- 2501 Ballard Rd., Des Plaines
Most of the food is homemade at this all-ages bar and restaurant. Pizza is especially popular, along with salads, ribs and the Friday all-you-can-eat fish fry. READ MORE
Most of the food is homemade at this all-ages bar and restaurant. Pizza is especially popular, along with salads, ribs and the Friday all-you-can-eat fish fry. READ MORE
Back in 1976, the owner of this property looked at his garage and family room and decided to turn it into an 11-stool tavern -- and so the Bittersweet Tap remai... READ MORE
A giant international beer roster might be B.J.'s most impressive attribute. With more than 100 bottles to choose from, to say nothing of nearly two dozen taps,... READ MORE
A restaurant/lounge with a game room, small stage and full-service tobacco store featuring more than 100 brands of cigars and hot sauces. BitBuger, Pabst and Gu... READ MORE
Favorite entrees at Yard House include miso-glazed sea bass and pan-seared ahi tuna. The bar and restaurant also offers a huge selection of draft beer and 23 sp... READ MORE
The large American menu here includes burgers, steaks, seafood, pasta, salads and sandwiches. Comfort foods also get menu play with choices like pot roast and m... READ MORE
A game's just not a game without a big screen, a huge burger and a cold beer. This sports bar revamps traditional pub grub with a home-cooked punch: Sandwiches ... READ MORE
The richly colored, romantically lit interior of this Asian-fusion spot is reminiscent of a chic gallery, with prices reflecting the high-class ambiance. Look f... READ MORE
This family run steakhouse has a casual, comfy atmosphere, with a dining and lounge area with big booths, TVs and a fireplace. As far as the steak goes, the sig... READ MORE
This Elgin night spot sports exposed brick, bright aquariums and an expansive menu of cocktails, munchies and entrees. Snack on starters such as crab cakes with... READ MORE
The first restaurant to open in the eye-catching Oakbrook Promenade complex, Kona Grill offers an exotic twist on American cuisine, with influences from through... READ MORE
With plenty of upscale bars in the area, Murphy's of Arlington Heights lets drinkers get back to the basics. The neighborhood bar and restaurant opened in 2006 ... READ MORE
This South Side suburban gay club features DJ dancing, karaoke, GLBT performances and Latin-themed nights with Latin pop, Spanish rock, cumbia, salsa, merengue ... READ MORE
It may look like a run-of-the-mill corner tap on the outside, but inside, Blues Island Pub is white-hot with live blues music five days a week. Expect both well... READ MORE
Another outpost of the Rock Bottom family. READ MORE
This live entertainment venue boasts a 4,000 square foot comedy room and a 14,000 headlining show room for concerts, dance club nights, fight nights, big-screen... READ MORE
Opened in 2002, this Irish saloon has the feeling of a classic Dublin pub. Its owners know bars - Muldoon's is the same minds behind Kerry Piper and Tommy Nevin... READ MORE
The bar offers a menu of pub grub including wings, chili, burgers and fish and chips. Two private party rooms are used to host everything from business meetings... READ MORE
The Skokie outpost of the Edison park pub takes its name from a famous horse-racing track in Kildare, Ireland. Catch all matter of Irish sports and European fut... READ MORE