Being in the Meat & Seafood industry for over 40yrs, I decided to give The Puff Shack BBQ a chance…read moreand by luck it was $1.00 Weds. Wings day. We decided to buy a good portion of Wings and they were ABSOLUTLEY FANTASTIC! Also, Zack/Josh and the Staff have a wonderful system when you call and the line is busy, they will notice the call came and you will get a "Callback" within 5min. For us, it was unexpected and it was our 1st experience. I can't forget the look on my wife's face and how surprised/happy they called back and helped us! The food & Service is "Over the Top" - I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Puff Shack for all Smoked/BBQ & Sidea - SPOT ON! David H.

Good food but it wasn't hot.. I wouldn't even say warm. The only thing that was a little warm was…read morethe Mac and cheese. Potatoes had great seasoning and enjoyed the brisket the most out of the ribs brisket and sausage

We recently tried this restaurant and the experience was a bit mixed. When we first ordered, we…read morewere told they were out of ribs, which was disappointing but understandable, so we changed the order. Then they had to come back again to let us know they were also out of potato salad. We also noticed that many of the drink options were out of order. At checkout, I noticed an extra charge on the bill that wasn't explained upfront. When I asked about it, I was told it was an added fee to account for inflation instead of raising menu prices. I understand businesses needing to adjust pricing, but extra charges should be communicated ahead of time rather than being a surprise at checkout. While waiting for our food, I used the restroom and noticed there was no soap in either dispenser, and one dispenser was sitting broken on the counter. The back area you through was cluttered with boxes and open cleaning supplies. I was really hoping the food would turn things around. The price for the food was reasonable. My boyfriend enjoyed his meal, but my smoked chicken was a dry and overall I didn't find the food particularly memorable.

This needs to be renamed Fire Salt. Everything is saturated in salt…read more When you first walk thru the door ) 1pm on a friday) and look at the menu, you notice a lot is chalked out (see pic) that they don't have. Among items was brisket and burnt ends, which is what we came for. Place order, pay and they take your name. There were two of us, the first name is called and only one was ready. No problem, I'll wait a minute, until I noticed they were doing orders linear i.e. one at a time.. Very small portions of pulled pork. Thick cut bacon was thinner than Oscar Meyer regular cut, burnt and coated in salt. No ice tea, either regular or sweet (see pic). BBQ sauce, we ordered one sweet and one spicy, were not marked. Ketchup, which was in squeeze bottles but not at table, was up at counter. Of the six containers, all were empty. Overall, the resturaunt was unkempt and atmosphere dingy. We've been here before, however a couple years ago hack when service and food was available and better. Unless someone, either owner or employees, start to take and an interest in food and customers, this won't be here mush longer.

My host Steve was phenomenal! He did a superb job at seating me! He was so knowledgeable about the…read moremenu and literally was a blessing! He also recommended another restaurant around the corner called Flagship on the Fox. People like him deserve Employee of the Month! Will definitely be back because of him. The food was phenomenal and the bartender Emily was very kind as well. The restaurant was beautiful with a very welcoming atmosphere.

Bartenders were prompt, polite, and friendly. The waitress in the front section (short blonde mid…read more20s) was brusk, unfriendly, and rude. Unless you're going for an "Ed Debevic's" vibe, that chick needs a new line of work, maybe a tow truck driver, or corrections officer. #mid

This review has been a long time coming because I somehow forgot to post it, but my husband and I…read moremet our friends here in the late summer and it was the first visit for all of us. When we first walked inside, the restaurant felt like a typical bar and grill. However, we asked to sit outside and were pleasantly surprised by how massive the patio area is. I am so glad we chose outdoor seating because the atmosphere back there was completely different and much cooler. Even though we did not play any games or fully explore the backyard area, it was impressive how much space this place has. They clearly host a lot of events and even offer volleyball, pickleball, and bags leagues. It all gives off a very relaxed, social, and fun vibe. Our waiter was also a highlight of the experience. Since it was our first time, we had a few questions about the menu, and he was incredibly helpful, friendly, and personable. The menu itself is large, so it took us a bit to decide what to order, but the prices were very reasonable and the food quality did not disappoint. I ordered the Woodsman Nachos ($14), and they were excellent. The portion size was huge and easily shareable. They were loaded with toppings like chili, jalapenos, lettuce, and multiple cheeses. I forgot to ask for no tomatoes, which was totally my fault, but they were chopped in larger pieces so it was easy enough to remove them. Everyone in our party enjoyed their food, and when I come here again, I think I will order the Nashville chicken sandwich because my friend ordered it and it looked delicious! Overall, this was a great first visit with good food, a fun atmosphere, and friendly service. It feels like the kind of place you could easily spend hours at, especially during warmer months.

We were there on a Sunday afternoon during a Bears game, and this place has such a fun vibe! They…read moregive away Jell-O shots when the Bears score, and people aren't shy about cheering. Burgers were on point and service was friendly.

A group dinner at Nobel House left us hungry for more (in a good way!)…read more This is a pretty sizable restaurant with a bar along half of one wall and plenty of tables of varying sizes that can accommodate whatever you throw at them. There is ample lighting and the staff is welcoming and friendly. The food is BBQ and they have a little bit of everything to offer. That is great, but makes it hard to choose what you want! We certainly had that problem but ultimately were very happy with our meals. They pretty much cover all the bases as far as BBQ and the sides. The flavors were very tasty! Having one in Glen Ellyn won't have us running back to this location but that is only on account of circumstance.

(Former) Nobel House 'regular' here…read more.. What happened? Inflation, greed, complacency... Nobel House is in a tailspin. These days the price hikes are expected, nothing new, and the day Nobel started to impose a penalty for paying via credit card (which initially they were ALSO taxing, and at a rate no less that was higher than Geneva's local tax percentage) was when I started only paying with cash. Hey, I like(d) their food and love(d) their employees, I'm willing to pay out the nose and jump through hoops for the experience. I'll admit, I went from eating there almost every day during Covid to maybe once a month, but when my family asks me where we should go out, Nobel is ALWAYS the first that comes to mind. Within the past week I've visiting Nobel for the last time. Prices notably up again, check. Many new employees, slower service, and uh oh, what's this, the food quality is in the toilet? Couple that with another service by Kelli and her terrible attitude, and things aren't looking great. Portions. Like everywhere else, as I said, at Nobel the prices are up and portions are down. My wife's favorite though, their lobster roll (formerly one of the best I've ever had in the United States, and I travel along the east coast quite a bit), has taken a hit harder than anything else on their menu from what I can ascertain. $31 now, which isn't new, it's been $31 since the beginning of 2026 from what I can remember, but $31 and it's probably 30% smaller than it used to be. For $31 you get a lobster roll that literally looks like a piece of Texas toast folded in half now, a 30% smaller portion of lobster, and if by some off chance you order the side salad, the side salad is also smaller. I can go on about all of the other cuts that are evident, but the $31 lobster roll is about the best display of the dismal direction Nobel House is headed. Sad... Nobel House, you'll be missed.

Was "craving" bao buns and cold noodles so we came here. The pork belly steamed buns were soo…read moredelicious. The buns were super soft and way bigger than I expected. It definitely satisfied my craving!! I also got Szechuan cold noodles, which was a little bit spicy and refreshing after a hot day outside. The only downside was it did taste too gingery for my liking, but I still ate it. I also got a taro milk tea boba and it was delicious. The service was quick and the older woman working (I think might have been the owner) was very sweet. It's a small very casual restaurant with a few tables. It seems like most people likely order takeout from here. I would definitely come back for more bao buns and milk tea!

Happy we tried this place. Angle Parking can be tricky in front on a busy street…read more Very friendly woman- the mom of the owner took my order and gave it to me when I got there. Ordered 2 noodle dishes and Shrimp fried rice. We all loved the shrimp fried rice. Nice and flavorful. 6 pieces of shrimp. Bigger shrimp but kind of wished there was more. Take a pass on the Majong Noodles. Our whole family was so confused about this one. Noodles with clump of sweet peanut butter on top. Not a sauce. It reminded me of peanut butter cookie dough before the flour went in. Cute place, definitely try it!

Order the pho. Fresh and delicious. Even to go. It stays hot. Generous portions too. A St Charles…read moregem.

Flavor-wise, they hit the mark, the broth for both the pho and Bún Bò Huế was spot-on and genuinely…read moreauthentic. But overall, the food took way too long to come out, and the portions were disappointing. My Bún Bò Huế was pretty much all broth with barely any noodles or meat. Honestly, the kids' pho looked like it came with more noodles than my full-sized bowl. It's a real shame because the kitchen clearly knows what they're doing with taste, but between the long wait and stingy portioning, it's hard to justify.

We went back to try some new things, I got a Shrimp Po'boy and my wife got the Bang Bang Shrimp…read morewrap and we got more of the awesome calamari. Again everything was good, only thing is i would have prefered the non butterflied shrimp, I missed the texture of the whole shrimp. My wifes wrap was massive and very good, I was a big fan of the cabbage/slaw that was inside. Again the calamari was perfect and just great!

A small shack near the corner of Randall road, don't be turned off the "dive" feel to it…read more First time I had it I tried the Lobster Mac and side of calamari. Both were tasty. The last several times I've gotten the shrimp quesadilla and there's a reason I haven't tried anything else since. One of my favorite "handhelds" to get in the area. Quesadilla is very filling with fresh tasting shrimp, bacon, and some other fixings. Comes with a side of fries which are also good. Good price and can probably make two meals out of it if you aren't too hungry. You gotta try it!

Fun spot with unique cuisine, this restaurant may be small but the food packs big flavor. On my…read morevisit here, I had the opportunity to try two dishes off the shareables menu and was super impressed with both of them. Service was also quick and friendly throughout the entire meal. The Birria egg rolls were a bit on the smaller side but made a big impression with its preparation. I've never had birria wrapped in anything as crispy as the wonton wrapper this was wrapped in. The birria was flavorful while being tender and not being too salty. The white cheddar and chihuahua cheese added a small amount of extra saltiness and a bit more fat, which matched well with the chipotle aiola. The duck poutine was incredibly flavorful, while sitting on the edge of potentially being too bold. The fries were incredibly crispy though there was quite a bit of gravy on the dish and the white cheddar cheese curds did a great job of keeping the entire dish hot throughout the meal, while adding a little bit of extra flavor. The bacon and onion added some umami though it almost made the dish a bit too salty and the duck confit added a nice protein element. Overall a little pricey, but given the more unique menu and quality of both the flavors and textures, it's worth the premium. The food here is definitely memorable and in line with excellent options available in Geneva.

All around had an amazing time! Visiting in town for work…read moreand wondered along this place that was delightful and charming. Henry was our server/bartender and gave us excellent service. He was naturally humorous and humble. The best part was my Tuna Tartare. I order it everywhere I go & I must say - it was the best I've had this year! Thank you Barrel + Rye!

Josef's is an amazing, authentic Italian deli that feels like stepping back into 1950s New York…read more The sandwiches are unbelievable -- piled high with quality ingredients and made with real pride in the craft. Add in the great people behind the counter, and it becomes more than just a deli -- it's an experience.

My sub sandwich was awesome We thought the service also was…read moregreat and the location is so nice for a location near home