The food was really good, I had the bang bang shrimp and spinach dip(it reminded me of Houston's…read morerestaurant) and appetizer. Both were shareable portions, although I did not want to share my spinach dip. It was that good!! I had the bbq salmon for my main course, I really enjoyed it, it was seasoned well and had a nice bbq flavor. My favorite was the dessert! The key lime pie was amazing. My server, Bree was very nice and attentive. She suggested the key lime pie and I am so glad she did! Beautiful setting, very spacious. The drinks were AMAZING!

Had the pleasure of visiting Lucky Monk Bar & Grill in Downers Grove, their second location…read morefollowing the success of their South Barrington restaurant. Congratulations to owners Tony and Jeremy, GM Sean, Manager Rajan, Chef Maria, and the entire team for the warm hospitality and excellent dining experience. The Buffalo Wings were outstanding, the Fish & Chips were perfectly prepared, and their selection of IPAs was absolutely delicious. From one Chef/Owner to another, I wish you continued success as you grow. Thank you for a wonderful evening, and I look forward to visiting again soon. -- Chef Sunny Le P'tit European-American Gastronomy

Ignore the menu on the website as the one at this joint is completely different. Please update the…read morewebsite. Large appetizer selection which is fitting for the bowling folks, other offerings are several burger and chicken sandwiches plus pizza. Several tv's mostly on the small size around the bar with a couple larger in the dining area. Burger and pizza on this visit was just okay. Food was served hot but was nothing special. The bartender was very pleasant and we enjoyed her company. They have a huge pool table room which was holding a weekend tournament that was fun to watch along with about forty bowling lanes. Two stars for the bar/restaurant.

Don't be deceived. Yes it's a bowling alley. I would stop here again. My boys loved the pizza and…read morecheese curds. My wife and I split the birdie wrap with fries. My 7 and 5 year old gobbled up their food. Tony was excellent. Service was all-star quality.

Tiffany was outstanding. And the food was unexpectedly great for a bar and grill. I'll be stopping…read moreback again.

Checked out this pretty fun sports bar in Hoffman Estates. It conveniently is located next to a…read morebowling alley and in fact one can walk right into there without going outside. Bar Down is otherwise in an unassuming location. Great place for watching games. The fathers can take their kids to go bowling and they can hang out in here pretending to be parenting and things. Bigger than the average bar. It's located next to Poplar Creek Bowling and there's a passageway between these. There's supposed to be no alcohol consumption over by the lanes but whatever. Has lots of great specials going on. It's got U Call It at happy hour, which is basically like choosing whatever liquor one wants. Has a few more great specials on food. It's $5 to get Pretzel Bites at happy hour. The rest of the menu has nachos and other things. Also they can host banquets. They have catering if having large groups or parties. For sure it's a place to hang out and have fun. It's located in the strip mall on Higgins. There's lots of great specials.

Great beer and great vibes. Ryan did a good job of poring beer the correct way. And one of the best…read moreplaces in Chicagoland for pilsners and lagers.

It's a Brewery with some good choices. Friendly, great place to watch the Final game of soccerread more

A huge shout out to the bartender on Tuesday night. The place was packed at 9pm (and until the…read moretrivia ended not too long after), and this gentleman was the seemingly the only bartender, server, and waitstaff. No patrons appeared annoyed/ angry... so he was keeping up fairly well. I would say that at 9pm when we arrived, it was fairly loud inside with the trivia going on. That's not my jam, but if it happens to be of interest, folks seemed like they were all having a blast. As soon as the trivia ended, there was a max exit from the establishment. There are a bunch of on tap and canned selections of different beers and a few wines and sangria on tap, as well. We didn't get any food, but there was reportedly a couple of kitchen staff working. I did see a platter of tots being brought out that looked good. Overall a great place to dive into for a good beer. It's in the same parking lot as Binnys.

It has been some time since we have visited Global Brew Schaumburg so we were way overdue…read more We visited early on St. Patty's Day and enjoyed a few samples before commiting to a pint. I love that there are always a few great ciders on tap or in cans too. Hubby tried the Chimay and also a Phase Three (P3) Amber. P3 always has some great IPAs or a Stout to try, but I really like the smoothies too. It is fun to sit at the bar and look at the many cans, bottles and drink options. Happy hour tater tots with beer cheese are a perfect shareable bite. We left before the night got too packed for Shenanigans and trivia. Always terrific and friendly service here. We love the pet friendly patio when it is warm outside, minus the cigarette buttes on the ground out back.

imagine the best corn bread you've ever had - it's westwood taverns no competition!…read more We came after the a round of golf in schaumburg and sat at the bar. The bartender seemed a bit distracted and took a while to take our order which was frustrating, however she made up for it by continuing to check on us throughout our meal. We got the nachos, steak and eggs, and a thai salad with the cornbread being the standout. The sushi rolls looked very good so i'll have to try that out next time!

Westwood gets three stars out of me because it was OK but unmemorable. I'm unlikely to return…read more My pros are mostly ambience and service-related. They have many TVs; a large bar; and outdoor seating. My server was also very gracious in making multiple rounds as I was a bit indecisive. Cons: The booths are REALLY low to the ground IMO (I am 6'4"). The food offerings are a bit random and simply were not appealing to me. I.e., I don't go to an American pub for sushi. Also, I didn't like that the appetizer prices are literally only $5 cheaper than entree prices.

​Out at Woodfield Mall, we tried City Works based on a Google Maps suggestion. It's a large,…read morecorporate, upscale dining spot. If you're a beer drinker, they have a massive selection on tap (about 90 taps--and no, that's not a typo!). They also have a large patio that looks like a great spot when the weather is nice. Inside, there's a good mix of low-tops, high-tops, banquettes, and booths. All the tabletops feature copper tops with wood trim, and exposure to water and food over time has given each table a unique patina. ​We arrived right as they were switching over from the brunch menu to dinner, and the staff made us feel very welcome. ​What We Ordered: ​Smoked Brisket Reuben Eggrolls: We ordered these special eggrolls for the table. My friend has a shellfish allergy, and since many traditional eggrolls contain shrimp, he was excited to try these. He said they were the best eggrolls he's ever had (though he admitted he doesn't eat them often!). He paired it with a Guinness Zero non-alcoholic draught and was amazed by how close it tasted to the original. ​Fish Tacos ($19): Recommended by another reviewer, these come with three cornmeal-battered, fried Mahi-Mahi tacos topped with cilantro lime cream and fresh micro cilantro. They were crispy and very tasty. If you're usually sensitive to cilantro, you might still enjoy these--I mostly tasted a bright, lemony freshness rather than heavy cilantro. ​Sides (Broccoli Rabe & Asparagus): I substituted chips for a vegetable side. Due to a mix-up in the kitchen, I got to try the broccoli rabe first, though it turned out way too spicy for anyone at our table. My actual order was asparagus--my absolute favorite--but it was a bit disappointing, as the bottom half of each stalk was woody and fibrous. ​Fish & Chips ($21.50): My friend went with this traditional entry. At that price point, he was expecting three fillets, but he couldn't finish the two that were served and took some home. Overall, a solid entrée. ​Classic Breakfast ($15.50): My husband got this from the brunch menu. He was very pleased with the scrambled eggs, potatoes, thick-sliced bacon, and sausage links. ​Overall, a solid visit with great variety on the menu!

This was a great pop in!! They have alot of restaurants in the area but this one has a rather…read moreunique menu so that drew me in. It is located in an easy to find area however the parking lot fills up pretty fast being that it's connected to a hotel. The restaurant was very clean inside and outside. All the staff was friendly from the hostess to the waitstaff was friendly. As far as s be beverages go, they definitely have something for everyone. They offer lot on tap, mixed drinks and mocktail/NA options which o always think is great. For the food, let's talk a bout the food!!!!! Those crab rangoon mozzarella sticks was a favorite for sure. They were a. Ice size, very crispy and the filling was top tier. Don't let me get started on that dipping sauce! 10/10 must try again. We also tried the loaded tater tots which were also delicious. For meals, we tried the bacon cheeseburger which was cooked to perfection but needed some seasoning. We also tried the fish tacos which were amazing. I would visit again.

Great Vibes and place! Our Bartender was amazing, plus…read morehaving some pool tables to play a couple of games is a big plus!

Go here Thursday evenings and be served by the kindest and prettiest bartender around, Amy! Your…read moredrink will never be empty, the conversation is always pleasant and she draws a large and loyal following! She's worth the visit...and get some wings and fries while you're at it! They're terrific too!

This is your classic neighborhood sports bar. Perfect for people hoping to earn the title of…read more"regular" and be recognized on a nickname basis. Drinks are plentiful and the beer is dirt cheap. On the topic of food, the food here has no place being this good. The menu is huge which usually scares me but everything they do is well made. Burgers cooked to temperature, delicious corned beef, crispy cheesy greasy pizza. I'm impressed. You can't go wrong catching the rest of the World Cup here. Been here for two games so far and will probably be coming back.

First time in and no one was standing at hostess stand. We waited and a bus boy sort of nodded…read morelike we should take a table so we did. Sat down and five minutes later we still hadn't been greeted or waited on despite two waitresses walking by, one of whom looked right at us. We left. We won't be back.

Pretty riverside location, outstanding service, really delicious bar food on steroids. Went on a…read morepleasant Thursday evening and was able to catch the last table outside. Tried two of their monthly food specials and both were delicious. A batch of perfectly grilled wings (with a garlic parmesan sauce), and the Tod Wilkinson burger, an Italian sausage/ground beef combo patty topped with delicious Italian beef named after the Steve Martin Character in My Blue Heaven, lol...yum freaking yum. For an appetizer had an order of their homemade chips topped with cheese, bacon and chives...outstanding. Stephanie, the sole waitress working the whole patio, didn't miss a beat and brought everything out perfectly timed and piping hot (or cold, their beer of courses...my Guinness). Will be back! A lovely hidden gem a long a quiet stretch of the Fox.

Rosie O'Hare's is the kind of classic town bar that quietly overdelivers. While it's first and…read moreforemost a neighborhood watering hole, the food menu is surprisingly solid and well worth exploring. Where it truly shines, however, is around St. Patrick's Day -- when their corned beef becomes the star of the show. Year after year, it stands out as one of the best seasonal bites around