Ignore the menu on the website as the one at this joint is completely different. Please update the…read morewebsite. Large appetizer selection which is fitting for the bowling folks, other offerings are several burger and chicken sandwiches plus pizza. Several tv's mostly on the small size around the bar with a couple larger in the dining area. Burger and pizza on this visit was just okay. Food was served hot but was nothing special. The bartender was very pleasant and we enjoyed her company. They have a huge pool table room which was holding a weekend tournament that was fun to watch along with about forty bowling lanes. Two stars for the bar/restaurant.

Don't be deceived. Yes it's a bowling alley. I would stop here again. My boys loved the pizza and…read morecheese curds. My wife and I split the birdie wrap with fries. My 7 and 5 year old gobbled up their food. Tony was excellent. Service was all-star quality.

I like the bar and all the TVs but the food is just ok. Hamburger meat is bland…read more TWood in Wood Dale is 100 times better. Less expensive and much better food.

everything was sticky not very clean…read more our menu I hi stuck to the table, we had to peel them off to read it my husband said that when his oyster cracker wrapper stands up straight on the table ...things are not very clean not coming back until I hear it's been cleaned

Went on a Wednesday lunch and it wasn't too crowded. We sat ourselves as they didn't have a lot of…read morepeople working. It took a while to give the server our food and drink order and were were never told about their Daily Specials or offered any water. We ordered the potatoe skins as an appetizer and I wanted to try their chicken wings since they were on the menu as a Wednesday Special for .99 each Unfortunately our appetizer came out almost at the same time as our entrees. The skins were huge but overcooked. The wings were good in size but I should have gotten the sauce on the side as they were super soggy. It came with ranch dressing which I didn't care for at all. Our server never followed up with us after he brought us our meal as I would have asked for blue cheese dressing instead. If you are going to meet up with friends or watch a game,Draft Picks is an ok Sports Bar but certainly lacking in food quality.

I've been to Draft Picks before. I've had good meals there before. I'm not sure what happened but I…read moreon my last visit for trivia night, the food had lost all of its flavor. My husband and I ordered the boneless chicken wings and steak tacos because those were the specials on the menu that night. The boneless chicken wings had a really bad flavor to them. The garlic parmesan wings had too strong of a vinegar taste. The barbecue boneless chicken wings were much too peppery and not enough barbecue flavor. I bit right into a big piece of gristle or cartilage in the steak tacos. The cheese, lettuce and tomato added no flavor to the tacos. The last item we tried was the French fries because I thought that they would be safe. I was wrong. There was no flavor to the fries, not even salt. The trivia was fun and our server was nice but I will not be returning to Draft Picks!

Checked out this hangout in Arlington Heights. It basically is a sports bar with better than…read moreaverage food you would find at one. Bird's Nest is known for chicken stuff but there's other things you can get. Has a great atmosphere for watching games or having parties. The prices are okay for quality. Better than it looks which actually isn't bad. It's one of those more hip looking wing restaurants that has lots more choices. There's plenty of room inside for big groups. A lot of great drink specials going on so look what they got before coming. It's $3 for Miller products on Tuesdays. As for the food there's more than chicken. It's about $10 for the Veggie Panini. A healthier alternative. This comes with avocado, green peppers, mushrooms, red onions, red peppers, and Swiss. I left off the cheese. This comes with a choice of side. For sure it's a great place for casual lunch. It's located on Davis close to the railroad tracks. There's a few things even okay for vegetarians.

This is a newer location in Arlington Heights. On a Monday evening, it was not very crowded. They…read morehad a $5 Margarita special! Even though wings are their specialty, I opted for the grilled chicken sandwich, minus the bun! The chicken was tender and grilled to perfection. Topped with lettuce and tomato. Others tried their wraps and was not disappointed. The sandwiches came with a side, a choice of regular or curly fries. This is a casual, neighborhood bar with a decent selection of drinks and food.

Better than expected bar and grill in Arlington Heights. It has higher prices and higher quality…read morethan it looks. Jimmy D's District is a longtime favorite across from the old racetrack. Even though that is gone this place remains and has a modern atmosphere. The drinks are better than the food truthfully. A pretty strange location in this suburb away from anything. It's across from the former Arlington Park racetrack which is gone and has nothing on the property. This used to be a hangout before and after events there. At least they have seemed to class it up a bit. The bad thing is higher prices. It's about $15 for a specialty cocktail. The best we had of these was the Cucumber Spritz. This is made with lemonade, soda, and Stoli Cucumber vodka. As for the food it's mostly meaty. It's about $12 for the Pretzel Twist. A big one and it usually comes with cheese. The rest of the menu is meaty. For sure it's great for watching a game. It's located on Northwest Highway. This is also across from the Metra station.

Our Burger Club finally made it's way to Jimmy D's back in December of 2025. It was a Monday night,…read moreand kinda cold outside. There were seven of us and we all converged from Buffalo Grove and Vernon Hills. Jimmy D's doesn't come up on your normal burger place lists in and around the area, but we saw a post somewhere and knew we had to check this place out, especially if it ended up being across from the future home of the Chicago Bears. We'd probably end up hanging out there and wanted to make sure it was a good enough place to hang and be a part of the action, whilst not paying for said action. Anyhoo, we all pulled up to find a nice parking lot next to/behind the restaurant. It's a cool place with a couple entrances (one in the lot and the other from the street). It's a nicely adorned building and has the requisite sports decor on the inside with plenty of televisions to watch many games at once. There was plenty of seating for our group as it was quite empty on a Monday night and there wasn't any game of note when we were there. We called ahead letting them know our numbers and they accommodated us with a reserved table. They were attentive and constantly refilled out waters and sodas and brought more beer when needed/requested. The service was friendly and attentive. We were there for the burgers of which there are four options: the House burger, the Fried Egg Burger, the Mac Daddy, and a Black Bean burger. However, stipulations for being in our club is that you can only order a red meat-based burger. We did order the buffalo sauced wings as an appetizer to share. They were sauced nicely, not too hot, and quite good. I would definitely recommend getting them if you visit. I also ordered the cream of chicken soup. It was a perfect option for the cold night and I rank it among one of the better cream of chicken soup options in the suburbs. While not a sommelier of cream of chicken soup, I do rank it quite well: I think it matches Jameson's Char House for quality, thickness, and flavor. Mama clearly knows what she's doing with her soup. I opted for the Mac Daddy burger. It's prepared with: black angus beef, boom boom sauce, house mac n' cheese, bacon, fried onions, sliced jalapeños, toasted brioche. I normally don't opt for the special/signature house sauces as I've been burned before by these so-called "recommended" house sauces (I'm looking at you, Lucky Burger, with your terrible "dijonnaise" sauce - ugh, don't get me started on THAT sauce). However, I was told it's a hot sauce for the burger and figured it wouldn't overpower everything else on the burger. The mac n' cheese was a tad creamy, but so what, the bacon, fried onions, jalapenos, and boom boom sauce cut into the creaminess a bit and it worked. And it didn't overpower the flavor of the burger, which I thought it would, but somehow didn't. I really liked this burger, the bun held up, the bacon stayed crispy, and jalapenos and sauce added a nice kick but not overwhelmingly so. I would get this again. The sandwiches come with housemade fries or tots, but I know that if tots are offered, you can (generally) never go wrong with tots (I'd point out Puck's Pub but they closed and did the world a favor in doing so). Everyone generally liked their burgers and would return again. In our 5 point scale, Jimmy D's District got a 4.25. They have a nice brunch menu and drinks to match and I want to try them out someday. Let me know if you're going and I'll meet ya there if available.

Tacos were very good and the outdoor patio area was nice to sit at! Service was fast as well…read more Highly recommend!

Ok, it's Ceaser back at it again, dropping the Eats in yo Mouth!…read more Last week my best friend from the Military rolled into town. Now this dude is serious about fresh food like, if it ain't fresh, he ain't touching it. So I took him to Emerson's in Mt. Prospect, because if you know me, you know I don't miss when it comes to food. Chicago raised me, my pops was a chef, and my three brothers all cook like they're auditioning for a TV show. We walk in, and the first thing my guy says is, "Bro... this place is CLEAN." Off to a good start. We grab a beer, and 30 seconds later he already knows what he wants -- Peach Bourbon Burger, medium. I hit 'em with the Cajun Chicken Philly. He takes one bite and instantly goes, This is EXACTLY medium... and damn, that flavor! My turn - that Cajun Chicken Philly? Listen... the regular version is cool, but add Cajun and it becomes a whole different situation. I'm all about a kick, but this wasn't a kick... this was a full‑on SLAP. Fresh chicken, fresh peppers, fresh everything. FOEGETTABOUTIT. If you ever find yourself in Mt. Prospect, do your mouth a favor and slide into Emerson's. You'll thank me when you see me.

One of the most beautiful places around! The Log Cabin at 346 Potter Road in Des Plaines has…read moreeverything you could ask for--excellent food, excellent drinks, and some of the nicest bartenders The beautiful outdoor area, bocce court, and relaxing atmosphere make it a great place to spend time with friends and family. If you're looking for a great place with good food, good drinks, friendly people, and a beautiful setting, I highly recommend the Log Cabin. Definitely worth a visit!

Went here once. I'm sure the food is good as others have said but we never received a menu. The…read moreoutside area is interesting. It wasn't busy and the service was slow and uninterested, so we left after 2 drinks. The owner seemed nice enough, he had a dog that he wanted you to pet (not everyone likes dogs FYI). Anyway it jumps all over you when you walk in. He also liked to talk to his buddies from behind the bar instead of helping wait on customers. Won't be back.

Came here a few weeks ago and had a server named Jeanne. Food was delicious and hot! We also…read moreordered some pig skins and wing appetizers and they were delicious as well. We went around 3pm and the bar was packed, and they were hosting an event towards the front of the building. The entire bar was pretty lively, the food was super good, and the server was friendly and attentive!

Nice neighborhood bar with good food.we went in due to location and good reviewz. We both had…read morewings. Mine were naked and medium heat.his were breaded and hot. The hot was not that hot. The breading was light and good. The medium were not hot at all but good tasting. The craft beers were not extensive but acceptable. I had an Sam Adams Octoberfest.

Tiffany was outstanding. And the food was unexpectedly great for a bar and grill. I'll be stopping…read moreback again.

Checked out this pretty fun sports bar in Hoffman Estates. It conveniently is located next to a…read morebowling alley and in fact one can walk right into there without going outside. Bar Down is otherwise in an unassuming location. Great place for watching games. The fathers can take their kids to go bowling and they can hang out in here pretending to be parenting and things. Bigger than the average bar. It's located next to Poplar Creek Bowling and there's a passageway between these. There's supposed to be no alcohol consumption over by the lanes but whatever. Has lots of great specials going on. It's got U Call It at happy hour, which is basically like choosing whatever liquor one wants. Has a few more great specials on food. It's $5 to get Pretzel Bites at happy hour. The rest of the menu has nachos and other things. Also they can host banquets. They have catering if having large groups or parties. For sure it's a place to hang out and have fun. It's located in the strip mall on Higgins. There's lots of great specials.

After a long day of cancelled and delayed flights, this is exactly what I needed…read more Very good and extensive beer selection. I had very good (not great) wings and a tasty grilled chicken sandwich. Not the best versions of either, but still very tasty and really hit the spot. It's very clear that this location caters to business travelers. I was there on consecutive nights - Thursday and Friday night. Fairly lively room good energy, but not rowdy. Big screens over the bar with lots of games on. I really like the service both nights. I was there. The crew behind the bar was super friendly and helpful. Offered a few samples of beers. I was curious about. Overall city Work checked all the boxes. Glad I came.

​Out at Woodfield Mall, we tried City Works based on a Google Maps suggestion. It's a large,…read morecorporate, upscale dining spot. If you're a beer drinker, they have a massive selection on tap (about 90 taps--and no, that's not a typo!). They also have a large patio that looks like a great spot when the weather is nice. Inside, there's a good mix of low-tops, high-tops, banquettes, and booths. All the tabletops feature copper tops with wood trim, and exposure to water and food over time has given each table a unique patina. ​We arrived right as they were switching over from the brunch menu to dinner, and the staff made us feel very welcome. ​What We Ordered: ​Smoked Brisket Reuben Eggrolls: We ordered these special eggrolls for the table. My friend has a shellfish allergy, and since many traditional eggrolls contain shrimp, he was excited to try these. He said they were the best eggrolls he's ever had (though he admitted he doesn't eat them often!). He paired it with a Guinness Zero non-alcoholic draught and was amazed by how close it tasted to the original. ​Fish Tacos ($19): Recommended by another reviewer, these come with three cornmeal-battered, fried Mahi-Mahi tacos topped with cilantro lime cream and fresh micro cilantro. They were crispy and very tasty. If you're usually sensitive to cilantro, you might still enjoy these--I mostly tasted a bright, lemony freshness rather than heavy cilantro. ​Sides (Broccoli Rabe & Asparagus): I substituted chips for a vegetable side. Due to a mix-up in the kitchen, I got to try the broccoli rabe first, though it turned out way too spicy for anyone at our table. My actual order was asparagus--my absolute favorite--but it was a bit disappointing, as the bottom half of each stalk was woody and fibrous. ​Fish & Chips ($21.50): My friend went with this traditional entry. At that price point, he was expecting three fillets, but he couldn't finish the two that were served and took some home. Overall, a solid entrée. ​Classic Breakfast ($15.50): My husband got this from the brunch menu. He was very pleased with the scrambled eggs, potatoes, thick-sliced bacon, and sausage links. ​Overall, a solid visit with great variety on the menu!