My boys and I were looking for a reason to head to Sycamore for dinner from Western St. Charles so…read morethat we'd be conveniently near Ollie's for some dessert custard. After looking through some options decided to try Pub 64. My kids aren't very adventurous so they fought me a bit and wanted something they already know and like. Nevertheless, I was providing the transportation, and off we went. I had the "Not Your Momma's BLT," and my kids had a couple of Craft Burgers and a pork belly flatbread. I'm generally not generous with giving 5 star reviews, but the two kids eating the burgers (which have a heavy layer of cheese, a lot of bacon, and a fried egg on top) BOTH said that this was the best burger they had ever eaten. Seriously. These are teens and they were super impressed. The wait for the food was a tad on the long side, but the atmosphere in the restaurant was nice, with just the right amount of TV's. The waitresses were all super friendly and even entertaining to a degree. This all made the wait perfectly acceptable. It's a nice place to have to wait 5 extra mins for your food. I'll just say that. My BLT had a layer of pork belly, cooked very nicely and full of flavor, and was served with a layer of some kind of spicy mayo, which was outstanding. Honestly, it might have been the best sandwich I have had in years. It was downright amazing and had just the right amount of spice, and freshness and flavor. I can't wait to have it again. The boys both raved throughout eating their burgers. My 11 yr old couldn't finish his but wanted to bring the other half home to put in his school lunch on Monday. They both very much enjoyed their fries and I had the home made potato chips, which were very good (I don't usually like homemade chips!). My 16 yr old ordered a porkbelly Asian zing flatbread thingy that he said he very much enjoyed. I tried some of it and loved it. This joint is well worth a visit. I can't imagine someone not liking this spot. Their menu is somewhat limited, but I consider that a good thing. Although it's a somewhat smaller menu, there are plenty of things for kids and plenty of different items that look pretty good. We can't wait to go back and try it again. Considering it's the best sandwich I've had in years, and my two boys both rated it the best burgers of their lives, I can't give a rating below 5 stars! Additionally, they have a very nice selection of beer on draft. Some well known, reliable brews, and some local, craftier stuff. I was impressed. Very nice.

Not a lot of pictures because the food came out & we were starving and everything was FANTASTIC! I…read morewalked in and didn't have the best ideas about the food was going to be good, maybe at best your typical bar food. But I was WRONG, this food hands down best food In Sycamore, and we have visited 2 times. Our server was great, so nice & friendly & also the bartender, she had her hands full! The Crunch Rolls, like giant mozzarella sticks in egg roll form, what a great infusion!

I thought I hated smash burgers. Harts has changed my mind. I swear the Lou (without pickles) but…read moreadd sautéed onions is the absolute best burger in the suburbs. It is flavorful, juicy and slightly crispy edges. A perfectly soft bun. This is how a smash burger should taste. We also love the vibe, salads and tacos but I keep coming back for Lou. Only downside, no onion rings but the sweet potato fries are good here also.

Wow! So glad we stopped here for lunch. I ordered the Garage Burger which has sautéed onions,…read morebacon and cheddar and bbq sauce. My wife had the their famous "Lou Burger" The smash burgers are still juicy but crispy on the edges. Paid a couple of extra dollars and upgraded to the Parmesan truffle fries. Probably won't do that again. If you get a chance to try this place out make sure you do!

We've been here several times and every time it has been great food and friendly service . I love…read morethis place Gracie was amazing !! She made us feel so welcome and joked with us . Having a fun time , good service and great meal is what going out to eat should be about . We cant wait to go back to try more !!!

We had an excellent dinner experience at Copper Barrel on a Saturday night. There were four of us,…read moreand everyone left happy. We started with the goat cheese app, I've had this before and it is yummy. The bread is perfectly toasted yet soft for dipping. I ordered the fish tacos in corn shells. They were flavorful and light with a tasty side of black beans and rice. I believe it was $14.50. Two people ordered the salmon, it got compliments and the cornbread was a winning side, so were the fries and green beans. The salmon was $19. Lastly was a brisket sandwich with crispy onion straws, again, a tasty plate for around $15. Our server was exceptional, friendly and attentive. The restaurant was getting busier as we left, but at 5pm we had a very pleasant experience; food came out quickly and we were not rushed.

My husband and I went for our anniversary a couple of weeks ago. First of all we were greeted with…read morea homemade care signed by All the staff We are huge foodies, from fine dining to dive bar food, this has to be one of the BEST dining experiences I've ever had!!! The food was absolutely amazing we had the smoked deviled eggs, oysters and the pears with blue cheese and toasted pistachios all were delicious!! We also had the lobster pasta wow on the sauce and they were NOT shy with the lobster! Which also was fresh and delicious! We then spilt the sea bass fish which they spilt up and brought us out our own dishes, and the owner and head chef delivered to our table himself which was such an awesome touch! And he's was so kind and wonderful to talk to! And then came the dessert which was the butterscotch pudding.......WOW I'm pretty sure this was made in Heaven! Carson was our waiter and was wonderful too!! He is delightful and very knowledgeable of the entire menu and all the drinks I'm a very picky wine drinker and he gave me the perfect recommendation after listening to me. The overall experience is truly one of my favorites!! And the ambience is wonderful too!! We loved the open kitchen as well!! If you haven't been, GO!! You will not be disappointed!! We can't wait to return!

Their ever changing cocktail menu is undoubtably the best in the area. So creative so delicious and…read moreso fun to enjoy with friends. Every single time I go here I need to get the marinated olives, I don't know what they do to them, but it's amazing. Great farm to table kitchen with a unique evolving menu. I would definitely say that this restaurant is leading a new charge for Saint Charles as far as the culinary experience that we're looking for when we go out for date night or girls night out. Very elevated very refined very unique. You've got to try it out!

No complaints. Service and food are great. I love the Mushroom Swiss Burger and the cheese curds…read moreare the best. I just learned tonight that they have crème brûlée donuts. Omg! So worth the calories.

Wish we didn't just come from lunch, I would have loved to eat here instead! The menu looked…read morefantastic, I did order the deviled eggs & they were delicious & well worth it & nice presentation! If we lived close we would definitely eat & drink here all the time & join the "Mug Club"! It is quite small, but does have an outside patio too! Plenty of TV's, and drink options! 1 server who was also the bartender, it was pretty full when we walked in!

There's so much to love about Bootleggers…read more Their pizza is amazing. I'm (mostly) vegetarian and the server recommended their pizza, even though their kitchen was closed. They home-make pizza and freeze some to be available when pizza isn't happening. When the server said "frozen pizza," I wasn't super excited but it was the best cheese pizza! They let me know that you can always call ahead for them to make or keep a specific pizza to buy frozen for carryout or when the pizza kitchen is closed. Occasionally I'll be naughty and get a burger there cause they're just so good. They (almost always) season their burgers really well so it's super flavorful. Their appetizers are fun and unexpected as well. The staff is usually really chill. Donna, the owner, is the sweetest thing ever, and her husband is super sweet and fun but with some rough edges. I admit that the interior could really use a tune up but all their food and hospitality certainly make up for it.

Closed on Friday night 8/21/26. There's no sign on the door and all the lights are out. Door is…read morelocked.

Stopped in while visiting the area. Great atmosphere and…read moreincredibly friendly staff! Burgers were cooked to perfection for everyone's preference. Highly recommend this place.

Love this place! Love Monday Polish night. My only complaint is they overcook the potatoes and it…read moremakes for mushy mashed potatoes. Great customer service and appreciate good food.

A great spot for a cocktail, friendly bar with a great small plate menu…read more First class food and service, friendly atmosphere for a visitor to the area. Recommend steak , tried a fillet, and a NY strip both satisfying meals excellent quality and presentation. Well worth a visit.

Be careful about the sauces. What was supposed to be a lemon vinaigrette for broccoli and a lemon…read moresauce for a lamb dish both contained Dijon mustard which was not listed on the menu. Disappointing for both of our dishes. When I asked for the vinaigrette instead, I was told there was no alternative and "they didn't offer discounts" which was odd as I didn't ask for one. Wait staff was good. I would say the glitch came from the kitchen which wanted to use the same sauce for everything. Buyer beware.

We have eaten here several times. I was surprised I hadn't logged a review, but am happy to…read morecorrect that error on my part! This has a nice restaurant vibe - nice tables, tablecloths, art on the walls, good lighting, nice, quiet carpeted spaces. There is a lot to like. We made a reservation, were greeted at the door and then promptly seated. Water came out quickly, along with the menus and the wine list. The wine list was a bit light in that all the bottles were typically lower cost. With such a wide variety of food on the menu, it deserves a bit more depth and some better wines to be included. Not that the wines that were included were bad - they were not. They are just at the very low entry end of the market. Picking up a few from Justin, Stag's Leap, and others in the $80 range would help enhance the restaurant's list. We both ordered entrees, which came with the either soup or salad - we both elected to get salads, where I selected a Caesar and my wife had a standard salad. The Caesar had plenty of parmesan cheese and croutons. The dressing was a bit thin - traditional Caesar dressings are cream based, this one seemed to be light on the garlic and anchovies. No anchovies were available, so it's kind of a light "Caesar." The regular salad my wife had was good - she enjoyed it. For the main course, I ordered their Filet Mignon, medium rare with a baked potato. The server asked if I wanted butter and sour cream, which I did and which was provided. The filet is provided in a cabernet reduction. This may have been a bit much, it was hard to taste the filet with the reduction. The filet came with broccoli which was steamed and was nicely done. The baked potato was cooked through (as expected, and worked well with the butter and sour cream. My wife enjoyed her Shrimp and Grits - the shrimp was cooked quite nicely and seasoned well. We were concerned about the meal size, so we skipped an appetizer, and it was a good thing since she took half of her shrimp and grits home. We were not rushed out of our table, and had a good time.

When we went there we were the only patrons I actually wanted to go to the next door restaurant but…read moremy son said I want to try this restaurant. I never read the bad reviews but the food was so greasy. The food was very blend. My son's burger was cook rare the beef stroganoff was so bland no flavor the beef looked like it had worms yuk. The ambiance was lonely Also the restaurant was So dusty and having the Christmas decoration shows the lack of attention to the establishment I did tell our server about the bad reviews so I hope The owner got the message

A really bad rural bar that I thought would be cooler than it was. The most stereotypical country…read morebunking are in here drunk out of their ass and the food was awful. The worse burger I had and I couldn't touch another one for a week afterwards. The place is dirty and doesn't have anything rally on tap.

Great little country bar. Great burgers great service and a great place just to chill out for the…read moreafternoon. Biker friendly