I randomly stopped into Highland Bar & Kitchen on my way home from work after a pretty stressful…read moreday, and I'm really glad I did. It was refreshing to walk into a place with such a friendly, welcoming, and genuinely likable staff. They immediately made the evening better. The bar has a really nice charm to it, with plenty of TVs to catch the games, a DJ booth set up, and even space to dance if you end up getting into the groove later in the evening. I tried the garlic shrimp appetizer and it was excellent, and the drinks were great too. Good food, great drinks, a fun atmosphere, and wonderful service. Definitely a place I'll be stopping into again. Highly recommend Highland Bar & Kitchen!

Whatever you do, for the love of GOD, please don't order the chicken sandwich! I've never…read moreexperienced gray chicken until now. The texture was indescribable. I can only imagine how it was prepared. Perhaps air fried and then a little zap in the microwave for good measure. I'm also still pondering why the sesame seeds in the middle of the bun were brown and the rest were white... My husband order the veggie pizza which was supposed to have "spring mix" and had only onions, green peppers, and cheese. Crazy work. The waitstaff is lovely.

The setting is gorgeous and I'm sure for a bite to eat after golf it would be great. We ate outside…read moreSaturday night. Despite there only being 3 other tables with people, the service was friendly and incompetent. A gin and tonic with no lime? The waitress didn't know what kind of beer they had. She also didn't seem to understand much English. The waiter brought me water after at least 20 minutes when I requested it. Cmon guys either serve water when people si down or offer it. He told me it took so long because he was working alone. Food was ordinary. Didn't expect more it's not a busy restaurant. Grilled salmon was fine but bland none of the Cajun or blackened on the menu evident. There are nice relaxing areas with sofas and comfy chairs and fire pits. Inside was freezing. I would recommend this place only for lunch after golf or drinks.

Best Charleston Chicken! Made to perfection, every time! A…read moregolf club with a full service bar! Ask for Jenny. She is the best waitress. Attentive and on point!!

Highly recommended. Quality home style Old School Italian American cuisine. A little crowded but…read morethat's part of its charm. Delicious EVERYTHING. Homemade and served by focused staff. From soup to gnocchi to chicken to dessert, we loved it all.

Great pizza, horrible automated ordering system. We ordered a half and half pizza pepperoni and…read moresausage. We picked up and the pizza was incorrect. When we called no one answered and the mailbox was full. They have lost the human factor of a local restaurant. It may be more convenient for them but they have lost my trust and loyalty.

For years, we have eaten at Viaggio before attending summer concerts at Ravinia. This year, we…read morelearned that Viaggio had "evolved" into Nico, so we didn't know what to expect. It turns out, Nico is GREAT! Many of our favorites from Viaggio remain on the menu; the crusty bread, the Caesar salad, the gnocchi, the chicken Parmesan, all were top-notch. Terrific seafood dishes remain, too, although we didn't try them during this visit. And some new items that will be fun to try have been added, such as pizza. As always, the service was friendly and efficient. And best of all, the spumoni bombe is still on the menu! (It's our favorite and SO delicious.). Other delightful desserts, such as Tiramisu, are also available. We loved Nico and we will return soon!

Nico's, formerly Viaggio's, underwent a full renovation and change of ownership. Thankfully, much…read moreof the excellent staff remains. We loved the old Viaggio's and really wanted to love Nico's, but one major design decision has completely changed the experience for us. The bar was always the heart of this restaurant. It was a comfortable neighborhood bar where locals could have dinner, drinks and conversation. The new owners installed the pizza oven and pizza-making station directly in the middle of it. As a result, the bar is now literally a pizza counter. When you sit there, you are sitting directly in front of a working pizza station, watching pizzas being prepared, with boxes and supplies around the bar. Instead of feeling like you're having dinner and drinks at a neighborhood bar, it feels like you're sitting at the counter of a pizzeria. For us, that simply isn't an appealing or relaxing way to spend an evening. The layout also makes normal bar service extremely awkward. The pizza operation physically separates the bartenders from many of the customers sitting at the bar, requiring them to walk around the bar to take orders and serve patrons. Finally, you are sitting directly in front of a large, very hot pizza oven. The heat is significant. The pizza maker working in front of the oven was, quite understandably, sweating heavily throughout the evening just a few feet in front of us while we were trying to eat dinner. That's not a criticism of the employee--it's an illustration of why placing a commercial pizza oven directly in the middle of a dining bar simply doesn't work. The frustrating part is that so much about Nico's is good, particularly the staff. But putting the pizza operation in the middle of what was previously the heart of the restaurant fundamentally changes the experience. I hope the owners reconsider the layout and return the bar to being a bar. We would happily come back.

Added later: really disappointed that neither we nor any others who have had substandard full…read morepriced meals here have heard from the owner. Buyer beware. We have wanted to try Miramar for a long time based on reputation and reviews, so we booked it for our 30th wedding anniversary dinner. TL/DR, food was only ok, service was attentive, but overall experience was disappointing. Selected "anniversary" on the Open Table reservation...and added in the notes that it was our 30th. Nonetheless, nobody said a word about either when we were greeted or seated. Sigh. When we ordered two glasses of champagne, the server asked if we were celebrating. Yes, we were...and were surprised nobody knew... Our meal was fine but only fine. Had the mushroom soup and endive salad, both specials, both pretty good (and the salad big enough to share). She ordered the salmon, I had the lamb shank (both on the menu). I like my food hot...and I am as a result confident that I have never written this before...the food came really hot. TOO hot. Inediblly hot. Both dishes, and especially the lamb. Once it cooled down enough to be edible, the lamb shank and basil whipped potatoes and vegetables were good (dried out a little from the heat?); the salmon was only ok and a little fishy tasting. Her glass of Pinot Grigio was quite nice; mine of Bordeaux was delicious, but served surprisingly warm for a restaurant/glass at this price point -- I'd have expected them to have a proper wine refrigerator. Then, finally... We asked about, and then decided not to have a dessert. The server was kind to bring us a well intentioned delivery of two glasses of prosecco (which we didn't drink --- had already had a champagne and a glass of wine) and asked if we'd like that dessert after all to have with it. We said "sure." They then charged us for the dessert... For the record, our server was kind and attentive and professional, and the rest of the team were equally so. But, in summary, for a pretty aggressive price point, this was a disappointing experience on a night we hoped would be special. Perhaps we're victims of a holiday weekend meal...we're hoping ours isn't a typical experience.

Recently hosted a bridal shower at Miramar and it was wonderful! Working with Felipe was such a…read morepleasure. The back room was a great ambiance, with plenty of room for our party of 15 people. They have a variety of spaces and menu packages to choose from, and work with you to ensure you have the event you want. The food and drink all came quickly and people were raving about what they ordered. I split the steak frites with blue cheese and a special pasta dish. Both were outstanding & I'd order them again and again. The creme brulee was a fan favorite for dessert. I'd definitely host another event at Miramar - they make it smooth and comfortable!

From the moment we arrived for our 5:45 PM reservation, we felt so welcomed. Our table was…read morebeautifully decorated with a personalized menu that said "Happy Anniversary" with our names on it, along with flowers and a balloon. It was such a thoughtful touch that made our celebration feel extra special. The restaurant itself is absolutely beautiful with such a romantic atmosphere. It was the perfect place to celebrate our anniversary. Our server, Nathan, was exceptional. He was attentive, friendly, knowledgeable, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the evening. The manager also stopped by to check on us, which really showed how much they care about their guests. I've dined at much more expensive restaurants before, and I've honestly never experienced this level of hospitality. The food was incredible 10/10! Everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. The portions were generous, and I couldn't even finish my meal because there was so much delicious food. Overall, this was one of the best dining experiences I've ever had. From the outstanding service to the beautiful ambiance and amazing food, everything exceeded our expectations. Thank you to Nathan and the entire team for making our anniversary so memorable. We will definitely be back and highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for an exceptional dining experience!

We came for an evening with friends and decided to take advantage of the Sunday "per la famiglia…read more(serves four)" special when we saw the menu. What looked like a generous offer of comfort food at a reasonable price, at a lovely Italian restaurant, was actually a gimmick worthy of Ebenezer Scrooge. Dinner started with a tasty chopped salad that would have been a reasonable entree for one or enough to share as an appetizer for two. It was a large spoonful each for four. The four garlic knots that accompanied the salad were each about 2x2x2 inches, and when we asked for a refill of both the salad and bread we were told "that's all you get." The spaghetti came with 2 meatballs in a portion size that looked like it was enough for an entree for only 1 person. We waited a moment and when no more came realized we were screwed. Later, seeing our disappointment, the waiter was kind enough to secretly get 2 more meatballs out of the kitchen for us to pretend there were portions for each person at the table. Had they been serving Italian tapas, maybe we could have pretended it was a fair approach. The 16 inch cheese pizza was good but nothing special and the tiramisu provided 4 small pieces a little larger than the garlic knots mentioned earlier when cut into squares. I don't know what kind of "famiglia" Salvatore "Sal" Lo Cascio, the culinary director at Ballyhoo Hospitality, or Ryan O'Donnell, the CEO, have; but they probably don't eat very much. Perhaps they expect the famiglia of their guests to be a single parent with young children or a group of little persons. In short, the food tasted good, the dining room was lovely, the service was outstanding, and the portions and prices were a complete rip-off to the point that the place should be put out of business. With two iced teas, a glass of house wine, tax and a generous tip the bill came to well over $100 and this morning when checking the receipt for this review I found out that they charged us $8.00 for the extra meatballs which the waiter pretended were a secret, complimentary addition. Not very nice!

The vibe was great. The food was awesome and the pizza oven in the bar area was a fantastic idea…read more The staff is always lively and engaged. If you don't want to have a great time - DON'T VISIT!

Great service, fresh and tasty food! Lots to choose from without being overwhelming. The beet…read moresalad and sausage pizza were particularly yummy.

The bartenders busters waiters and manager were all amazing. Service was great. Food and drinks…read morewere good as well! So happy we ended the night here.

First time dining in and our experience was fabulous! Service was top notch. Arturo was our waiter…read moreand he recommended really good appetizers, entrees and dessert! The food was amazing! We started with calamari, ahi tuna nachos and chicken mini egg rolls. Yum! I ordered a maki roll that Arturo recommended and it was so good!! Oh and did I mention our drinks!? They were fabulous! My friends and I ordered different ones to try a few of their drinks and all were so pretty to look at and delicious! Presentation is key! We had a great experience here and will definitely come back.