Reserv. 3pm May 30, 2026 My sister, niece and nephew…read morecelebrated my 60+ Birthday here at Barrel's Restaurant. The Food was OUTSTANDING! The kitchen Staff, ESPECIALLY THE CHEF were all EXCELLENT. The Chef was attentive to both food appearance and plate placement. The portion sizes were generous and quite scrumptious! The Service was OUSTANDING! Ken, our waiter was patient, attentive, and very professional. He answered our every request; and was expeditious in doing so. Ken also served me, the Birthday Lady a perfect serving size of vanilla ice cream covering half a brownie, drizzled in carmel and chocolate sauce; with a lit candle on top . The Ambiance was OUTSTANDING! The beautiful sounds of chatter and laughter, with music unobtrusively playing in the background, gave this handsomely and subtully elegant hot spot a comfortable family friendly atmosphere. My sister asked Ken if he would ask the Manager to come to our table. The Manager- Evan, was at our table in under a minute. My sister took this time to compliment the way he ran the restaurant, and how well the staff moved and served the customer; how well the food tasted, and the comfortable feeling of family she felt every time she was at the restaurant. And then she "Thanked" him for making this happen; "There aren't many restaurants that have this feel, and that continue to check all of the boxes." We assured him, because of this, we'd return again. Please Note: This is not the same Barrel's Restaurant as before. It is much nicer. Thank You. MsJay We Celebrate Barrel Restaurant of Oak Lawn's Manager and The Full Staff.

Great Happy Hour, Ambiance, and service. This will surely be…read morea place I add to my list when visiting the Chicagoland area again. My friends picked me up from the airport and this is where we spent a few hours, laughing, catching up and enjoying some delicious food and drinks.

The food here was delicious! My MIL brought me here for dinner and we had a great time! A great…read moreplace, it's nice and a great open concept. Cool artwork and plenty of seating. The bar area looks cool and huge tvs to watch sports too. We were greeted by wonderful ladies and we got seated right away. Our waitress Blanca was FANTASTIC! Kindly shared great recommendations and was on top of serving us. The bus staff was even amazing! Great young men! My hot honey chicken sandwich was amazing! Juicy and tender, seasoned well. The sweet potato fries were excellent. I tasted the gumbo and cornbread and it was amazing! First time having buffalo shrimp WOW! I could eat 2 plates! I got the triple flourless cake to go and it didn't disappoint! Yummy! Great spot!

The food was decent (I enjoyed the burger & queso, but the pretzel bites, fries and beignets were…read morejust alright). However, the service was some of the worst service I have ever had. We came in and waited to be greeted by the hostess. Maybe 10 minutes passed and 2-3 other groups also came in before we saw the hostess and she had the sourest attitude I've seen that wasn't a snotty teenager arguing with their mom. The tables were so close together and booths tight that multiple groups had to adjust chairs or add chairs to a booth to be able to fit their group of 4 comfortably. Tables were left dirty & covered with dishes - two tables we're left uncleared for the entire 2+ hours we were there until the hostess with the horrific attitude cleared one glass at a time with a truly horrible look on her face. At one point when the hostess was walking back to the front from the kitchen, a young child (maybe 3-4) was politely walking to her table and the hostess said something to the effect of "get out of my way" - to a toddler, behaving perfectly reasonably and the hostess wasn't even carrying anything that might topple over. Our waitress was not much better than the hostess. While she was mostly pleasant, after 45 minutes we had to flag her down to ask where our appetizer was and she apologized before bringing it out 10 minutes or so later. It wasn't so busy that the kitchen was behind - I think she just forgot to put the order in or the kitchen forgot to fire it. We had placed our dinner order at the same time, and that came out shortly after the appetizer for 3 of the 4 of us. The 4th member of the party had to wait 10 minutes or so for her chicken wrap to come out. Flagging down our waitress for the check was also a challenge. She would disappear for long stretches of time. Service was truly appalling and we were there for over 2.5 hours for what we had expected would be a quick and delicious dinner. I won't go back.

Cute spot! Limited hours so finally was able to check them out when in the area. It is located near…read morethe Riverside BNSF stop and there is also street parking available. We met the owner who is very passionate about his business. His bartender made some tasty cocktails. Prices for cocktails are very reasonable.

Nice selections of their own liquors. The bartenders are personable, knowledgeable and…read moreentertaining. The owner and his wife are also really nice people. Clean intimate space with a Small bar and limited hours but definitely worth a try. Try the distillery tour if you are interested in how things are made.

The vibes were nice. Lighting wasn't too bright, a dressier atmosphere, and definitely felt like a…read moregood spot for drinks and dinner. Service was fine. Our server was nice and water refills came at the right times. The burger was honestly pretty mid. It tasted fine, but our server said it was one of the best burgers in Chicago and I definitely wouldn't agree. 5/10. The salmon was tender and had a really interesting crust. It wasn't charred like I expected, almost had a rubbery texture, but I actually enjoyed it. The lemony miso sauce was delicious, the pickled cucumbers added a nice crunch. 7.5/10. The prime bone-in ribeye was fine. Good flavor, but nothing really stood out about it. 6.5/10. Dessert was the highlight of the meal. The chocolate crunch dessert was sooo good. Loved the marshmallow pieces and all the different textures from the crunchy mousse. 8/10. The salted caramel gelato had a great texture, but it was way too sweet for me. It tasted more like straight sugar than salted caramel. 6/10. Overall, a solid last-minute date night spot with good vibes, but the chocolate crunch dessert was definitely the standout.

Loved the vibe of this place. The wait staff was immensely friendly and knowledgeable…read more The mussels app was to die for and they were great about bringing bread out to soak up all the goodness. The scallops were delightful. Drinks were delicious. Will definitely be back.

On a whim, I found myself inside Vintage Oak. The decor is very chic and classic, easy on the eyes…read more The drink menu is something to explore, trust me, be adventurous! I challenge you to try something on the menu that you normally wouldn't and thank me later! The bartender was so on point and kept the atmosphere going, that losing track of time can easily happen! I enjoyed my time here and would have no problem returning

Has to be one of the nicest places in Crete. It looks too fancy to be here. Vintage Oak is a good…read moreplace for whiskey. Certainly they have a lot. There's a ton to choose from at pretty good prices, and there's also a small but good food menu. Came in recently and we got a few drinks and food. It wasn't that busy and we were one of the few inside the last time here. There's also a patio you have to walk through to get inside. It's about $7 for a cocktail. Most of these are made with whiskey. I liked the Oak Old Fashioned. This is Bullett Rye with aromatic and orange bitters, Fever Tree seltzer, and a sugar cube to top it off. Also we had the Pretzels And Dip. It's $7 for a few. This comes with a choice of cheese or mustard. It seemed like the prices were cheap. They could have charged a lot more and people wouldn't have thought anything of this. Good drinks and food. It also has good prices. The selection and quality of the whiskeys along with the food makes it a value.

After spending the afternoon at Morton Arboretum,our friends suggested we go to NWB - Next Whiskey…read moreBar in downtown Lisle. It was early on a Friday night and we were seated immediately. By the time we left tho,the place was packed! Our server Haley was great. They have a fantastic bourbon and whiskey menu as well as craft cocktails. I had their NWB Old Fashion which is made with Buffalo Trace..bonus! It was so good I had to have two.....lol. We spilt the NWB Trio appetizer which was a selection of hummus,olive tapenade and corn guacamole,fresh veggies and grilled pita. Definitely big enough for 4 people. Their menu offers Mac n cheese, Gourmet Burgers,Wraps,Sandwiches and Salads. I had the NWB Burger which was an 8 oz burger topped with pork belly,cheese curds,whiskey bbq sauce on a pretzel bun. Absolutely delicious! My wife had The Gobbler (GF) with a Turkey burger,avocado,goat cheese,roasted red pepper sauce on a GF bun. She loved it and they only charged an extra 1.00 for the GF bun. Portions are huge and the food is very good. We will definitely be back!

NWB is located in downtown Lisle and can seat ~50ish people. They also have outdoor seating as…read morewell. Parking is street parking and it was easy for me to find a spot. A friend and I stopped in for a weekday lunch and there were about 15 other customers as well. This is a casual whiskey bar with your standard bar food and drinks. Service throughout was kind of inconsistent but still OK. The food came out fairly quick which is ideal for me anyway haha. We both opted for the $10 smash burger lunch special that comes with fries. For $10 this is a great deal. The burger was juicy and delicious. The sauce on the burger goes very well with it and the bun is buttery, very good. The fries? Meh, they were pretty bland and stale.

Attentive bartender! Little dive bar! One pool table and…read moredarts, good for a night cap.

This is a neat looking bar in the Crystal Lake area that primarily focuses on Whiskey which I do…read morenot drink they do however have a small kitchen and this is a old place looks more like a rural Iowa or Wisconsin bar then something one would expect to find in Illinois

BE CAREFUL. Bartenders will upcharge you for "Mixed Drink" when you NEVER asked for a double, neat,…read moretall drink etc. All I asked for was a whiskey and coke. When I called them out about it they said it's for liquor, that i never asked for btw. When I left for the bathroom BOTH bartenders came up to my date trying to defame me. The owner sits at the bar and watches his bartenders RIP OFF patrons with their own CUSTOM UpCharges. I'm a former bartender and see for yourself their MADE UP CHARGES.

Thanks again for the super loud music you are playing right now. You woke up my kids and they can't…read morego back to sleep. We live 1 block away. Please be considerate of your neighbors.

My family and my self stopped in to grab some quick food and drinks but quickly realized it wasn't…read moregoing to quick lol. It was a pretty busy night the hostess was very sweet and our waitresss was very attentive and honest. There was a mistake made in regards to an item that was ordered and our waitress came over to tell me it was her fault and that she will get it out as fast possible, I was shocked by the honesty but very much appreciated it as that's how you build rapport with your clientele. A manager stopped by and bought my drink and food for the inconvenience which they didn't have to do but they were very kind for that. When the food came out it was worth every bit of the wait the chicken was juicy the lettuce was crisp. Although mistakes can happen having a staff that acknowledges it is huge. I forgot our waitresses name but she was the shorter of the two she was wearing glasses and a sweater (I was sweating just looking at her). I would definitely recommend this place to family and friends who have some time on their hands because although the food takes a while it is worth the wait. Thank you to staff for a great impression. Will deff be back.

I recently came here over the weekend with a wipe to see how this place was. This place deserves a…read morebig prop for having a complete Vegan menu! That is the star studded Gem of this place because it fits my wife's dietary needs. The menu itself is pretty pricey though if you come here on certain days where there's always a special it can make up for it so I would schedule your time coming here by studying the specials of the day. This place has a lot of TVs and is very interactive by having a own kids area. If dining inside isn't your forte, they have a dining area outside. They even brought a TV outside for one guest so they could see the FIFA game. They have a back area by the bathroom where they have their video gaming and it really isn't much to check out. Staff takes too long to come by and service their guests even if it's only at half capacity. Parking wasn't an issue too. I also feel like this is the only place worth checking out in this little downtown.

Aged in Oak is an absolute gem. If you're a whiskey fan, this place is a must-visit. The selection…read moreis incredible, with everything from great everyday pours to some really unique bottles. The atmosphere is one of my favorite parts. It's a large, beautifully designed space that feels upscale without being pretentious--perfect for relaxing with friends or enjoying a quiet drink. The bartender was awesome. Super friendly, incredibly knowledgeable about whiskey, and made custom cocktails based on what we liked. You can tell they really care about their craft. Even better, all of their syrups are made in-house, and it definitely makes a difference. The service was outstanding from start to finish, and the whole experience exceeded expectations. This is exactly what a whiskey lounge should be. 10/10--I'll definitely be back.

Lovely new whiskey bar in the suburbs. You can create your own flight at the bar. No kitchen but…read moreyou can bring in your own food. They are just starting so there is a lot of potential for this place. I look forward to coming back and seeing them grow.