We drive past Grill House all the time, it has been in Northbrook for a long time (I just found out…read morethat it's been here for 9 years), however, this was the first time that we ever visited, and I am happy that we finally did! My husband and I wanted a quick and good dinner one Sunday recently, and we picked Grill House after I read some good reviews on Yelp.  Although it's a casual, fast-food-style restaurant, the menu is surprisingly extensive, with a wide variety of healthy Greek dishes. It was definitely helpful to look over their menu online before we visited, because the menu board inside could be a bit overwhelming.  I guess I still looked quite confused when I saw 2 kiosks in front of the ordering counter.  A staff behind the counter offered to help, and I just ordered directly with him.  Later of the evening I discovered that he's the friendly owner Gus. After placing our order at the counter, we were given a table number, and our food was delivered promptly.  I ordered a Chicken Souvlaki Plate ($17.50 at the time, it's now listed online for $18), while my husband ordered a Filet Mignon Souvlaki Plate ($25.50).  Each souvlaki plate included a soup or salad, rice and potato (1 piece), a side of veggies, and pita bread in a paper bag.  It was a generous amount of food! We both chose the lentil soup, which was served piping hot in a nice ceramic bowl with a lid. It was flavorful and comforting. My chicken souvlaki was tender and juicy, never dry, and both the rice and potato were delicious. We were both impressed with the quality and value of the meal. I ordered a lemonade, which is considered a fountain drink ($4.00) and comes with free refills, though I couldn't even finish my first glass. My husband would have ordered a glass of wine if we hadn't had plans afterward, so we were happy to see that Grill House also serves beer and wine for a future visit. The service was another highlight. Everyone was warm and welcoming; a special shout-out to Kevin, who was very attentive and checked in on us several times.  When I was taking photos around the restaurant, the owner Gus greeted me again, which was a nice personal touch. The restaurant itself was bright, clean, and inviting. There's also a pleasant patio for those who prefer to dine outdoors. We will definitely be back to try more dishes from their extensive menu.  I am glad that we finally gave Grill House a try!

Great food and service every time, always consistent *****…read moreThe best Greek food around, pleasant staff!

Food was great, service was perfect. We enjoyed a great meal with our friends and did not feeled…read morerushed. It was a relaxed casual environment. Lots of outdoor seating. We will definately go back.

The entrees ordered were all prepared excellently, the four of us had two entree salads, a burger…read moreand the very well executed Friday Fish & Chips. The food came quickly and was as described. The server was attentive and efficient and the order came quickly. The restaurant was clean and nicely appointed. The background music wasn't too loud and didn't drown out the conversations at the table. It was an enjoyable experience for all in our group. We'll be back in the future. Heartily Recommended!!

Acorn Grill + Terrace is a hidden gem in Northbrook. It is at the Heritage Oaks Golf Club, a Park…read moreDistrict facility.   On a nice end-of-summer evening, my daughter and I got a table on their lovely terrace, which has an excellent view of the golf course.  It was absolutely beautiful during sunset.  Service was friendly and attentive.   Food and drinks were of great value.  We shared an order of SW Chicken Egg Rolls, which came in six pieces. They were tasty and had a nice crunch.  I had a glass of Chardonnay and grilled salmon, while my daughter had a Birdie Spritz, burger and fries.  The food was flavorful and filling. It's worth mentioning that the glass of Chardonnay was a house wine and only cost $10.   My daughter and I both truly enjoyed the dinner.  We particularly loved the outdoor setting.  Next time would be a date with my wife.  I would love to return to enjoy more meals at Acorn Grill + Terrace!

Went here once not expecting much and was pleasantly surprised at the majority of our order. We ate…read moreoutside with a nice view of the course, it was a beautiful day. Most the food was surprisingly tasty. Definitely higher quality than I expected and I thought the buffalo wrap in particular was great. $14 Garlic Cheese Curds (wisconsin cheddar cheese | ranch or marinara dipping sauce) - very good! $17 Southwest Salad GF (mixed greens | grilled chicken | black beans | corn | cucumber | tomato | cheddar | red onion | house blend cheese | tortilla strips | southwest dressing) - too pricey but it did taste good $15 Buffalo Chicken Wrap (crispy buffalo chicken | lettuce | tomato | red onion | ranch | spinach or flour tortilla) - this was yummy! It had enough buffalo sauce and the fries we're good too, pretty crispy $14 Roasted Veggie Sandwich (grilled eggplant | grilled zucchini | grilled squash | roasted red pepper | hummus | balsamic glaze | sourdough) - this was the only letdown ended up being very bland and plain. Honestly not that much veggies, barely any hummus, so the whole thing fell flat. Would go back!

I have been wanting to try this place because my sister was raving about it. When you first walk…read moreinto the place it's really nice. The service was great they were checking on us and following up on everything and very attentive. Now let's go to the food my sister recommended the shank I opted for the pork tank I think they also have a lamp one but the pork one was really good and super tender you don't even need a knife for it you just cut it with your fork or spoon in the meat comes off the bones right away. The pasta we ordered was also good came with the sausage it was the sausage rigatoni with sausage. My sister recommended the crispy brussel sprouts she said it was really good but we opted to go for the octopus I feel like the octopus was over seasoned a bit but it was cooked perfectly really tender. Will definitely be coming back to this place to try more stuff on their menu. Happy eating!

We had made a reservation a month in advance to try a new restaurant on Father's Day. However, as…read morethe day approached, the weather forecast consistently called for thunderstorms, heavy rain, and possible flash flooding. We decided it was not a good idea to drive to an unfamiliar area in inclement weather and canceled the reservation on Friday night. We were fortunate that Social Inn is close by and is a great restaurant for celebratory dining. Best of all, they still had reservation available. As it turned out, it was just light rain the entire evening on Father's Day, but we didn't regret the change at all. Although the restaurant was not filled to capacity, it was bustling with many families celebrating Father's Day, creating a festive vibe. It's the first time that we met the owner, Daniella, who's so warm and welcoming. She invited us to choose from available tables in three different dining areas. We selected the table right by the lounge that had a large TV, homey décor, couch and cocktail table. It was also right by the big window overlooking the small and charming front patio. Our server, Chis, was very friendly, pleasant, and attentive. I ordered a Lemonade ($3), my husband and daughter each enjoyed a glass of Mer Soliel Reserve Chardonnay (2 for $26). We shared a Grilled Octopus ($22) which was cooked to perfection. The warm, lightly charred pita points paired well with the creamy and tasty beet hummus. I had a Slow Roasted Lamb Shank ($39) which was tender and full of flavors. It was a very generous portion that I shared a big piece with my husband; and still had leftovers to take home. It made a delicious lamb sandwich for my next lunch. My husband liked his Spiked White Fish ($29) so much last time that he ordered it again. Our daughter enjoyed her order of Rigatoni Sausage ($23), another generously portioned dish that she couldn't quite finish. By the end of the meal, we were too full for individual desserts, so we shared a Crème Brûlée ($8), which was the perfect sweet ending. All in all, it was a wonderful dinner. With consistent delicious dishes, warm hospitality, comfortable seating, and a convenient location, we will definitely be back again.

We come here after we play baseball on Saturdays around lunch. We usually have 5-10 people show…read moreup. We drink a couple beers and have lunch. They have a nice patio although we always sit inside. The menu is surprisingly varied. You can get ribs, fajitas, wraps, burgers, etc. My friends love the ribs. I tried the fajitas and they were just ok. They don't come out super hot like you get at a mexican restaurant. Waitstaff is mainly college age adults and man they are slow. My buddies swear they aren't this slow normally but 2 times in a row, I'm not sure. It's hard to be there for less than 90 minutes for lunch. I get that we have a big group, but I don't think the kitchen can handle that many orders on a weekend quickly. The rest of the place was less than half full.

Just discovered this place when we were lookinv for a chill place to hang out. Service was weird we…read morewere sitting there for awhile only to find out that you have to be seated by the hoat to be served. But our server did take our order because we have been sitying and waiting awhile. Food was good altho i only had the nachos but i did like it very much. Would definitely go back to try more stuff on the menu. Happy eating!

An in-the-know friend recommended Cabo…read more Good recommendation! Very accommodating decor to go with enticing, quality selections. The staff is friendly and efficient. The two of us ordered tacos: steak, chicken and fish. The steak was the better selection--the other two were fine, but other choices most likely would have been more satisfying (just a fussy muncher here).

Visited Cabo's for a casual, weekend lunch while in the area. The inside is nicely decorated with a…read morebeautiful bar, skull art, feature lights, and more. Their menu is quite extensive and they offer brunch items Sat & Sun till 2pm. I started with the Queso Blanco Fundido appetizer which was served with four shells, chips, and a hot skillet of cheese with chorizo and pice de gallo. It tasted really good and wasn't too spicy. Our server was nice to split our shells as (2) flour and (2) corn. For entrees, I got the Picadillo Burrito and my husband got the Quesabirria. We unfortunately ordered everything at once thinking the kitchen would pace the courses; but everything came out all at once which was overwhelming. The items also came out in maybe 5-7 minutes which was concerning for food quality/freshness. The good was food but could have a tad more spice/flavor.

Jennifer was awesome! Great burger and bar crowd. Would recommend you stop in for a beer.read more

They don't take cash at the door then charge the service fee to your card. Crap policy to force…read moresomone to use a card and pass on the service fee without saying so. Bouncer told me it was not his no cash policy and just leave if I don't like it. Went to see a band only to find out the entire band area was reserved. Less than enjoyable experience. Update: whiskey river responded with an interesting answer. The reserved area was for a bday party. Nothing at all that night indicated that it was for St Jude. I arrived an hour before showtime and all the tables/seats anywhere close to the band were reserved. I reached out to one of the band members who I know (and the reason I was there) to confirm and nothing about the explanation I received below seems to be true. My best guess is that maybe just maybe the establishment mixed up what evening I was talking about.

One of the most beautiful places around! The Log Cabin at 346 Potter Road in Des Plaines has…read moreeverything you could ask for--excellent food, excellent drinks, and some of the nicest bartenders The beautiful outdoor area, bocce court, and relaxing atmosphere make it a great place to spend time with friends and family. If you're looking for a great place with good food, good drinks, friendly people, and a beautiful setting, I highly recommend the Log Cabin. Definitely worth a visit!

This is such a unique and cool bar with so much character. It's a lot bigger than what it looks…read morewith a pretty big inside and a huge outdoor beer garden and patio area. We went there to see the Chicago Bears preseason game, and there wasn't as many people as I expected. The bartender Jeanette was so friendly and gave us some really good advice on food. We ordered the pierogies and biggo soup. The biggo soup was so delicious! The pierogies were also good. We got some polish beer called trysk which was good. This place has been open since 1934 and I'm glad this place continues to get good business. It's so close to my parents house so I'll definitely chill here with my friends more often.

Consistency in all aspects ! Service is excellent and this is a best burger location. There are…read moreother menu items as well

I certainly wanted to love this place - the ambiance reminds me of the numerous bars scattered…read morethroughout northern Wisconsin lake country. Knotty pine on the walls and fish mounts every direction that you look. I started with an Old Fashion that checked the box, and the famed Shrimp Cocktail. The shrimp cocktail was five large shrimp that were firm in texture and clearly fresh. The cocktail sauce tasted like it was from a bottle, it wasn't terrible, but certainly not made in house. The burger was straightforward and the beef was high quality but it desperately needs seasoning (salt and pepper for goodness sake). I ordered my burger with Swiss cheese, that probably wasn't the right choice, American would've been better. The grilled onions were cooked well, but again just a sprinkle of salt would elevate the burger. The bacon was crispy, which was welcomed because the rest of the burger experience was just - meh. My tab was $48 and some change, which isn't terrible in today's economy, however, I've had $48 meals elsewhere that were head and shoulders above. It was clear that this is a long standing tradition in the area, but the food taste is stuck in the past.

A great, eclectic menu with many choices that will have everybody in your party happy…read more There is a great array of other appetizers to choose from on the menu. Try the Saganaki, it's a great, festive way to start your meal. The Cheeseburger Salad is something I've never seen anyplace else-try it! The Whitefish and Ribs are excellent. The service is usually quick and efficient with pleasant servers. It can get crowded at lunch and dinner times, but it is worth a wait if need be.

My husband and I went here on a Sunday about 530. Thinking it wouldn't be that crowded. We were…read morevery wrong. We sat in the bar area at a table. Nobody came to us for at least 10 minutes. After finally getting the menus. We ordered two beers and a appetizer of some fancy fries as I was starved. The beers came out much later. We never received our fries. She then took our main order. Still never received our appetizer. Much much later when she finally returned with our main food And our appetizer. Who brings the appetizer out with the food?!. Beer also was a little warm, but I did not want to go back at that point cause I was just so thirsty. Service was just very poor. And I guess that's my big pet peeve nowadays Food is good though pricey but what isn't nowadays? And if you're paying for the good food you should have good service. I should not have to wait 40 minutes for my appetizer. Food was good though. All in all it's a cute place with a nice menu and location. But don't expect to get out of there quick.