I love this spot! The food, the ambiance, the staff is all amazing. We came on a Saturday and it was busy but we were sat within less than 15 minutes for 2 people. Great place to watch football games. Got the chicken nachos and they were so delicious, the chicken had a ton of flavor. Also had the buffalo shrimp with blue cheese crumbles--chef's kiss! And for the main course, split the wagyu meatball sub and truffle Parmesan fries. Probably the best meatball sub I've ever had! Crispy bread, tender meatballs, and perfect amount of sauce. Will definitely be back! read more

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The service is always nice and friendly the 4 times I've gone. The atmosphere if cozy. I will say the prices are so high. I paid $18 for a brisket grilled cheese and coleslaw side. That's a lot for what it is. Also, unfortunately, there was so much fat on the brisket, that I was disgusted pulling fat out of my mouth in nearly every bite and there was a large pile of fat on my plate. I wish the brisket had less fat. For a family of 5 (3 kids on the kids menu)- expect to pay $100 read more

We were out in the burbs! :) This place was PACKED. It was last Thursday, so it was TNF and that was fun to get glimpses of the game in the background. We waited probably ~30 mins for a table for 3. All good. So we had a number of snacks. The pretzel was good. It comes with multiple sauces and I liked all of them. Then we also shared cauliflower wings. This was probably not my fave appetizer, but it was still fine. Lastly, we had the nachos, which is NOT a small plate. it was quite a bit of nachos. Good nachos - good toppings, chips, guac, cheese, etc. And then beyond apps, we had the margherita pizza, which was decent. As the name indicates, it's more of an Italian style pizza, but the crust was quite crispy. I liked it. So for drinks, I had a signature old fashion, which was decent. Definitely "hit" the spot. Overall, we had a ton of fun on a weeknight out. Thanks to Pierce Tavern. I would definitely go again. read more

Went here for drinks with some friends and enjoyed ourselves! It's usually busy on a weekend but it's so cute inside and the drinks were delicious! The drink of the month in April was a blueberry martini that was just delicious. I need to come here more! read more

Pierce Tavern - Drinks! - Burgers Near Me - Downers Grove, Illinois

Came by for a Mother's Day dinner for 4 plus 2 pups and honestly was a wonderful time. Sat on the big patio and the server was super sweet to the dogs and all of us. The food was delicious. Especially the giant pretzel! I had the garlic white wine pasta and it was great - little kick with the crushed red pepper sprinkle! Husband loved his burger as well! We'll definitely be back! Thanks for having us! read more

Pierce Tavern - PRETZEL - Burgers Near Me - Downers Grove, Illinois

I came to pierce tavern for lunch on a Sunday and was able to walk in without a reservation for a party of 4. The food was really good with the brisket grilled cheese being a standout item. We also liked the hot chicken sandwich and the fries were perfectly crispy. The neighborhood ambiance and small town vibe made for a nice dining environment, definitely would come back and try some of their other items. read more

Pierce Tavern - BRISKET GRILLED CHEESE - Burgers Near Me - Downers Grove, Illinois

I was meeting my partner and her coworkers for some apps and had a good experience! The nachos were delicious as you can see from my weirdly short video and the pretzel was as big as my torso (which is not smoll). The calamari was fresh tasting and not fishy at all! Which is something I struggle with when eating Midwest seafood. There is a beautiful wall of books! The restaurant was very busy so I didn't have a chance to look around much. Cute spot. The waitress was doing her best as our party had people coming and going. Pleasant appetizer meal overall read more

Pierce Tavern - Huge PRETZEL and CALAMARI. I thought the calamari could be more fresh - Burgers Near Me - Downers Grove, Illinois

Great spot with a huge variety of dishes - something for everyone. I really enjoyed sitting outside as the night was gorgeous. Even though it was summer, I enjoyed the french onion soup. It was cheesy and full of flavor without being too salty. My son had the steak bowl which was a little spicy and full of yummy ingredients and my husband had the chili mac which was also tasty. Nice place - especially outside! read more

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Pretzel was delicious and they've updated their drink menu in recent years. Food was hot and tasty- got sandwiches/wraps. Service is always great :) read more

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We've been to pierce many times now, and are never disappointed. The wait can be long during peak dinner time, so I recommend checking the waitlist and joining it as needed (through Yelp) as soon as you think of going to pierce. The menu changes frequently, so be sure to enjoy the seasonal specialties. While the food and drinks are great, it can be quite loud, so it may not be the best place to bring elderly relatives or anyone with hearing challenges. read more

Pierce Tavern - Peach & burrata appetizer - Burgers Near Me - Downers Grove, Illinois

The hot mess BBQ really fits the name. All the meats are overcooked and super dry. If it wasn't for the BBQ sauces, it is not edible. Fries were soggy and oily. The high top and chairs were weird and uncomfortable. There are no place to put your jacket or bags as the chair has no back. The table behind us, someone on the chair fell off with the chair. The places were packed and dark. Services were good. read more

My family and I went for dinner and sat outside on a Sunday evening. They were pretty busy so there was some delay in our service. It was getting cold so they turned on the patio heaters for us. The calamari appetizer was delicious. My Brussels sprout salad was really good. My boys loved their burgers. We also ordered the chili but did not think it was very good. I would go back again. Nice neighborhood bar/restaurant. read more

Just had dinner here. I ordered the Carne Asada Torta with sweet potato fries. It comes in a sandwich that's cut in half. The sandwich was delicious. A little short on meat, but very tasty. read more

Pierce Tavern - Torta sandwich - Burgers Near Me - Downers Grove, Illinois

Our go-to neighborhood spot -- whether it's dine-in or takeout. The vibe is cozy with low lighting, but on nice days, their outdoor seating is perfect for people-watching. Inside, there's this amazing library-style backdrop that's totally IG-worthy for photos. We're big fans of anything with their house-made buffalo sauce -- the wings and cauliflower are both must-tries. My son loves their French onion soup, and for lunch, you really can't go wrong with any of their handhelds. It's one of those places that just feels easy -- great food, chill atmosphere, and always hits the spot. read more

I came here for a first date and was surprised by how lively and busy Pierce Tavern / Downers Grove is. The service was friendly, proactive, and helpful. Our waitress seemed very knowledgeable on the menu The restaurant seemed clean and well decorated. The food lost one star for me because they forgot to dress my salad (or didn't deliver dressing on the side, idk). As such, I don't think I got a good sense of what Pierce Tavern can deliver based on others' ratings. I probably could have just asked for dressing but tbh I was also trying to look "chill" on a first date (my yelp followers know that's a lost cause- jk). Four stars- it seemed like a cool spot, probably not worth driving too too far to dine at. read more

This place was honestly so busy and I can see why. The food and service was excellent. We got the calamari and buffalo shrimp to start which was perfectly fried, not greasy, and seasoned well. The portions were pretty good for the price. Now for the entrees we got the west coast burger with animal style fries and the birria tacos. The west coast burger I expected a little more from but honestly not bad tasted like a regular cheeseburger but the fries were really good. The birria tacos were out of this world. Extremely crispy and tasted so good I'd definitely try them if you can. The overall environment of this place was busy and a bit loud so not very intimate for a romantic date but great for a casual good. read more

Just stopped and wow what a great time! The restaurant was well lit and so cozy, we had a margarita pizza, French onion soup and the filet sliders. All the food was so delicious! Seamus took amazing care of us and made sure all the food came out quickly and hot! 10/10 perfect service! Make sure you ask for SEAMUS!! read more

Always a good time with great service. The food is spectacular! Just the right amount of sports on the tv's. read more

Pierce Tavern - Pepperoni ricotta pizza - Burgers Near Me - Downers Grove, Illinois

This place is awesome. I came in from out of town and I wish I had something like this closer to me. I love the sports bar theme with televisions in a few places. It's not over the top sports bar theme but just enough TVs to keep everything interesting. Given that it was a freezing cold Chicago today, on Sunday, this place was still totally packed, which tells you that it's legit. When the weather feels like 15° below zero and people are still crowding in, you know it's good. So many choices and really good servers - I wish I had a place like this by me. Menu was classic foods with enough of a twist to keep it interesting and super tasty. read more

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I've been to Pierce Tavern a few times and have enjoyed my experience every single time. I highly recommend the warmer months when you can sit outside and people watch, but the inside vibe is awesome too. Literally everything on the menu is awesome, and they change it up since a lot is by season or locally sourced. The staff are always friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. Highly recommend!! read more

I'm guessing the middle aged hostess is probably family or the gf of the owner. I found the hostess crouched down behind some menus and I announced my arrival with a hello. She didn't acknowledge my presence so I thought she didn't hear me. I said hello again and that we were on a waitlist from Yelp. After I told her, she finally looks up from the menus with a scowl and says "we don't have a wait list". Looking around the place, everyone seem to be waiting on the their food or service. The place was packed. So we asked to sit outside. I don't think she said much more to us when another wait staff sat us outside. That intro left such a bad taste in my mouth I told my husband let's just go. read more

Pierce Tavern - Burgers Near Me - Downers Grove, Illinois

Parking can be tricky. But, once inside we were happy. There's a room behind the bar with the wall lined with open books. It's pretty cool. The service has been good every time. The nachos with beef brisket is a must! And, we subbed the tortilla chips for housemate potato chips last time...absolutely amazing! The brisket grilled cheese is big enough to share. And, so good! read more

Went to Pierce for first time last Wednesday. The place was packed when we got there around 5pm and a line developed soon after. We were seated and server was on us quite soon. Food was good, not great. Wife had French onion soup and Brussel Sprout Salad. Said the soup was OK but she really liked the salad. I had the Patty Melt and asked for it to be medium rare and was told they don't do medium rare. Not a big deal. Instead of Rye the bread was Texas Toast. That was just too much bread for a sandwich. Otherwise pretty good but wouldn't order again. Had some incredible fries, called Animal Fries, which are fries with their unique animal sauce - that I loved. Really liked the atmosphere of Pierce. Service was great. Would consider a return to try out some of the other unique items on the menu. read more

The food & overall experience is always great. Love the birria tacos! And the pepperoni & ricotta pizza.

Lively sports bar on Main Street. Large area around the bar and plenty of dining spots throughout. Spacious with sports tv plenty. Enjoyed happy hour small plates and some sides which were ample for us all to share. Service attentive and on the spot! read more

Had the western burger and the elote!!! Excellent!! Service was outstanding, customers were friendly as well! Ambiance was pleasant!! read more

After a couple visits, I am here for a review. When you first walk in usually greeted immediately by the hostess. They have a nice size bar area and ample amounts of tables. I can see this place packed easily on the weekends. I find myself here in the area usually during the week and around happy hour. Fried calamari and wood fire nachos(added steak +$5) were good. My girlfriend enjoyed the steak bowl. I enjoyed their brisket burger. Pulled pork sandwich was good as well. Animal fries were not disappointing. Mac n cheese was ok. Pizza is good. All dishes I'd order again. Drinks were great! Staff is attentive! Overall, this is my go to spot whenever I'm in the downers grove area. read more

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incredibly disappointing service- our group of 5 were out on Saturday the 25th for what we call our "club" get together and we were dumbfounded at how we were treated- service was absolutely awful- we were ignored, dismissed and then asked to quickly pay our bill due to a shift change- while the food was excellent, the service is definitely suffering - this was our group's first time there for "club" but not my first time there- I was literally there for lunch on Tuesday and have been there a number of times before. Pierce Tavern, try and do better read more

Food: 10/10 Service: 10/10 Drinks: 9/10 Downtown Downers is lucky to have such a tasty restaurant located in it. I love close by and always saw a line for this place so I thought I would try it out. The drinks are good. The food here does not disappoint. We got nachos to share with the brisket on top and it was so flavorful! Definitely an app you can share with the table- it's stacked high plenty to go around. We also shared the popular grilled cheese brisket sandwich which was delicious and filling. Definitely making this a regular spot when we pop into town! read more

Pierce Tavern - NACHOS with brisket on top. Old fashion cocktail & blueberry lemon drop martini for drinks. - Burgers Near Me - Downers Grove, Illinois

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Went to Pierce Tavern last night and had a great time. Food was delicious and the atmosphere was fun. We had a little bit of a wait but it was definitely worth it. I wish I could remember our server's name she was fantastic. read more

We walked into Pierce Tavern on a Friday night for a spontaneous date night and we had an amazing time!! The space was POPPINNN, both inside and outside! It's got rustic bar vibes mixed with sporty vibes. We were seated right away and the service was amazing! Their menu has a ton to offer from sandwiches and pizzas to burgers and pastas. We got the brisket grilled cheese with sweet potato fries and the caprese sandwich with truffle fries. The meat inside the grilled cheese was sooooo tender and juicy. The sandwich itself was crispy on the outside and did not get soggy from the filling at all, which was amazing! The sweet potato fries were classic - crispy, flavorful, and we asked for their buffalo sauce on the side which was INSANEELYY delicious! We asked for grilled chicken inside the caprese sandwich, which was a little underwhelming in my opinion. The meat did not taste or look fresh. The pesto, mozzarella, and tomatoes were very delicious and went perfectly with the sourdough bread! The truffle fries were AMAZING! Highly highly recommend!! We also got some tequila based mojitos, both of which were very refreshing and had a great punch of alcohol. Overall, it was a very good experience and we would definitely go back to try more items on their menu! It's a great spot for a low key date or to hang with some friends and watch the games! read more

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Wow!!! We got a real treat having Emily as our server!!! She was amazing at recommending a different drink over the aperol Sprtitz, the Strawberry Spritz which was amazing!!! The food was so good!!!! And the ambience is always perfect! I thoroughly love coming to Pierce Tavern and you would be remiss if you don't give it a try!! read more

Pierce Tavern - Burgers Near Me - Downers Grove, Illinois

Pierce Tavern is my absolute go-to, probably too many times a week, but it's hard not to want to eat there! The atmosphere is truly one of a kind, and the entire team, from the amazing staff to the great management, makes every visit a fantastic experience. ​They do great work with their cocktails, and you can always find something delicious to eat on the menu. I just had my NFL fantasy draft party there, and Mario did an excellent job setting everything up. Shout-out to the whole team for making it such a great spot! read more

Pierce Tavern - Surf and Turf - Burgers Near Me - Downers Grove, Illinois

So good! Went here recently for lunch and it didn't disappoint. It was mid day and a little packed and loud but the bar had 2 open seats. We were greeted right away but it was nothing more than menus being dropped - okay fine. We ordered drinks, the bartender offered us a few samples as well. Based off of that, we ordered more drinks. Burrata app was insanely good and so were the shrimp! Def worth a visit if you're in the area! read more

Ventured to Pierce Tavern (sister restaurant to Fuller House in Hinsdale) for Saturday Lunch. Be sure to utilize the Yelp Waitlist feature so your wait isn't long. We joined about 30-45 minutes ahead of time so when we walked in, we were sat right away. The inside has a rustic and industrial aesthetic with wood finishes, edison bulbs featured, an antler chandelier upon entry, and metal accents. The "neighborhood hideaway" phrase carries through as it feels cozy yet elevated. We started with the Merchant Man and Smoke Break. Our server swapped out the molasses bitters for tobacco bitters on the Merchant Man so it wasn't overly sweet which was an adjustment I appreciated! The Smoke Break was smokey from the mezcal but well balanced and looked cool! Our appetizer was the wood fire pretzel twists. Sauces included were pimento cheese, queso, and honey mustard. I normally skip the honey mustard but theirs is delicious! A sweet start with the mustard bite on the tail end. The queso tasted a bit like a cream soup but was still good. Our favorite and first to go was the pimento cheese dip! Our mains were the West Coast Burger (their take on an In-and-Out style burger) and BLTA. The BLTA was messy with the egg add so be prepared! Fries have a great crisp and get the homemade ranch to dip! The burger was filling, meat was juicy, brioche bun was a nice touch. Great add to downtown Downers Grove and a must to try when in the area! read more

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We came for a quick lunch after taking a pottery class down the street and were able to sit outside! We shared the cauliflower bites and our server let us do half parm and half buffalo. Both were delicious but the parm was my fave. I ordered the gouda burger which was nicely cooked and the cherry pepper jam was a good touch esp with the truffle mayo! My friend ordered the lemon ricotta pasta which she enjoyed. Overall solid lunch and I would stop here again! read more

I visited Pierce Tavern yesterday for the first time with a few girlfriends for lunch. It was a great experience as soon as we stepped in the door. Very cool place! The food was outstanding and so many options. I only wish I got the bowl of chili instead of the cup. It was outstanding!! And let's not forget about our amazing waitress Jazmin. She was wonderful. I highly recommend going there if you never been!!! read more

This kitchen is one of my favorites. We love the brisket meat and the brussel sprouts. The service is always great and warm, and the ambience is great. You can hear the music, and at the same time watch the games. read more

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Pierce Tavern is a staple in Downtown Downers Grove! They provide delicious fresh dishes and carefully crafted cocktails. Service is excellent and the restaurant is beautiful. However if you are seated near the bar or by the entrance it can be a little I e noisy and hard to chat. read more

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Food and service was excellent! Kind of a long wait, but worth it! Reuben and old fashions were some of the best I've had.