delicious bar food in downers grove! This place had great service and definitely was worth the…read moresmall wait we had. Will be stopping here again on my way to Chicago!

The service is always nice and friendly the 4 times I've gone. The atmosphere if cozy. I will say…read morethe prices are so high. I paid $18 for a brisket grilled cheese and coleslaw side. That's a lot for what it is. Also, unfortunately, there was so much fat on the brisket, that I was disgusted pulling fat out of my mouth in nearly every bite and there was a large pile of fat on my plate. I wish the brisket had less fat. For a family of 5 (3 kids on the kids menu)- expect to pay $100

Cadence is the perfect spot for a date night, a girls night out, happy hour with friends, or a…read moreprivate party - they truly do it all. Outdoors, there is a massive patio - perfect for those warm summer days that you want to bring your dog to dinner with you. Their menu is quite varied, and has something for everyone's taste. Service is friendly and honestly quite superb. Looking forward to my next night out at Cadence!

This was our first time here, noticed after leaving another local establishment and they have…read morebrunch on Fri, Sat and Sunday. Well it was Friday at 11:00 so we checked it out. We were seated at a nice booth, the server was very friendly, we ordered up a couple of Bloody Marys and our final decisions were the Hole in the Grilled Cheese for the Mrs. and I ordered the Toasted Waffle Benedict. Both were pretty good but the Toasted waffle Benedict was a little on the sweet side with a spicy tang here and there...maybe a little too sweet, was hoping for a better ballance. Was hoping for a few better options for a brunch, but was still pretty good. We may be back to try a lunch or dinner item.

We went back a second time with the family, and once again, it was excellent!…read more The deviled eggs were fantastic, and the spring rolls and tuna appetizer were all spot on. For dinner, the Kansas strip, ribeye, and stroganoff were all outstanding. The salmon Caesar and vodka pasta with chicken were also excellent. Everything was consistently great, which is why we came back. Definitely a place we'll be returning to!

Our Server Ana was FANTASTIC. She was always smiling and very knowledgeable…read more Started with the Whiskey Flight which was a great way to taste liquors. Each shot is 1oz. It would help if there was a little write-up about each one because I had to "google" it myself. French Onion soup was an outstanding knockout We ordered a large wedge salad and said we would share it and Ana brought it to the table already portioned! Now that's a great server. I ordered the Long Island steak and said I wanted it NAKED. Well, it came to the table with what I believe was lumpy butter on the top and as it cooled, it made the meat very greasy. Seating in the wraparound arrangement is kinda cool but since the view is the commuter and freight trains, it didn't add much to the ambience

I had the Black and Blu burger tonight and should have gotten one to go that's how good it was!!!read more

I had high hopes coming here since this place has good reviews and every time i pass by there are…read morealways cars in the lot. The inside is comfy with a few TVs for watching sports. The bar area is a nice size and there were several patrons there on the Wednesday night we were there. Our server was personable and pleasant. The food- I ordered a chili and it was hardly seasoned. Got cold right away because it wasn't properly heated. Also, it lacked flavor. My friend ordered a steak salad and she returned it. I was asked to taste it to get my opinion and i thought the steak meat texture seemed off. No flavor and i had to chew and chew and chew. The meat wasn't tough but the texture just seemed odd. The salad was returned and chili was ordered just for the sake of eating something to finish dinner. I would only return here for drinks possibly.

Been here a few times and food is always good. They were having an open mic night once, pretty…read moredecent. Staff is friendly.

We weren't in a dinner mood, but we saw that they had a great selection of cocktails and beer, plus…read morelive music. We did order the Brisket Rangoon which were crisp and cheesy like you would expect from a Rangoon. The Rye Old Fashioned was great and the Signature Old Fashioned was very enjoyable. The atmosphere was warm for a brewery and the music was enjoyable as well. Overall it was a good way to wind down St. Valentine's Day.

Cute restaurant with great service and a broad variety of food on the menu. They gave us the…read moreoption of sitting inside or outside. The outdoor patio was cute and shielded from traffic with high wall dividers. Food wasn't the highlight, but I would come back to try other dishes. White Chocolate Pistachio Martini $14 - Not too sweet, nor too strong, good flavors. Grilled Octopus $20 - Small portion, tender octopus. Chicken Wings $17 - 8 meaty wings, naked, skin was slightly crispy and caramelized. Salmon Poke Bowl $19 - Simple and straight forward salmon poke bowl. The fries were crispy and delicious. For our birthday celebration, they gave us a yummy brownie and ice cream with a little candle. Reservations can be made on Resy. .|\---/| | @_@ | ..\_^_/..2026

Another great dinner at Foxtail!…read more We had to come back to try more of the menu, and this time we ordered: * Pork belly bruschetta: 5/10. Unfortunately, this one wasn't for me. The pork belly, ciabatta, and balsamic were all good individually, but together the flavors just didn't work. It felt mismatched... * Colorado lamb kebab: 10/10. This is one of the more $$ entrées on the menu, but it's absolutely worth it. The portion was generous, the lamb was high quality, and the artichoke pesto paired really well with the rich, gamey flavor. The roasted pearl onions were a great addition too. I would definitely recommend this dish. * Foxtail paella: 8/10 flavorful orzo paella loaded with seafood. Definitely a sharing type of entree! Always a great time at Foxtail with great food and great service!

My lovely wife and I decided to visit Downers Grove on a recent Saturday, as we were on our way to…read morea birthday party in another 'burb. After an early dinner at a nearby establishment, we decide to visit Emmett's Brewing for a drink to cleanse the palate prior to the festivities later in the evening. We did not expect downtown DG places to be so busy on a Saturday evening, so we were pleased to get two seats at the bar. We decided to split a Sampler Paddle, which is a flight of five different beers for a mere nine bucks. While none of the five beers really knocked us over, I did like the Cow Tipper milk stout the best.

A solid just "ok" of a place. Downtown downers is usually hopping on the weekends. I attempted to…read morevisit another business in the area and was told no room. At the same time, I decided to take a chance on Emmett's. The lights were dark, and the place was dead. There were only a few other customers at my time of visit. I tried 2 of their ipas, one was decent. My friend had the hefeweizen and enjoyed it. Pretzels were good. Potato skins only ok. Service was slow. Overall, just an ok place. Nothing stands out, but if you want a few beers and apps, this is an ok place.

I've been eating at this restaurant over the past several years. Every time I've come back the food…read moreis just as good if not even better. The owner and manager of the restaurant is absolutely wonderful. The staff have been very nice and the quality of the food has only improved over the years. If you're into American style food such as burgers fries hot dogs Gyros and many others, this is definitely a place worth eating at. Also their shakes are great. It may be a small little place but it's definitely worth the visit over and over again.

This is one of our favorite restaurants, and it's just down the street. They make especially good…read moresoups, and we also like the milkshakes. Our daughter loves the fries. We have had a number of good sandwiches and enjoy the Gyros and the Fish. Lots of good choices.

My cardiologist is probably going to be disappointed that I found this place. Lol…read more This is exactly the kind of local mom-and-pop spot I love. It's old school, no frills, and not trying to be some polished restaurant experience. You walk in, order at the counter, grab one of the barstools, and watch your food get made right in front of you. I got the gyro plate with fries and the portion was HUGE. Seriously, they do not mess around with the portions here. The food was fresh, really good, and honestly an incredible value for what you get. My only regret was not asking for extra tzatziki because there was a whole lot of gyro happening on that plate. If you're looking for great food, big portions, and a classic neighborhood spot without all the bells and whistles, this is definitely worth stopping by. It's all about the food here, and they do that part really well. I'll definitely be back, assuming my cardiologist approves.

By far the worst beef I've had in a long time. It was screaming hot, which made for a very chewy…read morebite. The giardiniera have a good amount of heat. $15.70 for a sandwich and a soda is crazy. I give it a 4.5 out of ten. One and done for me. So many better places in the area. Service wasn't very friendly and they do keep the small dining room clean at least.

We decided to try something different and were in the mood for wings. A Facebook search and quick…read moreyelp read brought us here. The wings were the worst, I'm not sure how they were so bad, but frozen Tyson wings are better, and those are terrible. The burger was okay, but nothing special. There was live music, which was enjoyable, but the food would not bring us back. I think the food is secondary to the music, which is fine if you're there for the music, but I had gone specifically for the wings.

Lively & clean atmosphere! More than pleasant staff who take the time to learn your random drink…read morerequests, even on the busiest nights! Extremely reasonable portions. Lots of happenings on a weekly basis - open mic nights, scheduled performances, trivia, etc. Come early in order to snag a seat, or expect to be dancing! Also very involved + supporting of the local outings such as Cruisin' Nights/ Pub Crawls!