I had a wonderful experience at The Foxtail on the Lake! This is truly a beautiful and unique…read morerestaurant, and the location overlooking the lake makes it even more special. The atmosphere is absolutely gorgeous, with the beautiful architecture, spacious interior, elegant décor, and relaxing views. The outdoor seating by the lake is especially enjoyable when the weather is nice. The food was delicious, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. There is a great variety on the menu, with something for everyone. The service was also very friendly, professional, and attentive, which made the entire experience even more enjoyable. I especially appreciate how peaceful and welcoming the restaurant feels. It is a wonderful place for a family dinner, date night, celebration, or simply to enjoy a nice meal in a beautiful setting. Foxtail on the Lake is definitely one of the special dining places in Des Plaines. I highly recommend giving it a try--you won't be disappointed! I look forward to coming back again soon.

Such.A COOL place! Our Uber driver was taking us to the restaurant and it' appeared smack-dab in…read morethe middle of a residential area. I thought from our front that it was some type of community center but once inside it was nothing but WOW factors. ::The Ambiance:: The inside of this restaurant is like nothing I've seen before. The steep A-Frame design showcased a beautiful and airy scenery and the stained glass gave a celestial vibe. The patio is overlooking the lake and was very scenic. ::The Service:: From host to waitress, everyone was friendly and attentive. Everyone was on the ball and very personable and warm. ::The Food:: The food and drinks were top-notch. Had the Smokey mezcal drink and strawberry vodka drink and both were superb. The Lebanese chicken wings and the flatbread were extremely flavorful and savory. The highlight was the caviar toast. DAMN!!! Pricey (it's caviar, duh!) but worth every penny. We come out to Chicago/Rosemont area at least once a year, and I will be looking forward to frequenting this establishment again in the future!

We got reservations for this place at 630PM on a Saturday evening. When we got there, there was…read moreplenty of tables. A "Please Wait to be Seated" sign greeted us and wait we did. We stood at the front with absolutely no acknowledgement from any of the staff including the bartenders. There is a front counter it seems, but no one was there. After five minutes of standing, and yes, it was 5-min, as the World Cup was on and that game clock doesn't stop. 5-minutes might not sound long, but when you're standing in the front, its a long time. We finally got greeted by their understaffed people, and were seated in the back. Obviously no reservation needed, as they didn't even ask. After about another 5-minutes, we got paper menus. By this time, we scanned the QR code that was on the table, to see the menu, and we were already ready to order. Sadly, I wish I did look at the paper menu, because apparently the online menu was different. There was a gumbo on the paper menu apparently. There's pictures of it on their TV monitors, showcasing their food, but I didn't see it on the online menu. We go the oysters, which surprisingly no one got sick from. Chicken fajitas were OK, and the rainbow roll sushi was OK too. The service really was bad... I would not come back again. BATHROOM REVIEW: Located in between the back room and bar area, the bathrooms were surprisingly pleasant. No poop splatters or pee stains on the toilet and urinals. They keep their bathrooms clean. Sit or squat? Sit.

Gross af. In a 2 star hotel which u need to walk thru…read more The shame this place should feel. I ordered nachos and they dabbed some beans at the bottom, piled on chips and dumped cold nacho cheese and sour cream. It was soooo gross like Really cold nacho cheese. U cant use real cheese? For $20 bux at a latin japanese fusion restaurant, they made taco bell feel gourmet. The waiter couldnt speak english, which i really dont mind, but it was on top of everything else... he kept bringing out sweet and sour thai chile sauce for the oysters. And the horseradish was like mayo. Pro tip- buy horseradish and shave it... u need the bite. The drinks were poorly made... got a lemon drop and moscow mule. Lemon drop was just straight lemon lime juice, no liquor, no sugar rim. Moscow mule was straight ginger beer. They didnt know how to make them and it was obvious. The 2 other tables both told them they forgot the liquor in the drinks. I will say the presentation was fine, except for the sugar rim. Honestly i cant say anything good about the experience. This place cuts every corner and it shows, all while using "upscale" pricing.

The food, the service and the ambiance were amazing!! I highly recommend this place!!read more

Dined here during my stay at the Rose hotel. This restaurant & lounge is nicely situated just off…read morethe lobby and has a great atmosphere. I found the staff to be delightful! I was traveling alone, and on my arrival night at the hotel, I had a beer at the bar and enjoyed chatting with the bartenders. In the morning, I returned to get some work done over breakfast and coffee. I went with the omelette- which is build your own- and a latte. The meal came with big smashes potatoes on the side, along with sourdough bread & jam. Enjoyed my drink as well, made with Starbucks coffee & added vanilla. The breakfast was a whopping $30 however, which I find kind of wild. Is it just that it's because the restaurant is inside a hotel? Maybe these are typical Chicago prices? Either way, plan to spend a fair bit to dine here.

12/28/24 - While we loved going to Bourbon & Brass. This is a cool speakeasy on the second floor…read moreof the Des Plaines Theater. When I was a kid I use to go to the Des Plaines Theater & watch movies for 60 cents (ahhh nostalgia trip down memory lane), but I digress The speakeasy inside the Des Plaines Theater is an awesome idea. The show was awesome but the one MAJOR MAJOR issue I have is the bartender who continued to serve my sister's friend. He was obviously very very drunk to a point where he could barely walk wo/stumbling. He was slurring his words. Both my sister & I asked the bartender not to serve him anymore alcohol but she kept serving him drinks even after we asked. She continued to serve him even after we asked her not to. When he and my sister left she told me he tried to put the key in the ignition 14X's before she convinced him to let her drive. Your bartender's need to be aware of a persons level of intoxication. Both my sister & I asked her not to serve him anymore drinks but she continued to serve him. Thank God my sister was able to convince him to let her drive home otherwise what was an excellent evening could have ended tragically. Please have your bartenders be more conscious of a persons level of intoxication. While I gave Bourbon & Brass a 5 star review I need to down grade that for over serving someone alcohol even after both my sister & I asked her to stop serving him

I heard there was a speakeasy at this theater, so we had to stop by to check it out. Free parking…read moreat the lot behind or ramp. There was a show that evening, when we entered the theater, the usher asked to see our tickets. I asked how to get to the speakeasy and the usher pointed to the elevator, take it to the second floor. Once we got to the second floor, more ushers greeted us and informed us there's a jazz band performing and small cover charge. As soon as we paid and entered through the bookshelf, the room was beautifully arranged as a lounge with fancy and vintage sofas and couches. Kind of reminds me of someone grandma's house. The bar had snacks available, otherwise more drink options. The band played good songs too. Definitely recommend if you're in the area and jazz fan.

This is a handy and chill bar right by the poker room at Rivers Casino. They have laid back and…read morenice and friendly lady bartenders on the occasions I have dropped by. They also offer beers of the month for $5 and today in August, it was Sierra Nevada's delectable hazy IPA, yum. Old Fashioned's here are also $12. Thumbs up!

My first bad experience here on Friday August 7th at approximately 5:45pm. The bar was not packed,…read morethe husband and I walked up to order drinks before hitting the slots. We were completely ignored. Waited at least 15 or minutes before I needed to walk away. Husband waited it out. The sour puss female bartender couldn't even acknowledge us and say "hi, it'll be a minute" the guy she was working with had the same attitude. Seriously?! We are all human. We are all patient. A simple smile and acknowledgment that you have customers standing in front of you waiting would have meant a lot. We get it. The rudeness and lack of respect was not acceptable. Do better please.

Table 12 for the win!…read more I was in Rosemont for a work trip, which usually means dull dinners, early nights and generally a bit Puritanical. Since we were in Chicago, I took my boss and coworker to the Tiki TIki next door for a shot of Malort. It's Chicago, after all. 1 shot became 2, 2 became 4, and before I knew it, the bartender was ushering us through the swinging door into Pete's once they opened. Fun fact: we were the first ones in and also shut the bar down. From the moment the pianists started, it was clear this place was on point. Even them doing introductions and giving the ground rules was done musically. All four singers were wicked talented, and rotated in and out through the night. On occasion, they came together and became a full on quartet playing instruments other than pianos. Vocals were amazing, the energy in the place was such that I didn't even realize the time until they did last call and the lights came up. The layout of Pete's lends itself to entertainment. Regardless of what table you are at, you have a great view of the stage and no one has their back to the performance. The atmosphere is covered with fun and bright signs all over and despite being a larger place, it feels intimate when your song is played and everyone sings along. The table service was also great. She never hovered, but we also never lacked a drink. The next best thing about this place, after the performers, is the level of crowd interaction. There were folks singing along to every single song, and at times it was the whole bar. A couple of times during the night, folks were running around the bar riding a horse's head (or maybe a unicorn) on a stick. Somehow, it all just made sense. Pete's turned what could have been another boring end of a work trip sitting in the hotel into a night full of laughs, shots, and having a hoarse voice for days.

Company outing after dinner with the team! Never been to a dueling piano bar so wasn't really sure…read morewhat to expect. The experience is in the name; 2 guys and a small band pick songs to play and the audience really sings out loud (and really loud sometimes). I knew some of the songs so I could sing along. The inside is very big, accommodates a lot of guests, seating is everywhere, huge bar, and I loved all the cute/funny decor everywhere.

Cute with $6 happy hour drinks. No food menu but had QR codes for Crust and Taco place on the…read moretables.

Been to this place a few times and its always a fun hang out place before we dance the night aeay…read moreat Joes Live. The place is sooo cute and its definitely a vibe. They are partnered with Crust Brewery which has a barcode on each table and you can order the pizza online and they bring it right to you. I feel like Crust Brwery should be another review but all i can say is their pizza was really good and definitely ordering that again! The drinks at Petes Tiki Tiki however are in this cute Tiki cups and it is worth your money because they dont skimp on the liquor. So definitely worth the price you pay. Service is great you can either go up to the bar to order but therr are also people going around to check on your table. Definitely coming back! Hapoy drinking!!!

Great! We went for their outdoor patio. We got chips and salsa trio as an appetizer then i got the…read moresteak sandwich with tater tots. So good! I think better than Draft Picks in Mount Prospect.

Food was great! Being a Texan, you get a local feel with a warm welcome. Would recommend and…read morereturn. Best onion rings I've ever had!

We have met friends at The Ashburn for brunch a few times over the years, so I can really only…read morecomment on brunch and not dinner. They have a wonderful brunch menu, as well as a great buffet with an omelette station. It's a the perfect restaurant to meet friends for brunch and catch up as it provides a quiet atmosphere, unlike other restaurants that can be loud to the point where it's difficult to hear the people you're with. We have found the restaurant to always be clean, and the waitstaff friendly and attentive. It has parking garage access, and if you dine in the restaurant or bar, they validate your parking. We will definitely be back.

Rude, rude, rude. The first lady asked us if we anted to eat at the bar, we said no, then she asked…read moreif we wanted a table then and we said yes. She walked away and then a gentleman walks up and literally asked us what we wanted. Food, drinks, what? I said, nothing....we don't want anything and we left. I understand (and presume due to the proximity to the airport) that a lot of their clientele are business travelers looking primarily for drinks at the bar. But my wife and I were dressed down and they just assumed we just wanted to eat at the bar. It just rubbed me the wrong way. We left and won't be coming back. No thank you, we don't "want" anything that badly.

Food and service always the best! We love their Margarita Pizza and great appetizers...read more

This place delivers on food, ambiance, and service. Downtown…read morecity vibes and the food was delicious. Great menu with broad options. Friendly staff.