City Barbeque

First, the beer is pretty good. Lots of sour choices but some decent ales and lagers too. I had a…read moreburger which wasn't very good. Overcooked and dry and barely warm. The waitress came over and asked if everything was okay. I told her about the burger and they made another for me. Unfortunately it was not much better. It was hot but otherwise the same. My partner had the chimmichuri skirt steak sandwich, it was excellent. The fries are so so. Had the smoked sweet potatoes, they were pretty good. I give the food 3 stars and the beer 3.5-4 stars.

Garage looking type of brewery in Niles in some industrial type of building. It seems there's a lot…read moreof these, but this is among the good ones. Une Annee is one of the reasons to go to this pretty boring looking suburb. Hit up the bar for some cold ones plus on site made food. The prices aren't bad for craft beers and kitchens. A pretty impressive looking building. It's big and can fit hundreds. This is like a massive garage with a bar and a kitchen. First though it's a brewery. It's about $6 a pint. The one I liked the most was the Twist Of Wit. It's a wheat beer with Cara Cara oranges, coriander, and Meyer lemon. Tasted fruity but not too much. Also we got some food, which was actually good for a brewery. Vegan options are limited but there's a few. It's $6 for the Veggie Chili. This is vegan without the sour cream sauce. Also there's barbecue. There's pork belly and that kind of stuff. Beers are the best things to get here. It also has food from an on site kitchen. There's meaty options like pork and there's chili for vegetarians.

Awesome brewery

Cheeseburger with fries

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Firewater Saloon - Edison Park

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1.0 mi•Edison Park

Everything you'd expect when going to a venue that you only heard great things about it. Everything…read morewe tried on the menu were perfect and the service was spot on. We will be back!!!!!! Great Band by the way - Go to Eleven!

I went with some friends last night to this little hidden gem in Edison Park. If you have not been…read moreto this area, it is a very cool spot on the very outskirts of Chicago. My blueberry lemonade cocktail was delicious. The service was on point and the ambience was really nice. I also found this place to be very lively and so much fun! The customers were very nice too. What made the evening even better was this band I ran into that was playing called BootleggersChi. What an awesome band between playing various new and old country music to Bruce Springsteen and Chris Isaak. If you have not been to this saloon or seen this band, I highly recommend both!! This restaurant and band definitely earned their 5 stars!! Here is the band's information: https://www.facebook.com/share/1GufWs5Kc8/?mibextid=wwXIfr

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Earl's BBQ

3.7(464 reviews)

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One of our go tos. If I am wanting to be healthy, both of their salads are very good. If I am…read morewanting to be naughty, the Nashville fried chicken sandwich is tasty. Love their greens too.

I came here for a quick lunch on a Sunday afternoon. I wasn't really hungry, but I ate my entire…read moremeal! The food was really good, I got the brisket small sandwich and mac&cheese. My partner got the larger brisket sandwich. I think it's cool that they had different barbecue sauces for you to try on your own. The location is small, but it does have a parking lot and seating space. The man taking our order was very kind and seemed to know the menu very well. He gave us recommendations, and our food came out pretty quick. We will definitely come back!

Rib Tip Dinner with Coleslaw

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2 item platter w/ 2 sides

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This was a cool little sports bar I came in during my Chicago trip. Southern / Texas themed, it is…read morelocated in the "restaurant row" near the Hilton I stayed. I came in for an early lunch, so it was kind of quiet. Coming after my meeting to recover from the business part of my trip, I had a couple of rounds of their Hop City beer, along a pulled pork sandwich and waffle fries. The meat was one seasoned and the barbecue sauce those sweet, had enough of a spicy kick. I'm leaving at three stars, not because it was bad, but rather tagging it with a placeholder list. I will definitely stop byI if I were in the area, certainly not or during a sporting event. I do believe they also have live music in the evenings.

Went here for lunch on a weekday with a group of 5 others…read more PROS -service was good -atmosphere is great -can split checks easily with machine at the table -easy to validate parking If I were to go back here, I would just try something besides the Mac n cheese with ribs. It was just too creamy.

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Turkey

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Mac 'N Cheesy w/ Pulled Pork

Tavern On The Point

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1.0 mi•Edison Park

Always a treat to stop in…read more Have you been ? We'll get there Stopped in and had the chicken Caesar wrap. Fresh and tasty Service was excellent and price was good. The dining area was nice and cozy. Will be back

We had a dinner planned for 8 friends and I put a lot of effort into researching a spot where we…read morecould enjoy being outside during Chicago summer. I booked a spot on the rooftop and received a confirmation back that we'd be seated there. Upon arrival on a beautiful night, we were informed there was an event being held on the rooftop - it felt really dishonest to me that we were confirmed and then moved without a call to advise of the change, since the rooftop was the reason we booked and events are usually planned well in advance. Food was solid as was the service, and we had a great night, but I was disappointed in the lack of transparency on rooftop availability, especially after telling everyone in our group that we would be dining on the rooftop. Seems to be a trend in looking at other reviews which is disappointing.

Bathroom

Irish Nachos

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The Garage Bar & Sandwiches

4.3(489 reviews)

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Terrific neighborhood bar in Norwood Park with a rooftop patio open through the summer…read more I came here to catch up with a friend during the week and we took advantage of their $6 margarita special. The bar food is really good and the pricing is just right. We really enjoyed the tots, tenderloin sliders and wings. Theres a TV to watch games on the rooftop too. Service was swift and we enjoyed the casual vibe. Parking is streetside only but I didn't have trouble finding a space.

Popped in for a meal and to watch some ncaa basketball…read more Erin waited on us and was awesome I had traditional sliders and a brew Great food Great service Great price Great setting Love this place

Corn chowder was on point.

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Mully's Grill

3.6(36 reviews)

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Tried it for the first time today. Decent atmosphere and was clean. Food came out hot, and that…read moreis where the positives end. 1. It was expensive and didn't add up to the price I paid. 2. Portions were small and didn't really seem like the value equaled the price. The biggest thing: 3. The food was not good. My burger was dry and hardly hand enough condiments and sauce on it. My kids chicken fingers were way over cooked and burnt. Fries tasted a but stale and no salt what so ever on them. For what was paid for what I got was a big disappointment. Probably will not be back anytime soon.

I have to say this wasn't my usual dining experience no fault of the restaurant. I'll get to that…read morelater. I was craving a gyro and was suggested this place. It's really cool that they have a golf simulator set up. I was greeted by Jennifer and she had a very upbeat attitude. She bought over the menu which also has Social 18 Greek Kitchen, which is more traditional Greek fare. I received my food and begun to dig in. The gyro meat was tender and I loved that it had chopped tomatoes so I can get some in every bite. I don't know if the tzatziki sauce was homemade, but the flavor of garlic and dill was good enough that I was dipping my fries into it. The fries were salted well and fresh prepared. This is where the unusual experience came in. As I was eating and scrolling FB and a news story came up with more detail of a friends passing. And I just started to cry, Jennifer came over to check in on me, while I was trying to hold myself together. She understood my situation and she bought me a to-go container and some napkins. She even offered a hug which I took her up on. People like her are rare. Thanks for a great lunch!

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Gyro Greek Salad

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Boba Burger

4.7(899 reviews)

2.3 mi

I'm crazy disappointed this place is leaving classic. The food, the people, the simplicity of this…read moreplace is beyond amazing. I really hope they find a place soon to carry this business. It's funny I come near Woodstock, and I always make that joke "Boba burger?" anytime I'm in the area with my buddies The other day one of the owners kids was playing near the register and you know its moments like that where they're just happy and such great people with great hospitality to there customers. I've reviewed this place once before: Tokyo dog, Lechon burger, large fries, and triple berry smoothie is my go-to. I seriously don't exaggerate you need to come by before they close. I hope they find a place quickly because you know I sure will always come back.

We dropped in for a quick dinner. This place is super busy. They make your food to order which is…read moregreat. It's a serve yourself kinda place. They mainly do pick up business. It's inside a bowling Alley. The folks are really friendly and nice. The food is decent. The burger's are 5 oz. and made fresh. You get a nice brioche bun with fresh lettuce and tomatoes and cheese. The drink options aren't huge. It's not a place you linger or have a conversation. The onion rings are nice and crispy but for me I don't like the huge batter centric rings. I like a light batter with crunch so you can taste the onion. The fires are just okay. Most were a bit soggy for me.

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Westso

4.4(86 reviews)

1.0 mi•Edison Park

My husband went once before me and raved about the food and service he had there about a month ago…read more We just went last weekend and I agree - what a neighborhood gem! We started with one of their Westco margaritas - and then we both ordered the Chuletson Con Westco (rib-eye with dinner salad and bone marrow). Wow -- just wow -- the steak was so nicely seasoned that you didn't need steak sauce. And the bone marrow with it -- just decadent - heavenly! The only area they may want to work on is to have a broader wine list as they were pretty limited on the red selection while we were there. Lovely service -- and the more leisurely pace found in a traditional steak place. Would love to go again later this Summer!

Wanted to love Westo because the ambiance and cocktails were beautiful, but unfortunately the food…read moreand service just did not match the concept. We ordered the octopus, patatas bravas, and the steak meal for two. The octopus was extremely overcooked and chewy, and the steak platter itself just felt underwhelming overall. Also... how does a Mexican steakhouse not provide tortillas with a steak platter? That honestly shocked me. The biggest confusion of the night was the patatas bravas situation. Our waitress forgot the dish entirely, then later brought over mashed potatoes and said they were "on the house." I was genuinely confused because I thought maybe this was their version of patatas bravas due to the seasoning on top. When I asked about it, she realized she accidentally brought mashed potatoes instead of the actual dish. She apologized and eventually brought the real patatas bravas, but even those tasted oddly sweet and missed the mark for us. To their credit, the staff did try to make up for it with complimentary shots, and the cocktails were honestly the best part of the experience. The space itself is gorgeous and has a very upscale vibe, but the food lacked cohesion and flavor for the price point. Sadly, not somewhere I'd personally return to.

Interior

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Weso margarita

Flame On Peri Peri Grill

4.5(132 reviews)

1.7 mi

Better to go to a small independent business than to a chain. In Niles there's a place for peri…read moreperi that's not Nando's or Port Of Peri Peri. Flame On Peri Peri is a singular restaurant serving hot ass food. Kind of seems like it mixes American fast food with Mediterranean options such as chicken and falafel among protein options. This type of cuisine typically uses meat but there's a falafel option for those getting the meaty stuff. After hearing about it one time, I came here. It's located in a nice strip mall building, modern looking. This is an order at the counter type of restaurant. Has some spicy ass food. There's a sort of Mediterranean fast food kind of feel too. It's about $10 for one of the Rice Bowls. The vegan option for protein is the falafel. These were plentiful, a good value. Also you get a choice of sauce, and I got the creamy hummus. This also came with hot and white garlic sauce. It was fucking ass hot. This had serious hot peppers in there. For sure I would go here again. It's expensive so not all the time of course. There's a pretty big menu full of options like bowls, pitas, and salads, and there's options for both meat eaters and vegetarians.

I always forget to get photos of the food, but this place is great! The chicken is juicy and the…read moresauces are SO flavorful! The fry seasoning and perfect too. Never had any issues and all the guys are great. Plenty of parking in the plaza and a good amount of seating inside.

Inside restaurant

Spicy 1/2lb gyro

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Grace J.

6 years ago

An absolute MUST! I went the first time this week, after trying their food for the first time months ago through a catering order. I went with a friend, and we sat outside with my puppy. After ordering inside, they brought out all the food plus a cup of water for my dog! They go above and beyond. The brisket, pulled pork, green beans, and fries were AMAZING! For dessert, the banana pudding was great! I loved their food so much, I went back for dinner the SAME DAY! Ordered the chicken sandwich, with baked beans, mac and cheese, coleslaw, and fries. TO DIE FOR!!!!!!! What can I say, they won themselves a regular customer through their great customer service, outstanding food, and easy location. I would definitely recommend to anyone!!! Go now!!! You won't regret it read more

Mike F.

4 years ago

The bbq sauce is def very sweet , loved it . I ordered the sampler so I got a little of everything. Ribs fell off the bone and were my fav of the meats. Pulled pork by itself was Smokey and were a perfect taste when you add the bbq sauce. Chicken was a little dry , but once again tasted perfect when you add the bbq sauce . Corn bread def let me down , tasted bland as well as old, had one bite of it and didn't finish the rest. As far as sides go I had the potatoe salad(def my fav side ) and the baked beans (tasted amazing in the bbq sauce. The Mac and cheese was less than amazing , didn't have too much of a taste. Over all I really liked it and would def have it again. read more

Richard P.

7 years ago

The one bummer was that I had a hankering for the turkey, which they were out of, so I tried the brisket. I have never had brisket that was so perfectly done ... tender, succulent, tasty. The hat BBQ sauce had enough kick without requiring a firehose to douse my tastebuds, which is just prefect! Customer service was great ... friendly without being hovering. I know this business is just starting, but I really hope they catch on. read more

Carolyn R.

5 years ago

The food is amazing. The people that work there are friendly and nice. The tips are so good and the bake beans are omg... Fye. This establishment is run very well. I will recommend this place to anyone. read more

Cynthia T.

6 years ago

Great BBQ joint with friendly staff. Good location on Northwest hwy. Manager gave me some freebies so I can't complain! Will definitely return in the future. Stay saucy haha! read more

Mike M.

3 years ago

Update - I contacted LeAnn as she suggested. She never got back to me. This place seems to have closed and since reopened, but I don't think I'll be back. read more

Patrick O.

6 years ago

Family and I are big fans. Sandwiches are big. Very good quality so not cheap but well with the price read more

Steven J.

5 years ago

The food was great especially the Peach Cobbler was surprisingly really good.

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