New American Restaurants near South Elgin, IL

“My gyro was hard and did not taste great. My moms Italian beef sandwich was so hot it had her coughing. I did not complain about mine but mama was talking to the manager when she started coughing so it was inevitable. The manager explained it had already been sent up the chain and got mama another sandwich which turned out not as hot.The service was top of the line.The manager also was helping with a catering order and was very helpful.Dietary restrictions: they do not have a list of ingredients and their daily value.Parking: Parking was right beside the building and there was plenty of it. They also have an wheelchair ramp and a few handicap parking spots.Kid-friendliness: They do have a kids menu.Wheelchair accessibility: They do have wheelchair ramp and wide doors. They also have a huge ordering area as well as a wheelchair accessible bathroom.“

“We were a party of 7, had a 5:00 reservation. As usual the service was fine and the food was great. From lasagna to the special (ravioli with beef filling and a meatball) everyone's food was served hot and delicious. Desserts were great too! I had a marvelous tiramisu and others had their great lemonchello cake. My only concern was for 7 people they should have brought us 2 loaves of bread instead of 1. Plus no EVOO and parmesan were not offered for the bread.“

“We had a delightful evening at this restaurant! Despite arriving late for our 8 PM reservation, we were promptly seated. The ambiance is upscale yet welcoming. The oysters were superb, and the chef graciously provided off-menu options for my vegetarian wife. Our server was outstanding, and the bar drinks were satisfying. I thoroughly enjoyed the salmon dish, and the cheese bread was delicious, especially when paired with olives. Overall, a five-star experience—we'll definitely return!“

“Came on a Wednesday morning and were seated promptly. Started with a caramel machiatto, which was excellent. Eggs were perfectly cooked. I had them with the bacon , which was thick and crispy. The breakfast potatoes are seasoned perfectly. Pancakes are bomb as well. Fluffy, but not too dry or dense. A little pricey but everything was delicious.“

“Atwater restaurant was superb. The only down side was the aspect of handicap accessible entrance and outside entrance handicap parking. The ramp wasn't very conducive for handicap wheelchairs, scooters or walkers. It is my request that the Herrington really examine accessibility to all would be ideal for future guests.“

“Took The Wife here for a late lunch. It was busy-ish, but we got a table fairly quickly. I got a Cheeseburger that took a very long time to make, and The Wife got a soup and half a sandwich. Nice place for the most part, but the seats and tables were sticky and dirty. Prices were more than average. A bit on the high side. Not sure if we'll come back.“

“Small restaurant with a dark, moody vibe that offers great drinks, food, and service. Been here twice and both times were enjoyable and the food is definitely memorable.Wings- maple bourbon dry rub with the good ranch and homemade blue cheese dressing these are a mustBrussel sprout salad- fresh and the acv dressing me feel better about myself before we consumed all the delectable food we ordered.Brie burger with seasoned fries- pairs good with the multiple cocktails I am sure you will order here.Grits- I didn't even know I liked them until nowChicken Shawarma Sandwich- I knew there was a reason I kept seeing everyone order this. It's amazing. How do they make better shawarma than most shawarma places around here?!Birria grilled cheese- good but the wings and shawarma have my heart.Seriously you would be doing yourself a disservice if you didn't try these things at least once if you come here. Personally, I would recommend the wings, brie burger, and chicken shawarma sandwich. Legit I still think about them and it's been a month since we have been there. Oh, and the fries as a side .. just get them your stomach will thank you later“

“Came here with friends. Ambiance was really lovely and warm set in a gorgeous old building. Good selection of drinks, service was professional and pleasant. The food was on the better side of average. Perhaps i ordered poorly. My Arctic Char was overcooked. Spatzle was drowning in sauce. My husbands slow-cooked ribs were good, the fennel in the lamb was slightly overpowering. The octopus starter was slightly overcooked. The shrimp bao was a winner. Desserts were delicious. The plating for everything was attractive. Would I return? Unlikely, given that we travelled for this.“

“UPDATE: We've been back 3 times since my first review and it keeps getting better. The hostess is cordial, friendly and sweet, what a nice change. Our latest visit we had Kyle as our server, super friendly, knowledgeable and spot on without being overwhelming. There were 6 in our party and he didn't miss a beat. Started out with Joan's Rolls, super soft, warm rolls with a chive butter, so good. 3 of us had the miso salmon, the other 3 had the apple & pear salad with a protein. Everything was delicious and done perfectly! We like how the chef changes the menu a little bit every so often.“

“Went here for brunch with my family on a Sunday afternoon. Upon stepping inside, I knew this would be a nice place to spend the afternoon. The host greeted us promptly and gave us two options for seating; and asked if any of us had food allergies...this was a nice surprise since my kids have a food allergy and nobody ever asks us. The host made it a point that he would notify the waitstaff and kitchen staff.The service was fast and efficient, our food was awesome, and the entire staff was accommodating to our two kids. As my kids finished their meals, our waiter told them to check out the art upstairs...this gesture gave my wife and I a few minutes to finish our coffee and beer.The pricing is as you would expect for this type of exclusive restaurant.Brass tacks: excellent food and high-end atmosphere without the pretense. I'm going back.“

“Went on a Saturday night when it was extremely busy, but still have a fabulous experience! Kelsey B was our server, probably the best server we have ever had. The food was delicious and everything came out quick and hot. We will definitely only come to this location from now on!Dietary restrictions: Great gluten free options“

“My friend wanted us all to get together at this place for some dinner and bingo on a Saturday night...Yelp the directions and a way we gooooo! When we arrived it had a cool family vibe, it's in a corner strip mall so there's plenty of parking. As we walked to the restaurant we saw strings of lights and several picnic tables to eat outside which we can here in February so looking forward to checking out this place in the summer nights. When we arrived they had several tables, high top tables. A long bar table to sit and eat and in the back of the place more picnic tables. When you want to order you would have to order though their qrcode at the table and they would bring your food to you, or order on their 2 standing tablets then wait to pick up your order. We even had a staff come to our table for a friend who couldn't get into their app. It sounded like if you have a group that's some people were ordering with the code separately, you have to take turns so the table number comes up with our order. I believe this is a cashless establishment as I didn't see anything paying in cash or a register. Ok on to the food... All our orders came in chinese take out containers in different sizes depending on what you got. I got the 10 pcs wings with buffalo sauce, if you wanted more or another different sauce like bbq that's extra. It's not bad juice regular sized wings flats and drummers but they were not seasoned/flavorful by itself so I sauced it. The fries were ok a bit soggy sometimes I like that vs too crispy. Hubby got the chicken sandwich he liked it. Typical sandwich. As for our drinks we got waters in blue plastic cups but our slushy booze came in an 8 oz glass. I got piña colada with booze was strong and good. Hubby got the hurricane slushy with booze strong and good. They have several flavors of the slushy machines that you can see in the pick up area. They offer with booze and without booze so kid friendly. They service different salads bowls, chicken sandwiches/beef burger, chicken tenders, and chicken wings. They have kid friendly food like Mac and cheese. We came here on a Saturday night for some free bingo with prizes it's about 2 hours of fun. Fun for us because 4 of us won a bingo prize of $5 off of food on a Saturday bingo night so we're coming back lol! One of the prizes was over $1k cash prize to fill up your bingo card in 52 numbers or else money will roll over! Overall, it's a nice place for family night , friends to hang out and those who love playing bingo... Tip, if you come on a Saturday night after 5:00pm it gets packed so come an hour or more to get a table to eat dinner or stay awhile if you want to play some BINGO.“

“I took my husband here for the first time for brunch and we can't wait to come back and work our way through the menu. My Florentine Benedict egg was perfectly poached and the hollandaise spot on; and my husband's biscuits and gravy, rich and flavored with bacon as well as sausage. My grapefruit/hibiscus mimosa--loved it. And the lingonberry pancakes were a taste of my childhood. The environment was casual and friendly with a little cozy-industrial vibe. Can't wait to go back!“

“First time last night for dinner with friends. What a great atmosphere, music could have been a tad lower. The service was very attentive. The food was really good. The crispy coconut tofu was a really good dish with many flavors mixing together to be amazing. Overall we will be back again!“

“We recently celebrated a 50th birthday at this fantastic event venue, and it exceeded all expectations! The 80s rock band took us on a nostalgic journey with their classic hits, creating an electrifying atmosphere. The upstairs area was perfect for our private party, providing an exclusive space for dancing and celebration. The combination of great live music, delicious catered food, friendly service, and a well-stocked bar made it an unforgettable experience. Highly recommend for anyone looking to host a lively and memorable event!“

“Jasmine was a wonderful waitress! Kept our glasses filled. I had the veggie flatbread which was loaded with vegetables. My friend had the open faced salmon sandwich with Caesar salad side and she loved it. Considering it was busy with spring break and the bowling and bocce were full, it was not noisy.“

“This has become our favorite place to eat out. The food is so flavorful and different from a regular sandwich shop. Also, we are able to bring our dog with us and get him his own doggy meal. They don’t have the dog meals on the menu but they are available. They really should put a sign on the counter or a wall about them. Everything is served in a dog bowl which fits with the theme of the place. They have a wide variety of foods to choose from. I am currently trying to eat my way through the whole menu! The atmosphere is like a park. Some of the tables have swings to sit on. There is a little “grassy” area with giant Jenga and giant Connect Four games to keep the kids entertained. I love the huge wall mural which shows lots of cute dogs picnicking in a park. The staff is very nice and helpful. My whole family, including the dogs, love eating here!Parking: It is located in an open air mall so there is plenty of parking.Kid-friendliness: Swing seats available at some tables. Giant games for them to play on the grassy area.“

“It's a small but cozy pub. We've been here several times for dinner. We've driven by this place often and not sure why we never went in. We usually sit at the bar and the bartenders are very friendly. Troy has made us some great cocktails. I recommend Coffee Shop After Hours with mezcal (or vodka), cold brew and cocoa bean. The Rye Old Fashioned is really good. The Bloody Mary (only served during Sunday brunch) is outrageous with that slider on top! They have a decent beer selection also. The prime rib special is delicious and perfectly cooked. Rocco burger is good too. We enjoy coming here place. You will need to be mindful of the hours because they're not typical.“

“I've ordered dozens of times since my original post from my first visit. The service is always excellent, cook time is quick, food is delicious consistent and filling. This is now our favorite go-to taco spot. Love the pastor tacos and my daughter loves the kids quesadilla.“

“At Bungalow Joe’s, not everyone knows,a bartender named Megan, can serve you beer heaven, whether Guinness or Old Style, with her spectacular smile, she’ll make you glad you stopped in, and make you want to come back again. (I promised her a poem, so I wrote one when I got home.) ;-)“

“Fantastic place with 10/10 burgers! The server, Nathan, is very friendly. Ask him to spit a few bars and he will freestyle on the SPOT!!! The new guy, Gian, is also pretty friendly. He can ALSO spit bars, he has a talent for freestyling. The workers are so talented!!“

“We sat on the patio on a cold day. The heaters helped, but we needed to keep our coats on. It looks like a great space for warmer weather. Excellent Ruben sandwich ranked 8.5/10. Got a cup of delicious French onion soup for $2.50 with the sandwich, ranked 10/10 for that price. Overall, I'd give Preservation an 8/10, which would be higher if it wasn't so chilly on the partially enclosed patio. The cold hastened our departure. I'll definitely be back when it warms up!“

“We’ve been going here for years. Food, ambiance is always excellent. Service was always good BUT last night our server TYSON blew ours minds! Told us right from the start to think of this night as a journey and to think out of the box. He was passionate about the food, drinks and other locations. He was amazing!!!!! Everything was absolutely perfect. When you go, ask for him as a server!“

“I love going to Cooper’s Hawk, especially the location in St. Charles. Not only is the food and the wine scrumptious, but we always get great service. Our favorite hostess is Josie Skwarek. We know when we see her smile, it’s going to be a great time.“

“You won't believe the flavor explosion at this spot in Elgin - they never disappoint! Their crispy fried chicken and fish are simply out of this world, and don't even get me started on the lemon pepper seasoning - it's a game changer! And if that's not enough, their mild sauce takes the whole experience to a whole new level. You've got to try it to believe it!“

“First time eating here, The service was great, food great. We had cheese curds to start which were good then Optimus brave burger, this was one of the best burgers I've had in a long time, the pretzel bun was fresh l, homemade and you can tell. We also had the Elote shrimp tacos, you get 3 huge tacos filled with shrimp and Elote. Definitely returning to try more from their menu.“

“OMG! The best burger and fries you can get here. You can get wing and other things on this menu that is delicious. This place has lots of TVs that has lots of sports with lots of friendly waiters and staff. This place I have grown up since I was (15), now 32!! Just an amazing place to “

“Friendly staff and nice large restaurant. Was seated quickly and waiter arrived promptly. Options from salads, burgers, sandwiches and pizzas. Prices are on the higher side but you’re paying for the atmosphere and experience here. No complaints. The BBQ Chicken Pizza was tasty.“

“On February 20th,2024, visited the office with six colleagues for a lunch meeting. What started as a meeting with three colleagues grew to six within the hour. Our server Maeve K, handled the growing party without any issues, quickly moving us a larger table (drinks and all.) Service was excellent (our water and soft drink glass were never empty) and the food was outstanding. Several of our colleagues had never been to the office but after this lunch meeting all said they were coming back for dinner & to try out the outdoor patio.“

“Stopped in after a wake down the street. Cool old space, beautiful spaces around outside, and is right along the river. Staff was friendly but not super on top of it. It was a weird night for all of us though so chalking that up to just a day. Rueben was good and balanced well, but could have had a bit more on it. Fries were really good. Husband and sister god wraps and said they were decent. Overall, a lovely space with decent food. Would be a good place to have a hang and chill with a cocktail.Kid-friendliness: As long as not seated at the bar, kids are allowed.“