Torro Mexican Cuisine

Ever since I learned that there was a speakeasy in Lockport i've always wanted to check it out but…read moreI didn't want to go there by myself so I finally convinced my wife to visit the Speakeasy with me. We figured it would have been the perfect way to top off our evening. For first-timers it might be hard trying to find the speakeasy since at first I thought you had to access it from the Busy Street and walk up three flights of stairs. Actually you just walk inside of the Embers building, find the elevator that's kind of hidden and take it to the Third floor. I thought that the little trip up felt exclusive already. Once you're at the third floor you are treated to a beautiful array of scenery. Exit to your left and you were treated to the bar and some great tables with a cozy, intimate setting. I'm not sure if it was open seating since there was a little podium right off the elevator so we just sat ourselves. Some speakeasies require a certain dress code to keep up with the times. This one thankfully was casual though many people dressed business casual. We actually loved how the staff dressed as well. I have to try their Japanese sex drink and I absolutely loved every ship that I took. The drinks are fairly price. They did have a food menu but it was mainly snacks and small plates that were a bit overpriced. If we're having a large Gathering they have a big private room next door. This place does have a lot of great events going on as well with their upcoming Valentine's Day event that looks really interesting. It does get pretty busy as well after 7:00 p.m. from our experience. Overall, I was excited and enjoyed our visit coming to the 933 speakeasy!

933 Speakeasy is located inside Embers in Downtown Lockport. I loved that getting to the bar was…read moretruly an "in the know" experience. It just so happens that I visited the night of a holiday bar crawl in lockport so the inside wasn't set up how it normally would be. For being packed, we were still able to grab a cocktail table to enjoy our drinks at. The bar was decked out in holiday decor to get everyone in christmas spirits. My group got two rounds of drinks which included the Toasted Pecan Old Fashioned, Figgy Smalls, Christmas in a Cup, Happiness is a Warm Puppy, Milk & Cookies, and Maple Bacon Old Fashioned. My favorites by far were the Toasted Pecan Old Fashioned and Figgy Smalls. My group also loved the Milk & Cookies. The bartenders hustled to get drinks out and still took time to smoke the old fashioneds to perfection. I'd love to come back on a normal night and re-enjoy this lockport hotspot.

Bar area

Smoked Ol Fashion

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Paddy melt with sweet potato fries

Paradise Bay

4.0(38 reviews)

Bouncer was terrible and did not allow anyone to allow back in to go back in for a card. Service…read morewas terrible

Great wings great service cold beer. Would have been 5 stars if someone joined my USA chant so…read moreunfortunately it's not actually their fault but I couldn't give the 5 star rating

Sign

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Tallgrass Restaurant

4.1(122 reviews)

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What a beautiful, upscale dining option in the south suburbs! Tallgrass's restaurant mixes the…read morehistoric charm of downtown lockport with an elegant interior. The restaurant itself feels very intimate and exclusive because of its size. The drinks menu has something for everyone where the food menu focuses on specialty items you can't find at most other restaurants in the area. For cocktails, I highly recommend their martini service. I got both the French Martini and Espresso Martini and thoroughly enjoyed them both! My SIL also got the Vesper Martini which was surprisingly amazing. All had a unique flavor profile, spirit forward, but also balanced well. My husband also got the TG Bees Knees which was delicious. For food, we started with the Baked Feta. This came with four warm pieces of bread to pair with the warm feta and sauce. For entrees, our waitress said the most popular dishes were the Duck and Seasonal Catch. My husband ordered the Pan Roasted Duck and enjoyed the tenderness and flavor. I ordered the Ravioli Au Dauphine which was served as a sheet. I enjoyed the filling flavor mixed with the sauce and cheese topping. It was the perfect winter pasta. My brother and SIL shared the Pork Belly Confit and Pan Seared Scallops. All dishes came out with a beautiful presentation. Across the board the portions seemed a bit small but you could taste the freshness and quality of the ingredients they used. Gabby waited on our table and was such a joy. She was smiling always, made some great recommendations, gave us a good laugh at times, and was kind to take our photo to savor the night. I definitely enjoyed my experience at Tallgrass and it truly was the perfect dinner spot to splurge with.

I love Tall Grass! I am so glad this spot is close to me because I love sitting in their beautiful…read morepatio sipping a crafted cocktail. They always have cool events happening and the food is delicious. The staff are very sweet! Sometimes I bring my dog and they bring fresh treats and water for her during the summer months. I haven't been their events yet, but I am planning to in the future.

Inside

Arancini

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Old Fashioned

Uncle Richie's Place

4.0(23 reviews)

1.8 mi

The political stuff on the wall (Trump "fake money" and "Let's Go Brandon") was a big turnoff. It…read moremade the atmosphere feel uncomfortable and unnecessary. Our group of 8 ended up leaving early. In the end, glad we didn't spend more money there.

Basic old school bar in Lockport good for some cheap drinks. It's questionable for anything else…read more Uncle Richie's Place is kind of like going back in time. Of course that's not always a good thing however. They seem to be best known for Bloody Marys because it's mentioned in almost all the other reviews. A good reason for coming is because it's a cheap ass bar. It's about $5 for a basic cocktail. There's also of course the Bloody Marys. Be aware these are made from a mix, so it's not like these are any special kind of recipe or anything. These taste like it's a mix. Also there's free popcorn, which is the only food. There's entertainment including a pool table but not a lot. Good cheap cocktails. It's the best that can be said about it. There's not really any food but maybe they have popcorn or you can bring in something.

Uncle Richie's Place - Lots to eat and drink while watching the Bears game. (Uncle Ritchie's Place made a better impression on me than the Bears did for 2024!)

Lots to eat and drink while watching the Bears game. (Uncle Ritchie's Place made a better impression on me than the Bears did for 2024!)

$6 Stella Artois pitcher. Unbeatable value.

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Sunday Buffet

The Studio Lockport

4.1(13 reviews)

1.8 mi

First time coming here since I learned about the entertainment featured here. Great selection of…read morefood, wine and booze. There's something new every day with something new feature. The environment is small and cozy like your hanging out in the living room of a mansion and it feels like your home... The only con I have is that the prices here are pretty high but the service and friendlieness of the staff is exceptional

Cool little bar, and music venue, Drink menu includes…read morecocktails, beer, with import, domestic and craft beers plus wine. Food menu is a light menu of sharable appetizer type items, also on the menu is a cheese, crackers and cures meats to complement your drinks. Cozy atmosphere music themed decor Staff was very friendly and helped make by visit enjoyable, not really large enough to accommodate a large group but a couple of side rooms great for a smaller group, limited on street parking but there are public lots close by, one is behind the building on Hamilton Street, the other is behind the building across the street and over the rail road tracks this lot best accessed from state and 19rh street . There are live music on weekends and open mic nights and jams other nights. This is a great date night spot

Music area and seatingb

Mardi Gras night

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Jackie's Pub

4.2(34 reviews)

Jackie's Pub is the best sports bar for an indoor retreat from Summer. Have barkeep Sue fix you up…read morewith a frozen margarita with salt on the rim. Watched the Indy 500 and the White Sox game simultaneously. The large variety of free snacks and friendly spirited service makes Jackie's Pub unbeatable. Stop now, say Pete from EP sent you. You'll be glad you did.

Morgan is a little hungover this afternoon, but stop by anyway. She's still flashing her beautiful…read moresmile and pouring adult beverages in overly generous amounts that went out of style in 1984. Most of the snacks, including fresh hot buttered popcorn, are FREE. The crowd is always laidback, friendly and peace loving. A breeze of fresh air flows in the front door and moves all the way through to the outdoor seating in the back. If you're motherless this Mother's Day afternoon why not stop by now. You'll be glad you did. Tell her I sent you.

A perfectly poured Guiness Stout on tap.

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Stagecoach

3.4(137 reviews)

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This place is very unique with an exceptional theme and atmosphere. I like sitting in the booths…read morenear the bar where there's a sliding window from the kitchen--the chef can slide it open, scare the crap out of you, and hand you your food! It definitely adds to the fun. They're also one of the few places that offer the Horseshoe, the famous sandwich invented in Springfield. Fun place, good food, and great people.

I have been to Stagecoach many times, but never made a review. Overall, I find Stagecoach to have…read morethe most consistent quality of food in our area. the drinks are good--however, if you are looking for a good Old Fashioned or martini, I would skip this bar. I find the staff to be nice and attentive. Once entering the restaurant, someone is always there by the bar or at the host stand to greet me. I love the western theme inside and found they have great daily deals in Lockport.

Buffalo Mac N Chese

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Morgan's

3.6(16 reviews)

1.5 mi

Don't let the outside fool you. Its a plain brick building the middle of nowhere, but as soon as…read moreyou walk inside, you can tell someone really cares about a nice inviting place to eat. Beautiful bar and comfortable dining room. It's divided up so it doesn't feel packed even when it's full. The drinks are good and reasonably priced. They have a nice selection of craft beers and house cocktails. The food was amazing. I went with a group of five and got to try a couple of things. Salad was amazing (that's strange to write but true) Tenderloin was great, chicken tenders are homemade not premise. I was very impressed. This is one of the best lunch spots in town. I'm sure dinner is just as good. I highly recommend and ask for Margot if you want a fun night waitress.

For sure we didn't have huge expectations about this bar. It was a place we had passed by a few…read moretimes and never went in, but were curious about it. Morgan's is on the main road on the north side of Lockport. Has a run down kind of look from the outside but that's a trick apparently. The inside is larger than you think it would be, and there's plenty of room for parties and gatherings. Better menu than expected from such a bar, as it's not just some junk food. It has fries and stuff yes but some actual meals. There's also some drink specials. It's about $5 for most beers on tap, and the specials are even cheaper. We shared a basket of fries. It's about $3 for appetizers. The entrees are kind of meaty, with items such as tenderloin. If you like that kind of stuff, for sure it looked pretty good. That being said, it has a few healthier items like salads. Got to say this beats the expectations for a bar out in the middle of nowhere most people would choose to be in. It has a pretty clean atmosphere and the staff is attentive and friendly to most. There's lots of daily specials on things like buckets of domestics, and the food is okay enough and not just fried things.

Kinda cozy

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Coom's Corner

3.4(127 reviews)

0.4 mi

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Came to support a family friend, he sings, and was met with racist/prejudice remarks. The waitress…read moreliterally asked our WHITE friends if we were encroaching on them, the audacity to insinuate we weren't wanted is beyond ignorant. I can't believe she couldn't fathom that white people and Mexican can peacefully be friends and coexist. Food sucked, ambiance sucked, and overall a shitty establishment but that what you get for supporting small business tan by bigots and racist.

Food: I ordered the cheese sticks. They were pretty tasty, but nothing special. My bf ordered the…read morewings and he loves them! 5/5 Service: we sat at the bar so the service was on point! 5/5 Ambiance: it is a normal local bar! They do have a banquet area for private parties. I never seen the faculty super crowded but on Tuesdays Trivia, both the bars and main seating area can be crowded. 5/5 Overall: 15/15

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Warm & inviting sports bar

Stella's On State

3.7(25 reviews)

1.8 mi

Change may be a good thing! Recently Stellas on State received a new owner! I needed to stop in…read moreand check it out. First they advertised the BEST bloody marys. Yup, they are pretty good! They mix their own and do a great job! Did you know....the bartendress baked muffins and corn bread which were free and sitting on the bar. Nice homey touch!! Good place, nice people, try it!

Amazing new signature cocktails and specials!! The lavender…read moregin fizz is a must try, and $8 old fashioned on Thursdays