We stopped at Maple Tree Inn for a pre-concert dinner, and I found myself asking: why did I wait so…read morelong to come back? My last visit was when they were still on Old Western Ave in Blue Island--way overdue for a return. Let's start with the food--absolutely delicious. The three of us kicked things off with the Cast Iron Cornbread, and trust me, don't skip it. Perfectly done and a great start to the meal. For mains, we went with the Pitmaster's N'awlins Gumbo, Hickory Buttered BBQ Shrimp, and Burnt Ends. Every dish was spot on--flavorful, well-executed, and clearly made with care. The restaurant itself is pristine--clean, polished, and classy without feeling stuffy. Service was just as strong. Our server, Nick, was attentive, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. Safe to say, it will NOT be another 30 years before my next visit. Highly recommend.

The original location of Maple Tree Inn was located in Blue Island. This location was unfortunately…read moredestroyed in 2018 by a fire. My coworkers and I would go to the old location from time to time. Their new location opened in 2019, but this is the first time that I got to check it out. The restaurant is gorgeous! One thing that I noticed was all staff that I encountered generally looked happy. The host was super friendly and offered vegan or gluten free menus if we needed. The person that seated us also was running food and ensuring tables were kept clean. Since it had been so long since I dined here, the menu appeared smaller. I appreciated that our server Adam explained some of his favorites. The cocktail that I got was excellent. The cornbread appetizer was huge. I went with the gumbo and it was full of meat pieces. It was really flavorful. Adam was super friendly and made us feel welcome. Parking lot is tight, but they also offer valet. I highly recommend this spot if you are looking for some Louisiana style cusine.

I have been going to Dixie's for over 10 years and they never disappoint. From the time they were…read morein the plaza to their most recent location. The food never fails i always get their jerk chicken with Mac and cheese and they have the best Mac and cheese to this day. The blue lagoon drink is always a fav. They have added 18% gratuity since Covid but I'll rather pay 18% at a restaurant that has great food and good portions vs a place that charges for every little thing and all of their food is overpriced. I never had an issue with any waiter/ waitress they always have been helpful and accommodating if need be. Everyone i have brought here loved it as well.

This place needs a refresh. I'm not sure how the owners could justify not keeping things like…read moreupholstery fixed. It's ghetto. Yes, they are trying for southern charm but the basics cannot be overlooked. The additional charges for things is ridiculous. When I walked in the door, it wasn't a hello, I was greated with do you know our polices. See yellow sign in photos. Charges, for evrything. Look at the menu, extra charges for small items. I tried to order the chicken dinner and was told they do not cook it on Sundays. Only wings on Sunday? WHAT? Isn't Sundays when people come for a family dinner? The service level was nice at the table, so I had no problem with the mandatory 18% added to the bill. She was polite and nice and earned her tip. I actually gave her additional money. The ambiance is noisey. Be prepared to talk little louder than normal. The activity level makes it noisey. I've tried this place twice, I think that's a wrap. No more.

My visit went very well. The food was very tasty. My favorite part of my meal was the ribeye steak…read more The best part ribeye was the tenderness of the meat. Our waitress was Beauty. She was amazing as she got our order out in a timely fashion. She was very attentive during our visit. When you visit ask for Beauty she's amazing and great at what she does. I would definitely visit again.

We had the dinner special, that came with an appetizer, Korean Barbecue, and a Seafood Boil. I got…read morethe Cesar salad and fried rice. The Cesar salad was excellent, it was fresh and crunchy. Savory dressing that came on the side. The fried rice was the perfect texture. My mom ordered the catfish, it was crispy! Along with the clam chowder, creamy and light in taste. Pretty good! Following our appetizers, our Korean barbecue came next. We ordered The ribeye, beef, short rib, Shrimp, salmon and the beef Bulgogi. The Ribeye and the beef short rib were my absolute favorites. They were fresh and very easy to cook. The beef Bulgogi was OK, it did burn extremely fast. The shrimp and the salmon cooked as expected. What's very different about this place that they let you season the food on the grill. That absolutely enhance the flavor of the meats. You can either eat it with the side of noodles or rice. We opted for the white rice, perfect combo. Our final course was the seafood boil, we both ordered the Cajun spicy seafood boil. It was delicious! My mom had noodles within hers and they were seasoned to perfection. The right amount of kick and flavor. The portion sizes are reasonably priced for what you get. I highly recommend going with a group! They have a whole lot to offer like happy hour and lunch specials. The service was excellent. We had the server beauty. She was amazing It made us feel like we were at home. Go hungry and leave happy!

I've had joe willies a few times now with it being so close to my grandmothers house! Each time it…read morenever disappoints. The food is always seasoned to perfection !!! Literally I absolutely love the catfish nuggets and shrimp. The chicken wings weren't my favorite the sauce was too sweet for my liking.

I am not sure I can review this in an omazing manner due to the fact that we decided not to stay. I…read morewanted seafood. Crab legs. Some fried appetizer perhaps. I wanted a good stiff drink as I ate all this yum yum. But I was apprehensive before I left my truck. Couldnt figure out what was the entrance to the place. It was dark. It didnt even appear like ppl were in there. The parking lot didnt seem like anyone was suppose to be parking there.... there were elements that had me feeling this was a bad choice. Finally went inside .. still weird as to when we looked around.. It wasn't "restaurant looking". (See images). No hints of garlic... no FOOD SCENTS. JUST WEIRD. It wasnt packed, a hostess set us down. Everyone stared as we got our seat. I just knew this was a bad idea. I looked over the one page menu. The drink specials in which all were priced at $12. I just didn't feel moved to stay. Their appetizer selection was limited. And I felt the same regarding entrees. I needed ANOTHER TYPE OF EXPERIENCE. And it was not going to be here. Unfortunately. Maybe in the summer if one of my friends or family asks if I wanted to go, I MAY if my laundry doesnt need to be washed and folded. But..... the vibe I got from this venue-did not sit well with me. I heard a couple great reviews from family. But for ME? Yeah... that was a no. I explained to the waitress we changed our minds- I desired to have another experience on that evening, but I appreciated the half cups of water she brought in the disposable cups. *shrug*

First time trying out this spot. Had take out and sauce wasn't bad. I'm more use to the thicker…read moresauces so seeing how thin the sauce was caught me off guard. We had the sauce that included everything. Definitely buttery which isn't always a bad thing. Shrimps were average size. Mussels were good. Would definitely order from this place again.

Please do not eat at this seafood establishment, if that's what they even wanna call themselve. My…read morefiancée, mother in law and myself came in to eat at this restaurant on 6/28/26 at 12:30pm. Service was decent, nothing too crazy. Ambiance was overall calm, wasn't crowded, it was clean. So we thought. My fiancé ordered a fried crawfish platter and my mother in law and i had boils. It is now hours later and my fiancé is VIOLENTLY throwing up the same food he digested earlier that day!!! I've been shitting my brains out for the past hour! it's so bad that he has to call out of work tonight! DO NOT EAT HERE!!!! And to make things worse, I called the restaurant and they hung up in my face once i started to address my concerns. I called back and they had me on hold for 10 minutes! Wont even take accountability for possible food poisoning! Please if you care about yourself or your family's well being, choose another restaurant. And this JUST happened.

really great food and prices. thank you kate my service…read morewaitress Recommended it for date night

Trash the sauce they use is more of a juice not sauce it doesn't stick to the seafood it's honestly…read morea sad excuse for seafood boil. The Tasty Crab in Skokie is WAYYYY better I highly recommend it

Food WAS AMAZING !! 10/10. Very savory creamy grits recommend getting it loaded. Even if you…read moredon't almost every bite I had shrimp on my spoon. I wiped the bowl clean. We also had a creole omelette with a side of potato's - red potatoes Made to perfection. Everything was the perfect temperature. Fried green tomatoes had a cornmeal coating which stayed connected through every bite we will be back !!!

Was going to Wind Creek Casino so I stopped here for breakfast/brunch. I wound up getting the…read morewaffle combo that came with two eggs and two pieces of meat. $18 bucks! The food came out quickly and was cooked very well. I did enjoy the meal, but would I return? I am leaning towards no. While the service was friendly and the food tasty, I'm sorry but $18 for a waffle (flour) and two eggs, along with two pieces of meat? Nahhh, I'm good. Don't get me wrong, there are times and places where you splurge but this just didn't rise to the occasion. I wanted to try their grits but they were like $7 for a cup. Grits...grits! No thank you.

The Mongolian beef was the best I've ever had. The orange chicken and shrimp fried rice were…read moredelicious as well. I also ordered the chicken wings and rib tips but those were just ok. I usually always order shrimp egg foo Yung when I order Chinese but their pictures showed them with dark gravy and that's a deal breaker for me. Only light brown gravy for me. This was my first visit and I'll be back

My chicken wings were totally raw. I called to let them know and they did not care. Tried to give…read morethem a second chance because food i had ordered before was tasteless. However this time was far worse!! Never again!!!!!!

Great food and good service food always is fresh and hot and the amount of food they give is nice…read moresizes.

Lassen's Sports Bar & Grill was a pleasant surprise. The patio dining was a great experience,…read morecomfortable, relaxed, and a perfect place to enjoy a meal and conversation. Honestly, if you're just driving by, you might not even notice this hidden gem from the street. The atmosphere on the patio made it feel like a neighborhood spot that's worth discovering. The service was friendly, and the overall experience was enjoyable. If you're looking for a place to unwind, catch a game, or enjoy outdoor dining, Lassen's is definitely worth a visit. This was my first there.

These brisket egg rolls consistently slap (unmatched, delicious). They smoke brisket like their…read morelife depends on it. Today's batch isn't great. I think someone added cheese to them. I don't think there's been cheese on any of my previous orders. If it was it was a different cheese or blended better. There's also usually a very Smokey flavor from the brisket in every bite. It's missing in this batch. This is a very rare experience.