Owner was nice. Talkative and gave good information. Explained how he created his wine. Would go…read morehere again. Thanks!!!

The "owner's wife" presented a very negative attitude...she certainly made it clear that she did…read morenot want to be there. And she was rude to the performer in front of customers. We enjoyed the entertainment and he filled the place with the number of people he brought in. Our table spent $200 alone! Come to find out the winery didn't even pay the entertainer or at least offer him a beverage! Shameful. We won't be back.

I love this place so much!! I have gone many times w/ friends and have always enjoyed the…read morewine/service/ambience. Stacy is my favorite but everyone is so kind. They offer complimentary tastings on Thursday nights. Their peppadew appetizer is so good and all of the food items are beautifully displayed. I have seriously considered trying to work there because I love the vibe and everything they have to offer.

Amazing outdoor seating!!!! The wine we got wasn't good. We tried an old fashion I know it's a wine…read morebar but wanted to try it. I don't recommend. The outdoor seating is hands down the best on a nice day!

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)

Great French wine bar in downtown Barrington. Drinks were great, service was great, food was great…read more Schnitzel and Walleye were both delicious.

Had my sons rehearsal dinner here. Everyone raved about the amazing food. Service was excellent. We…read morewere in the room in back so it was nicer privacy. The restaurant has a lovely ambiance. I highly recommend Barrel & Vine

5 stars for Lemont. Probably 4 stars in Chicago…read more Walked in on a Saturday for an early dinner. It was 5:45, I didn't have a reservation, a they didn't have a table available until 7:30 but there were spots at the bar which they said was full service. My friend and I cozied up to it and ate there. What a surprisingly good experience. The staff was super friendly and that bartenders had great suggestions. I hate when people at the restaurant say everything is good. Not these young ladies. They made some sound suggestions which we followed. French onion soup and the steak frites were both excellent and priced well IMO. They have a really good whiskey/bourbon selection with a few hard to find bottles. I settled on a Blantons neat. They had Pappy, but I'm not wasting money on that anymore. Food came out quickly and we ate and watched a baseball game. The locals at the bar told us about their membership program where I guess for a small mo they fee you get a bottle of wine and a charcuterie plate once a month. Seemed like a pretty good deal. I don't live anywhere near there, but if I did I'd certainly join. In any case, if you live anywhere close, this is definitely a worthwhile restaurant to visit. Seems like there were quite a few singles there as well if you are looking to meet someone. I have no idea what the dating scene is like in Lemont, but this might be a good spot to try.

My husband and I have been to The Turf Room North Aurora, IL a handful of times and have never been…read moredisappointed. We went there yesterday for dinner and continue to be delighted with the staff as well as the restaurant as a whole. I am always pleased with the staff. Our sever, Deven was on her game. She was quite knowledgeable and knew her menu well. She started us off with the Waygu Wellington Poptarts. The flaky crust that covered the melt in your mouth beef was extraordinaire. For my entree, I had the Blackened Salmon on arugula. This was combined with shaved almonds, strawberries, avocado, and blue cheese! Ever hear someone get excited about a salad? Yes it was that good. Husband had the Sous Vide half chicken with his coveted homemade mashed potatoes and carrots. My husband, the chef was not disappointed. And no meal is complete in his book without dessert. We had the Flourless Chocolate Torte. Quite heavenly. But what meal is complete without dessert? As always look forward to our next visit there!

Turf Room had poor service all around. Celina had way too many tables and management didn't provide…read moreenough support. I ordered a drink but the rest of my table didn't, she rushed it over, then didn't come back to take the appetizer order for a while. Appetizers arrived fairly quickly once we ordered it, but after we finished the appetizers it took over 10 minutes for her to come back to even take the rest of our order. The entrees took a while, in the meantime, they didn't bother refreshing our water or even give us more bread to help bide the time. Throughout the whole time, she kept passing our table, didn't even bother to glance or check in, honestly I felt like she intentionally tried not to catch our eye. Even when we asked the person who delivered part of our meal if we could have more water, we didn't get it until we were half way done with our entrees. After we finished our entrees, she finally came back and asked about dessert, I gave her an eye roll and a tone and she finally felt apologetic. She explained there were only 3 of them for the entire restaurant. Had she bothered to explain right from the get go and checked in once in a while, I would have been more accommodating. But simply ignoring us and providing poor service was not an excuse. I couldn't even enjoy the food because the service was that bad. Still left 17% since I normally leave 20-22%. I will NOT come back, Turf Room underwhelming at best.

Stopped in before seeing a band play at The Venue and was very pleased with the Tavern! If I lived…read morecloser, this would be a place to stop by often. We sat at the bar, had wonderful service from Kat, and loved the vibe. There was a musician playing music and everything was just on point. Our food was awesome - although my caesar salad could have been chopped up a bit more - everything tasted delicious!! The drinks were fantastic as well! Keep doing what you're doing!

Great food and ambience!! We stopped here before a show at The Venue and we absolutely loved it!!…read moreThe owner was so nice and making sure everything was ok. Service was fantastic! We will definitely be back!

The entire experience was AMAZING!!!…read more We had the most incredible experience at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant! We came in to celebrate our engagement, and from the moment we sat down, Alex made us feel so special. He was beyond attentive, so warm, and truly went above and beyond in every way. The sweetest part? He surprised us with a celebratory glass of champagne for me and my fiancé, which honestly made the night feel even more magical. It's rare to come across service that genuine--he didn't just serve us, he celebrated us. Between the amazing food, beautiful atmosphere, and Alex's top-tier service, this is a night we'll never forget. We'll 1000% be back... and yes, we're absolutely asking for Alex every time!

We had such a great brunch at Cooper's Hawk! I ordered the French toast and it was absolutely…read moredelicious! Our server, Cici, was fantastic. She was incredibly knowledgeable about the wines and gave wonderful recommendations that made the experience even better. Safe to say, I've officially found my new favorite brunch spot. Highly recommend!!!

Everything went well. Absolutely love this place the staff and Eddie stopping by…read more Started with a new appetizer/salad cantaloupe with feta, bacon crumbles with a sweet dressing, tempura green beans. The cantaloupe salad was nothing what we expected but so much more. Joe wasn't as hungry so he ordered the sweet crispy spare ribs and the beef tallow fries. I got the bone in corn meal crusted pork chop with a wonderfully fresh sautéed corn maque choux. Save room for the peach shortcake if it's on the menu. Next time we're talking about grabbing a cozy seat at the bar so we can fully enjoy the historic bar and the comfortable room.

Tried Rooted in Minooka for the first time for Sunday brunch, and it definitely won't be our last…read morevisit! The Farmer's Breakfast was really good hearty, fresh, and exactly what you want to start your day. But the real star of the table was the shaved Brussels sprout Caesar bruschetta. It was unique, flavorful, and absolutely delicious... the kind of dish you keep thinking about long after you leave. And the brunch cocktails were just as great perfectly mixed and the ideal complement to the meal. Great food, great drinks, and a spot we'll absolutely be back to!

Pretty decent little spot. Was in town on business and a local recommended this spot for some good…read moreavocado toast, so I figured I'd check it out. Ambiance was nice, including an outdoor seating area where I enjoyed my coffee and avocado toast. Service was good as well; friendly staff, prompt service. The coffee, delicious. Good roast, good price, what more do you need. The avocado toast, probably why you are seeing 4 stars instead of 5. I have had avocado toast all of this country - sort of a go to for a light breakfast before one of my trainings. And, as far as avocado toast goes, this one was just okay. Fairly bland, despite there being an herb pesto-type sauce on it and some "half-dried" tomatoes. And when it comes to avocado toast, there is so much opportunity for good citrus flavor, salt, herbs, etc.. So, good cup of coffee, and hopefully some other good things on the menu - I only tried the avocado toast. Good folks, worth another try if I'm in town again.

Visited for the first time on Sunday 3/8. The place itself has a nice vibe and feels like a cute…read morehidden gem. Unfortunately, the service made the experience uncomfortable. When we walked in, we weren't greeted and just stood at the counter feeling a bit lost. I had to ask the woman at the counter for a menu, which made things feel awkward. The overall customer service felt very cold and unwelcoming. After grabbing the menu ourselves, we ordered and the food was overall good. That said, the service left us feeling like we were a burden rather than welcomed guests. Because of that, I most likely won't be back.