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    Clifford's Pub

    3.5 (15 reviews)
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    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 AM (Next day)

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    Sarah W.

    My favorite dive bar!! And I live right down the street so even better. They make decent drinks that aren't watered down. And I love that they have snacks!! Pretzels, cheese balls, misc. snack mixes. Yum! I always have a great time meeting new people.

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    Atypicallate nite shot n a beer joint formerly open till 5am fri & sat but closes earlier !

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    Kathee, the owner is the best! Have been going here for years with my grandpa!

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    Tap House Grill - Boneless BBQ Wings

    Tap House Grill

    3.2(472 reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$

    Tap House Grill has quickly become one of my favorite spots! Located in the heart of downtown…read morePalatine, they have a super cute patio that's perfect for enjoying a meal or drinks outside during the summer. They're known for their incredible burgers, but I love that they have a seasonal menu with great food and drink specials. There's always something new to try alongside the rotating craft beer selection. The staff is always friendly, attentive, and genuinely makes you feel welcome. I recently stopped in for brunch after the Saturday Farmers Market, and it was excellent! It's the perfect way to start the weekend. The atmosphere is the best of both worlds--family-friendly while still being lively and energetic, especially if you're there to catch a game. They also have a beautiful private dining room that's perfect for hosting large parties, celebrations, showers, rehearsal dinners, corporate events, or other special occasions.

    Service from the bartender was outstanding. She was super honest and friendly with recommendations…read more Nice sports bar environment with tons of TVs with outdoor sitting and decent beer selection. Would have loved to see happy hour or day time specials especially during the summer to bring in peeps. Very empty for Monday 2/3p during World Cup. Definitely has the potential to be a fun place. Food: Cheese Curds and spicy shrimp apps were tasty and great - 5/5. "Smashed" burger was not smashed at all lol no crispy edges and too thick for a smash burger. More like a normal double cheeseburger in my book. Added a Charred jalapeño - was awesome Onion bun also not the right vehicle for smash burger - top bun was burned and rock hard - so ate it open style with.knife and fork as a soft Potato Bun is what you ideally need for a smash burger. Really disappointing that the chef put out food with a burnt bun when the place is only 10% occupied. Burger was 4/5 but 2/5 as a "smashburger." spicy buffalo chicken wrap - 4/5 Grilled Chicken salad - 4/5 Mac and cheese -4/5 Fries were like the battered type and not crinkle or skinny. 4/5. Dip sauces were all great- good honey mustard, buffalo, blue cheese, and ranch.

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    Huge Bar - tons of beer on tap.

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    Medium well! I don't think so Server never came back to check on us and when she did it was almost a half hour later!

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    Donkey Inn - Country Fried Steak

    Donkey Inn

    3.3(212 reviews)
    3.2 mi
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    It's been a few years since we went to the Donkey Inn. We stopped going for a while since their…read morefood was inconsistent. However, this time, everything was great. Their menu is huge - lots of different options. But I can only speak to what I had. My fellow diners were pleased with their meals - a Reuben made with turkey and a burger in a lettuce wrap. Both had sweet potato fries. Both said their meals were good. I decided to try their skirt steak. It comes with mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables but I substituted tater tots for the potatoes. The skirt steak come smothered in grilled onions and mushrooms. I have to admit, it was pretty good. It was not the quality of steak you would expect in a steakhouse like Morton's. But for the price, I thought it was quite good. The vegetables are steamed and not spiced at all. A little salt and pepper made the difference. Lastly, the tots were crisp and very tasty. The service was good. And, the booth was clean and it wasn't particularly loud, so we were able to talk. We won't wait as long to go back to the Donkey Inn again,

    This place is a restaurant impossible future Showing... the…read morechef obviously does not taste the food when making... ordered beef shishkabobs special and it was sad... steak tasted like unseasoned pot roast that they cut into cubes..don't put pineapple pieces on steak shiskkabob.. we ordered the chicken parm sandwich.... SAD!! Chicken tasted like a frozen thin piece of chicken that was deep fried, put on a giant French roll, with little to no sauce(you couldn't even see it)and a piece of cheese... don't order.... They have too much on their menu they can't handle.... Need to revamp menu and cheap use of food products while trying to cut corners... $50 for 2 entrees....fries were actually decent....sweet potatoe fries were very soggy... maybe microwaved or reheated?? Will pass next time..... service was great though....Hope they can improve in the kitchen..

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    Donkey Inn - Burger in a lettuce wrap with sweet potato fries.

    Burger in a lettuce wrap with sweet potato fries.

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    Reuben with sweet potato fries.

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    Buffalo Creek Brewing - Two of our pups on the patio.

    Buffalo Creek Brewing

    4.1(121 reviews)
    3.2 mi
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    I visited this brewery while in town visiting friends. It has a pretty typical indoor space with…read morehigh tops, a long bar, and tables. The brewery skews towards German style brewing which again, is pretty typical of a lot of breweries. The location really shines with its outdoor patio. There is a big outdoor area which is very family (and pet) friendly. They often have live music on the weekend. The brewery itself doesn't have any food, but they have rotating food trucks that come in. The day we were there it was a wood fired pizza truck which was pretty good. Everyone in our group had a good time, and I liked the overall vibe. I will note there were a lot of kids (between us our group of our adults had four kids) so keep this in mind if you go. Overall the beer was good, the atmosphere was perfect for the summer, and we enjoyed our time at this spot.

    On the tap menu there is a heavy indulgence in german style brews which is a good thing, they have…read morestrong german brewing game here and it shows in the beer. That in conjunction with the property which is sprawling and offers plenty of outside space to enjoy as well. No food here, but they do host different food trucks and events (live music, yoga, festive holiday, etc). I've seen everything from big kids to mini me's to fury friends outside. If Long Grove is having a festival (when do they not ;) Feel free to take your beer in a plastic to go cup and bring with to the festival. Alas, you will not find Buffalo type beers at the festival. Interestingly enough, you will not find a Buffalo booth at the festivals, at least there was not one for Strawberry Fest; but it's a short walk across the parking lot to secure a good german pour and get your fest on.

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