“jackie's is a great classic pub. good ambiance, cheap beer, and free popcorn. i needed a nonalcoholic drink option and they pulled through with a can of root beer and were even so kind as to offer me a cup of ice to go with it. they also have one of those fun digital juke boxes that you can pay to play songs on“
“Entertaining. I often go there when i work night shift for outages at Citgo. Ritchies has awesome Bloodys. Conversations are lively and they serve popcorn. Cheap entertainment at the bar. I also never say anything inflammatory or try to judge. Hey! Youre at a bar. People are out to relax and get things off their chest. Why try to judge? I just laugh or say neutral things. Its safer to stay in your own lane. I must say Uncle Ritchies is a good bar to stop. Mostly locals, but the barkeeps will take care of you. You wont feel ignored. Do stop!“
“I was blown away by the quality of the food at this restaurant. The ingredients were fresh and the flavors were perfectly balanced. The staff were also incredibly friendly and attentive, making it an all-around amazing dining experience. I can't wait to go back.“
“This establishment is not closed permanently As it might be posted on Yelp Neighborhood kind of bar,Doesn't try to pretend it's anything elseReasonable drink prices Comfy kind of feeling place where you can drink with friends plenty of parking, outdoor tables , and then standard video slot machines Its not a very large place But nice place to stop in“
“The good: Great food, cold beer-- love the patio! Somewhat of a dive, but a comfortable one at that. Prices are great and the people friendly. The bad: Flat soda, dirty soda gun, food is faster than the drinks, that drop off from the bar area to the patio by the door... I plan on revisiting again, its a great little hideaway!“
“Don't let the outside fool you. Its a plain brick building the middle of nowhere, but as soon as you walk inside, you can tell someone really cares about a nice inviting place to eat. Beautiful bar and comfortable dining room. It's divided up so it doesn't feel packed even when it's full. The drinks are good and reasonably priced. They have a nice selection of craft beers and house cocktails. The food was amazing. I went with a group of five and got to try a couple of things. Salad was amazing (that's strange to write but true) Tenderloin was great, chicken tenders are homemade not premise. I was very impressed. This is one of the best lunch spots in town. I'm sure dinner is just as good. I highly recommend and ask for Margot if you want a fun night waitress.“
“I am CONSISTENTLY IMPRESSED TREMENDOUSLY with the INCREDIBLY CREATIVE, HEALTHY and EXTREMELY TATSY ENTREES THAT THIS ABSOLUTELY WONDERFFUL LOCALLY OWNED DINING ESTABLISHMENT OFFERS ON A DAILY BASIS!!!!!!!!!!! PHE SERVER WAS TRULY AND SNCERELY A JOY IN ALL ASPECTS OF CUSTOMER SERVICE AND AMAZING DINING PROFESSIONALISM!!!! GOD BLESS EVERYONE AT ONE OF THE BRIGHTLY GLOWING STARS OF THE GREATER JOLIET AREA DINING COMMUNITY,THE METRO!!!!!!!!!!“
“Finally a place where we can get an amazing burger! OMGosh —— simply amazing! And then there was the Italian Beef and BLT that went by. ?? Well be back to try those! Kudos to the “chef” in the kitchen!So back to Nicks Tavern - my brothers and their friends used to come here and rave about it! Can’t believe it took me this long. Old world charm!! The bartender Noel was absolutely fantastic from the hello when we walked in until the moment we left! It felt like home here at Nick’s! And the regulars - oh the regulars! Yes! Loved it!!! And if we could give move than a 5 stars - we would! Go to Nick’s Tavern - you won’t be disappointed!!“
“Always enjoy your place ! Our go to when visiting our children and grandchildren in Lemont ! Food is always great and the service is top notch and super friendly! We don’t even consider stopping anywhere else because I would end up there getting my fav meatloaf dinner for the ride home anyway ?❤️❤️❤️Kid-friendliness: They treat my granddaughter like the the princess she is and they call you by name“
“Date night for us on a Friday night. Came early, that was a good thing because we didn’t have a reservation. Blackened white fish with steak fries and skirt steak with risotto—delicious!!! Limoncello cake for dessert ! Service was great thanks to the owner who seated us and Susan our server. Will definitely return with friends.“
“Best beef Rolls and corned beef rolls in the tri state area.. Best people and most unexpected hidden gem. Tommy and Kevin who run the place will treat you like family and you never know what raffle or contest there having and may walk out with a TV, drink, or a trip to Vegas.. love it here for any sport even or live “
“Friendly atmosphere and good food , fast service. we asked for gluten free food and they knew what it was! When I visit Joliet to meet with my good friend, we always stop at Vela's for lunch. Is it the good food? Yes! Is it the friendly, but professional service? Yes! Is it the kind of place where you can just relax,spend time and not feel rushed with friends or family in the warmth of an enjoyable restaurant? Absolutely! The cost of lunch, also makes it a practical choice for families and friends to enjoy. You know I love it so much, that I'm going back tomorrow.“
“I love this place ! Everyone was so friendly and the moment me and my cousin entered clementines it was clear we were where we were meant to be. Honestly every single person was unique and very cool. The bartender stefany was so hospitable and kind. She has a kindness that is genuine. Making Clementine's a great place to hang.“
“Excellent adult beverages, prepared expertly by Michelle. I highly recommend the $2 early bird specials. I enjoyed her dirty gin martini, stirred, not shaken to avoid too much dilution. Michelle attracts an intelligent, well mannered soft spoken clientele. Check it out for yourself soon.“
“Great little place , been there a few times . They have free popcorn that's fresh n delish , the pizza is thin n crispy and also really goooood !! Bobby is quite the host , he's super nice and funny too ! Always a great time and love the fact that it's cozy although it does get pretty busy lol I will be going there from now on . The service is always awesome and friendly ! Try it you won't be disappointed!“
“The Wait staff and bartenders are friendly. Just don't go for the fish fry if you are hungry and don't have a bunch of time to wait. After 1.5 hours and several promises, I finally got the truth, I'm not getting food. After a couple more struggles they repayed me. I've had the fish in the past and it is very good. Just way to disorganized and unprepared for the crowds they get. They need a better system in place. I'll give it another shot but will go right when they open for hopefully better results.“
“Really great sushi. Lots of options on the menu. I love that it’s lowkey and kind of casual. Haven’t had sushi this good in a while so I will definitely be coming back. I’m super happy me and my dad found this place today on google. Making Otobo the go-to for future sushi plans.“
“I come here once in a while for breakfast. I love their American breakfast. The potatoes are really good, the sausage is tasty and best to have a mimosa with my breakfast is great too. Great to see a bar serving breakfast food on the weekends. Change of atmosphere and great place to be at.“
Gastropubs • $$
“Came into bar Louie last night after a work event and I have to say some of the best service for a handling such a large group last night. It Just one server (Jacob) he took care of all us and still tried get to know us and have fun, it was overall great experience and will be back.“
“We went tonight for dinner and were shocked!As regular customers we were surprised by the UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT sign. We were also told NO ALCOHOL.Jose you and your family will be missed. We are saddened that we were unable to say ..you will be missed and your in our thoughts and prayers. We hope to see you again soon!Mike & Louise , your friends at the bar!“
“Stopped in to see some bands last night. The owner remembered me from my chemo party I had there 6 years ago. He is a great host. One bartender refused to let us order food even though kitchen was still open another hour. I noticed the cook and asked him, he said put in an order. Went to different bartender and she put in our order. The owner then came and brought us some delicious pickle spear fries. Good night!“
“This is the best bar in Joliet. You can and experience the best atmosphere the best beef sandwiches in Joliet. You will find that the bartenders are very welcoming, nice, and good-looking. No drama. Please come down and have some fun and enjoy.“
“We come here almost every week. They have darts, a pool table, music, and slots. Bar tenders are friendly and learn your drinks and your name. It's a neighborhood Cheers. It's a nice local place to meet people and laid back to just relax from your day.“
“This is a great sports bar to hang out at and have a few drinks. I love it because it has a dart board. There is also a pool table here too. Came here last night with my bf to see the live band and play some darts. The food I give 5 stars to Mr. Beef’s beef sandwiches. I don’t know how Mugshots food tastes because I only come for Mr. Beef’s sandwiches. The live band was okay. They played good music but it was kind of hard hearing the singers voice. The drinks here are made well. Friendly and great customer service here.“
“We were in town visiting my mom and wanted a place to play pool. Didn't know what to expect when we pulled into the parking lot. So glad we went it. It was clean, great food, bartender super friendly.Great place to unwind, eat and play some pool and darts.“
“My personal favorite place to go. Close to home friendly people and the drinks are average. It's a nice older bar and the locals visit here daily, but are always willing to welcome a new-comer. They do not offer food, but the attached Pizza place opens at 3:00 pm and has a great pizza and offers fast food.“
“That's always, this is my favorite bar in the Joliet area. They home make their pizzas and have sliders available. During St Patrick's Day time they also make really, really good corned beef. The alcohol prices are good and the staff is really nice. Mary is my favorite!And if it means anything to you, it is a woman owned and operated business!“
“Was in Joliet and happened upon this bar and decided to stop. Best decision ever !!! The Bloody Mary’s are one of the best I’ve ever had and at a reasonable price ! They also had a nice choice of craft beers and a very welcoming bartender! We plan on stopping by every time we are in town !!!“
“Love this place. The drinks are delicious and the live music is a great addition. I enjoyed my time at this small bar.I recommend the Smoked Maple Bacon Old Fashion and the Pomegranate Holiday Mule.Parking: There is street parking and a large parking lotbehind the Embers bar... across from the train tracks.“