Had dinner there tonight! Appetizer we had was fried onion pedals. DEEP FRIED GOODNESS!!! The fried chicken was excellent. Ordered a soup I've never tried or heard of, it was so good next time I'll get a bowl of that! Ribs were done perfectly. I WOULD recommend eating here, nice environment, good sized portions and friendly staff!!! A+++ We will return. Took a lot of my food home because I was stuffed! read more

I liked going to Cookies because of the ambiance and food. I was excited to have a girls night out for dinner. But the food was definitely not worth raving about neither was the service. I wanted to support local businesses during this time but they fell below standards. The potato skins had no potato in them, the salmon was undercooked, not seasoned, and had bones, the chicken was not seasoned and had canned mushrooms that were microwaved with a piece of cheese just sitting on top like it was out for awhile. We brought these concerns to the server and that's the last we heard. I would definitely not recommend or go ha read more

Cookie's Restaurant - New American Near Me - Minooka, Illinois

Most of the food was okay. Not fabulous but not horrible. However, the strip steak was really quite unappetizing. Especially for the price, it was disappointing. read more

This is one of my all time favorite restaurants. The food is always hot & excellent. The staff is friendly and make you feel like family. There is a fully stocked bar for a cocktail before dinner or a nice treat after dinner. I must not forget dessert. Their pies are the BEST. My husband always orders a piece of pie before dinner in case they run out of his favorite chocolate peanut butter. You will not be disappointed if you visit their family run restaurant. read more

Great local establishment wonderful poorboy sandwiches would like to see them add Teisted area to their beer refrigerator

Decided to try it during covid19 for take out. Great experience from taking your order to the curb side delivery. Food was very fresh, warm and they placed chicken in cardboard boxes rather than foam. Food was not soggy at all and was very crispy still. Thanks for staying open, and supporting the community. read more

Cookie's Restaurant - Chicken dinner with fries. - New American Near Me - Minooka, Illinois

Cookies has a very old fashioned supper club vibe. The thing to order there is the fried chicken (cooked to order and delicious). Double baked potatoes good too. They can make a good cocktail and all is reasonably priced. Rest of menu pretty average. Was told the poor boy sandwich and ribs were great as well. I did not care for either. Ribs are grey with a coating of sauce on top. Poor boy was just poor quality meat. All in all, don't pass this up. Solid dinner spot in the area for the best fried chicken!! read more

Being a Minooka native, Cookie's is always a comfort food place. The best fried chicken and poor boys, although I don't think you could get a bad meal here no matter what you ordered. Great staff, friendly family environment. Definitely check it out! read more

Way cool place!! Kind of divey but GREAT food and service. Be sure to try the fried lobster tails! A definite throwback to a day gone by!!!

First time trying Cookies after hearing nothing but great reviews from people. We were disappointed in the food. We ordered coconut shrimp for our appetizer and it was over fried and lacked flavor. I ordered the Chicken Parmesan. The chicken was cooked well, but the marinara tasted like Ragu. The spaghetti wasn't drained well so there was water on the bottom of the plate. The cream of chicken soup and Italian wedding soup were just ok. My fiancé ordered the Adam and Eve - fried chicken and ribs. The fried chicken lacked flavor and the ribs were tender, but the sauce was not good. If the prices weren't so high we would try it again. read more

Local restaurant that's a treasure. They do a great job on their menu. The food is fresh and excellently prepared. I like their daily specials that shows they care. The staff is friendly, nice and actually care if your food is right. Not a chain resistant and that makes it all the better!!! Grey job keep serving good food with smiling faces!! read more

This restaurant is WAYYY Over priced!!! Myself, my husband as well as our kids agreed that the food was not very good at all. Certainly not at that price point. read more

Went here one time after hearing the hype about this place once moving to Minooka. Nothing to write home about to be honest.

We were there sat.food was awesome as well as service.they were behind 30 min .no problem.social distance in dinning room but in the bar NO social distance the bar was packed every bar stool filled every high top table filled which was a little overwhelming so three stars. read more

I've been enjoying Cookie's for 20+ years & I've never had a bad meal. Their fried chicken is legendary and the poor boy and homemade soups are equally delicious. Whether lunch or dinner, eat-in or carry-out, I always look forward to a meal from Cookie's! read more

Restaurant is a little out dated but not too bad. I tend to favor family owned and operated restaurants. The service was pretty good. My husband got the porter house and I got the filet and coconut shrimp combo. The shrimp was delicious but everything else lacked salt and wasn't too flavorful. The soups was good though and the homemade dressings were delicious. After dinner, though, we went over to the bar side and got weird stares from most of the patrons and decided against getting a drink. Probably won't be a regular place for us but I'm not totally against giving it another try. read more

My second visit to Cookies. First time was ok nothing special but thought we'd try again. Our server was very young and inexperienced. We did not get any bread basket like all the other tables around us. I ordered a strip steak medium rare with baked potato husband ordered ribeye with double baked and our friends ordered salmon and coconut shrimp. I was served an overly well done steak that was really tough and chewy with a double baked potato. The server offered to get me a baked and I could take the double home. I said no worries I'll eat the double baked. When I mentioned my steak was over cooked he said, "Oh, I'm sorry. " and walked away. My husband agreed my steak was really tough. Everyone else's meal was fine although they were disappointed about no bread... we didn't notice bread baskets until we were finished eating. I'm sure I'll try again sometime, but definitely disappointed with this experience. read more

Brought my mom and dad here for a nice Sunday dinner. Found the place to be as I expected. Old but with a supper club vibe. Started the meal with a cup of clam chowder. Worst I have ever had. It was a cream soup of course but there were thick gobs of what I can only think (and hope) were flour that hadn't mixed in everywhere. Completely inedible. Ordered the chicken dinner special. Came out very hot and fresh BUT completely tasteless. Chicken had no taste, mashed and gravy were ok but not homemade and the green beans had no seasoning whatsoever. A table across the restaurant had lobster and the smell was terrible. The fishiest smell ever! I would have never ate it. Don't bother with this place. read more

One our favorite restaurants. You can not find a better Prime Rib or Sautéed White Fish with mushrooms and grilled onion. Actually we have never had a bad meal from the homemade soups, all the sandwiches and entrees you can't go wrong. The bartenders make super club style drinks, I like the Brandy Alexanders. Of course the homemade deserts, pineapple cheese cake, light and fluffy. The wait staff are all family and it is a comfortable fine dining experience. read more

A little too expensive and I wish they had more vegetarian/vegan options than a side salad and kids grilled cheese. Overall a good experience but it would take some convincing to get my family to go back. read more

Excellent choice for a restaurant, if you're in the area, or even if you have to drive a bit. The poorboy steak sandwich is the best in the greater joliet area. Make sure you get extra garlic butter. For $9.95 you can't beat it, even comes with fries or pasta salad. The fried chicken is very tasty also. This is a small, friendly, kind of cozy place to eat. The waitresses are very friendly, and they make sure you are taken care of. read more

Okay, I don't understand what is so great or special about this place. It's just average. No OMG factor that many people seem to have. Food is on the bland side. Double baked potato tasted like instant potatoes mixed with fresh potatoes Fried chicken was fried up nicely but lacked flavor. My husband's poor boy was dry on a flavorless Milano roll. It is dark and dreary inside. No windows. In need of a major renovation. Food is somewhat pricey for what you get. Been here twice and was never impressed. read more

The prime rib was amazing! Hubby had the double baked potato & loved it. Well worth what we paid.

Easy 5 stars. More than expected menu, quality food in a "down home" atmosphere. We're lucky to have this in Minooka.

I had the fried chicken any my wife had seafood. The food was ok. The ambiance was kitschy. It was a bit of a drive, but if we're in the area again, we'd go back. read more

Ordered the Ribeye for dinner last night, had more fat than meat, it was a major disappointment. The double baked potato was excellent, also can say the same about the salad. My wife had the seafood combo and she loved it. I must have just picked the wrong day to order a steak. :( read more

Best around for fresh steaks. Price is reasonable and steaks are delicious. I had a prime rib, potato and coconut shrimp for 22 on special.... it was great! read more

Live around the corner, been going to Cookies since I was just a little gal roaming the wild streets of Minooka. Great food, a quieter and cozy atmosphere. You like bloodies? get one. You like poorboys? Do that too. Double baked potato. ON POINT Coconut shrimp.... get it Steaks.... yep, good. My cousin likes the ribs....so if you like ribs....get that read more

Over priced, slow service, and stale beer. Save yourself the trip and move on to the next place. My 8 year old daughter didn't even enjoy her meal. read more

I was very displeased with these chuckleheads. They take forever. Ordered food for a pickup. They said 20 minutes. It took 45 minutes. This happened twice so far. The burger was so blah. Was like omg really? Gtf outta here with that. read more

Another amazing dinner at Cookie's. Never have been dissappointed...ever. Great service and fabulous food. Angie and Keith are the best hosts. Lisa great server. Great fried chicken, love the sauteed cod. Yummo food. read more

Cookies is a small town, locally owned restaurant and bar. I was pleasantly surprised at the staff as I stopped in for a few drinks and food. The bartender was very pleasant and quick to refill drinks and clean area. The food was above expectations for a quaint bar like this. The bar side has a full stock bar, beer on tap and bottled, lottery tickets, and slot machines. Great place to stop in and have a few drinks and wind down! read more

Stepping into this location is like stepping into the 60 s. Smaller dinning room wood paneling on the walls simple chairs and tables. Service was great and food even better. Had the king prime rib and it was tender and moist . Bloody Mary was also on par. Limited menu of American classics of steaks, chops , fish and some sandwiches . Great bang for your buck. Avg. for two with drinks $ 45. Not bad for a good steak. If your sick of the chains check this hole in wall out . Don't be scared walk in, but come in early. Gets busy on weekends. read more

BEST BLOODY MARY'S EVER!!! Very friendly atmosphere. It feels like home. The beers are always ICE COLD, and the food is delicious. If you're ever in the town of Minooka you have to stop there. read more

Small place down the street from my home. Older environment but there is a bar and opposite side has the restaurant. I am a major fan of their sides. Their twice baked potatoes are phenomenal! Seriously! Their spaghetti is even really yummy. Staff is always welcoming and service is always super quick. The only complaint I had was once ordering a steak there and for the price it was very bland, no seasoning or flavor. However it could have been a fluke. I would def recommend checking this place out for a poor boy and potato! read more

Ordered the porterhouse salad and double baked potato. Steak Was done as I asked. A little bland but very good. The average age of patrons seems to be 80. Staff was nice and very helpful. Food was good, a little pricey. They have real blue cheese dressing which is always a plus. Recommend but bring your check book. read more

Came here for dinner with my husband a couple months ago, and kept meaning to write a review. Cookies is one of those restaurants that have been there since the beginning of time, that keeps pretty much the same menu and decor. I really liked the fact that it is a small town resurant that is nice and quiet, dimly lit, and not busy. But thay have been there since 1982 so they are obviously doing something right. I ordered the Queen Cut Prime Rib, and most importantly I ordered it Rare...and it was indeed rare! Alot of places can't get that right. My Husband had the Surf and Turf. Everything was delicious, prompt, and huge portions! Could not have possibly finished it! The double baked potatoes were awesome and the soup and salad were great as well. Our server was extremely polite, and made sure we were well take of. Now I'm hungry thinking about it, maybe I'll go there tonight. I recommend trying it! read more

Just an incredible experience. Chrissy provided impeccable service and food was fantastic. I had the fried chicken and my wife had the lake perch. Portions were huge and the dishes were both excellent. We will be returning often. read more

Cookie's Restaurant is like an old friend, no matter how long you've been away it's like you never left. Let's start with the staff, they really have an A team from the wait staff to the busboys, top notch. Now the food, tonight I had the 10oz Prime Rib special which included 3 shrimp of your choice, coconut or fried. Two sides, dinner salad and potato. Tonight I splurged and ordered the double baked potato and it didn't disappoint. I would definitely recommend Cookie's as a great place to eat. read more

The food is absolutely amazing!!!! Great poor boys, potato skins, and out standing ribs! The Kiddy Cocktails are great and everything on the kids me u is phenomenal! :) If your ever passing through minookam make Cookies your stop to dine!!! read more