Blue Line Bar &amp; Grill

I've reviewed Stulgin's before- just wanted to provide an update - it's still an EXCELLENT weekday…read morelunch spot! My husband and I love going here. On Fridays they have a fish special (fish or shrimp). The potato salad is still homemade as is the soup of the day. The BLT has so much bacon. I've never had anything I didn't like here. NOTE: Food is only served on weekdays, during lunch.

Went for lunch with friends. No dinner served. Great food and prices. Friendly staff. Gaming…read moreavailable

The Friday Fish Special

Fish fry - lunch only

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Chicken Noodle Soup

Crazy Pour

4.2(348 reviews)

1.8 mi

Food here is surprisingly good. Ample specials. Good liquor selection. Really good service even…read morethough they were fairly busy. Although the interior is okay, certain things were annoying such as a very wobbly high top table, which caused drinks to almost spill when people would move. Also it was extremely loud in here. Not a great place for soft spoken people or a lot of conversation. All in all, solid place to eat and have a drink.

This is a really fun place for all. The atmosphere is loud, energetic and lively. The OTB section…read moreis very more on the quiet side but a large area. The beers are large and a great variety. They have Johnnie's beef in everything and that is amazing. The pizza is good and they have a good amount of topping. This is a great place to hangout with friends, get good food, beers and watch the games.

Tv in our booth , Nice !

Enzo Beef Roll 16"

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Fireplace

The Ghost Trap

4.1(12 reviews)

5.3 mi

Our server at the Wonderverse recommended we stop in the Ghost Trap after dinner so we did. It's a…read moreneat 21 and over speakeasy with a bar and a handful of tables. I don't think there's table service here, we ordered and paid at the bar but they did bring the drinks out to the table. They had a few Ghostbusters themed drinks that aren't available at the restaurant. I had the Death Chill Slushie which was good and strong, I enjoyed that it came with a rock candy swizzle stick. Hubby had the Wax On Wax Off which was a little more sweet and more up my alley. Overall a nice place to grab a drink and relax for a bit. Cute for a date night.

Cute spot inside wonderverse! Glad we came during soft…read moreopening weekend because I can tell this place will be packed. Shout out to Hedeia (spelling may be off) at the bar. She was hustling and patient with the guests. Things to keep in mind: you are paying for the theme. Their specialty drinks run $20. Tip your bartenders appropriately on that amount. Recs for the team: qr code, menus on tables would be helpful for when the crowds pick up. Fun time!

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DeMito's Saloon

3.6(87 reviews)

2.9 mi

Menu and food are great! Love this place bartenders are the best here and customers are friendlyread more

Bar Closed early, Regulars were rude, security was a d***…read more Bartenders were great, pleasant and helpful. Sophie and Elaina were amazing.

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Lunar Brewing

4.3(164 reviews)

2.4 mi

What a great little neighborhood brewery! From the outside, this would pass as a dive bar but…read moreactually offers so much more! The inside is cozy with a large bar and tables to sit at. They have board games, darts, touchtunes, and more for entertainment. They had 9 of their own beers in tap as well as some guest beers. They also house fuse malort with flavors (11 to try)! My two friends got a beer and I got a whiskey/ginger ale. Pricing was very fair and pours were a good size. Both of my friends enjoyed their beers and I thoroughly enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere. Check out Lunar Brewing when in the area!

Lunar Brewing is not just a local brewery, but it's a fun little after hours bar as well…read more They offer a crazy amount of beer option. That's a good thing, but it can also become overwhelming when you're trying to decide on what to drink. I don't think I've ever eaten here, so I think they more or less offer bar snacks. I've never had bad service here. Although you may have to order your drinks at the bar if you're sitting at one of the tables. The times that I actually sat at the bar, the service was obviously better. The servers know their beer menu and can hold a good conversation if it's not too busy. It's a great place to stop in and enjoy a pint with friends and play a few rounds of darts.

Malort Menu

Inside

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Ardmore Lounge

4.0(20 reviews)

2.8 mi

I mean it's a dive bar, and I love dive bars. But come on, it's a dump. Smells like cigarettes and…read moreonly takes cash. Staff was super nice but it's just a little too dingy. Dive bars are great but don't make it smell like crap.

Favorite bar in Villa Park. People are great and staff is great. Can't beat the prices.read more

The owner is awesome! Love Ardmore Lounge

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Punky's Pub

3.9(49 reviews)

2.2 mi

Unfortunately we went there on the last evening of Cruise nights and stopped by there for a drink…read more Sat and Waited at the bar for quite awhile. They weren't even busy. Many bar seats open! When we asked if they were serving, the bartender (evidently the owners or manager's girlfriend, we found out) said NO! Then continued to ignore us) We have never before had such terrible experience there in our years of going there. Terrible! Gives Punkys a bad name!

My husband is from Lombard and wanted to visit on our trip to chicago, we went to all the places he…read morespent time as a child and we ended up missing the Matra back to chicago. That's how we ended up finding this awesome neighborhood bar and decided to kill time until the next train. We love these small bars full of friendly people and just a good time. We did not try the food we just had a few drinks but we really enjoyed it.

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Mahoney's Pub

3.8(10 reviews)

2.9 mi

I would've given this place 5 stars but i noticed my coasters propping up a table outside. The…read moreDISRESPECT! Other than that, a pretty decent place. I would come give Hannah a hard time. Dueces!

Staff is great but I go to have one drink and one some after work and then leave. But when some…read moredick w/o a life constantly and purposely skips my one song by fast passing my songs for over an hour. And the bar tenders don't ask if I want another drink after finishing my drink for 20 minutes.... Time for new place

Storefront

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Manny's Ale House

4.2(148 reviews)

2.7 mi

Nicole is amazing! She gave us amazing service and attended to all our needs. We will 100% be here…read moreagain!

Great neighborhood restaurant and sports bar! We always have…read morea good time here. The food is delicious and reasonably priced. Nice atmosphere and the service is excellent. I highly recommend it for an evening out or just to watch a game.

Don't let this pic fool ya.......place was packed about 30 mins ago.....BINGO NIGHT!!!!

Awesome Classic Burger....perfectly charred

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Manny's ribs

Tribute Villa Park

3.9(16 reviews)

2.9 mi

Tribute is one of those spots that feels thoughtful and intentional the second you walk in. The…read morefood was really good--clearly very homemade--and you can tell care goes into both the flavors and the menu. The options are a little limited, but in a good way: everything feels curated rather than overwhelming, with some unique combinations you don't see everywhere. The cocktails were especially fun--interesting, creative, and great-sounding even before the first sip. Huge shoutout to the staff too: super knowledgeable, friendly, and happy to talk through the menu or make recommendations, which made the whole experience feel relaxed and welcoming. The space itself is small, but it works. It adds to the cozy vibe instead of feeling cramped, and overall the atmosphere is warm and inviting. Definitely a good spot if you're looking for something a little different!

Incredibly excited to have a legit cocktail place in Villa Park. Amazing location which used to be…read morecalled Fuel and Crème. New ownership is keeping the ice cream (cinnamon gelato is fantastic) along with the Pineapple Dole Whip. Theme is North American Fusion so think Canadian, US, Mexican fusion. Menu include regional favorities across North America from Birria Poutine (amazing) to a White Fish Sandwich with Squid Ink and lime crema (come on now! It's fire!). This place is unique distinct and different and I love it. One of the owners has some legitimate cocktail chops (finalist in season one of Mixology on Netflix) and is bringing his background and passion to Villa Park! You can also try his cocktail bar in Itasca called No School Tomorrow which is similarly different, delicious, and unquestionably a great time especially if you lived life in the 90's. How freakin lucky are we to have a gem like this in Villa Park! My only hope is that we don't blow it. Like any new restaurant they are refining menu items and working out kinks. Food and drinks are on the pricier side (they have a solid kids hot dog and fries option for $5 for kids though) but what is the going rate for Squid Ink?! It is also unlike anything else you will find in Villa Park or Western Suburbs, or really anywhere so I would say absolutely worth it. Staff is also ridiculously friendly and excited about their product. While they have awesome specialty cocktails that you will not find anywhere else (pozole spices in a cocktail?!) they are also great making any classic cocktail you can come up with. My one feedback for now would be to up the dish-ware if going with higher price items vs going with paper products. This might just be they are testing things out. I'm also excited to see some brunch options or perhaps coffee and pastries in the future to get the biker/ boozy brunchy weekenders with kids crowd.