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    Bar Louie - Naperville

    3.8 (38 reviews)
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    Uncooked wings
    Marci H.

    I had a really disappointing experience with the wings at Bar Louie. The quality was completely unacceptable, some of the wings were undercooked to the point of being bloody, while others were overcooked and hard. There was absolutely no consistency. On top of that, the portion sizes were very misleading. We ordered two plates of 10 wings, but the difference in size between the two plates was obvious. The ones I received were noticeably smaller, more like "baby wings" while the other plate had much larger pieces. I brought this to the manager's attention and was told it was based on weight, but that explanation didn't make sense since the menu clearly states an order is 10 wings, not sold by the pound. Between the food quality and the lack of accountability, this was a frustrating experience. I wouldn't recommend the wings here and definitely expected much better.

    Chicken Nachos
    Andi H.

    I had an amazing experience! I called at 5 pm on Valentine's Day night and they squeezed me in at 5:30! The service was so friendly and everyone was so pleasant. We ordered food, kid you not, about 6 minutes later, all the food was out. And DANG was the food incredible. If you're a nacho fan, get the chicken nachos! Lastly, the drinks, FILLED TO THE BRIM! Now that's worth the money! I will be going back.

    Bacon Cheddar Burger
    Eva S.

    Bar Louie has unexpectedly become our go-to date night spot. Burgers, drinks, flatbreads; check, check, check! My husband will get a burger, usually, and I kind of bop around their menu. Sometimes we share an app. We've never needed to make a reservation or wait long. Another check. Recently, I got their margarita flatbread, which was praised by our waiter as a great choice, and because I was craving some veggies, ordered a side of zucchini and got their wedge best zucchini stack! Like 3 logs of well-seasoned logs stacked one way, and then topped by another 3 stacked perpendicular. It was the perfect, new way to be served zucchini. Other highlights are their burgers with tater tots. Not much to expand on here, they are made fresh to order and come on a quarter sheet pan with your ketchup and tots. I've also tried their Cobb salad with a side of chicken tenders (ask for no cheese on your salad, if you're not a fan of a ton of shredded cheddar) and it was splendid with those additions and subtractions. And last but not least, their martinis are our friend. We don't really come here as a drinking hole, but they are a bar, and they know their martinis. We shall be back for a future date night.

    Amita G.

    We went at 10 pm to this place no crowd good music good vibes But the drinks they served were super strong!! Food was good we go small plates for appetizers. Good location and service was friendly!!

    Hot honey flatbread ($14.50): crumbled blue cheese, bacon, arugula. Was surprisingly light on hot honey
    Eric S.

    DATE NIGHT Naperville's Bar Louie is a solid place to enjoy happy hour. Several times now, my wife and I've come to this bar/restaurant on Route 59 for drinks + food. Each time we've taken advantage of their happy hour deals which essentially cuts our bill in half. Bar Louie runs theirs much longer than other places who end their specials in the afternoon. I've been to plenty of Bar Louies across Chicagoland--River North, Printer's Row, Bolingbrook, Geneva, Oak Park (RIP)--and experiences have been all over the board. This BL in Naperville strikes me as one of the better locations, aided by the fact that it's relatively new and well-managed. Their Happy Hour runs from 4-7pm; the majority of appetizers and flatbreads are 50% off, which is a great value if you're fine with snacking & sharing instead of doing entrées. Daily specials on booze include martini Mondays, wine Wednesdays (1/2 off bottles), and thirsty Thursdays ($2-3 off draft beers). We're big fans of their fried pickles ($11) with jalapeno ranch. Cheese curds are excellent ($13). The truffle fries ($10) are amazing. Spinach & artichoke dip ($13) is fine, though the crispy calamari ($15) is a way better choice for app and comes with a sweet chili dipping sauce. Don't sleep on the chips & dip trio ($11) with smoky salsa, queso, and guacamole. The chips themselves were fresh and delicious. The pepperoni flatbread ($14) is just dandy, but the hot honey bacon flatbread ($14.50) barely had any hot honey on it. Edges were a little burnt, too. Bread = 4 Circuses = 4.5 My wife got a couple pints of Blue Moon ($7.50) and I was feeling tropical, so I decided to get a Blue Hawaiian instead of a beer. HUGE mistake--it cost a whopping $14, and I foolishly got two! Now I know why lots of places don't list prices next to alcohol, if they did people would stick with water! * TL;DR * If you can time it right, Bar Louie offers tasty bites at very reasonable prices. Outside of weekday afternoons, however, you might be surprised at how quickly you rack up a tab (and the Blue Hawaiian was a ripoff, quite frankly). The atmosphere is inviting and their menu has something for everyone, plus service has been commendable. You can get a free appetizer just by signing up for their rewards program. I wouldn't hesitate to come back during happy hour, which luckily ends long after I get off of work. I appreciate they give those of us working 9-5 jobs a chance to benefit from discounted food & drinks instead of cutting it off at 4pm or so. I'd recommend this Bar Louie for sure.

    KICKING Kickin' Fried Chicken
    Raul M.

    We decided to check out Bar Louie for dinner and try something new tonight. Making reservations was easy and we hardly had to wait once we arrived. I did like the Atmosphere and our waitress Serenity was on point! She immediately greeted us and brought drinks out, and asked if we had any questions about the menu. We decided to a Grilled Chicken Club, kicking fried chicken sandwich and an order of sliders. The sandwich was a bit smaller than what I expected but definitely delicious! They forgot a couple ketchups and ranch sauces but she notice and brought them out. I'll definitely recommend this place and we definitely stop by again next time when we are by the area.

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    Great patios for outside summer dinning and great food. The martinis are wonderful and service quality is impeccable

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    29 days ago

    Our server Takashe was outstanding. The service was top notch. She always makes us feel welcome whenever we come in.

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    Fun and exciting vibes and atmosphere here with lots of yummy comfort food. Will be back again soon.

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    Max is the best! He even ran outside after us to give us our forgotten leftovers. We'll be back.

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    Very attentive service. Food was tasty and drinks were cold. They need a better selection of beer.

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    Awesome new location in South Naperville. Smaller restaurant but the bar area is really nice. Glad it's finally open.

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    Kindred Gastropub

    Kindred Gastropub

    3.9
    (91 reviews)
    10.9 km

    Chilaquiles Berry Basil Bliss…read more This place is cool inside and has outdoor seating which would be nice for a warm day. The service was friendly and the drink was very good. The food was pretty good but not amazing. $45 all in may be a bit pricey.

    We wanted to like this place - but disorganization and average food let us down. We saw online…read morethey were offering Lisle Restaurant week so we thought a perfect time to try a new place. We made a reservation, too. Kindred is a unique place in that it's in a strip mall and you enter part of the mall to get to the front entrance of Kindred. We walked in and there was nobody at the front desk but a sign that said Seat Yourself. We walk into the bar (b/c that was all we saw) and the bartender gives us the option of a table in the corner or a table right next to the bathroom. We noticed tables right by the window that were open, but those apparently weren't available. We took the corner. We sat and a waitress brought us menus. I asked about the Restaurant Week. She said she knew it was going on, but didn't know what the options were. She was very nice about it, but I had to prod her to find a menu for it. She came back a few minutes later for our drink order and I asked again for the Restaurant Week menu and she again alluded to not knowing what it was. I dropped it but if your restaurant is offering it - your staff should know what is on it and should promote it. Drinks...I ordered a martini - my husband said "diet coke or coke zero." She said - we don't have that. He then said "diet pepsi". She said - they have RC Cola Zero. My husband and I look at each other and we're like "ugh.". Only having RC as your pop of choice is an indicator to us of cheapness/not great food. Skip ahead - another couple comes into the bar at that point and the bartender offers the couple the table by the bathroom. The couple pointed to the tables by the window and I think the bartender said they were reserved. The couple said they had a reservation tonight. I couldn't catch the rest, but they ending up sitting at the table by the restroom. Very confusing. Then - it all made sense - a family of 5 came into the bar...(b/c still no person at the front desk and the seat yourself sign) - said they had a reservation and all of a sudden, someone appears and seats them in a completely different room. Apparently - there is a dining room that we all should have been sitting in. But - having no person at the front desk, a sign that says seat yourself, having an entrance in a strip mall side, and the bartender not explaining anything - was a problem. Skip ahead. Food - we got fried pickles (which were extremely salty) , STK Wrap (just okay), and Garlic Chicken bowl (little garlic). Nothing outstanding and nothing that would warrant us coming back.

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    Massive burger and fries
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    Jackson Ave Pub

    Jackson Ave Pub

    4.4
    (520 reviews)
    8.3 km
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    Most places had a long wait time for a Saturday, and this one didn't, which was a nice surprise. We…read moredid wait a little to get helped at first and the host wasn't around, but once we were seated things picked up. For drinks, I tried the lychee mojito -- it was strong but had really good flavor and was enjoyable. For an appetizer, we got the pretzels. They had a nice garlic seasoning on them and were pretty filling. These were good. For mains, we ordered the Hangover Burger, tenders, and the Bulleit Bourbon Burger. Everything was really delicious. My fries just needed a tad bit of salt, but the burger itself was cooked well (I asked for medium). The flavors were good, and the honey running down actually worked well with everything. Our waiter was also really good and provided solid service. Overall, a great experience -- will be back.

    Good bar food! Burgers were hearty and flavorful. When the burger was served, I was pleasantly…read moresurprised by the sheer size of the burger. They were massive! Fries were as expected, nothing special. The Spicy Tater Tot appetizer was great. Not Terribly spicy, but had a nice heat and kick to them. Seating was limited. There were only a few tables available that could accommodate more than 4 people. The staff were friendly, helpful and attentive.

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    From my seat behind the bar. It's a low top table
    From my seat behind the bar. It's a low top table
    Jackson Avenue Pub Naperville, IL. Best Burgers, sandwiches, wraps, flatbreads, sides, appetizers, craft beer, cocktails, margaritas, wine
    Jackson Avenue Pub Naperville, IL. Best Burgers, sandwiches, wraps, flatbreads, sides, appetizers, craft beer, cocktails, margaritas, wine
    Jackson Avenue Pub Naperville, IL. Best Burgers, sandwiches, wraps, flatbreads, sides, appetizers, craft beer, cocktails, margaritas, wine

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    Quiubo

    Quiubo

    3.9
    (487 reviews)
    8.0 km
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    Looooove this place!! If you are looking for a hole in the wall, no frills, authentic Mexican…read morerestaurant...then this is not the place for you. Quiubo has fantastic margaritas (some of the best I've ever had) and cocktails. No artificial flavors or syrups are used so they're fresh and delicious every single time. They don't use margarita glasses, which I prefer, since places that do use them typically have bad and overly citrusy/sweet margs. Their bartending staff is limited since the bar space is a little small so drinks can take a while but it doesn't bother me since the drinks are amazing and worth the wait in my opinion. The food is pricey and the portions small, but this is a fancier/gourmet Mexican restaurant. You're paying for the quality ingredients. Aside from the price, the food itself is really good. Even though this place has "fancier" Mexican food, all of it is authentic and delicious. But, like I mentioned earlier, if you want no frills Mexican food, this is not the place for you. I come here at least once a month and am never disappointed! Pricing is on par with Chicago restaurants of this caliber which is the trend Naperville is heading towards so take that into consideration if you're trying to find somewhere cheap to eat.

    Having a best friend who is sober, I've been to a lot of bars and tried a lot of N/A cocktails…read more Quiubo is a favorite of hers so we go often. They have a couple of N/A cocktails that are really delicious using N/A spirits. They might cost $13 each, but at least they don't taste like you're drinking a Snapple. As a former bartender, she's really picky about her mocktails. We like to sit at the bar for drinks and chips/guac, but we come here for tacos and esquites sometimes too. It's a great restaurant with great food and service On nice days, sit outside. It's covered and shaded and a nice way to have lunch or dinner

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    Crosstown Pub & Grill Naperville

    Crosstown Pub & Grill Naperville

    3.4
    (792 reviews)
    10.5 km
    $$

    We were looking for a new place to try that was close to home, and after consulting yelp, we…read moredecided to try Crosstown Pub. We went on Super Bowl Sunday the first time, and were seated right away. Our waitress, Ciera, explained the specials to us and gave us some time to decide on our order. She was great, the right mix of attentiveness but not hovering, super friendly too. On Sundays, apps, crocks, and salads are all half off. Such an amazing deal, especially in this economy. My husband really enjoyed their devils eggs, he ate all 12! The appetizer sampler was great, and we ordered 10 wings with the devils sauce. Ciera was concerned it may be too spicy for us, so we tried a sample with some fries. It's delicious! The devils sauce is one of the components of the wing challenge, so we understand her concern. We went back again on Valentine's Day for a late stop after a busy day. They have a $5 burger and fry special. Again, great food at a great price! Ciera waited on us again, and again, she was incredible. The bartender was very friendly when we were coming and going, and the rest of the staff we saw on Super Bowl Sunday seemed very hard working as they prepped take out orders for the game. They have a great space in the dining area to host events. I'm hoping to host something here in the near future. Overall, I think we've found our new go to hang out. I highly recommend Crosstown. Check out their menu and daily specials, the food is definitely worth the visit.

    Not only did we have to wait for a to go order that was actually apparently already ready, they got…read morethe order wrong AND everything was soggy by the time we got home with it. Never coming back here again. Nonsense.

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    Dining area
    10 wings with cheesy garlic
    10 wings with cheesy garlic
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    Empire

    Empire

    3.3
    (943 reviews)
    8.2 km
    $$

    I write all of my reviews for meat lovers, omnivores (most people are), vegans, vegetarians and…read moreCeliacs (as well as people who eat gluten-free for any number of reasons). I shall start off with the average meat-eating omnivore. Options galore!!! Burgers, fries and appetizers for everybody! Vegetarians are delighted here as well Moving on to vegans such as myself... they offer a delicious and I mean SCRUMPTIOUS veggie burger that I would carry out or eat at a patio table anytime! One star off for the stink of cooking animal flesh which killed my appetite and the meaty appearance of everyone's burgers did as well. The star off is also due to their inability to provide any information at all about their French fries and the cooking oil used Vegetarians and those on diets did great with their salads and appetizers Celiacs only fair a very weak okay for the gluten-free options We came here as a large work group, and the service was EXCELLENT Atmosphere was not suitable - we would not return as a group. With all of the customers we could not hear one another speak. Add to that their overly loud music. The place was just TOO LOUD Look I offer the fairest Yelp reviews in all of the Yelp Universe 5-star food, 5-star service and 1-star atmosphere/ambience Sad to not return and I enjoy dining out and would not go through the Empire ordeal again. If I were ill, I would have my husband carryout a 3 meal enormous veggie burger from here and appreciate the yummy option xx Shelby S

    Empire has a great atmosphere, especially if you can grab a spot on the rooftop. I visited on a…read moresunny day and really enjoyed the view overlooking the river. I ordered the "Jane," which is a pretty standard burger with lettuce, tomato, and cheese. It was good overall and cooked well, but it wasn't anything especially memorable or the best burger I've had. One thing that surprised me was how limited the menu was considering how large the restaurant is. I expected a bit more variety. Overall, Empire is worth visiting for the atmosphere and rooftop experience, but the food itself was solid rather than outstanding.

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    One of my favorite oddities (call it an architectural Easter Egg) is this spiral staircase to nowhere, just above the hostess stand
    One of my favorite oddities (call it an architectural Easter Egg) is this spiral staircase to nowhere, just above the hostess stand
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    Poutine fries
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