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Came here last night for the jazzy music tribute to Prince by Marqueal Jordan and his band. We had…read morea dinner reservation at 7:15 and the show started at 8 in the Drawing Room. While the band was warming up, the 1960 black-and-white romantic comedy/drama The Apartment was playing on a big screen over the stage. I loved that, but I did wish that closed captions had been on. We had the burrata (awesome) and split the smash burger and a side of fries. Both were good, and there was a great sauce/aioli served with the fries. The show was awesome, this band really cooks. We each had a couple of cocktails and they were also good, and balanced, so not too sweet or sour. My husband felt that his drinks were a little too sweet. The vibe is retro, sexy, upscale and with fun touches like the showgirl wallpaper designed by Melissa Scott in the entrance area. The whole space is beautiful and would be great for a date, girls' night, guys' night or any special occasion. One really nice thing was that during the band's intermission there was a fabulous performance by the burlesque dancer Lily Rascal. What a fun way to keep the party going. It was a really fun night, I'll definitely be back.

7/3 for the Prince tribute - Great plan - poor execution!!! Hidden Entertainment fee and Merchant…read morefee????!!! What???? This is my 4th visit and they still can't get it right! Drinks were good and music was great but service slow as they are way understaffed! Food over priced and not that great....our calamari was gross and pasta cold and too rich. I wish I could say this place is great, but it's not and unless there's a band playing I would love to see I won't be back..... i So over priced and overrated ... those hidden fees are BS!!!!

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Cafe Prague

4.3(124 reviews)

32.3 mi•Montclare

I really recommend this restaurant Cafe Prague was amazing. I went with 6 friends to have late…read morelunch today and the service, food were outstanding. For sure I will be back .

The Czech roast beef was rich in flavor, but the beef by itself was a little dry. However, the…read moresauce made the beef taste better. The Czech bacon bread dumplings perfectly complements the dish since it helps soak the sauce and enhances the dish. The complimentary bread with pate was delicious though. The server was attentive since they paid close attention to customers and made sure the glasses of water were never empty for long periods of time.

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Bandito Barney's Beach Club

3.0(273 reviews)

13.6 mi

Good: Nice outdoor patio, enjoyed the live music. Servers work very hard. Good cold beer, great…read morevariety of drinks. Bad: Food was not good, I got a pulled pork sandwich my husband got brisket sandwich, both very bland and tasteless. If we return for music we would eat elsewhere before going. We saw servers and food runners all night consistently with orders looking for tables asking customers if it was their order. I don't understand the confusion, there are numbers on the tables. Searching for tables seemed to consume alot of staff time. The drink orders took a very long time to get, no fault to the servers. They work very hard actually running back and forth all night. Very understaffed with servers and bartenders.

Bandito's is a well known bar in the heart of Dundee. They have their signature drinks along with…read moretheir signature cups (which you can take home, ONLY if they are empty. They have numerous bars throughout the establishment. Lots of items on the menu to choose from, the Mozz sticks being my favorite. They are homemade and give that Mozz cheese pull you get from other restaurants. Their fireplace in the lower level is running daily when the weather is cold. When the warmer weather hits, this is a go to for live bands, great drinks an excellent vibes!!

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Cantina 52

3.3(134 reviews)

21.9 mi

I have truly done a disservice not reviewing Cantina 52. Let me sum up upfront: there is an entire…read morevegan menu, food is delicious but heavy, they have awesome fun events and also host cool private events. Where did my reviews go !?! Go here. Go here often. Enjoy the drinks, the service, the food, the everything. Take it in. I have been to Cantina 52 probably 4-5 times and ordered for delivery probably 3-4 times. All of the options are good on the vegan side, and the mocktails are also equally awesome. It's a nice location with some fun additions (the glasses, etc). Delivery is also a plus. Coordinate with them for private events is also a plus! Their take on buffalo/nashville stuff is great to me, but I think the only thing we didn't love was the vegan sliders. As noted again: Everything is very heavy. Doesn't mean it's not delicious, but you're going to want a nap after this for sure. Guac is on point, tacos are nice, just the burgers and so on are going to be a real meal and then some.

Best place in downtown Crystal Lake for hipster Mexican food. Cantina 52 isn't a big place so it's…read morenot good for big groups. It has a bar area and a few tables. For certain the name implies it's like a hangout. There's a pretty casual atmosphere along with a few TVs for watching games or something. Amazing it wasn't too busy. It's really not a big place so there's not much room. There were a few seats at the bar so we sat there. Pretty impressive menu. So many choices for vegans and vegetarians. It's about $6 for the cocktail specials, so check the menu board. The best of these is the Long Island 52, which is a pretty standard one. It's about $6 for tacos, which are the small street style you can eat in a few bites. We got some of the Herbivore Tacos. Has black beans, roasted corn, and vegan versions of chorizo and sriracha aioli. It's about $12 for nachos. These are loaded with tons of toppings. For sure it's got a lot to choose from. It's located on Brink Street close to the Metra station. There's lots of things for vegans and vegetarians.

40.0 mi•West Loop, Near West Side

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Carnivale Chicago

3.9(2.7k reviews)

Carinvale is such a fun and lively restaurant in Chicago's West Loop! This spot was recommended by…read morethe hotel I was staying at, and the decor alone makes it worth it. The space is incredibly cool, colorful, and full of personality. Our waiter was friendly, attentive, and really made the experience enjoyable. The food was okay overall, but the pecan banana butter cake was definitely a highlight. They also provided a side of free cotton candy. How fun! There's a parking lot directly across the street, just a few steps from the restaurant, and they also offer valet. The valet was actually cheaper than self parking but I went on a week day so you may want to compare pricing before you park.

Such a coolly decorated place!…read more Had a work dinner event and happy hour place and was blown away when I walked in. The design is very in your face, with bright colors and large fixtures. Super cool. Staff was amazing, both the bartenders and servers. Very attentive and out of their way to accommodate. We had a coursed dinner. Apps were good. Shrimp ceviche was not my fav, but the smoked mushroom croquettes were flavorful and good. Carnivale Salad was great with little cheese bites and great dressing. I got the filet. Didn't ask for temp, but the crust was flavorful. Not a cake person, but the chocolate dulce de leche cake was one of my favorite things. Would come back for a drink, salad and dessert.

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Brat Stop

3.5(652 reviews)

49.8 mi

It was a great spot! Everyone so friendly! Liz and Linnea were amazing! The tots were and spirits…read morewere great.

The brats were very good. The cheese curds, were delicious…read more The German potato salad, I did not like it at all. The service was really good. The waitress was very attentive This is a very big establishment with outdoor seating as well. Also, a small store where you can purchase souvenirs, brats fresh and frozen, beer, drinks, and other small items.

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Bub City

3.5(792 reviews)

28.6 mi

Came here for business lunch I ordered a tequila old…read morefashioned and it was solid 5/5 not over powering but delicious We then ordered the dry rub wings with a side of ranch 5/5 flavorful, cooked well and hot I ordered a chicken Cesar salad and it was a 3/5 it had more of a heavy pepper flavor which threw me off then I tried their Paloma and that was okay 3/5 heavy on the grapefruit Our server was good and attentive I would definitely come back

This was a cool little sports bar I came in during my Chicago trip. Southern / Texas themed, it is…read morelocated in the "restaurant row" near the Hilton I stayed. I came in for an early lunch, so it was kind of quiet. Coming after my meeting to recover from the business part of my trip, I had a couple of rounds of their Hop City beer, along a pulled pork sandwich and waffle fries. The meat was one seasoned and the barbecue sauce those sweet, had enough of a spicy kick. I'm leaving at three stars, not because it was bad, but rather tagging it with a placeholder list. I will definitely stop byI if I were in the area, certainly not or during a sporting event. I do believe they also have live music in the evenings.

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Rubi Agave Latin Kitchen, Whiskey and Tequila Bar

3.2(323 reviews)

34.4 mi

Tuesday nights are Taco Tuesday night the tacos are outstanding the people that work here are…read moreawesome Friday nights and Saturday nights it could be a little crowded it's a hit or a miss you won't go wrong with the service or the food

Rubi Agave was recommended to us by family. As someone who recently moved down to the area from…read morecloser to the city, it's been a struggle to find a place like this! The service was quick and attentive, and although the place was busy we didn't have to wait on a Friday night. We were fairly unfamiliar with the menu options but came with a big appetite, our waiter recommended the empanadas for an appetizer and they were great! Perfectly fried and super crispy, and you could tell the oil they were using was clean which is always a great sign for the rest of the experience for me. The decorations were SUPER cool. They went over the top for the holidays. Even if it's almost February... Both my lady and I ordered margaritas, and they were the best we've had since we moved down. They were STRONG, but not overly so. 1 was enough, 2nd was for fun. As we were leaving the table next to us ordered a pour of tequila and they did it tableside. I had the Colombian flank steak plate. While I can say I came with a big appetite and I can eat, this was about the first time I can say I left a restaurant still hungry. I knew what I was getting into since the menu did state the size of the steak, and I guess it's not a huge minus I left wanting more! The margaritas probably played a part too. The plate was phenomenal. I ordered the steak medium rare, but it was a little on the rare side which I don't mind at all. Everything molded perfectly and no flavor overpowered the other. One of the tastiest meals I've had in a long time. The only thing holding back this place from a 5 is the portions and prices. $4 for two shrimp seemed insane, and adding options to the margaritas makes each one almost $16. It certainly doesn't deserve the low 3 star rating on this app. Can't wait to come back!

39.2 mi•Near West Side, West Loop

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Bottom Lounge

3.6(326 reviews)

Great music venue! I love that the venue isn't too large because it allows for a little bit more of…read morean intimate feel. For the music event I attended there were two check points where someone checked my ID at the door and then someone inside checked my ticket. There's a large bar and a food options as well. We didn't opt to get any alcoholic drinks or food, but it seemed like a lot of people stopped by the venue for the bar/food even if they weren't attending the concert.

One of my favorite concert venues in Chicago. The main venue holds about 150 people and is located…read morein the back room behind the bar. The main bar area is also great for a pre-game drink and/or meal. The food is fantastic and you have a lot of local brews. The staff is super friendly and I would give the entire venue a dive bar kinda feel.

38.2 mi•Wicker Park, West Town

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Chop Shop

3.5(476 reviews)

My daughter and i had lunch hear on a Saturday afternoon about 5PM. Looks like it's pretty popular…read morew/the locals as it was pretty packed at that time...i guess it was happy hour. We chose to eat there. Limited menu, but good selections. I got the fried chicken sandwich and my daughter got the Butchers burger, medium rare. They had music playing a little too loudly for me, but i enjoyed the music selections. Not long after we ordered, out came our still very hot orders. My fried chicken sandwich was A-MAZ-ING!! The Chop Shop chicken sauce had a nice little spicy kick i wasn't expecting, but really appreciated. I ordered a side salad and they're usually lacking in a butcher shop ambiance. This one was super fresh and nicely complimented by the light vinaigrette. My daughters burger came out cooked just as she asked and was accompanied by hand cut fries. They could've been seasoned more, but she loved the thick cut bacon on her burger. We enjoyed our meals and would recommend it.

Came here for a Michael Jackson dance party. The experience was really fun!! The DJ would throw out…read moresticks that glowed. They also had some giant balloons that they'd throw out into the crowd, but both of them popped when they hit the ceiling lol. The crowd was super lively. They also did a lip singing contest, but we left before they announced the winner. The drinks are pretty expensive but that's to be expected at these bars.

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3.8

(388 reviews)

A group dinner at Nobel House left us hungry for more (in a good way!)…read more This is a pretty sizable restaurant with a bar along half of one wall and plenty of tables of varying sizes that can accommodate whatever you throw at them. There is ample lighting and the staff is welcoming and friendly. The food is BBQ and they have a little bit of everything to offer. That is great, but makes it hard to choose what you want! We certainly had that problem but ultimately were very happy with our meals. They pretty much cover all the bases as far as BBQ and the sides. The flavors were very tasty! Having one in Glen Ellyn won't have us running back to this location but that is only on account of circumstance.

(Former) Nobel House 'regular' here…read more.. What happened? Inflation, greed, complacency... Nobel House is in a tailspin. These days the price hikes are expected, nothing new, and the day Nobel started to impose a penalty for paying via credit card (which initially they were ALSO taxing, and at a rate no less that was higher than Geneva's local tax percentage) was when I started only paying with cash. Hey, I like(d) their food and love(d) their employees, I'm willing to pay out the nose and jump through hoops for the experience. I'll admit, I went from eating there almost every day during Covid to maybe once a month, but when my family asks me where we should go out, Nobel is ALWAYS the first that comes to mind. Within the past week I've visiting Nobel for the last time. Prices notably up again, check. Many new employees, slower service, and uh oh, what's this, the food quality is in the toilet? Couple that with another service by Kelli and her terrible attitude, and things aren't looking great. Portions. Like everywhere else, as I said, at Nobel the prices are up and portions are down. My wife's favorite though, their lobster roll (formerly one of the best I've ever had in the United States, and I travel along the east coast quite a bit), has taken a hit harder than anything else on their menu from what I can ascertain. $31 now, which isn't new, it's been $31 since the beginning of 2026 from what I can remember, but $31 and it's probably 30% smaller than it used to be. For $31 you get a lobster roll that literally looks like a piece of Texas toast folded in half now, a 30% smaller portion of lobster, and if by some off chance you order the side salad, the side salad is also smaller. I can go on about all of the other cuts that are evident, but the $31 lobster roll is about the best display of the dismal direction Nobel House is headed. Sad... Nobel House, you'll be missed.

St. Charles Place Steak House and Banquets

4.0

(561 reviews)

This place is still five stars, top tier quality restaurant!…read more We've been back a few times and nothing has changed. It's still the best. (If you like oysters St Charles Place has the best!) DO NOT PASS THIS PLACE UP!

We have been here a couple times and their food has always been good. Their steaks have been…read moreexcellent. We decided to come on a Monday and try their half-price burgers which is 10 ounce , ground from tenderloin steak. We got there around 6 o'clock and a place was packed. Luckily we found a couple open chairs at the bar. I had the mushroom and Gruyère cheese. which was very good.!!! I would suggest to go very early or wait till after seven.

Old Towne Pub & Eatery

3.2

(143 reviews)

My husband and I were there for lunch on Saturday. Wasn't too busy. Had to wait 10 minutes for…read moresomeone to ask if we wanted something to drink! Meanwhile, the manager was standing next to the bar, laughing and goofing around with the bartender. I had the chicken wrap and my husband ordered a chicken sandwich his sandwich was cold. Also, we had to wait until our server was done chatting with the person at the bar to get our check. It seemed like every employee there didn't want to be bothered. We will never go back again!

We met friends for dinner and were happy with this place. Our waitress was friendly, great variety…read moreon the menu, sample shot was yummy and we liked the atmosphere. My husband and I shared the wings and we had the honey coating with blue cheese and also the ranch dip. Excellent. Our friends got cheeseburger egg rolls, soup, and other items on the menu and everyone was pleased. The salsa and chips were a hit. The salsa is homemade just the way I like it and they said the chips are homemade. Not sure why it states the restaurant is in StCharles-more like Campton Hills or Wasco. (YELP)

JT’s Tavern & Tap

4.0

(25 reviews)

Checked out this dive bar in Batavia. It seems to mostly get locals, but there's a few outsiders…read morethat come in. JT's is a bar that has basic drinks and food, all you need from one of these places. Has okay prices but not incredibly cheap. The food is pretty basic, with things such as burgers, or the chips and salsa. Best local dive bar around here. It's got a pretty good supply of beers and liquors. That's really all one needs from this place. Clean inside. It's about $8 for whiskey. Also the food. People have to eat too. It's about $5 to get chips and salsa, and add guacamole for a few bucks more. The chips are enough for a few people. Got to say it's better than it looks, of which it's not actually bad. It's owned by the same group that owns places in Carol Stream and Lombard. There's a gaming area with a few slots, and plenty of TVs for watching sports and other things.

Love love love this bar. They have the best bar food in Batavia. The service is great and it's…read morefriendly, and the vibe is chill, which is perfect to have dinner there with my toddler. So glad they decided to open up a second location. Have been a regular customer of their first location in Lombard, but haven't needed to go back since the Batavia one is just as good. Please never leave.

The Geneva Diner

4.1

(111 reviews)

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Amazing food, amazing service, quick. Great place for breakfast. If you want food that gives you…read morethe home feel, go here.

Best local small town setting, great help and the food is great and priced right…read more Lunch is also great and lots of extras and generous potions

Barrel + Rye

4.2

(641 reviews)

Fun spot with unique cuisine, this restaurant may be small but the food packs big flavor. On my…read morevisit here, I had the opportunity to try two dishes off the shareables menu and was super impressed with both of them. Service was also quick and friendly throughout the entire meal. The Birria egg rolls were a bit on the smaller side but made a big impression with its preparation. I've never had birria wrapped in anything as crispy as the wonton wrapper this was wrapped in. The birria was flavorful while being tender and not being too salty. The white cheddar and chihuahua cheese added a small amount of extra saltiness and a bit more fat, which matched well with the chipotle aiola. The duck poutine was incredibly flavorful, while sitting on the edge of potentially being too bold. The fries were incredibly crispy though there was quite a bit of gravy on the dish and the white cheddar cheese curds did a great job of keeping the entire dish hot throughout the meal, while adding a little bit of extra flavor. The bacon and onion added some umami though it almost made the dish a bit too salty and the duck confit added a nice protein element. Overall a little pricey, but given the more unique menu and quality of both the flavors and textures, it's worth the premium. The food here is definitely memorable and in line with excellent options available in Geneva.

All around had an amazing time! Visiting in town for work…read moreand wondered along this place that was delightful and charming. Henry was our server/bartender and gave us excellent service. He was naturally humorous and humble. The best part was my Tuna Tartare. I order it everywhere I go & I must say - it was the best I've had this year! Thank you Barrel + Rye!

El Santo Mexican Grill & Cantina

3.6

(64 reviews)

Best Carnitas anywhere, best margaritas anywhere,best customer service anywhere…read more Hands down our favorite Mexican restaurant today.!

Tried this place out for the first time and was not impressed! There were like 6 flies that kept…read moreflying by our table and food. Waitress asked if we wanted to move but my sister wanted to stay and then the waitress was twirling her towel to move the flies away and you can see all the dust flying in the air. By then I no longer wanted my food or my sister. Thank God the manager took care of our bill because I was truly not happy as the waitress could tell. I won't be coming back!

La Mesa Modern Mexican

3.4

(171 reviews)

Always wanted to try this place--heard good things! I got a piña colada, which was really good,…read morethough it didn't pair well with my meal since I had something spicy. That was on me, but still, the drink itself was solid. For my meal, I got the spicy shrimp appetizer, and we also shared guacamole and chips--probably the best guac I've had yet! The chips were light and airy, which I really appreciated. Our friends got the fish tacos with a side of rice and beans--also very fresh and flavorful. The tuna tacos were great too. Our waiter was really nice and had no issue splitting the checks for us. The inside is nicely decorated, and the wall of tequila adds a fun touch. The outdoor seating felt a bit cramped though--where we sat, it seemed like we were super close to other tables, and it was a little tight for the waitstaff to move around. Overall, a really good experience! They weren't kidding when they said spicy shrimp--it was definitely spicy, but in the best way. The breading and flavor were on point.

Ate here for the first time over the weekend and absolutely loved it! Great atmosphere and…read moredecorated nicely for the holidays. Spectacular food, good service, and large portions! I ordered the nachos with chicken and they were so filling and delicious that I didn't order an entree for dinner. My brother had the fajitas and he can be picky! He said they were delicious. The drink menu is generous. They offer some unique margaritas that are a bit pricey but worth it in my opinion. The blueberry lavender margarita tasted amazing - it was very sweet! We will definitely be back, especially with the location being conveniently located in downtown St. Charles!

The Southern Cafe

3.5

(125 reviews)

Another Delicious Breakfast TEX-MEX POLLO LOCO…read morePerfectly fried Chicken breast between a home made biscuit topped with this outstanding Chorizo gravy along side hash browns and two over medium eggs forgot to mention the grilled Jalapeño pepper This is one of my favorite breakfast Fix Great service friendly Staff Owner DP Always has an exceptionally kind attitude to all the patrons that come in to this cheerful establishment

Tried this place for breakfast on a Sunday about 8:30, it was pretty empty…read more The nasty biscuit was kind of just a mess of biscuits and gravy- it was mediocre. I added sausage patties they were some sort of sausage, not breakfast sausage it was grilled and not good. Somebody with me had the French toast and they liked that. We paid in cash and I guess the waitress heard something that she thought sounded like keep the change & kept the change for her tip, we never saw her again. We never saw how much the total was but it had to be at least a $30 tip on a $70 bill.

Mio Modo

3.9

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