imagine the best corn bread you've ever had - it's westwood taverns no competition!…read more We came after the a round of golf in schaumburg and sat at the bar. The bartender seemed a bit distracted and took a while to take our order which was frustrating, however she made up for it by continuing to check on us throughout our meal. We got the nachos, steak and eggs, and a thai salad with the cornbread being the standout. The sushi rolls looked very good so i'll have to try that out next time!

Westwood gets three stars out of me because it was OK but unmemorable. I'm unlikely to return…read more My pros are mostly ambience and service-related. They have many TVs; a large bar; and outdoor seating. My server was also very gracious in making multiple rounds as I was a bit indecisive. Cons: The booths are REALLY low to the ground IMO (I am 6'4"). The food offerings are a bit random and simply were not appealing to me. I.e., I don't go to an American pub for sushi. Also, I didn't like that the appetizer prices are literally only $5 cheaper than entree prices.

​Out at Woodfield Mall, we tried City Works based on a Google Maps suggestion. It's a large,…read morecorporate, upscale dining spot. If you're a beer drinker, they have a massive selection on tap (about 90 taps--and no, that's not a typo!). They also have a large patio that looks like a great spot when the weather is nice. Inside, there's a good mix of low-tops, high-tops, banquettes, and booths. All the tabletops feature copper tops with wood trim, and exposure to water and food over time has given each table a unique patina. ​We arrived right as they were switching over from the brunch menu to dinner, and the staff made us feel very welcome. ​What We Ordered: ​Smoked Brisket Reuben Eggrolls: We ordered these special eggrolls for the table. My friend has a shellfish allergy, and since many traditional eggrolls contain shrimp, he was excited to try these. He said they were the best eggrolls he's ever had (though he admitted he doesn't eat them often!). He paired it with a Guinness Zero non-alcoholic draught and was amazed by how close it tasted to the original. ​Fish Tacos ($19): Recommended by another reviewer, these come with three cornmeal-battered, fried Mahi-Mahi tacos topped with cilantro lime cream and fresh micro cilantro. They were crispy and very tasty. If you're usually sensitive to cilantro, you might still enjoy these--I mostly tasted a bright, lemony freshness rather than heavy cilantro. ​Sides (Broccoli Rabe & Asparagus): I substituted chips for a vegetable side. Due to a mix-up in the kitchen, I got to try the broccoli rabe first, though it turned out way too spicy for anyone at our table. My actual order was asparagus--my absolute favorite--but it was a bit disappointing, as the bottom half of each stalk was woody and fibrous. ​Fish & Chips ($21.50): My friend went with this traditional entry. At that price point, he was expecting three fillets, but he couldn't finish the two that were served and took some home. Overall, a solid entrée. ​Classic Breakfast ($15.50): My husband got this from the brunch menu. He was very pleased with the scrambled eggs, potatoes, thick-sliced bacon, and sausage links. ​Overall, a solid visit with great variety on the menu!

This was a great pop in!! They have alot of restaurants in the area but this one has a rather…read moreunique menu so that drew me in. It is located in an easy to find area however the parking lot fills up pretty fast being that it's connected to a hotel. The restaurant was very clean inside and outside. All the staff was friendly from the hostess to the waitstaff was friendly. As far as s be beverages go, they definitely have something for everyone. They offer lot on tap, mixed drinks and mocktail/NA options which o always think is great. For the food, let's talk a bout the food!!!!! Those crab rangoon mozzarella sticks was a favorite for sure. They were a. Ice size, very crispy and the filling was top tier. Don't let me get started on that dipping sauce! 10/10 must try again. We also tried the loaded tater tots which were also delicious. For meals, we tried the bacon cheeseburger which was cooked to perfection but needed some seasoning. We also tried the fish tacos which were amazing. I would visit again.

Tiffany was outstanding. And the food was unexpectedly great for a bar and grill. I'll be stopping…read moreback again.

Checked out this pretty fun sports bar in Hoffman Estates. It conveniently is located next to a…read morebowling alley and in fact one can walk right into there without going outside. Bar Down is otherwise in an unassuming location. Great place for watching games. The fathers can take their kids to go bowling and they can hang out in here pretending to be parenting and things. Bigger than the average bar. It's located next to Poplar Creek Bowling and there's a passageway between these. There's supposed to be no alcohol consumption over by the lanes but whatever. Has lots of great specials going on. It's got U Call It at happy hour, which is basically like choosing whatever liquor one wants. Has a few more great specials on food. It's $5 to get Pretzel Bites at happy hour. The rest of the menu has nachos and other things. Also they can host banquets. They have catering if having large groups or parties. For sure it's a place to hang out and have fun. It's located in the strip mall on Higgins. There's lots of great specials.

A huge shout out to the bartender on Tuesday night. The place was packed at 9pm (and until the…read moretrivia ended not too long after), and this gentleman was the seemingly the only bartender, server, and waitstaff. No patrons appeared annoyed/ angry... so he was keeping up fairly well. I would say that at 9pm when we arrived, it was fairly loud inside with the trivia going on. That's not my jam, but if it happens to be of interest, folks seemed like they were all having a blast. As soon as the trivia ended, there was a max exit from the establishment. There are a bunch of on tap and canned selections of different beers and a few wines and sangria on tap, as well. We didn't get any food, but there was reportedly a couple of kitchen staff working. I did see a platter of tots being brought out that looked good. Overall a great place to dive into for a good beer. It's in the same parking lot as Binnys.

It has been some time since we have visited Global Brew Schaumburg so we were way overdue…read more We visited early on St. Patty's Day and enjoyed a few samples before commiting to a pint. I love that there are always a few great ciders on tap or in cans too. Hubby tried the Chimay and also a Phase Three (P3) Amber. P3 always has some great IPAs or a Stout to try, but I really like the smoothies too. It is fun to sit at the bar and look at the many cans, bottles and drink options. Happy hour tater tots with beer cheese are a perfect shareable bite. We left before the night got too packed for Shenanigans and trivia. Always terrific and friendly service here. We love the pet friendly patio when it is warm outside, minus the cigarette buttes on the ground out back.

Great ribs and great service from Brian. Pretty typical sports bar with fast service and food.read more

Sat at the bar for any early dinner and had the BEST bartender/server ANTHONY!…read moreHe was so personable, friendly and made our dining experience A+. The food and drinks were very good. We will definitely return. Kudos to Anthony who made it extra great!

Great chicken fingers, world famous, world renown, great service, the entire staff and Anna are…read morereally cool!! We've eaten here at least 20 times, get the gift cards during Christmas for a discount and I would get the chicken fingers because they're so meaty and juicy...my favorite is the coconut batter with the apricot and hot sauce...so satisfying, along with thee Pecan salad... There's a big loyal following here, but you'll always manage to find a table and parking is not a problem at all with their huge parking lot...

Stopped in today for lunch. 4/27/26. I had the fish fry platter. It is always great! It came with…read morehush puppies, coleslaw, and for my side I chose the sweet potato fries. Everything was great! I love the fish. It always comes out hot and crispy. Love it! My wife always gets the appetizer portion of the chicken fingers. It doesn't come with any sides but it's more than enough for her. She always brings some home. Our server was Cara. She was awesome! As soon as we were seated, she was there with menus and taking our drink order. She was fast getting our drinks and our food came out very fast and it was hot and crispy. We love the Village Tavern and we stopped in whenever we're in the area. Great Place!

First time here and we are more than pleased. The skirt steak, pulled pork sandwich and potato…read moreskins were great. The waitress, Alyssa, was amazing. She was extremely helpful with our gluten free request, super funny and overall amazing. We will be coming back!!

Just ok. Ordered 2 burgers, over $50 total. Nothing special, quite expensive for what it is.read more

Although Fox & Hound is just down the street from us, we haven't been here in months…read more I forgot how good their standard dishes are, like a good pub burger, tater tots, onion rings, salads, or chicken tenders. They offer a good variety of beers too. We came here for lunch recently and we were seated and served right away. They are already serving a Winter Lager. Fun place for a date night or group too. I am glad they are still in the area, when other similar places, like The Local in Schaumburg, have closed.

Fun atmosphere and pool tables were great. Service was good also. We had about a dozen in our…read moregroup and they took good care of us. Food was served quick and drink orders were taken frequently.

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.

The food was really good, I had the bang bang shrimp and spinach dip(it reminded me of Houston's…read morerestaurant) and appetizer. Both were shareable portions, although I did not want to share my spinach dip. It was that good!! I had the bbq salmon for my main course, I really enjoyed it, it was seasoned well and had a nice bbq flavor. My favorite was the dessert! The key lime pie was amazing. My server, Bree was very nice and attentive. She suggested the key lime pie and I am so glad she did! Beautiful setting, very spacious. The drinks were AMAZING!

Had the pleasure of visiting Lucky Monk Bar & Grill in Downers Grove, their second location…read morefollowing the success of their South Barrington restaurant. Congratulations to owners Tony and Jeremy, GM Sean, Manager Rajan, Chef Maria, and the entire team for the warm hospitality and excellent dining experience. The Buffalo Wings were outstanding, the Fish & Chips were perfectly prepared, and their selection of IPAs was absolutely delicious. From one Chef/Owner to another, I wish you continued success as you grow. Thank you for a wonderful evening, and I look forward to visiting again soon. -- Chef Sunny Le P'tit European-American Gastronomy