As of 5/30/20 DRAFT PICKS IS OPEN!! Beautiful outdoor space, cold drinks, and a delicious menu. Perfect for an awesome spring day. Bri and Pat, best bartenders around, will hook you up at the bar!! I am so happy to be back at one of my favorite spots. Can't wait to go back again and again!! read more

Excellent bar, my favorite in mount prospect easily. They have a different deal every night on alcohol and food, Mondays are my favorite half off pizza and 5 dollar shots, the owner is a nice guy too read more

We've been coming here for years but our last visit has made me reconsider that. The beers tasted as though the keg needed to be cleaned. The service was awful and food was burnt and flavorless. We did not see most of the regular staff we had grown accustomed to so I do wonder about that. Not to mention I was with my husband and when we asked for a specific game they only turned it on to the TV facing him. I most likely will not come again but if I do I hope things are back to what we expected from past experiences. read more

Late lunch with my daughter today. Good food. Clean. Friendly staff. Have been here 6 or 7 times and always solid. Owner present and involved. Will come back for sure. read more

If you order takeout, plan on not getting all your food. Just ordered food for a family of five and they forgot to fulfill the entire order. Had to make a trip back. No apology, no "our mistake", nothing. Not looking for money back not looking for free food but acknowledging that they messed up would've been nice. There are plenty of other bars in the area to spend your money. read more

Best place to go watch a game. Friday nights the DJ plays flashback music like 90s it's the best time. Great patio and great service.

Horrible dj especially on karaoke nights. If people are screaming in the mike and can't sing, maybe don't turn it on blast so that's all you hear and can't even have a conversation. Awful read more

Only 1 star cause they took 40 minutes just to give my girl water . 40 minutes for a water. I can only imagine for the food in their outdoor patio . Also the waitress told us she was "too busy" to take our order . Then came back about 15 minutes later to take out drink order. You don't tell customers you're "too busy". That's unprofessional. read more

The girls are insanely rude. They never checked on us and only checked on the male patrons. We had to unfortunately say what we wanted from them out loud as they passed by and we were lucky if they paid attention to us when we tipped so well. A huge fight broke out at the bar and as I said something about it because it went on for awhile- she decided to give me attitude, not break it up and make everyone feel uncomfortable, and then proceed to talk smack about me at the end of the bar as if I can't read lips/see her clearly. Service was crap. I am also a bartender and knew the people fighting and wouldn't let them act like that at my bar. F*** this place. read more

I have been to draft picks a few times now. The service is always great. The waiters are tentative and always check to see how you are doing throughout the meal. They have a decent selection of beers on tap, although I wish they had more. Their Draft Picks brand line beers are all decent. The food is good. I'd like to say everything on the menu is good, nothing is the greatest that you've ever had, but nothing is bad either. It's a great place just to go and have a few, or more, drinks and get some grub. They have a bunch or tv's around the bar and table area, in addition to a gigantic tv. So if your looking to catch a game or any game for that matter, it would most likely be on or they would be more then happy to put it on for you. To eat I usually go with the nachos, one of their wraps, or their pizza. It'll get more crowded when the Bears are playing, so get their early. Another plus is the parking lot is huge, so no worries about parking. read more

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The only thing good about this place was their Saganaki but now wont even light it for you at your table, so whats the point . Rude staff , non existent management and their food sucks . their cajun boneless wings were completely coated in salty seasoning , and i mean COATED , and were flat like they got stepped on and our server said "thats how boneless wings are." their artichoke dip has zero flavor and tastes like cardboard . would never recommend or go back read more

Great drink specials, staff is nice and food is okay (huge wings!) but the lasting impression is music being blasted down at a torturous level. Drinking, dining and watching sports are social endeavors that are obstructed by music pounding at jet engine volume. This is not a dance club; there is not a dance floor; there are anguished patrons cupping their ears to hear their companions 2 feet away. Management seems oblivious to the torture that undercuts an otherwise okay experience. read more

Stopped in on a Monday night. Game was on and it was rather busy. Pizza was great and half price on Mondays. Service was good. I'll be back

Iv been coming here since 2017. This was the first time we were at industry night and the bartender asked me for a pay stub or SSC. I was in awe because the advertising and employment said nothing about brining in paper work to get the discont. Not only did i drive my company van over and was in uniform they seemed very hesitant to give the discount they blast on the sign. I was embarrassed to bring my industry friends out and also pissed off that the both employess told me if i worked in a motel i could get the discount applied but not for acually working in the industry and have real expirience. I will never come back here since the service is highschool certified at best and very stingy over giving a discount out that they promote only to fight you over it when you cash out. Waited for a manager for 30 min at an empty bar then left. Highly disappointing. The food that the bartenders didn't make was the only thing i enjoyed. Give the line and prep a raise they deserve it over the bartenders. This place was better when it was the Black Cow. Don't give them your business unless you lie being lied to. read more

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Great service, food was ready quickly, fun and cozy atmosphere. I got the boneless wings (hot) because it was Wednesday so 60 cent wings special and they were perfectly spicy and so good. I also got the hangover burger and it was delicious. read more

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Don't waste your time here. Go anywhere else! The manager/owner screamed at me and forced me to pay for drinks that I tried to cancel because the service was excessively slow. The workers are all scared of the manager and you can clearly see it in their faces. I don't know how long this place will stay in business . All I know is that I'm never going back. read more

I was completely surprised about this place. Everything we tried on the menu was excellent. Pizza, burgers, and quesadillas were outstanding. My wife had the patty melt and she loved it!! Service was good also. Decent selection of tap beer to go with the food. We can't wait to go back to try something new. read more

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Came here late night after a nearby wedding and snagged a few outdoor tables. While our service was slow even for the place being relatively empty, I was excited by the daily specials and drink options! It seems that they have exceptional daily specials, Sundays including 1/2 priced chicken dishes (sandwiches and others) as well as $4 huge draft beer! read more

This is a great local place! Love their gluten free pizzas and salad selections. The ranch dressing is great! We take out of town guests there for a bite and to watch the game and everyone loves it. Trivia night was fun. Their specials are outstanding!! Seriously 1/2 prices pizza!!! Sometimes the wait staff or hostesses can be.... well let's say young or ignorant. However, the seasoned veterans are amazing. Spiro always makes you feel like family. Can't tell you how many family dinners and birthdays we have had there. Such a step up from the Black Cow days. They have been bringing in great bands too!!! Make ya want to get out and dance. Also know so many people who gather their sports teams, children's teams and families there in the banquet room. Most aren't even from My. P... says a lot! Keep up the good work! read more

Used to be a great place, new manager seems to be a jerk n tensions seem high now. Things like that trickle down and the s aff seems on edge and unhappy. Hope things settle down n go back to the fun place it was. read more

Normally I would give it a 4. People were walking in without masks. People were walking around without masks. Management need to fix this. read more

When I went to the bar the bartenders were not wearing their mask. They constantly pulled the town and would not put it over their nose and made me feel unsafe about covid. We were in the Party Patio on Sunday to watch the bear games read more

We've ordered a few times from here for delivery. You have to go thru Grubhub. Some nights they deliver and some no delivery at all. Well we ordered last night and they forgot one of our dinners. We call and they said it would be another 45 minutes. We took the refund. Well 45 minutes later the food was delivered. We all couldn't eat together. Landed up sharing the 3 entrees that were delivered. I have had delivery issues with this place many times. Don't think the food is all that good. Keep in mind we go there few and far between. But never any improvement read more

Came because we heard there was live music! The band was great! Played a wide variety and kept us entertained the whole time. Food was food too! read more

Was at a kiddie birthday party up the street that only served food for the kids, so I came here afterward to settle my rumbling stomach. Nice spot if you're looking for some good bar style food. Saturday nights must be their most popular night because it was pretty crowded. It could of also been because the Detroit and Seattle football game was on. Either way it was a solid crowd dining in. We got seated immediately. I ordered the Chicken BLT Club and it was delicious! I must admit. The toast was toasted just right. The chicken was full of flavor and had just the right amount of lettuce, tomato, and mayo. I also ordered the Tito's mule, for it was on special for $7 and it was decent too. Not a big fan of mules and typically don't order them but for $7 I said what the heck and it did not disappoint. My waiter was a nice guy, but was spread kinda thin I think because his table check ins could of been more frequent. Nonetheless he did his job. I am not typically out this way much, but if I am again I can see myself returning, especially if there is a good game on because they have tv's galore! A true sports fan dream spot. read more

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How sad. Tonight I stopped by Draft Picks on my way home from work to pick up something to eat. It was 8:15. I park, walk in, and look at the menu. I decide on the Fish and Chips. On Friday special for $9.95. Regular $12.95 (I think). I smile (I'm a smiley girl), and I let the frowning hostess know I was ready to to order. She looks at me and then points to the other hostess next to her and says "She'll take your order." So I look at the other girl and waited a few awkward seconds while she yawned at me with her bored eyes. Maybe it was her glasses. But I don't think so. Anyway, my plan was to place my order to go and have a beer while I waited. Which sometimes turns into two, and if you end up sitting with cool people it eventually leads up to more than your to-go order cost while it sits in the Styrofoam next to you getting cold. "I'd like the Friday special fish and chips, please." "Ummm. You don't get the special price if you have it to go." (With a little too much bad attitude in her voice delivery). "Why?" "Because it's only if you eat here." (More 'tude). "I'm going to have a beer while I wait." "That doesn't count". I automatically look at the packed bar and restaurant (Hawks game). And I think to myself, "Where in the f*ck would a person here by themselves sit and eat a whole meal enjoyably anyway"?? The place was packed for the game. I don't WANT to eat it here. I want to go home and eat it there. Does it say that on the menu? I didn't check. But the experience with uninterested and somewhat of an "I dare ya to challenge me on this" group of hostesses, it's enough to keep me away forever. Truth be told, no sour grapes, but the 6 times or so I've eaten there in the past year hasn't been too consistent with service or quality. But tonight cliched it. And why on EARTH did it NOT occur to me to order it for there while I had my beer, ate a french fry from it, and then ask for a to-go container? I would have given it 1 star but figured it would go into the "not recommended" reviews. Honest question ~ Why would a business turn away someone who chose to give you their money? A paying customer who made a point to go to your restaurant? Over a stupid $3.00. And a customer willing to have at least one $7.00 draft craft beer. More than likely 2 of them. I ended up leaving rather disappointed. It became a matter of principal. Too bad. I only live 1/2 mile away. Oh well. read more

This is my local bar! I can walk here (I don't but I could...)Since moving here 3 months ago I have stopped in here about 6 times. This my Yelp friends is my suburban headquarters / base of operations. Lets review: THE GOOD: Awesome beer and food specials EVERY day! And the food is plentiful! 10000 TV Screens! Looks to be frequented by the locals. Cool owner who walks around and is friendly. A big parking lot THE Not so good: Whats up with the hostess being so dry and humorless...almost rude. Must be those thick rimmed glasses. You're supposed to meet and greet people at the door. Service with a smile goes a long way baby cakes. Overall a nice bar to hang out or come watch some games, eat well and get inebriated. SHAKE AND BAKE SEAL OF APPROVAL! Hipster infestation: 5......Feel the wrath of the hipster hostess! read more

We've been waiting to try this place out since we noticed the name change!!! My fiance and I shared the zucchini side with sauce. It was so yummy! They were juicy but still crunchy somehow! I ordered the chicken pita and it was delicious! It was the perfect amount. A little messy, but I dug right in! My fiance had the hangover burger which was huge! He said it was really filling and very tasty. The atmosphere is very open and inviting. The owner and all the staff are so friendly and excited to talk to you. Overall it was just really welcoming. Our only complaint is that we thought there would be a bigger beer selection because of the name, but there wasn't more than 15 draft beer options. We'll be coming back, but it'd be great if you could offer more options for beer! read more

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Every other Saturday my mom, sister and I look for a place to grab some food and have a couple beers after we have our nails done. We had been searching for a new place to go since we were sick of the typical places around Des Plaines. We came here thinking it would still be Black Cow - and boy were we pleasantly surprised! The atmosphere is great, the place is clean and modern, and the owner greeted us right when we walked in with a warm smile. The beers were a great bang for your buck, and the food was pretty delicious. I highly recommend the spinach artichoke dip and asian sesame wings. We will definitely be seeing more of Draft Picks in our future. :) read more

Happy to have a sports bar / restaurant in the area. Our first visit was great. Greeted by Spiro, the owner. Prime seats at the bar. Lots and lots of TVs for a variety of sports as well as a huge multiscreen for deluxe viewing. A delicious Bloody Mary made to order re level of spiciness ($5 on Sunday). Big tall frosty mug of beer for $4.50 (also a Sunday special). The beer choices were good (crafts and imports) but will be great once they expand them as they are planning. We had a BBQ Chicken pizza which was very tasty. I prefer a thinner crust but nothing wrong with this pie. The guy next to me raved about his burger. His pal was enjoying the teriyaki wings. Service was excellent, prompt, friendly, professional. We will be going back. I hope visit #2 does not disappoint. read more

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I have gone to this place as Black Cow and it was hit or miss but burgers were always good. Today I tried the newly renovated Draft Picks which features burgers, sandwiches, appetizers and flights of beer. We were seated right away and the waitress, Katie did a great job getting our order, checking in and keeping our drinks full. We started with nachos. They were good but nothing to write home about. Burgers and waffle fries however, were great! Burgers done the way we asked, great bun and crispy waffle fries. Will definitely be back! read more

Ginnay & Angelo always go above & beyond to make our visits here as pleasant as possible!!

I've been to draft picks 3 times, each time did not get better. The first time was the opening week. It was a busy night, but my draft beer was frozen over and the server did not know the menu at all. Second time was a month after they were open. Got a bucket of beers, but the server forgot to put ice in the bucket. My friends and I were still hanging out at our table and our server rudely interrupted us saying " I'm tired, I've been here for 12 hours, pay me now so I can go home" she didn't even ask if we wanted anything else to eat or drink! Third time was last night to watch the hawks game. It took an hour to get our check when they were not even busy. Then to top it off, our server tried to get away with over charging us. It took another over an hour for the manager and server to figure out what happened. The food is good, 1/2 off appetizers are good. Not a big beer selection. Service is terrible. No rush going back read more

Were trying to find a place to watch the AFC championship game. We originally were headed to a place about ten minutes away that advertised as a sports bar - they didn't open until 4, game started at 2. Pulled up Google Maps and found this place. When we pulled up, the parking lot was PACKED. I was afraid there wouldn't be anywhere to sit but when we walked in we were greeted and sat and one of the many open tables (the bar was packed but the layout of the restaurant offered lots of room to sit back and unwind) No matter where we sat, we had a view of the game. So many TV's. Aesthetically, I was already obsessed with the place. Our server, Olivia, was extremely attentive. I watched her run from table to table - it was busy but we never felt ignored or neglected, she was great at her job. Food: We got Saganaki as an appetizer. Can't complain there. Perfect gooey cheese, perfect golden brown crust. Just on point. I'm a soup snob and the French Onion Soup surpassed my expectations. BEST French Onion I've had. The broth just tasted fresh, the cheese and bread weren't overpowering, it wasn't just onions with a touch of broth. It was great. It was a little greasy, but as someone who lives off of homemade broth, I understand how hard it can be to skim the fat. I personally think that it adds flavor. The Cabo chicken sandwich was a chicken sandwich. Nothing extraordinary, nothing below par. Just good - but at half off (one of their their Sunday specials), just good is good enough. As my boyfriend said, "at half off, this is the best chicken sandwich I've had in my life". One other minor thing that really impressed me was their attention to little details. Commercials during the game were blocked out with music, which was then turned off when the game started. It's a small thing but makes the restaurant experience more enjoyable than listening to the same commercials over and over again (though I hope they skip this detail during the superbowl). My only complaint? That this place isn't closer to home, because it would my go-to. A sports bar with an elevated menu, great ambiance, and awesome customer service. 5 stars. read more

This a sports bar with TVs and lots of food options. The three of us got burgers or a chicken sandwich. The fried pickle app is amazing!! And the waffle fries are good. The TVs are, to me, the right volume for a sports bar. The owner came to our table to introduce himself which is a nice touch. The other cool thing is that they have four seating options: booth, bar, high top or low top. Overall, this place will make it. They have great food with attentive service! read more

Visited for the first time since the COVID opening. Pulled up in the parking lot and noticed not one server was wearing a mask. We left immediately! I would have left zero stars if I could. Mask protect their customers and obviously they do not care. read more

I like this sports bar. Good beer selection & food is typical bar food done fine. Owner is a good dude. The only issue I have is when owner is not there, the staff has NO idea how to change TV's/put sports on. Not good for a sports bar. However, well worth to visit. read more

My first experience with Draft Picks (via UberEats) wasn't the best, unfortunately. We had a few missing items on our order. However, after bringing the issue to the attention of the manager, Angelo, he did everything he could to make it up to us. He promised us our next order would be comped and he also offered us a gift card. A few days ago, we decided to give them a second chance. When I called in my order, Angelo remembered who I was and was more than happy to follow through on his promise. After I gave him my order, he even asked if I'd like to add something else for free. The food was good and Angelo was extremely pleasant when we came in to pick up our order. I'm glad we gave Draft Picks a second chance. We will definitely be back! read more

Horrible service second time in this place and it was my second mistake The owner is a complete a hole When I company the food and service he was very sarcastic and rode when told him that the guacamole is molded it didn't faze him a bit read more

I'll tell you what, I came in here on a rainy day and decided to stop at this place called Draft Picks. I sat at the bar and Martina the bartender was quite impressive, not only did she break the down the menu she also gave me the best customer service a person can ask for. She broke down all the specials as well as putting the major games I wanted on the television. The food was amazing as we ordered wings and Mac and cheese. Spiro (the owner ) even bought us a shot. This place is AWESOME!!! Thanks Martina and Spiro for a great experience!!!! read more

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