Extremely poor customer service. Based on this experience, I would be very hesitant to trust Hotel…read moreBaker with any important event or family celebration. Very disappointing experience with Hotel Baker. We canceled our Easter Brunch reservation in advance, and I called again on Friday to confirm that we would not be charged. Drew told me he did not see my name anywhere and specifically said I would not be charged. Despite that, Hotel Baker still processed a $360 charge to my credit card. I have now contacted the hotel multiple times, and Drew acknowledged that he remembers telling me that. However, I am now being told that no one can process the refund until the manager, Trina Ledger, returns on Thursday. In other words, they know the charge was wrong, but are still not correcting it immediately.

We had a great experience, stayed only one night. The service was fabulous. We loved the breakfast…read morethat was included with our stay. The Martini Bar is newly decorated and we had great appetizers with our drinks. This is a must visit!

Martinis galore on their menu! We tried the classic dirty martini and the horchata martini and both…read morewere a hit. We also tried their new Asian chicken sliders that were amazing.

Rox City Grill is located in the historic Hotel Baker along the Fox River. A small intimate lounge…read moreopen Wednesday thru Saturday offering small bites,extensive martini list and live entertainment starting at 730pm.- 1100pm. Parking is street parking which could be a challenge but there is a lot not too far away. We came on a Saturday night around 930pm. It wasn't too crowded . The server brought us a drink menu but not a food menu. Not sure when the kitchen closes. They had a piano player the night we went but he took a break at 945pm and didn't start playing again till after 1030pm. This was disappointing. Drinks were very good and not over priced. They do list their entertainment on their Web site. For a delightful experience,give the ROX a try.

Tis the season! Waterfront cafe is back! Absolutely loved this place last summer and excited to…read morelove it again this summer. I got the deluxe roll this time which is lobster, crab, AND shrimp. Absolutely fantastic!

Waterfront Cafe is truly a hidden gem. My only regret is that I didn't find out about this place…read moresooner. It's located alongside the water with an abundance amount of outdoor seating (pup friendly!!) Because it is very much so an outdoor patio type of place, they are only open for the summer time. You first place your order inside and grab any seat outside and they bring it right out for you. I've sadly only was able to go twice since I found out about this place but both times were nothing less than perfect. Both times, we ordered the brown butter crab roll, lobster roll, and jerk chicken nachos. Now there are a lot of places that have good views and views but lack food quality and taste but this place certainly has it all. The brown buttered crab is so sweet and the crispy buttered roll.. I don't think there's anything better. I personally prefer the brown buttered crab roll over the lobster. Both rolls are super generous portioned and fresh as well. And to think I couldn't be more blown away, the jerk chicken nachos.. I never had jerk chicken before so I can't say how authentic it is BUT this chicken is the most tender and soft chicken I've ever had.. and the sauce that comes on top.. I'm honestly drooling over it typing out this review! I have nothing but good things to say about this place. Only sad thing is we gotta wait another few seasons to get our hands on this delicious food again!!

Amazing stay at the Herrington! We only did a 1 night stay visiting in the area but well worth it…read more We booked a suite balcony room and the rooms are quaint and cozy. Beautiful tubs and large bathrooms. Walking distance to third Street where all the restaurants and stores are. We did not take advantage of the spa amenities this time, but the cocktail lounge was nice. Beautifully decorated during Christmas as well. We plan on doing another getaway and will keep this place in mind for the future.

Our daughter got married across the street from this hotel, but we all stayed at the Herrington, it…read morewas so amazing! The staff alone was so kind, accommodating and fun! The restaurant there is amazing! The food is spectacular, super cozy restaurant, romantic! Rooms are so very plush! Beautiful bathroom with large tub and extremely Comfortable bed. House keeping on top of everything if you want them to be. We didn't need our room cleaned daily but we could have. It's a touch of old Europe charm with modern day convenience and. Again, need to mention the whole staff was awesome! Thank you team Herrington!

We reserved Gray's Mill for my son's Rehearsal Dinner. They set us up on the 3rd floor with our…read moreown bartender and servers. The wait staff service was outstanding and Adam, the bartender was excellent. Appeitzers were delicious - spinach artichoke dip and meatballs with marinara. We provided our guests with the choice of Fish&Chips, Grilled Chicken Sandwich or the Wienerschnitzel...kids were given a Chicken Tender Meal. Everyone truly enjoyed their meals. I appreciated they allowed a special meal for the MOB who is a vegetarian. The sugar donuts at the end of the meal were a hit! :) Alyssa, the party coordinator for the venue was super accomodating and super easy to work with. It does take a few days for response time - BUT, I always got a response. And she was always willing to give us everything we asked for! The venue even let us in earlier than requested to set up our decor. We would definitely recommend this venue for a bridal/baby shower or birthday party - any special event that is smaller in numbers. The venue has been advertising a new addition to the space next to building but it seems the construction has haulted. It is a shame because it is a bit of an eyesore - BUT, if they complete this addition, it will be beautiful. Hope they are able to complete it. The Gray's Mills has history with it's town so I hope locals will continue to support it. When we come back to visit our son and my new daughter-in-law, we will definitely be back for a visit - especially if the weather is nice!! They have a great outdoor patio along the Fox River just outside the restaurant on the bottom floor. Thank you Gray's Mill Estate!!

I attended the New Year's Eve dinner on Wednesday, December 31, and had a great time! The servers -…read moreAndrea, Drake, and Ethan - worked very hard and provided great customer service, as always! Adam was stellar behind the bar! The performers - Bert's Revenge - were excellent, as always, providing the perfect vibe to the evening! It really means a lot seeing the co-owner, Mike Baum and his wife, Jan, there mingling with their customers. They put their heart into this establishment and it shows! Overall, it was a great value and I highly recommend this venue to all!

Food here is pretty delicious, but I think the star of the show is always their chocolate cake. I…read moremean seriously do not leave here if you like chocolate without having a piece of cake if you can't eat it definitely take a piece to go with you. It's not a cheap slice of cake, but it is 100% worth it. I went to an event here where their chocolate cake was the dessert and so many people did not eat a piece of chocolate cake and luckily the staff had brought boxes so you could take cake home and since I was one of the last people there and nobody was taking cake home. I took way too many slices! It's the best cake I swear. The atmosphere is really nice and the workers were really friendly so I would definitely go back

Everything was perfect, starting with our favorite server, Kelli! The crab cake appetizer was…read moreamazing. Hubby's steak could be cut with a fork and my shrimp special was delicious; however, my favorite part was the wedge salad. The hubby loved his lobster bisque too. We split the dessert special, a strawberry mascarpone torte. It was so huge we couldn't finish it. It could have fed 3-4 people. The hour drive from Illinois over rolling hills and past beautiful fields makes a fantastic experience!

The Construction crew enjoying a lunch hosted by the client, River Roast Chicago. The union crew…read morewho remodeled the restaurant. A client celebrating the project with the crew is a rare event for construction crews. And this wonderful Thank you note. Thank you to River Roast in Chicago for recognizing the construction crew. Check out riverroastchicago.com the food is amazing according to Nathan. #riverroast

I've been here for 2 events. Last year it was a reception during the big ASCO movie, this year my…read moreorganization hosted a small luncheon. For the event , the space was a little tight (not the RR's fault) , but since it has a lovely deck at the river , it was nice to be outside and enjoy a lovely Chicago late spring night. For the lunch , we had the best care with the event managers. The servers took such good care of everybody. The food was amazing! They make a fantastic charcuterie board. The desserts are out of this world. If you want to plan a small size luncheon or have a nice lunch or dinner here , between the food , the staff , and the views , you won't regret it.

Everything about this place was amazing. The decor the food the service. I've been here for a…read morerestaurant week and I had the four course that began with butternut squash soup that was magnificent. The second course was rigatoni with a Bolognese and it was divine. The third course was short rib with vegan kimchi and oh my gosh I have never had a short rib like this. The fourth course was blueberry, compote cheesecake, and it was heavenly the wait staff had wonderful wine pairings for each course and they were very attentive and pleasant. They invited us to come back for brunch and we made reservations immediately. If you're looking for parking RPM has valet and then there's limited parking within the block, but you should definitely get here before 6 February because they are closing, but you will not be disappointed.

My girls and I came here during happy hour, and we're pretty pleased with the place. This is the…read morecutest restaurant off the river. Sadly, we weren't able to sit outside by the river - they said 30 minute wait. However inside was just as beautiful. We ordered the lollipop chicken, sliders (the comeback sauce is amazing!), baby lettuce salad, lemon drops and a pineapple mocktail. Everything was amazing! Unfortunately, we were seated by a window and my friend was stung by a bee so just be aware if you're by the window!

Late night dinner and sips after the ghost gangster tour around Chicago! We picked Cindy's…read morerooftop at the Chicago Athletic Association on the 13th floor for stunning skyline views which was the perfect spot to just unwind from the busy day. Though we couldn't see much of Lake Michigan, we knew it was just right there. We enjoyed the fresh Caesar salad, creamy Rigatoni alla Vodka, and warm bread with herbed butter. , and an espresso martini and a glass of prosecco. For dessert, we ordered the baked Alaska (So good), and coffees which ended the night with perfection. Service: Cheers to Anthony for the wonderful service and great menu suggestions!

The restaurant's ambiance and views make for a special meal but I had a quite frenzied experience…read more They had booked a space next to my table/the balcony for a networking event so it was very loud the whole time. There were people walking around socializing right next to my table and towards the end of my meal, a couple was waiting for a table while basically sitting on my table's couch seat. I don't know what they were doing there as they weren't part of the networking event and the bar was on the other side of the restaurant. The front/hostesses were friendly and helpful but the main waitstaff service was lacking. That being said, the mussels and the roasted carrots I got were surprisingly good. On the pricy side, but you're paying for the views.

I've passed by Busse Woods a million times along Higgins Road but never pulled in to have a look…read morefor whatever reason.  Probably because I could always do it tomorrow or another day lol!  Well, today I did pull in because we had an extended family celebration event at one of their picnic groves, specifically Grove 5 which is located quite conveniently close to the intersection of Higgins and Arlington Heights Roads (as opposed to deeper into the Woods). I must say this place Busse Woods is large, sprawling, neat, clean, and impressive (it's 3558 acres in fact). I think I knew that it was sprawling driving along Higgins Rd, but pulling in, you can see how well laid out and maintained the premises are.  It would be quite nice to revisit during winter and the change of fall colors also. Grove 5 in particular is an extra nice picnic grove in that it has a shelter and is near (540' to be exact per the website!) a nice and accessible restroom building.  The shelter is pretty large with a capacity of 100 people.  It's located in a section called Busse Forest-South and which comprises Groves 5 - 16.  Of those 12 groves, 4 have shelters, but only Grove 5 is close to an accessible restroom.  So, our family member apparently picked out the best grove, good job!  Busse Woods has 11 sections like Busse Forest-South, so it's massive with a lot of picnic location and other leisure activity options.  Anyway, go to their website for more info, but I was pretty impressed.  Busse Woods includes a Busse Lake as well as a 7 mile trail.  Big thumbs up for this Cook County Forest Preserve!

Great place to get out and enjoy nature. Bummed we didn't see any elk roaming this time, but I have…read moreon other visits. Sometimes the bathrooms are open, other times sorry it's porta potties for you. Plenty of garbage cans around so don't litter in nature! The 7+ mile trail is paved. Bikers can be a little intense if you are walking or running. Lots of parking so be specific if meeting a group.