After spending the afternoon at Morton Arboretum,our friends suggested we go to NWB - Next Whiskey…read moreBar in downtown Lisle. It was early on a Friday night and we were seated immediately. By the time we left tho,the place was packed! Our server Haley was great. They have a fantastic bourbon and whiskey menu as well as craft cocktails. I had their NWB Old Fashion which is made with Buffalo Trace..bonus! It was so good I had to have two.....lol. We spilt the NWB Trio appetizer which was a selection of hummus,olive tapenade and corn guacamole,fresh veggies and grilled pita. Definitely big enough for 4 people. Their menu offers Mac n cheese, Gourmet Burgers,Wraps,Sandwiches and Salads. I had the NWB Burger which was an 8 oz burger topped with pork belly,cheese curds,whiskey bbq sauce on a pretzel bun. Absolutely delicious! My wife had The Gobbler (GF) with a Turkey burger,avocado,goat cheese,roasted red pepper sauce on a GF bun. She loved it and they only charged an extra 1.00 for the GF bun. Portions are huge and the food is very good. We will definitely be back!

NWB is located in downtown Lisle and can seat ~50ish people. They also have outdoor seating as…read morewell. Parking is street parking and it was easy for me to find a spot. A friend and I stopped in for a weekday lunch and there were about 15 other customers as well. This is a casual whiskey bar with your standard bar food and drinks. Service throughout was kind of inconsistent but still OK. The food came out fairly quick which is ideal for me anyway haha. We both opted for the $10 smash burger lunch special that comes with fries. For $10 this is a great deal. The burger was juicy and delicious. The sauce on the burger goes very well with it and the bun is buttery, very good. The fries? Meh, they were pretty bland and stale.

After attending a group lunch with my subdivision, I decided to try Raymes for dinner. I was a…read morelittle apprehensive since some reviews were not the best. My experience was great. Service was excellent. Multiple restaurant staff were very friendly, and the food was very good. I enjoyed the black bean soup which I also had during the lunch. My wife tried the French Onion soup which she said was very good also. I asked the waitress to recommend a house specialty. She provided a few choices including the pot roast which I ordered. The pot roast came with mashed potatoes, cut carrots, and peas all covered in a very good pot roast gravy. I would recommend. My wife had the fried chicken which she said was very good. I tasted her chicken which I will have during a future visit. I look forward to returning to try many of the other available entrées.

It's not the restaurant. It's their regulars. Really low class busy bodies that are in your…read morebusiness. My wife felt so uncomfortable, she had to leave! My wife is a teacher of over 30 years and I'm a retired government attorney. She coughed a couple times due to her cancer (non contagious) and they stared her down to make her leave! Food and service are good but a really risky place to go otherwise. You never know who you might offend there.

THE USUAL SUSPECTS…read more This dive bar in Lisle is a haven for townies, which is certainly a vibe. Maple Ave Pub is, unsurprisingly, on Maple Ave just west of Route 53 in the western suburbs of Chicago. I'd estimate I've stopped here close to a dozen times, although a handful of those instances I neglected to check-in on Yelp for fear of my wife seeing it ("I thought you were coming straight home from work....") An older woman's been behind the counter seemingly every time, taking drink orders and making small talk. She's friendly--​moreso with the locals than with me--​and I'll occasionally get called 'hun', 'sweetie', etc, which is endearing. I got way better service from the hot tattooed barkeeps at Brauer House in Lombard, however. To be perfectly honest, I've never eaten anything here. The wings look like they might pass muster, though there's a few items that raise an eyebrow (clam chowder at a dive bar? thanks, I'll pass). Possum Pub in Melrose Park had surprisingly good food, and it was a major dive, so perhaps I ought to give the grub here a shot sometime. They have several pool tables, a Big Buck Hunter, Golden Tee, dart board, boxing machine, and pair of pinball machines; as of 6/19/24 they've got a Star Trek premium (Stern, 20​13) and JAWS (Stern, 2024). In the past they had Oktoberfest (American Pinball, ​2018), Fish Tales (Williams, 1992), and a stunning Circus Voltaire (Bally, 1997). Last week, the A/C wasn't working so this place was SWELTERING on one of the hottest days of the year. Normally I stick around for a couple pints and 2-3 games of pinball, but it was so toasty inside (worse than outside) I only played 1 game and skipped the beer completely. There were no fans on, either. * TL;DR * Dive bars are all well and good, but maybe it's time I found a new spot to hit up for a cheap domestic pint. Over the years I've gotten a handful of looks that can be described as quizzical at best, and dirty at worst. I've been ignored by the bartender numerous times--with cash in hand, mind you--while she's chatting away with regulars, as I'm standing there absolutely parched. I want to like Maple Ave Pub, but the feeling doesn't seem mutual. If it weren't for the pinball tables, I probably wouldn't return.

Old school, no frills--yes fun, un-corporate, low key place to hang with a friendly crowd and…read moretender--better than Cheers!. Old school, dark wood, good ole' bar with plenty of ways to entertain you. Decent selection on tap and in bottles as well as cocktails. Good bar food. Reasonable prices! Come as you are, no one cares. Bottom line: Very low key, decent bang for the buck on refreshments and food, low key crowd, lots of stuff to do.

A perfect neighborhood bar, with delicious pizza and lots of beer!…read more We spent a few hours and enjoyed excellent service, delicious pizza abs a couple pitchers of beer! Didn't remember to take pics...because we were having too much fun!

I loved Evviva's marinara sauce sooooo much I ordered nearly weekly however recently Evviva changed…read moretheir sauce has no taste at all:-(:-(. I don't know why restaurants drug companies on & on have to change their products? ... we will try other Salerno Pizza locations like Western Springs & Hodgkins near where my husband works see if these locations have decent marinara before going elsewhere.

I guess the lack of cars in the parking lot on a Saturday evening should say something. We came to…read moreenjoy a cocktail before an event in the area. Due to low staffing, the bar area was closed. The host was also the bartender and the server. We were offered a basket of chips and salsa and the chips were terrible. They were so hard so either stale or under cooked. They literally hurt to bite into. The 3 salsas looked pretty, but I wasn't a fan of the taste of any. They did have a very large drink menu. They drinks had fun names. Unfortunately, El gran agave was a miss for me.

Seafood stuffed pineapple is AMAZING! El Gran Agave has also mastered the classic margarita! Pair…read morethat all with great service and a fun atmosphere = winning combo! Love this place!

We had dinner there last night and enjoyed it but a few things might lead us to go elsewhere for…read morepizza/wine. Enjoyed our wine and our food. We tried two different wines we had not had before and while good - the 9 oz pours were a little pricy - given that a bottle in the store cost less than a single glass. They both paired well with our starter shrimp dish - which was nice and grilled. My husband thought it was a tad too salty - but I didn't notice the extra salt. We shared the Pizza Pollo pizza - definitely enough to share between two people. I enjoyed it more than my husband - more so b/c I liked the toppings more. But both agreeed that the crust was nicely done. As I write this review and look at my bill - I do see a 3% hospitality fee added on - which I find unpleasant and didn't notice last night.

I'd do a 3.5 if I could. The online ordering doesn't work. And the Margarita pizza is listed under…read moretheir "red" side for pizza, but there was no sauce, only olive oil, cheese and tomato, and not even the fresh mozzarella that the picture shows, so essentially a cheese pizza with no sauce. The crust is good though.

On Mondays, each child can receive a complimentary kid's meal with an adult entree purchase!…read more I stopped by on a Monday afternoon with my two girls and we shared a lunch special flatbread and kid's meal. My lunch special was the godfather flatbread with charred pepperoni, crumbled sausage, and hot honey. I requested for the hot honey to be served on the side and substituted the salad for the day's soup, chicken rice. They were very accommodating with both requests. The girls had cheeseburger sliders with fries, applesauce, and lollipop. They inhaled their sliders and fries but they did not care for the applesauce. There were approximately six other tables dining in with only one server. She was busy but yet very attentive and friendly. We had a good experience and would definitely revisit.

I know I know I know it's always the regulars who say it's great, but it's true! There's a…read moreChristmas party happening right now and it's super busy and loud but the service is still great. Hot food, cold beer, and no long waits. I love a place that still gives water without asking. They treat every customer like they're important. Other bars could take a lesson from Warren's staff. I got my usual fish tacos with perch and Italian beef egg rolls. It's always more than enough I take some home. Thank you Warren's for another great visit!

Very authentic tasting liver soup reminded me of my childhood. Very cute place to eat and fast…read moreservice. I will definitely come back. They also have a large bar if you don't want a booth or table

had lunch at the lodge for the first time. The atmosphere was pleasant and felt like a lodge themed…read morerestaurant should feel. Service was also good. Had the Scotch Egg appetizer and was surprised how substantial they were - and they were almost meal sized. They were really good. The dip wasn't my favorite accompaniment, but it was ok. Then I had the German Sausage Platter with one each of their three types. Decided that I wasn't as thrilled by the Bratwurst. The Knockwurst was better and the Thuringer was best of all. The sausages came with a variety of sauces, so everything was good. In fact, my final judgement was that these were some of the best sausages I've ever had, including some I've had in Germany. So feel safe recommending the Lodge if you have an urge for some Bavarian food.

Go to this Dive Bar!! Inexpensive drinks & great vibes. Big TVs & games. The thin crust Pizza was…read morethe only food item but it was delicious and went perfect while we drank and watched the World Cup. Also The Owner & his Wife are awesome down to earth people. Cheers!!

My friend was looking everywhere for a "Chicago Handshake" which apparently is not a sex thing. We…read moreended up looking on yelp for the best place to find one and Squirrel Cage was it! Staff was friendly, and it just happened to be Tuesday trivia night! We had a great time at this dive bar and would recommend! Just make sure to bring cash as they do not accept cards!

Old Town Pour House in Naperville is one of mine and my boyfriend's favorite places and it never…read moredisappoints. We went for a date night and it was honestly such an incredible experience from start to finish. The atmosphere is one of my favorite parts. It is lively and has a great energy, but it is not overwhelming or too crazy, which makes it perfect for a date night. You can actually talk, relax, and enjoy your time together, which is exactly what we were looking for. We ordered a mix of things and everything was so good. The BBQ platter with ribs, pulled chicken, mac and cheese, fries, and toast was packed with flavor and perfect for sharing. The chicken dish with mashed potatoes and greens was also amazing and really well done. We also got dessert and it was the perfect sweet ending to the night. The service was great the entire time. Our server was especially attentive and funny, which made the experience even better and added such a fun, personal touch to the night. Overall this is such a great spot and definitely one we will keep coming back to. If you are looking for a place that has a fun atmosphere but still feels comfortable for a date night, I would absolutely recommend checking this place out.

Solid place for your sporting needs. Came here recently…read moreand watched the USA World Cup game during a weekday when people work. Place was still packed, food was good, & 90 different beers on tap along with with some out of the ordinary taps like cider and the such. They had a bunch of screens going. I enjoyed the salad & pizza lunch combo and service was good. As others have mentioned a negative as the parking because they shared with other businesses and there's not enough parking but definitely a place worth your while. And the USA won!