Niko's Tavern - Elgin
3145 US-20, Elgin
(224) 856-5197
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Took the grandkids here last night after a basketball game. Because the restaurant was recommended. Walking in, we were greeted promptly by the hostess and frank, the manager. We were seated immediately.And notice we were the only ones in the restaurant. The bar had about ten patrons. We waited over fifteen minutes for a waitress to come over to our table. When she did, we ordered 2 waters and 2 sodas. Along with two appetizers and four dinners. Ten minutes later, she came back with two waters and one of the sodas and walked away. Five minutes later, she came back with the other soda and said she forgot about it. Fifteen minutes later, our mozzarella sticks and pretzels appetizers came. Not even five minutes later, our meals came. Let's talk about the food first... The food was good hot and plenty of it. Based on the food, I would definitely come back again. Now let's discuss the service.. Addie was our server. And she was very inattentive to our needs. We asked for refills on our drinks for which she never did. She never came back to check on us. And she was nowhere to be seen in the restaurant or the bar area.Again we were the only patrons in the restaurant. When she did pop out, we told her we needed a couple boxes for our leftovers and refills on our drinks. She came back with the boxes, but no drink refills. At this point, we just asked for the check. Now for the atmosphere. The atmosphere was very nice and inviting. However, the music was very loud, which I can understand for a bar/tavern restaurant. However, the most disappointing fact was that for the hour and 15 minutes we were there. There were 5 rap songs that were being played with every expletive, Vulgar word used and very explicit sexual acts in these songs. Mind you my wife and I are in our 60s, And my two young grandchildren in grade school, were with us. This type of music being played through a restaurant is unacceptable. Upon leaving, I told Frank that the food was exceptional and that I would come back except I never will because of the music. He was sitting at the same table by the door the whole night on his phone and how he didn't hear the music is beyond me, but he apologized and said somebody must have changed the music selection and he didn't pay attention to it. Bottom line If you don't mind listening to expect extremely explicit sexually orientated, rap music played very loud, you got the right place, otherwise stay far away.
Was having a bad night after a funeral decided to stop by for a beer. Bartender was very friendly and helped change my sad mood with her conversation. The regulars were quick to greet me and make me feel at home. Nice place I will stop again if I get the chance, thanks.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Nice tavern. Large menu but be aware they do not have pizza at this location. Staff was wonderful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Southwest Chicken Wrap, Chicken Wrap, Fish Fry
The owner should unlock more music and make it available on touch tunes.
The bartender was amazing. But the lack of music really was a drag.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had saganaki which is Greek style flaming cheese. It was great. I also had a gyro. It was very disappointing after the Greek cheese. My grandson had the chicken tenders and fries. Both were spot on.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Horrible place. The second time, I stopped by and 2nd time it went wrong.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I have been here many times and tonight my waitress didn't even care i was here. When I needed something I had to flag her down.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
Had a chicken sandwich that left me with a stomach ache just after I left. Im guessing the chicken expiration had expired.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
First time coming to this restaurant and the food and service was excellent. I went there yesterday with my brother and his wife for lunch. Big thank you to the awesome watress we had (sorry forgot your name). She made us laugh and was always checking on us. Superior service. I will diffently come back.!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The best Reuban I have ever had. Also great fries.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Parking: We were never offered refills on our drinks. Oh wait, we were not asked if we wanted anything to drink other than water. My wife had a salad, which she said was ok, not worth the price. I had the bacon chadder cheese burger. The chadder cheese was so thin that they should call it the bacon burger. It's not worth the price. The only good thing about the meal was the music they had playing. Overpriced for what you get.
Kid-friendliness: Not really. It's a bar and grill.
Wheelchair accessibility: No tables are close to gether. If they're busy a lot of people would have to stand up and, get out of the way for a wheelchair to get through.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Great French onion soup, server was excellent, atmosphere was nice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soup, Sandwich
So my friend and I stumbled upon this place (by accident as we were going to another place, but they weren't open for dining until 4🙄) and we are so GLAD we did!
This restaurant was amazing! The food. The service. Top notch! Even the owner(or gm? I forgot 😆) came out to greet us and gave our toddlers some ice cream after our lunch on her (yes she asked beforehand😋)
The server we had was so friendly and helpful!
Kid-friendliness: Kids menu. LOTS of food, but at a great price!
Wheelchair accessibility: It's all 1 floor so definitely wheelchair accessible!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Service was awesome!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
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