We visiting for a quick bite and drinks. Food was great! Service was friendly and quick and they had a live band for their 2nd year anniversary!! read more

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Went here to kill time between hockey games based on the positive reviews and we were so disappointed!!! Sat down almost immediately, and waited an HOUR AND A HALF for our food. We had to speak up and ask where our food was and magically it came out less than 10 minutes later--Claimed it was bc they were busy but nearly everyone in the restaurant had their food already and not every table was even occupied. Apparently we ordered the SMASH burger, hold the Smash. They were super thick, definitely NOT a smash burger. I didn't tell them well done because, well, a smash burger is always well done because it is THIN. It was so undercooked I couldn't even eat it. My son's was worse than mine but he ate it anyway since he had a game to get to. Server didn't bother to offer any compensation for any of it. So I waited an hour and a half for food that was inedible. read more

Arctic Wolf Ale House - The thickest "smash" burger I've ever seen. Was so undercooked I couldn't eat it. - Sports Bars Near Me - West Dundee, Illinois

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First time trying this place ! Seated quickly,drinks as expected. Food ordering was ok... food came,thought wow! I got the OG burger, looked great,but once I got into it,I found the burger meat used was not good quality,every other bite was rubbery,and half of those got spit out. Good flavor,but poor quality beef !!! Next time,going to try the fish fry,as it looked great. Hopefully not a disappointment like the burger was ..- read more

Food tastes great! They have daily specials and I got the OG Burger. Very big and very well cooked. Only small complaint was my wife ordered fries well done and they came out soggy. But our server took care of it for us immediately. Food was hot and tasted fresh. Nice locally owned place with a great vibe!! read more

Arctic Wolf Ale House - Sports Bars Near Me - West Dundee, Illinois

Burgers are great, fish fry is decent, but did not care for their wings. Not crispy and sauce was weird. I don't appreciate the upcharge for lettuce, onion and tomato- seems high to me. However there is definitely enough good to keep me coming back! read more

Arctic Wolf Ale House - Sports Bars Near Me - West Dundee, Illinois

I don't understand any of the negative aspects to any reviews. Service was fantastic. Food was great! You can tell everything is made in house; burgers, chicken, etc. Nice little spot, will definitely be back. read more

10/10 experience at Arctic Wolf Ale house. A smaller bar and grill with delicious smash burgers. Ordered the Bacon and Cheese burger with tater tots and i would get it again. They have a couple different Smash Burgers and they all sound delectable. Their burger patty's are thinner than the average ones but it was a good portion and size burger. Tater tots remind me of McDonalds hash browns, yumm. The shrimp was also nicely coated in the boom boom sauce. The service was great and food came out quickly. I will be stopping by again for sure ! read more

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I went to the Arctic Wolf last night for my first time and I already can't wait to return! To start, when I walked in, it smelled so good so I already knew I was in for a treat. My fiancé and I are originally from the area so we were excited to try just for a change from the usual places. I ordered a glass of cab and my fiancé ordered a Coors which were both as expected. To eat, I ordered a buffalo chicken wrap without the chicken as I am a vegetarian. The server was so sweet about saying they can accommodate the chicken being left out and went above and beyond to even check if they had alternative vegetarian "meat" options which I found out they do! I typically don't like substitute meats so I declined but was really happy to know they provide other options for vegetarians like myself. My fiancé got the Mac Stack burger because I mean, it just sounded so good (I even agreed). Our food was great and will say, I really enjoyed the crispy tator tots that came with mine! I ended up getting a side of the Wild sauce because I love sauces and it was super tasty. I want to go out of my way to say how absolutely AMAZING my service was. I totally wish I got the girl's name but I could not have even dreamed of better service (and I used to be in the service industry myself). Not only attentive but she was SO kind the entirety of our meal, going out of her way to check on alternative options, check in a few minutes after we received our food, and was just overall really great. 11/10 service truly. Thank you, Arctic Wolf, for such an awesome first experience. I will be back for both the great eats and the awesome staff! read more

Arctic Wolf Ale House - Buffalo Chicken Wrap (no chicken) with a side of Tator Tots - Sports Bars Near Me - West Dundee, Illinois

Finally stopped in for dinner. We tried the Nachos which were ok and could have been warmer. Not much shredded cheese in and what on them did not appear to be melted. Went for the fish fry which was also ok. Lots of breading in the fish so much so the you really couldn't taste the fish. Prices also a bit high IMO Nachos, 1 domestic draft & 1 Fish fry was $50 read more

Tried out Arctic Wolf Ale House tonight and had an amazing experience. Had their cheese curds which were great but pairing it with a mixed berry sauce wasn't anything I've ever considered with curds but it was such a great compliment to them and we annihilated them. Nicole was amazing as our waitress, personable, accommodating, and she recommended the smash burger tacos which I ended up trying which I'm so glad she recommended them. Never had anything like them before and they were incredible. The tortillas were perfectly toast, the smash burger patty had a great crust, and fresh cut veggies. Hope it's something they put on the menu as we'll be going there again. My kids can be picky about their food and my son was raving about his burger the whole ride back home. A lot of places claim they do smash burgers but they end up being regular burgers. This place knows how to do smash burgers. Perfect amount of crust on the patties. Their wolf sauce is a great on the tacos and on the side with fries. Definitely a place we'll be hitting up again and will recommend to friends. read more

Arctic Wolf Ale House - Smash Burger Tacos - Sports Bars Near Me - West Dundee, Illinois

Great burger. Excellent smash style cooking. Crispy edges and cooked perfectly. Nice sides too. My dad likes the slots so it was a good place to stop for lunch. read more

absolutely DELICIOUS! After you treat yourself to their signature OG Smashburger (also available with a lettuce bun), sweeten your experience with an Alaskan Duckfart and piled-hi dessert. Excellent food, service and ambiance. go BEARS !!! read more

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Tried on a Friday night. I'm happy to have tried at an earlier dinner time because the crowd seem to come in once we sat down. The server was friendly and even though the place was busy, she was very personable. We got the curds to start. Slightly pricy but they were sure tasty! I tried two cocktails; limoncello spritz and royal sunset. I would definitely get the royal sunset again! For my meal I enjoyed a single of burger but was surprised the price wasn't adjusted for the single patty burger as all burgers are served with two. But it was such a good sized burger I couldn't finish. I thought everything was great. The experience and food will bring me back. Thank you for a great first visit! read more

Great tasting food with massive portions. The prices were a bit steeper than we're used to but it was delicious! Service was also great. read more

Arctic Wolf Ale House - OG Burger - Sports Bars Near Me - West Dundee, Illinois

Best burger in the area but I chipped my tooth when eating it. Not sure if there was a bit of ground up bone in mine or what, but I've been too afraid to order here again bc of my chipped molar :/ read more

Excellent smash burgers! We had the OB and mushroom and Swiss. Both were seasoned well and absolutely delicious. Staff were great and food came out quickly. Will be back for to try more! read more

Arctic Wolf Ale House - The OG Burger - Sports Bars Near Me - West Dundee, Illinois

I got to try a new burger place around the Carpentersville area. How did their burger hold up to the other's I have been to? Let's find out: Ambiance The restaurant is pretty well-lit. They also have a bigger dining area connected to the main room where there is a side bar. The noise level is good, but I have only been there when it is an off time. There are TVs on the wall and at the bar. Overall, the spacing between the tables is good and does not seem cluttered. Service The service is really good. The server is friendly. Also, the speed of the food arrival is pretty good. We did not have to wait too long for the food. Food I have tried several items on their menu: Mushroom swiss burger The burger is very well made. It is a very well-prepared smash burger, where there is an outer crust and a juicy middle. The number of mushrooms was proper, where it wasn't spilling out everywhere and had enough mushroom taste to state its presence. One thing to note is that the burger was not as greasy as some similar mushroom Swiss burgers I had tried before. I got my burger with tater tots, which are crunchy pillows. Hot 'n' guac burger The hot part is the sliced pickled jalapenos in the burger. It had moderate heat to it. The guac part was a little confusing to me since it gave the burger a creamy aspect but was overpowered by the jalapeno flavor. Fish and chips The cod was cooked perfectly. The fish and a light but very crunchy coating. The tater sauce paired well with the fish and it had a creamy consistency. It came with standard chips (fries) which were very well-cooked. Overall I enjoyed eating at the Arctic Wolf Bar. The burgers are great and the service is well done. I would recommend Arctic Wolf Bar to eat at. read more

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A friend recommended this hidden gem and we're so glad we went. After a hectic work week sometimes you just don't want to fuss. Close but a little off the beaten path, this casual atmosphere features sports on screens and slots. The hubs had a fabulous bacon cheese smash burger and I enjoyed - as in "wolfed down" haha - a wonderful fresh crispy, grilled chicken salad. Service by Nicole was superb in this cute place. (Dylan will be happy to tell you some of the wonders of growing up in Alaska - we visited in 2018 and it was incredible). The Friday night fish fry also looked amazing - next time! Delicious food, friendly service, win-win! We will be back! read more

Friday Night Fish Fry Fish was good, the breading was light and it was hot. Great place to hang and watch March Madness... Nice local place... We had to wait ... was told ahead of time..1/2 hour for table hour for food... to set expectations. I totally appreciated that... The wait was not that bad after all... We decided to wait and glad we did.. Our waitress ( Sarah) knocked it out of the park... she busted her "ass". Very attentive.. place was busy... but she took care of us... I would recommend and come back again... Watching the kitchen.... I think we will have to try the smash burgers... they looked amazing.... read more

Arctic Wolf Ale House - Fish Fry - Sports Bars Near Me - West Dundee, Illinois

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Great, I mean GREAT smash burgers here. People are on the mark by their raves about them. I had the smash burger with bacon that was the best I've eaten by far. Meaty patty and NOT greasy like so many burgers can be. I also tried the cheese steak that was good but too cheesy for my liking. The beer selection was ok but not enough microbrewed choices when it came to variety. (Lots of IPAs if you like those). I was also disappointed that our food wasn't as hot as it should've been. However, our server was pleasant and she did her best albeit super crowded. The interior is on par with the usual taproom but has a cute forest feel. I'll be back for the burger for sure but I'm not running back tomorrow. read more

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First time, definitely not the last. My wife and I are on a never ending search for wings...Arctic Wolf did not disappoint. Crispy and full of flavor. The Mushroom and Swiss smash burger is worth the 30 minute drive. Last, delicious food is mandatory, but amazing service by Nicole takes this evening's dinning experience to an A+. read more

Ate here last night and all of us had the fish fry. It was good and nicole was great. Potato Pancakes would be a hreat addition for fish fry night. read more

THE BEST hidden Gem!!! I don't even know where to start! These burgers are the absolute most fantastic burgers we have ever had! It's like love on a plate! The service is attentive and caring! Never missing a beat! The espresso martini is out of this world! Truly better than I (or my friends) have had anywhere!!! Wednesday is $5 espresso martini night and let me tell you it's worth WAY more!!! Very clean bathrooms and bar too!!! Cute outdoor area as well! read more

Smash Burger was delicious had the bbq bacon. It had the right amount of bbq sauce and meat was juicy . And the fries were gone before I was half through the burger pairs it with a nice stout. Can't wait to go back read more

The low rating as nothing to do with the food. The food was amazingggg. Definitely will come back for the food. The service was trash And when I received the bill it was one price and when I got the bill after was charged a different price . read more

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We were there last night for their fish fry. It was very disappointing. The price for 4 pieces of cod with a small cole slaw and fries was $25.00!! If you got a small side salad in place of the French fries, it was an additional $4.00. My husband requested mayonnaise and they charged $.50 for about 2 tablespoons! The fish was nothing special for that price. We will not be back. read more

After driving by this place for years, we decided to give Arctic Wolf a try. We were all pleasantly surprised. Really great smash burgers and good food and drinks overall. Our server was great and the atmosphere was good. My only negative (which is why I gave 4 stars) were the prices. Prices are a tad steep for what it is (most notably the appetizers). If the apps were more reasonably priced, this place would be a home run. Unfortunately, this will probably keep us from visiting more in the future. Other than that, we had a really good experience. read more

Great smash burgers! Friendly staff and patrons. Excellent prices and quality. Check em out!

We saw a review on tiktok, so needless to say after our son's hockey game we decided to stop over to check this spot out on our way home. Menu is not overwhelming and prices are fair. We grabbed loaded fries for an appetizers and it was amazing. Only complaint...portion was too small lol definitely enough for two but not 3 people. My husband had the bacon cheese smash burger and it was delicious! Very well seasoned, perfect crispy edges but the burger itself was still juicy. My son grabbed a bowl of chili and he said it was good, onions could be chopped a little smaller but otherwise it was good. The Cesar dressing on the side salad was amazing. Totally getting some protein on it next time. The place was not packed for a Saturday but with how slow the food was coming out you would have thought the kitchen was packed. Decor is in theme with the Arctic feel. There's an amazing black light painting by the bar area. My son loved. Overall we give this place a 8/10. read more

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Our party of 4 recently visited your establishment for the first time. We had heard your smashburgers were delicious, and they certainly were. All four of us ordered them and we were not disappointed. Our server Nicole was great, very friendly, attentive and made sure we all had a nice dining experience. We will definitely be back again, and I would encourage anyone else to come try them out too. Mario read more

Food is delicious and our server Nicole was great. We saw a TicTock and had to come try it. This place did not disappoint at all. Atmosphere is super chill and here too. Definitely will come back read more

The smashburgers are very good.. Service was very good as well. It is a quaint little bar and I will definitely go back to try their other menu items. read more

First time in, had Nicole as our server. Had wings, fish and a chicken wrap. All met our expectations. Drinks were really good. Service was good. Will be back again! read more

This was the first time we visited this establishment. Our waitress, Nicole, made us feel welcome and did not rush us to make menu choices. Good job Nicole. Our small group of 3 selected the Bavarian pretzel for our appetizer. It arrived hot and salted and included 3 sauces, a mustard based sauce, a cheese sauce and we think a ranch sauce. Not sure about the 3rd one. This was the first time I had a smash burger. There are several choices on the menu. I chose the Timber burger. It had grilled onions, mushrooms, and cheese. I enjoyed it a great deal. Everyone in our group enjoyed their entre. For me personally, I was disappointed with the beer selection. I prefer stouts and porters. Sadly, these were not available. If your tastes tend toward the mainstream brews, however, then you will be happy. read more

Food and service was excellent!! Great atmosphere!! Awesome waitress!! Thank you Nicole . Keep that beautiful smile!! Linda.. American Legion Auxiliary read more

The Smash Burgers are fantastic. Highly recommend. The restaurant has a cool vibe. The service is great. Highly recommend read more

Arctic Wolf Ale House - Smash Burger - Sports Bars Near Me - West Dundee, Illinois

Smash burgers are great and The service is on point as well. This follows a few others that held this location, and is the best one yet. Two rooms for dining and a large bar. In the summer they have outside seating as well. read more

Server: Our server was pleasant but was a super low-talker and we had to ask her to repeat herself constantly. Nachos: The nachos had lettuce, tomatoes, olives, and layers of cheese. The first layer was queso liquid cheese, which was super cold. The top visible layer was shredded cheddar and monterey, which was also super cold and NOT melted, like they didn't even attempt to melt it- they threw the cheese on it as an after thought and off it went to our table-weird. It ended up tasting like a taco salad. OG burger: It looks impressive, but the taste? Not so much. The meat was dry and unseasoned, and there was not enough of the wolf sauce. It was super mediocre. I went with my niece and we both gave the burger a 4-5 on a 1-10 scale and the nachos a 2. Epic fail. read more

The food was good and the service was good. The music was playing but it wasn't to loud that you couldn't have a conversation at your table. Cubs and Sox games on the tv's. If I had to knock them on something I would have to say that while the food was good, there was nothing that made it stand out. It was all pretty plain, ordinary bar food. We didn't have anything that we were going to crave and come back for. Overall it was a very good experience. read more

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Quit the surprise finding this place during a recent camping trip in the area. Plenty of large televisions to catch all the sports action. The menu is outstanding with a ton of great options for everyones tastes. A decent drink selection so you are sure to find something you will enjoy! As a bonus they have an electronic dart board and Golden Tee! We will definitely be returning next time we are in the area! read more