Visited this place to celebrate a birthday and was very satisfied with the service, food and ambiance I had the catfish and grits along with a tasty mimosa. This dish did not disappoint me. It was everything & More!!!!!! So happy to have enjoyed great dining with great people for a great occasio. read more

My 1st time dining here the salmon mini burgers were great both fried and grilled, drinks ok but pricy. Took away a star because the music is way to loud can't hear yourself talk or hold a conversation tell the management to turn the music volume down otherwise risk losing repeat customers!!! Thank You read more

I visited Red Star for the first time yesterday. My sister met some former coworkers there who were celebrating someone's birthday. A couple people I know had been Red Star before and were less than enthusiastic about their experiences. One said the drinks weren't good, and another said it was "ratchet." She also said the service was terrible. They both said they visited once and never returned. Despite what others said, we decided to keep an open mind. We arrived after 5 pm, and the hostess greeted us warmly. We found our party easily in the rear of the establishment and were greeted by a tall, handsome gentleman who was doubling as a waiter and bartender. The space is large and cozy... the vibe is lively yet chill and inviting. There were a lot of regulars there, and the staff was very friendly with them. A little too friendly, whereas many of them were too busy socializing to be concerned about the patrons. Our waiter took our drink order and then came back to take our food order. After that he never checked on us. I watched as he hugged other customers while laughing and talking all night. I ordered the catfish nuggets and wanted some hot sauce but could never flag anyone down to ask for it. So, I just went without it. There also weren't enough napkins in the area where I sat, and I had to flag the waiter down to have the water carafe refilled. There appeared to be a manager there as well, wearing a suit coat and Jordans. He kinda reminded me of Daymond John from Shark Tank. He appeared to be helping out at the bar, but he also socialized with regular customers, so it's obvious the the restaurant culture is fostered from the top down. That's not necessarily a bad thing, but when the clientele is neglected, the business suffers. Poor customer service is what can stop someone from being a repeat customer. It's fine to be social, but the customers should always come first. The catfish nuggets and chicken wings were decent. The skin was crispy and flavorful, but the meat itself was bland. The food was edible, but it's certainly not spectacular. Go for the vibes, not the food. The drinks were also just okay. I had a couple of frozen margaritas that were much too sweet. My sister had the Froze, which was also very sweet. Honestly, the drinks tasted like juice. They weren't very strong either. The bartender clearly isn't giving out generous pours of alcohol. One of my sister's coworkers picked up the entire tab for everyone so I don't even know how much the bill cost. She's a regular customer and loves the restaurant. All of us celebrating there was her idea. The restaurant is clean and comfortable. They have multiple televisions if you want to watch a game & there are also slot machines in the front of the restaurant. The bathroom was well-kept and clean too. I'd return to Red Star because of the vibes... not necessarily for the food or drinks. I didn't think the environment was ratchet at all. There was a DJ spinning all night, and the music was a bit too loud, but other than that it was fine. The music is so loud that you can't hear the person next to you. I had never met my sister's coworkers and couldn't really get to know them because we could barely hear each other. The staff should definitely reconsider the volume level as it relates to the music. It's a restaurant, not a club. Overall, the experience was enjoyable, though. People were simply out enjoying themselves. There was no negativity or uncouth behavior. read more

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The wings were awesome! They had a special for $1/wing for reward members and it was easy to sign up. They were very crispy, the garlic Parmesan sauce was balanced. Wings so good I forgot to take a picture The green tea shot was also delicious and the young fashioned -top notch as well. The happy hour has 1/2 drinks so can't beat that. Service was excellent and they had a wonderful ambience. Cool jams, big tvs to watch the game or in our case the Olympics. Look forward to coming again very soon! read more

Back at it! Had to show some more love! Red Star Kitchen & Bar was pretty good as the last few times we dined here. Decent prices and music was definitely a vibe! Friendly staff with great manners. We order the braided short rib with greens and Mac, along with the kids boneless chicken. Hot and ready! Juicy flavors and fresh! My margarita was also delicious! Definitely hit the spot! Check em out! read more

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I have been here multiple times. It's definitely a hit or miss. They don't use fresh juices for the bar drinks. They use everything premade and you can tell. We visited to watch the Bears game. It was extremely crowded. They informed the whole restaurant that they would not be making any food outside of fried foods. I really wanted to try the spinach and artichoke dip. I guess I will try that next time. We ordered the catfish bites and the salmon bites. The catfish bites were really good. I like them with hot sauce not with the sweet chili that they gave you. The salmon bites were extremely fishy, but they were fried well and seasoned well. They paired whale with the sweet chili sauce. They were just too fishy for me. The Tito's lemon drop and frozen margarita were the only drinks that I could actually say I enjoyed. If you are looking for a party, Vibe or you wanna watch the game definitely pop out there you will enjoy the vibes. The service workers were doing the best that they could, but the kitchen was completely bagged up. It took like 45 minutes to an hour to get your order. read more

Quite a distance from our home, but my daughter and I came out on Sunday evening to support our cousin's sorority event here. It was packed with the party plus the regular patrons, but it cleared out a bit after their normal closing time of 5:00. Our private party was scheduled until 8:00. We had a variety of cocktails. Our server was swamped so everything took long. We had to grab her when we saw her and make sure to order what we wanted up front. We had a long table and she did a good job of keeping everyone's checks straight. They have an urban menu with lots of options for brunch, appetizers or entrees. We were limited to the fried dishes, so we got several orders of the salmon bites and loaded fries. The salmon was delicious! Bite sized pieces and only slightly breaded. The sauce was a sweet chili but they went really well with the dipping sauce that came with the cauliflower bites a friend had. Others ordered the chicken and fish entrees which all looked really good. Service was very slow because there weren't enough servers for the crowd. The DJ was awesome and the food and drinks we had were great. Would definitely return. read more

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I went here on a Saturday night, and I had a good time. I think the ambiance is nice. It's a regular neighborhood bar/restaurant. It is clean and maintained well. I ordered parmesan garlic wings, and it came with fries. I really liked the wings and the fries. They were cooked to perfection and flavorful. I wish they had a smaller option because I only wanted 4 wings, but they smallest amount I could order was 6. One thing I loved was that they give you whole wings and not wing portions. I also had a strawberry lemonade that was quite tasty as well. I did not have any alcoholic beverages, but the group I was with did. They seemed to enjoy the drinks. My only complaint was the music that the dj played. This is more of personal preference, but it wasn't my vibe. Otherwise, I had a great night and would recommend this establishment to others for food or a night out. read more

Went back on a Friday instead of Sunday. Treated my BFF for her bday! Food was delicious. My friend said the steak was excellent! Drinks were good. It was Karaoke night. We had a blast! read more

Slow service. No menu items available. Food subpar. Atmosphere gave like a downtown eatery feel but lacked professionalism. People waiting for tables hovering over you as you eat. Staff unable to multitask. Management team lacked leadership ability. Heavy police presence read more

I was crazy enough to have a business meeting there with loud music it was amazing! The food is delicious and prepared fresh. I can't wait to try more items on the menu. The staff is great as well! read more

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I love this place. I usually come during happy hour and always get their wings, which never disappoint. Their brunch is just as good, especially the chicken and waffles, one of my go-to orders. Another standout for me is the shrimp and grits; honestly, even without the shrimp, the grits alone are amazing. Great food, solid menu, and a spot I keep coming back to. read more

The food was bomb, we decided to stop here after the sista strut for breast cancer. I had the catfish and grits with a passion fruit martini. My sister had the short beef ribs with grits. The food was delicious. I couldn't finish it all. The music was good. My bartender Keke was good, everything was on point. read more

Red Star Kitchen + Bar - Short beef ribs and grits - American Near Me - Matteson, Illinois

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Food was good live music was great and service was fast and precise would definitely return read more

Red Star Kitchen + Bar - The Hawk Burger - American Near Me - Matteson, Illinois

Food is good, drinks are made well, and the service is good. Nice spot to chill, listen to music from live dj and eat good.

Honey!!! The food was so bomb!!! Juicy steaks (one rare the other medium rare) cooked to perfection!! Especially as a delivery. We are currently without power and our using our generator but we cannot hook everything up to the generator. Thank you SO MUCH REDSTAR for not only a delicious dinner and a timely delivery. read more

Red Star Kitchen + Bar - Regular Mac & Cheese - American Near Me - Matteson, Illinois

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Food is always delicious. Ive tried the wraps, burgers and short rib sliders all great. Customer service is always good. But make sure you check your to go order before you leave because it probably wrong. LOL but they will correct it just save yourself a trip back. read more

I love the food. The service is great. It's a bistro and music too loud for my taste.

Decent food. Had one dozen good sized wings. They do not cover their wings in sauce, they appear to paint it on with a brush so they miss spots. It's ok. Service is spotty. Too loud to have a conversation read more

Had an awesome time!!!!! We got seated right away with a reservation so I recommend making one. As the night went on people weee turned away due to the capacity. The staff were nice although it took a while for someone to serve us. The food was excellent and very flavorful! The drinks were great as well, I had the sangria flight! The sun came with karaoke where everyone had a blast and wasn't afraid to get up and make a fool of themselves. If you want a good time, good drinks and great food, I highly recommend! read more

Red Star Kitchen + Bar - Catfish Dinner - American Near Me - Matteson, Illinois

It was a Tuesday night and I had a taste for some down home food and I was told this place had great catfish and wings. The catfish did not miss the mark it was fresh, flavorful, moist and the crust was crispy. The wings were flavorful but they were a little dry. The sinful loaded fries were amazing!!! We arrived around 7:00 pm it wasn't crowded but by 8:30 pm the place was full because I learned it was comedy night. We stayed for the comedy it was ok. This restaurant has a Dj and he was was playing a majority of R&B. They also have stand up Karaoke and Sunday brunch. I ordered a drink it was Strong!!! My wait staff was not very attentive and we had to search for her initially just to get silverware to eat our food. Throughout the course of our meal she rarely came to our table. This place gets loud around 8:30 pm but I like the urban vibe. It is a great place for girls or guys night out. They have lots of TVs on throughout the restaurant playing all the sports. If you want a festive lively place to eat with lots of entertainment options then this place is for you. read more

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Ordered the loaded baked potato and was super excited for it. Took about 20/25 minutes to come out and when it did the entire potato was hard and inedible. It hadn't been cooked long enough. I sent it back and didn't order anything else. We had already been here going on an hour and I was ready to go. They charge you for every sauce put on the wing even if it's just one. And gratuity is automatically included when the service doesn't match. Not a fan read more

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My Experience Was Absolutely Wonderful! No Wait- Great Service & More! Best part Of The Experience was Are amazing Bartender / Server Amir. He is definitely the one to request every time you come. Trust me I know I will...he is very attentive and definitely makes sure you want for nothing! read more

Red Star Kitchen + Bar - $12 Margarita Flight (Prepared By Amir) - American Near Me - Matteson, Illinois

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My wife and I came out with some friends looking for something new to do and after finding Red Star we agreed it looked like a spot we would like. Our waitress was great (Kori) but once we got our food we had problems. My wife ordered a loaded baked potato that looked great but wasn't cooked. We ordered lamb chops with mashed potatoes and greens which came out ice cold (lamb chops were ok) . Loaded fries had 2 steak fries and 3 regular fries covered with way too much cheese. Overall it wasn't a good experience for us and the manager on duty did nothing to even try and rectify the situation. Along with not having any real silverware and all we got were excuses about other problems that were going on at the time. read more

I wish I could give more stars for this place. The food is so good that when we raved about it to our server Crystal (who was GREAT), she went to the kitchen and brought out one of the chefs, Keisha who was very gracious and humble. I had the grits and catfish, and my guy had the wings and fries, and we shared the mac n cheese. All of the food was delicious and well seasoned! We went there on a Monday. We had dinner plans 3 days later but we canceled them and decided to go back to Red Star. Everything was just as good!!!! read more

Appetizers arrived the same time as the entree. I mentioned to the server that the appetizers should have been brought out first and her response was "she only deliver the food". We ordered the salmon croquettes and grits! The food was just average. Party of 4, one person got their entree 30 minutes after the other 3. Maybe it was just a bad day but for 208 dollars, I expected a better experience! read more

One Tuesday evening around 8:30, I visited this place based on a friend's recommendation for their fried chicken wings. They were really good and came with tasty fresh-cut fries. My husband got catfish and grits... he said" maybe not the best, but they are close!". lol! They also have short ribs that I must try at another time! The atmosphere was lively, like a club, with a DJ playing a mix of music from different eras, appealing to everyone from young to old. The energy is similar to a club with a live DJ pumping it up with al( classic, 90s, 00s, 10s to present R&B (as well as ghetto house, juke, house music),... there were all ages from young folks from 20 to 80. Great vibe ... no cuss words. Very fun!! I recommend! read more

I have tried this establishment several times through door dash and inside service and each and every time I have been totally disappointed the best thing is the catfish which I can say was just ok but not the best to come in for the service is definitely disappointing because it was literally just two booths that were used n one person at the bar Literally about 6/7 people in service and it took about a half hour before we even asked if we were ready the selection is small but the food is worst never ever order the jerk wings n catfish because the wings was similar to pigeon wings so super small fried super hard inedible to even thinking eat !!! The sauce was disgusting!!! And the grits with cheese came with a small bowl and shredded cheese not melted into ??? The eggs were terrible!! How do you f upp eggs??? And the potatoes were super brown n rotten and disgusting as well I can't even imagine trying to eat here again I like the drinks in the evening but super high $$$$ Kiss me And the frozen Margaritas come out of an machine and literally no taste of liquor??!!!!! Im just saying be careful of this hype because it is definitely not all that!!! And that's my truth!!! read more

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We'll today is my three year wedding anniversary and we wanted to keep things easy and affordable. My original plan was to go all out but we decided easy in today's climate is ok for year three. So we found something local and fun..in the south suburbs of the Chicagoland area. Red Star ladies and gentlemen for your entertainment needs. On Sunday they have karaoke...we could see a group of ladies through the window with mics singing and dancing together. Looked like they were having a ball. Staff at the door confirmed the Karaoke and the Tuesday night comedy show. They also have a weekend brunch. So lots to offer for everyone. The menu is urban and ethnic with greens, fish, chicken and paella and a host of specialty salads. The greens are Smokey and full of flavor. The catfish is crunchy yet moist. And the boom boom shrimp, has a real boom to it. The music is urban and hip and for one removed from the disco scene for so long I still recognize a lot of the music. AND, Yes baby, a Dj is in the house. Glad we came home for the anniversary!!! #giggleallnight #greatnight #thanksall read more

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I'mma start with off with the young lady throwing up at the bar at 3pm. Then hit you with the over an hour wait for food. You are sitting there watching people who ordered after you get their food before you. And don't get annoyed when I ask you why is that? And yeah I want to talk to a manager. Gave us a free drink but this #3 on a empty stomach.... Ahhhh that why people throwing up... Too much liquor service not enough food service. ‍ Oh now I'm supposed to have an appetite... Still waiting too. read more

Red Star Kitchen + Bar - Vomit landing zone - American Near Me - Matteson, Illinois

Poor customer service! I ordered online and I specifically used their selections on my order which was made incorrectly and contained food items I'm allergic to. I immediately called them when noticed and they told me I would need to drive back there for them to process a refund in person despite using THEIR website to order my food and I HAD to do it tonight before they closed or the manager on duty would not give my refund or remake the order correctly. When asked to speak to the manager that was on duty, since they had to be the one to give me a refund, I was hung up on and then all my calls were ignored after that. Waste of money, time, and gas. read more

Food was pretty standard I ordered buffalo shrimp and wings. The sauce was really spicy Service was slow they were clearly understaffed. Music was ok, drinks pretty good read more

Posted from a really old visit Server Ricki was pleasant with a big smile. She initially brought me catfish instead of crab cakes. It looked so good that I almost kept it. I'll be trying that next. My only complaint would be that my crab cakes were served fresh and hot but were plated on the catfish plate. I'm guessing because my eggs and potatoes weren't served hot. She did disappear for long periods of time. No pork chops in stock. :-( Breakfast sandwich Dining guest said that it was "too much butter" but enjoyed every bite. Crab cakes Pretty darn tasty. Eggs scrambled with cheddar and they actually cooked the cheddar into the eggs without a request! The potatoes are good. I don't think Rikki wanted us to leave. It took her a really really long time to bring us the check. read more

RedStar Matteson has the best food in the area hands down. The service is top tier every time I'm there I enjoy the whiskey bar where I can watch my football games while it's whole party going at the second which is a total vibe. The Short Rib Sliders are a must try whenever you visit. And I never liked grits my whole life I tried butter I tried sugar but when I tasted the grits at Redstar I get a order to go every time read more

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Celebrating a friend 40th Birthday Brunch. I've been to this establishment before, but I like their brunch. Our waitress Summer is a sweetheart. The food was fresh and perfectly seasoned. No one complained about their meals. The vibe and the ambiance is everything! The music is on point. A lovely Saturday afternoon read more

Red Star Kitchen + Bar - Chicken and Belgian Waffle - American Near Me - Matteson, Illinois

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Sever was ok but the food prices are ridiculous!!! If you order Togo you get 1/2 of what you paid for !!! As a visitor I expected more but the manger nick was disrespectful 0/10!! read more

Devastated. Sat for 2 hrs just to be told they are unable to make my food and a friends which we both had a chicken wrap while watching other servers still bring out food. No silver ware for my other friend with her crab cake which wasnt warm. I approached the bar asked for a manager and the bartender failed to do, asking to give a free drink when im hungry is crazy work. They had a gas leak which was confusing why do u still have people in here then. Paid for a drink and pickles , as i left they said they can make the food now , which means I would have to wait even longer. Im not going back read more

I've visited red star a couple times now and I must say it's very dissatisfying and disappointing each and every time I attend. For it to be a black own restaurant the staff and mangers do not represent this establishment well for the enjoyment of their customers. I've attended this restaurant for the purpose of my friends & I can't anymore. I attended today with my friend, and we was here for the tacos and margarita flight Tuesday's special. Before our waitress greeted us, another waiter dropped a stack of menus on my friend, then walked away. Then, our waitress, Troyonna started by taking our order and then returning to the table 15 minutes later saying, "I was just told that we were out of steak tacos". Remind you, it's Red Star's Tuesday special and it's only 6:00pm when we order. Okay, so my friend ordered a burger and I wasn't going to order food, just the flight. In the process of waiting for the drinks, Troyonna returned with one flight and said, "they messed up your drinks and made it frozen; so I'm waiting for them to make it on the rocks". My friend flight was brought back melted down I must add. In that process, I asked if I could order lamb chops and have fries on the side instead. Troyonna responded, " owe I don't know, the last time I did that I got in trouble". I asked her, "can you ask your mangers if they can accept this because I'm dissatisfied about the messed up drinks and not being able to order what I came for". She went back and talked to her mangers and said, "you still have to chose two different sides and I'm going charge a side of fries". I asked her to repeat her self; and she did with that same response. I cancelled my entire order. When the receipt came due to my friend making her food take out, they attempted to add my untouched flight to my friend receipt when I clearly cancelled the order and did not touch any drink. I highly would not recommend this restaurant. A manger never spoke with me even though I expressed my dissatisfying concerns. On February 8, 2023, around 8:30 am when I made my initial review, red star commented with their email. I emailed them immediately after at 8:54am. Instead of replying to my email, they block me on Instagram for my review. This is why I said the Owner, mangers, and employees disgraceful represent black owned businesses and I will not be returning. read more

Red Star Kitchen + Bar - American Near Me - Matteson, Illinois

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The food used to be good however on my last visit the food was horrible. The server was nice but everyone in my party food was nasty. The drinks were good. They now charge a cover charge which makes no sense since the quality in the food has declined. read more

We would give no stars if it was an option. Do not place to go orders on Saturday nights. Our order was placed through Toast with pickup time 8:40. We waited until 9:33!!! Food was cold, they gave us no dressing for our salad. They did not give any concessions or refund for our trouble. Complete waste of time. We will not eat here again. read more