On our first night in St. Charles for the Jazz Fest, we headed into The House Pub to hear a great…read morehorn player. Frank Capalano was the reason we went in, but the cool vibe kept us there for a few hours. The vintage building looked great on the outside. The big brick building looked like there was some history behind those doors. We walked into a dark room with two levels, a big bar flanking one side of the room and a stage with a dancefloor. I could tell people have fun here. We snagged a small table and listened to the 4-piece band while sipping on an ice-cold beer. The bartender Chris was fantastic. He got busy but never forgot us. There was a popcorn machine which was great, but I was hoping for a meal or at least an appetizer, since I had just gotten off work. It does have the word PUB in it's name. Oh well, the music kept us too busy all night to think about food. The place seems as though it has gotten a facelift. It looks restored not renovated. Everything was super clean, which is always a good thing. I really enjoyed my night at The House Pub and would definitely stop in again the next time I am in town.

The. Best. Bar. I love this place so much!!! Thank god a cool and not-sketchy dive exists out here…read more Incredible music, friendly crowd, best bar crew in town. Can't say enough good things about House.

Absolutely delicious! We had such a great experience at Ella's. My husband actually said it was…read moresome of the best food he's had in a long time -- and I have to agree! Our server was fantastic. We laughed afterward because we were a little nervous when she didn't write anything down, but she didn't miss a thing. Everything came out exactly as we ordered it. The pizzas were delicious, and a small is definitely plenty for one person. The meatball sliders were SO good -- the flavor was incredible. And the pepper spread? My husband was practically ready to lick the little ramekin clean! He wanted a simple salad rather than one of the specialty salads on the menu, and they were more than happy to customize one for him. Even the ranch dressing was fantastic. Great food, wonderful service, and such a good experience from start to finish. We will absolutely be back!

Ella's is an elevated pub and offers numerous specials. Lunch specials Monday - Friday and also…read morehalf off pizzas on Sundays. They are located in downtown Geneva and have indoor and outdoor seating. Service throughout was great. Our server checked in on us a decent amount of times and food came out quickly. I stopped in on a weekday and got the $15 lunch special which comes with a side salad and an individual sized pizza. For the pizza I got Ella's pie which comes with different cheeses and slices of zucchini. IT IS SO GOOD. This pizza is unique to Ella's and I highly recommend it.

Okay, I went here recently, and the staff were very nice. It's a nice little place to stop before…read moreheading to a show at the Comedy Vault. (Evidently, I was snobbish when I wrote my original review!)

Great service!!! Amazing staff!! Delicious drinks!! Always so much fun!!! The owner cares about his…read moreemployees and his customers as if they are family!!! Have you ever heard of Cheers? Well, Wilson Street is the Cheers of Batavia! Everyone knows your name!

Located on the grounds of the Fermilab research facility is a wonderful little pub that serves food…read moreWednesday through Fridays from 5-8 PM (but the bar is open until 10:15 PM). There are two sections to the Frontier Pub; the restaurant part and the smaller cozy pub. When eight of us arrived around 5:30 PM on a Friday evening, the pub was about 3/4 full. This has to be the most comfortable pub in the Western burbs. With sofas and easy chairs throughout, you can really kick back and relax. There is a small bar where the friendly bartender was chatting with her customers. The real attraction on this 7 degree evening was the warm fireplace that was already staked out by 10-12 Fermilab researchers and their families enjoying Two Brothers brews. Since we had a relatively large group we walked over to the restaurant section which is brightly lit with a couple of TV's on the wall. They have several beautiful Bison photos and a huge taxidermied Bison head hanging on the walls. It's a comfortable room but not fancy. The limited menu is standard pub food but its all prepared quite well. Our group ordered turkey burgers, hamburgers, black bean burger, grilled chicken and the special of the day; spinach calzone. I had the grilled chicken which came with fries ($6.50) and it was perfect. The people that ordered the spinach calzone said that they really enjoyed it. We shared pitchers of Two Brothers Bison Head Ale ($15 pitcher) which is a delicious brown ale brewed just for The Frontier Pub. It's a basic menu but the food is prepared with care. I also need to mention that our server was just delightful. (I wish I would have gotten her name.). Even the bartender came over from the pub to chat us up. The good food, unique setting, great service and friendly crowd all add up to 5-stars for me. Fermilab is a great break from your hectic grind. Come out and see the bison herd or even go birdwatching. At the end of your day of exploring, The Frontier Pub is a great place to quench your thirst and fill your belly. Who knows, you might even strike up a conversation with an atomic physicist!

From the owner: The Frontier Pub at the Fermilab Users Center is an on-site cafeteria for lab employees, staff,…read moreusers, contractors, and their families and guests.

Overflow is Awesome!…read more This is a 21+ bar two doors down from Riverside Pizza & Pub in South Elgin. Riverside owns Overflow, and I believe it was originally bought to keep guests on the waitlist entertained and imbibed. Get it? The overflow of the river, lol. Well, Riverside has gained its own cult following. There are a bunch of regulars who frequent in the afternoon, and from what I hear, they get a pretty lively late night crowd, especially on the weekends. There is no kitchen at Overflow, but you can order anything you'd like off the Riverside menu, and they will walk it over. They offer the same food specials, but Overflow does not have drink specials. There are dart boards and slots, and the tables are totally flexible to move together for big groups, in fact, Overflow is a fun spot for an after work gathering or actual catered party. I really like the vibe there, and Dave is the daytime bartender, he adds to the relaxed atmosphere. Check them out!

First visit here and although a quiet Monday afternoon, it was a decent place for a quick drink…read more The female bartender (I failed to get her name) was very friendly and quick. A bonus that this place has Touch Tunes, I love to play a couple songs from the app here and there. They have a food menu that is mostly appetizers and pizzas. We did not order food, just drinks, but it's nice to know there are some nibble options. This place is nothing fancy, hence the 'dive bar' reputation and that's why we checked it out haha. The patio out back looks like a nice place to chill in warmer months. Will keep this place on the list to revisit for when the weather is nicer out.

There was this really rude bartender that my friends and I had to deal with last night from the…read moreminute we arrived to the minuet we left. She was just bitchy! Very unprofessional and just looked like she was pissed to be working there. I also looked up at the ceiling and there's cobwebs and dust everywhere on the ceiling. The place seemed dirty and just gross. We didn't get any food but I bet the food tastes like rats ass as well. This woman tho... god... she made me and my friends... we all are never going to step foot back into this shit show of a place they called a "bar".

This is a family friendly sports bar serving pizza,sandwiches,pasta and salads…read more We have been to their Batavia location before so we knew their pizza was good! The South Elgin location is located off Randall Rd. We went on a Friday night to take advantage of their Happy Hour drink specials. Beers 3.25 and Martinis 5.25. They also have a wine special. Our server (Sage) was super friendly and did not rush us even tho they were pretty busy. (And loud) We had their cheese fries as an appetizer and they were fresh and not greasy at all. My wife had the 10 inch GF Supreme pizza and I had the 12 inch Sausage Pizza. Both were loaded with cheese and had good flavor. There was more than enough for leftovers. Prices are very reasonable. With another location in St. Charles,Riverside Pizza and Pub is definitely worth a place to checkout when in the Western suburbs.

We were craving pizza and came in during happy hour on a Friday night and got the last booth. The…read moreplace was filled with lots of families. There are tv's everywhere so you won't miss the game. Our server was nice and didn't rush us yet was attentive. Their thin crust is great and I appreciate that they offer gluten free crust too even with a specialty pizza. Lots of families were sharing salads along with their pizzas or burgers and they looked good and a generous size. There is a pool table but not being used when we were there.

That pot roast dinner I had was out of this world. I came with the group of 70 from the Wayne…read moreTownship Senior center. I would g the weekly, but it's a special item. only made every 4-5+ weeks. awwww

Small neighborhood bar that has good food, good service, and a nice atmosphere. The burger was…read moregreat. Definitely order the garlic fries.

I had one of those Clipp certificates ($30 food for $15). I got 10 wings with a salt n vinegar dry…read morerub, fries and carrots/celery. My wife got a grilled chicken sandwich with a side of broccoli. She said her sandwich was made with two chicken tenders rather than a full breast. The sandwich was just meh. She liked the broccoli. My wings came without anything. I told our sever they forgot to put the salt n vinegar on. He went and got me a side of salt to pour on. The fries were Luke warm at best. They charge $2 for 3 carrot strips and 4 celery pieces. I also got a Michelob ultra which was $3. It was nice and cold. Our server was new and did not know the menu too well, but he was trying. We were seated in the gaming room, which okay but a little weird. A musician showed up halfway through our meal and played his guitar but no one could see him play because he was right by the back door. Overall, it was okay but somewhat forgettable.

Just walking in the front entry gave off a really bad smell and vibe and it went downhill from…read morethere. No one to greet us and we were left standing by the door for 7 minutes before someone showed up to take us to a table. Following the greater back to the table I noticed only about 1/3 of the tables were occupied. Once we were seated we started looking around and noticed how dirty everything was... floors, tables, chairs, even the menus. We also noticed we were seated next to where a musician of some sort was just starting to set up and who placed a speaker literally right next to my ear. Decided the culinary gods were not in our favor with this establishment and decided to leave. We had been at our table at least 10 minutes at that point and not even met our server. When you know, you know!

Good prices, good vibe, great bartenders, and every blue collar working man and woman beer you…read morecould ask for.... Is that not recipe for success??

So shame on me for going here expecting anything. Bad beer, bad service and zero atmosphere…read more Explains why it was mostly empty on a Friday at 6pm. Clearly the woman managing the bar couldn't give a crap. The beer she pulled tasted of dirty pipes/tap. She never really checked back. What a waste. And not cheap - which is a "dive" bar thing, no? Want real beer? Make the short trip to Art History! I will avoid this place, so should you.