We came here December 13 for lunch. Our server was very attentive and it has that old Irish Pub look with plenty of TV's for sports. The food was hot and everything but the French fries you could tell were hand made. From the sausage leek soup, chicken strips which was a huge app with fries and Chicago's egg rolls (Italian beef cheese, and Giardiniera) which I highly. The fish and chips which was our other order was nicely breaded. Not too thick, not too thin. I would highly recommend this location. read more

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Surprisingly, they have good fried chicken dinner. It's crispy and juicy, comes with coleslaw and mashed potato. We also got the Curry Fries which is another winner. Of course, Guinness and I had a cider on draft. It was a nice dinner. read more

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Ambiance was nice, and the staff was great! Super fun and friendly. The drinks were okay a the food was okay, nothing special that I would go back for. read more

The Irish Legend - Nachos - American Near Me - Willow Springs, Illinois

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Read Write Reviews Louis D'Antonio I had an incredible experience at Irish Legend in Willow Springs! After a relaxing stroll through the forest preserve, I was craving something satisfying, and this place did not disappoint. I ordered the Black and Blue Salad with skirt steak, blue cheese, avocado, and balsamic dressing -- and it was hands down one of the best salads I've ever had. The steak was perfectly cooked, the blue cheese added a wonderful sharpness, and the avocado brought a creamy richness that tied it all together. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, with friendly staff that made me feel right at home. Whether you're stopping by for a quick bite or a leisurely meal, The Irish Legend is a gem that truly delivers. Highly recommend and can't wait to return which gives me no other option, but to give it the Read Write Reviews official five stars!!!! read more

The Irish Legend - Black & Blue salad - American Near Me - Willow Springs, Illinois

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Stopped in today after a quick morning kayak and trail hike. Grabbed a beer and a wrap, first time here and it was awesome. We will be back for sure. Thank you for the great service. read more

The Irish Legend - Some delicious beer I selected, nice and cold. - American Near Me - Willow Springs, Illinois

Great local place for beers, food and ambiance on Archer Ave in Willow Springs IL. Service is sincere. There are two parking lots but they can get packed on nice days when everyone wants to enjoy the patios. The food is good. We've had burgers, hot chicken sandwiches and apps. All enjoyable. Lots of changing local beer options. Prices reasonable. Some machines if you are into that. If not they're pretty tucked away and not distracting. Supposed to be haunted. Irish Legend used to be a regular stop for the ghost tours heading from Resurrection Cemetery. Worth checking out!! read more

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The Christmas Manhattan is fantastic! The chicken Caesar is nothing special served with a whole grilled chicken breast. The service was not good. I had to hunt down our server to order an appetizer or get more drinks for the table. Found her chatting with co-workers in another room. It's a local bar and has some good Irish ambiance but don't expect anything beyond that. read more

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Stopped in for a quick bite. Ordered the fall mule which tasted of mainly apple cider and no vodka. The corn beef bites were tasty. Service was quick and staff were super friendly. Tables looked new which was a nice upgrade from what they were previously. Place was decorated really nice for Christmas. Definitely will give this spot another try read more

They do not care about meeting new neighbors. The prices are high and the server is indifferent.

Great food Great service Great environment We loved it Lots of laughs It's very comfortable read more

This is a cute hidden gem. This little pub gives you the fun dive bar vibes. It was my first time here and the food was phenomenal. As an app we had the corn beef bites and the ruben fritters. Both were excellent! As my main meal I had the steak wrap and it was out of this world. Love the unique food menu. read more

We are in town for a two night camping trip and after a long, cold hike we were looking for a hot lunch in a warm place. I had noticed The Irish Legend on our way in and between the reviews and the proximity to the campground, we headed over. Upon entering we were immediately impressed by the Irish Legend. The front dining area was smaller so I asked if we could sit in the other room to the room. This was a large dining room with a second bar, huge fireplace, and lots of festive Christmas decor. Our server, Sarah I believe, was extremely friendly and attentive. She brought us plenty of water right away, took our drink orders, and we perused the menu. I have been craving a rueben lately so my choice was easy. My son got chicken tenders and fries. His friends had the hangover burger, fried chicken dinner, and a cheeseburger. One of the boys also ordered cheese curds. I was granted the last curd, and it was delicious, with a thin, beer battered coating. These were served with marinara. My reuben was great, with lots of goodness inside and perfectly grilled marble rye. The fries were also delicious. My son devoured them and said they are like McDonald's but not over salted like the golden arches version. The burgers were enjoyed and looked huge. The chicken dinner was described as fire. Our awesome server asked about dessert but we were stuffed after the generous portions. Next time we camp at Bullfrog Lake Campground we will definitely stop back in! read more

The Irish Legend - Reuben Sandwich - American Near Me - Willow Springs, Illinois

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The indoor space feels intimate and old school, and the different types of outdoor seating are amazing on a nice day. Bonus points that it borders a forest preserve! The drink menu and draft list are extensive with many local options. The service can be a bit hit or miss, but the personality of the staff makes up for it. I'm a vegetarian so I don't always find the greatest food options, but all of my carnivore friends and family love having a meal here. read more

Great outdoor seating. Staff was aaa and did a great job of checking in in us out in the deck Average burgers probably cicso. Pass on the curry fries, they were very disappointing. read more

My cousin had her wedding reception at this facility which was very nice, we saw the advertisement for a ghost tour of the facility. We paid $50 a couple to literally just be lead around the building. This was one of the biggest rip offs and we were very disappointed They should do these tours on days that are not busy with customers to make the tour a little more spooky Buyer Beware of scans not Ghosts read more

We've been to Irish Legends countless times over the past few years. They have 2 great patios (one in front and another on the side), they're both dog friendly. We have always sat outside and usually go for lunch. We have had a lot of things on their menu and they've all been great - meatball sandwich, burgers, reuben, grilled cheese, fish and chips, tavern style pizza, and chicken pot pie. The burger I had was a little on the salty side, but other than that, everything has been great! Fries are also excellent. I really enjoyed the chicken pot pie I had, this last time we went. Great flavor and the puff pastry was super tasty and fun to eat. The pie was a little soupy, but we drank it up! I only wish it had a little more chicken. There were only a few strings of shredded chicken here and there. They have a great beer selection and I love their warm spiked apple cider. We'll definitely be coming back! read more

The Irish Legend - Chicken Pot Pie and Pepperoni Pizza - American Near Me - Willow Springs, Illinois

We had a great lunch at the Irish Legend today. The pot pie was delicious with a light, flaky crust. The burger was juicy and tasty. Our waitress, Kai was amazing. Everything was timed perfectly, When we were ready to order or needed a refill she was right there. What made this so amazing to me was that she had many other tables to serve at the same time. She was pleasant and efficient and absolutely Made our experience so perfect, thank you Kai. read more

The baked goat cheese is the last thing I'm going to have before I go to the electric chair. Sorry I forgot to take a picture. The Bourbon Peach Smash is delicious! Also had the Reuben Fritters, pretty rich. The tortilla soup was delicious! Overall good experience. read more

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Not that great. Staff is not real friendly, high prices, and the place is pretty run down and dirty. Really not fun, and they never play any Irish music in the afternoon. Toilets dont even have any toilet paper available, so bring your own roll, I guess, if you gotta go ! read more

For a little dive bar, this place has some pretty dang good food! We got the fish and chips and the chicken bacon wrap. The fish and chips could have been cooked a little longer, but the fish was fresh and very tasty so it wasn't a big deal! The chicken bacon wrap was also really good. I love their fries too! They also have really nice bathrooms and they are very clean! read more

The Irish Legend - Fish and Chips - American Near Me - Willow Springs, Illinois

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This is by far, the best burger. Perfectly cooked, delicious fries, wonderful service Such friendly service and I highly recommend for anyone looking for delicious fare read more

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Really bad quality pizza. Cheese seems to be poor quality. Very salty pizza. Pizza was cold, tasteless and old.

the food was good but the bartenders seemed incestuous! there was a fat shit left in the toilet too. I will not be coming back! I will be stealing the string lights on the ceiling idea but you guys don't get any credit. read more

Loved the food! Fantastic server and bartender! Love the history of the place and the first person accounts of their paranormal experiences! read more

Great bar food and lovely atmosphere both dining room and front patio! Good service. Broccoli cheddar soup was to die for

This place is great, lot's of Chicago Mob History from the Capone era, back when it was Rico D's and even more Ghost Stories and Paranormal Activities over the decades. It doesn't get any better than this!! The food is out of this world, and so is the beer selection!! I have hosted several Ghost Tours out of here, over the last 20 years. The staff is helpful and courteous and have some marvelous stories that will keep you entertained. The atmosphere and ambiance is perfect for a dark, stormy day, or any time. This is definitely a place that you don't want to miss!! read more

Excellent all the way around. Great service w great recommendations! Def will be back.. read more

We ran by this restaurant on a sunny Saturday afternoon .. the patio was lovely.. there is a fire pit and umbrellas to keep sun off. The beer menu is extensive but the winner was the food.. we had a Legend burger and pulled Pork sandwich.. the texture and cooking were to perfection. Definitely we'll be back - Note - would be a great lunch spot for the motorcycle tour.. read more

We went in for the first time on a Sunday afternoon. The place was lively for lunch. Service was spot on and the food just great. I had the hot chicken sandwich and it was simply delicious. Husband ordered the meatball sandwich and enjoyed it very much. We will be coming back!!! read more

The Irish Legend - Hot Chicken Sandwich. Delightful. - American Near Me - Willow Springs, Illinois

Stopped there with my husband and 2 children for some dinner after going to imperial oak down the street. Sat in the bar area and took some time for some menus. Our waitress walked by and left some menus, mumbled something and walked away. No idea what she said. We sat for 5 minutes or so and she was walking towards us but then turned. That was our cue to leave. She didn't seem like she wanted us as customers. This was in a Sunday around 6pm. Won't be giving this place a second try. Too bad, I was excited to try it. And I am a server. I understand when someone is overwhelmed and busy vs just not wanting to be there themselves. read more

Great atmosphere and music, we stopped by for a bite. Strong drinks and tasty food! Was expecting bigger portions for the prices. I got the adult max and cheese with fries. the service was kind and phenomenal! read more

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the food was great. I miss this kind of food and atmosphere. A great selection on the menu. I must admit that I would like a larger dessert menu. read more

First time coming to this hidden gem and most certainly did not disappoint. We walked in and almost had a college bar feel as it was very loud and tables were compact. Our waitress notified us that a private event was going on and unsure if the kitchen was able to serve food for other patrons. Well it turned out they had a food truck out back cooking all of the orders that were non event related for inside the bar. Our food came in food truck style baskets and the Legend Burger was absolutely massive. I mean this was a 1/2 pound burger with 3 onion rings and a massive brioche bun. They didn't skimp on the fries either. By the end I was in a massive food coma and had the meat sweats later that night. For $15 it was a great deal and the quality was top notch. (Very juicy and thick and fresh toppings) They also have a great on tap beer selection. Strongly recommend this place but beware Saturday nights it's super packed so temper service expectations. Can't wait to come back and sit on there patio. read more

The Irish Legend - Legends Burger and Fries, phenomenal and massive!! - American Near Me - Willow Springs, Illinois

Nope, won't go back. Bartender and servers were not friendly at all. Food was mediocre at best. Bartender made disgusted faces while serving customers. Wait staff had zero personality--any of them. If you don't like your job or what you are doing then time to make a change. read more

Definitely will return. Sandwiches and fries, coleslaw were extremely good. Service was also was helpful, efficient and friendly. Love the bar fir adults and charming dining room that is kid- friendly. Great selection of beers on tap. Very trustworthy servers. read more

The Irish Legend has easily the best ambiance of any pub/ restaurant in the area. Dating back to the 1920's most everything inside including the bar itself appears to be original. Supposedly was a brothel years ago which is now reportedly haunted. Great beer assortment as well. Jenny is absolutely first class as a bartender. Great beer knowledge as well as an unflappable, serene demeanor. Homemade food from scratch. Addicted to their fish and chips. Parking is the only issue sometimes during peak hours. read more

The bartender D is the bee's knees. Food is top notch. A ghost may have given me a happy ending.... For free....

The Irish Legend has become the local Irish Pub everyone goes to. Great beer selection and drunk specials backed up with savory comfort food is always a plus. read more

Good food, decent service too. Very nice employees. I have to come back to sample more of their menu offerings. read more

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Great food and atmosphere! Wait time was a little long but it was still paddy's day so it's to be expected.