What a bummer. Consume used to be our go-to place when we couldn't make up our mind. Always really…read moregood food and drinks and super consistent. Ever since the menu change, the food has gone downhill. Choices are not nearly as good and the quality of the food is not close to where it was before the changeover. We gave Consume a few tries hoping they would figure out the change. Unfortunately it's just not good anymore.

Great and unexpectedly fun time. Been back several times since. Get the naked soux vide wings. You…read morewon't be sorry.

Madcats is an unassuming lively music venue in Downtown Palatine. Every weekend, various types of…read morebands play with drinks served. If you want a table while watching your favorite band, come early and grab a seat! It fills up quickly. Good is served and service is fast! Delicious options and great drinks at a decent cost. You won't be paying high prices for drinks. It's a lively place, sound quality is also great, and the staff is friendly! We like coming here when we want to hear great music. Madcats is a great addition to Palatine!

Madcats opened in 2021 and has had many live events…read more We recently went to see a Fleetwood Mac cover band that did really well. The place is small and was full. I could tell that people truly enjoyed. There's even a small dancing area up front. The food and drink are decent. The servers work hard when it's busy - yet manage to keep friendly. The only downside is that there is a section where you can't really see the stage (about 1/4 of the inside area).

Third time (in a week) is a charm…read more.. Yep, back we went, and I am not done w the menu yet! Start w the wonderful cheese curds - they were hot and A loved the garlic sauce...wow so good. The skins and the homemade chips and salsa are spectacular also...couldn't pick just one. A went back to the ribs (winner), while M had the Ceaser salad (huge) and I had the B-b-q chicken sandwich...delicious in its own right. Service was exceptional (as usual) and beers were cold! Such a great experience... Now for the pulled pork sandwich...next time

May 26th 2026 We had…read morethe pleasure of Carry-Out ordering and enjoying several slabs of Brandt's well known BBQ Pork Ribs yesterday! Every part of our experience from ordering through gorging was a delight!! The Ribs flavor, tenderness, temperature, sauce and preparation easily earned five+ stars from our gang. What a great experience!!! Thank You!! Paul Heinze and family!!!!

I finally found a BBQ spot in the suburbs that I absolutely love. Chicago Culinary Kitchen has a…read morecool rock n' roll vibe, and everything we ordered was delicious. For the hand-cut meats, we tried the brisket and pulled pork. Both were incredibly tender, smoky, and practically melted in your mouth. We also ordered the cornbread and mac and cheese, and both were standout sides. The cornbread was huge, dense, and still perfectly moist. I was a little worried the mac and cheese would be too spicy because of the Hot Cheetos, but it actually had just the right amount of kick. The combination of creamy mac and crunchy Cheetos made it extra flavorful. To finish the meal, we shared a burger, and wow , it was juicy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. You do have to order at the counter, but the staff was super friendly and helpful. They gave us great recommendations on which meats to try, which made the experience even better.

I use to come here often, and even bring people. But it's been a while and MAN did they drop the…read moreball. Idk if it was a bad day or they fall of the face of the earth. And for $60 for a couple to get one meat and one side you can't be dropping the ball The brisket was top 5 worst brisket I've ever had (Soooo dry) 1/10 ... Would never get it again. The rips where decent but not fall of the bone super chewy ... 5/10 Zucchini fries use to be good but now 5/10 And the Mexican street corn was good, like 7/10 Idk if I could ever come back here after this. Couldn't even finish it.

Went here on a bustling summer evening and we were promptly seated--the waitress was kind,…read moreknowledgeable and service was great. I enjoyed a Star martini (Grey Goode) and we split the delicious soft pretzel sticks with pub cheese and mustard as a starter. My Dad and I both ordered the always delicious cedar plank whitefish with whipped potatoes and asparagus; my husband enjoyed the robust and delicious raspberry walnut salad with grilled chicken. I had a crisp Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc with dinner and it was perfect. Love this restaurant; they'll see us again!

We had pasta dishes and they were good albeit a little too salty. I enjoyed sitting in a large…read morebooth in the pub area. It was cozy and comfortable. The apple crisp desert was excellent. There is plenty of parking and the service was excellent.

A place where everybody knows your name!…read more I hadn't been to the Blue Heron in several years after having been an "out of town" regular for some time. A family illness kept me away for several years. A couple days ago I was in Barrington for the first time in a long time. I walked into the Heron and was treated like the Prodigal Son. Addie, still running the place, tending bar and cooking amazing pub food. The same bunch of regulars that I'd said goodbye to years ago greeted me as though I'd just left the room a minute ago. All sitting 6 feet apart and watching whatever sports can be found on TV. But there's more to the story than that. You see that ill family member was my wife of 33 years, Mary Jo. I had returned to Barrington to lay her to rest in the town of her birth. Upon learning the reason for my return Addie organized a (very) impromptu wake. He whipped up a rum and lemon concoction based on her drink of choice: Bacardi Limon and Diet Coke. He dubbed it the "Mary Jo Shot". Toasts were given and eyes grew misty. The Blue Heron is more than a building where you can watch a game, have a beer and get a great pizza. It's a community. It's an institution. One for which I will always be great full. I'll see you all next time I pass through town.

Standard bar with many choices. There were a dozen people sitting around the bar (out of about 16…read moreseats) and all seemed to be regulars. We sat and one of the 10 or so tables and enjoyed a fantastic italian beef sandwich, great greek salad, and quite good thin crust pizza. Very reasonable prices. Nothing fancy.

Stopped in here for a private event up on the second floor. It was fairly chill in general in the…read morespace on a Saturday evening. The upstairs was spacious - had a dedicated bar, a kickbutt bartender and really really reasonable prices! I got some premium tequila for $9 a shot. Beers were $5-$6. They also were serving pizza (not Chicago deep dish ha) but folks seem to be enjoying it. The space was clean (yay for no sticky floors). Apparently there is a very large urinal but I clearly did NOT see it for myself lol.

In town hidden gem. Not fancy. Just good food and good service. Lori, Denise and the rest of the…read morebartenders are great and fun. The decor is old but fabulous. Don't expect a fancy restaurant. Just expect to have fun.

Our go-to restaurant. Always made to feel like family. Fantastic food and exceptional service…read more Exceptional wine choices and Ken will match a fantastic wine with your meal.

Long wait for final od. Air conditioning weak. Food ok but better choices nearby. Don't think we'll…read morebe back.