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    Pinstripes

    3.5 (661 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Cheryl T.

    This review is purely for a carry out experience. I couldn't get the order to go through on my phone, couldn't get it to process through on my laptop. Then I ended up calling which was OK enough. Note that if you have to call over the phone they do not let you set a future pickup time, it just becomes an ASAP order. We ordered a selection of flatbreads - the lobster, margherita, and the veggie. The flatbreads were not especially large and were OK. Came in a nice thick box that was easy to carry out the 3 of them. Not a lot of sauce on the margherita, but I think that's how the flatbreads are supposed to be. I was still glad that they took the gift card I had, but note that gift cards are only usable if you call in your order.

    Super Salad
    Anne Marie H.

    I always love coming to Pinstripes, especially during the holiday season when they decorate so beautifully. After seeing the national news, I came to realize that many Pinstripes' locations have closed, but fortunately this one was purchased by a different owner to keep it going. At the host desk, where you check in to get a table, I've always asked for their vegan menu. This time, however, they told me they no longer have one which was disappointing. (Later, I found one on their website.) I ordered their whipped hummus appetizer which comes with some veggies and crostini. It's also one of their happy hour specials so it was a great price! For dinner, I ordered their super salad which was an incredible blend of veggies, figs, raspberries, etc. The service was excellent; our server was very friendly and attentive. The one thing that I would highly recommend that this location do immediately, is clean the walls next to the booth. And if they can't be cleaned, they should be repainted. They are in bad shape.

    The bag my wife's gift was in

    To begin, I must preface this and say it is Mother's Day. The busiest day in the restaurant business. And my family comes to Pinstripes Mother's Day Brunch every year. And now... Our service was terrible. Server did not check on us, was late bringing out water and silverware. He was loud, abrasive, and inattentive. Appeared to avoid making eye contact with the table. Said words like Huh, Wha, and did not act professional at all. On at least 3 separate occasions there were no plates available at the buffet. The first time we went to the buffet, we waited so long for plates that when we returned to our table, it had been cleared. Our food, drinks, my wife's gift from our daughter...all removed from our table(see photo of the bag they returned the gift in). And the explanation given to us was we were gone over 10 minutes. Well, had there been plates at the buffet we wouldn't have been gone that long. I did share my concerns with the GM. And sadly, he didn't even say I'm Sorry. Poor customer service. Lastly the food...Many empty steam strays, bacon sitting in grease, waffles that we could not bite thru. Ran out of coffee creamer before noon! Just completely unprepared for today. In summary, I have brought my wife and daughter here every year for Mother's Day for many years. We have always loved the time here. However, Pinstripes was not prepared today. This was one of the most disappointing restaurant experiences I've ever had. The price was almost $150 for the 3 of us. I do not mind spending good money for good experiences. And I have many choices where to spend it. Sorry, but never again at Pinstripes An update to this review.... After posting this review, I received an email from Pinstripes the next day, offering their apologies and giving me a link to their website. This link did nothing to address this issue. AGAIN, I responded to them. Mother's Day was May 10, today is May 16. It has been 6 days since I contacted Pinstripes, per THEIR request. This is the only communication I have received from them (see below)... We have received your inquiry and a member from our team will be reaching out soon! Thanks, The Pinstripes Team NO WONDER they have closed most of the Pinstripes...their lack of customer service says it all.

    Sherwin C.

    Went here for an Easter brunch and had a fine experience. I had previously gone to the South Barrington location for a brunch, so I already knew what to expect. That is, a nice buffet with above average presentation and a wide variety of different food options to satisfy all needs. Given the spacious layout of Pinstripes, it's pretty easy to wander around the different stations to get food without feeling too cramped. Even when the dining room was completely full, our server Sargoon was able to quickly refill drinks, clear plates, and checkup on us from time to time. Throughout the meal, there were also other staff who periodically helped to clear the plates as well, so that finished dishes weren't sitting around for too long. The food itself is fairly good for brunch food. In particular, freshly baked/griddled items such as waffles, biscuits, pizza, etc. really shined and were noticeably better than most buffets. The quality of ingredients was also quite evident in the sausage, smoked salmon, salads, fruit cups, etc. that all tasted quite fresh. The prime rib here is pretty good, though not as good as steakhouses that offer a brunch option. With that said, the entrees overall are better than most brunch places I've been too -- with items such as the pastas, grilled veggies, and brussell sprouts standing out as delicious savory items. The dessert table is quite a site to behold, though I found the actual sweets to only be okay. I've had better elsewhere, but the different options to go with the chocolate fountain definitely make for a fun experience. Overall, worth a stop if you want to enjoy a delicious brunch. This is one of the more upscale and elegant options that is great for a special occasion.

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    Kayley C.

    Great spot for large parties or celebrations. We did a graduation dinner here and our family had their outdoor reception area all to ourselves. Lots of space and great service. Food was good for what it was, but wouldn't come here on the regular.

    Ravioli
    Steph G.

    I attended a special celebration at this location on a Saturday in mid October - a bar mitzvah. We were situated in the far right banquet/party room with access to the outdoor fire pit, etc. the party had 100+ kids plus adults so it was very crowded. The layout was really nice and all of the service people that we ran into were very friendly and helpful, especially the one serving food and beverages. The kids were served an appetizer buffet with cheese, curds, mini cheeseburgers, and other items for their main meal. I think they also had chicken tenders and some other items which I couldn't see clearly. The adults were served family style, which was garlic bread, ravioli, salmon, and Caesar salad. I thought the adult food overall tasted really good. And there was plenty of food for everybody at the table. My only qualm is the soft drinks, Pepsi, didn't taste like it had enough carbonation or was cold enough. Overall, we had a really good time there there's plenty of parking out front. The location was clean. The restrooms were clean. Can get very loud for an event. Kids seems to have a good time.

    John M.

    Been to a few different Pinstripes locations but never this one. Met some friends on a Monday night. They have a Happy Hour in the bar Mon-Fri from 3-6 with limited small table seating. Since we're were having dinner,we sat in their Bistro area. They also have a huge outdoor patio with outdoor seating as well. It was fairly crowded mainly because of their Monday unlimited Chopped Salad and Spaghetti and Meatballs special for 12.00. Needless to say,we all took advantage of this special. My wife is Gluten Free so they made her salad and pasta gluten free with an upcharge of only 2.00. The Signature Chopped Salad is the real deal..grape tomatoes,roasted corn,kalamata olives,gorgonzola,burrata,cannelloni beans ,dates and crispy noodles. Delicious! The spaghetti was with a flavorful marinara sauce with beef meatballs. You can add a meat sauce for 2.00 extra. The food was delicious,our server Emma was fantastic and we were not rushed at all. I will definitely be back ,maybe to try their Happy Hour specials in the bar area.

    Warm brownie & ice cream
    Jenny K.

    I came here on a weekday for lunch with some friends. We had a reservation and were seated promptly. This is my first time at Pinstripes - I've heard many good things about their weekend brunch which I'll have to try one day. I was surprised to see how fairly busy they were for a weekday lunch. I'm glad we made reservations. I ordered the spicy crispy chicken sandwich with parmesan fries. For dessert I got the warm brownie with ice cream. Everything was delicious and my friends and I had a great time catching up.

    Chicago-Style Baby Back Ribs with Truffle Fries
    Agnes K.

    Tuesdays is Two-Fer Tuesdays where you can buy one item and get a second same item for free. We chose the baby back ribs and substituted the parmesan fries for truffle fries. The ribs were fall of the bone and full of flavor, however we questioned if we actually received a full slab as the portion seemed small. The truffle fries were a bit over seasoned with pepper and took away from the truffle flavor. Our server was wonderful though and she made sure were had everything we needed. While we came for dinner a bit early the dinner rush hour filled up fast and kept the servers on their toes. The manager noticed we were waiting for our bill and stepped in to get us our check and processed our payment. It was nice to see management helping out!

    Ryan D.

    My family went to Pinstripes for brunch on Easter weekend. Brunch is served buffet style. They have a huge selection to choose from. They offer an omelette station, ham and roast beef station, waffle and donut hole station, eggs, bacon, sausage, vegetarian and breakfast pizza, and many more items to choose from. Some of my favorites were the waffles, donut holes, and biscuits and gravy. The waffles were crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. The biscuits were moist and flaky and the sausage gravy was a perfect compliment. Don't forget to visit the dessert table featuring a chocolate fountain, cookies, strawberries, rice krispies, marshmallows, and more. Since it was Easter weekend, we got to take our picture with the Easter bunny. Since it was Easter weekend the brunch buffet cost more but I didn't see anything additional on the buffet to justify the price increase. In addition to great food, you can also play bocce and bowling. I recommend Pinstripes, I'll just come on a non-holiday weekend next time.

    Don't come here...
    Eugene F.

    If I could give this place zero stars, I would. From start to finish, this was one of the worst experiences I've ever had. We arrived 15 minutes early for our scheduled bowling time, only to be told to wait. Fine, we were patient. But then 10 minutes past our scheduled time, we were finally told where to go--without a single bit of instruction on how to set up the lanes or anything else. They mentioned a waiter would come by, but it took 20 minutes for anyone to show up. And once the waiter arrived, he was almost never available. The screens at the lanes were flashy but super confusing to use, and there was no help in sight. The bathrooms? Absolutely disgusting. I wouldn't send my worst enemy in there. It's clear they haven't been cleaned properly in who knows how long. Accessibility is another glaring issue. This place has no button or automatic door for wheelchair users, which is an unacceptable oversight. If someone with mobility challenges wants to get in, they have to rely on someone else to hold the door for them. It's 2025--how does a business like this not have something as basic as this? Then it was time for us to head to the restaurant, which only made things worse. The waiter ignored us repeatedly, even though it was obvious we needed assistance. Worst service EVER. Once seated, we waited over 30 minutes for food, and when it finally arrived, no proper utensils were given. Water? Forget it. I had to physically go to the water station where the waiters were supposed to be getting water and grab it myself--three times. We noticed other tables who arrived after us got their food long before we did. When our food finally came, we asked them to slice a cake we'd brought, and instead, they brought it to us whole and never refrigerated it, despite our specific request. The waitress was completely MIA the entire time. We had to hunt her down multiple times, and eventually, we gave up. We ended up getting our own silverware, water, and anything else we needed. The staff situation is baffling. There were so many people working--especially at the front desk--but none of them seemed willing to actually help. Even during bowling, there were no waiters around, despite four employees standing around at the desk. To top it all off, multiple times during dinner, staff tried to clear our plates while we were still eating. I literally had to stop them and say, "My food isn't finished yet." But when plates were empty, they sat on the table for another 30 minutes before anyone bothered to clean them up. I provided dietary restriction information ahead of time, and even that was eventually ignored. This place has so much potential, but it's clear they either don't know how to train their staff, or they have no idea how to manage or staff the place properly. It was just a hot mess from beginning to end. I'd much rather go to a traditional bowling alley and then head somewhere decent for dinner. Avoid this place unless you want frustration, bad service, and a complete waste of time and money.

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    Ask the Community - Pinstripes

    Kids eat free Sunday?

    No, here is what the site says: Enjoy a starter, entrée, dessert and beverage, all for $10. Don’t forget, Kids Eat for half-price from the Kids Menu every Sunday after 5pm with purchase of an adult entree!

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    Review Highlights - Pinstripes

    Both David (general manager) and Jeremy (Server) were wonderful and attentive, kind and made the Easter Sunday brunch a wonderful experience.

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    Service and atmosphere: My husband and I decided to try going on a date to Abigail's based on a…read morerecommendation from a colleague who is local to the area. We were able to get last minute reservations for 8:30 on a Friday, which was surprising given how extremely busy this place is on the weekends. We arrived on time and were seated quickly without a wait, which was another impressive moment given how packed the restaurant was. Dining here is like dining in the city on the weekends, with a majority of the crowd tending toward older groups of friends or families without children. There was one family of four who brought their child with them, but generally we saw couples and groups of friends. Dress seems standardly smart casual. Food: The menu here is organized into three sections: small plates, mid-size meals, and entree-sized portions. Keep in mind the mid-sized plates can be on the larger side, so the tapas-style menu can be deceiving. We ordered the steak and frites and branzino as our mains, with polenta fries on the side. For apps, we ordered the butternut squash ravioli and were greeted with complimentary cheesy biscuits to start. We finished our meal with the olive oil cake, covered in raspberries. Based on what we ordered, we'd give this place a 4/5, simply because the steak my husband ordered was a tiny bit tough and overcooked (ordered medium rare, received medium well). The cut was a strip or a ribeye, so unfortunately on the tougher side, and less flavorful. My fish was nicely seared but the cannellini beans that were paired with the branzino just didn't do it for me. Branzino is a white fish that tolerates spice and garnishes very well, so it could have benefited from some more complex flavors. That said, we will be back for the ravioli. I'd wager that it is the best thing on the winter menu (this place rotates menu selections somewhat frequently). It was creamy, complex, and soft, with a delicious umami sauce. The olive oil cake we shared for dessert was also very delicious, moist and well-paired with simple cream and berries. Nice and simple but did the trick without being overwhelming or cloyingly sweet. The biscuits are also a nice touch: soft and buttery, not dry, and baked fresh. Overall, I'd say that veggie and pasta dishes are the way to go here, and potentially the fish if it is paired with a more complex side in the future. We look forward to future menus!

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    I ate at this restaurant about a year ago and it was just as busy then as it was when we ate there…read morerecently. We had a 7 o'clock reservation and did not get seated until almost 7:30 which happened to us when I ate here a year ago. The restaurant seemed extremely busy. However, they were extremely accommodating and apologized for seating us late. In addition, they sent over three appetizers for free because of the delay in seating us. That alone gets five stars from me. We had the tavern style pizza, which is only offered on Monday nights and it was delicious! The meatballs, fried cheese and salad was amazing as well! I recommend their creamy Italian dressing. It is delicious! They also brought over some bread and butter, and the butter had coarse salt mixed into it, which was unbelievable! I will definitely be returning!

    From the moment we arrived for our 5:45 PM reservation, we felt so welcomed. Our table was…read morebeautifully decorated with a personalized menu that said "Happy Anniversary" with our names on it, along with flowers and a balloon. It was such a thoughtful touch that made our celebration feel extra special. The restaurant itself is absolutely beautiful with such a romantic atmosphere. It was the perfect place to celebrate our anniversary. Our server, Nathan, was exceptional. He was attentive, friendly, knowledgeable, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the evening. The manager also stopped by to check on us, which really showed how much they care about their guests. I've dined at much more expensive restaurants before, and I've honestly never experienced this level of hospitality. The food was incredible 10/10! Everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. The portions were generous, and I couldn't even finish my meal because there was so much delicious food. Overall, this was one of the best dining experiences I've ever had. From the outstanding service to the beautiful ambiance and amazing food, everything exceeded our expectations. Thank you to Nathan and the entire team for making our anniversary so memorable. We will definitely be back and highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for an exceptional dining experience!

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