This review is for Meyers Castle event venue:…read more My mother, and now husband, hosted their wedding here the end of May. The ceremony was outside at the gazebo and the reception inside in the Oak Room. It does not even need much decor, the space itself is so pretty. We utilized the downstairs bridal suite. So beautiful. It was a small wedding, maybe 70 people or less. The staff did a wonderful job; they served appetizers and plated dinner. Very attentive to guest's. Excellent bartender. My mom utilized a partnered dj, limo driver service and shuttle service. Then, their event coordinator, Eva. The coordinator, Eva, deserves her own review- but if you are in need of a coordinator, she went above and beyond for my mother. She could not be happier with her service and compassion provided along the way and day-of event. Thank you, Meyer's Castle for an event we all will be talking about for years to come.

A Truly Magical Experience Our wedding was a micro wedding…read morewith a very special focus--our beloved cat, Bonnie. As such an important part of our lives, it was only fitting that she take center stage on our special day. Bonnie was not only our Cat of Honor, but also the bride's bouquet, ring bearer, and even the groom's "cat wife." Her presence made our celebration uniquely personal and unforgettable. From the beautifully decorated gazebo to the elegance of the Oak Room, magic filled the air. Every detail came together to create a wedding that felt as though it had been lifted straight from the pages of a fairy tale. If ever there was a fairytale wedding, this was it. Our coordinator, Eva, was instrumental in bringing our vision to life. Her creativity, guidance, and dedication helped transform our dream into the magical celebration we had always imagined. It was truly a day we will cherish forever.

Great food and wonderful service. Always a great atmosphere. Staff is very attentive and friendly.read more

Best lasagna in town only on Wednesday. Arrive early before it sells out…read more !!!!!!!!!!!!!9

We had an excellent experience having a baby shower at this venue. The staff was incredibly kind…read moreand professional throughout the whole experience! Jacob (Jake) answered all of our many questions with professionalism, speed, and understanding. They were able to even have some vegan options for catering for the party! They made the process of having the vegan options very easy and even had them labeled when the food was served. Beautiful venue and we had lots of comments on how pretty the venue was. Will for sure book future events here. A+ and 5 stars!

My daughter and I had the pleasure of sampling some of Chef Alan Clarke's amazing food. The…read moremajority was plant based and absolutely divine. His flair for elevating flavors and melding dishes is a unique experience in the Region. The artistry of presentation is unrivaled. The restoration of the bank is beautiful, inviting and blends into the neighborhood nicely. Customer service is outstanding. The Bankquet is the real deal!

I have had dinner there a lot plus brunches, lunches and everything else they serve. It is for…read moremembers only but the food is much improved since I started going. The new chef is typically spot on with everything he makes. The club itself is very nice. Plenty of activities. Plenty of upgrades happening. I actually don't have anything to complain about at all. I am already looking forward to Easter brunch, the opening of the pool, as well as the new bocce ball courts. Great place to check out and maybe become members.

Golf course is great. Pool is very nice. However, my grandma lives in briar. She pays extra for…read morepeople to use the pool. I've been going there using her number to just lay out, relax, use the pool etc. nothing crazy. I go maybe the 4th time and staff kicks me out telling me that she has to be present with me if I'm going to use the pool. .... I'm 35 years old. To be kicked out of a pool because my grandma isn't with me is petty as hell and ridiculous. Anytime I've been there, there's maybe 10 people there anyways. I've bought food there before as well so they are turning down money for what? To keep the people of briar happy knowing I'm not there? lol. I get it's a club but Jesus Christ, lighten up and don't be so strict. I'm not bothering anyone by laying by the pool. Not happy.

I have been wanting to try this distillery ever since I saw a segment on them on one of the local…read moreTV stations. We stopped in on a Saturday afternoon around lunch time. They have a few parking spaces in the front of the building with a larger lot in the rear. It was not too crowded and we were seated immediately. Our server Michaela was very friendly and suggested a few food items for my wife which were GF. I started with the House Old Fashion and my wife had the Bee's Knees. Both were very good and cost 10.00 each. For lunch I tried their Pecan Whiskey BBQ wings. 5 wings cost 10.00. They were good size and very tasty but I didn't taste any of the Pecan Whiskey flavor. My wife had the Barbacoa Tacos which were filled with braised beef. She could only eat 2 of them so I had the third taco. Flavorful but I would have preferred more salsa or a dipping sauce. I wanted to try their Drop Dead Bourbon separately so I had a small tasting. I loved it so much I bought a bottle to bring home. Cost was 60.00. The history of this distillery dates back to 1857 and is one of Illinois' oldest standing distillerys and was once Al Capones largest bootlegging facility during prohibition. I would love to go back and try a few more of their hand crafted cocktails and one of their signature burgers.

Cocktails are still very good and for a great price. Some more interesting options on the menu…read morewould be nice though. Food was ok. Pretzel sticks fantastic, chicken tenders surprisingly bad. Awkward service. There was a private gathering in the main room, so we were in the back area of the bar. I didn't mind the server's schtick, but some other did. Before we finished our second round of drinks, while fully planning on ordering one more round, our bill was brought to us. The server then never returned to take the check. So we felt rushed out despite our whole section being empty and no one waiting for a table.

Food is NOT good. The chicken was dry. We were all begging for water to wash it down. when i…read morementioned it they blocked me. The drinks are also priced really high.

Though quite a trek from Chicago's north 'burbs, it's worth battling the traffic. The modern and…read moreattractive Center for Visual and Performing Arts enjoys a bucolic setting in Bieker Woods Park. In addition to an intimate 410-seat thrust stage theater and an art gallery, this facility has a pair of elegant dining rooms for banquets and special events, and also a gift shop featuring handcrafted items. We were participants in a 'group package' which included a hot multi-course lunch followed by a matinee performance of "Ghost." The meal, consisting of lemon rice soup, a choice of Chicken Tetrazzini or Beef Stroganoff, and chocolate cake, exceeded our expectations. Though basic, this 'comfort food' was yummy, attractively plated, and served at just the right temperature. They were a bit parsimonious with the rolls and a basket of crackers (the latter was whisked away as soon as we finished the soup), but otherwise the portions were ample and the servers were genial and attentive. Afterwards, we had time to explore the gift shop and art gallery. The restrooms are immaculate. The theater has comfortable seating with generous legroom and excellent sightlines. Although the scenery and props for "Ghost" were minimal, the performance was so absorbing that we soon became too engrossed to notice the bare-bones setting. We also enjoyed chatting with General Manager Richard, who likes to mingle with the guests. If only the staffs at other fine arts venues were as personable and informative. All in all, it was a perfect day.

This is a nice park to have a wedding especially if you are on a budget. The ambiance is beautiful…read moreand tranquil. If you're not getting married it's a great place to take pictures.

Do NOT golf at this place unless you enjoy paying for parking at a golf course. I checked in my…read moreplates in the "pro" shop by adding to their check in kiosk at a PC.....what a joke. and then I received this in the mail. I called the golf course and they referred me to a Caleb, who when I called, sent me to voicemail and texted me asking who this was. I sent him a picture of this ticket. Replied he would take care of it. When I replied the next business day asking if it was "taken care of", no response. My dad golfed here for 20 years before he passed in 2020. If he were alive, he would blow his top. Have you ever paid for parking at a public golf course?

I had roasted turkey breast carbs, right in front of you, braised beef, barbecue ribs, sausage…read morelinks, bacon strips, scrambled eggs, cheesy potatoes, green bean casserole, sweet potato casserole, fish, cornbread casserole, cabbage and dumplings, coleslaw, cottage cheese, brownies, and cheesecake. They're having another event on Mother's Day, and I highly recommend it.

The food was mediocre at best They served a mystery white…read moresubstance- no one figured out what it was The wait staff was inattentive, bored, unresponsive and VERY eager to leave I was still eating when 2 people tried to take my plate away The bar staff was great- quickand friendly and knowledgeable I would never have amy event there