Went to afternoon tea with a friend and it was wonderful experience. The atmosphere of the tea…read moreroom is tasteful and elegant. The food, tea, and service is top notch. There are adult beverage options should you need one. Very clean washrooms! The online booking for your reservation covers tea and gratuity, so you know exactly what you are paying for before you arrive. What sets this place apart is the unlimited tea - you choose whatever teas you want to try! Really enjoyed my visit. Will definitely make another booking in the future!

I treated my wife to afternoon tea on an insanely cold January afternoon. It was a wonderful…read moreexperience. The tea room is beautifully decorated. The hostess, who I believe is one of the owners was very friendly and talked us through everything. We've been to tea in a few locations (including Scotland) and this was our second favorite. It's kind of hard to beat the experience in Scotland. One thing we did appreciate is Oak+Rose allows you to try any of their teas. It's not just one and done. I had the Darjeeling and my wife started with the cherry. She later tried the carmel flavored tea. Haha I later switched to a wonderful hot chocolate. The bites were excellent. We really appreciated that they included a delicious roasted red pepper soup. It really warmed us up on the sub-zero winter day. My favorite savory item was the fancy grilled cheese that I dipped into the soup. My favorite sweet was the blondie bar. It was a fun special occasion. One thing I did appreciate that might sound weird is you have to prepay when you make the reservation. It was nice to just show up, enjoy the experience, and then leave when you're finished. Tip: the shop is on the southwest corner of the building complex. After you park you will need to walk through the courtyard towards the river to find it. Look out for the directional signs to guide you.

I am a former 20-year wedding professional, so I tend to be critical of places. But there was…read moreabsolutely NOTHING to be critical about this place. Clean, spacious, clean restroom facilities, gorgeous everywhere you went. I attended my friend's daughter's wedding over the weekend at Riverside Receptions. I found it to be unique and beautiful in the interior. The wall of windows was insane. The happy couple was married, and their guests watched while overlooking the Fox River. The reception/dinner moved to the upper floor and the room and food were excellent, as was the service. I have food allergies and they accommodated them beautifully. I had the chicken with I think some sort of broccoli on the inside and a cream sauce. The mashed redskin potatoes were insanely delicious. Truly a classy and memorable wedding for the couple, their families and the guests. This goes down as one of the nicest weddings I ever attended.

Riverside Receptions and Amy Hardersen we're absolutely fantastic to work with and Riverside is an…read moreincredible venue with beautiful views. Amy was so helpful and responsive to emails when asking questions and scheduling the food tastings and various meetings. The food here is so delicious and the wait staff is so professional and kind. I cannot thank Amy enough for her professionalism, responsiveness, kindness and positive attitude. Riverside made my reception everything I could have dreamed of. Now I just need my other friends to get married here so I can enjoy another evening there!! Thank you!

We recently hosted our daughter's nursing school graduation party at Geneva Winery in Batavia, and…read moreit was truly a wonderful experience from start to finish. Erin, who handled all the planning and coordination, was absolutely fantastic--she made the entire process smooth, organized, and completely stress-free. The venue itself is beautiful and added such a special touch to the celebration. The space is tastefully designed with a warm, inviting atmosphere that feels both elegant and comfortable. There is plenty of room for guests to gather, mingle, and celebrate, and the layout made it easy for everyone to enjoy the event without ever feeling crowded. The décor is charming and rustic with a modern feel, creating the perfect backdrop for photos and making the entire event feel polished and memorable. Everything was clean, well-maintained, and thoughtfully arranged. The winery setting gave the party a unique and relaxed vibe while still feeling special enough for such an important milestone. Our guests commented on how much they loved the ambiance and how perfect the space was for a celebration like this. Erin paid attention to every detail and ensured everything ran seamlessly throughout the day. We were able to truly relax and enjoy time with family and friends without worrying about logistics. Our family and guests had an amazing time, and we couldn't have asked for a better place to celebrate. I highly recommend Geneva Winery for any special occasion--they truly go above and beyond to make your event memorable.

Visited for the first time for a private event. While their own website said it offered food, their…read moredefinition of food was "dips". And when I asked if they had a food menu I was rather bluntly told they were not a restaurant. But I could grab food from any of the places in the area and bring it in. And since I don't drink alcohol, my contribution to their till was two cans of coke. Plus my fee for the event. They have a room in the back overlooking the river. Ticket sales were limited to 50 so assume that's capacity. High power lines kind of disrupt the view, but welcome to Batavia. It is what it is. The rustic doors which separate that space, while attractive, were a bit ineffective at blocking out sound from a rather small group in the front bar.

We hosted a baby shower at Chi-cuterie yesterday. I told Michelle upfront that we had some events…read morehappening in our life that would prevent me from doing much to prepare for the shower. Michelle said don't worry about a thing. Wow, she delivered! She provided flowers and tablescapes to go with my color scheme and party favors. Everything looked stunning! The staff was warm, welcoming and extremely kind and accommodating. Michelle and Robert go to every effort to make every guest feel special. The chicuterie was fresh, delicious and perfect. The venue is delightfully elegant. We were able to spill on to the adjacent garden to mingle. Highly, highly recommend having your private event at Chi-cuterie. We are grateful for this little gem in Geneva.

Warmest owners and they made us a custom charcuterie board based on what we bought. It was an…read moreabsolute pleasure and the atmosphere is amazing. If you Just want to chill with friends and enjoy a very cool atmosphere I highly recommend.

This review is solely based on walking around the resort . We were attending a Penelope Bourbon…read moreTasting so we did not stay at The Herrington. This small boutique hotel is located along the Fox River in Geneva Illinois. It has a European charm with riverfront views and beautiful gardens. Only 60 rooms in size, rooms come with a fireplace and either a patio or balcony. Their spa and restaurant (Atwaters) are both award winning offering 5 star service. I real Hidden Gem in the Western suburbs.

We visited because we saw a social media ad that they were having a Penelope bourbon tasting in the…read morecourtyard. Penelope bourbon was created to celebrate the birth of the founder's daughter. It was such a beautiful setting on the Fox River. We did the tasting and then ordered cocktails and an appetizer to linger over since it was such a beautiful evening. The hotel is very charming and Atwater's restaurant looks to be a real gem. Such a wonderful, historic spot in Geneva. Oh and the Toasted was my favorite.

What a brilliant idea to turn this historic home into an intimate gathering space! I love that the…read morevenue is clean and easy to navigate. It is clearly well-kept and in a really nice part of town. This space can easily be personalized to make for the perfect gathering. Their rates are extremely reasonable. I totally love this concept and am so enthusiastic about their idea!

Went here for a yelp event. Good space in an interesting old building and the owners explained the…read morehistory of the place. It was welcoming, easy to find free parking and quaint. It's an event place people rent out for showers and other parties. I had a good time with yelp in a good atmosphere. Located in the cute little town of St Charles. Feels very different than other towns nearby.

Go for 2nd Friday! Beautiful space, fantastic art for sale and open artists' studios; cash bar and…read moremusic. Art classes available. All around enjoyable experience! Kid-friendly too

Located in an historic building in Batavia,this is a non profit organization offering art and craft…read moreclasses. Went for the Winterfest Art Market and was impressed with how many local artists were selling their goods at great prices and one of a kind items. Will definitely go back.

We had our baby shower here a few weeks back and we couldn't be happier with the event. Such a…read morebeautiful venue, the owners are very helpful and easy to work with, their staff was also very kind. The setting on the river is absolutely beautiful. All food and beverages were great, we had an amazing time thanks to all of them!

Went here before the place became an event space full time. Outstanding food. Loved their tapas…read more They were better than a place in Geneva that tried to be a tapas place. Their wine selection was better than any place in Downtown St Charles - they had Lebanese wine. Wish we had an event lol! I feel like if they brought back their old restaurant menu and replaced the mandrake it would do very well.

I would highly recommend this venue! My daughter was married here and when they say they will…read morehandle everything, they mean it!! The day was so fabulous from the start, to the service, the food was amazing and the staff is just wonderful!

Visited Heritage Prairie Fame for the 15th Annual Artisan Food & Craft Fair. It was advertised to…read morehave over 40 vendors, but it actually seemed to be less and not sure I would promote it as a Food fair, since there were limited offerings. The farm produces organic produce , and an event venue. The grounds were nice on a lovely autumn day.