My husband and I have been to The Turf Room North Aurora, IL a handful of times and have never been disappointed. We went there yesterday for dinner and continue to be delighted with the staff as well as the restaurant as a whole. I am always pleased with the staff. Our sever, Deven was on her game. She was quite knowledgeable and knew her menu well. She started us off with the Waygu Wellington Poptarts. The flaky crust that covered the melt in your mouth beef was extraordinaire. For my entree, I had the Blackened Salmon on arugula. This was combined with shaved almonds, strawberries, avocado, and blue cheese! Ever hear someone get excited about a salad? Yes it was that good. Husband had the Sous Vide half chicken with his coveted homemade mashed potatoes and carrots. My husband, the chef was not disappointed. And no meal is complete in his book without dessert. We had the Flourless Chocolate Torte. Quite heavenly. But what meal is complete without dessert? As always look forward to our next visit there! read more

I went here recently with some girlfriends and we opted to sit in the enclosed porch area, it had great ambiance and protection from the cool breeze. Our waitress was so wonderful to start, she was attentive and offered some suggestions. We were taking some time to catch up, but we did order a few appetizers. This is when things took a strange turn... Our entrees started coming out, but the guys running the food didn't make any effort to clear our table or get boxes for our appetizer leftovers. So we had no choice but to put our empty plates on the table next to us - there truly wasn't any room and one guy giggled when I asked if he would take our appetizer plates. Our waitress came by shortly after and I said we asked for boxes and our plates to be cleared so we had room. She said she'd take care of it, which she did. After that, she was much less attentive. Finally, when it came to dessert... I asked for a recommendation, but unfortunately I was the only one who wanted a dessert at my table. I asked about taking it home, she told me the mason jar dessert couldn't be taken home and the others wouldn't last. I said okay forget it then. So no dessert was had and we were all VERY confused why our dinner went from stellar service to straight down the toilet. At least the food was good... I might stick to Hardware. It's a much more pleasant experience there. read more

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I can't believe I haven't written a review for The Turf Room sooner considering how many times I've been here. This place consistently delivers on every level. The menu truly has a little bit of everything, and somehow they manage to hit the mark across the board. One of my personal favorites to start the night is the wedge salad, it never disappoints. They also have a great steak selection and a surprisingly impressive wine cellar that deserves more attention. The atmosphere is what really sets this place apart. The indoor wood-burning fire pits create an amazing aroma throughout the restaurant, along with the relaxing crackle of the fire in the background. Visiting during the Kentucky Derby only made the experience even better and added to the energy and fun. read more

Coming here to have dinner with my old friend and his wife after moving away from Chicagoland for 8 years. They have lots of steak options with big price tags. I chose a light dish with tuna. The dish has a nice presentation though not enough tuna slices. read more

The Turf Room - Honolulu Tuna - New American Near Me - North Aurora, Illinois

A great spot to celebrate something special! Inside is very spacious with lots of different dining areas but reservations are still highly recommended since it seems like a popular spot. As for food, we had a little bit of everything. Our meal started with a complimentary bread basket filled with dinner rolls and crackers paired with a sea salt butter. We started with the Waygu pop tarts which were unique! Then we shared the beet salad and bison bone in fillet and finished with a slice of goat cheesecake (complimentary for birthday guests). The beet salad was a surprising favorite. The dessert was also super fluffy and delicious - a perfect way to end the meal. read more

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Family came here after my nephew graduated from NIU. We are arrived around the same time and were seated fairly quickly. They made some minor adjustments to the seating to make accommodations for everyone. I forget the name of our server, but he was pretty good and though I must say. My wife and I started with the Aloha Duck Eggrolls. They were quite tasty, nice crispy exterior and creamy interior, very nice flavor. The Hawaiian sauce added a nice tang to the dish. Others got the calamari and Tres Hummus, they said they were very good. For the entre, I got the Mediterranean Turkey Burger, a couple of people got the Grilled Cluck Norris, The California Panini, Beef Birria Sandwich. All said their food was very good. Both nephews even got food to go! The drinks were tasty and the atmosphere is interesting, especially the semi-private area around the "fire-place". It took a couple of us some time to realize the horse theme. The bathrooms are single user, full height stalls again almost a stable theme. The space was pretty tight especially at the water closet. All-in-all, if we lived in the area, we would definitely come back. Food, drinks and service was SOLID. A- -Gone.... read more

I came here for a business dinner on a Monday night. Great food, the server and host were very helpful and friendly, and the ambiance was awesome. The fire pit in the middle of the restaurant and the fireplace in the porch-like portion are a vibe. I had the hummus trio, which had some really innovative and delicious flavors (a black bean option, a chipotle option, and some sort of balsamic thing I can't remember the name of but was my favorite). The pita bread they served it with was tasty. Everything else in our group looked delicious, too. They had been here several time and they love it. I'm not out this way very often (or ever), but if I were I would definitely come back. read more

Our friends live in the area and always come to the Turf room for celebrations. This was our second visit. It's a nice place. Good food. Good service. Feels little fancy. Especially in the back area where the tables are separated by black curtains and the lights are al ways low. The menu has some nice unique things like a meatloaf flight. That was great last time. This time I got steak and it was delicious. The cocktails never disappoint. The appetizers were great. We had a nice time. read more

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our server was awesome. this place is a nice vibe for a date night, there's a cute little foyer near a fireplace where you can have a nightcap, and the food was 10/10. they have an expansive menu and all of the ingredients are fresh. must try! read more

The Turf Room - Brussel Sprout - New American Near Me - North Aurora, Illinois

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Great service from the bartender (#9847) and a TREMENDOUSLY RARE VINTAGE OF 2014 ST. HELENA CAB made this a spectacular experience: Gallica 2014 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, St, Helena, Napa Valley, CA Premier Napa Valley, Auction 20, Lot No.125, 120 Bottles Produced Cabernet Sauvignon, Certified Organic, Mature 23 Year Old Vines, Single Vineyard! A bit too loud for me but GREAT company from Mon Ami YELP more than made up for that shortcoming! read more

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First time visiting with a group of friends, overall welcoming and friendly vibe from start to finish. Drinks were freshly made, the Don Quijote a tequila based drink was delicious! Their martinis are also topped off right to the rim of your glass - drinker beware lol We ordered a variety of apps for the table, everything came out within a reasonable time. The hummus and beef stuffed puff pastry was a favorite. Entree for me was the jambalaya with spicy andouille sausage and Italian sausage - interesting take since it usually comes with shrimp. It was really good though. My only feedback is the our waitress came around less and less as the night went on, she would walk by our table but wasn't checking in. I had to constantly ask for my water to be filled and waited longer than anyone should just for a water refill. Overall good experience would definitely return. read more

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This was our first visit and we will DEFINITELY return! The service was impeccable! Selena did everything a server should. The food was delicious. The Spider Fondue was the best thing I've eaten in a long time. We celebrated my Dad's birthday at a quiet table so we all could catch up with each other. This is a restaurant you do NOT want to miss! read more

The Turf Room by far has the best Sunday brunch ever!! I have been to a few and none has compared to their scrumptious food, best service staff,and the ambiance . I would recommend their Sunday brunch every time I am ask. read more

We liked it. We loved the atmosphere, the rooms divided by heavy curtains and the real wood fire going near the bar area. Our server, Robert, while busy, was helpful and attentive. Our group of 5 got seated for our reservation promptly. Water arrived right away. Robert took our pre-dinner cocktails order. Drinks came about 10 minutes later and were great (Old Fashioneds, Wine etc.). We ordered our meals and I feel they came out in a reasonable period of time. My wife and I split the Beef Short Rib dinner. It's served with carrots and potatoes. The potatoes are think sliced, then put in a baking pan and cooked in an oven (I think), then browned on a flat top or in a skillet. The Short Rib was good. A bit dry, but good. The carrots - fine. The potatoes were a disappointment. While they looked amazing and crispy on the outside, as I was eating my first bite, there was quite a bit of crunch. Wasn't sure what it was. On the second bite, I figured it out. While the potatoes were very thinly sliced, then weren't cooked all the way through. Not even close. So this included side was not edible. I did mention it to our server, Robert and asked him to not replace it as we really didn't need it as we'd had bread and a salad before the main meal. Despite the issue with the potatoes, our group had a great time and I'd eat here again. read more

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The ambiance & service at this restaurant are pretty commendable. The dark wood decor, well-spaced tables & chairs, a spacious bar area contribute to a pleasant dining experience, complemented by clean powder rooms. However, we found that the seasoning of some of the dishes we ordered varied, making them somewhat inconsistent in flavor. Some are underwhelming, but they have good presentations. We prefer delectable food over presentation! With an extensive menu, it certainly offers the potential for a great meal, so we look forward to trying more options next time we're in the area. Btw, although covered for the winter, the patio dining area is also inviting & has ample lighting if you prefer it over dark surroundings. read more

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Good food Reasonable pricing ,enjoyed the experience and will be back again ! One of the better place for lunch

Good: the butternut squash was incredible. The campfire bread pudding and French toast were delicious. Service was quick and attentive. Bad: portion sizes were teeny tiny. If you get a pasta dish, make sure you order two of them. The Korean duck wings and wagyu poptarts were meh. The ambiantis super confusing...is it a sports bar? Gambling hole? Upscale dining? Some areas were too bright, others were too dark. Horses...everywhere ...who knows why. Couldn't decide between two or three stars, but I landed on two because the portion sizes were the main disappointment. read more

Good food, awful service. Music was way too loud. Filet was very good. A shame the service was so bad because we likely won't be back because of it. read more

Food was delicious , service attentive and knowledgeable . Ambiance was comfortable and clean.

Let me start by saying that I live in a neighboring town, and have probably eaten at Turf Room 20-25 times over the years. Which sounds like a lot, except...the food and drinks are so damn good, visiting once a month or once every other month is reasonable to me. IMHO, it's the best overall restaurant in the western suburbs, taking into account ambiance, quality of food, service, etc. Between my family of four, we've tried a large portion of the menu. On the more expensive side, I've tried the filet, bison filet, and surf and turf duck. On the more affordable side, I've also had the cobb salad, duck, and sea bass. All were fantastic and prepared perfectly. My wife's go-to is the salmon, and she seems to love it (not my cup o' tea). If you haven't tried this place, I highly recommend you rectify that. read more

Food options are fantastic and service exceptional. Love to dine here and carry out since we live nearby.

Everything was amazing. We only had drinks because we went somewhere else for dinner and was disappointed. So we came here where we knew it would be exactly what we wanted. Great drinks friendly staff and the food is excellent read more

The Turf Room - New American Near Me - North Aurora, Illinois

Justin was my waiter. He did an exceptional job explaining the menu. He was courteous and the service was quick/efficient. Every course was delightful. I got the salmon it was cooked to perfection and the sides complimented it well. I also had the dark chocolate torte and it was decadent, so delicious. My two drinks were mocktails, I had a pomegranate mocktail and a watermelon lime mocktail which were well balanced. I really enjoy the ambiance here as well with the fire and dim lighting. read more

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I love this place! The huge fireplace and gas lanterns throughout the dining area give the perfect ambiance for a cozy evening out from the cold. For lunch I ordered the peachy grilled cheese with Napa fries. What a decadent entree! The fries had delicious dried merlot seasoning and the grilled cheese was amazing with a peach compote that gave just the right amount of tang. Our servicer was excellent - bringing a complimentary cheese cake with candle for my friends birthday and ensuring our drinks were always filled. read more

The Turf Room - Gorgeous fireplace in dining room - New American Near Me - North Aurora, Illinois

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Ask for Celina W ! She made our first visit and 10 year anniversary special ! Her recommendation on the duck Egg roles to martinis and our entrees ( short ribs and New York strip ) . She was so welcoming and made our experiences so special . We will be back and will only ask for her ! read more

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It's a nice scene. It is upscale without being pretentious. The food is great and they have awesome drinks.

This establishment charges a 2.something% "ADMIN FEE" that they include when they bring you the bill. I did not see anything indicating this would be added to my check, prior to dining. The bottom of the check says that the ADMIN FEE is "not a tip or gratuity but it is so THEY can pay THEIR hard working chefs more money...". It's an expensive restaurant. We spent in excess of $320 not including tip. I am also a generous tipper as I used to be a server myself. I do not mind spending money on good food (the food was 4/5 - the bread pudding was not that great but I'd recommend the root beer cookies if I ever went back, which I won't). The calamari was fantastic. The lamb chops were overpriced for the portion size, imo. Oh, the martini was really weak - but last time we went it was not, so maybe they just shorted my pour this time idk could have been a fluke. Anyhow, back to the ADMIN FEE. It was about $8. It's not the $8 that bugs me. It's the deceptive method and principle of the matter. I'm spending close to $400 with tip. I can afford the $8. Why didn't you just charge us .50 more for each menu item? Nobody going to this place is going to question if the lamb chops are $64 or $65. Seriously. Sliding this "fee" into the check at the end of the meal then trying to GUILT YOU INTO PAYING by telling you it's for the "hard working chefs" is insulting. WHY DON'T YOU JUST PAY YOUR CHEFS A FAIR WAGE TO BEGIN WITH? If your margins are that thin, that you can't afford to pay your chefs a decent wage and need to extract money from your customers using deception and guilt tactics at the end of their meal, maybe you should have not opened a restaurant. Maybe you should hire a better business manager. Maybe you should do a better job keeping track of shrink. One of the reasons they probably do this (instead of just paying their employees more) is that if they were to actually pay their chefs more money, it would be permanent and year-over-year they'd have to bear the burden. But instead, they throw it on to the customers, at the end of the meal, and they use guilt tactics to make you feel like you are a bad person instead of the business, who is not paying their chefs enough, obviously. Not going back. read more

Service so-so. Never a smile but the worst part was the loud, blaring music. We were there for dinner in the dining area. It was so loud, couldn't hear one another talk. And the music was weird. Odd, pop music. It was like being in a bar. Very annoying. Food was good but portions much smaller. And don't get me started on the Admin fee to pay for employees vacations. What is that all about? read more

Thanksgiving meal at The Turf Room was great! We had the traditional turkey meal with mashed potatoes (or sweet potatoes), green beans almondine, cranberry relish and turkey breast stuffed with dressing. Turkey was moist and gravy very flavorful. Green beans almondine was cooked to perfection. Mashed potatoes were fluffy and creamy. Sweet potatoes were yummy! Add in a pomegranate martini and you've got the perfect meal! read more

The Turf Room - Turkey dinner with sweet potatoes - New American Near Me - North Aurora, Illinois

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Solid place for lunch solid relaxed ambiance.The outdoor area looks great but with the mini heat wave, will have to try outdoors another time. I got the steak and potatoes sandwich. Very similar to a Reuben, just with sourdough. It was a bit on the oily side it could have stayed on the skillet a little longer, but overall good. The seasoned fries were excellently seasoned with rosemary. The half chicken my wife got was executed very well, and the mashed potatoes were solid. An overall good lunch experience! read more

The Turf Room - Steak and potato sandwich with seasoned fries - New American Near Me - North Aurora, Illinois

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Great service, good selection of food and beverages. We've been here multiple times and never had a bad meal. Upscale choice for a night (or lunch) out. read more

The Turf Room has been a good place to go for lunch, a couple drinks, or dinner for years. Their menu has evolved-both food and drinks and service is always just right. The most recent experience was on a beautiful mid week evening where we sat on the covered outdoor patio and enjoyed everything we had. The lamb chops were tasty-cooked as ordered and good seasoning and sauces (arugula mint pesto and smoked tomato jam) with roaster potatoes. The bleu cheese stuffed tempura mushrooms are a great side when pairing with lamb, beef or really anything else! Good cocktail list, solid craft choices and a large wine list are a draw and the desserts (smore brownie recently) round out a varied menu. read more

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I used to love this place but, sadly, the last few times here I have left disappointed. We were seated outside (first time). I've always wanted to sit outside and never got around to it. That was pretty cool, nice ambiance and we were close, but not too close to the fireplace. Our server was pretty checked out. Didn't make eye contact, just did the minimum. After our food was brought out he didn't check back with us until we were almost done eating. We would have liked another beverage with our meal as the ones we ordered before the meal were mostly gone by the time the food arrived (food was brought out by kitchen staff so we didn't order a beverage then). My husband had the pork chop, which was pretty overcooked and dry. I had the half chicken. Tiny chicken also overcooked. The garlic mashed potatoes were the highlight of the meal. For the price point, I expect more. read more

The Turf Room - Roast Chicken - New American Near Me - North Aurora, Illinois

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The food was a big disappointment especially for the price. I'm not giving it one star because the waiter was good. read more

Overall excellent restaurant. For drink I ordered the Kracken which was recommended by a friend very fruity! My husband ordered a chicken caprese lasagna which was good but we agreed the truffle mafaldine was to die for!! Can't wait to come again to try the seedless martini! read more

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I used to really love this place. Great atmosphere and good food. Ordered recently and got two surprise; mediocre food and at almost double the advertised price. Seriously, hummus should be easy and cost effective to keep fresh. Sorry Turf Room, yours was bland as bland can be. And advertised here on Yelp at under $10 but I was way more. My tuna tacos advertised at under $11 here on Yelp Rand up at $18+ Their online prices ARE NOT correct! What should've been$20 ended up being over $36! I don't mind paying for good food but being deceived leaves me feeling taken advantage of and not much like coming back. Too bad because I live so nearby. read more

This is hands down my favorite restaurant. The food is incredible, and the menu has a variety of options to choose from; even a picky eater will find something they want on this menu. I usually opt for the ricotta tortellacci, but I've tried their Under Pressure and their brunch before and loved it. Cocktails here are to die for, the blueberry mojito is probably my favorite cocktail I've ever had. Service is top notch, servers are very kind and knowledgeable about wines, and they are attentive without being overbearing. We even received complimentary glasses of champagne after noting in our reservation that it was an anniversary dinner. The restaurant itself is beautifully decorated, with private rooms, a large bar and wine bar, a covered patio, and candlelit dinners. I look forward to coming here for every special occasion. read more

We stopped in after some afternoon tennis, and found a pretty full parking lot and restaurant. Fortunately we had a reservation. We sat in the closed outdoor patio flanked by two burning wood fireplaces. The aroma of wood smoke somehow stimulates the appetite. We enjoyed a calamari appetizer and some potato fritters. Service was prompt and attentive. The menu is huge and includes some homey comfort food type of items, in addition to steaks, chops and lamb. The meatloaf flight was a pleasant surprise, with one turkey, one lamb and one Wagyu mini loaf. Paired with a wine flight it's a popular and tasty dish. The Shake n' bacon pork chop was the choice for two of us at the table. It was crisp coated like the Shake and bake chops of childhood, but large and meaty unlike those supermarket chops from way back. No dessert this time, but we enjoyed our meal. read more

The Turf Room - Shake n bake style Pork chop - New American Near Me - North Aurora, Illinois

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Was recommended this place by a coworker and told us to try the pomegranate martini... definitely did not disappoint! It was sweet and strong, all the martinis are very good!! The food is a bit over priced but it's a nice place for a date night or to try out. Our waitress was warming and engaging! They give you bread to start with but honestly the gluten free bread was SO much better, all my friends said they would rather eat the GF bread than the regular rolls. Honestly, go here, everything about this place is phenomenal and they have a happy hour menu! read more

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I've been meaning to try this place for years. Finally was in town for a visit and we made a reservation for 4 for brunch. Arrived on time and were seated in the covered patio. Host offered several menu options. Brunch, lunch, sandwich. Huh. We asked for the brunch, lunch and sandwich. Patio had a fire burning and, temperature wise, was comfortable. There was a table nearby celebrating a birthday that was rather loud, but to be expected with a large group. The brunch buffet looked good, but I was looking for a lighter meal and opted for the Bacon & Egg Salad. Had a mimosa. Salad? Very filling and heavy for a salad. It was not finished. Soups vide egg, bacon, potato, goat cheese, mixed greens with a truffle vinaigrette. It was more a bacon & potato dish with a little bit of salad. Ingredients were good, just not what I was looking for. Service started off good and then trailed off. At 1 point, we had 3 different people stop by and were unsure if they were communicating with each other because drinks were not being delivered. Might be better and I just picked the wrong dish and visited during a busy rush.. I'd be willing to give it a try again. read more

The Turf Room - Bacon and Egg Salad - New American Near Me - North Aurora, Illinois