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    Whiskey River Bar & Grill

    3.7 (61 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    School of Rock Glenbrook and Libertyville Show Teams each played two sets and rocked the house
    Annette M.

    Just a bar with sub par food and overpriced drinks with really poor service. They do have a good set up for bands to entertain. You have to be a contortionist though to get in and out of the bathroom stalls but they were clean. Sound was loud for the small sized room and mixing could be better. Looks like a decent outdoor patio to hang out in the summer but not the place to come in winter.

    We held a mostly private event at Whiskey River on a Sunday afternoon (patrons who had arrived before our start time were able to stay). We enjoyed the use of the outdoor patio and bar and used the area adjacent to the indoor bar for a food buffet and a gift/cake table. We worked with Miguel on event details, and he was very helpful recommending food and drink quantities for our large number of guests (about 150 people). Cat, Jack and Mike were very helpful with set-up, A/V support and making sure food and the water station were replenished. Our guests complimented the food and the spacious patio. It's a festive environment and has excellent indoor and outdoor entertaining space. If you are ever there, don't think twice about ordering the fried pickles - they are delicious. Thank you, Whiskey River!

    Shirisha K.

    Go try it !!! Seriously it's the best place Service to food to management absolutely amazing !! They were so hospitable, I loved their music play list and they were so grateful to share it with me .. made me my own little play list thanks Laura ! And the owner Ry was absolutely a sweetheart !! Definitely coming back

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    Much better this time burger was excellent. Glad I gave it another chance. I'd go back. Excellent service and food

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    Visited the venue on a weekend night. Enjoyed the live music. There's a cute patio outside. Tiny place inside with a mature crowd.

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    A cover charge is ridiculous don't go Friday-Sunday. Music is loud, whiskey is good, food is okay.

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    New manager, great customer service and the food was outstanding. Would recommend this one!

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    The food was amazing , I got a burger and it was incredible. The staff are so nice and caring, wonderful job and I will be back no doubt...

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    Fish Fry was quite good. Service was also quite good. Ambiance was quite good. I liked the place and will go back.

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    The new manager, Ryan, took great pride in the restaurant and all of the nice renovations he's been making.

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    3.5(147 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    Really, good place. Comfortable friendly. Traditional (Irish pub) the food is better than average…read morepub food. The owner Scott and staff Charlie are really good. The atmosphere is extremely comfortable. Enjoy the place. Relaxing, comfortable, enjoyable.

    What can improve? Everything…read more Apparently Grandpa's Place has been around for years. My dad had an office and n Glenview when I was younger and this place was there and he had never heard of it. I guess if you were local or took the Metra, then you knew. I made a reservation as there were twelve of us coming in. We arrive for our monthly Burger Club with high hopes. It's a cute place. They have a nice outdoor deck area and the inside has a nice wooden bar with tables around it with two or three additional rooms of seating, too. We asked for separate checks, and our server told us it was no problem (it was). They have a lot of burgers to choose from so we thought that this would be a great place to go. I'll say this, our server was wonderful. Super nice, really friendly, always refilling drinks. Just a wonderful experience with her. And that's where it ends. My burger came our perfectly prepared (they ask what temperature you want and I wanted medium rare). The patties are insanely thin and toppings, while fresh, are overly abundant. Fresh lettuce, tasty pickles, etc. the burger had no flavor. No salt or pepper to season it or anything. And mine was the best of the group. Others received burgers that were overcooked, had the wrong buns, came with caramelized onions, but were raw -were sent back and came back raw again - and the sides were underwhelming. I don't like ketchup, so I asked for ranch and it was thick and had a funky flavor to it. Then bills came and they were all wrong. She had mixed up every bill. Thankfully most burgers cost the same, but drinks and some side upgrades don't. We will never go back here. I have no idea how they stay in business.

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    3.7(1.1k reviews)
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    We needed a lunch spot that would fit our six adults and five kids -- that also showed sportsball…read more-- and Yard House definitely fit that bill. We were able to get a table fast, and oh boy, TVs everywhere. Pretty much anywhere you sit you can see at least five. So the guys were happy with this, though it makes the restaurant overall pretty loud. Their menu has all of the pub food fare you would expect, including several delicious looking burgers. I got a Bleu Cheese & Bacon Burger, which was pretty great and came with a mound of fries. My daughter got the Mac & Cheese from the kids menu, which ended up being an adult's plate size of mac and cheese. Not complaining -- just you can probably split this between two kids. The beer list was also great. We had to wave the server over a few times after waiting a while for our checks and refills, but overall, this was a pleasant visit. Would come back.

    My brother in law wanted to get together so we decided to go to the Yard House. We were able to…read morewalk in and get seated immediately. Our server took our drink orders and came back with the drinks quickly. She also brought us water! We shared the cheese curds and it certainly was a great choice. The curds came fast and they were plentiful. The batter was good and light, We also shared the fried Brussels which was fried just right where it had crisp edges (you know what I mean). I decided to get the lobster garlic pasta! The lobster was cooked correctly and the meat was tender and not over done. I really enjoyed the dish. I'd order it again in the future. Overall, the service and the food were great! I highly recommend this place for some good food and drinks!

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    4.6(135 reviews)
    2.6 mi
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    Quite a surprise for me since the photos of this spot suggest that this is an obscure dive bar. But…read morethe food here is beyond passable bar food -- and is actually very good. The atmosphere here is definitely unique, unlike most restaurants, and even bars in the suburbs. Definitely great if you're someone who is into sports, comic books, and also likes to discover hidden gems. Service here is best described as prompt but sassy, but also something that can't be accurately described (in a good way) and just needs to be experienced in person. I'm not exactly sure if there's a menu, as the regulars seem to already know what to order - but this is something that can be researched online and is both bolder in flavor and more interesting than what you can typically find in a bar, or Korean restaurant. Kind of a fusion between familiar and tasty American bar food -- but with Korean influences to elevate the flavors. All the food I tried here shined both in texture and flavor. The seafood pancake had a great crisp on the outside and generous amounts of seafood inside. It was packed with tasty herbs and a slightly chewy texture that was still fantastic after I reheated it the next day. The Korean fried chicken used large wings and drumsticks, which really helped to provide more tender and moist meat than some local competitors. This was super crispy, possibly more crispy than similar options at Bonchon and CM chicken. A small warning for the spicy options, as this is a higher spiciness level than what many people may be used to with fried chicken. The kimchi fried rice has a great mix of egg, kimchi, and seasonings that create a delicious dish even for those who may not particularly care for the flavor profile of kimchi. Putting the flame torch to the egg and rice adds a good smokiness to the dish, and the mix of onion and egg really adds a lot of umami to the dish. Overall, this is a unique dining experience and worth a visit as the food is flavorful, inexpensive, and well executed. Especially worth a visit for anyone who likes bar food but wants something a bit higher quality and packed with flavors -- this is definitely not the menu you'd find at a traditional Korean spot.

    June is absolutely amazing!!! I highly recommend this place. Food is amazing, service is fast, and…read moremusic is perfect. Do yourself a favor and pay June a visit pls!!!

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    Pinstripes - Maple glazed salmon with Mediterranean grains and a cucumber/tomato salad.

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    3.5(659 reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    We returned here with the kiddos and their parents to enjoy Pinstripes' weekend brunch buffet with…read moreSanta. It was a most fun, comfortable, enjoyable, festive, and delicious outing. The plentiful and delicious brunch buffet goes for a very reasonable $35 per adult, $15 for kids 6-12, and free for kids 5 and under. Throw in a photo session with Santa and Mrs Claus and it's a fun holiday deal that can't be beat. This particular Santa was the most fun and gregarious Santa I have ever encountered also. After the photos, he spent some quality chat time with the kids he encountered. The food and food layout and seating layout here were great and it's a much better setup here than at the overly spread out Oakbrook location. I particularly enjoyed their prime rib, smoked salmon, and waffles with home-made whipped cream. Our server was prompt and attentive despite how busy it was. FYI - Pinstripes had some financial difficulty and was recently bought out by an outfit called Punch Bowl Social. They have closed some locations nationwide, but thankfully both Oakbrook and Northbrook look safe for now per the media. Yaay, and best of luck going forward!

    The food was fine. I wasn't expecting anything crazy. Servers were understaffed and it felt like we…read morehad to chase them a little but it was manageable. My sister had received a gift card here as a gift from her coworkers for her birthday, so we were in no hurry. My main issue is that their payment system was down, so they had to manually process my payment. I ended up getting overcharged and paying an extra $50. So I provided my information to them so management could call me back and they could process a refund. Surprise surprise, they never called me back. Thanks.

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    A dining room view before the crowd arrives.

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