Very nice open space restaurant. Lots of good choice of food and beers obviously…read more A good / safe option in Lockport. Will return.

Came for a quick lunch and really enjoyed. Our server was very nice and quick with everything we…read moreasked for. Beautiful inside and very spacious. My husband and I shared the cheese curds, tomato bisque soup and BBQ burger. All were so good, no complaints!

Went for the first time a couple weeks ago for the comedy night. It must be a company that does the…read morecompany part and the comedians come to town and a bar hosts them. Hands down worst bar ever to host them. I think the signs said the bar does this weekly or something??? How? Size/ atmosphere- This place is TINY. If you're going to go you better get the whole party there extremely early for a seat because you aren't really going to be able to save seats and it's the only way you will be able to see the comedian. The set up is awful at this bar. You can sit on a crumby house couch up close next to the stage, grab chairs directly in front of the front door in the aisle that everyone's purses will be hitting your head with as they walk by, attempt to grab a round table with 6-7 chairs and most have terrible views, or attempt to sit at the bar with your back to the bar. The building structure poles or beer equipment and area completely block the view so for 85% of the comedy show myself, friends, and other guests were staring out the random store front windows or looking down just listening to the show because I could not see the front / comedian. There was no where to move to since they packed the house. Until 2 people left the bar we got up and sat there and let two friends scoot over so they could maybe attempt to lean over and see. Only have 2 bathrooms which are coed but that's fine it's small. The line though for them was longggg. Drinks/ service/ show- Small options available and only local craft that were okay. Get some freaking food or apps besides over charged crappy frozen pizza. Ciders that they sold were disgusting- like not edible. The drinks are as decor on the wall and kinda confusing to know if that's on draft, only beer available, all beer they make/ sell, etc. We all had issues with the stupid QR code menu and the website was cut off on half the groups phones and wouldn't show everything. Limited selection. No cocktails or mixed drinks is what I was told and then saw people drinking cocktails. No domestic. They only had 2 tablets yet only would use one and only have 2 bartenders the whole show. The lines for drinks from before the show started to after were constant. Bartender tripped over the rug, couldn't figure out where or what drinks they had, used the wrong beer glasses each drink. One was super rude and almost avoided people. I think one or both were possibly the owner. Then after the intermission as the headliner was starting and until almost the very end of her set the couple at the bar WOULD NOT STOP TALKING. A huge problem besides the view and size of this place was that they did NOT use or know how to use their speakers or volume. The microphone might as well been off. Not a damn person could hear anything in there unless you were up front really. This couple would not stop talking and I'm not sure if it was the owner and a patron or what but listening to their convo, not by choice, they did not know each other and she was not here for the show. Everyone from the other side of the bar, in front of the bar, across the room was staring and looking back at the couple to stop talking. A man at the end of the bar asked the bartender to tell them to tone it down and he said yeah ok and then continued avoiding the situation until he weaseled his way in and they still did not stop talking. She eventually left thank god but please do NOT go to a bar with an event if you can't read the room holy shit. I did really like the mom juice box from another brewery. I had a couple of the sweet and sour beer from Nik & ivy or whatever beer and it was good. The comedians were all young and funny. Main show was pretty intense as far as her opening up for her set (suicide, cutting, eating disorders, sex, etc) but that's literally their choice and how comedy works but I know a bunch of people made comments about how deep and too much it was. There was also 2 woman that ruined basically the entire show. The comedians were even over it. They were WASTED when the show started at 730 or 8. The older woman was a local teacher, she willingly shouted to the entire room the entire show, hitting on the comedian and would yell out loud and interact the whole time. Ok first one was funny but after 50 f'ing times get it together and grow up. The comedians were getting annoyed and the bar owners should have stepped up. They were making a scene in the bathroom and holding everyone up also. I'm all for girls night and letting loose but you should have boundaries and that's a liability for a bar owner also. I won't be back.

POPPIN' PILSNERS…read more This Lockport brewery has a decent number of rotating taps, but it's not my favorite place to grab a drink. Nik & Ivy is a small brewery on State St in downtown Lockport.  As with most places of this ilk, there's no food on-site and it can be tough to find parking.  Your best bet is a side street (and keep your visit brief). Last time here, I was disappointed they didn't have any wheat beer or amber ales on tap.  I understand that it's winter and some beers are seasonal, yet all I saw was heavier stouts, IPAs, and a few oddball brews. I got an Italian lager that tasted like a Peroni, which wasn't bad, though it was definitely a compromise.  The west coast lager was a bit better, but in retrospect, I should've gotten a pint of mead instead. My go-to - a Hefeweizen - is likely a springtime beer, so it was nowhere to be seen. They have a trio of pinball tables on your right as you walk in--their current lineup includes Star Wars, Godzilla premium, and Foo Fighters ($1/ea).  Just like with their beer taps, they cycle through pins periodically so I'll check back in a few months to see if anything got swapped out. * TL;DR * If there's a place that serves beer and has more than 1 pinball table, I'm gonna find it. Nik & Ivy is a pretty typical brewery that shares a lot in common with Orange & Brew in downtown Downers Grove, as well as Black Horizon in Willowbrook.  I've only ever seen one guy behind the counter, but he's easy to talk to. I'd recommend and will likely stop in again.

Went by myself for lunch on a Tuesday 1pm. Sign when entering says "seat yourself". 1st table I…read morechose was dirty from a previous guest. Chose a 2nd table and it was very sticky on top. Tried a 3rd table....very sticky but I stayed at the 3rd table. Had the blue cheese burger. It was good; definitely hand made; not frozen. Had a very nice char on the outside. Not the best burger ever, but good. The fries were Sad. Other reviews said fries were amazing. So I was excited to try. Mine were extremely cold. I assume made maybe during busy lunch... and cold by the time I was there at 1pm? I didn't bother requesting new fries. Just left them alone and finished my burger. Good burger but mediocre experience overall.

Gorgeous Industrial-Chic Celebration Venue in Lockport -- Absolutely Perfect!…read more Our special day at Embers (10/18/25) was absolutely magical. The staff went above and beyond -- thank you Ann, Nicole, and Maddie, especially Ann for making everything run seamlessly and stress-free. The venue's industrial-chic vibe -- exposed brick, metal beams, wood barn doors, high ceilings, and soft lights -- created such a romantic atmosphere that we barely needed to decorate. The food was incredible (our guests are still talking about the mashed potatoes!), and the chicken was delicious. Everything tasted fresh and high quality, just like every visit we've made since booking our date a year ago. If you're looking for a beautiful, well-run Lockport venue with amazing food and service, Embers is it.

Great wings great service cold beer. Would have been 5 stars if someone joined my USA chant so…read moreunfortunately it's not actually their fault but I couldn't give the 5 star rating

Bouncer was terrible and did not allow anyone to allow back in to go back in for a card. Service…read morewas terrible

This place is very unique with an exceptional theme and atmosphere. I like sitting in the booths…read morenear the bar where there's a sliding window from the kitchen--the chef can slide it open, scare the crap out of you, and hand you your food! It definitely adds to the fun. They're also one of the few places that offer the Horseshoe, the famous sandwich invented in Springfield. Fun place, good food, and great people.

I have been to Stagecoach many times, but never made a review. Overall, I find Stagecoach to have…read morethe most consistent quality of food in our area. the drinks are good--however, if you are looking for a good Old Fashioned or martini, I would skip this bar. I find the staff to be nice and attentive. Once entering the restaurant, someone is always there by the bar or at the host stand to greet me. I love the western theme inside and found they have great daily deals in Lockport.

Great food and service! We had the beef stroganoff, pork tenderloin, chicken Alfredo and ribs…read more That was our first time and we will be coming back.

I saw Fritz's Pour House on Facebook, and was intrigued. On a Friday evening, I took my husband…read morehere to check out the food. A few folks were dining in, and the bar was full of guests. The atmosphere was that of a typical bar, not exactly quiet, but to be expected. The waitress was friendly and greeted us promptly. We ordered drinks and nachos as an appetizer. The nachos were crunchy with plenty of tasty toppings. My husband ordered their Jambalya. I've never seen anything like this. It was a pile of tomato paste (yes, it looked to just be tomato paste) mixed with some shrimp, and rice. This was taken home, well the shrimp were, the tomato paste was discarded. I ordered the Mississippi Pot Roast Dinner, which came with Steak Fries. The pot roast was tasty and well-cooked. The steak fries were tasty and not over-salted. If they had a clue how to make Jambalya, they'd have earned more than two stars.

The food is horrible. Out of most things. Pretzels were…read moreburnt. Disgusting food. I won't waste my time here again.

Don't recommend going to this bar ever! We had the worst experience! We just wanted to stop in for…read morea drink and some appetizers before going to the casino! Everything was going great until the waitress told us if we weren't staying for the band we could get our money back from the bouncer because we shouldn't have had to pay! We didn't ask her for our money back she brought it up. She told the owner and he came over asking if he could buy us a free round instead of giving our money back and we said no we were okay and didn't want the free drink as we were ready to leave. He didn't like that my sister said no to the free drink and called her a weiner. Very unprofessional of the owner of the bar. He told us he has to pay $1,000 for the band so he didn't want to give the money back and my sister responded "that's not our problem" and he got mad and slammed the door and told the bouncer to give us money back as we left. He was completely wasted as well. As an owner maybe you shouldn't be wasted and calling patrons in the bar childish names and it was only 8:30pm!

Came to support a family friend, he sings, and was met with racist/prejudice remarks. The waitress…read moreliterally asked our WHITE friends if we were encroaching on them, the audacity to insinuate we weren't wanted is beyond ignorant. I can't believe she couldn't fathom that white people and Mexican can peacefully be friends and coexist. Food sucked, ambiance sucked, and overall a shitty establishment but that what you get for supporting small business tan by bigots and racist.

Food: I ordered the cheese sticks. They were pretty tasty, but nothing special. My bf ordered the…read morewings and he loves them! 5/5 Service: we sat at the bar so the service was on point! 5/5 Ambiance: it is a normal local bar! They do have a banquet area for private parties. I never seen the faculty super crowded but on Tuesdays Trivia, both the bars and main seating area can be crowded. 5/5 Overall: 15/15

The food is excellent. I have a family of five and we all ate different menu items and shared…read more Schnitzel is excellent as is the variety of sausages. Portions are large. Selection of German beer is vast. I recommend going on a week night, weekends get very crowded. Expect an hour weight and parking lot is too small for a busy weekend.

Got some great drinks and okay food at this bar and grill. It happens to have quite a history. Tom…read moreKelly's is a long time local favorite in New Lenox. Actually one of the nicer restaurants around. That may not be saying a lot but it's where to go if wanting something better than the chain restaurants. Coming here the first time we weren't sure what to expect. It's actually a lot more casual than it sounded at first. This isn't some fancy ass steakhouse. A lot more of a blue collar atmosphere. The prices are kind of high on cocktails though. It's about $16 for one of the Summer Mojitos. They have a few flavors to choose and I got raspberry. A lot of the food is meaty as expected. It's about $12 for the pretzels. Basic. We got these as one of our few options. Comes with what they call chips sauce, which is made with pickles amazingly. The rest of the menu features burgers and fries and of course big ass steaks. Has some of the better food in town to be honest. It's located in kind of a hard to see location. There's a crowd especially on weekends.