I wandered into The Southern Kitchen…read more The room was packed with yuppies and suburban families trying to keep syrup off children who had clearly declared war on napkins. Then Nevi appeared. Good God. Every civilization has one person capable of making you briefly forget your own name. Nevi was that person. She looked like the sort of woman who could convince a jury to acquit you of crimes you'd actually committed. As a waitress? Adequate. She took the order. She brought iced tea. She never once inspired me to write poetry about customer service. She wasn't bad, just operating under the unfortunate handicap of looking like she belonged in a magazine instead of carrying breakfast to hipsters with too much disposable income. The chicken and waffles arrived looking like they'd been designed by a committee of Southern grandmothers with a complete disregard for cholesterol or moderation. The chicken shattered under the fork with a glorious crunch that echoed across the room like a rifle shot at dawn. Juicy inside. Properly seasoned. No gimmicks. The waffles were exactly what waffles should be: sturdy enough to support a reckless amount of syrup without collapsing into emotional ruin. However... their syrup suuuuucked! I needed the godd**n jaws of life to get it out of the bottle as it limply drizzled in my waffle at the speed of molasses. The chicken & waffles though? Together they formed one of those rare culinary alliances... Just excellent fried chicken sitting confidently on an excellent waffle, as nature intended. Meanwhile, Nevi drifted through the dining room causing minor traffic accidents in the peripheral vision of every man under eighty. If she'd also been an exceptional waitress, there would've been riots. Five stars. Nevi was worth briefly reconsidering my life choices. And the iced tea was strong enough to convince me that, despite all available evidence, America might survive another week.

Not for the faint of heart or slim of belly. But so much deliciousness…read more The grits are the best I've ever found. Amazing alcohol and non alcoholic drink selection. And such a extensive and creative menu. Finally friendly and fast service ( Max is the man ) Highly recommend a visit

The entrees ordered were all prepared excellently, the four of us had two entree salads, a burger…read moreand the very well executed Friday Fish & Chips. The food came quickly and was as described. The server was attentive and efficient and the order came quickly. The restaurant was clean and nicely appointed. The background music wasn't too loud and didn't drown out the conversations at the table. It was an enjoyable experience for all in our group. We'll be back in the future. Heartily Recommended!!

Our group of 8 had an excellent dining experience @ Oak at the Glen. Brussels Sprouts for an…read moreappetizer, delicious wine spirits, chicken, burgers , the short rib all very good. A special shout out to Sylvia who was a server with energy, attentiveness, care , and a glowing personality! It may have been the first time for some of our group, but it will not be our last. Rich, keep on doing what you're doing, you got the formula for success! L. Feldman Vernon Hills, IL.

I can't believe I didn't know about this place all these years!!!…read moreIt's my new favorite place. Live music every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. Super relaxed atmosphere- Great music, nice people- it's amazing. I can't wait to go back.

If you're wondering where the cool vibes of Highwood come from, here is the place!…read moreIt's always a pleasant spot for a drink, and it's a great spot for live bands from around here and there Tommy and his crew are all very friendly and welcoming and helpful and they seem to attract the best clientele who are very friendly and supportive of each other and have good local connections, The easiest place to find a new friend and I'm Sean Logan and I support this review and I hope to see you soon in the back parking lot band stage! It is now even better with the coolest new cafe in town right next door, the Pelago Cafe!

I consider myself a seafood boil connoisseur BUT I have some words to be spoken. Service was…read moredecent, however, the food was mediocre. I like a boil where you can taste all the spices and ingredients. This boil had a sweet taste to it which I've never had anywhere, and I did not appreciate it. No specials/combos to pick from, you had to make your own combos and also didn't list prices... also, 1.25 for one piece of corn??? lol all jokes aside, the food was pretty mid, the sweetness to the "xxx" spice level was really disappointing and overall very pricey for what you actually get. I'd find another place. Love

Food is very good. Service was fast and place is very nice and clean. Recommend to others to check…read moreout the place.

Ok it is the north shore so you are still going to spend $50 on breakfast for two no matter what…read moreyou eat. For a $14 breakfast sandwich, they were at least generous as you can see from my picture, so much so that I took half home for the next day. My wife enjoyed her country benedict as we took in the decor which is straight up grandma retro throwback kitchen with lots of booths to sit in. Arriving at prime time on a recent Sunday, there was no wait, we were seated immediately. The service was friendly and prompt and you pay your check at the register by the door. So glad to have this option nearby, we'll be back.

A Greek diner. There were TONS of retired patrons here. Obvious reasons. There are beyond…read moregenerous portions of food. It was packed. They are only open till 2pm. The restaurant filled every box in the Greek diner handbook. Lots of food selections, outdated decor, open cooking area, etc. Food was fresh and tasted good. I had a triple decker sandwich that I could not finish and my significant other had an egg white omelet which more than half came home with us. They give you way too much food. I would have felt better with a smaller portion. Ambiance not fantastic. I felt as if everything was from the 1950's. The whole restaurant could use a makeover. I would highly suggest a makeover. We would go back to Country Kitchen

I have been eating at The BBQ Pit all my life! In more than thirty years i've never had a bad meal,…read moreit's always consistently delicious with consistently professional service, always friendly and always clean. There's not a bad item on the menu! By the way, the soup is homemade and quite good.

5:30 on. Spring evening the place was almost empty. Our party of seven ordered baby back ribs and…read morechicken among other dishes. The ribs were dry and tough. Even with a steak knife I couldn't separate them. The sauce was runny ( maybe Open Pit?} two women with different versions of chicken said each flavor was better than good. Our friend who had a burger called it "mediocre". Service was attentive. The place itself is small, dark and appears clean. If you crave ribs there are many different places with a better product.

What a gem in Chicago's suburbs. Spirit Elephant provides a unique sanctuary for you to dine in at…read more Very homey vibe with plants all over, a bar, indoor seating, outdoor seating and occasional special events. I did get to try their lasagna, chicken Parmesan, southwest egg rolls spicy broccoli, crème brûlée, strawberry cake, and their skillet cookie, all of which were great! The chicken Parmesan and crème brûlée are a must! If you are lucky enough and can get there by Aug 2026 you can try the danky special menu collaboration with Chef Priyanka. All of that collaboration was top notch and a must try for any foodie in Chicago. Oh and their service is so attentive and friendly. Happy Munchies, @JaeGreens

Big space inside and outside. Patio space is fenced, large, heating and fan. Patio allowed behaved…read moredogs. No espresso based drink. Service was good. For early morning brunch no reservation needed. Our server was very attentive and open to our feedback. Crab appetizer- 4.5- great taste and flavor can take some seasoning Calamari fritter-3 - lacks seasoning and bottom ones were little soggy. The pickled were great touch Fried chicken sandwich- 4.5 - good size, bun was good. Would like little.more aioli. Was on little dry side. Fries is good Burrito - 3 - way dry for my taste. Again lack of flavors. Baked potato was little cold

I was able to smell the chicken a block away, so I had to try them…read more This place is a cute little hole in the wall. I ordered the 4 piece dark with mild sauce and a small rib tip. I also ordered a side of cole slaw and red beans and rice. The guy behind the counter said they don't have mild sauce for the chicken. Then he told me the sauces that they had, so I said no sauce. I guess he was also relating the sauces for the rib tips when I already said no sauce. They cook the chicken fresh and may take a little time. When I got home, I was ready to dig in but I found out the sauce discussion left my rib tips with no bbq sauce. I called them and a nice lady told me I would be taken care of the next time, I visit. Thank goodness, I had bbq sauce. But I tried the tips without sauce and they were seasoned well. I put on some Sweet Baby Rays on them and dang it was good. The tips were tender and a lot of meat. The chicken was so good that I wish I would have gotten more. It was seasoned and crunchy. The Cole slaw was okay and the red beans and rice was good, just which it had a little more pot liquor. I would definitely go back. Also the prices that they have online is really outdated.

Unfriendly, hostile and belligerent service. I was treated like I wasn't worth their time or…read moreattention. I will not be going back. This was some kind of negative energy that will stay with you for the rest of the day. No meal is worth that.