I visited here on a recent Friday with a group of almost a dozen and had a great time. We had a large table (not sure is someone reserved it or not) looking right out onto Roger Williams ave. We had plenty of room and it was nice to have delicious beer, good food, and a pleasant view of this part of Highland Park. I've been here before when it had a different name, but it seems like little has changed. This is a well warn bar! Comfy seats at the bar and a smattering of booths and table with a homey feel - lots of wood and available light from the large front window. This is not a huge room by any means but it never felt crowded. Our group had mostly apps like guac and chips and a quesadilla or two. I tried a Kolsch lager and a Marzen lager both if which were a little cheaper than usual due to the Happy Hour Special of $5 a beer. Margaritas are $6 at Happy Hour. The beer was very good! We had a great waiter and being seated just a few feet from the bar meant no one went thirsty or hungry for long. On past visits I was seated on the back patio but we had rain on this most recent visit, and it's also March! (Patio season does not start in the Chicago area for at least another month or month and a half!) The patio is a nice little wood fenced in area with lots of tables and a back tap bar. Not sure if that set-up is still the same.... This is a great local bar with a lot of rustic, homey charm. I'd definitely recommend if you want good local beer in a friendly old-school bar. read more

My husband and I went to Steep Ravine Brewing with some friends for lunch on a Saturday. The restaurant was about half full with outdoor seating available. We ordered the nachos for an appetizer. They were good without being too spicy. Then I ordered the pulled pork with sweet potato fries as an entrée. I loved the barbecue flavor and onion ring. My husband had the quesabirria tacos which were amazing. I wish I had room to try the churros for dessert. Everything was very good and I'll be back to try more. read more

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The service at this place was terrible. I was there today with my family, and after having a beer, we decided to order some food. It took a very long time for someone to come over and take our order. When the food finally came out, the order was wrong. We tried several times to get someone's attention to address the issue, and after waiting even longer, the server finally told us that they had run out of the item we ordered. At that point, we unfortunately had to leave. I still paid for my check, but the server made no effort to make the situation right or reimburse us for the food we had paid for but never received. Throughout the entire experience, no one came over to check on us or ask how everything was. I wanted another beer and even needed basic things like utensils just the normal service you would expect at a restaurant. Overall, it was an awful experience. The food issue was frustrating, but the lack of communication and effort from the staff made it even worse. I would not recommend this place based on my experience. read more

Came for lunch and a beverage. Service was confused. Ordered a chicken wrap which was small. Server repeatedly looked at my empty soft drink and didn't offer to refill. Super slow despite restaurant being mostly empty. Won't return. read more

We love how cozy it felt & it was super clean! The service here was awesome & so was the food/drinks! If we find ourselves in Highland Park again, especially in the nicer weather we will be stopping by. They have a section in the back that we want to check out. read more

One of our go to's has been through some big changes of late so we stopped in to check in on them to see how they were doing, you should too. Happy hour is still a thing, but the nachos are no longer part of it :( https://www.raviniabrewingcompany.com/index.php/home/rebrand-announcement read more

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I Wanted to try something new for Sunday brunch. Walked in around 12:30. Sat at the bar where there was one other patron waiting for his food. Bartender was slicing limes and washing dishes. I waited for 10 minutes without even an acknowledgement of my presence. Not even eye contact. He came over to a stack of glasses in front of me to grab a glass and still no eye contact or even a "hey I'll be right with you" The place was empty. 2 servers were hanging out at the right end of the bar looking bored. Another patron walked in and sat at the bar. Bartender hollered out "margarita"? and then prepared him his margarita. Still no engagement or acknowledgement whatsoever. I got up and left. No surprise the place was empty.I'm sorry I do not have a food review. I did not want to wait all day to be served. read more

Our server was the sweetest guy and super attentive. He cared about making sure we got everything we asked for. Another worker also offered us milkshakes for free and they were Devine! I would come back for the milkshakes alone. The place is quaint and not huge inside but it does have outdoor seating and the wings were good. I enjoyed myself great place to stop after a show at the Ravinia. read more

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Went to the HP Art Fair, had a beer. Decided to hit the brick and mortar. Well worth the stop. Beer was great, just had some apps which were excellent and the staff were wonderful. read more

This place is legit! Right when we walked in, we felt like we were the only ones there. Undivided attention from the bartender and server, quick food service, and awesome music and environment. The bartender, Darrick, gave us the best beer recommendations and was a great conversationalist! Definitely make your way here when you can. We will be back! The quesabirria was unreal! read more

Steep Ravine Brewing - Food Truck Pils To Go - Brewpubs Near Me - Highland Park, Illinois

Their food and service are fantastic! The guac is homemade and the chips too! They are delicious. I'm in love with the smashburger! It is so good... everything is great! And a nod to Kyle! She's the best bartender! read more

Fantastic food and Beer. We tried three kinds of tacos, the cheeseburger and the churros! All were Very well made - the meat in the tacos was moist and juicy, while the cold toppings were bright and crisp. And sooo glad we chose to grab the churros for dessert - warm and crispy, with a vanilla filling and cinnamon sugar on top, served with chocolate and pineapple dipping sauces. The food truck pilsner was also great - crisp and refreshing - very easy drinking. Our waiter was friendly and attentive - great service. Will definitely return. Keep up the great work. Cheers. read more

Steep Ravine Brewing - 3 Taco Plate - fried fish taco, shrimp po boy taco, and Vietnamese Bahn Mi taco - Brewpubs Near Me - Highland Park, Illinois

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Great vibes, great beer, very solid food options - my favorite by far are the Barbacoa burrito bites. I can only give 4 stars though because having zero non alcoholic beer and zero non alcoholic cocktail options nowadays is very disappointing and makes us less like to come often. read more

Dear Management, My family and I have been loyal customers of Steep Ravine / Bwb Shakes for a long time, typically visiting or ordering takeout multiple 8+ times a month. However, after our recent experience, we have decided we will no longer be returning. While your staff remains very welcoming and professional, the quality of the food and beverages has declined significantly. The beer tasted off and lacked its usual flavor. Furthermore, the meal was disappointing across the board: the ramen broth tasted sour, the fries were undercooked and tasted of old oil, the chicken tenders were stale, and the burger was served raw. Additionally, my wife fish taco had an extremely unpleasant odor that made it impossible to enjoy. Because the meal was inedible, we requested the bill and finished our evening at another restaurant. It is disappointing to pay 80$ for such a poor experience after years of patronage, but we will be looking for a new local favorite. Thank you for the good times in the past. read more

Great burgers. Service is always great and quick. Looks like a local dive but that is part of the charm .

Great service, good beer, fun menu, really wanted to try the Carnitas Ramen but we had stopped for lunch on the way.

I felt like we were an inconvenience. We did come in a little late, we ordered right away.

Wow! My husband and I just stopped in for lunch and were pleasantly surprised...absolutely awesome tacos, beer & service! We would highly recommend coming-in if you're in the area. Super fantastic! read more

We were pleasantly surprised by this place!! A little bit of a dive bar feel with outstanding food. We came for a late lunch on a Sunday and it was pretty quiet. Bartender was quick, and every beer we tried was great. We actually bought a six pack of the Steep Ravine for ten bucks to take home. I got the carnitas tacos and it was PLENTY of food. The shells were thick, warm, and unique. I'd never had such soft and thick corn shells before. The tacos were very authentic. My boyfriend got the burrito and it was also delicious. It was exactly what we were looking for and we got great service for a very reasonable price! read more

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Amazingly fresh tacos, chicken tinga is so flavorful and the house made tortillas are the bomb - not greasy at all. The out door space is divided into umbrella tables in the front and a back patio complete with fire pit, bags and darts. A wide variety of beer, some wines and cocktails are available. The taco lunch specials were great, 2 tacos, fresh chips, guac and pico. The service was excellent. The place inside was bit dark for my taste, which is why I took off a star. read more

Great outdoor place / only has tacos and beers however there is a place next door that is their sister location so you can get a burger while having drinks outside. Me and 4 guys did a scooter ride and stopped her for lunch, it's a trendy spot and 15 minutes after we got there the place was packed. My firmed had their tacos while the rest of us had some beers. I am told they make their own tortillas. My review is for the drinks since I did not eat! I look forward to coming back next scooter ride with the guys and try some tacos myself read more

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Small brewery with a neighborhood bar vibe. Above average beer, great nacho chips, terrific bartender, streaming hippie music. Could easily spend all afternoon here. Full bar. Sufficient Mexican food menu, but this is a bar, not a restaurant read more

Steep Ravine Brewing - Brewpubs Near Me - Highland Park, Illinois

This restaurant is the epitome of what the Ravinia area food should be. They have such tasty drinks here and always have the best service. I love their tacos, they're so tasty and there are so many meats and toppings to choose from. The ambiance is just amazing, it's so chill and comfortable inside. Overall, my experience was amazing and I hope you're able to enjoy yours too!! read more

This place seems to have 3 different names, which is a bit confusing. Nevertheless, we enjoyed their tacos. We would skip the side of rice and beans, it was pretty bad. Overall, the food was convenient and satisfying but not really special enough to come back. read more

I've recently started coming here a bit more - and each time I go it feels more like home. In total I've been 4 times, but the staff all know me by name and I get real Cheers vibes when I walk in now. Last night I got a chance to meet one of the owners, Jeff, and he bought me a round and posed for a picture when I said "I'm gonna put this on Yelp!" He's the guy on the far right. My favorite beers so far are Starseeker, Foodtruck, and Goza (spl?) Great neighborhood bar to come watch a game or bring a date for a low pressure good time. read more

Steep Ravine Brewing - Met the owner! And the bartender is modeling a 4 pack of Starseeker - Brewpubs Near Me - Highland Park, Illinois

We were seating for a long time and we were totally ignored. Not even when we call a waiter they try to help us. Stay away from this dump!

Ravinia Brewing Company has been our saving grace during the pandemic. They have gone above and beyond to stay safe while adapting to the challenges that this year has thrown at all of us. At the beginning of the summer they were able to set up in the street and kept this going throughout the summer and early fall. The street is open again, but they still have seating to the side of the street, on their sidewalk and under an open tent. They have added outdoor fireplaces to help keep the chill away. One of the most exciting part of RBC is the variety of beers that they bring in from their city location. There is always something different. I loved their Oktoberfest this past fall and their winter brews are just a lovely. They have a limited menu of tacos, burritos, quesadillas & salads, but everything is fresh and tasty. Mexican is perfect beer food in my opinion. We are blessed to have this local establishment in our area and will do our best to help support them through the ups and downs of Covid. read more

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Fabulous! Great beer, lovely staff and such a beautiful town. We sat on the patio, weather was perfect, beer was great and the tacos and nachos were top notch. We hope to be back in the area again soon and will definitely stop in again. read more

I'm so glad that we finally decided to try Ravinia Brewing. We try to avoid downtown areas on the weekends, just because we don't like to battle people for parking. We were really surprised that this was a little away from proper downtown so there were plenty of places to park! The inside seems small, but there's a ton of seating inside. When it's nicer out, they have front and back patio options. We ended up sitting at a booth that easily could have fit a few more people. They do serve food here, but we were just looking to make our way through the beer list. The beer covers all the basic bases for beer, plus a few fun ones that seem to be seasonal. I really enjoyed every single beer I tried so much that we ended up taking some home with us. read more

Came in for a late bite with mom and needed something quick. Isaiah was wonderful to seat us right away and take our order. He seemed to be working alone and managed to handle everything by himself. Isiah needs a raiseeeee!! Thank you for the experience! read more

Came here with my family recently for some food and drinks. I love the small cozy feel of the inside of RBC in the colder months. My parents already had food at the table they were slowly munching on when we arrived. My brother and his girlfriend, started to eat that too. I am vegan so I waited to order my own food, which I got hummus and falafel as a snack. Everyone ordered drinks, from beer to mixed drinks and all enjoyed them. Definitely recommend, especially because it is owned by a family in the neighborhood. read more

Steep Ravine Brewing - Us at our booth - Brewpubs Near Me - Highland Park, Illinois

I've been to Ravinia Brewing a few times and the beer is always great, but they recently expanded their menu and I had no choice but to write a new review after I tried their Ramen Burrito...this thing is insane! Their somewhat spicy Pork Ramen, in a burrito, fried like a chimichanga, with a ramen broth dipping sauce. Words cannot do justice to how good this is, or what it is, you just have to try it to believe it. It is amazing!!! Do yourself a favor and just try it. read more

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It makes me sad how many of my reviews start with regret over not trying a place sooner. To be fair, we did attempt Ravinia Brewing Company last summer but it was packed and there was nary an empty seat to be found. We decided to go back this week and committed to the attempt. On a Wednesday evening, we had no problem finding an empty table. The menu is fairly limited - tacos and burritos. We each ordered three tacos. I opted for all carnitas; my husband got three different kinds. And that tells you everything you've ever needed to know about who we are as people. The carnitas tacos were incredible - the carnitas were crispy and flavorful. The pico had a slight spice to it without being overwhelming, and the other toppings did a nice job cooling the spice for my amateur-hour palette. My husband had a flight of beer (do you see a theme here?) that looked interesting and he enjoyed. I had a margarita, which was good but nothing extraordinary. I'll probably have a beer next time. They have a brunch menu that looks interesting - we'll definitely be back, likely to try that out. My one concern is that I saw the cook playing on his phone between preparing orders. Sir, I don't know where your phone has been but I sincerely doubt it's been sanitized. Please keep it away from my delicious carnitas. Thank you. read more

Liked this place for the food, but other things kept the rating down. I would summarize Ravinia Brewing as 4 star food and 2 star presentation/trappings. This little brew house is located in downtown Highland Park ... and it is a small downtown (if that is where we were). It was a nice little off-the-beaten-trail kind of area with a dozen or so establishments stuck in a residential area and near the train station. The place offered a number of craft beers - routinely good stuff - I had the Food Truck Pilsner (4 star very nice and light). We also had two orders of the chips, salsa & guac (5 stars and the hit of the night ... fresh salsa and guac and nicely salted corn chips). For dinner this restaurant serves mostly Mexican food, and the offerings were very nice. One in our party had the cheese quesadillas (2 star fine but not much cheese inside); another had the barbacoa beef burrito (4 star very good, nicely seasoned beef, and a well stuffed burrito); and the last in our party had the taco plate (3 star tasty selections and three to a plate). All the food was piping hot and freshly prepared. So what didn't we like. The table had no water glasses, no napkins, no condiments, no menus (only the QR code), nuttin'. I am sure we could have asked for everything, but the first blush is that this is really a bare bones operation. The food comes with no silverware at all - neither plastic nor metal. All the meals came in those little cardboard containers that you'd find on a County Fair midway serving up corndogs - the container quickly gets moist and falls apart. No silverware and flimsy containers just make the restaurant look cheap ... and they don't do the food justice. Still and all, 4 star food. read more

The best elotes I have ever had. We had been going here for several years. The legit have some of the best casual eats on the North Shore. The tacos, quesabarilla, fish and chips are amazing! The service is knowledgeable, friendly and on point with their recommendations for beer or food. My husband is a big fan of the Medusa and Steep Ravine drafts too! Highly recommend for a casual night out. read more

The site of the late Madame Zuzu was transformed beautifully and it is now a hopping place (get it, hops, as in beer:) where people gather to have awesome food and unique beer. The highlight of the menu is tacos and boy, oh, boy, they are great tacos. There are several choices for meat, one veggie, and most of the time there is a special. Two of the specials we tried were fish and steak and they were amazing, so I do recommend going for the dish of the day. You can mix and match your flavors, which is what I do:) Since they have the word brewing in the name, you have to try the beer. You will thank me. Full disclosure - I don't drink beer. Except, when I am at the brewery. You know, when in Rome.. The flavors they manage to create in their brews are really special. Recently I tried one with cold brew coffee in it and I loved it. The service is super friendly and the staff is genuinely interested in your satisfaction. We especially like Savina who is always smiling. The owner is a constant presence at the restaurant, greeting people and making sure everybody is happy. You can see the passion for this place in his eyes and it makes you feel good about being there. They serve a Sunday Brunch that I have not tried yet but saw the menu and it looks great. Now the one hiccup: The only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is the fact that they use paper dishes and plastic ware. I am very understanding of the reasons they do it and it adds to the casual atmosphere, but you know, the environment. Some people may mind this more than others. read more

In fairness, it was a little strange being here early for lunch...we were the only ones in there so it was quiet and I dare say dismal. We got a flight of beer, a Mexican chopped salad, and delightful conversation with the barkeep. The flight of beer was good. The salad- off putting served in plastic and I thought the regular size was kind of small, makes me wonder just how small the side salad version is. I'm a fan that it was entirely vegetarian with an option to add meat. I look forward to returning in the evening to either their street side patio or beer garden in the back. read more

Steep Ravine Brewing - Beer flight - Brewpubs Near Me - Highland Park, Illinois

Fantastic! Came to the area for a Ravinia show, parked the car, walked here for a quick bite, and then headed into the show. It was the perfect timing to get a spot in the coveted parking lot AND get some delicious tacos. The staff couldn't have been nicer. So friendly and accommodating. We called ahead of time to ensure there would be space and were able to get a table outside! I tried the chicken tinga tacos, signature margarita, and chips and guacamole. Wverytjing was wonderful. If you get the food dairy free, which I did on a whim, they'll add extra goodies like pickled onions to jazz it up. This is a great spot and I highly recommend! read more

The beer's good and the food's bad. I like the light Food Truck lager. But I've never had a decent meal, the food is just mediocre. The fresh chips and guac are fine, that's hard to mess up. But the burrito? Ugh. They changed the recipe fortunately; it used to be a slurry of practically pureed ingredients. Now the different components are identifiable, but the carne asada burrito was 90% lettuce with a light sprinkling of meat (see the photo). Come on, guys, you can do better! read more

Steep Ravine Brewing - The mostly lettuce Carne Asada Burrito. - Brewpubs Near Me - Highland Park, Illinois

They have brought back the small town neighborhood gathering place AND made it kid friendly!!! I walked in and was stunned by the neighborhood charm. There were several booths filled with families and the nicest manager/owner greeting everyone and wandering through hoping everyone was happy. Yes they have Beer. Yes they have Tacos! Both items were excellent. I love a place that makes their own chips. The guacamole was very tasty. The servings were smallish, but who needs to go home feeling stuffed!!! Their portions were just right. I will definitely be back. Let's hope others piggy back on their new concept of a brewery!!!! read more

Steep Ravine Brewing - Brewpubs Near Me - Highland Park, Illinois