Bottom Line: Very decent value for the buck…read more Haven't been here in some time. This place has gone through a number of makeovers over the years but it is decidedly a sports bar vibe where you enter the space and traditional restaurant in the back area. Overall a very casual and lively vibe. We waited about 15 minutes with a packed house and were seated in the restaurant portion in a very spacious booth. Our server was prompt, courteous, pleasant, and efficient--attentive but not overly so. The food was excellent with very ample portions at reasonable pricing with many options under $20. I will say they could skip the bread basket before your meal comes out and just put it into giving you a side with the sandwiches versus charging you $2 for each side added. That being said the food came out promptly, was warm, and very satisfying. Hopefully Chuck's keeps value for customers' hard earned buck in mind and they will continue to do well.

Stopped in on Fat Tuesday to take advantage of their Mardi Gras specials. They offer several…read moreCajun-inspired dishes year-round, and for the holiday they expanded the lineup even more. They also feature an extensive craft beer selection. I went with the seasonal Abita Bad Mother Shucker Stout, which was a fun nod to Mardi Gras and a solid stout choice for the occasion. For my entrée, I ordered the Mardi Gras Platter ($32.99). It included: * Choice of soup (I chose the seafood chowder) * Shrimp Creole * Jambalaya * Chicken Étouffée * Crawfish & Shrimp Monica * Broccoli The restaurant was busy, which is understandable for Fat Tuesday, but our food took quite a while to arrive. The soup was delivered at the same time as the platter. In my opinion, the soup should have come out first. Ironically, the seafood chowder ended up being the highlight of the meal--rich, flavorful, and well-balanced. Unfortunately, by the time I finished the soup and moved on to the platter, most of it was only room temperature. The items were layered and grouped together in a way that made it unclear what paired with what. The chicken was noticeably overcooked and lacked depth of flavor. It tasted as though Cajun seasoning had simply been sprinkled on top rather than developed into the dish. Overall, the platter lacked the bold, authentic Cajun flavor profile I was expecting. The Crawfish & Shrimp Monica was advertised as coming in a bowl but was served in what amounted to a cup-sized portion. The menu description listed Cajun Alfredo sauce, crawfish, crab, blackened shrimp, pasta, Parmesan cheese, and broccoli. After mixing in the Parmesan, I searched for the seafood components and found none--no visible crab, crawfish, or blackened shrimp in the pasta. I mentioned this to the bartender, who said they would bring some out to add in. A few minutes later, three Cajun shrimp were delivered. There was still no crab or crawfish. While the Alfredo sauce and pasta themselves were very good, the absence of the advertised proteins significantly hurt the dish. Had I ordered the Crawfish & Shrimp Monica on its own for $24.99 and received the same portion and lack of seafood, I would have been extremely disappointed. Overall, while the concept and menu sounded promising for Mardi Gras, the execution--especially at that price point--left a lot to be desired.

1lb burger Wow! The burger was flavorful and simple. 1lb burger was almost the size of the plate…read more The atmosphere is local dive bar with nice people. I was there around 5pm and the place was almost half full. Had a great time. Don't forget this place is cash only so be ready.

Dive bar vibe with a super friendly staff…read more Burgers come with chips only. Not my preference but I can behind it. Pretzel bites for an app that were pretty tasty. Burger was pretty good as well. Not falling over myself to get back but worth a stop in.

Surprisingly great taste for fast food place. Had some carry out of fried chicken wings. This time…read morewe came for the udon soup and bibimbap. My kid was thrilled with a little serving robot carrying our food over, who specifically mentioned to me that the beef udon was exactly what he wanted. My bibimbap was severed in a hot clay pot. The best one the a little browned up crispy rice on the bottom. Enjoyed it very much. Services were wonderful. Will visit again when craving the food.

I reallllllllly love Bonchon food. I do not like the atmosphere of the restaurant or the service…read more And yet, I return time and time again. That's gotta say something. Firstly, if you go here, do not leave without trying the fried chicken - that's not debatable. Other items that make me come back is the chicken katsu, Sotteok Sotteok and Bao Buns. They also have a Korean hot dog that's pretty decent with the soy garlic sauce. My favorite go-to is the chicken katsu, it's not the absolute best I've had but it's very close and this a hard dish to find. Grilled meat not as good as fried meat here. Beef is kinda tasteless. Sotteok Sotteok is chewy rice cakes and sausage if you've never tried it, it's like $4 - give it ago. Bringing me to my next point, this place is super affordable. If you're unfamiliar with Korean food this is an awesome place to experiment and try new things. To elaborate on my complaints, I must start with service here is very hit or miss. More than half of my visits the employees seem clueless about their responsibilities and very rarely come to check if you need anything. The little robot is cool, but you can't ask it for a refill or napkins. All is kind of funny, because you place your order at a counter so servers are really not responsible for much. Secondly, the restaurant is just so blah. Barely decorated walls, a really gross bathroom, corners/moldings are dirty. It gives hospital cafeteria, which is completely different than their hip, vibrant advertisements. All in all, I'm a fan for life but this place could use a little investment to step it up a notch.

Food - excellent. Service - very good. Ambiance - casual but very nice. The only drawback is…read moresingle stall bathroom only.

Don't order from here pizza wasn't cooked and the place had roaches it was gross never coming backread more

Vegan options was a plain pizza with just vegan ricotta on it…read more the vegan ricotta was VERY sweet, like sugary. like a cake lol. I don't know how. I just eat and review it. For the $20+ pizza I wouldn't recommend. Glad they have options tho for everyone. I remember my boyfriend pizza(cheese/meat normal ) being a little on the burnt side, but it's wood-fire can't complain too much. Service- was ok I only picked up to go so I can't say. Ambiance- was super busy and packed but we did pick up so not a problem.

Caught Wooden Paddle just after the lunch rush on a weekday and it hit the spot in a big way…read more The space is charming, tucked on a corner in downtown Lemont with the kind of casual warmth that makes you want to linger. Great spot for groups since most of the menu lends itself to sharing. The Neapolitan pizza is the real draw here and it earns the reputation. We went with the pepperoni and it was very good. Well executed, properly blistered, the kind of pizza that reminds you what pizza is actually supposed to taste like. The whipped ricotta and honeycomb appetizer was a genuine standout. Creamy, sweet, deeply flavorful. Only complaint is that the bread situation did not keep pace with the amount of ricotta they give you. Send more bread, please and thank you. Service was attentive and friendly throughout. One honest note for families: the menu skews mature and there is no kids menu to speak of. A cheese pizza is about as far as the options go for little ones. My son was not exactly inspired by the choices. For a restaurant this good, a little more consideration for younger diners would go a long way and open this place up to a whole new crowd of regulars. Worth the visit, just know your audience before you go.

Had to get some fritters! I haven't been here in years, but always remember great times with old…read morefarm house vibes. Fried chicken was crispy on outside and juicy meat just like I remember. The fritters did not disappoint, sweet, sugary and savory. Mmmmmm nice and hot food. I've never eaten inside but seems like a ton of tables inside. I did take out and the cashier was friendly. Food came out fast. Next time we'll have to sit down and eat in!

A venerable landmark since there was little else out here on Joliet road, and a leviathan among…read morerestaurants. And they sure do know how to fry a chicken. Based on food, that 2-star above would be a "4". It's a family-run establishment, and therein lies the reason for the 2-star mark. They have rules. Oboy, do they have rules. When you order the chicken, they bring it out "family style", and only the folks who order the chicken can sup from the bowls. They put out relishes and yummy corn fritters, but don't think you're going to get to take them along in the doggie bag. You can rent a seat for $10.41, if you don't order a full dinner; and your kids can rent their seats for $5.20, if THEY don't order a dinner. There's a "Lettuce salad" for $8.63, but only at that price if you order WITHOUT croutons. Apparently the WFF folks didn't swing when the crouton futures were favorable. For the record, "croutons" are nowhere on the menu...at any price. There was a scowling manager who reminded me of Basil Fawlty (q.v.). It seemed she was annoyed by the customers. Their policy is NO SPLIT CHECKS. That's okay, we have calculators on our fones. We were a party of four, a regular dining quartet, and it is our custom that no one picks up the entire check. Sometimes one or more of us pays cash for their portion and others have a card. We'll say: "charge each card $40, and here's $50 in cash". Round numbers, easy peasy. (which actually results in a bonus for the server 'cos the tip turns out to be greater than normal) We've never encountered a problem at any resto (who accepts credit cards) when it came to giving them payment in this fashion. O, but there was a problem here. One of our 4 didnt have any cash and needed to pay with his card, but was told "No, you can't!" The fellow with the Card was so offended, he said he was going to skip dinner, and just have a Diet Coke. But that would trigger the $10.41 "I ain't eatin'" fee. Well. It stupefies me that ANY establishment would kick back at customers wanting to pay their bill. The waitress was adamant that we could not proffer varied payments for our bill. We asked for a manager, and Ms. Fawlty sidled up to our table. They kept insisting there was "NO SPLIT CHECK", but we weren't ASKING for a split check. The ask was on the SUM TOTAL (with generous tip added). We even made the ask in "round numbers" They didn't have to do any math. I thought I was going to have to pull up an Esperanto translator to get her to understand we weren't asking to SPLIT the check. After some sprightly conversation, the loose wire in the old bag's noggin hit the right contact and then she grokked what we were proposing. I thought I saw sparks coming from her right ear, but it might have been a trick of the light. Luckily, the guy with the card could now eat. The aggregate service was fine, with the above exception, and as I said above, the food IS top-notch. Even beyond Chicken-- the Steak here is very good. My carping here nonetheless, it's a fun place to go, and you are guaranteed a fine feed. But if you're in mixed company, work out who is going to grab the tab before you sit down...

OMG an absolutely nothing to look at place but this place is a hidden gem! Amazing for real! On the…read moreother side of town in a somewhat sleazy strip mall. Well I saw someone comment on this place in a Facebook group. I never heard of this place so I ran over the next day. Had their Chicken Sandwich which was divine! I had it exactly how it comes. Served on a fluffy brioche bun with homemade cole slaw and some other sauce? Yumm! Fried to perfection. Appeared to be handmade (not frozen) huge and crispy! Easily could share! This place is nothing to look at but could be a gold mine if they did some easy cosmetic changes. Next time I'm getting their cheeseburger which came highly recommended? The owner was super sweet as well. Go with an open mind. Fantastic food!

I finally got to tell the owner that he still has the best chicken sandwich I've ever had in my…read morelife and my fiancé and I stand on that. The chicken sandwich is massive and impressive. I've never had a chicken sandwich this big, crispy on the outside, moist inside, perfect sauce, slaw, great bun and don't let me get started on their seasoned fries!!! I come all the way from the city just to eat Khizer's food!!!!!!! This food takes time and it is made with absolute love. It's worth the drive just to have Khizer's amazing cooking.

I was talked into a spirited pink lemonade. It was the best summer drink I ever enjoyed. The food…read moretruck served a perfect type of smash burger. It was a place I'll return. Enjoy

Pollyanna Lemont is generally a good time. Staff is beer knowledgeable and helpful. The offerings…read morechange on the regular. I wish some beers stuck around longer! They don't have a kitchen but have a couple food options including a shareable soft pretzel. That said, there's often food trucks on weekends and you can bring your own snacks. The patio is great on summer nights. Weekends may bring acoustic music. Prices reasonable. Parking can be limited onsite but there is street parking and free village lots.