Prairie House Tavern
2710 Main St, Buffalo Grove, IL, 60089
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Address :
2710 Main St
Buffalo Grove, IL, 60089 - Phone (847) 415-2255
- Website https://prairiehousetavern.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 1:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : Yes
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Street, Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Music : Juke Box
Good For Dancing : No
Alcohol : Full Bar
Happy Hour : Yes
Best Nights : Thu, Fri, Sat
Coat Check : No
Smoking : Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
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Huh W.
Been here several times, mostly because it's within walking distance of my place of residence. Can't speak for the food, as I've only been to the bar area for late night drinks. Service ranges from adequate to below average, and the patrons range from below average to obnoxious (haven't seen a worse bar crowd yet in my travels, but that's not saying much because I've had the pleasure to hang out with some damn sociable barflies). I've actually been harassed for my drink orders at the bar, and most recently, had to wait several minutes at the bar while the bartender attempted to flirt with and pick up a patron (with no other patrons waiting and me waving like a monkey). After ordering my drink, this jabronie then assumed my payment included a tip and didn't return any change - first time that's ever happened in my service experience. I'm not cheap and I usually tip well (20%+ average), but it's my bleeping choice, thank you very much. I'll probably return, but only because I can walk here... would NOT recommend to anyone looking for a drinking hole in the north BG / Vernon Hills area. You have Champs and Cubby Bear a few miles south, and Buffalo Wild Wings and Blue 60 (plus others) several miles north. Do yourself a favor and avoid.
(2)Dean K.
I love this place. It is a little small but they have really improved the menu since they first opened. Great burgers! I also enjoy the steak sandwich. It seems like they get a lot of repeat business and a lot of locals hitting the bar part.
(5)Char M.
Very friendly service, but terrible food. The prime rib was tough and under cooked twice with parts of meat, way under cooked. Maybe they are better at burgers.
(2)Melissa S.
The food was okay and what you got was okay for the price. The service was horrible though. The girl that was supposed to wait on our table wouldn't even look at us and never came by our table. We were about to get up and leave when another server finally came by our table and helped us and I made sure he got the tip I left instead of her. The other thing that bothered me was that the female server that should have been at our table looked like she should have been working at Hooters and had flip-flops on. I would not consider that a family-friendly or clean environment. Another guy kept walking between the bar area where he was watching TV and drinking and then behind the counter where they were cooking. Needless to say, not matter how good the food is, we will not be going back. The restaurant looks and acts like it is run by high school kids that don't know any better. Let me know when they grow up and learn how to run an eating establishment.
(1)Jane P.
friendly service + good bar food. (fajitas + fried green beans are standouts.) love that options like this exist.
(4)Bruce N.
You know, I'd probably go here more often if the weekday evening traffic wasn't so horrible in the area. I've been to Prairie House a few times, usually after a movie at the Regal up the road. The food's always good and fresh. The thin crust pizza is nice and crispy, with quality toppings and plenty of gooey cheese. I've had a couple of "better than most" burgers, served on a nice onion roll, too! Last night, I had the buffalo chicken wrap and my GF had the basic chicken wrap. While good, they cost them the fifth star. I thought that they were a little light on the chicken and could have used something more on it than the Romaine lettuce and dressing. Maybe some chopped tomato or something? The accompanying pasta salad was good, and they ALWAYS pour an honest drink. The beer selection in better than average and they have some nice flat screens in both the restaurant and bar area. I've always liked this place (even going back to the Prime Rib specials from the Jerry's Tap days) and continue to do so. The help is pleasant and attentive. I intend to try the Door County fish boil on Sunday afternoons (after 3) or the recently added Sunday brunch (after 9) in the very near future . I believe that they also deliver movies with your pizza if you live in the delivery zone.
(4)Val A.
Nice atmosphere and yummy burgers!
(4)James C.
The bar tender is extremely nice and the drink specials are great for the area! $2.25 high life bottles and $3.00 16 oz miller light draft. It's a total cubs bar and being a sox fan they didn't harass me too much. Which is rare on the north side. Highly recommend!
(5)J. K.
I've been to Prairie House Tavern 5 or 6 times over the past year. Haven't tried their pizza, but I've had their burgers and wraps. My fave is the Buffalo Chicken Wrap. Burgers are OK, not bad. Seasoned fries are delish. Service is reasonable for the sort or down-earth place it is. Food tastes fresh. I always sit in the front area (not the bar area), which is more conducive to conversation. Wish they didn't have the TVs dominate the decor.
(4)Booda B.
OK Sunday breakfast option. We had to sit in the bar due to a large party that was supposed to be taking up the entire dining room (but didn't show, which was a distraction to the staff during our visit). That was less than desirable, but the waitress at least apologized. Too bad, because the dining room was kind of cute. The bar is very dive-y, but in a good way. It was odd to have breakfast while being subjected to "School for Scoundrels" on their flat screen, which was BLARINGLY LOUD, especially considering that there were only two other tables occupied in the bar at 10:30 a.m. The food was pretty good and decently priced. I had a skillet (got to pick five ingredients), which was very tasty and served over "Lyonnaise potatoes" (aka Potatoes O'Brien), which added some nice crispy texture. My dad had the blueberry waffle, which thankfully came topped with actual blueberries (not pie filling). The potato pancakes are not great, which is fine, because you should be enjoying the yummy Lyonnaise potatoes instead. My cranberry juice was seriously upwards of 32 oz., which is insane, but not as insane as my dad's $3 bloody mary. $3! And he said it was pretty good. All in all, I don't know if I'd come back for breakfast, but I plan to check it out sometime for dinner. They have a nice-sized patio I'd like to dine on, and I'm guessing their drink specials are attractively priced.
(3)Brian W.
Been meaning to try dinner here for a while and finally got around to it. Glad we did. Service was excellent - everyone was friendly and helpful. Food was very good, not great. The one exception is the homemade chips, they were awesome. Not greasy or salty, but had excellent taste. The only downside was the size. Not a lot of room and it can get filled up quickly. We will definitely be back.
(4)Michele D.
I like this place. We have been here twice; once for food and drinks and another time just for drinks. The food is good, except they slightly screwed up our pizza. There was supposed to be pepperoni on only half, but there was pepperoni on the whole thing. The fried green beans were delicious. The have had good beer specials both times I have been here, too. Tonight was tap Blue Moons for $2.75. The service is friendly. As for the decor, well, it's a dive bar. What can you expect? That being said, it's clean and it seemed to be freshly painted. There is also a nice porch area in the back with outdoor seating.
(4)Jeanette K.
I realize my bad experience may just be a one-time error, but I can't justify more than 2 stars when I'm up sick later on in the night into the next morning. The experience started off well enough. We ordered some fried green beans and chicken strips. They were better than average, but not anything remarkable. Prairie House also had a wide array of beer specials, even on a Sunday night. We ordered a butter crust pizza, half was supposed to be an assortment of meats, and the other half pineapple, green pepper, and onion. As a recovering vegetarian, I was obviously on the veggie side. So when the pizza came out, it looked awesome! Cheese perfectly browned on the top, and just greasy enough. Well, it turns out that someone interpreted pineapple as pepperoni, so the whole pizza had a layer of the pepperoni under the cheese. Since we waited 30 minutes for it to come out and I was starving, I was not going to send it back. My digestive tract just paid for it for the remainder of the night. And the next morning. I would probably try Prairie House again, if I happened to be in this exact area. Otherwise, I'd rather go to some tried and true favorites in Vernon Hills.
(2)Megan M.
Marginal food, service and ambience. Unless you have a herd of kids, don't bother.
(2)Brian H.
Although I've stopped in a few times for lunch we went the other night for dinner (for a first). We can't say enough about the service. A+++. We didn't have to wait on one specific server. Every time any of the employees walked by they checked on us and asked how everything was, if we needed more to drink, etc. They also knew we were using a Groupon and at other places we have noticed the service seems to lack when using a Groupon. Not here! They were great! We started with the fried green beans which were very tasty. Something different than the typical appitizers. I had a burger and it was mighty good. Cooked just right, fresh, delicious! I also went with the homemade chips. Typically this is something that I would load up with salt. Somehow I thought they were great with no added salt. She had a steak salad and it was loaded with steak, cooked just right for her. It's a small place, and we were lucky on timing to be seated immediately. People after us had to wait and because of the place's size really had nowhere to wait comfortably (for them or for us at a table where they would stand) unless they went into the bar, but if they're filling the place and that's the biggest issue that is a good thing. We will definitely be back!
(4)Stephanie P.
This place is that hidden gem you have been looking for in the suburbs. There food is great the bar it's self has a great home like feeling. The staff is wonderful so nice without being fake, attentive without being annoying and there all good-looking. The female bartenders are really pretty but not stuck up and the male bartenders are good looking and so much fun! Check this place out you will have such a fun night
(5)John F.
Just what you want in a local tavern! My Black and Blue burger was very good, the chicken dish my Fiancé had was a little dry but she loved the sauce. Drinks are reasonably priced and the staff and patrons were friendly.
(3)Matthew W.
Quintessential local bar and pub. Went several times with my dad, good local atmosphere and decent food. The caesar wrap is something. Service is attentive, parking is a major hassle though. Be SURE to go on the off hours of the metra, or you might be out of luck as it's across the street from the stop.
(4)Dana B.
While browsing Groupon about a month ago I came across the Prairie House Tavern and did not know about its existence since the restaurant's location was recently annexed by Buffalo Grove. Because the Groupon for the Prairie House Tavern was such a deal, I had to buy it and try this place out for myself. I went with my boyfriend and tried the buffalo burger and I was astonished at the size and quality of the meat. The burger was cooked to order, flavorful, served on a fresh onion roll, and came with incredible seasoned fries (trust me, it's worth the extra 30 cents). I definitely will be coming back here to try out the other items on the menu!
(4)The Bar Car L.
So charming! Tucked away, so you gotta find it. The locals (ie:us) LOVE IT. The bar is small, but cozy. There is a back deck for warm nights. The eating area has a front porch of sorts, which has windows you can open for fresh air. In the winter, there are space heaters, so you can sit there year round. The food is good, reliable. Pizza is very good. Whoever we have brought there have gone back. It is just welcoming, and worth it. We often joke as not to tell too many people about this place cuz we don't want it any busier than it already is. BTW, anyone who has had food not to their expectation should have told the waiter, they would make it right. No joke, they truly care about their customers.
(4)Sue F.
We had a blast at this place, the employees,patrons and owner were friendly, helpful and engaging. We ate outside on a beautiful summer day. Med rare burger was served well done. Fries were good, pizza was better than you'd expect at a bar of it's nature, it was homemade. Salads were not good. Wings served with ample sauce and were fine. It's right across from the train stop, so I imagine it would be a fun stop for some happy hour fun.
(3)Ron S.
I enjoy this place whenever I am in the suburbs. Prairie House has a lax environment with reasonable prices.
(4)Darlene L.
This is a solid spot for that bar burger or meat ball sandwich that you have been craving. Cute little bar in front and small restaurant in the rear. This is nothing more than a roadhouse with comfort food that pleases. The pizza looked pretty good and seemed to be enjoyed by several families dining early evening. Liked the burger served with homemade chips or slaw. All were satisfying. The place is also super cheap with friendly service.
(4)louise b.
Food OK, smoky place due to patrons smoking right outside door. TINY dining room, too brightly lit and crowded. Bar fine, loud but nice staff there.
(3)kb j.
This is a nice choice for those seeking a local watering hole. It's located in what appears to be an old house and is divided into a dining area and a bar area. We went here relatively early on a weekend evening recently. The bar and dining area was filled with a mixed crowd of families and adults. A decent number of beer and ale choices are available by the bottle (no draft beer) including Fat Tire amber ale and Sam Adams as well as mega-brew offerings and quasi-mega brew offerings like Blue Moon. Classic rock tunes were blasting away in the bar area which was filled with diners, folks sitting at the bar and some other folks playing darts. Service was friendly and fast. We put our name down to be seated in the dining area, but as it turned out, we found space in the bar and had our dinner there. The menu included some salads, burgers and other sandwiches and classic pub-food appetizers (e.g, chicken wings, fried calamari, etc.) as well as pizza. The very good thin crust pizza had a crispy crust and was topped with gooey cheese and other goodies. We chose the pizza over the burgers. The burgers served to the other diners looked awesome and will be something that we would try on a return visit.
(4)Jessica Y.
Nice family bar/restaurant I met my friend for a late Saturday night dinner. We shared onion rings, fried green beans, and a small thin crust veggie pizza. The onion rings were lightly battered fried perfectly - YUM. The ranch that came with the onion rings and fried green beans was a great sidekick - creamy and garlicy. Pizza was ehh...the crust was cardboardy and nothing special. I would try something else next time. Our three items could have fed at least one more person and the bill + 2 drinks came out to $33. Friendly service, clean restaurant, and good food. We could do without the massive amounts of mosquito bites buuut i guess that means summer is officially here. Those bug candles would be a great addition to the patio!
(4)Amy S.
Awesome dive bar right here in Buffalo Grove. You are bound to run into people from the past, especially if you went to Stevenson High School. I love coming here with my friends though, because it's a great place to catch up and have a few (very cheap) drinks. Seriously. Do they make money off these drinks?? Maybe it's just because the city is 3x more expensive, even though BG is a really nice area. The staff is super friendly and attentive. The music is great, not too loud where you can't hear each other. There are some games in the corner, and this place totally reminds me of the movies. It's the ultimate neighborhood bar!
(4)Jeff L.
Decided to try something new for a regular business trip. Was pleasantly surprised. For a small "house" the food was really good. The appetizer was HUGE.. Fried pizza dough but AMAZING. Also had the X-Cheddar burger and season fries, both great recommendations. The patio seating was a plus... If you are in the area check it out for a casual meal worth the $$$$
(4)Wayne K.
We got the beer nuggets to start and they were great!! Came with a cheese sauce and a marinara sauce on the side. I got the buffalo burger and it was FANTASTIC! Other people had burgers and wraps and tilapia. They were happy with everything. Our waiter, Joe, was GREAT!! It's just a place that makes you feel at home with good grub. They do have outdoor seating too. How can you go wrong with that combo!!
(5)Anna G.
Super-friendly service, a warm and cozy atmosphere, and a full bar. Oh, and did I mention that the tap water tastes excellent? Can't really ask for more than that. True -- this is the only food establishment that's walking distance from my office, but I'd come back even if there were more restaurants to choose from out in these parts!
(4)Jay K.
We went here because of Yelp. Nice joint that was converted from a house to a restaurant with a separate bar and a small cheesy dining area. There are tables set up in the enclosed front porch that looked better for dining, away from the kitchen. We sat at the bar and ordered a thin pizza and wings. The pizza was good not great like the wings. The beer was cold and the people were very nice. They are going to try a Wisconsin fish boil soon. Everything on the menu from prime rib to typical bar food. Specials too! Going back tonight. Update will follow. Update: I'm going to knock this down to three stars because the food is A-OK. Last nights order was wings again, very good, crispy and well sauced with blue cheese, celery and carrot slices. Turkey burger on the small side and average, excellent fries. Burger cooked as ordered, but again average. I asked the server about the Chicken vesuvio and she said it was fantastic so I ordered it. The server who brought it out said I was going to love it. It was a half chicken with a quartered potato, it was good but I didn't love it. It was a little plain, not enough garlic for me. The service was very good again, and the beer was very cold again. We sat in the bar again and the music was very LOUD, we did ask once to have it turned down and I think they might have but by the time we left it was pretty loud, again. The Fish boil and Prime rib is on Saturday only. All you can eat Fish fry on the menu. I might go back for that since I haven't seen a fish fry I don't like.
(3)Marshall S.
This "dive bar meets family restaurant" is a great addition to the area. I've been coming here since they opened and have been a fan all along. The bar is fun and always seems to have something interesting happening. The restaurant is surprisingly good and a solid value. Try the burgers or the pizza and you won't be disappointed. If this were the city I'd probably give Prairie House four stars but given the location, they get a bit of a boost for being the only game in town. Keep it up!
(4)Mick B.
Not much that I can add to the previous reviews. Very good and friendly service is a plus. The off the charts noise level due to the poor acoustics is a minus for anyone wanting to have a conversation. I can't imagine how people can stand to work there, it's seriously like a boiler factory. Note to management: Ceiling tiles- look into them.
(3)Jason W.
Service is quick and very friendly. Burgers are delicious. My favorite is the breakfast burger! Oh and try the 10 oz beer. :-)
(5)Jennifer L.
Seems like your typical little local pub with decent bar-food. This place is only a block away from my mom's, so we ran over here to get dinner because it was late and we looked like crap and didn't want to be seen anywhere. LOL. Casual place. Seems like a lot of local regulars go here. I drive by it a lot and the parking is always packed. Pizza was decent. Mom's salmon was a bit overcooked/dry - but that's what she gets for ordering salmon at a dive-bar, right? French fries rocked! Seemed to have a nice selection of drinks/beers. Service was excellent! Super friendly and very attentive. Overall - since it's so close and fairly priced, I'd totally go here again.
(3)Catherine S.
Happy to have finally tried this hometown-y local joint! Seriously decent burger--I had the Tavern Burger with cheddar, sauteed mushrooms (not from a can!) and Canadian bacon (lettuce, tomato, onion, too). Substantial and delicious. Great bun, too. And *real* hand-cut fries. Very reasonably priced. Waitress new many of the diners by name. This one's a keeper.
(4)Natalie L.
I've had drinks there before and everyone is friendly, but I tried the food for the first time yesterday and it was a big disappointment. I got their buffalo chicken wrap to go with normal fries. When I got home I realized there was no wing sauce and when I tasted it found that it was the wrong sandwich all together. I'm assuming it was a plain chicken wrap because there was mayo (which I don't like). Also the box had huge holes in it which I thought might be from the fry grease, but no, because the fries were cold and soggy even though I just ordered them 10 minutes prior to eating. Overall big disappointment.
(2)The G.
A cold snowy day......a chili burger (no bun) is perfect! Don't forget Jerry's fries.
(5)Ed L.
I am fortunate enough to live by this bar, a great local neighborhood spot with great food and drink specials, all the employees are extremely nice and are always sure that you are well taken care of. They just put an addition onto the back of their deck and it makes the whole experience even better. If you like good bar food, good drinks, and friendly people then this is the spot for you!
(5)Rob W.
I've been wanting to go here for awhile now and a good chance came along, so I jumped on it. Met a friend here for dinner and Cubs baseball on TV. I had heard the burgers were pretty good, so that's the route I went. Bleu cheese burger, medium rare with raw onions. Opted for the "house" fries. Overall, pretty good. The burger came out MR as I ordered it. Had a griddle or pan fried taste to it - I actually prefer the char-grilled route, but this was kinda good - like a home cooked taste. Also had heard the pizza was decent, so my friend and I split a small cheese pizza - that was good as well. He ordered a steak for dinner and liked his entree as well. All in all, a good experience at an old, but well kept neighborhood type tavern and restaurant. Worth a return trip!
(4)Dan P.
This place really changed. Prices have gone way up. The food.... I just has a "fajita wrap" The menu says it has steak, green and red peppers, onions... Not a pepper to be found. two tiny pieces of steak, probably 2 - 3 ounces. Tiny little wrap for over $11. The service was ok, it took about 15 minutes to get the above sad wrap. The beer was cold, at least it was a special. The bartenders were pretty great at least. It seems the place was bought out by people who learned to run a bar from "Bar Rescue" Oh, and one of the TVs had the "How to use your DVR" video looping. I am disappointed.
(3)John H.
cute town restauraunt and bar. came here on a whim and loved it got a burger and seasoned fries and my girlfriend got a chicken sandwitch. burger was homemade wasnt a frozen patty. chicken breast was huge and seasoned everything was fresh the bar looked nice as well just a typical beer and shot bar but the atmosphere seemed quaint and homey
(4)Pam B.
Tried this last Tuesday as one of our "new restaurant Tuesdays" and it was close to home. Very "local" feel to it, very relaxed, friendly staff who seem to know many of the people coming and going. Loved the idea of loaded tater tots, but the cheese tasted kind of "canned". I got the fried fish which was very good. Loved the cole slaw.
(4)Yanja B.
I came here on a the Superbowl Sunday it blizzard, there was about 20 people in the bar area. Here you are part of a very large group, you can hear just about everyone conversation and they can hear yours. Despite it being a blizzard a good amount of people made it out! And it was a tight squeeze Very friendly and loud group of regulars were there. Offered free pizza during half time. Bartenders took shots with the tables. Overall is a great dive bar in the suburbs. Service was fast and friendly! I don't see it being a family restaurant though Drinks specials all night, full menu. The cookie dessert was great!
(3)Amy A.
Based on the reviews I was excited to try this place. The experience was a big disappointment with the service and food. We were the only ones in the small dining room at 5pm on a Tuesday. The staff seemed more interested in the huge loud TV news that took up one of the walls then us. There were two of us and we ordered a chicken wrap with sweet potato fries and a club sandwich with "jerry" fries which took over 30 minutes to arrive. The staff was standing around watching TV. The food is mediocre. Wendy's down the street is MUCH better. The "Jerry" fries were so soggy and barely luke warm or edible. Don't waste your money or time.
(1)Diane S.
Great little place. We all really enjoyed everything we ordered apps, sandwiches, salads. .. Our service /bartender Jamie was awesome! We'll definitely be back! Great little deck in back too.
(4)David B.
Great neighborhood bar. Small, cozy. Best burgers in town: Cheddar-X Great, fun, friendly staff.
(3)Renee M.
Whenever I get the hankering for a delicious hand-packed hamburger, this is my go-to place. Their sweet potato fries are the best! Don't miss their parmesan dusted Beer nuggets as an appetizer and their wide assortment of craft beers. I would pass on their cosmos though and stick to beer! The bartenders and wait staff really know the regulars and their drinks/eats of choice. I've had Prairie House cater my backyard wedding reception and host a late afternoon BNI get together in the bar. In both instances the food and the service were RAVED about. You can count on Gary the general manager for attentive service and a real desire to please his guests - he busted his butt to make sure our wedding catering went off seamlessly.
(5)Dave B.
I really liked this place for lunch. The staff is friendly, fast and courteous. Their menu is a smidge on the pricey side, but they were all in for making my lunch low carb and I enjoyed that. I really like their cole slaw -- and they give you a lot of it :)
(5)Michael F.
Prairie House is a true 'hidden gem'! The Friday Fish Fry is WOW! Their back deck seats plenty, is a blast and is like nothing else I've found in Chicagoland!!! From fried green beans to tater tots and fat burgers to pizza. . . NOTHING DISAPPOINTS! Sunday brunch is terrific, as well! The GM, Gary, heads up a friendly and efficient staff plus stays on top of drink specials and entertainment! Stop in and discover what dining is meant to be!
(5)Someone A.
This is literally my favorite bar on earth, which is hard for me to say because I'm a total chicago city boy. As I near 30, just about the only thing that convinces me to come back to the suburbs (which requires an overnight stay at the parents house lol) is this bar and restaurant. Don't get me wrong, love the folks, but, well you know, at my age I like to be living it up downtown ;) Anyway, the wings, absolutely delicious. The drinks, always a generous pour and a friendly smile to accompany it. The staff actually cares to get to know you, and you won't find it uncommon after your first or second visit for them to remember your name and your drink of choice (if you take the time to say hello and be as nice as they are of course) Gary is loved by the community dearly, and the regulars are always here! It's not hard to figure out why everyone spends so many days and nights here, it's the best spot in the area! I highly recommend the wings, fried green beans, anything that allows them to give you their epic ranch, buffalo and/or BBQ sauce. Bleu cheese burger is amazing, pizza is okay, that's more for late night munchies lol. Seasoned Fries and home made chips are amazing, tots are good too and I'm not a tater tot fan. Stop in and say hello, even if you're alone chances are the locals will let ya sit and enjoy a beverage with them and strike up some nice conversation. Too long don't want to read? Get the wings with ranch. This place is basically the bar from cheers but with epic food. "Where everybody knows your name!"
(5)Newcomel E.
We went there for lunch hoping for something different. What a let down. 1) 3/4 orders came out incorrect 2) burgers not cooked to order and temp was off for all 3) fries were greasy 4) service spotty. Some others were getting up from their tables to find salt, etc. 5) expensive for what you get
(2)Gautham R.
So went there for brunch and it wasn't the best experience. The food was an after thought. If I had to guess, it looks like the bar wasn't making enough money and so the owners decide to throw in a breakfast menu to make some additional cash. Everything was frozen or premade. French Toast was dry and the cheese smelled and tasted stale. Eggs were not fresh (definitely from a box) and the coffee tasted like a reused filter from a super 8 coffee pot. I don't know how the bar food is...but the staff didn't even care. I will tell you that I'm not going back any time soon.
(1)Connie K.
The Thai chicken wrap and chicken dinner I got was pretty bad. The chicken was pretty tasteless, it seemed like they didn't spend any time on the food. Even the vegetables were disappointing, there was no seasoning at all. Overall won't ever come here again. The only thing that was pretty decent was the chili.
(1)Noelle M.
I've lived in the neighborhood for 14 years and seen this restaurant through 3 or 4 owners. The current incarnation of Prairie House is by far the best. Decent pizza, good burgers, great fish fry, some different appetizer selections (try the southwest egg rolls!) and solid stand-bys (the wings are very good), fresh salads, friendly service. Order the Jerry fries, an homage to a previous owner, these fresh cut fries are amazing! On a recent visit I noticed that they are trying to use more locally-sourced ingredients and local suppliers (their ground beef comes from Dorfler's butcher shop in Buffalo Grove). It's nice to see that Prairie House is taking this extra step and putting some thought into their business model. Don't be put off by the bar look/feel. Prairie House is family-friendly, but great for adults too. Nice beer selection, though not extensive, good views if all the screens, if you want to watch the game in a smaller, local place. This is definitely a local restaurant worth supporting!
(4)Linh L.
Eh. Not many choices in this area for a full bar to hang out at. Last time I had lunch but this time we came here for drinks and some food. It's a very small place. Also, don't order the prime steak sandwich. I couldn't even bite through it. Onion rings were good though. The breading is different. The bartenders are also very kind and sweet.
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