The Grumpy Goat

The bands are 5 stars but the waitress we had - 1 star. We've had that same waitress 3x before,…read moreugh, and she was attentive for the actual order and we just had ice teas. She brought the teas, a male worker brought out our food. Had to flag waitress down for refills which took 20 minutes to get. We got there at 6:30 so not super crowded. Finally got the refills and then the m.i.a happened. Into the night we flagged her down for another ice tea refill. Not everyone drinks alcohol. Never got it. The band now ended and we wanted to leave. Waitress no where to be found. I had to get up and get another waitress and manager to check us out. I told the manager she never came by us after food and about 15 minutes into the band set. We saw her behind the bar waiting on people. Bringing drinks to people but ignored us and would disappear. And yes we ordered no alcohol but our food bill was still $60. We had no luck with her, never got the 3rd ice tea refills. Her tip reflecting the terrible service. This is the story the previous 2x we had her and there were 6 of us at both so the bill was substantially more but we'd have to go to other waitresses for service. She's awful as a waitress. Old Republic you can do better. We're there a lot, our group all bought the wristbands back in January. We love that and the bands but with this particular waitress, service sucks.

We celebrated my granddaughters graduation And ordered the…read moreshrimp elote tacos And they were very good!! Loved them And loved the music on top of that beautiful vibe . Definitely coming back

Thin & Crispy Republic Pizza!

The Wisconsin Slammer

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The Little Havana Cuban Sandwich [tuesday special]

Elgin Public House

3.9(640 reviews)

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I was honestly pleasantly surprised by Elgin Public House. The food tasted very, very…read moregood--definitely exceeded my expectations. Everything was flavorful and well put together, and it made for a great dining experience in the moment. The atmosphere was also nice, and overall it felt like a solid spot to grab a meal. The only downside was that the food ended up making my stomach hurt afterward, which took away from the experience a bit. Still, based on taste alone, it was impressive, and I'd consider going back while maybe trying something different next time.

Elgin Public House is the kind of neighborhood spot that seems to have a little bit of everything…read more-- and somehow makes it work. The menu is broad without feeling unfocused, offering enough variety to satisfy just about anyone at the table. The beer selection is massive, the atmosphere is lively and fun, and the service keeps pace with the energy of the room. It's an easy place to gather, settle in, and stay longer than you originally planned.

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4.1(71 reviews)

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This is the greatest little local place EVER!! The food is sooo good and the staff is amazing!…read moreD.J., Keegan and Ben are so attentive and fun, great vibes all around! Fun slots and darts, too! Can't say enough good things about this place, our absolute favorite

First time at Chicago Street Pour in Elgin, and I ordered to go…read more The painted words outside on the glass advertising the chicken pita is actually what made me stop in, but when I ordered it, the bartender said they don't offer it and it wasn't on the menu either. I ended up ordering the $9 lunch specials: a cheeseburger with scoop fries and chicken fingers. My husband said the cheeseburger was okay, and the customer service was friendly. One thing to note: the other lunch specials come with scoop fries, but the chicken fingers do not, they only come with dipping sauces. So I ordered an extra side of fries. The fries were actually good, but unfortunately, the chicken fingers were not. They were very, very greasy and not crunchy at all. Maybe the cooking oil wasn't hot enough, or the frying technique was off. I ended up removing all the beer batter breading, ate two of them, and tossed the rest. Overall, friendly service, but the food was just okay for our first visit. I'd probably try something different IF I return.

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Fun and kid buffet

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Al's Cafe & Creamery

4.5(327 reviews)

1.7 mi

Hearty lunch spot with great service…read more I got the steak and my co-workers treated it like a vulgar display of wealth. (mind you, these are folks that spend $10k on cruises...regularly) Anyway, the steak was awesome! Everyone else was impressed by their peasant dishes as well.

We found this gem in downtown Elgin. It's a super quaint nostalgic diner serving up all of your…read morefavorite diner meals for lunch and diner, but they are also serving house made ice cream and malts. What we had: **Tuna Deluxe with fries ** Cheeseburger with fries ** Chocolate malt~ AMAZING The server was so friendly, and explain some history and about the upstairs dining area an invited us to check it out after our meal. During the warmer months they also have outside seating available. This is a must try for just the malts themselves!!

Upstairs dining room area

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Inside with wine display

The Graceful Ordinary

4.3(296 reviews)

7.3 mi

•$$$

Short answer: Yes! Would recommend!…read more Long answer: Came to celebrate 2 birthdays and was sat at "the chefs table" which is a high-top table right in front of the kitchen. It was just too hot sitting there and also noisy from the kitchen and orders being called out, etc. Asked (I think) the manager, Amanda, if there's any way we can move to another table cause we are just sweating and wouldn't be able to survive through dinner, haha! We also had our 83 year old grandma there so we were even more concerned for her well being. Amanda was accomadating with offering us a different table as long as we could finish in 90 minutes. I told her I'll take it! She felt bad for the time limit also, but I told her I appreciate her accommodation even more. The food and drinks turned out great and the service was superb along with a unique ambiance! Definitely recommend!

Their ever changing cocktail menu is undoubtably the best in the area. So creative so delicious and…read moreso fun to enjoy with friends. Every single time I go here I need to get the marinated olives, I don't know what they do to them, but it's amazing. Great farm to table kitchen with a unique evolving menu. I would definitely say that this restaurant is leading a new charge for Saint Charles as far as the culinary experience that we're looking for when we go out for date night or girls night out. Very elevated very refined very unique. You've got to try it out!

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Avacado toast

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The Fox River just outside the restaurant

Willy and Grace Diner

4.7(39 reviews)

1.4 mi

my wife goes here a few times a week, she absolutely loves it. great service, nice people and good…read moreprices.

Tried this place for the first time today. Read the reviews beforehand so I was hopeful... And…read moredeservedly so! The service was very friendly and attentive. It's definitely diner style vibes with a lunch counter and decor. Felt very bright and homey. Now for the food - the grilled chicken sandwich was SOOOOOO good! The chicken was juicy and flavorful. One of my favs I've had at a restaurant, honestly. Combined with the mushrooms avocado and melted cheese - it was amazing. My BF got the Willy's skillet and I tried a couple bites and it was definitely good. Fluffy eggs, perfect temp - loved it. The pancakes were fluffy and not too greasy (as some can be when cooked on a flat top with all the other things). The prices were very reasonable for the quality and quantity. We will definitely come back!

Butter bowl!

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Chicken supreme sandwich

River Street Tavern

4.4(302 reviews)

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I stopped in for a quick bite to eat. I opted for the burger bowl and it was DELICIOUS!! Our server…read morewas super quick and friendly. One of my continued favorite spots. I will be ordering the burger bowl again.

River Street Tavern is the kind of local spot every town hopes to have -- relaxed, lively, and…read moreconsistently good. The menu is well-rounded, the drinks are solid, and there's an easy confidence to the whole place. Nothing here is chasing trends or trying to reinvent anything, and that's part of the appeal. They know what they do, they do it well, and sometimes that kind of restraint is its own virtue.

Corned Beef & Swiss

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Southwest salad

Cruisin

4.4(202 reviews)

6.8 mi

Best place to hang out in Gilberts, which is a small village but it has a few bars. Cruisin' has a…read morecar theme going on. It has crap tons of 1950s and other car memorabilia, on the walls. Family friendly too with offerings for kids. The place gets pretty busy weekends as there's events and live music. A surprisingly nice looking bar considering it's also pretty casual. It's clean and looks kept up pretty well to be honest. There's the main area with the bar, lots of tables, along with another room with more tables. Has lots of drink specials to look at. It's about $10 for some of the fancier cocktails, the ones that take a little more effort to put together. Best one of these we had was the Black Cherry Mule. This has black cherry vodka, good stuff. It's about $11 for appetizers. We got the Pretzel Bites, which are good for sharing. Entrees here are pretty meaty. There's burgers, fish, and that kind of stuff. For sure we could come here again. It's located on Galligan at Higgins. They have live music and other fun things.

Great roasted chicken and fish fry. Service was great. It's a bar and restaurant. I liked the…read moremeatloaf and gravy. The Saturday specials are good too.

COOL DECORATION

Sirloin and shrimp with sweet potato and Cole slaw. Way past my initial expectations.

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Alexanders Cafe

4.0(493 reviews)

4.0 mi

Absolutely love Alexander's Cafe. We've ordered many things…read morethere and never had a bad meal! I highly recommend Alexander's!

It's huge, it's got this modern pretty look with outdoor seating. It has an extensive menu but most…read moreof all - there's no wait(Saturday at 8:45). Maybe cause it's huge. Our server Sue, super nice. We had the Swedish breakfast combo of crepes, bacon,sausage and potatoes- perfect. We split the dish. We're happy.

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Celia F.

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3

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2 years ago

Love this place. Went for a quick dinner for the first time and was very pleased with everything. The food was fantastic and delicious! The service was amazing and really friendly servers who seemed to actually care that we were happy with everything. We will for sure be going back here. It's nearby and yummy!! No complaints at all!! read more

Kimberly R.

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2

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1 month ago

Very pleased. Food selections were delicious! Went on a Friday evening and the staff was VERY attentive! Was my son's birthday and he got a yummy special treat. View overlooking the golf course was quite relaxing. It had been raining so there weren't many players out. Definitely will be back again! read more

Mike B.

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10

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2 years ago

It was okay but not super. I always look for super in my dining options. I would try them again and hope they improve

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