Buona

Fantastic local restaurant. You know it's good when the contractors eat here. Personalized service…read more Fantastic food.

Food was ok. Nothing to great for the price. But look at all the vents look up. Dirt hanging from…read morethem and on walls and in kitchen, this stuff is everywhere and it is getting into food. This place needs a deep clean very unhealthy what's hanging around in the vents. And greasy chairs trays yep first and last time

The Bunny Ranch my favorite!!

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Grando's

4.1(35 reviews)

1.7 mi

Rando's on Irving always has friendly service. Reasonable prices and excellent food…read more The gyro Sammy is great!

Small little local Chicagoland burger joint. It's a cool little place with a great owner. Very…read morewelcoming! The burgers were big and juicy. The hot dogs were spot on. And the cheese fries actually had at least 1/2 pound of freshly cooked real bacon... I loaded up with meals and food and spent $38!!! This place has the best prices for what you're looking for!! Definitely try it out!!!! No question!!!

Bacon Cheese Fries

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Crispy fresh fries!

Fox & Turtle

4.1(265 reviews)

1.0 mi

If you haven't discovered Fox & Turtle yet, you're missing one of the best hidden gems in the area…read more I was genuinely surprised to learn it's open to the public because it feels every bit like an upscale private country club. The outdoor patio overlooking the golf course is absolutely beautiful--relaxing, scenic, and the kind of place that makes you feel like you're on vacation. Even on a busy Thursday evening, the atmosphere was lively without ever feeling hectic. Our server, Jordyn, was outstanding. She looked young, but don't let that fool you--she was completely on top of everything. We were a party of six that couldn't decide what we wanted, laughed way too loudly, and probably tested her patience more than once. She handled us with grace, humor, and a smile the entire time. Somewhere along the way we started calling her "Wednesday" from The Addams Family, and she rolled with it perfectly. Great sense of humor and fantastic service. The food was excellent. The Crispy Eggplant Salad was absolutely phenomenal--fresh, flavorful, and easily large enough to share between two people. The burger was cooked perfectly, the cocktails were outstanding, and everything arrived promptly. The bar staff also deserve a shout-out. They were welcoming from the moment we arrived, made great eye contact, acknowledged everyone immediately, and had drinks in our hands in no time. That's the kind of hospitality that makes people want to come back. Fox & Turtle has the rare combination of great food, attentive service, excellent drinks, and a beautiful setting. It's the kind of place you expect to find inside an exclusive club, yet thankfully it's open for everyone to enjoy. We'll definitely be back.

Really nice restaurant. The atmosphere was amazing. They have a beautiful outdoor section and a…read morelarge indoor section. The food is a wide variety and all of it was amazing. Today we tried the white cheddar cheese curds, falafel wrap and the chipotle chicken pasta. The wrap was very large and flavorful. It came with thinly sliced potato chips. The chipotle chicken pasta was great. Tons of green peppers, mushrooms and onions with mildly spicy sauce. Their beer selection is huge and available on untapped. I will definitely return

Sweet Tees (like donut holes) with chocolate and berry dipping sauces.

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Shorty's

3.8(105 reviews)

2.0 mi

I was a first-timer. I went in hoping for a solid greasy spoon place. The restaurant was empty. The…read moreworkers were sitting down when I arrived. That was my first sign to turn around. The tv was blasting the evening news. I ordered a gyro sandwich with fries and a pizza puff with fries. The pizza puff was fine. Hard to mess that up. But the gyro... ugh. The meat seemed old; the tomatoes were pre-ripened; and they put huge chunks of onion on it. The pita bread was greased up and looked like it was rolled over by a car. I actually cleaned it up some before I posted the attached picture. They honestly need to shut this place down.

great place if u are in the middle of a drive from the city or airport back thru the west burbs…read more easy to spot right on irving over the train tracks. been going here for years. gyros are great. wish they served green river is all. and maybe some booths to eat inside instead just the high tables. either way it's an excellent spot. this was my first time getting the wings and they were delicious too.

Gyro with everything with a few bbq wings and a side of cheese sauce.

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Shortly's.123 W Irving Park Rd, Wood Dale, IL American Traditional Burgers Chicken Gyros Sandwiches etc .Cool!

Local Bar and Grille

3.8(67 reviews)

1.6 mi

We hadn't been here in over a year. We had seen how far things had gone downhill since they opened…read more Thought we would give it another try. Definitely will not be back! The food was just drowned in grease; a fish tacos were just a piece of greasy fish and a greasy tortilla with some green sauce and nothing else. Brussels sprouts were floating in grease. The people at the bar were loud, obnoxious, and the few people that were in the restaurant part kept looking over there like what the heck is going on so don't bother coming here. There are so many other good options around.

The Bartender Katrina is unbelievable great person, very personal along with professional knowledge…read moreabout business. The food was delicious n Katrina suggested cheeseburger n was very good. I will suggest Local Bar n Grill to Everyone. Can't wait to go bk n order Bang Bang Shrimp. Thank U Katrina

Bar view

Son's kids cheeseburger.

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400 Park Bistro

4.1(24 reviews)

0.8 mi

On the first floor of The Westin, this bar & bistro serves good food, good drinks & great service…read more Potato skins: great cheese to potato to bacon ratio. Only one skin was over fried. Ahi tuna salad: great cabbage, celery crunch. Fresh tuna and perfect sauce. Great convenience as a Hotel guest and also a good meeting place with quiet corners for business meetings

As far as hotel restaurants go, this is one of the better ones. This time, I had a steak sandwich…read moreand it was perfectly cooked and the toppings and roll were well-matched and fresh. Our server was nice and attentive, but not too much since she knew that we had work to finish up before we could turn in for the night. While the sandwich with fries was a little over $20, I feel like it could easily be shared. The fires were also very good: hot and fresh and somewhere between "regular" and "steak" or plank-style fries. We also had potato skins -- and they don't use small potatoes or skimp on the cheese and bacon. I wouldn't say there is much in the way of "ambiance" since it is located in the hotel lobby, and sometimes there is live music, which I think is a little distracting in such a small space and, well, inside the hotel lobby (though the lobby is 12 floors of hard surfaces and largely open space)

Bar area

Shrimp tacos

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Outside on the patio

Dorries Kitchen

4.2(22 reviews)

1.3 mi

I saw an insta food review of this place! Hidden gem as they don't have a new sign yet! It says…read moreErin's Eatery. But it's a corner place so you can't miss it! I live no too far from here talk about not noticing it lol! First experience was really good I had to post! They have their own private parking. I came here for their famous Oxtail Philly with soft hoggie bread! Wow I was impressed, it's Full of oxtail meats with colorful bell pepper provolone cheese and chipotle mayo. It was so good amount of filling of meat and juicy and the bread was soft which I liked! I choose Sweet potatoes fries which was long crinkles crispy outside soft inside. They also have house seasoned fries too. Food here is fresh and their motto "fresh food isn't fast & fast food isn't fresh" BOOM! So if you're in a rush go to McDonalds. I'd call ahead if you are in a lunch rush. Or take a seat ans dine in and order a drink as they have a bar and have special cocktails too. Saw other foods that ppl were eating like their fried chicken wings are full wings in using the tips! And their jerk wings as a couple of tables ordered. They have 4 high tables, 6 chair bar 4 flat screen tv to watch Gaming section press your luck They are Playing current music Overall a nice place to try out I'll be back for other items on the menu that I would like to try!

We went for lunch and dined in. We sat at the bar. We ordered their infamous oxtail Philly, 8 fried…read morewings w/sauce on the side, and a jerk wrap. We ordered drinks too. We drank while waiting on the food, which took about 20 mins. They gave us 2 free Starburst shots. NICE and very tasty! We ordered 2 other regular cocktails a white peach margarita and something else, lol both were great. The food came out piping hot and freshly prepared. Delicious! We only tried the oxtail philly and wings, but they banged!!! They were VERY friendly service wise too. The restaurant is inside of Erin's gambling facility so be sure not to pass it or think it's the wrong place. We will be back for other items. Check them out!!!

Oxtail Philly cheesesteaks and chicken wangz

Oxtail Philly

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Ox Tail Philly , what a nice presentation !

Coach's Corner

3.0(224 reviews)

1.2 mi

Love the pizza and pizookie! Fun sporty atmosphere with lots of menu choices. Julie on the take-out…read moreside is so nice, and the owner Sue really cares about her customers. I would recommend a visit to their classic EG restaurant!

We were in the area and remembered that they have a Tuesday sloppy Joe special however the menu…read morephoto we took was from two years ago. I know the prices have gone up so I removed the menu photo I took two years ago. FYI.. the price is now $12.99 if you want two of them and $8.99 for only one. You also get a choice of fries, chips, or coleslaw. Since we're diabetic, we can't really eat anything but the coleslaw and it was served in a very small cup. The sloppy Joe was good and the sauce was only slightly sweet. It was not what I expected, however they were delicious and worth trying at least once. Will have to come back another day and try one of the other specials. Our waitress was very nice and she took our order right away, brought us our drinks, and we did not wait long for anything. We will be back soon!

Pizza is pretty okay but not the best like Daily Herald says. I'm revoking their Chicago card.

Go Hawks

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Make a trip to the bathroom boys...

Bubby's Beefs and Red Hots

4.6(106 reviews)

3.2 mi

OMG! Delicious! Came in 30 Minutes before closing and was a…read morelittle worried I'd get old food, that was not the case at all. The Italian Beef was fresh and full of flavor! The hand cut French fries exceeded expectations. The service was so friendly and simply outstanding overall. The place is your typical Chicago dog, burger, beef place so it's small but very clean. I will be back many times. Another customer asked how Andy came up with the name Bubby's. Cute story, but if you want to know it, ask him yourself

Best Italian Beef Sandwich in Elk Grove Village BY far and the fresh cut fries are delicious. My go…read moreto for Italian beef.

Inside

$10 in rewards when you register.

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Front area

Marino's Wood Fire Pizza

3.8(351 reviews)

1.5 mi

The Chicken thin crust pizza was excellent tasting!!! The service was outstanding!!!The restaurant…read morewas very clean!!!

Still love this place! Ordered the Italiano sandwich! Freshly made and delicious but only complaint…read moreis that the is barely any meat on this thing! Super thin sandwich for 10 bucks and change! I could had went elsewhere. For the amount you charge you can afford to spare some more meat!

Pizza Margherita

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Piccante pizza

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Angel W.

12 years ago

I ordered the char broiled chicken sandwich. The bun was way to big for the size of the chicken fillet. When I tore the extra breading away I also pulled a strain of black hair out of it. Lost my appetite. Yuck. Makes you wonder how clean their kitchen is. read more

Mika W.

9 years ago

Food was terrible and cold. I will never go here again. Save your time and money. I was very disappointed. read more

Dan D.

10 years ago

Consistently good service and food at this location. This is a very clean and well run Buona location.

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My friends and I have come here a few times within the past couple of months, and we like this…read morelocation a lot. The staff is always nice and helpful, and for the most part, it's been pretty clean. Some stickiness here and there, but they always notice or clean when told about it. The last time we came here, a customer was screaming on the top of his lungs about how bad customer service was. He was being derogatory and told a Latino worker to go back to his country. It was awful. I'm mentioning this because although that specific worker argued back with the customer (for justified reasons), the other 3 workers on his team tried to de-escalate the situation to get the man to leave the store with his food. After 10 minutes of the guy yelling, they were able to get the guy to leave. Once he left, the workers were great friends and coworkers to the guy who was targeted and had him go on his break to cool down. It was nice to see them taking care of their team. Foodwise, I have never been disappointed with my sandwiches. I usually order an Italian sub and the ingredients have always tasted fresh and delicious. I'm also a huge fan of their craft refresher drinks, specifically the pineapple passionfruit one!

I've been frustrated the past couple times I've came here. I just come for Mac and cheese yet,…read moreeverytime it's a different consistency. I don't think I should request that Mac should be made fresh, but these past three times it's clearly been dried out from sitting in a pot awhile. It's just disheartening, I won't be ordering anymore from this location. Please do better quality control. Disappointing

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3.6

(276 reviews)

I finally got around to trying this place. I came here about quarter to noon on a Thursday…read more Initially, it was not busy at all. For some reason after I got my food, it became extremely busy, like people were waiting for tables to eat at. They have a bathroom or two, you have to go through the back of the kitchen. The parking lot when it's not super busy is spacious. I think they have about 9 tables, give or take. I ordered the Italian beef (dipped, hot peppers on the side, sweet peppers on top, and mozzarella cheese) and the original famous hot dog. I got a large Pepsi but it was jumbo size compared to most places. The Italian beef was very juicy. The giardiniera is mildly hot, not as hot as what people say. I liked that they gave me a ton of cheese and the sweet peppers were large. This is the real gem not the hot dog in my book. The original hot dog had a nice bite to it but it wasn't amazing. The fries were hand cut and crunchy. They give you a moderate amount of fries. Service was very friendly and fast. 4.4 on Google is more accurate to the experience than the 3.5 on Yelp.

It has been a long time since I have been to the Original Nana's. It is a delicious food joint but…read moresadly, I live almost an hour away. However, as luck would have it, I was running errands so returning to The Original Nana's had to be added to my list. The location is very easy to find. I actually missed the turn into the location but I had to do a quick U-turn. I arrived shortly after they opened but parking was no issue. They also have a drive thru if that is a better option for you. I entered the building and I am glad to see nothing big has changed since I attended almost 10 years ago. I ordered the combo of two hot dogs and a drink. This location does serve the depression hot dog, and not your traditional hot dog. However, I am sure they can build one for you with the optional toppings. Here.. their "Everything on it" is only onions, mustard and relish...and a fist or two full of fries which is all wrapped up. The fries tasted as good as I remember. They do allow ketchup and there were a few bottles around the place to get some. The hot dogs were also as delicious as I remember. It still has the amazing snap and I am glad to see nothing has changed. I wish I lived closed to this location as I would attend more often, but I am happy to see this place has changed nothing since the last 10 years.

Franky's

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The ribs we're good but they gave me a lot of heartburn. May I never get heartburn. The bathroom…read morewas dirty . They have a lot on the menu that you could pick from. They have outside tables too in case you wanna eat outside.

CONSUMER AWARENESS: As of 1/2026, Franky's charges a surcharge for ALL card transactions (whether…read moredebit or credit). THIS IS ILLEGAL! While they can pass on a surcharge for credit, it is illegal to charge ANY fee on a debit card (Google it). During my visit, I brought this to management's attention. I was advised to tell the owner of the business. I will inform the owner as well as report them to the Illinois Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division. These restaurants are getting out of hand. OAN: My son likes their pizza slices - even though it's expensive for a slice ($5 - no side or drink). I also personally enjoy their strawberry shakes!

Beef Shack

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We were greeted as soon as we walked into Beef Shack, and one of the first things we noticed was…read morehow CLEAN the dining area and tables were. Since it was our first visit, we said we needed a minute to look over the menu. The cashier really friendly and told us to take our time and let them know if we had any questions, and also told us about the daily special and rewards program. Our order was ready pretty quickly, and the employee who handed it to us was just as friendly and helpful, and answered another question I had about the rewards program. BOTH employees COULD NOT HAVE BEEN NICER. I had an issue with my Toast rewards account, and the owner/manager took my information and said it would be resolved by the next day. The issue did get resolved as promised, and I really appreciated the quick follow-through. We ordered cheesy beefs with sweet peppers, fries, and shakes. The amount of beef on the sandwich was perfect for me, not as much as pictured in the menu photos, but definitely not skimpy either. EVERYTHING we had was VERY GOOD. I was expecting the food to be good, as a few of our neighbors have had positive things to say, but I honestly wasn't expecting to put it ABOVE Portillo's and Buona Beef. Between the food, cleanliness, and exceptional service, we had a great first experience. We'll definitely be back soon to try more of the menu and especially for the $1 shakes on Saturdays!

Had a great experience here for a fast food joint. We really enjoyed the chop salad and grilled…read morechicken sandwich. Tasted fresh and speedy service. Would stop by again.

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You know, we never had White Castle in Seattle or LA while I was growing up. The Harold and Kumar…read morego to White Castle movie, however, piqued my interest a bit, so went we moved to Chicagoland almost 3 years ago I saw they were here! So of course - with some delay- I had to try them. Ok- so let me get it out front here- I've always considered them to be kinda "ghetto". The fast food you eat because you can afford it, not because it was great So.... why did we go yesterday? And how was it? We wanted a small/light lunch, so Hubby ordered a couple original sliders - at just over a buck each it seemed - in these inflationary times- worth it. I had a panko fish and chicken. Hubby liked his little original sliders - that made me happy. But my god. The panko fish and chicken sliders? Not much flavor going on there. And I asked for no cheese, and yet the panko fish had cheese on it. Still - Have to say I wasn't impressed. Now I understand why Kumar had the craving- when you're high anything will hit the spot- and White Castle - with hardly any flavors - was "anything". Will I return? Probably not soon. But was it worth a try? Sure! But eat here only when you're on a budget - you'll be happier that way.

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Picked up breakfast and made sure to go in to tell them I was celiac. Love the fact they have…read morededicated fryers for the fries and hash browns. I asked if they could switch gloves and they said it was no problem. I ordered the yogurt parfait and a side of hash browns. Everything was delicious and the staff was very friendly.

It has been quite a few years since I dined her, definitely before the pandemic. I was not thrilled…read morewith their food at that time and just never came back. Recently a friend posted a Yelp review about the wraps and the Polynesian sauce and it has been stuck in the back of my mind. I also heard they had salads... so today when my husband asked what's for dinner I suggested we come here. All I can say is wow.. the Polynesian sauce is an elevated sweet and sour sauce and was so good on the Cool Chicken Wrap I ordered. It was a little smaller then I was expecting but was very filling and ended up being the perfect size for me... I would definitely order this again! My husband ordered the grilled chicken sandwich and said it was good and that he would order it again. My daughter loves the play area and had a lot of fun with all the other kids her size. (Kids under 54" only) there are nice high chairs and the dining room chairs are cushioned unlike most fast food restaurants. There are tall tables, short tables, booths, and 1/2 booth 1/2 chair tables. I saw someone eating an ice cream cone so we went back and ordered one for dessert too! (It was a large size but the taste was just average) I don't think I would get it again. I am definitely happy to have given this fast food restaurant another try. If it has been a while since you were here, time to give this place another try! You won't be disappointed... well unless you don't like chicken.

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I ordered for our office. One person at our office had never tried Harold's, so they were excited…read moreto try it since I had talked it up so much. Well, they didn't disappoint. When I went to pick up the food, they were so nice. I waited a while, but it was totally worth it. I also asked for extra bread, and they didn't have any issue selling me some extra.

First off. Menu boards not working had to order via touch screen which I find insulting. Also…read morerequired I enter a phone number which again is not their business. Guy, was nice, bolted back to kitchen so I couldn't even ask questions. After I ordered (3 piece perch and 2 dark chicken) it asked for tip amount up front and wouldn't respond to changing it from 15%. The table I sat at waiting was deeply sticky. And wobbled. The windows and doors were filthy and the place just looked not clean or well maintained. And you couldn't see the kitchen. Which is a real hazard I waited 30 mins which is normal cooking time for chicken, I used to work for a chicken place for years. Right off the bat the fish smelled horribly old. When I got home I swear I was given catfish not perch. And even if it was catfish it smelled old. There was skin on the fish which should be removed for fried perch. The chicken was a small thigh and leg that was ok I guess. The mild bbq tasted like open pit. The fries were adequate at best. I ate a bit of the fish but I'm gonna pitch most of it as it doesn't even taste worth the risk the smell warns me of. I hope I don't regret the small bit I tried. The chicken was ok but generally way overpriced and you could get a better deal at Popeyes down the street or browns a couple miles away. Hell you could get about the same a jewel for a fraction of the price if it was made fresh. I thought Harold's was supposed to make good products. I've had much better at the shop attached to the bp at exit 19 off the Eisenhower exp. All said really disappointing meal for $21 after tax and tip. Also they don't give printed receipts. Another failing of the modern age. I'm giving a 2 cause the staff was ok.

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Delicious meatball sandwich- generous portion and sauce was great. Roomy booths to sit in. The only…read morebummer was the service was kind of slow- especially for 2pm on a Monday. The Chicago dog and Italian beef my family ordered looked great!

Had a taste for a beef sandwich and saw the Buona Beef sign. We got the combo (born again) which…read moremeans dipped in extra gravy. Fantastic service, delicious sandwiches. This Chicago tradition is worth the visit!

Five Guys

(137 reviews)

Hamburger Heaven. The burgers and fries are so delicious. There is nothing like this fun place…read more The helpful staff will guide you to a great burger. Load up your burger and enjoy, enjoy, enjoy.

I got a gift card, so it was finally time to redeem it. I ordered the combo meal and upgraded to a…read moredouble patty with cheese. I was honestly shocked when the total came out to almost $20 just for myself. The kitchen staff was efficient. The cook overheard my order and immediately put the two patties on the flat top grill, so my food came out pretty quickly. One thing I really like is that the burger is customizable, with plenty of toppings to choose from. I didn't go crazy, I just got mayo, pickles, grilled onions, mushrooms, and jalapeños. When I received my meal, I also found out that Cajun fries were available at no extra charge. I wish the cashier had suggested that option, but it's okay. The burger was good, and I really enjoyed their hand-cut fries. That said, I still think the overall value is overpriced. Spending $20 for one meal is a lot, and I can't imagine bringing my whole family here it could easily cost me a whole paycheck! That's honestly one of the main reasons I don't come here very often. There are plenty of other burger joints that offer similar quality for a much more reasonable price.

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