Everyone I've ever brought to Fireside has had nothing but great things to say! Great food, great service all around. I'm happy to continue supporting a local business. read more

I can't believe the owner wrote back on this review to try and justify going against Governor's no-dining-indoors policy. The owner may think they are being safe; however, it's not up to him to make this determination. The mandate requires him to stop indoor seating! There is a pandemic and he's not helping the situation. In fact, money over lives is the reason why this pandemic continues to plague or nation. We are going backwards folks. Do the right thing Fireside and do carry-out/delivery only. read more

I was very underwhelmed. Food: saganaki was great. French onion soup was very good. Calamari was slightly over cooked and the breading didn't adhear to it. My husband and I both order the double burger medium. Both of our burgers were well done, and over charred. They tasted burnt. Service: ugh I feel like the waitress was oblivious to my one year old. She put the bread and knife on front of her. We moved it immediately. Then she put the just on fire saganaki directly in front of her, which I said no no no please don't put plates in front of her. Then she put a hot plate of chicken fingers on front of her! I said it over and over! Never... Never going back read more

Online ordering and actual menu do not match exactly. Hostesses seemed confused for ordering and curbside carryout. Food was great. Black and blue steak bites were very good. Ribs were just ok. Tender but lacked flavor. French onion soup was good. Prepared quickly and as ordered. Seems a good local go to spot for consistent meals. Good value for the amount of food you receive. read more

I have eaten here many times over the years. Food is always excellent. I live close by so sometimes I will order carry out. The packed parking lot is an indicator of many satisfied customers. The portions are large and my wife and daughter will get two meals out of what they order. I usually get ice tea to drink. One of my critics is how they are on the refills. Normally they are right on top of it. The deserts are great. We like the cheese cake which is also dished up as a large portion. read more

This was the first time we dined at Fireside Grille. The Whole experience was great. We sat in the bar area and it was very comfortable. The bar menu was diverse and they have specials throughout the week. The food was fantastic and the portions are heart. Katie made our evening enjoyable. She always had a smile, nice sense of humor and was very attentive. read more

Decent food with huge portions for reasonable prices. Nice comfy atmosphere and big menu. read more

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Been here twice already in the past month and the food and service is always great! Definitely recommend coming here!

The parking lot of this place is always PACKED and after trying to have dinner at Capri (its CLOSED) we drove back and stopped in for a drink on Saturday night. It was crowded, but there a few seats at the end of the bar. The bartender was fantastic!!! She was quick with drinks and made good suggestions about the food. We had the Steak Bites as an app and there were FANTASTIC - tasty, cooked perfectly and just the right amount. After that we decided to stay for dinner and eat at the bar.... Hot Mamma had the Seafood Pasta House salad and thought it was just ok, nothing special....I had the full rack of ribs and was VERY DISAPPOINTED. The ribs just were not that good, too many small ones, and as soon I would have a bite I would have to remove some little bone pieces, not nearly enough meat (Mamma thought so too) also there was Way too much sauce for me (they were over smothered). Entrees are on the higher end of the price spectrum...... Hot Mamma did sample the Chocolate Martini...and it did the trick!! They had two older style tvs behind the bar for the Hawks playoff game (and one did not work). The bar is nice but not great. Same for the restaurant, it is a family type joint that has not been updated in about 20 years. Fast and friendly service, good spot for a beer and some chow! 2 gls cycles PN 13.50 3 Lite Beer Tap 9.00 1 Stk Bite App 9.99 1 Seafood Pasta, house salad 17.99 1 BBQ Full Rack, house salad 21.99 1 Choc Martini 8.00 Total - $86.91 read more

We were there Saturday Night and had a wonderful time. Our server was knowledgeable and attentive, considering the place was super busy she made great suggestions for food and drink. Very warm and friendly too! I would definitely come back based on the level of service. The food was delicious too, the owner was warm and friendly as well! We'll definitely recommend can't wait to go back and try some more great food. read more

Went for a Rueben and was shocked by the recent renovations and changes new ownership made. Fireside feels like a completely new place! I will certainly be coming back and have been recommending this to family and friends. Great food, a great bar selection and great service! read more

Great home style food, huge portions, reasonably priced, a real addition to Sugar Grove

There are just some cultures who know how to cook great food. The Greeks have been cooking for probably a darn long time - which may explain why they know how to make great food. Moe and his Brother come from a long line of Greek cooks. The food is great, the portions are big, and the bar is fun. My wife and kids love jumping in the car and heading out there. It's a break from the typical places we hit around our part of town. We are excited the Moe is starting up Carry Out this Thursday. I'll be first in line to pick up a great dinner for our big family. See you soon Moe! read more

Last weekend, I had a lady named Kim serve me, and she was fantastic! When I go out to dine with my family, I usually expect standard service, but Kim went above and beyond to not only serve us perfectly, but also to make us laugh a few times. She seemed to be eager on getting people served asap. Aside from reviewing her. The restaurant was spectacular! The food was excellent. Nachos were a favorite. I highly recommend going here because the service and food were excellent. read more

This is usually a favorite place to eat, but this time was a disappointment. Ordered to go and was surprised upon opening the bag at home. I feel like they were instant mashed potatoes, the steak sandwich came with only one slice of bread for the bun, no dressing for the giant salad I ordered and the loaf of bread did not come with the larger meal ordered. When I called about everything they said the steak sandwich came open faced and it specified that in the menu. Uh...not true. They did offer a refund for my salad, but could not do it for online orders, so it would just be there waiting for me on my next order (however that works). Thanks for trying I guess, but just disappointed. And don't even get me started on masks. read more

Fireside Grille - Where does it say open faced?!? - American Near Me - Sugar Grove, Illinois

The fireside grill is under new management since July 2022. The food is good but the quality has gone done. They are the best choice in Sugar Grove but you now will consider going farther for those special occasions. read more

Was extremely disappointed in this restaurant. I have been wanting to try it for a long while. We ordered 3 steaks and they were all lukewarm along with the potato and veggies. My son's kids meal steak was extremely well done and had no juice to it. It was like a hockey puck. I asked for extra bread and it never came. Service was poor and there was only a handful of people there. The highlight was the potato soup and side of mushrooms... What a waste of money & won't be back.. read more

My name is Pollyanna and I am addicted to this place! We sit at the bar most of the time, at a booth for more privacy. The margaritas are phenomenal! The food outstanding, a great value. People are super friendly. We love this place! read more

I have been here several times to give them the benefit of the doubt. Here's the verdict: If you are looking for an underwhelming experience, this is your place. Food: Mostly bland and not very creative. I can make food just as good or better at home, so why go here... unless it's just a convenience thing. Service: Decent Decor: Dated (Although, I would rather have them spend money on creating new dishes with quality ingredients than sprucing up the place) Why is it busy? Well, there aren't a lot of other choices nearby, so until people start demanding better quality food we are stuck with mediocre. read more

Excellent ribs, enough to take home. Onion soup looked delish,and very generous. Will return. And, the bar had Compari!!

Very enjoyable meal in a very nice atmosphere at this very popular place. Salad & entree were very good and the server we had was excellent. Not many options in Sugar Grove but they are fortunate this place is so good! read more

We have enjoyed coming here over the years. We were confident that we would get good food at a reasonable price and good service. We went there tonight and none of the servers or staff wore face masks. So very disappointing. It's still a State mandate. Picking and choosing what rules or laws you like or are convenient to follow is not ok. I did not feel safe or comfortable with staff not wearing masks. read more

We frequent Fireside. The restaurant is consistently good with good service. Steaks are prepared as ordered, and all of the pasta dishes are flavorful. The portions here are huge! A pasta dish will provide 3 meals for me. My husband ordered a rack of ribs this past weekend, and received 2 racks! They have a wide variety of appetizers, and the desserts are good, too... If you have room left over! read more

First time here. Cozy, warm, busy, Great service, drinks and food. Driven by 100s of times and finally went in. Wow, what we were missing. Kim was our server, awesome. Our new "place". read more

We have dined here many times. The daily specials are always worth a look. Warm atmosphere, friendly staff and a great value. read more

There are those of us who are supporting, with our patronage, smaller, struggling, entrepreneurial establishments such as this one and THEIR EMPLOYEES during these very difficult times. You would think that the managements would ENFORCE mask rules to mitigate the risk we are taking. This one does not - not with respect to CUSTOMER masks. I do not know if masks work. Neither does the management of this restaurant or Dr Fauci for that matter but masks are a VERY MINOR inconvenience if they might save someone from getting very sick or worse. Perhaps such establishments should place a " NO MASKS REQUIRED" sign on their doors so we can decide to accept or not to accept the additional risk before entering. read more

I don't understand the good reviews, we thought this place was awful. The food was awful and the service was awful. The bread was salty, the salad had way too much dressing, the prime rib was all fat and my ribeye was served in a "bowlful" of juice that got into my too hard vegetables. Now I'm no chef, but according to all the cooking shows, that is not how you serve a steak. Also, the steak had no flavor, no seasoning at all. it was tender but I had to use alot of A-1 steak sauce. The waitress was just plain rude. She was an older lady and really should just retire! We drive by this place on our way to NIU and we told her we needed the check and she said Oh well NIU is very close. Yes but we had to get up there and then back home again, did she bother to think we might live much further away. What an idiot! Just give us the damn check! Lastly, the place was horribly loud. It did have a nice interior otherwise. read more

Looking for upscale, ritzy dining and high prices? This is NOT the place for you! Fireside Grille is a nice place to grab a meal, with a feel more on the business casual side of dining. The menu is suited to please everyone. Apps - we usually go with the saganaki to pair with their excellent homemade baked bread. It is flamed table side and in my opinion does the trick every time. Soups - they have the usual ever changing soup of the day like most eateries, but the baked french onion is my choice. It is a very solid showing to a staple among American restaurants. Salads - the salads here are excellent and the diner salad is more than sufficient to curtail the hunger until the main course arrives. Entrées - they have pastas, burgers, sandwiches, steaks, pork chops, fresh seafood and much more. Most weekend nights they have Tornados, which are filets that put up a very strong showing. I highly recommend the chicken (on the bone). Especially with the Honey BBQ, it is amazing. The veggies that accompany most meals are fresh and not soggy like a lot of places. Drinks - you can have any drink made here and they do a great job while keeping it affordable. If you go during dinner hours on Fri or Sat you may have a 20 minute wait, but we don't mind. For a couple to eat with drinks you are looking at $45 - 70 total, depending on cocktails and which area of the menu you order off of. This is a solid 4 star eatery and is a place I take family or guests when they are in town. read more

Don't think I'm being biased just because I live 2 min. away from this place. I could probably walk here, but considering that it is Africa hot outside, that's a big N O. To be completely honest, this joint is not too shabby! I see that it was a $$$ rating...well don' t let that scare you, just come for lunch to try it out!! They have lots of options on their lunch menu, mostly in the $10 range. And the food is pretty decent! The place is nice and clean, and comfortable, and the service is good. I can't believe that it has taken me this long to actually try this place out. Why not 5 stars? It's not the BEST food I have ever had, but it's definitely NOT CLOSE to the worst. And I have to say, they can throw down on a pretty mean meatloaf with garlic mashed potatoes. Ugh, my mouth just started watering... read more

I decided to dine here following my reading reviews from local Yelpers. They were right about the parking lot being totally full. Nice, homey atmosphere inside, and a huge fireplace. The booth I sat in was quite comfortable. The waitservice gets 5 stars - I was immediately waited on and attended to in a very prompt and courteous fashion from start to finish. The wine list had some good selections by the glass and there was a bar drinks menu on the table that doubled as a dessert menu. The french loaf was tasty and was served with real butter (a plus). I ordered the daily special, prime rib. What I received was palatable, but it had virtually no seasoning, and over 30% of it was inedible gristle. It was more like a pot roast than a prime rib. The steamed vegetables accompanying it were tough and chewy, hardly cooked. The mashed potatoes were the best thing on my dinner plate. I also had the baked French Onion soup, which was thick and tasty, but just barely warm enough - I prefer mine hot and steaming. It had lots more flavor than my main dish. I ordered the turtle ice cream pie for dessert - THAT was a WINNER, best thing I ate all evening. In summary, a restaurant with great service and reasonable prices, but the food (except dessert) could stand some improvement. read more

A long time staple in Sugar Grove. You won't leave hungry. Staff is efficient and pleasant and food is very good.

Nice place to go that is a step up from a mom and pop restaurant. There prices are cheap, menu is very diverse and service is good. This place always has a full parking lot. Which is a really good indicator of a good restaurant. Especially if it's consistent. They have good pork chops... I love a nice chargrilled pork chop and they do not disappoint. There potato was fixed up high with all the trimmings. Butter and sour cream on the side (which I don't understand... put the butter on the potato before pilling it so high.) My wife enjoys the prime rib, and for $20 she got a prime rib as thick as both of my pork chops put together. I like a place where I can pay less than Outback's prices but get a Steak house steak that'll fill you up with yummy goodness. Not a miss on this at all. Go here, fill up and enjoy. You will leave unbuttoning your jeans... for sure. read more

Baked French Onion Soup, Blackened Shrimp Pasta, and service, were really good. Prime rib was overcooked, vegetables were undercooked, and mashed potatoes were boxed dehydrated potatoes. Overall there was more good than bad, I'd try this place again. read more

My wife & I dined at Fireside Grille & LOVED their pork chops. They have a choice of Broasted or Grilled Pork Chops. I ordered the Grilled which came with a baked potato, sauteed veggies & salad. My wife ordered the Broasted with sauteed veggies & mac & cheese (upcharge). Salads were great with either ranch or blue cheese along with the warm bread loaf. Pork chops were large, tender & juicy. We ended up taking home half our meal because it was too much to eat. Service was perfect from start to finish. We will be back! read more

The food is good and have no complaints about the preparation of our meals. The atmosphere is cool, being an old brick building with what appears to be kept original for the most part. I will say that the fish dishes were definitely on the small side but still held a pretty heavy price tag. You could find a better steak for the price in the Geneva area. read more

I'm going to dissent from the general consensus. I didn't like it. I went on a Friday night with my bf and his family and it was packed. I attribute the business due to the fact that there really is nothing in Sugar Grove or surrounding towns. I ordered the sauteed tilapia and had the sauce on the side. I was incredibly underwhelmed, the sauce was lemon butter with sun dried tomatoes and capers and it was really thick and gross, almost the consistency of jelly. I didn't eat any of the bread that they brought out but it looked good and soft. I think it may have been better if I had ordered something like meatloaf or chicken but the fish was just terrible. I had a really bad stomach ache after eating there also. I might go back given the lack of options around Montgomery but I will def not order seafood again. I hope to have a more positive experience as others have. read more

We love this place. We go here for a special occasions or just to run out and pick quick dinner out. I haven't had a bad thing here yet. One of my favorites is the mediterranean grilled bread salad. It's amazing read more

We went on a weeknight and it took them a while to serve us. Food isn't great. I'd rather drive to Chili's in Aurora for better steak. Steak was very dry, even cooked at medium. The best part was their bread they gave us at the beginning of your meal. read more

Excellent place for dinner if you're anywhere near Sugar Grove. Where the hell is Sugar Grove? It's the next town past Aurora heading west. One gas station, one stop light, one bank, one convenient store. And a hell of a good restaurant. Fireside Grille has had several incarnations over may years. It's own by a family that's been in the restaurant business for generations, and their expertise shows. Service is outstanding with a warm, friendly attitude by everyone. The place is clean and welcoming, lots of wood furnishings, almost a lodge feeling. They've got lots of space, and pack them in most nights. But no long waits by the front door like many suburban restaurants. We spend 2 1/2 hours having dinner while the place was full, and were never rushed. We worked through some of the standard appetizers plus a tasty unusual one (creamy asiago cheese, spinach, artichokes and sun-dried tomatoes cooked in a small casserole dish and accompanied by thin slices of toasted bread to spread it on). For my main, I had a fabulous coconut-crusted mahi mahi with a mango-pineapple sauce. It was shockingly good - the batter was not too thick, the coconut did not overwhelm, and the fish was not overcooked. But after appetizers and a shrimp and crab chowder before the entree, I couldn't do it justice. I got closer to eating it all than my wife did with her enormous special of the night - pasta with five grilled steak medallions. She brought most of it home, and acknowledged the cheese on the steak medallions made my mahi mahi the winner of the night (take that, Erika G). Wonderful cheesecake for dessert - huge but light and creamy with a choice of sauces - four of us shared it. Is it a destination to drive to from the Loop? No. But if you're west of Naperville and want an excellent dinner, Google Sugar Grove, drive a bit, have a great dinner, and be back in the Loop in 45 minutes on I-88. read more

I stopped by Fireside today with a group of five people. We were seated right away. I was really impressed with the atmosphere, which was that of a typical steakhouse only ENORMOUS. We grabbed seats in the bar area. It was overall a good experience. My grandmother and I arrived significantly earlier than the rest of our party and this seemed to be a sign to the waitress to leave us alone for the twenty minutes we had to wait for the others to show up. I mean, we got drinks, but needed refills and an appetizer and we literally had to wave our hands above our heads and shout at the waitress to get her attention (she was having a conversation with another waiter at the time). For an appetizer we got Saganaki, which was the best I've had outside of Greektown. I had the fish and chips which was pretty good. Overall, I'd recommend it on the sole fact that this place gave me a full glass of wine and not the tiny teaspoon portion that you're more likely to find at another steakhouse. read more