50 Best Sports Bars near Bartlett

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I don’t say this lightly, but Midway has one of the best smash burgers around. Perfectly crispy on the edges, juicy in the middle, and consistently great every time I’ve been there.

They’ve got a ton of beers on draft, there’s always a game on the TVs, and the atmosphere just feels like the neighborhood sports bar you actually want to hang out in.

One of the coolest things about the place is that the owner, Amir, is almost always there. He’s constantly walking around saying hi to guests, checking in on people, and making sure everyone is having a good time. That kind of hands-on ownership makes a huge difference, and you can tell he genuinely cares about the experience.

If you’re looking for a great burger, cold beer, and a place to watch the game, Midway is definitely worth checking out. It’s one of those spots that’s easy to keep coming back to.“

“great place to hang out at“

“Food is soooo delicious and staff is super friendly. 10/10!“

“loved it! friendly staff and great food.“

“My previous review was accidentally deleted by me, but let me just say that this is by far the best bar around the Chicagoland area. Firstly, let me start by raving about Colleen, the GOAT of bartenders! She is an absolute sweetheart! From the first day she made me feel at home! If you are new, she goes up to you, introduces herself and hands you a napkin. She has the most awesome and proper etiquette for the hospitality industry. Colleen is an absolute godsend! I do not know a single person who badmouths her. She also makes the best margaritas and rums/cokes! She remembers your name as wel and starts calling you by your name on the second day. The other bartenders are amazing as well. On Tuesdays and Thursdays when I go in, Lisa remembers my drink and food order. She is also a gem as well! As far as the food goes, the chicken bacon ranch wrap is one of the best I have ever eaten. The Cheddar Cheese burger is amazing as well. Seriously this place is a great find. As far as the reviews calling this place racist are concerned, to each their own: I have never had any issues and I am disabled and asian that is like a double negative. It is the most inclusive place around town!“

“best bar in the Chicago land area. great service. and great Atmosphere.“

“Great place to watch the Brewers playoff game while in the Chicago area. Great customer service.“

“Came here with a few friends and family to play darts. It was 930 pm and we were told we were being too loud- literally cheering that my mom got a bullseye. Because it was apparently their dinner hour… one table was eating. The bartender started swearing at us and the other was so concerned we cheered yet let a dad pay her off to allow a teenager in days ago. Handed us the bill and then called the cops on us. Mind you the cops laughed hearing how they were. Would not recommend a thing. Terrible atmosphere and incompetent rude staff.“

“Nice atmosphere, friendly and efficient staff and good food🌟“

“Every time I go. I always have the best experience there and the chicken wings are🔥“

“If you're looking for some of the most creative and legendary pizzas around, Legends Pizza in Carol Stream is the place to be! Their out-of-the-box pizza creations are next level, and their Bloody Marys? Absolutely insane and packed with flavor. This is one spot you have to put on your bucket list!“

“Took my sons here over the weekend great experience!!! Great staff!!“

“Some of the best pizza in the area. Keep it simple . . . one to two ingredients . . . and request well done. As in most pizzerias, smaller pies are much, much better than large ones. The 12" comes out perfectly. Great drinks and wings, too. And tons of TVs. Open late.“

“Stopped in last week and I was greeted by the sweetest young lady. ( Rachel) She is friendly, attentive and great conversationalist. Finally a place I can go to with a positive atmosphere. I highly recommend this location. Thank you Rachel for your service and kindness.“

“The bar manager was amazing and made sure our experience was great. The Patty Melt was delicious and the Expresso Martini was the best. Thank God we chose to sit at the bar. Would go back again and recommend this place.“

“I mean, you’re getting drunk, so…..“

“I give 5 stars to Dawn!!! She is amazing. I am a regular on days she works. Very attentive, knows how to make a drink, and deserves respect from those who work here who are new. I doubt she will see this. But hope the manager gives her much deserved bonus!!!!“

“great place. good people and awesome food!!“

“Awesome people and service and great food“

“I’ve been going to this bar for years. I love it. I was sad when I moved away from this bar, but I keep coming back. The drinks, the bartenders cooks and all the people are fantastic. There is a great place to hang out or plan a party.“

“I went bowling with one of my nephews who inadvertently left his credit card on the table. I wanted to bowl the following evening and when I showed up Renee recognized me and told me she had a surprise for me. She then went into the back room and came back with my nephew‘s credit card. I imagine it could be difficult to remember exactly who was Bowling on that lane last Yet she remembered and put the credit card on the side as she figured I’d be returning at some point during the week. I really appreciate her honesty and care for her customers!!! I highly recommend this bowling alley as all the people who work there are honest,work work very hard to keep things clean, Maintain the bowling lanes, prepare food, etc. I love coming to this bowling alley And Have recommended It to several other others over the past few years! Thanks again, Renee. I really appreciate your Awareness andkindness.!“

“Celebrated with family and couldn't believe the SPECTACULAR birthday treat! While most restaurants are cutting back, this Rosati's in Hoffman Estates TREATED us with a huge dessert! Enough for all to enjoy! And their daily specials are the best. Our server Kaitlyn was so thoughtful and made us feel so welcome. Don't miss out on this hidden gem of a restaurant!“

“Had a great dining experience! Our server, Kelsey, was great. Our first time going to a restaurant with our little one. He has egg and peanut allergies and Kelsey went above and beyond to ensure the food we ordered didn’t have these allergens. The staff was very accommodating and the food was delicious. I ordered the corned beef. Fries were good and they have a nice selection of beer. Thank you Kelsey for making our first time eating out a great experience!“

“I had a very yummy patty melt along with some hand cut fries. My only complaint was that the fries were not hot, they were warm, but just barely.“

“Food was decent. I expected a higher level of quality relative to the pricing of the food. Online ordering available. Plenty of options from pizza to sandwiches to wings to burgers.“

“The sweet potato fries were perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.

The manager Kathy helped us navigate the menu for food allergies, and was super helpful.

The smashy melt on sourdough with tater cakes was tasty. They were essentially mashed potatoes in tater tot form.

I had a chopped salad and they were happy to switch out the blue cheese for feta.

The only downside was that our Cubs were losing the game.

And they were featured on screens throughout the restaurant.

But we enjoyed that our booth had a personal sized TV screen right there for us to enjoy.“

“Hi. I would like to say thank you to Jacki at the Crystal lake location. She was so kind and showed empathy when I was there on Thursday 8/1/2024. It’s been a difficult week and my mom had passed away that morning. That was my first meal in about a week. She was so kind to pay for our meals. Thank you so much. I would like for that owner to know this and we will be returning back soon! 10/23/2024- we had Maya as our server today. She is also another wonderful asset to your team! Thank you for the Bingo night!“

“We have always enjoyed VT but this was poorly managed. We came in on a Wednesday and ask to sit at a booth. The booth they sat us at was right next to a party they had going on. And people were standing right at the edge of the booth and was extremely loud. Why they didn't put the party separated in the empty section by the bar would be more appropriate. It seems they were over the limit on the one side. So we asked to move to a booth that was empty. They said we couldn't move to that booth as it wasn't open. Needless to say we took our business elsewhere.“

“Lunch specials are RIDICULOUS!!! $9.99 for a HUGE sandwich, soup, and choice of mac n cheese, fries and other choices….don’t walk RUN to the flagship in St Charles, U R welcome!!! Thank me later!!!!“

“Friendly service. Clean and beautiful decor. Lots of great music and televisions set up for enjoyment. Most of all, the most delicious food prepared and served quickly and with a smile“

“Great food buffet for out large group of women and gave us the entire dining are where the ladies were free to socialize, sing and even dance! We enjoyed the delicious and plentiful food and the comfortable and spacious room! Thank you so much for the great food and great service!“

“I grew up in the northwest suburbs and spent many nights at Durty Nelly's before moving away for about 20 years. I'm happy to see that the spirit of the place is still alive and well at Durty Nellie’s, just steps from the Palatine Metra station.

Two staff members who really stood out were Jessie and Austin. Jessie was welcoming from the moment I arrived, made sure I knew about the specials, and created a great first impression.

Austin has the presence of someone who is helping shape the future of the business, professional, engaged, and visible around downtown Palatine.

The combination of friendly staff, strong drink and food specials, live entertainment, and a convenient location right off the train makes it easy to recommend.

If you're looking for a classic Irish pub atmosphere in the northwest suburbs, it's worth stopping in and checking out.“

“We had a fantastic meal/Margaritas at Sammy’s Mexican Grill made even better by our amazing server, Martin! He was attentive, friendly, and went above and beyond to ensure we had a great time. His recommendations were spot on, and his service was exceptional. Thank you, Martin, for making our visit special! We’ll definitely be back. Highly recommend!“

“This place has the best food. the steak and shrimp fajitas are delicious. the wings are huge. the drinks are yummy. the staff is amazing and the slot machines are pretty good also :) pool tables and darts are there as well.“

“Great atmosphere! Friendly bartenders & customers. The owner, Emma is kind & friendly. Great neighborhood establishment. We'll be back!“

“Great Martini's, A cozy friendly atmosphere. Will definitely go back. 💚“

“Yesterday I stopped at Reserve 22 in Glen Ellyn. I have been here before, and as always, the food was OUTSTANDING! I chose the chefs special for Thursday – FRIED CHICKEN. There aren’t too many places that make GOOD Fried Chicken these days, BUT I WAS PROVEN WRONG! Chef Tom’s Fried Chicken sounded like how my mom used to make it. When the plate arrived, I was greeted with some of the best chicken I have seen in, will… since my mother made it. There; in front of me, on top of a huge portion of REAL mashed potatoes were four pieces of golden-brown chicken (thigh, breast, wing, and leg) with gravy on the side and large portion of coleslaw. The first bite of Chef Tom’s chicken brought back a flood of childhood memories. If I didn’t know I was in a restaurant, I would have sworn I was sitting at my mom’s kitchen table on a Sunday afternoon. THIS WAS MY MOTHERS’ CHICKEN! Beautifully golden brown, that first crunch as you bit into the piping hot moist chicken. No lie, I had to just savor the moment. My search for the 2nd best chicken in the world (sorry, no one can beat moms’) was over. The potatoes, slaw and gravy were the Crème de la Crème of this meal! This whole meal reminded me of my childhood, Sundays after church and moms’ cooking. This is the BEST HOME COOKED MEAL YOU WILL FIND ANYWHERE! I did have to take a doggie bag home. But trust me, I enjoyed the rest of the chicken that night. I have had the opportunity to enjoy Chef Tom’s meals a few times. I have NEVER been disappointed – EVER! Of course, the service is outstanding, and the atmosphere is inviting and relaxing at Reserve 22. If you haven’t had the chance or opportunity to dine at Reserve 22 MAKE IT A MUST! You will put it on your list of places to return to – OFTEN. The Easter menu looked unbelievable too. If you are looking for a place to have Easter dinner, I HIGHLY recommend Reserve 22. Chef Tom is a gifted man! CHEF TOM, THANK YOU FOR BRINGING BACK MY CHILDHOOD MEMORIES!“

“Great place to hangout. Good service. Friendly people“

“Awesome bartender and management's, great food.“

“Just a cool place with nice people working here.“

“Nice time. Played pool and darts. Great night“

“Best place to go for family fun time!! People were friendly!! Recommend!!“

“their jackfruit vegetarian barbecue options are awesome. I highly recommend the onion rings as the side.“

“Great service and extensive menu.“

“We order here Every SINGLE Thursday for BOGO day! We always get amazing service, the food is always HOT & FRESH. They greet us with a smile and have Always fixed anything that was missed! As we are all Human and make mistakes!
I couldn't be happier to have a Bdubs to Go in the area! Makes Thursday work days so much better!
Thanks so much Guys! From the staff @ Hawk Ford St Charles.
Your team always ensures we enjoy our meal!

- Julia“

“At Bandito Barney’s we spent our night,
The vibes were buzzing, the mood just right.
The staff was friendly, quick with a smile,
They made our visit feel so worthwhile.

The place itself? A total delight —
Cool décor, great music, and laughs all night.
But when it came to the food on our tray,
We both agreed it was just “okay.”

One funny twist we didn’t foresee:
No Budweiser or Michelob Ultra for me!
But my wife and I still had our share of fun,
And when all’s said and done — we’ll be back for round one.“

“Great entertainment for a night out. Throwback songs and originals. Quality entertainment with a friendly atmosphere.“