33 Best Bar & Grill near Downers Grove

“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!“

“Good food and great atmosphere“

“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“

“Caraway’s Bar & Grill is such a hidden gem! It’s a family-owned bar and grill and you can truly feel that warm, welcoming energy the moment you walk in. The owners are incredibly inviting and friendly!
The atmosphere is great. The food was amazing. The hot honey flatbread was our favorite we almost ordered two! And the poutine? So good. The brown gravy they put on the fries was delish.
We went on Monday they had drink specials so we had gotten $9 margarita, I tried the cucumber jalapeño margarita and it was SO good, the perfect mix of refreshing and spicy.
It was also such a nice touch that the chef came out and introduced himself. You can tell they genuinely care about their food and their guests.
Highly recommend checking this place out, we’ll definitely be back, especially in the summer when they open up the large windows for that perfect warm vibe!“

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

“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!!!“

“Friendly people, cold beer!“

“awesome place thank you Jackie and Gio“

“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“

“great food and drinks reasonably priced. the only Dean is awesome and a big supporter of local music“

“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.“

“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.“

“Very good service and food!“

“Visiting from out of state and was googling places nearby that we could eat after we landed, and stumbled upon this place. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was fun and unique, and our server was incredible. The music swaps between 80's, 2000's, all sorts of genres, which was greatly appreciated. Almost wished I lived here just so I could make this spot a regular of mine!“

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

“Went in for a late lunch and some drinks. Their hot pockets are delicious! Our favorite was the Philly Cheesesteak. The white chicken chili was also perfect! The service was fast and friendly even with a large group coming in after us. Perfect neighborhood bar with a signature dish!“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“chili is great sandwiches are great“

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

“Great Drinks and Food is delicious!“

“We went to see a band here Saturday night and the cover was $15 a person, EVEN if you were eating. I can see $10 a person but if they are going to charge that for each band it's excessive. The food was good, did the 1021 platter and had good variety. Dinner and drinks would have been about $75, but had to pay an additional $45 due to the cover!“

“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.“

“Stopped in after a gig with my band….cool place to hang!“