As an event space... as a local establishment... as a part of this thing we call society... Foundry…read moreFP stands strongly above all others. If you have a small-to-mid-sized event to host then I strongly encourage you to have it here. We came for a friend's birthday party and had an absolute blast. The main (ground floor) room offered exactly what was needed for the gathering: ample space to mingle, a central bar, a plethora of places to sit, a clean bathroom, amazing food, and an even more amazing staff. (I also heard the upstairs is really cool but didn't get a look for myself) Our group was not large, and not particularly rowdy*, but the space and the level of service made it feel much more intimate. From the moment we walked in the door we felt warmly welcomed by everyone. The bartender made quick work of all drink orders and the serving of the food was perfectly timed. Speaking of the food: wow. It was DELICIOUS! I had three full plates myself. And I took some leftovers home. Incredible edibles! But another word about the staff, because they really made this whole experience... not only were they friendly but they were Johnny On The Spot with cleaning everything up. No plate was left for more than a minute without being scooped up and no drink was left spilled either. Additionally, towards the end of the night, *someone had had just a bit too much fun but the staff was totally cool and completely helpful. They are top notch. As you can tell, I can go on and on. But I'll stop here and close with: Have your next event here, you will not regret it!

Was at a funeral for a dear friend they turned a sad day to a celebration of life this place is…read moreamazing !!! Beautiful from the first floor , penthouse and rooftop with a view of the Chicago skyline . They have an elevator food was provided by scratch kitchen food which was excellent. I highly recommend for any event !

Service & the food is great. We went there for our birthdays, Mother's Day. Near our place too.read more

The staff and venue were amazing to work with. They made it very easy for my team to setupread more

My mother turned 50 years old and I wanted to celebrate her birthday somewhere where we could have…read moredinner and then dance. Ella's Banquet was the perfect venue for the occasion to accommodate 100 guests. I had the catering delivered and the live bands ready. My mother was so happy with the event. This newly remodeled venue has great air conditioning, which was important during one of Chicago's hottest summer days. The staff was friendly and professional. Tony, the owner of the venue, was always making sure everything ran smoothly and took great care of us. My mother was pleased with his humbleness and customer service. The venue has free parking that is easily accessible. I also hired a sound technician for the live bands. We were able to fit a band of 15 members at a time. The sound technician did an amazing job and the live music kept everyone on the dance floor. This is the perfect venue to celebrate with a 100 guests.

We heard about the Candlelight Concerts on social media so we decided to go for a Friday Beatles…read moreconcert in Oak Park. We went for the early show (430pm) and it was only about half full. You buy tickets in advance by zone..A,B,C. We purchased the C zone which was just fine. Seating is open in each zone and the sound was perfect. The string quartet were very talented musicians that played about 15 Beatles songs in a little over an hour. There was no intermission and no food or drink options. Parking can be a challenge in the area as it is mainly street parking. There are 6 different locations thru out the Chicagoland area for this unique one of a kind concert played by flickering candlelight.

A nice auditorium that host a variety of Candlelight Concert performance, cultural events and…read moredifferent exhibitions. The architectural of this building has a unique and 20th Century vibe. I came here on tonight for the Fever Candlelight Christmas Pop Classic Concert. Beautiful decorations for the Holiday's. LED candles brightly lit on stage and around the the auditorium. I enjoyed the performances from varieties of Christmas Songs. Magical, stunning and intimate ambiance. The ushers were nice and escorted everyone to their seating Zone. The seats were hard and a bit uncomfortable. FYI - Out of respect for others to enjoy the show and to the performers. There is no recording or taking pictures during the performance. But, towards the end of the show, they will announce you can record. There is street meter parking along Lake Street in Oak Park. The quartet was phenomenal.

The View 1701 is truly a gem! From start to finish, everything exceeded my expectations. The…read morechicken wings were hands down some of the best I've had in a long time! Perfectly cooked and full of flavor. The ribeye steak was just as impressive it was tender, juicy, and cooked to perfection. Their signature cocktail The View, definitely did its job ! It had me feeling just right along with the lemon drops . A huge shoutout to our server Briele she was attentive informative, and so patient throughout our visit. She even surprised us with free shots for our first time, which made the experience even more special. I would honestly request her every time! Also, Marques at the bar helped make our happy hour experience top tier. Thank you The View 1701 I'll definitely be back!

After an amazing first visit on Wednesday, 4/1/26, I decided to make another reservation. To honor…read moreour mother's Heavenly Birthday on 4/10, I invited my siblings to join me for brunch at The View on 4/11, at 3 pm. I chose to return because of the delicious food, friendly service, along with the beautiful decor. I bragged on The View and couldn't wait to reconnect and reflect with my siblings. Unfortunately, I immediately noticed a drastic difference when arriving in the parking lot; parking spaces were limited, and there was loud music blaring as my sister and I entered the door. We inquired, and the hostess said there was a baby shower event. The music wasn't from the shower; it was coming from the DJ in the main dining area. The hostess was sweet! She answered all of our questions and ensured we had a comfortable table. We were seated and greeted by our waitress, Kendra. Kendra was kind and attentive. She immediately noticed our reaction to the loud hip-hop music, and she said she'd ask for it to be tuned down. That didn't happen. We ordered our meals and loved them! My big bro had the hot sliders, and it wasn't too spicy. One big sis had the kale salad w/Salmon, my other big sis had mac-n-cheese, and I had the catfish w/grits. We didn't love barely hearing each other speak due to the ridiculously high volume of music. I felt bad for inviting my siblings there on a Saturday afternoon. Clearly, The View appeals to different customers on certain days. However, management should be cognizant of ALL their guests. One of my sisters left with a migraine because of the music. I'll definitely visit again; however, I'll avoid Friday nights and the weekend. You should do the same, especially if you don't intend on ordering a side of "Twerking with explicit music."

Everything was beautiful! Bathrooms were clean, just need more space to park on the weekendsread more

Great place to have any event. A hidden gem for sure. Nadia is a great host and very accommodating,…read morelistens and execute She take your ideas and add to them to make everything what you want plus more. Very beautiful set up, I have no complaints whatsoever. I will be going here again.

A beautiful venue with attentive service. They were a bit late getting our family event started,…read morebut otherwise no problems.

Was supposed to have the full building then 2 days before party they told us we didn't because they…read moredoubled booked. They didn't refund us anything. Then on the contract they told us we could bring aguas frescas of lemon and horchata the manager/owner started complain because we couldn't have outside drinks but it clearly said it on the contract. They have no communication between each.

Overall great experience. I was there today for a Repass. The music was great! The food was basic…read moreand not great, but the service was excellent. The staff were friendly, professional and inviting. The bathrooms were clean neat and stocked. The event space looks okay, decorated cute but could be a bit neater. Small fix. This venue is a place that I would recommend. I was given a business flyer at the end of the event, and the prices are also reasonable. I like the transparency. Overall a decent spot. 7.5/10. #TJJEatery #buzzybooth

Wish I could give a lower rating…read more Truly disappointed, practically refused service. Came in to pre-order for an event and told they couldn't take my order. When I explained I only wanted 3 sandwiches today. I was told they had no ham or steak . All the other customers who had catering and or preordered were waiting because the orders were not ready as scheduled