Been there a few times. Squid pasta is my fav, apps are very good, good prices on wine. Service…read moreneeds to be a little faster and more officiant. But, that could be me. 5 stars anyway. Good ambience, could be a lot of fun.

The drinks are great and during the week it's half off 3-5pm. The service is so friendly and the…read morevibe is very cozy that you'll think you were at a lounge in the city. I'm adding this to spot to frequent in Elmwood park. Thank you for the chill vibes.

Hala Kahiki is a tiki bar staple in the Chicago Suburbs! The inside is much larger than I expected…read morewith a huge bar area, covered outdoor patio, and at least two other indoor seating areas. I love that as soon as you enter, you are transported to a tropical oasis that is dark and moody. I visited with a larger group so we made a reservation before. One pays $5 per person in your group and the amount is later applied to your bill. The food menu is minimal and most items weren't available sadly. We got two orders of their pineapple salsa with taro chips. It was yummy but wasn't enough substance to match the drink levels. For drinks, our group got a wide variety. They have all sorts of flavor pairings to accommodate every guest. I got the Captain's Revenge after hearing the Pearl Diver was unavailable. It was good but not amazing. For my second drink, I got the Chocolate Banana Old Fashioned which I thoroughly enjoyed. I didn't hear anyone in our group be disappointed with what they ordered. Our server, Jazmine, was very knowledgable about the menu and asking the right questions to make sure what we each ordered would be something we liked. Overall, this was a fun experience and I am happy I finally got to visit! My experience was slightly tainted with how much was not available the night we visited.

The best way I can some up this place: "Aloha, mf'ers!"…read more Drinks are strong strong and always garnished with something fun. Heed the warnings on the menu and ask for help if you get stuck. Decor is classic tiki and the wait staff is top notch.

We were in town recently and decided to check out R Place after it changed ownership (formerly…read moreChances R). Upon arrival, we were greeted by a security guard at the door--no issues there. A woman seated near the entrance informed us there was a $10 cover charge for males. My friend and I paid, while our wives were allowed in for free. Not even ten feet inside, the same security guard stopped us and said the cover was actually $20 per person. I pushed back on this, and he ultimately let it go. Once inside, we realized we were the only customers in the entire bar. The music was extremely loud--so loud that we couldn't hear each other speak--but we ordered drinks anyway. My wife later approached the security guard to ask about the inconsistent cover charge, given that the bar was completely empty. When my friend's wife went over to join her, another security guard intervened and told them they needed to relax and that they were not allowed to touch each other, even though they were simply holding hands. After witnessing this interaction, we stood up and approached the security guards to understand what the issue was. Unfortunately, the response we received was rude and disrespectful, especially toward paying customers. To avoid further confrontation, we chose to leave. Based on this experience, we will not be returning to R Place.

Amazing food even better bartenders and the drink specials are great! Definitely recommend this…read moreplace for family gatherings to girls night out! Bottle service offered, DJ's on the weekends it's a cool spot

The wings at this location is flavorful and big! Order the mango habanero and was not disappointed…read more I have also order nachos with no olives; the nacho tasted cold and wasn't bad nor great. The nachos did come with olives when we received it though. (Might of been a misunderstanding). The music (dj) was alright. We did pick up some weird mixes as the BPM wasn't matched but the vibe was all there. Would come back and order the wings again.

Sneaky good place on Grand. They pack on the cheese and bacon bits over waffle fries for their…read morehighly-rated Best Cheese Fries Ever. So good. They have hearty portion for their tenders. I liked the mango habanero. I tried the Man That's F'n Hot! tenders and they burn the lips and mouth. Worth a trial but definitely not doing those again. If you like really hot, go for it. Beer selection for draft and bottles is solid and prices are good. Service was great and friendly. Lots of seating both inside and outside. TVs inside with your favorite sports. Good place to go to with a group.

Came here for lunch with my parents and family. Wonderful menu and service. Great outdoor seating…read moreeven with North Avenue rushing by. We ordered bruschetta, calamari, bolegnese, lamb chops. Great servings sizes. Perfect amount. The inside decor is terrific. Would love to come back for dinner.

I came here last night with my boyfriend for Valentine's Day. I was super excited because we often…read morepass by this place. Unfortunately, we were kind of let down by the service. They were definitely not prepared for the crowd of couples. A few minutes after we sat down, a waitress who was not ours came by and asked if we had ordered already. We said no, thinking that she would help get us started. Instead, she took my boyfriend's menu to hand to her table. This left a bad impression on us. Food wise, it was delicious and all food came out in a timely manner. They were being pretty strict about only being seated for 1.5 hours max due to the rush. Our waitress was fine, checked in on us in a timely manner. I love the interior design of this place, and it looks really nice in their patio. I don't think I'll be coming back though, at least not during any nights I know it'll be crowded.

New Era is a fantastic local spot and exactly the kind of family restaurant that makes you want to…read morekeep coming back!! The service was warm and welcoming and you can immediately tell it is a place the community loves. The owners do it all - take orders, prepare the food, etc. I love that! I ordered the sampler platter which included flautas, quesabirria, enchiladas, and a taco. It was a great way to try several items and everything was very good. The quesabirria and enchiladas really stood out and it is easy to see why the quesabirria has such a strong reputation here. I upgraded the taco to steak and while it was a little fatty, the chicken in the other items was seasoned incredibly well and full of flavor. The drinks were great as well. They offer excellent cocktails along with refreshing agua frescas! Overall it is a wonderful local family owned restaurant with great flavors, friendly service, and a welcoming atmosphere.

Checked out this local restaurant on Taco Tuesday. It is a nice clean restaurant with booths and…read moretables for seating. If you are dining in you seat yourself. They also offer carry out. On the day I went, they had tacos on special for $2.50. There were many varieties of tacos offered. I ordered one steak, one chicken and one chrorizo. I got them with onions and cilantro. The tacos came with a lot of meat and were very flavorful. My favorite was the steak taco. I dined in so I also had chips and salsa. I really enjoyed the warm tortilla chips. I also had a traditional margarita which was very good. My server was very nice and attentive. They have a very extensive menu so I plan to return to try other items. Its a nice, cozy spot for delicious Mexican food.

Came here for a night out with friends. Really nice staff, and attentive. The owner even had a…read morelittle chat with us and was super nice. The food was good, the drinks as well were tasty. Personally, my first impression of this place with that night out made me want to come back out! I know some reviews didn't really agree, but I really enjoyed it and will be back. If you haven't tried coming, I'd say give it a shot. It has a chill ambience, and the live music makes it even better.

I booked the restaurant using a third party tok but you need to prepay the table. However, the…read morerestaurant never deducted the amount I prepaid to the final bill. They refused to give the money back and I pay almost $200 extra. Food was not the best either. Only the entertainment.

Was under the impression that this place had food due to the website that was advertised on BOTH…read moreApple Maps and google maps. We were really excited for the 50¢ wings. Came in and the bartender gave us a weird look for ordering something non-alcoholic and told us they only serve pizza. Took her 10 minutes of talking with the regulars to notice us wanting to pay. We are sorry we didn't drink, but could be a bit more understanding and provide better customer service.

George is a hell of a guy. the bar is clean and atmosphere is awesome. great neighborhood bar.read more