Nice recreational area. Kayaks and canoes available for rent at a reasonable fee. Lake is not too…read morelarge, usually pretty calm. There's a well maintained 1 mile trail around the lake, also a butterfly garden, kids area, and other points of interest. There are also a lot of special events and programs for kids and adults. Ample parking in their lot or on the street.

Such beautiful property. Plenty of parking. I have some mobility problems yet it was a very doable…read moreone mile walk with ample benches placed to rest on.

As a kid, we always had banquets here for our sports leagues and etc. A friend of mine had her…read morewedding reception here and I was surprised because as I remembered it when I was young, it wasn't that nice and fancy. But Garden Chalet proved me wrong. My friend's reception was beautiful and the place was plenty big enough. I liked the outside patio. My friend had a photo booth out there and the weather was nice. The bathroom was beautiful, large, clean and when I had a dress emergency, plenty of room to safety pin my dress. Was very happy with this place. At the end of the night, the bartenders may have lost their patience (our group of friends is young and a little party crazy). But the waiters were very nice, young kids.

Thank you to the staff at Garden Chalet for having my family and I after my grandpas wake. It's…read morenever an easy time, but these folks made getting the family a meal quite easy, as well as the service they provided to us. Food and staff was great. We appreciate it so much! Very affordable as well and we were all full and felt much better after leaving. Will definitely keep this place in mind for any events moving forward.

We were at Aviana yesterday. It was fantastic. Could not ask for more. The food was sooo…read moredelicious. Great dance floor. The gentleman in charge could run circles around people half his age. He and the staff were exceptional. Appreciate your dedication sir and I hope you realize how much joy you provide to the community.

A relative was celebrating a milestone birthday, and we chose to have her party at Aviana Banquets…read more I was so impressed by the decor but even more impressed by how accommodating the owners were to special requests we had. The food was excellent and plentiful, and the serving staff very professional. I would highly recommend this establishment if you are holding any function requiring a large beautiful space, seating for "many" (we had approximately 60) and a menu that will certainly appeal to most guests. It would be absolutely lovely for a wedding reception!

Don't book your party there. Food was brought out and slammed on table, waitresses were in a rush…read moreand practically threw plates at us saying here pass around. They were taking our soup bowls and salad plates before we even finished couldn't even enjoy dinner. STAY AWAY GO SOMEWHERE ELSE! Giving one star because I have to give something to post

I had the pleasure of attending a wedding at Belvedere Chateau, and let me tell you, it's easily…read morethe most stunning wedding venue I've ever seen. The place was immaculate, and you could tell it was meticulously maintained. While I'm not sure who handles the catering, if it's the venue or someone my hosts hired, the pastries and finger foods offered were absolutely divine and plentiful. I particularly loved the assortment of sweets and desserts laid out before the main meal. As someone with a serious sweet tooth, I indulged in quite a few treats. What I appreciated most was that everything was bite-sized, allowing guests to sample a little bit of everything without feeling guilty if they didn't like something. So if someone is reading this, get the pastry chef's number. After the sweet indulgence, the main courses were served. Starting with soup, followed by salad, and an array of main dishes served family-style. I enjoyed the family-style servings as it allowed me to taste a bit of everything. However, the protein portions were quite generous, and after all the sweets, I found myself quite full. While the main entree was good, I have to say the other dishes stole the show. Now, let's talk about the dance floor - it was massive! Having such a large dancing area was a refreshing change from many other weddings I've attended. What else is there to say? I feel like, for me, as a guest, I look for very few things when it comes to the wedding: the food and the venue. Belvedere Chateau checked both boxes, so I was a happy and very full camper.

This was our first visit here at Palos Country Club, and it was for the Easter Brunch event they…read moreput together. There are not a lot of places that are open for big parties on Easter in the south suburbs of Chicago, and we thought to give Palos Country Club a try ... and glad we did. In the end Palos sold out the main dining room for the Easter Brunch ... they had maybe 400 guests for the event. With cold tables, hot tables, and a dessert table ... the food was plentiful and replenished frequently. We liked the fact that they did not turn the tables; even though the brunch was from 10 am to 3 pm, you had the table as long as you wanted. So if you showed up early, you could sit and have a drink while you waited for the rest of your gang ... nice idea. Along with the food tables they have a cash bar ... and they mean cash, not credit cards. Whoever your server was did the running between the bar and your table. At the end of your meal you simply paid her cash for the bar tab ... which was very reasonable. The banquet manager ... who probably sold you the tickets to the brunch ... walked the floor constantly keeping everything just right. We think she did a great job managing the affair and didn't leave anything to chance. We don't know anything about the golf course, but the food and ambiance and room for the Easter Brunch was a 5 star hit. We'll be back.

The course was nowhere near maintained nicely. We were struggling to even play or keep pace with…read morehow it was. Then the ranger came out and told us we had to keep a fast pace after giving us a time frame. Although we were a little behind he accused us of parking directly on the green and made us skip 2-3 holes. Didn't get my moneys worth and the course/cart path sucked almost to the point it was dangerous to drive on. The greens had dandelions growing from them. Im not a professional player and don't expect something amazing, but atleast have respect for your customers. I'd almost like to call to get a refund for me and my group. I get it's cheaper to play, but if you go to silver lake they have a 9 hole course with nice staff, well maintained course, and friendly staff.

We could not be happier with our choice of Loft on Lake for our wedding/reception venue. The space…read moreis both beautiful (especially the skylight!) and accessible, the location is convenient, and Jill was incredibly helpful and a pleasure to work with. We highly recommend using Jill's day-of coordination services if you have an event at Loft on Lake because she made the experience extremely smooth and had worked with several of the vendors before.

Dear Jill, Thank you…read moreso much for allowing Kita to host her Big Five oh!! At Loft on Lake! Your customer service was absolutely unmatched--you were incredibly accommodating and thoughtful every step of the way. The venue was stunning, and we truly appreciated your helpfulness and suggestions throughout the planning process. You made both Kita and me feel so welcome. We especially loved the open-concept space, which gave us the freedom to transform it and get creative in ways that made the celebration truly special. Words can't fully express our gratitude! It was a 10 out of 10 experience, and we will absolutely recommend Loft on Lake to others and continue to spread the word. With love and appreciation, Que & Kita

My kids don't want to go back to this summer camp. A good amount of the counselors were great, and…read morethey liked meeting other kids, but they were rushed everywhere. A reliable non-kid source who was present also told me the kids are rushed around. I don't get it. This camp is supposed to be fun. Kids don't move as fast, especially the younger kids. Why do you have to rush them around everywhere? They also had weekly field trips which was nice. The would go to the Palos pool sometimes, went to Lincoln Park zoo one time, another time went to Beverly Art Center. That was nice. I just don't get why the kids who are wearing back packs, carrying water bottle and their lunch are being told to walk faster. You don't need to rush kids on to the next thing. Connect with them, and encourage them to the next thing. You should really make time accommodations knowing the younger kids especially, will move slower. My kids were stressed out about this part. Not sure why the people in charge facilitate this "move faster" approach. Also, I wish they would reapply sunblock. These kids are outside marching around on often 90 degree hot summer days, could we maybe actually re-apply the sunblock? I give it 2.5 stars.

Joined just for the walking track, which is free for Palos Heights residents. Downstairs staff was…read moreefficient and very friendly. Checked in upstairs, no problems. The whole facility is very new , very clean , and very pleasant. Four stars here - why? There is a Charter Fitness less than half a block away. The membership fee there is half of the "full" membership cost here. Based on the attendance I witnessed here today; 5 assumed full members using the machines and three people walking, and at least 4 staff members, there is NO WAY that this facility generates enough money to be self supporting. That means that MY property tax pays for this! So, enjoy, everyone!

Did you know there's a labyrinth here? Walking meditation took me about 8 minutes one way, about…read more450 paces according to my pedometer. It is located in a garden like setting, surrounded by woodsy growth. The path is not difficult to follow, elegantly designed and well maintained. The labyrinth is circled with commemorative and memorial bricks. Seating is available for rest, relaxation, and further contemplation. A hidden gem!

This location is an intimate, beautiful, & peaceful place for a wedding ceremony. My husband & I…read more wanted a small, spiritually focused wedding & this was the perfect place. Cheerful spring flowers greeted everyone as they walked up the path to the building. The interior is rustic and simple in an elegant way. The staff was helpful & the fees were reasonable. We used their organist & soloist; they were very good. Several of our guests commented they thought it was very beautiful.

I wish I had found this place years ago! Nice accommodations and fabulous staff. And of course,…read morethe chocolate chip cookies served warm. I found this gem when looking for a hotel that would allow me to leave my care on the premises until I return. They have a stay and park program that I love. I stay the first night, catch the airport shuttle the next morning, and leave my car. No more paying to park a couple miles away and waiting on the shuttle bus to get there to pick us off or drop us off. When you return from your trip, you catch the free Doubletree hotel shuttle back to your car, get in your car, and leave. No need to check back in with the front desk. The shuttles to and from the airport are complimentary. Just give your driver a nice tip.

The DoubleTree by Hilton in Alsip Illinois is a hard place to review. There are some good things…read moreto note but these positive attributes are outweighed by the negatives. Let me start with the good stuff. The rooms were quite nice. To be honest, this is NOT a 4 star hotel, so do not expect a Ritz Carlton. But the furniture and the furnishings were quite nice and new. The towels were thick and heavy. The toiletries were very nice and plentiful. Likewise, the lobby is nicely done and big enough to handle lots of people at one time. We stayed at the hotel because of a big event/meal and, I have to say the event and food there were really good. The ballroom was nicely appointed and the food was very tasty (a hard thing to do when you're feeding about 300 people). But the hotel event staff ran a tight ship and I noticed a fair number of people going back through the buffet line for seconds. That is a good sign. Okay now to the bad stuff. The front desk staff were not very friendly or helpful. They looked at you, if they did at all, like you were bothering them. Housekeeping was sub-par; slow and they did not really clean anything. The bar and the dining room were also not good. The food in the bar and the breakfast in the dining room were not worth going back for at all, ever! One final thing to note is that the hotel is isolated in an area that is not so nice. Surrounding businesses are not interesting, there are no good restaurants and there is no place to shop if that is your thing. The hotel itself might be worth a 4 star rating here but the negative aspects drag it down to a 3 star review. Do I recommend this hotel? No.

Could not have nicer things to say about working with My Chef and Jamie Walsh for our wedding day…read morecatering. We met Jamie at our venue's vendor expo and were immediately impressed by their services, pricing, and vast food offerings. It was a no brainer to book with their group! We had our tasting a couple months before our wedding day; which is complimentary to the couple and a $50 charge for any additional guest to join. They have you select 8-10 appetizers, 2 salads, and 4 entrees to taste at their Naperville location. They also have displays of china, silverware, glasses and more to help couples select what aligns aesthetically for their special day. Jamie worked with us to make small modifications to their standard offerings to make the food exactly what we wanted! Our wedding day came and we were floored by the quality/presentation of food, level of detail in place settings, and service from all staff members. We had multiple guests say that this was some of the best wedding food they've had, steaks were not over cooked, and food tasted fresh. Jamie also let us add desserts a week out to reallocate money from a couple of guests who last minute were unable to attend. Their team was even nice enough to service items not purchased through their group: disposables for the late night snack, display and refilling of cupcakes, etc. Overall, their group went above and beyond for us under Jamie's leadership. Our tables looked great, our food was wonderful, and their team was fabulous. We truly appreciate all they've done for us and could not recommend them more! Appetizers Selected: Mac & Cheese Bites, Bacon Wrapped Dates w Honey Citrus Sauce, Cocktail Meatballs, Bruschetta Bar Salad Selected: Mixed Field Greens w Pears, Goat Cheese, Pear Infused Vinaigrette. *Alts: Candied Walnuts & Second Balsamic Dressing to offer Dinner Selections: 1. Filet w Red Wine Demi Sauce, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, & Asparagus 2. Garlic & Herb Cheese Stuffed Chicken, Vodka Sauce w Bowtie Noodles, & Grilled Veggies 3. Butternut Squash Ravioli w Sage Brown Butter Sauce, Grilled Veggies *Kid's Meals & Vegan Meal offered otherwise at no upcharge Dessert Selections: 1. Mini Cookie Tray- Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal Raisin, Sugar, M&M, Double Chocolate, Peanut Butter 2. Assorted Chocolate Truffles- Oreo, Buckeye, Aztec

Quick feedback. Asked great questions to help me decide what would work best for me. Went above…read moreand beyond to answer questions. Great experience!