Not going to lie, I stopped in after months of just staying home and decided to get a plate of…read morefood. I used to frequent this establishment for the good vibes and conversations. No cliques here. The owner greeted me immediately with a hug. It was about 7Pm and this place was packed. The bartender immediately asked what I wanted to drink and within a minute a tall glass was sitting in front of me. The chefs were working so hard fixing nonstop orders of fish, fries, burgers, and tater tots for the most part. They were moving like a conveyor belt with the orders. From the time I arrived, until I left, not one order was messed up. All the staff are pretty friendly and just awesome overall. Don't expect long conversations if you're looking for liquor paid psychiatrist work while Friday fish orders are being filled. I had the baked cod (was always my favorite) and the first time the walleye with the broccoli crunch and tater tots. Walleye reminds me of catfish. Omg, everything was a 100 out of a 10 to be honest. Coming out of a dive tavern, yes. Everything had the right crunch or the perfect flakiness. Loved it. Friday Fishfry is the bomb here in my opinion. They do have a pool table, jukebox, and a couple of TVs.

The ultimate Wisconsin hole in the wall bar! Absolutely love the Hideaway! The staff are all…read morefantastic and so much fun to hang around! The interior is an old house basement with living room and all! A few televisions to watch the games along with a $.25 pool table and Pull tab dispenser! I have yet to have the Friday Night Fish Fry but have several friends that constantly tell me it is the best in the area! Looking forward to trying it out soon!

Fast, friendly service. Good happy hour deals. Yummy smash burgers and fries. Try the Carolina…read moresliders.

This is a great neighborhood "joint". The restaurant makes some of the best bar food around. Best…read morewings in the area. Burgers and chicken sandwiches are large and juicy. Taco Tuesday is a great deal and fun. The bar is great with a good variety of beer and standard whiskey etc. Owners are the most down to earth folks. Like other Grayslake establishments, they belong in our town. Now in need to get me some wings.

Yana's has a really cool vibe. When you get there you'll ring a bell and a "special " door opens…read moreinto the restaurant. The ambiance, from the lighting, music and decor is very seductive! We had caviar and drinks that were served in fun glasses and were topped with pretty little flowers. The whole experience really blew us away! I could've stayed all night but it was a stretch on the pocketbook. I truly recommend Yana's especially if you want to impress your friends. Great experience all around!

We recently made our way to Yana's for an after dinner cocktail on Valentine's…read more They take reservations which is nice for a cocktail spot! We had reservations for 9pm and were able to be seated straight away. We arrived to find the address brought us to a barber shop. Fortunately, my husband had done some research and knew the drill--we made our way to a organ against a brick looking wall. On top of the organ was a bell--we rang the bell and shortly after the brick wall swung open and a woman came out to greet us. She had us play a tune on the organ and then brought us back into the speakeasy. The vibes are pitch perfect. Dimly lit with candles on tables and artful films playing on screens. We loved it. We were greeted straight away and brought water. You can also get a full meal here which we did not know but noted for our next visit. They had a special Valentine's menu as well as their regular cocktail menu. For my first cocktail, I got the paper plane which was light, lemony, and lovely with the adorable touch of a small paper plane pinned to the cocktail with a clothespin. For my second, I got one of their Valentine's specials which was essentially a Boulevardier made with a small float of mezcal on top. What an amazing addition to this classic cocktail! Truly, gave it added dimension, depth, and smoky flavor. I loved it. We also enjoyed their Valentine's dessert special, which was princess cake. It was a lovely blend of tart raspberry and warm almond--we loved it! The service was lovely throughout our experience. Get to it!

Great food & drinks funny menu but drinks are good ... the vibez is just right !…read more Def be back!!!

Upon driving past the place looked extra sketchy but I was going with a group so I knew I was safe…read more However when you walked in this place is live baby. The music was bumping the drinks where decent and the people's energy omg I loved. There was a $5 per person cover charge that we didn't know about. Just thought I should bring that too someone's attention. Please go for yourself.

This place is terrible. Smells terrible. Service is terrible. Bartender "Jake" is so rude thinks…read morehe's a dictator but he's just a bartender. Terrible overall experience never go here it's all cash anyway and there's so many better options right across the street. Not worth the power struggle.

Friendly local tavern, classic style. Friendly staff. Great place to meet and chat with the local…read morecommunity. Dogs are allowed in so you often get a friendly greeting from them as well.

Solid local pub. Food was good. Service was friendly and efficient. More of a local watering hole…read more/ bar than a taproom.

We met up with our neighbors at Oak Trail Taphouse for Sunday drinks and dinner last weekend. We…read morewere greeted right away by friendly staff, who made sure to check in with us regularly. It's nice to see this plaza filling up again! The Taphouse makes their chicken tenders in house, so it's real chicken with house made breading. My fiancé enjoyed the Solomillo Al Whiskey. If you're being careful about your diet, there are a free options like the Greek Salad, although the menu tends towards pub food accompanied by fries.

The bald bartender you have refuses service to people of age that are clearly sober. He wants to…read moresee verified zip codes regardless of where you have lived before. I got refused service at 26 at 1:30 am when they were open for another hour and a half. I had cash to give you guys

very cool venue and good people at this spot. Pool tables, tvs, outdoor patio, and nice vibes…read more Highly recommend

This was a spur-of-the-moment choice but ended up being very fun for drinks and dinner!…read more I LOVE tiki bars and my husband noticed this one in the area near where we happened to be on Google maps, so off we went! We had about a 15 minute wait for a table but it gave us time to peruse the menu in the car. They offer many classic tiki cocktails, a page full of seasonal drinks, a page of "Designated Driver" mocktails (nice to have an option for something other than just a Shirley Temple!), Polynesian appetizers and entrees, and then Lola's Pizza. For drinks, I got the seasonal Gingerbread Painkiller and my husband got a Green Flash mocktail. (Pro tip on the seasonal drinks: check the regular cocktail menu to see how many skull and crossbones are listed under the regular version of your drink, if applicable, to see if it's a super strong one!) Mine was creamy and spicy but quite powerful. Props to our waitress, Makayla, who checked if anyone at the table was epileptic, because normally the "flash" part of my husband's drink is a strobing LED ice cube; I actually am photosensitive, so it came in the drink in non-strobe mode and just glowed an alien green. She said this was the first time it had actually paid off to ask, but I'm glad she did! The food was tasty: I ordered rumaki, an old-school appetizer of bacon-wrapped water chestnuts that you don't see very often these days, and he got loaded fries. We also got a small Lola's Pizza, which was very good, with a crisp but also chewy crust. The atmosphere here is pure tiki, with a fountain, swag lamps, bamboo, and Hawaiian-influenced Christmas music playing for the season. Lots of big groups here; everyone seemed to be having as good a time as we were! What a laid-back gem in Arlington Heights! We'll be back. Mahalo!

Discovered this place 10 mins from me! The decor is a little too much in my opinion but great…read moredrinks and vibes. Parking is a little tight too but I parked across the street at Mugs pizza and walked over. The service and staff were great! Big menu as well, next time will try the food. The restrooms are a little small too.

One of the best dive bars I have ever been to! Drinks are great, shots are a must and they even…read moremake frozen pizzas if you get a hunger craving. There is a pool table along with slot machines and a fun outdoor area with seating and games. We had the touch tunes jamming all night long! Hopefully Mary will be working when you visit, she was the best!!

A hidden gem in the most unassuming location that will blow your mind away…read more This restaurant is one of the finest "small plates" restaurants you will eat at. So much more than duck, but even that is insane. Tonight three people shared: octopus, duck wings, soft shell crab, buratta, and of course the duck fat fries. Each dish was unique tasting experience. They served one at a time, we savored it comfortably ... and then the next was served. Enjoy a very different intimate dining experience and you will not be disappointed!!!

Dinner was excellent..We have eaten here several times and have never been disappointed...Service…read moreis good and we plan on coming back for their delicious brunch

We actually came to Everett Farms for dinner, but since they didn't have any tables, they seated us…read morein The Old Mill Lounge. It's a "speakeasy" behind the bar, and surprisingly, they have a different menu from Everett Farms. I mean, it's similar, but they didn't offer the Umami burger (that I was looking forward to) and the pricing is different too. I think this area is geared towards cocktails. They closed the door and we basically had the whole room to ourselves. We feasted on some juicy grilled burgers and to-die-for Kennebec fries (thick and square-cut). It would have been nice to have the Sunday $10 burger price but it cost more to eat in The Old Mill Lounge. We ate pretty fast and when we left there were still available tables in the main restaurant. Next time: make a reservation