Went to Soul Food Lounge for a birthday dinner. The space is pretty small and every seat was taken,…read moreso there is really nowhere to wait if you do not have reservations. Definitely book ahead. We all ordered the Grand Tasting, which lets you try three entrees plus a beverage. It was so much food but everything was delicious. I had the short rib, fried chicken, and catfish, each with different sides. The only thing I did not really care for was the dressing. They also had live entertainment, which made the vibe even better. Customer service was just okay, but I would still recommend it. I definitely want to try their other location since I have heard the menu is different.

Had a galentines brunch with my girls this Valentine's Day and I'm so so happy my friend…read morerecommended we eat at The Soul Food Lounge. Because it was a busy holiday we had a reservation made for 1:30 pm, and of course my friend group was running a little late but they were so friendly and accommodating. There was a 90 minute time limit to eat due to how busy the day was, but they were so kind to start the clock after everyone in our party showed up. Now for the good stuff! The food? Phenomenal! On the menu they have a special called the Grand Tasting where you can get 3 sampler entrees and a free glass of champagne or wine (red or white), all for $69. Everyone in my group decided to get this deal so we could all sample one another's food. I ordered the Tuffle Lobster Mac and Cheese, The Carolina Creamy Shrimp and Grits, and the Sicilian Sriracha Chicken Parmigiana. Everything was fantastic, so incredibly delicious. For the entrees to be samples they were a pretty decent size. The shrimp and grits and the Mac and cheese were absolutely perfect 10/10. I wish there was a location in the suburbs I would go here all the time! Huge thank you to the staff for their great hospitality. I almost forgot to mention that this place has live music, which definitely helps create an enjoyable vibe while you're dining. This place is a must try!!

A north side friend introduced this South Looper to the Cornerstone Cafe now the Lincoln Park…read moreCorner Kitchen several years ago. It has become my "go to" spot when I'm in the area. It has the excellent combination of a tasty, satisfying food, a menu with good variety, a cheerful environment and a staff well attuned to customer service

Very friendly staff and a nice family-esque diner. Packed on the weekend for brunch, but worth the…read morewait! The French toast was perfectly fluffy and exactly what I was looking for.

Stopped here after dinner for some drinks in their downstairs lounge. I've never gone downstairs…read moreand when I entered it gave speakeasy vibes, I loved it. I had one of the best espresso martinis here and enjoyed sitting on their cozy couches while chatting to my friends. The atmosphere downstairs was really calm and relaxing. Service was quick and our server was very polite.

My friends and I have started a burger crawl throughout the city, and we had to have Gretel on the…read morelist! First time here for all of us, but definitely will not be our last! We started with a bunch of cocktails (I wish I remember the names.. but they were all so good!). Food to start, we ordered the Charcuterie, and the House Made Pretzel. We were obsessed with both! The charcuterie did not skimp out like some cheese/meat plates do.. it was a satisfying amount that we kept going back for more. The pretzel was outstanding, twisted and hot, perfectly soft and salty. To eat, I split the Gretel Griddle Burger and the Fried Chicken Sandwich with my friend because although we were there for the burger, I kept reading about the chicken sandwich being fantastic. Booyy they were not wrong!! As much as I loved the burger, the chicken sandwich was my favorite! Perfectly crispy, with this sweet and spicy glaze and the crunchy Asian pear slaw... OMG. I'm still dreaming about this! One thing we were excited about were the Elote Riblettes.. but I wouldn't order these again. I accidentally bit the whole thing and didn't realize they kept the core in, and I had to spit it out. And even after eating it properly it didn't feel like I got enough of it from those little bites. Loved the fries though! We didn't see a dessert menu but we would have definitely been interested in that. After all the drinks apps and the chicken sandwich I was feeling so full so I couldn't finish the burger so I got it wrapped to go. But let me tell you even when I reheated that burger the next day.. it was fantastic!! Overall we may have been the loudest and most obnoxious group (we get a bit excited haha) our waiter and the vibe were all matched! Genuinely loved this place, and looking forward to coming back soon.

I've been a fan of the savory pies for years but was able to try the breakfast version. The crust…read moreis actually the perfect vehicle for a breakfast sandwich. All that was missing was maybe a packet of hot sauce. The take away Steak n Ale pies hit just like always. Great service as well.

We finally tried Pleasant House Pub after driving by and reading about it so many times. Another…read moreMichelin Bib Gourmand with only one dollar sign, so of course we had to see what the hype was about. We ordered the Steak & Ale Pie (crowned with mash and gravy) and the Chicken Balti Pie. Both were delicious, but I think crowning the steak pie was definitely the right call. The chicken balti actually reminded me of the Taiwanese curry pastries (咖喱角) I grew up eating, which was a fun surprise. Very flavorful, and although the pies look kind of small at first glance, they are surprisingly filling. We also ordered the pickled egg -- basically a hard boiled egg with vinegar flavor. Tasty, though probably the most "normal" item we had. One unexpected highlight was the staff. Apparently many of the servers are freelance musicians, and they'll break out a guitar and ukulele song if someone is celebrating a special occasion. Very chill, friendly neighborhood vibe overall.

Ordered from the website linked here. Food never arrived. Phone number went to a single beep, then…read moredisconnected. Texting the business via their site went nowhere as well. Either this place is closed and is still accepting orders, or it's poorly run. Either way, would recommend looking elsewhere.

I must say it's one of the best mac&cheese I've ever had. I got the mac&cheese with bacon . If…read moreyou're a fan of mac&cheese then I recommend this place for you!

Grove Tavern is easy to pass by on the crowded strip in downtown Lombard. But DON'T PASS IT UP!…read moreThis place fires on all cylinders and is a must-visit! We stopped in for dinner on a Friday night and were able to snag a table in the busy place. We setup in a cozy corner and began looking over the menu. Our waiter stopped by and we immediately knew he was going to be top notch. He was so friendly but very chill and seemed like he was reading our minds when it came to suggestions. After finally deciding, we placed our order and were impressed by the speed at which our food came out! It was fast for a sit-down restaurant! While we devoured our meal, which was INCREDIBLE by the way (I had the meatloaf and it was delicious!), our wonderful waiter continually checked in to see if we needed anything (but not to an annoying level). Then the manager (I think?) stopped by and even the owner (which I found out who he was later) asked how things were. And it wasn't a check-the-box, they were genuinely interested in making sure everything was to our liking. The restaurant/bar-ish is a bit of a mix. It has a bar feel but is right on the cusp of being something more upscale. And they should embrace that because their food and service level support something leveled-up! On the way out I tapped the owner on the shoulder and told him what an amazing time we had - he appreciated it. We'll be back here again, many more times!

My husband and I were looking for a quick bite between dropping one of our kids off and killing…read moretime before picking up the other. Yelp led us to Grove Tavern. I've driven by this place hundreds of times and never noticed it. I'm so glad we got to stop in. The staff was super friendly. It was a slow time, so they let us pick our table and still let us order from the happy hour menu even though we were t sitting at the bar. The potato skins were so yummy! I loved them. We split the smoke meat quartto and had leftovers to take home. What a great combination, we really enjoyed it! The restaurant itself is lovely, with a great looking outdoor space as well. I can't wait to come back and try more of their offerings.

My family and I celebrated my granddaughter's birthday at this restaurant. The experience was great…read morefrom making reservations to arrival. Great service and great food! I also enjoyed the music variety. It was nice hearing songs from various generations. It was worth the hour drive. You will need to find a park (it's the north side). I look forward to visiting again soon!

I want to start by saying this restaurant is SO GOOD! The service was good, and I really liked the…read morebar tender. I sat at the bar. The restaurant is decorated beautifully. It's very clean and modern. The food was amazing. I started off with a peach lemonade/tea drink that was very good. I cannot remember the name, but it was spirit free. Next, I got the collard green dip. This is a must try when you go. Its so cheesy and delicious. It was perfectly seasoned. For my entre, I got the smother pork chops. OMG I did not expect that food to be so good. IDK what they seasoned that gravy with, but it was fire. The porkchops were delicious, and I loved the seasoned rice that it came with. My only complaint was that the kitchen moved very slowly on the night that I went. It took forever for my food to come out; however, I will say the taste of the food made up for the how long it took to come out.

Cozy restaurant with friendly, professional and amicable hostesses, waiters/waitresses, bartenders…read moreand staff. Enticing menu makes choosing a good challenge. Started with a spiked hot chocolate with Bailey's - yesss! My friend babied a yummy espresso martini. The all American cheeseburger was perfectly prepared; however, the hash browns were a tad mushy and slightly burned. The huge chicken dip sandwich was great, especially in the au jus, plus who doesn't like a mound of fresh thin fries? Our waiter, Jack, took care of us promptly before during an after. The ambience and extensive menu begs me to come back for another round.

3.5 - the service was great! Our server was super kind and provided great service. The inside is…read morevery cozy and warm. Decent amount of seating! I think I was just disappointed in the food. Not bad but wasn't as good as I was expecting and I felt like it was priced a but pricier given the taste. I would come back to try something else if someone highly recommended it but wasn't my favorite.

Amazing food , service , dessert , and a nice little atmosphere. Would definitely come back . 30$…read morefor 2 people + leftovers

Been wanting to try this place for years and finally got the chance to! It's a cute little hole in…read morethe wall with plenty of options to pick from. From the obvious, Mac and cheese, to burgers and chicken tenders. They even have plenty of dessert options. The wait staff were so accommodating and kind. I came here with a friend group and we were the only guests dining inside. They had music blasting and we asked if they could lower the volume a bit and did so immediately. I got the All American patty melt with a side of fries. The fries were top tier. I enjoy my fries on the crispier side and there was definitely a good amount that were crispy. I also like the type of fries that look directly cut from a russet potato. The patty melt was to be expected. A typical diner type. It did lack flavor/seasoning, so I appreciated the onions which gave it some help flavor wise. The patty was also dry, so that was unfortunate. The pulled pork Mac and cheese was good. It was a healthy portion of the toppings, but the Mac and cheese itself fell short on the flavor as well. I can see and taste real cheese, but something was missing. I also prefer more aldente noodles and these were on the almost overcooked side for me. The garlic bread is your standard can't go wrong garlic bread. I gave 4/5 because I expected more flavor for the Mac and Cheese. They specialize in it after all! Overall, I think dishes would benefit from some extra seasoning, but for the price it's pretty unbeatable. The quality is there just needs that extra flavor to really enhance the whole experience.

This place is small and quaint with so much charm. I absolutely loved walking in and hearing…read moreold-school music playing on a record player -- it felt like my daddy's music and instantly gave me a wave of nostalgia. The service was great. Our waiter was friendly, attentive, and more than happy to answer any questions we had about the menu. And the food? EVERYTHING we ordered was amazing. The pancakes were fluffy with just the right amount of crisp around the edges. The chicken and waffles were perfectly crunchy and packed with flavor. Such a cozy spot with great vibes and even better food. I'll definitely be back!

This is a place where you order in front and sit down and wait to get your food. I felt a little…read morerushed to make a choice due to other customers and decided on the breakfast sandwich. My brother got the shrimp and grits. I will say it felt like the service was a bit slow and we waited a bit for our food and even our drinks. Some people around us ordered the chicken and waffles which looked so good, it kind of overpowered what I was actually eating. It wasn't until I got home and ate my leftovers that I realized the breakfast sandwich was delicious. The egg was fluffy and the jam was yummy! My brother also enjoyed his food. We shared a side of Mac and cheese which I also thought was good. I would definitely return to try other things.