Joe is an amazing server. We had a great dinner at Lazy Dog! He is very accommodating, and we will…read morebe coming back soon!

We stopped in for a quick bite around 11 p.m. on a Monday and were honestly surprised by the level…read moreof service. Joe was outstanding--friendly, personable, and genuinely attentive from start to finish. You don't usually expect that kind of service that late on a Monday, which made it even more impressive. The BBQ chips, inside-out quesadilla, and Buffalo chicken bites were all excellent too. Kelly, the manager, also stopped by our table to check on us, which speaks to how well this location is run. Big thanks to Joe and Kelly for making our late-night visit such a great experience!

Treating my dad to dinner and a show at the Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire turned out to be an…read moreexceptional experience, especially since it was a gift for Father's Day. Wanting to ensure I could eat safely, I called ahead and spoke directly with the restaurant manager, who confidently assured me they could accommodate a celiac/ gluten-free diet and recommended arriving two hours before curtain time. The evening began smoothly in the dining room with their specialized prix fixe theater menu, and the server was wonderfully attentive from the moment we sat down. After I informed him of my celiac diagnosis, he clearly outlined my safe options and checked with the kitchen to confirm that the chopped salad starter and the vegan chicken enchiladas main course were completely gluten-free. While the salad was swimming in a bit too much dressing, both dishes tasted fantastic. Because the standard dessert options were off-limits for me, the kitchen went above and beyond to prepare a custom treat, surprising me with a rich and delicious flourless cake with pecans that rounded out the meal perfectly. I did order an Aperol spritz separately, which was not covered under the dinner package, but it was well worth it. Between the fantastic service, the peace of mind regarding cross-contamination, and the seamless transition from a relaxing meal right into a phenomenal show, it made for a fantastic celebration that we both thoroughly enjoyed.

I had tickets to see Little Shop of Horrors at the Marriott Theatre attached to the hotel. It was a…read moresold out show the day we went and freezing cold outside. Not wanting to park far and walk far for the theater hubs and I decided to have dinner at Three Embers before the show. It was a great decision! Making reservations was easy through their website and making last minute changes was just as easy. Three Embers is located in the Marriott hotel. It was a larger, open space room with tables well spread apart and comfortable seating. We sat at a nice cozy table by the window. It was perfect for the 2 of us. I can imagine the view being stunning during the other seasons, but being January my view was of snow and more snow amid branches. We were quickly greeted by our server, Anna, who was warm and welcoming. We had bread and butter (delicious), served water right away, and another staff member switched out our table light for a brighter one that was fully powered. Anna took our drink order and gave us time to look over the menu. We started with the calamari which was delicious! It was perfectly fried with the calamari being nice and tender, complete with our favorite parts the tentacle ends, and well seasoned. Hubby ordered the porterhouse which as prepared spot on, medium rare! The fingerling potatoes were SO DELICIOUS!!! They were crispy, fluffy, tender, and such a good accompaniment to the steak! Honestly as a carb lover, I'd be happy with just a big plate of the crispy fingerling potatoes. The carrots were sweet and prepared just enough to be tender, but with a crunch. He appreciated that it wasn't boiled or steamed to death carrots. I ordered the Black and Bleu salad. It was a large portion salad, perfect for dinner without being heavy. The steak was prepared a medium rare and topped with delicate crispy fried onion strings. Everything in the salad worked so well together making it a nice cohesive entree. The really enjoyed the grilled corn in the salad! The dressing was a light dressing and had a hint of sweetness, but not overpowering the flavors. Unfortunately my steak was a bit on the fatty and gristly side so quite a bit had to be discarded. This was the downside to the salad. Overall, the meal exceeded our expectations and didn't fit into what some would think of as "hotel restaurant food." The prices are on the higher side, but for some of the conveniences and location, it was worth it. The service was wonderful! Anna was attentive, knowledgeable, friendly, and so sweet! We never felt rushed. She checked back after serving us each course to make sure everything was good and had perfect timing sensing when we needed our check to make the show. I can see why other Yelpers rave about having her as their server! I would certainly come back to Three Embers for dinner before a show. Parking was easy as we were there before the show, parked at the hotel and entered through the hotel. We walked from the restaurant to the theatre without ever having to step foot outside in the freezing single-digit temps.

From the moment we arrived for our 5:45 PM reservation, we felt so welcomed. Our table was…read morebeautifully decorated with a personalized menu that said "Happy Anniversary" with our names on it, along with flowers and a balloon. It was such a thoughtful touch that made our celebration feel extra special. The restaurant itself is absolutely beautiful with such a romantic atmosphere. It was the perfect place to celebrate our anniversary. Our server, Nathan, was exceptional. He was attentive, friendly, knowledgeable, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the evening. The manager also stopped by to check on us, which really showed how much they care about their guests. I've dined at much more expensive restaurants before, and I've honestly never experienced this level of hospitality. The food was incredible 10/10! Everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. The portions were generous, and I couldn't even finish my meal because there was so much delicious food. Overall, this was one of the best dining experiences I've ever had. From the outstanding service to the beautiful ambiance and amazing food, everything exceeded our expectations. Thank you to Nathan and the entire team for making our anniversary so memorable. We will definitely be back and highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for an exceptional dining experience!

We came for an evening with friends and decided to take advantage of the Sunday "per la famiglia…read more(serves four)" special when we saw the menu. What looked like a generous offer of comfort food at a reasonable price, at a lovely Italian restaurant, was actually a gimmick worthy of Ebenezer Scrooge. Dinner started with a tasty chopped salad that would have been a reasonable entree for one or enough to share as an appetizer for two. It was a large spoonful each for four. The four garlic knots that accompanied the salad were each about 2x2x2 inches, and when we asked for a refill of both the salad and bread we were told "that's all you get." The spaghetti came with 2 meatballs in a portion size that looked like it was enough for an entree for only 1 person. We waited a moment and when no more came realized we were screwed. Later, seeing our disappointment, the waiter was kind enough to secretly get 2 more meatballs out of the kitchen for us to pretend there were portions for each person at the table. Had they been serving Italian tapas, maybe we could have pretended it was a fair approach. The 16 inch cheese pizza was good but nothing special and the tiramisu provided 4 small pieces a little larger than the garlic knots mentioned earlier when cut into squares. I don't know what kind of "famiglia" Salvatore "Sal" Lo Cascio, the culinary director at Ballyhoo Hospitality, or Ryan O'Donnell, the CEO, have; but they probably don't eat very much. Perhaps they expect the famiglia of their guests to be a single parent with young children or a group of little persons. In short, the food tasted good, the dining room was lovely, the service was outstanding, and the portions and prices were a complete rip-off to the point that the place should be put out of business. With two iced teas, a glass of house wine, tax and a generous tip the bill came to well over $100 and this morning when checking the receipt for this review I found out that they charged us $8.00 for the extra meatballs which the waiter pretended were a secret, complimentary addition. Not very nice!

Another local gem in Bannockburn that has a good menu of lunch food & if you go enough they may…read moreeven name a sandwich after you!

The atmosphere is very welcoming and pleasant. The food is very good and the staff friendly; we are…read morewe enjoyed our lunch.

This place gets a 5 stars just on service alone. Came in and was sat down at a table right away…read moredespite it being very busy for a Tuesday. Me and my girlfriend ordered 2 appetizers. Calamari & the Pork Belly burnt ends were both phenomenal. For entrees my girlfriend ordered the grouper which as a non seafood lover personally I thought it was delicious. As for me I order the Pit Sampler and that overall for its value gets a 9/10 from me. The ribs were the best part of the dish in my opinion. With each of us ordering a beverage and desert and the bill coming out to $150 before tip shocked me to say the least! We will definitely be back and highly recommend you try this place out for yourself!!

The staff couldn't be friendlier or more attentive. Then there is the food that is amazing! I had…read morethe tuna tartare and the crawfish etufee and loved them both! Their wine prices for the bottle are very reasonable with a wide selection. They only charge $20 for a corkage fee should you want to bring your own. The space is cozy so making a reservation would be advisable. My only regret was ordering the espresso martini which was really disappointing since everything else was so good. It didn't have the right foam on top and tasted really off so avoid that but their other cocktails were delicious. Can't wait to come back and try more!!

It always seems to be a pretty decent time eating out here. The decor (inside and outside) looks…read morequite nice and gives a upscale vibe despite having a more casual menu. There is plenty of space in the entryway to stand around, though actual seating is limited. That being said, I can't recall ever having a horrible wait time if we came when it was busy. The hosts are good about getting people on the list and seating them at a reasonable pace. It's also pretty sweet to see the dessert counter at the front so you can see what treats they offer. As I stated previously, the inside looks nice and furnishing is well maintained. It definitely shows when they are rushed however, as the floors usually need to swept. The last time I went there was also crumbs on the napkin they placed on our table. The menus are big but they do have stuff for every palate to pick from. The free bread is alright, nothing too wild. The servers are always warm and welcoming, and very knowledgable of the menu. It can take a little while for the food to come out but it's worth the wait in my opinion. The crispy fried cheese is a little greasy, but quite tasty. It's a big portion but fulfilling for sure. The flatbread pizza was enjoyable as well, with a good crispy crust. My girlfriend also felt highly about the Teriyaki Salmon Bowl. She said it was quite flavorful and unique. We also agreed that the fries were a banger as well. Right amount of crispy and seasoning. For dessert, my go to is always the Oreo dream extreme cheesecake. 100% a must have for oreo lovers. Not too sweet but still hits well. So, a few minor kinks to work out but otherwise a worthwhile dining experience. Will always recommend as a good spot for comfort meals and family time, and great cheesecake.

Nothing crazy. Stopped in for lunch with my coworkers. I got the spicy rigatoni, but it was pretty…read morebland. My coworker's pasta was watery, and when she mentioned it to the waiter, she was basically ignored. The only good part of the pasta was the chicken in it. Service could definitely be better, and honestly, the dessert was probably the best part lol. It was also super dead for lunch, so they definitely need to bring more people in..

Went there for lunch portion are a good size . Had a Cuban…read moresandwich which was very flavorful . Also had Tex mex salad very fresh ingredients . Split the meal with a friend so we had dessert which was tres leches very tasty

Great little family restaurant with super tasty food, nice people and great service. Stopped here…read moreon our way up to Wisconsin, would 100% come back again

The skirt steak, steak tartare, and mashed potatoes were absolutely perfect. Everything was…read moreflavorful, well-prepared, and honestly made me want to come back every week. Mako made a 10/10 experience and Miguel is an amazing chef and I can't wait to try what else he had on the menu

Great food very inexperienced staff , but very nice…read more very nice menu. portions very large name of restaurant not good. leave the cuisine out of it. We will try it again nice setting outside except for the traffic noise.

Stopped in on a Monday for lunch and sat at the bar since we were told there was about a 20-minute…read morewait for a table. Our waiter/bartender had a bit of an attitude, and some of his responses came across as rude. We ended up being there for about an hour and still noticed empty tables, so I'm not really sure what the 20-minute wait was about. I asked if I could substitute mashed potatoes for the baked potato, and there was also some back-and-forth about butterflying our steak. Since we wanted it well done, he kept insisting it would take longer, which we didn't mind at all. The steak ended up coming out not butterflied anyway, so I'm not really sure what the attitude was about. Overall, the food was really good, but the customer service could definitely be better. We actually stopped in to get some insight because we'd like to send some of our customers over from our business, so the service experience was important to us but we shall see?

Always dependable and good. 2 of us had the Redwood salad. 1 had the veggie burger. No cocktails…read more Great service. Food was fresh and salad crisp. Friend swapped fries for beets. We were all very happy. Not crowded at 11:45am and there seems to be plenty of staff. A regular in my rotation. Update: went Thursday night with 2 friends. As we got out to the car, one friend remembered he forgot his leftovers. Went back and box was already gone. It was actually 1/4 of a burger. Manager said we will make you a whole new burger. He said no no no no need. The manager insisted. Asked what he wanted on the burger and if he wanted fries and he said actually, it was just for my dog i.e. a real doggy bag. Nevertheless, they cooked him a whole new burger and sent him on his way. Really went the extra mile.

Ignore the menu on the website as the one at this joint is completely different. Please update the…read morewebsite. Large appetizer selection which is fitting for the bowling folks, other offerings are several burger and chicken sandwiches plus pizza. Several tv's mostly on the small size around the bar with a couple larger in the dining area. Burger and pizza on this visit was just okay. Food was served hot but was nothing special. The bartender was very pleasant and we enjoyed her company. They have a huge pool table room which was holding a weekend tournament that was fun to watch along with about forty bowling lanes. Two stars for the bar/restaurant.

Don't be deceived. Yes it's a bowling alley. I would stop here again. My boys loved the pizza and…read morecheese curds. My wife and I split the birdie wrap with fries. My 7 and 5 year old gobbled up their food. Tony was excellent. Service was all-star quality.