The drinks are great and during the week it's half off 3-5pm. The service is so friendly and the…read morevibe is very cozy that you'll think you were at a lounge in the city. I'm adding this to spot to frequent in Elmwood park. Thank you for the chill vibes.

Very delicious food, The restaurant was very clean and let's not talk about customer service was…read moreamazing . 100% satisfied.

This was the first bar I visited upon returning home to the US, and the staff were very welcoming…read more The small, but fairly packed, bar had a cozy atmosphere as the music playing overhead was barely audible among the chatter of regulars and incoming patrons. Large tv's were streaming sports overhead adding to the ambiance (along with Halloween decorations)--how festive! Had a few drinks and are feeling super hungry? Armand's pizza is right next door, but the two establishments are conjoined so you can walk directly into the pizzeria. My last two visits at Tiny Tap were very enjoyable and I encourage anyone to stop in for a drink.

This is a cute little neighborhood dive bar. It has both indoor and outdoor seating. The service…read moreis okay, but not the friendliest in the world. There is no food, but their draft beer selection is pretty good, and it's a full bar, so you should be able to find something to drink. Lots of smokers outside, right by the open door and windows, which sucks. This won't be my regular spot, but I'll maybe swing by for a beer if I'm in the area.

Great neighborhood bar . Free Pool . Cheap drinks! And Awesome bartenders . Love this place .read more

On The Rocks, formerly Eileen's , is under new management! Greg & Debbie are the new owners and…read morebend over backwards to make you feel welcome. They've dropped a pretty penny to re-style the venue, we may have to change their classification from neighborhood or dive bar to something more classy!!! The mixologists are the same but with a revitalized attitude. Sorry Dennis, but no more smoking in the bar, and I'm a smoker. They're drawing a new, YOUNGER, but completely civilized crowd, that love to have a great time. No complaints for this update. I'm changing my schedule to come here more often. You'd be wise to check it out. Pricing is right and you can be " down to earth" with no false pretenses. Glad it's on the Elmwood Park side of the street, no pressure to close it down to end Chicago neighborhood bars. Look for my updates, this place is going places, get regular status before they become tooo popular

I live a few blocks from this hidden gem located in Oak Park. I was giving a gift to come here for…read morea drink and glad that I was introduced to this place. The vibes here are incredible. Grown and Sexy Atmosphere. A casual neighborhood cocktail bar that has a full bar serving specialty cocktails and well made drinks and small food plates. FYI... Meter parking along the streets. Eat before you come or stop next door for a pizza. Kettlestrings Grove only serves small plates. My first time was a good experience. The bartender was attentive. I ordered The Morton drink and it gave me a nice smooth buzz. Great Location, Prices were decent and the service was amazing. Will be coming back to see if they ordered the other star.

What a cute find and love that the bartender is getting her masters in therapy (shouldn't every…read morebartender?) Drinks were yummy and spot was quaint with good vibes

Was my second time at Shea's Lounge,the food is delicious and generous drinks are well made and…read morealso very good,had to choose the fried Calamari for the second time so delicious,such generous portions ordered a totally hand crafted cocktail from the bartender who was also our server, excellent customer service excellent food a total must go to,great ambiance as well, cannot wait to go back

Atmosphere verry good ,service verry good but food 0 ordered fry calamari and was soo disappointed,…read moresomeone recommended but I guess that person don't kno what is good eating thos are worst calamari I ever had disgusting full of oil burn, the breading was nasty the ratio on the calamari was 3/4 legs and 1/4 ring the soo overpricing never again

I can't recommend coming here highly enough, especially if you're hanging out at the bar. First…read moreoff, their cocktail offerings are EXTENSIVE! Something for everyone, including those who want to venture into some funky flavors. But more importantly, their staff are incredible. I've been to a lot of tiki bars lately where the ambiance is great, the drinks are great, but the folks running the show aren't all that engaged. Here everyone was supporting each other, bantering about what drinks best suit a customer's request, and generally just trying to have a good time in the post-midnight-on-a-Friday delirium. That kind of energy makes for such a great time for everyone there. And it wasn't just one or two people working, but maybe about a dozen wrapping up the night. Kevin was more or less the star of my bar experience, but I wish I could have gotten everyone's name because they each played a part in my great time there. If you have one rum-focused bar you can visit in the Chicago area make it this one. You won't regret it.

Super cute spot for Halloween! The bar and indoor space have some fun decorations, but the outdoor…read moretent is where most of the spooky, scary magic happens. Definitely adds to the Halloween vibe! One thing to note is that groups of six or more are charged an automatic 20% gratuity. I usually tip that much anyway, but combined with the pricey, smaller-sized drinks, it felt a little excessive. Overall, a fun place to check out for some Halloween spirit!

In some ways it is not much of a bar with not much age, pat Chicago Sports stuff on the wall…read more Dropping my son and his friends off at a local quinceañera, thought I would find a dive bar while I waited, ended up being til midnight. Started to head to the most highly rated place on yelp but the parking lot of Phil's was inviting. Ended up being a wonderfully diverse crowd. WW..E or F, lots of fighting. ...whatever was not my favorite thing to watch, but just trying to hang out and turning off March Madness was not a big deal. But young Joe and I believe his brother run their grandfather's place, this Phil's. Authentic people, Joe a super good guy. People and their scuff mark presence and Joe's good heart and diversity will make this a place of increasing character. Hang out there, and continue to add your character. I will be back.

Italian Beef Crawl Stop #4:…read more Starting to get slowed down by the volume of beefs and beers, this short trip to the next bar was more than welcome. As we entered there were about two guys in there having an afternoon beer. My friend rolls up and orders a long line of glasses and pitcher after pitcher after pitcher. I commented to him, "This looks like a scene out of a Western flick where the banditos rob the money train and then go in all out buying whiskey!" Some folks picked up the ping pong paddles and started to play a game, still a few more popped in some quarters for Silver Strike Bowling and some others played some pool. I contented myself walking around and chugging out of the small glasses. The outdoors area was sweet with tables and lots of room out in the sun. We did run into some west siders who all had an opinion of where to get good beefs, but Johnnie's would be the next leg of the beef crawl. We probably ended staying here the longest and spent the most money than any other of the bars. We eventually ended up staying at Phil's and then eating Johnnie's at Phil's. The tables were big enough, so there was room for everyone to eat and keep drinking. All in all a decent bar with lots of sports banners, neon lights and cheap beer. A bit far out of my way and nothing compelling to bring me back, but definitely a spot worth checking out if you're in the neighborhood.

-Fun, fun, fun -Great food (Chicken Vesuvio, Linguine and…read moreclam sauce, couple of pasta dishes, assorted sea food plate and bruschetta) -Fair pricing -Awesome service -Liked the "vibe" Many of the patrons were old world and could of been on the set of The Sopranos. Old guys sitting around multiple tables discussing different topics. -Will we be back? YES

Wonderful Italian red sauce joint your would expect Elmwood Park! The best staff you can imagine,…read moregreat prices, and serving sizes that will send you home with leftovers. Saturday's there is live music which is a must! Pro Tip: free valet parking!

A truly great Chicago dive bar. If you want cheap booze and a cast of characters this is the place…read morefor you

Good place for a stiff drink and free beer wash.read more

I have been wanting to try The Little Gem since Thursday night out when I tried their Wagu Sliders…read moreand Fish & Chips. We visited to celebrate a birthday on a Saturday night with a reservation and were seated by the window to our delight. The ambiance in the restaurant is so cozy and rustic, a wonderful vibe. We were first brought Garlic Pesto Bread that was still warm and delicious. Later we ordered drinks and appetizers. Both the Honey Whipped Goat Cheese and Beet Salad were phenomenal and so unique. For entrees we ordered the Beef Tartare, Caesar Salad with Blackened Salmon (an added request), Italian Sausage Orecchiette, and Braised Beef Short Ribs. Absolutely nothing disappointed and everything our waitress Lauren recommended was spot on. She is a rockstar! For dessert we ordered two chocolate mousses, and Crème Brûlée to share. The perfect way to end our night. This is a great upscale date spot or place to celebrate as it is on the pricier side, but we could not have been happier with our food, service, and overall experience.

I been here twice; one time for breakfast then dinner. Both times the experience was amazing. The…read moreEggs Benedict are one of the best I had. It is a very cute restaurant. I would also recommend getting the Fig and Honey Brie Crostinis.