50 Best Bars near Arlington Heights

“Modern Italian Restaurant with great service and food.“

“Great food and great servers!!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Fun place to be very friendly and good music.“

“Love this place, not enough to move to Illinois but if I did, I would be a regular. Thanks to our server/bartender for a great afternoon. We will be back when next in the area.“

“Nice place with good food and good drink.“

“Thank you to Angelo for being good to my friends and I this past weekend, and being short staffed. Working in the same field when I was younger I understand how it can be overwhelming at times. He handled everything so calm and professionally.“

“Salsa 17 has always been one of our families favorite restaurants. They have delicious food, great service and a casual fun atmosphere. Yesterday they went above and beyond for us. We were hosting a large party at our home and reserved a food truck from another business. 5 minutes before our party started we received a call that the food truck was not able to show up. I called Salsa 17 and with no notice they were able to cater a fajita bar for 40 people in just over an hour. The manager I spoke to was accommodating and so kind. The food was outstanding and plentiful. I highly recommend Salsa 17 for both in person dining and catering!“

“We went to Mago in Barrington last night for the first time and were blown away. They were very busy so we sat at the bar. Service was fast and friendly. Food was terrific and the menu features things you won’t find at your standard Mexican restaurant like three choices of mole. Tableside guacamole is absolutely lovely. I have to say, though, what made our experience was watching the magnificent bartender. His efficiency, speed, and obvious dedication to what he was doing was just a marvel. He never stopped moving! We will definitely be back as every aspect of our experience was very enjoyable.“

“The ribs exceptional, the hamburger beyond good, the hamburger is juicy and nicely charred and the fries that come with the burger nicely seasoned. The food here has always been great evetime I have visited.“

“variety of Indian breads, loved the Onion Kulcha! incredibly delicious taste and levels of spicyness are offered with every dish! no more spice overwhelm which can ruin the subtle tastes in Indian cuisine. courteous staff, gracious and available servers. Loved Aloo & cauliflower dish My partner enjoyed robust Dal dish which had veggie tidbits to round out flavor. we loved the food here. Best Indian fare in the area!“

“Wow. I had the soup/stew. It was great. Don't miss the garden. Koi pond. Lester the owner has stories. This is where waiters and waitresses go.“

“Zach the door man and his Manager were absolutely amazing. They gave us seats so appreciated. We had an amazing time we absolutely loved it. We will be back for another girls night out. Zach bought my Mom a shot for her birthday and that was awesome. We laughed so hard. Some of the girls 1st time, they had a blast. Such a great atmosphere and so much funny, blast. Thank you for a wonderful TIME...“

“LOVED this place. When we went, it wasn’t busy, so it was very chill and we got our food pretty quickly. The food itself was amazing and the pork belly in the ramen was so tender. Will definitely be bringing my friends here when I have the chance!“

“Great cocktails. Busy even as the evening started to progress. My beet salad with shrimp was tasty. Pretty lake view“

“​I stopped in here looking for a good burger with my son, wanting to catch up over a nice meal, and Zin Gastropub absolutely delivered.
​We had an amazing time from start to finish. The food was absolutely delicious, the burgers were excellent, and the kids' meals were a hit. What really stood out, though, was the incredible service. Everyone in the restaurant was exceptionally kind, checking on us frequently to make sure we had everything we needed.

​Our waitress, Giedre, was phenomenal and went above and beyond to make our dinner special. I would highly recommend this spot to anyone looking for great food and top-tier hospitality in Lake Zurich. We will definitely be back!“

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We celebrated my mom’s birthday at Field House in Deerfield and it was honestly such a special experience from start to finish.

The atmosphere is beautiful—warm, inviting, and perfect for both an intimate family dinner or a bigger celebration. From the moment we walked in, the team made us feel so welcomed and taken care of, which made the night even more meaningful.

The food completely exceeded expectations. Everything we ordered was incredible—from the homemade cheese curds (a must!) to the nachos, and my personal favorite, the lobster gnocchi. The menu truly has something for everyone, and every dish felt thoughtfully prepared and full of flavor.

What really stood out was how accommodating and kind everyone was while we celebrated. They made my mom feel so special, and that’s something we’ll always remember.

If you’re looking for a place that delivers amazing food, great energy, and a genuinely memorable experience, Field House is it. We’ll absolutely be back.“

“Had a private party here to celebrate my 50th birthday 🎉 All the guests loved the atmosphere. Everyone raved about the food and drinks 🥰 Their attentive service was much appreciated. Fabulous experience!!“

“Chill and good vibes All night“

“Love the vibes and food! Come here with your friends!!“

“Great local karaoke bar with a very friendly, all are welcome, type of vibe. The place to go when you don’t want to get dressed all fancy, you just want to have a drink surrounded by your neighbors and friends. Staff is always friendly and quick too!“

“Great food and staff. Clean.“

“Inside, outside, early night, late night, no matter when or where, it’s always fantastic, every single time. The spicy feta is great, the chicken kabobs, martinis, coffees, have never had anything not fantastic!“

“Ethno Restaurant made my birthday truly magical! 💙

The food was absolutely delicious, the atmosphere with live music was incredible, and the entire team was exceptionally professional, making the evening feel so special.

A special thank you to Aman — 100% out of 100%! His service was outstanding. I never had to remind him of anything; he anticipated our needs, paid attention to every detail, and understood us without a word.

Thanks to the entire Ethno team, I now have one more beautiful memory that I will cherish for years to come. Besides, their team created a very nice video of our celebration!
Thank you for making my birthday so unforgettable! ❤“

“The Cheeseburger on a Pretzel bun was very good and I would recommend it. I like their selection of German & Craft beers. I will be back at the Old Munich Tavern next Friday.“

“Love outdoor options in the summer. Even with a crazy weekend of 56 Music Fix everything was on point with food and service. I loved seeing Chris step in and help anywhere and everywhere he needed to.“

“Absolutely amazing food here. Friendly Staff, the dessert case is stunning and you won’t be disappointed with the Velour Dessert! 10/10 recommend this hidden Gem!!“

“Great time great place wonderful people“

“great food and great staff.“

“Най готиното Българско заведение в Чикаго вече без конкуренция даже.Има и други места по Чикаго ама ги развалиха…не стават“

“best bar in town- like the show Cheers, always a great time“

“Best bar in town! Beers always cold and the staff if the best. My go to neighborhood bar!“

“We would like to express our gratitude and appreciation to The Local Tavern partner who supported Wisloka Chicago team in the UPSL interstate semi-pro league. Thanks to your generous support, our club is in the place that few years ago we could only dream about. Big applause for you 🔝🔝🔝🤝🤝🤝 🟢⚪️“

“The best food , the best service ,the best place to enjoy 👍👍“

“Stopped in today and was hoping to see the owner. I met him when Violet’s first opened. Maria was there today. I really enjoyed our conversation. 😀“

“Great place for a local hangout with friends, family and even your furry companions. Chill atmosphere, fantastic service and suburban affordability!“

“Seafood platter is fire Amazing service Love the dress code“

“Picture of kid behind the bar on your website is not good. Great restaurant though!!!“

“Amazing service with extensive wine listing and delicious menu. Got to try the 7-finger pork chop.“

“Most days of the week there's something going on at Madcats. My wife and I live in the neighborhood. When the weather is good we walk over. Our favorite is the Blues Jam on the last Sunday of each month. Great food and drinks. Shoutout to Anna and Felix for friendly service as well as Savio and Madcat.“

“Cheers. This is a quintessential dive bar where everybody eventually knows your name. A good place to be alone or regale with friends. I’ve visited at least a half dozen times and the experience has been fine. Trish and the other bartenders have been attentive and quite friendly. I’ll be back time and time again.“

“Awesome food and drinks! But you have to sit in Katrina’s section. You won’t be disappointed. She’s knowledgeable, honest, and funny! Your experience will be better if she’s your server!“

“We rented the sun room for a team party. It was a great space, nicely decorated, good food, helpful service - already talking about coming back for our next team meal!“

“The food here was absolutely delicious. The meat was fresh, well-marinated, and very flavorful. The side dishes were also really good and refilled quickly. The staff were friendly and attentive. Definitely one of the best Korean BBQ places I’ve tried. I will come back again!“

“Ok so. The thing that makes a sandwich great is the bread. The bread was soft. But it's cold. I wish they had the option to warm or toast the bun a little and it would have been perfect for what is considered the bar of airport food lol. The lady was nice and helpful. Meat was good. The pickled vegetables tho are the highlight of the sandwich. They are spicy.

How spicy? I like Indian food spicy. I have a high heat tolerance. My friends who are sensitive to spice would say this is a level 12 and would 💀🥵. I say it's a solid 7.9 out of 10. It was enough to have kick and have the spice linger on the tongue and lips a little bit.

If you're in a run and don't want to spend an arm and a leg for a sandwich that will hit a quick spot. I'd definitely come back. Please add a little toaster oven option for the bread ✌🏽

This is a food stall next to a bar kiosk. Low key. The Bar is cool. TV“

“OMG!!! Flying from KC to Fort Lauderdale, I wish every bar around the country had a bartender like Karolina at Jazz the bar in Chicago airport. She is amazing welcome, full knowledgeable about drinks, always have a smile on her face and made my time of waiting for a flight connection way better. Thank Karolina, and I hopeI will be flying to Chicago soon, just to stop and say hi.“

“All was amazing for our first visit.“

“Absolutely love this place especially when Rosario is working, she is very friendly and very helpful. She is always making sure you have a drink or need anything. I really enjoy my time being there when she is there . She makes this place feel so much fun!“

“Erieon made our experience wonderful in Kankakee!“

“Great food and staff. Clean.“