Food very good. Turkey sandwich. Not especially bargain priced at all but nothing is lately…read more Service, very good at late lunch hour, not busy at all though. Ambiance. I found it strange that a wine bar had betting machines. Definitely looked like a typical Midwest bar. The wine selection was good though and 1/2 price glasses of wine on one day a week. They have live music on another day, and trivia I think on another day. It seems they are trying to be everything to everyone, and I can't blame them for trying to bring in customers. Just kinda not what I expected a wine bar to be but you do what you gotta do. If I could give 3.5 stars it would more accurately be my assessment, but 4 would not take into account the identity crisis I feel it has.

One of the best BLT sandwiches I ever had! Dawn Was very friendly and outgoing! This place is a…read moresmall gem. Plenty of comfortable seating as well.

Feather Glass Wine Bar & Eatery - Vernon Hills, IL…read more Overall Rating: Highly Recommended Feather Glass is a fantastic spot that nails the wine bar experience with a beautiful, modern aesthetic and top-tier service. While the food is incredibly tasty, a few minor tweaks to the composition and seasoning of certain dishes would make the experience truly flawless. The Highlights: Drinks, Ambience, & Service * The Flights: We thoroughly enjoyed both the wine and mimosa flights. They are well-curated, beautifully presented, and a great way to sample their extensive selection. * Atmosphere: The ambience is excellent and sophisticated, making it one of the most visually appealing spots in Vernon Hills. * Service: The staff provides excellent service--attentive and professional throughout the entire meal. Food Feedback & Suggestions * Mediterranean Flatbread: Very flavorful, but the olives can make it quite salty. Adding a balsamic glaze would provide a sweet contrast to balance out the saltiness. * Beet Salad: Features fresh, high-quality ingredients. This dish would benefit from a touch more salt and a bit more acid (like a bright vinegar) in the dressing to really highlight the earthy beets. * Paneer Palak Bites: A delicious fusion idea, but the execution was slightly misleading and difficult to eat. The bread lacked the expected toasted crispiness, and because the paneer is served in a thin slice, it often slides off, leaving the sauce on the plate. * Suggestion: Try chopping the paneer into small cubes, bruschetta-style, and mixing them directly with the sauce. Layering that mixture onto a properly toasted baguette would create a much more stable and crunchy bite while keeping the great texture of the cheese. Final Verdict Despite these small suggestions, this is a great restaurant that you should definitely check out. The flavors are delicious and the overall experience is wonderful.

The 5-star rating for this restaurant is very misleading…read more My husband and I came here on a Wednesday night to celebrate our 14 year anniversary. There were only two other tables there when we arrived. Nice ambience and decor. Everything arrived lukewarm or cold which is so odd considering there weren't a lot of people there. We waited quite a bit too so were shocked when our food wasn't hot. Paneer Palak Bites: Flavorful and yummy. A lot smaller than I thought they would be and they give you 5. My husband and I split the last one but I'll never understand why appetizers would be served in odd numbers. Especially considering how small and thin the baguettes were. Chicken Sliders: Tasty! The naan "buns" were a little thick though and had a weird greasy taste. We ended up taking the top naan off and eating it like a taco. The potatoes it came with had a lot of flavor but were tiny mushy little cubes. Almost as if they were frozen. Chicken Kabobs: Rice was cold. Some of the chicken wasn't cooked. I had to shine a light to the plate because it tasted off and it was pink. The waitress saw me do this but didn't approach us or say anything. We're not ones to complain so we just ate what we could. Honestly though, we could have went down the street to Pita Inn and had WAY better quality and warm food. The chicken at Pita Inn is always so moist and tender. This was literally pink, chewy and hard to cut. It was just terrible. Ended up spending about $160 including tip and the bottle of wine we had. For that price, you'd expect much better quality of food. Really wanted to love this place so it's very disappointing. We ended up going out for pizza and beer afterwards to end the night on a good note.

This winery is a gem in Long Grove! I'm up from FL visiting my brother and some friends. My brother…read moreand I love wine so he brought me here. Karen was our host and she was absolutely delightful. I really appreciated hearing her candid thoughts on the wines. We followed her recommendations. The reserve Cabernet $55 was delicious and very fruit forward just like you would expect from a Paso Robles Cabernet. It was perfectly dry with a robust body. We brought a bottle home and did a blind taste test with other Paso Robles Cabernets. It won! We also had bread sticks and olives. The property is lovely. It makes for a great ambiance.

The wine is okay (better than most you'll find in Illinois) but service can be hit or miss…read moredepending on when you come in. The bar can get very crowded and you can get a bottle to sit somewhere but it's a little hit or miss (depending on how busy) with if someone will serve you or if you have to go back up. The last time we were there service was really spotty and they were entertaining a very large crowd by the bar so that was the priority. Also, like all businessss in Long Grove, they can dictate their own schedule depending on how busy it is. We ended up coming in on a Friday night and were told they were closing even though posted hours said they should be open another hour.

Everything tasted delicious and glad I asked for the mocktail to be in a wine glass . Service was…read moregood and its definitely comfortable to sit and enjoy without feeling rushed .

So this place is a hidden gem. The decor is perfect. The service was great and friendly. They…read moreoffer small plates which pair perfectly with their wines. Also they offer cooking classes in the back. This is a really cool place.

A cute local wine bar with a great happy hour menu! They offer an excellent selection of drinks and…read moreoysters. Our bartender made some delectable cocktails and provided wonderful service. The wine bar has an intimate and friendly atmosphere. I'll definitely be stopping by again to try more items from their happy hour menu!

Patina was SO good!…read more I met a friend here recently for dinner & had a great time. Service was quick, friendly & knowledgeable about the menu. They have a large wine, beer & cocktail list. I went with a red blend- which was incredible. To eat, we tried the Korean meatballs to start, and then I went with a short rib gnocchi from their specials. Everything was delicious! It was very nice inside as well! I'll definitely come back

Each time we come to Le Cochen we love it. This time we came for happy hour (1/2 price glasses of…read morewine and discounted appetizers). We sat on the patio, they have shaded or sun and lots of tables. I had the Chardonnay and it was really good! We had the smoked salmon appetizer and the potato skewers. I'm not a fan of salmon, but with the sauce they provide, it was doable. The potatoes were so good, crispy on the outside, but they explode into creaminess when you bite them. We didn't have them this time, but the calamari appetizer is my favorite! We were having such a good time, we decided to stay for dinner. I had the Coq au vin and loved it. I usually get the Beef bourguignon because that is also really good. My husband had that and it did not disappoint. Service was great, as always! One of the best restaurants in Geneva.

Time was (in the not-too-distant past) you had to go downtown to have an upscale or…read moreoff-the-beaten-path dinner. You know, when parking was less than a car payment? It took a number of years but enterprising restauranteurs laid claim to appropriate buildings and neighborhoods opening places where you could actually get something interesting to eat. Hell, even BERWYN has a fine-dining joint (or 2)! The "3rd Street" corridor in Batavia is prima facie evidence this crusade is thriving, as there are a BUNCH of great places on that Rue to stuff your face in style, (and drink accordingly.) We've been working our way down the street; as I have been in the mood for French, Le Cochon was high on the list. It was late afternoon when I and a foodie pal of mine visited. The rooms were at once light, open and airy, yet personal. The bar was adjacent and it looked heroically stocked. The waiter was personable and pleasant. The menu shouted "Bistro", and actually was sort of irritating, 'cos even after poring over it online before, everything looked so good I couldn't make up my mind! But rules are rules, and I have mine. When I go into a place for the first time, I always try to get the specialty of the house. As this is a "bistro" I finally swung with the Escargot and Steak Frites. Cliche'd, I know, but c'est le cuisine. My pal bucked tradition and went with a Burger. I should say here the house is known for a Pork Belly dish, but Belly of Pork (unless it's cured into Bacon) is a protein I will not eat. There's not much I won't stuff down my gullet, but Pork Belly is one. I just don't like that much fat. The good news? More for YOU! But I digress... The 'Scargots were classic in prep and top-notch in quality. As expected there was a lagniappe course in sopping pieces of the excellent baguette provided from the bread service in the garlicky butter remaining after munching the snails. It was a Hanger Steak wot arrived on my plate replete with an herb-y compound butter. I ordered the steak "Rare-Bleu", and it was the perfect temp, even with serious char marking. The steak was chunk-cut when served. I blessed the chef for seasoning the steak deftly. The Frites came with ketchup and aioli, they were great. There was nothing out of the ordinary about my pals burger, but he IS a knowledgeable foodie and reported it was delicious. Burgers are pretty easy to do, but to get one of championship quality takes skill. Notable were the two rashers of excellent, thick Bacon hanging over the sides of the sandwich. The chef here hit the mark! The Predominantly French WineList is dizzying expensive for bottles. My pal is an experienced oenophile and says the list shows care, but Oy! the prices! He's a very successful businessman, and even HE thought the prices were high. In contrast, the "per glass" prices were normal. LeCochon IS in a posh neighborhood, after all. I had a glass of Rhône blend which was hand-in-glove with my steak. Flavors outasite! Fine coffee and a classic Crème Brûlée for afters. I know somewhere behind the bar they prolly had a Calvados, which would have topped the meal off with a gold ribbon, but I was driving, and there are many miles between LeCochon and Stately Breakwind Manor. A wonderful feed, and a surprisingly good value considering the high quality. I'll bet that "light and airy" vibe turns quite romantic after dark; but know the tables are actually quite cozy together. There are a few booths available-try to snarf one of those if you're on a date. Throwing 5 for this super boîte. Eat here soon!

It's awesome! A French bistro right by the Metra tracks…read more Rainy Wed night and the place was packed - it's a little tight in the front as you have to pass, but the dining room is nice size and comfortable. Excellent service and the steak frites was unbelievable- awesome sauce! Great cocktail a d wonderful, lively place to have a drink and a meal (my date LOVED the French 75)

Got treated to Mother's Day dinner here and it was good . The oysters are amazing and I would…read morereturn just for that . The walleye seemed a bit overcooked and the sauce was too thick but I added extra lemon juice . The smash burger was delicious and the house sauce was the cherry on top . My cocktail was delicious and refreshing with blackberry and tequila. The music was as a great mix of credence clear water To Sade which gave a very cool vibe. We had 6:45 reservations and it was busy and then cleared out around 8:30 with some people still lingering at the bar . Victoria was one of the best waitresses I've ever had . Top notch service and rte finishing touch was the dessert . The perfect ratio of espresso to gelato with an anise biscotti for dipping . I'll be back !

What a wonderful experience all the way around. The food was not only delicious but plentiful…read more Service was top notch....we will be back!

Vine and Plate makes a strong first impression. The atmosphere is lively, stylish, and genuinely…read morefun -- the kind of place that invites you to linger. In many ways, the setting is the draw. Where it fell a bit short was in living up to the expectations that atmosphere creates. The food was good, but lacked the spark one hopes for at those price points, and when a menu leans into five-star city pricing, the execution has to meet it. The drinks were a brighter note and helped carry the evening. In the end, while it didn't fully deliver on promise, the energy of the place alone makes it worth another look.

Came here during Groundhog festival. What a great place to rest and relax. Sipped a delicious…read morebloody Mary and nibbled on a cheese board. Bartender and owner were friendly. I know this place is an hour from Chicago but it has a small town southern Illinois feel.

So this hidden gem was found tonight. I happened to be waiting for somebody and decided to go for a…read morewalk around the Square and found this wonderful wonderful place. Staff was super friendly and helpful. Did enjoy. The ambience. Prices are reasonable wine was delicious and I definitely will become a regular there, if you're in the neighborhood go check it out

What a terrific winery! This is definitely on the finer scale. I would not recommend for small…read morechildren. It is not as family friendly as Timber Hill. But this has an overall sense of elegance. There is a place to sit outside by the creek, there is outdoor and indoor seating. The grounds are meticulously maintained. You can get a three flight wine experience and you get to keep the glass! The server we had was super friendly and informative. Very affordable at only $15, and the bathrooms were were pretty nice. Plentiful parking. Overall a great place!

I visited this winery for a casual afternoon outing, and while the scenery is really pretty, the…read moreoverall experience was just okay. The space itself is relaxing and would be a great spot to hang out, but the wine didn't quite match the atmosphere. The options I tried were fine, just not memorable for the price point. The food choices were also pretty limited, and since you can't bring your own snacks, it felt a little restricting. Nothing was terrible, but nothing really stood out either. It's a nice place to sit and enjoy the view for a bit, though I'm not sure I'd go out of my way to come back.