We drive past Grill House all the time, it has been in Northbrook for a long time (I just found out…read morethat it's been here for 9 years), however, this was the first time that we ever visited, and I am happy that we finally did! My husband and I wanted a quick and good dinner one Sunday recently, and we picked Grill House after I read some good reviews on Yelp.  Although it's a casual, fast-food-style restaurant, the menu is surprisingly extensive, with a wide variety of healthy Greek dishes. It was definitely helpful to look over their menu online before we visited, because the menu board inside could be a bit overwhelming.  I guess I still looked quite confused when I saw 2 kiosks in front of the ordering counter.  A staff behind the counter offered to help, and I just ordered directly with him.  Later of the evening I discovered that he's the friendly owner Gus. After placing our order at the counter, we were given a table number, and our food was delivered promptly.  I ordered a Chicken Souvlaki Plate ($17.50 at the time, it's now listed online for $18), while my husband ordered a Filet Mignon Souvlaki Plate ($25.50).  Each souvlaki plate included a soup or salad, rice and potato (1 piece), a side of veggies, and pita bread in a paper bag.  It was a generous amount of food! We both chose the lentil soup, which was served piping hot in a nice ceramic bowl with a lid. It was flavorful and comforting. My chicken souvlaki was tender and juicy, never dry, and both the rice and potato were delicious. We were both impressed with the quality and value of the meal. I ordered a lemonade, which is considered a fountain drink ($4.00) and comes with free refills, though I couldn't even finish my first glass. My husband would have ordered a glass of wine if we hadn't had plans afterward, so we were happy to see that Grill House also serves beer and wine for a future visit. The service was another highlight. Everyone was warm and welcoming; a special shout-out to Kevin, who was very attentive and checked in on us several times.  When I was taking photos around the restaurant, the owner Gus greeted me again, which was a nice personal touch. The restaurant itself was bright, clean, and inviting. There's also a pleasant patio for those who prefer to dine outdoors. We will definitely be back to try more dishes from their extensive menu.  I am glad that we finally gave Grill House a try!

Great food and service every time, always consistent *****…read moreThe best Greek food around, pleasant staff!

Came here a few weeks ago and had a server named Jeanne. Food was delicious and hot! We also…read moreordered some pig skins and wing appetizers and they were delicious as well. We went around 3pm and the bar was packed, and they were hosting an event towards the front of the building. The entire bar was pretty lively, the food was super good, and the server was friendly and attentive!

Nice neighborhood bar with good food.we went in due to location and good reviewz. We both had…read morewings. Mine were naked and medium heat.his were breaded and hot. The hot was not that hot. The breading was light and good. The medium were not hot at all but good tasting. The craft beers were not extensive but acceptable. I had an Sam Adams Octoberfest.

Very overpriced, about 50% more than what I think a good value would be. I have a bit of a…read morelove-hate relationship with Bonchon bc when I'm craving it and consuming it, it's SO good and tasty, to the point where I keep eating long beyond when I should stop... but then end up feeling extremely bloated the rest of the evening and into the next morning from all the salt. We dined in here a month or so ago and were the only customers at what you would think is peak dinnertime, 6pm or so. It was a ghost town. And not only that, but the restaurant was ghostly chilly too. Very cold inside, to the point that we switched tables to get to avoid the draft from the vent and commented to the employee about it. The tonkatsu entree is mediocre. The batter on the pork was crispy, but bland. It was $16.99, as was the small order of boneless wings, which come with a tiny side of coleslaw or pickled radish. A side of plain fries is $5.99. On our last pick up order from here too, the chicken strips were soggy and barely had any crunch to it. My husband usually doesn't complain or call back about it, let alone return to the restaurant for a redo of the order, but that evening warranted it.

I love the Chinatown location, but this one leaves much to be desired. A friend and I came here on…read morea Thursday night at around 6pm and there was only one customer in the store. It was cold, dark and unwelcoming. Red flag because the Chinatown location, which I frequent often. Is ALWAYS busy, with bright lighting and comfortable temperature, no matter what time of day. The cashier/hostess was rather dry and minimally friendly as she told us we could sit anywhere when we told her we were dine-in. I'm immediately turned off by staff who act as if they would rather be anywhere else than their place of employment. But the good thing about most chains is that they have to follow recipes. I fell in love with Bonchon wings (Chinatown location ) a couple of years ago when my daughter introduced me to them. Whether dine-in or take-out, I always had a great experience and was treated well by staff. While the food here was great---soy garlic wings, udon noodle soup, buns and the japchae noodles were just as delicious as Chinatown, the customer service left much to be desired. I'm thinking it could be busier if it were more welcoming. Meh.

Cool spot, but service was horrible. Maya - waitress took a…read morevery long time for each order. Actually ordered a beer from the bar tender outside while waiting for my beer. Was not busy at all, so that wasn't the reason. Ordering drinks was quite the task with Maya as she'd forget the order. Positive note, food was good and came out somewhat decent time. Lastly, billing was quite the task. Took about 20min and it was incorrect. How we were charged for 6 beers when the bucket comes with 5... not sure. Also incorrect mixed drinks were billed. Some of us gave cash, and she decided to keep the change and gave herself a 36% tip from me and 33% tip from the other. Because this process took so long just trying to leave - we didn't bother with getting the change... or we might have had to wait another 20-30minutes.

I actually drove by this place for years and never ventured inside, so it was nice to meet there…read morewith several friends for dinner. It's a lot larger than it seems from the outside. They have a large outdoor seating area with its own counter and bar area. Half of the inside is a dining room, the middle is counter bar service, and the other side is a sports book with a lot of large TVs to watch horse racing and other sporting events. There are TVs all around the restaurant, so we could watch various sports going on that evening. On the night we went, ten wings were nine bucks and you can select two sauces or dry rubs. They were also doing some drink specials and drinks weren't expensive either. We also shared cheese curds and pretzel bites before we all ordered wings. The curds were curds. The problem with cheese curds is that if they're not super hot, they're just meh. I get that businesses make good money from them, but ugh, not a great item to order. The pretzel bites are fine as well. They were okay. Again, not an issue with Player's Pub, it's just the nature of these two different appetizers. Anyway, I got the wings special with a side of tots and ranch and included a side salad. The salad was a nice size and was fresh. I really didn't expect, well, I didn't know what to expect, but it was a good salad. The ranch is good, too. They have a great ranch game. And was a perfect sauce to dip my tots in. The wings were very good too. I got the hot honey and the bourbon-bacon sauces on my wings. The wings were meaty, juicy, and flavorful. They had a bunch of sauces and I would definitely order them again and try of their other sauces. I'm also part of a burger club, and they have several burgers on their menu, so we'll have to come back to try their burgers. Our server was also very attentive, constantly checking on us and refilling our drinks. We'll definitely be back to Player's Pub and catch a game and grab some great food.

Surf's Up -- are you in Mt Prospect, or your favorite seaside shack by the water? Santa Cruz, Cocoa…read moreBeach, Cabo, Surfer's Point? The restaurant is small, with limited seating, but brightly decorated and immersive on the surf decor. I ordered the fish n chips, and they let me know it would be about 12 minutes, because they make everything fresh. No problema, dude. Beach Boys, surf music and other mellow tunes play overhead while you wait. It wasn't long at all, and I was presented with three (3!!!) crisply battered fish filets on a mound of seasoned shoestring fries. It was hot (prepared to order, remember), and delicious. The fries were awesome as well. I thought it was a little pricey, but the portions were large and I had plenty to take away. My fish was delish -- and I'd be glad to come back and try some of the other combos. The people who worked here were chill and friendly. Good vibrations!

This little, unassuming restaurant should not be missed! Surf's Up in Mt. Prospect is conveniently…read morelocated right next to the AMC Theater in Randhurst and this is the perfect place to grab a bite before the movies! This is a cute little restaurant with a few tables, window seats and seating along the wall. With the weather being nice there are tables outside too. Hubby and I wanted some seafood and we passed by Surf's Up a few times so it's long overdue for us to stop and try the food today. The owner, Lisa, was working behind the counter. She is so sweet and certainly very proud of her restaurant! We asked her for recommendations and she was happy to share some of the top preferred items of guests. She gave us time to look over the menu. I settled on the fried catfish dinner with a side of grits, greens & a roll. Hubby wanted fish and chips with a roll. Lisa told us that everything is made fresh to order so it would be about 15-20 mins. We weren't in any hurry, but we appreciated the heads up and the fact that it was all freshly made. The food arrived crispy and hot and oh so delicious! My catfish was so flakey. The grits and greens were the perfect sides to go with it. Hubs really enjoyed his fish and chips. The fries were so good, we couldn't stop eating them. Lisa also sold us on the fresh bread pudding, but we so full so we had to take it go. Just finished it tonight and it was even more delicious than she described! We will certainly be returning to try the shrimp po' boy and other items on her menu! Plus more bread pudding. Don't pass up this cute little place with delicious fresh seafood and desserts plus friendly service.

Flavors were good, lacked a crispy texture and were just warm but all things considered for a…read moreChristmas delivery, not too shabby. We were happy to get them and they hit the spot. Buffalo, garlic honey, and sweet chili flavors. Size of the wigs were fair and overall tasty. While not the best I ever had, certainly were worth eating and open on Christmas. At least we got these as the Chinese place let us down. Thanks wing squad.

I'm reading all the reviews I wanted to reach out to everyone and let them know there's an amazing…read moreproduct on the market called an air fryer. It's the best new product since sliced bread. Get one you then you will never have soggy wings again also ask for extra sauce so you can put it on them and crisp them up!

I recently held a surprise 50th birthday party for my husband here and the entire experience went…read moresmoothly. Peter was very responsive throughout the planning process, and Dre (sp?) and staff were attentive to our needs and wonderful to guests during the party. Everyone was very warm and friendly. The food was delicious too. Compared to other venues, North Branch is more affordable. The party room (West Wing) was spacious and there was even an outdoor patio in the front for guests to enjoy the beautiful evening. If you're planning a party, I would highly recommend them!

I went for a work dinner and left completely stuffed for hours. Having it fresh out of the oven…read moreinstead of delivered really changes the experience, this was some of the best deep dish I've had and easily one of the biggest. We started with nachos and Wisconsin cheese curds for the table. Then came the deep dish assault: a pepperoni (15"), a margherita (15"), and a Father George (10", which is what I ordered) between the four of us on pizza duty. We barely made a dent and ended up taking home a ton of leftovers. A few others at the table ordered burgers instead and seemed to enjoy those too. If you're going with a group, order less than you think you need. These pies are enormous and every bite delivers. We all left full and satisfied for hours afterward.

Ok - there was a time (in the days of the spinning salad) when this was a legit 4* resteraunt. Yes…read morethese days are past but there are still some good meals to be had from the old girl. The ambiance is dated for sure however if you are a Hilton Diamond member and travel this meal comes with a $15 discount so the value is solid. The menu is respectable and if you want bar food (ask for the dinner menu at the bar) the pizza and burgers are covered by the discount. For $26 ($11 after discount!) I would definitely order this again. The allgauers salad is a pear, cranberry, walnut vinaigrette with a tart sweet and sour to it- very good! The chicken breast was cooked moist and the spinach/artichoke spread was a fine compliment. The orzo was cooked perfectly and a great compliment. The veggies needed some seasoning but properly crispy and adequate. It's a 3 star meal (above average) that gets a 4th star for value after discount and convenience attached to the hotel.

Had made reservations two weeks ago to sit outside. When we arrived the host told us he didn't…read morethink we'd want to eat outside as there was a baseball team there and they were wild. They say us in an empty room, not one other person We left. Never again They should have called us.

Absolutely delicious chicken! Best service as well, super nice customer-friendly staff. The vibes…read moreare super chill & they play music at a nice volume. There is seating if you like to dine-in!

Waited long asl for some nasty ass food I'm highly disgusted! The fries were sweet who put sugar on…read morefries. Why is the mild sauce sweet. All around terrible experience should be taking my business somewhere else

The food was okay but good service and great beer makes up for it…read more The French Dip was passable but the Kupfer Amber ale washed it all down very well. The los Pollos lager was a great finishing touch.

We visited on Father's Day and had a nice overall experience, largely because of the service…read more Everyone we interacted with was friendly, attentive, and helpful throughout the meal. The food was okay but did not really stand out. The cheese curd portion felt a little small, and the burger was fine but not particularly memorable. One thing that was hard to overlook was the strong air freshener scent when walking in. The same smell was in the bathrooms so it was just a bit off putting. I personally do not love that in a restaurant setting since it can compete with the smell of the food. Beer was also good! Overall, the service was the highlight of our visit. While the food did not wow us, we still had a pleasant experience.