50 Best Bar & Grill near Willowbrook

“The food & service were great! Kelly was an excellent server and so patient with my autistic little brother. We enjoyed our burgers & the wings were great.Only con is that the women’s bathroom smelled horrible. It appeared to be clean, but the smell was really bad. Perhaps some bleach or re-tiling would do the trick.Overall, great experience. I just wouldn’t use the bathroom there.“

“Stopped here after a hockey game in Darien and wanted to review. Super clean! Staff (Dan) was awesome, so friendly and helpful. Food was awesome, huge beer/drink menu. Apple cranberry salad was so good. Great stop and hope to come back again soon.“

“Excellent place to chill and watch a game! The food is amazing from the wings to the tacos to the nachos. Great drink specials as well. I definitely recommend it. The bartenders and owner are great! Give it a shot, you won’t be disappointed.“

“Always enjoy your place ! Our go to when visiting our children and grandchildren in Lemont ! Food is always great and the service is top notch and super friendly! We don’t even consider stopping anywhere else because I would end up there getting my fav meatloaf dinner for the ride home anyway ?❤️❤️❤️Kid-friendliness: They treat my granddaughter like the the princess she is and they call you by name“

“A great bar with even better food! Rose was a phenomenal server and had our food out quick even on a Friday night!Parking: Parking right out front is hard, but there’s a free garage less than 5 minutes walking from the restaurant.Wheelchair accessibility: All thresholds are easily navigated with a wheelchair. The front door does not have an automatic opener.“

“Food was pub style but just what you want if you want pub style. Wings, nachos, burgers, and fries were all very good. Beers are good and cold, mixed drinks are very, tall? Very friendly staff. Wishing them all the best in business. Did I mention the prices are so low you almost feel guilty? Could use better lighting and decor, perhaps in time.“

“Delicious food: huge patty melt came with pasta salad also delicious! We also got an order of chicken fingers and they were sooo good! They were beer battered and the coleslaw was very good. Hubby walked in to place an order the place was super packed nowhere to sit. Bartender was quick to help place our order to go. Will definitely be back.“

“Went there to see a band that a couple of people I knew are in. Enjoyed them.There were a lot of us - putting space at a premium. The food and drinks were good and reasonably priced. Because of the crowd, service was a bit slow but still capable.“

“I love this Family-owned business and especially that it is owned by a veteran. My family has been coming here for years, and my go to was always the Shrimp tacos! My last time in with a friend I tried a Burger. I highly recommend The Burgatory. Goat cheese on a burger- Who knew? It's drool-worthy. The other new addition I'm obsessed with is the Fried Pickles and Cheese curds appetizer. Why has no one else thought to combine these two before? And their homemade pie is unbeatable! New flavor each week. The staff is fabulous and these guys just celebrated 15 years in business. Cheers to Ellyn's Tap & Grill.“

“We heard their fries were awesome and had to give it a try. We chose to go around 4pm on a Saturday and beat the dinner crowd, sat at the bar and had speedy service all around. They also have wood bar toppers to give you for food orders at the bar since the way the bar top is originally built isn't the best for eating. There is a decent tap list and their duck fries were as good as claimed. I can't speak for their busier times but when we went it was clean, we were greeted and our food came out quick. Overall, it's worth a try to decide for yourself.“

“I have been here a few times and always had great, friendly service. They have a huge menu that the variety to suit early anyone, including my vegetarian daughter. It all sounds delicious. I haven't had a bad order yet. And their beer selection is pretty broad as well and very competitively priced.“

“Stopped in with my sister (missed a bus had to wait) and I am so glad we did. We caught the last hour of Happy Hour and tried the wings... Amazing and the sauces served on the side is just a great idea. I was able to try them all. Not a bad one in the bunch. Will be back.“

“Phenomenal place to eat drink and be merry. The staff is always friendly and has solid recommendations on any beer on tap. As well as food recommendations. Even for the items marked as sold out the waitress made sure to let us know what the had to replace them.“

“Got a drink here on Saturday night and there was more than enough space for us! I liked how we got to decide if we wanted to sit on the quiet side or the bar side. The signature mule was amazing and my partners drink was made exactly to his liking.“

“In an area without many post 10pm options this has become a weekly favorite of ours. We're not normally fans of chain spots but this is a standout. The staff is always friendly, attentive, and welcoming. Especially Max on Thursdays! Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area.“

“I recently had the pleasure of dining at Gotti's Cucina Bar and I must say, it was an incredible experience. The service provided by the staff was top-notch, they were attentive, friendly, and made me feel very welcomed.Now, let's talk about the wings - they were absolutely fire! The flavors were bursting in every bite and the perfect balance of spice and tanginess left me wanting more. I can confidently say that Gotti's Cucina Bar serves some of the best wings I have ever tasted.The atmosphere of the restaurant was also amazing. The ambiance was cozy yet vibrant, and it created the perfect setting for a great meal with friends or family. The overall vibe was energetic and inviting, making it a place you would want to visit again and again.I highly recommend Gotti's Cucina Bar to anyone looking for a fantastic dining experience. The service, wings, and atmosphere all exceeded my expectations. You won't be disappointed!!!!“

“I've never had the lunch but this is by far my favorite bar in the area. Staff = GREAT! The crowd of people that come here are also just great. Cash only, but that's good because I can take my behind home when I'm low on cash.“

“Tucked away in Hickory Hills on Roberts Rd just North of 95th, The Sock Bar & Grill is a sports aficionado's paradise that serves up not only a winning lineup of games on multiple TVs but also a menu that'll keep you coming back for more. The moment you step in, the atmosphere envelops you in the true spirit of a sports bar. The buzz of excitement fills the air, amplified by the sights and sounds of games on every screen. The digital jukebox sets the perfect soundtrack for your visit, adding an extra layer of energy to the lively ambiance. One of the standout features is the wrap-around bar, a hub of activity where the barmaids are on point, delivering swift service and deserved attention to patrons. They greet you with genuine smiles, ready to recommend a drink or chat about the latest game. If you're seeking a bit more privacy, the separate rooms for private parties offer a cozy setting for celebrations and gatherings. Now, let's talk about the star players on their menu. The fried pickles are a game-changer--thick-cut and perfectly crispy, they're a savory delight that keeps you reaching for more. The loaded nachos bring a fiesta to your taste buds with layers of cheese, fresh toppings, and just the right kick of spice. And let's not forget their flatbread pizza--Chicago style at its finest, boasting flavorful toppings atop a crispy crust that's pure satisfaction. The Chicago dogs pack a punch of flavor, although they fell slightly short without the iconic poppyseed bun. Nevertheless, the taste is spot-on, a tribute to the Windy City's famous dog. But it's not just the food that scores big at The Sock Bar & Grill--the drinks are fantastic! Whether it's their signature cocktails or a classic brew, they've got something to quench every thirst. And amidst the excitement and delicious bites, there's one constant--a welcoming smile from Kasha (spelling might need correction), who adds an extra touch of warmth to the experience. Overall, The Sock Bar & Grill hits a home run with its inviting atmosphere, mouthwatering menu, and stellar service. It's the kind of place where sports enthusiasts, foodies, and friends gather for an unforgettable time. So, grab a seat, cheer for your team, and indulge in a winning combination of great food, drinks, and hospitality at The Sock Bar & Grill. Cheers to a fantastic game day experience!“

“Amazing!! I thought Au Cheval was the best ? until I tried Burger 89. We ordered Guacamole and Salmon Salad, and it was so delicious. It's not over-priced and I could tell that it's a quality food. I like this place a lot and I would recommend it.“

“Met a friend here for dinner. I glanced at the menu before arriving & there were several tasty sounding items. My friend & I split the tuna poké with chips ? I ordered the Derby Burger which was mouthwateringly delicious. My friend ordered the Greek chicken with Naan which also looked yummy & my friend confirmed. Our waitress was training but she did a great job ?? I would be more than happy to return!“

“You will not taste better Burger in Chicago than here . The servings are so big I had to take half of it home ,“шопска саката “needs better tomatoes ? they’re green , and a better choice,of Otentic cheese service by срћан was really great“

“Tasty flavorful burger and some of the best fries I've had. Homemade, hot and crunchy right out of the fryer. Dinner with several drinks for two was like $50, so very affordable. I will be back and can't wait for warm weather to try out the beer garden.“

“Went here for a Lions Club meeting, had a burger, it was delicious, moist, and on a grilled brioche bun. The staff was nice, the restaurant was nice and clean. The place was very busy. A must try, and a great addition to the neighborhood. I highly recommend that you try this place, I can't wait to come back.“

“We came here after a zoo day and the entire family enjoyed it. We got the cheese curds and Brussels sprouts for an appetizer and they were both delicious. The fish tacos were great, but the corned beef tacos were out of this world! Highly recommend this place for an afternoon lunch or family dinner.“

“First visit to see Harold and The White Boys. Met the owner and son Joe. Nice, hardworking folks. Had burgers drank beer and enjoyed Harold's talents. Great friendly crowd. Westmont downtown is a peaceful locale with easy parking galore. Thanks for having us over.“

“For Friday date night it was perfect! Appreciated the security safety first right. Service was good, they waste no time to clean up. The food, best i had, seriously returning for the food for sure. It was authentic, homemade delicious. We started with a bucket of Estrella beers, tried the Michelada since they are known for the best of Chicago and a cantarito. So good! Music, TVs, everything was nice. For a Friday it was busy but it felt very chill. It was a perfect Friday night. Thank you!“

“I had had a day and decided to stop into this bar to have a drink under some sun. Wasn’t sure what exactly I wanted and told the bartender Hannah to give me something fruity. She said I got you and made me an absolutely delicious vodka with other mixes drink. It was exactly what I needed. The drink was just as refreshing as being able to walk into a place distraught and be immediately met with comfort and a kind engaging personality. She definitely makes this bar what it is and I will be returning on her next shift.“

“Cold drinks and loving atmosphere!I love there Wings & huge juicy Burgers, They always got great drink specials everyday!.The place is so clean Everytime I go there! It's my second home ? the staff is amazing the new guy Ed is a Rockstar!“

“Love this place, the food is A+. Everything is fresh, bathroom very clean, Sophia, Brad, and Leo make an awesome team. Always at there best and so attentive to us customers. Definitely would recommend visiting Caps for lunch, dinner and drink!!!“

“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!“

“Came here for a birthday party and they catered. Thats the only reason I gave food no stars. I have no idea how the food is because I didn’t have the chance to try it. We were all dancing later in the night on the dance floor. But be warned, a lot of guys will stare. Have fun with your girls to be safe. Bathrooms only fits one person at a time unless you wanna get kicked out.“

“My husband found BCT online and decided it sounded good. I am so glad we went with his find because BCT was delicious! I hesitated when we pulled up because our kids were with us, however it was perfect! The whole family was welcomed in, the staff was so friendly and helpful! I loved that the menu had some personality and they clearly like their cheeses! We will definitely stop by again during our next trip to the area.“

“Nice little place. Have some nice games to play and some bingo nights and stuff like that. Food is really good for a small little bar. Wait staff was friendly and service was great. If your looking for a nice casual place to go hang out while you have some food and play some games and watch some sports , give it a “

“This place is awesome! Just moved to the area. Burger is outstanding, bartenders friendly (they put up with a lot from rowdy regulars). For $6 you get an amazing burger and fries, I left very impressed. Every neighborhood needs a great local like this glad I live so close.“

“Better than expected. I enjoyed the jalapeno cheddar brat and my daughter loved the pretzel and the cheese filled polish sausage.Beer selection, though limited and bottle only, included some European beers which went well with the food.It's more of a gambling facility than a restaurant, but it was good for what it was.Service was excellent and prices were half off when we went so it was quite inexpensive which provided great value for what we got.“

“Such great food! What a great atmosphere! They are very simple and they let you customize what you like. I got a burger and some fries and it was delicious, cooked perfectly. I got a root beer in a bottle and that was good too. I'll definitely be coming back.“

“Came in here for the first time in awhile. Sat down, and got some of the best service ive ever gotten ever. I look much younger for my age, so the bar owner was understandably cautious when i presented my ID. Once he realized i am the age i do not look. He was the friendliest guy, and everyone at the bar started talking, and joking like i was a regular. The food, drinks, and service is a 10/10. This place is everything a good irish pub should be.“

“We were there for the burger special - really pretty good and great price. This was our first time in quite a while since we've been here.Service was great. The atmosphere was OK...oh the TV's were nicely placed, but the lighting and general ' vibe ' felt a little cold ...We'll be back in a week or two to check the place out again...“

“Great place. Wednesday is free bingo good prizes. Food prices a tad on the high side. Great selection of beer and cocktails. Daily specials and happy hour prices do keep costs down if you stick to those items. Bacon lots of bacon choices which is a huge plus.“

“What a very nice comfortable bar. Great service and friendly bartender. One thing I didn't know is that they don't serve any food. They do have a nice outdoor patio. They also have a pool table and live large TV screens for watching sporting events.??“

“My fiancé and I gave this place a shot on Saturday evening and we really enjoyed it! We started with an order of cheese curds, which were really good and looked homemade. My fiancé ordered the Philly Sandwich and said that it was really good. I ordered wings (lemon pepper and Tennessee whiskey) which were also very good. I also ordered Cajun fries, which were too spicy for us (they tasted as though they sprinkled the hottest spices they could find on them, which isn't really Cajun), but someone who likes spice might like them more than us. My only real complaint is that food is pricey, but that's not uncommon for this area. Overall, this is a place we will come back to!Parking: Large parking lot in front of the restaurant, which sometimes gets busy since multiple businesses share the lot.“

“Went in late night. Not much open for food and drinks at that hour. Had the drunken pork chops. 10/10 Elexandria took amazing care of me! Was originally going to get the grilled chicken sandwich (which I had before) but turned me onto the Drunken chops. Absolutely amazing experience and service.give this woman a raise!!“

“If u like neighborhood pubs that are friendly,inviting & alot to offer the customer! Must patronize since 70+ yr seafood & American food options from top cook/chef Omar & Robert! Fresh fish daily including Marlin! Duh! Grouper,Cod & Catfish sandwiches on fresh,heated Turano French roll broiled,blackened,fried or grilled! Sandwich $10-$11,1 side,or 3 course dinner w/ amazing,revolving soups like shrimp & corn chowder or pulled chicken tortilla Verde. ALL U CAN EAT Fridays,cod & McDonalds like fries,or amazing homemade kettle chips! $5 40oz Miller Lite pitcher on Thurs.Free food special (this week al pastor tacos) every MON @ halftime.Wings & taco nites too! Pool table,indoor & outdoor juke box,huge outdoor music rocking patio.$4/$6 vodka Blue Marlin tasty & strong! Full menu til 10pm,fried apps til closing 7days a week til 2am! Lastly friendly,courteous lady bartenders always! 70 yrs is proof in the pudding!​“

“THE POCKETS! THE POCKETS! I am not sure how to describe these wonderful and delicious things. They are filled with just about anything you want, served warmed with cheesy goodness! It's a straight up bar so the ambiance is just that. It's a good place to grab a drink, a pocket and watch some sports. The location is sort of interesting and the outside of the place doesn't look like much, but don't let that fool you.“

“Amazing food!! We came here 2 years ago and got the cajun pasta. Came back to Chicago and this is the first place we came to. Rich the manager gave us some gumbo that was some of the best I've ever had. If you're in Forest Park this Is a must stop!“

“AMAZING FOOD! That burger was FIRE! Exactly what we needed. We got the bacon burger. Cooked to perfection. Perfectly pink in the center. Eva was great, suggested the burger and the wings. I’m a total sucker for thick creamy buffalo, not butter hot sauce. I’m sad I didn’t get the wings after that fire burger I had. Anyways, well worth the stop. True hole in the wall. What I love almost more than life!“

“Stopped in for the first time on Feb 17 very nice place with 2 outdoor patios the inside is great , the bartender Linda gave us menus and asked us if this was our first time here I said yes and she suggested some food items well let me tell you the Burger was huge and very tasty and the chicken wings where huge and out of this world. I suggest you stop in The food is great and the place has a great vibe to it, can't wait for summer to sit on the patio.“

“Ventured out to 3 Corners in Lemont for their Thursday Specials. This was my first time at the Lemont location but have frequented their Nee Lenox location. Thursday's specials were a $12 Chicken Tender Meal (with side) and $6 martinis. The martini offering was straight forward: dirty, espresso, french, some specialty ones. Spirits included were house level and a bit sugary for my liking. If you're not a strong martini person, these would be great for you! Overall, the flavors were good! We started with the pretzel bites which we were a bit surprised they weren't salted. What I did love is the amount of sauce these came with! How many times one has to dip less to ensure each bite still got cheese or honey mustard; not a concern here! The honey mustard was a pleasant sweetness too with less of a bite. I got the garlic parm boneless wings which were delicious! The sauce had a hit of a zing. I wish they weren't served on the bed of lettuce so I could scoop up more of the sauce. My partner liked the chicken tender meal but appearance does not look like your typical tenders. He also loved the tater tot side offering!“

“My wife and I had our daughter's birthday party there and it was awesome! The food (pizza and those wings) were awesome! The DJ is, every 2nd day of the month, phenomenal! He gets the place jumping!We had the pleasure of celebrating with the neighborhood, St. Patrick's Day bar ? hopping with trolley rides to each location. So much fun!If you like bingo, they got that for you on Thursday and Saturday, fun fun and more fun!The bar is closed (April 2024) now for remodeling. Stay tuned for bigger and better fun. We love our neighborhood and it loves us, especially "TIME OUT SPORTS BAR, PIZZERIA & GRILL!"“