Fun, inflation fighting dive bar. Very relaxed and comfortable vibe. Good drink specials.read more

Jamie makes the world's best bloody mary. Fun atmosphere…read moreand great pizza. Slots, games and more!!

A clean, well lighted space, they have live music play on weekend nights (and perhaps weekday?)…read more We stopped in one Friday night to listen to jazz and drink cocktails. The cocktails are good, especially the Oat Fashioned and the Toranto.

Take Flight Spirits is such a fun and unique spot with truly delicious drink options. I personally…read morelove the Dirty Hippie (a dirty chai with rum) or the Hibiscus Daiquiri. Both drinks are fantastic, depending on your mood. They offer some snacks for purchase, but one of the best parts is that you're welcome to bring your own food, making it a great place to hang out without feeling limited. It's the perfect place to meet up with friends, catch a live performance, enjoy trivia night, or check out one of their many other events. Their website has an updated list of what's coming up, which makes planning easy. Adding to the ambience, you'll find a few tables that are actually chalk board tables so you can draw or play games on the chalkboard tables if you want. It's so fun! The staff has always been kind, welcoming, and great at crafting drinks. Take Flight Spirits is definitely one of my favorite local spots!

first time going here was terrible. rude bartender. i never heard of a place having 2 forms of ID…read moreand the way she communicated was really condescending and belittling. never go here. the atmosphere is uncomfortable with everyone staring at you and the bartender treating you like you dont belong either. they have their regulars and anyone outside of that isn't welcome.

It is what it is, a neighborhood watering hole "where everybody knows your name." Divey? I'd…read morerather describe this come-as-you-are joint as "down to earth." Neither trendy nor upscale, it nonetheless feels as familiar and comfortable as a well-worn easy chair. When we visited, the bar was populated with Generation X-ers and Millennials. The owner is friendly and welcoming. There is a small room in the back which can be rented for private parties. There's no kitchen, but you can bring in your own food.

Amazing place for families to gather and celebrate like for Father's Day! Plenty of room for large…read moreparties or for families with kids. Food is tasty and fresh! Particularly loved Bavarian pretzels with beer cheese. Super freshly baked and soft, brushed with butter. Cajun fish sandwich with brussels sprout Cookie skillet sundae. Def worth saving room Our server was super personable. He was very accommodating when we needed a more private space to feed our child.

We've been wanting to try this place out since it opened! The best part are the vibes. Everyone was…read moresuper happy and they playing the FIFA matches and the energy is contagious. The drinks are strong and delicious. We ordered a bunch of appetizers and split them and it was good but nothing fancy or authentic/ethnic in flavor (regular corporate bar food if that makes sense). Service was excellent and prices are decent. Plenty of free parking in the lot next door. Open late so that's pretty great!

I received a warm welcome when I entered the door. The front area of the restaurant was full so we…read morewere led to the back, enclosed patio. There was a funky smell at first (the wood, the alley?) but we eventually just got used to it. I would suggest something to battle the smell. The waitress mentioned the specials for the night and when she said Short Rib, I was sold. It was delicious. Only sad thing is that the average person will probably never take leftovers home. The portion, as pricey as it is, is just right for one person. The margarita I had was good and the Tres Leches dessert was a perfect ending.

My family came here for brunch on a Sunday and we loved the restaurant. We were seated near the bar…read morearea and there were only a few tables for smaller parties, but there's more seating in the back. Some of the items are a bit more expense, like the guac appetizer was $15 but the guacamole was really fresh and the chips were freshly fried and crispy. The enchiladas were a bit dry so I wasn't a super big fan. My dad got the fish special for Father's Day and it was beautifully plated but did cost $40.

The ambience is so fresh and welcoming. You feel like you are in Florida. I love the beach feel to…read morethis place. The waiter was very nice and attentive. The food exceptional. The raw oysters were fresh. The Lobster roll was delicious. Nice chunks of lobster and the toasted bread is delicious. The Tuna was fresh and very good. Overall a great experience .

Stopped in for happy hour bites and drinks. Ordered a dirty martini at happy price of $9 (regular…read moreprice $17). It was delicious BUT it was only about 3 oz (not sure, but I believe regular size is like 5-6 oz). So BASICALLY smaller price BUT significantly less martini, making it no HAPPY HOUR deal! Will not do that again! Rip off! We also ordered happy hour bite for $9 which was delicious. We ordered guacamole & chips which were so yummy! On top of the Guac they had feta cheese, cilantro and corn. Not huge in size, plenty for two people, and Very delicious. FYI, they automatically add an 18% service charge on your bill for a tip to the server. Then they give you recommended additional tip amounts at bottom of receipt showing a 3%, 5% and 7% additional tip amount.

We had our wedding at Moonflower, and it was amazing! We…read moreoriginally found Moonflower on Zola. Although we are from the area, we had never visited before, and the photos immediately caught our attention. The bar fit our vibe perfectly, and after visiting a few times, we knew it was the right place for us. We rented both spaces: the main bar upstairs and Nightshade, the speakeasy downstairs. Moonflower has a small stage in the main bar, which we used for our ceremony. The space already has so much character that it needed very little decorating. We brought small flower vases and an altar piece that the bride and her now mother in law made together. After the ceremony, we held cocktail hour and served food buffet style in the main bar. Later, everyone moved downstairs to Nightshade. Its lounge atmosphere and dance floor were perfect for our 50 to 60 guests. Some people relaxed around the cocktail tables while others danced, so everyone could enjoy the night in their own way. Moonflower's event organizer, Morgan, was wonderful. She made the entire planning process feel easy and was a joy to work with. She helped turn our ideas into reality, assisting with day of logistics, décor, beverage packages, and every question that came up. She was always responsive and available. Morgan also helped us think through details that had not occurred to us, including coffee for our guests, explaining the parking situation, contacting nearby businesses about using their lots, and recommending DJs. We ultimately hired one of the DJs she suggested. Her extra support was incredibly helpful and took a great deal of stress out of planning. If you have not tried Moonflower's drinks, you are missing out. Their regular cocktail menu is fantastic, and our experience was even more special because of a custom cocktail session with Zach. He created signature drink options for each of us based on our tastes and favorite cocktails. Every option was spectacular, and the final drinks felt personal and special. We chose Funeral Potatoes for the food. Since they already handle the food at Moonflower, we were able to try many dishes beforehand. Our guests raved about everything. We especially recommend the brussels sprouts, deviled eggs, and caprese sandwiches. Alexis, who heads up Funeral Potatoes, was also extremely helpful with selecting the menu. The only outside food we brought in was our wedding cake. The entire staff was phenomenal. Everyone treated the occasion with the perfect balance of care, professionalism, and fun. The night went off without a hitch and was truly one of the best nights of our lives. Moonflower was also extremely reasonable compared with other venues we considered in the city, especially with an open bar and food available on site. Street parking was plentiful, and none of our guests had trouble finding a spot. For anyone looking for a relaxed wedding for 50 to 60 people with a memorable lounge atmosphere, fantastic staff, buffet style food, and exceptional cocktails, Moonflower should be at the top of your list.

Super cute date night spot!…read more That being said, I went to meet a date and the staff was incredibly kind while I waited nearly 40 minutes for my date to show up late. (Insane of me to wait at all at that point, I know) I didn't end up eating the food here, but the beer selection was lovely, and the ambiance was a vibe. Will come back, definitely with someone else.

This place had great pizza. I used to go there in the late 90s and I live down the road on oakton…read more So good

I'm a firm believer that all roads in Chicago lead to pizza. A friend of a friend, a pandemic, a…read morepowerful hunger - the forces that converged brought me to Village, and a pizza that told me I was in the right place. Dine in or carry out, thin or thick crust, you can't go wrong; the tavern atmosphere is friendly and lively, the staff are hard working and dedicated, and the options for slice and personal size pizzas makes for easy takeout. The thin crust pizza was excellent, definitely the best I've ever had in the suburbs; quality ingredients in perfect proportions (leaving enough crust) cooked expertly, served with care. Can't wait to return soon.