Firstly, anyone saying the food doesn't taste good or they leave hungry is smokin crack ..... also,…read moresounds like you probably would of enjoyed a buffet instead. This place is incredible... the food is to die for. It's the first place I've been to and did not feel like bloated or so full to where I was sick because the portions were perfect. Nothing here fell short, in fact it's the first place in the burbs where the food wasn't overly salted or fried in some type of oil. Everything tasted fresh. The flavors were busting up in my mouth every bite I took, even down to snowball fight drink we had. I highly, highly recommend the bread cheese appetizer- this was something super unique to me as I've only had grilled up cheese one other time in Brazil, Queijo Coalho.... There was a beautiful twist on this cheese- crunchy, creamy, sweet, savory and the honey and tabbouleh were such a great finish to this dish. Pair this with the fresh bread and it was chefs kiss! We had the beer braised short rib and seabass- two completely different flavored entres that we absolutely perfect. The short rib you literally can't go wrong with- melted in my mouth with every bite - and hats off the the chef who cooked the onions so perfect to actually be able to taste them instead of just carmelizing or salting them! I would call this your typical Midwest comfort dish. The seabass was much different the salad was tangy with the lentils being rich- add a nice cooked crispy top seabass and you got yourself a unique dish of flavors that will have you thinking what's in it after hours! But the star of the show was dessert of course - OMFG - s'mores ice cream sunday ....... I died and went to heaven literally. I have never tasted ice cream that mimicked everything I've ever wanted my ice cream to taste like. It was the perfect temperature (trust me a lot of restaurants it's either rock hard or melted) this was epic. Creamy, almost pudding like and being able to taste every note was wild to me. The graham cracker - yes the freaking graham cracker was the best one I've ever tasted in my life. Clearly I've never had a graham cracker without preservatives before. The chocolate syrup .... Jeeze let me tell if I could swim in it I would.... The service was friendly, prompt and right on time. The server knew all the cues and timing of all the food to come out. She checked in everytime we got something to make sure everything was just right... you can tell she takes her job seriously but also knows how to interact with people - something a lot of servers lack these days so we really appreciated the service. As for the atmosphere- this place blows a lot of the chi city restaurants out of the water. The organic feel but fancy! Oh, and I can actually talk and hear myself think without blasting music over my head. We will be back ... but honestly please change nothing here- everything you're doing here is fantastic!

Ambiance is incredibly intimate and cozy. Very comfortable…read morewaiting lounge available while your table clears, which will be a while. Food was delicious. Cocktails were delicious. Service is VERY slow. Whether by design or intent, I cannot determine but if you're hungry, don't come here or you will be excruciatingly hangry. Understand that this is not a high table turnover environment. The dinner rush is not exactly witnessed here. Ive never seen a grill line have such a lack of sense of urgency but it quickly made sense as I recognized it had been 35 minutes since an order was put in. Aside from that also understood the food was absolutely amazing, is it worth the wait? Yes if you understand the length of time it may take to get it. Come here not needing to eat immediately and enjoy the ambiance, the drinks, be in the moment, and let the food be an afterthought. I will most certainly be back.

The food was excellent. Everything was very fresh. I ordered ahead and they were making my meals as…read moreI walked in. There seems to be a lack of experienced management from what I observed. Mostly teens who were working hard but didn't seem sure of themselves. We will definitely go back. I'm a huge fan of Dig Inn https://www.diginn.com/ and Currito is actually better. The big difference is that Currito may have too many options, making the ordering take too long. But the variety is awesome. Hope they can work out the kinks and are able to get staffed up to make it work.

I had the Straw Banana shake and it was really refreshing. Definitely good and on part with…read moreTropical Smoothie Cafe. I'll try others here sometime

Good friends of ours have been trying to get me here for a long time, they love it. We finally made…read moreit on a cold weekday night. I never even noticed it right next to Ghoulish Mortals. It's nice inside, they have a bar on one side and tables on the other. Our server was very good, answered questions and was attentive. We started with a Bourbon and Berry Lemonade that was recommended to us and those were outstanding. Not too sweet, very balanced and dangerous. They had me at beef tallow fries, I had to get a sandwich. Our friends love the smash burgers and that is what my wife got, I was in a different mood and went with the Alabama white BBQ sauce chicken sandwich. The fries are pretty great, perfect double fried, just like I like them. The Chicken sandwich was underwhelming, it tasted good everything was good about it but it was this kinda small, fast food looking sandwich. Plus it was like $18, for that I need more. These days with all the big impressive chicken sandwiches around, it left me very underwhelmed and disappointed. The other issue was my wife's massive impressive looking burger across the table, sure didn't help. Her burger was messy, juicy and very good. She's not big on fries and got a side salad, and it was a substantial salad, I can't wait to go back and try other things, for what we ate and drank I felt was very reasonable.

Found out about this bar and restaurant in St. Charles. It has a pretty clean atmosphere with a…read moremixture of a casual and upscale food menu. Whiskey Bend has a name that helps you choose what to order. Of course there's tons of liquors to choose from. These and the food can get pricy but there's a happy hour for money saving. Coming in here it was surprising we could get seats at the bar. It's got a happy hour. This is when to save money on the expensive menu. Got a few good things out of it. The liquor menu has tons. It's $10 for an Old Fashioned. This is a pretty strong one. Also has cheaper prices on food such as burgers. There's just not a ton of things here for vegetarians. It's about $16 for the Avocado Salad. This has cilantro, cucumbers, red onions, and tomatoes. A lot but it wasn't that filling. This is still probably the healthiest thing you can order. Got to come at happy hour. It's from Mondays to Fridays and includes drinks and some food items. They're open later on weekends.

We Decided to pop in on The Friday after Thanksgiving‼ Hopeful that we would be seated! We were…read morewarmly welcomed! And quickly seated at our favorite Table....we have had so many wonderful memories and special moments at this Table in the corner! My parents loved this place and because of that shared it with generations. We recently lost them both. My Daughter had a wonderful idea to come and sit, dine and reminisce and remember, celebrate and cherish all the times together at the Book House Cafe. Thank you for the memories! We look forward to making many many more. 4 generations of Memories Cherished! About the food! It's amazing! Delicious and Very thoughtfully served! The staff is a delight and the Book store perfect after dinner stroll! Add this to your Holiday bucket list!! And Become a regular!

Bookstore: beautiful on the outside, IMPOSSIBLE to find parking, staff didn't even make eye…read morecontact, dark and cramped inside, poor book selection. Definitely not worth the effort of the trip. 1 Restaurant: potato cheese dill soup, 1/2 club with chips was all surprisingly good. Iced coffee was also good and they offer free refills! $21 total seemed like a deal. Service was super friendly and helpful even though they were quite busy. 5

Such an amazing hidden gem in Geneva. Small but creative menu to please any foodie's desire. We…read morestarted with the Bao Buns and the Crostinis which were absolutely delicious. Followed by our entrees of cauliflower steak and the wagyu steak. Then topped off our entree with the Coconut panacota. Packed with flavor as well as so visually appealing. And my view was amazing as I watched the head chef Christian work his magician in the kitchen from our outdoor table. He introduced himself as well when we were wrapping up the evening. Such a kind man with so much passion for his art. I highly recommend that restaurant. We will surely be back.

Couldn't believe this place was empty on a Saturday night. Such unique food and beautifully…read moredecorated. Took a picture of the wall wanting to recreate it. The bao buns and crostinis was so good could have ordered more and just had that for my meal. The waygu burger just melted in your mouth.

If you're looking for an incredible meal in downtown Geneva, Gia Mia is the spot. From the…read moreatmosphere to the service, everything was top-notch, but the food is what will keep me coming back. * The Calamari: I don't say this lightly--this is some of the best calamari I have ever eaten in my life. It was perfectly crisp, tender, and seasoned to perfection. If you go, do not skip this. * The Pizza: Truly fantastic. You can tell they use high-quality ingredients and a proper oven. The crust had that perfect chew-to-char ratio that only a great wood-fired pizza gets. Geneva has a lot of dining options, but Gia Mia stands out as a clear winner. Whether you're a local or just visiting for the day, make sure this is on your list. I'll definitely be back!

Absolutely love this place!!! Discovered it about 5 years ago and have been coming back on my trips…read moreto Geneva! Staff is always so pleasant and the ambiance is calm and inviting! The food was absolutely amazing! Totally wished they packaged and sold their salad dressings! I would love to have it in my fridge!

All around had an amazing time! Visiting in town for work…read moreand wondered along this place that was delightful and charming. Henry was our server/bartender and gave us excellent service. He was naturally humorous and humble. The best part was my Tuna Tartare. I order it everywhere I go & I must say - it was the best I've had this year! Thank you Barrel + Rye!

Had an amazing date night here. Cocktails were great--loved the old fashioned. The salmon…read morebruschetta and birria egg rolls were out of this world. Crab cake sandwich was second only to one I had when I lived in Maryland. Dessert cocktails were a great night cap! The Tira-Miss-you and s'mores espresso martini were a great end of the night. The server was so kind and willing to give solid recommendations. The food came quickly and was great. 10/10. We can't wait to go back

Incredibly fast and fresh food. As a gluten-free vegetarian I had many options and did not leave…read morehungry.

I would give ZERO if I could! As a Poke Bros fan and visiting a few different locations , I have…read morenever experienced such unprofessionalism and unkindness. The orders here are so rushed and thrown together anyone giving this location more than one star obviously havent visited other locations. Tiny portions & terrible customer service when told I would like a mistake fixed or a refund . The girl here tossed my order ( brought back in within minutes ) without refunding or replacing the meal. I was forced to call the police after she refused to remake or refund on top of trashing what was uneaten and paid for. After the police arrived she took the order out of the trash and handed it back to me. Even after a police visit, she still did not correct or refund my simple $16 order. Unprofessional, terrible sanitation practices, argumentative, prejudice and not worth a dime. Below is a photo of my order from Oak Brook, IL ( left ) & St Charles ( right ) I would never recommend this location EVER!

Best service! Super nice people and very good food. Everything was fresh and very well cookedread more

My wife and I ate at the bar Friday night and as usual the food and drinks were OUTSTANDING!…read more Catalina and Azucena the bartenders made Great drinks, Jessie the photographer and alcohol connoisseur along with Roni (one of the owners) were very knowledgeable about the entire operation...we will definetley be going back.

My husband and I visited here for the first time recently to attend our friends' graduation party,…read moreand we were very impressed. The restaurant has a beautiful aesthetic that feels modern, bright, and inviting. The private room where the party was held was perfect and conveniently located right off the main dining room, which made it feel both intimate and connected to the rest of the restaurant. The service was excellent. Our waitress was attentive and friendly, consistently checking in and making sure everyone had the drink refills they wanted. She did a great job managing a larger group, which really added to the positive experience. The food was phenomenal. As a starter, we had the prosciutto and fig bruschetta, which was a standout. I had never tried anything like it before, but I absolutely loved the balance of sweet and salty flavors. It was unique, well prepared, and a great way to start the meal. For the main course, we sampled a variety of dishes, including pastas, chicken parmesan, and the wood-fired pizza. Everything we tried was flavorful, and there were no complaints from anyone at the table. I loved the margherita pizza and the pepperoni pizza! I also ordered the Ibisco Fizz mocktail, which had an amazing balance of hibiscus tea, peach, and lemon flavor with a bubbly texture from the soda. I'd order this again, too! Overall, this was a wonderful first visit with great food, service, and atmosphere. I would love to come back for dinner in the near future to try more items from the menu.

My mom and I came here for my birthday dinner. We got half margarita and half pepperoni pizza as an…read moreappetizer, it was so delicious. She ordered the salmon and I ordered the Parmesan chicken with pesto pasta. Everything was so fresh and delicious! The service was good, our waitress was attentive. The ambiance has a nice view especially if you eat outside. It's not a huge restaurant but the view and setting is nice.