$12 for a draft beer? And that's before tip. You have to be kidding me . No draft beer should cost…read morethat much, let alone at a dive bar

A true neighborhood bar (relaxed atmosphere). The service, food quality, and value combined for a…read morefive star rating. Upon entering, we were warmly greeted by the service team Erik, and Angela (?). Their friendly, prompt service continued thru the evening. I was part of a group of five regulars, one of whom was a colleague who resides in the area. This was fun time in relaxed atmosphere. I had a beer to start and later a Makers Manhattan, which was a Tuesday drink special. There was a good variety of food around the table. Wraps, chicken tenders, etc. I had the best grilled ham & cheese... real ham, cut from the ham, not some basic store bought thin sliced product. I swear I made a sandwich like this once from Easter leftovers! When the bill arrived for me and my colleague, I almost laughed. Approx $45 for two beers, a quality "top shelf" manhattan w ice ball, and two meals! (In any other major city our meal would be double that amount). The main entrance was through the patio. No big deal. Just a mystery on where to enter, as not clearly marked. If I lived in the area, I'd be a weekly fixture.

I love their weekly menu but they also add new items to regular menu!!! I had 2 new items this time…read moreand both were delish. The crepe on weekly special was perfect size for me to enjoy another dish, their new smoked carrots... wooooow!!! I usually sit at the bar... Roo, Lynda, Jilian, everyone is wonderful... like eating at your BFFs house so can't say better than that for service. You can come in with your company group, family, or by yourself and you'll be sure to enjoy a friendly smile giggle or chat with someone. Check out their daily specials, they're not happy hour... it's the whole evening! Delish ingredients, unique combinations to your palette, amazing crafted drinks, a nice wine menu. Fun dinner, working and eating dinner, or romantic... come visit!

Disclaimer: I won't even pretend I know what I am talking about. Take this review with two grains…read moreof salt, and add one of them to the food. I had the opportunity to try the Pork Belly 'little snacks', Oysters Rockefeller, Smoked Prime Rib (Fri/Sat Special), as well as the Raspberry No-hito (non-alc) and the Smoked Old Fashioned. The Oysters Rockefeller were phenomenal. While I typically take my oysters raw, I am glad I ventured out of my comfort zone on this one. While the oysters themselves were a little on the smaller side, the sauce was savory, creamy, and all around excellent. I also love how they were baked in their wood-fired over, bestowing not only delectable browning, but also a little bit of smoke (this will be a common theme, just you wait!). One word of caution: the bed of salt makes it easy for a few extra sprinkles to make it into the oyster, making it considerably salty. Next come the Pork Belly snacks. These were cooked perfectly, with the meat tender and the fat rendered ideally. They weren't completely melt-in-your-mouth, but this isn't a complaint. I believe these too were cooked in the over or over the fire, as opposed to whatever preparation makes pork belly so soft it might as well melt in a pan. Also enjoyable was the Red Pepper Jelly. I was expecting something similar to the jarred stuff I have in the fridge, but was instead pleasantly surprised with a lightly sweet and hot, seemingly house-made pepper jelly. Before continuing, I have to once again admit that I can't speak authoritatively, and make no claim that my thoughts originate in the mind of greatness. The Smoked Prime Rib is where I must be less of a raving fan. I want to give credit where credit is due: this is a big, honking piece of meat! I also want to recognize that it is just about the smokiest steak I've ever had, similar to a top-notch BBQ joint. With the help of the smoke, I cannot deny it was a tasty piece of meat! However, I have three complaints. First, I requested it medium-rare; this felt like something between a medium-rare and a medium. Second, the jury is still out on the fat content. The marbling did not feel incredible, and the very large bits of untrimmed fat felt unnecessary in my opinion. Finally, there is the matter of seasoning, as the steak felt under-salted. Given that the horseradish sauce gave the opportunity to add a new dimension of flavor, but salt is the magic that helps elevate everything. This dish also came with Brussels sprouts and smashed potatoes. The potatoes were cooked and seasoned well. The sprouts, however, fell short of the mark for me. For them to go from good to great would need a little more fat and salt. Good news is that there is plenty more food to go around! The drinks, the service, and the vibe. For beverages, I ordered a Raspberry No-jito (non-alcoholic) and a Smoked Old Fashioned. The No-jito was done very well; it was minty, refreshing, a little tart, and not overpoweringly sweet. The Old Fashioned was hands-down phenomenal. Not only was the use of smoke great to add smoothness, but the quality of ingredients and their balance were all top-notch. The kind of drink that takes me back to the decade ago when I reached drinking age and fell in love with Old Fashioneds. Next, we have the service. The bar-servers were all extremely welcoming, attentive, professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. Points also for the manager/owner checking in to see how I was going and if I was happy with everything. Mega points for all the food coming out quickly and with appropriate timing. Real talk: having eaten at Smyth, while their team is great, they could learn a thing or two from the service team here. Regarding the vibe, which is modern and upscale without being stuffy. The kind of spot where I'd love to spend a few hours with friends, a date, or alone. While the prices are a little on the high side, given the price of everything, and especially beef, I think the value is on the high side of fair. Final verdict: The Phoenix Kitchen delivers excellence with their staff, vibe, drinks, and most of their food. While the steak fell a little short for me, this could be a one-time fluke, or a matter of preference and/or ignorance. While Homer Glen is a bit out of the way, and this isn't *quite* a destination, I'd happily return, and give it my recommendation.

It is no longer a u-pick. But the farm is still there and the 92 year old farmers are such a gem…read more Take cash! That's the only form of payment accepted. Some of the best mums I've seen this year. We bought herb plants and produce and Christmas gifts. The hand carved woodwork gifts are fabulous.

Fun little mom and pop business. They used to have a U-pick apple orchard, but I don't think they…read moredo that anymore. They still operate a farm stand where you can buy produce they grew themselves as well as jams and handmade wood items. We bought a whirligig for our front yard here and we love it.

I did not know this place had a great grilled blackened chicken sandwich! That thing is delicious!…read morePlenty of flavor and spices placed on a juicy sizeable boneless breast in between a soft tasty bun. Lettuce, tomato and mayo are doing its job. Comes with a side, all for $11. It's worth it!

We visited Pelican Harry's specifically to try their AYCE Friday Fish Fry. It is advertised on the…read moreFacebook page as AYCE battered Haddock with fries and coleslaw. We sat at the bar a were greater in a timely manner by a friendly bartender. I should mention that the entire bar area was full. Our bartender took our drink orders. Tye alcohol special for Friday was $3.50 Imported bottles. We ordered wine and a draft beer. The drinks arrived right away and we were asked if we were ready to order. We both ordered the fish special. We were happily surprised when our server said we could pick any side if we wanted something other than fries. This included the option of picking one of the 2 soups they had available. We elected to pick a cup of the soup of the day which was lasagna soup and waffle sweet potato fries with the other dinner. The lasagna soup arrived first. It was excellent. It was served at a nice hot temperature with a rich seasoned tomato base that had little lasagna pieces in addition to some vegetables. Our fish dinners then arrived. There was an impressive amount of first serving fish at least 5 pieces each plate. The taste of the pollack fillets was fresh and tender. We both felt that the breeding was too thick and very salty for our taste. Unfortunately we noticed the taste of the breading was probably also negatively affected because the oil being overused. We enjoyed the fish by pulling off the majority of the breading and just eating the fish. We did not order any additional fish because the initial portion was enormous. The accompanied waffle sweet fries were not our favorite. They were pretty this which didn't allow for much sweet potato taste. They also absorbed the oil taste which was unappealing. The coleslaw was fresh but seasoned to lightly with very little sauce. Final thoughts were that the soup was our favorite. The pricing is definitely value for AYCE pollack. Fish was fresh and flakey. Too muck breading and salt with an unpleasant oily taste.

I had a very bad experience with this company. One of their employees hit my car from behind…read morebecause he was driving too fast. He begged me not to call the police, and I was kind and respected his request. I agreed to settle everything peacefully without calling insurance or getting him in trouble. However, after he spoke to his manager, everything changed. The company told him to lie to the police and claim that the accident was my fault, even though I was driving straight and he hit me from the back. I witnessed this lie right in front of me after I had helped him. When I called the company to explain what really happened, the manager was extremely rude and unprofessional. He insulted me and called me names for no reason. I never mentioned anything about race, but he still accused me of being racist, which is especially hurtful since I am Middle Eastern and deal with racism myself. This company showed dishonesty, disrespect, and zero professionalism. Based on my experience, I do not trust them, and I would not recommend their services to anyone.

We recently worked with Jimenez and Sons on a very large and complex backyard project, and the…read moreexperience was exceptional from start to finish. What truly impressed us was how they coordinated the entire job--far beyond what their contract required. They scheduled and managed other trades, including the deck crew, pool installers, and electricians. They didn't have to do any of that, but they did it anyway to make sure the project flowed smoothly. One of the reasons we chose them was because they are Unilock certified, which was extremely important to us for warranty purposes. The majority of our project involved extensive Unilock pavers off the back of our home and surrounding the new pool, and their craftsmanship is absolutely outstanding. At the beginning, we had a clear plan, but as with any large construction project, things changed along the way. Jimenez and Sons handled every change quickly, professionally, and without ever falling behind schedule. They made on-the-fly adjustments to retaining walls, pool equipment locations, and even the water features--all without a single complaint. Their work ethic is unmatched. They were on-site at 7 AM every day, stayed until dark, and even worked Saturdays, something you don't see from many contractors today. This is clearly a family-run business, and they treat you like part of that family. They work on your home as if it were their own. Even the father, who started this business many years ago with just a shovel and a wheelbarrow, was there from start to finish. His passion for the craft still shines through. And I have to highlight Rene Jimenez specifically--he is truly the best. Rene is not only extremely knowledgeable, but also an all-around great person: honest, easy to work with, and patient. He has an incredible vision for tough, complicated projects, and he can see solutions long before anyone else does. His leadership and creativity were a huge part of why this project turned out so beautifully. They went above and beyond with the landscaping as well. They moved and replanted trees to improve the view, added multiple new trees and shrubs, and placed everything perfectly to enhance beauty while blocking unwanted sightlines. Our backyard has been completely transformed, and we couldn't be happier with the results. It's rare to find a company that combines skill, integrity, dedication, and true pride in their work the way Jimenez and Sons does. We highly recommend Rene and his entire team to anyone considering landscaping or hardscaping work. We will absolutely be using them again in the future. Chuck and Christin - Homer Glen

We contacted Nature boys to pour a concrete pad for a hot tub. Mark came out and was helpful with…read moresize and also to advise us things they do to reinforce the pad for the weight. He communicated with us all through the project if I had a question he answered almost right of way. Once pad was poured finishers did a great job and pad looked great. They back filled everything and tidied up. I have no complaints it was a job well done

Just had The Nature Boys out to install an in ground basketball hoop. All I can say is the boys are…read moreloving it and I did not need to do it. It was well worth the money.

Very quick to respond, arrived on time and worked diligently to complete a 20x30 concrete patio…read more Wonderful service. Would definitely recommend.

From the owner: Concretus Construction specializes in residential and small commercial concrete construction. From…read moresimple pads to complex concrete foundations. Concrete doesn’t have to be dull and boring. We’re experts on Stamped Concrete. Hot tub pads, shed pads, patios, to garage slabs , outdoor chimney foundations, sidewalks, large driveways are just some of the type of projects we can do for you. We’re the concrete experts for your concrete projects!

Food is sooo good, options for everyone and they aren't picky with requests…read more Service, NO waiting and no matter where you decide to sit, someone will come great you right away. Everyone is genuinely welcoming/friendly. Everyone takes care of you the same way! Ambiance is fun, by yourself or as a family there's plenty of seating options and it's not too loud. Also, a lot of TVs with different options. Ask and thou shall get... drinks are generous and there isn't anything the bar can't make either.

Been going to this establishment for quite a while. Usually 3-4 times a month. Last few times,…read moreservice has been horrible. Walked in tonight, around 5:45pm. Left at 6:01. Was never greeted, approached, nothing. I understand if it's busy but to not address a table sitting for 15 minutes? That was the last chance. There's other places, in close proximity, that still value customer service and appreciate loyal customers

LOLA LOLA LOLA I have been coming here for several years,…read more(even having had one of my bday parties here!) Music is always above average if not great! But the service has always been 9/10.... This past Saturday I was totally impressed with the young waitress who was not only an extremely efficient waitress, she had composure that was beyond her years!!! Being a bar owner of several locations in Chicago and New York for over 40 years... she was a gem!! The only thing that could be fine tuned is to keep the door area warmer during the cold months!! Ps Chips with sauce was so fresh you had to wait for them to cool and the sauce was10/10

They refused to serve us after having a drink. It was messed up. Worst bar ever! It was compelled…read moreand poisoned and not okay!

My comfort spot when i need to drive away from the city & walk around the farm & fleet store not…read morefar away ... this hits the spot w a feel of a Paris cafe and dessert crepes or assorted savory crepes and salads - white table cloths & another room for larger groups. Lovely attention to detail in their service! With gratitude, Mary Ellen

We went back 5 years later and it was just as good. The shrimp crepe with béchamel was so delicious…read moreas well as the lobster bisque. The inside was so clean and service was impeccable.