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Grandpa's at the Depot



1868 Prairie St.

Glenview, IL 60025
847-724-1390
Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
Grandpa's at the Depot offers tavern atmosphere with an Irish flavor. It's located in a century-old two-story brick building. A photo of the first owner, one-eared "Grandpa" Rugen, hangs on the wall in the bar area where patrons can sip pint drafts of Guinness, Bass Ale, Woodpecker Cider and other libations along with such American standbys as Miller and Old Style. On the pub menu: corned beef with cabbage, Irish beef stew, beer-battered cod, chili, burgers, sandwiches, salads. There's also a Friday Fish Fry with all-you-can-eat perch or cod.

Getting There

Cross Streets:
Prairie and Depot.
Parking:
Free Lot
Public Transportation:
Pace Bus: 210-Lincoln, 212-Evanston-Glenvw-Northbrk Ct, 220-Glenvw-Des Plaines, 228-Harlem. Metra Train: Milwaukee Road North Line: Glenview stop.
Wheelchair Access:
No

The Basics

Hours:
Kitchen: 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Monday through Saturday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Sunday

Bar: 11 a.m.-2 a.m., Monday through Saturday; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday.

Cuisine:
Bar Food, British, Burgers, Irish, and Scottish
Meals Served:
Dinner and Lunch. Lunch: Except Sunday.
Price Range:
$$ ($9-$15)
Reservations:
Accepted. Recommended on Fridays.
Alcohol:
Full Bar
Smoking:
No
Bar Style:
Irish and Neighborhood
Dance Style:
On Thursday and Saturday.
Audience:
Families. In dining area; boosters available; free popcorn machine and video game.

Features

Carryout:
Yes
Live Music:
Yes. Open mic on Wednesdays.
Features:
Catering and Kids Menu. Grilled cheese, hot dog, PBJ, chicken fingers. Three-day tented St. Patrick's Day party with live bands.
Specialties:
Corned beef dinner, Friday fish fry.
Outdoor Seating:
Yes. Two-tiered patio/deck area. 10 tables with umbrellas accommodate 40
Delivery:
No
Seating :
75 in dining area; 34 in bar.

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"my hat is off to..."

By Jan from Niles, il, April 24, 2007

my hat is off to Grandpas the place looks great. the service is average, but the bartenders are great Patty and Bill put on a great show (if Bill d...

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"The worst service ever. ..."

By Buddy from Glenview, IL, March 17, 2007

The worst service ever. The food is not worth the wait.

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"What a great place! ..."

By S. Miller from Glenview, IL, October 11, 2006

What a great place! Recently completely remodeled...but kept the same warm, quaint atmosphere. Old family photos on the walls, wonderful couch se...

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