Windy City Grill

Had a date night tonight, Phenomenal food and the staff was very accommodating with the patio…read moreseating. Although it's small they made sure to seat us there if possible! Couldn't choose from their great menu went with the Braised Beef Birria sandwich. Make sure to pair that bad boy with a modelo! Phenomenal!

Don't book here for Easter brunch…read more We had a reservation and still weren't seated until an hour and ten minutes later. We arrived on time, only to find at least 50 people crammed into the lobby with barely any room to move. When we finally made it to check-in, the hostess casually mentioned they were running 30 minutes behind. We continued checking in and were repeatedly told we were "close," which clearly wasn't the case. I really wish they had been upfront about the actual wait time, we would have left instead of standing there for over an hour. For a restaurant that's been around this long, it's disappointing to see this level of overbooking and lack of organization, especially for a major holiday where people don't have many other options for food due to many other places being closed.

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White Fence Farm

3.4(482 reviews)

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Our waitress Breanna was memorable and that is why we are doing this review. We came as one of…read moretheir last customers have a soccer game with 3 kids and she was so courteous. The chicken is always great but we were surprised by how good the tbone was. It's a great throwback place but kudos to Breanna on excellent service.

A venerable landmark since there was little else out here on Joliet road, and a leviathan among…read morerestaurants. And they sure do know how to fry a chicken. Based on food, that 2-star above would be a "4". It's a family-run establishment, and therein lies the reason for the 2-star mark. They have rules. Oboy, do they have rules. When you order the chicken, they bring it out "family style", and only the folks who order the chicken can sup from the bowls. They put out relishes and yummy corn fritters, but don't think you're going to get to take them along in the doggie bag. You can rent a seat for $10.41, if you don't order a full dinner; and your kids can rent their seats for $5.20, if THEY don't order a dinner. There's a "Lettuce salad" for $8.63, but only at that price if you order WITHOUT croutons. Apparently the WFF folks didn't swing when the crouton futures were favorable. For the record, "croutons" are nowhere on the menu...at any price. There was a scowling manager who reminded me of Basil Fawlty (q.v.). It seemed she was annoyed by the customers. Their policy is NO SPLIT CHECKS. That's okay, we have calculators on our fones. We were a party of four, a regular dining quartet, and it is our custom that no one picks up the entire check. Sometimes one or more of us pays cash for their portion and others have a card. We'll say: "charge each card $40, and here's $50 in cash". Round numbers, easy peasy. (which actually results in a bonus for the server 'cos the tip turns out to be greater than normal) We've never encountered a problem at any resto (who accepts credit cards) when it came to giving them payment in this fashion. O, but there was a problem here. One of our 4 didnt have any cash and needed to pay with his card, but was told "No, you can't!" The fellow with the Card was so offended, he said he was going to skip dinner, and just have a Diet Coke. But that would trigger the $10.41 "I ain't eatin'" fee. Well. It stupefies me that ANY establishment would kick back at customers wanting to pay their bill. The waitress was adamant that we could not proffer varied payments for our bill. We asked for a manager, and Ms. Fawlty sidled up to our table. They kept insisting there was "NO SPLIT CHECK", but we weren't ASKING for a split check. The ask was on the SUM TOTAL (with generous tip added). We even made the ask in "round numbers" They didn't have to do any math. I thought I was going to have to pull up an Esperanto translator to get her to understand we weren't asking to SPLIT the check. After some sprightly conversation, the loose wire in the old bag's noggin hit the right contact and then she grokked what we were proposing. I thought I saw sparks coming from her right ear, but it might have been a trick of the light. Luckily, the guy with the card could now eat. The aggregate service was fine, with the above exception, and as I said above, the food IS top-notch. Even beyond Chicken-- the Steak here is very good. My carping here nonetheless, it's a fun place to go, and you are guaranteed a fine feed. But if you're in mixed company, work out who is going to grab the tab before you sit down...

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Doc Watson's Smokehouse

4.0(253 reviews)

2.3 mi

I was in the mood for BBQ and was deciding on where to go. This place came to mind as I was in the…read morearea and had been here a few years ago (and had a great meal!) so decided to give this place another try. This time I got a 2-meat combo with a small side. I opted for brisket and pulled pork for my meat and Mexican Street Corn (Elotes) for my side. Soon after it came out (fast service for sure!) and I added to the meat one of three different BBQ sauces (sweet). Oh man this hit the spot. The meat was tender and flavorful, the BBQ sauce added so much to it. And the Mexican Street Corn was also on point with the right amount of mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, and spices. It was a great meal with decent portions...made it all worthwhile. I'll gladly come back here again for more. Note that they do have many options including daily specials. Today's was three Street Tacos for $12.99

Disappointed in Doc Watsons. Ribs were dry. "Burnt" ends…read morewere just cut up chunks of brisket heavily sauced. Missing the Cole slaw and when I called they said there was nothing they could do about it. Never going back.

The inside of the place. Great ambience made me think I was in Texas enjoying some great BBQ

Street Corn Nachos

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Spicy or sweet bbq sauce

Barrel & Vine

Amazing service! Just had my sister's 60th birthday party here and they were so accommodating…read more Super sweet service from Jesse! And Noah coordinated everything amazingly! Was wonderful working with these folks! Thank you!

The food was absolutely delicious, both the salad and the main course? And the dessert too. My wife…read moreand I were both impressed. I had the Braised Beef Short Rib, which was not only gluten-free but also very tasty. My wife had the Pesto Shrimp Risotto, which was also good. The atmosphere was good and parking was ample. The only downside was that the service was not so good. Our server was not around very often. Later on, we were ready to order dessert but our server was busy mixing drinks behind the bar. My wife had to go over and get him so we could order. Not good. Still overall, a good find.

Nice atmosphere and the music isn't too loud

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Painkiller mocktail

Happy Bites Burger & Wings - Romeoville

4.0(27 reviews)

0.9 mi

Tried Happy Bites on Route 53 for the first time, and I'm happy to say it did not disappoint!…read more We started with the zucchini sticks and jalapeño cheddar bites--both were beautifully crispy and really well done. We also tried the cauliflower wings in both Buffalo Garlic and Honey BBQ, and they were quite good with great flavor. The Buffalo Parmesan fries had delicious flavor, though they would have been even better a bit crispier. I really appreciate that they offer several vegan options. If you like Beyond burgers, you'll have plenty to choose from here. Between the soups, salads, wings, and gourmet burgers, there's truly something for everyone. Already looking forward to going back--those desserts (chocolate cake, carrot cake, and chocolate shakes) look absolutely scrumptious!

Recently ordered takeout from this location in Romeoville. The inside seems spacious and they had a…read morelarge TV playing a kids movie. Their menu seems quite extensive, so I'm interested to try other items. I ordered the Happy Jalapeño burger, cheese curds, Garlic Parmesan fries, Mac n cheese bites, Italian beef egg rolls, and my husband had the Pickler burger. We like to order big when trying a new place! My favorite thing was the garlic parm fries - absolutely delicious! The burger was quite tasty as well. Definitely seemed like real beef (when compared to other cheap fast food joints). I liked the Italian Beef egg rolls: they were crunchy and much more like a traditional Chinese egg roll than I expected. A little spicy with the giardianiera. The Mac n cheese bites were meh and the cheese curds weren't all that great either. They both might have been tastier if they were still hot by the time I got them home. I would definitely try this place again. I heard the cashier mention a rewards program. Their prices are comparable to Culvers or Five Guys, but seems worth it.

Just the cook hanging out talking to the front well no food is cooking

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Barrel & Vine

4.7(113 reviews)

6.7 mi

Our visit was for an early Mother's Day dinner I chose the steak sandwich.. I had plans on ordering…read moresomething else, however, when I saw and smelled someone else's order being served, I quickly changed my mind I'm so glad I did it was delicious just perfect!! My hubby ordered a chicken sandwich that was just as good.. All of our food was very tasty and we really enjoyed it. Portions are generous so hopefully you're very hungry or be prepared to bring plenty home. I was only able to eat half of my food and brought the other half home and my sandwich seemed better the next day which isn't always the case when you bring things home!! I recommend giving this place a try. I don't think you'll be disappointed. We had a very pleasant experience the food and service were fabulous

Torn on how to score my review. If it was just based on quality of drinks, they would get a 5/5…read morefrom me. However, the poor service from behind the bar is what dropped down my score. Came in on a busy Saturday night after attending another event in the area. The bar was hopping and we snagged the last 2 available seats. At first, it appeared they had 4 bartenders, a manager, and a barback behind the bar. However, other than the barback consistently washing/unloading dishes I am not sure what was going on with the service. Manager was not providing any assistance to his staff. However, he was filling his own water bottle. Other staff were taking selfies with guests. It took awhile to order a second round as well as pay our tab. This was a one and done visit for me.

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Bruschetta appetizer with Brie and figs.

Stone City Saloon

3.1(89 reviews)

1.2 mi

I have driven by this place many times wanting to try it! Finally, my boyfriend and I stopped by…read more Initially, I was a bit confused because I wasn't sure if we were supposed to seat ourself or not. We waited, then sat ourselves, and we were greeted quickly. We decided to order the 12 hot wings as an appetizer. They were not really hot, more like a mild to me. When the platter came out, we noticed we had 18 instead of 12. We mentioned this to the server, and she did not charge us extra since it was their mistake. Let me just say, these wings were huge!! They were good, but we definitely had leftovers (especially since we got 18!!). For our entree, we both got one of their burgers with Cajun fries. Everything was very good, and I'd come again! One thing I particularly liked was the prices! $10-12 for a burger... can't find that anywhere else other than fast food these days!

Arianne is AMAZING! Let me tell you, I've bartered many years, and this bartender never…read moredisappoints! She holds the rail like a champ! Waiting on the customers and servers like she owns the place, she is an absolute delight. Never working at a snail's pace, always on spot with her serves, she is a customer's dream! Come check out this awesome bartender and the delicious drinks and food she has to offer from an establishment you know she is proud to serve.

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Entourage

4.5(317 reviews)

10.5 mi

Takes reservations

Family-owned & operated

Been here several times. Great food, lively atmosphere, and so on…read more Today was our first carry-out. We were worried but not after we got home with our food. It was just as good as in the restaurant. We ordered for 4 people. The food was spot on. Tomahawk, 2 Vodka pastas, and the wagyu beef stroganoff. With two brussels sprouts sides, the cheese cake and banana pie. The deserts are to die for! I am amazed this carry-out was just as good as in the restaurant. Well packaged. Still fresh when we got home and as always here, tasty. Well done!

Baby, we started off on the WRONG foot. I came here with my family of eight, which I understand can…read morebe a little complicated for a restaurant, but honey, I made this reservation THREE WEEKS in advance. Three. Weeks. So I thought we were all set. Our reservation was for 6:00, and we arrived at 5:54. We were told to wait until six, which was perfectly fine. Six o'clock rolls around and we're told they're still cleaning the table. Okay, we wait. Then we wait. And wait. Thirty minutes later, we find out the people who had the table STILL hadn't even left. Baby...what exactly were we reserving three weeks ago, a future dream? They offered us a complimentary appetizer, which I appreciate in theory, but when you've got a party of eight waiting 40 minutes past their reservation time, I'm not really looking for the cheapest appetizer on the menu. I'm looking for the table I reserved. Eventually, we were seated, and thank GOD for our server Alexis B, because they completely turned the experience around. Funny, knowledgeable, incredibly kind, and genuinely one of the best servers I've ever had. If I could give them five stars separately, I would. They made us feel welcome and somehow kept the whole table laughing after that rocky start. The food had some hits and misses. The crab cake was a little too spicy for my taste, although the rest of the table enjoyed it. The mini sliders, however? DELICIOUS. That buttery, well seasoned bun was doing exactly what it needed to do. Then came my Entourage burger, and baby...THAT burger understood the assignment. It was absolutely packed with flavor. So good that I practically inhaled it. My server even asked if I wanted another one because apparently I ate it fast enough to qualify for a second round. Unfortunately, the management situation left a lot to be desired. After the issues getting our table, the managers seemed to keep watching our group throughout the night. If you're going to stare, baby, at least commit to the performance! It made an already awkward situation feel even more uncomfortable. Honestly, my server Alexis B, was the ONLY reason this experience ended on a positive note. They were so charming and personable that by the end, they felt more like a friend than a server. I'm genuinely going to miss them. The food was good, and that burger was fantastic, but a three-week reservation should not turn into a 40 minute wait with a party of eight standing around wondering when they're going to eat. So unfortunately, I'm leaving with two stars. The food gave me reasons to come back, but the reservation experience and management gave me reasons to stay home. And to my server: you were the star of the night. Protect this person at all costs.

Sweet Chili Calamari

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Tomahawk Chop

Goat & Vine Restaurant + Winery

3.8(409 reviews)

3.2 mi

Great food! Loved the pasta cooked table side in the cheese bowl. Great service as well.read more

* Food is Delicious and Most Plates are Large Portions * The…read moreCocktails are Unique and also 10/10 * You can Never Go Wrong with G&V Wine Especially My Go to Pinot Noir * Great Ambiance and Service is always Exceptional! Me and My Wife Love going there at Least 2 or 3 Times a Week. * "Our Server Diana was very Attentive and Would always ask us if we needed anything else, Gave us lots of Recommendations and She Never Disappoints, Always Makes us Feel Welcomed and Shows She Truly Cares" * Rating is 10/10 and Definitely Recommend.

Bar area

Fetuccine Alfredo and Blackened Chicken 10/10

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Mitchell W.

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4

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10 years ago

Best Fries in the area. Always cooked to perfection. They have the good hot dogs that snap. Always quick and friendly service especially delivery. I drive past 5 other similar style restaurants that are closer to my house just to go here. read more

Carter D.

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3

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9 years ago

in the Windy City Grill is a good meal. If you want to relax with friends and watch baseball on TV - snacks from this place will be the best meal. fried potatoes - my favorite :) read more

Amy A.

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8

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11 years ago

Ownership has changed hands but one thing remains the same, great Chicago style foods. I recommend the Italian beef or gyro!

Eufemio N.

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2

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7 years ago

This place is awesome! Great fresh Chicago style food and everyone is friendly. Had to do my first yep because of them.

Priscilla C.

100

2

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8 years ago

Great food great people. This is a regular for me and my husband. We love it. You definitely need to give it a try. read more

Michelle G.

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13

0

10 years ago

We are from out of town and found this place by accident. It was so good we went back again before we left town

Martha G.

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12

0

6 years ago

Great service great food and good prices deals every day go 4 it my kids love it the place is nice and clean

Brock L.

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9

0

9 years ago

great food, friendly staff......now they have pizza, so you can really explore.....get the beef sandwich!

Vanessa E.

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71

3

6 years ago

Great food even better service! Would recommend to all. The italian beef and was really delicious.

Tegan S.

62

3

0

6 years ago

This is my favorite!! The order is always perfect, they're always fast & the food is AMAZING!

ray b.

142

136

6

11 years ago

Nothing to look at but they have the best dogs and fries. I have never had anything bad here!

Andre W.

4

7

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8 years ago

They always have great food and reasonable prices workers they are also very pleasant.

Larry W.

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75

1

9 years ago

Gyros are amazing w hot dogs...simply the best too.....drop da mic..bbbbsssd

Dhimo J.

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1

0

15 years ago

great food,great people,great price compared Pops and Brother Plate.

B H.

61

6

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8 years ago

Great food,Great Sevice!! Staff is always friendly!!

Johnny D.

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19

0

11 years ago

LOVE IT! The food is great service is good.

Branden W.

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5

0

12 years ago

good Chicago food

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