34 Best Bar & Grill near Downers Grove

“Good food and great atmosphere“

“I had my wedding shower here in their private section of the restaurant. We had around 45 guests and it was amazing. The staff were amazing, especially Andrea and Tricia, the food was great and the bloody Mary’s were so tasty! Highly recommend having your private event here!“

“Kristi.n at Uncle John’s is the best! We love coming here., especially for Bears games!!“

“Ellyns has awesome food and a very friendly environment. Never had something I didn’t like, and can always find something new on the menu. Great drink menu and specials. Ellyns will always be a go to!“

“love the one in Carol stream great place great food friendly people plenty of parking easy to get in and out“

“We just happened to fall on this wonderful little gem! We had a delicious FAK burger, poutine, onion rings, and grandma's cheesy smashed potatoes. The burger was fantastic! The rest I can't complain about either! Our server was the owners' son. So kind and nice to talk with! We're not from the area, but it might be worth the drive to go back! We were on our way back to Indiana from O'hare, so it's not our of the way! We were there on a Saturday and they were having live music later in the evening. There's an outside seating area and inside tables as well. Outside area is also open in winter with it enclosed and heaters! Great place to watch your favorite Chicago team!“

“A rocking little joint with a music-first vibe. Try them for Last Tuesday Harmonica Meetup night. Maybe you'll win the raffle!“

“Our first time there. Food above expectation, good menu variety. Wine & beer selections above average, very good cocktail selection. Generous happy hour(s). We'll be back for sure and add this place to our "regulars" list.“

“Food was excellent, the service was prompt and friendly. You could really see the connection the staff has with the customers just seemed like a great place to grab some food and entertainment. Highly recommend!“

“Nancy’s place is the best!!!“

“We held a celebration of life for my brother here today. About 50 in attendance in the stylish, comfortable upstairs area. Despite the fact that I planned this from 400 miles away and without having ever seen the venue, it went off without a hitch due to Mr. David Candiotti and his staff. No surprises. Everything was as promised. The venue is extremely stylish and rustic. Food was delicious and plentiful as were the drinks. Service was fast, efficient and friendly thanks to Mona, Alberto and Olena. I highly recommend.“

“awesome place thank you Jackie and Gio“

“Friendly people, cold beer!“

“Am recommending shan a han's food and spirit to everyone in the world amazing platform!“

“Delicious wings probably the best I’ve had anywhere“

“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.“

“Very good service and food!“

“Live music was a blast, friendly staff as well..“

“What a pleasant surprise! 🌯😋 I expected my Buffalo chicken to come on a regular bun, but instead it was served in a perfectly pressed tortilla—and honestly, it was even better than I imagined! 🔥 The flavors were fresh, satisfying, and everything worked together so well. My wife ordered the cheddar roast beef, and it looked just as delicious. 🧀🥩 We both agreed we should have split our sandwiches to try a bit of each! 😂 Great food, generous portions, and a fun twist on classic sandwiches. We'll definitely be back to explore more of the menu. Highly recommended! 👏🍽“

“Food and drinks are awesome and well priced! Great staff as well!“

“Nice place and fun 🤩!!!! The band Southbound Chicago was great too !!! Lol 😆“

“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.“

“chili is great sandwiches are great“

“Z is an awesome cook & bartender!!! I highly recommend the Greek Fries & Chicken Panini. He is super nice jack of all trades. He deserves a big bonus!!!!“

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

“Great Drinks and Food is delicious!“

“Food was excellent, staff was super nice!!!“

“Christine the Bartender (GM) is awesome and very friendly along with the rest of the staff, Specials are worth it and definitely worth a visit.“

“Best grilled cheese I’ve ever had in my life. Drinks are great. Everything I’ve eaten there is delicious. Friendly servers. Great atmosphere. 10 out of 10 would recommend.“

“Awesome experience! The meal was delicious. We had salmon, Cuban Sandwich and grilled chicken and avocado sandwich. Those fries are delicious ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Awesome service too!“

“Great vibe, good drinks and the music is always awesome !!! -VSL“

“Once a week! Love it! Great food, Great drinks. Great staff!“

“I don’t know the gentleman’s amen who was at the front door but his personality is what brought me in as I was just walking by. I wasn’t disappointed. Tania, who served me is the best!! Super attentive! She reads the room (patio) and everyone’s body language perfectly. I just had drinks but I will definitely return to try the food! And the patio is awesome.“

“I stopped by this place while waiting for an oil change nearby. The layout of the restaurant was really fun — you can see the ice rink right next to it, which felt straight out of a high school movie. I loved the classic American diner vibe. It wasn’t too crowded, which made it feel even more local and cozy.

There were claw machines and candy dispensers here and there, which added to the charm. The server was super friendly and welcoming. I ordered a drink, some chili, and a burger. The food wasn’t amazing, but it was decent. Overall, it’s a very chill place. I feel like it’d be a fun spot to stop by once in a while to grab a drink and hang out with a friend.“