Not sure why there are complaints about service. We have been there twice and service was great both times. All of the sandwiches have been great. Brisket was our favorite, bur burgers and sausage were good too. The fries are really good as well. Great spot to have a casual meal! read more

Everything was great. Just hanging out at the bar in for a cocktail or two and a bite. I had the stuffed jalapeños. They were ok. Not my favorite but that's because they have cream cheese which is more of a preference. Maybe I should read the menu before hand. Kate was the bartender and she was sweet and attentive. I love the Porch Pounder and the vegetarian chili. That's right. A chili with no meat was fkn delicious. I was surprised. I once worked a couple blocks away so I miss my Saturday lunch hangouts here. I miss it so much I'm leaving my first review!!!! I'll be back eventually when I get some spare time!!!!!!!! read more

Wow. Nobel house by far best smoked brisket sandwich I think I ever had. Like a 1lb of brisket on bread. Two diff bbq sauces. Comes with fries. All for $10. As a gauge of reference I have tried several bbq joints including Smoque (Chicago) and Baby back blues (Plainfield). Highly recommend! read more

Wow! Wonderful food, great beer selection! This place is awesome! It's also packed, but in a fun way. I will definitely be back... I haven't been all that thrilled with a lot of the restaurants in the western suburbs, but this place is wonderful. It's got a unique feel, which isn't really something that you get out here. read more

We were only at The Nobel House for an hour, but that was enough time to know it was excellent and we will return when in the area. Our party of four was headed to St. Charles for an event at The Arcada Theater, and The Nobel House, only 6 minutes away, was an excellent choice. Our group had Grilled Chicken Breast with Mac n Cheese, Lobster Roll w Mac n Cheese, Grilled Steak Sandwich with Onion Ring, Pulled Bacon Sandwich with fries. The Chicken and Lobster Roll were deemed Very Good, while the Steak Sandwich was Excellent, and Pulled Bacon... Outstanding (darn near Orgasmic from the sounds coming from our fellow diner.) The Pulled Bacon essentially looked like a pulled pork sandwich, but we were told it was the best pulled pork sandwich they had ever had. Onion Rings and zest dipping sauce Rocked. Mac n Cheese was fine, but not exceptional - I'd get a different side next time. There were several from which to choose. The portions were spot on. Service was Friendly, Fast, and Attentive - which we needed given our time constraints. The Fifth Star for the Noble House goes to their exceptional Craft Beer Selection - at least 30 varieties. Of course they had wine and spirits and mixed drinks. We will definitely return the next time we find our self in that realm! read more

Nobel House - Lobster Roll and Mac N Cheese - very good! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Geneva, Illinois

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We come back here over & over. It is a "goto". From brunch to their regular menu the food is consistently great & they have an outstanding tap list. So stopping by for just a drink is always worth it. Great staff which gives excellent service, always! Also, great prices! The menu has a lot to offer and the prices are REALLY competitive! read more

Ok, I lied...I went back. I figured I'd give them another chance since I do like their beer list. We were seated quickly at a table by the open windows which was nice because there was a cool breeze. Our waitress was quick to help and very nice. We ordered 2 appetizers. Roasted garlic and the beer mussels. Both were amazingly good! We were all happy with our main dishes and we never had an empty glass in front of us. I couldn't believe it was the same place. They will continue to receive my business if they continue the great service. read more

Welcome to the neighborhood. Another in this list of AWESOME Geneva based hot spots that really meets or even exceeds the word on the street. This restaurant is one that we will definitely return to. Great food and service! My wife and I had the opportunity last minute to catch dinner together and although they were extremely busy (I understand they are regularly full or busy) we were seated quickly and serviced immediately. The server was knowledgeable although I did challenge her knowledge regarding menu she never lost focus or got flustered, she asked questions of the leadership and chiefs staff and came back with all the explanations required to understand and make decisions. Food - OK if you know me you know I have traveled the world tasting food and most recently over the last couple of years focused on BBQ quite a bit. (Mexican and Asian food are my focuses of trifecta) I ordered the brisket with beans, slaw and cornbread. I normally start a new restaurant with a sampler platter of BBQ so I can find my favorite and ensure I am well fed. I didn't see an offering like that on the menu but for some reason I was drawn to the brisket directly. (this is a smoke house and they use Hickory) I am a big time foodie and smoke food almost weekly myself so I come from a perspective that I believe lends value to my reviews regarding BBQ. The brisket was plentiful, butterfly platted and tasted great. I received a healthy amount of beef and it was moist and elastic just like you would expect. I received both slices and some heavily smoked ends ( the industry likes to call this the burnt ends but because they are cooked indirectly it is not burnt or charred it is simply heavily smoked and cooked more than the inside) both had unique flavor and a mild smoke finish. I really enjoyed it. The beans are AWESOME. These are absolutely homemade ( not prepared off site or out of a can and to the plate) The molasses finish is unlike anything I have found in the Midwest. These beans are ridiculous and I have to get more. the slaw was sweet and tasty and really complemented the meal it pared nice with the brisket and the sauce. It was obviously homemade and complex with lots of different types of veg and fresh ingredients. Finally the cornbread, it has a slight spiced finish with the down home sweetness of corn (possibly cream corn and honey) the piece on my plate and every one I could see was large 2.5x2.5x1.5 yes that is a nice piece of cornbread. It was moist and full of flavor. Heck it could be desert. To sum it up the food I received was perfect or close to perfect. My wife had similar remarks. Service - Door to door incredible. I mentioned how busy they were and I can tell you that most restraints hit a threshold when they are busy and service is impacted. Nobel House is staffed well prepared for the busy times. The server seemed to enjoy working with us and had fun working to satisfy us. The beer was served perfectly the food came out fast and fresh. She checked on us at appropriate intervals and to top it off the owner proprietor visited our table to ask us how we enjoyed the meal and service and then for what ever reason brought the chief to our table to share a moment in his busy evening. We talked about some of his finer points that delivered such a special flavor to the table he shook my hand and quickly got back to his responsibilities. For me this is huge. I love it when I can build a relationship with a restaurant. Relationships build alliances for companies and even though this seems self evident many proprietors don't get it. To sum it up - We will be back and I can not wait to try other items on the menu. I am positive Nobel house will easily achieve a 5 star in the next couple of revisits. Those of you who follow me know I don't give a 5 on the first visit. (They deserved a 5 but standards are standards) Thank you Nobel House! read more

Nobel House - Nice small city pub. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Geneva, Illinois

I give the food an A and the atmosphere an F! LOUD head banger heavy metal music that I had to ask the waitress to please turn down! Since the restaurant was almost empty it was very annoying. A little over priced at $15.00 for a salmon salad but it was good! read more

I'm surprised at all the positive reviews about their lobster rolls, because the ones we had today were extremely disappointing - small shreds of flavorless meat, no big chunks or claw meat like you usually get on a lobster roll. And sweet potato fries were luke-warm, and I suspect they came from a frozen bag. We had a fantastic roll at a place a few blocks down recently, they were closed, so based on the reviews, we decided to try Nobel House. Also, you should know it is more of a loud sports bar - multiple flat screens blaring soccer and lacrosse games, which is fine if that is the ambiance you're looking for (from description on website, not what I was expecting). I'm giving it 3 stars because the service was friendly and efficient, and both of us had the same entree, so no other food to compare it to. So, try it if you must, maybe you'll have a better experience, but avoid the lobster rolls! read more

Cool place. I like the menu and the nice selection of craft beers. But I think there are some too expensive items on the menu where the price seems excessive. $19 for a very sparse charcutterie plate. $13 for the cauliflower thing - -really $13 for cauliflower??? Just overall seems a little high priced in general. Other than that food is good, beer is good, service was good. read more

My review would have been higher, but I specifically went on Sunday for their supposed awesome bloody Marys with the crab claw and all the fixin's...was told they had it when I ordered it, then the girl came back and said that she was sorry, but the ones like that were served only during brunch. :( Major fail. I asked for a regular one anyway and it was pretty mediocre. I think mine at home are better, and I ain't no bartender... But anywho, I did like the feel of the place and the wedge salad with pork belly was yummy. Also had oysters with freshly grated horseradish, which was nice. Service was attentive. I'd go back, but I'd be a regular if they had the bloody Marys like I thought they did. :| read more

Good beer menu - had the IPA flight. Seems like a place the locals come for a bite or two and a few drinks. Service was good - we came here on a Sunday evening. The reason for the 3 stars is because the food was salty beyond belief and not as good as earlier reviews stated. We have eaten at a lot of Geneva restaurants and there are way better places. This was seriously the saltiest food I have ever eaten in my dining experience in the Midwest. If we come here again we will most likely just order drinks! read more

I keep hoping to find a legit BBQ joint in the Valley but after trying Nobel House, my quest must sadly continue. High hopes entering as they did a really nice job on the build out. Staff was pleasant enough but young. Both my brisket and my date's pulled pork were bone dry and almost entirely devoid of flavor. Fries and mac and cheese were decent and the Craft brews plentiful earning one additional star from me. read more

My husband and I stopped by on a Sunday. I had the ribs with chips and coleslaw. Everything was delicious. I'm very picky so that says a lot. We'll be back. read more

Nobel House has been on my list of new(er) resturants to try when I am in town. My family and I came here for dinner on Sunday night, and I was super impressed. The food was delicious! I ordered a chicken sandwich with buffalo sauce which I would recommend. Everyone was happy! read more

Spot on perfect with menu... I can't believe we let 4 years pass and not slip into Nobel House. Finally did Sunday evening and it hit the head right on the "need that place that get's it" nail. The kitchen executed flawlessly with flavor, creativity and mix. 6 dishes between the two of us and each wasn't even close to just being "ok". All exceeded expectations. They really get flavor, texture and offering something for many palettes. Even with ingredient adjustments here and there the plates were amazing. Beer list is great, though I am just a porter/stout guy...and they didn't disappoint there either. Atmosphere is simplistically cool, and great music playing in the background. It was a Sunday evening, so there were a few kids in the place (I guess young parents need a sanity check once in a while). If you want zero kids, probably a different evening. Otherwise it is just loud enough to drown it out, but not too loud to talk. Service...not bad. On Sunday the service crew was young, and it showed at times. But really, everything else so made up for this. Made room near the top of our regular rotation for places to go for Nobel House! read more

Great beer selection and smoked meats. Great addition to Geneva state street.

My friend and I went after picking this restaurant online. I told the waitress that I was allergic to fish and shellfish, and she was careful with me -- but good grief -- everything on the menu goes in the fryer! Burnt ends? Nope, fried. Brussel sprouts? Flash fried. Bacon? Nope, that goes in the fryer, too. So do the breakfast potatoes, the green tomatoes, and just about everything but the iced tea. At no point was there an offer to, perhaps, cook a few slices of bacon on the flat top (where they cooked my eggs), saute the brussel sprouts, give me oven-warmed burnt ends, or any other fairly simple accommodation. I wound up having two eggs and a slice of toast and feeling deprived. My companion (who wanted the shrimp and grits, and enjoyed them) felt awful that she was enjoying a full meal and I had dry toast and eggs. (They did finally bring some jelly on request.) I'm a tourist, so I won't be back. But they want to consider some other options that they could have pretty easily offered. read more

Wonderful food, attentive and friendly service, and sporty atmosphere. How nice to have a casual restaurant in Geneva that has a gourmet spin on bar dining. I was very happy to see that this isn't the usual bar food--everything seemed to have a twist that made me want to try it. Also, they marked all the Gluten Free items on the menu, and were willing to adapt items to make them GF. I had a gluten free Chicken Caesar Salad, and normally, I don't get excited about salad, but this one mixed warm kale with the romaine, and had an amazing garlic Caesar dressing. I seriously loved it! My husband and kids also liked their selections too! (I just wish fruit were an option as a side for the kids meals--the other sides are pretty heavy or things that may be a hard sell for most kids.) We will definitely be going back! read more

Great dinner. Oysters are fresh and the smoked meats are delicious. Strongly recommend the smoked stuffed jalapeños as well. Usually pretty crowded so make sure to get their early and enjoy a beer while you wait. Large craft beer menu. Great staff! read more

Good looking establishment, but a little noisy inside on a Saturday evening. Impressed by the large selection of beers on tap and specialty cocktails. Service, too, was prompt and regular. The main course of Burnt Ends were terrible, with half my 'ends' being only seasoned chunks of pure fat. The other person with me tried a lamb burger and couldn't get past the first bite. I'd recommend this place only for a few custom beers/cocktails. read more

A pretty nice looking but basic new bar and restaurant in Geneva. this place has a great location and a lot of competition but it really doesn't stand out in a crowded area of the west burbs. The lamb burger was dry and not really tasty and the side serving of fries or beans were far from generous. This place could be improved and maybe it will but for now it has some catching up to some of the more established eateries in Geneva read more

Went on a Saturday and was able to get a table fairly quickly. Waitstaff was very friendly and on point with service! We were able to watch the hawks game while enjoying good company. We had the lobster roll and it was out of this world delicious!! Can't wait to go back for more! Mussels were good and so were the oysters!!! read more

If you can wait till 10 am for breakfast - go here!! the biscuits and gravy are delicious and different. Friendly prompt service too!

I want to 1st say that Nobel House has amazing food & many choices of craft beer. But unfortunately myself and 3 friends had a horrible experience there on Saturday night. We sat at the bar and I was approached by a man(who claims he is the owner) from behind the bar asking me to change my language. Im not sure what I had said to offend anyone but I brushed his request off not thinking much of it. Within 10 mins, shortly after we placed our food order he started yelling at the other 3 people I was with in regards to our "behavior/language"- It unfortunately blew up quickly, I paid the tab(enjoy your chargeback) and quickly left. I own and operate 3 restaurants & in my 10 years of experience I've never delt with any of my customers in this manor nor is his behavior excusable. Regardless of who is right or wrong in this situation if he treats his customers this way I can only image how he treats his employees. The rage in his face was unreal. We all have good and bad days while working in the service industry but there are better ways to handle customers. And for those who had to hear the yelling inside the restaurant, for that my apologies. I'll never be back, as we were regulars, stopping in couple times a week. GL to you & you business, hopefully no one else has to endure your rage like we did. read more

We approached the Nobel House to cater our wedding last summer. Working with Garrett and Lauren was awesome, they were warm and approachable, and were totally game for our ideas. We knew we had a tricky catering issue: We had 250+ guests outside, with over 5 known serious allergy issues (nuts, shellfish, etc), and we needed to keep everyone happy! We also had a rather stringent budget per head. The whole thing turned out WONDERFULLY. Garrett put together a menu that was varied and diverse. We ended up with loads of different options that fit in our budget. Our guests were happy because all of the allergies were satisfied, the hungry people got to eat their fill, and the picky eaters (aka the kids) had options they liked too. Lauren and her team set up the buffet and brought a really attractive menu board, which saved us a lot of time. The Nobel House staff were all professional and kind. I appreciated their hustle and the fact that they looked like they were enjoying themselves too! (I hope they did!) We've been back a few times since to eat at the restaurant and it's always fun to see some of the same staff that helped at our wedding! read more

This place is awesome! Fresh oysters! Awesome food! Great beer selection and we didn't spend over $100 as a couple! Highly recommend the mac and cheese and brussel sprouts! We live in Wayne and have been looking for a place where we do not have to spend $200 for two of us and travel to Naperville for oysters specifically! The only thing I wish they had was booths bc my boyfriend is 6'7" and sometimes tables sitting too close to each other makes him cramped. read more

I have recently tried this place and I am very impressed. The vegetarian, or pescatarian, options at a bar, or pub, like this are surprising and delicious. I like the beer, and other alcohol, selection and the atmoshpere is decent; give them a try. read more

Food was okay and service wasn't great. Brussel sprouts were supposed to be their specialty and they were out of them.

I just stumbled across this little gem a few weeks ago. First off, they had a nice variety of draft beer on tap for a place that wasn't too large (easily over 25). I haven't had a chance to try everything on the menu but the bartender, Kathleen, had me try the wings and the market Burger which were both delicious. Between the food, drinks, and awesome bartender, I'll definitely be recommending this place to friends! read more

Seen this place on Chicago's Best, sadly it was anything but that! The interior is poorly arranged and dated at best, the wait staff is young and more worried about their phone's then checking on the guests needs! The food was the worst part and I have no descriptive words for the taste other than taking all the food in doggie bags and throwing it out the next day for a bill of 75$ (are you kidding me) if you're thinking of going don't fall for the upscale town as a lure read more

I have been here several times. The BBQ sandwiches are by far their best offerings and don't skip the fries because they're really good. Unfortunately I have not had good luck ordering burgers. They don't seem to understand how to cook them because the brought me three that were "medium-well" and they were visibly red with red juice pouring out. read more

Best brunch in the burbs, you will think you are in the city! If you like Bloody Mary's, this one is well worth the price. It's got great condiments including shrimp, crab claw and bacon, meat and cheese. I had the Smokehouse omelet which had smoked pork, brisket and bacon along with cole slaw and cheese. It was so good! Had a taste of the biscuits and gravy which also tasted really good. Homemade biscuit bread. Great location and service. If you like beer they have a huge menu to select from. Will be back! read more

I was here last night with two friends of mine. Every restaurant was jam packed but we really wanted to try this place. We ordered drinks whilst we waited to be seated. The bartender was fantastic. Once seated we were greeted by our awesome server and continued our drinks. I recommend the Geneva Mule, so refreshing and comes in this cool copper mug. I ordered the Crab Cake Club, it was unlike any club I have had. I think all clubs should have crab cakes. The house bbq potato chips were awesome. The place was hopping, food was given in a very timely fashion and the server was on point. It is a place I will gladly frequent. read more

SOOO LOUD! Could not stay and eat on a Sunday for lunch. I don't mind the football game in the background but I wish it would have said it feels more like a bar than a restaurant. Went to The Ale House instead. read more

If imitation is the best form of flattery, then the Ale House must be feeling pretty good. However, like so many imitations, the original is still the best. The service was a bit confused and the food sort of lacked luster, though you could tell that effort is being made. So we will see I guess. read more

This place has the beers just hope you don't need to eat here Myself with the wife been here more then a dozen of times Burger is always way overdone I mean grey Flat bread is burnt on bottom constantly This Saturday my wife got the market salad here We haven't even walked 20 feet away when she got violently ill Kitchen here has definite cleaniness issues Keep this in mind when you order food We are done with coming here read more

My friend whole lives nearby brought me to the Nobel House to grab a couple beers and half dinner. The beer selection was great, plenty of local brews, lots of seasonal and rotational choices. They were overly dependent on IPA's like lots of bars. That's great as I'm not a fan of all the hoppiness of them. They have grilled frog legs as an app special, they were slathered in a citrus Thai sauce that was tasty but too spicy to really enjoy. The plate also had a bed of coleslaw that had an interesting ingredient, bleu cheese. It made for a creamy flavor that was great. I followed the frog with the steakhouse sandwich. I wouldn't call it a sandwich as you can't pick it up and eat it. Best thing was to cut it up and eat it with a fork. The steak/cheese/onion combo tasted good, but the meat was a little tough for being cooked med rare. Overall the Noble house was a enjoyable experience and I will definitely try it again on a return trip. read more

Nobel House - Steakhouse sandwich and Mac and cheese - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Geneva, Illinois

I really wanted to like this place. I was very dissapointed. Smelled really good when we walked in...but, the food lacked temperature and flavor. My husband and I had both had the Tibs and Chips. Dry. I also order broccoli cheddar soup...its was a puree. Sad. Fries were unsalted. Waitresses were in clear view eating...and seemed rushed anytime she was at our table. Did not even ask how things were and noticed I did not even touch the ribs. She truly appeared like she could careless. read more