$12 for a draft beer? And that's before tip. You have to be kidding me . No draft beer should cost…read morethat much, let alone at a dive bar

A true neighborhood bar (relaxed atmosphere). The service, food quality, and value combined for a…read morefive star rating. Upon entering, we were warmly greeted by the service team Erik, and Angela (?). Their friendly, prompt service continued thru the evening. I was part of a group of five regulars, one of whom was a colleague who resides in the area. This was fun time in relaxed atmosphere. I had a beer to start and later a Makers Manhattan, which was a Tuesday drink special. There was a good variety of food around the table. Wraps, chicken tenders, etc. I had the best grilled ham & cheese... real ham, cut from the ham, not some basic store bought thin sliced product. I swear I made a sandwich like this once from Easter leftovers! When the bill arrived for me and my colleague, I almost laughed. Approx $45 for two beers, a quality "top shelf" manhattan w ice ball, and two meals! (In any other major city our meal would be double that amount). The main entrance was through the patio. No big deal. Just a mystery on where to enter, as not clearly marked. If I lived in the area, I'd be a weekly fixture.

To happy to see Happy Bites has expanded from their Tinley Park location to Lemont & Romeoville!…read moreThe Lemont location has been open since June of 2024. The inside is smaller but very clean. The staff was very welcoming, gave us time to look at the menu, and was very professional. We decided to take advantage of the 60 cent boneless wing special as well as try their famous Nectar of the Gods burger. The 18 piece wing (half hot honey, half sweet habanero) wasn't too spicy but always had a good amount of breading, is crisp, and sauced well. The Nectar of the Gods burger had a lightly grilled bun, juicy burger, and i loved the melty cheese/sauce pairing! The fries also have a light peppering which I love. Happy Bites continues to be a consistent go-to for me and my family in the south burbs. I crave it when I visit, travels well to carry out, and portions are a good size to share. The weekly specials are great to take advantage of to keep costs reasonable!

Food was awesome. Lemon chicken rice delicious. I had the juicy burger. Juicy and delicious. My…read moregranddaughter and her boyfriend both had wraps. Delicious. Even the French fries crunchie and delicious Bhudi very friendly. Very professional! Big smile.

1lb burger Wow! The burger was flavorful and simple. 1lb burger was almost the size of the plate…read more The atmosphere is local dive bar with nice people. I was there around 5pm and the place was almost half full. Had a great time. Don't forget this place is cash only so be ready.

Upon entering Nick's Tavern, It felt like I was being transported back to Chicago's 1940s…read moreneighborhood taverns. These establishments had created many old-school culinary masterpieces for the working class. Nick's high-quality meat and fresh ingredients made their cheeseburger a memorable dining experience.

the service is alway good thefood is good The prices are fair you feel like its grandmas cookingread more

Bad business practices, low-quality food. Pricing online is NOT what they charge you. They will…read morecharge you more than what the menu pricing indicates. When you call to ask to place an order for pickup, ask for the price as it'll be much higher than the menu pricing online. I found I was also charged for items that the menu did not specify there would be an additional charge. I didn't want any cheese on my omelet, they put Kraft singles on it anyway. I called them afterwards to raise these concerns and the manager Luis was combative and not helpful, so I told him I would be leaving a review. Bad business practices, low-quality food. I will not be coming here again.

I love their weekly menu but they also add new items to regular menu!!! I had 2 new items this time…read moreand both were delish. The crepe on weekly special was perfect size for me to enjoy another dish, their new smoked carrots... wooooow!!! I usually sit at the bar... Roo, Lynda, Jilian, everyone is wonderful... like eating at your BFFs house so can't say better than that for service. You can come in with your company group, family, or by yourself and you'll be sure to enjoy a friendly smile giggle or chat with someone. Check out their daily specials, they're not happy hour... it's the whole evening! Delish ingredients, unique combinations to your palette, amazing crafted drinks, a nice wine menu. Fun dinner, working and eating dinner, or romantic... come visit!

Disclaimer: I won't even pretend I know what I am talking about. Take this review with two grains…read moreof salt, and add one of them to the food. I had the opportunity to try the Pork Belly 'little snacks', Oysters Rockefeller, Smoked Prime Rib (Fri/Sat Special), as well as the Raspberry No-hito (non-alc) and the Smoked Old Fashioned. The Oysters Rockefeller were phenomenal. While I typically take my oysters raw, I am glad I ventured out of my comfort zone on this one. While the oysters themselves were a little on the smaller side, the sauce was savory, creamy, and all around excellent. I also love how they were baked in their wood-fired over, bestowing not only delectable browning, but also a little bit of smoke (this will be a common theme, just you wait!). One word of caution: the bed of salt makes it easy for a few extra sprinkles to make it into the oyster, making it considerably salty. Next come the Pork Belly snacks. These were cooked perfectly, with the meat tender and the fat rendered ideally. They weren't completely melt-in-your-mouth, but this isn't a complaint. I believe these too were cooked in the over or over the fire, as opposed to whatever preparation makes pork belly so soft it might as well melt in a pan. Also enjoyable was the Red Pepper Jelly. I was expecting something similar to the jarred stuff I have in the fridge, but was instead pleasantly surprised with a lightly sweet and hot, seemingly house-made pepper jelly. Before continuing, I have to once again admit that I can't speak authoritatively, and make no claim that my thoughts originate in the mind of greatness. The Smoked Prime Rib is where I must be less of a raving fan. I want to give credit where credit is due: this is a big, honking piece of meat! I also want to recognize that it is just about the smokiest steak I've ever had, similar to a top-notch BBQ joint. With the help of the smoke, I cannot deny it was a tasty piece of meat! However, I have three complaints. First, I requested it medium-rare; this felt like something between a medium-rare and a medium. Second, the jury is still out on the fat content. The marbling did not feel incredible, and the very large bits of untrimmed fat felt unnecessary in my opinion. Finally, there is the matter of seasoning, as the steak felt under-salted. Given that the horseradish sauce gave the opportunity to add a new dimension of flavor, but salt is the magic that helps elevate everything. This dish also came with Brussels sprouts and smashed potatoes. The potatoes were cooked and seasoned well. The sprouts, however, fell short of the mark for me. For them to go from good to great would need a little more fat and salt. Good news is that there is plenty more food to go around! The drinks, the service, and the vibe. For beverages, I ordered a Raspberry No-jito (non-alcoholic) and a Smoked Old Fashioned. The No-jito was done very well; it was minty, refreshing, a little tart, and not overpoweringly sweet. The Old Fashioned was hands-down phenomenal. Not only was the use of smoke great to add smoothness, but the quality of ingredients and their balance were all top-notch. The kind of drink that takes me back to the decade ago when I reached drinking age and fell in love with Old Fashioneds. Next, we have the service. The bar-servers were all extremely welcoming, attentive, professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. Points also for the manager/owner checking in to see how I was going and if I was happy with everything. Mega points for all the food coming out quickly and with appropriate timing. Real talk: having eaten at Smyth, while their team is great, they could learn a thing or two from the service team here. Regarding the vibe, which is modern and upscale without being stuffy. The kind of spot where I'd love to spend a few hours with friends, a date, or alone. While the prices are a little on the high side, given the price of everything, and especially beef, I think the value is on the high side of fair. Final verdict: The Phoenix Kitchen delivers excellence with their staff, vibe, drinks, and most of their food. While the steak fell a little short for me, this could be a one-time fluke, or a matter of preference and/or ignorance. While Homer Glen is a bit out of the way, and this isn't *quite* a destination, I'd happily return, and give it my recommendation.

Joe is the man, quality of meats there are excellent. And if they don't have what you want they…read morewill get it.

Great meat. Prices are greater than any grocery store and quality is beyond compare! Always…read moresatisfied with every cut of meat at freedom butcher...

SIBLING HANGOUT!!! I…read morehad this place on my list of places to go, and finally, I had an opportunity. It is really visually pleasing in this establishment. VERY spacious, and you wouldn't think that from looking at the building in the parking lot. I will say this OFF TOP, I will be back. This place appears to have lots to offer, and I want in on the good stuff. They have party rooms, a massive bar and plenty of seating for friends, foes and the family. Adorable decor, but also simple. Its a bar/pub friends! Let's get to the sips and bites shall we! I ordered a cranberry and vodka. When it came, it was dang near clear, so I knew that would be my only sip for the evening and some water. lol We ordered starters/apps: Chicken Wings and Cheese Curds. Simple, tasty, hot and the service was SWIFT BABY SWIFT! Entree: I ordered Fish tacos. I had my fingers and toes crossed hoping they were going to be amazing. No sir, no ma'am. Flavorless. They looked great though. I ate half of one and gave to my sib for take home bites. I blame me, I should have ordered something safe, like a burger or something easy peasy. Sis ordered a Patty Melt with fries. Looked good, she stated it tasted amazing. Winner, winner, burger dinner! Bro order a couple things: Chicken Tenders and fries and a Quesadilla. He stated his items were delicious. We sat, ate, sipped and enjoyed the space. I would absolutely recommend this establishment for friend/family gatherings, or popping in for sips and wings. They have an assortment of homemade sips and eats, and their menu is pretty large. If anything, I will be back to try more options of things. Simple grub! Great location and friendly staff! As always, you don't have to take my word for it, go get you some!

I love Hillgrove Bar and Grill. I used to buy fish and chips with fries. Unfortunately the pieces…read moreof cod are now 4 'finger' sized. Still $17.99 tho. Service is always good, and the restaurant itself is really nice. I'll have to find another go-to dinner. Such a shame!

The food was absolutely delicious, both the salad and the main course? And the dessert too. My wife…read moreand I were both impressed. I had the Braised Beef Short Rib, which was not only gluten-free but also very tasty. My wife had the Pesto Shrimp Risotto, which was also good. The atmosphere was good and parking was ample. The only downside was that the service was not so good. Our server was not around very often. Later on, we were ready to order dessert but our server was busy mixing drinks behind the bar. My wife had to go over and get him so we could order. Not good. Still overall, a good find.

5 stars for Lemont. Probably 4 stars in Chicago…read more Walked in on a Saturday for an early dinner. It was 5:45, I didn't have a reservation, a they didn't have a table available until 7:30 but there were spots at the bar which they said was full service. My friend and I cozied up to it and ate there. What a surprisingly good experience. The staff was super friendly and that bartenders had great suggestions. I hate when people at the restaurant say everything is good. Not these young ladies. They made some sound suggestions which we followed. French onion soup and the steak frites were both excellent and priced well IMO. They have a really good whiskey/bourbon selection with a few hard to find bottles. I settled on a Blantons neat. They had Pappy, but I'm not wasting money on that anymore. Food came out quickly and we ate and watched a baseball game. The locals at the bar told us about their membership program where I guess for a small mo they fee you get a bottle of wine and a charcuterie plate once a month. Seemed like a pretty good deal. I don't live anywhere near there, but if I did I'd certainly join. In any case, if you live anywhere close, this is definitely a worthwhile restaurant to visit. Seems like there were quite a few singles there as well if you are looking to meet someone. I have no idea what the dating scene is like in Lemont, but this might be a good spot to try.

Went there for the first time last weekend. Sat outside on the patio which is very nice and clean…read more Had the fried chicken sandwich which was outstanding. The wait staff is very friendly and attentive. Definitely going Back soon!

Soooooo loud you can't even talk to anyone at your table. Food was mediocre idk why everyone's…read morerating it so high.

Food is sooo good, options for everyone and they aren't picky with requests…read more Service, NO waiting and no matter where you decide to sit, someone will come great you right away. Everyone is genuinely welcoming/friendly. Everyone takes care of you the same way! Ambiance is fun, by yourself or as a family there's plenty of seating options and it's not too loud. Also, a lot of TVs with different options. Ask and thou shall get... drinks are generous and there isn't anything the bar can't make either.

Been going to this establishment for quite a while. Usually 3-4 times a month. Last few times,…read moreservice has been horrible. Walked in tonight, around 5:45pm. Left at 6:01. Was never greeted, approached, nothing. I understand if it's busy but to not address a table sitting for 15 minutes? That was the last chance. There's other places, in close proximity, that still value customer service and appreciate loyal customers