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    Emerson's Ale House

    3.8 (493 reviews)
    ModerateBars, American
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Outside of the ale house
    Megh L.

    If you're in the northwestern burbs of Chicago, this is definitely a solid restaurant/bar to visit. Ambiance was good - lit well enough but not overly bright or dark. Establishment was clean. While it was very busy, even the noise level was at a normal volume (acoustics of the bar?). Server was Nicole, and she was attentive and cordial. The food was great! We decided to share a few apps: chicken tenders, fries, and bacon burger sliders. My friend got a non-alcoholic peach Moscow mule, and I had Slow Melt Pale Ale from Half Acre Brewing. My beer was awesome, and the chicken tenders were my fave out of the 3! However, they were all very good. Go check it out when you're in the Mt. Prospect area - great beer list and lots of menu options.

    Hugo Spritz and Strawberry Basil Lemonade
    Abby A.

    Awesome food and service. Hidden gem you should go here it will not disappoint. Yummy food and drinks

    Jordan C.

    Cute spot in downtown Mt. Prospect. They have daily specials, and Tuesdays are all day happy hour which includes some drinks and food. The cheese curds were a bit too breaded for my liking, but still good. They have different salads that you can get as a wrap- I'd definitely get one again!

    Sliders
    John S.

    Dined in on Monday and they had $10 slider special. 3 sliders of your choice. I went with 2 prime rib and one buffalo chicken. They were all good. We were seated quickly and had a great server. Standard sports bar atmosphere. Would come back

    Xavier Thomas M.

    This was a great place to visit! A friend and I visited after a workout and it was perfect. Shoutout to Mimi for being a great server, we definitely recommend her if you ever have a chance to get her. But, in general, the overall experience was great! In terms of food - definitely get the cauliflower appetizer. This was probably the best cauliflower one I've had. I couldn't get enough. The El Fuego burger was really good and I would definitely get it again. I might want more hot sauce or something for a bigger kick but still really good! And I asked for medium rare and it was spot on. The ambiance was great, a great sports bar type of environment but still has areas in the restaurant that other vibes were, from what I saw. There were families, girls night type of groups, sports, etc. Honestly 5/5 we'll be back!

    Italian Beef Egg Rolls

    Wings were probably my favorite! Hot Honey wings are a must have!! Short rib grilled cheese was good, could've had a little more flavor but would def order again. Italian beef rolls were surprisingly delicious. My family and I love this place for a quick bite with some great service. Love having option to sit indoors and outside. Can't wait for my next visit!

    Short Rib Grilled Cheese
    Brian D.

    Emerson's Ale House has exactly what you are looking for in a Sports Bar. I've been here a number of times, but feel it's time for a review. Julie was my bartender/server and was phenomenal. Give her a raise. She did everything right. I ordered the Braised Rib Grilled Cheese (Julie's recommendation). It was full of flavor and accompanied by a Tomato Bisque soup which was perfect for dipping the grilled cheese in actually (not sure if that's the intention but the combo was super good). Mediterranean dressing for the side salad was excellent. I had a Red Ale (or a few) and watched the games. 90s music on while I watched was a plus as well. 5 stars to Julie and Emerson's Ale House!

    Buffalo wings & Parmesan Truffle Fries
    Patricia P.

    Great bar food! Always a good spot for football sunday & the service is great every time

    Quesadillas
    S T.

    We arrived very full lots of people. We just waited few minutes and got table. Food comes very fast and very fresh and hot very tasty. I don't like very loud music but is ok .

    Cajun chicken sandwich and sweet potato fries
    Kristena R.

    Great place if you want to catch a reasonably priced bite to eat and have some drinks! The food is very good here and they have a big menu with a lot of different options. I also really loved the atmosphere - cozy and relaxed, and the interior is pretty and modern. We ordered the cauliflower bites for our appetizer and they were soooo good. They're breaded and coated in sweet chili sauce and served with ranch. I think it's a really unique appetizer that I haven't seen offered anywhere else. I had the Cajun chicken sandwich with sweet potato fries. The sandwich was way bigger than I expected! It was really good- melted cheese on top and peppers on the inside. Loved the fries and they were the perfect side! My friend says she always orders their ale house fried fish. I took a photo of her plate so you can see the portions they serve. I did try her mashed potatoes and they were delicious. Our initial server was very nice but could have done a better job. We didn't have utensils when we were given our cauliflower bites appetizer, and we were so hungry that we started eating with our hands lol. Server didn't come back for a long time, but we luckily got our utensils from the guy who served us our dinner plates. This is a simple mistake and I won't let it deter me from coming back in the future!

    Taco Tuesday.  Our first visit to Emerson's and we shall return.  Excellent service and very tasty  meal

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    Food was very good service was great and attentive drink was tasty but did not have garnish but everything was enjoyable

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    Great spot to have drinks with friends! Met up before Christmas with friends from FL. May start a new tradition and do this each year.

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    Talk about a hidden gem! Jimmy D's sits in Arlington Heights - a Northwestern burb of Chicago…read more Having a heavy Greek influence, Jimmy Ds was started by Demetrios "Jimmy D" Demarakis, after he migrated to America from a small village in Greece back in 1968. In 1986, Jimmy D's was born. Food & drinks I tried: Buffalo mac & cheese Cream of chicken with rice soup The Mac Daddy Burger with Greek Fries Apple Walnut bread pudding Espresso martini Mapleberry breeze The Mac Daddy Burger deserves respect lol It comes with their boom boom sauce, mac & cheese, fried onions, bacon and sliced jalapeños on a brioche bun! The buffalo mac & cheese truly surprised me. It's covered with an ale cheese sauce that is full of flavor and on top, there are buffalo chicken crisps! So good! The Greek Fries were my other favorite! It has a roasted garlic aioli, crumbled feta and oregano. I could eat an entire plate of it with no problem! On Fridays and Saturdays in the evening, there is live music but outside of the live music, the environment is lively, the service from everyone was pleasant and attentive, and there are TVs everywhere, like literally! I can totally see why this place is a neighborhood favorite and if you visit, you'll understand why too! Stop by and tell em that Bri from Planes and Plates sent you!

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