First Watch

The best meal in a long time. The fresh ingredients were on point…read more Chicken sandwich was juicy! Best cheese curds ever! Will definitely be back! All three of us were impressed.

Our server was fantastic and gave us some great recs! We…read morehad the cheese curds- delicious, hard to go wrong with fried cheese :) We didn't love the dipping sauce. I think a good homemade ranch would be great with these. The Best Dam salad with grilled chicken was light, fresh, flavorful and had lots of great components like candied pecans, quinoa, spinach, goat cheese, dried cranberries and green goddess dressing. This was very good! It was a very nice space and we had a comfortable booth. It has an elevated lodge style that we enjoyed.

Turkey pastrami wrap- delicious!!!

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3.4(409 reviews)

1.4 mi

•$$$

Enjoyed my visit to Drury Lane earlier in the summer for Nunsense! Having lived in the City of…read moreChicago for a long time, I can't believe I had to move to Wisconsin to finally see a show here! The theater is large and gorgeous! The production was great as well as the acting and singing. Lunch or dinner and a show? Drury Lane gotchu. They've got a restaurant on site, as well as a bar, and ample lounge area to enjoy a drink during intermission. There are also plenty of restaurant options within 5 minutes drive, so make a date if it! So glad I'm more aware of this theater powerhouse in the Chicago suburbs.

Once again I'm reviewing the stage performance and not the restaurant…read more Son and I saw Nunsense last night. What a fun and funny show. The small cast was perfect and great to watch. The stage was wild to see and needed a bit of explaining which was done immediately. The voices all worked perfectly together. It was laugh out loud funny--even though I didn't fully understand some of the Catholic school references (I'm Jewish). It was irreverent, too, with some of the innuendos. Loved it!!

Waiting hall in front of theatre

Holiday Tea Party

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3.9(627 reviews)

0.7 mi

•$$$

We've had consistently good experiences at Ditka's in Oak Brook. The restaurant itself is…read morecomfortable and classic, with plenty of booths, which is always a big plus for us. The food is very good. My wife usually gets the tenderloin rare with a few sides, while I tend to go with the Ditka's Salad -- I know, we have it backwards. The Aperol Spritz is excellent, and the vodka martini, shaken tableside, is a great touch. The service may be the high point: thoroughly attentive, professional, and polished. It is pricey, but good steaks are expensive almost everywhere these days. I'd put Ditka's somewhere between Morton's and Wildfire -- upscale and well-run, but still comfortable and approachable. Not quite a Capital Grille-level experience, but definitely a very good one.

Crab cakes bad enough to make Ditka cry. Ordered a beautiful looking crab cake with large chunks of…read morecrab. A real beauty, only to be dreadfully disapointed by the excessively mustard coated peices of lump crab meat. . Unfortunately, the dish was returned due to being inedible. The server explained the crabcakes are made earlier in the day not at order. Suggestion, approach with caution unless you favor ball park mustard in excessive quantities. The chopped coleslaw accompanied the order allowed for an addition insult...a mouthful of diced onion. The service was professional and handled this situation without complaint. Hopefully The management will try a tasting and revise recipes, or caution customers.

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This review is way overdue. We went to their grand opening way back in August of 2024 and had a…read morefabulous time. The food and drinks were delicious, the games were fun to play (there were lots of them) and the atmosphere was awesome. Sorry to hear that it closed.

Are you a Ghostbusters fan? If not, you will be after visiting this location. Who ya gonna call?…read moreWonderverse! The VR experiences are well thought-through and motion sickness isn't much of a factor at this resolution. The overall experience of the location is polished, with a clear flow, very good layout, and nice separation (despite being an open space) between "the bar" and the rest of the activities. Not too many obnoxious kids when we went (although some are a given due to the nature of the place and the town it's in). Staff was beyond incredible. Everyone seemed to care deeply about customer experience, cleanliness, and safety.

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Old Town Pour House

We took a ride out to Oakbrook to have dinner at Old Town Pour House…read more For my first drink, I ordered a Burnt Orange Old Fashioned. We ordered the Strip Steak Sliders, they were cooked to perfection, they are to die for! We will return just for them on any given day, and a beer flight My entree was the NY Strip Steak, delicious and cooked perfectly. We ended our meat with a custom beer flight. Here are the 4 beers that were in our custom beer flight: Aperitif Pilsner 312 Wheat Ale Blue Moon Belgian White Strawberry Basil Hefeweizen They have an extensive selection of both imported and domestic beers including over 30+ local beers Special note: our waitress Kim had a bubbly smile and welcoming disposition. You can tell this is is a well run establishment when the manager, Josh (who was very friendly) is actually working and helping out, they were verity busy. This is the Father of all Sports Bars, although by the food's taste, it's hard to call it a Bar.

I had a truly delicious dinner at Old Town Pour House in Oak Brook…read more I had a Mint Condition (Jameson, Baileys Irish Cream, green creme de menthe & cream), really lovely. Get the Strip Steak Sliders, they are amazing! We will return just for them on any given day, and a beer flight My entree was the Seafood Platter. Such a great mix of Seafood and very flavorful. We finished with a custom beer flight. For the beer flight, you can let them choose the beer, or you can customize your own. These are the 4 beers that we chose for ours: Aperitif Pilsner 312 Wheat Ale Blue Moon Belgian White Strawberry Basil Hefeweizen We think most people consider this a Sports bar, however, the food is good enough to stand alone on its own and affordable enough to bring the whole family. The perfect location to watch Sports and enjoy a meal and a drink.

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Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse

3.9(848 reviews)

1.2 mi

•$$$$

I went with my wife for my birthday last week. I have ro say that this place was one of the…read moreloudest restaurants I have attended, and this was only a Tuesday night. It's great for groups but not for us. The valet only option for parking was weird and it took a bit for them to get our car. However, the food there was AMAZING. The filet was out of this world, and our server, Dave, got us a free dessert. The prices were high but it was well worth it.

Got to Gibson's early so we waited in the bar for the rest of our party to arrive. Ordered a…read moreclassic Brandy Alexander which the bar tender struggled to put together. He asked another bartender who looked it up on his cell phone. Once they figured it out I must say it was pretty good even though it lacked the nutmeg garnish. When all arrived we were seated outside. Beautiful setting and the weather was perfect. The house Cabernet was adequate. Tuna tartare appetizer was tasty. Lobster bisque soup did come out hot but it was just ok. Side salads were just ok too. Bone in ribeyes came to the table sizzling but they too were "just ok." Spinach and sweet potato sides were plentiful. The four of us shared a blueberry Bundt cake with ice cream. Though the service was stellar we left feeling that our entrees were mediocre at best. We did have an enjoyable meal in a perfect atmosphere. Were the entrees worth $70(+/-) each? Sadly, no. It has been years since we had dined at a Gibson's. We agreed that we remember the entrees to having been better than "just ok."

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Ice cream

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Saturday night @ 5:15. Reservations...seated promptly. Place was absolutely packed. Ordered:…read moresalmon, chicken piccata, skinnylicious filet medallions, skinnylicious Mexican salad. Food was beautifully presented, and was absolutely delicious. Great service. This is the perfect place to go if you're watching your weight. Their skinnylicious menu is extensive, and everything is 590 calories or less. Big portions/fewer calories/great taste. Win. Win. Win. Highly recommend.

On my birthday, I ordered a double stack burger and when I bit into it, a fragment of a toothpick…read morejabbed directly into my mouth. I immediately stopped, spit everything out, and searched through the burger where I found a piece of wood. When I showed this to the waitress, she simply said sorry and had no explanation for how it got there. She offered either to speak to a manager or remake the burger, so I chose a remake. They brought out complimentary soup while I waited, and the second burger arrived without any toothpick. However, at the end of the night I was shocked that the waitress did not comp the burger despite the serious safety incident. This could have resulted in dental damage, mouth lacerations, or internal bleeding. The restaurant showed zero accountability or genuine concern for my well being. I used to visit every couple of months in every year, but after this experience I will not be returning. This is completely unacceptable. Also, even the cheese cakes are shrinking and the one I got was half of what it was last year. The place is spiralling into sad state of what used to be a place I really loved to go to.

Vanilla Bean Cheesecake

Appetizers for dinner is good weight management! The Chili Lime Shrimp is to die for!

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Great service from Miguel, he took care of us and made us feel welcomed. Very professional.read more

RH Rooftop Restaurant is a beautiful restaurant, and I can absolutely see why it's always packed…read more The space is stunning. I went for my friend's birthday dinner, and we left completely satisfied with both the food and drinks. FOOD: We started with the prosciutto board, which was good but nothing especially memorable -- more of a classic charcuterie board. For our entrées, we ordered the lobster roll and the shaved ribeye dip, and both were excellent. I highly recommend them. We ended the night with four desserts, and every single one was delicious, especially the banana split. It wasn't your typical banana split sundae -- the caramelized banana gave it a rich, flavorful twist that made it unique and unforgettable. DRINKS: I started with the Rosé Spritz while everyone else ordered different cocktails. After trying mine, we all loved it so much that we ordered the same drink for the second round. It's not overly strong and has a slightly tart flavor, but it ended up being one of my favorite cocktails ever. I'll definitely order it again. Overall, the aesthetic and ambiance are incredible, though the prices are definitely on the higher side for the portion sizes. Still, it's a great spot for special occasions, celebrations, or a nice night out.

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This was a really good surprise! We ate outside on their patio, which was large. The service was…read morereally good and friendly. I loved my salmon salad. It was fresh with a great flavor. I enjoyed my cocktail too.

Great vibe good food friendly service…read more Get the short rib mushroom Flatbread it's great for individual or for sharing Old style lager on tap is refreshingly crisp. There are 3 separate dining areas: outdoor patio, bar area with high tops and benches, main dining with larger tables for bigger groups. 5 minute walking from courtyard hotel (shortcut through parking lots)

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More Brewing

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What a hidden gem in the heart of charming Villa Park! Cozy seating area but plenty of tv's, clean,…read moreand spread out. We had the sweetest waiter (Nick). He was extremely kind, courteous, and attentive while keeping up with the busy tables. Really makes a difference! And the FOOD! Omg amazing. Super fresh, tasty, and homemade with very generous portions If you aren't into beer, fear not because the cocktails are SO GOOD! I had the margarita and it was delicious and strong! The prices are not bad at all considering how delicious everything was. Come here instead of going out to the overhyped and over priced commercialized restaurants in Oak Brook.. You definitely get more bang for your buck at this place. Can't wait to go back!

I returned here for a catchup session, and unbelievably to me, it's been over 3 years since I was…read morelast here. More Brewing is still a most excellent pub with excellent beer and food offerings. On this coldish Wednesday winter evening, it wasn't as busy and boisterous as our previous visits, and that was just fine for our usual catchup party of 3. Sam was our fine and attentive server and she adequately took care of the whole dining room on this night. Arriving at 5:30pm, we took advantage of Happy Hour and had 6 beers by 6pm for $5 each. We also had a cheese curds appetizer for $10 (discounted from regular $12). I had my usual 3 beers for our catchup session, namely: - Moreover hazy IPA, 6.5% ABV - Mango Double Marbles Imperial IPA, 8.0% ABV - Appetizer hazy IPA, 5.5% ABV For food, I had their chicken tikka masala platter for $22. My colleagues had a high steak sandwich with salad ($20), and an Italian Beef with fries ($18). All were delicious. There is now a 3% credit card fee. Overall, still one of the best Chicagoland brewpubs around.

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W. Robert D.

4 months ago

Had an absolutely legendary breakfast at First Watch, and I'm still thinking about it like it was a life milestone. First off -- shoutout to Sabrina, who might be one of the friendliest humans to ever exist. I'm pretty sure if I asked her what the meaning of life was, she'd smile and say, "Let me check on that for you," and come back with an answer and a fresh coffee refill. Just an absolute pro who makes you feel like a regular even if it's your first time. Now let's talk about the food... Biscuits and gravy. WOW. This wasn't breakfast -- this was a warm, gravy-covered hug from the Midwest. Perfectly fluffy biscuits, rich gravy... I almost stood up and applauded. I didn't, but it was close. And then... the cage-free eggs. You can TASTE the freedom. These chickens clearly had hobbies, dreams, maybe even a 401(k). These weren't your average eggs -- these were eggs that had seen the world. Probably took a gap year. And I have to mention the real tomato ketchup. Not that mystery bottle stuff -- I'm talking the good, legit kind. I felt like Clark Griswold proudly announcing "real tomato ketchup..." and then Cousin Eddie chiming in with "nothing but the best." And honestly? He's right. Between Sabrina's top-tier service, the life-changing biscuits and gravy, and eggs that clearly lived better lives than most of us, this place is an easy five stars. Pro tip: Come hungry, trust Sabrina, and respect the eggs -- they've earned it. read more

Nathaniel J.

3 years ago

Yesterday I had an amazing experience at First Watch for lunch we went & from the host stand with a kind & professional host by the name of Rodney escorted us to our table. The food we ordered was so delicious & the presentation was appealing as well! I had the morning meditation juice that was filled with healthy things like Tumeric,, orange, lemon, organic ginger, agave nectar & beet! It was taking a glass healthiness & antioxidants down my body! And I ordered the superfood kale salad. It was so scrumptious. The ambiance & seating is really nice, clean restrooms. And my guide through this dynamic experience was Andre who served us so incredibly well! Andre anticipated our needs & exceeded our expectations! This young man has an incredible future in the service industry. I highly recommend you visit this place. Great menu selections for a variety of dietary needs here! You must come try it! You will be returning! read more

Michael S.

5 years ago

Been here a couple times before and it's always been stellar, this time we ordered Togo and i was pretty blown away yesterday. The woman helping us said her name was Mo, and she was such a friendly, upbeat and attentive helper and we were just doing Togo! We had a large order with a lot of modifiers and she went through and verified they were all perfect!! She had about a dozen bags she was juggling from other orders but was so organized and professional about the whole experience I'm not surprised everything was correct in the order. AND the restaurant had a line out the door to top it off but they still took the time to make sure i was taken care of even though it was just a Togo. This team here is really something! Whoever is running this place is doing something really right. Also the food was killer!!! read more

Bobby B.

4 years ago

I haven't been so amused with a restaurant before in my life. I think I had the best experience eating. The coffee was superb. It was so awesome that I can come back again and again. One of the best restaurants that I have tried. Very mouth-watery. Definitely, a place to relax and feel at home. The staffs were so friendly and very accommodating. They were very attentive in every detail that I gave them. They respect privacy of every customer. Very cozy and the food will never disappoint you. The place is very clean and follow health standards, since it's pandemic. The overall service was excellent. I am a very satisfied customer and I will recommend this to all of my friends. Especially those who are looking for relaxing place and great ambience. So, what are you waiting for? Let's dig in! read more

Sarah B.

4 years ago

Wow! That's a great restaurant. I haven't been so amused with a restaurant before in my life. With great food, especially for breakfast, and many more delicious food, this is worth your money. I think I had the best experience and feeling while eating my breakfast. It was so awesome that I can come back again and again. The staffs were so friendly and very accommodating. They were very attentive in every detail that I gave them. They respect privacy of every customer. Very cozy and the food will never disappoint you. The place is very clean and follow health standards, since it's pandemic. The overall service was excellent. I am a very satisfied customer and I will recommend First Watch to all of my friends. So, what are you waiting for? Let's dig in! read more

Eric G.

145

4 years ago

My son and I stopped here on the way back to Iowa from a short overnight in downtown Chicago around mid-January 2022. When Chicago was masking, this area of the metro wasn't. Very nice. The service was great, the food was excellent, and the prices were reasonable. It's actually one of the main things that has me considering another weekend trip to the area. We'll done. read more

Josie F.

5 years ago

This is definitely my new go-to bunch place! The space is beautiful and the food was immaculate! The serving sizes of the food were perfect! Our server Maria was the absolute best. Maria was very attentive and overall an absolute sweetheart. Outstanding service! She was the cherry on top of our great experience at First Watch. read more

Pepe S.

5 years ago

This place is amazing! Service was very fast and the staff was so polite!! One of the managers, think he said his name was Vince, was beyond helpful! They were pretty busy but he went out of his way to make sure we were comfortable and all our needs were met. We'll be back because of him and of course, the amazing food read more

Marie B.

5 years ago

Favorite breakfast spot get the waffles with extra Berry strawberry drizzling and whipped cream. We get those for our baby as well. Extra fresh berries on the side. Me and my husband can be omelettes with spinach veggies protein if you want fresh OJ on the side always super fresh and very clean restaurant great staff. read more

Janet F.

4 years ago

Very disappointing in our Sunday visit. The wait was extremely long and guest who came in afterwards were seated way before us. The host said he was waiting for a 2 top which couldn't be true as several party of twos were seated prior to us and yes they came in after us!! My advice do not come on a Sunday!! read more

Michael B.

5 years ago

First timer here and it was a great experience! They were clearly very busy but the team worked so well together we barely even felt any kind of wait. Someone greeted us, another brought our food, another dropped our check. Great to see the team working so well together!!! And the food was soooo good! read more

Harry B.

5 years ago

Been here a few times but today was especially very busy and it was still great! The poor manager up front was doing the work of 5 people and was still making sure his staff was taken care of and the guests were all happy. Always glad to see that! Barbacoa tacos were killer also! read more

Dee R.

5 years ago

Wow!! I saw some of the other reviews and gave it a shot anyway and those reviews couldn't be further from the truth!! Food was fab, servers very nice and attentive, such a cute little spot! This is our new go to!!!! read more

Paula P.

2 years ago

*The store that's located at 5411 W Montrose Ave. Chicago appears on my car's GPS, while the store located at 6601 W Irving Park Rd Chicago IL 60634 does not.* *Can you please fix the problem?* read more

Sam S.

5 years ago

The Floridian French toast was amazing. Whatever you put on to give it that crunch just takes it over the top! I'll be back for that for sure!! Kim was my server and she was so nice!! read more

Elvie J.

3 years ago

I'm trying this restaurant for the first time!!! I've heard rave reviews from my friends and family -? I will send my complete review later this afternoon after my home delivery! read more

Josh L.

5 years ago

Greta great great service from Olivia! Restaurant was very busy but she was so concerned that we were taken care of and had everything we needed. Keep up the great work!! read more

terry r.

4 years ago

The atmosphere and food were very good though it was a long wait for our order. I liked we were able to check in by phone so our wait for a table was not very long. read more

Deryl J.

184

5 years ago

Good options for breakfast, ingredients used seem of good quality and fresh. The juices and avocado toast are great. A good place for some kinda healthy breakfast read more

Ms M.

5 years ago

Awesome!! Friendly, clean, great food! Don't believe the pompous, entitled people who left the 'negative' reviews, this place is so good!

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