We attended a wedding this past weekend here. Erin's Pavilion is located in Southwind Park in…read moreSpringfield, IL. It is a relatively new facility that just opened in March of last year. Both the bride and groom were from Springfield, IL and had family and friends from the area but had quite a few of us driving from out of town (we decided to make the three hour drive from Chicago). As an out of town guest, it was one of the most seamless wedding events we've attended with everything in the same space. The groom was Indian while the bride was Caucasian and they managed to have an Indian ceremony first followed by the traditional Christian ceremony in the same space both which were well done. The mandap with the fire for the Indian ceremony perfectly doubled for the Christian ceremony. Although we hadn't brought our three year old with it was nice that they had a playground close by so the perfect spot to entertain little ones. The weather was nice so during cocktail hour on the terrace it was nice to be able to walk around the pond they have behind while waiting for the reception to begin. The staff perfectly transformed both the room we were in for the ceremonies as well as the neighboring room into a great banquet hall for the 250-300 guests that attended. It was a wonderful spot to have a wedding and most guests like myself left the day having a wonderful time! A perfect, auspicious way for the sweet bride and groom to be beginning their married life together.

BEEARE! Beautiful place but horrible staff. Would NEVER recommend this for a wedding, or any event…read more I have never witnessed this level of unprofessionalism. They were very unorganized, uninformed and unprofessional. Staff created unneeded trouble and drama that could have been easily handled in a professional manner. Don't be deceived by the good looks, because the staff was horrible. The bride spent a lot of money for her big day, and the staff ruined the reception. No one was at fault except for the staff. Don't ruin your event or wedding. Look elsewhere

I was here for a wedding recently. It's a nice event space. The rehearsal dinner was in one room,…read morean old loading dock area was the location of the ceremony, and the reception was in another space. There is a bar. There was a huge back area for prep (of the wedding party). There are several bathrooms and all are single-stall, so I got more privacy than I was accustomed to from church and other venue weddings. Overall, very nice! The brick of the building looks good in the photos. It's such a short walk from the town square and a short drive from some green areas if you want different kinds of photos.

Great burgers and nice beer selection. Very friendly. Never…read morehad an issue with service. I like their whiskey selection and this a great place to to grab lunch or dinner anytime.

In my mind, the best wedding reception venues can't just operate as a space or a service, but as a…read moretrusted partner. Ebben and his team at Arlington's delivered exceptional service from start to finish. The food was incredible, the location required minimal decoration, and the staff were composed and communicative. What really stood out to me was how the team helped problem solve throughout the reception. At one point, our music playing device malfunctioned, and Ebben swooped in ready with spare cords and helpful words. We had underestimated the amount of time we would have to dance, but it was no problem - Ebben came in clutch with bar suggestions at the last minute. This guy is the gold standard for customer satisfaction, and was so easy to work with. I feel like in a different life he could have had a successful career as a hostage negotiator. The rest of his team was fantastic - we loved the bartenders and they had excellent communication with Ebben throughout the entire reception. I don't plan on getting married again LOL, but if I did, I would absolutely pick Arlington's every time. They just get it, and were indispensible in making our wedding a memorable and successful event. Thank you so much to all you guys - you are, quite literally, the best.

Stephanie is incredibly creative and thorough. Our 400 person fundraising event was a great success!read more

Tami and her crew are awesome! They did an excellent job of turning my vision for my "rustic,…read morevintage" wedding style into a reality. I really appreciated all of her excitement and attention to details. On the day of our wedding the wind was not cooperating so well for an outdoor wedding and reception, but the crew made some modifications and it all worked out so well and looked beautiful!

This place is very welcoming. I joined a few years ago and have met some great people…read more We love going there to eat with the kids because it's so affordable, and we don't have to worry about them bothering anyone. The homemade pizza is very good, the appetizers are always a hit, and the patty melt is especially good. Every time we walk in, everyone is so friendly. If you sit at the bar, people around you will usually greet you and say hello. Even when you sit down at the gaming machines, everyone is friendly and often cheering each other on to win, which really adds to the sense of community. We also use the pool, and the kids absolutely love it in the summer. The Sunday Fundays are always a great time--they usually have a band out by the pool and tiki bar, plus a food window so you don't have to go inside to order. I highly recommend this place for friendship, a place to hang out, enjoying the pool, or just spending money knowing it's going to a good cause.

I haven't been here in a while, but I used to use the swimming pool every summer. Fun times and…read moreit's right on the lake.

Nelson's recently catered an event for our family. I had not been to a catered event in years so I…read morewas pretty clueless of who to trust for a memorable celebration. My SIL used Nelson's in the past and called Nelson's for pricing and availability. We served salad, grilled chicken, roasted red potatoes, green beans, rigatoni and the assorted dessert tray. Every dish was flavored to perfection! They were the most reasonably priced and the food was complimented by many. Thank you for delivering a delicious meal for our guests. We would highly recommend Josh and his team at Nelson's.

I have had food from here a couple of times. It plain just not good…read more Food is very simple and lacks any flavor. Much better catering elsewhere. I Would not recommend.

My husband passed away in January. He didn't want a traditional funeral service. We held a…read moreCelebration of Life with appetizers and drinks with music from our era. Obviously we did not have a lot of lead time for arrangements but Lance and his staff made for a great day in honor of my husband. Very reasonable and a perfect location.

Poe's catered my dinner wedding reception. Good choices, set up was buffet style, served while hot…read more Professional staff and cost effective. I would recommend.

We had a celebration of life for my mother in law at Arlingtons and Brian and Melissa and their…read morestaff did a great job. The food was so delicious and everyone was so nice and very professional. I highly recommend them for all your catering needs.

The food and service is so delicious! They're professional and organized. Highly recommend!read more