(Last visited 8/29/2022.) It's a a dreary Monday and after flying in from Connecticut while…read moreenduring flight delay after flight delay, I'm tired, but I'm hungry. The closest place to the hotel is INSIDE the hotel and that's Sip & Savor. Hotel food gets a bad rep, but I was ASSURED that the food here was good. So, I was given some recommendations and walked downstairs to experience what this place has to offer... Atmosphere/Appearance: It's a hotel bar. Lol. There's a huge bar rail that wraps around the actual bar so you can sit on 3 different sides. Plenty of seating. Directly behind the seats are tables where you can relax with a group of friends or your family. It was fairly quiet in there, but I can see it getting pretty loud if there's a big work group in here or something. Service: Kelly took excellent care of me. She was the only one working so she had her hands full, but she managed to check on everyone, take care of everyone and even have conversations with several folks. She was super friendly and most importantly, honest about the things on the menu when I asked her. Food: I started off with the Grilled Shrimp Tacos. They come in an order of 3 with a grilled lime and verde salsa on the side. These were honestly fantastic. The balance of cilantro-lime crema with crunchy cabbage and the subtle shrimp flavor worked together so well. For my entrée I opted for what was recommended to me, the BBQ Bacon Jack Burger. It's described as having Monterey jack cheese, caramelized onions, bacon and BBQ sauce. Lettuce, tomato and a pickle spear are served on the side. This burger was actually very, very delicious, but I was asked how I wanted it cooked. I said medium. The burger came out well-done. So that told me one of 2 things. Either someone is goofing off in the kitchen back there or someone is inexperienced. When I told Kelly about the blunder I heard someone else say, "that's the 3rd time that's happened tonight". So... that should be fixed. Quickly. Kelly offered to have it recooked, but I hate wasting food and I wanted to be on my way. So I enjoyed my overcooked dry burger as best that I could and moved on. Value: My tacos were $12.50 and my burger was $14.00. Not bad pricing at all for hotel food. Usually it can be hiked up a bit, just like mall food or airport food, but not here, great value. In conclusion, I would like to give this place a 3.6, but because I'm positive and generous, it rounds up to 4. If I do return to this place and my burger is overcooked, then I'll send it back because I do want to get what I want if I'm a paying customer.

Sip & Savor is the bar inside of the Crowne Plaza. I have been here a lot of times over the years…read moreand it seems they are trying to do a new menu and rebrand with a new name. The staff is friendly and works hard but they need some help. Bartender/Server has to spend time running Room Service orders to the rooms. The drinks are meh, The cocktail menu lists ingredients they do not have. I ordered a second Margarita and had it made with a mix and then dumped into the first glass I had already used. The pasta I had was bland and mushy with not much flavor. The steak dinner had a laughing few pieces of vegetables. Overall its a hotel bar / restaurant so expect prices to be inflated, however its a pretty hard crash. I would say it needs more work and for sure they need more staff.

Nice off the beaten path gold clubhouse with great cocktails and lunch selections. Also love having…read morelunch and an occasional cigar on the patio which has a killer view of the beautiful golf course.

Nice restaurant at the golf course. I came since my clients wanted to eat here and it's literally…read morethe only sit down restaurant within a 5 mile radius of their facility. Their food is decent, nothing to write home about. Prices are not cheap, but not outrageous either. I ordered the grilled chicken sandwich which was good, the chicken itself wasn't seasoned very much, so it was pretty bland and dry. I still finished it all since I was hungry. I opted for the beer battered onion rings, instead of the French fries. They give you about 6 or 7 of these. They were just ok. The scenery is one of the best parts here, if you don't mind looking out onto the lake and former landfill.

Service is great .Its my Saturday hangout .kim and Danielle are awesome ..Nobody seems to know the…read morebar is reopened .Which is a shame . Advertising maybe .??

We have a great meal outside on the patio! You cant beat the view! We had the chicken quesadilla…read moreand chicken taco salad and both were awesome'

Alto is one of those pleasant surprises that you encounter in life and then as life goes on, every…read moretime you pass the location, you smile! This restaurant is amazing!! The ambiance, the service, the cocktails and the food! Every attention to detail was valued and appreciated. The 17th floor view of beautiful Downtown....(wait for it)...Gary, was inspiring. Seriously, you can see the Sears Tower on a clear day and it looked like Oz! This restaurant is one to visit! One to value! One to appreciate! The smoked Old Fashioned was the first clue that this was going to be a good experience. Wood smoked in a decanter and served over a single cube with Rosemary sprig. Perfection! Delicious! I wish I could had the perfect t cigar with it. Appetizers of Ousters Rockefeller were superb. Great sized. Generous toppings. The Waygu meatballs, sauce and perfectly toasted bread almost had me stepping away from my table to "slap the cook" but I composed myself as the perfect gentleman that I am and silently clapped for him. My ribeye was cooked to perfection. Mom had the lamb chops and she said aloud that she was in heaven. I did not want to hear that kind of talk, so I ordered her a prosecco. Ha. She relaxed. We had a few sides, the creamed spinach and the Mac n Cheese and each one did not disappoint. There was no room for dessert, but side note...(this place is located at the Wind Creek Casino just next to a Portillo's and IYKYK- that Chocolate Cake is fire! So make a detour and got ma home. I recommend for dates, special occasions or just a damn good meal in the Southland without the hassle of driving downtown! 5 Star experience. Make your reservation now!

WOW!! This restaurant exceeded my expectations. Usually when I think of top tier steakhouses, I…read morethink of Chicago. This is a great option for those who don't like the hecticness of the city. Parking is free and the ambiance of the restaurant is top tier. It was decorated beautifully, and they did not miss any details when decorating this space. The service was great. Our waiter was great, and he gave great suggestions for us. He checked in with us constantly and made sure that we were all very comfortable and accommodated. The food was so good here. They had a quality comparable to downtown Chicago steakhouses. I got the Delmonico steak, and it was amazing. It was seasoned to perfection. I like how the blue cheese crust and the bearnaise sauce was complimentary. We also had the bread service, creamed spinach, macaroni and cheese, parmesan potatoes, beef fat fries, and crab cakes. Everything was exceptional! For dessert, I had the carrot cake cheesecake, and I was impressed at how delicious it was. Overall, this experience was a 10/10, and I highly recommend going here for any occasion.

Excellent food, friendly and professional service. Bonnies does a lot of private banquets and a…read morelot of catering.In addition, Bonnies is currently open on Wednesdays for a fried chicken buffet and Fridays for a fish fry with barbecue ribs.The Wednesday chicken is an all you can eat affair for only $10.00 per person. Moister, tastier fried chicken, you would have trouble finding. On Fridays, you can go with the all you can eat fish fry for $12 or the Chicken and Ribs combo for only $15. You should try them all. I understand they will be expanding the restaurant hours to include Saturday and possibly another day in the near future so stay tuned.

Where to start reviewing this place?! I've known of this place for about 13 years, started coming…read morewhen I was really young. I'm just now getting into yelp and thought I'd do some back tracking on my reviews! Bonnie's Dining and Banquets and Illinois Billiard Club have so much to offer. We live right in town and have seen the banquet hall have tons of different functions throughout the years. 1. Their banquet hall is amazing! We had a family communion reception years ago and it was phenomenal! We were able to play billiards in the club and the dining room was able to hold our entire family. They also recently had a wedding reception, along with retirement parties, baptisms, showers, birthdays and graduations. (I receive their weekly emails that keep me up to date. They always attach pictures of the recent happenings and post them on Face book!) 2. The Billiard Club is a private club for members only and is super fancy inside. There are about 8 antique tables that are really well kept, any time I've been there, the owner is really friendly and gives lessons to people playing. 3. the food. Okay, the food is always so flipping good. The dinners are so good. There are always side salads and a garden salad. vegetables, potatoes, chicken, fish, soup. SO GOOD. I highly suggest trying the carrot salad and macaroni salad. YUM. The chicken they make during the week is fried and I swear its mouth watering amazing. 4. They cater too. Prices aren't bad and they deliver 5. During the summer when not having a party the front patio is used as an ice cream parlor! They have 8 different kinds of ice cream, and some 20 Sundae options. You order, then get to go outside. Its great for us because we just walk down the hill, sit there, and then walk off the delicious calories after. 6. Parking. From the street it doesn't look like there is a lot of parking but there is a massive lot behind the building along with a lot on the side of the street for customers. 7. Tournaments. They actually just held some awesome national tournament a few months ago. It was a weekend long, they sold tickets and had a really awesome billiard trick shot master there. For those who attended, we were able to get beer or soda, along with cookies and lunch. Before we'd set foot into Bonnie's we had no idea what hid behind the doors, but after you go in, we were amazed at how much that place had to offer! There is so many historical items in there, cute collectibles along the walls, the service is good, the owners are super nice and friendly, its close to home, and the prices are good. Couldn't ask for a better place to go and plan on visiting soon. Jillian B. Willow Springs, IL

Why did it take me so long to get here?…read more I have been driving past this place for longer than I would like to admit. Always saying the same thing, "I'm going to stop next time." Well we finally stopped and sat down for seafood feast that I have not been able to stop thinking about. We were greeted as soon we walked in and asked if we were dining in or ordering out. We were dining in and there were no available tables so we were escorted to a seating area until one was available which didn't take long. Danny was our server and quickly came over and introduced himself and took our drink orders. As I have said before, service is extremely important to me and Island Shrimp House is not lacking in hospitality. Danny did a great job and we appreciate his recommendations. We ordered: Mini Crab Cakes Claim Chowder Seafood Jambalaya Breaded Shrimp Half Beast From the East (Lobster Roll) Stuffed Lobster I already said it feast! I truly enjoyed the shrimp jambalaya. It was so flavorful and had chunks of seafood in it that I could actually see and taste which is very much appreciated! The half beast from the east lobster roll is exactly what you would expect if you were sitting in a seafood shack in Maine. Buttery soft roll with fresh lobster chunks. I could only finish half the roll. The stuffed lobster tail was extremely popular and for good reason. It was on the specials menu and you see the photo, nothing else to say! I'm looking forward to my next several visits as the food was delicious and the service made you feel at home. That's just my palate, go try it for yourself and let me know what you think!

I had a happy Friday afternoon Haddock dinner and it was outstanding…read more C's Lobster roll was perfection. The Jambalaya I ordered was top notch. The shrimp bisque C ordered was amazing. I loved the crab cakes. I could eat 10. The service was excellent. Couldn't ask for more. A gem in our neighborhood. Clean low key atmosphere mixed with diversity and good vibes. Happy Labor Day weekend!

Still great! Gregory was our waiter this time around. Friendly and attentive. He gave us the low…read moredown on the specials which we all ordered. As always we started with the raw oysters. Love they always have a variety to choose from and fresh. I had the Mixto with shrimp, scallop and salmon blackened. Came with garlic mashed and broccolini which I subbed for green beans. They need to keep this on the menu! It worked for my appetite size as everything was a small portion and the flavor was so good! My other friends also had a special which was Halibut. They raved over that as well. Would like that as a regular menu item! If you go and these are on the menu, you will not be disappointed!

Complimentary bread was ok. Grilled Clams were fine, I'd…read morerecommend Rockefeller not the garlic or chipotle. Cocktails were good but $16 each. Bowl of Clam chowder was very good and large. Rigatoni bucatini was decent. Bill was $160 b4 tip for 6 oysters, bowl of soup & 1 pasta dinner with 3 cocktails.

Repeat Customers and another WIN!! Started with Old Fashion…read more& Margarita. Both were delicious. Bartender (Ryan) was also our server and he was knowledgeable, patient, friendly and attentive. He also makes FABULOUS drinks Entrees were Steak Burrito and Ribeye Steak Wrap. Both steaks were super tender and juicy. The Pico De Gallo ordered with the burrito was fresh and delicious. Love this place. Parking is convenient and easy in the back. 3% surcharge for credit cards

Loved this place, or maybe it was just the company…read more The beers were ice cold, and they offered a large assortment of canned beers and a few on tap. Loads of seating at the bar or at tables. They offer an extensive menu of bar staples, with their own unique spins. Great place to sit and talk or meet a group of friends.