Let's just say I won the potluck with this beautiful seafood platter. Thank you for putting it…read moretogether so quickly! It was perfect and such a treat!!

I just visited Coastal Bay Seafoods for the first time and will absolutely be back!…read more I picked up a big piece of cod, some oishii shrimp, smoked whitefish & salmon dips, homemade salmon wellingtons to bake at home and a shrimp Caesar salad for lunch. All of this was just over $100 and they were super nice and helpful too. She also showed me this beautiful piece of tuna that had just arrived - definitely will get some of that next time. Check them out!

I took V to Entourage to celebrate his birthday, and it turned out to be a fantastic evening from…read morestart to finish. We arrived on a Friday night just before 9:00 PM and had no trouble finding street parking--always a win. We were greeted by our waitress, Jennifer, who was absolutely amazing. She let us know about their late-night perk: half-price small plates and select drinks on Fridays and Saturdays from 9 PM until close, which is such a great incentive for heading out later in the evening. Jennifer was attentive without being intrusive--our water glasses were always full, she checked in after every course, and her recommendations for both food and drinks were spot-on. We started with a Mad Rose for V and a Chameleon for me. Both cocktails were delicious, and after finishing his Mad Rose, V definitely felt the celebratory spirit kicking in. For appetizers, we shared the Vietnamese Summer Rolls and Sweet Chili Calamari. The summer rolls were light, fresh, and nicely accented with mint. The calamari was sweet with a surprisingly spicy finish--delicious, though the heat was just a bit much for V. I'd happily order both again. For my main course, I had the Wagyu Beef Stroganoff, and wow--hands down the best stroganoff I've ever had. The beef was incredibly tender, and the sauce was perfectly balanced with the noodles. It even paired beautifully with my Chameleon, with subtle lemon notes that complemented each other surprisingly well. V ordered the Tomahawk Pork Chop, cooked medium well and absolutely perfect. He loved every bite. It came with a risotto that he enjoyed, even if it wasn't the standout of the dish. Dessert sealed the deal. We finished with Sandy's White Wine Cake--which reminded me of a carrot cake in the best way--and the Banana Cream Pie, which was easily the best banana cream pie I've ever had. Truly a WOW moment. Between the excellent food, thoughtful service, and great late-night specials, Entourage made V's birthday celebration one to remember. We'll definitely be back. Sorry, I wish I had pics but I left my phone behind today.

After a long final day of a conference in the Chicago suburbs, I really did not feel like dealing…read morewith traffic or going out to dine solo, so tonight called for delivery. I ordered from Entourage Downers Grove and was honestly impressed with how well everything held up for delivery. The standout for me was the lobster bisque. It arrived at the perfect temperature, which is pretty impressive for delivery. The bisque was rich and luscious without feeling overly heavy, and the basil oil added a nice brightness that balanced the creaminess beautifully. It also had a generous amount of lobster, including several large chunks, and was a very solid portion overall. The filet mignon sliders were another highlight. Each slider had a substantial piece of filet mignon topped with pickled onions, microgreens, and horseradish cream on brioche buns. The onions and horseradish added enough acidity and bite to balance the richness of the beef without overpowering it. I also tried the Vietnamese summer rolls, filled with roasted shiitake mushrooms, fresh vegetables, and rice noodles, served with both peanut sauce and sweet chili sauce. Everything tasted very fresh, and the sauces complemented the generously stuffed rolls nicely. My only small critique is that cutting them in half made for a prettier presentation, but made them a little awkward to dip and eat. Overall, this was a surprisingly strong delivery experience, and I would absolutely order from them again, or better yet, make it over to the restaurant itself next time I'm in the area.

I loved this place the food was excellent and I loved how friendly the staff were! The food was hot…read moreand very tasty!! The atmosphere was great I really enjoyed it!

Thurs drink special says $7 on website for today 3/12 but they actually charge $8. Even discussed…read morewith the server and she said website is wrong Food is always great!

I've always enjoyed going to Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen, but like many places, it's evolved over…read moretime. I went on a Monday around 6:30 PM, and the vibe was super chill and calm. It did start to pick up around 8 PM, but by then we were wrapping up. If you've ever been here on a weekend, you already know...it gets crowded fast. So weekday evenings are definitely the move if you want a more relaxed experience. One thing I did notice is that the menu feels more condensed compared to pre-COVID days. The quality is still there, but some of the little details have changed. For example, the fried alligator now comes with a hot honey sauce instead of the original sauce...and I'm not sure why that changed. I get that restaurants have had to adjust over time, but I do wish they'd bring some of those original touches back. Also, don't be surprised if a few of your old favorites are gone or slightly different. Customer service has always been consistent for me...friendly, attentive, and welcoming. The atmosphere is more on the intimate side, nothing overly flashy, just a comfortable place to enjoy a good meal. Parking is pretty reasonable and the lot is spacious, but when it's busy, you'll definitely feel it. There were three of us, and we ordered the fondue, fried alligator, fried shrimp, three-piece stuffed crab, and blackened salmon with red beans and rice, plus a drink. After tax and tip, the bill came out to around $150-$160, which felt fair for what we ordered. Overall, this is still one of my go-to spots and I'll definitely be back. I just hope they consider bringing back some of the original menu items...or at least that original alligator sauce!

Me, my sister and my mom initially went to pappadeux from the Southside of Chicago for my birthday…read moreon Saturday. They initially quoted us a 4.5 hour wait time. We promptly left only to find out an hour later when we were already home that our table was ready. We loved the restaurant, so we returned on Sunday to celebrate there. My mom complained to the floor manager Dawaan Williams about what had happened with the incorrect 4.5 hr projected wait time and he gave us an "appetizer on the house" and a $100 gift card for the inconvience only AFTER he argued back and forth. When our waiter Teerika Felix came in, she IMMEDIATELY had an attitude and was in a mood. She was short, snappy, and overall unkind to be working in a service job. We ordered our appetizer and all three of us only got salads. Because our wait for the salad was so long 30-45min, the waiter (Teerika Felix ) said she would comp it because of how excessively long that was. Although the service was poor and has always been at THIS location, we still left a $10 tip being that they had given all of this stuff for free ("appetizer on the house", comped salad, and the gift card). We left, and as we were leaving we saw the waiter (Teerika Felix) and the manager (Dawaan Williams) chasing after us and taking down the license plate of our car. Immediately confused, my mom got out and went inside to address this. To find out, the manager (Dawaan Williams) completely forgot he comped the appetizer and accused us of stealing it before we reminded him of what he literally told us at the start of our dining experience. We got the general manager and explained to him how humiliating it is to accuse LOYAL customer of abhorrent behavior because of lack of communication and memory. Also the lack of common sense is astounding. Why would we run out on the bill when you gave us a $100 gift card?? Teerika and Dawaan aren't that bright which is why they are working this lowly, menial job in their 30s/40s lol We gave back our gift card and got back our tip. Will NEVER go to this restaurant again.

Really enjoyed the food and ambience here! Nice array of appetizers and good specials…read more The apps I tried were the eggplant tower (excellent), meatball slider (very good), and burrata plate w/prosciutto (good). As for the entree, I tried their Steak Frites special. Which was a 10oz hanger steak w/ caramelized onions. Steak was cooked perfectly, with a nice charred finish. The fries were seasoned nicely and had a light crispiness to them. Would definitely come back here. Prices were fair for the quality of food. Not much lighting in the restaurant. Which I didn't mind but might not be for everyone. Job well done, HPM!

We received a gift certificate from family and chose to use it for our anniversary dinner. The…read moredinner was amazing! I had the filet and my husband had the cowboy ribeye, we both enjoyed our steaks! Our server was fantastic and brought us champagne for us and our two friends dining with us. The restaurant was relaxing and had a wonderful atmosphere.

SO yummy!! We first started with caviar bites - a must try! The flavors blend so well together. I…read moregot one of the flatbreads and again - super delicious! I loved the decor in the restaurant it was clean and elegant! The service was also top tier! Our waiter was very nice and even gave us a complementary twix like bar for desert (we will be reordering this when we come back seriously SO good!) because it was my friend's college grad!

I'm a pretty easy going person and try to be fair but this was a wild experience…read more First of all we walk in the check in for our reservations and have to fight to be acknowledged. The hostess looked right at me and decided not to speak with me. I almost left but didn't feel like trying to find a new spot to eat. Then we get seated at a small WOBBLY UNSTABLE table that we have to put a napkin under ourselves to stop from wobbling. We then get served the food meant for the table next to us! It sat on our table for at least 3-4 minutes while we attempted to wave a waiter down to let them know. Then they had the AUDACITY to give the plates that were in front of us for minutes to the couple next to us whom the dishes we meant for!? INSANE!! Not a sorry or any kind of compensation. That's a health code violation and they are lucky that couple next to us didn't put up a fight. Their meal should have been free or Just remake the dish for the poor folks?? You made a mistake, admit to it and make it right!! Besides the wild health code violation, the vibes are pretentious and elitist. Not worth your money. Plenty of better options in the area. Super disappointed! Getting too big for your britches Fox Tail. We loved this place years ago but they have lost their touch.

I've only been here once but I thought it was quite good. I started with a spicy margarita that…read morehad muddled jalapeno and a tahini rim. Their salsa is made in house and it was good but nothing outstanding. I also tried the octopus and shrimp ceviche, which was very good and fresh. For balance, I would like a bit less avocado and a bit more spice but very good overall. However, the size was very large for a ceviche! But I will write more details once I return.

Freaky fast! Our meal came out 5 mins after ordering! Me and my friend split the 3 steak tacos and…read moreordered an extra side of rice and beans. Solid no frills Mexican food. Definitely recommend. Our waitress Zulia was very friendly and went above and beyond to make sure we had a good experience!

What a great place! Been wanting to try this place for a while. Finally got the chance for my…read morebirthday a couple of weeks ago. We were a party of two. We split the deconstructed wedge and ordered a side of the cheesy yeast rolls. I had the beef Wellington and my sister had the Veal chop parmigiana. Both were excellent. For dessert we ordered the chocolate eclair cake. Portions were substantial and we did take food home. Server was excellent. Chef owner greeted us and assisted with service. We were there on a Tuesday and there were quite a few other tables during the time we were there. This is not a very large restaurant. It is comfortably cozy. You really do feel like you are in an old time supper club. Loved the fireplace. Would definitely eat here again.

This takes the concept of a Wisconsin supper club and modernizes it quite a bit. We came on a…read moreweeknight to celebrate our anniversary, and while our waiter was friendly, service was a bit slow throughout - I had to flag someone down for utensils after our order arrived. The staff were deep in conversation around the bar and not really paying attention or checking in on us for 5-10 minutes after our plates were dropped. All the food and cocktails were delicious, and the space itself was beautiful, but the price was a bit too high for the location and service.

We loved our experience at Pier 9 Seafood! It's a pretty big restaurant with plenty of seating--we…read morecame just in time and snagged one of the last tables before the dinner rush for our party of four. The portions were great and everything came out exactly as expected. We ordered miso soup, a salmon veggie plate, and a mixed seafood combo (shrimp, snow crab, and mussels). They were super accommodating and steamed everything with the sauce on the side, which we really appreciated. Service was excellent--attentive and friendly without being overbearing. The food itself wasn't anything wildly unique, but it was solid, fresh, and satisfying. And honestly, my kids loved it, which automatically makes it a win in my book. We'll definitely be back!

Seafood Boil: 3/5 - cooked to perfection but their sauce is too runny and flavorless. No flavor at…read moreall. Needs onion garlic and way more seasoning. Sushi: 5/5 tastes good and is fresh Drinks: 3/5 strong Other food: 1/5 - yeah stick to the seafood dishes lol

Went to Eddie merlot's for happy hour with the wife on a Friday April 17th after work. The general…read moremanager Frankie greeted us at the door and escorted us to a table in the bar area. We then were met by our waiter Gerald he greeted us and made us feel very welcome. My wife ordered a dirty martini and i had a Woodford old fashioned. From there we ordered Filet Mignon Potstickers, which were amazing, and the Filet Mignon Sliders, which definitely hit the spot. Frankie asked if we tried the Wagyu Beef Ribs which i said i had been eyeing since i glanced over the menu. To my surprise he brought us over an order and told us they were on the house. The Wagyu Beef Ribs might have been some of the best ribs I have ever tried, highly recommend. After another drink the wife asked for a slice of their famous Carrot cake which never disappoints. The staff made us feel very welcome and we will definitely be going back soon.

This was our second time. They were gracious and served us up until kitchen close (the reservation…read morewas later than maybe it should of been). So it was very quiet and cozy. Appreciated that they didn't rush us despite the blunder on our part and the service was uncompromising. We enjoyed the Shirley Temples. The bread is quite tasty. The mac and cheese was a highlight. The Brussels Sprouts were crisp and savory. The French onion soup was okay, but would maybe try another soup or a salad next time instead. The Filet mignon potstickers were good. The strip steak was great as was the lobster. The Julian vegetables served with the lobster were okay. Overall a satisfying meal with great service and look forward to a third visit soon.