Loved the ambiance here, we went here off a whim after landing for a day of travel and it was nothing aside from good vibes and good food. I've never seen a place that gives you popcorn as a sit down appetizer but I was here for it. Loved the server she was super engaging and friendly, highly recommend for your next medieval themed sit down. read more

The Village Squire - Rueben Sandwich with Fries - Pizza Near Me - West Dundee, Illinois

We came here for "Grinch's Grotto" with our kids - the host tried to seat us in a non-decorated spot next to the kitchen and the door. We had to ask to go where it was decorated like the Grinch, mind you, there were TONS of tables open. We were seated and the waitress seemed irritated from the second we sat down. The place was filled with older, grumpy towneys who seemed disgusted with any families that entered. Food was good, the decor was okay and the drinks were overpriced. Additionally, they charge you a 3% credit card fee. My advice is don't advertise as a family friendly Christmas decor restaurant if you don't want families to come. read more

I was pleasantly surprised, having seen the average review rating. I found it a nice atmosphere with natural wood and stone walls - like something out of the Medieval era. Even a fireplace. Our server was very respectful and encouraging. The Greek side adds a nice touch. We had spinach pie, for example. Besides standard fare sandwiches, there were gyros and vegetarian options. There was both inside and outside seating when we went. Prices are lowish for the amount of food you get. There were a variety of salads - that can have meat such as the buffalo chicken salad or the filet salad. Full bar. Excellent tiramisu and brownie sundae! read more

Excellent spot for a true restaurant meal. They have lunch and dinner and a very nice bar area. It was an open roomy restaurant with several larger rooms and comfortable looking tables and seats. All natural wood with a Barvarian lodge type feel. It reminded me of the family style places we would go as kids with the folks for a big night out. When we walked in the place was comfortably full with many large parties and couples seated around the restaurant. Pretty impressive for a Wednesday early evening. Even the bar had a nice crowd. Outside there is a very nice sized patio for dining right on the Fox River. We sat at a nice large table next to a window looking over the Fox River. They start you off with a basket of fresh buttered popcorn. A nice start. I really don't think there is a bad table in the house the way they have it set up. The ambiance is excellent, homey, warm, and welcoming. I can see this place being a total holiday scene. The menu has all the traditional American fare and a page dedicated to authentic Greek fare. Cuisine only true Greek restaurant would serve. They also had an excellent separate Octoberfest menu with all the traditional German fare. A great choice for a chilly fall evening. Several parties had pizza on the table which honestly looked excellent. I imagine it's a bit a a neighborhood spot for the kids too. Our server Lily knew her stuff, and seamlessly guided us through our ordering. She explained all the items we asked about and seemed to really enjoy being there. Lily knew it was a Greek owned restaurant which for me is a huge UPS! I'm not Greek but having been in the industry myself for some years I know the quality and high expectations of any Greek owned restaurant. We started with a bowl of French Onion soup and Cream of Chicken soup. Both truly excellent and the real deal. Two Iced teas that came in what seemed to be some cool repurposed jelly jars. Excellent touch in the comfy factor. We split and Octoberfest meal of german sausage combo with red cabbage and sour kraut and potato pancakes. It was a great choice and a truly authentic plate of three different sausages all cooked to perfection. Complete with sour cream and applesauce. All in all an excellent meal with an excellent server Lily. I will most definitely be back in the next few weeks. It's totally worth the drive from Chicago. read more

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Really good bar food! Had the pub chicken sandwich which was OUTSTANDING. The egg lemon soup was some of the best I have ever had. Nice warm bread on the table. Great service. What a gem! read more

This place has been in the community for a long time. Newly renovated interior and it looks nice. We stopped in for a quick bite to eat. We find ourselves here every now and then for the quick bite. They have daily soup specials which I love. More importantly they have spanakopita (a light and fluffy pastry filled with spinach and cheese). However, tonight, I ordered the protein plate and it hit the spot!! My husband had a salad, it was huge and also very good. Our waitress was attentive and nice. read more

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Always a fun place to visit, especially if you get the saganaki! I like their unique decor. On this visit, I got a cheeseburger and cole slaw. The burger was really good, except I'd ordered without onions and they put onions on anyway. We had a friendly server. I've been coming here for years and I know I'll be back. read more

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First off - it was our first time here. Loved the look, and it was right on the Fox River. Beautiful spring day. The ambience? Right off the bat we were served by the lady at the front desk with a bowl of buttered/salted freshly popped popcorn. A nice touch! Lots of little nooks and crannies where tables were located; we were in a nice little location just off the bar. A nice young man (probably new) came over and took our drink order - a tall Yeungling (did I spell that right?) for me; seltzer water for hubby. First time having this beer; it wasn't bad; wasn't good - it was just beer. Ok then! We decided to forego the appetizers as the portions tend to be pretty big at most American restaurants. Having gotten used to smaller portions elsewhere, I'm always just a BIT worried the order will be too big! Well, hubby ordered the BBQ Brisket Mac; I ordered the Turkey Club w/coleslaw! Hubby announced that the BBQ Brisket Mac was great. My turkey club had a generous portion of turkey, but oh, well - a bit dry. They need to learn from the Amish in nearby Indiana about how to make a moist turkey breast! Still - yummy. Ok - the food concern, really was the french onion soup that hubby subbed as a side. When it came, he honestly wasn't "too" impressed with the flavor. He is a bit of a french-onion-soup connosieur, so he's got high standards that met a low bar here. Ok, Village Squire- you can do better! The highlight, though? was the live musician! A guy named Max, and MAN was he just fantastic! He covered Your Song by Elton John, and he was just masterful. You won't hear me wax so eloquently about most live musicians- he is worth raving about! Alright- the stinker part of the night was when hubby ordered, he asked to substitute the normal side for the aforementioned french onion soup. When the bill came? He was charged for a full bowl of soup and not the 99 cent sub fee! The manager had to fix it up for us (to be fair, she did so, but the waiter had to be asked to get her - a bad sign). Still- the location is par excellence, and the food is just fine overall - but Max the live guy? WOW! We'll come back. read more

The Village Squire - BBQ Brisket Mac and Turkey Club w/coleslaw! - Pizza Near Me - West Dundee, Illinois

Man this place has gone downhill...super overpriced for the same Sysco frozen food you get at any other generic restaurant. Food is very bland. The Italian beef egg rolls were still cold in the middle, deep fried right out of the Sysco bag and not long enough. I used to actually reallyile this place years ago but was not expecting this decline in quality and value. Won't be back. read more

One of four restaurants in the Karas Restaurant Group,the Dundee location is a neighborhood pub that serves a variety of apps, salads, sandwiches, pizza and more and has a full bar. We had been here on their patio in the summer but this was our first time dining in. The fireplace, fresh popcorn and holiday decorations as well as live entertainment was just the cozy spot we were looking for to catch up with friends. Our server Monika was friendly and attentive and didn't mind that we were in no hurry. Our food came out hot and just as ordered. One complaint would be the Makers Old Fashioned our friend ordered. We all tasted it and it tasted like seltzer water. My friend was too nice to send it back and ordered a beer instead. They have a beautiful room for parties. As is common these days, it was an expensive tab at $72 with tax and tip for two people having just sandwiches with two beers and one cider. I'm sure my friend's tab was more. read more

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Went after a show at the Rockhaus and sat on their patio. Located along the Fox River,the Village Squire Restaurants have been in the Fox Valley area since the 70's. Huge menu appetizers,sandwiches,pizza and dinners..known for their ribs. Full drink menu known for their Mai Tais. We were seated promptly and service was spot on. I wish I had gotten the server's name. Our group only wanted appetizers,drinks and a few sandwiches. Good beer selection on tap. Started with the Sriracha Bourbon wings which were good in size,not overcooked and the sauce was fantastic. Also ordered the Italian Beef Rolls and was disappointed. They were supposed to be Italian beef with cheese and giardiniera wrapped in a crispy wonton. Instead they came meatball style and the filling was finely ground together. Tasty but not what was described on the menu. Comes with a horseradish cream sauce. Plus,why give an odd number of meatballs when sharing? Probably would not get it again. If the weather is nice and you want a drink and and appetizer ,salad or sandwich..this is a nice place to eat in downtown Dundee. read more

The Village Squire - Italian Beef Rolls? - Pizza Near Me - West Dundee, Illinois

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Ordered fish and chips and a reuben sandwich. Fish was full of cartilage and corned beef was grizzly. This restaurant has gone downhill in past visits. Such a shame food quality is affected by economy. Look elsewhere. read more

$16.99 for this! (( Reuben ))I no Swiss cheese and had to ask for a side of 1000 and barely any meat don't mind paying a higher price... but please give me what I'm paying for! The bartender was very nice. And the popcorn was fresh and delicious. Would I order another Reuben!Heck noooo read more

The Village Squire - Pizza Near Me - West Dundee, Illinois

I got the pub chicken sandwich. The blackened chicken breast was dry and over season that's why it was salty. The bacon was tough; the pretzel bun was stale. I was disappointed. read more

The Village Squire - The Pub Chicken Sandwich - Pizza Near Me - West Dundee, Illinois

The brisket was just awful. It contains onion skins and is flavorless. The AYCE fish and chips tasted bland. Even the malt vinegar couldn't add flavor to the fish. The best item was the pretzel and that was the appetizer! The glasses smelled of dirty water too! When we complained about the water, we were told "that's just how the water is". Really? Dirty water? I doubt that. read more

Good great. Service amazing. Ambience family service with fun splashed in. Crowded but short wait and good crowd control

Never a big fan of this local chain, but their patio is quite nice, so we figured we would give it a shot. The most mediocre overpriced meal in the area. I ordered a Greek salad. Normally entree salads are large, this was medium at best. The 'Greek' dressing was thick and weird (not homemade). There was probably 2 tablespoons of CRUMBLED feta?! The rest of the salad was just run of the mill. Not even close to being worth $13.99. My husband got the Gyros 'platter' for $16.99 which was comical. One open faced pita with minimal meat (less than most sandwiches from fast food places) it was not spit cooked, probably warmed up on a griddle. Token amount of fries on the side. The only positives were the popcorn, the patio atmosphere (inside was dingy and claustrophobic), the drinks were fine and our server was nice and attentive. I would maybe stop for a drink on the patio, but this is a hard pass for us. read more

A staple in the northwest suburbs with amazing food good service in the live music gives it an incredible ambience

Cheese curds were soo good. Entertainment sucked talking about half naked men We sat outside which was nice but inside looked dark and dirty, decor needs updating Waiter was nice and friendly. read more

The Village Squire - Patio - Pizza Near Me - West Dundee, Illinois

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First time. 5pm dinner on July-22. Having driven by the locations over the years, the interior is what I imagined: very dungeon-like. Food was "okay" -- cheeseburger and a shrimp dinner -- nothing special. We were in the room to the left, immediately off the entrance. Our reason for being here was the Rochaus discount. Never would have tried it otherwise (the building exteriors always struck me as "old" and outdated; assumed the food and service would be the same.) My hunch was right on: average food and dirty (see pics). The server -- Tyler -- was great. read more

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Great food with lots of options that can satisfy everybody. Very reasonable pricing. It is a go to for us. Lots of gluten-free options also read more

It's our favorite lunch spot after a bike ride. We love sitting outside by the river. Perfect little lunch date spot. I ordered the Buffalo chicken salad,the portions are large so you'll definitely have a to go box. I also enjoyed my shaken lemonade... yum My husband had the ultimate grill cheese with a tomato dip and homemade chips. He absolutely loved it! The place a cute I have been going here for years the staff is awesome ! I personally recommend this place I never had any issues. read more

The Village Squire - Pizza Near Me - West Dundee, Illinois

After a long day of packing and moving my boyfriend and I thought about ordering in, but instead I decided to call around to see if anyones kitchen was still open. The village squire in Dundee said their kitchen was open until 9:30. We arrived at 8:45 and were welcomed with grace. Once we sat down our server Sara was more than friendly and accommodating. Being in the service industry myself I know how the late night tables can be a drag but she was full of energy and gave us the best service I've had n a very long time. The food was delicious but Sara is what made our experience more than I could have ever expected. Thank you Sara once again if you get to read this. read more

The Village Squire - Pizza Near Me - West Dundee, Illinois

This place gives me a warm, nostalgic feeling anytime I walk in (generally once every few years). I lived in West Dundee for the first few years of my life, and this place has not changed at all since then as far as I can tell. Every time I walk in it is exactly as I remember. The food is nothing amazing. Instead of bread, they give you popcorn, which I think is a nice difference since most of the entrees involve bread. I'm personally not a popcorn fan, but I like the concept. The food here in general is nothing to write home about. We got the saganaki, which is good but not great. I got the veggie panini as my entree. I'm not sure if there was actually hummus on it, though on the menu it says that it includes hummus. It was overall quite forgettable. My girlfriend got the veggie burger, which the menu described as a garden burger. It is not, in fact, a garden burger, but a black bean burger. She said she liked it, though, which is saying something because she usually doesn't like black bean burgers. The service was the best thing about the place. Our server was super friendly and efficient. To be fair, we came for lunch and there were few other patrons in the restaurant, but I still think she did a great job. read more

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Food has been great. We eat lunch there a couple times a week now that our office is across the street. And they always throw in a bag of popcorn if we ask. read more

I have been going to this location since I was a kid and have always loved the food and ambiance. It has been a while since I've been to this location (we typically go to the one in South Elgin since it's closer to where we now live) and it is completely different. Walking in to a nearly empty restaurant on a Saturday night at 7:30 should have been my first indication to leave. Employees were sitting on the stage where the musician normally plays looking at their phones. They have painted the wood walls and put signs up all over to not mark on the walls (that was always a "thing" when you were there). They have atrociously cheap looking red vinyl booth seats and bright LED lighting. The food was not good at all. I ordered a burger. It was not seasoned, dry and it was for sure not fresh. I'm guessing it was a frozen patty. The bun was dry. The fries were not hand-cut or homemade. My daughter had chicken tenders and she said they were "gross". The waitress seemed confused as to whether or not we were in her section and had three different people come to take our order and bring our drinks. I am shocked how different the West Dundee location is than the South Elgin location. The South Elgin location is so much better. read more

Really don't want to knock a place especially in these kind of times with all these shutdowns...etc. Ordered food for pickup. Requeated it to be ready at 5:15 as we were out and about and would be there by then. We arrived just after 5:15 and it wasn't ready yet. It is now 5:44 and it still isn't ready. Really not sure what the deal is? Tons of people are getting their food and we're just waiting. We have groceries in the car that need to get into the fridge... guess they completely forgot about our order! Really hoping the food is good or I'll update it later with that. If I dont it was fine. Ive ate inside with my Dad about a year ago and didnt have too many problems. Server was okay little slow... and other than the floor being really dirty the food was fine. Again I hate knocking a plsce but come on... we ordered around 3:50 for our foos to be ready at 5:15 and we're just waiting around now for over a half hour. Not to mention as I type this we're still waiting... the lady up front was also extremely rude to us stating "this is all new to them" which doesn't make sense... its just carry out? Even if your restaurant was packed which it isnt cause its closed inside... how does placing an order well over an hour in advanced become 40min late after our requested time... UPDATE ON FOOD: Cheese sticks have NO cheese in them. What in the world is that!!!??? Hows that even happen!? All of the foods pretty cold to be honest too even though we just sat waiting (we live 4min away... literally) My chicken sandwhich is way over cooked, it is dryer than the Sahara Desert. Cant even eat it. I'm VERY dissapointed. My business is gone here. read more

The Village Squire - Hollow cheese sticks. Nothing in there. They are ALL like this. - Pizza Near Me - West Dundee, Illinois

We've been wanting to try this place out for a long time, and now that we tried it we're probably not going back. There was absolutely no flavor in anything we ordered. I went with my family and all 4 of us ordered something different and nobody's food was good. I got a salad, somehow my salad tasted so bland, it actually tasted like water somehow. My husband got the brisket Mac, it's way overpriced for what it is. It tasted like a tv dinner that you pop into the microwave. Kids ordered fried shrimp and gyros, the gyros we're probably the only decent thing there. The outdoor seating was nice, the inside looked like it's never been updated. Overall it was really not good. read more

We had our staff Christmas party here this past Saturday in their private dining room. It was PERFECT...decorated with holiday sparkle and piped-in holiday music. Amber was our lead server and she was FANTASTIC! We decided to do a Buffett with pizzas, Italian beef sandwiches, pasta, garlic bread, Cesar salad and ice cream. Drinks were by request. Our entire group enjoyed the food & drinks with no exceptions. HIGHLY recommend Village Squire for either similar party or just lunch or dinner...you will not be disappointed! Thank you all for making our 1st holiday party in 3 years a smashing success! read more

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been going to this place for 35 years. Last night was horrible service. Took 35 minutes to get a glass of wine. Server with quite an attitude said the "bar was making it"! read more

Found a nice table outside on a hot day after walking around town and the waitress brought us our menus and water. We picked out what we wanted to eat and drink and were just about to order when another waitress comes out and says " you can't have dogs out here!". Apparently there was a sign, but we hadn't come in that way. We have two mini dachshunds, they were laying in the shade totally out of the way. She made us pack up and leave, which was really embarrassing. Seems like a ridiculous rule to me, but oh well... we took our business elsewhere and were much happier! read more

Not the kind of place for me... popcorn was soggy. Food was still frozen when it came to the table. The bar menu was pretty disappointing. Service was fine I suppose. It got pretty lively but wasn't my type of crowd. read more

just left the Village Squire in West Dundee. The bartender was so nasty and rude and clearly did not want to be there .I have over 50 years in hospitality and never ran across such an unhelpful rude witch .Don't go on Sundays .the manager was very nice when she interceded. What a loser. if I was Carras,I would fire her immediately, nasty witch that had no business dealing with the public. read more

I've been eating at this Village Squire and now I'm going to have to go to a different one because they allow their bartender to be abusive to me and they don't seem to really care she was calling me names and insulting me all because I said it took me a half hour to get here in the cell is not ready yet . It was a little aggravating but it's not normal for the bartender to attack a customer because they say that but that's exactly what she did and she did it in front of other customers . And the letter I got back said we're sorry you had a bad experience here we'll talk to our staff in our managers well it's only one staff member. And it wasn't just a bad experience that bartender at West Dundee that works there in the day she's a big girl with long hair that streaked she was abusive read more

Sporting an English pub decor, the Village Squire is a mini chain with four locations in the W / NW Suburbs of Chicago. They've been around since 1958. It's casual dining, with an extensive menu as well as daily specials. Special kid's menu has more options than you're used to seeing at fast casual restaurants. The menu includes quite a few small plates that you could share (but you don't have to!), burgers, sandwiches, salads, pizza, steak, chicken, fish, and pastas. We happened to land on Tuesday, which is half-price burger day, any burger on the menu, and there are a lot of combinations to choose from. They start with a half pound of beef, served with pickle, lettuce, tomato and any other toppings you choose, with side options including steak fries, house made chips, cottage cheese, cole slaw, rice, baked potato, sweet potato fries, rings, fruit, or soup. (the last four require a slight up charge, but less than you're used to seeing!). I zeroed in on the bacon/bleu burgers with rings. Superb. Tasty meat patty, good grind, substantial bun. Full bar, occasional live music, sports tvs, video gaming, nooks and crannies for tables. And like most places, the thing that made the experience was the deft handling by server Jackie F. She was not only affable and menu knowledgeable, she asked questions above and beyond standard service expectations. A simple example, we asked for glasses of water, and she asked if we'd like lemons with it. YES! So she brought a small dish. And like that. So, two burgers, sides, drinks, $14. I'll be back. Often. Thanks, Jackie! read more

The Village Squire - Exterior signage - Pizza Near Me - West Dundee, Illinois

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I am sorry to write this review as my friends and I have been long time patrons and we remember the "good ole days" when it was "the" place to go and be seen. Back when George and then Paul (brothers) ran the place, you could always count on good home made food and a great drink. The atmosphere was warming and eclectic and fun. My father even helped the Karas brothers design the interior and furnish the kitchen and bar equipment. Now I'm assuming it's being run by one of the nephews or kids and it has slipped terribly. The food seems all out of a box and reheated. Burgers are bland and the help seems to accept the restaurants demise. The help congregate around the table where the food pickups are and kibitz. No manager seems to be present. We complained about the food and the server took the food off of the bill which was nice and she was personable but we never saw a manager appear. Theres no pride of ownership any longer. Very sad since we have been going there since the 70's. Rumor has it that they are going to make it a Rookies which is one of the families other chains. I'd say to them, either bring it back to what it was or stick a fork in it and call it done.... read more

The bartender is rude. Kissing her boyfriend while working and lacking professionalism in her job. We sat near the hostess area which has an area where staff gather. Staff said and did rude things to each other. Very toxic, unprofessional environment. read more

The Village Squire has a warm rustic atmosphere. There are many nooks with seating, so you always have semi private dining. There are a few Village Squires, but the one in West Dundee on The Fox River is the coolest. It's a great place to go on a cold night because there are fireplaces warming the restaurant. There are a lot of menu items, but I'm stuck on the Pub Sandwich. read more

The Village Squire - Pub sandwich - Pizza Near Me - West Dundee, Illinois

UPDATED REVIEW: We ordered for carryout and discovered that items were missing from our order. When we tried to call about it we couldn't get anyone to answer the phone so I left the review here. HOWEVER, once the owner saw my review he got to work FAST on rectifying the situation to our satisfaction. His staff may have had a seriously off-night last night, but he does care about his customers. We're going to give them another chance (and I did update the stars to reflect the attention to our issue). read more

One of my favorite places to go in the summer! Love their chocolate martinis and the music!