Killed it again!! Food, service, atmosphere and buying the kitchen a round - I love it. This time w the youngsters we destroyed the (huge) pretzel and the mozz sticks. Entrees were all great! I had the delicious burger and everyone enjoyed what they ordered. Is slo enjoyed a few drafts.... read more

Up North Ale House - Dinner for 2 - Pubs Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

BLECH!!! Let's start with the music....so loud we couldn't talk to each other at our own table. We had to ask to lower it down. Considering there were very few people in there, it was a shame we had to ask. I got the Chicken picatta. It was so salty i couldn't eat it. The veggies were mush, way over cooked. My friend got the penne pasta with vodka sauce. He liked it. I told the manager about my meal and it was taken off my bill. I left there hungry never to return. read more

Up North Ale House - Penne pasta with vodka sauce - Pubs Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

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This is my go to restaurant. Food is always delicious, great selection of food, service is amazing and the patio is amazing.

Loved revisiting Up North Ale House as it was a favorite spot of mine when I lived in the area some years ago. It has an elevated bar vibe, offers daily specials & good pricing, and menu has something for everyone. They also have a lot of craft beers which is a bonus when I bring others. I visited with my fiancé and parents while in the area and everyone was impressed by the food and atmosphere. It was a bit crowded but the staff handled everything great. My go-to are the boneless wings and sharing a side of fries. The wings are breaded well but still have a lot of meat and sauce is present but not overdone. The burgers are my second go to so my fiancé got the Pineapple Whiskey Burger. It was HUGE and he thoroughly enjoyed it. Beers came in good sized glasses and mixed drinks on special were stiff which is a thumbs up in my book. Happy to see that Up North Ale House continues to thrive in the community. Enjoyed my visit and would certainly be back! read more

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Great food! Good service. Buffalo breaded cauliflower was delicious. Thin coating of breading on fresh cauliflower vs all breading with a tiny bit of cauliflower, which is what you get at most restaurants. Nice strong buffalo flavor! Normally topped with blue cheese crumbles and a side of blue cheese. We got it with no blue cheese, and opted for a side of ranch. Yum! We got a medium (14") pizza with onions. It was absolutely amazing. Crust is thicker than thin, thinner than pan. Crispy perfection! Cheese was real, not that cheap artificial stuff many restaurants use. They could have been more generous with the onions ($2.75). Served piping hot. Pizza was half price (Thursday special). Great deal!!! Pop was flat, but Jenny, our waitress replaced it with one from "the back, because the front one tends to be flat." Huh? Overall a great experience, with some exceptional food. read more

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Food is great Service was good Pleasant crowd Drinks were good Prices are reasonable I always enjoy visiting this establishment. read more

Great wings, probably one of the best wings around. Friendly staff and great specials. Beer selection is good, nothing exquisite or special. Food is where it's at, burgers and wings! Friendly staff as as well! read more

Up North is a solid local place for bar food and drinks. Several drink specials from tap choices to cocktails. Not the fastest in terms of service but still attentive. Southwest burger and potato wedges were good, as were parmesan garlic wings and the create your own pasta-fettucine alfredo-was enjoyed as well. The highlight for me was the Fried Ice Cream, which I haven't had in years. read more

Up North Ale House - Fried Ice Cream - Pubs Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

Went for Mothers Day with my family. Had a really bad experience from the moment we got there. Even with a reservation we had to wait 5-8 minutes for a table. 10-15 minutes went by without a server even coming to the table. The hostess had to stop by and bring us water because she felt bad of how long it was taking. We put in our drink order and it took another 10 minutes to get our drinks. I saw the server walking around during that time. The Diet Pepsi was flat. After delivering our drinks, the server asked if we needed anything else at the moment. She wasn't even going to take our order at the time. We had a small child with us who was getting very antsy and hungry. We asked if we could get her something quickly so we placed her order and the server said she would put it in to have come out first. 30 minutes went by and the kids meal hadn't come out yet. I finally had to go ask where it was. The kids meal was a grilled cheese and chips and salsa. The chips and salsa could've been delivered immediately. After asking where the kids meal was, she had to come back two different times to tell us that the kids meal was coming out very soon. Then it took another 10 to 15 minutes after the kids meal came out to get our meal. One redeeming quality was at least the food was hot and tasted good. My nephew asked for a ranch with his wings and when she delivered that 10 minutes later, she said we wouldn't be charged for it. Really? Wow, thanks so much. Because we were at party of six, there was an automatic 20% gratuity added to the bill. This was disappointing considering I would not have tipped 20% for the awful service we received. It wasn't until I got home and looked at a picture I took of the bill to pay my brother back for my portion, that I noticed we were charged for a $15 soda pitcher that we never ordered. So I called and asked to speak to a manager. This was my opportunity to express my disappointment in our experience. He asked our servers name and did not act surprised when he found out who we had. Not a good sign. He reversed the charge for the pitcher and offered a $10 gift card on our next visit. I told him don't bother because I probably won't be returning. Very disappointing experience for my mom on Mother's Day. read more

Pizza was fantastic, our server Jennie was even better ! ! ! ! ! Will certainly go back the next time I'm in Naperville. read more

Service was great, Dave, Jenny & Jack were all outstanding! Salad and pizza was fantastic! read more

I had great service from Jack at the bar. The wings and fried pickles were excellent. Just felt like this place is slightly expensive for what it is and also not impressed with the $.75 charge for ranch dressing with my wings. That should come automatically. read more

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We had a 6:30 reservation on Saturday night. We were greeted promptly by 2 helpful and polite hostesses. Our friends were still on the way so we were seated at 6:15. There was plenty of room outside and inside we chose a nice round table for four on the back wall. Our friends arrived, we ordered some drinks and dinner. Our orders (pictured) came in good time and prepared as ordered. I had the Pappardelle Bolognese with Italian sausage. Our table also ordered Buffalo Cauliflower, dry rub wings and Braised Short Ribs. My order took a little more time because they needed to adjust my Pappardelle's Italian sausage to well done as I ordered it. I didn't mind at all and as someone who feels uncomfortable sending anything back... Another waitress told me about the issue and our waitress followed up shortly as well. All our food was delicious and it was obvious to us the staff really cared about their customers having a memorable experience! One final point, we never felt rushed. It was nice to feel comfortable to catch up with our friends for a while after we finished our dinner. Keep up the great service, food and drinks. This was my first experience here and I will spread the word. read more

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We dined at up north for a Friday lunch. We were shocked that there was literally no one in the restaurant. Hoping this meant we would have excellent service, that wasn't exactly the case. They had an issue with their pop machine, so the Pepsi came out after our food. I had ordered a salad with avocado, and they neglected to add the avocado. They did bring me a side after I pointed this out. However, the food was very good. The restaurant and bathrooms were clean. Overall, not a bad experience, and I would probably come again if I'm in the area. read more

Up North Ale House - Dining area - Pubs Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

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I didn't come here with wings in mind, but on my way out a customer told his friends he was coming back just based on the wings alone. Then I saw they were on special for 99 cents a piece. I wasn't expecting much but what came out where huge, crispy, and absolutely delicious wings. I'm mad they are so good because there is so much else I want to try, but it will be hard to pass those wings up. We had the Gouda Mac and cheese bites as an appetizer for the table. My wife had the pineapple bourbon burger, and our friends had the short rib Alfredo and the Pappardelle Bolognese and they all looked fantastic. It was confirmed by everyone that was the case. I wish we had more room because they have a fried ice cream dessert that I would love to try as I've not had that since Chi-Chi's was still around. Sorry I forgot to take pictures, I'll add some next time. read more

Went online to place an order for pickup. Order processed, took billing info , told me what time I could pickup. Got to restaurant, doors locked! Checked email for pickup verification, had an email stating,"We are closed for Easter, sorry, we will issue you a refund." Two more emails confirming my payment, they are still closed and I still have no food. Happy flipping Easter to me, 5:15pm and now I need to figure out a new dinner plan! It's ok to close for a holiday, but why is your website still actively taking orders and accepting payment when the restaurant is closed! I will be monitoring my account to ensure refund has been issued and claimed. read more

I had an amazing lunch this afternoon with a friend. The food was delicious and fresh and the service was outstanding. This is a little gem and a beautiful restaurant. 5stars. read more

Only been once. It's a nice place and the food was really filling. It's a mix American food

A really nice family friendly ale house!! The food was better than we expected and it was pretty busy for a Saturday night! We did call in advance just in case. We highly recommend the Mac n cheese bites and soft pretzel as starters. We were also super impressed with the steak wrap and the chicken Philly! We would come back. I earned a yelp coupon when I checked in on the app, and they were great about honoring it! read more

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I had such a great experience at Up North ! I came in alone, on a Friday night, just expecting to get a drink, but I ended up having a wonderful experience. Melissa greeted me with such enthusiasm, and contagious laughter. Jack was so welcoming; introduced himself to me, and brought me a beer within 15 seconds of me sitting down, despite it being busy. After that, Alexa approached me; her smile and positive energy was infectious . The specials are great !! and the atmosphere is so welcoming. Their live entertainment was awesome.. he was a great singer and not too loud, like a lot of places LOL. Whether you're solo, a couple, or a family, UpNorth is a top tier choice!!. I'll definitely be back. read more

Up North Ale House - $6 Goose Island brought to me within 15seconds of sitting down on a Friday night - Pubs Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

First time at Up North Ale House to catch the Champions League final friendly vibe, solid service, and plenty of beer on tap. Had a Yuengling (America's oldest brewery!), and the lemon pepper wings were great. Would skip the hot BBQ flavor though. Wish they'd lean more into the sports bar angle turn all TVs to the game, cut the music, and pump the game sound. This place has potential and deserves more local love! read more

I love this place. We live less than 10 minutes from Up North and they are fast becoming our go-to spot. The service is always great, menu options are wonderful, food is always prepared right and tastes delicious. The atmosphere is cozy and the patio is nice(has a great open bar that connects with the inside). The prices are some of the best around. There aren't many places where you can get quality food for a relatively low price. Any time my wife and I have eaten dinner here, its been well under $100 and that's with tip. Drink selection is great too. A good amount for the craft beer lover. Hope these guys are around for many years to come. read more

My father in law was in the mood for a pork chop so we went to Up North. When we walked in the door we thought it was just another sports bar. A plethora of video screens with many sports options - the NBA playoffs and the Stanley Cup, previews of the NFL draft, golf and baseball. But then we saw the menus. The food menu had a great variety of options and the beverage menu was also spectacular. But we came for the food: My father-in-law had the double cut pork chop with a baked potato and asparagus. I had the Salmon with rice pilaf and asparagus. When the food arrived we were also impressed. The pork chop was huge as was the baked potato. The salmon looked and smelled delicious. The pork chop was a bit dry and seemed overdone (but then no one wants to serve undercooked pork). My salmon looked delicious and was the most tender and moist fish I have ever eaten. The rice pilaf seemed average. I love asparagus and was not disappointed. I would definitely go back there but I have a dilemma - Is there anything on the menu that can top that salmon? We arrived shortly after 5 pm and very few tables were occupied. The service was friendly, prompt, and attentive. By the time we left, people, including families, were pouring in. As for the ambiance, it was what I expected from a sports bar. Noisy, but not boisterous. Music was playing but there was no audio from the multiple video screens (that could have been confusing and distracting). read more

Everyone knows which direction to go to get good beer and food. It would be in the direction of this establishment in Naperville. Up North has lots of local beers on tap. Of course you also need to eat. They have quite a big menu and it's not all greasy bar food either as there's salads and wraps. Came with a cute friend. It was happy hour so it was time to get happy. There's always specials going on. Fridays is discounts on Goose Island drafts. It's $5 on a pint each. These include the Neon Bear Hug. Also we had to eat. She had a salad. It looked okay. The best sounding thing to me was the Hummus Wrap. It's $12.99, which was the worst sounding part. This is full of stuff. Hummus of course. There's also avocados, baby spinach, carrots, cucumbers, pesto mayonnaise, and tomatoes. Get it vegan without mayonnaise. This also comes with chips and salsa. Hummus always makes vegetables taste better. This was making up for guzzling the booze and a much healthier choice than something such as fries. Has a pretty cool looking bar so grab a seat and a beer. It always has a special so check what you can save on. The food is typical of a bar mostly but also has salads and wraps. read more

Up North Ale House - Goose Island And Hummus Wrap - Pubs Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

Perfect summer weather to sit in the patio. Had a cool breeze and there were no bees or flies since we were the only ones during lunch. We started out with calamari and nachos. Calamari weren't too salty and were crispy. Nachos was bigger than I had thought and couldn't finish it for 2 ppl. Came on a Sunday so they had $0.99 wings order 8 at a time. So got myself wings with Buffalo sauce. They were decent size wings and couldn't finish them either. Definitely would like to come back to try something else on their menu. read more

Up North Ale House - Nachos and calamari - Pubs Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

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Our server Bree was wonderful. She was very helpful with questions. Food was typical bar food. It was hard to hear. Noise level was loud.

Arrived at Up North Sunday ordered a Krombache. Not sure what was in the glass but it wasn't Krombacher. A friend ordered the pasta which he said was not good. Our Server pulled a Houdini and disappeared for a solid 15-20 minutes. Restaurant was not busy. Had some grilled wings which were good the only reason I gave it 2 stars. I would not recommend this train wreck to anyon!!! read more

Great service on a busy night....pork chop special was tender and moist. Loud, loud during final four but fun......

Loved this place, food was great! My husband loved the beer selections. We would definitely go back.

Nice patio. Food is decent however pricey for the small portions. For example here is an $8 kids portion of spaghetti with marinara. I may come back for a beer and app but will not come back for a whole meal. read more

Up North Ale House - Pubs Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

It was a slower night, they have sports on the tvs. Love that they serve pepsi products. Bbq is a lil sweet which I love I hate when it's mixed with hot sauce, but they have that option for people who do potato taste great asparagus a little cold but so good. Overall good place to go, in would go here again. Servers are nice too. read more

Up North Ale House - Weekly deals - Pubs Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

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Easy parking. Inside-industrial, no booths or couches- not sure it would be comfortable to sit and watch sports for too long. Nice list of beers (of course)-daily specials on drinks and food-incl sat/sun. Chili was good-bowl is a large portion. Patty melt was good but the Patty much smaller than the white bread it comes with so you feel like ur getting more bun than meat. Service was good- friendly host and server checked in w us several times. Would prob go again read more

They have daily deals that would be great for a happy hour or to watch a game. I got pizza and Mac and cheese bites. read more

Up North Ale House - Pubs Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

My first time eating here and I can't wait to go back. Our waiter , Brian was super nice and friendly and gave us his honest opinion when I asked him about what to get . Everything was very clean in there and Brian was wearing a mask the entire time . The food was SO good !! Nothing bad to say about any of it . We did get the Reese's cookie and ice scream for dessert too and it was all perfect for sharing . It's a very nice place they also have outdoor seating but we chose to dine inside . Bathrooms were spotless and they actually cleaned them right before I went in . Great place and will def be returning read more

Up North Ale House - Buffalo Cauliflower, Gouda mac n cheese bites , and the pretzel - Pubs Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

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I wanted to write an updated review. Our hiking group often stops here after our hikes. They handle our group well. Today we had the most excellent service from Brian (sorry not sure if Brian/Bryan). We had a group of about 20. Not only did he give us an big back area, he was on top of it. He was hustling running orders, grabbing drinks, separating checks, etc. He was wonderful. I know it was stressful for him. Excellent customer service and truly went above and beyond. And burgers here are always amazing! Just saying! read more

We were looking for an craft brew restaurant. Came across this place. The drinks... Wife ordered the strawberry vodka lemonade drink and the vodka was not found. My beer however was cold and good. The food... Wife had the burger and it was delicious and cooked perfectly. Fries were hot and salted well. I had a steak wrap and was good and flavorful but the wrap did not hold up well. Dripped everywhere and became soggy and gummy. I emptied the wrap and just ate the contents . Service... Seated quickly and served fast. The gentleman food running was phenomenal. We asked for extra Ketchup and a minute later... Bam ! done . read more

Friendly, attentive service. Varied menu. The sandwiches came with a choice of sides other than fries without extra charge. Drink specials on a Saturday night. The place was lively, but not so loud that you couldn't carry on a conversation. An enjoyable experience. read more

I recently had the opportunity to dine at Up North Ale House Restaurant, and I must say that while the restaurant offers exceptional service and a delightful ambiance, the quality of the food fell short of my expectations. It is unfortunate that the nachos I ordered were disappointingly stale. The chips lacked the desirable crispness one would expect, and their taste was noticeably bland. This flaw in the preparation of the nachos significantly affected my overall enjoyment of the meal. I ordered chicken nachos and they hardly had 3-4 pieces of chicken. read more

Up North Ale House - Chicken Nachos, Skinny Jalapeño Margarita, Bourbon Mule - Pubs Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

Explored bars around the suburbs and came upon this Gem, it has a very clean building, with an awesome set up. The bar is both outdoor and indoor, the restrooms are clean and have a cool sink system. The service is beyond amazing, the waiter/waitresses are professional, fun, and eager to serve custom drinks. This is my new go-to, great service here. will recommend and Thank you! p.s. The wings are full, delicious, authentic chicken wings. Absolutely filling. New edit: I've been to this ale house over 7 times now, this place has the best bar food and gives great service with an amazing playlist, and just an overall great atmosphere. My servers have been Tess, Marco, and Noelle. Those servers have gone above and beyond the call of service and always brings me happiness to see them available to serve me my food and drinks.. Don't miss out on these people and treasure of an Ale House. Absolutely the best bar in Kane County. read more

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I'm not usually one to write reviews but I couldn't resist. We've always had great , reasonably priced food and wonderful service so I decided to have my daughter's graduation party there. Our guests were delighted with the warm atmosphere, quality and amount of food and most of all Brian our event manager/ server. I was amazed at how easily everything came together. It was the perfect place to celebrate! read more