Our server at the Wonderverse recommended we stop in the Ghost Trap after dinner so we did. It's a…read moreneat 21 and over speakeasy with a bar and a handful of tables. I don't think there's table service here, we ordered and paid at the bar but they did bring the drinks out to the table. They had a few Ghostbusters themed drinks that aren't available at the restaurant. I had the Death Chill Slushie which was good and strong, I enjoyed that it came with a rock candy swizzle stick. Hubby had the Wax On Wax Off which was a little more sweet and more up my alley. Overall a nice place to grab a drink and relax for a bit. Cute for a date night.

Cute spot inside wonderverse! Glad we came during soft…read moreopening weekend because I can tell this place will be packed. Shout out to Hedeia (spelling may be off) at the bar. She was hustling and patient with the guests. Things to keep in mind: you are paying for the theme. Their specialty drinks run $20. Tip your bartenders appropriately on that amount. Recs for the team: qr code, menus on tables would be helpful for when the crowds pick up. Fun time!

I can't really comment on the place itself as an experience but I can say that I called and left…read moreSEVERAL messages back in early December. I called so many times make a reservation for a Christmas party for a group of 10 people . I NEVER received a return call back... it was very disappointing due to our group wanting to experience Club Mamalu.

Wait isn't it called club Malibu? If not we gotta fix the font. It's a place you go to see people…read morefrom high school and I'm into it. Very small and jazzy. Never saw anyone on that stage though. It's a bar, get your drinks, go sit, shut up, enjoy!

Great ambiance and Service. Drinks menu is fun and creative. Go there to show case for visiting…read morefriends and relatives

We love ourselves a good speakeasy. I initially wanted to try Maypole and stumbled upon Subourbon…read moreand thank goodness we did! My partner is a huge fan of a good Manhattan or old fashion so I knew we had to come. We were greeted by Joe and Kobe. Had our option of where to sit and Lola was a great waitress. We were able to order food from Maypole so it was a win/win. Kobe and Lola took their time explaining everything to us from drink recommendations to the food to the delicious shots they brought over. We definitely plan on coming back again as it was beautiful, a great time and good food and drinks! Can't wait to try the next seasonal options they have!

Great place, to go and have a great time, totally recommend! Amazing drinks, great food as wellread more

If you're looking for a true neighborhood pub experience, Jackson Avenue Pub is definitely worth…read morechecking out. The restaurant itself is very small, with a bar and just a handful of tables, but that's part of its charm. It genuinely feels like the kind of pub you'd stumble into while traveling outside the U.S. Thankfully, we were lucky enough to walk in and find a table ready for us. My wife and I started with the pretzels and beer cheese appetizer, which was a delicious way to kick things off. For our entrees, I went with the fried pickle burger, while my wife ordered the buffalo chicken wrap. The burger was perfectly juicy, and honestly, it was one of the best, if not the best, burgers I've had in Naperville. The buffalo chicken wrap was very good as well, with a nice kick from the buffalo sauce. Overall, Jackson Avenue Pub has that cozy, authentic pub atmosphere that's hard to find, along with some really tasty food. Definitely a spot we'd come back to!

Altavida is a new addition to the downtown Naperville area as they have only been open for 3 weeks…read more It has taken over The Craftsman building which offers three floors. Altavida's concepts for the three levels are Publico, Rumba, and Altura. Publico (1st Flr)- A South American fusion of food and drinks that will be rotating. The cocktails will be more tequila and mezcal based and food will be subtly rotated based on trends happening in South America. The food menu currently offers tapas, empanadas, ceviche, guacamoles, larger format meat/seafood entrees, and more. They will have a front of our bar as well as a back bar that will specialize in more coffees/coffee cocktails. Rumba (2nd Flr)- The entertainment floor! There is a separate bar on this floor that will specialize in more Rum based cocktails. Additionally, they will have a wine bar area with wines in tap. Lastly, they will have an open area for live music as well as dancing. Their hope is to have a mix of jazz, club music, salsa dancing options available. Altura (3rd Flr)- This floor is still under construction but will have a rooftop patio. The hope is that this space will be an event space both for public and private events. Back to my experience! My partner and I stopped in for a cocktail and to see what Altavida was about. Our first bartender was very nice but was still getting used to the drink recipes and was leaning on their cheat sheets. While we waited, another bartender kindly told us all about the restaurant and its focus on hospitality. Unfortunately, each bartender had a slightly different explanation of the restaurant's goal concepts which was confusing. We ended up ordering the El Toro and Vaquero (both mezcal drinks). Both were VERY spirit forward to the point that it may have needed better balance. Both drinks had a nice presentation with garnishes, color, and a skull feature at the bottom of the glass. Lastly, we saw many people walk up and look confused as there was no formal host stand. They didn't know if they should seat themselves or wait for someone. Overall, there still seems to be some kinks needing to be worked out as well as some conceptual editing. I feel they are trying to achieve too much and it ends up being confusing for staff and guests. I hope with time, Altavida is extremely successful in the Naperville area and I hope to circle back after some time passes.

This place is a wonderful addition to DT Naperville! I was able to get a last minute dinner…read morereservation on a Friday night. I arrived at 6:30 and there were plenty of people already in the restaurant, but I was seated promptly. My server Richard came over to greet me right away. He went over the menu options and gave great recommendations. We put our order in pretty quickly because we've been to tapas restaurants before. I loved the modern decor and lively music being played. The place is truly colorful and has a very energetic vibe. The service was excellent. Everyone was extremely kind and happy to help. Edwin, the general manager was so friendly and accommodating by making sure that everything was to our liking. He is a gem. My husband and I ordered a few different tapas to share. We started with the empanadas and they were truly 10/10, highly recommend! We had the beef and chicken with the chimichurri sauce. We also tried the papas bravas and those were delicious as well. They are spicy and have a nice kick. The portion is pretty big and shareable. Last, we had chicken en mole. Omg, so good! They knocked it out of the park with this one. The presentation is very pleasing and the flavor is 10/10! I'm a hot sauce girly and even carry it in my bag just in case. The sauce they had in the dish was so good that I didn't even think about adding hot sauce! The rice and chicken along with the sauce is chef's kiss. I also tried the Brussels sprouts but they were my least favorite of everything. They should go back to the drawing board on that one. The drinks we had were solid. My husband had an espresso martini and dragonfruit margarita, while I had a mango margarita. All were good. Needless to say, I had an amazing evening at Altavida! The dancing on the second floor was also very fun and entertaining. I will definitely be a regular here!

Old Town Pour House surprised me with how vegetarian-friendly it was for a sports bar…read more We tried the pretzel bites, Kung Pao cauliflower, Southern Mac & Cheese, a flatbread, and finished with the skillet cookie and ice cream. The Southern Mac & Cheese was probably the standout for me -- creamy, with a nice kick and crispy onions on top. Portions across the board were very generous, so it's definitely worth keeping that in mind before ordering too much. We had a really nice evening here. There's plenty of space, TVs everywhere, and the whole place has that lively sports-bar energy without feeling cramped. We were there while the IU-Northwestern game was on, so it was especially fun if you enjoy watching a game while eating with friends. The overall experience felt relaxed and easy, which makes it a good option for meeting up with a group. Between the dedicated vegetarian section, big portions, lively atmosphere, and game-day setup, it's much better for vegetarians than I expected from a traditional sports bar. And definitely save room for the skillet cookie.

Met up with some college fraternity brothers that I have not seen in a long time. This location was…read moreselected due to it being a central location! We were seated immediately and sat outside. It was kind of chilly but we were next to a fireplace and a little later they turned on the burner stands. Our server stopped by a few times but we let him know we are waiting for a few others. When all of us were there, he took drink orders as we looked over the menu. We eventually ordered our food and the server was great with answering our questions. I ordered a combo meal with grilled wings and ribs. I requested just flats for the wings and he accommodated. I got French Fries and mashed potatoes. The wings were good and I dipped it in the habanero sauce. The ribs were tangy and had some meat on the bones. The meal only came with 4 wings and 4 ribs but it was plenty and I was full at the end. Maybe it was double the carbs. I enjoyed the food and loved catching up with the guys.

Yard House is a great option in Naperville for dinner with friends, family, or even a work…read moreget-together. I've always enjoyed the food here, especially the steaks. My favorite is the Korean Ribeye--it's well seasoned with a slightly sweet soy flavor and has a ton of flavor. It normally comes with Parmesan fries, but I like to substitute mixed vegetables and white rice. Also don't forget to add the grilled shrimp. The Filet Mignon is another great choice and has been consistently good. They also offer half-price appetizers during happy hour, which makes it a great place to stop in for drinks and share a few appetizers. Overall, a solid dining option with a good atmosphere, plenty of menu choices, and consistently good food. Definitely a place I enjoy coming back to.

Clean and inviting inside, truly appreciate the window shades thay they put down when the sun gets…read moreat a point where. Its going to be in your face. Other restaurants need to do this as we were blinded at a bar nearby days before. I digress. CJ was our awesome bartender, super attentive and friendly and made the best lavender drop. We tried an array of appeti,ers and all were good: chicken tenders, sloders and pepperoni pizza. The happy hour deals are great, nice to see a burbs location push happy hour past 5pm because um...we all have jobs.

Kind of hidden back behind crate and barrel outlet, this brewery offers pinball and trivia. We…read morestopped in to shoot some pinball and have a brew on our way home from a dinner date. The music kept cutting out after only a little bit of the song and it was driving me nuts. Well, they were doing music trivia. The ladies in our party dove deep into music trivia while the guys played pinball. Decent brews, decent space. My only complaint is the amount of kids that were there. I love my kids, but I was on a date night and there were SO many kids running around and trying to cut in on pinball games. It may just have been the parent's problem, but I got a sitter to get away from my kids. Why am I babysitting yours now? Service was good. Menu was deep and diverse. Will be back I think.

I saw that they were having meat bingo on their instagram and we were easily influenced. Apparently…read morethey have bingo every Tuesday and this one particular was meat prizes. For $20 you got your bingo cards and a dauber for a couple bucks extra. They don't normally serve food but they had a food truck serving meats from the same meat store they partnered with for the event. I definitely recommend getting there early so you can secure a spot as well as order food and drinks before the game starts. I waited and was busy socializing that I ended up having to rush and order before the game started. They made it super easy with the bingo and apparently my table was the lucky table because we had 2 winners in our group! Yay! Overall this was a fun time and would recommend especially on a Tuesday night!

Went to listen and dance to Rhythm Rockets. Great place for drinks, music and dancing!read more

We attended the American English tribute band performance and was absolutely pleased with the…read morevenue, seating and more importantly the service we received. While we did not eat at the venue, we did our share of having beverages. We will go back for other events without a doubt.

Security, Service and people are cool as hell been going here for years…read more Unfortunately they have the WORST DJ's in Naperville. Its laughable what they play, shit from 2009-2012 basically and they cant get with the times i never understood that. If they hired more culturally diverse and more relevant music playing DJ's this place would crank out even more customers. Will they do that? Most likely not after 20 odd years lmao.

Went last night to Porter / Two Nine in Naperville with an out-of-town friend. The hostess was very…read morefriendly and said we could sit at any open table. Inside was empty. Being a good evening, all activities were out. The outside bar was crowded, so we took an empty table in the back open patio. A beautiful evening and a person singing and playing live music, added to the ambiance. It looked more like a neighbor's pub / bar having a party. Football was on and folks were cheering for their team. After a long wait, corn tortia chips and salsa was served . Drinks were OK, but the Mexican food was far below my standard. It was insipid and tasteless. Will never go there for Mexican food. Though the evening vibes and the impact in patio was amazing.