Ever heard the phrase " you got to go into the hood for good food? " Well let me tell you its TRUE!…read more I was driving south on Halsted Street when I got to 147th and smelled this robust aroma of bbq. I had to stop and see what it was a about. I ordered a turkey tip and turkey link combo. The bbq was so good . It had a sweet and savory taste, as if the meat was smoked over brown sugar wood chips. The customer service was STELLAR! Its a small shack like restaurant with a drive thru and indoor lobby. They also have patio seating in front and back of the building. Please don't let the shabby look deter you. The BBQ is well worth it.

My husband and I decided to try there bbq. We drive about 20 minutes and oh boy what a waste of…read moremoney 43.48 worth. We purchased a reg rib tip which was horrible. Tasted as tho there was no bbq sauce. No season and dry. Hardly any me which didn't matter because that tasted horrible anyway. Mac and cheese was dried out and ove cooked, peach cobbler was watery. I contacted the restaurant and let them know and was given a number which he said was the manager /owner. Never bothered by call ing me back but instead text with questions Picture we're sent and he never solved anything and stopped texting. I reapacked the food and getting ready to toss it in the garbage. I will not be returning nor do I recommend this place. PISST!!

I came here the other day just for drinks, and the experience was really pleasant! We had already…read moreeaten elsewhere but wanted somewhere to unwind for a bit. Their wine selection was amazing, and the Moscato I ordered was great. My bartender, Kore, was such a vibe! I genuinely enjoyed chatting with her and would come back just for the good conversations alone. I also checked out the food menu, and everything sounded delicious and seemed reasonably priced. They have an upstairs patio featuring a Juice WRLD mural. While it's not a Chicago skyline view, the scenery was still pretty decent! There's also a gaming area upstairs, which adds another fun element to the space. Overall, it's a nice spot to grab drinks, relax, and enjoy good company. I'd definitely come back!

Visited Homewood Brewing Company this past Saturday. The building is beautiful, and I liked that…read morethere is both street parking and a parking lot in the back. I originally came for brunch, but my date arrived late and brunch ended at 3:00 p.m., so we had to wait for dinner service to start at 4:00 p.m. I ordered the shrimp and grits. The presentation was nice, served in a large bowl, and the sauce was delicious. However, the portion felt small for the size of the bowl--only four shrimp and not nearly enough grits. My date ordered the same dish and felt the same way. The biggest disappointment was that the food arrived only room temperature. It seems like more and more restaurants are serving food that isn't hot, and that's frustrating. My date also ordered a bacon cheeseburger and fries. The burger came out without the fries, although they were brought out later. Overall, the experience was okay. The atmosphere and building are great, but the food temperature and portion size, left me underwhelmed. I might come back one day to try the brunch menu, but based on this visit, it's probably not a place I'd rush back to.

I had a great time at 69 Prime! I sat at the bar and received excellent service. The bartender was…read morefriendly, attentive, and helpful, especially when recommending entrées. My gin cocktail was fresh, boozy, and so good--I love a well-made gin cocktail! I also ordered the lobster fettuccine and butter cake, and both were absolutely delicious. I'll definitely be back!

My husband and I dined here on Sunday evening, and unfortunately, we left feeling disappointed…read more As someone who has worked in the service industry, I understand that serving tables can be demanding. I also understand that servers sometimes make assumptions about guests. However, every customer deserves the same level of attention and service, regardless of what a server thinks the tip may be. According to the receipt provided by the manager, I believe our server's name was Jaden. Unfortunately, she never introduced herself and only checked on our table once throughout the meal. Most of the service we received actually came from the manager on duty. I found myself repeatedly getting up to ask for things until I finally asked Jaden, if she was our server. I hoped that would prompt a little more attention to our table, but it didn't. Instead, she remained focused on another table that had arrived before us and was still there after we left. I watched her check on them four or five times while our table was largely ignored. Whether intentionally or not, it certainly felt as though she had decided our table wasn't worth her time. If that was her assumption, then in this particular case she was correct about one thing: my husband and I will not tip for bad service. I have no problem rewarding excellent service, but I also believe tips should reflect the quality of the experience provided. Rather than leaving money for poor service, I chose to give the cash I had to the busboys, who were attentive and helpful throughout the evening. The reason I'm sharing this review is because I don't want one bad experience to overshadow what has otherwise been a good restaurant. I've dined here several times before, live nearby, and have always enjoyed my visits. That's why this experience stood out so much. I'm willing to give the restaurant another chance because I know the level of service they're capable of providing. My hope is that when I return, every guest will receive the same level of attention and hospitality, regardless of assumptions about who they are or what they may tip. Great service should be consistent, and that's what keeps customers coming back. One final thought: tipping culture only works when both sides do their part. GUESTS should recognize and reward good service, and SERVERS should provide quality service to every table. When assumptions are made on either side, EVERYONE loses.

Better than I thought it would be but it says 10 pieces shrimp w king crab legs & I think they…read moreshortened me on my shrimp...Other than that they were really good

I got food poison from eating here. The food was very salty and greasy. I will recommend recommend…read morethe food and sanitation department to do a an investigation on this place I'm still sick from eating here.

I was not excited about meeting here after reading the reviews but can't wait to return after…read moredining here. There was a group of 10 of us. Service was a little slow but understandable. We were greeted nicely and warned of workers calling off. They even provided mixed chips between our appetizers and entrees. We started with the grilled and fried shrimp. Both were amazing. Realizing there was no dipping sauce but not being able to stop eating them while awaiting sauce was commendable. Both were very tasty. The fried green tomatoes were cooked perfectly and seasoned impeccably... again no sauce needed. The catfish and the salmon bites again, seasoned and fried perfectly. The fried mushrooms were different but so good. The star of the night was the Shaniky pasta and I'm not a pasta fan. I had only one complaint. For the same price, you get either 4 pieces of beautifully fried catfish and fries or one piece of beautifully fried catfish sitting in a huge bowl of very tasty but dry dirty rice. I would eat the dirty rice again, but I would choose 4 pieces of beautiful fried catfish with fries any day over a big bowl of rice and one piece of fish. Will definitely return.... Regularly!!!

Service and the atmosphere were great. The restaurant was clean, and the staff was friendly, so…read morefirst impressions were definitely positive. The Thursday special was the highlight of the meal. The lamb chops were well-seasoned, and the lemon drops absolutely saved the day. The appetizers were decent too. The crab cakes were a nice size, but at $12 each, they felt overpriced. I think serving three smaller crab cakes for around $15 would make more sense and create a better presentation. I didn't personally try the oysters, but everyone in my group agreed they would've been much better without the cheese, which overpowered the flavor. Now...the main attraction--the item the restaurant is literally named after--the crab bagz. Unfortunately, they were more like trash bagz. The shrimp tasted like a frozen bag of shrimp from Aldi that was simply boiled with a little butter. The smoked sausage looked and tasted more like a boiled hot dog. Frying or grilling the sausage before adding it to the bag would make a huge difference in both flavor and texture. The corn tasted old, almost like it had been sitting in seasoned water for hours and was simply reheated when ordered. By the time I got to the potato, I had completely lost interest. The entire boil needs more seasoning cooked into the seafood and vegetables--not just added afterward. A heavier Cajun dry seasoning and deeper flavor infusion would go a long way. New Orleans is my second home, so yes, my standards for seafood boils are high. But this just missed the mark. If I came back, it would be for the drinks, lamb chops, and appetizers. Those are the real stars here. Unfortunately, the crab bagz--the signature dish--just aren't it.

My first time here, it's in a nice shopping area. The staff is very friendly and helpful. I ordered…read morethe Tuesday special, adding an extra half pound of shrimp, sausage, broccoli, and hard-boiled egg. My waiter Mike did a great job.

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Headed to another another establishment I was profoundly distracted by the 2 piece for $1.50 sign…read moreand damn near wrecked turning into the driveway. Welcomed into the establishment with a smile and an offering to help me with some amazing deals. The politeness alone is enough for me to support this place, can't wait to try the food.

From the owner: open late , call in your order , drive thru pick upread more

This casino is a close to home, so I've been here quite a few times. Rivers in Des Plaines set the…read morebar high as my first casino trip, but Windcreek is a nice casino overall. The only feedback I really have are the bathrooms not being maintained frequently and the strong smell of pot all around, which not much they can do on that one. I gave it a 4 stars because my last visit, one of the staff members at their Starbucks was a little unwelcoming. I know it was close to their closing time, but the way my order was taken made me feel like I was an inconvenience to her. The rest of the staff there was nice. I mainly go for slots, so I haven't dined at any of their outlets nor have I interacted with the dealers, but just from observing, majority of the staff seems nice and inviting. I don't rate this off any winnings or losses, just overall ambiance and interactions.

This visit was my first to this newish 1.5 year old hotel/casino complex located right off of I-80…read moreat Halsted St. It's quite a large, airy, contemporary, and colorful place. I came to enjoy dinner at their Food Bazaar food court followed by a classic Motown Revue concert performed by a cover group called Motor City in their Halsted Ballroom. It was all courtesy of my high roller brother-in-law who had the required points to make it all complimentary. I learned this hotel-casino is owned by a group called the Poarch Band of Creek Indians and they own other properties mainly in AL and FL apparently as well as a few properties overseas. I will review their food court separately under the Food Bazaar Yelp page. Before eating, we walked about the premises. A lot of the space is dedicated to slot machines. They have the usual blackjack, baccarat, and craps tables, a sports betting room, and a smallish 10 table poker room. Other restaurants in the casino, not counting the food court eateries, include the Ivory Noodle Bar, Shuck It Oyster Bar, and The Spot American Diner. As far as the Motown Revue concert, I'll also go with a 3.49 star rating. The Halsted Ballroom has a stated capacity of 800 but we counted 552 seats. It was a comfortable setup albeit loud as the music was contained in a ballroom as opposed to an auditorium setup. The cover band and performers did a nice and entertaining job covering a lot of the classic hits from the Motown era. The performers covered hits by the Supremes, the Four Tops, Marvin Gaye, Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, and the Temptations. It was an entertaining and reminiscent evening for those of us who grew up in the 60's with this music.

Everything was awesome The food was fresh and tasty. I'm…read moredefinitely gonna try some more

Went there with my partner and we were satisfied they had all wanted sushi, Chinese food and sea…read moreboil food there was delicious

I am big on seafood and vegetables. This restaurant is not far from my house, so I decided to try…read moreit out. It's in a walk-up. They do not have tables for sit-down eating. I thought they had raw seafood that you could buy for your own cooking since I wanted shrimp to put in my gumbo. That's not the case, as they cook the raw food that's on display. I was under the impression that they were also a seafood market. I ordered baked catfish that came with corn, potatoes, and broccoli. I got the cajun seasoning on it. Tasted great and the portions were nice. I must admit that I'm bigger on sauces than I am on rubs and dustings. Service was not bad. It did take time since there was a steady flow of customers. They cook to order. If ever I don't want to do my own seafood boil, I may return.

I typically visit the location on woodlawn. This CCHills location was not as seasoned, some legs…read morewere overcooked and the shrimp was undercooked. It seemed as if they reheated the crab legs. Also called several times (4x) trying to place a phone order but no answer. The staff was friendly enough but forgot to provide me with lemon and the gave me old packages of cocktail sauce that tasted horrible. Going forward I will continue to patronize the Woodlawn location.