Great place. They out performed on every level of service, atmosphere and quality. I will be backread more

NWB is located in downtown Lisle and can seat ~50ish people. They also have outdoor seating as…read morewell. Parking is street parking and it was easy for me to find a spot. A friend and I stopped in for a weekday lunch and there were about 15 other customers as well. This is a casual whiskey bar with your standard bar food and drinks. Service throughout was kind of inconsistent but still OK. The food came out fairly quick which is ideal for me anyway haha. We both opted for the $10 smash burger lunch special that comes with fries. For $10 this is a great deal. The burger was juicy and delicious. The sauce on the burger goes very well with it and the bun is buttery, very good. The fries? Meh, they were pretty bland and stale.

Great food! We have been going here for years. The service is professional. We always make a…read morereservation and get seated immediately. The ambiance is quite pleasing.

Probably some of the worst service I've ever experienced in a restaurant. Came in for dinner,…read moreordered a cocktail which took forever. She brought me my cocktail and then disappeared. Never came back to take my food order. I was starving. I asked for the Bill took another 10 minutes to get that to me. How does this place stay in business?

THE USUAL SUSPECTS…read more This dive bar in Lisle is a haven for townies, which is certainly a vibe. Maple Ave Pub is, unsurprisingly, on Maple Ave just west of Route 53 in the western suburbs of Chicago. I'd estimate I've stopped here close to a dozen times, although a handful of those instances I neglected to check-in on Yelp for fear of my wife seeing it ("I thought you were coming straight home from work....") An older woman's been behind the counter seemingly every time, taking drink orders and making small talk. She's friendly--​moreso with the locals than with me--​and I'll occasionally get called 'hun', 'sweetie', etc, which is endearing. I got way better service from the hot tattooed barkeeps at Brauer House in Lombard, however. To be perfectly honest, I've never eaten anything here. The wings look like they might pass muster, though there's a few items that raise an eyebrow (clam chowder at a dive bar? thanks, I'll pass). Possum Pub in Melrose Park had surprisingly good food, and it was a major dive, so perhaps I ought to give the grub here a shot sometime. They have several pool tables, a Big Buck Hunter, Golden Tee, dart board, boxing machine, and pair of pinball machines; as of 6/19/24 they've got a Star Trek premium (Stern, 20​13) and JAWS (Stern, 2024). In the past they had Oktoberfest (American Pinball, ​2018), Fish Tales (Williams, 1992), and a stunning Circus Voltaire (Bally, 1997). Last week, the A/C wasn't working so this place was SWELTERING on one of the hottest days of the year. Normally I stick around for a couple pints and 2-3 games of pinball, but it was so toasty inside (worse than outside) I only played 1 game and skipped the beer completely. There were no fans on, either. * TL;DR * Dive bars are all well and good, but maybe it's time I found a new spot to hit up for a cheap domestic pint. Over the years I've gotten a handful of looks that can be described as quizzical at best, and dirty at worst. I've been ignored by the bartender numerous times--with cash in hand, mind you--while she's chatting away with regulars, as I'm standing there absolutely parched. I want to like Maple Ave Pub, but the feeling doesn't seem mutual. If it weren't for the pinball tables, I probably wouldn't return.

Old school, no frills--yes fun, un-corporate, low key place to hang with a friendly crowd and…read moretender--better than Cheers!. Old school, dark wood, good ole' bar with plenty of ways to entertain you. Decent selection on tap and in bottles as well as cocktails. Good bar food. Reasonable prices! Come as you are, no one cares. Bottom line: Very low key, decent bang for the buck on refreshments and food, low key crowd, lots of stuff to do.

We first visited this spot 3 years ago on a business trip, and we haven't stopped talking about it…read moresince! We finally had the chance to return to the Chicago area, and our absolute first priority was coming back to the place we've been bragging about for years. It did not disappoint! You absolutely must order the extra thin crust pizza--it is hands-down the best. We happened to visit during a Bears game, and the energy in the bar was incredible. So much fun! The staff was wonderful, too. Even though the place was packed and super busy because of the game, the service was still fast, attentive, and friendly. So glad we came back!

A perfect neighborhood bar, with delicious pizza and lots of beer!…read more We spent a few hours and enjoyed excellent service, delicious pizza abs a couple pitchers of beer! Didn't remember to take pics...because we were having too much fun!

One of Lisle's Best-Kept Secrets!…read more If you're a foodie like me, El Gran Agave in Lisle is a MUST! My husband and I had such a wonderful date night here. The customer service was warm, friendly, and attentive--they genuinely cared about making sure we were taken care of and enjoyed our evening. Now, the FOOD! The tacos were authentic and full of flavor, the drinks were delicious, and the Al Pastor with pineapple was absolutely AMAZING! The combination of perfectly seasoned meat and sweet pineapple was definitely a standout. During Hispanic Heritage Month, it feels even more special to celebrate and support a restaurant sharing such wonderful food, flavors, and culture with our community. Great food + great drinks + wonderful service + my husband = a perfect date night! Definitely one of Lisle's best-kept secrets. We will be back! Highly recommend!

I guess the lack of cars in the parking lot on a Saturday evening should say something. We came to…read moreenjoy a cocktail before an event in the area. Due to low staffing, the bar area was closed. The host was also the bartender and the server. We were offered a basket of chips and salsa and the chips were terrible. They were so hard so either stale or under cooked. They literally hurt to bite into. The 3 salsas looked pretty, but I wasn't a fan of the taste of any. They did have a very large drink menu. They drinks had fun names. Unfortunately, El gran agave was a miss for me.

Love love love this place! Hang out on the patio, drink some wine, eat some cheese, talk to…read morestrangers, and pet their dogs! Great vibes here. Loretta took great care of us (great on recommendations, attentive but not intrusive, very knowledgeable about the menu), and we spoke with the couple who were working in the kicthen and they were lovely too. We came down here to visit the Morton Arboretum, and stopped in because they had great vegetarian options for my wife. I can easily recommend the brie & goat cheese bruchetta and the Planet Oregon pinot noir. If we didn't live about an hour away this would be a weekly haunt for us. 5/5 Highly recommend.

We had dinner there last night and enjoyed it but a few things might lead us to go elsewhere for…read morepizza/wine. Enjoyed our wine and our food. We tried two different wines we had not had before and while good - the 9 oz pours were a little pricy - given that a bottle in the store cost less than a single glass. They both paired well with our starter shrimp dish - which was nice and grilled. My husband thought it was a tad too salty - but I didn't notice the extra salt. We shared the Pizza Pollo pizza - definitely enough to share between two people. I enjoyed it more than my husband - more so b/c I liked the toppings more. But both agreeed that the crust was nicely done. As I write this review and look at my bill - I do see a 3% hospitality fee added on - which I find unpleasant and didn't notice last night.

Good food, good atmosphere. Plenty of TVs to watch whatever sport you want. This is our typical…read morego-to spot after our kid's soccer matches Really good beer selection as well. The staff is always been friendly.

Big restaurant with a big bar…read more Pizza burger salad chicken wing menu We got the classic burger with house fries cooked medium rare. Burger itself was just ok. Bread was not hot and soft. Fries were ok but a bit on the soggy and mushy side Mahi mahi fish tacos were alright. Sauce not bad. 3 tacos, Definitely not filling at all for $18 Not very busy but service was extremely slow.

We just love The Bavarian Lodge, and every time we go, we say, "we need to come here more often!"…read moreSo much old world goodness, comfort food! Sausages are great! Love the mashed and the way they cook up their sauerkraut! We often get weinerschnitzel, and have tried a variety of toppings. My favorite is "Hunter Schnitzel." The smell, the warmth, the decor', and everyone seems to be enjoying themselves! Our server was fantastic!! And the prices are really quite reasonable! Desserts are yummy too! But we had to take out to enjoy at home, because we were too full!

The poutine was so good the gravy was salty and warm and the fries were hot and crispy and the…read morecheese was so gooey. The Hunter schnitzel was definitely the best. The Budapest schnitzel topping isn't as spicy as I thought. Kind of tasted like mild salsa. Our server was nice. It seems like a lot of people come to drink. Lots of varieties on beer and etc. even cocktails. Had a TON of people though. I had to wait over an hour to get seated.

Go to this Dive Bar!! Inexpensive drinks & great vibes. Big TVs & games. The thin crust Pizza was…read morethe only food item but it was delicious and went perfect while we drank and watched the World Cup. Also The Owner & his Wife are awesome down to earth people. Cheers!!

My friend was looking everywhere for a "Chicago Handshake" which apparently is not a sex thing. We…read moreended up looking on yelp for the best place to find one and Squirrel Cage was it! Staff was friendly, and it just happened to be Tuesday trivia night! We had a great time at this dive bar and would recommend! Just make sure to bring cash as they do not accept cards!

Old Town Pour House surprised me with how vegetarian-friendly it was for a sports bar…read more We tried the pretzel bites, Kung Pao cauliflower, Southern Mac & Cheese, a flatbread, and finished with the skillet cookie and ice cream. The Southern Mac & Cheese was probably the standout for me -- creamy, with a nice kick and crispy onions on top. Portions across the board were very generous, so it's definitely worth keeping that in mind before ordering too much. We had a really nice evening here. There's plenty of space, TVs everywhere, and the whole place has that lively sports-bar energy without feeling cramped. We were there while the IU-Northwestern game was on, so it was especially fun if you enjoy watching a game while eating with friends. The overall experience felt relaxed and easy, which makes it a good option for meeting up with a group. Between the dedicated vegetarian section, big portions, lively atmosphere, and game-day setup, it's much better for vegetarians than I expected from a traditional sports bar. And definitely save room for the skillet cookie.

Met up with some college fraternity brothers that I have not seen in a long time. This location was…read moreselected due to it being a central location! We were seated immediately and sat outside. It was kind of chilly but we were next to a fireplace and a little later they turned on the burner stands. Our server stopped by a few times but we let him know we are waiting for a few others. When all of us were there, he took drink orders as we looked over the menu. We eventually ordered our food and the server was great with answering our questions. I ordered a combo meal with grilled wings and ribs. I requested just flats for the wings and he accommodated. I got French Fries and mashed potatoes. The wings were good and I dipped it in the habanero sauce. The ribs were tangy and had some meat on the bones. The meal only came with 4 wings and 4 ribs but it was plenty and I was full at the end. Maybe it was double the carbs. I enjoyed the food and loved catching up with the guys.