We had a memorable lunch. All the food was delicious. The…read morepigs in a blanket were especially outstanding. Little hot dogs enrobed in puff pastry. The appetizer you can't stop eating. The salad was amazing sprinkled with dates and cornbread croutons. But the star of the show was the chicken, with bits of capers in an outstanding lemon sauce. The attentive service made everything seem effortless. Tara, head of catering was a dream to work with. The room was lovely with fresh flowers on every table.

V Service v Ambiance…read moreWe ordered the kids penne and instead they brought spaghetti and I told them. THEN they gave us rigatoni pasta and it was very slimy. The food was not really good. It was yucky. I would eat it if I had no food but it's really disgusting. Sorry!): Not good service tho! The only thing that was good was that it was really fast!!! The bathroom was disgusting. a And literally everything in the bathroom was out of order!'

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!!

Our group of 8 had an excellent dining experience @ Oak at the Glen. Brussels Sprouts for an…read moreappetizer, delicious wine spirits, chicken, burgers , the short rib all very good. A special shout out to Sylvia who was a server with energy, attentiveness, care , and a glowing personality! It may have been the first time for some of our group, but it will not be our last. Rich, keep on doing what you're doing, you got the formula for success! L. Feldman Vernon Hills, IL.

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.

Always wonderful food there great comfort food and the people again are very nice. I've never had a…read morebad meal since going there almost close to 20 years ago. A friend of ours turned us onto this place and anytime we are in the area. We always stop by. The ribs are awesome, the burgers, and just plain old comfort food, especially on a real cold day like today Valley Lodge restaurant hits the spot. It's very nice and cozy in there and the people are always really nice including those who attend. It just seems like a down home restaurant/rustic place that I always enjoy coming to.

It was our first time at 501 Local today -- we took my mother-in-law there to celebrate her…read morebirthday. I made a special request during the reservation, which usually gets overlooked, so I was genuinely pleasantly surprised when they made it happen. My mother-in-law absolutely didn't expect it, and it made her feel really special. Patch greeted us warmly (I hope I got the name right!) and took great care of us throughout the evening, making sure we had everything we needed. He even personally acknowledged my mother-in-law's birthday, which was such a thoughtful touch. She was so happily surprised! The Hugo Spritz cocktails were refreshing and delicious. I ordered the scallops both as an appetizer and as my main course, and I truly enjoyed them. The strawberry chocolate cake we shared was absolutely delicious -- it practically melted in my mouth! I will definitely come back just to have it again Next time, I also want to try the burgers. The place itself is very welcoming and has this really nice coastal summer vibe. You can truly relax there, and the patio looks amazing.

We were out and about and stopped in for a quick lunch on the outside patio at 501…read more Our waitress was Brooke and she was both very pleasant and attentive. We split the Angus burger and the Ceasar side salad. The burger came with an ample amount of nicely seasoned fries so it was a near perfect lunch split for two. The patio is noteworthy - it's lovely and has plenty of greenery and space. All in all a great lunch option in downtown Winnetka.

Consistently great food and great service! They offer an…read moreexcellent beyond burger and poke bowl.

The kid working has to be high as a kite, couldn't get a simple cheeseburger right. Asked for bacon…read moreto be cooked came out raw they tried a couple times couldn't figure something simple out. Not worth The headache

Visited to celebrate our anniversary. Our server Julie was great and the staff overall was…read morewonderful. There is a small outdoor seating area which we took advantage of since we had a beautiful late-spring evening. We both got the cucumber soup which was unique and delicious. My wife got the lemon chicken and I got the crispy cod. Both were top-notch and they know how to cook fish. I had lemon cake for desert and my wife had almond pear tart. Both great. Overall, very nice experience and we'd like to try the lunch menu next time.

We returned again to celebrate a wedding anniversary. Michael was very anxious and I was surprised…read moreto see only one server. All the table were eventually occupied so she and her sole assistant were so busy. I think they are having staffing issues. Including kitchen staff. The service was still good, but harried. The food came out more slowly than usual and the caesar salad was awful. the dressing didn't seem like a caesar dressing and I couldn't spot any cheese. The steak frites was perfectly cooks but the fries were not the usual crispy outside. I sure hope they aren't skimping on paying their staff well to retain them. If they are skimping, they won't be around long. I'd rather pay more for my experience and good food and easy going dining experience than what we got. I'll give them one more shot before I go elsewhere. I feel so bad that I had to write this review.

Stopped by for a quick bite to eat. This amazing establishment has a smoker with amazing brisket…read moresandwiches and even better wings! went with my hubby and he had a burger with mushrooms he thoroughly enjoyed it. i do wish although they had some type of dessert in the menu. Other than that they have amazing music and the service is top tier we had Lisse as a bartender she was so personal and nice and supwe quick ! She is a DOLL had me and my husband cracking up. We will definitely be back soon especially to visit our new favorite bartender!

Waitress had to check on everything we ordered. Didn't know about sides. Then ribs were…read moreovercooked and dried out. Place was so loud we couldn't even talk. Guys at bar were using f-Bonn incessantly!! Bathrooms not handicapped accessible.