Trendy and cozy restaurant hidden off of Northwest Highway in Barrington. The best way to make sure…read moreyou get in on the weekend is either to go very early, but you're best off making a reservation. The service is amazing. Our server, Evelyn, had awesome energy. She was friendly and great at recommending dishes. The busboy (we didn't catch his name) was positive and attentive. The staff really make the spot wonderful. It's modern inside, dark paint, and updated decor. However it feels friendly with the trendy atmosphere. The way these dishes look also match the ambiance at the restaurant. We ordered lots of dishes and they mostly looked great! The Salat Roasted Beet Salad is fruity, thanks to the berries and citrus, with a pistachio whip on the bottom of the dish. It's a heavier dish for a salad, but absolutely delicious and fruity. I also had the San Francisco Style Cioppino was good, but I wasn't expecting it to be like a zupa di pesci, while the flavor was good, I was having FOMO of others eating monkfish and the walleye. The Cioppino had a Louisiana flavored sauce. There was a variety of fish which were all cooked and not overdone. It's a massive dish! We finished off with English Sticky Toffee Pudding and Italian Citrus Mascarpone Cake. The cake was amazing! It wasn't too tart and light. The sticky pudding was also delicious and very sweet. It's a very beautiful restaurant, service is great, the plates look amazing and tastes great. It's definitely a spot to try again!

Will try again with all the good things people say about this place…read more So after all the hype. So many people have raved that this is the spot to go. I went and was underwhelmed my other friends did not have the same experience. They were more favorable. Ok to start. We got three appetizer the bacon, cauliflower, and onion soup. If i stopped with this it was great. Bacon had nice flavor and the pickle were intriguing and good., with a little kick. The cauliflower was fun and the sauce ban bang very good it had nice flavor with all the right notes only complaint was it was cold and not hot. My one friend said it was much better when they had it last time it was hot and good. I think the day we went they must have had kitchen problems I will try again at some point. The onion soup was probably my favorite thing this evening. It was so good and not over powered in any flavor note everything was perfect. So I should have stopped with this. I did have a glass of wine and it was very tasty and it tasted perfect. So if I say so this was an appetizer and maybe dessert place based on my visit. Two of us got the short ribs and one meatloaf was the three meals we chose. So my short ribs were so underwhelming I will start with the food was not hot when it came out. My meat was cooked perfectly and had a good bite to it. The down fall to my plate. The sauce had zero flavor. Maybe some salt could have helped a lil. I was expecting wonderful flavors like taste the port or any herb but it was just bland. The next was the tomato on the plate with the white cheese. The tomato had flavor but the cheese nine. When combined with the meat not a good mix. . It was almost as if it was added to put color but did not blend well with the meal. The meal was ok but again not hot. The best part of the plate was green beans had good flavor and tasty. So on to the next dish's my other friend did not have much to say about his short ribs but it was better last time he went. For the meatloaf they would comeback just for this alone. It was so good best ever. The only thing again was the sauce. Had no flavor. But I do see it was the same sauce port Demi glacé, They were thrilled with the way the beef tasted. I really want to try a dessert but after the experience I chose not to. I do think I would definitely go do appetizers and desserts again. Most restaurant guests had some dessert and it looked like they were enjoying what they got. They also seemed to have enjoyed their meals. So maybe it was just my luck. As for the waitstaff they were great kept the table clean water filled and kept the meal flowing. The server looked like maybe someone called off and was doing great. Managing all the tables with ease. The over all look and feel of the location was very well done nice and not cramped tables the had ample space that was nice The look was very welcoming. Will try again. But will he something different

Filthy, understaffed and inconsistent with menu items…read more I have visited both locations Algonquin & Barrington several times each visit is consistent with my review unfortunately.

It's a store, it's a restaurant, it's actually both & conveniently located with ample parking…read more Unique menu items, immense selection of teas, supplements & friendly, knowledgeable staff. This isn't fast food. Everything is made to order. Small counter to eat inside with seating outside depending on weather.

Just had dinner at this restaurant tonight as we often do. Dinner was lovely and the staff as…read moreever delightful. Now to the issue at hand the restaurant was only accepting cash due to a computer cash. This comes on the heals of an issue with the liquor license a few months. This restaurant is wonderful place in our town thanks to the team there under the Manager (Nancy i Think is her name) and her team they are delightful , however it is my observation that the ownership is not supporting this wonderful group of people

This place is great. Great atmosphere, really good food, nice size portions. Warm inviting dining…read morearea in both spaces. Family owned feel... so nice instead of that cold chain style. Only complaint is the crushed ice in cocktails.... They need the large cube maker. Minor detail... this is a gem.

First time at SG tonight for takeout. Here are some thots:…read more --I arrived 15 minutes early. As soon as I arrived and walked in someone asked if they could help me. After I told her I was there for pickup, she asked my name and came out of the kitchen two minutes later with my food. Excellent. Customer. Service. --I ordered a protein plate. I got the carmelized garlic steak plate. It's a really hearty meal. Between the steak, sweet potatoes, and wild rice--I could only eat half : ) --I ordered the focaccia bread and it was really good. --My wife loved her warm harvest bowl, immediately wanted to know if I'd be up for eating here again. Answer? You betcha. Overall, highly recommended! P.S. Inside has the feel of a fast food restaurant like Chipotle, only brighter with more windows and higher ceilings.

Quick, fresh, flavorful. Delivers a solid to go experience every time we visit. Harvest bowl is a…read moremust with the combo of sweet, savory with different textures.

Visited for the first time today. Really did not realize that this place was there! So glad I…read morefound it! Friend had the tomato basil soup which is served daily. She loved it! She gave me a taste and it was delicious! She ordered the Greek salad and said it was ok but the honey mustard dressing was just ok. I ordered the three cheese grilled cheese which was amazing. So much cheese - great bread! Yummy! For a side I selected the basmati rice which was scrumptious! So flavorful! It comes with a red sauce on top if you wanted. I selected no sauce - I would go back just for the rice! Staff is awesome and place is clean. Vast menu with alot of great choices - many Greek choices as well as burgers salads and sandwiches. It is attached to the thirsty mule which is a bar so alcohol is also available. Prices are pretty standard although a French dip on the menu was $23 and a lamb chop was $30+. Great place that I would visit again!

Excellent menu..creative specials... Great help! Fresh…read moreingredients .. Super get together spot for dinning And drinks!

Still the best breakfast in town for all this time and they now accept credit cards! Big news!…read moreService is always excellent and the food is as wholesome and unadulterated as food can be! We discovered something new this time: when I was asking the waitress the difference between them "Diablo" plates and the skillets, she said "Diablo Sauce". So, I got a veggie skillet with Diablo Sauce and I gotta tell you that this sauce is FANTASTIC! It is NOT too hot! It's got some sweetness to it and tiny chunks of peppers and onions in it. It comes in a little dish of its own and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT if you like your breakfast with a little heat on it! We love this place!

We were in the area and hungry for a late lunch, so based on…read moreyelp reviews we decided to drop in. The dining room is really cute with a retro diner, model airplane theme that's more appealing than it sounds. For lunch my wife and I split a burnt ends platter, avgolemono soup and a salad. It was tasty comfort food. We even ran into the owner who turned out to be a friendly guy. Service was attentive and the waitress' recommendations were spot on. We will definitely come again when we're in Barrington.

My favorite sandwich ever. I've been to dozens of places but this place is by far my favorite. It…read morereally has a hometown feel and it's always been busy when I've gone. The portion sizes are quite large and I had my sandwich cut in two pieces. I was trying to only eat half but eventually I wanted to eat the whole thing fresh. They have flavored teas and coke products as well. I made my sandwich however I wanted and everything was delicious. I will definitely go back.

Frantonios Is my go to spot. It's such a cute spot and it's super clean inside. Today i got bow tie…read morepasta dinner with vodka sauce it comes with a side salad and bread. Soooo good and the vodka sauce is so flavorful. Love this place.

Service was great. Ambiance is casual and comfortable. Food…read moreis very good and moderately priced!! Would definitely recommend this restaurant to friends.

We chose Neoteca to celebrate Mother's Day. It was outstanding. From the moment we walked in we…read morewere greeted by an organized staff ready to make sure our celebration was perfect. Our servers name was Joyse she was very attentive and knowledgeable with ideas for great appetizers to start our night. There were 8 of us and we all loved our dinners. A couple of us had Salmon. It was perfectly prepared. The pizza was Amazing. Our experience was outstanding. We will definitely be back.

The food was delicious and the service was friendly! Samantha was extremely helpful and so so…read morepatient! I can't wait to come back and try more of their menu. Awesome spot!

My son took me to Cava for the first time tonight. Here are my thoughts:…read more -Place was packed on a Friday night at 9pm. Very nice vibe. Place looks new. -My son described it as "a healthier, and better tasting Chipotle." -You get to pick your base--we did the mixed greens and rice--you can also choose grains. I prefer Chipotle rice over Cava's rice. -Then you get to choose your meat, we went with the honey chicken. Very good. Plenty of meat. -Finally, I added tzatziki, hummus, cucumbers, olives, and a few other exotic items. -All I can say is--all the ingredients were high quality, and tasted great! I will be going back again soon! -Cost was about $13 a person, $2 or $3 more than Chipotle, but worth every penny : ) Highly recommended!

Dining at Noe Restaurant was truly an amazing experience. The chef is incredibly creative, and you…read morecan feel that every dish is a true labor of love. Each creation was thoughtfully crafted with exquisite flavors. The entire team was warm, attentive and made the evening special from start to finish. To top it off, the chef presented us with roses at the end of the night very thoughtfull and sweet. This wasn't just a meal;it was an experience I'll never forget. Highly recommend!

My friend and I had an unforgettable evening at Noe. We went on a Tuesday night and, to our…read moresurprise, were the only guests in the restaurant -- which turned the entire dinner into a deeply personal, almost private dining experience. From the moment we walked in and were greeted by Jimmy, our butler/bartender, we felt welcomed and taken care of. The hospitality was warm without being stiff, and the service had a level of attentiveness you rarely find anymore. Chef Robert Gadsby personally came out to introduce himself and his team, and he remained hands‑on throughout the entire evening. Over the course of 12 beautifully crafted courses served across about 2 1/2 hours, he tailored each dish to our tastes. Before every course, they asked thoughtful questions about what we liked, what we didn't, and what we were curious to try. It truly felt like the menu was being created just for us. The only small downside -- and I mention this with appreciation for the chef's passion -- is that Chef Gadsby spent quite a bit of time sitting with us and talking during the meal. He's a wonderful man with fascinating stories, but at times I would have preferred to simply savor the flavors and enjoy the quiet moments between courses. Still, his enthusiasm for his craft is undeniable. Overall, the food, the service, and the level of personalization made this one of the most memorable dining experiences I've had. We will absolutely be back. I highly recommend Noe to anyone who considers themselves a foodie or loves a meal tailored to their tastes. And if you can, try going on a quieter night -- the personalized experience becomes even more special.