Had a wonderful meal there today. The blackened shrimp po'boy is very tasty and generous. And the…read moreside salad topped with quinoa was dressed with a delicious red wine vinegar with citrus. I'd return the next time I'm in Oak Park or Berwyn.

Kettlestrings is a great local bar with solid food and a welcoming neighborhood feel. It is a…read moresmaller space, so when it gets busy it can feel a bit tight, but we went around seven on a Saturday night and were able to get comfortable seats at the bar. They carry our favorite beer, Allagash, which was a nice bonus! The food was very good. Cheese curds to start, yum! I ordered a burger that was cooked perfectly and full of flavor, and John had the chicken sandwich, which he also really enjoyed. Everything came out fresh and well prepared. The corner location was quiet when we visited, and while it is winter now, the outdoor seating looks like it would be fantastic in the warmer months. I also loved learning that Kettlestrings is the name of the founding family of Oak Park. A thoughtful, well done neighborhood spot that we will definitely be back to.

Everything tip top and delicious food w ambiance!…read more Highly recommend this place's menu and outdoor seating

My waitress was great. In the past, I've had nothing but…read morenice dinning experiences at Amerika's. Today the french fries were the only item that was decent. The tortilla soup tasted old, the steak on the steak sandwich was not fresh and had absolutely no seasoning and there were maybe 2 small pieces of onions. My waitress was extremely understanding when I expressed to her my concern, she first offered salt and pepper and then she offered to replace with steak tacos, which I thought was really nice until I got them home and tasted them. The steak tacos tasted like spoiled meat cooked on a dirty grill. This is definitely not the quality of food I'm used to from Amerika's.

DEAR GOD WHAT DO YOU PUT IN THE TENDERS id eat a hundred pounds of those things if i had to. Also…read morenice place cuh. And the service is lowkey fire shoutout to that one girl.

Back in for lunch recently and it's nice to see people on this strip during the endless…read moreconstruction. Food is unchanged - you'll find burgers and sandwiches and mac and cheese options. Kid had a build your own burger without complaints. The husband felt that the smash burger was not a true smash burger and wished he ordered something else. The Turkey BLT was fine, but the bacon was a bit slimy - I couldn't figure out if it just soaked up water from the lettuce or why it had that texture. Also our waiter was keen on having us order a plate of sweet potato fries for the table since everyone's order came with fries but when we agreed, we never got them. Only regular fries were on the plates. Not sure why the upsell if you'd just forget to put that in!

I have been wanting to try The Little Gem since Thursday night out when I tried their Wagu Sliders…read moreand Fish & Chips. We visited to celebrate a birthday on a Saturday night with a reservation and were seated by the window to our delight. The ambiance in the restaurant is so cozy and rustic, a wonderful vibe. We were first brought Garlic Pesto Bread that was still warm and delicious. Later we ordered drinks and appetizers. Both the Honey Whipped Goat Cheese and Beet Salad were phenomenal and so unique. For entrees we ordered the Beef Tartare, Caesar Salad with Blackened Salmon (an added request), Italian Sausage Orecchiette, and Braised Beef Short Ribs. Absolutely nothing disappointed and everything our waitress Lauren recommended was spot on. She is a rockstar! For dessert we ordered two chocolate mousses, and Crème Brûlée to share. The perfect way to end our night. This is a great upscale date spot or place to celebrate as it is on the pricier side, but we could not have been happier with our food, service, and overall experience.

I been here twice; one time for breakfast then dinner. Both times the experience was amazing. The…read moreEggs Benedict are one of the best I had. It is a very cute restaurant. I would also recommend getting the Fig and Honey Brie Crostinis.

old school is a great neighborhood bar and grill. Some of the menu items are not what you would…read morefind at other neighborhood bars. The bbq ribs I have this weekend were exceptional!

This is aptly named. Food is great, owner Teddy is fantastic and great selection of beer. If your…read morelooking for a place just to hang out and no pretenses this is it

Love the relaxing ambiance. The service has always been knowledgeable, personable, and friendly…read more The food and drinks are great in my opinion. I haven't had anything yet disappoint me.

Great bar atmosphere!!! go for the cocktails, but don't eat the food!!! The fried calamari was…read moreover cooked and really chewy. The chicken wings were soggy. The jambalaya came with oil, soaked bread and was sitting on a bed of extremely overcooked, gummy rice, and it looked like the sausage on the plate was a few days past edible. Really disappointing

Loved discovering this spot when I moved to the area! Excellent vibe, food & service consistently.read more

I love the fried pickles, they know how to do it right. Truman Show is my go-to for a sandwich.read more

The food was great. We had chicken parmesan and chicken pesto flatbread. Wholesome. The staff was…read moretypical. No complaints. And they had an awesome duo of a man singing Sinatra like songs with a piano player. Very cool.

It wasn't bad (I guess?) but just ....strange…read more I went specifically for happy hour, hoping to avoid traffic on my way back to the city. Walked in to an empty restaurant and asked to sit at the bar. Front of house staff was confused but obliged. Bartender is very overwhelmed making drinks for a table on the patio. I'm in absolutely no hurry, so I wait. Eventually another bartender came over, asked for my order and I asked to see a drink menu. He comes back, I ask him about happy hour specials and he wanders away saying "appetizers...." I pulled up the website and saw that the happy hour is actually really good!!! Half off apps and $8 wine. I order Pinot Grigio, baked goat cheese, and calamari. Here's how it went: -Wine was 100% a Chardonnay. I tried to drink it but I really, really couldn't. -Baked goat cheese. Sauce and cheese had flavor, pesto on the bread did not. Not a huge problem but I did notice. -Fried calamari. SIGH. As rubbery as one can get and kind of tasted like the fryer oil needed to be changed. I packaged it up to go (I think I felt too embarrassed to leave a full plate), but threw it away before I got to the car. All in all, I think it could have been good. Maybe I came on the wrong day? Staffing was weird? A little 'off' from what I would expect from a place with white tablecloths in the dining room.

Came for dinner while in town. Super cute restaurant, great lighting, seating, and bar area. Our…read morewaiter was very friendly, giving us great recommendations and great to talk with. The meal started with complimentary chips and salsa. I ordered a mezcal margarita (fruta picanta) and my friend got a mango cocktail (mangasa). I liked mine a lot, my friend didn't care for the tajin rim on hers, and the waiter offered to replace it, but she stuck with it and liked it in the end. There were so many great sounding things on the menu, with gluten free and vegetarian options. We ended up splitting the calabaza- an acorn squash stuffed with mushroom risotto and also the wild mushroom tostada. The calabaza was great for winter, warm and filling. The tostada was lighter but really delicious, it was probably my favorite of the two. It was a great dinner, that I would definitely visit again if I'm back in town.

After attending the Candlelight Concert of the Beatles in Oak Park,we made reservations for this…read moreLatin American gem . On a Friday night it was busy! Thank goodness we had a reservation and were seated immediately. Our server Meyah was super friendly. We started with a few cocktails ..one being the Oaxacan Old Fashion..smokey and delicious. We tried their Market Ceviche which was on their Weekly Specials menu..Cured Mahi Mahi Brazilian Papaya,Tangerine Habanero sauce served with Sweet Potato chips.fresh and delicious. For our entrees we tried the Barbacoa Tacos and Blackened Fish(Tilapia) tacos. Both entrees were 21.00 for 3 tacos but no rice or beans on the side so a little pricey in my opinion. Street parking is a challenge but they do offer valet for 5.00. They have a fantastic patio that is open in the summer so we will definitely be back to enjoy a few cocktails and Latin American eats.

Another great place among a few along Ridgeland Avenue. They have a really nice patio and often…read morewill bring the TVs out there to host watching parties for various games. The servers are super super nice, checking on us frequently to make sure we are good. I really like that on some of these hot summer days, they had some free water bottles out for folks. Another establishment that lets you bring your own food. All around, one of our favorite places to hang out if there's a game on!

We came here to watch Mexico win last night! Woo hoo!!! The place has a super chill, neighborhood…read morebar vibe. It's small on the inside but they just upgraded their patio and it's super cute! They have big screens outside as well so there was plenty of space to watch Mexico win! Woo hoo!!! They have a good selection of drink options with a seasonal cocktail menu. They don't serve food but they do allow outside food in. We ended up getting tacos delivered. The service was great! Never had to wait long to order a drink and server continued to check in with us and they were all very sweet. They have some gaming machines if that's your thing. We'll def be back!!