Big Shot Restaurant & Piano Lounge
4.0
- 2 S. Vail Ave.
- Arlington Heights, IL 60005
- 847-670-6890
Tune into this northwest suburban bar and restaurant for a pianist tickling the ivories on Wednesday through Saturday nights. An eclectic dinner menu includes starts like Creole crabcakes, chicken skewers with spicy plum sauce and a homey trio of pierogies. Entrees also sport international flair, from Grecian-style kabobs to tilapia with beurre blanc sauce. Plenty of locals come in just for a dessert or a nightcap, with options like vanilla bean cheesecake and a Ghiradelli martini on the roster.
Getting There
- Parking:
- Street and Valet. Free valet on weekends. Public parking garage free after 6 p.m. a half-block away.
- Public Transportation:
- Metra: Arlington Heights
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes. Stairs at main entrance; enter through elevator next door at Metropolis Theater.
The Basics
- Hours:
- 4 p.m.-1 a.m. Tuesday through Thursday; 4 p.m.-2 a.m. Friday and Saturday; 4 p.m.-1 a.m. Sunday
- Cuisine:
- International
- Meals Served:
- Dessert and Dinner
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15). Most entrees $10-$19
- Reservations:
- Accepted. Reservations available for parties
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Bar Style:
- Piano
Features
- Live Music:
- Yes. Pianist plays Wednesday and Thursday (6:30 p.m.-1 a.m.), Friday and Saturday (6 p.m.-2 a.m.)
- Average Drink Price:
- $7 for martinis
- Payment Methods:
- Cash and Major Credit Cards
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"best overall experiance!!"
big bob from chicago - July 8, 2008
I have been here many times. When they first opened things were a little shaky but now that they have been there for almost a year it seems they h...
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"Best Evening Ever"
SB4345 from suburbs - April 22, 2008
A bunch of friends went out for a birthday Saturday night and had a blast. The food was excellent the piano player rocked! I think his name was and...
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"Great menu, good food, TERRIBLE service"
theatergoer from Chicago - April 18, 2008
We had a 5:45 PM reservation. We had our food order placed by 5:55 (two appetizers and two flatbread pizzas). We told our server that we had to b...
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