Drinks are great, food is better, and the billiard room is well maintained and cheap if you come by…read moreduring the week instead of the weekend. Service is on par with the environment and is friendly. They have a line of Darts machines right when you walk in. Even cork-boards but you have to bring your own steel-tipped darts for those which is a-ok! This is a Sports Bar so they have TV's everywhere playing everything unless there is an event going on. They even have a Ping Pong table, but only one so you may have to wait for it. Overall this is a must try if you're in the neighborhood. Cheers! 5 Stars.

Seems like a great bar…read more Don't hold an event here. Attended an event that was poorly serviced. Lots of people, only 2 bar tenders and 1 server. Bar tender was rude, maybe frustrated but we are the patrons. Take it up with the owner. Noticed and experienced a lot of bias service. Paid VIP tickets got zero VIP service. When you expect a huge crowd, get extra help. It was a ridiculous experience, we left early. Would not recommend.

Proud to call myself a regular! Each day I walk in and they already know my order. I love the ABC…read moreburger - full of flavor. They always have great beer on draft. Make sure to check them out on Tuesday's for $10 burgers.

Tap House Grill has quickly become one of my favorite spots! Located in the heart of downtown…read morePalatine, they have a super cute patio that's perfect for enjoying a meal or drinks outside during the summer. They're known for their incredible burgers, but I love that they have a seasonal menu with great food and drink specials. There's always something new to try alongside the rotating craft beer selection. The staff is always friendly, attentive, and genuinely makes you feel welcome. I recently stopped in for brunch after the Saturday Farmers Market, and it was excellent! It's the perfect way to start the weekend. The atmosphere is the best of both worlds--family-friendly while still being lively and energetic, especially if you're there to catch a game. They also have a beautiful private dining room that's perfect for hosting large parties, celebrations, showers, rehearsal dinners, corporate events, or other special occasions.

We ordered the Jalapeño Buffalo wings and Teriyaki Garlic wings after the waitress brought us a…read morecouple sauces to taste. They were both delicious and cooked well! They have quite a selection, but are limited when it comes to having very spicy wings. We ordered the Cajun fries which were also delicious, I would say if you use fries to calm your tastebuds after eating wings, you probably would be better off with regular fries because the Cajun has some spice. We ate out on the patio, which is nice. They had the sound to the basketball game playing, but you can't see the game - so music would've been better.

Chicken wings!?? Yes, this is the SPOT!!!…read more I guess so far the best place to get wings. I took a pick up and it was super convenient to order. Ambience is like a sports bar- gets busy on the weekends!

Huge fan of the pizza here! I always get a side of ranch and they don't give you a little side, but…read morea nice big one. Great drink deals and selection too.

Best thin crust pizza around. Reasonably priced. We sat at the bar on a friday early evening. The…read moreplace was packed with commuters, sports fans, families and locals all eating pizza. No frills sports bar with cement flooring. Good service at bar. Excellent crispy hot pizza. I haven't been here since it was Burning Ambitions cigar and restaurant bar. Not much has changed inside except upper level tables are gone. I'd definitely go back for the pizza. Nice barkeep ladies serving up hot pizza.

We had never been here before friends invited us. The service was great, would be a great place to…read morego watch sports and the food was delicious. We'll definitely be back...

I walked in a few days ago when it was 93° outside, but it felt just as hot inside. We left within…read moreminutes. I can't imagine working, eating, or drinking there in those conditions. If the A/C was broken, there should have been some notice or effort to make the space more comfortable. It made for a terrible first impression.

Our Burger Club finally made it's way to Jimmy D's back in December of 2025. It was a Monday night,…read moreand kinda cold outside. There were seven of us and we all converged from Buffalo Grove and Vernon Hills. Jimmy D's doesn't come up on your normal burger place lists in and around the area, but we saw a post somewhere and knew we had to check this place out, especially if it ended up being across from the future home of the Chicago Bears. We'd probably end up hanging out there and wanted to make sure it was a good enough place to hang and be a part of the action, whilst not paying for said action. Anyhoo, we all pulled up to find a nice parking lot next to/behind the restaurant. It's a cool place with a couple entrances (one in the lot and the other from the street). It's a nicely adorned building and has the requisite sports decor on the inside with plenty of televisions to watch many games at once. There was plenty of seating for our group as it was quite empty on a Monday night and there wasn't any game of note when we were there. We called ahead letting them know our numbers and they accommodated us with a reserved table. They were attentive and constantly refilled out waters and sodas and brought more beer when needed/requested. The service was friendly and attentive. We were there for the burgers of which there are four options: the House burger, the Fried Egg Burger, the Mac Daddy, and a Black Bean burger. However, stipulations for being in our club is that you can only order a red meat-based burger. We did order the buffalo sauced wings as an appetizer to share. They were sauced nicely, not too hot, and quite good. I would definitely recommend getting them if you visit. I also ordered the cream of chicken soup. It was a perfect option for the cold night and I rank it among one of the better cream of chicken soup options in the suburbs. While not a sommelier of cream of chicken soup, I do rank it quite well: I think it matches Jameson's Char House for quality, thickness, and flavor. Mama clearly knows what she's doing with her soup. I opted for the Mac Daddy burger. It's prepared with: black angus beef, boom boom sauce, house mac n' cheese, bacon, fried onions, sliced jalapeños, toasted brioche. I normally don't opt for the special/signature house sauces as I've been burned before by these so-called "recommended" house sauces (I'm looking at you, Lucky Burger, with your terrible "dijonnaise" sauce - ugh, don't get me started on THAT sauce). However, I was told it's a hot sauce for the burger and figured it wouldn't overpower everything else on the burger. The mac n' cheese was a tad creamy, but so what, the bacon, fried onions, jalapenos, and boom boom sauce cut into the creaminess a bit and it worked. And it didn't overpower the flavor of the burger, which I thought it would, but somehow didn't. I really liked this burger, the bun held up, the bacon stayed crispy, and jalapenos and sauce added a nice kick but not overwhelmingly so. I would get this again. The sandwiches come with housemade fries or tots, but I know that if tots are offered, you can (generally) never go wrong with tots (I'd point out Puck's Pub but they closed and did the world a favor in doing so). Everyone generally liked their burgers and would return again. In our 5 point scale, Jimmy D's District got a 4.25. They have a nice brunch menu and drinks to match and I want to try them out someday. Let me know if you're going and I'll meet ya there if available.

Talk about a hidden gem! Jimmy D's sits in Arlington Heights - a Northwestern burb of Chicago…read more Having a heavy Greek influence, Jimmy Ds was started by Demetrios "Jimmy D" Demarakis, after he migrated to America from a small village in Greece back in 1968. In 1986, Jimmy D's was born. Food & drinks I tried: Buffalo mac & cheese Cream of chicken with rice soup The Mac Daddy Burger with Greek Fries Apple Walnut bread pudding Espresso martini Mapleberry breeze The Mac Daddy Burger deserves respect lol It comes with their boom boom sauce, mac & cheese, fried onions, bacon and sliced jalapeños on a brioche bun! The buffalo mac & cheese truly surprised me. It's covered with an ale cheese sauce that is full of flavor and on top, there are buffalo chicken crisps! So good! The Greek Fries were my other favorite! It has a roasted garlic aioli, crumbled feta and oregano. I could eat an entire plate of it with no problem! On Fridays and Saturdays in the evening, there is live music but outside of the live music, the environment is lively, the service from everyone was pleasant and attentive, and there are TVs everywhere, like literally! I can totally see why this place is a neighborhood favorite and if you visit, you'll understand why too! Stop by and tell em that Bri from Planes and Plates sent you!

We got a side of tater tots and the Nellie's sandwich, which was really good. The fries were…read morefreshly made--simple salt seasoning, but it brought out that fresh potato flavor. The tater tots were also made fresh, and the portion was huge--definitely enough to share between three people. I also tried one of their ciders on tap (forgot the name, unfortunately), but it was really good. I'll definitely be back for the cider alone. The show that night wasn't really my type of music--I'm not into heavy metal--but I get the appeal for those who are. There was a $20 cover at the door, which I didn't know about, and honestly felt a bit pricey for the experience. Maybe I would've enjoyed it more with a different genre. That said, the bartender was super nice and helpful with drink options!

I went for trivia night and it was so fun! Venue is huge, two floors, a pickleball court and a…read morestage. Food was great. Fries were a little floppy, but still good. Drinks served in plastic cups. A fun dive bar experience. Casual pub vibes.

We came here for dinner after a Costco run. They have a separate GF menu. There are quite a lot of…read moredrink options - I ordered the Aperol spritz. I informed the server I had a gluten allergy. She confirmed they also have GF soy sauce. My husband and I shared the signature roll. We both ordered from the GF menu. I had the tavern bowl and my husband had the sweet chili salmon. The server advised she could make the banana pudding GF without the wafers so we opted to try it. Everything was delicious and the server was very knowledgeable. The GF menu had a lot of options so def will come back.

Westwood gets three stars out of me because it was OK but unmemorable. I'm unlikely to return…read more My pros are mostly ambience and service-related. They have many TVs; a large bar; and outdoor seating. My server was also very gracious in making multiple rounds as I was a bit indecisive. Cons: The booths are REALLY low to the ground IMO (I am 6'4"). The food offerings are a bit random and simply were not appealing to me. I.e., I don't go to an American pub for sushi. Also, I didn't like that the appetizer prices are literally only $5 cheaper than entree prices.