This was a spur-of-the-moment choice but ended up being very fun for drinks and dinner!…read more I LOVE tiki bars and my husband noticed this one in the area near where we happened to be on Google maps, so off we went! We had about a 15 minute wait for a table but it gave us time to peruse the menu in the car. They offer many classic tiki cocktails, a page full of seasonal drinks, a page of "Designated Driver" mocktails (nice to have an option for something other than just a Shirley Temple!), Polynesian appetizers and entrees, and then Lola's Pizza. For drinks, I got the seasonal Gingerbread Painkiller and my husband got a Green Flash mocktail. (Pro tip on the seasonal drinks: check the regular cocktail menu to see how many skull and crossbones are listed under the regular version of your drink, if applicable, to see if it's a super strong one!) Mine was creamy and spicy but quite powerful. Props to our waitress, Makayla, who checked if anyone at the table was epileptic, because normally the "flash" part of my husband's drink is a strobing LED ice cube; I actually am photosensitive, so it came in the drink in non-strobe mode and just glowed an alien green. She said this was the first time it had actually paid off to ask, but I'm glad she did! The food was tasty: I ordered rumaki, an old-school appetizer of bacon-wrapped water chestnuts that you don't see very often these days, and he got loaded fries. We also got a small Lola's Pizza, which was very good, with a crisp but also chewy crust. The atmosphere here is pure tiki, with a fountain, swag lamps, bamboo, and Hawaiian-influenced Christmas music playing for the season. Lots of big groups here; everyone seemed to be having as good a time as we were! What a laid-back gem in Arlington Heights! We'll be back. Mahalo!

Discovered this place 10 mins from me! The decor is a little too much in my opinion but great…read moredrinks and vibes. Parking is a little tight too but I parked across the street at Mugs pizza and walked over. The service and staff were great! Big menu as well, next time will try the food. The restrooms are a little small too.

We had a really nice time last weekend at Bar Salotto. While they do not take reservations, we did…read morenot have a wait - and it was an enjoyable experience in the back room. We were able to snag a back table so not loud and we can hear the whole table. We started with the Hearts of Palm salad to share. It was perfect to share with three people as a starter and we all loved the lemon vinaigrette. For entrees - I got the thin crust Garden Pizza special - artichokes, pesto, pine nuts, other veggies. I thought it was delicious and it reheated very nicely the next day. Others at the table - got the salmon, sausage pizza and spicy vodka pasta. Everyone enjoyed. Our server (AJ) was fabulous and joked with the table - he made the experience enjoyable as well as the atmosphere of the restaurant. While we're not in Arlington Heights often, it is a place I would recommend.

Good food and wonderful service. Great wine list especially…read moreby the glass. Try the pizza.

Barista Tara is a rockstar!! I visited CoCo & Blu the other day and inquired about latte art. I was…read moretold that the amazing artist who'd once made my drink had moved out of state, but that everyone else there could make hearts and flowers. Enter Tara, who said she'd try her best to make something special. She delivered an adorable bear on my drink! She said she might be able to do better, but I loved her effort and enthusiasm. My friend and I headed outside to enjoy our drinks on the patio. Several minutes later, Tara came outside carrying another latte. She had PERFECTED the latte bear and gave it to us for free! She made my entire day. Thank you to Tara for the amazing art and for going above and beyond in your customer service!! I can't wait to go back for my next coffee and hope she's working when I do.

I came right when they opened to grab a latte and a breakfast sandwich. The food took about 5-10…read moreminutes to come out, and my latte was ready first. I tried the Lavender Blu, which was a unique flavor combination--interesting, but I would probably try a different coffee next time. The breakfast sandwich was really good and flavorful, and I was happy with the quality overall. The staff was friendly, and the interior had a really nice aesthetic. It is on the pricier side--I paid $24 for my order--but overall, it was a pleasant experience.

Lola's Pizza is part of Kahala Koa Tiki Bar, and if you're going to drink a few Zombies or Navy…read moreGrogs, well, you'll need something to sop up that booze, so it's a good idea to order one of these tasty pizzas! We got the beer crust, which was a nice matrix of crisp and chewy. The pepperoni was pleasantly spicy with a dash of herbiness. They also have thin crust, extra thin crust, and pan pizzas as well. We will be back for more drinks and more pizza!

This is the most amazing place! Decor is perfect! Drinks are SO fun and delicious. So many to…read morechoose from. Every time we go we get the pizza, and I am picky about pizza, it's alway really good!!! GO enjoy and have fun!! Service is always on point also!

Quite a marvelous discovery in the local AH area. I ended up here for the first time last fall…read morewhilst looking for a place to catch a cubs playoff game with my girlfriend. Gatsby's was a short drive away so it seemed worth checking out. The main parking lot was full by the time we arrived, but I suppose thats a good thing. At first look, the inside definitely checked the boxes of a local establishment. Sports memorabilia, photographs, neon signs, etc. It did take a little bit to be greeted, but honestly I forgot pretty quickly since I was focused on the ball game and because our server was really friendly. I wish I could remember his name, but he defintly made night go smoothly. The food/drinks came out at seemingly reasonable pace for as busy as it was. We didn't really venture too much into the menu since we were there mostly for the game. I got a few apps to try from their big menu. They have quite few things to try from. The french fries were good. Nothing special, but they came hot and just right. I got some mozz sticks that were good also, again nothing else to write home. The marina was a great pairing for sure. The highlight though was for sure the cheese curds. They were succulent and very delicious. Classic Wisconsin curds friend to golden perfection. The cherry on top was the homemade ranch. Oh man, was that perfect! I went a second time about a month (ish) later, this time with a friend to catch a hawks game. Again, we were both pleased with the overall service and felt they had great consistency. This time, I tried a thin crust pizza, while my friend had the Texas BBQ Burger & Saganaki. I quit enjoyed the pie. It was pretty good quality for a bar pizza. Crust and flavor was excellent. My friend seemed to like his burger and appetizer, though he didn't finish it all. Truly an awesome place to hang at. I hope to back soon to try some more things.

The food is high quality as far as dive bar fare is concerned. Standouts on the menu are the pizzas…read more(which I prefer over more popular Chicago locations), the club, and the SOUP. It's a different soup every day and every one has been an absolute hit, to the point that we sometimes call ahead to find out what the soup is to either carry some out or go there to enjoy it. The ambiance is great, there are a ton of regulars that are friendly and warm, and the waitstaff and bar staff are fantastic and engaging. Great place for trivia nights or a game of cricket. We've had nothing but good experiences here on slow nights and during Bears playoff games.

Our Burger Club finally made it's way to Jimmy D's back in December of 2025. It was a Monday night,…read moreand kinda cold outside. There were seven of us and we all converged from Buffalo Grove and Vernon Hills. Jimmy D's doesn't come up on your normal burger place lists in and around the area, but we saw a post somewhere and knew we had to check this place out, especially if it ended up being across from the future home of the Chicago Bears. We'd probably end up hanging out there and wanted to make sure it was a good enough place to hang and be a part of the action, whilst not paying for said action. Anyhoo, we all pulled up to find a nice parking lot next to/behind the restaurant. It's a cool place with a couple entrances (one in the lot and the other from the street). It's a nicely adorned building and has the requisite sports decor on the inside with plenty of televisions to watch many games at once. There was plenty of seating for our group as it was quite empty on a Monday night and there wasn't any game of note when we were there. We called ahead letting them know our numbers and they accommodated us with a reserved table. They were attentive and constantly refilled out waters and sodas and brought more beer when needed/requested. The service was friendly and attentive. We were there for the burgers of which there are four options: the House burger, the Fried Egg Burger, the Mac Daddy, and a Black Bean burger. However, stipulations for being in our club is that you can only order a red meat-based burger. We did order the buffalo sauced wings as an appetizer to share. They were sauced nicely, not too hot, and quite good. I would definitely recommend getting them if you visit. I also ordered the cream of chicken soup. It was a perfect option for the cold night and I rank it among one of the better cream of chicken soup options in the suburbs. While not a sommelier of cream of chicken soup, I do rank it quite well: I think it matches Jameson's Char House for quality, thickness, and flavor. Mama clearly knows what she's doing with her soup. I opted for the Mac Daddy burger. It's prepared with: black angus beef, boom boom sauce, house mac n' cheese, bacon, fried onions, sliced jalapeños, toasted brioche. I normally don't opt for the special/signature house sauces as I've been burned before by these so-called "recommended" house sauces (I'm looking at you, Lucky Burger, with your terrible "dijonnaise" sauce - ugh, don't get me started on THAT sauce). However, I was told it's a hot sauce for the burger and figured it wouldn't overpower everything else on the burger. The mac n' cheese was a tad creamy, but so what, the bacon, fried onions, jalapenos, and boom boom sauce cut into the creaminess a bit and it worked. And it didn't overpower the flavor of the burger, which I thought it would, but somehow didn't. I really liked this burger, the bun held up, the bacon stayed crispy, and jalapenos and sauce added a nice kick but not overwhelmingly so. I would get this again. The sandwiches come with housemade fries or tots, but I know that if tots are offered, you can (generally) never go wrong with tots (I'd point out Puck's Pub but they closed and did the world a favor in doing so). Everyone generally liked their burgers and would return again. In our 5 point scale, Jimmy D's District got a 4.25. They have a nice brunch menu and drinks to match and I want to try them out someday. Let me know if you're going and I'll meet ya there if available.

At the bar, during the 4-6pm hours, they reserve 25% of their bar seats for regulars. They didn't…read morehave anyone show up until 5:15, a cute lady who I believe ordered a water. Nobody else showed up between 4-5:30. I asked what the policy was, the bartender didn't want to engage in this conversation. It's rather insulting that others can't sit in the reserved seats and then they don't show up. Horrible policy! Needs to change.

Lucas Levon was great! He entertained us the whole time. Huge variety of music knowledge and great…read morevoice. Food and drinks delish.

The food was ok, but really nothing to write home about. We ordered crab cakes, but they were not…read moreput together well and way too many shells. The BBQ chicken pizza was pretty good overall. The service was amazing! Amber kept all of our 11 checks separate and did an awesome job with meeting our drinks filled and food coming. She was super patient with us. The person playing piano first was really hard to understand, but the second player was outstanding. It's just hard to hear any talking at all in that place... Also, the floors were pretty sticky, and that was gross.

Cool place for music listening…read more Cool place for music listening ! Great entertainment!

Been here a few times and sat at the bar. Friendly staff and good drinks. They used to have a…read moredrink called the Elivish ( something like that) which was on the dessert drink list. This past weekend the drink was no longer on the menu. Does anyone know how to make this drink? I know it has banana liquor. The bar tender went out of his way to find the banana Liquor in the back and made the drink. Much appreciated but I must know how much to make it or bring it back on the menu :)

We went for the Iowa/Illinois March Madness game (It's an Iowa bar and we are Iowa fans). People…read morefrom an upstairs private Illini party were throwing food at us and yelling slurs directly at us. My two young nephews were with us as well. It was clear they were pretty drunk, however there was no security to manage the private party. We spoke with the waitress about it who said that the manager would address the issue. We never received any response. We won't be returning to this establishment. I would give this zero stars if I could.

A friend and I decided to grab a drink from here around 3pm yesterday. Boy was that a mistake…read more First off, we waited about 15 minutes before the server came to our table and the place was not even busy yet. Next we order a dirty martini and a mule. The martini which is advertised on their menus was totally disgusting, it was ALL olive juice, barely even a martinis. No olive garnish. The mule was ALL ginger beer and tasted horrible. Not sure what the bartender did to those drinks but they were completely disgusting and poorly made, coming from a former bartender. On top of having to choke down those horrible tasting drinks, they were almost $20 a drink! Completely outrageously priced. So then we go to pay for the two drinks which was $34.50, we put in two cards for the waitress to obviously split the tab down the middle. What does she do? Runs it entirely on one card. Multiple complaints about this places. Very upsetting. Do NOT come here. Save your money. I will never ever be back here

Had an unscheduled lunch yesterday at Mago's with my wife and son. Once again as always, we were…read moretreated as family there. A special treat, was having Lorenzo as our waiter. Always a smile and hug when he sees us The food was fantastic, and the service was excellent. We finished the our lunch with a Churro mini wagon filled with ice cream, caramel and. Chocolate syrup to dip the churros in. All in all it was a great meal with the best Margaritas in town. Thank you again to everyone at Mago's for making it a great day!