I've been wanting to try this place for awhile so finally, 10/15/25 was the day. My friend and I…read moremade the drive from the city of Chicago to Monee, IL which was about 40 minutes. We get there and there is a cute young girl who greets us with an apron and chef's hat on. She seats us and takes our order - she was our waitress which surprised us. I ordered a cup of chicken noodle soup to have before my meal. I'm glad I got a cup and not a bowl. The cup was only half full. The soup was lacking flavor so I added pepper. The woman who is GrannyMa delivered the soup. She didn't speak to us or anything the entire time while we were there which didn't feel too nice. They were sold out of the beef liver, beef shortribs and sweet potatoes. We ordered the fried chicken (menu states it takes 20-25 minutes for the chicken) and the salmon croquettes. Each dinner comes with 2 sides each so we got the macaroni and cheese, green beans, dressing and mostaccioli (slight extra charge for the mostaccioli). Fried chicken was crispy and delicious! Seasoned well. The croquettes were good also - they give you two big patties in the dinner. We weren't impressed with the green beans as you can tell they came out of a can. The dressing was only okay. The mac and cheese was pretty good but the best side was the mostaccioli - it had a layer of cheese on top and was really yummy. I wish I had gotten that as a meal, it was that good and highly recommend it. For dessert I got the peach cobbler sundae which is peach cobbler with vanilla ice cream on top. The cobbler sauce was very thin. I like cobbler that has alot of flaky crust but this didn't have that but it still was good enough to eat the whole thing. The young girl brought us our bill. The prices are so reasonable for what you get. Our bill was only $62 with tax for all of what we had. The place is bright with warm colors inside. We conversated with the son-in-law to GrannyMa's, he was very nice and personable. Although the young girl was sweet, I felt some kind of way of her being our waitress because clearly she is underage to be working. We were told they have a Sunday brunch from 11-3 that includes a DJ. To my friend and I, the food overall was either hit or miss. One review mention about GrannyMa engaging them in conversation - she never came over to our table except to drop off the soup and she is the owner of the restaurant. Not a good way in customer service if you ask me. Overall, okay.

I visited Granny Ma's for the first time a few weeks ago. I'd heard good things, so I was excited…read moreto check it out. We visited on a Sunday afternoon and found the restaurant virtually empty. There seemed to be a steady flow of takeout pickups, but there wasn't anyone dining in, so we had the entire place to ourselves. Our waitress was a young girl who was pleasant and friendly. My sister and I both had the catfish. I ordered the greens and mac & cheese while she had the dressing and greens. We both loved the mac & cheese. My sister kept stealing bites of it off my plate! Lol She enjoyed the dressing as well. Neither of us liked the greens, though. I believe they were turnips, and we prefer collards. We also didn't care for the Johnny cakes. I prefer mine a little sweeter. The catfish was good but could've had more flavor. My brother had the fried chicken, and his mom had the salmon croquettes. All three of them LOVED the croquettes! I didn't have any, but they were definitely a fan favorite! My brother loved the chicken and sweet potatoes. I had the brownie for dessert, which I didn't care for. My sister didn't like it either. It was dry and was just okay taste-wise. The restaurant is clean and comfortable. Since we were the only ones dining in, it was really quiet and relaxing. We sat at one of the large tables, but there are also comfortable benches along the wall and window. The service was excellent and you can tell that the family takes pride in going the extra mile. Overall, the experience was pleasant, and I'd go back.

Phenomenal service every time and I've yet to order a dish I didn't like. And did you know their…read morepatio is dog friendly?? 10/10 go here.

I try to support my hometown restaurants with at least one visit. In this case, however, it will…read moreprobably be "my one and only". There was nothing particularly wrong with my experience - service was great, ambience was relaxing, parking was plentiful and the restroom was clean. But I think I expected a bit more from my smashburger, which was just kind of "meh" for the money. Don't get me wrong, here: I'm grateful the downtown Lombard restaurant scene is flourishing. I just wish it was with more of a flourish!

This place is a GEM! We weren't planning on going here, but the restaurant we wanted to go to had…read moreno seating. What a happy accident!! A complete menu with breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. Our party had four different items (cheeseburger, pork chop, meatloaf, and chicken pot pie) and it was all delicious! Great portions very reasonably priced, incredible service, and a great atmosphere. Even the owner checked on us several times. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

Service was quick. Lots of seating for a weekday dinner with 3 friends but I could see how busy it…read morecan be on a weekend brunch. They close earlier than most places - 8pm. I ordered a burger with fries. Both items were on the saltier side. They have a big menu soI would possibly give it a try for breakfast or lunch.

Food was bland and cold when served. Owner came to our table and berated us for complaining and…read morerefused to help remedy the situation. Will never go again and recommend all to stay away

My family and I came here for Mother's Day. What a lovely experience, my mother and grandmother had…read morea wonderful time! From the time we walked in the door, Carla was amazing so friendly and attentive. The music and food were great! I would highly recommend

Juan, our server, was amazing! He was fast, friendly, and attentive throughout our meal. He made…read morethe experience even better with his great attitude and excellent service. Highly recommend asking for Juan if you visit!

If you are looking for a comfortable, affordable, crowd pleasing, new go-to spot - this is the…read moreplace! I met up with two friends and it was all of our first time at Lazy Dog but we picked it because of its menu variety and prices - we did not expect a scratch made to order kitchen, amazing relaxed service (despite it being very busy) Juan who was such a treasure!, free delicious bbq chips for our first visit, and food that truly blew us away. There is something for everyone and I promise you won't be disappointed. There is plenty of seating inside and outside and they had parties of over 15 people comfortably seated. I was impressed! Next time we are all in the area again we will not be asking where to eat just what to eat at Lazy Dog! Ask for Juan his recommendations are excellent and he goes above and beyond for his tables.

The gumbo was alright. It had a nice consistency, but the flavor was lacking. Needed more kick. It…read morewas a bit underwhelming. Just an average meal.

Stopped in for a bite to eat while we were traveling. Wow does this place have great food. I had…read morethe fried catfish, which is the best I've ever had. Mac and cheese was out of this world. Hubby ordered gumbo and that did not disappoint. We were able to speak with the owner as he is also the chef! We will definitely be back for an authentic seafood boil on our next trip through Gary!

It's no exaggeration when I say that my dining experience at Maple Tree Inn was one of the best…read morerestaurant experiences I've ever had! My niece and I couldn't believe this was our first visit, especially after hearing so many great things. This place is incredibly popular, so I definitely recommend making reservations. After checking in, we waited less than five minutes and struck up a fun conversation with two lovely ladies who were also first-timers. It was the perfect start to the evening. The atmosphere is warm, lively, and inviting, with Mardi Gras beads and colorful carnival masks throughout the restaurant that give it so much character. Our server was fantastic. Unfortunately, I didn't catch his name, but he was friendly, attentive, and extremely knowledgeable about the menu. His recommendations made choosing from so many tempting options much easier. Now let's talk about the food... EVERYTHING was absolutely delicious! To kick things off, I ordered the Creole Voodoo Zombie, and my niece had the Hurricane. Both cocktails were fantastic and set the tone for an amazing meal. My niece is an excellent cook herself and has dietary restrictions, so dining out can often be disappointing. That's what made this experience even more special--she genuinely loved every bite. We started with the crab cake appetizer and the BBQ shrimp appetizer, and both were packed with incredible flavor. For my entrée, I ordered the blackened ribeye, swapping the broccolini for the collard greens (worth the $3 upcharge!). The steak was perfectly cooked, and those collard greens were phenomenal. My niece chose the blackened red snapper étouffée, and she couldn't stop raving about it. Even though we were completely full, we couldn't leave without dessert. We shared the Mississippi Mud Turtle Brownie topped with marshmallow fluff and the strawberry shortcake. Our server suggested pairing the brownie with a butterscotch liqueur, and I'm so glad I took his recommendation--it was the perfect finishing touch and complemented the dessert beautifully. We've been talking about this meal ever since we left...and that's probably the biggest compliment I can give. In fact, we were so impressed that we made reservations for next weekend before we even left--and we're bringing two friends with us! Perfect for: Date nights, celebrations, or anytime you want a memorable meal that's worth planning ahead for. Maple Tree Inn absolutely lived up to the hype. 10/10--highly recommend!

We stopped at Maple Tree Inn for a pre-concert dinner, and I found myself asking: why did I wait so…read morelong to come back? My last visit was when they were still on Old Western Ave in Blue Island--way overdue for a return. Let's start with the food--absolutely delicious. The three of us kicked things off with the Cast Iron Cornbread, and trust me, don't skip it. Perfectly done and a great start to the meal. For mains, we went with the Pitmaster's N'awlins Gumbo, Hickory Buttered BBQ Shrimp, and Burnt Ends. Every dish was spot on--flavorful, well-executed, and clearly made with care. The restaurant itself is pristine--clean, polished, and classy without feeling stuffy. Service was just as strong. Our server, Nick, was attentive, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. Safe to say, it will NOT be another 30 years before my next visit. Highly recommend.

The food is amazing here, love love love the firecracker shrimp!…read moreI oder here all the time through doordash and the food is still hot.

Porter Cullen's Irish Pub & Restaurant was such a great find and easily a five-star experience for…read moreme. The food was amazing and everything we ordered really hit. The brunch menu is so good and definitely worth going for, but they also have great dinner options, which makes it a place you can come back to anytime. You can tell a lot of care goes into the food, and it shows in both the quality and flavor. The service was just as good. The staff is super friendly, attentive, and made us feel really welcomed the entire time. It never felt rushed, and they were always around when we needed anything. The ambiance is one of my favorite parts. It has that cozy Irish pub feel but still feels lively and fun, whether you are there for brunch or dinner. It is the kind of place you can sit, relax, and really enjoy your time. Overall, just such a great spot with amazing food, great service, and a really good atmosphere. Definitely a place I would recommend and will be going back to.

Great service and outdoor patio area! Food is always good. Love the Wedge Salad! Would highly…read morerecommend...

We had steak and eggs brunch. Best scrambled eggs I've even eaten! The steak was good and done to…read moreperfection, and the red potatoes were done with a crispy skin and soft in the inside. They were delicious. We had a fruit bowl; it was a perfect blend of fresh fruits that complemented the meal. Our server, Olivia, was the best. We definitely rate it 5 star.

Phenomenal, excellent service, exquisite food, and a fun view…read more Love sitting outside, but indoors has a nice relaxing feel.