99 Hops House

Atmosphere was nice. Staff was friendly. Food was ok, nothing special. Remembered why I didn't go…read moreback before.

Had to go to Joliet for work and stayed near Heroes West. A coworker from the area referred to the…read morerestaurant as a "higher end" version of Applebees. I can see why he said that. Inside this location resembles an industrial sports bar with concrete floors and iron accompaniments throughout the establishment. Service was good, the waitress was really friendly, kind, and accommodating. The ticket times were fine, not super get out of here fast, but also not you're stuck in the booth slow. Coworker ordered a patty melt and waffle fries with Italian spring rolls. I ordered basically a custom blackened salmon sandwich with only avocado on it and a side of waffle fries. I had a pretzel too. The pretzel was a bit weird for me; felt and tasted like a brioche bun which overall the idea seems amazing, but I want my pretzels exceptionally salty. The salmon was acceptable but realistically overcooked. The fries were amazing, quite possibly the best version of waffle fries I've ever had. Think of Arby's seasoned curly fries but in a waffle shape. Overall not a bad meal but not an exceptional one. I'd return if I had to revisit this area for work again.

Fried Cheese Curds

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Italian eggrolls

Bullpen Sports Bar

4.5(6 reviews)

3.7 mi

Nice quiet neighborhood bar...great pizza served thru takeout window. Small outside area in back,…read morenothing fancy.

I love the atmosphere in this bar! The bartender was super nice and on top of it! They had two pool…read moretables and darts! Will definitely go back!

Long bar, quick service, not loud

Seating for everyone

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Golden tee

Burger Theory

3.6(151 reviews)

1.7 mi

This hotel restaurant had an AMAZING chicken sandwich, and the fries were perfection!…read more The menu offered a great variety of options, which made it a tough decision, but I'm so glad I went with the chicken sandwich. The sauce was delicious, the chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the bun was perfectly toasted. But the real showstopper was the fries. If you're a fan of fries, this place serves some of the best I've had in a long time. They were crispy and crunchy on the outside, perfectly tender on the inside, and absolutely packed with flavor. The restaurant also has a bar area that's a great spot for travelers staying at the hotel to meet, relax, and mingle. The staff was friendly and generally attentive. I will say that there were a few longer stretches between check-ins. We visited twice--once with a small group of three and again the following night with a group of about twenty--and both times our drink refills were a little slow. That said, the food arrived quickly, was served hot, and was well worth the wait. Overall, I'd definitely recommend giving this place a try, especially if you're craving a great chicken sandwich and exceptional fries.

Stayed at this hotel on business recently and ate at their restaurant. Not sure why 3.9 stars for…read morereviews but I give them a 5. I ordered the Cajun chicken and shrimp pasta and it was fantastic! I looked at other people orders, especially the burgers, and it looked great. I had super good service and the atmosphere was awesome for a hotel restaurant. Loved all the screens to watch different shows. Definitely will be back in the future.

The dining area.

Large Deep dish Chicago style pizza with sausage and pepperoni

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Double J Sports Bar

4.2(26 reviews)

4.3 mi

Wizard of Oz on 1 TV, Willie Wonka next to it. I'm in HEAVEN!…read moreNice bartender and customers. Limited wine and IPA selection. Love that we can order food in. Great Neighborhood Place!

A good place for drinking and games. Double J has a lot of action going on. It has sports on TV and…read morethere's also slots. Good stuff on tap and always interesting conversation. The prices are kind of high for a place like this. It has some cheap good drinks. Most kinds of things one would expect. They have mostly typical mass produced beer in bottles it seems. For those only caring if it's cheap it is. The bottles of common stuff like Bud are $2 or so. Food isn't served here but it can be brought in. Get delivery from a few places. A place for some betting entertainment. The slots provide the rest of the excitement behind the watching of sports events by active and not so active individuals. Beer and cheap cocktails are the main source of fun here. It also has places nearby to deliver pizza. There's also slots.

Come in and join us!!

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Pulled pork nachos from the food truck

3rd Base Sports Bar & Grill

4.5(2 reviews)

2.4 mi

Came at 6am after a night shift at one of the local plants and for a dive bar you can't beat the…read moreservice and frozen pizza and bosco sticks. Fun atmosphere, music, slots, and entertaining bartenders. Can only speak for the midnight shift guys but a great establishment

Stopped in last week for lunch. Everything was very good. $4 fresh cooked, 1/2 pound burger plus a…read morecouple of $1 bottles of Michelob beer made for a perfect break in the workday. The only thing better than the food and the drink was the service by the kitchen staff and the barmaid.

Corrigan's Pub

3.4(66 reviews)

4.2 mi

We went again yesterday for early dinner because I have been cravingggggg wings and they're just…read morethe best. So much meat and the skin is crispy and good. Service was friendly and quick. Lot of people eating- ambiance is always fun and wasn't chaotic. Bathrooms and bar are clean. Sundays they had a bloody and wing special going on.

Not a very impressive bar Only slightly remodeled from being…read morescooters. ( could be a candidate for bar rescue) Food ok , service reasonable It it a large bar so it is good for groups Ample parking

Corrigan's Pub Building

Salad

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Cheese curds and pretzel & cheese very good

The Crowd Around Me

3.6(33 reviews)

4.0 mi

Passed this place for years not knowing they have great food. No fu fu drinks but just great…read morestandard drinks with fair prices. Ordered the heart attack burger and omg it was delicious. Hubz ordered chicken tenders and onion rings and was very pleased. We told them they need to advertise more. Friendly people and good food. We will be back.

They may have a plumbing problem.... The smell of sewage slaps you in the face the second you walk…read morein the door.

HELLO

DANIELLE N CHRISTINA

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Longshots Bar and grill

3.5(33 reviews)

3.3 mi

Got some great drinks and okay food from this Joliet bar. It happens to be one of the many sports…read morethemed ones around here. Longshots has plenty of TVs for watching games or whatever. A simple menu of greasy classics. The prices are cheap and that's the best thing. Certainly a bigger place than expected. It's located in a strip plaza but takes up a large portion of it. The bar goes way back when you get inside and there's plenty of tables. In the front are the games. You can play pool or slots. It's about $6 for a basic cocktail. They also have a few specials. It's about $5 to get an appetizer. We got the Chips And Salsa. A lot of the menu is meaty. They have things like frozen pizzas but also pastas. Has enough room for large groups. It's located on Jefferson Street in a strip plaza. They're open later than most other places and even later on the weekends.

great place to watch a game when having a good meal. stop in and say to the friendly staff.read more

Buffalo Shrimp is twice the size of Hooters and buffalo wings are the best around.

Jameson With Chips And Salsa

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McBride's on 52

3.7(177 reviews)

3.0 mi

Got some drinks and food from this Irish pub in Joliet. It seems like food is an afterthought but…read morethey still have a full menu. McBride's is one of several locations so you can check out and compare these. Certainly seems like a place to come for a gathering. There's plenty of tables as well as TVs for watching games and whatever kinds of sports. Beers and other alcoholic beverages are why you come to an Irish pub of course. It's got a few deals going on. There's of course the Guinness on tap. Can't go wrong with it. Saturdays it's $6 a pint. As for the food, it's basic. It's $7 to get a few of the Pretzel Sticks. Could be the healthiest food here. These are topped with garlic butter and salt, and served with bistro sauce and nacho cheese, but I got mine without the butter and had mustard. Have to say it's a lot better than expected. It's got lots of specials that help save money for more to get drunk on. The food is okay while being pretty meaty, with bangers and mash types of things, but they also have pretzels.

Have driven past this place a hundred times on the way to Al's Steakhouse (q.v. my Yelp about this…read moreperennial fave). Never stopped, as I'm not exactly partial to pub places like this. My aversion was confirmed here at McBrides. I had a taste for a salad, and swung with a Wedge-how could they foul THAT up? (I soon learned exactly how) On a chalk board nearby I saw "Burger special $6". I'm not against dropping a coin or two for a good feed, but I've found a lot of places that look like this are akin to those coin-operated machines with a claw that you try to snag an expensive looking gift, only to have it drop just short of the hopped that delivers it to you. Close, but no Cicada... How could they foul up a burger? (I soon learned exactly how) The Wedge was weird-all the stuff heaped on top of the Iceburg slice, and the waste was...weird. Not bad or spoiled, just. Weird. The burger tasted odd, too. I'm betting it was out of a box. frozen as a penguin's ass. Y'know...penguin ass might have been the protein source for this, but I digress. (kidding, but that's how odd the "burger" tasted) I had a Guinness, which was properly poured, and a properly poured pint of the black stuff is worth 2 stars. The service was efficient and friendly and the place was clean. Eat somewhere else and stop here for a drink...

Chips and queso

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Guinness And The Pretzel Sticks

Chicago Street Pub

4.2(124 reviews)

4.6 mi

The food is horrible. Out of most things. Pretzels were…read moreburnt. Disgusting food. I won't waste my time here again.

Would swing by here on my breaks, I had a very kind waitress and the staff was sweet as well. I…read morereally enjoy their soups! A cozy little spot

Outside

The Slammer: Grilled chicken, cheddar, bacon on a pretzel roll

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Lager beer

99 Hops House - sportsbars - Updated September 2026

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