50 Best Bars near Itasca

“Awesome food and drinks! But you have to sit in Katrina’s section. You won’t be disappointed. She’s knowledgeable, honest, and funny! Your experience will be better if she’s your server!“

“My boyfriend and I are visiting Chicago from Pennsylvania for a concert. We wanted to try deep dish pizza but when we got there we saw they had so many yummy options (and got the deep dish to go 😉). This restaurant does not play about flavor. I got the bow tie vodka pasta with a side of meatballs; the meatballs were very tender & the pasta had a wonderful cheesy flavor. Their lasagna soup was wonderful and had a bold flavor. My boyfriend got a burger melt and the beef was seasoned perfectly and the caramelized onions meshed very well; also you can never go wrong with fresh cut fries.
We ended up having to get to-go boxes because the proportions were generous. Lastly, I believe our waitresses name was Jaimie (I’m sure I butchered that, I cannot spell to save my life.) and she was extremely friendly despite how awkward we can be. She didn’t fail to make us feel welcome. (Also the decor is so cute.) I would recommend this place!!“

“Great venue and room for our wedding shower. Staff was on point and food was excellent!“

“Pete's has become our favorite date spot. We came in February for Valentine's Day, and have been four times since, including this past weekend for my birthday. It is always fun, there are always new songs, and the performers are amazingly talented. Christian, Tony, Anthony and Jeremy (sorry for any misspellings) are very creative, charismatic and always put on a great show. Our favorite servers are Bree and Miriam. Can't wait to come back!“

“We’ve been going there for years and they have always been great. Most recently they have expanded their food and drink list. The Pilipino beef curry is hands down amazing!! The crew is always great and makes awesome drinks.“

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

“My neighborhood meeting place. Great food, drinks, people, and atmosphere“

“We had a party of 11 and we were seated within 15 mins. Our server was GREAT!! His name was Jordan. The food was HELLA GOOD!! I would definitely recommend. We went to the location in Lombard. Love it here. The food is great. The staff is friendly and professional. The atmosphere is cool for a date night and for family/friends!! You won’t regret it. Trust me!! The drinks are really good too!! ❤️❤️❤️“

“We hosted a party at the Patina Wine Bar in Mt Prospect last weekend and cannot say enough great things about this place. The staff is so wonderful! Everyone was so nice and easy to work with. The food was all so delicious and I could’ve stayed hours later trying all the wonderful wines they had.“

“A relaxed, friendly atmosphere makes this place one of our favorites. Megan and her colleagues behind the bar are a big reason why we love coming here. Oh, and the beer is cold, too.“

“Great food and staff. Clean.“

“Love this place, not enough to move to Illinois but if I did, I would be a regular. Thanks to our server/bartender for a great afternoon. We will be back when next in the area.“

“Love outdoor options in the summer. Even with a crazy weekend of 56 Music Fix everything was on point with food and service. I loved seeing Chris step in and help anywhere and everywhere he needed to.“

“great food and great staff.“

“Great brewery. Good selection of their own and a lot of good guest beers available. You'll find something you'll like. Along with wine and spirits. Great atmosphere and friendly staff and patrons. Worth a visit for sure.

Parking: Easy and a lot.

Wheelchair accessibility: It's accessible.“

“best bar in town- like the show Cheers, always a great time“

“Great food great service Waitresses are really nice yes I'd recommend this Restaurant Bon Apettit“

“friendly place to have a drink and relax“

“Good drinks and great people — that’s what 3 J’s is all about. Catch every play on the big screens, shoot some pool, try your luck on the slots, and kick back with the best crowd in town.“

“Stopped in today and was hoping to see the owner. I met him when Violet’s first opened. Maria was there today. I really enjoyed our conversation. 😀“

“I’ve been coming for over 30 years nowhere comes close to your food. Always consistent— authentic and fabulous food!“

“What a great local spot! Love hanging here with a group of friends and playing pool and darts! Regulars make me feel right at home, as well as the friendly bartenders! highly recommend!“

“Great bar I love the bar fell!“

“Danielle is the best! Very friendly. The wings are the bomb! Try the honey garlic sauce. you won't be disappointed!“

“Cheers. This is a quintessential dive bar where everybody eventually knows your name. A good place to be alone or regale with friends. I’ve visited at least a half dozen times and the experience has been fine. Trish and the other bartenders have been attentive and quite friendly. I’ll be back time and time again.“

“Our favorite place! Friendly and so much fun!“

“We hosted my daughters baby shower this past weekend at Rebel in Lombard and Jonny, Joe and his staff were wonderful!!! The food was excellent, everyone raved about the Bang Bang Cauliflower. Great time had by all!! Thank you for making our day extra special!!!“

“Had an Italian beef sandwich here today and it was very good. Not as good as Johnnie's or Al's, but still very good considering that you're at the airport. Plenty of peppers and giardiniera if you ask for it spicy. Service was very quick and friendly as well. Not a big ship, just a little bar that serves Chicago dogs and Italian beef and for for good prices. A great find!!“

“Great food. Great staff. Great time, ALWAYS!“

“Veronica was great. Very prompt with her service and courteous along the way. I would come again“

“Great atmosphere, great staff! Highly recommend“

“My daughter and son in law invited us to their regular watering hole since we were visiting from out of town.
Dee was an excellent bar tender and made sure we never went dry. I didn't get a chance to try the food but it was a fun environment and atmosphere.“

“Wonderful place to have a meal. The Dunkley Burgers is awesome!“

“Fun place to be very friendly and good music.“

“An impromptu decision to stop by the Privilege bar this evening after a long work day turned out to be the best decision for a relaxing evening. The bar located at the rooftop of the Mondrian Itaewon in Seoul only opens from 6pm and we arrived half an hour earlier but the staff on duty was accommodating to allow us to take a seat and have a look around. Great panoramic view and we arrived just in time to catch the sunset. Love the vibe and music choice. Met with Tobbig Shin, F&B Assistant / Bar Manager who arrived from Singapore after a short stint doing a pop up in Mondrian Singapore. Highly recommend to try their signature cocktail “The P.T (Privilege Gin & Tonic)”, 5 stars for creativity and distinct taste, the pairing of Sonbi Gin and tonic. Jay, the Bartender served us and he graciously included a very detailed introduction - Sonbi Gin is distilled from 100% corn. Made with 10 botanicals including juniper, Schisandra berries, Chinese licorice, grains of paradise, cassia, green cardamom, coriander, lemon peel, orris root, and Angelica root. We had a second cocktail at their recommendation, Sun & Moon, made with Tokki Soju Black Label, Roasted Barley, Lemon, Pineapple and Crafted Moon Candy. Will definitely be back the next time I’m in Seoul!“

“Great spot to perform Karaoke. DJ Eric The Icon is amazing and Karaoke is Thurs-Sun !! - A. Ron“

“Came here for the first time recently. Don't know why it took so long! We live close by. Great onion rings and pizza, good fast service, enjoyed the free popcorn too! Very nice, clean atmosphere. Will definitely come again!“

“👍 great place. Stop by and make some friends“

“I visited this bar today and let me tell you, the bartender “Mya” is got to be the best server there. She was nice, attentive(even she was occupied with other customers) and she was an overall great bartender. Will come again when traveling to O-hare.“

“Great place! My first time here and the staff and owners were all very welcoming and when I went back the next day they all remembered my name, feels like home here. My friend won big on the machines!$$$ They have amazing pizza served with seasoning. I will definitely be making this my new neighborhood hangout!“

“Always had a great experience there. Will, the bartender, is great!!!“

“All I know is that the food is so good that I have been here 3 times since it opened (Which has been less then 6 months). I know I should branch out and try the other offerings but I just really love the Tori Paitan and will be back more when the cooler weather is fully settled in.
I also sincerely appreciate that there are good non-alcoholic mixed drinks, because sometimes someone just wants a fun mixed drink but none of the alcohol and there's quite a few options here- expanded even from the menu pictured on Google. There's a really good Yuzu based drink that I also keep getting that is my favorite.
The atmosphere is higher end but not pretentious, and cozy while still being open.

I look forward to bringing more of my friends here.

Parking: Fair amount of parking but it's in a strip mall with other restaurants so you're not always able to find a spot immediately. There's usually more parking in the back“

“Had a private party here to celebrate my 50th birthday 🎉 All the guests loved the atmosphere. Everyone raved about the food and drinks 🥰 Their attentive service was much appreciated. Fabulous experience!!“

“Best bar in Elmhurst. Great staff and good people.“

“Modern Italian Restaurant with great service and food.“

“This bar has a special place in my heart. This bar was my grandfather’s spot. I believe he owned the building when he was alive. I remember being there as a small child and playing games there. I visited once over ten years ago. I would love to come back when I’m in town again.“

“Really great atmosphere and lighting! Service was good, music and vibes were also good. Just wish they had a better selection. Saw a picture on one of the reviews that had a few different ciders on there but it must have been old bc when we arrived we were told it was just beer or high noon seltzers. Other than that though its a real nice spot, definitely worth checking out! :)“

“Great food and great servers!!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“