WHAT A DISAPPOINTMENT!! I saw no evidence of Glenwood Oaks. I don't appreciate eating in a glorified garage and swatting flies. The servers were in jeans and t-shirts. It was not a busy night and it took forever to get the food. The food was not the same quality as the food Glenwood Oaks served. The server never came back to see if we needed anything. We had to hunt down the server when we were ready to leave because they were too busy chatting among themselves. Lucky for them an 18% gratuity was added to the bill because they might have got a 10% tip. We will never go there again and telling everyone I know to avoid the place. Might as well take the Glenwood Oaks name off the place because it is a disgrace to what used to be a good restaurant. read more

Usually very nice place high line food and service. Today sadly the food was great, service by Ashley was not. She may be new and poorly trained. We were there for my birthday which includes a discount on my dinner. The waitress was informed by my wife the budget queen. My wife asked about specials and deserts per the menu. Never got an answer but were told I would get something special we figured cake or cupcake. We ate she asked if we wanted the bill? I said we could take care of it, my wife still eating... She brought back the bill never asking about desert, which we saved room for. It cost the business money and we both left unsatisfied. read more

I can remember the clamor and hype when this establishment opened in 1974. People raved about it. My findings today are a tad disappointing. While attending Prairie State College recently, Glenwood Oaks provided our daily lunches. While they can provide a full range from excellent to mediocre, much of their lunch entrees with simply average. The quality is not consistent. They are capable of producing some delectable dishes but oftentimes settle for far below the highest of possibilities. Ok. Not the best. read more

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If I could give the place zero stars I would. First, let's talk about how they should stop using the Glenwood Oaks menu all together. As a patron of many years, I can honestly say that nothing tasted is the same. The integrity of the old recipes have not been maintained. Next, because the food was so awful the waiter offered us a refund for one of the meals. She asked the bartender for help issuing the refund (that we didn't even ask for) and without listening to her the bartender comes over our table and rudely informs us that they don't typically give refunds. That's fine and all but we didn't even ask for one, it was offered to us, so why wouldn't we take it considering the food was complete trash. Needless to say, we left without the refund and a promise to never return again. Beware if you go here expecting the classic Glenwood Oaks because it no longer exists. read more

Great food and service. Outstanding location and atmosphere. Parking lots are amazing read more

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Have been going to Glenwood Oaks since the 1960's when it was Poor Richards. Food and service has always been great. Apparently there are new owners. We had a Glenwood Oaks gift certificate that they would not honor. It is more of a sports bar now with multiple TV's and two bars where we were seated. Only a couple at the bar but very loud and vulgar. Food was ok at best and over priced for what we got. 18% gratuity is added to your bill automatically even for our party of 2. Years ago we would travel from chicago for a quality dinner. Now were in indiana and made the trip for a loud bar atmosphere with garage doors lining one side of the dining room for our Sunday dinner. NEVER AGAIN FOR US THE GLENWOOD OAKS OF THE PAST IS NO MORE ! read more

Everything ! It is nothing like it used to be to be . I ordered online . But when I called found out they didn't have what I wanted . So I canceled the order the waitress confirmed . Next thing I know it is being delivered! I already ordered from some where else . They changed the venue, the menu and the food is not great ! read more

This is an old style, above average neighborhood restaurant. Don't get me wrong, it's clean and we'll kept, it's just got an old feeling. From the dark bar area, and dining room by the bar to the main dining room. I was here on Tuesday (Mardi Gras) fairly early (5p), and the seniors were out enforce. The apetizers were tasty. Shrimp dejonge, well made and garlicky, the calamari, again tasty, well made. The onion rings, although they taste good, comes to the table a tangled mess that's hard to take off the plate without pulling the whole thing onto your plate. I had the ribs. Very well done, very flavorful, served on a nice rib plate, and a Tuesday special. Very good. Lot of parking, excellent service, clean. Men's room, very good. read more

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Horrible!!!! Drinks are extremely overpriced and they serve watered down well alcohol for top shelf prices. On top of that an 18% gratuity fee is included. Customer service was horrible as well. Waiters take your order from the displayed menu only to serve whatever substitutes they have on hand without asking or informing you that they don't have all the items listed on the menu for a complete meal. They just bring out plates and get irritated when you send back a plate of food that you did not order. This was once a family staple and special holidays go to before ownership changed. Highly disappointed and won't be back read more

To go is the best!!! Zip in and they have all the fabulous items they serve in the restaurant available to go with no waiting. Ribs fried chicken beef! You may order in advance and your dinner will be ready at the drive-through. Well staffed and helpful with suggestions. Restaurant is classic and food is great! Nice local gathering place! read more

It's great to know some restaurants remain the same. This family owned restaurant has served this community for years hosting parties and family feasts. This is home cooking with love. No real fancy presentations, but the food is seasoned well and the portions are plentiful. On Friday nights, they still provide live Oldie but Goodies" music twice a month. The drinks are usually amped up with alcohol and don't miss the homemade soups and salads that accompany entrees. Dessert is even better, although after eating the AYCE Cod fish dinner I didn't have any room left. Next time. I'll be back for my other favorite meal Prime Rib. You can't beat the price or service. read more

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Wow! Can really notice a change in ownership. My 2nd time in with the new owners. 1st time We walked out before our order was taken. We waited over 20 minutes for our server. Never came. Was sat in front of buser station & the kid was Throwing plates in the tub. I was convinced my husband would either be in the head with food or broken glass. 2nd time decided to do a carry out. The carry out area was filled with boxes & closed. Ok.. we go in to pick up our order.. They Never made it. Charged us. But didn't make it. Looks like the owner is spending tons of money on renovations but not a lot on Training Employees. read more

New owners, don't seem to know what they're doing. Did not know how to make a pina colada. Took forever to get our drinks. (when they finally admitted they didn't know how to make it). Food was slow and steak was burnt and sent back. We've been coming here for years, and won't be back. Based on this experience they won't be around for long. For a Saturday night, place was pretty quiet. read more

We ate hear for our date night and it was one of the most disgusting meals I've ever had. My prime rib was bland and dry. The mash potatoes and gravy were inedible. The food deserved to be in a nursing home, but I'd hate to even subject seniors to it. The cream of chicken soup was served concentrated. It was more like chicken pudding. The only thing good was the music. I was shocked at the prices. They were outraged for the quality of food. Never go there! read more

This is a new era in restaurant dining in the COVID-19 age. Hoping it's temporary. Personally I'm of the opinion overall that it's more effort then it's worth in the mist of this pandemic to eat out. Not so much intending to dine out as much as catch some live entertainment, I drove by Glenwood Oaks and saw outdoor seating to a live entertainment tent. I arrived with apprehension but left with a full stomach and a feeling of time well spent. With regards to squelching my fears of COVID there was ample outdoor seating. At least and typically more then 6 feet of distance existed between each table and seats from which each person sat. The menu was disposable one time use. Utensils were from factory individually wrapped plastic with napkins, all drinks and entrees were served in disposable plastic cups and quality paper plates. All servers, wait staff, and bus boys wore masks or visors and disposable gloves. I noticed that every table got a disinfectant wipe down between each set of new costumers with ample time given before a table was reused for serves. All that I saw put me at ease and I felt comfortable that measures where taken for our safety. It likewise helped that I brought with me my own bottle of sanitizer which we used periodically during our meal. Not so much that we had to but that we could and it added an extra measure of assurance that we were doing all we could to be safe. This attention to detail defiantly helped in us relaxing to enjoy our drinks, meal, and the evening of entertainment. I applaud the ownership in seeing to all the measures I listed carried out. I compliment all of their staff especially our server Bailey in being so proficient. helpful, and professional. These are stressful times. Dining out now must be evaluated with not only the old criteria's but as well new factors. I give the new factors related to the so called "New Normal" high marks for Glenwood Oaks. I was pleasantly surprised and reassured by their attention to needed modifications due to COVID. Evaluating the old criteria's, I noticed the menu a little less extensive then prior COVID but it was still ample with selections to please all with regards to appetizers, Seafood, meat, pasta, and other selections. The quality and tastiness of their entries hasn't gone down and remains the same. It's still very good. I won't say it's the best or near the best I'd ever had of any entry but its more then adequate and worthy of returning. I will say I wholeheartedly enjoyed the entertainment Of Frank Rossi on keyboards and accordion, Mike on drums, and Sharon lending beautiful vocals. Given my wife's mastery of our home kitchen, we probably will be eating at home more then usual even with things opening up. I will say though that Glenwood Oaks outdoor dining especially when they offer live entertainment will become a regular thing for my family as we feel comfortable having eaten there with the measures they have taken. Keep up the good work! read more

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Ah Glenwood Oaks, what can I say? It's dated and dingy, but seemingly clean. It's the kind of place that the whole family has to go to on special occasions because grandma and grandpa are paying the bill. That said it has been around for decades for a reason. It's decent local food that has been around for decades.  My go to entree is their ribs ($30/slab comes with a side). Are they earth shattering? No. But they are very good. Meaty and cooked so that they still have a little bite to them without being tough. They also offer a pretty tasty well-seasoned fried chicken. Sides are standard potato, veg, pasta "of the day." Like everywhere else lately service is hit or miss. There are plenty of newer restaurants around offering a more interesting fare, but sometimes it's comforting to go back to the old standby.  It's worth stopping in for dinner if you want the age old standard "nice dinner." read more

Had a great tasting drink at the bar as I awaited the start of an event. The servers were great, but the ribs which I expected much of were oven cooked - not a fan. read more

My husband and I went during happy hour for appetizers and drinks. Food was ok, drinks were strong the way I like them. Waitress was very nice and there was plenty of parking. The only thing I did not like was that there is 18% gratuity added automatically to all checks. I prefer to tip servers myself. Adding automatic gratuity and not telling someone always makes me feel like I did not tip my waitress. read more

I had been wanting to try Glenwood Oaks for years and finally decided to go this past weekend with 5 other family members. The prices were high, but I figured you pay for quality food. The Prime Rib I ordered was $40. It was cold and the mixed veggies served with it were barely edible when they finally arrived 1.5 hours after ordering. Perhaps this place changed hands and they haven't figured things out yet? Very disappointing. I was expecting something along the lines of Teibel's in Schererville, but ended up with a dinner that I had to reheat at home since I didn't want to wait any longer to send it back to the kitchen. read more

Well we have not been here for some time. But I had a Taste for ribs. We went on a Monday night dinner the restaurant was not crowded. The person behind the counter took my name and seated us. We sat at a booth and waited for a server to come to our table. The server stopped at the table behind us and had a small conversation then went to the table across the room and took their order. I thought she would return and say hello can I help you. But she came out and visited with everyone one else and never stopped by our table. So we got up and left, as we were going out I mentioned to the person behind the desk what happened and the owner was standing next to her And Nobody Said Anything so you know we will not be returning read more

What happened to Glenwood Oaks? I went there this past Saturday and I was sat in a garage like atmosphere and not in the main dining area. Apparently the place has turned into a Mexican restaurant. Only difference there were no burritos. Shame of it all . The food wasn't that good and no merlot. How is that? I'll never go back. Zero ratings.... read more

Had made reservations with them before Thanksgiving for Dec.21 for a large group. The restaurant change their hours and did not inform us, Found out when President of our club called to verify reservation. VERY UNPROFESSIONAL AND UNETHICAl! Last time to patronize this establishment. read more

Never again. Was expecting food and service as it has always been, was extremely disappointed and really sad too.

I was really expecting more from this place! I was supper excited to finally have a seafood place closer to home but I was truly disappointed and will not be returning. Lets begin with the fact that I had to ask for a high chair for my 1 year old instead of it being offered. It took over 45 mins to get our food! Flies flying all inside the place. Music was not the vibe for the place. We ordered two house micheladas which were very much tasteless. Once the food finally came out my husband ordered a cocktel de camaron which only had 4 shrimp. I ordered a fried tilapia, which was not good at all Im not sure if it was the oil it was fried in but I think it was coated in some type of bater before being fried but ot was not it.No tapatio nor valentina available. It took another 15 mins after we got out food for my son to get some fries and chicken nuggets. Waitress mentioned they served " alot of food" which it was not and honestly I was expecting more for the cost of the food. A couple was sitting on the table besides us and left way before we got our food the waitress did not even bother to clean the table. So the whole time we sat there up until we left the table has cups and other stuff still on it. This place has very poor service food is not there and is over priced and not to mention the 18% gratuity that was already added to the bill and still has additional suggested tip amout! Im sorry but this place will not last I will still be driving 45 mins to either Joliet or Chicago for my seafood. read more

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I absolutely adore this place! Brother of owner designed a metal plate especially for serving their delicious ribs. It has a ledge for full stack, a small channel for sauce in front and you throw the bones behind the ledge! Perfect. We sat in the bar dining which was more intimate. Cute Xmas village setting along every edge with small houses, lights, faux snow. I think it's some famous collection like Dickens? Regardless. Very charming. About those ribs, we asked ours be extra cooked, almost burnt. And they were exactly. Delicious. Accompanied with either baked or sweet tater. We had one salad with an awesome array of dressing choices...and I enjoyed the lobster bisque. I could have licked that bowl clean! All served with crusty sour dough bread ball. Generous butter scoop...looked like ice cream. This place I am coming back to. And back. And back again. read more

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There was a couple of things that didn't sit right about this place. As my husband and I sat to have a nice dinner we came across a table who had a roach crawling off the table cover, we proceeded to tell the waitress and as embarrassed as the waitress was she knocked it off and killed it right in front of us apologizing to us. We were debating on leaving but we decided to finish up the dinner as we proceeded to start off with appetizers we ordered mozzarella sticks and they were really flimsy and overly greasy and limped. I asked to speak to the manager and as one of the waitresses walked up to a Indian man who I believe I've seen before as the own and I walked up to him to speak to him about my concerns he proceeded to tell me he was just the dish washer. Seeing the unprofessionalism he showed me and my husband Glenwood oaks is not the same as it use to be. The atmosphere is heavy and not welcoming, the name doesn't hold the reputation it use to have! read more

This evening I placed a to go order. I asked the girl did they have baked chicken and she said yes. I ordered 12 piece baked chicken and 2 Oak burgers. The girl who works there said I could pick it up in 20 minutes. I got there within 30 minutes. She left me sitting at the drive thru window for 15 minutes. When she came to the window she said that they were out of baked chicken. I simply pulled off. I called back and asked for the manager. Some guy answered and said he would tell her boss. This is not the first time I've had trouble with orders there and I refuse to patronize them any longer. They can kiss my grits! read more

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After giving the review a whole days thought after the meal, and unfortunately I've had much muh better and have made much better food myself in my own kitchen. If it weren't for the fact that my grandparents have reached the point that they cannot cook, we would have not ordered food here or we would've had them come up to eat by us... The salmon was alright. It had a great looking glaze on It that made me want to love it, but I just couldn't. It was sort of tender than sort of not. The edges were overdone to the point that I had to use a steak knife to cut it. The flavor was aight. For looking so good it could've been better. The ribs were meh. If I were a small child or if it were a TV dinner then no complaints, but being from a 'reputable' (my a$$) restaurant, you'd think they'd have more sauce and flavor. You can see in the photo how small the ribs are and they lacked any sort of flavor. Now this isn't to say they were dry. Just tasteless and had barely any meat.. The green beans left me completely indifferent in the sense that they were beans. I mean you can't mess up beans but no flavor again! Cooked in bacon fat! I mean the bacon chunks were nothing but fat. As yelp described two stars- I've experienced much better at a more reasonable rate. Steer your relatives away from this place or go elsewhere ourselves. read more

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I took my mom here for her birthday and we had a great time from the vodka martini to the dinner. We started with the Sea food lovers appetizer. This had Oysters Rockefeller, large meaty Shrimp and Callamari. This was just the beginning of our great experience. I had the Onion Soup and it was out of this world. It is a 40 year old recipe and the best I have ever had. We both had steaks my mom had the Mignon and I had the Ribeye both were done to perfection. For desert we shared Pound Cake slices with Vanilla Ice cream and Strawberries. I would definitely tell everyone to go and enjoy a dinner here. And our waitress was the best. Ask for Paulette! read more

This is always been our favorite place in the south suburbs for ribs they have a great great ribs but they also have a great baked chicken and my wife likes their salmon and we've eaten there at least 100 times terrific restaurant terrific people everybody is nice Mark runs the place now is a terrific guy I've known him for 20 some years great restaurant don't miss it read more

Reservation for 8 pm Valentines Day eve. Arrived 7:45. Got seated at 830. We were in like a cafeteria setting, little round tables. Out of Prime Rib, I ordered rib eye, wife got the 6 piece shrimp dinner . Several other customers who were in line ahead of us were not only already eating but wondrin why we weren't. 915 we got our din ner. Ribeye was tough, shrimp average. read more

Glenwood Oaks has a rich history, and the service and food is on full display. We had a large party, so I was able to sample the Fried Shrimp, Ribs, Filet, and salads. Everything was good, but the rib meat falls right off the bone. Very juicy, succulent, smoky and flavorful. Prices are a bit high, but that's not too big of a deal. read more

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Overrated place JUST LIKE Teibels. Bland food and our server was inattentive and prices are WAY TOO HIGH.