviews was okay for…read moreus but maybe it's because we also got an app to share. Overall this place is just ok, I don't find it to be authentic Thai type food. The rice was overcooked you can just by looking at it that it looks like mush and tasted like it too, we were disappointed by that. The orange chicken tasted different too. We gave this place a try after seeing their Instagram page and being local to Lemont but I rather stick to my go to Thai place. There prices also don't match up to signs, menus and the need to double check the receipt getting charged for things that should already be with the meal for example

What a hidden Gem! Being in a strip mall plaza I was expecting basic. Wow it is actually really…read morechic and beautiful! Food was amazing I had the chicken pad Thai! Service was spot on and so nice! Definitely going to be back!

The food was good, the drinks were good. Somehow my Birthday celebration could've been memorable…read morewith a waitress without an attitude. I was looking forward to a new experience and drove 40 minutes to get there. She didn't smile... she just went through the motions. ...professional, defensive and cold.

I love their weekly menu but they also add new items to regular menu!!! I had 2 new items this time…read moreand both were delish. The crepe on weekly special was perfect size for me to enjoy another dish, their new smoked carrots... wooooow!!! I usually sit at the bar... Roo, Lynda, Jilian, everyone is wonderful... like eating at your BFFs house so can't say better than that for service. You can come in with your company group, family, or by yourself and you'll be sure to enjoy a friendly smile giggle or chat with someone. Check out their daily specials, they're not happy hour... it's the whole evening! Delish ingredients, unique combinations to your palette, amazing crafted drinks, a nice wine menu. Fun dinner, working and eating dinner, or romantic... come visit!

Disclaimer: I won't even pretend I know what I am talking about. Take this review with two grains…read moreof salt, and add one of them to the food. I had the opportunity to try the Pork Belly 'little snacks', Oysters Rockefeller, Smoked Prime Rib (Fri/Sat Special), as well as the Raspberry No-hito (non-alc) and the Smoked Old Fashioned. The Oysters Rockefeller were phenomenal. While I typically take my oysters raw, I am glad I ventured out of my comfort zone on this one. While the oysters themselves were a little on the smaller side, the sauce was savory, creamy, and all around excellent. I also love how they were baked in their wood-fired over, bestowing not only delectable browning, but also a little bit of smoke (this will be a common theme, just you wait!). One word of caution: the bed of salt makes it easy for a few extra sprinkles to make it into the oyster, making it considerably salty. Next come the Pork Belly snacks. These were cooked perfectly, with the meat tender and the fat rendered ideally. They weren't completely melt-in-your-mouth, but this isn't a complaint. I believe these too were cooked in the over or over the fire, as opposed to whatever preparation makes pork belly so soft it might as well melt in a pan. Also enjoyable was the Red Pepper Jelly. I was expecting something similar to the jarred stuff I have in the fridge, but was instead pleasantly surprised with a lightly sweet and hot, seemingly house-made pepper jelly. Before continuing, I have to once again admit that I can't speak authoritatively, and make no claim that my thoughts originate in the mind of greatness. The Smoked Prime Rib is where I must be less of a raving fan. I want to give credit where credit is due: this is a big, honking piece of meat! I also want to recognize that it is just about the smokiest steak I've ever had, similar to a top-notch BBQ joint. With the help of the smoke, I cannot deny it was a tasty piece of meat! However, I have three complaints. First, I requested it medium-rare; this felt like something between a medium-rare and a medium. Second, the jury is still out on the fat content. The marbling did not feel incredible, and the very large bits of untrimmed fat felt unnecessary in my opinion. Finally, there is the matter of seasoning, as the steak felt under-salted. Given that the horseradish sauce gave the opportunity to add a new dimension of flavor, but salt is the magic that helps elevate everything. This dish also came with Brussels sprouts and smashed potatoes. The potatoes were cooked and seasoned well. The sprouts, however, fell short of the mark for me. For them to go from good to great would need a little more fat and salt. Good news is that there is plenty more food to go around! The drinks, the service, and the vibe. For beverages, I ordered a Raspberry No-jito (non-alcoholic) and a Smoked Old Fashioned. The No-jito was done very well; it was minty, refreshing, a little tart, and not overpoweringly sweet. The Old Fashioned was hands-down phenomenal. Not only was the use of smoke great to add smoothness, but the quality of ingredients and their balance were all top-notch. The kind of drink that takes me back to the decade ago when I reached drinking age and fell in love with Old Fashioneds. Next, we have the service. The bar-servers were all extremely welcoming, attentive, professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. Points also for the manager/owner checking in to see how I was going and if I was happy with everything. Mega points for all the food coming out quickly and with appropriate timing. Real talk: having eaten at Smyth, while their team is great, they could learn a thing or two from the service team here. Regarding the vibe, which is modern and upscale without being stuffy. The kind of spot where I'd love to spend a few hours with friends, a date, or alone. While the prices are a little on the high side, given the price of everything, and especially beef, I think the value is on the high side of fair. Final verdict: The Phoenix Kitchen delivers excellence with their staff, vibe, drinks, and most of their food. While the steak fell a little short for me, this could be a one-time fluke, or a matter of preference and/or ignorance. While Homer Glen is a bit out of the way, and this isn't *quite* a destination, I'd happily return, and give it my recommendation.

ultimate date night hidden gem in Illinois? Welcome to Tallgrass in Lockport, where we started the…read morenight by clinking these insanely rich espresso martinis next to a platter of warm, fluffy, sea-salted focaccia bread. Next, we dove into a velvety, deeply savory tomato soup topped with a perfect crunch, immediately followed by the most creative amuse-bouche I've ever seen--savory mousse inside miniature waffle cones! For the entrees, the pan-seared scallops over a creamy sweet corn purée completely melted in our mouth, while the flaky Mediterranean white fish with capers and olives delivered a massive burst of fresh flavor. We paired it all with a side of crispy, pillow-soft gnocchi tossed in fresh pesto and blistered tomatoes. Finally, we wrapped up with a second round of craft cocktails and dove straight into dessert heaven: a perfectly cracked sweet corn crème brûlée topped with popcorn and fresh blueberries, alongside a stunning, layered raspberry and cream mille-feuille.

New Fall menu debuted today Thursday September 17. I had the Waldorf Salad with endive and…read moreNorwegian Trout with lentils and loved both. Last week I had the Sablefish special on the no-longer-available Summer menu and it was outstanding. Service was excellent on both visits. Tallgrass is one of the few outstanding dining experiences in the area.

This is small quiet bar area at least when I went which was very late at night. Great for a quick…read moredrink and if you want to sit there are bar stools and a couch to lounge in. This is not a big bar, however, this is fine for a drink.