Kettlestrings Grove

105 S Marion St, Oak Park
(708) 948-7648

Recent Reviews

Rigo Sanchez

Great spot in Oak Park for tasty drinks and outstanding plates

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Yahshua Muhammad Jr

Eric and his team is unmatched. They provide a quaint warm upscale yet friendly environment. Eric is an excellent operator and individual.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Alyssa Harlston

Got a quick drink here on a Saturday night after being turned away from a restaurant that was too busy. The music was really good and our drinks were delicious. We also got to share a conversation with someone who appeared to be the owner. Everyone was kind and helpful. I’m excited to return.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Chris Janning

Staff is hands down the best part.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kimberly Nelson

Finally an opportunity to check this place out! Great ambiance, cozy, chill vibe. The menu met the need for just a small bite. We ordered the Baba Ganoush and the Fried Polenta Bites, both delicious. We felt the waiter wasn’t all that attentive given the light crowd. Will go back as it’s walking distance from my place. Sorry no pictures!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Babaghanoush

Cuyler Jenkins

Super chill place to grab a drink. Excellent ambiance, great drinks, amazing staff. Can get kind of busy, however that's just telling of how popular this place is.Neither I nor my wife tried the food, so I have not rated it.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 4

Adaora O.

I loveeee this place! Came here for the first time a few weeks ago with my roommate and I was shocked I had never heard of it after living in Oak Park for a whole year. We found ourselves here after finding really good reviews on Google and Yelp The owner and bartenders are amazing. They make you feel at home and the ambiance does the same with the intimate seating (couches) and bar-top seating. If you come, expect to either have to wait a bit for a seat or sit at the bar/around others, but it is worth it! The workers do a nice job of accommodating everyone. Drinks are great and it's definitely my new go to for a cocktail!

Martina Cole

Eric & Jose are the dynamic duo! Great energy, superior service. The food is delicious, tapas style. Perfect for after work drinks or a girls' night out. Don't miss this spot when you are in the area!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Laura Schmuck

Cocktails were wonderful, apps delicious.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Babaghanoush

Michael Doman

Nice custom cocktails. Tad pricey, great

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 3

Danny C

Really cool atmosphere and chill vibe, but for a place that mainly does drinks, the drinks weren't that good. also noticed that everyone else who came in around the same time as my party only ordered 1 drink and then left, assuming because they felt the same way about the drink quality. overall not a bad experience but I don't know that I'll give it another try. servers were nice and attentive.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 3

Nicholas Harnish

We genuinely like this place - fantastic specialty cocktails with a generous off-the-menu selection - nestled in Oak Park. Staff are very friendly and knowledgeable, and menu options are fantastic. The decor and furniture is classy and comfy. Recommend asking for off-the-menu options if you want to explore beyond their standard affair, they will more than accommodate.Overall, this is the type of high end cocktail bar you'd find in West/ North Loop. If you live in the area, this will quickly become a favorite spot.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

K F.

The service in this place was very subpar. We were not greeted much less even given a menu for the first 15 minutes of being here. When we finally got our drinks, they definitely didn't taste amazing for being city prices. My friend accidentally spilled her drink right in front of the server and wasn't even acknowledged so we were cleaning up the spill ourselves. This establishment is not worth the time or money.

Sofia V. Murphy

We love this spot for some fancy cocktails (and the occasional snack!). My only negative is that they don't seem to change up their cocktail menu very often--I would love to try some new drinks! Great service, adorable location. Parking can be tricky, but honestly we usually walk here from our place as it is so close. Nice spot for some apre-work drinks (especially if you're just coming off the train!)

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Joseph Callaway

Some of the best drinks I have ever had. The bar tenders were smooth and on point.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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