I love this place. Who would have thought there would be a little bit of France in Aurora Illinois?…read moreGood plates, excellent drinks and service. Comfortable chairs, couches and places to sit and enjoy. Artwork on the walls. Damned good jazz from a trio on Wednesday nights. Will definitely be back.

Nice art and drinks. Swanky! Cool aged drinks and retro feel. Very classy. Charcuterie board was…read moreexquisite.

We had great service before the show! Our server was SO nice and we enjoyed the cocktails, salads,…read more and burger.

Absolutely fantastic! I originally didn't think much of this place when checking out the menu…read moreonline because the food choices didn't look super interesting and the prices were a bit on the lower side. I was pleasantly surprised to see that I was completely wrong --- the portions are enormous, the textures are great, the flavors are incredible, and everything I tried was done very well. This is on top of fast friendly service, and a very unique interior. I went here with 3 friends and would absolutely love to come back again soon with even more. As I mentioned, the food here is just awesome. It's clear how much care is put into every single dish with the great presentation, attention to small details, and refined product. I highly recommend the tuna poke, maybe one of the best versions I've ever had of this dish. This has plenty of fish on top of extremely crispy wonton chips. The mix of creamy avocado puree, jalapeno salsa, honey wasabi, and sriracha aioli is incredible. This reminds me of the bold flavor combinations at Girl and the Goat at a lower price point. The bang bang shrimp was another winner with super crispy tempura shrimp served with a delicious sweet chili sauce and cabbage slaw. For anyone who's ever had this dish at Bonefish Grill, you'll be thrilled with this version as well which comes with a very generous amount of shrimp. The burgers were also on point -- both enormous in size and full of flavor in every layer. In addition to perfectly cooked patties (this was great for both the beef and bison I tried), I was pleased that all the components of the burger were very flavorful and well done. That is, the brioche bread was slightly toasted inside, the pickles had just the right level of acidity and texture, the pork belly was super flavorful in itself and cooked great without making the dish feel too fatty, the egg was slightly runny, and the vegetables were all super fresh. Unsurprisingly, their sides were prepared to perfection as well -- with crunchy onion rings and super tasty fries. Overall, this restaurant is worth a special trip and I aim to try every single starter they make soon. It's not often that I'll be thinking about a restaurant long after dining there but the excellence displayed here has left a lasting impression both with myself and my friends that dined here. The excellent meal here definitely made for a very memorable birthday dinner for the party.

I'm sure they're in season and perfect. One thing you do not want to be in between of is a man and…read morehis award winning beef

Cozy, romantic, quaint vibe on a cold winter night - The Alchemist is great spot. We came here…read moreafter some shopping in the area and were looking for some drinks before dinner. We were tucked away in a corner table and felt cozy. Interesting drinks, cocktails are unique, their small bites were a little limited but the cocktails were good.

Food 5/5 Ambiance 5/5…read more Service 3/5 They only had to servers working in the whole restaurant. And it's not a small place. So everything took awhile from ordering to the food arriving. But the food was delicious.

Stopped by before a show at paramount…read more We were seated in bucket chairs in the bar area near the door--it was drafty and quite cold. It took about 20 minutes for a server to come over; we eventually asked the hostess for help, and he came right away but with an attitude that continued throughout the meal. He never checked on us after taking the order. Our food arrived about 30-40 minutes later. While the timing was tight, the bigger issue was the servers attitude--it really diminished the experience. We made it to the Paramount (one block away) with about 5 minutes to spare, but it was far more rushed than it needed to be. Food - great, Ambiance, if in main dining area - would be great, Service - sad.

An amazing time!…read more First time here and we will definitely be coming back as the food was amazing but the drinks.. holy moly, those were outstanding! Got to try 11 of them and each one was smooth and it was like drinking juices. All of them had great flavor and some had fun unique twists. To start out with, they had a busy night, between Frank Senatra night where their live entertainment was great, it was also homecoming, so the place was packed, which wasnt a bother as they also have quieter outdoor seating (just have to watch out for the bugs! ) The food came out in droves as one of our guys at the table decided to go down the list and order one of each of the appetizers, (note: we were only a table of 5) all of which were pretty great. My favorite probably was the salmon bruchetta followed up by the seasonal burrata! However, some of the guys devoured the chips & goods while the wings dissappeared so fast. Killing most of the appetizers, we moved onto the main course. I got the apple brie flatbread which was really good and sweet. The carmalized onions paired with the melty bri and fresh apples very well. While another friend ended up woth their watermelon feta salad which was pretty decent. Overall it was a great night and we decided we would be coming back for another fun night out in the future.

I really like this little place - food is elevated, as are the cocktails, and the decor is…read morebeautiful. The staff is great at what they do, too. The Vault is often the place to be for community events downtown and on the weekends! Great vibes when it's packed. The little bank vault window they put in is great, too - I love that they decorate for holidays down there!

Beth and Tiffany were expert bartenders who made our casual all-ages Thanksgiving open house super…read morefun. They were flexible and knew how to work the bar and the room. You will not be disappointed in their service!

From the owner: Every drink has a story. Let us help you create and be a part of yours!read more

Great ambiance and Service. Drinks menu is fun and creative. Go there to show case for visiting…read morefriends and relatives

We love ourselves a good speakeasy. I initially wanted to try Maypole and stumbled upon Subourbon…read moreand thank goodness we did! My partner is a huge fan of a good Manhattan or old fashion so I knew we had to come. We were greeted by Joe and Kobe. Had our option of where to sit and Lola was a great waitress. We were able to order food from Maypole so it was a win/win. Kobe and Lola took their time explaining everything to us from drink recommendations to the food to the delicious shots they brought over. We definitely plan on coming back again as it was beautiful, a great time and good food and drinks! Can't wait to try the next seasonal options they have!

Altavida is a new addition to the downtown Naperville area as they have only been open for 3 weeks…read more It has taken over The Craftsman building which offers three floors. Altavida's concepts for the three levels are Publico, Rumba, and Altura. Publico (1st Flr)- A South American fusion of food and drinks that will be rotating. The cocktails will be more tequila and mezcal based and food will be subtly rotated based on trends happening in South America. The food menu currently offers tapas, empanadas, ceviche, guacamoles, larger format meat/seafood entrees, and more. They will have a front of our bar as well as a back bar that will specialize in more coffees/coffee cocktails. Rumba (2nd Flr)- The entertainment floor! There is a separate bar on this floor that will specialize in more Rum based cocktails. Additionally, they will have a wine bar area with wines in tap. Lastly, they will have an open area for live music as well as dancing. Their hope is to have a mix of jazz, club music, salsa dancing options available. Altura (3rd Flr)- This floor is still under construction but will have a rooftop patio. The hope is that this space will be an event space both for public and private events. Back to my experience! My partner and I stopped in for a cocktail and to see what Altavida was about. Our first bartender was very nice but was still getting used to the drink recipes and was leaning on their cheat sheets. While we waited, another bartender kindly told us all about the restaurant and its focus on hospitality. Unfortunately, each bartender had a slightly different explanation of the restaurant's goal concepts which was confusing. We ended up ordering the El Toro and Vaquero (both mezcal drinks). Both were VERY spirit forward to the point that it may have needed better balance. Both drinks had a nice presentation with garnishes, color, and a skull feature at the bottom of the glass. Lastly, we saw many people walk up and look confused as there was no formal host stand. They didn't know if they should seat themselves or wait for someone. Overall, there still seems to be some kinks needing to be worked out as well as some conceptual editing. I feel they are trying to achieve too much and it ends up being confusing for staff and guests. I hope with time, Altavida is extremely successful in the Naperville area and I hope to circle back after some time passes.

This place is a wonderful addition to DT Naperville! I was able to get a last minute dinner…read morereservation on a Friday night. I arrived at 6:30 and there were plenty of people already in the restaurant, but I was seated promptly. My server Richard came over to greet me right away. He went over the menu options and gave great recommendations. We put our order in pretty quickly because we've been to tapas restaurants before. I loved the modern decor and lively music being played. The place is truly colorful and has a very energetic vibe. The service was excellent. Everyone was extremely kind and happy to help. Edwin, the general manager was so friendly and accommodating by making sure that everything was to our liking. He is a gem. My husband and I ordered a few different tapas to share. We started with the empanadas and they were truly 10/10, highly recommend! We had the beef and chicken with the chimichurri sauce. We also tried the papas bravas and those were delicious as well. They are spicy and have a nice kick. The portion is pretty big and shareable. Last, we had chicken en mole. Omg, so good! They knocked it out of the park with this one. The presentation is very pleasing and the flavor is 10/10! I'm a hot sauce girly and even carry it in my bag just in case. The sauce they had in the dish was so good that I didn't even think about adding hot sauce! The rice and chicken along with the sauce is chef's kiss. I also tried the Brussels sprouts but they were my least favorite of everything. They should go back to the drawing board on that one. The drinks we had were solid. My husband had an espresso martini and dragonfruit margarita, while I had a mango margarita. All were good. Needless to say, I had an amazing evening at Altavida! The dancing on the second floor was also very fun and entertaining. I will definitely be a regular here!

If you are not in a rush and have a couple of hours to waste just getting a "quick bite to eat"…read morethis is the place for you. The server we had was very kind and knowledgeable about the food but super slow - for NO reason, there were only 7 people (2 tables). Our dinner took 2 hours, and that was even without our appetizer because he forgot! The restaurant itself was nice, the bathrooms super clean and the food was 2/3 good - there were 3 of us and we ordered Housemade Pappardelle $22 - delicious and worth it! Fried Chicken Sandwich $19 I was thinking about this sandwich for days afterwards - definitely worth it! And the Ultimate BLT $16 - I'm not sure what was so ultimate about it - very disappointing, probably worth $8 max!!! The shoe string fries were delicious! Surprisingly, for a "Cocktail bar" the cocktails were disappointing. We ordered Violet Love Rule. $17 Butterfly Pea-Infused Wheatley Vodka, Créme de Pêche, Chareau Aloe Liqueur, Lemon, topped with Sparkling Wine Definitely NOT worth it. A spicy margarita - we were told it was not very spicy and it was, so didn't drink this one, no idea if it was worth it - also no idea on cost as waiter took off my bill!!! A red wine my daughter did not like - just a bad selection on her part!!!

Several positives and negatives here!…read more We made a reservation for a Saturday dinner around 5:30 (totally unnecessary as it was empty!). Our server was really nice, however, forgot to bring us our appetizer, told us the jalapeño drink wasn't very spicy (it was), and our dinner took over two hours. We waited forever for our drinks, our food, and soooo long for our bill we asked the bartender if we could just pay up with him. The drinks were not the best, to be honest. I've had way better... disappointed as this was supposed to be their "thing". The ultimate blt was nothing special at all. The chicken sandwhich was phenomenal. The pasta was delicious! The string French fries were good! Ps the statue in the corner needs cleaned. :)

It's hard to define The Northcott Liquorette. It's a bar but it's not a traditional American bar…read morewith TVs and comfort snack foods. It's not a bar with bad lighting and music. It's not a restaurant because you wouldn't just come here for the food although the food is good. It's close to a lounge I would say but again not exactly a lounge either. In any case it's a great place to hang out with a friend or friends or a date . The cocktails are made well and well thought out. They are not your traditional cocktails you find everywhere and I love an original place with unique ideas. Make a reservation, be on time, order a dish and a few drinks and enjoy yourself.

We were so excited to check out Northcott Liquorette. The decor and atmosphere were swanky and fun,…read morebut it did not really give 'speakeasy' vibes. There was no fun entrance or password; we waited at the bottom of the stairs, never got greeted, and walked up. We got seated right away and ended up asking to move seats because we were seated in the middle of a large/loud party. Our new seats were good; we did have to share a table with another couple. Our server was the best part; his name was Z. He did, however, have to cover the entire room, which seemed impossible for one person. The service did slow down mid-experience, and then we were given the option to move or leave to accommodate their next reservation, which was odd. We had some appetizers, which were okay, but we had no plates or napkins, so it was a bit messy to eat. The dirty chips were a highlight. The drinks were alright, but for being the 'main event' I thought they would offer more options for people who enjoy sweet drinks. They did not have any. The sweetest option was a pineapple option that had a thick foam on it. I took one sip and gave it to my husband. He did enjoy the fun Absinthe Foundatian; however, they only had one, so there was a lot of waiting for many tables as it was passed around. The best part was our server, Z, surprised us with donuts for my husband's birthday. They were very yummy! Overall, it was a super cute place, but definitely a one-time only visit for us.