Broosters Char-Broiled

This one was a pretty good meal with nice healthy portions. When we arrived, they were a little…read morecrowded, but not overly crowded so we were able to get seated right away with no weight. The restaurant was very, very clean almost like it was newly opened. I like the multiple seating options that they had available and also love how they had a nice menu that was not too much but just enough of something for everyone. As far as the food, everything was great. We were not able to finish it all the only thing that we would change is the quinoa bowl to have a little more seasoning, but everything else was cooked to perfection. I will definitely visit again. And customer service was top tier!

Found out about this cafe in Willowbrook after looking up places that have brunch. It turns out…read morethere's a few locations around here. Lumes is known as one of the longtime favorites for brunch in the suburbs. A place not just for mornings actually. They also have a few things for lunch. Coming on weekdays is better because it's not as crowded. It's always crowded of course but you actually can find a few seats. The breakfast options are the things most people get from here so most of the menu consists of these. Of course not everyone wants to get it. There's also lunch options like salads and sandwiches. At lunch we got a couple of these items. It's about $15 to get the Power Spinach Salad. A lot comes on it. There's chickpeas, cucumbers, house vinaigrette, onions, parsley, pomegranates, quinoa, and spring mix. Quite enough. The sandwich options include classics like Reubens. Great to come here hungry. It's got a few locations. They're open until the early afternoons so hours are limited which is the only bad thing.

Check in and out area

Power Spinach Salad

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Stats Bar & Grill

3.7(106 reviews)

1.4 mi

We went on a Sunday afternoon, few customers and not loud (I like it). It was a cold day, so we…read moredecided to sit by the fireplace - so cozy! They have a good amount of beer on draft. Food menu is not the typical bar food which is nice. We ordered the fresh mussels in white wine sauce --- it's really good! The side of onion ring we ordered is not worth $10 for the price. Other than that, it was a good experience. Will I come back, yes!

Go see Cassie. Stats is one of my hideouts…read more Food is good and they have Alaskan Amber. It's dark and a bar - I like those two qualities. The staff is cool and it's conveniently located at n Rt. 83. Go on in and have some fun.

Filet Medallions Caprese

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Cozy area for beer

Entourage

4.6(133 reviews)

3.7 mi

•$$$

Family-owned & operated

Full bar

We went back a second time with the family, and once again, it was excellent!…read more The deviled eggs were fantastic, and the spring rolls and tuna appetizer were all spot on. For dinner, the Kansas strip, ribeye, and stroganoff were all outstanding. The salmon Caesar and vodka pasta with chicken were also excellent. Everything was consistently great, which is why we came back. Definitely a place we'll be returning to!

Our Server Ana was FANTASTIC. She was always smiling and very knowledgeable…read more Started with the Whiskey Flight which was a great way to taste liquors. Each shot is 1oz. It would help if there was a little write-up about each one because I had to "google" it myself. French Onion soup was an outstanding knockout We ordered a large wedge salad and said we would share it and Ana brought it to the table already portioned! Now that's a great server. I ordered the Long Island steak and said I wanted it NAKED. Well, it came to the table with what I believe was lumpy butter on the top and as it cooled, it made the meat very greasy. Seating in the wraparound arrangement is kinda cool but since the view is the commuter and freight trains, it didn't add much to the ambience

Prime Long Island

Espresso Martini

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Classic French Onion

Chicago Waffles Willowbrook

4.0(106 reviews)

2.6 mi

I was on my mommycation in lisles and was looking for a place to have good food and drinks. This…read moreplace definitely hit the spot. First off, it's a cute little place. When you first walk in the vibe is already giving photo worthy

Kids eat for free during the week as long as two adult entrees are ordered!…read more We dined in on a weekday and shared the following: 1) Casa chilaquiles with a side of pancakes 2) Bacon and chicken with an extra side of chicken tenders 3) Fresh garden skillet with side of pancakes 4) Trio cheese omelet with breakfast potatoes 5) Chocolate waffle with strawberry ice cream and candied walnuts (kid's menu) 6) Cinnamon French toast with bananas and caramel (kid's menu) Everything was the standard affair. The adults' favorite was the bacon waffles and the kids thoroughly enjoyed the chocolate waffles with ice cream. Coffee was a solid Julius Meinl. We had a cup of drip coffee and mocha. Service was attentive and friendly. They were very accommodating when we asked them to serve the kids' items after we finished the savory entrees.

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Madison's Pub & Grill

4.1(259 reviews)

1.8 mi

We frequent this place a lot. Great food, great drinks and excellent service. I recommend having…read morethe meatloaf with an old fashioned.

Met up with some friends who were visiting and staying about halfway between us and Madison's, so…read morethis served as the perfect location for a meetup. And, everything here was perfectly, solidly just fine. Great service and a lot of space--it was not crowded at all on a Tuesday--but nothing about any of the food was better or worse than a 3 out of 5. That means we kept the focus on the food, everything was safe, feels like the kind of place I would take out-of-town family or very picky eaters to, because there's something here for everyone.

Smelt

Steak Bites

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Potato Crusted Chicken Breast

Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket

3.7(873 reviews)

1.6 mi

This is a true Americana classic place along Route 66. The fried chicken is spectacular and worth a…read morestop. Some menu items come with the salad bar (fun, like an old school salad bar/supper club style salads), and people rave about the full buffet but I've never been able to figure that out - what's included, the price, when it's offered, etc. Definitely wear your stretchy pants though - and come hungry, because portion sizes are LARGE and the food is delicious.

This is a review for their catering- placed an order for their family turkey dinner 3 days in…read moreadvance to be picked up at 5pm. We got here at 5 and the food was not ready. The lady at the desk couldn't even provide an estimated time of when it would be ready. We had a crying baby in the car so definitely not ideal having to wait for an unknown amount of time. It ended up being 15 minutes later. From past take out experience, they are never ready when they say. I would have thought the catering would have been better since we called 3 days in advance.

Interior of the restaurant

Fish platter special Cod catfish shrimp clamstrips fries w soup + salad $22!

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All you can eat buffet $22. Big selections!

Jonny Cab’s

4.4(54 reviews)

3.0 mi

2nd time visiting this establishment! Nice place for a date night or gno! Went here with my fiance…read moreand the band was good. Food is also very good. Parking in the lot is adequate . Staff is friendly despite 1 waitress serving the whole restaurant! Definitely a must try Ill go back again for sure

Music was wonderful! Atmosphere great, the food delicious! Service was incredibly bad. Incompetent…read morewaitress.

Stage and dance floor

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The entrance to the speakeasy

CHI-SHACK

4.0(312 reviews)

0.8 mi

•$

GREAT burger.I had the double cheeseburger. Veggies were fresh and there were a lot of them. The…read moredrive thru takes a while because everything is cooked fresh, so if you are in a hurry perhaps choose another option. But if you have time it is well worth it.

Cool and Good food. They take the time and care to package it correctly…read more It's the kind of place that makes You proud of your neighborhood. It's a One of One. If they get the coffee dialed in, it will become my morning coffee stop. I may just cut out the middle man and move in. Thanks Chi Shack.

Digital menu inside

Donut assortment on a Friday morning

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Outside seating area with tables and chairs, Umbrellas

Willby's Restaurant

3.0(2 reviews)

1.4 mi

I liked the new Willby's restaurant inside the Delta by Marriott, the food was good, prepared…read morewell, and waitress was friendly and kind. Meal was good value for money, especially the Chicken rolls and Salmon. It was lip smacking.

Good is bland. Not worth the price. Home steaks are way better. It's called Worcestershire sauce,…read moresalt and garlic. Nothing of the sort on the steak.

Chorizo Benny

Steak Salad

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Tips-N-Gorgonzola Tenderloin tips, chives & horseradish creme

Ciazza Kitchen + Bar

4.3(4 reviews)

3.2 mi

This breakfast was just what I needed! The omelette was thick, had veggies packed in and the hash…read morewas crispy! Also, the fruit was sweet! My server was quick to anything I needed and took great care of me!

Wonderful evening experience on patio with live music. A mix of high tops and tables. Food was…read moregreat, had chopped salad, meatballs so far!

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Andy T.

10 years ago

5 stars but not telling you why or everyone will go If you know it you know why it's 5 stars , if you do t then try it read more

Verica T.

5 years ago

Always fresh prepared meal! You have to try it!

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