Lemontini was delish! Divey bar with 100 martini flavors. Botanical garden in back! They're…read moreremodeling this month til May

Great staff and great drink selection. The remodel was well worth the wait. The place is beautiful…read more Plenty of different drink selections.

Cute spot! Limited hours so finally was able to check them out when in the area. It is located near…read morethe Riverside BNSF stop and there is also street parking available. We met the owner who is very passionate about his business. His bartender made some tasty cocktails. Prices for cocktails are very reasonable.

Nice selections of their own liquors. The bartenders are personable, knowledgeable and…read moreentertaining. The owner and his wife are also really nice people. Clean intimate space with a Small bar and limited hours but definitely worth a try. Try the distillery tour if you are interested in how things are made.

Wooden Paddle was a really good surprise. A little more upscale, but still comfortable. It was…read morekinda empty when we went. You can see the pizza ovens from the seats. Smells amazing the whole time. Staff was great. Sean helped us out and gave some solid recommendations. We went with the pepperonly pizza. When it hit the table, the presentation looked amazing. First bite... that was it. The crust had that perfect crunch on the outside but still soft inside. You could taste that wood-fired char, just enough to give it that smoky edge. The cheese was melted just right, stretchy and hot. The sauce had a nice balance, a little tangy, a little sweet, not overpowering anything. The pepperoni was the best part. Crispy on the edges, a little oily in a good way, and full of flavor. Every bite just worked. Thin, balanced, nothing too heavy. If you like pizza, this is one of those spots you gotta try. I'd go back for that one easy.

We stopped by Wooden Paddle in La Grange and ordered the "Just Send It" platter to share, the Snap…read moreInto It salad, and the Buzzkill pizza. The food was really good! Everything came out fresh, flavorful, and we enjoyed what we ordered. The Buzzkill pizza was delicious, and the appetizer platter was a great option for the table. Unfortunately, the service really took away from the experience. It took about 10 minutes before anyone came over to seat us, another 10-15 minutes before someone took our order, and when our Snap Into It salad arrived (for a party of three), it only came with two pieces of bread, so we had to ask for a third. At the end of the meal, we waited around 20 minutes just to get our check. The surprising part was that the restaurant wasn't busy at all, so the slow service was hard to understand. The food was definitely the highlight, but because of the overall service experience, I don't think I'd return.

Bottom Line: Thankfully, un-corporate, unpretentious , great bang for the buck. Definitely worth a…read morestop. Unplanned stop here but what a welcome surprise on a winter evening at this neighborhood pub that hits the sweet spot somewhere between "watering hole" and restaurant . Lively and cozy, "Livozy" (oh yes I did just coin that) is the best descriptor for this cool little pub right across from a commuter rail stop. Very decent selection on tap. The crowd is mostly local and very friendly. The tenders crushed it in terms of friendliness and efficient professionalism. Zubar has figured out that if you deliver a satisfying experience at very reasonable prices--good value, you will ensure return customers--again and again. (As an aside though, it is a bit of a shame Zubar has not "claimed" this Yelp page projecting the "we're too cool (they are) who cares" vibe but there's a lot of good vibe coming there way...I'll bet they peek anyway.)

Awful! Dirty, Dark and Dingy! Not friendly at all. Will never waste my time there again.read more

While the staff is very friendly and tentative, I will say the food sucks…read more What kind of bar doesn't have frosty mugs? What kind of bar serves you frozen chicken wings? Chicken wings with a cold beer is a staple for a sports bar and a tavern, when you are so cheap and you microwave frozen chicken wings, you totally suck. I myself will never go back to this establishment.

We came for brunch for the 1st time. Better flavors overall…read more The avocado toast is confusing. My opinion is there is too much corn. I think if it was charred & maybe a little less lime juice it might be a more satisfying bite. In its current form, i couldn't taste the avocado at all. I knocked off all the corn & tried the avocados that way; they were just ripe & creamy. Bread is great quality. Eggs were perfectly cooked. Husband got the American breakfast. All components were cooked & seasoned well, & i liked the added peppers & spinach to the breakfast potatoes; nice touch. $4.30 up charge for subbing out impossible patty for breakfast meat. Beautiful patio experience. Effective service.

KELLY the bartender is one of a kind!!!! She comes around and greets everyone each and Everytime I…read morehave been there!!! she's an absolute sweetheart! It's a great place to just kick back and forget about your troubles Donna

Jim-may, my man! Nice place ya got here buddy…read more I was seeking a bar that was roughly halfway between Oak Park & Orland Park (meeting someone, heh heh), and I happened to stumble upon this über-divey treasure. Miller Lite was the only beer they had on tap, but you could get a bucket of it for like a nickel. Hyperbole? Maybe. A 60oz pitcher of the classic domestic swill cost only $5, which is pretty damn tough to beat if you ask me. Liz behind the bar was super friendly and introduced herself not long after I sat down. Once my +1 arrived, Liz was nice enough to make a bag of popcorn that she gave us to munch on. Talk about being given a warm reception! They don't accept Discover and have a $10 minimum on credit card purchases, but for a small operation like this it's to be expected, so I can't fault them for that. Some of the barstools are a teensy bit ripped-up, although in a dive bar setting like this, I find that they truly 'complete the look'. Great homey feel and a jukebox loaded with tons of tunes for 50¢ or a dollar per song. They've got billiards tables and a few slot machines that I imagine get a lot of play from their 'regulars'. They also feature Karaoke on select nights of the week. There's a very tasteful piece of nude art behind the bar, which I'm told is a painted portrait of someone who works there. Being a big fan of all things naked people, I found this to be a nice touch amidst the cans of Old Style and half-empty Smirnoff bottles. ....and unless I'm mistaken, I definitely met/talked to/received free shots from *the* Jimmy of said namesake bar. His taste in Huey Lewis & The News (along with his great taste in hats) didn't go unnoticed. He was hilarious and insisted that I stick around for a while [keep in mind this was at 11pm on a Wednesday], but I had to decline. Lyons is generally off my radar, but for the way I was greeted and taken care of at this establishment, I'd not hesitate for a second to stop back in, if I were to be in the area again.

Great steak! And a very nice patio area great for game days!!! Don't hesitate to stop in and give…read morethe food a try

My son and I just hosted our annual "retirement" party at the Stadium Club on Saturday Aug 8th…read more What a wonderful time was had by us and 65 of family, friends and neighbors. Steve and staff were amazing. The food was spectacular. The staff was ever present and welcoming, extremely professional but not intrusive. Food and presentation as good as any I have had in the western suburbs. We are already planning for next year. Absolutely the best of the best, 5 stars. If there was a James Beard award for sports bars I would give it to them. Thank you Steve and staff.

Posto 31 is our Thursday dinner place. We start with Fresh…read moreRicotta toast, the next up Simple salad, Its anything but simple-Its large enogh to split- But order a full salad for your self Its great. After that my go to on the current menu is the Flat Iron- During the winter menu the lasagna TDF- like mama makes. For a sweet finish- its a toss up you ll need to order three. Hat off to this creative Chef

Absolutely stellar experience while visiting from out of town. Our server made great…read morerecommendations. All of the food was exceptional. My drink was awesome. And the ambiance was great. Parking was also easy! If Im back in the area, I will definitely be back!

La Barra was such a perfect spot for a family baby shower. It accommodated a large amount of…read morepeople, had great service, and the ceaser salad was phenomenal!!

Worst. Experience. Ever…read more Horrific service and the whole place smelled musty instead of like pizza. Our waiter completely ignored our table, never brought us water or bread, yet somehow managed to take care of every table around us. At one point, he even took our menu to show another table the desserts and never brought it back. I still can't believe that happened. After waiting nearly an hour, we were served just one appetizer. When we decided not to stay any longer, the waiter actually rolled his eyes. We brought it up to the staff, and all we got was a dismissive "Oh". No effort to fix anything. No effort to get the manager to right the wrongs. Just people giving us dumbfounded looks. Please do not waste your time with this place. People don't deserve to be treated like trash for no reason, especially at a smelly pizza place.

Ran errands all afternoon so we did not want to go home and make something to eat. Decided to stop…read moreat JC's which has been one of our "go-to's" Started with french onion soup and calamari. Have to say that these are the best we've compared to any other restaurant and I would go to just have these!!! :-) :-) Spouse had the Osso Buco special and said it was mouth watering. I had the prime rib and it was tender, tasty and done to perfection. This was a win-win-win-win-win Our waitress was an absolute amazing soul with a great smile and personality. She timed everything perfectly

We visited JC's Pub yesterday, and it had been quite a while since our last visit. After this…read moreexperience, we regretted waiting so long to return. The restaurant has a classic old-school Italian supper club vibe. The staff is very friendly, and the owner, Joe, is almost always there greeting guests with a warm smile and a handshake, which adds a nice personal touch. We sat at the bar and were immediately acknowledged by Gia, who has served us before and always provides great service. She took our drink order and returned shortly afterward to take our food order. My wife ordered a 9" thin crust pizza topped with cheese, sausage, tomatoes, green peppers, and mushrooms. She said it was one of the best pizzas she has ever had. The crust was thin and crispy without being overcooked, and all of the toppings were fresh and flavorful. I started with the fried smelt appetizer. The lightly battered smelts were cooked to a perfect golden brown. The light breading allowed the flavor of the fish to really come through, and the house tartar sauce complemented them nicely. For my entrée, I ordered the corned beef and cabbage dinner special, which is available throughout the month of March. The dinner includes Parker House rolls (which could be a meal in themselves) and a choice of soup or salad. I chose the tomato bisque. The soup was creamy with a rich tomato flavor and small pieces of tomato throughout. It was easily the best tomato bisque I have ever had. The corned beef arrived nicely trimmed and had a great, hearty beef flavor without being dry. It was served with a cabbage wedge and sliced carrots. I appreciated that the vegetables remained slightly firm while still absorbing the flavor from the corned beef. I also requested a side of creamy horseradish sauce, which paired perfectly with the dish. Overall, we had a truly great experience and are already looking forward to our next visit.