Best place in town for bourbon. The prices are great and so ambiance. There is great selection at…read morethe liquor store too.

Our night at Oak Barrel was wonderful. Our food was delicious. The music was spot on. More than…read moreanything though, the service was so wonderful. The manager was so kind and so attentive. The servers were checking in on us and made sure me and my daughter had a great night. Great staff!

Came here on a Friday night around 6pm for dinner, there were three of us, one child. The street…read morewas busy, full of older adults, drinking so we thought it would be hard to get a table, but it was very easy. They have a catcher machine in here, I got one, didn't win. They start you with free bacon grease popcorn, it was tasty, you can for sure taste the bacon! The staff were efficient, quick, nice. I got a German beer, and a soda water, my partner did as well. My kiddo got a lemonade. For appetizers we got the pretzel sticks, and the curds with marinara and ranch. So good! Both were well seasoned and delicious. For meals, I got the chicken Caesar salad wrap, with fries. It was good, creamy, and I had crispy chicken replace the grilled. The fries were good. My partner got the Cajun Mac and cheese with chicken and the waitress suggested a side of fries, he said it was very good. My child got the pepperoni pizza, they have a 12inch pizza and it was enjoyed! Definitely recommend for dinner when you're about to go to a show or if you're in the area!

We stopped in on a whim after dinner out in the deer district. Driving home when I saw the holiday…read moreinflatables and I thought if I can find a parking spot, we are going in. I had heard about the Tin Widow's holiday pop up being one of the best area, the hype was not wrong. From the entrance to the ceiling and walks, this place is the definition of deck the halls. Unless you get here right when they open it early in the holiday season, I would expect a crowd. The drink menu is so fun with holiday themed drinks served in matching glassware. You can even purchase the glass/mug for an additional fee. A lot of the cocktails looked to be batched cocktails which help with the bartender's efficiency. Highly recommend making this place a holiday stop. I'm also curious to stop in after the holidays to experience it without all the holiday decor.

Stopped in for their Miracle on 2nd St holiday pop-up. We only had to wait about 5-10min for a…read moretable, but it does get busy fast, especially on weekends. They had several seasonal cocktails in special festive cups, which you could also buy to take home. I got the Cheery Cherry Chocosaurus, which was good, but pricey for what it was. Almost all the seasonal drinks were $15 each and didn't seem too big. The venue itself is medium sized, but feels crammed quickly. There's more people let in at a time than there is seating, so you have to move fast to get a seat. I'll likely come back during the summer to try something else.

Super cute place! Great service and ambience. Definitely would go again! Went with my girlfriends…read moreto catch up - had a really good time!

I recently tried this wine bar and enjoyed it! It's a small building that has elegant atmosphere…read moreinside - they have a wine and cocktail menu that is reasonably priced! The servers seemed knowledgeable and attentive. I think the place is relatively new, so it doesn't seem to be too busy. They also have a nice patio in the back that is shaded and quiet, which is nice

Alright let me set the scene: you walk in to Snifters. It's super modern, dark, reclaimed wood on…read morethe wall, mirrors abound. It certainly looks new. You head out to the patio (it's cute). There's couches and you lounge for a bit. Then you get the menu and have to reread it. It's...unusual. Latin meets soul food. Latin. Meets. Soul food. Oh and also, all the drinks come in snifter glasses. ???? Okay, so I'm not usually a fan of super specific, hipstery themes like this. But I decided to give Snifters a chance. And I'll admit, I liked what they had to offer. The signature dish seems to be the empanadas. These empanadas, however, are filled with unusual ingredients. We ended up getting The Manchester (basically mac and cheese stuffed in an empanada. Decent, but confusing to the senses), The Appalachia (pulled pork sandwich empanada. Solidly good), and The Cream City Standard (beans and potatoes. Easily my favorite, most similar to a traditional empanada). Overall, the empanadas were tasty, despite their oddness! We then moved on to an entree option. I went with Los Camarones, which were giant breaded shrimp served on top of cornbread. The shrimp was excellent. Very flavorful and delicious. The dish as a whole, I thought, lacked a sauce on top. It was a bit dry overall. My friend got the chicken and waffles, which was delightfully served with the maple syrup in a snifter glass. She was a big fan, so it must have been delicious. Overall, I'm surprised how much I enjoyed Snifters. I had hesitations, but the food was unique and flavorful. My big issue: the service was painfully slow. As in, I had to get up and find our server myself, which automatically knocks one star off in my books. There was only one other couple in the whole restaurant.

Loved their brunch menu! We had the old style French Toast infused with jack Daniels whiskey & May…read moremolasses topped with a Dulce de leche crema The carnitas Benedict was super tasty. The salsa is on point with a savory kick that doesn't overpower.

Went here on a Friday night for dinner. I will not be coming back. Just based on my meal alone the…read moreFrench onion soup has the rosemary sprigs throughout the soup that I was picking out. I also ordered the prime rib sandwich which the waitress raves about. I ordered the sandwich medium and what I got was an over done reheated piece of prime rib. Their Saturday special is prime rib so I'm hoping I at least didn't have an almost week old piece of meat. The place itself is nice and our waitress was good but the food for us was subpar at best.

Had the Friday night cod fish fry.large portions of firm cod deep fried in the perfect batter. I've…read moreeaten fish fry's all over Wisconsin, this is the best I've ever had .Three large pieces of firm cod battered to perfection. Tasty fries. Excellent, helpful and friendly waitress. Even the manager came over to check on us. Definitely a go to Friday night fish fry .

Went to check out their cigar collection. Great smokes for those who like an occasional celebration…read moreor weekend stick. Nothing exciting or unique if you're a collector.

Great service and good cigar selection for a combination, liquor and tobacco store…read more I suggest there be plastic bags available to customers in the humidor so the open cigars can be put in a plastic bag before being handled by cashiers and store personnel. Worth a trip back.

Attentive bartender! Little dive bar! One pool table and…read moredarts, good for a night cap.

This is a neat looking bar in the Crystal Lake area that primarily focuses on Whiskey which I do…read morenot drink they do however have a small kitchen and this is a old place looks more like a rural Iowa or Wisconsin bar then something one would expect to find in Illinois

We walked in, sat down, and were not greeted for at least 10 minutes, all-the-while, the bartender…read morelaughed, pompous as can be, and pretended she didn't see us (while glancing at us every 20 seconds). Our party of 3 sat there for 7-10 minutes with no service. Fast forward, the bartender proceeded to give IMMENSE amounts of attitude. She gave multiple dirty looks, while treating us as we were not welcome(all while ignoring us). We collectively ordered a round of espresso martinis (which previously was ordered and received a month-ish ago) and apparently that day they "don't have it on the menu". HOG was one of my favorite bars, prior to this horrid experience, I would always recommend HOG to visitors. Its ambience, location, prices and welcoming atmosphere were unmatched. However, if I walked in and saw that bartender, I would immediately leave.

best bar- Anthony is a superb bartender and he really does a wonderful job to make others feel…read morewelcome. He introduced us to our favorite selections and we are deeply grateful. House of Guiness- We like Hendricks Gin (with cranberry cocktail) and my boyfriend Gregg he like the Beer- superb too blahhhh

Yes it's a bar and it's loud in the front bar. The owner and bartender is friendly but is bit…read moreboisterous. If you want a quieter space then sit in the backroom where they have tables. I haven't been here in years and forgot how great this place is for bar food. This is one of my favorite fish fries in the city because it's hand breaded with a flavorful coating with flaky hot fish. The coleslaw is perfect because it's very fine with a celery seed. The rye bread is fresh and not dried out. My best advice is to get the breaded mushrooms. They are some of the best I've ever eaten because again they are hand breaded. On Fridays you must get free fresh cake again homemade not bought. We tried three of the desserts and they didn't disappoint. Drinks are a strong pour and if you're lucky the owners wife will serve you because she's awesome. Get your bootie to Stallis for some of the best bar food around. BTW their French dip was also really tasty.

Studz Pub is our kind of neighborhood spot. It's your classic dive bar vibe, but that's part of the…read morecharm. The owner, Dean, always takes time to talk with us, which makes you feel genuinely welcome every visit. The food is better than you'd expect for a dive bar--we especially love their pizza (sausage, mushroom, and onion is our go-to). This last time we received free dessert too, bonus! They do a solid fish fry every Friday too--definitely worth stopping in for if you're local. If you're looking for a laid-back, friendly place with good food and great conversation, this is a great neighborhood find.