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Wooden Paddle

4.4 (511 reviews)
Open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
Updated 1 week ago

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Moderate noise
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Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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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

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.

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!

The Buzzkill
Lina C.

We came out here to try this very beautiful place due to social media. The interior is absolutely gorgeous and the service was great. I really liked their sodas and thought it was a cool idea. I did really appreciate that they had better ingredients in their food as I do have a sensitive stomach. However, the food is very pricey for its location. The duck ragu sounded good but I was not a big fan of it. It was a small portion for the price in my opinion and it was lacking in flavor. I tasted an odd, greasy duck taste that I am unsure how to explain. The pizza was good but is not filling. The pizza is on the light side and is great for a nice snack with friends. But meal wise, it was not satisfying. The KBBQ pizza was flavorful and tasty as well as the Buzzkill. I am a huge arugula and prosciutto pizza lover, but this one was not that great to me. Maybe mine needed more balsamic glaze. I was happy that my stomach wasn't hurting, which is a norm for pizza. However, I LOVED the gluten-free crust!!! I was absolutely obsessed with it. It tasted like a crispy but chewy rice paper to me... and that is absolutely divine. It was extra but it was just so yummy... sucks it was so good since I don't want to pay $30 for a light pizza again :( Overall, this is the perfect place for you if you want a very social media post friendly place or a beautiful area to hang out with friends.

Last visible light cocktail. Delicious!
Lauren H.

Wonderful New Year's Eve! The menu was delicious especially the melt in your mouth sea bass and having a pizza to go for after a night out of partying. You guys are the best! I can't wait for the Lagrange location to open in the new year!

The Original Mr. Beef
Britney F.

Honestly was going to rate it much higher at first. Loved the atmosphere and the food smelled amazing. The app came out with our pizza which is okay but it didn't happen to the table next to us (who was practically on top of us and they were very uncomfortable). we were without drinks several times and the waiter seemed to avoid our table vs anyone else's. When we asked for a box, he packed it for us (which I thought was kind) until he threw all the scraps of food we clearly didn't want into the box right on top of the pizza...If you do go, I recommend the rocketman pizza. The pizza was still good, the service ruined it for us.

Really Good Bread & Butter
Patty B.

My review is long overdue. My boyfriend and I have been coming here regularly for over 3 years now! We come at least once a month to get our pizza and drinks. My boyfriend is obsessed with the sausage fest, which never disappoints him. I always try a new pizza and have NEVER been upset with my decision! I've tried the rocket man, smoke & shrooms, Gettin Figgy with it, Pretty fly, buzzkill... i've tried everything. The flavor is beyond comparable to any other restaurant. I'm writing this review because we recently went to Italy and were hunting for the best pizza of our lives there, and as expected, Wooden Paddle pizza STILL remained #1. We had a pizza multiple times a day in Italy, trying to find the one that would top Wooden Paddle, and we didn't find it. Add a side of pesto to wooden paddle pizza??? Absolute heaven. This place is our fave spot ever, always inviting all of our family members and friends here for dinners and hangouts. We love to try the new cocktails that come out & my boyfriend is a huge fan of their old fashioned. The ambiance of the restaurant is always super chill & they have remained so true to themselves, regardless of opening up another location. Lemont Wooden Paddle is our top place to eat & that will never change!! Thank you so much to all the cooks and servers who have been so lovely and make amazing food. Y'all are the best! If you've never been here, i'm sorry & also... you should change that. You're missing out if you've never tried their pizza! Trust, maybe it'll heal your soul.

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Ask the Community - Wooden Paddle

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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Pollyanna Social - Oak & Amaro

Pollyanna Social

4.7(32 reviews)
0.0 mi

A great place to grab a tasty and creative cocktail! The drink menu is extensive and they come up…read morewith fun seasonal drinks frequently. The service is also good, everyone is always friendly and professional.

This past Friday, my husband and I wanted to celebrate the Christmas season and stopped in at…read morePollyanna social before dinner. From the moment we walked in, we were one of three groups of patrons. One gentleman sitting up at the bar, one table of ladies and my husband and I up at the bar. We sat for almost 10 minutes before the waitress walked over with some water and said the bartender will be with you in a few minutes and apologized. The bartender at no point in time ever said hello, welcome in. Terrible service as far as that goes. My husband ordered two drinks and I ordered one drink and they were excellent. As we sat there waiting to be asked what we would like to be served and after we were finally served, we sat and listened to what seemed to be like lounge music. We came in because of the holiday season and we're looking forward to listening to some holiday music playing in the background in addition to the holiday theme. I was surprised by both that the holiday theme was a tree by the front door and not much else around and no holiday music. The question we ask ourselves is will we be back. I don't know and I think at this point for what it costs to have a nice cocktail and not have the right person tending bar or maybe my expectations were set high for the holidays. There's probably a 50-50 chance that we will ever be back. There are so many places within a 10 minute radius that will probably be delighted to have our business. Such a huge disappointment, but we try not to let that hamper our mood. Today's generation needs to learn social skills.

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Pollyanna Social - The special - tropical not sweet

The special - tropical not sweet

Pollyanna Social - Its Been Oolong (left) & Socialpolitan (right)

Its Been Oolong (left) & Socialpolitan (right)

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Canal Tanglefoot - love is like heaven, but it can hurt like hell.

One Eleven Martini Parlour - Special requested raspberry chocolate martini.

One Eleven Martini Parlour

4.4(29 reviews)
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One Eleven Martini Parlour has become one of our favorite spots. The mood is laid back and the…read moreservice is outstanding. The owner is truly an artist, as are the bartenders. They have a good presence on social media and host special events from time to time. They are good at communicating changes to hours on their website. It gets busy during prime hours, and at times they do hit capacity. Given the intimate size of the facility and the truly amazing cocktails it's not surprising. 100% would recommend the pistachio martini.

One Eleven Martini Parlour is easily one of the best spots in Lemont. The atmosphere is dialed in…read moreperfectly -- upscale but not pretentious, comfortable without losing that polished feel. You walk in and immediately know you landed at the right place. The cocktails are serious quality. Their martini menu is stacked, and the Lavender Lemon Drop was one of the best drinks I've had anywhere. Everything is balanced and clearly made by people who know what they're doing. The WineStation and the half-price wine bottles on Wednesdays are great touches. They also have excellent happy hour specials, which makes it even easier to stop in after work or kick off a night out. It's honestly one of the better deals in town given the quality of the drinks. They've got gaming machines if you want to unwind and play a bit, and the old classic movies running in the background give the place a cool, unique vibe you don't see everywhere. Service is top-notch across the board. Every bartender I've had there has been outstanding, but Betty deserves a special shout-out -- she's friendly, sharp, and genuinely great at what she does. All around, this place nails it: great drinks, a strong happy hour, gaming, old movies, and staff who actually care. One Eleven Martini Parlour is a go-to spot, and I'll keep coming back.

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One Eleven Martini Parlour - Pistachio Martini

Pistachio Martini

One Eleven Martini Parlour - Lavender Lemon Drop and Pear Martini

Lavender Lemon Drop and Pear Martini

One Eleven Martini Parlour - Seasonal butterbeer cocktail.

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Seasonal butterbeer cocktail.

933 Speakeasy - Steak Teasers

933 Speakeasy

4.6(27 reviews)
6.7 mi

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!

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.

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933 Speakeasy - Bar area

Bar area

933 Speakeasy - Smoked Ol Fashion

Smoked Ol Fashion

933 Speakeasy - Paddy melt with sweet potato fries

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The Phoenix Kitchen - The Salmon

The Phoenix Kitchen

4.3(112 reviews)
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Great filet Mignon , potatoes, deserts. Friendly waiter staff…read more Plenty of parking. Lemon cello delight.

We went to Phoenix Kitchen for date night last night. This was our second time dining here. Phoenix…read moreKitchen describes themselves as a modern upscale casual dining experience, serving locally sourced new American cuisine. Erica took great care of us this evening. She was so sweet, service with a smile. We started with a couple of their handcrafted cocktails. Hubby had tonight's special drink, a Gold Rush. I had the sister to a Gold Rush, a Bees Knees. It's just a matter of bourbon vs gin. Both are refreshing cocktails made with honey and lemon. We shared the Spanish octopus to begin, a perfectly grilled octopus tentacle in a romesco sauce topped with pico de gallo and toasted almonds. We thoroughly enjoyed it. A generous portion and so tender. Hubby had the Saturday night special, the smoked prime rib. It came with grilled vegetables and truffle fries. He had this speciality last time. This time it was so fatty (see photo). I had the grouper puttanesca with couscous. I love grouper but I felt it was salty. With capers and anchovy, the fish didn't need salt as these things bring salt to the dish. However, our entrees were generous in size and tasty. We definitely like this restaurant. They have a loyalty program, plenty of seating inside and out, a nice bar area and a Vegas-style gaming room. Phoenix Kitchen even nixed using seed oil at their restaurant. We did miss out on the complimentary house-made limoncello this time. What's up with that?!

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The Phoenix Kitchen - Outside area

Outside area

The Phoenix Kitchen - The amazing Phoenix Burger!

The amazing Phoenix Burger!

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Tallgrass Restaurant - French Toast

Tallgrass Restaurant

4.1(122 reviews)
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What a beautiful, upscale dining option in the south suburbs! Tallgrass's restaurant mixes the…read morehistoric charm of downtown lockport with an elegant interior. The restaurant itself feels very intimate and exclusive because of its size. The drinks menu has something for everyone where the food menu focuses on specialty items you can't find at most other restaurants in the area. For cocktails, I highly recommend their martini service. I got both the French Martini and Espresso Martini and thoroughly enjoyed them both! My SIL also got the Vesper Martini which was surprisingly amazing. All had a unique flavor profile, spirit forward, but also balanced well. My husband also got the TG Bees Knees which was delicious. For food, we started with the Baked Feta. This came with four warm pieces of bread to pair with the warm feta and sauce. For entrees, our waitress said the most popular dishes were the Duck and Seasonal Catch. My husband ordered the Pan Roasted Duck and enjoyed the tenderness and flavor. I ordered the Ravioli Au Dauphine which was served as a sheet. I enjoyed the filling flavor mixed with the sauce and cheese topping. It was the perfect winter pasta. My brother and SIL shared the Pork Belly Confit and Pan Seared Scallops. All dishes came out with a beautiful presentation. Across the board the portions seemed a bit small but you could taste the freshness and quality of the ingredients they used. Gabby waited on our table and was such a joy. She was smiling always, made some great recommendations, gave us a good laugh at times, and was kind to take our photo to savor the night. I definitely enjoyed my experience at Tallgrass and it truly was the perfect dinner spot to splurge with.

I love Tall Grass! I am so glad this spot is close to me because I love sitting in their beautiful…read morepatio sipping a crafted cocktail. They always have cool events happening and the food is delicious. The staff are very sweet! Sometimes I bring my dog and they bring fresh treats and water for her during the summer months. I haven't been their events yet, but I am planning to in the future.

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Tallgrass Restaurant - Inside

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Tallgrass Restaurant - Arancini

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