Had some great cocktails at this bar in Itasca. It has a casual but classy feel and a funkiness…read moreabout it too. No School Tomorrow is a great place for playing hooky or whatever. A lot of great cocktails to choose from. The prices are okay for quality. Checked it out after finding it was around here. It's at the golf course so you may think it's fancy stuff. This is actually a lot more casual looking though. A lot of crazy concoctions. The bartender was competing on the Drink Masters show. Eclectic cocktails. Lots of variety. It's about $16 for a cocktail. Worth it for the flavor and presentation. Best we had of these was the Cool As A Cucumber. This was made with Planteray Coconut Rum along with cucumber syrup, lime, and Vita Coco coconut water. Also has a few selections of small bites. It's about $10 for appetizers such as Shiitake Potstickers. Actually pretty limited. The drinks are better than the food obviously. Got to say it's an experience. It's located on Orchard Street. They're closed on Mondays to Wednesdays.

This place is so cool. If you've seen the Netflix show "Drink Masters," you'll have been wowed by…read morecontestant Tao Zrafi's insane creations, and wished you could drink them in real life. Well, this is about as close to doing so as you can easily get, because Tao opened NST, and this is his creation (in fact, I saw him there during my first visit!). Many of the other reviews cover the drinks really well, so there's little else to add. If you're there for "classic" cocktails, this isn't really the place (although, the foie gras old fashioned was super, sort of classic, but also unique). The point of the place is to drink flavors you've never tasted in a glass before. The BLT cocktail...literally tastes like an actual BLT (literally!)...except you're drinking it rather than chewing it. This place is so great, employees seem to really love their job. The only negative experience I've had there was related to a group of 10 or so who showed up, and this was clearly not their first stop of the evening. They were loud and already clearly buzzed, and just ordered Modelos. Not NST's fault, but I say this to say: if you come here, you should come to get completely immersed in this one-of-a-kind experience.

One of the best Hawaiian restaurants, we like the place, so nice - cool ambience with amazing live…read moremusic, mix music. Love fried rice. Stuff is so kind and Friendly. The staff were really caring and professional. Also their drinks menu was interesting! I loved the one with several small drink shots as you can try several drinks in small quantities. I totally recommend the place to come and have a great time.

What a fun place! Conveniently located in Wood Dale, this lounge gives visitors a casual place to…read moreenjoy an interesting array of fun and colorful drinks at reasonable prices. Though I didn't get to try it on this visit, the food menu fits the tiki bar theme of the lounge and is cooked to order. Service was quick and friendly and it only took a few minutes to make each drink. With each drink I also got a good amount of background on the alcohol used to make the drink and some knowledge on how each flavor combination was developed. The space inside is nice with a mix of everything from tables to a bar to couches. This would be a perfect place to enjoy some board games or a casual evening of conversation with plenty of space to spread out. Parking is plentiful in the shopping center as well.

Ciao Isabella was open for lunch on a Monday, which worked out nice for me. I had a taste for…read moreItalian food and this restaurant really came through. The inside dining area is very pleasant. I had the calamari appetizer which was perfectly cooked and came with a flavorful red sauce. The spaghetti bolognese was absolutely delicious. The bread was better than I've had in quite a while. It was charred only slightly on the outside and fluffy throughout. Good service, and fair pricing for delicious food. I will be back again soon to try some of their many other offerings. The sandwiches on the menu look tempting, and the dessert list was mouthwatering. I highly recommend.

Bella Ciao! Bella Ciao! Bella Ciao Ciao Ciao!…read more I was blown away by Ciao Isabella. The food was incredible. I got the bucatini bolognese ($22) and it was perfect. The sauce was tangy and zesty. I inhaled the pasta in record time and our server was nice enough to bring extra bread so I could use it to scrape up as much sauce as possible. My wife really enjoyed her rigatoni vodka ($22). Our server Enid was friendly and personable. I'll be back to try even more marvels off the menu. If everything is as good as my bucatini, Ciao Isabella is going in my permanent rotation.

This was my dads bar in the 70s! We lived down the street…read more Love the wall mural and fresco ceiling straight out of the 1940s! No tap beer currently but good selection of bottled. Great inexpensive place to have a couple beers and talk to friends. Jukebox Gaming!

This was a let down for me!!! I'm from the area so I see 3 j's everytime I drive through…read moreBensenville and I've always wanted to go there. Finally a friend of mine yesterday asked if I wanted to check it out. I actually told her I would rather go there than the other place a couple of businesses down because it seemed cool. However, I walked in and it looked old and out dated. There's tvs on the wall and a pool table so they got that going for them but everything else looks like it hasn't changed since the 80s (which can be cool sometimes if they do it right). But I should have known this was off from that because I asked for a Pabst blue ribbon and they apparently didn't have any. So I was offered a Busch or miller lite. Second red flag. Finally I got to talking to people and enjoying myself but my friend had walked off to do her own thing. So I didn't even know where she was. I was alone playing pool with a new buddy I had met earlier that evening lol. After we finished playing the game I have three staff members walk up to me and ask if I was with the person (who was now outside on her own) and they told me that they saw her drinking her own liquor. Now I don't know if that's totally true because I hadn't been around her at all but they were making it sound as if they were trying to kick me out because of this... I had nothing to do with it!!! However I respectfully said that we would leave the establishment and we did. I have my own opinions about this area but it doesn't help when you have rude businesses and their employees setting up shop here and harassing their customers. I don't plan on coming back here again... I do want to sum this up though so you know why I don't like this place: 1) didn't have the drinks I like 2) seemed old and out dated. 3)unfriendly staff That's all.

First visit here, won't be my last. Loved the beers on tap. I had a delicious French dip sandwich,…read morebut ended up envying my friends' choice, the eggplant Parmesan salad. It looked delicious and they were delighted. Will definitely order it next time. Service was attentive, but not annoying, and very informative.

If you haven't discovered Fox & Turtle yet, you're missing one of the best hidden gems in the area…read more I was genuinely surprised to learn it's open to the public because it feels every bit like an upscale private country club. The outdoor patio overlooking the golf course is absolutely beautiful--relaxing, scenic, and the kind of place that makes you feel like you're on vacation. Even on a busy Thursday evening, the atmosphere was lively without ever feeling hectic. Our server, Jordyn, was outstanding. She looked young, but don't let that fool you--she was completely on top of everything. We were a party of six that couldn't decide what we wanted, laughed way too loudly, and probably tested her patience more than once. She handled us with grace, humor, and a smile the entire time. Somewhere along the way we started calling her "Wednesday" from The Addams Family, and she rolled with it perfectly. Great sense of humor and fantastic service. The food was excellent. The Crispy Eggplant Salad was absolutely phenomenal--fresh, flavorful, and easily large enough to share between two people. The burger was cooked perfectly, the cocktails were outstanding, and everything arrived promptly. The bar staff also deserve a shout-out. They were welcoming from the moment we arrived, made great eye contact, acknowledged everyone immediately, and had drinks in our hands in no time. That's the kind of hospitality that makes people want to come back. Fox & Turtle has the rare combination of great food, attentive service, excellent drinks, and a beautiful setting. It's the kind of place you expect to find inside an exclusive club, yet thankfully it's open for everyone to enjoy. We'll definitely be back.

Visited this with a friend to watch some basketball. They had the World Series on and plenty of…read moreother NBA & hockey games. It was a Wednesday and supposedly they have smoked wings and also 99c wings, which is a great deal. The other great part was most of their drafts are around $5 which I don't really get, probably cheapest I've seen it anywhere. Smoked wings were very good, I'd come back just for those. Great atmosphere and variety of folks coming in. Would definitely come back, and they have great specials. Bartender was killing it serving everyone at the bar, kudos to her.

I had a disappointing experience at Woody Sports Bar. ALL TEA NO SHADE BUT HAILEY, was largely…read moreinattentive throughout our visit. We were not checked on regularly, were not offered refills, and were not asked about our experience with the food. Additionally, there were some concerning hygiene practices. She handled drinkware by the rims, and her hair was worn down while serving food and drinks, which raises concerns about cleanliness if hair were to come into contact with items being served. Service was also delayed, as she appeared to be on her phone multiple times before completing our payment. When I chose to switch from card to cash, her response came across as unprofessional. I was also surprised to see a $1.30 surcharge for card payments. While the fee itself is not the primary issue, it was not disclosed anywhere on the menu or within the restaurant, which makes it feel misleading. Lastly, I was incorrectly charged three times for a drink despite only receiving one refill. Overall, the service and lack of transparency made for a frustrating experience, the food was decent though for the price!! especially if theres "2 mexicans in the back" cooking up AMERICAN food.

Tried this restaurant out for the first time yesterday..The prices for the quality of food was on…read morepoint. It felt like elevated casual. The menu was not extensive but what they do seems to be all good. The vibe in the restaurant was very chill and the lighting and accents were all very clean and streamline. The view of the golf course at sunset was very pretty to look at as well (especially after the storm passed). The service was very attentive and everyone was very nice, even with being busy with a couple large parties that were there. We ordered the baked goat cheese and Marinara appetizer and it was so good. The crispy sourdough bread it came with was great. I had the chicken Tribella and the herb au jus was DELICIOUS! Also all the veggies were cooked perfectly. Only slightly disappointed in the polenta (seemed a bit too crunchy on the outer layer) but I added a little bit of the goat cheese to it and it added a great flavor and texture to it. My boyfriend ordered the Tap Burger and it was very good. The combo of Angus chuck and short rib in the patties was really tasty. We didn't try any of their specialty cocktails or drafts but the variety looked decent. Definitely would recommend and will be going back to try all different items!

I'd give a 3.5 if I could. The food was pretty good honestly. Service was slow. We were told…read moreliterally on 3-4 occasions "be right back" prior to having our order taken. So I would say food Service this time around

The food at this establishment was excellent. This dinner salad had many different kinds of lettuce…read morealso tomatoes and cucumber. The fish was fries. The only way this restaurant could be better was if the floor were bigger.

We hadn't been here in over a year. We had seen how far things had gone downhill since they opened…read more Thought we would give it another try. Definitely will not be back! The food was just drowned in grease; a fish tacos were just a piece of greasy fish and a greasy tortilla with some green sauce and nothing else. Brussels sprouts were floating in grease. The people at the bar were loud, obnoxious, and the few people that were in the restaurant part kept looking over there like what the heck is going on so don't bother coming here. There are so many other good options around.

First time at Dunkley's Tavern for me and my boi Omer!…read more Very chill low key bar with lots of room to sit and vibe to the music. The customer service is super friendly and you get your food here real quick! Everything we ordered tasted fresh and delicious - Definitely recommend this spot to all :).

Checked out this Irish pub in Addison. Dunkley's is a longtime favorite hangout for locals. It…read morehardly seems like it's Irish though. A lot more has to do with the name of it. The food is mostly meaty but there's some herbal options. Basic looking bar from the outside to be honest. It's located in a strip mall. This is at the end of it so it's easier to find thankfully. Kind of busy when going in. That was a good sign. Great specials always going on. Look at these. It's $6 Bacardi mixers on Fridays. The food menu is mostly meaty. It's about $17 for the Beyond Burger. This comes topped with avocado, as well as cheddar and garlic aioli which I left off, plus onions and tomatoes. For sure it's a popular place for watching games. It's located on Lake at State. The Beyond Burger is the option for vegetarians.

The service was immaculate. Our servers name was Danielle. She was amazing from the beginning and…read morethen we met the owner Ray, who was also amazing. This is a family owned business. Big shout out to small business supporters! A hidden gem extremely close 50 steps from or too the Metra Station with pool tables, delicious food, service with an exquisite barbecue sauce hidden secret recipe and a bar! I want to also include parking is accessible for all! Come check this place out. #HideAwayCafeAndLounge #JoeysCsDeli

I went to Hideaway to play pool and had a genuinely uncomfortable experience. Two guys started…read moremaking fun of me for being gay, unprompted -- I hadn't said a word to them. They loudly said "those guys are gay," then started making jokes about painting nails and laughing in my direction. When I went to pay my bill at the bar, I got nothing but hard, unfriendly looks from other patrons. To make things worse, a "friend" who was there acted like I didn't exist when I said "hey bro!" to him. The staff themselves were fine -- this wasn't about them. But between the other customers and the way I was treated, it didn't feel like a place I could relax and just play pool. I won't be going back.