Our visit was for an early Mother's Day dinner I chose the steak sandwich.. I had plans on ordering…read moresomething else, however, when I saw and smelled someone else's order being served, I quickly changed my mind I'm so glad I did it was delicious just perfect!! My hubby ordered a chicken sandwich that was just as good.. All of our food was very tasty and we really enjoyed it. Portions are generous so hopefully you're very hungry or be prepared to bring plenty home. I was only able to eat half of my food and brought the other half home and my sandwich seemed better the next day which isn't always the case when you bring things home!! I recommend giving this place a try. I don't think you'll be disappointed. We had a very pleasant experience the food and service were fabulous

Torn on how to score my review. If it was just based on quality of drinks, they would get a 5/5…read morefrom me. However, the poor service from behind the bar is what dropped down my score. Came in on a busy Saturday night after attending another event in the area. The bar was hopping and we snagged the last 2 available seats. At first, it appeared they had 4 bartenders, a manager, and a barback behind the bar. However, other than the barback consistently washing/unloading dishes I am not sure what was going on with the service. Manager was not providing any assistance to his staff. However, he was filling his own water bottle. Other staff were taking selfies with guests. It took awhile to order a second round as well as pay our tab. This was a one and done visit for me.

Great spot for a well crafted cocktail in cool jazzy speak easy. Live music on the weekends.read more

I really enjoyed the ambiance of this new distillery & restaurant in Plainfield. It strikes a…read morebalance between modern city bar & old time speak easy. Makes you feel hidden away and safe in its dark decor with a distinct sense of having traveled back in time. There was a piano player / saxophonist on the night I went and he played a medley of 1980's AOR / smooth jazz. I had the old fashioned, which was very good and not too sweet - as I often find them at other bars. My boyfriend had the paper plane, also very good & true to the original recipe. This bar serves shareable plates. We had the baked Mac & Cheese, which had a tangy flavor and was good. We also tried deviled eggs, garnished with bacon & meatballs served with a barbecue sauce on polenta. The food was good. The table next to us really loved the charcuterie board. I enjoyed the ambiance most about this place & I definitely will visit again to try more of their ample selection of cocktails.

O.M.B. (ONE MAGNIFICENT BURGER)…read more Their name doesn't say it, but Next Whiskey Bar serves an incredible burger. I know my way around a sandwich, and I have to say the offerings at NWB in downtown Plainfield are some of the best around. Look for the blue & white house on Lockport St, and you'll know you've found it. NWB doesn't take reservations, however you can join an online waitlist. Park on the street or in a small lot adjacent to the building. The beer selection is fantastic, a pint ($8) never disappoints although I usually lean towards a Hefeweizen or pilsner with my meal. Yeah yeah, I know this is a WHISKEY bar, but yours truly doesn't do the brown liquor.....bad experience with Jägermeister as a kid. For appetizers, the cheese curds ($14) are pricey but oh-so-worth it. They come with a cilantro aioli and we get an order of these every single visit. The cauliflower popcorn ($11) is also a very worthy choice for starters; roasted and seasoned cauliflower florets are served with a sumptuous clarified butter. Their house NWB Burger ($16.50) is a busy affair, with pork belly, bbq sauce, onion straws and cheese curds on a pretzel bun. The Big Jer ($15.25) is a much simpler yet equally stellar burger with 2x4oz patties, lettuce, tomato, and Merkt's cheddar spread served with a pickle spear. I recently tried the Suribachi ($15.50) and it blew my mind. A 1/2lb patty is lightly fried in tempura batter, then topped with pepperjack cheese, wasabi coleslaw and sriracha on a brioche bun. Next time, I'm giving the El Toro a shot (pickled habaneros, corn guac). My wife loves the pork belly mac ($16), a good portion of cheesy cavatappi pasta with crispy pork belly. Their Cubano ($15) is solid and the Taylor Street panini ($15) is a tasty Italian grinder, with prosciutto, salami, provolone, lettuce, tomato and olive spread on focaccia bread. NWB's homemade chips are amazing, I always opt for them instead of fries (which are also great). Bread = 5+ Circuses = 4.5 Service has been generally fine, but last visit it took a long time for our server to come by initially. The inside of this converted house is somewhat cramped so if the weather allows, I suggest dining 'al fresco'. Their outdoor patio definitely passes the vibe check. I honestly can't decide whose doughnuts are better, Empire in Naperville or Next Whiskey Bar's. It might be a tie! In any case, we ALWAYS end a meal here with the fried doughnuts ($11) that come with a heavenly whiskey caramel sauce for dipping. * TL;DR * In my mind, NWB stands for "Nirvana, With Burgers". Everything we've gotten here has exceeded expectations. Cheese curds, cauliflower popcorn, pork belly pasta, doughnuts and of course burgers all stand out. I would get the Suribachi again in a HEARTBEAT. The ambiance is ideal for date night and small groups, and with a small dining area that fills up fast, come early or expect a wait. Next Whiskey Bar is one of my favorite restaurants in the western suburbs, I highly recommend them.

The server who took our order asked us again what was the appetizer we ordered when he delivered…read moreour drinks. We had to ask for the bottle of water that should of been given to us when seated. The seal on the refillable water bottle had a black substance on it. We pointed this out to the server , who took the bottle away but never offered us a clean glass of water. Was never asked if we wanted another beverage . We ordered the NWB trio as an app. We had this before . It took a long time to be delivered .The pita bread was stale and the hummus dip was very dry almost old looking. We will not be coming back here. Was seated outside but no music .

Been many times. They always have stuff going on and it makes a fun environment…read more The food is always delicious. Huge portions (except the cornbread) and never any issues. Service is always good to us. Drinks are fun. The vibe, decor, food is great. I don't really care for their alligator but it's the same as everywhere else- it's chewy / fatty and the batter before looked good and tasted good but I saw someone review it came beer battered and I hope that's not the case. Beer battered is so gross. The only cons I have is how tight and crammed it is year round. It's really small and the bathrooms area smells like pee everytime I've ever gone. They have darts in the back. No pool tables. Summertime they have the patio outside usually I believe. There's a downstairs seating and bar area but it's small.

Food was amazing ! Service was great, 50 points to Katie as…read morekept our drinks a coming and everything she suggested was phenomenal. We Loved the Bourbon Street vibes ! Brought me right back to NOLA. We definitely will be back, we've found our celebration dinner venue. Next time we promise to come when we don't have to be up at 4 am and check out the expansive fun drink menu! "Laissez les bons temps rouler."

Avocado toast was unique and superb. Al atun was a delight, as always…read more Love the big, bright windows, especially on a beautiful day. We scored plush chairs today, felt so deluxe!

Excellent! The strawberry margarita is worth a special trip. It's fresh and delicious...and strong!read more

We arrived during a shift change, and the staff was incredibly accommodating. We were able to…read morechoose our own seats and enjoy their daily half‑off appetizers, available from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Most starters are included, with the exception of wings and tenders. Everything we ordered tasted delicious. If you're in downtown Plainfield, stop by and support this local business.

I had the Al pastor tacos here, they were super tasty. I would get them again. They come with chips…read moreand salsa but I appreciate that they let you order a small side of queso if you want. That made it the perfect meal for me! To drink I enjoyed their strawberry mule which was made perfectly. I also had a sip of my friend's frozen lavender lemonade. It was delicious and surprisingly not overly sweet or syrupy. My son enjoyed his cheese pizza kids meal which was a great size for many ages. We had tons of leftovers since he is only 4. I will definitely be back!

When they said Asian fusion they weren't kidding! In my mind, I had already assumed this would be a…read moretry-hard modernized Asian restaurant, "fusion" serving as an indication that they are untraditional and probably Americanized. After perusing the menu, though, it looks like it was a fun fusion of multiple Asian dishes, Japanese, Korean and Filipino included. I excitedly ordered the Mango Lemonade and Adobo Fried Rice. It was delicious!! As a Filipino, this is a dish my parents would cook at least once a month when I was growing up. MORA's version was a cozy meal that gave me a taste of home. Well done! At the end of the meal, our waiter asked us if we've ever tried Ube before. I said it had been years since I've had Ube ice cream and my friend hadn't even heard of it before. He then came back with 2 bowls of Ube ice cream for us to try, on the house. I wish I could remember the waiter's name, because he really went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience, even before the free ice cream! I do not frequent this neighborhood, but I certainly recommend trying this gem if you are around.

What a great stop. Had a late lunch by myself and could not have been more pleased with the food. I…read morewas there during the happy hour, and got a great deal on the Brussel sprout salad and salmon rolls. the crunchy Brussel sprout salad was large enough to be shared, so I would recommend doing that. Otherwise, a great spot and one that I would happily return to for a refreshing and healthy meal.

Not worth your time. I love going to record stores throughout the country. I looked up record…read morestores nearby and was initially excited. After walking in the first thing I noticed were the slot machines. Come on, why are we doing this? Also, the music selection is very limited and overall not very good. Bye Felicia.

This spot has great live music and a big selection of craft beers, plus other drink options! Check…read moreout the vinyl side to find just what you need!

Amazing outdoor seating!!!! The wine we got wasn't good. We tried an old fashion I know it's a wine…read morebar but wanted to try it. I don't recommend. The outdoor seating is hands down the best on a nice day!

Our server was friendly, but didn't seem very knowledgeable about the wine. We ordered the wine…read moreflight, and when it arrived, we were informed that they had run out of some of the selections and made substitutions. This should have been communicated to us beforehand. Additionally, the wine was not served in proper wine glasses, which was especially disappointing. We also ordered the chef's choice cheese board, and some of the cheeses appeared past their prime, with hard texture and yellowing around the edges.

Good food, fun atmosphere Good service. We will definitely…read morebe back! Loved the live music ... just a bit loud

Nottt a favourite. My sister and I pulled up last year--I ordered a Buffalo Chicken Wrap and we…read moreshared the Smoked Chicken + Artichoke Dip and the cheese curds. It ended up being a massive bummer! For the wrap, I really do hate sounding so harsh, but I don't know how else to put it other than it was one of the worst things I've had. It was soggy, cold, and smelled--not sure about the taste since I could barely taste anything except the sauce--almost rancid! I have NEVER had Buffalo sauce taste like that before! And my lettuce was super soggy and super yellow with some browning, past the regular texture + colour for this type of lettuce. I had many more pieces, but I was so in shock from the wrap that I genuinely didn't take any photos. I genuinely felt ill and I couldn't come close to finishing it--and neither could my sister when she tried to help! The dip was OK, but again, it was cold and rather tasteless. We did end up finishing it, but it wasn't generally noteworthy. It was the best out of the three items we tried, though! The cheese curds were either barely cooked and stale or very overcooked and chilled--the cheese was hard, rubbery, and really cold! They were seasoned nicely though, so we ate enough of it--especially my sister who found some redeeming factors within them! The sauce helped! Oddly enough, we were basically the only people inside, so I'm not sure what went so wrong! There was a small post-funeral or celebration of life being hosted outside (I think???? Everyone in that area wore black/dark formal clothing and looked upset), so maybe all the care went to them?? I'm not sure how it could've really been a "bad day" since it was pretty well staffed and seemingly little stress, but I'm giving a benefit of the doubt if that's my ignorance!! The employees were so sweet and bubbly, though! Interior was cute and super lively, but EXTREMELY cold LOL. Maybe that's why our food was frigid... Redeeming points: The water tasted good!! Not much more to say, just pretty disappointed! I've heard people really like it, even people I know personally, but I really cannot think about it much without feeling ill! I wish I was joking!! Plus, my sister was returning after visiting with our father, where she ordered a Reuben which was overall OK, but not really worth the price (as she reports!). Really unfortunate! Not sure if we will be returning, but we really did appreciate the kind servers and awesome environment!