Food was bomb and the service was good really liked the live music with the piano playerread more

I have driven by this place to get to Target and Marshalls so many times, but it always seemed so…read morepacked I never really wanted to bother to stop. I did see they allow you to make reservations on Open Table, so I booked it for a weekday to try it out. It wasn't nearly as busy as the parking lot looked, there was plenty of seating. It was a nice day so they had the windows open and they also had someone playing live music so it was a tad loud but, not overly loud where you can't hear your conversation. The menu is not your typical menu, it's very crafty if that's a word. The service was very good, and she explained the menu well and we took her up on her recommendations. Turkey pastrami which I had never had before. It tastes really fresh and felt healthy. The salad comes in a little small bowl but full of goodness. It's a really nice place for a girls night out, or a family dinner. Wouldn't consider it a good place for date night as it is pretty loud.

Amazing service, amazing food everything was great! Will…read morewas our server super attentive, great at explaining the menu instant refills he was free 10/10 service! 10/10 burbon siracha burger 10/10 margarita flatbread 10/10 berry bread pudding Will definitely come back before we head back to Chicago!

It's a cute lil place right off the monon trail with plenty of seating. They've got many drinks…read moreoptions and had a good range of different apps, entrees and had some desserts too. I ordered a special plate that was offered from the third Thursday menu. It was a variation of the grilled salmon with southwest flavors. The pico de Gallo was good but I wished there was more of it and more of the cream as well to eat with the meal. The salmon was good. The service was average. Quick to be seated but my server in particular could have done better. A different server in the same area did a great job of checking in on his tables so could just be my table was out of the way but was still a little annoying. Overall satisfied with my meal and had plenty to bring home for another meal.

This place is great. The service was excellent and the waitress was very attentive to our needs…read more The restaurant has a very modern feel with excellent decor easy to see and hear plus lots of space and comfy wicker chairs with armrests. The food was also a big hit. We had apps and entrees and honestly the appetizers could be meals on their own. The BLT was amazing. Fried green tomatoes with pork belly and tomato jam and pimento cheese had the best flavors. The cornbread!!! Wow. So good. We want and need the recipe. Definitely order this!!! Also try the fried chicken. It's so different than any fried chicken over ever had. Not greasy at all. And it warms up well as leftovers too. The taste is sweet and juicy. My buddy had the meatloaf and it was tasty and different but paired with the mashed potatoes it was a home run!!! The only suggestion I can make is for the old fashioned drink. Used a single large ice cube next time. The loose ice cubes melted quickly watering down the drink.

meatloaf" to share together. It's SOO good. Now I get why;…read more"Root & Bones." Good combined of both. Roots of veggies & Bones of meats. Yum! Just had a banana for dessert. So good. Definitely one that I like to come back for next menu to try.

I actually ended up eating at Big Lug twice during my trip, and that's probably the best…read morerecommendation I can give. I always order the Cuban when a new restaurant has one on the menu, and Big Lug's did not disappoint. It was juicy, flavorful, and one of the better Cubans I've had in a while. On my second visit, I went with the blackened cod tacos on corn tortillas (you can also get flour tortillas, and they offer shrimp and breaded fish options). They were fresh, perfectly seasoned, and absolutely delicious. Both visits I ordered the spicy garlic cauliflower, and it was outstanding. The homemade blue cheese dressing took it to another level. If you're on the fence about ordering it, don't be--it was one of my favorite things on the menu. The outdoor walk-up bar creates a really cool, laid-back atmosphere, making it a great place to relax whether you're meeting friends or just enjoying a meal by yourself. The staff was friendly, the service was excellent, and both meals came out quickly. I don't usually eat at the same restaurant twice on a trip, but Big Lug earned it. If I'm back in the area, it'll definitely be on my list again.

Big Lug is a very cool spot right off the Monon, and even better if you have a pooch with you!…read moreUnfortunately, our experience with the service was pretty disappointing. We sat right in the middle of the main thoroughfare and were completely ignored for at least 15 minutes before we finally flagged someone down. The guy, "H," apologized and said, "Oh, my bad--it's all good." We figured, no big deal, let's move on. We ordered pretty simple food, apps and were then going to put in some entrees once apps arrived. We asked for waters and a water bowl for our pups. He brought two waters--with no straws--and no dog bowl. We assumed he was going to grab the bowl, so we waited... and waited. Then I noticed him at the end of the bar leaning against some boxes, texting. So I finally got up, interrupted him and asked for the dog bowl. His response, "oh my bad." Our appetizers came out, and naturally, we asked for silverware. A few minutes later, I spotted "H" in the corner on his phone again. At that point I was thinking, seriously?! So I got up again, interrupted "H's" text convo and asked for silverware. His response again was, "Oh, my bad." I didn't respond to him I just turned around and went back to my seat. Honestly, the whole experience started feeling more like a self-serve restaurant than table service. It's a chill spot and we weren't being needy whatsoever. We never asked for any refills- we were merely asking for the basics. We wanted to order more food, but by that point we were pretty turned off and decided to just get the check. Then came the final straw: my guy had his license and credit card sitting on the table because he hadn't brought his wallet out for our monon trek. When "H" came back with the checkout thing, without question or hesitation - he grabbed the card and swiped it. We didn't even realize what happened until afterward. Maybe that's standard there, but I've never had a server just take my card without asking. Usually you get a "hey do we want to use this card? Or something to confirm. And of course the tip structure is skewed so the min is 20% unless you want to try to figure out to manually enter in 15% (which most ppl don't -incl my guy), so we left 20% and left irritated and still hungry. "H" didn't seem hungover or anything--he just genuinely seemed like he did not not give a shiiiit. We had to get up three separate times to get things we had already requested: the dog bowl, a couple straws, and silverware. (Basics) And a quick note on the 7-Layer Hoss Dip: don't expect seven layers. It comes in a small thick ceramic bowl and was basically beans, guacamole, a tiny bit of corn and some hard cheese on top. Definitely would not recommend it. Way too "beany" and not worth $16 at all. The southwest rolls were decent- very fried tho. Cheesecake Factory's are better ;) The location and dog-friendly atmosphere are great, with the exception of the homeless camp right at their patio entrance, but unfortunately, the service really took away from the experience. Hopefully this was just an off night, because Big Lug has a lot going for it.

So glad I discovered this adorable cafe on Yelp while I was in town for a work trip. It was a rainy…read moreFriday morning and after checking out of my hotel, I needed a quiet place to work for a few hours, a strong blast of caffeine, and something to eat. The moment I walked in the doors of Fire & Ice I knew Yelp did me good! The space is bright with a modern farmhouse feel to it. There's a fireplace, lounge seating, tables and chairs, and even a bar area (that's where I decided to sit). The ladies behind the counter were nice and gave me some recommendations. I went with their banana bread latte with oat milk and one of their biscuit sandwiches with egg and American cheese. Both were absolutely delicious and I would order again. I'll add that the restroom was clean, but the wifi wasn't that great. I ended up using my hotspot while I was there. This place is also women-owned and totally gluten free. Seriously, I had no idea until a friend told me a few days later. They're clearly a lot of things right!

5.23.26 Located at Allisonville & 62 on the NE corner. Plenty of parking. Always excited to try…read morea #NewToMe place and also one that is gluten free, as my dining companions need that for medical reasons. The inside is bright and comfortable. There are a variety of tables, also some comfy corner chairs. You order at the counter then they'll bring food to you. We all got (plain) coffee. There's a small sugar station on the end of the counter, but you have to ask for cream. I also told a staff member none of us had been there before, and asked were there coffee refills (since the rest was specialty coffee drinks) or do we pay? She said we can have one refill if we come up. My friends got gluten free egg/biscuit sandwiches. The hubs got a crepe with strawberries, bananas and more in it. I ordered the Galette Bretonne - which is described as "a savory light Buckwheat crepe with City ham, Gruyere cheese, with sunny side up egg" and also comes with a side salad. Our food came fairly quickly. The crepe was visually pretty. The biscuit sandwiches looked like they had nice fluffy biscuits (and, gluten free!) - but they were on the small side (smaller than an egg mcmuffin). My galette looked nice but not like the photo (see pics of mine & one from their web) - and the egg inside was well done, definitely not sunny side up or even medium. I don't mind harder cooked eggs, but the whole effect was very dry, so I went to the counter to ask for some syrup. The server told me that he would have to charge me for it. I said fine, yes please, because my dish is so dry it's unedible without it. So he went back in the kitchen and did bring me out a small side dish of syrup (see also pic of that, for size). I had my credit card ready, but he said "this one's on me." I thanked him and sat down to eat. ... and yes, that syrup was just the trick to make the dish delicious! So this is the thing that makes a whole experience "meh" as opposed to "really nice": Between me & my hubs, our food and plain coffees were $42. (My friends paid separately for theirs.) For that price and just counter service, if a guest asks for a small side of syrup for the food, there should not be a side charge. I think the server who gave it to me realized that (but I would have paid it anyway because the meal was just too dry without it) ... But here's the thing - there was another staff member at the counter when my server gave me that little side of syrup. She heard him say "no charge this time," and her expression absolutely changed, and she looked mad that he did not charge me, and like she was about to say something (but didn't). Guess what? I absolutely saw that. And I totally feel like she was not only mad, but also that he might get reprimanded for it. (Might I add, we were also there when it was NOT busy at all, so there was nothing about the atmosphere that was rushed or hectic - although that souldn't matter, either.) And yes, of course when I went back to the table, I relayed that story to my other 3 companions. A little (little!) customer service goes a long way. And also is easily a deciding factor of whether or not a place gets a revisit. There are so many other places to try. #ReviewsByRL

Excellent food. I had a tenderloin and my wife had chicken parmigiana. The sandwich was juicy,…read morebreading was crisp and the flavor outstanding. Cooked perfectly! I had Cole slaw and fried okra with is, both we excellent sides. The Cole slaw was 'runny', not a heavy mayonnaise base but did not taste vinegary. The okra breading was perfect and the okra was fried just right, not soggy nor hard. Again the flavor was excellent! The chicken parmigiana had the same breading as the tenderloin and my wife said it was crisp, yet juicy as well. Both meals are something we will definitely return for! We loved the ambiance. The bar eating area is very reminiscent of an English pub, with dark wood, booths surrounding a large bar and the lighting was just enough to not be drab Our waitress was pleasant and took good care of us quite well!

Charleston's has been around for ages, and is a great place to go when relatives are visiting…read more Which is exactly what we did on a Saturday night. The booths are pretty small ... kind of a tight squeeze for 4 people. We were greeted quickly. The waiter brought our drinks quickly and then we ordered right away, some of us choosing old favorites like pasta RIGATONI BOLOGNESE, yummy CHICKEN PICCATA... i think my bro gets the same thing every week! Both my sis and I ordered a salad with chicken, pineapple, strawberry (1), and.... amazingly delicious figs ... it's my new favorite called WALTS CHAMPAGNE CHICKEN SALAD. Service was good until the refill coke was handed over the back of the booth, and never noticed that it spilled immediately. (Waiter was long gone as we cleaned up the little spills. ... oops) Prices are pricey but food is delicious. I don't go often because it's too rich for me without a special occasion. The location isn't bad; driving in from the east side it's got a weird way of entering the parking lot next to the bank. There aren't a lot of other places to eat nearby so this works for us! We will certainly be back!

We held a small after-work get-together on a Friday evening around 6:00. The restaurant was…read moremoderately busy, and outdoor seating had a waitlist, but our party was seated inside quickly with very little wait. Our beverages were served right away, followed by appetizers of pretzels with beer cheese, cheese bread, and tots for the kids. For dinner, our group ordered the shrimp salad, fish and chips, quesadillas, tenderloin, and, of course, mac and cheese for the kids. Everything was tasty and arrived quickly. The staff was friendly, attentive, and always ready to help. Overall, we had a great experience and would gladly return!

We had a lovely time at Blind Owl tonight. The service was great... our server was prompt,…read morepleasant, accurate and friendly. The beer was a nice smooth stout that was delicious. The wings were very good... & I'm not a huge fan of buffalo wings. The chipotle dry rub was fantastic paired with the ranch sauce. The tenderloin sandwich may have been one of the best I've ever had. It was perfectly breaded, & so thick. It was also twice the size of my bun ... which is exactly how it's supposed to be. Fries were pretty good & plentiful. My SO ordered the crab cakes sandwiches and it looked good ... it disappeared quickly. I forgot to take pictures of the food before it was eaten. I wish this place was on the way home from work but I'll continue to make the effort to go there again soon because it was so good.

Our server (Colin?) was probably the friendliest server I've had anywhere in recent memory. He…read moreoffered to make suggestions or answer any questions we had about the menu and checked on us often. We stopped in on a Sunday around 11:30am and there were just a few other people dining that early. It was super clean and just very chill. I could see that it would be packed during games though since they have a large bar and lots of tv's. The food was delicious. I had the chicken fingers and fries appetizer. I added a side of cole slaw to make it a more of an entree. The chicken fingers were a nice size and the beer batter was super light and crunchy. My mom and brother had the tenderloin and enjoyed their food as well. I actually didn't even get pictures because we were just stuffing our faces. We'll definitely be back!

Our experience at the Rusty Bucket was fantastic! Great service!! Our waiter gave us a free…read moreappetizer since it was our first time and the chicken fingers did not disappoint. The meatloaf was great as well. I'm usually anti-gravy on meatloaf but it added so much flavor. Love the cozy inside and decor.

Nicely appointed hotel lobby restaurant featuring a quiet ambiance. A limited, but excellent menu…read morewith something for everyone. The house made chicken salad is great. The crusted edge burgers are both tasty & toothsome. I had the one with peach bacon jam. Both sandwiched came with excellent crisp seasoned fries. Rapid service and an environment where you could talk.

Derailed = disappointed…read more Maybe my expectations were too high...but the food left much to be desired. I'll get back to the food. The ambiance is 5 stars. And if I was there to take photos only or enjoy the scenery, this would be a 5 star review. The location is great! We sat outside and enjoyed the weather and people watching on the Nickle Plate trail. Taylor was our server. She wore a birthday headband so not sure if it was her actual birthday or decorations but her energy gave she would rather be anywhere but work (perhaps celebrating her birthday?). I had to ask another waitress walking by if I could get more water (she was super nice and friendly, I didn't get her name). We had a friend join late, Taylor never acknowledged her or even asked if she wanted to place an order. Taylor came and grabbed our receipts because she didn't want them to "fly away". Mind you, there was no wind and they were tucked in the receipt book thing-a-ma-bob. Stephen the manger checked on us and filled him in on Taylor (unbeknownst to me he was the manager at the time). I had the pear margarita. Apparently they ran out of oranges so the drink arrived without any garnishment so no photo worthy pic obtained. It was just ok. My friend had the pineapple rum old fashioned and said it was delicious. I had the Brussel sprouts. They were mediocre at best. I requested some ranch to make them More palatable and that was a good move. The ranch is very good!!

The restaurant has a nice selection on the menu! Lots of appetizers to sandwiches, entrees and even…read morepizza! There's a full bar and a nice option of cocktails. We weren't hungry for appetizers although a few options looked and sounded really good! I had the Patty melt with waffle fries and it was a huge portion and I only ate half to save room for the bread pudding. My friend had the 8 oz. Filet with homemade mashed potatoes and fresh green beans. The potatoes looked really yummy! My other friend ordered the house salad and added salmon which was almost bigger than the bowl! It was nice because she could have added one of five different seasonings or sauce. The bread pudding was delicious and you got two generous sized pieces perfect for sharing. The only downfall is my portion didn't have any cherries and my friend's piece did. Keep in mind there's a band that performs on Friday night. At times it made it hard to have a conversation at the small 4 person table.

Waited for 10 minutes to be seated, couple in front of us still waiting. Saw no one. All left…read morePatrons were seated but no one came out fronts So much for George's.