The food is horrible. Out of most things. Pretzels were…read moreburnt. Disgusting food. I won't waste my time here again.

When you gotta be in downtown Joliet, and need a quick bite, this is a great little joint. There…read morewere some seats out front on the sidewalk, but it wasn't that kind of day, and I'm glad because when you walk inside, this place is a warm, cozy, dark, classic Irish pub. Dark wood, long narrow room, stools, tables, low and high, and lots of kitsch on the walls. The people were welcoming and felt like a family place. The waitress knew off the top of her head all the specials and what they were out of. I had the pork tenderloin sandwich special. You'd think it's a bad idea to order pork tenderloin parmigiana at an Irish pub, but it was a pretty good quick lunch. I was not there in the evening, but there is signage to suggest it's a place for live music in the evening, including Irish music on Monday nights. I'm thinking of coming back one evening.

A good place for cheap ass beer. It might be the most affordable place in Joliet to get hammered…read more Judge's Bar doesn't judge if it appears you may be drinking a lot. Cool old school feeling place that feels like it could have been the middle of last century where hard working fellows went after work to have some good suds and fun. They have some of the cheapest beer including Heileman's Old Style. It doesn't have much to look at here. Pretty much a typical looking dive bar with longtime regulars. They have obviously found something special about it and I think I know what. Cheap beer. It may be the cheapest place in Joliet. There seems to be a crowd of regulars who agree about this. Happy hour is the best. They're even cheaper if that's even possible. Heileman's Old Style is here. It's $1.25 for a pint. That's crazy cheap for all this. Also cheap ass cocktails. The wells are popping at happy hour. Good place for watching some ball games. It has lots of cheap suds and is a classic place for regulars to hang out. There's no food here but you can order and bring it in from somewhere.

So I try this place again bc people tell me I might of just had a bad experience. So, I go there…read moresober as a squirrel. Order a round of shots ( 3 shots ) and a beer. I then order 1 more beer and 1 shot. I get my tab and I'm charged 5 shots and 1 beer. When I questioned it they acted like they don't know what I was talking about. I cut my night short. The red headed girl bartender, Monty and Ryan are the only reason I go there. Everyone else scams you. Might have to find a new neighborhood bar. Really tired of being over charged.

All I had to eat was the 'small' order of Onion Rings that was rather large, hot and delicious…read more Lady Bird is your daytime time mixologist and server. If you happen to arrive in a bad mood she'll turn that around in a hurry. She's quick with an electric welcoming smile and your drink order. Everything is freshly remodeled on the the inside and outside. Warm, dark and cozy. Mellow R&B music to sway with in the background. Come here to have fun!

Just moved to the area and stumbled upon this place while overhearing it from another group at a…read morenearby bar. Im glad I did! - nice staff, great HOT food, and reasonable prices for food and drink. I had the catfish nuggets and they were fantastic. I'll be back soon!

Varied menu, reasonably priced. Nicely designed, friendly staff, nice location, free street parking…read morenearby, can walk from Rock Island and Amtrak train stations.

We arrived around 8pm on a Thursday. We were greeted by the bartender, who ended up being our…read morewaiter. He was friendly and did a splendid job checking in and making sure all was good. The atmosphere is pleasant, with background music. The building has old charm, but at the same time seemed new and fresh. We started with fried calamari, which V said was the best he had in a while. I suspect it should have been taken out of the fryer a few seconds sooner, as I detected a hint that the breading was slightly burnt. I ordered a chopped salad with grilled chicken. It was quite tasty and had generous portions of blue cheese and bacon, yummy. V had a Lamb Chop which came with mashed potatoes. He enjoyed his meal, it the lamb was cooked well done, just like he ordered. We shared a slice of Blueberry Cheesecake, and it was the perfect finish to the meal. We would definitely come back again, from hospitality, to atmospher and food, it's a very good experience.

Big Mexican population in Joliet so it's no surprise there's a lot of such restaurants in the city…read more It has many that are on the authentic side such as this. Azul Celeste is a fun gathering place for drinks as well as food. Has okay prices on most items. They have a not so big menu but there's still plenty of options. A kind of unassuming building. It's located downtown, which isn't pretty. The inside is a lot better, with fun things like slots. A lot of cocktails to choose from. It's about $10 for a margarita. A few flavors are available. I got it with the mango. A limited menu for food. It's $10 for guacamole. This is great for dipping chips and other stuff. Chill atmosphere early and later gets better. It's located in downtown on Chicago Avenue at Benton in a building that looks sketchy. The menu has cocktails, taco, and other things.

Omg the best chilaquiles I've had in a long time! We came here after spending a few nights at…read moreHarrah's and so glad we found this place 2 blocks away from the casino! The service is warm and welcoming.

I saw Fritz's Pour House on Facebook, and was intrigued. On a Friday evening, I took my husband…read morehere to check out the food. A few folks were dining in, and the bar was full of guests. The atmosphere was that of a typical bar, not exactly quiet, but to be expected. The waitress was friendly and greeted us promptly. We ordered drinks and nachos as an appetizer. The nachos were crunchy with plenty of tasty toppings. My husband ordered their Jambalya. I've never seen anything like this. It was a pile of tomato paste (yes, it looked to just be tomato paste) mixed with some shrimp, and rice. This was taken home, well the shrimp were, the tomato paste was discarded. I ordered the Mississippi Pot Roast Dinner, which came with Steak Fries. The pot roast was tasty and well-cooked. The steak fries were tasty and not over-salted. If they had a clue how to make Jambalya, they'd have earned more than two stars.

Great food and service! We had the beef stroganoff, pork tenderloin, chicken Alfredo and ribs…read more That was our first time and we will be coming back.

Ever since I learned that there was a speakeasy in Lockport i've always wanted to check it out but…read moreI didn't want to go there by myself so I finally convinced my wife to visit the Speakeasy with me. We figured it would have been the perfect way to top off our evening. For first-timers it might be hard trying to find the speakeasy since at first I thought you had to access it from the Busy Street and walk up three flights of stairs. Actually you just walk inside of the Embers building, find the elevator that's kind of hidden and take it to the Third floor. I thought that the little trip up felt exclusive already. Once you're at the third floor you are treated to a beautiful array of scenery. Exit to your left and you were treated to the bar and some great tables with a cozy, intimate setting. I'm not sure if it was open seating since there was a little podium right off the elevator so we just sat ourselves. Some speakeasies require a certain dress code to keep up with the times. This one thankfully was casual though many people dressed business casual. We actually loved how the staff dressed as well. I have to try their Japanese sex drink and I absolutely loved every ship that I took. The drinks are fairly price. They did have a food menu but it was mainly snacks and small plates that were a bit overpriced. If we're having a large Gathering they have a big private room next door. This place does have a lot of great events going on as well with their upcoming Valentine's Day event that looks really interesting. It does get pretty busy as well after 7:00 p.m. from our experience. Overall, I was excited and enjoyed our visit coming to the 933 speakeasy!

933 Speakeasy is located inside Embers in Downtown Lockport. I loved that getting to the bar was…read moretruly an "in the know" experience. It just so happens that I visited the night of a holiday bar crawl in lockport so the inside wasn't set up how it normally would be. For being packed, we were still able to grab a cocktail table to enjoy our drinks at. The bar was decked out in holiday decor to get everyone in christmas spirits. My group got two rounds of drinks which included the Toasted Pecan Old Fashioned, Figgy Smalls, Christmas in a Cup, Happiness is a Warm Puppy, Milk & Cookies, and Maple Bacon Old Fashioned. My favorites by far were the Toasted Pecan Old Fashioned and Figgy Smalls. My group also loved the Milk & Cookies. The bartenders hustled to get drinks out and still took time to smoke the old fashioneds to perfection. I'd love to come back on a normal night and re-enjoy this lockport hotspot.

Small intimate venue. Went in 2020 for the first time and had a good time. I saw Danny Worsnop…read more Unfortunately I blacked out at my second show seeing Motionless in White and can't remember much besides having a great time seeing them in person so intimately for the first time in 2021.

The Forge rules. The staff is friendly and actually seem like they care, and the crowds have always…read morebeen just as chill. It's a small space and it definitely gets crowded, but that's part of the charm. You're packed in, close to the stage, and fully in it with everyone else. There is an upstairs balcony if you want a break from the floor, but most of the action is general admission and the sound down there is really solid. Loud, clear, and exactly what you want for a show like this. They sell food but I can't speak to that as I've never gotten it but it always smells good. Free parking nearby is a huge bonus and makes the whole night way easier. If you like intimate shows, sweaty crowds, and good sound, this is absolutely the spot.

Woody's is a place where real people go to drink, It's not one of those plastic people places, The…read morebar tenders are friendly, it's a shot and beer type place, get your fancy drinks somewhere else,.

Very entertaining bar. Plenty of nose activities for you and your family. The bartender is not very…read morepleasant but the crowd is very active. There was a live pet monkey last time I was there. If you are looking for a cheap thrill that will end with an addiction and possible hospital visit this is the place for you.

Beef roll is amazing! I had heard good things about it, so I decided to stop in and see what all…read morethe fuss was about. It's hands-down the best beef roll around. Do yourself a favor, ignore R.E.M. and definitely go to Rockdale!

The beef roll is amazing and worth the visit. We went mid week and lots of regulars were hanging…read moreout at the bar. They recommended the beef roll for our first visit. It's like a pizza or calzone combined with Italian beef, gooey cheese and garlicky bread. You can get marinara or au jus if you like to dip. Service was prompt. You order at a counter and they deliver to your number at a table or the bar.