The Bank Restaurant & Bar
2.5
The menu, courtesy of chef Pattrick Cassata (Eclectic, 10 West, Spa Cafe), offers dishes both standard (calamari, crabcakes, burgers, steak) and less conventional (Hawaiian purple sweet potato soup, habanero ravioli, wild boar taquitos). Sit on the main floor at the bar or dining room, or head downstairs to the lounge, which features a stone fireplace and original stone foundation walls. Reasonably priced house wines are served by the quartino or bottle, and there's also more than a dozen beers on tap. The financial name indicates homage toward the city's past: This was the former digs of the first Gary-Wheaton Bank in 1875, and you'll find plentiful historic photographs and other tasteful nods toward the spot's original identity throughout.
Getting There
- Parking:
- Free Lot and Street Parking Difficult. Free lot: Free parking garage 2 blocks away. Street parking difficult.
- Public Transportation:
- Metra train: Wheaton
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Friday and Saturday; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday
- Cuisine:
- American Contemporary, Seafood, and Steaks
- Meals Served:
- Dessert, Dinner, and Lunch. Dessert. Dinner. Lunch.
- Price Range:
- $$$ ($16-$25)
- Reservations:
- Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Audience:
- Families. Kids menu available
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Features:
- Catering
- Worth Noting:
- New on the scene
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. For up to 50
- Seating :
- For 180
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"Skip The Bank"
Bebe's Cousin from Wheaton - September 1, 2008
The first time my husband and I went to The Bank was on their opening weekend, so we gave them a pass on the rude hostess and the disorganized serv...
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"Don't judge a book by it's cover"
David Brown from St Charles, IL - August 27, 2008
How many times have you read a book with a very basic cover, only to find that it was a wonderful read : ) The Bank looks very nice inside and out,...
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"We want this place to work but..."
samarims from Naperville - July 11, 2008
The bar and building are great (the bar has good drinks). But please tell me we can have a better restaurant in Wheaton (nothing compares to Adelle...
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