This is an awesome place. My daughter had her wedding here this past week and we couldn't have been…read morehappier with the space, the atmosphere and the service. Linda, the coordinator, was the absolute best. From the planning in the morning to the end she was there. Helpful every step. She anticipated our needs and made things happen. The rain moved the ceremony inside and she didn't flinch. Reset everything and we were good to go. Food and wine is delicious. They're open Thursday thru Sunday. Check them out. The castle like building is beautiful inside and out. It's full of history and cool stories. Whether you go for lunch, dinner or decide to hold a private event here... You won't be disappointed!

What a gem of a wine destination in Joilet! The building itself is historic, beautiful and…read morecastle-like. The staff encourage you to explore the house before settling in to do a tasting. Each room had its own character. I loved hearing about the rich history of the building as well as how it became the tasting room it is today. There were four of us who visited. A tasting is $20 for (8) sample pours. I was surprised at how good each of the wines were! Our group's favorites were the Sauvignon Blanc, 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon, and Bishop's Blend. Jordan guided us through the tasting telling us about each wine and answering any questions we had. He did a great job at keeping our glasses full while also giving us space to enjoy. Overall, this is a great wine tasting option in the area!

Went here for an amazing quincinera and it was beautiful. I believe the hall is called D'Amore…read morebanquets not Republic. The food, the service, everything about the place was amazing. Definitely hope to go back.

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When you make an investment like we did in our son's wedding you have to go on faith and trust in…read moreother human beings that this day really will go as planned. My goodness your team knocked it out of the ballpark fantastic! Your building gave us all of the aesthetics we were looking for at a price that was both reasonable and affordable. We are incredibly grateful for all your hard work in making their day extra special. Every single person we encountered was spectacular. Your staff was professional, hard working, kind hearted and loving. The attention to detail and cleanliness in every aspect was amazing. The meal you prepared for their wedding was the absolute best food we have ever had at a wedding. So many of our guests commented not only that night, but in the next few days to follow how nice the staff was and how great the food was. Your staff felt more like family to me and I could sense the love and respect you all had for one another. You took what was an incredibly emotional day for this Mama and gave me a forever memory that I will always carry in my heart. Thank you just doesn't seem to be enough. So please know how grateful we are for all that you did for us and how much we appreciated it!

From the owner: St. George Social Center in Joliet, Illinois is happy to be of service for your next special…read moreoccasion. Our facilities are perfect for your next meeting, reception or banquet. We offer menu options and bar choices to meet a variety of needs. Our banquet facilities are ideal for social and business gatherings that include: Wedding receptions Rehearsal dinners Bridal showers Baby showers Anniversaries Holiday Events Parties Meetings Seminars We offer versatile menu options and packages, including family, buffet and plated dinners. Our facilities can accommodate from 50 to 375 guests. If you're looking for classic elegance with a friendly and personable staff, you've found an option that fits the bill at an affordable price. Call St George Social Center today or visit our website for more information.

This was definitely a great stop. Converted bank where they produce their own wines. Most IL…read morewineries have trouble making quality wines but this place makes some really good red wines. Met the owners daughter and she was a great hostess helping us through what she liked and finding a few we might like. While I'm 45 minutes away I'll be back.

Tried this place for the first time this Saturday with a larger group of ladies. I love that they…read morehave wine flights where you can try 4 wines, but the slushees other reviews mention might be a seasonal thing. Seems reasonable to get 4 small glasses of wine for $16. Our waitress seemed overwhelmed with the amount of tables she was handling and just overall grumpy. I can understand that doing separate checks for a large group might not be fun, but she just seemed irritable the whole time until we gave her a decent tip. She directed us to get our own water from the self-serve station. I did like that I could do the wine flight from the table vs. they only offer the 6 wine tasting from the bar. I was a little disappointed that no one explained which wine was which, and I was left guessing when I ordered all sweet wines and a couple that looked very similar. When I later wanted to order a glass, I apparently picked the wrong one, but none of them were horrible so that was OK. I also ordered the small charcuterie plate, which was a perfect snack plate. Some of our party ordered flatbreads and wraps, which also looked really good, so I would definitely try this place again. This place doesn't seem like they're that good at accommodating large groups as they only have small round tables they had pushed together, but we made it work. They seemed a bit understaffed for a Saturday afternoon. If you like sweet wines, my favorite was the Sweet Purple Lady, followed by Blackberry. I took a bottle home.

We recently got married at The Grand Ballroom and I cannot say enough nice things about the venue,…read moreTaylor, and the team that worked that day and night! Taylor was a dream to work with- she was always so kind and patient with us and all of the questions I had during our long engagement. She was always very detailed and prompt in her responses, willing to meet with us whenever we needed, and always presented different options and ideas! We are going to miss working with her! The team that worked the night of the wedding was absolutely amazing. Everyone was very polite and on top of everything! Whether it was setting up, taking down, service, etc. there was always someone around if there was a question. If you are on the fence about the venue, I highly recommend that you go check it out in person so you can see for yourself how special the space is and the potential it has to be the wedding of your dreams!

The ballroom upstairs is beautiful, but the train station downstairs is...well it's a train…read morestation. I was here on a Sunday afternoon for a wedding, and there were not very many people at the train station, which was good, but that might not be true on a Friday or Saturday evening though. The ballroom was absolutely gorgeous, and I'm sure the photos are amazing. But it was soooooo loud inside. I couldn't hear any of the ceremony at all. None of it. And we were in the middle of the room. I think only the first few rows could hear. The food was delicious. The passed hors d'oeuvres were great. Dinner was tasty, so was the cake. I don't know if they made it all, or if it was catered by someone else. The bartenders were quick, and I never had to wait long for a drink. All of the drinks were quite tasty. The balcony was incredible. Too bad there really wasn't much to look at outside. All of this makes it very hard for me to decide how I feel about the Joliet Grand Ballroom. I would have liked to be able to hear the ceremony, and walking through the train station was a little odd, but the space is incredible.

Wow! I had never been to Plainfield Lanes before, but came for my nephew's birthday party this…read moreweekend. I was very pleasantly surprised! Most bowling alleys (if not part of a chain, ie Brunswick), have a dreary vibe to them - dark, dank and unkempt - but not here. We arrived at 1pm for the birthday party, and all of the lanes were already busy. You can tell that this business books a lot of parties - and I can see why! The price per person for parties is fantastic! They have multiple tiers of both children and adult parties, as well as corporate and fundraising events. We had chicken fingers and pizza, and both were better than you'd expect at a bowling alley. The party even had a coordinator; he kept the time very on track, and was very accommodating. I'd definitely recommend Plainfield Lanes as a local outing or party spot!

This was my first time at Twisted Pin, and I was very impressed. The prices are pretty high but as…read morea non-bowler, I am not sure how they rank compared to other places. On the other hand, this place is also a little more high end compared to your old fashion bowling/dive bar places. The location was very easy to find. We used Google Navigation and it lead us directly to the place. If you miss the entrance, it might be a little annoying to backtrack but no big issues. Parking was no issues and it is very big compared to the size of the building. We showed up on a busy Wednesday where it is penny pins so you only pay a penny per pin you knock down. Essentially...the worst you are, the cheaper your game will be. Inside the building is very nice and clean. There are two entrances..one is a "restaurant" and the other is the decent sized arcade and bowling. There is a self serving beer tap. And they do serve food. They do a little star less due to the prices of the food as well. It is better than your traditional bar/bowling food but it is a little more expensive. Also, I do enjoy the service of the self serving beer tap. They had a lot of selections of beer, 1-2 seltzers, 1 cider and ~5 wine selection. Also, they do have a "limit" of ~32 oz where the bartender can allow you or less depending on how you act. I do appreciate that so while you can drink feely, no one is getting drunk. I think we were paying ~.60 cents an oz and it does tell you how much your drink will cost as you are pouring. Also, they do have a small water station will is greatly appreciated. The arcade is decently sized. They do have a lot of selections of games but it is not a place where I would go just for the arcade. The size is good for after bowling or while you are waiting for your lane. Overall, I am very impressed with this location. Food, self serving beer tap, and arcades... I am fan of Twisted Pins and I would be back in the future.

Went for Chefy's famous fried chicken and was not disappointed. Also tried the prime…read morerib...delicious! All dine in meals came with a salad bar too! Nice band playing while we ate. We will definitely be back.