just moved I to the area and not many places around but so happy we found this place!!! everyone is…read moresuper friendly and drinks and food were yummy. Our bartender Stephanie makes delicious martinis and makes you feel right at home.

The toppings are so light that when i got home and opened the box, i thought it was just a cheese…read morepizza. 60% of the pieces were just cheese with no toppings on them at all. i may go back to try other items on the menu but the pizza is not worth the trip

This looks like it will be kinda of a dump inside from looking at the outside. But when you get in…read moreOh My it is lovely !!! We had never been here before and came in on a Bingo night, so that was super fun. The food was delicious. Many options and all that we had were good. The inside decor is pretty as well and the servers are super friendly. I would totally go back and since I won a burrito dinner in Bingo for the kid we will be headed back again soon.

Went here for dinner around 6PM and we had left before Karaoke was supposed to start at 8PM. The…read morerestaurant interior is absolutely amazing and clean and was stunningly decorated. The food was as good as the pictures below show it and were very impressed. We each had dessert as well and enjoyed it. Our waitress was very polite and kind and we had no issues. We had the opportunity to meet the owners who were very friendly and were very concerned that we had a good meal. This will be a place that we intend to return to when we are in Morris.

Got some great cocktails from this bar and gallery in Aurora. It has a kind of limited menu but you…read morecan find something good though. French 75 is basically an art gallery but there's a bar. Look at some art while sipping on a few cocktails. The prices aren't bad especially at happy hours. Checked it out before going to see a play and it was big time ass busy. It's one of the nicer bars in town to be certain. There's all kinds of fancy cocktails such as the namesake obviously. Go at the happy hour and save a few bucks. It's $6 for any of the French 75 variations. Happy hour is Tuesdays through Fridays 4 to 6 in the evening. The Blanc is Bombay Dry Gin, Brut, lemon juice, and simple syrup. It's about $9 for appetizers. The Marinated Olives are nice to munch on. Also they have charcuterie boards. These are great for groups and parties. Has quite an interesting combination. It's open every evening with plenty of art to check out. They have a happy hour weekdays and are open later Fridays and Saturdays.

This is a cute place to come and grab a drink and light food with friends with unique cocktails and…read morecharcuterie boards. They have beautiful paintings covering the walls, and very friendly and attentive service. I tried The Goddess drink, which is similar to a sangria, and the Flower Garden is really good too.

I'm new in town so when I found this place I was so excited to find out that it was in my backyard…read more I walked in and this place has the coolest LA, DC, NYC speakeasy "vibe" that I've experienced here. We had a few drinks and a charcuterie board., BOMB! Delaney was our bartender and she was EXCEPTIONAL. I wanted a martini and she recommended a spicy one.. chefs kiss. (Ask for her! And please tell her Travis sent you!) I'll be back every other week! Because I'm not an alcoholic

Checked out this kind of low key high class cocktail bar. It has a lot more than expected. Mauve…read moreNosh And Libations is one of the classiest places in Shorewood. For sure that's not saying a lot. The drinks are whether the attention but there's some stuff to eat too. Best thing about it is of course the cocktails. It's got quite a few to choose from. There's some that are pretty expensive but some that aren't so bad thankfully. Anyone can find one to their liking. There's of course the classics like martinis. A happy hour is on weekdays to save a few bucks. It's about $12 for sangria. We got the Caribbean Coconut Sangria. Good to help cool off when it gets hot. This is made with coconut rum, lime, pineapple juice, and white rum. Lots of rum in it. There's also a food menu. A few snacks on it basically. It's about $5 to get sides like pickled watermelon. Basically the rinds which actually are good. There's also charcuterie like cheeses and meats. For sure it's one of the best places around here for date nights or even just chilling and hanging. It's located in the plaza with the brewery and a few other restaurants. They're closed Sundays.

We went out with Park Ridge friends last weekend and they took us to this charming bar. I read a…read morefew reviews that said that Pines Room has a small town vibe. I disagree--I am a Chicago boy and it has a big city hidden gem quality about it. In fact, they promote themselves as a speakeasy. Of course you can get any cocktail you want, but my husband and I both opted for a special strawberry cocktail made with Hendrick's gin. It was refreshing, not too sweet, and garnished with a dehydrated lemon slice. Perfect! Our friends both ordered old fashioned cocktails that looked equally as good. It was a Saturday night and this tiny bar was jam-packed. We had to stand, but it was okay because we had only stopped in for one drink before heading to another restaurant for dinner. The bartenders were friendly and efficient. Prices are not inexpensive, but average to what you'd find in a downtown Chicago restaurant. If you''re looking for a cool place to hang in Park Ridge with a craft cocktail and have a small bite (they have a limited food menu, too), Pines Room is the place.

Finally got to visit on a day they were actually open! Me and a couple friends had some delicious…read morecocktails, and the bartender was super helpful and friendly. Definitely you do over.

We stopped into Top Fuel today to check out their Daytona 500 special -- the Hillbilly Surf & Turf…read more It's a fun combo of a Crawfish Boil served alongside Meatloaf, and it definitely caught our attention. We've been here before for their Friday Fish Fry (which is excellent), so we were looking forward to trying something different. I ordered the Mudbugs (crawfish) only, while my wife ordered the combo with Mudbugs and Meatloaf. The underlying motivation? She doesn't eat Mudbugs -- so I knew I'd be getting a bonus portion. The Mudbugs were cooked from live crawfish and seasoned with a classic Cajun blend. They varied in size but were served in generous one-pound portions. The flavor was fresh, well-seasoned, and exactly what you'd hope for in a good boil. Now, the real surprise was the Meatloaf. My wife loves Meatloaf but is extremely picky about it. I can honestly say she loved this one. After trying a bite myself, I agreed completely. It had a rich, beefy flavor, was moist throughout, and the ends had that perfect crunchy outer crust -- which is always the best part. We also ordered the Jalapeño Poppers. They had a nice crunchy exterior, and the pepper and cream cheese filling was creamy without being overcooked -- a solid appetizer choice. Top Fuel has that fun, laid-back dive bar atmosphere with lots of friendly people just enjoying themselves. It's comfortable, welcoming, and easy to settle in for a while. We'll definitely be back soon.

Top Fuel Saloon is right off I55 exit. We entered the place and found a seat. Server took our order…read moreand was super friendly. I had a sandwich and my guest had the patty melt. Our meal was delicious and very cost effective. My tip is if you are looking for a different dining experience give this place a try.

Ever since I learned that there was a speakeasy in Lockport i've always wanted to check it out but…read moreI didn't want to go there by myself so I finally convinced my wife to visit the Speakeasy with me. We figured it would have been the perfect way to top off our evening. For first-timers it might be hard trying to find the speakeasy since at first I thought you had to access it from the Busy Street and walk up three flights of stairs. Actually you just walk inside of the Embers building, find the elevator that's kind of hidden and take it to the Third floor. I thought that the little trip up felt exclusive already. Once you're at the third floor you are treated to a beautiful array of scenery. Exit to your left and you were treated to the bar and some great tables with a cozy, intimate setting. I'm not sure if it was open seating since there was a little podium right off the elevator so we just sat ourselves. Some speakeasies require a certain dress code to keep up with the times. This one thankfully was casual though many people dressed business casual. We actually loved how the staff dressed as well. I have to try their Japanese sex drink and I absolutely loved every ship that I took. The drinks are fairly price. They did have a food menu but it was mainly snacks and small plates that were a bit overpriced. If we're having a large Gathering they have a big private room next door. This place does have a lot of great events going on as well with their upcoming Valentine's Day event that looks really interesting. It does get pretty busy as well after 7:00 p.m. from our experience. Overall, I was excited and enjoyed our visit coming to the 933 speakeasy!

933 Speakeasy is located inside Embers in Downtown Lockport. I loved that getting to the bar was…read moretruly an "in the know" experience. It just so happens that I visited the night of a holiday bar crawl in lockport so the inside wasn't set up how it normally would be. For being packed, we were still able to grab a cocktail table to enjoy our drinks at. The bar was decked out in holiday decor to get everyone in christmas spirits. My group got two rounds of drinks which included the Toasted Pecan Old Fashioned, Figgy Smalls, Christmas in a Cup, Happiness is a Warm Puppy, Milk & Cookies, and Maple Bacon Old Fashioned. My favorites by far were the Toasted Pecan Old Fashioned and Figgy Smalls. My group also loved the Milk & Cookies. The bartenders hustled to get drinks out and still took time to smoke the old fashioneds to perfection. I'd love to come back on a normal night and re-enjoy this lockport hotspot.

The place is great, the owner was great & the drinks were great! Never been here before. Ambiance…read morehere was amazing. It's a beautiful place!

What a wonderful place, a hidden gem in the Illinois Valley. Great stop to have a cocktail,…read moremixologist has real talent for making something special. Multifaceted location bar and entertainment has a vintage, unique atmosphere. Dance space, intimate spaces, pool, and gaming were among the many facets they offer. What a fun place. Service was impeccable. Catches your attention, memorable experience.

go every week for walleye it's great! staff is so friendly feels like family cute decor, full bar…read morewe love it

Great food with an extensive menu. Service is very good and the drinks are awesome. This is our…read morefavorite place to eat when visiting Morris. Brooke puts a lot of effort and enthusiasm into making every dish and drink special.

Came to this humble looking bar and grill in Coal City. It looks like a place where locals hang…read moreout. Babe's Tap & Grill is one of the few locally owned restaurants around here. Most of the rest are chains, with the few others being worn out looking. The prices are pretty okay, so it's good enough to come back to some time. Basic looking for a neighborhood bar. It's one of a few that are downtown. This is actually right next to another one. Maybe drinking is the only thing to do around here. One can do that here and eat too. It's about $4 for a basic cocktail. There's a decent amount of liquors including a few whiskeys. It's about $4 for an appetizer. Tater tots are a good choice for any occasion. For sure it's nothing worth going into too much about. It's located in downtown on Broadway. There's a lot of drink and food specials.

I usually Like to stop for a good fresh hand made burger when I am in town visiting family. Found…read moreout it is under under new management. They are using Frozen pattys now and the prices almost doubled, very dissappointing. Will not make any effort to go back. Steve S.