We were excited to try Urban Kitchen, and it absolutely delivered…read more Right away, the decor stood out, unique without being over the top, warm, and inviting. The waitstaff was friendly, helpful, and genuinely attentive without hovering. We started with drinks: blueberry mojitos and sangria. Both were fantastic. The flavors were perfectly balanced, refreshing, and it was clear they were made with real care and attention, not just poured and sent out. For appetizers, we ordered the chips with guacamole and salsa. We weren't expecting the chips to come out hot and clearly fresh from the fryer, but wow, perfectly crisp with just the right amount of salt. The guacamole tasted fresh and clean, and the salsa had a great balance of heat and flavor without overpowering anything. I ordered the birria tacos, and they were outstanding. The meat was incredibly well seasoned, tender, and full of flavor. You can tell when food is prepared by someone who truly cares about what they're making, those kinds of flavors can't be faked. The Cobb salad was equally impressive: fresh ingredients, a perfect portion size, moist chicken, and a dressing that tied everything together beautifully. One of the nicest surprises was learning that Urban Kitchen supports the community through Meals on Wheels. It's always great to enjoy a meal knowing the restaurant gives back. The only downside? We live six hours away. That said, we will absolutely be back the next time we're in the area. Highly recommend!

First time here - very nice ambiance inside. X-Mas decoration up…read more Had the Cauliflower Bites for an appetizer, Market Salad and Birria Queso Tacos for main dish. All were Hot, well prepared, and Tasty!! Service was great. Will definitely be back.

Absolutely Incredible! Forno is incredible -- everything…read moretastes so fresh, and the service is top-notch! The pizza dough is hand-tossed and fire-baked to perfection -- you can taste the craftsmanship in every bite. The burrata, prosciutto, and fig jam combo was to die for -- creamy, sweet, and savory all at once. We also tried the sausage and peppers and meatball appetizers, and both were unbelievably flavorful and comforting. If you're looking for authentic, high-quality Italian dishes with amazing flavor and presentation, Forno is a must-visit!

Pizzas are very good. There are two types of wood fired crust, one is more crispy and the other is…read moremore New York style. The restaurant is kind of small not for large parties and the chairs & tables are high back so it may present an issue if you have mobility problems but overall I'm looking forward to trying them again. Also, the waitress was very good and the pizzas come out fast.

Tons of interesting and very yummy burgers. I got the French burger which had Brie and…read morecranberries. So delicious. I also got the cheesecake shake that lets you pick the ice cream that goes with it. I picked strawberry. So yummy. Great service and clean environment.

My husband and I stopped in today and the ambiance was nice. There's different seating arrangements…read moreto fit your comfortability whether it's a table, booth or single seat with a storefront view. Today we ordered a maple bacon milkshake, peanut butter milkshake, 1/4 pound grilled cheese burger on toast, 1/2 pound New Orleans burger and a shareable basket of parmesan truffle fries. Let's start with the positives, the shakes were well made and not overwhelmingly sweet and we liked that a lot. My husband's 1/2 pound burger seemed a little small and my grilled cheese burger said it would be on Texas toast but it seemed like it was sourdough bread and not really thick cut like Texas toast should be. I was looking forward to eating here because the pictures of the fries online looked long and thick cut, the basket of fries we got didn't look like that at all and lacked Parmesan cheese. The negative experience was the fact the water tasted weird. I took one sip and tasted a weird chemical taste but my husband and I didn't complain, we just paid and left. I don't know if it was the water or the cup but it definitely had a weird taste. Overall, the experience was ok. I think we had higher expectations seeing all the pictures online.

I was charting a new place for dinner. I was finishing my dog walking duties at my sister's who…read morelives behind here. I was actually eyeing the Lisle location as a place I wanted to try. When I clicked the website I noted a Crest Hill location and was pleasantly surprised it so close. They just opened this 2nd location 1/24/25. Lisle has been open for 5 years. They are planning another location in St Charles. I went with their single Egg That Burger and an onion rings, with a soda $21. Owners are very nice and I enjoyed my meal.

Burger was not 5 stars. But owners were so friendly and welcoming, it's really hard to give…read moreanything less than a 5-star. Ordered the bacon cheeseburger. Way, way too much mayo. I had to scrape plenty off the bun with an extra straw I grabbed. I'm pretty sure the burger was a frozen patty; not hand made. Very confusing because the owner's burger-patty photos look amazing. But the one I got was nothing like those photos. Curly fries were identical to Arby's. Really good. Definitely hot & fresh. Highlight of everything was the Coffee Walnut Shake. It was AWESOME. Made with real ice cream. I've never had walnuts in a shake; and definitely loved it.

I just came from my first visit Merichka's. Loved it. I…read morehad the single grilled pork chop. It was thick cut, perfectly seasoned and served a hot grill type platter. I got the twice baked potato with it. Large enough to be 2 potatoes. That came with applesauce plenty of butter, The salad was just the standard lettuce with croutons, but the blue cheese dressing made it special. If there was one small thing, I'd say they need to label their handicapped entrance better and maybe put another sign near the main entrance. I didn't know they had one until I was leaving. I'm old and find stairs difficult, but a few of them aren't impossible. I would have used the handicapped entrance if I had known it was there. But thank you for a great Sunday dinner! I'll be back. :)

My husband found this old school restaurant that was established in 1933 with high Google ratings…read morethat was conveniently located on the way to the Rialto Theatre where we were headed for a concert. So we tried it. Merichka's serves good food with good service in a non-fancy kind of restaurant. It has various dining areas and a small bar. The room we sat in was nondescript with not one decoration on the walls. The multiple ceiling fans were running so I froze all throughout dinner. I didn't get our server's name, but she provided good service and was engaging. She always came back to check on us. The other staff we encountered was thorough in delivering food and removing dirty plates. We started with cocktails, a bourbon neat for him and an old-fashioned for me. My husband enjoyed his bourbon, however my old-fashioned was Wisconsin style which I didn't enjoy. We shared the mushrooms as a starter - I have to admit they were perfection! The portion was generous and the crust was perfectly crispy without being greasy. I think we missed the boat, though, because we didn't order the onion rings, which looked sensational. Dinners come with a relish tray and a couple sides. The relish tray had cottage cheese, a bean salad and a pasta salad. Again, generous in size. My hubby had a steak with fried shrimp for dinner and his sides were a salad and twice baked potato. He ordered the steak rare because he didn't trust that it would be cooked to medium rare. He was right to go rare because it came out a little pink. I opted for the baked cod for dinner with a salad and twice baked potato. My cod was 12oz and was moist and flaky. I didn't even put a dent in my dinner because I was full from the mushrooms and relish tray. We ended up bringing most of our entrees home. I'm glad we tried this restaurant out, but honestly even though the food was decent, I didn't enjoy the bare bones atmosphere and being uncomfortable throughout dinner because the fans were on. If you like a supper club without the frills, I think you would like this place.

An amazing, make from scratch, Indian restaurant with longer than expected wait time…read more Read the reviews; everyone who dines here raves about the food. Everything my family and I have ordered is flavorful, filling, and have leftovers. The staff is polite, kind, and helpful. If you want an authentic, you've stumbled upon the right venue. I understand Yelper Christopher O's comment about the high prices (especially the naan; I'd argue should be complementary). Sounds like lunch orders do include some accoutrement; maybe I'll try 'em next time. I identify with Yelper Jeremy S's passion for spice and heat! Similar to a Thai restaurant, you can customize the heat level of many dishes, although I'd argue a standard order is pretty soft on heat. The only side I am mixed about is the paratha. I've been raised on the frozen, supermarket style you toast in a pan and serve. Do not expect the flaky, buttery flatbread with a bit of a toasted crunch. *I DO recognize this is not traditional (I did say 'supermarket' after all), so take my opinion lightly. I WANT to give Shree 5 stars and would on the food alone. After three visits--and myriad excuses why our food was so slow each time--the belated turn around from order to eating is *not* a fluke. Our worst experience was Valentines Day 2025--clocked in at :75 from order to the first dish (an appetizer). I know good food takes time...but my wife suggested next time we order ahead or get takeout. Then again, I've seen patrons at peak meal times sit at the bar for :15+ past takeout delivery time.

Walked in to order to go from Shree Indian Cuisine. Wanted to try this joint based off the reviews…read morehere. Got chicken tiki masala. So good. I was going to order the spinach chat. Haven't had it so I wasn't sure entirely sure what it was. Was told it doesn't travel well and will be soggy when I get home. Really appreciate that tip. Most places wouldn't care. Got garlic naan instead. They just got their liquor license so I was the first person to have a drink there while I waited for my food Cute space. Very small and parking is terrible. Wish they were in a bigger spot.

Firewater has very solid bbq. Things I like here are the brisket and burnt ends. Nice bark on them…read more The smoked thick cut bacon has great seasonings and is really tasty. The brisket in the bbq baked beans is a nice touch. Good variety of sauces to choose from too.

Very frustrating to see how the quality has changed. This place used to be top 3 in the area for…read moreme. Ribs have become small and not-meaty at all. Onion rings had barely any rings. Mostly broken pieces of breaded onions. Slice of bread under the ribs was stale and rock hard. Not at all worth $30.00 to spend on a dinner here any more.

The portions here are big. Service was great with an attentive waitress. The turkey I had was nice…read moreand juicy.

... strip mall style restaurant. I was out of my element I believe. I would not have picked this…read moreplace on my own but it was highly recommended. I was not really impressed but maybe the hype was too high to start. Service was very good. They were very busy but seemed to have the staff for it. I was jonesing for spaghetti. Always make spaghetti at home I was told. Should have listened

Usually, for Mariscos we go to the city but we decided to give this place a try on a Monday…read more Ordered a few dishes and everything was 10/10 Service was pretty good and drinks were even better after a long day of work. Definitely my new go to spot for Mariscos

Adding a 18% tip automatically to the bill is not right. This practice should be mentioned to…read morecustomers when the bill is delivered. I foolishly didn't notice and left a tip on top of this. Will never go back to a place that delivers sub-par service, that gets rewarded with a guaranteed 18% tip. Food was ok but nothing to ever go back for.

Great place!! Our baseball team was in town for a…read moretournament. Saturday night we all headed there for dinner amazing food, friendly staff. The owner was also very nice and welcoming of our large group. we will be back in June when we have another tournament there in Joliet.

I played Endless Love on TouchTunes. Some guy named Kevin skipped it. This made me feel a certain…read moreway. Chicken Parm Sandwich and Labatts Blue made me feel another way, a 5 star way. DO NOT PLAY LIONEL RICHIE HERE!