Having just returned from the trip to Japan, I was having a taste for Japanese food. I happened to…read morebe in a suburb far from where I live and had some time to kill so my mother-in-law and I headed over to Tsuki Sushi and Grill. We got really lucky with this amazing stand alone restaurant in Lombard. We walked into this cute, unassuming restaurant at around 1:30 for lunch. Interior is really simple and cute and they have options of all you can eat for $33 which is a great deal or à la carte. We chose à la carte as we weren't super hungry. We were so pleasantly surprised at the quality and amount of food that we were served. Everything was super fresh and delicious and there was so much food that we wound up taking some of it home. Presentation was also excellent. We started with the Tsuki sashimi appetizer and the seaweed salad and ended with the maki combination sushi platter. There were so many rolls on the plate and it probably could've served three people. The service that was great and the price was really reasonable. This is such a great find and a place that you really need to check out if you live in the area. We felt so lucky to have stumbled upon it!

Went first time , with no expectations! WOW just wow it was the Best ! Go and taste it , simple…read moreinterior , fantastic service and food speaks for itself. We had Love boat , it included sashimi , nigiri and two rolls . Beautiful authentic presentation We will be back again again and again

I visited J. Alexander's, and if you're not familiar with the Oak Brook area, just know this…read morerestaurant sits a little back in the cut. So make sure you're paying close attention to your GPS when you're heading there. The good news is it's located in a mall area, so there's plenty of parking, which makes it very convenient. The atmosphere is not overly upscale, but it definitely still gives fine dining energy. The low lighting creates a more intimate vibe, making it a great place for a date night, dinner with friends, or even a relaxed evening meal. The food is consistently good, and the drinks are always on point. This time I ordered the baby back ribs with mashed potatoes, and it was my first time trying that dish there. The ribs were fall-off-the-bone good, and the mashed potatoes were a perfect pairing. My friend ordered the pork chop, butterflied and cut open, and she said it was simply amazing. Now let me get to the real reason I keep coming back. The carrot cake. I have had carrot cake from big-name bakeries and small local mom-and-pop spots, and I'm telling you right now, J. Alexander's has the best carrot cake in the world. If anyone wants to debate that, please let me know where I should go try another slice... or better yet, buy me one so we can compare! Because of that carrot cake alone, J. Alexander's will always be in my Top 10. So yes, the food is good, the drinks are great, the atmosphere is nice...

My boyfriend and I went to J.Alexander's for our anniversary…read more The food was amazing as expected. I had the cesar salad and the Hyde i think it's called it was a regular grilled chicken sandwich with small cut fries. My boyfriend had the salmon and rice with mac and cheese. The service was amazing my server was top of the line. She checked up on us every chance she got she made us laugh and enjoy our experience even more. The ambiance was amazing very light dim with a touch of romance giving it the right atmosphere for us. We also received a special cake for our anniversary which was a plus. 100/10

Perfect setting for date night. Service can be slower on a busy night, but 99% of the time we get…read moresat quickly and staff is always polite. The Carbonara and any of the pizzas are to die for.

We were in the mode for Italian and asked Google for some help, Avanzare was one of the options. It…read morewas a 30-minute drive for everyone. The price point was on the high side for us but not out-of-reach. We arrived and was immediately sat in the bar; in fact, everyone is sat in the bar. The dining room has about twenty tables, and they were two tables being used; the bar also had about twenty tables and every table was sat. I asked the waiter and they do sit the bar area first and overflow into the dining room. With the bar area at near capacity and all hard surfaces it was very loud. The dining room had carpet floor and a coffered beamed ceiling it was tremendously quiet. If you want the energy of a crowded restaurant the bar is great, the dinning rom is a more upscale experience.  We started with Calamari Friiti, that is the title of the dish. In smaller print the description is Crispy Fried Calamari, Zucchini,  and herbs. What was served was 70% NOT Calamari but thin fried zucchini strips, fried rosemary (literally the twig of rosemary in batter and fried), and fried thyme (the thyme was removed from the twig so I could not even find it., but the waiter said it was there. At $19  expected more Calamari at least 60%, after all the dish was not called "fried herbs and Calamari". Our table had Spaghetti and Meatballs at $24, the Stuffed Pork Chop special (with Broccoli Rabe) at $27, and I had the Eggplant Parmigiana at $20. I get eggplant Parmesan a lot, it is my favorite Italian dish. $20 is high for eggplant Parmesan, I prefer my eggplant thinly sliced and fried. This is more three eggplant steaks with cheese and red gravy. Not my personal favorite but good. The pasta was so unusual I had to ask about it; the waiter said it is made from scratch in house but the shape in an Italian grocery store would be casarecce. I thought $24 for Spaghetti and Meatballs high but my husband said the Meatballs were excellent. Finally, $27 for one Stuffed Pork Chop also seemed high but it tasted great, the garlic white wine sauce made a tasty glaze. We ordered Tiramisu for the table and one person got the blueberry sorbet. I found the Tiramisu traditional and another person thought the mascarpone cheese was whipped too much. I read a several reviews, most of the reviewers praised the service as outstanding; we found our server disappearing for 30 - 40 minutes; we had to call someone over to order desert and another to get the check.

Been buying salmon, cod, tilapia and other non-frozen fish from here for years and while a little…read morepricey, it's always the best fish available in my book. Never had any bad fish from here. I often buy 2-3 lbs of Atlantic salmon from here for smoking and it always turns out great. It's my go to store for fresh fish

Love this place!! Started going here back in the mid 80s. Always helpful, fresh, and reasonable…read moreprices!

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.

I had the pleasure of meeting Ashley (manager) & Tia (bartender) and they were exceptionally…read moreattentive, accommodating, knowledgeable, and professional In all aspects of my visit. The cuisine served at REBEL is flavorful, exquisite, artfully plated, and mouthwatering. And the service, was impeccable, flawless, seamless, and unmatched. REBEL captures the true essence of exceptional hospitality and mouth watering food I can't wait to visit again. Pat Moran Glen Ellyn 7-21-2026

The owner and manager is NEVER there he staffs the place with servers who do EVERY single job is…read morethe place The owner never bothers to respond to his nice or bad Yelp reviews Waste of my time... We shall NEVER be patrons of this dining establishment again!

Very good cemita all the meats went well with each other, Oaxaca cheese tasted fresh, the service…read morewas well and the place was clean

Cemitas poblanas is one of my favorite place for cemitas and tacos,unfortunately last time we came…read morethe food wasn't as good as it usually was. Not sure if they change the chef or what they did differently. I hope it improves because it used to be one of my favorite places.

Decent place enjoyed all the sushi my brother has this little thing that he does with the…read morehostess, he always begs her for more because he thinks she's getting a little chintzey on him. And I gotta agree, they're scooping less and less . And, all these places are these days. And my point is , hey we're paying for this stuff, give us what we paid for , and yet prices still go up

I went here for 3 years multiple times a week and the new worker has made me change locations…read morebecause of how awful and rude she is. The food is great as long as the cook isn't spitting our phlegm in the back or smoking his cigarettes in the kitchen.