50 Best Bars near Palatine

“Great foot and great service. They take time to explain everything and even show you pictures. Love this place!“

“Thursday Karaoke was rocking and I wanted to give a shout out to Angie and Liz always the best service Ernie the best food and Heidi running the karaoke. I highly recommend MadCats“

“Wonderful friendly staff and great pizza, the wings were also excellent. Great draft beer choices too!“

“Cheers. This is a quintessential dive bar where everybody eventually knows your name. A good place to be alone or regale with friends. I’ve visited at least a half dozen times and the experience has been fine. Trish and the other bartenders have been attentive and quite friendly. I’ll be back time and time again.“

“Nice people. Lots of space. Great ford and drinks!!“

“The squirrel and his wife went there for lunch. The dining room wasn't open sat in a bar area. The bar is a bar suitable for evening snacks and bar food. seating is very limited they don't take reservations The food was good, not great, but good for the price.“

“Our waitress Alyssa was wonder! Had the prime rib and it was cooked to perfection. Great atmosphere to sit and enjoy good food and friends! Highly recommend to go and try it!“

“When it comes to ambiance "shack" pretty much sums it up : ) However, when it comes to wings, Gators is the place to be. Their wings are meaty, juicy, and tasty. I ordered the barbecue wings, and they were slathered in a sweet, rich sauce, just the way I like 'em. The service is always very good too. Highly recommended if you like wings! Cost is premium, about $25 (including tip) for 10 bone in wings and fries, no drink included.“

“Great food and service! Really good people!“

“While the food is great, drinks are good but very pricy. Limit yourself to just 1. I would go back for special occasions.“

“Hands down one of the best restaurants I've been to. A beautiful place with a great vibe. They have a bar in the main dining area which is great if you're looking to hangout after dinner. The staff was absolutely wonderful. Everyone was so friendly and fun! Every dish we had was SPECTACULAR!!!. We ordered about 8 dishes and every single one was delicous. You can tell they use high quality products/ingredients. Lastly, the price we paid for this 10 STAR experience was too low in my opinion. I would easily pay triple the amount for this place. We'll be going back very soon. Maybe this weekend! ;) 10 STARS for Bar Salotto!!!“

“We came by to Moe's after hearing about an advertisement for a special brunch event, and we were floored by the wonderful people running this place! They were very friendly and inviting, and held a simple but classic brunch with mimosas and the atmosphere was kind and caring! We haven't been to it in the evening as a bar, but this brunch special is something they'd like to run monthly and we'll worth it!“

“Yo recomiendo este lugar por muy buen servicio y deliciosa comida.“

“Always top notch. Never had a bad meal or service yet.“

“Fun tiki like atmosphere inside, but you don’t really get good views of the water from inside restaurant. I got the bbq bacon burger and it was great! The fries were a seasoned kind, they were good but not my fave. The mister got the all you eat fish fry. They bring out two fried cod pieces at a time. The beer battered fish was great and so was tartar sauce, especially the spicy one was fantastic! Only complaint is we waited awhile for another serving of fish - but when it came out it was hot and fresh! We asked for side of blue cheese and some hot sauce - be aware they charge you for 75 cent for every sauce without letting you know.“

“We LOVE this restaurant, and will always come back for a fun/delicious night out, but we always seem to have something missing or incorrect with our order. The servers are very nice/accommodating, but it would be preferable to have our orders come out correctly the first time.“

“Friendly staff! Beat mojitos in town! A bit pricey, but then again everything is expensive these days! Cajun ribeye was delicious!“

“It's been over two weeks since my family and I visited The Polish American Bistro. It would be remiss of me not to leave a wonderful review of this lovely restaurant! Ania and Darek, the owners, are the nicest and most hospitable people ever! Since I have family in Poland, it was fun to talk to them about their homeland. Now about their food . . . it's completely amazing! I ordered galumpki (ground beef and rice wrapped in cabbage). The tomato sauce on top was so delicious, it spun circles around the sauce my grandma used to make (sorry, Grandma!)! My husband ate a breaded pork cutlet with mashed potatoes. SO tasty! And my daughter opted for a cheeseburger that looked and tasted so great that we even returned the next day to order another cheeseburger to go! Our entrees were accompanied by a side of two types of salad - one made of marinated red cabbage, and the other was their super delectable authentic Polish sour cream, cucumbers and dill. As you can tell, our dinner itself was a 5-star experience. Last but not least, I must discuss their DESSERTS! When you walk into Ania and Darek's restaurant, your eyes will immediately be drawn to their multi-tier display of desserts. Unfortunately, since our stomachs were full after our delicious dinner, we couldn't even think of dessert. However, take-home was still an option! So I asked Ania to escort me to the dessert case and tell me about her sweet treats. It turns out she owns a bakery in another suburb, and all the desserts are made on location at the bakery FROM SCRATCH! So we took a few home (see photo), ate them the next evening, and they did not disappoint! I loved them all, especially the vanilla custard inside the eclair and fruit tart! The chocolately hazelnut dessert was a Kinder Bueno torte. I want to go back and try more of these amazing treats! You should really go check out The Polish American Bistro, whether or not you are Polish! They have food for everyone. Dziękuję Ania and Darek!“

“Everything we had was delicious and truly in hefty amounts, so much we left alot to discard unfortunately (we were flying so no way to package it up).. Waiters very pleasant and great at making suggestions.. If you like a strong flavorful drink, Try the dacquiri or mojito! Awesome!“

“Nice, very tiny place. Good beer. Seating is not the most comfortable, lots of backless bar stools and small tables. Within the location is a business where they press cremated ashes into diamonds. Fine. But then brewery stuff is stored in the dead people processing partitioned space. I don't get it.“

“It was a very special night for us and they made our dining experience so very nice“

“We could be sitting outside enjoying the beautiful weather like we did today or watching the grandsons ice skate on the outside rink in the winter, the Fox and Turtle never disappoints. The only thing better than the food is,the service, which are both top notch. If you never have been here you should definitely give it a try . You will not be disappointed!“

“Great food and great service“

“My neighborhood meeting place. Great food, drinks, people, and atmosphere“

“My waiter was good and friendly. I sat in covered patio. I ordered a spring salad with shrimp. blackberries, grapefruit, candied pecans, arugula and berry vinaigrette and a side of Mac n cheese. The salad was missing the pecans but I forgot until I left, I thought something was missing. However, the shrimp was perfectly cooked. The ratio of shrimp to half portion was good. Mac N Cheese was ok. Noodles were undercooked and some still hard/crunchy edges and cheese sauce was just average and a bit gritty/thick. However, I was not expecting my meal to be served with plastic wrapped plastic utensils. a take home box for salad and a take home container for dining in. That was disappointing. the table of eight next to me was a bit shocked too to get their meals in to go cardboard containers.“

“We had cocktails and dinner tonight. We haven’t been back to this restaurant since they remodeled. Talked with Sal for a bit. Had a fabulous appetizer and dinner!!!! Plan on making this a regular place to meet with friends and family. Food was excellent!!! Thank you !!!“

“Great food and staff. Love the decor inside.“

“Jimmy Ds is a fantastic local establishment, long-standing history here in town I highly recommend!“

“Met my besties here for girls night/catch up session. The food was delicious and the drink menu extensive! We enjoyed every minute of our experience, especially service by Mary. Ken described the cod special so well, all 3 of us ordered it. We can’t wait to return!“

“Chicken Florintine was excellent, and the Terra Masu was the best I've ever tasted.“

“Heavy metal music and burgers?!!! Say less, this place always has really good food and the Staff are awesome. Make sure to bring your appetite as the burgers here are huge! The beat appetizer is the jalepeno poppers. Those things are addicting.“

“Love this place, not enough to move to Illinois but if I did, I would be a regular. Thanks to our server/bartender for a great afternoon. We will be back when next in the area.“

“We have been searching for decent “Chinese” food since moving to mchenry 8 months ago and NOTHING in the area was even close to being good. This was the first time I’ve had it since moving and I can FINALLY say we found the place. The egg rolls were so good, which is usually my biggest test on a place! The beef egg food young was also great, no big chunks of onions either. It was a good portion of ingredients, and the flavor was spot on. My husband had the chicken fried rice and orange chicken and he said it was really good - he usually says “it was fine” whenever we get Chinese, so this is a big compliment coming from him. The service getting the food was quick and still warm when we got it. I do remember coming here years ago, and remember it being really a great atmosphere and really good. So luckily with Uber Eats, we were able to have it delivered. I am thrilled to say I FINALLY found my go to spot!!!!“

“This place is simply amazing. I went there for a paint n sip and instantly knew I'd like to host an event there. I decided to have my 30th birthday party there. I rented out the private area, where you had the option of having your own DJ and personal Bartender. David, the owner, worked with me closely throughout the process. From helping me choose a DJ to helping with the food options. He made sure during the night that me and my guests were happy and satisfied. It was definitely a vibe there! All the guests had a great time and enjoyed the atmosphere. DeeJay Nez was great. He understood the assignment! The Theme was "Back to the 90s" he played a great mix of 90s/2000s. If you want to have a good time and relax, or need a space to host a party, I definitely recommend Social Bar and Grill! You won't be sorry! The food was amazing, music great, staff was friendly and attentive. 5 stars for this place. I'll definitely be back for their themed nights and to host another party! Thank David for a great time!“

“Love outdoor options in the summer. Even with a crazy weekend of 56 Music Fix everything was on point with food and service. I loved seeing Chris step in and help anywhere and everywhere he needed to.“

“Great food and atmosphere!! Would go again .“

“Great hostesses ! Went for birthday party it was great !“

“Awesome food and fresh Guinness!“

“Great food and Bartenders are awesome!“

“Now serving breakfast!The very kind bartender was all by himself shuffling around breakfast plates and making bloody marys for several customers- please get him some assistance.Breakfast tacos were pretty good (warm eggs, crispy bacon), but potatoes were so-so (not warm, not crunchy). Coffee was OK. Overall, it met the mark for a quick, warm, sit down breakfast (not many options in terminal C).“

“The Cheeseburger on a Pretzel bun was very good and I would recommend it. I like their selection of German & Craft beers. I will be back at the Old Munich Tavern next Friday.“

“This place is awesome as staff and customers are very friendly and food is always good. If you want something light the vegetable soup is great and comes with a warm dinner roll. Bar service is great and there are daily food and drink specials. Pizza is also excellent!!!“

“Had a fantastic night at a painting event they had. The staff was super friendly and very attentive. The food was delicious and so were the drinks. It's a very fun and welcoming environment.“

“We had a great time at this place. Chrissy was one of the friendliest bartenders I've ever encountered. She was attentive, friendly, kind and very interesting to chat with. They serve great drinks and food at an affordable price. Highly recommend you check it out!“

“This is my new go to for dinner and drinks! My first time coming here I asked our waitress Kamren for suggestions and she recommended the Salmon Caprese which was an awesome recommendation! Our waitress was super friendly and attentive and the sandwich was delicious! The portions were so huge I ended up taking some home.“

“I love this small and friendly piano bar. It has a great atmosphere and wonderful staff. My favorite part is the live music, especially Jeannie Tanner and Abigail Riccards.“

“First time here and had a great time! We stopped in after a soccer game to celebrate my husband’s birthday and were pleasantly surprised by how fun it was. We sat outside on the patio and enjoyed live island music which was super fun. The ambiance was that of a resort, even the inside of the restaurant smelled like one!We started the night with drinks: my husband had a tap beer (a red a think), i had a rum runner, and my kiddos enjoyed the mango island ice. The icees were good- not too sweet and you could taste pieces of the actual fruit blended in.We love seafood and they had lots of great options. My husband had the seafood paella, I had a pineapple bowl with shrimp and rice, my son (11) had the blackened mahi tacos, my daughter (9) had the coconut shrimp tacos, and my youngest daughter (4) had the kids sliders.My kids are usually cheeseburger/Mac n cheese types but they do have an adventurous side and I was happy to see that the the food options brought that side out of them. The older two devoured their meals and said it was their new favorite restaurant. The youngest seemed satisfied as well.My dish had a very creative presentation in a pineapple bowl and was delicious. The paella was super tasty, no complaints at all. Loved the music and fire pit. Service was a smidge slow but all-in-all a great experience.Dietary restrictions: Several options seemed safe for my restrictions, I had a hard time choosing. The pineapple bowl with shrimp that I eventually settled on did not trigger my gluten or dairy intolerances at all.Kid-friendliness: The food was kid-approved. We sat outside on the patio and listened to live music which we not only enjoyed but also drowned out the sound of our shenanigans.“

“Had a wonderful, leisurely dinner for four. Food and service were impeccable.“

“The food is fantastic. The mole sauces are to die for (sshh don’t tell my mom i said that). The table side guacamole is a must do. I look forward to eating my way through the rest of the menu.“

“Awesome place to have great Lunch or Dinner... Appetizers are to die for... * Got to stop in see there Awesome Bar and there Bar Tenders & Server's are # 1 MadDog Burger“