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    The Saddle Room

    3.4 (632 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Brie Curds - greasy and flavorless with a strange blueberry "ketchup"
    Craig H.

    We did not have a great experience at this restaurant. First, we were sat in the bar when the four of us came in for dinner. The dining room was open with servers, but we got sat in the bar regardless and had a hard time getting any server to pay attention to our basic needs (like water refills). Next, the food was not great. The flatbread was lukewarm and flavorless. The Brie "curds" were, first of all, a bad idea and not at all curds. They were larger-than-mouthful size "nuggets" of brie that were very greasy and served with a strange blueberry "ketchup." Inedible. Next, my daughter got the chicken roulade, which was not a roulade. Worse, she took a bite and spat it out and said, "Something is wrong with this." Since it was next to impossible to get service, the only person who came along to help was the manager and when my daughter told him something was wrong with the dish, rather than take it away and replace it with something else, he said, "Sometimes I order something and I don't like it when I get it. It happens." and he walked away. Later that night back at the hotel my daughter got ill from food poisoning. The steak was fine and the braised pork was okay.

    Wife's pasta dish
    John C.

    I would give this place 5 stars if I could see what I was eating. The place is very nice, with little nooks in each room giving a romantic atmosphere. It's a little pricey but the food was outstanding. I ordered the Brie cheese curds as an appetizer. Really good. Our guests ordered a hummus trio platter with flat bread and a blueberry compote. For dinner, I ordered Duck. I had to use my phone flashlight to see the menu. It's really that dark inside by each table. It makes for a great ambiance, but you have to see what you're ordering. When the duck arrived, I couldn't tell what I was cutting into, either the duck or the root vegetables. I gave up trying to see it, and just ate what was on my plate. Hey, pretty darn good. My wife had some kind of pasta dish which she liked but thought the portions were small. I also had a couple of local brews in a can, but I can't remember what they were. It was the only local lager they had. Wife had a peach sangria. I tasted it and thought it was very sweet. We opted out of dessert, and the final tab was around $117 per couple, before tip. I might come back, but for the price, I'll try a few new places first.

    Old fashion
    Elgin B.

    Rating: (3.5/5) Sometimes, all you need is good company and a great atmosphere. After work, my friend and I were looking for a spot to meet halfway between the city and the suburbs of Elgin, Illinois. She suggested The Saddle Room, located at 2559 Pratum Ave. Given its proximity to a convention center and entertainment area, I wasn't quite sure what to expect. As soon as I walked in, I was pleasantly surprised by the warm, western-country vibe. The interior was cozy and romantic, with plenty of wood accents and fireplace features. Even the restrooms were charmingly themed, styled like horse saddle coops--a fun and unexpected touch. Since the weather was beautiful, we chose to sit outside by one of the two outdoor fireplaces, which added to the ambiance. Our server was excellent--attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. He checked in regularly despite our outdoor table and was transparent about the menu, which I appreciated. We kicked things off with drinks. I went with a classic Old Fashioned, while my friend chose the Indy Wild Mule, a Moscow Mule-inspired cocktail. We both loved our choices--well-balanced and flavorful. For dinner, she had the Vegan Bolognese ($20.95), made with wild mushrooms, black garlic truffle fontina, linguini, tomatoes, and red wine. She enjoyed it so much she cleaned her plate--and honestly, I might've liked her dish more than mine! I ordered the Chicken Roulade ($28.95): oven-roasted chicken breast on puff pastry with a white wine cream sauce, mozzarella cheese, and a potato croquette. It was tasty, especially the croquette, and the pastry had a unique flair. We also shared a side of asparagus ($12.95), which was cooked to perfection. To be honest, the food--while very good--was secondary to the great conversation and overall vibe of the place. That's one of the strengths of The Saddle Room: it's an ideal setting for a date or a relaxed, intimate evening. While it is on the pricier side, the menu includes a solid range of vegetarian and vegan options. That said, it seems like beef might be their specialty, so I'd like to come back and explore more of the menu. Based on this first visit, I'd give The Saddle Room a solid 3.5 out of 5. I'm looking forward to returning--next time, it might even earn a 4 or 5.

    Belle N.

    My husband and I came here for dinner. The menu had items listed as GF. They also have GF pasta for an upcharge. We started off with the eggplant press and I had the Hawaiian Poke Bowl as my entree. We also got the flourless chocolate cake for dessert. Everything was really good and the service was excellent. Definitely want to come back and try more GF options.

    Entrance
    Howard L.

    We visited this restaurant with a pal couple to celebrate the end of yet another year, woohoo, and Happy New Year to all! Saddle Room is a bit of a different venue.  First, it's located in a bit of an isolated lot adjacent to the NOW (ex Sears) Arena.  It's also darkish both outside and inside and the dimly lit outside signage is only visible from the NOW Arena side.  When I approached it, I thought it might be closed, but then remembered we had confirmed reservations, ha.  Thirdly, their quite large dining space is partitioned into like 4 dining areas along with a couple of bar areas.  One of the bars is dedicated to horse race monitoring and presumably OTB.  There is a lot of saddle and cowboy decor throughout, so it's a nicely themed venue. Overall, I go with 3 stars, mainly as due to their highish price point, the food is pretty average.  Joanna was our friendly, welcoming, and attentive server and she was a big plus for our experience.  We also got a very nice and unique private corner nook with a table for 4 though there were plenty of other more ordinary spots we could have been seated at.  As for the food, we ordered the following: - pork meatballs appetizer, $15.95 - duck breast, $30.95 - short ribs, $43.95 - birds of a feather meatloaf flight, $21.95 - braised pork shank, $28.95 (mine) Bread with butter was complimentary.  I also had a quite nice Maplewood fat pug milk stout nitro (5.6% ABV, $7).  My pal also had a delectable Prohibition Old Fashioned ($15.95) which he really enjoyed.  They have a nice beer menu and an extensive liquor and cocktail list.   The best dish was my pal's unique birds of a feather meatloaf flight, which was also the most economical dish.  It was presented nicely and looked enticing too. My generous pork shank dish was covered in a light brown gravy but the pork shank was overdone and on the dried-out side.  There were plenty of delectable lightly fried green beans to go with it though.  The wife's duck breast and our gal pal's short ribs were quite skimpy for the price point, but they did taste ok except the gal pal said her mashed potatoes were very salty. They also charge a mandatory 2.8% admin fee which I queried about waiving.  I think restaurants should stop doing this so that when customers order, we know what we're paying for the meal.  Put your fee into your menu items.  Some restaurants remove it if requested.  I didn't knock off any stars for this, but just saying so management can read the complaint.   Good luck and best wishes!

    Jambalaya
    Miranda L.

    A suburban hidden gem. Saddle Room in Hoffman Estates is nestled in by the NOW Arena. The restaurant is off track betting theme so there are tons of race horse decor. Additionally, it gives off a cozy vibe with the wood burning fireplace, dim lighting, and wood everywhere. My partner and I stopped here for a Friday date night. We started the night with two martinis that are always shaken table side! I got the Kentucky French Kiss which is a whiskey martini mixed with strawberry accents and a champagne float. This by far is one of the most unique martini I've had out as one doesn't often see whiskey in a martini. My partner got the Love You Long Time, sake sake after being intrigued by the vodka, fruit, sake, champagne mix. His was also delicious but we thought the blueberries on the rim were silly. For food, one MUST start with the lobster bisque soup! The cup comes out with fresh lobster and additions on the bottom and they pour the bisque over in front of you. After mixing it together, it's some of the best soup and perfectly rich. For entrees, I got the Butternut Squash Ravioli and my partner got the Jambalaya. The Butternut Squash Ravioli was creamy, bright, and fresh tasting. The jambalaya was nicely spicy yet creamy. There was a good portion of meat, noodles, and add ins. I have noted that while the food is amazing, they are not great at modifications to menu items. Overall, Saddle Room is a great spot for a nice dinner, unique happy hour, or elevated lunch (sandwiches offered at lunch time). I have been to their sister locations in North Aurora often before (Turf Room & Hardware). I love the martinis shaken table side, the lobster bisque soup, requesting to sit by the fireplace, and get a kick out of their horse stall bathrooms. This restaurant sets itself apart and I recommend trying it out!

    A5 Wagyu that's 3.5 years old apparently

    Great service, waiter was terrific. Most of the food was good. I got the A5 Wagyu steak. Why am I being served steak from a cow butchered in July 2022? So was this just sitting in a freezer for 3.5 years? I'f I'm paying for A5, I expect it fresh and high quality

    Melon martini
    Mariya G.

    I cannot speak about the food as we only had drinks at the bar but I will say the drinks were creative! I had a delicious melon martini and my husband had a s'more old fashioned!

    Jambalaya

    Pasta had good flavor. But pasta was definitely not penne shaped. It was more like gummy strips of pasta. Sausage had good flavor. Andouille was sliced very thin. Comfortably Numb was very good. Not too sweet.

    Misty S.

    Good food, good service and lots of cozy fires. They had fires roaring outside and in the fireplace inside. The horse theme is seen throughout the décor of the restaurant. Calamari $18 - Good portion, lighted breaded and fried, came with fried lemon slices and jalapenos, too. Lobster bisque $9 - Chunks of lobster pieces are presented in the bowl before the soup is poured over. Very creamy and rich. Grilled ceasar salad $9 Truffle farfalle $20 - Not strong truffle flavor, but a good pasta dish. Chicken Roulade $29 - Flavorful, the puff pastry is served on top of the breaded fried chicken. Pork Knuckle $29 - The mean was very tender and fell off the bone. Martini $16 - They bring the shaker to the table and the glass is filled to the brim. .|\---/| | o_o | ..\_^_/..2024

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    Ask the Community - The Saddle Room

    Do they do brunch?

    Yes! The brunch is awesome and bloody with beer back is superb.

    Does the outdoor seating have tables near outdoor heaters?

    They have big fireplaces outside you can request to sit next to. I am not sure if they have gas heaters for next to tables.

    Would this place be good for a party of 30, just to hang around the fire inside and the bar area?

    Yes! Lots of high top tables in the bar and good seating around the fireplace

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    Came in on a Saturday afternoon to grab a drink with some friends…read more There is a good variety on the menu and everyone was able to find something to their liking. Overall the drinks were unique and fair priced to the quality and to other establishments in the neighborhood. Since it was early in the evening, the bar was a little bit quiet. As we were finishing our drinks, the staff informed us of the basement lounge seating. When we headed down, we were pleasantly surprised by the moody speakeasy feel and could see ourselves coming back on another day to relax in that space. Thank you to Foxy's Hideaway for opening and offering another great cocktail option in the neighborhood!!

    Stopped into Foxy Hideaway when exploring the East Dundee area. The upstairs has a main bar and…read moresome table seating but the downstairs has a very cool speakeasy lounge. Our bartender, Sarah, took great care of us, told us all about Foxy's, and made small talk as we enjoyed our drinks. I got the Dubai Chocolate Martini which wasn't listed on menu but she said has been a new guest favorite. I loved the sweet tones and presentation on the rim but it could have been a bit more spirit forward. My husband got the Passion Fruit Vanilla Elixir w Hibiscus Foam. It was refreshing but a bit tart; the foam had great flavor though! She also gave us some salt foam to try from another drink which tasted unlike anything else I've had before. I was happy we stopped into Foxy's to sample their cocktails and appreciate their sense of elevated cocktails for the area.

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    Came in on a Monday evening to try out the new Aperitivo Hour. Since there was a private event in…read morethe bar area, we were seated in the main dining room- which is atypical for the normal Aperitivo Hour service. We ordered whipped goat cheese, arancini and fried artichokes in addition to some HH red wine. There were multiple wines that were offered versus just one red/white- which was appreciated. Our server was prompt and stopped by throughout the meal without being intrusive. I appreciated the table clean up service in between our meal and dessert as this isn't very common. All of the food was delicious and was delivered fairly quickly. I would have liked the whipped goat cheese to be a bit firmer to be easier to eat with the provided lavish. The arancini was perfection - lightly crispy filled with creamy risotto that still had texture. I was surprised that the HH arancini portion was smaller than the regular menu portion (2 vs 3) as this was different than their IG post. The fried artichokes are served with a lemon aioli that is spread at the bottom of the plate but would have been better served on the side since it gave a nice citrus perk. As we were celebrating an occasion, we were treated to cannoli and they were some of the best I've had. All in all- I'm really glad there's a new happy hour addition to the Arboretum and looking forward to the menu continuing to evolve.

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    Visted Woodfire after a business colleague recommend the restaurant…read more My wife and another couple made dinner reservations on 1/17/26, for 6 PM. We arrived promptly at 5:50 PM and were told by the hostess that our table would be ready shortly. I will say the restaurant was packed with families enjoying dinner. We were seated at approximately 6:20 PM when multiple tables opened up. While waiting for our table I noticed the various dishes being served to the tables in my viewing area. They smelled amazing and appeared to have very generous portions (leftovers). We were seated and our waitress Dalena M, quickly came to our table for our adult beverage selection. I ordered a Cozy Sweater beer, which was too light of a beer for my liking. Our friends ordered a red glass of wine and a lemon martini. For our appetizers we ordered Grilled Octopus, which was cooked to perfection. For our main entrees, I ordered a Fields of wheat chicken & bacon Ranch pizza & my wife ordered a Margherita pizza. Again, both pizzas were cooked to perfection. I was a bit jealous as I also have a woodfired pizza oven from Italy in my backyard, but unfortunately mine dough never tastes this delicious. For dessert my wife ordered Affogato (which is he go-to dessert) which was delicious. I ordered a coffee and strawberry cheesecake. The coffee was very good, and the cheesecake was very creamy and not dry. We are planning on returning with our adult children and their spouses.

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    We're not generally in this area, but had an event near the Gregory tonight and thought about…read moretrying a new place. Online reviews looked really good for it so I was excited to check it out. I think I was pleasantly more surprised than I expected to be with this place. First of all the restaurant is huge, and a really beautiful aesthetic. It's clean and dark with gold lettering on the outside. The inside has this lovely high class feel to it, large rooms, clean lines, and comfortable furniture. Aesthetically for me it's a 10 out of 10. The service was exceptional. It's one of those places where you could tell that good service is not just an afterthought but a focal point. For my dinner, I was very excited to try their wedge salad and one of the appetizers. I got the corn beef plates and they were very tasty and delightful. However, the real star for me was that wedge salad. It was a well executed wedge, with an exceptional piece of pork belly that just kicked it over the top for me. I do mildly regret my decision not to eat a steak instead, but it will give me a reason to come back and see how they can cook a fine piece of meat. Do not miss this place.

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