We were in the area and stopped in on a Sunday afternoon. They have a rare 'Happy Hour' on a…read moreSunday. We had great quac and chips, and some really good sliders. Sadly they had no tap beer due to a wedding the night before. (Never heard that one before...) We ended up with a gin and tonic and a Sea Breeze. It was not busy but it took a while to get the food and drinks. The staff were very pleasant but I could imagine if the place was jammed the wait time would have been far longer. It seemed there were only 2 staff on duty. If you are on a tight schedule, this place may not be the best choice... This was a nice bar overall. Very pleasant staff!!

The restaurant is located off route 60 in Lake Forest, on a back road just off the highway near…read moreHalas Hall. The majority of the patrons seemed to be Hotel guests or business meeting attendees enjoying a quick meal and a drink before ending the work day. The restaurant, located in the Hotel lobby, has a large bar and offers partial booth and table seating. The menu offers basic appetizers, salads, burgers, sandwiches and offers a few entrée selections. The cod in the fish & chips was good; however, the fries were limp and did not taste fresh. The grilled garlic chicken and asparagus was pretty good and the server was great! I would definitely go back if I had a colleague staying at the hotel; however, wouldn't seek out the Oaken otherwise for a night out. The ambiance is lively, with background music and the bar offered a variety of cocktail and wine options.

From the moment I stepped into this place I felt welcome. From the comfy cozy atmosphere to the…read morefriendly gentleman and young lady who first greeted me. They offer small bites and great drinks. My girlfriend and I had the Brussel sprouts, spicy shrimp and goat cheese. My only recommendation would be maybe a couple menu selections that are on the healthier side. I will definitely recommend this place to friends.

Popped in with some friends for cocktails on a Thursday evening. The interior was cute and…read moreeclectic, and we had no problem finding a table right away. Which made it a little disappointing when we were asked to move about ten minutes later to accommodate a large group that came and expected 15-20 seats. The cocktail menu had a good variety. I ordered a dirty martini, which was fine but not something I would seek out. The olives were standard olives and, maybe I'm a snob, but I kind of expect a blue cheese or garlic stuffed olive at a place where I'm paying $16 for a cocktail. For my second round, I got a vodka soda, which was exactly what I expected. We ordered french fries and truffle fries, both of which came out quickly. They were crispy and hot, a solid pairing for a dirty martini adventure. I'll definitely come back - I might stick to wine or a more basic cocktail next time - but I loved the vibe.

Food, atmosphere, and staff are top notch! Thank you to our amazing server, Emily, who made our…read morecelebration extra special!.

Stopped in for drinks and wow -- the ambiance and interior are beautiful…read more Service was great, everyone was super nice, and the drinks did not disappoint. Coming back ASAP to try the food!

My hubby and I were looking for a place with good drinks and decided to try this place. We parked…read moreand almost passed by the place because its like a small little bar with very little signage. It was before 6pm so we were able to find a seat. I think they have seats for only 25 people so prepare to stand when it gets busy. Our bartender was Edward and he was really nice. I ordered a Tiramisu Martini and then a Porn Star Martini. They were both good, but I preferred the Porn Star one. We also ordered a Smash Burger, which was actually from Holt's, connected to this bar. That burger was tasty - brioche bun & onions = yum. The chips it came with were crunchy. The Bacon popcorn was good but way too salty for me. Im glad we found this little bar and plan on coming back in the future.

Amazing atmosphere and quality drinks. When I come into town I always love coming hereread more

Small but cozy ambiance. Service not great no one welcome me or seated me. There's isn't a menu of…read morefood but the place looks festive if you bring your own food. Ideal for private parties no parking lot only street parking.

What a complete let down. Called this place on Saturday to confirm Groupon and had plans on going…read morehere after work. Took the long drive and waited 45min and they never opened Called the number on Yelp and nothing. We event went to another place for food returned and still nothing

We were having dinner in the Oak Brook area and came across the Polo Lounge on Yelp, so we decided…read moreto drop in for a cocktail. There was an event going on and the lobby was crowded. No matter, although it did sort of take away from the intimate vibe that it could have been. The bar is beautifully designed and even with the tumult of so many people moving around, it lost little of its draw. I saw that the bartender had to look up the recipe for our cocktails, but they came out fine. All in all it was a pleasant experience.

Great place to relax with friends and enjoy a cocktail. Bar staff is amazing and professional and…read moreservice is great!

We were staying nearby during a long weekend in Chicago! After a long drive, we were looking to…read moreunwind with a cocktail, and headed to 28 Mile! Some street parking available out front and on adjacent streets or fairly close to the Highwood train station. The space is quaint, but well decorated with loosely art deco, higher end finishes! Bar seating or table seating for small to medium groups...it appeared there was a larger space for bigger parties but it was closed during our visit. Our bartender was very friendly and responsive to our requests! We both ordered the Smoked Old Fashioned, which came in an elaborate and entertaining display! The cocktail was delightfully sippable and lived up to the value. I'd absolutely order it again! A perfect spot to grab a cocktail and catch up with friends or wind down after a long day!

Worked in the yard all day came here for live music, drinks and food! Best for this combo on the…read morenorth shore!!

Called into Everett Farms for dinner with my son and daughter in law. We shared cheese curds and…read morecrab cakes. Both delicious! Entrees were fish and chips and Mahi Mahi both 10/10 excellent. Service was great. Can't wait to go back.

This was our sixth visit to this restaurant, but unfortunately, the last two visits have been…read moresubpar. It feels like the quality has been lost. Our waitress seemed completely clueless, and we were overcharged $18 for two portions of cheese curds because, according to her, no one had told her to use the Sunday menu. Not a great experience. The atmosphere is still wonderful, and we really enjoyed sitting on the patio. Unfortunately, the food was overly salty, and the potato chips tasted store-bought. There are also quite a few tastier options in the area. It's disappointing because we used to really enjoy coming here. Hopefully, the restaurant can turn things around.

Located in the lobby of the Marriott Hotel, it may at first seem like only a bar, but they do offer…read moresome good food as well! Not an extremely busy night, but what can you expect at a hotel lobby restaurant located on the outskirts of Chicago. Bartender was really nice and helpful when explaining what was the best options on the menu. Of course he went with the de facto answer of the brioche hamburger, which honestly any hamburger is going to sell me (Minus bad fast food joints). Got it with extra cheese and bacon and might as well kick it up with an extra side of fries. Service was fairly quick, my whole meal took about 15 minutes or less to come out the door. Burger was cooked to a medium rare, so that is always a plus when you get what you order in terms of how well done you want you meat in most restaurants. Fries were your average run of the mill frozen package style, not much taste, but decent enough to be consumed. Overall I'd rate it the following on a scale to 1-5. Keep in mind as well that this hotel is somewhat secluded from other restaurants in the area due to its remoteness. Service - 4 Food - 3.5 Price - 3

inside lincolnshire marriott resort...winter, snow, ice covered walkways and cold...fairly quiet…read moreevening and nearly empty weekday evening...regular hotel restaurant closed on no-show nights at the theatre...brew lobby the only hotel dining option by hotel lobby...a full bar, lounge, work station and dining tables...lincolnshire hotels, a destination for mostly business travelers...brew lobby is a nice bar restaurant..modern and clean...a large communal table with individual power sockets for people to drink, eat and work...sofa lounge seating to relax, drink and snack...tables for groups wanting to dine...tv screen all around to watch sports...casual and relaxing vibe...a the bar for drinks or solo travelers...at the bar and requesting a menu...a bacon-cheeseburger and fries ordered, and $15.05 after tax...about 10 minutes of waiting and food delivered to the bar...handsome presentation...great golden fries delicious...fresh lettuce, tomato and red onion...nice thick-cut bacon cooked perfectly...cheese melted over beef patty....soft and beautiful bun...the beef patty cooked to medium as requested...very sweet pickles on the side to munch.....beef patty could have been better, but overall a good burger and great fries...

Wow! Just Wow! I can't recommend this place enough. It's an art gallery + a restaurant, serving up…read morethe most delicious Asian fusion dishes. I went here with a group of 5 via a reservation. We were immediately welcomed and greeted by a wonderful host who sat us and explained the menu options and recommended we try everything. We did just that we tried over half the menu and everything was incredible. Highly recommend the deviled eggs, brussel sprouts, bao buns, spicy edamame, udon noodles and more. After dinner we popped into the other side of the bar which is an art gallery and the bartender was so friendly, welcoming and fun! We walked around the art gallery, enjoying the beautiful exhibit and sipped our cocktails for at least an hour. This was such a wonderful experience, we will def be back!

We are really excited to try this because it was advertised as a speakeasy, which was right next to…read morethe gallery restaurant that we have been to before and we like their food. It wasn't so much a speakeasy because it was not hidden, but that didn't really matter to us once we were there . The food was Asian themed and they had different drinks than the other restaurant next-door . I thought the focal point would be a bar in the middle of the restaurant, but there was never any bar that I could locate so that was also confusing. The food was really good. We had black garlic, deviled eggs, some tuna tartare and a lamb Ragu that was really good. So if you're looking for speakeasy, this is not really a speakeasy, but it has really good Asian food so just an FYI when browsing the Internet. The only reason I gave it four stars is because I was expecting one thing when I walked in and I got another, but we were pleasantly surprised with the food and drinks that we received so we will be back.