Great place, to go and have a great time, totally recommend! Amazing drinks, great food as wellread more

If you're looking for a true neighborhood pub experience, Jackson Avenue Pub is definitely worth…read morechecking out. The restaurant itself is very small, with a bar and just a handful of tables, but that's part of its charm. It genuinely feels like the kind of pub you'd stumble into while traveling outside the U.S. Thankfully, we were lucky enough to walk in and find a table ready for us. My wife and I started with the pretzels and beer cheese appetizer, which was a delicious way to kick things off. For our entrees, I went with the fried pickle burger, while my wife ordered the buffalo chicken wrap. The burger was perfectly juicy, and honestly, it was one of the best, if not the best, burgers I've had in Naperville. The buffalo chicken wrap was very good as well, with a nice kick from the buffalo sauce. Overall, Jackson Avenue Pub has that cozy, authentic pub atmosphere that's hard to find, along with some really tasty food. Definitely a spot we'd come back to!

Altavida is a new addition to the downtown Naperville area as they have only been open for 3 weeks…read more It has taken over The Craftsman building which offers three floors. Altavida's concepts for the three levels are Publico, Rumba, and Altura. Publico (1st Flr)- A South American fusion of food and drinks that will be rotating. The cocktails will be more tequila and mezcal based and food will be subtly rotated based on trends happening in South America. The food menu currently offers tapas, empanadas, ceviche, guacamoles, larger format meat/seafood entrees, and more. They will have a front of our bar as well as a back bar that will specialize in more coffees/coffee cocktails. Rumba (2nd Flr)- The entertainment floor! There is a separate bar on this floor that will specialize in more Rum based cocktails. Additionally, they will have a wine bar area with wines in tap. Lastly, they will have an open area for live music as well as dancing. Their hope is to have a mix of jazz, club music, salsa dancing options available. Altura (3rd Flr)- This floor is still under construction but will have a rooftop patio. The hope is that this space will be an event space both for public and private events. Back to my experience! My partner and I stopped in for a cocktail and to see what Altavida was about. Our first bartender was very nice but was still getting used to the drink recipes and was leaning on their cheat sheets. While we waited, another bartender kindly told us all about the restaurant and its focus on hospitality. Unfortunately, each bartender had a slightly different explanation of the restaurant's goal concepts which was confusing. We ended up ordering the El Toro and Vaquero (both mezcal drinks). Both were VERY spirit forward to the point that it may have needed better balance. Both drinks had a nice presentation with garnishes, color, and a skull feature at the bottom of the glass. Lastly, we saw many people walk up and look confused as there was no formal host stand. They didn't know if they should seat themselves or wait for someone. Overall, there still seems to be some kinks needing to be worked out as well as some conceptual editing. I feel they are trying to achieve too much and it ends up being confusing for staff and guests. I hope with time, Altavida is extremely successful in the Naperville area and I hope to circle back after some time passes.

This place is a wonderful addition to DT Naperville! I was able to get a last minute dinner…read morereservation on a Friday night. I arrived at 6:30 and there were plenty of people already in the restaurant, but I was seated promptly. My server Richard came over to greet me right away. He went over the menu options and gave great recommendations. We put our order in pretty quickly because we've been to tapas restaurants before. I loved the modern decor and lively music being played. The place is truly colorful and has a very energetic vibe. The service was excellent. Everyone was extremely kind and happy to help. Edwin, the general manager was so friendly and accommodating by making sure that everything was to our liking. He is a gem. My husband and I ordered a few different tapas to share. We started with the empanadas and they were truly 10/10, highly recommend! We had the beef and chicken with the chimichurri sauce. We also tried the papas bravas and those were delicious as well. They are spicy and have a nice kick. The portion is pretty big and shareable. Last, we had chicken en mole. Omg, so good! They knocked it out of the park with this one. The presentation is very pleasing and the flavor is 10/10! I'm a hot sauce girly and even carry it in my bag just in case. The sauce they had in the dish was so good that I didn't even think about adding hot sauce! The rice and chicken along with the sauce is chef's kiss. I also tried the Brussels sprouts but they were my least favorite of everything. They should go back to the drawing board on that one. The drinks we had were solid. My husband had an espresso martini and dragonfruit margarita, while I had a mango margarita. All were good. Needless to say, I had an amazing evening at Altavida! The dancing on the second floor was also very fun and entertaining. I will definitely be a regular here!

Stopped in to sit at the bar on a biz trip. Really friendly…read morebartender and good prices. Was surprised just how empty it was; it deserves a visit.

5 stars for Tony the manager!…read more We were watching the Bears game and our server had an off night. She was definitely trying, but there were some hiccups that affected us to the point of needing to speak with someone. Tony happened to be walking by, so I flagged him down. He listened patiently, spoke to his staff, and took care of us. Mistakes happen, we're all human; but the way he went about it was definitely appreciated. We'll be back!

This is the perfect rooftop spot to grab a burger, share some apps or sit down for a drink with…read morefriends. The inside is also very spacious, plenty of seating when the rooftop is busy or it's out of season! Personally I love the Big Dipper burger and recently tried the Key West burger and it was so flavorful with the pineapple and maple glaze sauce YUM. Also recommend the burger cigars as an app these are a favorite of mine and my family to share!

Fries and chicken tenders were hard. It's just your basic bar and grill food, I expected better for…read moresome reason, maybe because it's Naperville or because of the building location. It's basically a bar for college kids and they have a short menu with some food. Pages and pages of drinks and 1 page with food. I was so disappointed over my water downed cocktail. For the astronomical prices they charge, I expected better. Service was okay, it's not the water's fault. Well tried it and will never return back. By the way don't get the cigarette rolls as appetizer... it was a dripping with oil mess and when you bite into it ... it gets worst.

Didn't know what to expect for this cocktail bar. The staff from the doorman to the server, Zee was…read morethe name I believe, were all great to deal with. Good place for low chill vibes and to get away from the younger bars Naperville has. Will be back.

It's hard to define The Northcott Liquorette. It's a bar but it's not a traditional American bar…read morewith TVs and comfort snack foods. It's not a bar with bad lighting and music. It's not a restaurant because you wouldn't just come here for the food although the food is good. It's close to a lounge I would say but again not exactly a lounge either. In any case it's a great place to hang out with a friend or friends or a date . The cocktails are made well and well thought out. They are not your traditional cocktails you find everywhere and I love an original place with unique ideas. Make a reservation, be on time, order a dish and a few drinks and enjoy yourself.

My favorite Naperville restaurant! Pescado Frito and Coles de Bruseles for dinner. Our second…read moredinner did not disappoint. My first deep fried red snapper, so delicious. Paired with an Alto Adige Pinot Grigio. Divine. Skirt steak, with a side of tortillas, also highly recommended! Tip: ask for a side of corn tortillas to make it a complete meal.

Santo Cielo doesn't have a happy hour but they do offer a Tuesday $10 special and Thursday $10…read moreMartini special. I visited on a Tuesday when there are (5) cocktails and (6) food options for $10 each. They also offer half off MP Oysters. The restaurant has exterior signage on where to enter the building before going up to the fifth floor. The inside has a light and bright aesthetic and truly had some amazing views of downtown Naperville. For drinks, I got the Old Fashioned which was perfectly balanced yet spirit forward. My husband got the Spanish G&T which the rotating gin was an African gin with orange notes. The drink overall was refreshing for summer. For food, we shared the Papas Fritas which was seasoned fries with a salsa sauce and celery cream sauce. I surprisingly liked the sauces a lot and the portion was a perfect light snack for four. Overall, I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed my visit. The normal menu is a bit pricey but I would certainly come back for Thursday Martini night!

Food all very good. Trent service excellent. Decor relaxing. Overall great experience. I will come…read moreagain!

Long time patron, first time reviewer. Hugo's is even more appreciated in downtown naperville now…read morethat catch 35 is gone. The seafood options down there are lacking. Hugo's seasonal specials, and its alignment with gibson's steaks, make it a great option for just about any one. We have been here for lunch and dinner. Always consistent service and quality. It is not a cheap place, but you get what you pay for. We enjoy their escargot, oysters rockefeller, shrimp and grits, and of course the crab cakes. The only thing I ever truly disliked was probably the sushi, but everything else is great. If they could add a couple more hot oyster preparations to their menu, that would be awesome. I also wish they did more weekly specials.

The atmosphere was festive and upbeat. I went initially because I had a birthday coupon, but my…read morefriend and I were glad we went. Service was fast and friendly. Drinks were excellent, and we were very happily surprised with the quality of food. Actually went back a second time a week later! Try the drink flights!

This isn't the best food on the planet, nor the best drinks, but the patio keeps me coming back…read more It's a fantastic space to sit under an umbrella on a nice summer day. The drinks are perfectly adequate and the food is typical bar food. Not bad food, just know that it's bar food. Service has always been good when I've been there. Easy parking since it backs up to a parking garage. All of these reasons are why I keep going back