Emmett's Brewing Company offers a classic brewpub experience with a warm, lively atmosphere that makes it an easy place to gather. Once a standout brewery deeply rooted in the Dundee community, it built its reputation on distinctive, house-crafted beers that gave it a strong local identity. In recent years, however, the beer program has shifted toward a more basic, broadly approachable lineup. While still solid and easy to enjoy, it no longer carries the same uniqueness that once set it apart. Paired with a menu of familiar comfort fare, it remains a dependable spot; more about the atmosphere and company than culinary or brewing ambition. read more

Stopped in during the week for a quick lunch. Service was quick and friendly. We love the nostalgic feels of the Irish Style Pub/Brewery. They have a large selection of craft beers and many hand crafted cocktails to choose from. What we ordered: *Tenderloin Sliders- they were full of flavor and tender. * Chicken with pasta and a creamy mushroom sauce. It was very flavorful and definitely something I would order again. It came with a different pasta than what was listed in the menu. read more

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The food here is prepared very well! We had a VERY large party and they were able to accommodate us with ease! I had the Ribeye which was cooked exactly as I ordered and they were able to swap my sides to accommodate my dietary restrictions. Overall a wonderful experience!! read more

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I had not been here in about 10 years and it was just as underwhelming as ever. Not bad but nothing I've ever eaten here has been great. We were a party of about 10 but there were hardly any other people in the place on a cold snowy night and service was severely lacking to top it all of. The place does have a lot of character inside and has that old Chicago look that appeals to a lot of people. Unfortunately I'm not going to a restaurant to look at the decor. read more

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Arrive 3:30 on a Wednesday with a group of 12. We were seated immediately. We ask if they could do 5 separate checks and they indicated it would be no problem. Drinks were ordered and delivered promptly. We ordered a mix of appetizers and sandwich sandwiches. Everyone was very happy with what they received. I had the blackened walleye sandwich with fries .my partner had the avocado toast club sandwich homemade chips. Portions were good size and everything was tasty! Our server "RC H" was excellent read more

A large group of us went on a Saturday afternoon. I think they were understaffed because it took a bit to get seated but the restaurant wasnt packed. I was disappointed in the kids menu that had Kraft Mac n cheese , buttered noodles, or burger for $12. A children's meal should never be $12 unless I'm downtown Chicago. We ordered some apps which never arrived. We were happy to see a whole gluten free menu since we had people in our party that need gluten free options. The burger was decent but fries were pretty cold. Overall I felt that the restaurant was way overpriced and food was just okay . read more

We attended a wedding celebration at Emmitt's. The food was good, the atmosphere was pleasant. However, our group was on the second floor and were forced to return to the first floor to use the washroom. Also, the bartenders had no idea what their beer offerings were!!! What?!?! This is a brewery and the bartenders don't know anything about the beer??? They had to search for a beer menu!!! Okay..... read more

I went to a gathering here with a large group on a Saturday night and was able to sample a good number of different appetizers including the Emmett's Nachos, Woodland Flatbread, Margherita flatbread, Based pretzel twists, Chocolate stout brownie, and more. Overall, the flavors of all of these items were as good as other more upscale pubs that I've been to with fairly good textures to match (nachos were quite crispy, pretzels had a good firmness). Portion sizes were fairly generous for the price as well, considering that appetizers are a similar size to entrees. Service here was quick, efficient, and friendly as our waiter was able to accurately accommodate our table of 20 -- with good recommendations and prompt drink refills as well. Despite the large number of orders, food was served hot and at a similar time to one another, and plates were also cleared at a good pace. Overall, great place for a gathering with delicious food, reasonable prices, and friendly service -- with plenty of beer options available. read more

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2 stars for the ambiance. I'd give just one otherwise. Served by some lowlife, and was given leftover beef, could tell very clearly it was reheated beef, like microwaved.. and it had zero flavor but nasty reheated beef flavor. It was the short rib dish I think. Tried some other stuff, not good. Beer was flat and they all tasted the same. Wow.... What a waste of space. read more

Dine last Saturday. The food was very good I had the steak tacos Other dinners in my party had the queen's cut prime rib and ribs. We all enjoyed our dinners. The atmosphere of the place is nice, clean and quaint. I sadly often forget about this place but very happy it is a dinning option in my area. This is a great place to celebrate a special occasion. read more

Giving 2 stars here seems generous and its only because the service was good and our server was attentive The food I ordered was the tenderloin sliders. Let me tell you, the only way I would ever serve this is if I had a prisoner and I had to keep them alive. The sliders were dry and when I say I maybe a drizzle of balsamic vinegar if that. Not enough horseradish sauce to even make a difference. In addition, the sweet potato fries were cold and limp. The atmosphere of the restaurant itself is cool enough and they have decent beers. My buddy, I was there with got the fried chicken sandwich which I almost got myself and he even said it was terrible. Do better. read more

Emmett's Brewing Co is a local favorite in the West Dundee/Elgin area. I have been here many times for lunches, dinners, and banquets. The last time I was there I met my mother there for lunch. Our server was very nice and spent time to answer all of our questions. I had the cheddar ale soup which comes with a pretzel twist. This was flavorful without being too heavy. For entrees I had the RASPBERRY WALNUT SALAD (Grilled Chicken, Cranberries, Bleu Cheese, Pear, Raspberry Vinaigrette), while my mom had the BURRATA CAPRESE SALAD (Tomato, Basil, Crostini, Balsamic Glaze). Once I mixed all of the ingredients together, the salad tasted great. The chicken was a little dry but pouring some of the salad dressing on it fixed that problem. The tomatoes in my mother's salad were HUGE. The food was good and I am already looking forward to my next visit. I recommend Emmett's Brewing Co. read more

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Visited the Palatine, IL brewery on 10/24 partly to redeem a free refill of a (1 of 3) growlers that I got from a Honors Flight golf outing in Sept in Arlington Heights, IL and to have lunch with friends . Meal was OK but when I tried to redeem the coupon I was told that this was not one of their coupons or growlers and I could not use the last two. I asked for the manager and was given the runaround by the server. Very embarrassing to my party of four. Found the owner/CEO was Rob Kwiatek and I have left (3) voicemails with him over the last three weeks and never have received a call back concerning the (3) growlers I still have in my possession Overall very disappointed in the service that Emmetts Brewery in Platine and West Dundee IL read more

The manager is a horrible person. She argues and yells at customers. The food sucks and had to be sent back three times because the meat was completely raw. No apology from the manager just argued that with us the entire time. Literally go anywhere else! read more

Service I forgot to check whether the Cheese Ale was vegetarian and it wasn't. Without me even asking the woman taking care of the front went and got me a different soup without charge. Love the energy there and was super thankful that she was able to do that for me. :) read more

Nice pub with a classic feel, Emmett's has an extensive line of their beers as well as some classic pub grub. Prices are fair, and I enjoyed a prime rib dinner for under $30. Nothing fancy, but it was well prepared and I would order it again. Place gets busy, but we were able to grab a couple of seats at the bar on a Friday night. Went with a friend from the Netherlands, and he also liked the brewery Merch as well. Overall, a nice place for a meal and drinks. read more

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Enjoyed a nice lunch at Emmett's Brewing Co., this traditional American restaurant is also a brewing house when you walk in you can see this massive tank! Got the two soups of French onion and also cheddar ale soup. I got the cheddar ale one because I never heard of a soup with ale in it and it also came with a pretzel to dip in your soup! Super rich and creamy. Overall I loved both soups and would say they are both good. Also had some baked potato skins and had them put the bacon on the side since I'm not eating any, but my table was still able to put the bacon on their skin if they would like it. My burger was also juicy and super tasty! I enjoyed the string onions on them. They were cooked perfectly well. A filling and a full meal for lunch but I loved it. read more

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Ate here with the family last night. Food was terrible. I had them beef tenderloin sliders. came out cold along with cold fries. Beef was completly dried out over cooked and no flavor. Artichoke dip was over cooked and had bad flavor. This is the 3rd time we had bad food here. Service was good. They need new chefs. read more

Food was not good.. Salmon overcooked and sweet potato mash cold..forgot to put chicken in the chicken pasta and brought out a plain chicken breast on a plate..big disappointment.. my peach sangria was bad.. definitely no alcohol read more

We stopped in with some friends and our kids for an early dinner here a while back and I never got around to writing a review. But I need to do it for one reason. Did you ever watch Hell's Kitchen? Gordon Ramsey would always make Beef Wellington in his restaurant and I never had it before. I always wanted to try it. Well I got to try it one other time and it was a fantastic dish. And they had it as a special the evening we stopped in, and for a much cheaper price than what I paid at another establishment. So I gave it a try and it was a slam dunk. I am sometimes hesitant to let my daughter try my food, because it can quickly become half hers... This one became half hers. Try it if you get a chance, and try the beer too. It is a good microbrewery, read more

Me and a friend chose this place on a whim. We were seated by a very nice host immediately and our server was super friendly and checked on us often to make sure we were doing ok. You can sit on the bar side or the dining room side and we chose a booth in the dining room. Was very happy about that after going to the restroom later and learned how loud the bar side was. The menu had several different salad and sandwich options as well as several different sharables and entrees. They also had a small list of specials for St Patrick's Day. We started with a couple of glasses of wine, a merlot and a rose. We loved both wines and the pours were decent sized. The merlot was a Sycamore Lane merlot and now I need to find where to buy it. For entrees, we chose the corned beef and cabbage and the fried cod dish. The corned beef dish looked very fresh, filling and appetizing. My cod was a couple of medium sized pieces with large chunks of fresh whitefish, with crispy breading. The cole slaw was very creamy and sweet and the sweet potatoes were long, thin and crispy. Both meals were very delicious. We ended our night with a slice of their carrot cake, which was large and the middle of it was very good, but the top of it tasted slightly freezer burnt. It had a thick cream cheese frosting covered in walnuts. The cake was very good. All in all, for 2 glasses of wine, an entree and dessert it was about $50 each. I would definitely go back again. read more

Fabulous dinner. Cannot think of one bad thing. Service was exceptional. I would never expect a top notch steak there but this one was outstanding. A filet. Perfectly cooked potato. Then apple struedel for desert was off the charts. What a great little gem. read more

Food is overpriced and mediocre at best. Decent atmosphere, but not worth the money. Go to Village Squire instead!

Brought my two young kids (5 and 2) on Valentines night by myself after my husband unexpectedly had to work late and Shelley G was our server...truly one of the best experiences I've had eating out with my kids thanks to her! She was engaging with us and brought the kids' meals out quickly and once my meal came out (Brussels sprout salad, absolutely delicious!) she brought them valentines cards and stickers to keep them entertained so I could enjoy my meal in peace. She helped make for a truly memorable and wonderful night after my plans had changed and it will be a long time before I forget her kindness to us. read more

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Very nice and comfortable ambiance. Service is great. Beer cheese soup is rich and creamy, very delicious. Woodland flatbread is heavy with too much cheese but loads of flavor. Here is where they lose me. They charge $10 a glass for Sycamore lane wine which is the cheapest of the cheap at $6 a bottle retail. $10 a glass for house wine. SMH. read more

Food was good, mixed drinks & the beer was excellent. Service was perfect too. The tanks are so cool to see & you can take some beer home too! Can't wait to come back. Update, came back and the menu changes a lot. Which is awesome. Second time had the surf & turf. Delicious. The bacon infused old fashioned was amazing! Great service still. Highly recommend and I will be coming back again. read more

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Love their burgers! Ordered for pick up and they made a small mistake. When I called they were apologetic and wanting to correct their mistake and compensated my whole meal and made a note on my account for the next time I visit. Will continue to come for the burgers and service read more

Went there with friends for dinner. Service was friendly, but a little slow. Food was great. Friend had the chicken breast that was on special, and he loved it. I had the battered cod, and it was crispy and not oily. Not too loud inside, and the interior is cool looking. read more

Recently we visited Emmetts Brewing Company. While the venue is great and our meal was delicious, the overall experience was undermined by seemingly small oversights (or lack of attention to details). 1. We met our friend in the bar and ordered drinks. The beer was excellent as is always the case with Emmetts. However, when you order drinks from the well a simple rum and coke should not be weak but even worse, the coke should not be flat sugar water. A $100 bar tab to start the night begins with some lousy pours/drinks. The beer saved the night. 2. Prime Rib was presented as the special for the evening so we all ordered it. When we requested bread for the table we were presented with a single pretzel breadstick - ridiculous and totally inappropriate. Oddly enough, while at the bar we were actually served bread and butter. 3. Moving on past dinner, we ordered desserts and coffee. While the desserts were delicious the coffee was lukewarm/cold Total dinner tap, $200 for the night. The above issues could have been resolved at the time of service but it is not our job to educate the staff on how to care for their patrons. The time to make things right is at the time the service is being provided - not after you've done it wrong. West and East Dundee have many eating establishments to enjoy. These restaurants have a responsibility to the community that supports them with their dollars to always give their best - that is how it works. Take care of your guests and they will take care of you year after year after year. Emmett's has great food and you certainly do not need to spend $300 to enjoy yourself there. The menu offers you lots of options so try it out. read more

Just dined here for the first time and had a great experience. Shelley was our server and really took care of us, she suggested some amazing beers to try and food selections. I had the beer cheese soup and it was great, I've been thinking about it ever since. I appreciated the environment where you could really have a conversation and felt very comfortable. Will be back! read more

I have been to Emmett's less than a handful of times throughout the last few years. They have a nice cozy atmosphere and this is a good date place. Last time I was there I tried their pear martini that was really good but a small pour (and a wrong glass). The bartender was a bit slow in getting utensils and cocktails but he was nice. I ordered the grilled chicken sandwich on a pretzel bun and I subbed out the Swiss cheese for Gouda cheese and I got ranch instead of honey mustard and the sandwich was fresh and delicious! I give this place an overall 3.75 stars. I will definitely be back. read more

We have been so impressed with this location for several years now - tonight 4/20/24 was exceptional! Our waiter, Ben, was friendly, attentive and all-around excellent! The food and atmosphere are our favorite date-night destination, and we are happy to recommend for a wonderful dining experience! read more

The food, drinks and most importantly the SERVICE is impeccable! As soon as you walk in, you're immediately engrossed in history and beautiful moody lighting and a host/hostess with a smile on their face. I couldn't recommend this establishment more! Special shout out to Shelley, she always takes the best care of us and is always so helpful. 20 stars if I could ! read more

Came for a large private party. The steak and salmon were fantastic. The portion size was good and the mixed veggies was great. For the steak I would have liked a little more brown gravy. The server was great and she worked very hard for all of us. We didn't see a helper until the entrees came out so for the 30+ people great job. The brownie dish for dessert was very rich in chocolate. The beers were all pretty easy drinking. But we were burping almost immediately. I'm thinking the CO2 in the tap system was a little higher than normal. Moose Out read more

Overall it was a very good lunch. Been to the palatine location many times so was looking forward to eating here and trying this location. The spinach artichoke dip was delicious. Pita was hot and crispy. So good! The serving size was much larger than we expected so there was plenty left over. I had the soup and salad meal. The cheddar ale soup was rich and filling. It wasn't very hot. I'm guessing it was plated first and sitting a bit. The pretzel twist was clearly right out of the oven and was delicious dipped in the soup. Salad was good as well. They didn't over dress it which was fantastic! Service was great. Our waitress was very attentive and made sure we were well taken care of. read more

Went with hubby to get some dinner after work. I tried one of their specials - their $4 tacos. Got a pork, steak/beef, and fried cod taco. Very good! They were quite generous for the low price. My husband was kinda jealous! He got the burger with the egg, and thought it was a good quality burger and enjoyed it. Burger came with fries. They have daily specials which seem very reasonable. Pricing was very reasonable in general. The ambience is very nice and quaint, and parking is free in the back of the restaurant. Seating is ample. The waitress was very nice but seemed to have most tables and was very busy. We felt bad for her as she was running around. Hope to be back in the future! read more

The customer service was excellent. I attended a private function, and the waitstaff/bartender were top notch. Excellent service with attention to detail. The meal was delicious. read more

Decent brewery. Food was fresh and delicious. Had the bbq burger and I ate it nonstop with them sweet potatoe fries. Love this place and can't wait to visit in the summer read more

Emmett's Brewing Co - New American Near Me - West Dundee, Illinois

This bar/restaurant has a great atmosphere and there is ample seating. But there is no getting around the fact that the food was a disappointment.I had decided on the " shaved prime rib "  sandwich and at the server's suggestion, got the " home made chips. " Both were disappointing. The prime rib was two thick slices, both of which were somewhat fatty. And the chips could have come from a bag. My wife had the potato skins which were tough and without much of an appealing taste. The server was polite and attentive, but good service does not substitute for good food. It's not a bad place, but we won't be coming back. read more

If you find yourself in the mood for German-style food, this is the place for you. Family-friendly, too. We went in a Friday night for dinner. End of September there's noisy construction out front on 72, but don't let that stop you from coming inside and enjoying a great meal. Large parking lot is in the back off 2nd Street. Head in the main entrance which is on the side, on 2nd Street. You'll be greeted with a smile and seated either in a booth or a table. Your choice. I believe there are two dining rooms, front and rear. We've always been seated in the front with great views of Route 72 (which unfortunately right now is filled with construction crews). Large screen TVs are in several corners of the front dining area and showing different sports channels. Be sure to look for the bear head in the wall. Our server for the evening was Gideon. He took care of all our questions when ordering, kept our drinks filled, and helped us package up our leftovers. Our teenage son had the Walleye Poboy sandwich with a cup of soup. Soup of the day was Shrimp Bisque. Very thick and full of flavor. A must try! Hubby and I both ordered the fried Cod and a salad (instead of fries). The fried cod is very good if eaten when hot. But the breading gets mushy as it cools. The salad is a good size salad with tomato, cucumber, grated carrots, red onions! Best side salad served with dinner that I've ordered in any restaurant. This was our second visit. The first visit was just for a hearty lunch after a long bike ride down the nearby bike trail across the Fox River. We will be back again for dinner or lunch! read more