My husband and I met a friend at Spears Bourbon Burgers Beer on a Tuesday night. This place was packed. They were able to squeeze us in but we almost had to wait half an hour to forty five minutes for a table. The food was amazing. The flavors and attention to detail are tremendous. We had the smoked buffalo wings for an appetizer. We could really taste the smoky flavor through the buffalo sauce. For an entree I had the JURASSIC PORK sandwich (House smoked pulled pork, BBQ drizzle, pepper jack cheese, creamy coleslaw and crispy onions. Served in a boat loaf.) The pulled pork didn't taste very special but the BBQ sauce, Cole slaw, and crispy onions made this sandwich special. The bun was very light and a surprise hit with the meal. I got the BBQ chips as my side. We shared the HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE SKILLET (Served à la mode with whipped cream & chocolate syrup) and APPLE FRITTERS (Sliced green apples tossed in a fireball whiskey batter. Cooked golden and rolled in cinnamon sugar. Topped with Bourbon ice cream and caramel drizzle) for dessert. The cookie was light and airy, almost like a cake Our server was very nice and checked on us often. I recommend Spears Bourbon Burgers Beer. The reason that this is not a five star review is that I was told that the mac and cheese was not available. Our table was close to the kitchen. Later in the evening, I saw mac and cheese being served to another customer. I'm not sure what happened but I was disappointed. read more

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Came in by chance. Looking for somewhere to eat after flying in from Az. People were wonderfully friendly. Food was great. It was so nice we came twice in our short stay. Highly recommend read more

I ordered a skirt steak. It was the best skirt steak I have ever had. A job well done!

Excellent food here The pork chop and the chick is terrific, the bar bacon and crispy brussel sprouts are the best I've had. My server, Nancy, was kind and attentive, bartender made an amazing Old Fashioned. read more

The cook can't cook burgers to proper temp. Outside looks good but raw in middle. That's not medium as requested. Fries are cooked in dirty oil or the potatoes are just old. Very rude manager read more

Spears Bourbon Burgers Beer - Raw - New American Near Me - Wheeling, Illinois

Spears is a great addition to Wheeling. They have a good bar, a nice sized dining area, and a party room for larger groups. We try to go here quite often as the food never disappoints. I usually get a burger hear as they have several and they always are juicy and delicious - almost near perfection in a burger in my opinion. However, they do have many other option on their menu that are wonderful. Oh, and did I mention they have a bacon appetizer? It's a cool place to watch a game at the bar, or host an event in their oak barrel party room. They also have a nice little outdoor area with fire pits (towers). I've been here so many times that I can easily tell you all the things I've had and they're all worth the trip: Appetizers Fried Pickles Cheese Curds Alabama Gator Smoked Chicken Wings Traditional Wings Fresh Baked Pretzel Bacon at the Bar - OMG - sooo good! Burgers and Sandwiches The Classic Burger Wagyu Burger Angry Burger Bacon Coffee Burger Buffalo Chicken Sandwich Spears Burger Mini Burgers Filet Sliders Grilled Shrimp Tacos The Ghostburger Turkey Burger Jurassic Pork Elk Burger Apple Bottom Burger Entrees (I normally get a burger or sandwich) Marinated Skirt Steak Smash's Mac Braised Short Rib Sides Homemade BBQ Chips Handcut French Fries Mashed Potato Rice Pilaf Chipotle Corn (freakin awesome!) Mac & Cheese Dessert Cotton Candy Bourbon Bread Pudding (really, really good) Apple Fritters Homemade Chocolate Chip Skillet Beignet Crossiant Donuts Chocolate Budino I can honestly say that I've never had a salad there. Everything is so so good. I can say enough about this place. Make a reservation to make sure you have a table. read more

Spears is located in a decent food area, surrounded by Chicago Ramen and a Coopers Hawk. They have a fully stocked bar, but I couldn't partake in it because it was lunch o-clock. It was a group of 16 and the service was fantastic. We ordered: Bourbon bacon deviled eggs -- Candied Bourbon Bacon, scallions, smoked paprika, and lemon arugula. It looked good, but unfortunately I didn't get one, since an order didn't cover everyone. But from what others said, it was good. Wisconsin Cheese Curds -- Fried golden brown, cheddar curds coated in seasoned Panko breadcrumbs. Not the best cheese curds I had, but these were good. Bacon at the Bar -- This one was interesting. I never had an appetizer totally dedicated to bacon. But with coworkers consisting of dudes, we had to order it. The bacon was super thick Nueske Applewood-smoked Pepper Bacon, with a Spicy Maple Glaze. I like bacon, but I wouldn't get this one again. For the main dish, I got the Wagyu burger, which had bourbon bacon, caramelized onions and gouda cheese, on a brioche bun. The burger was sloppy and messy, but all the ingredients came together. What didn't come together, was the brioche bun, which was a disappointment. It was hard to the bite, and eventually, fell apart near the end. But overall, decent burger. Again, service was great, considering there were 16 of us. All our food came fast, and accurate, and the overall experience was good. BATHROOM REVIEW: Located near the very back, the bathroom was a decent bathroom. I honestly don't remember much, but besides whoever used it before me, was undeniable. Sit or squat? Squat. read more

Spears Bourbon Burgers Beer - New American Near Me - Wheeling, Illinois

Sometimes you just need a chicken sandwich and a Bloody Mary for lunch on the weekend. Both were great, as was the service. read more

Spears Bourbon Burgers Beer - Bloody Mary - New American Near Me - Wheeling, Illinois

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Great waitress. Average to mediocre food Clean room I had a burger and it was nothing social but then, it was a burger not a steak My friends had the skirt steak and said it was good but $40 for less then 6 ounces We had a nice time but I'm not sure I'd go back BUT there were a lot if young people and I'm old old so maybe it's a great place for the younger clientele and I'll stick to dinner houses read more

Great restaurant, but not great for take out orders, which is what I usually do since they're close to work. I usually get a salad & bring it back to my office. The last 4 times I've tried to order, it says closed or not taking orders. :( read more

So if you like IPA this is the place, the wings are dry and tasteless, burgers are good. Little hint for the chef - chipotle peppers and Sriracha peppers are not even related! read more

On the way to our monthly Marriott Theater show & thought we try something new, other then the reliable, always on, Big Bowl, just up the road. Unfortunately, Spears landed on my radar, and I didn't do enough research, so shame on me. No problem getting seated at 6p, Sat. w/a resy., but that was the highlight. Young server was inexperienced, asked about tequila on the rocks, she didn't know the $, said she'd get back to us in that and never did. Turns out 2nd shot's only a $1 more. Ten min. later we get our drinks, still no server to ask about the really niggardly pour. At this point, it's 45 min & we still didn't place our dinner orders. I found the mgr., explained about the lack of service, no water, no attention, and that we're leaving in 45 min. Waitress suddenly shows up, told her we wanted the add'l $1 shots & ordered dinner. As others mentioned, my med/rare burger was raw on the inside, but good luck finding any service staff. By the time the young, useless server chk'd in, then w/o waiting for an answer, she left, we had finished our meals. Would I ever return to this shit-show of a restaurant? NO. Service, minimal. Food, mediocre. Drinks, why waste my time & $. So many better choices in the area. read more

We went here with some friends just for apps, dessert and drinks. This place is warm and cozy - wood throughout. I'm a big bourbon fan so I was pretty excited. I never knew this was a bourbon place. I decided to go with a flight from California, Florida, and Wisconsin. I know, "real" bourbon has to be from Kentucky. Whatever. The flights were good as expected. Prices for flights were reasonable. What's nice about this place is that it has several variations to the name brands that most places won't carry due to not enough demand. The desserts were great. We inhaled them. The warmed chocolate chip cookie in a pan with ice cream really hit the spot. Best part is that this place is a short Lift ride from my house. read more

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Good food for both the vegetarian and non-vegetarian. Great drinks and service. Warm ambiance with a steak house vibe.

I'll be upfront: The stars I'm docking are primarily for the host staff. The food and service itself were both good, and we already know that we'll be back. We stopped in on a Saturday night around 8 p.m. The hosts asked us if we had a reservation; we said no. They quoted us a 30-40 minute wait, which felt excessive, so we left. When we got to the car, I opened OpenTable and saw that they had reservations available every fifteen minutes for the rest of the night. So, because I am who I am, I booked the next reservation and went back in. The hosts were clearly annoyed and told me that we'd be seated closer to 8:15 (it was 8:00 at this point). Weirdly, we were seated at 8:06 p.m. I have ZERO idea what the malfunction was, but I hope management gives that group some better training - either their estimates are way off or they need to learn how to to shut down online reservations. Because of the aforementioned shenanigans, I was slightly worried that our service would be slow or subpar. On the contrary, our server was attentive and kind. The bourbon list was impressive, but I opted for a beer. I appreciated the variety of beer, especially highlighting some local offerings. I chose something from Haymarket; my husband had something from Around the Bend and later a 5 oz pour of a Goose Island Bourbon County varietal. We came here specifically for burgers and weren't let down. My patty melt was prepared well and the fries that came with it were delicious. I wish they seasoned the burger patty - it was pretty bland, so I was grateful for an abundance of caramelized onions and cheddar cheese. My husband order the vampire fries with his burger. They were *so* good - tons of garlic and crispy fries. Overall, it was a pleasant experience after being seated. We'll be back, though I'll probably just plan to make a reservation first and avoid the weirdness at the front desk. read more

Friday evening 5pm visit. Large dining room bar area great ambiance lots of television monitors throughout and they also have an outdoor patio area. We were quickly seated and given drinks and food menu's. Large selection of craft beers on tap however the beer that I chose had just run out. We ordered appetizers cheese curds and jalapeño, maple, hot wings. The hot wings lacked heat or fire did not taste any jalapeño only maple syrup. The cheese curds were over cooked and became one giant mass of breaded cheese, which was hard to pull apart and dip. I ordered the Ghostbuster burger cooked medium. Unfortunately, the burger lacked any heat or fire from the jalapeño jelly or pepper jack cheese and the burger patty was not seasoned. The vampire fries were very garlicky but they were not salted. Burger was pretty bland for me, it had so much potential but not executed well. Lot's of staff constantly circling around the restaurant, at one point I felt like the same person was just getting steps in. I may try it again if in the area, but nothing really stood out that would make me go out of my way. read more

Great selection of beers and burgers-- venison, waygu, bison etc-/ great fries! Server was excellent

What a great restaurant! My friend and I both got burgers and we were not disappointed. The quality of the meat, cooked to perfection with Merkts cheese and other delicious toppings - amazing. Our server was attentive and didn't need to write anything down, even tho we had some substitutions. The ambiance is pleasantly casual, a good place to watch a game, hang with friends, etc. I'll be back. read more

We have always wanted to stop because of the extensive selection of whiskey and bourbon - my fiancé is a huge fan! We sat at the bar, ordered a Whiskey Sour and Old Fashioned and both were on point. So on point we bought the same bottle of Bourbon they use to make it! We had the Deviled Eggs as an appetizer - they were good (slightly over seasoned for me) but my fiancé disagreed. We both got a burger, they were delish! The BBQ chips were soooo good! Overall we had a great experience - staff was very nice and food and drinks were great! Well done! read more

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Walked in this past Friday at around 5:30 and was surprised that the bar was empty. All I wanted was a fast burger and a beer and this was perfect. Middle aged woman came (very weird shoes) and handed me a good menu and a drink menu. Seemed like they had an over abundance of staff and they were all gathered around the bar talking about boyfriends and customers they thought were horrible.... As I waited and waited I couldn't help but wonder where is the manager? How can this bar be empty like this with all these people of the payroll. Eventually she got around to asking if I wanted a drink. The burger was another story. I had to actually interrupt the very important conversation the girls were having and ask if I could order some food. When the food came it was delicious. All I could think was that with the hotel Nextdoor the employees don't have to try and this is the level of service they give. It was disappointing because I am from the neighborhood. This business needs a new Friday night manager as they aren't doing this business any good. Eventually I asked for my bill and because I'm pretty sure this woman has kids left her 15% and that was for her kids. She definitely didn't deserve that tip. Just because she showed up to work doesn't mean she should be rewarded with 20+%. I won't be coming back on the weekends anymore. Truly disappointing read more

Probably our favorite place in the area! The establishment is fantastic with ton's of televisions and a huge bar. They also have an outdoor seating area with a fire pit. The food is always outstanding and the service is terrific! We have been to this business countless times and have never had a bad experience! Looking forward to our next trip. read more

Food was fantastic (as usual) but what topped off everything was our server (army?). She was fantastic. Loved her. Visit Spears & ask to be seated in her location! 5 Stars out of 5! read more

Love this place...The food is great. Our favorite wait person is Angie, and wherever we go we compare other wait staff to her and whether or not they deserve the Angie tip. We go at least once a week. Great atmosphere, seating inside and outside. Highly recommend. read more

It's in the same parking lot as the Westin hotel and I didn't expect a lot from a bar and grill after my experience with City Works so I was very pleased with my experience here. The ambiance is expected from a bar and grill restaurant very casual and perfect for a girls night out. I tried the apple cider whiskey sour which was perfect for me and they had a lot to choose from and the waitress was very helpful with my drink. The menu for drinks, beer and wine was more than adequate and very original. Their burger selections were awesome! There was the coffee infused burger with bacon (you can't go wrong with bacon) that doesn't have a coffee taste but makes the burger more tender. My other friend had the 3G-grilled cheese with bacon and homemade chips which I loved as well. I ordered the bison burger that was perfectly cooked medium with grilled onions and shiitake mushrooms that was super tender and delicious. I also loved fresh cut fries. For desserts we had the cotton candy but don't order the butter cake. It is worse than store bought. The waitress was wonderful! She didn't rush us, she always checked in and it is a real pleasure to not be rushed during a meal. (I'm a slow eater) read more

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I really liked this place. Fantastic burgers and fries, much more seating than you would think, and a cool vibe. Definitely a good 4 star.

What a great, fun restaurant in North Chicago. Starting with an excellent bourbon selection and fun smoke infused drink options. I had a Basil Hayden old fashioned that was great. Appetizers were fantastic, fried cheese curds, bourbon bacon and chicken wings were delicious. I had the wagyu burger with caramelized onion and bacon and my wife had filet sliders, we're Terrific. They brought their signature mountain of cotton candy for dessert which was pleasantly better than expected. Define worth stopping in when you're in Chicago. read more

Great food, great customer service and a selection of Bourbon that doesn't quit. Located next to a hotel and another Lettuce (going down hill) entertainment Restaurant. read more

Was celebrating our kid's 11th birthday. We were able to get a seat outside on the patio for dinner. Our server, Kenny, was very good and attentive. Food/drink was ordered and brought out in a timely manner. Our order (various burgers and a few appetiters) were very good. Upon learning our kid was celebrating his birthday, our server Kenny brought out the biggest cotton candy you'd ever see! We recommend. read more

Was in town for work and someone recommended the restaurant next door...felt like I was more in the mood for an Old Fashioned so decided to give this spot a shot! Classy, tavern-style interior with plenty of wood accents, TV's, and more Bourbons than I could count. Menu was inventive for the setting, featuring unexpected items like alligator and bone marrow. Started the meal off with that coveted Old Fashioned, which satisfied my craving. Took the bartender's recommendation and stuck with Woodford Reserve. Hard to mess that up!! I decided on the Bacon Coffee Burger with sweet potato fries. The fries were great. The burger relied too heavily on the toppings and the burger patty itself really lacked any flavor. Overall, not a bad spot to grab a drink if you're in the area, especially if you like bourbon and there's a game on. Food was good, but I wouldn't go out of my way to come back. read more

Spears Bourbon Burgers Beer - Spears Old Fashioned - New American Near Me - Wheeling, Illinois

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We came here on a double date and had a great experience! Our server, Katie, was super friendly and chipper. She gave us great food recommendations and my boyfriend was happy with her beer recommendations as well! They have A TON of beer choices. It was very crowded being that it was a Friday night, so I would definitely make a reservation. They have TONS of TV's, so it's great to watch sports. We ordered: - Smoked Chicken Wings: Amazing flavor!!! - Bourbon Bacon Deviled Eggs: We could have done withought...it had a weird taste to it we all weren't a fan - Harvestland Chicken Cesar Salad: A FANTASTIC salad! The chicken was juicey and the house Cesar dressing was out of this world. - Wagyu Burger: SUPER juicey! - The Ghostbuster Burger: Juicey, not too spicy, and the jelly made it on the sweeter side...the truffle fries that come on the side made it a good pair! - Marinated Skirt Steak: Delicious! Our steak was a tad over cooked though...we asked for Medium Rare and it was more on the Well side... - Chicken and Sausage Penne: This was what our server recommended and it was very good! I was happy I had leftovers the next day. Good portion size! read more

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I walked in to Spears with low expectations - how can I love a burgers/beer place when I don't enjoy either? It's next to my hotel, so good enough on a rainy night. Surprisingly, the menu had a ton of healthy options, the service was friendly (even at the bar), and they had plenty of drink options. I ordered salmon entree with rice and Brussels sprouts. I am pretty sure both sides were loaded with butter, for that reason I ordered a side of baked potato. Loved both. Next time, I hope they let me sub rice for baked potato. read more

Spears Bourbon Burgers Beer - Baked Potato - New American Near Me - Wheeling, Illinois

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We were in the area and decided to stop in for lunch- the space is large and spread out. The menu has plenty of options. I went for the Cali Chicken Club Sandwich and subbed Crispy Brussels Sprouts. Good sandwich, but the chicken could've used for seasoning. I also wished the Brussels Sprouts were still intact instead of just leaves, but it was perfectly crisped. I'd consider coming back to try other items on the menu and drinks! Service was just okay. read more

Spears Bourbon Burgers Beer - California Chicken Club Sandwich (sub Crispy Brussel Sprouts) - New American Near Me - Wheeling, Illinois

Nice friendly atmosphere. Great service from Nicole. If you're touting bourbon you should have Blantons. Fried pickles were good but the portion was small. Last but not least, the wings were good but the hot jalapeno maple sauce was neither hot nor had jakapenos. It was basically maple glaze. read more

Spears one of the best. Small but filling burgers. Good no GREAT fries. 10 out of 10 service. Shoutout to Isabella who served us tonight. The place was not to loud not to quiet. Amazing salad. Manager aka Ashleigh amazing also. 5 out of 5. read more

The food was good! We got cheese curds and fried l pickles for appetizer! I got the spear burger and it was delish! It was moist and juicy and for sides I got the vampire fries, a little greasy but perfect touch of garlic. My husband got the leopald burger but he said it was dry. Overall, we would definitely go back! The place is so nice and cute! Our server Talia was so attentive and accommodating. Only thing i have to say is one of the hosts is not very friendly and looked like she did not want to be there! When you're working as a host, please put a smile on your face! She was very rude read more

Spears Bourbon Burgers Beer - Pecan bourbon bread pudding - New American Near Me - Wheeling, Illinois

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We booked their private dinning room for a company dinner here. My only complaint is Laing is that I think it was too many people packed into this room given the lingering environment of COVID and they needed more than one waitress to wait on 35 of us. My water was never full. Ton of dirty dishes were stacked on the table. The food was really good! We ordered the cheese curds, spinach and artichoke dip for starters. I got the salmon salad. For some reason they forgot to put the dressing on it so I had to ask for some. Other dishes that were ordered were the salmon and churassco steak. Everyone was very happy with their food and drinks. read more

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Excellent burger, huge bar with roomy seating, very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Pricing is good (may be high for the area but great compared to NY). Location is perfect if you're at The Westin on business. read more

Nice parking lot tent seating during Covid. Crispy Brussels Sprouts were really good - sweet and crunchy! Artichoke Spinach dip was creamy and not too salty. Lots of bread crusty French bread served with it. The sausage stuffed banana peppers were a little spicy and a nice Keto diet alternative entree. French fries on my better half's burger were well cooked and seasoned nicely Good selection of beers and many, many bourbons! Plenty of apps on the menu we did not try. We would return. read more

Spears Bourbon Burgers Beer - New American Near Me - Wheeling, Illinois

Great food and great service Great place to watch a game as well Love this place and all its people read more

I was at a luncheon here yesterday. Our group had a private room. There was only 1 server for about 28 of us. I ordered the cheeseburger sliders which were delicious. I added sweet potato fries, the menu said $2.50 extra. I was billed $5.00 for them, I was told if I had ordered regular fries it would have only been 2.50, but sweet potato fries were an extra $2.50. It seems unfair since it was the only side I had. Buyer beware read more