I like the place , they have parking lot and its free No…read moreteenagers nice Dj And the service is perfect ..

Hadn't been here in a year but boy did it deteriorate. The security staff, with the exception of…read morethe cool bouncer outside, were mutes that watched drunks have their way in the club without doing anything about it, including when they intentionally spilled their drinks all over the dance floor and all those dancing on it. Then there's the washrooms where hardly any water comes out of the faucets and the bartenders that 'encourage' cash payments only. You would think with all this competition popping up around Chicago and the suburbs that things would be instead improving, but nope, quite the opposite. Good thing I had some amazing Euro nights when I was actually in Europe this summer.

SUCH a cool little "hidden" spot!…read more Nightshade is a small little cocktail bar under Moonflower, and it's INCREDIBLE. The drinks were so fun- I had one rimmed with crushed tortilla chip. Absolutely worth the stop!

A bar within a bar inception…read more Nightshade is the basement bar of Moonflower. We came to the opening weekend to check out the vibe. There was a healthy amount of folks coming through, but not too crowded. It's dark, closed off with a smaller bar and also additional washrooms below. Vibe is sparse - at the moment, it's simple with the centerpiece of the red glowing bar, side bench seating, a few lamps off to the side, painted in a dark green/black floor to ceiling color. I think the reason to have this secondary space is the potential to do more fun, experimental drinks. Though space is cozier, it's nice to see seating was designed to accommodate groups too. I think it would have been easy to talk to other table groups if the music was just a tad softer. Son of a Gun - it's a tortilla chip in drink form. It's savory with a hint of cilantro. Sneaking Suspicion - nice apparent flavor of chamomile balanced out with a slight, creamy sweet flavor of yogurt. If you're into exploring unusual flavors and forms, Nightshade is a place to check out, and of course Moonflower offers another menu so you can do 2 in 1. Kitchen closes at 10pm.

So, I'll just say I came at the right time - time lunch on a Saturday and it was very chill which I…read moreloved when you walk in the ambiance is so nice and give a peaceful atmosphere which I loved! The host Nina was very friendly and attentive which was nice!! Nina was so sweet and all her recommendations were very helpful and good!! For starters I got the arugula shrimp salad but you do have the option to add beef as well! Oh this salad is so fresh and delicious the dressing was the key it was definitely balsamic and a smoky like favor that I was loving!! The entree was lamb chops with mashed potatoes ohhhh it was literally too pretty to eat lol but it was a nice portion not too much but enough to get you full! The sauce was another favorite and I had to ask for more as I'm a dipper it was very rich and flavorful! The lamb chops were medium well - so it was cooked to perfection!! Now can we talk about the drinks! Again based on Nina's recommendation I got the pink coco (2) and the upstate vodka fresh and I loved them all!! Overall the meals were great-reasonably menu with lots of option for beef, pasta, chicken, salad and sea food! They even had a few vegan options! Their prices in my opinion were reasonable for this meal of summed up to about $85 with taxes but did have 3 drinks and salad w entree! Guys it's such a hidden gem in my opinion as it's nestled close to a few restaurants, but I absolutely loved everything and recommend coming here for a dinner date, or even lunch!! I'll def will be back!!

The drinks are great and during the week it's half off 3-5pm. The service is so friendly and the…read morevibe is very cozy that you'll think you were at a lounge in the city. I'm adding this to spot to frequent in Elmwood park. Thank you for the chill vibes.

Very cute and cozy place!! They do a few events here as well. The food is rather limited but they…read moredo ironically have funeral potatoes which are very seasoned. I love!!! I love the bartender, very speedy service!!! Mac and cheese (not pictured) comes out in a cute little stainless steel frying pan. They also have happy hour!!!!!

Im so mad I haven't been to this place earlier cause its not far from where I live and it was so…read moregood!! Definitely a hidden gem in Portage Park! Street parking was easy to find which is a plus. Its walk-ins only but my party of 6 were able to get a table no problem on a Friday night. To drink, I started with the Oolong Martinez. It was good but way too strong for me so I just gave it to my husband lol. I opted for the Kiss & Tell instead except I asked for no mezcal. Much lighter and refreshing! I believe they have a downstairs lounge called "Nightshade" which serves their own special menu. My goal is to go downstairs next time! Their food is GAS!!! Everything I ate was a 5/5 for me - especially the party fries and the moon burger. We got the deviled eggs and funeral potatoes for the table and I was blown away (both of these menu items rotate flavors monthly). Also FYI - They have a photobooth!!!! I love photobooths!

Very friendly and accommodating staff. Cold drinks. Local. Neighborhood. Old history.read more

This is one of the best spot in chicago to hang out and have fun. Pool table, dart game board,…read morekaraoke and plenty more. Not to mention the bartenders are great(shout out to Lily) and the owner Renny is a great guy. It's a great neighborhood bar.

Nice, cozy neighborhood joint. Pretty potent drinks at good prices. Easy to miss from the street…read morebut worth a visit PS I had a little college graduation party with several friends a couple decades ago there so it was a nice surprise to see it still in business post-Covid

THIS is a hidden gem. I wish they'd update the tiki aspect of the decor, but it's still an…read moreexcellent and fun place to hang out. Margaret the bartender is incredibly sweet and generous, and the jukebox has nearly any song you can imagine. Finding this place was one of my favorite things of 2022!

I should have discovered this place a lot sooner than I did. The menu of ciders is expansive and so…read moreis the food menu. I got the blueberry flight and the 50/50 cider was excellent. I also enjoyed the smash burger as well though wish this trend would end and we went back to non-smash burgers. The dining area was big with lots of cool long seating. I appreciated how they transformed the building. Our server was professional, kind, and efficient. Please note that this is a very family friendly place so there maybe a kid or two running around. Good experience and looking forward to returning.

Our group of about 20 had made a reservation in advance for a family event. The food and drinks…read morewere delicious, and I would return for those, but the service issue we encountered was almost comically mishandled. One guest noticed that her wine pour was noticeably smaller than everyone else's and politely asked about it. Instead of simply addressing the concern, the server argued with her at length, announced that she was the manager, and insisted that every pour was measured perfectly before finally replacing the glass. After that interaction, our large group was barely checked on, and we weren't even offered utensils. Considering how long we stayed and how much we collectively spent, the lack of hospitality was disappointing. Perhaps she was having a bad day, but the situation could have been resolved quickly with a little grace and professionalism.

Chill place. Good bar. Outdoor area. Windows open. French dip is amazing. Maybe need a more…read moreattractive happy hour?

This was my first visit, Comfortable, clean place with a nice atmosphere. Unfortunately, the food…read morewas a disappointment. We ordered fries and a pan pizza. Both were served lukewarm rather than fresh and hot. We paid for both but did not eat either item. I was looking forward to trying a new pizza place, but based on this experience, I don't think I'll be returning.

Went for Bears game. Loved my Yuengling drafts. Service was good…read more Sound system was ridiculously loud. I guess that won't change, but my ears are still ringing.

I've been going to Sutherlands for years because it's just that good. Can never really go wrong…read morewith the food here. I've always loved the BBQ Smoke House Burger! I can't find it anywhere but I swear it was like a Dr Pepper BBQ sauce. Either way, it's so good. A HUGE plus for this place is the tot's. Not many places do tots and these are always so crispy.