THE MALBECKONING…read more SixtyFour Wine Bar is a winning concept in downtown Naperville. Much like what Tapville Social does for beer, SixtyFour follows the concept of guests having the freedom to pour their own drinks. This place is on Water St in Naperville, near Vasili's and Blue Sushi Sake. Street parking isn't plentiful so the garage is your best bet, especially in the evening. You can build your own charcuterie, but use caution: everything is a la carte and without much effort that cute cheese platter can swell upwards of $40. This happened to us on our 1st visit, I thought "yeah sure, add a $4 honeycomb and seasonal jams, why not" to go with the $9 prosciutto, $7 manchego, and $5 cornichons. More recently, I got the restaurant week pre-fixe ($49) which included a starter, entrée, dessert, and glass of champagne. Each course separately would've added up to $55 (not counting the bubbly), so this option saved a few bucks. Both my wife and I got a pour-your-own wine card, that set us back about $20pp. The wifey got a mix of a dozen west coast & east coast oysters ($36) that came with cocktail sauce and a zippy pomegranate mignonette. The goat cheese bruschetta ($13) was incredible: goat cheese spread on several large pieces of grilled sourdough with roasted tomato and balsamic. We loved this and would get it again in a heartbeat. 5/5 The dates ($13) were a different story, however, as they came with cranberry goat cheese, orange honey, and crushed walnuts. I've been so used to savory dates (wrapped in bacon with a tomato sauce) that this much sweeter iteration caught me off guard. They weren't objectively bad, I just wouldn't order them again. 3/5 For my main course, I chose the short rib ($31) as I've done several times now: tender beef with mashed potatoes, braised carrots, crispy onions, and a red wine jus. This is a delicious entrée that I find myself steering towards every time I'm here, as it pairs perfectly with a Malbec or red blend. 5/5 The gnocchi ($33) were fairly pricey which I attribute to big chunks of lobster in a white sauce. But what SixtyFour did felt like a "bastardization" of gnocchi (my wife's words, not mine) by turning it into a homemade mac 'n' cheese of sorts, cooking it in a mini cast iron skillet topped with toasted breadcrumbs. Say what?! "Breadcrumbs" and "gnocchi" should never be used in the same sentence, unless it's "hey honey I did that grocery shopping, and I got beer, eggs, wine, gnocchi, ice cream, laundry detergent, kitty litter, AAA batteries and a box of breadcrumbs". It tasted fine, but there was absolutely no need to innovate here. 1.5/5 We reached a split decision on the dirty chai crème brûlée ($11). My wife thought it was different but lovely, whereas I found it strayed too far from vanilla custard and the flavor was overpowering, as if I just snorted tea leaves. It was REALLY strong, y'all! 3/5 Bread = 3.5 Circuses = 4.5 Our server Melissa was attentive and let us know about the wine tasting inside near the hostess' stand. We had a couple small pours (1-2oz) which equated to a free half glass, no complaints there. Restrooms were clean and the outside patio has a relaxing ambiance. The vibes are classy, romantic even. * TL;DR * It's fun sampling bold reds, sweet whites, and even rosé in 1oz, 3oz, and 6oz pours. I pity the fool who grabs a glass, sticks it underneath the first tap they see up front and presses 'POUR' without realizing they just selected a 2014 Chateau Haut-Brion ...... which retails for $500 a bottle! A half glass is nearly $75! I'll stick with a $7 Shiraz, thanks. As for the food, it's been mostly great with only a few exceptions. The gnocchi was whack, and the chai crème brûlée was polarizing. Due to the presence of delicate wine glasses literally everywhere, I would keep kids away from here. Leave the little ones at home and come here for date night. SixtyFour lists themselves as a wine bar first and kitchen second, which I agree with. If what you're seeking is a kitchen *and* wine bar, hit up a Coopers Hawk. Both places have solid wine selections, but being able to enjoy wine on-demand is a big plus. I'd happily recommend SixtyFour to friends and family.

My cousin and I chose Sixty Four for our birthday celebration lunch. We sat outside along the river…read moresince it was a beautiful day. Chris was our server and provided great service and went above and beyond. My cousin and I decided to share the grilled oysters and the charcuterie. Chris noted my reservation said no nuts and seeds and he said that the charcuterie came with seeded lavish. He went through the lavish and only chose the ones without the seeds. Now that's service! The grilled oysters were amazing! Only four came on the plate and I wanted to eat all of them and not share. I will definitely get those again - and all to myself. The charcuterie was your typical charcuterie. You can choose your own cheeses and meats on the board which is nice. The only disappointing thing is no complimentary dessert for our birthdays. Lots of restaurants do that, but I guess not at this one. Get those grilled oysters, you won't be sorry.

Tried this place for the first time this Saturday with a larger group of ladies. I love that they…read morehave wine flights where you can try 4 wines, but the slushees other reviews mention might be a seasonal thing. Seems reasonable to get 4 small glasses of wine for $16. Our waitress seemed overwhelmed with the amount of tables she was handling and just overall grumpy. I can understand that doing separate checks for a large group might not be fun, but she just seemed irritable the whole time until we gave her a decent tip. She directed us to get our own water from the self-serve station. I did like that I could do the wine flight from the table vs. they only offer the 6 wine tasting from the bar. I was a little disappointed that no one explained which wine was which, and I was left guessing when I ordered all sweet wines and a couple that looked very similar. When I later wanted to order a glass, I apparently picked the wrong one, but none of them were horrible so that was OK. I also ordered the small charcuterie plate, which was a perfect snack plate. Some of our party ordered flatbreads and wraps, which also looked really good, so I would definitely try this place again. This place doesn't seem like they're that good at accommodating large groups as they only have small round tables they had pushed together, but we made it work. They seemed a bit understaffed for a Saturday afternoon. If you like sweet wines, my favorite was the Sweet Purple Lady, followed by Blackberry. I took a bottle home.

This is just the place to come and wind down and enjoy a chill glass of wine. A good friend of mine…read moreinvited me to Sable Creek Winery for their Harvest Party Grape Stomping. We had the time of our lives, grape stomping, live music, food pairing, amazing vibes, meeting new people and a bunch of other fun. The admission was $10.00 which went towards the grape stomping. The grape stomping is a great way to dance away your stress. Everyone was adulting and socializing with one another. They had many activities for the adults and children. Art Station, Selfie Stations and lots of dancing. The Tasting Room was open for you to do a wine tasting. I fell in love with the Purple Lady wine. The wine slushies were the Big Hit of the day. Sable Creek has an Open Mic Night & Bingo Night. They have a nice selection of wines, slushies and a small food menu. I wish I lived closer to this Hidden Gem. This would be my mini getaway during the week. I put my stamp of approval. If you ever near Romeoville IL , be sure to stop here for some good wine, good vibes, music and nice people.

There's a lot of open space (great during the summer when you can be outside and winter between…read moretheir front and back room space) and good variety of drinks here. It's one of my favorite meet up spots.

We went here after a trip over to IKEA. We sat near a window in a booth. We had a few beers which…read morewere pretty good. We also had good service. A good pit stop while shopping.

This is a good place…read more Attended a corporate private party this evening but the location was also open to the public during the event which was a bit odd for those not attending the party, but wasn't an issue for those of us in the large group. It's down a long flight of stairs and pretty hidden on the block. Enjoyed some wine flights with co-workers and would recommend for those who are looking for a local wine vibe.

Such a fun experience! It's not ordinary!!! The experience is different from any other…read more.. I've been there twice. I'd go more, if I could. It's so chill. The bar tender, both times, very knowledgeable and friendly. I've done the wine tasting and the whiskey. They both knew what to suggest, after explaining my preference. I was able to sample so much more than I could anywhere else. It's such a treat!

We've come here many times, and the good and beer is top notch! However, the last few times we've…read morecome, our service has gotten slower and slower. Tonight, we went in for dinner and were super excited for the bee stinger pizza (seriously, it's so good!) but after being seated for over 15 minutes and not having a server even stop at our table or acknowledge us in any way despite closing checks out and refilling waters for the 3 tables next to us. We ended up walking out without anyone ever stopping at our table and went over to Legends across the parking lot, where we were greeted & had drink orders delivered almost immediately.

We had a very lovely dinner here a few weeks ago. Wonderful outside area - very large and even has…read morea guitar player during the summer months? We started with the Classic Grizzly Knot (small) and it was delicious - perfect for two people to share. We then shared one of the special Detroit - Style Pizza. I would say ~8 focaccia style pizza (that reheated wonderfully the next day). It was a special - so I think it was a spicy sausage w/ hot honey? I truly can't recall, but it was fabulous - great combination and the crust was so good. I would recommend this restaurant. We thoroughly enjoyed the pizza and atmoshere.

Owner was nice. Talkative and gave good information. Explained how he created his wine. Would go…read morehere again. Thanks!!!

The "owner's wife" presented a very negative attitude...she certainly made it clear that she did…read morenot want to be there. And she was rude to the performer in front of customers. We enjoyed the entertainment and he filled the place with the number of people he brought in. Our table spent $200 alone! Come to find out the winery didn't even pay the entertainer or at least offer him a beverage! Shameful. We won't be back.

The entire experience was AMAZING!!!…read more We had the most incredible experience at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant! We came in to celebrate our engagement, and from the moment we sat down, Alex made us feel so special. He was beyond attentive, so warm, and truly went above and beyond in every way. The sweetest part? He surprised us with a celebratory glass of champagne for me and my fiancé, which honestly made the night feel even more magical. It's rare to come across service that genuine--he didn't just serve us, he celebrated us. Between the amazing food, beautiful atmosphere, and Alex's top-tier service, this is a night we'll never forget. We'll 1000% be back... and yes, we're absolutely asking for Alex every time!

Me, my husband and a friend visited on August 14th at around 530. We had a great ecperience. We…read morewere seated at a booth in Emily Qs section. It was Friday night so the place was packed. Despite having several tables with some large parties Emily always made sure our drinks were full and our needs were met. She was fast, funny and knew all about the menu. She recommended several different wines for us and seamlessly signed me back up for wine club. She was passionate about the food, the wine and her job. She is one of those people that genuinely enjoys what she does. She is also very witty and had us laughing while waiting for our dinner. The food was amazing as well. I had the Parmesean Chicken and the Drunken Shrimp.

I was in search of a dive bar and this place not only surpassed dive bar expectations but became my…read morefavorite place to grab a drink and catch up with my favorite bartenders and owner/owner son. Once you get to know the regulars and bartenders you won't want to go anywhere else. Don't pass this up, it won't disappoint if you just give it a chance! Also tons of good local music and events happening if you are looking for that too.

First time in this place. Went in with my husband. They don't accept credit cards. Cash only. The…read morebartender working tonight was disgusting there were only 4 others in the bar and they were so loud and obnoxious. Speaking very vulgar to each other and the bartender girl was way worse - telling a guy that with his vagina he could not handle something. Gross. I wondered what kind of place we walked into. Finished our drink and left. Will not be returning. Where are the neighborhood bars that you can have a drink and conversation? I will look elsewhere.