Elmhurst's new cocktail bar! Lo Key has been coming up on my socials for a bit now and as soon as I…read moresaw they are now offering happy hour, I had to go. The entrance is located in the alleyway along Schiller Ct. Street parking was hard to find but there is a parking garage adjacent to accommodate guests. Once inside, the vestibule is rather dark before entering the stairs down to the bar. I loved the eclectic finishes, velvet upholsteries, grand bar, fun photo moments, and sprinkle of cheetahs. Staff was extremely kind and made it a point to take good care of us since our group was all first timers. From the happy hour menu, my group got a round of the $10 martinis. It was nice that the offer was really for any martini type you wanted. We ended up getting a cosmo, french, vesper, and their lo key classic martini. The vesper martini was the standout of the night being perfectly balanced yet spirit forward. My next favorite was the french martini as it was perfectly sweet and easy to drink. The cosmo was a little tart for me and the lo key classic martini was the most spirit forward of them all. For food, we shared the parm fries, spicy cucumber salad, and the adult happy meal. Our server was nice to let my husband try one chicken and one filet slider. Both had great flavor and the chicken slider was a great portion! The parm fries were my favorite by far being perfectly salted but wish there was a sauce to go with it. Overall, I loved the atmosphere, pricing, and flavors Lo Key offers. I'd love to see a bit more variety on the food menu but everything else about my experience was great!

Wanted to love this place because there's nothing like this in the area and I love a swanky…read morespeakeasy/lounge but way too pretentious and mid. Note for the warmer months, when we went there to give it a second chance we were denied entry because of a no shorts policy. My husband was wearing khaki tailored shorts. They should definitely put this on the website.

I went here with a friend and we had such a great time. They had great Spanish music and…read morethrowbacks. The customer service was great and the food was delicious. I got the steak taco dinner plate and the patatas - they were 10 out of 10 in my book. The vibe is so nice in here and I love the decor very Instagram worthy. There is also an outdoor area as well as indoor to sit. I would love to host a birthday here.

The place looks kind of sketch on the outside but when you walk in, it's really spacious,…read moredefinitely a lounge feel. I feel like If this place was in the city, the look would make it packed all the time. However, the food was not good. The patatas bravas were dry and the sauce tasted like just mayo. The elote was okay. Calamari was way overcooked and chewy. The salsa and chips were the best part. I prob wouldn't go back for dinner , and because it is far for me. May be a good place for drinks, but food was a no go

The restaurant you take the elevator up. The view is amazing and can be great to watch the sun set…read more There is high top table for a big group or low lounge seatings available in the bar area. Great place to hang out and mingle. Ladies night or a date night. Had the white Sangria is citrus and refreshing, which was really delicious to have in a warm/hot day. Shared Cordero Asado, lamb lollipops, was expecting small lamb on skewers per the tapas description on the menu. Was juicy and cooked perfectly. Didn't really need the sauce. Also shared the chicken and mushroom empanadas. These were very mini. So there was more dough than filling. It would have been better to offer 3 normal size. Paella de Mariscos is seafood flavor with mussel clam and shrimp. The pan was really small vs wide and shallow. So the rice on the bottom was burnt black and had the burnt taste throughout the whole dish. Didn't get the crispy rice at the bottom.

This restaurant is on the 9th floor of Le Meridian Hotel in Oak Brook. The hotel is next to…read moreCheesecake Factory. Your GPS will take you to Cheesecake and tell you that you've arrived, but you don't see a stand alone restaurant named El Tapeo. Just enter the hotel and you will find it! It's a lovely setting with floor to ceiling windows facing the shopping campus. It feels upscale, and the server staff behave as such; but it is not a snobby, uncomfortable ambiance. Business casual fits well here, and the sound level is lower than average. The tapas are first rate - delicious and well presented. They had run out of octopus and lamb when we dined there, so we will try again another time. Sangria in a pitcher was just the right amount for the four of us. This place is a gem!

Delicious food, nice atmosphere! Even being unexpectedly shorthanded, our server Amanda and her…read morestaff were all very personable, accommodating and got our meals correct. I have dietary restrictions for anti inflammatory and although she was unable to obtain the ingredients for the GF buns, she went above and beyond to show me the ingredients list of the gluten free bread. I had the pork belly egg sandwich from the brunch menu.....Sooo good! Definitely recommend this place and I'll be back!

We went here for a friend's birthday and it was a great spot! The menu is extensive (almost too…read moremany options!!!) and there really is something for everyone. The space is clean, enticing, and as the name implies, modern. The service was very friendly, and the manager stopped by to check in twice. We ordered a few different starters and everyone got their own entrees. My favorite appetizer was the pork belly, and I really enjoyed my bucatini sausage pasta. The group agreed that the drinks were not great. The cocktails tasted off and the sodas had no carbonation. Would definitely come back!

I was at this place for my friend's wedding welcome reception. First of all, this is a perfect…read moreplace for a special occasion. They have a beautiful patio over a view of lovely garden. Food they had was excellent. Their cocktails were great as well. As far as staff goes, I only dealt with bartenders. They were all so nice and friendly, listened to my request and made a perfect cocktail.

My party of 4 celebrated a few birthdays (including me!). Originally our reservations was at…read moreanother tapas place, but unbeknownst to us the first place we chose closed for the night for a staff function. Having been to COA before, my brother and I suggested it which worked out even better than expected! First the service was top notch from beginning to end. Our server was Ana, who was kind, super attentive, and made some excellent recommendations that was delicious. The food is exquisite in and of itself. We ordered several hot tapas in addition to a mixed paella and three skirt steak tacos. A couple of the tapas only had three servings and seeing as how we had 4 in the party, she upped the amount to 4. Now that's called dedication. During the course of the night, one of the member's of my party had a slight accident. Well management (Carlos and Kim) was on top of it from the get go and GRACIOUSLY took care of us throughout the night, making sure our service was OK. Hospitality like this is rare because you don't see many members of management walking table to table to make sure their guests are having a good experience. And Carlos did that throughout the night. Come for the food, stay for the experience. You won't be disappointed!

Marco is amazing, and the food is incredible!…read more Do not miss out on the best place in Chicagoland! Also, at the Park Ridge location, you can't miss them! Food and service are absolutely the best, and they are not overpriced, but reasonable. I have been taking my kids to their OG Elmhurst since they were babies. Go get the lunch special Family friendly. They also cater. I am using them for all my medical office buildings!

Wonderful family owned restaurant serving delicious authentic Italian food! Every dish is homemade…read morewith fresh ingredients! Pazzi Di Pizza- Yes Crazy about Pizza known for their authentic charred crusted Wood Fired Pizzas topped with quality ingredients! Grigliata Mista- tender grilled to perfection calamari & octopus served with sweet roasted red peppers- acidity of balsamic vinegar balances off this exceptional dish! From handmade Tagiliatelle Pasta to handmade Gnocchi each authentic Italian dish will not disappoint! Servers are very friendly & very attentive! Pazzi's has a great vibe, great food, great service! Our favorite place to return time after time!

The food was exceptional... no, really exceptional and priced well…read more Katie our server was so sweet and efficient. Highly recommend

A chic and trendy spot with an amazing atmosphere and and even better food…read more We started our meal with the bacon wrapped dates... chefs kiss. Fair warning, the red sauce has a nice kick to it! For the main we had the Caesar Salad and the Prosciutto/Arugula Roman pizza. I love a fluffy savory pizza and this one hit the spot. Service was decent. When we arrived we were told that the dining room would have a 45-minute wait but the bar was open. We opted for the bar. Obviously, when seated at the bar you have some trade-offs. It was a bit noisy and the bartenders and hustling to care for everyone, not just you so it was a bit slower. Not a bad thing, just something that was noted. Parking is street and wasn't too bad for a Friday night! All in all would absolutely recommend!

Great atmosphere! Great Staff! It's a very chilled place to hang out on any night. We love it.read more

Tannin's is such a fun little spot! I love a good glass of wine, but their cocktail menu is…read moreimpressive, so I actually winded up choosing a couple of those instead. Both were absolute perfection, and so reasonably priced at about $13 a piece. Service was sweet and gave us plenty of patience when it was taking us forever to make a decision. I would very happily return!