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Wooden Paddle

4.4 (519 reviews)
Open • 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
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Moderate noise
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Outdoor seating

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Sausage Fest
Meg S.

First timer, will definitely be back. Best meal I've had in a long time. Our server was very helpful and funny to boot. Very respectful and understanding of my elderly parents. We went for brunch and already have reservations for a night to try their dinner menu. One thing we didn't love was the DJ, just because it was pretty loud and made it hard for us old people to hear. The music was good though!

Toasted focaccia with whipped ricotta and honey
Robyn W.

I wanted to love this place so much. It's tucked in a cute downtown area of Lemont and has all the potential to be one of my new favorite places. It's 4:30pm and when I walk in, it's not busy, and I'm asked if I have a reservation. I get it. You're cool and want me to notice. I'm seated in the corner next to a door that I'm assured won't be used while I'm here. (Spoiler alert - it was, in fact, used by patrons and staff alike.) But the menu looks amazing. We start with the toasted focaccia and whipped ricotta with honeycomb. It's good. Not the best I've ever had, but solid. The wood fired pizza is also good, but, again, not great. But solid. We decided not to linger and get drinks or dessert because the restaurant was filling up and it got loud fast. Really loud. Like, I need my check right now loud. Four stars because it was almost great, and I want to go back and try more of the things.

Goat cheese with honey spread
Candice H.

Food: the food here is amazing! The Pepperonly pizza is the best pepperoni pizza I have ever had. Their mocktails are delicious too. 5/5 Service: we came around 6 PM and I can say that it wasn't a long wait at all. The server was able to sit us within five minutes. The space is small but lovely! The venue is kind friendly and pets can sit outside if the weather permits. 5/5 Ambiance: the venue is simple but comfy. I love that in the center of the room, you can watch the pizzas being made. I found the experience to be calming. The music wasn't loud, which I like! 5/5 Overall: 15/15

Green Greens, Eggs, Ham Breakfast Pizza without Meat
Dianne M.

It wasn't very busy when we arrived for brunch on Sunday. We had mimosas which we enjoyed. My son in law ordered the coffee which came as a French press. The coffee had a slightly burnt flavor and he left half of it. There appeared to only be one waiter so though he was attentive for a while, that dropped off as more and more tables came in. My daughter and I are vegetarians so we ordered the Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast pizza without the ham and prosciutto. It looked good, but there was no pesto present so the flavor was very bland. My son in law ordered the Peach Pancakes, but they were very, very sweet. We ordered the Monkey Bread as a starter but it came last. It looked good, but the bottom was burnt and overall they were dry. Not a great experience. I enjoy the trendy feel of the dining room, but I think we'll only do dinner there which we have enjoyed in the past.

April A.

Second time in, we had a great meal. The seasonal ravioli was yummy, I do wish there was a pinch more sausage. The shroom pizza we had was great! Our server was as such a nice young man. A bit chilly sitting in the window seat. But overall a great experience. Can't wait to go back and try something else!

Pretty Fly for a White Pie, Champagne Mushroom Stack
Alison C.

I was so excited to go to wooden paddle after looking at their menu online, I saw so many options right up my alley. The restaurant is clean, however it was very busy and somewhat small. It was extremely loud in there. To drink I got the fire and ice, which if you like mezcal I would recommend. For an app we got the mushroom stack, which was good, had a little spice, and probably my favorite thing I tried. The fried Brie was also good. For pizza, my sis and I split the white pie, which was simple and okay. To me it looked and sounded better than it actually was. Nothing I tried was overwhelmingly good or that I'd say you absolutely have to get, but nothing was bad either. Dessert we got the ooey gooey butter cake. I'd skip out on this one. No one at the table of 8 of us cared for it. Service was really good here and you'll always have your drinks full and be able to put your order in, get your check or ask whatever question you might have. They were wonderful, attentive and kind.

Wood-Fired Octopus
Vanessa C.

So good. Make reservations and go for it. The pizza is wood-fire and excellent. So good, I missed a picture. We had pepperoni and margaritas pizza. We also dined on Caesar salad, ravioli, octopus, short ribs and bread and butter. We were a party of 8 so make reservations.

Adaora O.

It's no surprise that Wooden Paddle made Yelp's Top Places to Eat list! The intimate and cozy vibe is exactly what I wanted on this Sunday night. FYI, the menu changes by the season, so don't be surprised if something you see on the menu now, isn't on later! It was nice to hear that they tend to keep items that sell well. Our server was so kind and you could tell she knew the menu well and enjoys her job. The food came out timely (faster than we anticipated) and was hot and fresh. My personal favorite was The Last Straw (cocktail) and the Bbq Crispy Pork Belly. Will be trying the new Lemont location next!

Goat Cheese Arancini
Krissy B.

Went out on a Saturday night, very busy but overall still good service. The cheese Arancini's just lacked flavor, the pasta is store bought not made fresh. Maybe I should have just ordered their pizza bc the pasta is NOT good at all. The only pasta made in house is the ravioli, we ordered that.. and it was JUST ok. Do not get pasta here!

Pretty Fly for a White Pie
Anu K.

Came here once again with my husband and the food was great, it's a very small place so everyone is seated very close together. Overall love coming here

Cucumber melon cocktail
Maddi V.

We snagged a last minute reservation after always seeing a lot of folks here when we stopped across the street for ice cream at the creamery, and I'm so glad we did. Inside, Wooden Paddle is a comfortable but upscale pizza spot. A family would fit right in here, but so would a romantic date night. My husband and I came here to celebrate our anniversary, and the staff here was so excited to be part of the celebration. Our cocktails were delicious, but the bar seemed a bit backed up so it took a while for us to get our first round of drinks and my drink arrived almost 10 minutes before my husbands. We ordered the Humboldt and prosciutto toast, fried Brie and the hot Seoul mate pizza, and ended the night with the gooey butter cake. The food was delicious, though the appetizers weren't particularly memorable and I know we're looking forward to going back someday for another date night or a night out with some friends. The menu had lots of great sounding options I'm eager to explore!

Pizzas
Celeste B.

I went to my first tasting menu and it was a blast! It was a "The Bear" themed menu and they even got the Carmy look alike winner to attend the event. Although it was a bit cramped, the food was delicious! For $79 per person, we had 8 different shared courses. The bread with really good butter was just that - really good! My favorite was the truffle butter with the vanilla honey a close second. The pastas, the Seabass and ribeye were excellent! I had a great time and would definitely look forward to attending the future tastings.

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Do you have any vegan options?

Our dough and our red sauce is vegan. We also make a cashew ricotta cheese substitute. Salads are made to order and can be ordered vegan. Our peanut butter banana time pizza is a vegan dessert. Have a great day!

Do they offer gluten free pizza?

As of Tuesday this week 7/9/19 we are offering gluten free pizza. We are making fresh gluten free dough daily. If you stop in to try it, please let us know what you think!

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933 Speakeasy - Steak Teasers

933 Speakeasy

4.6(27 reviews)
6.7 mi

933 Speakeasy is located inside Embers in Downtown Lockport. I loved that getting to the bar was…read moretruly an "in the know" experience. It just so happens that I visited the night of a holiday bar crawl in lockport so the inside wasn't set up how it normally would be. For being packed, we were still able to grab a cocktail table to enjoy our drinks at. The bar was decked out in holiday decor to get everyone in christmas spirits. My group got two rounds of drinks which included the Toasted Pecan Old Fashioned, Figgy Smalls, Christmas in a Cup, Happiness is a Warm Puppy, Milk & Cookies, and Maple Bacon Old Fashioned. My favorites by far were the Toasted Pecan Old Fashioned and Figgy Smalls. My group also loved the Milk & Cookies. The bartenders hustled to get drinks out and still took time to smoke the old fashioneds to perfection. I'd love to come back on a normal night and re-enjoy this lockport hotspot.

Ever since I learned that there was a speakeasy in Lockport i've always wanted to check it out but…read moreI didn't want to go there by myself so I finally convinced my wife to visit the Speakeasy with me. We figured it would have been the perfect way to top off our evening. For first-timers it might be hard trying to find the speakeasy since at first I thought you had to access it from the Busy Street and walk up three flights of stairs. Actually you just walk inside of the Embers building, find the elevator that's kind of hidden and take it to the Third floor. I thought that the little trip up felt exclusive already. Once you're at the third floor you are treated to a beautiful array of scenery. Exit to your left and you were treated to the bar and some great tables with a cozy, intimate setting. I'm not sure if it was open seating since there was a little podium right off the elevator so we just sat ourselves. Some speakeasies require a certain dress code to keep up with the times. This one thankfully was casual though many people dressed business casual. We actually loved how the staff dressed as well. I have to try their Japanese sex drink and I absolutely loved every ship that I took. The drinks are fairly price. They did have a food menu but it was mainly snacks and small plates that were a bit overpriced. If we're having a large Gathering they have a big private room next door. This place does have a lot of great events going on as well with their upcoming Valentine's Day event that looks really interesting. It does get pretty busy as well after 7:00 p.m. from our experience. Overall, I was excited and enjoyed our visit coming to the 933 speakeasy!

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The Phoenix Kitchen - The Salmon

The Phoenix Kitchen

4.3(119 reviews)
6.4 mi

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.

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Thursdays $8 Smoked old fashioned

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Le P'tit Fusion Tapas and Bar - Mushroom & goat cheese flat bread

Le P'tit Fusion Tapas and Bar

4.7(169 reviews)
24.0 mi
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Everything about Le P'tit is truly perfection! The food is so great and drinks as good and the…read moreambiance... can't say enough about it! Sitting outside sipping on a glass of wine and relaxing is just what I need! Thank you Sunny and staff

My husband and I are moving to Bartlett and have been looking at the many offerings the area has to…read moreoffer since starting our build. Le P'tit was the first to pop up on my feed and immediately caught my attention due to its unique menu, historic building, and secluded outdoor oasis for the fair weather seasons. When asked where I wanted to have dinner on my birthday, the answer was easy, L'ptit! We were greeted by the Chef Chopra outside, who welcomed us and asked us to choose the seat that suited us best in or outdoors. We chose a seat outside as it seemed most guests were enjoying the nice weather in the garden. Chef Chopra introduced himself and explained the complimentary montadito, and presented the current specials. We loved that he took time to ask what brought us in, and when we said that we were building a new home in Bartlett only minutes away, he shared that although he has been all over the world he always misses good old Bartlett, IL. This is the kind of connection and service you won't find at franchise restaurants! We enjoyed cocktails, myself a dirty tini with bleu cheese stuffed olives, and my husband the traditional old fashioned and the P'tit old fashioned - both of which he enjoyed. We ordered the hummus for an appetizer - my husband never orders humus. Not a drop was left. It was so flavorful, and since I am intolerant to gluten we loved that it was served with cucumber "chips". We will definitely order this again! Our entrees were both specials - mine the steak and shrimp tower and my husband's the Birria. We could t decide whose was better. The shrimp and steak were so flavorful and beautifully cooked, and the beef and consommé of my husband's was out of this world. My takeaways from Le P'tit: We will be there - regularly, before we move into our home, and after! Have a cocktail, they are fabulous. Talk to Chef Chopra any chance you get. He has seen the world and loves to see his guests enjoying his menu and the atmosphere of his establishment. This is what supporting local is about! Enjoy your time at Le P'tit. Savor. Take a moment to slow down, disconnect from the outside and connect with the ones around you and enjoy the wonderfully and thoughtfully prepared dishes on the menu. We can't wait to be back!

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Le P'tit Fusion Tapas and Bar - Grilled octopus, yum!

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