Good service. Wide variety on the menu. Nice atmosphere, family friendly. You can call ahead and get your name on the list , kind of convenient, as I do not think they take reservations. read more

Okay this is a tough one to write. Squire on the Square bar area was used in the movie Groundhog Day, so we really wanted to give it a try. The atmosphere is very cool, the place is quite big and good for large groups and family meals. The staff was so friendly, and I mean everyone. From the hostess who seated us and immediately told us that Happy Hour was ending in about 15 minutes and to order as soon as we could for any bottles of wine, beer or appetizers. I appreciate that. Our server came over to take our appetizer and drink order. We ordered a bottle of wine and an appetizer, the potato skins. She was so friendly and it was a pleasure chatting with her. The potato skins were delivered to our table and were actually delicious. They were crunchy and the cheese was perfectly melted and topped with bacon. While we enjoyed our potato skins, several servers and the restaurant manager stopped to check on us, which was so nice. Then it was time to order our dinner, and we were going a bit light. I chose to have a bowl of the soup of the day which was creamed corn soup. Mr. Bee decided to have the tuna tacos. Our dinner was delivered in a timely manner and this is where the disappointment came in. My soup was supposed to be cream of corn. it wasn't creamed, it was creamy, with pieces of chewy kernels. There was no seasoning, it tasted if it was just corn and milk or cream, not even any salt. I didn't finish it. Mr. Bee's tacos were odd. The tortillas weren't fried, just warmed and flimsy. The tuna was not like poke. It was shredded, cut, cooked through and not really appetizing. He ate some of the tuna out of the tacos, but nowhere finished his meal and I have never seen him not finish tuna tacos. So when I said this was hard to write, it is. The staff, from the hostess to the servers who jumped in and helped each other deliver food and clear plates to the restaurant manager who checked in twice, they were excellent. Where the downfall is is in the food. Nothing after the potato skins was seasoned, poke tuna tacos would be amazing and the creamed corn soup should have been pureed, with seasoning, maybe a little bacon on top. It was all just so bland and disappointing. So I am giving the staff five stars and the food earns two. It could be great! read more

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We waited longer than initially told to sit. The manager was rude. Very disorganized. Finally got a seat 10 minutes for drinks. Tried to order and they were out of what we ordered. Should have been told when seated. This was a weekday. read more

If you haven't visited downtown Woodstock, what are you waiting for? Squire on the Square had so much personality, with free popcorn for the table and charming medieval decor, this is a great spot for families. The flaming cheese is a must have and I the burgers are solid. The brisket tacos hit all the flavor points, but the meat itself appeared to be gyro meat. Stick with burgers and fries and enjoy this fun spot. read more

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Must be Halloween and some other cheese dressed up as saganaki Because what we had did not taste like the saganaki we get from authentic Greek restaurants in Chicago. Let's get into the spicy prickly pear margarita next...well i hope you don't get into it because it's a waste. The smallest margarita with no depth of flavor, I think I've had tastier margaritas road side tbh. Service needs help-moments of one good bartender shined through out of the three who served us (we sat at the bar). Positive note (wooohooo) the sliders were good and we would order them again. The blue cheese was pungent and the pepper on top did some wonders paired with the sliders. read more

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Food, drinks, and service was amazing. We always enjoy coming here for dinner. I also love the commentary popcorn.

A wonderful place! Extremely professional service. The food is absolutely outstanding. The French onion soup is authentic -- the best I've ever had in Chicago! And the flavor of the Greek salmon truly transported me back to Greece. Thank you! read more

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Positive note: staff is very friendly and attentive. Food......meh, Tried the caprese salad. Bland, no basil to be found..very disappointed. Grape tomatoes barely roasted....would not order again. 17 bucks they could have thrown in a slice of garlic bread or a bread stick. read more

Super great service. Food was ok. $100 for 3 of us. Saganaki was not cooked!melted. Loved the atmosphere.

The McHenry Squire is our pick of the Squires--routinely good, with an incredible atmosphere. Crystal Lake is as consistent as McHenry -- we've been patrons to both for decades...but post it burning down maybe 30 yrs ago, it lost that old town feel that McHenry still has. The Dundee Restaurant was fine (been a bit since we've been there -- maybe 8-10 yrs but we easily our least of the then-three..: Squire on the Square has a bit of its own character relative to the others, which is nice. A smaller, but semi-unique menu too which is welcome. However the food just hasn't been as good the 3-4 times we've been here so far. Last time we ordered the mozzarella stick (maybe it was mozzarella log) instead for the staple saganaki as we saw others ordering it...it looked great but had ZERO flavor. The wait staff in all of our visits have been mediocre...not good at checking to fill waters, etc...but the restaurant is still in its infancy...so we hope that will improve. Squire on the Square is the best of the Woodstock pub/bar food places by some margin...but there are some monks to work out.::expand the menu, work on diversifying the menu u a bit more. Training. Your wait staff to be more attentive. The layout is a bit more challenging too, and that s probably something that will be tough to fix as the building is set up this way...but the mai. Dining area has no room for the musicians -- they are I. The bar...and the bar has been packed every time we've been there that it just doesn't seem to work/fit. We'd love this to be our Squire as we can walk here...and I bet it'll be great when the warm weather comes...so I'm still hopeful that the (more minor than perhaps my review reads) kinks can be worked out -- lastly work on the mozzarella log thing..it looks great but needs more flavor. 3.51-3.75 stars :) read more

I really wanted to like this restaurant but food was mediocre. It's such an interesting atmosphere; great, friendly service; and quick service were all highlights. My husband's burger was very undercooked (as was the bacon) and fries were cold. My gyro sandwich was good but my fries were also cold. Very underwhelming for the cost! read more

Our server Jenna was super nice, pina colada was superb and the spuds were great too! Cannot go wrong here.

I highly recommend the rum flight - blue knight, rum barrel, mai tai and zombie - and cheese curds to start. Service was quick and pleasant, ambiance good, not too loud. Grilled cheese sandwich and chopped salad both excellent. I didn't taste them but Ribs looked good and I was told they were great. Next time! Definitely the best place to eat on the square. read more

Love this place. Amazing appetizers and the Prime Rib has the best smokey flavor. Cool atmosphere and huge outdoor seating

Stopped by SOS again for a quick drink or three and a snack. Awesome experience from the hosts, servers and bartender(Kami)! The atmosphere is warm and inviting! People were enjoying the day on the patio....enjoy the sun and warm with a cool cocktail or beer. read more

second visit / not as good. Not horrible but I ordered the same thing as I did the first time but it was no where near as good. Cheese hadn't even melted. It was a three layer sandwich - the top layer had a good portion of unmelted cheeses, then came a slice of bread then a slice of unmelted cheddar - very underwhelming. I had asked for the bacon to be very very very well done and on the side. The bacon came no where near well done and fatty in places. I told my server and just shrugged. Dining partner said the Asian nachos were good but had overwhelming amount of wasabi which made it a bit too spicy. She loved the coconut rice a lot! Other downside is there are only 2 bathroom stalls in the whole place for women. Not sure what was provided in the men's room but there are only one of each in the restaurant. It was an issue as I went back 3x and it is a small room and I couldn't get in the first two times due to a stroller and a group of women the next time. Our seat had an amazing view of the decorations on the square Our server seemed anxious for us to leave with requests like - you want your check (weren't done eating yet); want a box etc. we were pondering dessert but decided to go elsewhere for that as we felt a bit pushed out. I hope you take these comments in the spirit that they are offered. You have a wonderful spot, its beautiful inside but there is certainly need for some tweeting. read more

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Great food really good the Parmesan crusted cod excellent and sushi taco appetizer fantastic - just could not understand having out drinking water served in a bizarre disposable style plastic cup - really detracted from experience read more

Tried this place for the first time and we want to go back soon. Our server, Jen, was attentive, friendly and just a lot of fun; she's so personable. The drinks were very good and the food was great. And the holiday decorations were incredible! read more

Everything was terrible. My husbands prime rib sandwich was tuff. My ribs were so dry. I will never go back. Waiter took 15 minutes to get our drinks, they weren't even busy. If I could rate it at a 0 I would read more

We've been here twice now. Valentines Day and for a date night recently. They have been inconsistent with food and service. While the location is great. We're just going to go elsewhere in Woodstock until we decide if we want to try again. read more

Squire on the Square is a great addition to the Woodstock Square. The uniqueness and history of the building is so cool! We were greeted with a friendly "Welcome in" and seated at the bar this time. Camellia and Sonya are great ambassadors of the restaurant. Friendly engaging and very knowledgeable about the menu. Had the Broasted Chicken - to die for good!!!! The crispy breading was great but the chicken was so tender and flavorful. Spoke to a younger gentleman, William - I believe a manager. He was great, checking in to see how the meal was and if we needed anything. The restaurant was hopping and we still had great service and great food. We will be back for sure! Sorry no photos - just enjoying our time! Oh and popcorn... that is so cool you get a bowl when seated and they will bring you more! read more

3pm visit on NYE, while the restaurant was decorated so festively all the other points were a fail. Drinks seemed watered down (martinis). Calamari was under cooked, coating didn't even adhere, congealed cup of sauce was served with it. Filet medallions were like pieces of beef usually served on a skewer. Prime rib was inedible, tough and full of grizzle and fat, baked potatoes were hard and cold. Huge disappointment for a hefty bill. read more

Gone get a few times . They have awesome burgers . And u can eat outside and take ur pet with u . It's right in Woodstock square so u can check out other small stores and always have something going on in the square as well. Service is fast and only took 15 mins to make our order once it was done read more

Not sure why it took 15 minutes to get our drinks they weren't that busy but I ordered a prime rib sandwich and my wife had the ribs. Both were dry as can be. We did have a coupon for $20 off for my wife's birthday even then it wasn't worth the money won't be going back. read more

Stopped in after being absolutely drenched in a thunderstorm while at the farmers market. All the staff was friendly and welcoming. Jennifer was one of the best waitresses I have ever met. The saganaki was pure heaven! read more

We recently held a special event at the Squire and I just have to remark on the perfect evening we had. The food was delicious, the room was set well for the 20+ guests we had, but most impressive was our server Ariel. SHE WAS AMAZING!! One server, 20+ people and she was spot on ALL EVENING with everyone's off-the-menu orders, drink orders and individual checks!! She always had a smile, something nice to say and made everyone feel totally comfortable. Kudos to a wonderful young lady. read more

Lunch today at Squire on the Square. The food was really good! We had saganaki, smoked brisket tacos, filet trio on mashed potatoes, and gyros plate. The service was excellent. Looking forward to outdoor dining and many more great meals on the beautiful Woodstock Square. read more

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Staff was very friendly, Restaurant setting was very nice and cozy. Food was not all that great, could've been better.

Love the latest Village Squire restaurant now occupying the space where Bill Murray drank to world peace in the movie Groundhog Day. Lots of comfortable booths to sit in and you are seated with a bowl of popcorn which is super fun. They feature a casual menu and have really good cocktails. I got the Turkey Club sandwich and my husband ordered the pot roast. Both were really delicious. Be prepared for good sized portions. The wait staff is friendly and attentive. Parking can be a challenge in the busy Woodstock Square. Suggest sensible footwear. read more

The restaurant & our server handled our 12 person party wonderfully. Our meals were excellent & very reasonably priced. I loved my ahi tuna salad. read more

This is a great family orientated place... Everything about it was amazing... From the moment you walk in when you get greeted to the very end.... And then who doesn't love popcorn. You have an actual popcorn machine at the very entrance and you can smell it as soon as you walk in - You get a bowl of popcorn as a little treat! Our waitress Katie was very patient with us... Especially since I had to translate the menu to my parents whom only speak Spanish. The food was phenomenal- I do have to say the chicken and waffles did. It's due diligence hit the right spot... The filet sliders pure perfection.... The Greek salmon Great taste! And the Greek soup wowzers.... The chicken in that soup!!! We're from Chicago and I definitely go back just for that Greek soup!!!! So it's definitely a highly recommended place to go if you're in the area... Thanks again, katie! read more

My son and I are huge squire fans, the CL location is amazing we go there often. This one needs some serious improvement. The French onion soup was awful, almost completely flavorless. The chicken tenders were dry and chewy. The "modern" atmosphere is awful, feels like it was decorated by a single 45 year old man who never left his moms basement which is sad given its location it could really play into the feeling of the other locations. read more

My favorite place hands down. Great food and also love the popcorn. lol steak sliders are amazing and there soup is absolutely delic

Service was slow and didnt know what she was doing .Loaded potato soup tasted and looked like it was made from instant potato mix. Shrimp alfredo was tasteless and watery.never going back... read more

Had a great experience! Love that they kept the popcorn tradition. Their gyro plate was very tasty and you can't go wrong the saganaki!

I've visited Squire on The Square four times now and every time the food is great and the service is even better. I highly recommend the asian chicken nachos or the giant pretzel appetizers. My favorite entrees include the boom boom shrimp tacos, ahi tuna tacos, and the prime rib - it's like butter. Can't wait for the patio to be open in the summer! read more

The staff here are friendly and hardworking. From the hostess to the waitress to the manager-everyone was great. However, they need to do better with their food. At our table, we had a steak dinner, and two Reuben's. Also had the famous avgolemono soup. The Reuben's were not made correctly and all we could taste was the sauerkraut. For a 41.00 steak it was not cooked as ordered and was extremely thin. Sadly, the avgolemono soup was not the recipe many know and love. It tasted heavily of lemon ( which is part of the recipe-but shouldnt be overwhelming) and the chicken which is usually finely shredded was present in large chunks. It was an expensive night out for food that is below the usual standard for Village Squire. Because it just opened recently, maybe give it a month or so to work out the kinks. The restaurant itself is pretty loud when there are many people dining. read more

Food is mediocre and overpriced. Service is slow. Drinks are ok. There are better options in town.

Food was great. Had the prime rib grinder and saganaki. The kid loves the chicken fingers too. The staff was great and the ambience is really fun. Will be back. read more

So went to Squire on the square for the first time on Friday 11/15 night, there was a bit of a wait, but was expected. Was out for a friend's birthday, we were able to wait by the bar and grab some drinks while we waited for a table which was great. When seated, we were greeted by our server Cassidy I believe her name was, she was amazing, and very attentive! I ordered the prime rib which was very delicious it's only served Fri-Sun so I went with an option I wouldn't be able to try during the week. Overall the experience was enjoyable, the environment with decor was cool, I highly recommend trying this place out, and I will definitely be coming back again! read more

Squire On The Square - Sandwiches Near Me - Woodstock, Illinois