My cousin was in town on his birthday and wanted to get together somewhere for a drink and decided…read moreon Arthouse in downtown Aurora. This was my first time there and I am surprised I haven't heard more people talking about it. I stopped in a little after 9:30pm to meet up with the rest of the group of 6 on a Saturday night. I didn't realize until I got there that my cousin's cousin who is a friend was actually bartending so that was a nice surprise because he's got a lot of experience. Our server was really nice and came up to our high top as I was looking over the drink menu to let me know that the kitchen would be closing soon in case we wanted to order any food but we had all already eaten. I do kind of wish that I had looked over the food menu though because some of the last plates I saw being served for the night looked pretty good. Both the server and our friend did a great job of checking in throughout the night with our party and the others. This was the same night as the Pride Celebration in Aurora that was literally just outside on Stolp Ave but it wasn't very busy for a while but a good amount of people trickled in for a nightcap after the show at the Paramount let out. The 2 drinks I had were really good. The first one was the featured cocktail: Naughty Nellie's Nectar which was a great Tiki-esque drink with spiced rum and bitters mixed with various fruit juices including passion fruit, guava, pineapple, and lime. It was right up my alley so I was a little sad when I went for a second one and the bartender said that they had run out of some of the ingredients but that he would make me the other drink on the menu that's similar, the Twilight Tixi. I liked that one a lot too. What really made the night great though was the chill and relaxing ambiance of the space. The nice lighting gave the mood of a mix between lounge, restaurant and bar. The music was good and although they had the TV above the bar playing the last game of the NBA finals it was not the focal point. I'm looking forward to more fun nights at Arthouse in the future.

The tacos have had me in a chokehold for a few months now, especially the steak one they had. Each…read moremonth they switch it up and add a new burger and taco to the menu. Recently I tried the Ribeye (Medium Rare) and Mac and cheese for a very patriotic meal before the 4th of July. I really like the chimichurri sauce, hot tip - add a little to your Mac and cheese. So delicious. I'd say the steak could have used a little more of a crust but overall was still really yummy. The service is always wonderful, tonight Poncho was working and he always remembers my drink and makes my friends feel welcome. If you haven't been before the ambiance is really great. I challenged you go to in and find a new bad you haven't heard of, or count all the ones you recognize in the decor. I also really love the Arthouse Salad

Plank Bar & Kitchen is the restaurant at the Indigo Hotel on the Riverwalk in Naperville. We were…read morefortunate that our hotel reservations came with breakfast vouchers, which is the reason we decided to try Plank. During our hotel stay, I enjoyed breakfast at Plank twice, and both times, I brought my husband a takeout breakfast. I want to start with the fact that I found the restaurant to be quite lovely. The atmosphere was comfortable and the staff were welcoming. Both times I chose a table facing the window. I really enjoyed the soothing classical music and just sitting watching out the window. I kind of felt like I was having breakfast in the middle of a Hallmark movie. The staff was super attentive pouring my coffee and water throughout. The menu wasn't huge, but had a lot of great options. The first day I chose avocado toast , and the second day I chose bagels with lox and a fruit bowl. I enjoyed both dishes. I do feel that the avocado toast was more outstanding due to the nicely poached eggs and beautiful presentation. My husband chose the Eggs Benedict both mornings, and he really enjoyed it. Both mornings, I was given a coffee to-go at the end of my meal. That was a very thoughtful addition to a wonderful breakfast. I am absolutely NOT a morning person, but the prospect of breakfast at Plank made me want to get up early If you stay at the Indigo Hotel or pass by in the morning, it would definitely be a good idea to enjoy a leisurely breakfast at Plank.

Friendly bartender. TV's for those who like sports. Kind of a minimalist industrial decor. It's a…read morehotel bar so the ambiance is going to vary depending on who is there. The drinks were pretty expensive--$7 a tap beer and $12-19 for cocktails. We didn't eat any food as we were on our way somewhere else. But all-in-all a decent hotel bar.

The wife and I wanted to get away from Chicago's atmosphere and try something different. We went to…read moreVidez on the River for dinner. The food was delicious, the service was great and the atmosphere was exciting and relaxing. You should try them. I promise you won't be disappointed.

Customer service: 10/10 Food: 10/10…read moreAtmosphere: 10/10 We stumbled upon this place on a whim after leaving the Paramount Theatre, and I'm so glad we did! As soon as my sister and I walked in, the staff warmly greeted us and let us know about the bar and live entertainment on the lower level. DJ Hunt was on the 1s and 2s keeping the party going. I was dancing in my seat all night and hated when it was time to leave! For appetizers, I had the lemon pepper chicken wings, which were delicious. For my main course, I got the Cajun chicken pasta, and my sister ordered the fried catfish. We both thoroughly enjoyed our meals and were very happy with the portion sizes. To drink, I had the margarita flight and the tropical mojito, while my sister had the lemon drop. Every single drink was perfect. The waitstaff was friendly, attentive, and quick. Even though we live in Chicago, we will definitely make the trip back to Aurora just to come here!

I've been coming to 113 Main pretty much monthly for client meetings and it's our go-to spot…read morebecause it's fast service, no reservations needed, and the prices are affordable. We usually sit at the bar but they have plenty of table seating as well. I'm pretty picky about my cocktails. That said, I actually enjoy their "lips like sugar" cocktail -- made with tangerine vodka, strawberry, lemon and guava. For a sweet drinker, it's the perfect combo.

2am Burger had a raw egg served on it. The servers should have never brought that dish out to begin…read morewith a "clear" in color egg sliming off the side. That's a bad chef level mistake. Sarcastically chef then cooked the egg to a crispy burn and the server we complained to in lieu of proper management actually brought it back out like that and so we rejected the whole dish. Server we started with was a new server who wasn't getting any assistance and really needed it. Went up to the bar and served myself and family drinks after 15 minutes of waiting with no water or drink order. No manager present on Saturday night. Train your cooks better and teach your servers to verify the dish appearance. All this new staff just helped us remove 113 main out of our rotation.

Improve the food. 6 people in the place on Friday night at 8 pm should tell you something…read more Overcooked salmon which was asked to cooked medium rare. Tasteless meatloaf tasteless green beans and tasteless mashed potatoes. Add a band so you can't talk to each other for awful ambiance. 100% run away.

Absolute garbage! Just ordered carry out and when I went in to pick up the order 30 minutes later,…read morethe order hadn't even been put in yet. They rushed to make my order while I was waiting for an extra 15 minutes. When I got home, my order was not only incorrect but the hamburger they gave me was absolutely raw. I called to complain about this and the best they could do was offer me a refund. Such poor customer service - no apologies, no compensation for my time-and now I'm without dinner. Stay far away from this place-such a disappointment.

Good food, good atmosphere. Plenty of TVs to watch whatever sport you want. This is our typical…read morego-to spot after our kid's soccer matches Really good beer selection as well. The staff is always been friendly.

Big restaurant with a big bar…read more Pizza burger salad chicken wing menu We got the classic burger with house fries cooked medium rare. Burger itself was just ok. Bread was not hot and soft. Fries were ok but a bit on the soggy and mushy side Mahi mahi fish tacos were alright. Sauce not bad. 3 tacos, Definitely not filling at all for $18 Not very busy but service was extremely slow.

I enjoyed the old school vibe of this restaurant with the dark paneling and exposed brick interior…read more The clientele is mostly seniors from the area. Their conversations were very loud as most are probably hard of hearing so quiet conversation is not possible. I overheard many say what great value for the money here and the staff treated them very kindly. There also were several tables of family groups. Our server was a bit forgetful but the food was very good. I would recommend the steak bites on the appetizer and gluten free menus because they were tender, flavorful and juicy. The portions are generous. They have daily specials and quite a bit of seafood offerings. Not a bad stop when in the area.

We stopped in for dinner on a Wednesday night after visiting Cantigney. It was not very crowded so…read morewe were seated immediately. They have a bar area as well as a separate dining room. The interior is dark with black leather booths and brick/wood paneling walls. Very "Old School" Their menus are all on an iPad which I have never seen before. It was broken down to different categories including Daily Specials. Their menu is extensive from wings,burgers,pizza,salads and home cooked comfort foods just like your grandma made. We started with drinks . They had a draft beer special so I ordered a draft beer and my wife ordered an Adult Arnold Palmer. Apparently their draft beer wasn't working so our server (Lucy) asked if a bottled beer would be ok. I was surprised when she charged me full price for the beer because it was bottled and not draft which was not my choice! My wife was brought her drink minus the alcohol.. apparently our server misunderstood her. I had their wings which were good in size and sauced perfectly. Very tender and juicy but I had to ask our server for some ranch dressing which normally comes with wings. My wife had the Blue Cheese Steak bites off the GF menu with a side of Garlic Mashed Potatoes. Again the server forgot her potatoes and charged her the wrong price since they had special pricing on the GF menu. They also charge a credit card processing fee. I would have given it 5 stars but again service was an issue. I would like to go back again to try one of their dinners or other Daily Specials when in the area.

We arrived during a shift change, and the staff was incredibly accommodating. We were able to…read morechoose our own seats and enjoy their daily half‑off appetizers, available from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Most starters are included, with the exception of wings and tenders. Everything we ordered tasted delicious. If you're in downtown Plainfield, stop by and support this local business.

I had the Al pastor tacos here, they were super tasty. I would get them again. They come with chips…read moreand salsa but I appreciate that they let you order a small side of queso if you want. That made it the perfect meal for me! To drink I enjoyed their strawberry mule which was made perfectly. I also had a sip of my friend's frozen lavender lemonade. It was delicious and surprisingly not overly sweet or syrupy. My son enjoyed his cheese pizza kids meal which was a great size for many ages. We had tons of leftovers since he is only 4. I will definitely be back!