We stopped at Maple Tree Inn for a pre-concert dinner, and I found myself asking: why did I wait so…read morelong to come back? My last visit was when they were still on Old Western Ave in Blue Island--way overdue for a return. Let's start with the food--absolutely delicious. The three of us kicked things off with the Cast Iron Cornbread, and trust me, don't skip it. Perfectly done and a great start to the meal. For mains, we went with the Pitmaster's N'awlins Gumbo, Hickory Buttered BBQ Shrimp, and Burnt Ends. Every dish was spot on--flavorful, well-executed, and clearly made with care. The restaurant itself is pristine--clean, polished, and classy without feeling stuffy. Service was just as strong. Our server, Nick, was attentive, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. Safe to say, it will NOT be another 30 years before my next visit. Highly recommend.

The original location of Maple Tree Inn was located in Blue Island. This location was unfortunately…read moredestroyed in 2018 by a fire. My coworkers and I would go to the old location from time to time. Their new location opened in 2019, but this is the first time that I got to check it out. The restaurant is gorgeous! One thing that I noticed was all staff that I encountered generally looked happy. The host was super friendly and offered vegan or gluten free menus if we needed. The person that seated us also was running food and ensuring tables were kept clean. Since it had been so long since I dined here, the menu appeared smaller. I appreciated that our server Adam explained some of his favorites. The cocktail that I got was excellent. The cornbread appetizer was huge. I went with the gumbo and it was full of meat pieces. It was really flavorful. Adam was super friendly and made us feel welcome. Parking lot is tight, but they also offer valet. I highly recommend this spot if you are looking for some Louisiana style cusine.

Food WAS AMAZING !! 10/10. Very savory creamy grits recommend getting it loaded. Even if you…read moredon't almost every bite I had shrimp on my spoon. I wiped the bowl clean. We also had a creole omelette with a side of potato's - red potatoes Made to perfection. Everything was the perfect temperature. Fried green tomatoes had a cornmeal coating which stayed connected through every bite we will be back !!!

Food was delicious (u should try to mardi gras pasta) and the service was nice. Our coffee was…read morealways full and when it got a little cold our waitress went and refilled it. Nice cute restaurant would recommend.

Wonderful experience with the Bell's Best BBQ & Catering company & food! Everything was delicious,…read moreseasoned superbly. My son & neice ordered from another company & at the last minute that other company informed them they weren't going to be able to accommodate them well after their order had been placed. It was Thanksgiving Day & The Bell's Catering Company saved the day with a last minute Jerk Turkey & 1/2 Jerk Turkey that was absolutely mouth watering juicy & tasty! We will forever give our business to The Bell's Catering Company. We can't wait to try the pizza, ribs etc. We all highly recommend without hesitation Bell's Best BBQ & Catering. Order with them today or right away!

The young lady at the counter is very courteous and professional. I ordered a fried catfish dinner…read more My fish was fried hard as requested. Greens were tasty and yams were delicious. Overall the Food was delicious!!!!

I came in after a long workday and ordered the beef rib dinner to go. After arriving home and…read moresettling in. I found that the entire beef rib was burnt on the bottom up and not edible. By this time I was exhausted. I called the restaurant and they took my name and I was told that I could come back another day and get a replacement dinner (no pushback, so they had to know the ribs were burnt). I went in 4 days later and ordered the rib dinner. They had my name at the register, but I was told that I had to pay for my sides as there was no issue or complaint with the previously ordered sides. Absolutely ridiculous. I loss the enjoyment of my full meal, I had to come back to get a replacement and they had the nerve to charge me for the sides. It was my go to spot for a quick meal. NEVER AGAIN!! What an insult to good customer service and customer retention.

Wow!!! I went back with Hubby to have sandwiches and they were amazing! I had the Bensonhurst and…read moremy Husband had the caprese sandwich and they were both great! We shared a matzo ball soup bowl, WOW! Best I've had since I was out on the west coast! We wanted a black and white cookie but they were sold out. We got chocolate chip cookies and they were perfect! They were good! The service was ok, not like I had previously had. The previous service was great. The restaurant was good, some of the tables needed to be wiped but it was overall clean. We got soup to go, cabbage soup and it was delicious!

I will drive 30 minutes to come to this place for lunch because it is worth it. The BLT is…read moreamazing!!! But I have never had anything which wasn't excellent. The service is great, the place is clean & inviting and the area has a small downtown feel. If you are looking for a place to get a great sandwich and enjoy time with friends, this place is for you.

As with my past visits, Service is on point very attentive and is quick for the refills on water…read moreand soft drinks. They also have a good selection of craft beer and even though it's May they had a nice imperial stout on tap from dragons milk very tasty highly recommended. I ended up ordering our usual three meat. Pizza can't go wrong with the pepperoni the sausage and they're wonderful meatballs. We also got the Bardo appetizer platter since it has something for everybody on it. And to go, I ended up getting the breaded steak sandwich, which is on garlic bread very good. Highly recommended if you're in the area.

The best Italian food I've had in the South suburbs . The place is clean and the decor is above par…read moreand the staff is welcoming and the owners are great.Try it you'll love it.

It was ok i got the slab Because they didn't have no tips…read morejust oʻk Next time if no tips u will not get anything.

Not sure why the low rating, but this place is one of my rib staple places. At one point i lived a…read moreblock away in the 90's and would frequent this establishment a lot. I was out in Markham for my vehicle emissions and had to make a pitstop for my favorite rib tips. Will be going back for a slab of ribs soon because now I'm craving that. Service is quick, as it is set up for to go only. Don't sleep on this place, there is a reason they have been around for 42 years!!

The rooftop is nice, as long as you're not seated next to cigar smokers! It's a thing here. Can't…read morespeak to the food here but drinks and service are good. And I like that it is for the over 30 crowd.

Ambiance was nice but they took forever to take my order. It wasn't busy but the workers aren't…read moremotivated to serve patrons, Oh well

I don't understand the bad reviews. I have been a customer for the last two and a half years and…read morethe food has always been great tasting and excellent portions. The place is always busy and that's a sign the restaurant is doing a great job with lots of satisfied customers. I drive 45 minutes one way to get to this soul food restaurant when I have other options closer to me.

greens were not good, jerk chicken was good but salty, shrimp was ok. Cornbread and macaroni was…read morevery good.