Scorched Earth is a solid local brewery that blends craft beer with a welcoming, laid-back…read moreatmosphere. The beer garden adds a great outdoor element, and the space is filled with fun games that keep the energy light and social. Friendly, attentive staff help tie the whole experience together, making it an easy place to settle in for a relaxed afternoon or evening with good beer and good company.

Got some greats beers from this brewery in Algonquin. It probably is the best thing about this…read moretown, or, it's what people know most about it. Scorched Earth is one of the main hangouts on weekends. A good amount of beers to choose from. There's a pretty big variety on tap. Coming here early in the afternoon, and it was already busy. It's a brewery that's also family friendly. That means it's okay to bring kids, which is getting increasingly common for breweries it seems. A lot of interesting sounding ones on the list. It's about $7 a pint. Pretty okay for locally owned and produced. Best of the ones we had was the Wunderpilz, a German style pilsner that was light. It's got no food in here except $5 tubs of Von Hanson's Pretzels. Has more when food trucks are here. There's usually one on site. Has a pretty hidden location off Algonquin Road on Berg. It's closed Mondays and Tuesdays. There's food trucks on weekends.

Rosie O'Hare's is the kind of classic town bar that quietly overdelivers. While it's first and…read moreforemost a neighborhood watering hole, the food menu is surprisingly solid and well worth exploring. Where it truly shines, however, is around St. Patrick's Day -- when their corned beef becomes the star of the show. Year after year, it stands out as one of the best seasonal bites around

Riverview bar located in the heart of Dundee. An Irish bar with everything you crave in a food and…read morebar menu!! Bella was an amazing bartender! Irish decor with lots of woodwork created with love! Let's talk about that pull on the cheese curd! Add this to your must stop in East Dundee! They serve breakfast on Saturdays and Sundays.

I purchased one chicken breast and a package of brats. I thought it was pricey at over $30. When…read moreI got home I noticed I was over charged $10. I would have gone back, but it will cost me more in gas money and time to go back to Cary. Check your bill before paying. Either their math skills are poor or they cheat people. Won't be going back anytime soon.

This is one neat place! My hubby searched for meat markets…read moreand this place came up. They are open on Sunday too. There is a big meat counter, frozen foods, and a little bar/restaurant area. The prices are not cheap but the quality is well worth it! They have one of the best beef sticks I have had. The spicy flavor is so good. The lady working was so friendly. She recommended their breaded chicken fillets. You just bake them. They are delicious! We saw people eating pizza at the bar. I want to go back and try that! I highly recommend checking this place out. I know I'll be back!!

Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant is always a solid dinner choice for me, but only recently did I…read moretry their brunch! The salted caramel donuts and the Cooper's Hawk steak and eggs were some of the best items I've had from there. Let's start with the salted caramel donuts because...wow. They come out warm, soft, and perfectly golden with just the right amount of sweetness. The outside has that light crisp, the inside is fluffy, and paired with the salted caramel flavor, they're dangerously easy to keep reaching for. Definitely a must-order for the table. The Cooper's Hawk steak and eggs were just as impressive. The steak was cooked exactly how I wanted, tender, flavorful, and not overdone. The eggs were perfectly done, and the potatoes were crispy on the outside but soft inside, which really pulled the whole dish together. It's one of those meals that feels indulgent but still balanced enough for brunch. Between the cozy atmosphere, great service, and food that actually delivers, this is one of those spots I'll keep coming back to--especially for those donuts alone.

My wife and I stopped in with some friends for a quick bite after a road trip. We planned ahead…read morewith a reservation and after 5 minute wait sat in the bar area (or favorite) but also pretty loud so be prepared. Or server was bright, thoughtful and attentive. She had great energy and seemed to really liked what she does. Keep that up! While most us ordered smash burger, chicken sandwich and flatbread, my wife ordered Country Rigatoni. She doesn't get any protein but adds a few things like spinach. Looked so good and she raves about it. We had some wine tastings for the month which we're exporting, so we converted into a couple glasses of wine and used one of our two $25 rewards. So, made it an easy affordable choice. See you next time!

We stopped in for a couple of beers because we love the atmosphere -- and it's within walking…read moredistance of our home! The bartender was very friendly and welcoming. We tried the slider special: 8 cheeseburger sliders served on a bed of French fries. Wow! They were delicious and an incredible value. Definitely a place we'll keep coming back to every time we are in Algonquin

Cattleman's is the kind of place that proudly leans into its dive-bar charm. The atmosphere is…read morecasual, a little rough around the edges, and exactly what you want when you're in the mood for a laid-back meal and a cold drink. The food is good, hearty, and satisfying -- the kind of straightforward comfort fare that fits the setting perfectly. It may not be polished, but that's part of the appeal. A fun, no-frills spot that delivers a good time along with the meal

The suburbs don't usually inspire much confidence when someone tells you they're taking you out for…read morepizza. More often than not, you're looking at another tavern-cut pie, a dozen televisions screaming sports highlights, and a menu designed by committee. Safe. Predictable. Forgettable. Then there's Woodfire. I ended up here with my family celebrating my son's second birthday and was immediately reminded that every now and then, hidden among the endless strip malls and chain restaurants of the Chicago suburbs, you'll stumble across a place that actually gives a damn. The Vodka Pizza arrived looking almost too good to touch. Almost. Hot Calabrian vodka sauce. Fresh mozzarella. Shallot. Pepperoni. Ricotta. Basil. A combination that sounds familiar enough until that first bite lands and the heat punches through. Not the fake, watered-down, suburban version of spicy that restaurants use to avoid frightening anyone. This pizza has conviction. It has backbone. The Calabrian peppers make their presence known immediately and refuse to apologize for it. Good. Food should have an opinion. The crust, charred, blistered, beautifully imperfect, comes from house-made dough cooked in a wood-fired oven that sits like the beating heart of the restaurant. Every pie carries those little marks of fire that remind you an actual human being made it. Not a conveyor belt. Not a timer. Fire. Flour. Skill. And speaking of things that deserve respect, let's talk about the bar. Kevin has become something of a local legend in Dundee. The kind of bartender whose name gets mentioned before the cocktail list. The kind of guy who understands that making drinks isn't about pouring alcohol into a glass. It's hospitality, theater, craftsmanship, and just enough mischief to keep things interesting. Still chasing the heat from the pizza, I ordered the Spicy Flamingo. A dangerous drink. Sweet enough to invite you in. Spicy enough to keep you paying attention. The kind of cocktail that disappears faster than you intended and leaves you contemplating a second before the first one is gone. Around us, bussers moved through the dining room like a pit crew at Daytona. Tables were cleaned before they looked dirty. Empty glasses vanished. New guests were seated. The machine never stopped moving. Then there's Chef Mason. It's obvious someone in that kitchen understands the difference between cooking food and feeding people. There's technique here. Knowledge. Discipline. But thankfully none of the self-important nonsense that infects so many restaurants once they start believing their own press. Woodfire isn't trying to change your life. It's not trying to educate you. It's not trying to be the coolest restaurant in the room. Like Ferris Bueller, it understands that life moves pretty fast. So instead of chasing trends, it focuses on making exceptional handmade pizza, memorable pasta, serious cocktails, and creating a place where people actually want to spend an evening. In a world full of restaurants desperately trying to be something, Woodfire succeeds by simply being exactly what it is. And that's a hell of a lot rarer than it should be.

Woodfire fits naturally into the heart of Dundee -- relaxed, welcoming, and easy to enjoy. The…read morepizza is the highlight, bringing a fun, flavorful approach that works well for both casual nights out and group dinners. The pasta and appetizers are solid across the board, and the drinks round out the experience nicely. It's the kind of neighborhood spot that may not try to overreach, but consistently delivers a good time and a satisfying meal.

Unbelievable selection, they have everything Beats their…read morecompetitors with lower prices Store is very clean Knowledgeable, friendly staff who are very friendly

Outstanding employees especially Oscar in the wine department. I've been going here for years. If…read moresomething is not right they make it right. They really have some great employees who have been there for a while and I think that says a lot. Great selection very good prices

Great Food, Great Staff, Great Ambience! Quit playing games and get the Chops! The Lamb Chops are…read moreperfectly charred and tossed in Ladolemono sauce just like in Greece! Also they have the best slot room around! Vegas vibes with a great lineup of machines! I like that it's private and I didn't have someone watching over me unlike other places.

French onion soup was 10/10. Big, beautiful, delicious…read more Chicken sandwich was lacking, nothing special. Cheesesteak sandwich was really good, the dipping sauce was very salty though. Service was friendly, but extremely slow. There was a large group there and they didn't have the staff to handle it. Took over an hour to get our food.

Great food great prices good service try take out meals lots of food…read morecooked just how you like it- My family was very impressed. Great tasting . Jack Childers

River Street Tavern is the kind of local spot every town hopes to have -- relaxed, lively, and…read moreconsistently good. The menu is well-rounded, the drinks are solid, and there's an easy confidence to the whole place. Nothing here is chasing trends or trying to reinvent anything, and that's part of the appeal. They know what they do, they do it well, and sometimes that kind of restraint is its own virtue.

Owner and his wife are really nice. Great beer and wine selection. Not a price gauger like some…read moreplaces.

Amazing service! Just tonight, after sadly being told they were out of a limited release beer, a…read morevery nice employee (didn't catch his name!) called me back and said he found a case hiding in the back! Not the kind of service I would expect from a liquor store I don't even frequent very often so I was pleasantly surprised. They do have a big selection of craft beers so even if they don't have what you want, it's impossible to leave empty handed.