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    The Saddle Room

    3.4 (635 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Carm A.

    I came here to celebrate my raise & bonus. Was not disappointed by the great service and quality of the restaurant. I had a feeling it was owned by the same owners as The Turf Room due to the same style. Love both, so I was happy with this. Food was really good, cocktails were amazing. The decor is awesome and I just love the bathrooms! Can't wait to come back and make this my celebration spot! Thank you!

    While the restaurant itself has a nice ambiance and the service was good, the food here is the worst I've experienced in years. I first ordered the scallops over linguine carbonara. It had 2 scallops and the saltiest tasting carbonara sauce ever. Huge chunks of bacon were sprinkled in which were not complimentary to the dish. It was awful and I sent it back and asked for bread. They insisted on making me something else, so my husband suggested shrimp linguine. You can see that in the pic below. It was the most unappealing looking dinner I'd ever received at a restaurant. It looked like frozen shrimp from jewel tossed with tomato soup and overcooked pasta. I took one bite and left it. I literally had bread for dinner. Do not eat here.

    Brie Curds - greasy and flavorless with a strange blueberry "ketchup"
    Craig H.

    We did not have a great experience at this restaurant. First, we were sat in the bar when the four of us came in for dinner. The dining room was open with servers, but we got sat in the bar regardless and had a hard time getting any server to pay attention to our basic needs (like water refills). Next, the food was not great. The flatbread was lukewarm and flavorless. The Brie "curds" were, first of all, a bad idea and not at all curds. They were larger-than-mouthful size "nuggets" of brie that were very greasy and served with a strange blueberry "ketchup." Inedible. Next, my daughter got the chicken roulade, which was not a roulade. Worse, she took a bite and spat it out and said, "Something is wrong with this." Since it was next to impossible to get service, the only person who came along to help was the manager and when my daughter told him something was wrong with the dish, rather than take it away and replace it with something else, he said, "Sometimes I order something and I don't like it when I get it. It happens." and he walked away. Later that night back at the hotel my daughter got ill from food poisoning. The steak was fine and the braised pork was okay.

    Old fashion
    Elgin B.

    Rating: (3.5/5) Sometimes, all you need is good company and a great atmosphere. After work, my friend and I were looking for a spot to meet halfway between the city and the suburbs of Elgin, Illinois. She suggested The Saddle Room, located at 2559 Pratum Ave. Given its proximity to a convention center and entertainment area, I wasn't quite sure what to expect. As soon as I walked in, I was pleasantly surprised by the warm, western-country vibe. The interior was cozy and romantic, with plenty of wood accents and fireplace features. Even the restrooms were charmingly themed, styled like horse saddle coops--a fun and unexpected touch. Since the weather was beautiful, we chose to sit outside by one of the two outdoor fireplaces, which added to the ambiance. Our server was excellent--attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. He checked in regularly despite our outdoor table and was transparent about the menu, which I appreciated. We kicked things off with drinks. I went with a classic Old Fashioned, while my friend chose the Indy Wild Mule, a Moscow Mule-inspired cocktail. We both loved our choices--well-balanced and flavorful. For dinner, she had the Vegan Bolognese ($20.95), made with wild mushrooms, black garlic truffle fontina, linguini, tomatoes, and red wine. She enjoyed it so much she cleaned her plate--and honestly, I might've liked her dish more than mine! I ordered the Chicken Roulade ($28.95): oven-roasted chicken breast on puff pastry with a white wine cream sauce, mozzarella cheese, and a potato croquette. It was tasty, especially the croquette, and the pastry had a unique flair. We also shared a side of asparagus ($12.95), which was cooked to perfection. To be honest, the food--while very good--was secondary to the great conversation and overall vibe of the place. That's one of the strengths of The Saddle Room: it's an ideal setting for a date or a relaxed, intimate evening. While it is on the pricier side, the menu includes a solid range of vegetarian and vegan options. That said, it seems like beef might be their specialty, so I'd like to come back and explore more of the menu. Based on this first visit, I'd give The Saddle Room a solid 3.5 out of 5. I'm looking forward to returning--next time, it might even earn a 4 or 5.

    Wife's pasta dish
    John C.

    I would give this place 5 stars if I could see what I was eating. The place is very nice, with little nooks in each room giving a romantic atmosphere. It's a little pricey but the food was outstanding. I ordered the Brie cheese curds as an appetizer. Really good. Our guests ordered a hummus trio platter with flat bread and a blueberry compote. For dinner, I ordered Duck. I had to use my phone flashlight to see the menu. It's really that dark inside by each table. It makes for a great ambiance, but you have to see what you're ordering. When the duck arrived, I couldn't tell what I was cutting into, either the duck or the root vegetables. I gave up trying to see it, and just ate what was on my plate. Hey, pretty darn good. My wife had some kind of pasta dish which she liked but thought the portions were small. I also had a couple of local brews in a can, but I can't remember what they were. It was the only local lager they had. Wife had a peach sangria. I tasted it and thought it was very sweet. We opted out of dessert, and the final tab was around $117 per couple, before tip. I might come back, but for the price, I'll try a few new places first.

    Belle N.

    My husband and I came here for dinner. The menu had items listed as GF. They also have GF pasta for an upcharge. We started off with the eggplant press and I had the Hawaiian Poke Bowl as my entree. We also got the flourless chocolate cake for dessert. Everything was really good and the service was excellent. Definitely want to come back and try more GF options.

    Entrance
    Howard L.

    We visited this restaurant with a pal couple to celebrate the end of yet another year, woohoo, and Happy New Year to all! Saddle Room is a bit of a different venue.  First, it's located in a bit of an isolated lot adjacent to the NOW (ex Sears) Arena.  It's also darkish both outside and inside and the dimly lit outside signage is only visible from the NOW Arena side.  When I approached it, I thought it might be closed, but then remembered we had confirmed reservations, ha.  Thirdly, their quite large dining space is partitioned into like 4 dining areas along with a couple of bar areas.  One of the bars is dedicated to horse race monitoring and presumably OTB.  There is a lot of saddle and cowboy decor throughout, so it's a nicely themed venue. Overall, I go with 3 stars, mainly as due to their highish price point, the food is pretty average.  Joanna was our friendly, welcoming, and attentive server and she was a big plus for our experience.  We also got a very nice and unique private corner nook with a table for 4 though there were plenty of other more ordinary spots we could have been seated at.  As for the food, we ordered the following: - pork meatballs appetizer, $15.95 - duck breast, $30.95 - short ribs, $43.95 - birds of a feather meatloaf flight, $21.95 - braised pork shank, $28.95 (mine) Bread with butter was complimentary.  I also had a quite nice Maplewood fat pug milk stout nitro (5.6% ABV, $7).  My pal also had a delectable Prohibition Old Fashioned ($15.95) which he really enjoyed.  They have a nice beer menu and an extensive liquor and cocktail list.   The best dish was my pal's unique birds of a feather meatloaf flight, which was also the most economical dish.  It was presented nicely and looked enticing too. My generous pork shank dish was covered in a light brown gravy but the pork shank was overdone and on the dried-out side.  There were plenty of delectable lightly fried green beans to go with it though.  The wife's duck breast and our gal pal's short ribs were quite skimpy for the price point, but they did taste ok except the gal pal said her mashed potatoes were very salty. They also charge a mandatory 2.8% admin fee which I queried about waiving.  I think restaurants should stop doing this so that when customers order, we know what we're paying for the meal.  Put your fee into your menu items.  Some restaurants remove it if requested.  I didn't knock off any stars for this, but just saying so management can read the complaint.   Good luck and best wishes!

    Jambalaya
    Miranda L.

    A suburban hidden gem. Saddle Room in Hoffman Estates is nestled in by the NOW Arena. The restaurant is off track betting theme so there are tons of race horse decor. Additionally, it gives off a cozy vibe with the wood burning fireplace, dim lighting, and wood everywhere. My partner and I stopped here for a Friday date night. We started the night with two martinis that are always shaken table side! I got the Kentucky French Kiss which is a whiskey martini mixed with strawberry accents and a champagne float. This by far is one of the most unique martini I've had out as one doesn't often see whiskey in a martini. My partner got the Love You Long Time, sake sake after being intrigued by the vodka, fruit, sake, champagne mix. His was also delicious but we thought the blueberries on the rim were silly. For food, one MUST start with the lobster bisque soup! The cup comes out with fresh lobster and additions on the bottom and they pour the bisque over in front of you. After mixing it together, it's some of the best soup and perfectly rich. For entrees, I got the Butternut Squash Ravioli and my partner got the Jambalaya. The Butternut Squash Ravioli was creamy, bright, and fresh tasting. The jambalaya was nicely spicy yet creamy. There was a good portion of meat, noodles, and add ins. I have noted that while the food is amazing, they are not great at modifications to menu items. Overall, Saddle Room is a great spot for a nice dinner, unique happy hour, or elevated lunch (sandwiches offered at lunch time). I have been to their sister locations in North Aurora often before (Turf Room & Hardware). I love the martinis shaken table side, the lobster bisque soup, requesting to sit by the fireplace, and get a kick out of their horse stall bathrooms. This restaurant sets itself apart and I recommend trying it out!

    A5 Wagyu that's 3.5 years old apparently

    Great service, waiter was terrific. Most of the food was good. I got the A5 Wagyu steak. Why am I being served steak from a cow butchered in July 2022? So was this just sitting in a freezer for 3.5 years? I'f I'm paying for A5, I expect it fresh and high quality

    Melon martini
    Mariya G.

    I cannot speak about the food as we only had drinks at the bar but I will say the drinks were creative! I had a delicious melon martini and my husband had a s'more old fashioned!

    Jambalaya

    Pasta had good flavor. But pasta was definitely not penne shaped. It was more like gummy strips of pasta. Sausage had good flavor. Andouille was sliced very thin. Comfortably Numb was very good. Not too sweet.

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    Ask the Community - The Saddle Room

    Do they do brunch?

    Yes! The brunch is awesome and bloody with beer back is superb.

    Does the outdoor seating have tables near outdoor heaters?

    They have big fireplaces outside you can request to sit next to. I am not sure if they have gas heaters for next to tables.

    Would this place be good for a party of 30, just to hang around the fire inside and the bar area?

    Yes! Lots of high top tables in the bar and good seating around the fireplace

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    Le Cochon Wine Bar and Bistro - Charcuterie -country pate -duck proseiutto (MUST HAVE!!!) -sausage with black truffle (Soooooooo good!!!!)

    Le Cochon Wine Bar and Bistro

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    Time was (in the not-too-distant past) you had to go downtown to have an upscale or…read moreoff-the-beaten-path dinner. You know, when parking was less than a car payment? It took a number of years but enterprising restauranteurs laid claim to appropriate buildings and neighborhoods and opened places where you could actually get something interesting to eat. Hell, even BERWYN has a fine-dining joint (or 2)! The "3rd Street" corridor in Batavia is prima facie evidence this crusade is thriving, as there are a BUNCH of great places on that Rue to stuff your face in style, (and drink accordingly.) We've been working our way down the street, and as I have been in the mood for French, Le Cochon was high on the list. It was late afternoon when I and a foodie pal of mine visited. The rooms were at once light, open and airy, yet personal. The bar was adjacent and it looked heroically stocked. The waiter was personable and pleasant. The menu shouted "Bistro", and actually was sort of irritating, 'cos even after poring over it online before, everything looked so good I couldn't make up my mind! But rules are rules, and I have mine. When I go into a place for the first time, I always try to get the specialty of the house. As this is a "bistro" I finally swung with the Escargot and Steak Frites. Cliche'd, I know, but c'est le cuisine. My pal bucked tradition and went with a Burger. I should say here the house is known for a Pork Belly dish, but Belly of Pork (unless it's cured into Bacon) is a protein I will not eat. There's not much I won't stuff down my gullet, but Pork Belly is one. I just don't like that much fat. The good news? More for YOU! But I digress... The 'Scargots were classic in prep and top-notch in quality. As expected there was a lagniappe course in sopping pieces of the excellent baguette of the bread service in the garlicky butter remaining after munching the snails. It was a Hanger Steak wot arrived on my plate replete with an herb-y compound butter. I ordered the steak "Rare-Bleu", and it was the perfect temp, even with serious char marking. The steak was chunk-cut when served. I blessed the chef for seasoning the steak deftly. The Frites came with ketchup and aioli, they were great. There was nothing out of the ordinary about my pals burger, but he IS a knowledgeable foodie and reported it was delicious. Burgers are pretty easy to do, but to get one of championship quality takes skill. Notable were the two rashers of excellent, thick Bacon hanging over the sides of the sandwich. The chef here hit the mark! The Predominantly French WineList is dizzying expensive for bottles. My pal is an experienced oenophile and says the list shows care, but Oy! the prices! He's a very successful businessman, and even HE thought the prices were high. In contrast, the "per glass" prices were normal. LeCochon IS in a posh neighborhood, after all. I had a glass of Rhône blend which was hand-in-glove with my steak. flavors outasite! Fine coffee and a classic Crème Brûlée for afters. I know somewhere behind the bar they prolly had a Calvados, which would have topped the meal off with a gold ribbon, but I was driving, and there are many miles between LeCochon and Stately Breakwind Manor. A wonderful feed, and a surprisingly good value considering the high quality. I'll bet that "light and airy" vibe turns quite romantic after dark; but know the tables are actually quite cozy together. There are a few booths available-try to snarf one of those if you're on a date. Throwing 5 for this super boîte. Eat here soon!

    Excellent service!!! Delicious food!! Great vibes. Perfect for a date night…read more Food overall has great flavor, and very well balanced. The best surprise for us was the Charcuterie! The duck proseiutto is absolutely divine. 10/10, I will definitely see you again!

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    4.2(215 reviews)
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    Visted Woodfire after a business colleague recommend the restaurant…read more My wife and another couple made dinner reservations on 1/17/26, for 6 PM. We arrived promptly at 5:50 PM and were told by the hostess that our table would be ready shortly. I will say the restaurant was packed with families enjoying dinner. We were seated at approximately 6:20 PM when multiple tables opened up. While waiting for our table I noticed the various dishes being served to the tables in my viewing area. They smelled amazing and appeared to have very generous portions (leftovers). We were seated and our waitress Dalena M, quickly came to our table for our adult beverage selection. I ordered a Cozy Sweater beer, which was too light of a beer for my liking. Our friends ordered a red glass of wine and a lemon martini. For our appetizers we ordered Grilled Octopus, which was cooked to perfection. For our main entrees, I ordered a Fields of wheat chicken & bacon Ranch pizza & my wife ordered a Margherita pizza. Again, both pizzas were cooked to perfection. I was a bit jealous as I also have a woodfired pizza oven from Italy in my backyard, but unfortunately mine dough never tastes this delicious. For dessert my wife ordered Affogato (which is he go-to dessert) which was delicious. I ordered a coffee and strawberry cheesecake. The coffee was very good, and the cheesecake was very creamy and not dry. We are planning on returning with our adult children and their spouses.

    Woodfire fits naturally into the heart of Dundee -- relaxed, welcoming, and easy to enjoy. The…read morepizza is the highlight, bringing a fun, flavorful approach that works well for both casual nights out and group dinners. The pasta and appetizers are solid across the board, and the drinks round out the experience nicely. It's the kind of neighborhood spot that may not try to overreach, but consistently delivers a good time and a satisfying meal.

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    4.6(19 reviews)
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    My friend and I had an unforgettable evening at Noe. We went on a Tuesday night and, to our…read moresurprise, were the only guests in the restaurant -- which turned the entire dinner into a deeply personal, almost private dining experience. From the moment we walked in and were greeted by Jimmy, our butler/bartender, we felt welcomed and taken care of. The hospitality was warm without being stiff, and the service had a level of attentiveness you rarely find anymore. Chef Robert Gadsby personally came out to introduce himself and his team, and he remained hands‑on throughout the entire evening. Over the course of 12 beautifully crafted courses served across about 2 1/2 hours, he tailored each dish to our tastes. Before every course, they asked thoughtful questions about what we liked, what we didn't, and what we were curious to try. It truly felt like the menu was being created just for us. The only small downside -- and I mention this with appreciation for the chef's passion -- is that Chef Gadsby spent quite a bit of time sitting with us and talking during the meal. He's a wonderful man with fascinating stories, but at times I would have preferred to simply savor the flavors and enjoy the quiet moments between courses. Still, his enthusiasm for his craft is undeniable. Overall, the food, the service, and the level of personalization made this one of the most memorable dining experiences I've had. We will absolutely be back. I highly recommend Noe to anyone who considers themselves a foodie or loves a meal tailored to their tastes. And if you can, try going on a quieter night -- the personalized experience becomes even more special.

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    4.3(147 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    This is the first time that I've been to the Greggory I have been here a few times after as well…read more The first time that I was there, I was with my friend celebrating her birthday for brunch, and our waiter was kind of bro-ish and we didn't really enjoy him, but the food made up for that experience. I decided to come back a second time to see if that was the vibe for each of the waiters and it wasn't. They were very pleasant very knowledgeable and didn't say inappropriate things to us. The ambience was awesome if I could design my house to look like that, I would love it. It kind of reminds me of a cigar room. the food for brunch, and the food for dinner was exceptional. If I were to recommend one dish specifically, it would be the octopus I ordered that all three times and I dream about it because it was some of the best I've ever had. This is probably one of the better restaurants in the suburbs outside of the city so if you're willing to travel a little bit to the west suburbs, I highly recommend checking it out plus it is around a lot of things stores shops entertainment, so it wouldn't just be a one and done you can go to a movie and then have dinner just to make it worthwhile.

    Came here last weekend with my fiancé for her birthday and we had an amazing time…read more Our waitress was so nice and gave us a great rundown of the menu as it was our first time eating here. We ended up getting bread and two apps to start off to share. Couldn't have asked for a better way to start off our meals. Everything was great and a ton of good to share between us. We got the chicken and a pasta for our meals and we couldn't finish both because we were so full. We were very happy the next day to finish the food at home. Overall this is a great place for a date night or a place to celebrate a loved one. We will be coming back and have already told our family members they need to check this place out. I suggest getting a reservation as the place is packed!

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    One dining area

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