Lemontini was delish! Divey bar with 100 martini flavors. Botanical garden in back! They're…read moreremodeling this month til May

Bluewater Lounge is such a fun spot! Their martinis are huge, perfectly chilled, and absolutely…read moredelicious. I've never seen a martini menu as long as theirs, there's truly something for everyone. Always a great time and a great vibe.

I didn't want to write a review solely because its just that special even without a crowd. So, now…read morethat I'm over the selfish agenda, the cat is out of the bag! A great low key hidden gem with Karaoke on Wednesdays. Chips, drinks, outdoor seating, off street parking, friendly staff and reasonable prices. What more could you ask for?!

Best Bar in North Riverside! Open till 3am everyday! The bartenders are all amazing and very…read moreattentive! Drink specials daily, 5 slot machines and the food is fantastic! I recommend this place to everyone and they have Bingo every Weds @8pm

I live a few blocks from this hidden gem located in Oak Park. I was giving a gift to come here for…read morea drink and glad that I was introduced to this place. The vibes here are incredible. Grown and Sexy Atmosphere. A casual neighborhood cocktail bar that has a full bar serving specialty cocktails and well made drinks and small food plates. FYI... Meter parking along the streets. Eat before you come or stop next door for a pizza. Kettlestrings Grove only serves small plates. My first time was a good experience. The bartender was attentive. I ordered The Morton drink and it gave me a nice smooth buzz. Great Location, Prices were decent and the service was amazing. Will be coming back to see if they ordered the other star.

What a cute find and love that the bartender is getting her masters in therapy (shouldn't every…read morebartender?) Drinks were yummy and spot was quaint with good vibes

I love coming to The View, from the staff, to the food, the atmosphere everything is phenomenal…read more The owners Nino and Rhena are amazing and very friendly. My server Dida was amazing and i had a food runner named aaron that was top notch. It was karaoke night and i got to see a fami face a server I had before named mariah who is also amazing. I will definitely come back really soon.

Absolutely love this place. Everything I've eaten here is delicious and the service is ALWAYS on…read morepoint. The cauliflower is top tier! If you haven't been, it's a must try.

My wife rented the coffee/art room side for my surprise 40th birthday party. It was an excellent…read morespace, and we felt supported in planning at all times. The organization is admittedly a little more laid-back than at other similar spots, but everyone we worked with was kind and supportive. Thank you, Friendly's Tap!

Great vibe they live up to their name from a fellow Californian thank you…read more Bar staff n the live band playing on 4/3 was fantastic.

Definitely a dive bar. There are some TVs and a pool table, but other than that, it's just a…read morelow-life bar. Let's put it this way, there was nearly a fight in the parking lot when I was there, and the cops had to be called to break it all up. They have the standard bar drinks. Maybe one craft beer, but nothing special there. And no food. The staff is nice enough, especially if you're a regular. If it's your first time in, then just be your friendly self and you'll be fine. This is by far the diviest dive bar in the area. You're kinda taking your life into your hands coming here (alright, not really true, but it can feel like it). Other bars in the area (along Madison Ave or up closer to the Green Line stop) are going to be a little nicer, friendlier and you're probably less likely to get hepatitis.

They advertise that they're open until 3am. I walked in at 12:30 on a Friday night and was told by…read morethe bartender that they were done serving. No apology or a hint of customer service- just rudeness.

Food is delicious. I have never sat inside but have done carry out only…read more The delivery service is on point because they do not outsource which is key.

Went for lunch on a weekday. Service was attentive and not too crowded. Food was pretty good and…read morehad a good drink selection. Looks like they have live music on the weekends and specials everyday of the week.

Food and service were superb. The burrata and beet salad were both fresh and tasty. The eggplant…read moregateau was absolutely delicious. Our server Aimee was fantastic - helpful, attentive, professional and friendly. 1st time here and we'll definitely be back when we're in Oak Park again. Might even make special trip and deal with 290 traffic it was that good.

Party of four, a Sunday evening. We tried a variety of offerings. Because Yelp doesn't breakdown…read morespecific ratings, let me do it: Service: *** Food: **** Overall impression: Barely **** There is a small warning at the end. I had their grilled salmon. It had a base of pureed butternut squash, a different temperature than the salmon, and the roasted/salted kale underneath, also served with pickled onion. It was fine. We had a small loaf of their bread as an appetizer, served with a goat cheese and a red pepper sauce (perfect spicing), also deemed very good. The hummus plate was also good. My partner had their eggplant dish, which she said was fine, not amazing, but good. Each of us, save me, had a drink (except me, the designated driver) of alcohol or wine. Also good to very good. I had their coffee, which (an Americano) was quite good. For a side, we tried their mac & cheese, which is mac and another pasta and cheese with panko, strangely delicious. I say strangely, because it looked pretty standard but the flavorings were good, and it retained its heat. This ran about $60ea (incl wine or liquor + coffee). Oddly, after decent beignets, I looked at the tab to find that a 3% surcharge had been added. I asked, Why? It was immediately withdrawn without explanation. I would recommend viewing their menu online to see if it fits with your budget and dietary desires. There are vegetarian entrees, and meat options (including an Amish Chicken half, which was rated good) that might suit you. It's good food. It is not totally amazing or exemplary, so no five stars. Would we go back? Maybe. Watch your bill carefully.

Came for dinner while in town. Super cute restaurant, great lighting, seating, and bar area. Our…read morewaiter was very friendly, giving us great recommendations and great to talk with. The meal started with complimentary chips and salsa. I ordered a mezcal margarita (fruta picanta) and my friend got a mango cocktail (mangasa). I liked mine a lot, my friend didn't care for the tajin rim on hers, and the waiter offered to replace it, but she stuck with it and liked it in the end. There were so many great sounding things on the menu, with gluten free and vegetarian options. We ended up splitting the calabaza- an acorn squash stuffed with mushroom risotto and also the wild mushroom tostada. The calabaza was great for winter, warm and filling. The tostada was lighter but really delicious, it was probably my favorite of the two. It was a great dinner, that I would definitely visit again if I'm back in town.

After attending the Candlelight Concert of the Beatles in Oak Park,we made reservations for this…read moreLatin American gem . On a Friday night it was busy! Thank goodness we had a reservation and were seated immediately. Our server Meyah was super friendly. We started with a few cocktails ..one being the Oaxacan Old Fashion..smokey and delicious. We tried their Market Ceviche which was on their Weekly Specials menu..Cured Mahi Mahi Brazilian Papaya,Tangerine Habanero sauce served with Sweet Potato chips.fresh and delicious. For our entrees we tried the Barbacoa Tacos and Blackened Fish(Tilapia) tacos. Both entrees were 21.00 for 3 tacos but no rice or beans on the side so a little pricey in my opinion. Street parking is a challenge but they do offer valet for 5.00. They have a fantastic patio that is open in the summer so we will definitely be back to enjoy a few cocktails and Latin American eats.

Been there a few times. Squid pasta is my fav, apps are very good, good prices on wine. Service…read moreneeds to be a little faster and more officiant. But, that could be me. 5 stars anyway. Good ambience, could be a lot of fun.

The drinks are great and during the week it's half off 3-5pm. The service is so friendly and the…read morevibe is very cozy that you'll think you were at a lounge in the city. I'm adding this to spot to frequent in Elmwood park. Thank you for the chill vibes.