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Reviews on Bar food in Winnetka, Illinois, United States. Winnetka (/wɪˈnɛtkə/) is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States, located 16 miles north of downtown Chicago. The population was 12,187 at the 2010 census. The village is one of the wealthiest places in the nation in terms of household income, and the richest in Illinois.
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10. Ten Mile House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 104 reviews
Reviewed By jcgtune
This restaurant is near the Northwestern campus and serves fresh and delicious food. The menu is interesting- lots of comfort foods with a modern twist. Soups, salads, pizza, sandwiches. You can sit inside or out, weather permitting. The servers were friendly and the service was very good. I had the spinach and artichoke pizza which also had fresh tomatoes, mushrooms and goat cheese too. It was delicious and I took half of it home. The coconut ice cream was the perfect ending to a good meal.
9. Meier's Tavern
Overall Ratings
4 based on 39 reviews
Delightful tavern, has been in business for decades, unchanging ambience. Well worth reviewing.
Reviewed By Chicagonative_7
Lived here forty years and only my second visit and wifeâs first..... drive by hundreds of times a year but never stop until today!The food was surprisingly good for lunch, especially the Reuben, and the liver wurst sandwiches. Really, really surprised and happy. The cheeseburger was at best ok and tater tots more novel than tasty.The DAB on tap was excellent as was discovering an original mural over the bar which ran its length.... covered in smoke and dirt over the decades but there!Paper plates and disgusting floor wonât allow five stars but itâs a âreal hootâ of a joint to visit! Weâre happy we did!
8. Stormy's Tavern & Grille
Overall Ratings
4 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By nancy e
It is a very kid friendly and loud place before 8, at least on a Friday night. Lots of kids running around the restaurant. The food was okay, had the fish fry and it was nothing special. The service was great. No problems with timing.
7. Pinstripes
Overall Ratings
4 based on 242 reviews
Reviewed By RJK_Chicago
We hadnât been to Pinstripes in a while and we were sorry about that. We have always enjoyed it there and this time, when it wasnât even super busy on the inside, we were a bit disappointed with the service.I must admit that other people came by and wanted to know if we were doing well, and overall we were, so we said nothing. Perhaps that is our mistake.First, I was surprised that our gluten-free friend was told that yes, she could have gluten-free bread, but it would be at a cost of $2. Okay, but they were slow in bringing it out. We all ordered drinks except for one of us who instead of something with alcohol, ordered a diet drink. He had to wait. The dinner was exceptional for me, I had ribs; they were amazing, as was the Caesar salad. The next gaffe was regarding the Pinstripes bracelet, I had to ask how it worked (it has been a while) and then the server forgot. The final strange thing was that we had the server give separate checks. Our friends got a duplicate of ours (which was more expensive). We had to call them on that one. So instead of a four stars, I have to give three. Thanks for your review. We would love to hear more about your experience, so that we can use your valuable feedback to deliver an even better experience next time. I am going to address this issue as soon as possible. Again, thank you for taking the time to review our business!
6. Aboyer
Overall Ratings
4 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By Allen21096
Aboyer is one of three restaurant concepts that is located in this building from Chef Michael Lachowicz. It is a brasserie that is meant to be a casual dining experience, like a French pub, which should be more refined than an English pub. The food is a blend of French & American food with inspirations from around the world. The staff is very professional and is dedicated to service that is quicker and more casual. The staff is also very friendly and informative about the menu selections. As you enter the door and come to the hostess station, Aboyer is the area directly in front of you and it includes a great, contemporary bar.It was wonderful cooking for you and I look forward to seeing you again soon!Best, Michael
5. The Happ Inn Bar and Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 153 reviews
Located in the Village of Northfield, The Happ Inn has become a neighborhood staple known for its inviting and dynamic atmosphere, fresh quality food, specialty craft beers and diverse wine list. This award winning restaurant is the perfect place to meet
Reviewed By BonnieT159
My nieceâs wedding shower was held here, and it was fantastic. The place is very cute, has free and easy parking, the food was great, and the service was excellent. I want to come back for a regular off-the-menu meal.
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4. Hackney's on Harms
Overall Ratings
4 based on 252 reviews
Hackney's opened in 1939 in Glenview, Illinois. We are famous for our Hackney Burger served on our house made Dark Rye and our Original French Fried Onions. We are still owned and operated by the same family that opened Hackney's 80 years ago!
Reviewed By klaus724
The food and atmosphere are on par with the Hackney's on Lake. Usually the service is good too, but on our most recent visit the wait staff went MIA so often I felt like I needed to tackle one of them just to get their attention (flailing my arms like a quarterback signalling a touch-down worked at the last minute.) There were only 2-3 tables with patrons in our section so it's not like they were over-loaded with customers.Hopefully next time the wait staff will be back up to speed.
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3. Fred's Garage Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By Svensota
If you like distracted dining, this is your kind of place. Loud music, multiple TV's tuned to sports, little kid's running around, and sound bouncing off concrete & metal surfaces. Perfect atmosphere to check your cell phone, text friends, down a craft beer, and shout to the person next to you.The fare is the usual casual dining stuff: burgers, tacos, salads, milkshakes, and more!The food is good, but not great. The prices are high, but not ridiculous. The service is adequate, but not totally inept. And, it all takes place in a re-purposed garage. How cute.When we left, we wished we had eaten someplace else.Totally average.
2. Little Ricky's
Overall Ratings
3 based on 60 reviews
(847) 784-1444
Reviewed By NickK7501
We love this place. Bustling dining room and expanding outdoor seating, this neighborhood gem is convenient to downtown Winnetka and the commuter (Metra) station. Decent sized menu with good burgers, interesting salads and tasty entrees. Iâve had several of the chicken dishes and enjoyed them. This place often has mussels on special and, when they do, get them. A large portion of very fresh mussels arrives - one of the few places in the Chicago area that has them. Often have other specials worth checking out too. Good service. Everything is priced well. Reliable.
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1. Trifecta Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By Bill L
The family responsible for the long enjoyed O'Neill's Restaurant has opened a new restaurant called Trifecta Grill. It has a chic interior and large outside patio. Most importantly, it has a diverse menu of small and large plates. Last week, we dined with friends and started with shared onion rings and Caesar salad, both of a size to give each of us an ample taste. Two of us had variations on lobster; one had a lobster roll with a hush puppy type potato side and the other had a lobster and crab cake. A third had a steak and fourth had the seared tuna with a light sauce and cucumber salad. All of us were very pleased with our choices. For dessert, we shared a three leeches cake and praline basket of raspberry sherbet and vanilla ice cream. We will definitely return.
