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

The View 1701 is truly a gem! From start to finish, everything exceeded my expectations. The…read morechicken wings were hands down some of the best I've had in a long time! Perfectly cooked and full of flavor. The ribeye steak was just as impressive it was tender, juicy, and cooked to perfection. Their signature cocktail The View, definitely did its job ! It had me feeling just right along with the lemon drops . A huge shoutout to our server Briele she was attentive informative, and so patient throughout our visit. She even surprised us with free shots for our first time, which made the experience even more special. I would honestly request her every time! Also, Marques at the bar helped make our happy hour experience top tier. Thank you The View 1701 I'll definitely be back!

After an amazing first visit on Wednesday, 4/1/26, I decided to make another reservation. To honor…read moreour mother's Heavenly Birthday on 4/10, I invited my siblings to join me for brunch at The View on 4/11, at 3 pm. I chose to return because of the delicious food, friendly service, along with the beautiful decor. I bragged on The View and couldn't wait to reconnect and reflect with my siblings. Unfortunately, I immediately noticed a drastic difference when arriving in the parking lot; parking spaces were limited, and there was loud music blaring as my sister and I entered the door. We inquired, and the hostess said there was a baby shower event. The music wasn't from the shower; it was coming from the DJ in the main dining area. The hostess was sweet! She answered all of our questions and ensured we had a comfortable table. We were seated and greeted by our waitress, Kendra. Kendra was kind and attentive. She immediately noticed our reaction to the loud hip-hop music, and she said she'd ask for it to be tuned down. That didn't happen. We ordered our meals and loved them! My big bro had the hot sliders, and it wasn't too spicy. One big sis had the kale salad w/Salmon, my other big sis had mac-n-cheese, and I had the catfish w/grits. We didn't love barely hearing each other speak due to the ridiculously high volume of music. I felt bad for inviting my siblings there on a Saturday afternoon. Clearly, The View appeals to different customers on certain days. However, management should be cognizant of ALL their guests. One of my sisters left with a migraine because of the music. I'll definitely visit again; however, I'll avoid Friday nights and the weekend. You should do the same, especially if you don't intend on ordering a side of "Twerking with explicit music."

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.

Food was really good!!. Hubby had cheesburger I had a salad with chicken. The food was served…read morequickly & prices were comparable!!

this place is the place to go as they have their act together in every aspect…read more went on a thursday night with an opentable reservation for my friend and myself as we were catching up. my friend is a wine person (i'm no where near what he is) who has travelled the world in pursuit of wine and has a wine collection that would knock your socks off---and he picked this place based upon having a good wine selection--and he and the server talked wine, with me clueless as i'm a no knowledge wine person! the service was excellent. our server did not rush us and answered every question in detail as there were some things we just did not understand on the menu. the food presentation was top notch and well prepared. i have the amish chicken and it was not only presented nicely, but was juicy--even the white meat! had the octopus for an appetizer and that was quite good. my friend had a pasta which was quite tasty, so really, i conclude the food is well prepared and well presented. the ambiance is comfy and it is the the type of place you can come dressed up or in jeans. so make the reservation and go.... we were there talking til after close a bit and not once did they rush us out, so i say go, figure about 50-75/person, but make the open table reservation.

Wasn't totally impressed with this place. Went because a friend dragged me here because she knew a…read moreserver who was worked here but the food was mediocre the drinks were Meh. I don't think we'll be returning services will not that great either or friendly I should say

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.