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    The Burger Life

    3.6 (201 reviews)
    ModerateBurgers, American, Halal
    Open 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials

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    Onion rings
    Pamela O.

    Ordered a chicken sandwich, onions rings and banana pudding. Service was excellent food came on time and was decent.

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    Asil A.

    I saw this place on IG and I really wanted to try it. It had bad ratings but I wanted to try for myself. Wish I hadn't. The food is super salty, low quality ingredients, and barely any meat in the sandwiches/burgers. Very disappointing. Great concept but definitely a miss. It's a no for me, dog.

    'Volcano' burger ($10): 1/2lb beef patty stuffed with American cheese. It was unseasoned and undercooked.
    Eric S.

    DON'T HAVE A COW, MAN Unseasoned and undercooked patties spell disaster for this burger spot in Naperville. My wife and I stopped here to grab some food on our way to Solemn Oath brewery, where we'd reserved a private igloo to celebrate the birthday of yours truly. I have to preface this review by saying we sought out the *closest* burger place, not the *best* one, in an effort to make sure our dinner was still warm by the time we sat down. After placing an order at the counter, they asked us to wait in our car until the food was ready. The Burger Life's menu recycles a lot of the same toppings (gyros, fried egg, bacon, etc) and I wasn't terribly impressed with what I saw. For the most part, the burgers are very basic. My 'Volcano' ($10) was a thumbs-down. The idea was straightforward: a 1/2lb patty stuffed with American cheese, w/red onion, tomato, lettuce, and zinger sauce. Tragically, the burger itself was flavorless, and the middle was rare-to-dark red. It also had a mushy texture, leading me to believe it was frozen and not cooked properly. On the other hand, Nichole S enjoyed the 'Lonestar' ($9.50), a cheeseburger topped with bacon, bbq sauce, and an onion ring. She did, however, comment that it too was "seriously lacking in flavor", so this is a systemic issue with how TBL seasons their patties (if they're seasoned at all). Meal combo included decent curly fries. Onion rings ($5) had nice crispy breading. They have something on their menu called the 'Harambe', a gargantuan entrée consisting of 3 cheeseburgers, a chicken patty, philly steak, gyros and bacon doused in cheese sauce ($22). It's impossible to eat normally so they give you a knife & fork (and presumably, an AED). I'm not sure if this is a clever nod to our departed comrade, or straight up culinary sedition. * TL;DR * The Burger Life has a lot of work to do if they want to be taken seriously in the burger community. Or should I say.....com-MOO-nity? Some people might find their offerings passable, but knowing how delicious a burger can be -- Kuma's Corner, Empire -- this place was a total let down. The burger ideas were boring and poorly executed; above-average curly fries & onion rings can't make up for a woefully nondescript meat patty. Instantly forgettable.

    Sameera B.

    Tried their baba burger second time and it was just as good as the lone star burger I had last time. Their curly fries definitely didn't disappoint either. Also this time their cooler section was restocked- it had cherry Pepsi, vanilla Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Sierra Mist, and bunch of other flavors.

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    Saadia Q.

    My son ordered chicken tenders smothered in BBQ sauce and they are soo good! We made it a meal with onion rings, and WOW! their onion rings are big and delicious. I had to sneak a few . My keto meal of gyros without pita, smothered in pepper jack cheese, and topped with zinger sauce was AMAZING. Everything tasted fresh even though we picked up at 9 pm at night! They must have gotten new management because last summer their food quality was really lacking. Glad we decided to give them another chance. Whatever they're doing now, I hope they stay consistent and keep doing it!

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    Love this place...Burgers are huge and taste amazing...Will be coming back...........................................

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    It was delicious! We got the lonestar, godzilla, volcano and malick. honestly one of the best burgers ive had in the chicagoland area!

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    Great burgers with excellent service. My go to spot when I'm craving a flavorful burger.

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    Excellent service and food! Nice that they are open late too. Would definitely recommend coming here and trying their burgers.

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    Entourage

    Entourage

    4.5
    (308 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    Takes reservations
    Family-owned & operated

    A friend and I had dinner there last night, a Saturday, and it wasn't overcrowded. The food was…read moredecent, even though my pasta dish was somewhat gummy and chewy. Our server, Umberto, was attentive and pleasant and took good care of us; he was the best part of our evening. However, this is the first and last time I'll ever eat at Entourage. They promise "a dining experience" on their website, but I could get the same experience at your average Chili's or TGIFriday's without the pretense. Why do I say that? It's the noise...oh, the noise. There were a few tables with large parties, so it was pretty loud. Even leaning in closely, it was hard for my friend and me to hear each other talk. And the screaming kids were something else, emitting ear-piercing screams that get your attention, for all the wrong reasons. I didn't see any staff ask the large parties to keep it down or ask the parents to manage their children, which I guess I can understand. Large parties = more revenue than a two-top. But we did not - could not - linger after we ate our meals, or order coffee, dessert, and/or an after-dinner drink, because it was just too loud in there.

    The space is beautiful. The vibe ranges from classy casual to romantic. I have been here in the…read moreevening celebrating a birthday with 7 girlfriends and happy hour by myself and had a great time. Tim the manager is very personable and makes great recommendations and pairing options. Highly recommend Entourage. Note: Happy hour is for food only, not drinks. It's a Naperville thing, but still worth it.

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    Yard House - Block 59

    Yard House - Block 59

    3.6
    (65 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$

    Clean and inviting inside, truly appreciate the window shades thay they put down when the sun gets…read moreat a point where. Its going to be in your face. Other restaurants need to do this as we were blinded at a bar nearby days before. I digress. CJ was our awesome bartender, super attentive and friendly and made the best lavender drop. We tried an array of appeti,ers and all were good: chicken tenders, sloders and pepperoni pizza. The happy hour deals are great, nice to see a burbs location push happy hour past 5pm because um...we all have jobs.

    Came to Yard House for a business dinner. Since we had a pretty large group, they offered a set…read moremenu that we could order from. I started with the salted watermelon margarita, which was tasty and refreshing with a nice fruity flavor. It wasn't overly strong, making it easy to sip throughout the meal. For appetizers, we shared the spinach dip, calamari, and buffalo bites. The spinach dip was good, and the chips had a nice salty crunch. The calamari was pretty standard, but there was way too much breading, the squid-to-breading ratio was way off. For my entrée, I ordered the steak bowl. Unfortunately, it wasn't that great. The menu description mentioned quinoa and brown rice, but they were practically nonexistent. There were maybe a few grains of brown rice in the entire dish, and it mostly consisted of a handful of steak cubes and vegetables. The flavor and sauce were good, but it wasn't very filling. Thankfully, I had already filled up on the appetizers. For dessert, I tried the crème brûlée cheesecake. Honestly, it was nothing special and tasted like a thawed frozen cheesecake with some cheap berry compote on the side. Overall, Yard House is a fine option for hosting large groups thanks to its spacious setup, but I wouldn't come here expecting amazing food. The experience was fine, but the food itself was pretty average at most.

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    Barrel & Vine

    Barrel & Vine

    4.7
    (105 reviews)
    11.1 mi
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    Our visit was for an early Mother's Day dinner I chose the steak sandwich.. I had plans on ordering…read moresomething else, however, when I saw and smelled someone else's order being served, I quickly changed my mind I'm so glad I did it was delicious just perfect!! My hubby ordered a chicken sandwich that was just as good.. All of our food was very tasty and we really enjoyed it. Portions are generous so hopefully you're very hungry or be prepared to bring plenty home. I was only able to eat half of my food and brought the other half home and my sandwich seemed better the next day which isn't always the case when you bring things home!! I recommend giving this place a try. I don't think you'll be disappointed. We had a very pleasant experience the food and service were fabulous

    such a great brunch experience! we were visiting my sister in Illinois and we were looking for a…read morenew brunch spot to try, and she said her boss recommended this spot so we should try it. and i'm very happy we did! we got seated very quickly on Mother's Day for brunch, and service was friendly in this clean, welcoming, and bright restaurant! some things we ordered: - mimosa flight: very delicious, but definitely more juicy than champagne-y (which not complaining bc i love my mimosas sweet lol) - loaded bloody mary: my mom and sister were big fans! - southern chicken sandwich: i love me a chicken sandwich, and this one was yummy! the chicken was big and juicy, and i love me some thin cut fries! i do wish there was more sauce on my sandwich, but i just love sauce LOL - 2 eggs your way, eggs benedict, southern skillet (i think that's what it was?): these are what my family had, and they all enjoyed it! we do wish the skillet was a big bigger, but it was good! overall we would definitely come back to this spot for brunch when visiting again! would love to try their dinner menu :)

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    Barrel & Vine

    Barrel & Vine

    4.6
    (321 reviews)
    11.5 mi
    $$
    Gluten-free friendly
    Private events

    5 stars for Lemont. Probably 4 stars in Chicago…read more Walked in on a Saturday for an early dinner. It was 5:45, I didn't have a reservation, a they didn't have a table available until 7:30 but there were spots at the bar which they said was full service. My friend and I cozied up to it and ate there. What a surprisingly good experience. The staff was super friendly and that bartenders had great suggestions. I hate when people at the restaurant say everything is good. Not these young ladies. They made some sound suggestions which we followed. French onion soup and the steak frites were both excellent and priced well IMO. They have a really good whiskey/bourbon selection with a few hard to find bottles. I settled on a Blantons neat. They had Pappy, but I'm not wasting money on that anymore. Food came out quickly and we ate and watched a baseball game. The locals at the bar told us about their membership program where I guess for a small mo they fee you get a bottle of wine and a charcuterie plate once a month. Seemed like a pretty good deal. I don't live anywhere near there, but if I did I'd certainly join. In any case, if you live anywhere close, this is definitely a worthwhile restaurant to visit. Seems like there were quite a few singles there as well if you are looking to meet someone. I have no idea what the dating scene is like in Lemont, but this might be a good spot to try.

    I was craving steak frites, and discovered Barrel & Vine for a reasonably priced steak meal. The…read morechimichurri sauce with one of the steak options is absolutely amazing - I'd highly recommend. The food is honestly the best thing about this spot; the vibes aren't quite right for a special date night, but might be perfect for a birthday party or girls night out and service can either be hit or miss. If you come here, definitely make a night of it in downtown Lemont - there's lots to explore, whether for a nightcap or dessert after Barrel & Vine to turn it into a night.

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    Nice atmosphere and the music isn't too loud
    Nice atmosphere and the music isn't too loud
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    The George

    The George

    4.0
    (60 reviews)
    1.9 mi

    Amazing first time at The George! Really cool cozy, dark pub atmosphere. I have to recommend the…read morePub Chips with French onion queso and hot honey drizzle OMG these were amazing. I am still thinking about them and wish it was reasonable to eat just 3 orders of chips for a meal. For entrees, I loved The George French dip sandwich. Crusty warm bread filled with flavorful roast beef and a creamy side of horseradish and au jus to dip. I devoured the whole sandwich. My husband ordered the chicken Caesar sandwich, which is presented beautifully with finely shredded Parmesan covering it all. The chicken was cooked and fried perfectly, tender with a lovely crisp. But we both felt like it didn't have enough Caesar flavor, maybe it needs more of a Caesar sauce or just order some Caesar on the side? It would be incredible with just a little more Caesar flavorful! Our service was attentive and nice and we had a great evening overall!

    I'd return again and again. I will always sit in a high-top at a restaurant, with the comfort of…read morethe stools at The George, I couldn't resist. Leather stools, dark wood, the place had a cool, masculine look, but was very comfortable. There was also low upbeat music playing. The food was impeccable, very fast, and knowledgeable; friendly waiters served us. Minus one, but that's a topic for another post. Let's talk food. I refuse to eat spam! Canned meat.... absolutely not. The spam here was .... so good, and came with a spicy mayo. literally so good! Eat them before they get cold. Ruffle fries, excellent, also need to be eaten before they get cold. There is a somewhat sweet sauce on top. The salads are huge!! so delicious and filling. Also, this place is on the corner and offers great people watching. Excuse the half eaten food pics the convo was so good, I lost myself.

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    View from the patio. Looking in into the bar
    View from the patio. Looking in into the bar
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    Altavida

    Altavida

    3.4
    (13 reviews)
    1.9 mi

    Altavida is a new addition to the downtown Naperville area as they have only been open for 3 weeks…read more It has taken over The Craftsman building which offers three floors. Altavida's concepts for the three levels are Publico, Rumba, and Altura. Publico (1st Flr)- A South American fusion of food and drinks that will be rotating. The cocktails will be more tequila and mezcal based and food will be subtly rotated based on trends happening in South America. The food menu currently offers tapas, empanadas, ceviche, guacamoles, larger format meat/seafood entrees, and more. They will have a front of our bar as well as a back bar that will specialize in more coffees/coffee cocktails. Rumba (2nd Flr)- The entertainment floor! There is a separate bar on this floor that will specialize in more Rum based cocktails. Additionally, they will have a wine bar area with wines in tap. Lastly, they will have an open area for live music as well as dancing. Their hope is to have a mix of jazz, club music, salsa dancing options available. Altura (3rd Flr)- This floor is still under construction but will have a rooftop patio. The hope is that this space will be an event space both for public and private events. Back to my experience! My partner and I stopped in for a cocktail and to see what Altavida was about. Our first bartender was very nice but was still getting used to the drink recipes and was leaning on their cheat sheets. While we waited, another bartender kindly told us all about the restaurant and its focus on hospitality. Unfortunately, each bartender had a slightly different explanation of the restaurant's goal concepts which was confusing. We ended up ordering the El Toro and Vaquero (both mezcal drinks). Both were VERY spirit forward to the point that it may have needed better balance. Both drinks had a nice presentation with garnishes, color, and a skull feature at the bottom of the glass. Lastly, we saw many people walk up and look confused as there was no formal host stand. They didn't know if they should seat themselves or wait for someone. Overall, there still seems to be some kinks needing to be worked out as well as some conceptual editing. I feel they are trying to achieve too much and it ends up being confusing for staff and guests. I hope with time, Altavida is extremely successful in the Naperville area and I hope to circle back after some time passes.

    This place is a wonderful addition to DT Naperville! I was able to get a last minute dinner…read morereservation on a Friday night. I arrived at 6:30 and there were plenty of people already in the restaurant, but I was seated promptly. My server Richard came over to greet me right away. He went over the menu options and gave great recommendations. We put our order in pretty quickly because we've been to tapas restaurants before. I loved the modern decor and lively music being played. The place is truly colorful and has a very energetic vibe. The service was excellent. Everyone was extremely kind and happy to help. Edwin, the general manager was so friendly and accommodating by making sure that everything was to our liking. He is a gem. My husband and I ordered a few different tapas to share. We started with the empanadas and they were truly 10/10, highly recommend! We had the beef and chicken with the chimichurri sauce. We also tried the papas bravas and those were delicious as well. They are spicy and have a nice kick. The portion is pretty big and shareable. Last, we had chicken en mole. Omg, so good! They knocked it out of the park with this one. The presentation is very pleasing and the flavor is 10/10! I'm a hot sauce girly and even carry it in my bag just in case. The sauce they had in the dish was so good that I didn't even think about adding hot sauce! The rice and chicken along with the sauce is chef's kiss. I also tried the Brussels sprouts but they were my least favorite of everything. They should go back to the drawing board on that one. The drinks we had were solid. My husband had an espresso martini and dragonfruit margarita, while I had a mango margarita. All were good. Needless to say, I had an amazing evening at Altavida! The dancing on the second floor was also very fun and entertaining. I will definitely be a regular here!

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