Had a date night tonight, Phenomenal food and the staff was very accommodating with the patio…read moreseating. Although it's small they made sure to seat us there if possible! Couldn't choose from their great menu went with the Braised Beef Birria sandwich. Make sure to pair that bad boy with a modelo! Phenomenal!

Don't book here for Easter brunch…read more We had a reservation and still weren't seated until an hour and ten minutes later. We arrived on time, only to find at least 50 people crammed into the lobby with barely any room to move. When we finally made it to check-in, the hostess casually mentioned they were running 30 minutes behind. We continued checking in and were repeatedly told we were "close," which clearly wasn't the case. I really wish they had been upfront about the actual wait time, we would have left instead of standing there for over an hour. For a restaurant that's been around this long, it's disappointing to see this level of overbooking and lack of organization, especially for a major holiday where people don't have many other options for food due to many other places being closed.

Our visit was for an early Mother's Day dinner I chose the steak sandwich.. I had plans on ordering…read moresomething else, however, when I saw and smelled someone else's order being served, I quickly changed my mind I'm so glad I did it was delicious just perfect!! My hubby ordered a chicken sandwich that was just as good.. All of our food was very tasty and we really enjoyed it. Portions are generous so hopefully you're very hungry or be prepared to bring plenty home. I was only able to eat half of my food and brought the other half home and my sandwich seemed better the next day which isn't always the case when you bring things home!! I recommend giving this place a try. I don't think you'll be disappointed. We had a very pleasant experience the food and service were fabulous

Stumbled in on a whim and immediately felt like we had been missing out on something. Romantic…read moremodern gothic is the only way I can describe it. Dark beadboard walls, copper ceiling tiles, round orb lighting, and upstairs a cavernous space with soaring ceilings anchored by a stunning skylight. It is genuinely one of the most beautiful dining rooms in the area. Date night approved. One gripe before we get to the good stuff: if you have pages and pages of creative cocktails and an extensive wine list, your two mocktail options deserve the same love. We don't drink and the options were fine but very sour and clearly an afterthought. Do better for the sober and sober curious crowd. Now the food. The burrata was creamy, rich, and gorgeous sitting in olive oil topped with chimichurri and grilled bread. Needed more balsamic to bring the acid balance home, but honestly still one of the better burratas I've had locally. The stuffed pork with gouda, chimichurri, and saffron potato wedges was a genuinely smart plate. The saffron wedges were a surprise standout, bringing a clean earthiness that cut through the richness beautifully. A touch heavy on the gouda and the whole dish woke up considerably with a little extra salt, but the bones of it are excellent. The churrasco hanger steak told the same story. Well cooked, flavorful, chimichurri doing its job. The curly fries were the one shrug of the night. Not bad, just boring next to everything else on offer. Mike our server closed the deal by steering us toward the caramel skillet cookie and honestly, bless him for it. Warm, salty, sweet, rich, topped with cold vanilla ice cream and whipped cream. It is everything a skillet cookie should be and we scraped the pan. We are already planning the return visit and bringing friends. Barrel & Vine is an unexpected dining experience that Plainfield is lucky to have.

We were excited to try Urban Kitchen, and it absolutely delivered…read more Right away, the decor stood out, unique without being over the top, warm, and inviting. The waitstaff was friendly, helpful, and genuinely attentive without hovering. We started with drinks: blueberry mojitos and sangria. Both were fantastic. The flavors were perfectly balanced, refreshing, and it was clear they were made with real care and attention, not just poured and sent out. For appetizers, we ordered the chips with guacamole and salsa. We weren't expecting the chips to come out hot and clearly fresh from the fryer, but wow, perfectly crisp with just the right amount of salt. The guacamole tasted fresh and clean, and the salsa had a great balance of heat and flavor without overpowering anything. I ordered the birria tacos, and they were outstanding. The meat was incredibly well seasoned, tender, and full of flavor. You can tell when food is prepared by someone who truly cares about what they're making, those kinds of flavors can't be faked. The Cobb salad was equally impressive: fresh ingredients, a perfect portion size, moist chicken, and a dressing that tied everything together beautifully. One of the nicest surprises was learning that Urban Kitchen supports the community through Meals on Wheels. It's always great to enjoy a meal knowing the restaurant gives back. The only downside? We live six hours away. That said, we will absolutely be back the next time we're in the area. Highly recommend!

First time here - very nice ambiance inside. X-Mas decoration up…read more Had the Cauliflower Bites for an appetizer, Market Salad and Birria Queso Tacos for main dish. All were Hot, well prepared, and Tasty!! Service was great. Will definitely be back.

Yummy burgers!! So happy we found this place!…read more Big selection and everything is always good! Highly recommend!

We went in for the first time to watch cubs vs Sox game. It was busy, but the bar is huge so we…read moregot a seat no problem. There was a patio with a TV outside also, but decided to sit at the bar. 2 bartenders working and they seemed to be in top of everything. Just got some draft beer and ordered the Philly rolls for appetizer and burgers. The Philly rolls were just OK, they came with a side of salsa and queso, the queso was the best part. Burgers were awesome! I got the bourbon BBQ one with bacon and cheddar cheese, bourbon sauce was delicious, not too sweet. I got the mashed potatoes for a side, no gravy. Definitely will be back!

It was my first time there and my expectations were pretty high since I've heard a lot about this…read moreplace. I ordered the picatta dish and it tasted quite good. My server, Sam, was attentive, funny, and made me feel like I was welcome. Thanks for a good time.

I had such a wonderful experience at the Plainfield location. My server, Samantha (Sam) really was…read moreefficient and very helpful. She was very knowledgeable on all the different types of wines. Definitely deserves 5 ***** stars. Definitely will be coming back, and asking for her as my server!! Nice Job!

Great food, excellent soup with usually three Different…read morekinds homemade, great draft beers And excellent service.

My husband found this old school restaurant that was established in 1933 with high Google ratings…read morethat was conveniently located on the way to the Rialto Theatre where we were headed for a concert. So we tried it. Merichka's serves good food with good service in a non-fancy kind of restaurant. It has various dining areas and a small bar. The room we sat in was nondescript with not one decoration on the walls. The multiple ceiling fans were running so I froze all throughout dinner. I didn't get our server's name, but she provided good service and was engaging. She always came back to check on us. The other staff we encountered was thorough in delivering food and removing dirty plates. We started with cocktails, a bourbon neat for him and an old-fashioned for me. My husband enjoyed his bourbon, however my old-fashioned was Wisconsin style which I didn't enjoy. We shared the mushrooms as a starter - I have to admit they were perfection! The portion was generous and the crust was perfectly crispy without being greasy. I think we missed the boat, though, because we didn't order the onion rings, which looked sensational. Dinners come with a relish tray and a couple sides. The relish tray had cottage cheese, a bean salad and a pasta salad. Again, generous in size. My hubby had a steak with fried shrimp for dinner and his sides were a salad and twice baked potato. He ordered the steak rare because he didn't trust that it would be cooked to medium rare. He was right to go rare because it came out a little pink. I opted for the baked cod for dinner with a salad and twice baked potato. My cod was 12oz and was moist and flaky. I didn't even put a dent in my dinner because I was full from the mushrooms and relish tray. We ended up bringing most of our entrees home. I'm glad we tried this restaurant out, but honestly even though the food was decent, I didn't enjoy the bare bones atmosphere and being uncomfortable throughout dinner because the fans were on. If you like a supper club without the frills, I think you would like this place.

Stopped by on our way outta of Chicago and man was it great. After a stop in Orlando and a 4 day…read morecruise THIS was the best meal of the vacation. Too many good looking entrees and starters to choose from, but went with the giant pretzel that was gargantuan, a 1 foot Philly cheesesteak, bacon peanut butter burger and wings for the grownups and it was all so good. Service and ambience were awesome. Every employee was super nice.

Large craft beer selection and LOTS of TV's. (Some are even playing the action LIVE, not delayed by…read more30 seconds. Some others... ‍) The half order of smoked chicken pineapple nachos is still LARGE. Too bad we only got a 1/8 order of chicken and/or pineapple. Memphis Grit dry rub wings were fantastic. Hot & very flavorful. Recommended.

Tons of interesting and very yummy burgers. I got the French burger which had Brie and…read morecranberries. So delicious. I also got the cheesecake shake that lets you pick the ice cream that goes with it. I picked strawberry. So yummy. Great service and clean environment.

My husband and I stopped in today and the ambiance was nice. There's different seating arrangements…read moreto fit your comfortability whether it's a table, booth or single seat with a storefront view. Today we ordered a maple bacon milkshake, peanut butter milkshake, 1/4 pound grilled cheese burger on toast, 1/2 pound New Orleans burger and a shareable basket of parmesan truffle fries. Let's start with the positives, the shakes were well made and not overwhelmingly sweet and we liked that a lot. My husband's 1/2 pound burger seemed a little small and my grilled cheese burger said it would be on Texas toast but it seemed like it was sourdough bread and not really thick cut like Texas toast should be. I was looking forward to eating here because the pictures of the fries online looked long and thick cut, the basket of fries we got didn't look like that at all and lacked Parmesan cheese. The negative experience was the fact the water tasted weird. I took one sip and tasted a weird chemical taste but my husband and I didn't complain, we just paid and left. I don't know if it was the water or the cup but it definitely had a weird taste. Overall, the experience was ok. I think we had higher expectations seeing all the pictures online. The name of the place threw us both off because we thought it was a Latino owned burger joint with a Mexican twist but that wasn't the case at all.

The catfish dinner was huge! And their chicken sandwiches are miles better than any chain. Great…read morevalue and fast service two

Always hot, fresh and delicious. We've really enjoyed the chicken wings and shrimp loaded…read moreWith lemon pepper and mild sauce

A+ for food, service, and ambiance. Always a fun, and relaxing place to go with good food and…read moredrink. Supurb

The portions here are big. Service was great with an attentive waitress. The turkey I had was nice…read moreand juicy.