Saban's Place

9507 Joliet Rd, Hodgkins
(708) 354-5588

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Chris Coyne

Sarah the server/ bartender was excellent.... gracious and efficient. Loved the cool classic bar. Food was fabulous and Sarah shaked up the most marvelous martinis.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Picatta

Jaime Hernandez

Food and service were outstanding

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Heather Boston

Awesome food... comfortable bar

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Derek Banicki

Yesterday was a very special day. Rarely do I have a day off and manage to take my parents out for dinner. We chose Saban's. And no more than 5 seconds upon coming in the door were greeted by an amazing young woman who seemed like she had just finished taking a tables order, She welcomes us and asks if we have a preference on where we would like to be seated. We chose the back dining area not aware that she was also going to be our server, and now became responsible for multiple tables on opposite sides of the restaurant. But it hardly phased her. She told us her name was Amelia and and was by far the most amazing and kind human we've ever met. And easily the greatest server imaginable. She knew the menu inside and out. Had a 1 of a kind personality, the most bright and sincere smile possible, walked and talked with pride and a confident swagger, her apron and uniform was spotless, even at 1 point after she dropped off our salads and soup my mother comments upon her perfectly manicured nails and how someone that runs around all day somehow managed to be so clean and how she even smelled like heaven. Not a single time did any of our 3 water glasses go under half full before she was right there to refill them. At 1 point a 5 top was seated nearby and she took them on as well. Plus any tables she may have had in the front. And it didn't phase her whatsoever. We were still treated like we were all that mattered. All 3 of us ordered ribs. The messiest possible entrée anyone could order, which all 3 of em came out identical. Not 1 errant drop of sauce along the rim of the plate. 3 fresh non wilty sprigs of parsley placed perfectly at 5 o'clock on the plate as a garnish. Showing how passionate both the chefs are and the person running expo. The only disappointment I have is that Google only allows up to 5 stars and I couldn't rate our server 10, 12, or even more stars. I work at bar Louie in bolingbrook as the lead cook and spent most of my life cooking serving, or as a bartender and have worked beside hundreds possibly even thousands of people in this revolving door business that is the restaurant industry and never once was lucky enough to ever have anyone as amazing and seemingly as perfect as Amelia on my staff of teammates. Heck Noone has even been in the same ballpark as her. You have been blessed with a diamond here. A true 1 of a kind gem like no other. I would kill to have someone on my staff that possessed the talent of just 1 of her pinky's muchless the rest. I truly hope you realize how lucky you are and how amazing of an employee you have in the total beast Rockstar sweetheart that hails by the name of Amelia. I truly hope she also sees this and I'm able to impress my appreciation, admiration, and respects, but most importantly say thanks for making a really special and rare occasion for me into an unforgettable experience. And p.s. those were the meatiest and most flavor packed ribs I've ever had, best by far prior was KC BBQ, and world renoun places such as Gates BBQ Arthur Bryants, q39 and even Joe's in kc should hang their heads in shame after they try your ribs

Joanne Z

Been there forever, love the friendly atmosphere!
Best Cosmos, ever. Everything on the menu is fantastic.
Of you can get the fish of the day, do it!
My monthly hang out!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Karen Agnew

Took my granddaughter here this afternoon because I always raved about the lemon chicken and have to say our chicken was tough and had unchewable parts in it. Here I am taking my granddaughter out to lunch and the chicken wasn't very good. No, I didn't tell the server because I don't like to send food back, it should be done right in the first place. Sorry but we were disappointed. The carrots were great.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 4

Ken Skulski

Great food. Reasonably priced. I liked it. ???

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Brown Sugar Carrots, Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Picatta, Butt Steak, Fried Shrimp, blt Sandwich, Fried Shrimp with Hashbrowns

Brady O’Connell

Amazing place! Atmosphere was amazing, service was top notch and most importantly the food left me speechless! 10/10 restaurant most definitely recommend!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Claudia Byrne

Good food, good service. Friendly staff.

Zak Pedersen

Admittedly was a skeptic of all the roaring reviews, but they are merited. Our server Alyssa was great - and convinced my wife to get the 1lb burger which she raved about, along with the warm, soft bread. I ordered the chili (temp hot and spicy hot) and the chicken piccata, and both were great. Healthy old fashions in a “your grandma’s basement” kind of vibe. Excited to go back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Picatta

James Reilly

What a place. Excellent fish and excellent service. Try the lake perch if you can get it. It sells out fast. I love this place. It never fails to impress me and I can’t stress that enough.

Dan King

Best fried cod I ever had, and I do fish frys 3x month in WI.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kimberly Scheurer

Bartender, Nicole, is FANTASTIC! The cod is GREAT, the chicken sandwich and the buttered, garlic noodles, too!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Shrimp

John Gizowski

Tasteless salmon (frozen), horrible service at 4pm on Saturday, only people there, cold temperature by drafty door.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 1

Eric Bunt

Old great

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Lemon Chicken, Baked Clams, Baked French Onion Soup

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