After spending the afternoon at Morton Arboretum,our friends suggested we go to NWB - Next Whiskey…read moreBar in downtown Lisle. It was early on a Friday night and we were seated immediately. By the time we left tho,the place was packed! Our server Haley was great. They have a fantastic bourbon and whiskey menu as well as craft cocktails. I had their NWB Old Fashion which is made with Buffalo Trace..bonus! It was so good I had to have two.....lol. We spilt the NWB Trio appetizer which was a selection of hummus,olive tapenade and corn guacamole,fresh veggies and grilled pita. Definitely big enough for 4 people. Their menu offers Mac n cheese, Gourmet Burgers,Wraps,Sandwiches and Salads. I had the NWB Burger which was an 8 oz burger topped with pork belly,cheese curds,whiskey bbq sauce on a pretzel bun. Absolutely delicious! My wife had The Gobbler (GF) with a Turkey burger,avocado,goat cheese,roasted red pepper sauce on a GF bun. She loved it and they only charged an extra 1.00 for the GF bun. Portions are huge and the food is very good. We will definitely be back!

I was completely caught off guard by how good the burgers and drinks were here! My husband got the…read moresuribachi burger, and the wasabi gave it the perfect kick. I got the NWB burger, and struggled to fit it in my mouth it was so big. The pork belly was unnecessary honestly, and next time, I'd order it and ask for this to not be included. We also enjoyed a couple of cocktails, and they were some of the best old fashioneds I've had outside of Kentucky along the bourbon trail. My only critique: the music was exclusively bro country. I wish they'd play better music.

After attending a group lunch with my subdivision, I decided to try Raymes for dinner. I was a…read morelittle apprehensive since some reviews were not the best. My experience was great. Service was excellent. Multiple restaurant staff were very friendly, and the food was very good. I enjoyed the black bean soup which I also had during the lunch. My wife tried the French Onion soup which she said was very good also. I asked the waitress to recommend a house specialty. She provided a few choices including the pot roast which I ordered. The pot roast came with mashed potatoes, cut carrots, and peas all covered in a very good pot roast gravy. I would recommend. My wife had the fried chicken which she said was very good. I tasted her chicken which I will have during a future visit. I look forward to returning to try many of the other available entrées.

Excellent service and experience at The Bar. Great variety of cocktails; solid list of wines…read more Food was: 100%. Quality and care; sincere. Thanks, Raymes! I hope to be back quick !

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.

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!

Good food. Great neighborhood place. Participates in InKind app. Pizza very good. Wide variety…read moreof clientele, which I like to see. There is a separate door for carry out around the back. Grilled calamari very good, grilled wings also good. Check out the happy hour menu, different specials every night. Friday had whiskey drink specials. Lots of TVs for watching various games. We got pasta dishes to go, large portions. We will be back, the kind of place you know will be good, casual, friendly vibe.

This was an unexpected surprise. When I showed up my friend and I were the only ones in the…read morerestaurant which made me start to wonder if we made a poor decision but soon I knew we had stumbled upon a gem.. we were greeted so warmly I then had a Cantarito cocktail for the first time & it was delicious! (basically a Paloma with added citrus juices. I don't like sweet things and I was very happy that this was the perfect blend.) I ordered the Barbacoa which was very favorful I have celiac disease, so I was a bit concerned with it being gluten-free and safe. I had no issues. The server was semi knowledgeable regarding the menu however, he did not know as much as the kitchen. For example, he thought the chips were made in a shared fryer however, I was able to learn that they have a dedicated gluten-free fryer that they use for their chips and you can request other fried items to be done separately. This is definitely a place that people should try !!

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.

Five stars all the way! Once again, we had a wonderful time at Urban Wine & Kitchen either…read morefriends. What a sweet, intimate place for get-togethers and unlike Naperville, parking is a breeze in downtown Lisle. Their wine list --by the glass or bottle-- is extensive, of course, but the food menu has a wide selection of delicious possibilities. We've occasionally ordered sandwiches or individual pizzas from their pizza oven-- right in-view behind the bar --but mostly we select hearty appetizer plates to share as a group. Delicious!! Those fired pizzas are quite shareable, too! Jessica was our server this time and she was up-beat, knowledgeable and attentive. Thank you, Jessica, for making our meet-up evening together with friends so memorable! We enjoyed our evening very much. :)

We love this place! So sad that it's now for party's and events. I think the big change is good for…read morethem but maybe open the restaurant to the public occasionally?? Please

I know I know I know it's always the regulars who say it's great, but it's true! There's a…read moreChristmas party happening right now and it's super busy and loud but the service is still great. Hot food, cold beer, and no long waits. I love a place that still gives water without asking. They treat every customer like they're important. Other bars could take a lesson from Warren's staff. I got my usual fish tacos with perch and Italian beef egg rolls. It's always more than enough I take some home. Thank you Warren's for another great visit!

I visited Warren's Ale house with my husband. We were disappointed. I ordered the chicken…read moresandwiched and we were told about the side options. husband ordered the burger. The food itself was fine for me, chicken was fine. My husband felt the burger was a bit overcooked but overall ok. We ordered the chicken soups with supposed rice - there was chicken but no rice. They were small. The server was very kind and pleasant. When the bill came the pricing was much higher than the menu - we were told that the soups were additional extras at several dollars on top of the meal. We were surprised to be charged almost $3 extra per meal for tiny disappointing soup. We were also charged an extra dollar for a tiny side of mayo - I'm sorry but who charges a dollar for a tiny side of mayo? Overall the experience was disappointing. Will probably not return.

It's spectacular! Beers food service …read more Food is absolutely delicious & so much you always have at least one full meal. I love the schnitzel cordon blu - which is served with ham and Swiss. Double mashed and whatever delicious soup they serve! And did I mention beer....ummmmmmmm

We're big foodies. Shared four entrees and two appetizers. Thought it was good and definitely a…read moreplace to go to for an occasion. Lots of great dishes, a few not so great. The curry wurst was the bomb but needed more sauce. The sauce was heavenly though. The potato pancakes great and flavorful. The cabbage rolls tasty. The liver soup not my favorite only because it had a liver taste--which if you like, then you'll like it. The saurkraut and purple cabbage the best Ive ever tasted and worth getting. The spetzel so-so, not much flavor. Son liked it though. The bread dumplings ok. More like white bread. The big pork shank that is the prize-it was good but not as stellar as we thought it would be. And we did make sure to order it crispy like it said to and it wasn't. Looked like it was a little browned but even my young son said the fat isn't rendered. I think it would have been a lot better if it had been crispy like in other pictures on here. Disappointed. It's like $35. Not cheap. The beef with sauce (sauerbraten) was good, the sauce great, the beef ok. The special that was going on, the beef roulade. Nobody liked it at all. The stuff just didn't taste good together in it. Overall, it was a good experience. The waitress Rosie was amazing, most of the food was great to awesome. The ambiance was German and cozy. Our favorites: the curry wurst sauce, the saurkraut and red cabbage and the stuffed cabbage rolls.

Awesome local dive bar with history. The owner loves squirrels and the 3 Stooges. He works there…read moreduring the day and his son takes over at night. No food other then snacks however there is a Subway Sandwich store next door plus they allow you to have food delivered there.

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 in Naperville is one of mine and my boyfriend's favorite places and it never…read moredisappoints. We went for a date night and it was honestly such an incredible experience from start to finish. The atmosphere is one of my favorite parts. It is lively and has a great energy, but it is not overwhelming or too crazy, which makes it perfect for a date night. You can actually talk, relax, and enjoy your time together, which is exactly what we were looking for. We ordered a mix of things and everything was so good. The BBQ platter with ribs, pulled chicken, mac and cheese, fries, and toast was packed with flavor and perfect for sharing. The chicken dish with mashed potatoes and greens was also amazing and really well done. We also got dessert and it was the perfect sweet ending to the night. The service was great the entire time. Our server was especially attentive and funny, which made the experience even better and added such a fun, personal touch to the night. Overall this is such a great spot and definitely one we will keep coming back to. If you are looking for a place that has a fun atmosphere but still feels comfortable for a date night, I would absolutely recommend checking this place out.

3.6 average rating doesn't seem right. Old Town Pour House is 1000000% 5 stars. From start to…read morefinish, everything was great. This elevated sports bar easily seats 100+ comfortably (inside). They also have an outdoor patio for when the weather is nice. The staff member let us know they have a few other locations, Oak Brook, Chicago, and their sister company City Works in Schaumburg. Service throughout was good and timed out well. Within 2 minutes of placing a drink order, they were brought over to our table. Food took about 10-15 mins to be prepared and brought over. Our group was in and out within an hour and 30 mins. I tried the Nashville chicken wrap which comes with a side. I went with the side salad with citrus vinaigrette. The salad was light and refreshing. Great way to get some veggies in! The wrap was delicious, crispy and toasted perfectly. All the ingredients paired well together and I enjoyed all the textures of it. I had ZERO left overs.