This place has some of the best cocktails I ever have had. They are truly the Alchemists of the…read morecocktails. Such innovative drinks! Food is good. Very nice place with great seating outside.

Cozy, romantic, quaint vibe on a cold winter night - The Alchemist is great spot. We came here…read moreafter some shopping in the area and were looking for some drinks before dinner. We were tucked away in a corner table and felt cozy. Interesting drinks, cocktails are unique, their small bites were a little limited but the cocktails were good.

The food was absolutely amazing! The staff were friendly and on top of everything. There were 17…read moreof us sitting in front of the fireplace on a cold evening! I definitely recommend Burnt Barrel! Enjoy!

I ordered online from Burnt Barrel and purchased a steak sandwich with a baked potato, which…read morecarried a $3.50 upcharge. Shortly after placing the order, the restaurant called and informed me they were out of baked potatoes. I then asked to substitute roasted red potatoes instead. When I arrived to pick up my order, I was told the roasted red potatoes carried the same upcharge as the baked potato. After leaving I checked their online menu and discovered that was not correct. I called back simply to ask why I was not given accurate information. Instead of handling the situation professionally, the employee on the phone became extremely rude and defensive, repeatedly stating that they "did not lie" and that "people make mistakes." At that point, I explained that the $2 difference was not the issue it was the poor customer service and dishonest communication that mattered. I learned my lesson and unfortunately will not be returning to this establishment.

Nice art and drinks. Swanky! Cool aged drinks and retro feel. Very classy. Charcuterie board was…read moreexquisite.

Got some great cocktails from this bar and gallery in Aurora. It has a kind of limited menu but you…read morecan find something good though. French 75 is basically an art gallery but there's a bar. Look at some art while sipping on a few cocktails. The prices aren't bad especially at happy hours. Checked it out before going to see a play and it was big time ass busy. It's one of the nicer bars in town to be certain. There's all kinds of fancy cocktails such as the namesake obviously. Go at the happy hour and save a few bucks. It's $6 for any of the French 75 variations. Happy hour is Tuesdays through Fridays 4 to 6 in the evening. The Blanc is Bombay Dry Gin, Brut, lemon juice, and simple syrup. It's about $9 for appetizers. The Marinated Olives are nice to munch on. Also they have charcuterie boards. These are great for groups and parties. Has quite an interesting combination. It's open every evening with plenty of art to check out. They have a happy hour weekdays and are open later Fridays and Saturdays.

Cramped place seems even more cramped with a crowd. It was puzzling why there seemed to be so many…read morebikers in Elburn. Knucklehead's turns out to be their main hangout. Has mostly drinks but there's also some typical bar food. The drinks are cheap and there's free popcorn. A lot of bikers around here. It turns out they like this place. There's always like a hundred Harleys in front, so just look for those and you can find this. Beer is cheap. Liquor is cheap too. It's about $6 for a basic cocktail. Whatever and Coke pretty much. Food is what is expected. Pretty cheap stuff. Free popcorn is always available. There's also stuff like frozen pizzas if they aren't out of stuff. Better than it looks. It looks sketchy but it's okay. The crowd can be louder than the Harleys but there's usually no bar fights or those kinds of things.

I was enjoying the patrons of Knuckleheads...good friendly conversation...and as I stepped outside…read morein the nearby parking lot to return a phone call from my son I was greeted by two squad cars...insinuating that I have been over served via a call in compliant with zero evidence. This is a classic entrapment scenario orchestrated by Knuckleheads patrons and the Elburn Police to boost their tax revenue via false accusations. Beware!

I came in a day where a wedding was being hosted but they were kind enough to still seat me for two…read morecocktails. I arrived around 5:30 pm with an opening time of 5 pm. There was plenty of seating for myself but if are coming with 4 or more people, make a reservation. The servers were very nice and accommodating. The bar was playing Generation C music--not too loud nor soft. I love this bar! I would definitely come here again. I spent about $35 for two cocktails but I order a stronger reserve cocktail. They do have good but it is more of snacks than a meal so come full! 5/5

Amazing! Staff is fantastic and it is beautiful in there. The drinks are fantastic, so so so good…read more We had a great time.

I love Glen Ellyn , and this place is fancy without being pretentious. I love the lamps on the…read moretable , the drinks and food come from Marche which is a gourmet cheese and wine shop . The lighting is perfect almost candle lit which I love . It's great to come here and get away from the craziness and enjoy some libations . Service is friendly . I just wish the bartender put his hair up.

Cute spot that I discovered through other yelpers. Decor was cute and chairs are comfy…read more Cocktails run about $15 to $18. They also have 2 mocktails on the menu for slightly cheaper. I didn't try any on my visit, but they also offer some small cheese plates. As we were going to a show after, we only had time for 1 round. I had the that's why they call it the blues and it was tasty. The cute presentation of the napkins were a nice touch. They lost 1 star from me due to the super strong perfume/fragrance in the air.

Anita was great, would recommend to come back, the drinks were very tasty…read more good vibes only

Stopped in for a drink and was greeted by a cute little Cambodian girl named Anita. Pretty sure it…read morewas love at first site. Needless to say, service was great, drinks were good, and the shotski was mandatory. Had a great time will be back to see her.

Always a great place to have dinner! This last dinner included a really tasty cream of mushroom…read moresoup! While we were eating we were asked if all was good by the hostess and then another who may have been the manager. It was nice to see the are continually seeking information from their customers. Keep up the good work!

Love the drinks here, very creative cocktails. HUGE fan of the BYO Grilled Cheese, too! We tend…read moreto order out here and then take it to a local beer spot that is easier with kids, and takeout is ready when quoted, and they're great with providing napkins, utensils and extra sauces. In restaurant, I have always had good service, and the vibes are perfect for out-of-town guests to get a taste of the area.

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

Stumbled in on a whim and immediately felt like we had been missing out on something. Romantic…read moremodern gothic is the only way I can describe it. Dark beadboard walls, copper ceiling tiles, round orb lighting, and upstairs a cavernous space with soaring ceilings anchored by a stunning skylight. It is genuinely one of the most beautiful dining rooms in the area. Date night approved. One gripe before we get to the good stuff: if you have pages and pages of creative cocktails and an extensive wine list, your two mocktail options deserve the same love. We don't drink and the options were fine but very sour and clearly an afterthought. Do better for the sober and sober curious crowd. Now the food. The burrata was creamy, rich, and gorgeous sitting in olive oil topped with chimichurri and grilled bread. Needed more balsamic to bring the acid balance home, but honestly still one of the better burratas I've had locally. The stuffed pork with gouda, chimichurri, and saffron potato wedges was a genuinely smart plate. The saffron wedges were a surprise standout, bringing a clean earthiness that cut through the richness beautifully. A touch heavy on the gouda and the whole dish woke up considerably with a little extra salt, but the bones of it are excellent. The churrasco hanger steak told the same story. Well cooked, flavorful, chimichurri doing its job. The curly fries were the one shrug of the night. Not bad, just boring next to everything else on offer. Mike our server closed the deal by steering us toward the caramel skillet cookie and honestly, bless him for it. Warm, salty, sweet, rich, topped with cold vanilla ice cream and whipped cream. It is everything a skillet cookie should be and we scraped the pan. We are already planning the return visit and bringing friends. Barrel & Vine is an unexpected dining experience that Plainfield is lucky to have.

We were looking for a new place to celebrate my wife's birthday, and she selected this one. It's…read morestraight off of I-88, exiting north on the left side. First off, the place is very nice looking - feast your eyes on the photos. Angled windows in front, nice table spaces, art at every table, a nice oil candle, and good enough lighting that you can read the menu without wrecking the intimate nature of a booth. The menu (photos attached) is loaded with good stuff. For an appetizer, we selected their Imperial American Wagyu Filet Carpaccio, which came with thinly sliced Wagyu Filet, topped with black truffle, king crab, kaluga caviar, panna grattato, and other tasty stuff. It was served on a white plate with bread, and was incredibly tasty. My wife ordered their Lobster Linguini (on the bill) or Linguini Aragosto on the menu. She enjoyed it very much, and even took some home. On the other hand, I went with their Butcher's Butter Spinalis which was a Ribeye Cap. It was very tender, very tasty, nicely seasoned and cooked as requested at medium rare temperature. With that, we ordered their Rosemary Potatoes, which were "family sized" (enough for two or three) and tasted great. We closed out with a cannoli which was two-sided with two different end preps, which was excellent. To work with all this, I needed a wine which would work for the seafood and the meat, so I selected a Grosjean Pinot Noir, which worked great with both. Service was very very very good - regular checks, food timing was good with each part coming out with enough time to easily finish it before the next course came out. Our waitstaff Ashley kept us watered, and even removed the cork from the wine using a wine key while standing. Nicely done! This is a great place to celebrate a special occasion, or just to go for a nice, relaxed meal. They do store their wine horizontally (like you are supposed to, see the picture) and keep it out of the sun. They also have a deli on the west end with reduced hours, so if you want something I'd suggest going there before you arrive so you don't miss it.

Thank you for the great hospitality, the amazing service, and the fresh food. My recent visit I had…read morethe Woodford reserve old fashioned, let me tell you it was the best I've ever had. The oysters are also out of this world.