What a fun venue and restaurant! Walking into the place you have to walk up the stairs. The dining area/bar is in the middle and on either end are the courses, two on each side. We first sat down for a meal, and coming on a early weeknight it was not that busy at all when we arrived. They had a happy hour deals for $6 of four different kinds of shareables. We tried all four. The loaded tots, Nashville hot chicken baos, onion dip with chips and southwest quesadillas. Our favorites were the loaded tots and onion dip. The loaded tots had a decent amount of small strips of bacon and was covered with a white and cheddar queso. Very good and tasty and the right amount of toppings on it. The onion dip was good too, the dip came in what looked like a smaller sauce side but there was plenty, we had leftover dip after finishing the chips. The bao were decent sized, came in a set of 2 and wasn't overly spicy. The least favorite was the quesadillas, just not much to the flavor and filling. After eating we played a 9 hole round of putt putt. The holes are fun and interactive. You pay for the round at the kiosks and then get your ball at the start of the course. Each hole is digitized and shots are auto calculated for a score. It was a fun way to play putt putt. read more

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This was a mixed bag for us. My husband and I took our five year old son here recently. Ultimately it was a fun experience but with a few caveats. The restaurant inside is convenient and our server was great. The woman working inside the kitchen was also extremely sweet to our son. My husband ordered the burger and said it was great. I had the hot chicken sandwich and it was very dry. Prices were reasonable so I'd say this lands in the "fine" range. There are four courses of nine holes each - ruby, emerald, sapphire, and amber. Some holes do repeat across all courses, which seemed odd. The designs were fun for both adults and kids. We definitely had a great time on the two courses we did. It did get a bit congested at one point, and they were not very busy. For whatever reason 90% of the groups were on two adjacent courses while the other two courses had one group between them. The distribution was not the best. There are also these numbered posts at the front of each hole to let you know which hole you're at. The problem is they are directly in the way of your swing. It's a strange design. The ball automatically keeps track of your strokes. This was pretty cool and we all had a great time with it. However, the voiceover that tallies your strokes at the end is very sarcastic and pokes fun at you if you go over. This is funny for adults but discouraging for kids. My son was having fun and then heard the voiceover and asked if he did a bad job. It would be great to have the option to play without the voiceover if you're playing with kids. My husband and I just kind of cheered over it to keep our kid distracted. We had a lot of fun and found it reasonably priced ($52 for three of us to play two 9 hole courses). We will definitely go again. read more

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Very nice facility. At first, when you walk in the CLOAKROOM with an employee. To the left are two flights of stairs, and if I remember correctly, there are two elevators. Once you top the stairs, there is an open space with plenty of seating and a large full bar. Off to the right is the Challange Holes. To the left is the check-in area. There are several, and they are all digital. Going straight ahead, there is a large seating areas and appear to be food prepping area. Off to the left is the Emerald and Ruby putting area, and to the right is the Sapphire and Amber putting area. We played on the Sapphire course. Sadly, we were only able to get to hole #2 before we got the call from the hospital. I went over to ask the manager if we could possibly get a gift card to return at a later date, and he was more than accommodating and provided us with free games for our return. I do like that everything is digital, and you can earn extra points, but don't skip that you can lose points also. On hole #1, I got my ball in the green hole for a hole in one and earned extra points, all the others lost points. Very nice places, and everyone was so kind. Can't wait to return. read more

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When first entering there is an area with an employee and then to the left there are two flights of stairs and elevators. When you get to the top it is an open space. There is a large bar and two sides with pars (with electronic scoring) and another area with a stationary putting option. You choose your option and pay at the kiosk areanto the left. There are several options to choose from. They also offer group activities for corporate ideas. read more

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Had so much fun! Went with a group of 4. The golf experience was so unique, and everyone really enjoyed it. LOVE all the different games within the game. After we ate lunch, we did a few shared appetizers, and everything was delicious. The team there was excellent from when you walk in - to the waiters Customer service at its best. Will be back soon. read more

Went for a birthday celebration. Went during opening weekend and pre ordered tickets. Everything was excellent! Parked right across the street. Greeted right when we arrived. A member of our party has limited mobility and staff accommodated our party. Decor is fun and engaging: one sees the scores of each party member as we play. Fun times for all ages! Very family friendly. We went back a couple of weeks later and had the same amazing experience. We did not order food, maybe next time read more

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I've been to the Puttshack in Old Orchard many times and always wished we had one in the North Shore. And about a year ago I found out my prayers were answered when they announced Old Orhchard was getting a Puttshack. The construction seemed to take longer than expected, but they finally opened up their doors in June...and it was worth the wait. It's such a great spot for to kill a little time with our kids. 9 holes takes about 30 minutes and if you're really feeling ambitious you can do both courses and make it an hour. We went for some family fun this past weekend and then walked over to Bar Siena for dinner. However, I've eaten at the Oakbrook Puttshack many times and the food is pretty good! I expected it to be more crowded on a Sat night, but there were only a few people on the course and the restaurant itself wasn't very full. My husband even asked if we wanted to eat there instead. I was tempted, but we had a reservation at Bar Siena so will save Puttshack for next time. I'm especially excited to have this as an excuse to drag my boys to the mall. While my daughter never has to be convinced to head to the mall, they could use a fun activity there. We've attended some fun larger events at Oakbrook (ex: bat mitzvah) and it looks like this Puttshack has the space to do the same so will also consider for any big or small event needs I have in the future. read more

Puttshack - Can see the chefs hard at work - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

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Very cool place but----the food---ehhh. Prices are reasonable however---got a chicken wrap--VERY small and not much chicken. The flatbread was so-so. Service was excellent. My friends got the pot stickers and egg rolls that they said were very spicy. I'd stick with games and drinks here read more

From the 4 different mini-putt courses to the virtual mini-golf simulators, this place is tons of fun. They also have a full bar and a great food menu. The staff is excellent and the atmosphere is party time! read more

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First time visiting here! Excited to see what this was about! When we walked in we had two sessions scheduled at the mini golf. Both were good. Lots of fun. Great for families and kids. The courses were clean and the staff was knowledgeable and helpful. We stopped between courses for a drink at the bar and opted for two non-alcoholic drinks (see photo with menu) and if I could give 0 stars I would. Very bitter tasting. For something with agave or lime or whatever, even if it's a spritzer, it tasted like the bitter pit of a fruit. Zero sweetness. Someone revamp that menu quick. Because if I were given a fantastic drink I would've ordered another. We drank maybe 1/3? Of the drink and anyway. The food: 5 stars. Such a contrast in the offerings. Amazing food. The salad? Muah! 5 stars. Tacos? 5 stars. Definitely coming again. The manager or someone came up to us when we were eating and seemed to be checking in with customers about their experience. So I did talk with him about the drinks and he credited it back to us and that was awesome. We didn't expect that. Super friendly and was genuinely interested in peoples' feedback. read more

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Puttshack was a really fun experience, and I loved how organized everything was from start to finish. If you register online ahead of time, you can send a link to your group so everyone can sign up beforehand. Once you arrive, it's super easy. You just head to the floor and watch the screens for your turn. Everyone also gets text messages when it's time to tee off, which makes the whole process smooth and stress-free. There's also a complimentary coat check on the first floor, which is a nice touch and very convenient. Parking tip: use the red garage. It's directly across from Puttshack and will save you time instead of parking on the other side of the mall. Overall, a really well-run spot and a great time. I'd definitely go back. read more

I visited Puttshack for the first time with friends and it was such a fun and unique experience. The technology makes it so convenient, as you don't need to manually track points or hits like you usually do for mini golf. It also is such a fun spin on mini golf, because no hole is like the last! Each round (9 holes) took four players about 30-45 minutes, which makes the $14 cost per player reasonable. However, we ended up wanting to play 2 more rounds, so the all you can putt Sunday $25 deal might be the best option if you're planning to do more than one round. We enjoyed some drinks while playing (which may I say made the experience even more fun) and it was so convenient to drink and play, as there were stations to leave your drink on while you played. There were also hooks for hanging purses and coats at every station. The drinks themselves were great and reasonably priced (around $13-16 per cocktail). We had such a fun time and I'd love to go back with friends or family. read more

Puttshack - Cocktails: Cosmos, porn star martini, strawberry daiquiri - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

We recently visited for both dinner and mini golf with a group of people. We just had reservations for both and was not there as part of a pre-arranged event or party. Old Orchard is a great location and Puttshack is located on a second level above Crate & Barrel. Basically it is just north of the center of the mall facing Skokie Blvd. They have elevators in addition to stairs making their location accessible for anyone. The hostess sat our group in the corner of the bar where our tables were booth seating on one side and chairs on the other. Behind the booth seating was a wall of games that I assumed was shuffleboard, but am not sure. There was a group of twenty-somethings and they were dressed in barely there clothes and didn't want to come off as some kind of peeping tom figuring out the games. A server came by and asked for our drink order and we said we were waiting for the rest of our party. He said he'd return in a few minutes. Two minutes later, the rest of our party arrived and our server never returned. We had to flag down a server 35 minutes after our entire group arrived. The server came over, apologized for the other server and then took drink (yeah, drink) orders. We also placed food orders because we thought we'd never see our server again. Within 20 minutes, food and drinks arrived for a few people in our group. The first couple people got both their food and drinks. Note: funny story (teaching moment): a Modelo beer was ordered and a Corona beer was brought as they were out of Modelo. Hey servers: ask the diner if they want something different, don't decide for them. We got our dinner and appetizer at the same time. My wife got her beer. I never got my cocktail. I also ordered the chicken and waffle flatbread. The chicken was supposed to be housemade fried chicken on a waffle with jalapeño gravy and maple syrup. I got grilled chicken on a flatbread with gravy and syrup. The rest of our group got their food, but no cocktails. So we flagged down our server (who never checked on us) and he stated that he isn't normally a server but is a tradesman by day. Well? So, what? If you're serving food in a server capacity then you're a server. That's not an excuse for crappy work. We then had to find a manager (the second one we have now spoken to about the crappy service and missed drinks and wrong food orders). The first manager refunded our mini golf. The second one now comped our food and drinks. Then offered us drinks while we played mini golf. There were too many people on the course. It was so slow moving. The drinks they gave me were a can of cider and a High Noon. Both were warm. Why? There are four courses inside the Puttshack and this one was so overloaded with people that some groups stopped playing altogether because there was no where to stand and other groups moved slowly. Having chipped balls (like Top Golf) is a cool idea. How about offering multiple colors so everyone doesn't have a white ball? Hell, Par King does that and their balls aren't chipped. One might say all the issues we had was due to a busy bar or a packed restaurant. The bar was slow as I watched one of the four bartenders wash an entire stack of glasses by hand, slowly. There were a couple parties going on with dedicated servers. The kitchen, once our orders were taken, had food out pretty darn fast. The problems we had was incredibly bad service and managers who didn't act to remedy the issues except comping everything. They just kept replacing our bad servers with worse service. They've been open since Memorial Day. Will they still be open next Memorial Day? At this rate, I wouldn't bet on it. Eat elsewhere in the mall and then go enjoy their entertainment. I'm not going back, but at least I was able to warn you before you ventured out to have your night ruined. read more

Celebrated my Son's birthday and we had a blast. Everyone in this place is very kind and helpful. Service was great and food was good. Dr. Zack the manager was very accommodating and helpful. Our ambassador Anne was very helpful all day long. Worth coming back to this place. Ice Cream Sunday was Epic. read more

Puttshack - Puttshack-Skokie (Ice Cream Sunday) - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

I love puttshack and I'm glad a location opened up close to home! They have a full bar, food and games. There's 4 different 9 hole games you can go through. We did the amber and sapphire. Which were similar games. Kind of wish we got a game on the other side after the first game which is emerald and ruby. We got appetizers of quesabirria and Thai chicken bites. Personally liked the chicken bites over the tacos but nonetheless they were both delicious. And a shout out to Anne for being our waitress! read more

The mini golf is pretty cool, One star for the restaurant, Employees are very rude and act like their don't want customers . FYI, if you go to play and plan to dine in, RSVP a table and double check with them that your table is on the list. read more

As a 1st timer and seeing all the reviews and social media posts I thought this place would be well organized but in fact is the complete opposite. Checking in was disorganized. The bar is not stocked. We ordered cocktails and half the ingredients were not in stock. How ridiculous! Needless to say .. we went elsewhere for dining and we will Never come back here. If you are a fan for chaos and disorganized mess then make it to this place. read more

First timers. Last timers? As first-time visitors to Puttshack, we were excited by the concept and the space itself. The facility is new, visually appealing, and the idea of pairing tech-enabled mini golf with food and drinks has real potential. Unfortunately, the execution did not match the promise. The guest flow is not immediately clear for newcomers. We found ourselves standing unsure of next steps and ultimately asked for guidance before choosing to dine first. Once seated, service felt uneven. There was a noticeable delay before anyone approached our table, and several surrounding tables appeared to be in the same situation. Food arrived in a reasonable timeframe and was well-presented, but both entrées were lukewarm, which immediately impacted the experience. The quesabirria tacos suffered from this the most--the tortillas leaned more flatbread than traditional taco and lacked the heat (temperature) and texture needed to carry the dish. The meat was also quite fatty, which further detracted from the overall quality. The jalapeño burger was solid but unremarkable, and again, not served hot. Throughout the meal, basic requests--condiments, water refills, general check-ins--took an unusually long time. While there were multiple staff members present, there was little sense of proactive table coverage or ownership of the dining area. From our seats, staff were visible in the kitchen area, and the lack of urgency contrasted sharply with the needs of the floor. The mini golf itself was enjoyable. We played one 9-hole course, which moved quickly, and it's clear that booking multiple courses is necessary for guests who want a longer play experience. Pricing felt consistent with similar entertainment venues; however, value is heavily influenced by service, and that's where the experience fell short. One of the most concerning issues was the condition of the restrooms. Several stalls were completely out of toilet paper, which is a basic operational failure--especially for a high-traffic venue serving families during the holiday season. I didn't realize until it was too late and had to rely on someone in my party to bring toilet paper. This should never happen in a newly opened facility. Nice ambiance. New facility. Fun concept. But Puttshack is on a slippery slope toward becoming a grimy, poorly run venue if leadership doesn't get serious--fast. Right now, attention to service flow, food execution, and basic facility management is inconsistent. Until those fundamentals are addressed, the experience doesn't justify choosing it over other entertainment options in the area. read more

It was our third time to the put shack. Twice in Chicago and once in Scottsdale It's really lots of fun. This time they did not hold parties to their time starts so each hole had lots of people standing and waiting which was not the best time. read more

The workers Ari was very nice and helped us quickly with service and she was very nice.

I waited 2 hours for a single drink and many people came after me and got drinks but I was still waiting. This was the worst experience I've ever had!!! read more

Puttshack - My hatred over this damn place!!!!! - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

Loved Puttshack, great for a date night! Good cocktails. The courses are really fun. Friendly staff and service.

Neat mini golf spot. The ball is registered to you and it keeps score automatically. The courses are pretty repetitive so once you do one the other three are almost the same. read more

I love playing at Puttshack. The concept is unique and fun. I would give the golfing side 5 stars. However, the service side is a challenge. There was no one on one side of the golf course so I had to go seek out help by going to the hostess stand. Our table waited 10 minutes for a server to come to the table and no one came. I finally ordered our food at the bar. Despite being one of the only two tables, it took 45 minutes to get food. Our food was served way after those who had sat down after us. The price point is too high for average food/drinks and the long wait time. I would recommend coming to play, but skip the dining and bar experience. read more

So fun! Golfing 9/10 Food 2/10 almost inedible Service 2/10 only one person working and they doubled as a bar tender and server read more

Game review only - I spontaneously came with my family to play mini golf. It was very easy to sign up and pay using their kiosk inside. You can also book in advance online. It's right across from the parking garage which was nice for us because it rained that day and we didn't even get wet! The space is large and colorful. The service was good too. The staff were helpful and answer any questions you have. We did an hour of play which came to just under $100 for 2 adults and 2 children. We got to try two different courses with the hour of play. I really appreciate that they have golf clubs of various sizes, even for children. It's very organized and easy to follow the courses. The technology is incredible. Each player gets a ball assigned to them. The ball tracks how many shots you take and keeps your score. You get to see your score at each hole. Super cool. It would be fun for a kid's birthday. read more

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Fun vibes. Unique experience. Will return again Good service and drinks Food was decent read more

Great time great food. Work function at this location and I would definitely recommend and comeback again

For the first time, the food was great!! I got the quesabirria, and it was delicious 10/10 no complaints. It wasn't expensive either. Service was great and quick as well! The eating area combined with the golf atmosphere is the perfect place to hangout with friends and grab food to eat. Would highly recommend! As you can see from the picture I ate it all :) read more

Puttshack - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

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Went here for my daughter birthday and a few family members I only get to see a couple time a year we had the best time and Michael S was extremely helpful & friendly in assisting us with any questions we had. The food and drinks were amazing we will definitely come here again read more

Dirty, overcrowded and understaffed. Workers were rude and our balls stopped working in the middle of the 6th hole. Had to go back 3x to get new balls while everyone got backed up even more. Didn't bother to come over to help. Went to our second round of 9 holes and again overcrowded and worker yelled at us for getting our balls from the self service kiosk (as that's how it worked on the first 9 holes). At that point I went to the front and asked to speak to a manager and waited 15 mins for one to come (never showed) and finally left. One bright spot was the hostess Bri was lovely. read more

Perfect spot for date night! My husband and I loved it--fast service, fun games, and the easiest parking ever. Highly recommend!"

I wanted to really love this place a new addition to the mall that is open later then all the other places to grab a late night drink but the bartender was cold as ice. My Pornstar martini was short in the glass with no garnish or anything for $15.00 where was the smoke? Wouldn't go back. read more

I was pleasantly surprised to how much fun this place is. The food was amazing, and the service was top notch. The manager was extremely nice and personable. I would 100% recommend going to this restaurant. read more

As far as the golf or putting goes 5 stars. Easy booking online. Coat check. Easy Check in. Great time playing. Fun atmosphere. Even with 3 kids under the age of 6. Food unfortunately is why I can't give it 5 stars. The service might very well been the worst service I've ever experienced at an establishment that serves food. Table was 15 minutes late from reservation. Ok no biggie. Once seated we waited 20 minutes for a server. After looking over the menu (20+ minutes)our group decided to order 4 shareables plus 3 kids meals. All of the shareables were sold out. At 4pm on Thursday. We changed gears and ordered things we didn't really want. Drinks arrived 20 minutes later including the water we needed to ask for 3 times. Another 30 minutes before food arrived. Since we figured we might never see the waitress again my wife found silverware and napkins that were never provided. Our shareable meals didn't include plates. So another in our group found some plates. Birria tacos were pretty good. My daughter's chicken tenders were probably the best tasting food. Comically they served her applesauce in a small stainless steel cup but only provided a gigantic serving spoon which didn't fit in the cup, which basically sums up this completely disjointed dining experience. The staff seemed like none had ever worked in a restaurant before. Or had much clue on how to do their jobs. Lackadaisical or confused seemed to be the theme. Come on. Water. Silverware. Plates. Are these unreasonable expectations? Will we be back? For the golf, yes. Food? No. Plenty of other options available. read more

My family and I have visited other Puttshack locations in the past, but for the visit to the Skokie location, it was me and my wife for a little date afternoon and it was really fun! The ambiance is really nice and inviting. It was pretty empty when we were there (around 3 PM on a Thursday), but when we walked in we were greeted fairly quickly by a gentleman who appeared to be the manager (full suit on) and he asked to make sure we didn't need anything. We said we were fine and just waiting for our reservation time. We decided to have a drink at the bar before our tee time and that was probably the only negative part of the experience, simply because there was nobody working the bar and I had to go find an employee to serve us drinks. Besides that, everything else was really smooth. We played a quick nine holes (really fun holes and my wife beat me by only 3 points. We will rematch!) and then sat down for a bite to eat. The food was really good-better than I anticipated! Both of us enjoyed the eclectic menu and the "sharables" options. My wife got the Mediterranean lamb skewers (10/10) and I got the Chicago Tailpipes (also 10/10). I will be going for the full 18 holes next time. read more

We only payed golf, so this review doesn't rate any food. The concept of this place is great. The holes are really fun and my family had a great time when we were actually playing. However, they book WAY too many parties for the same time. We had to wait about 10-15 minutes to check in for our first game, and then for most holes, there were lines, some holes we had to wait 10-15 minutes. The website says it takes about a half hour to complete a course, but it took us an hour. Then when we went to check in for the next game, it took over a half hour to check in because they were so crowded they ran out of balls and clubs so we had to wait until some were returned. That seems ridiculous! If you're overbooking to the point where you don't even have enough basic materials, that's an issue. We booked two games with a ten minute break in between. The website suggests that should take 70 minutes, we were there for almost two and a half hours. Additionally, there is a LOT of sensory overload with the crowds and it was very warm, so if you have people in your group that are sensitive to those types of things, you may want to plan accordingly. We will absolutely go back, but we will look into what days/times are less crowded so we can enjoy ourselves and not have to spend so much time waiting. read more

I came here for my brothers birthday and it was a mess!!! you're better off going somewhere else the wait is terrible. The people their are mean and extremely disrespectful to their guests we went on to check in our name the the lady said "we don't have ur name go check in." like excuse me? she needs to get her act together. i never ever tried the food but u have to pay for ur drinks right away no tab or anything. they stalk u done intill u pay. don't recommend. other than all the place is very crowded and too little of space read more

Incredible time with family. Ty was fantastic! He helped out so much and was very patient with my 2 loud mexican kids! Quite the gentleman I definitely recommend him for future parties. read more