Atwaters Restaurant
15 S River Ln, Geneva, IL, 60134
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Address :
15 S River Ln
Geneva, IL, 60134 - Phone (630) 208-8920
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Opening Hours
- Mon :7:00 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : No
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Street, Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : No
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Dressy
Ambience : Romantic
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
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Bill S.
This is such a cozy little restaurant with great food & service! I had the endive salad and the tenderloin w/lump crab meat it was amazing Everything my wife and I had was great, It was romantic, the service was great , The bar outside the restaurant in the lobby was very comfortable and quite , We where there on a Saturday and there was a Wedding in the courtyard , What a great place for a wedding .
(5)James E.
All I can say is wow!! Came in tonight and plan on returning again very soon after some of the most unbelievable food I have ever tried. Bacon wrapped scallops on bacon quinoa with a saffron sauce ... are you kidding me?? By far the best meal I have had in a long time! I don't "yelp", but after having dinner here tonight, I had to! Props to the chef who came up with that awesome dish tonight. I will be talking about it until I come back for more.
(5)Steve G.
Well, I shouldn't do this, because this place is such a charm, but so small that if everyone pays attention to this review and goes there, I'll never get in... Oh well, I'll chance it... Went here for the 4th or 5th time last night, and this was by far our best meal there. I had the Elk Rack and it was unbelievable. Everyone at the table got a taste and all of them, even the "is it gamy?" crowd, LOVED IT! The seasonal squash soup was our main driver for returning, and it didn't disappoint. The fireplace was raging, the wine was fantastic, couldn't have had a better night. Reservations are a must, this place has fewer than 20 tables. They are in the Herrington Hotel, so make it a weekend and book your room, too. It's a bit expensive, but much less expensive than Fahrenheit -- and the portions are perfect. Highly recommended. They can handle bigger parties, business functions, etc., too. If you are coming out to the 'burbs, check it out.
(5)Julie D.
Thank you for everything Atwater staff! I wanted to do something special for my daughter and son-in-law for their 7th anniversary, so, I set up a lunch in the Atwater gazebo for them. The staff was amazing from beginning to end! It was all handled over the phone and when I confirmed the day before their lunch I was assured that they were very ready for them. I'm so happy to say they had a wonderful time and said everything about it, the gazebo, staff, food and drink were all incredible! It's beautiful there and they enjoyed every minute of it and will be looking to return. It was a tad on the expensive side, but, it was well worth it for such a special occasion. I've dined inside at the Atwater restaurant several years ago and I'm happy to know that the experience is still very special. Thank you so much for making their anniversary lunch a special one!
(5)Leigh R.
Very nice. It's much smaller than I expected and the tables were a bit cramped - my guess was they were attempting to accommodate more people that night than usual. The food was fantastic, service was good, a bit on the pricey side, but not more than any other higher end restaurant. I enjoyed the short wait at the bar and love the charm of the Harrington.
(4)Traci E.
OK.. in a nutshell, food was good (not great), service was awful- I'm talking 3 HOURS for lunch! We went to Atwaters for an after graduation lunch. We had a large party of nine and made reservations a week prior. It also happened to be Mother's Day weekend, so you would think they would have beefed up their staff. Not so. And the one older gentleman who seemed to be the only waiter was clearly overwhelmed. We were seated right away, but waited no less than 15 minutes just to place a drink order! The rest of the meal was ok, but just took forever. The "icing on the cake" was that we brought our own specially decorated cake to celebrate the graduation. My husband gave it to the staff which informed us that there would be a 2.00 per person fee to slice and serve the cake. I was expecting that they would at least bring the cake out so our graduate could see it before it was sliced- is that expecting too much? Apparently. They sliced it without even asking if we were ready of if we wanted to present it. The manager was told what happened and tried to make up for it by comping our champagne. That was nice, but really put a damper on the whole affair. Will never return or recommend.
(2)Michelle C.
Consistently wonderful. Joe is a fabulous server. He makes the entire dining experience such a pleasure. His enthusiasm for the food and wine, along with the ambiance of the restaurant, makes this a lovely, romantic spot.
(5)stacey b.
Expensive? Yes. Worth. every. penny. Easily one of the best meals we've ever had with great service. It was our anniversary and when we arrived at our table, there was a sealed envelope addressed to us. Inside was a congratulatory card signed by all the wait staff. Great touch. Appetizer - We shared the tiger shrimp (date-stuffed shrimp wrapped in bacon and topped with apricot chutney). Fantastic. Entrees - I had the crab-topped filet mignon with bearnaise sauce. Steak was cooked perfectly to order and the flavors were amazing. Perfection. My husband had the lamb chops and he thought they were absolutely delicious. Dessert - we shared the chocolate triangle cake, which was yummy. The service was attentive without being pests or pretentious. The fireplace and wall of windows added nice ambiance. Definitely a first-rate experience from start to finish. Would recommend to anyone looking for a special dinner.
(5)Craig R.
Went to Atwaters with the in-laws for a sunday brunch. I had the eggs benedict and it was ok - not spectacular but good. The service overall was ok as well. As another review commented - the place is expensive and i had expected a bit more from the place since I had heard some good things about it. It is a pretty place and is relaxing.
(3)H R.
Did the Sunday brunch. Over priced. Service about 45 minutes too slow to take our order. Tried the Free Range Chicken Roulade - bland. My dad had the French toast. It was good, but I can go to several places for good French toast. Nothing special with this restaurant.
(2)erica s.
Can I give this place ten stars? Oh, I guess not -- but if I was able to, I definitely would. For our anniversary, my husband and I usually spend the weekend at the Herrington Inn & Spas, which I reviewed seperately, a couple years ago. We've always gone out to dinner while we were there, but we never went to the restaurant in the hotel, I think precisely because I thought of it as just that, until this past weekend. With the way that things have been recently, we needed to relax and didn't want to do too much unnecessary walking around, so I made reservations at Atwater's, and I'm so glad I did. I took the advice of another reviewer and told them that we were going there to celebrate our anniversary...and when we sat down at our table, there was a handwritten note from the hostess, which was also signed by all of the staff that were working that evening. A perfect touch to the beginning of a wonderful night. We decided to go all out because of the occasion...we had appetizers (me, crab cakes topped with brie cheese and pears, him, beef carpaccio), soups and salads (me, house specialty that evening, cream of chicken rice, and him, caesar salad, as always), entrees (me, salmon atop asparagus ravioli in a white truffle sauce (yum!), and he had the crab topped filet) and we also shared a dessert (the bread pudding)...on top of that, the chef offered a salmon amuse bouche and a sample of their chilled chocolate mousse at the end of dinner. It was truly lovely and everything was delicious. We spent two hours eating our meals and enjoying our conversation that did not have to do with napping, spitup or diapers. It was a wonderful experience and we are looking forward to going back next year! On a side note, when we spend longer weekends in geneva (we only spent one night this year) we decided that we will dine at Atwater's one night and at another restaurant the next night, but we will always go back to Atwater's...between the personalized experience, the caring waiters/staff, and the delicious food, it's certainly something not to miss!
(5)Lillian H.
I highly recommend this restaurant. It was absolutely wonderful. It's very romantic and quiet which makes for a great special occasion. The butternut squash soup was outstanding. It's pricey but well worth it for a special occasion.
(5)Holly F.
This is such a cozy little restaurant with great food & service! I had the soup of the day which was crab & corn chowder as well as the braised short ribs. Everything I had was great, I just wish the wine list was more extensive.
(4)Enrique V.
A great restaurant to compliment a great hotel. We came here for dinner and it is a very intimate setting (only 10 tables or so). It took a little while to get waited on at first, but we weren't in a hurry. Once we ordered, the food came out in a timely manner and arrived hot as one would expect. The only thing holding me back from giving it a full 5 stars is that i have been to other upscale restaurants both in the city and suburbs with a more unique and creative menu for about the same price. Be careful asking for well done on any beef, make sure you mean it - it will be WELL done. Wish we had enough room for dessert.. can't comment on that.
(4)R. S.
Any restaurant can have an off night, but the mistakes when we ate there were systemic, not situational. It started with the bread, which was a basket of old rolls that you expect in a greasy spoon diner - inedible. A bad sign at a high end restaurant. Then came the food. My wife's was not bad (though no way up to $50 for appetizer + entree, no drinks). My food was literally inedible. Squash soup - their signature - was as sweet as desert topping. Two spoonfuls was enough for me. Then I got the chicken breast. It was so dry and overcooked that I could barely cut it, much less eat it. I tried sucking on it to see if it was at least tasty. No luck. Bland as can be. I waited for the waitress to stop by and take it away, but by the time I got her attention my wife was nearly done with her meal, so I passed on another entree. It least they didn't charge me, but I left the restaurant hungry (made a sandwich at home). With one glass of wine each the bill still ran a hundred bucks! Fortunately we were in a good enough mood that we didn't let it ruin our evening.
(1)Burbalicious X.
A great spot for a special occasion (it's expensive). The atmosphere is so warm and intimate, and the food and service are wonderful! Not a place for children.
(4)Stacy W.
Five stars alone for the view. Beautiful patio on a summer's eve with a peaceful view of the Fox River. Live music from the park across the way to lighten the mood. Oh yes, and the food is good too! They don't have draft beer, but the cocktails are exquisitely made. I had a gin gimlet with freshly squeezed lime juice. Best gin drink I've perhaps ever had! My husband and I had the snapper and sea bass respectively. Light, fresh, and flavorful--perfect for a summer's evening. Veggies were treated with respect which as an avid gardener and veggie lover I appreciate deeply! We were so full that we passed on dessert, but because we had told them at reservation time that it was our wedding anniversary the chef sent two complimentary chocolate covered strawberries. We also had a small complimentary appetizer of a chicken flauta as well. The staff also gave us a card that everyone signed. In other words, service was excellent. We had such a wonderful time we will be back to Atwaters again, perhaps again this summer to enjoy that fabulous patio once more!
(5)Jeff B.
We tried Atwater's for the first time and we will return. My only complaint is the parking. They do not have adequate parking available and they do not have valet service. So......figure it out yourself I guess. The food is fantastic and the service is very attentive. We had the Maryland crab fritters with brie & citrus aioli which were absolutely tasty. Additionally, we tried the domestic cheese plate complete with Cypress Grove Humboldt fog made with goat's milk from Humboldt County, California, a Widmer 6 year aged cheddar from Wisconsin and a Carr Valley ménage made from cow, sheep, & goat's milk from Carr Valley, Wisconsin. All three cheeses were paired with a tasty something something to complement the flavor. As a second, we had the tomato basil bisque with goat cheese mousse. Very good. Finally, I had the ash crusted heart of aged beef strip loin with sauce bordelaise, Chevere corn pudding. Wow! I highly recommend. I also tried my better half's meal which was the herb grilled filet of angus beef, gruyère whipped Yukon potato with black garlic confit, grilled asparagus, demi glaze. Equally Wow! Seriously, both cuts were colored perfectly edge to edge. Cooked to perfection. For desert, we had to have the highly touted vanilla bean creme brûlée. Fantastic! So, if you can figure out your own parking issues. Give the place a try. I would specifically ask if there are any special events which would cause parking challenges (i.e. weddings and fund raisers, etc). The wedding event spilled over into the bar and created a loud atmosphere in the restaurant.
(3)Melanie T.
Since everyone kept saying how expensive this place was we decided to wait for Restaurant Week. The husband and I came in today for their lunch menu. We parked right in front, no problem. Walked in and the restaurant is located inside the Herrington Inn. The decor and feel reminds me of "old money" if you get what I'm saying. The restaurant part is small and intimate. I could see how it can be romantic if you came for dinner. But I love it! Our host, server, bus boy...they were great! Even the manger was out helping on the floor. So I had the Atwater's salad, Braised oxtail and Chocolate Ganache Cake. My husband ordered the Butternut squash soup, Ash encrusted petit filet mignon and the Vanilla creme brulee. Oh my God everything was SO GOOD! I loved the dressing on the salad! My oxtail was so soft and delicious! And the ganache was very rich in flavor. My husband loved the ash crust around the mignon. The lunch menu was $22 a person and totally worth it! I ordered a vodka and tonic and my husband had a house wine = $22. Eh, day drinking at it's finest. But they really got us with the $4 coffee at the end. Overall I liked it. Food was good and so was the service.
(4)Jan M.
We celebrated my husband's birthday with family and friends at Atwater's. Sunday brunch was perfect for a group with varied tastes. The room was lovely, as were the public areas of the inn. Service was professional and prompt. Brunch cocktails were so good! Everyone seemed to enjoy what they ordered. We plan to return for a weekend stay, perhaps in the winter when we can enjoy the fireplace.
(5)Donald C.
A friend was in from out of town and staying at Herrington so 3 of us met at the bar for a bottle of wine and ended up having dinner at the bar. First, the wine recommendation was excellent. I asked for something that would be good for the one non-eater who was with us (this person of course eats, but wasn't eating that night. I mean really, how could a person actually be a non-eater??) and that would also be good with the elk steaks that two of us ordered. That's a tough order and the recommendation was perfect. The food was delicious and although I didn't eat in the restaurant, I love the ambiance of the bar area. I would highly recommend the bar area for appetizers or for a full dinner if you want a little more activity and casualness around you.
(4)Tad D.
The setting was quite nice but the entrees varied significantly in quality. The sea bass was totally uninspired, the pheasant was poor, but the tuna and duck were well-received. The crab beignets were really more of croquettes but were fun to eat either way. The service was good. The deserts were good all around, including the wonderful chocolate torte.
(3)Jennifer G.
Atwaters...I used to love you...but my last few experiences have left me loving you less and less. My most recent dinner on Saturday has soured me and I have decided you are just not worth it. a few things: Drink at the bar. I asked for a slightly dirty martini, it was very dirty...fine - I gave it a pass. bread basket was filled with cold bread. the butter used to come garnished, not the case any more. I was interested in the Elk tenderloin...I recently had some at another restaurant and it was like veal...it was amazing - so I had some high hopes. I asked the waitress whether I should get the seabass or the elk and she recommended the elk - having never even tried it (of course, the elk was the most expensive thing on the menu $42, so why wouldn't she recommend it.) I told her of my experience in the other restaurant and she said "oh yes, just like veal" again, having never tasted it herself. The elk was brought out rare - extremely rare. it should have been more medium rare. it was incredibly chewy and not well seasoned. I told her to take it back and cook it a bit more. She did and it did not help. I had one more bite and was not happy. The veg and polenta cake on the plate were dry and not very appetizing. She offered to bring me something else, but at this point my husband was already done with his dish. She offered nothing else to remedy my disappointment. It seems every time I have gone here this past year, there is always something 'off'. We have been going here because of great service and food - but now it seems that both are just not there anymore. This dinner for two was $155....what a waste...will not be going back
(2)Bill B.
In a town that is becoming Taco central it`s nice to see a upscale dining establishment .Cloth napkins and table cloths display a sign of quality .Food and wine items are first class all the way On the ball informative staff reflect in the atmosphere .This is romantic dining at it`s best
(4)Ryan M.
We ate at Atwater's for our 6th anniversary last weekend. I made the reservation pretty far in advance and asked for a romantic table. We were seated over 40 minutes late and nobody acknowledged this, except for a very casual apology. We were seated at one of the worst tables in the house in the back corner by the server stand. We brought a wine that was very rare and expensive compared to their wine list, and it needed to be decanted at the bar while we waited for our table. The server poured our first glasses straight through the line of sediment on the decanter. Each glass of this wine was almost as valuable as our entire meal, so that was very disappointing. I had to ask for a fresh glass after I finished the first pour because their was so much sediment in my glass, and the server acted a bit annoyed by this. My wife asked if they were out of anything on the menu, probably because she sensed some lack of organization, and they said no. We reviewed the menu, picked out selections and placed our order. The server came back later and said they're out of one of the starters we ordered. This is not a big deal, but in combination with everything else, it was annoying. The food was good. The service was bad. I would have expected them to comp our corkage fee, give us a glass of champagne or free desert or something for the incredibly long wait. Some sort of gesture, even a sincere apology, would have been nice. Much of the staff seemed very young and/or inexperienced, which may have been part of the issue. They could use an experienced floor manager, and some wine service training for the servers. We will not return to or recommend this restaurant.
(2)Dan R.
This place is great for a romantic dinner. The dinning area only has around eight to ten tables with nice mood lighting. The food served was great, I had ordered the atwaters salad along with the fillet with a vanilla bean creme brûlée for dessert.
(5)Gary D.
You can't ask for a nicer romantic atmosphere. It was my lady's birthday and we had a very nice dinner here. The ambiance is very romantic, quiet, tables are far apart for privacy but not too much so. The service is fantastic, very knowledgeable and attentive, friendly but not in an obtrusive way. I wish we could give half stars as I'd give this 4.5 and not a full 5 because our food was very good but not great. We had the mussels as an app and they were a little rubbery and then we both had salmon which again was good but not the best I've ever had. The prices were what you'd expect for a place of this caliber a little high but all the extras here make it worth it for a special occasion. Also should mention that they have a great wine list by the bottle but not so much by the glass.
(4)David R.
Very solid restaurant. Service and food are consistently very good and atmosphere is beautiful. We have enjoyed Atwaters for the past 3-4 years and have always enjoyed the experience. A little pricey but worth it for special occasions. Great wine list and the nightly special is typically interesting and delicious.
(5)John M.
We have been coming to Atwater's since when it opened and have always loved it. The food and service were great and the prices reasonable. Tonight we went there for our anniversary and unfortunately they were still having their specials for Chicago Restaurant week. I chose the fixed price tasting meal but my wife ordered the Atwater's salad and the Oxtail entre'. My first course was the crab Bengneit. It was lukewarm on the inside. Otherwise it tasted good but our waitress didn't know if it was supposed to be colder or warmer. My wife's Atwater's salad was miniscule, and smaller than the table next to us that had gotten the salad from the tasting menu. The oxtail entre' that my wife ordered had less oxtail than the one that I had ordered from the tasting menu. We left without finishing and my wife went out for fast food. The food proparers confused their tasting menu with the regular menu and execution was poor. Wait staff was great but it was a very sad experience.
(1)Nicole H.
After dinner at another restaurant which had a less than desirable dessert menu, I did a Yelp search on creme brulee in the downtown Geneva area. I was thrilled to learn that Atwaters had it on the menu. This place is a little tricky to find but we discovered that it is inside the Harrington Hotel and Spa. I loved that we were able to eat in the hotels comfy lobby area. I will definitely go back.
(5)Robin Z.
this is a GREAT place when you what to have a nice quiet dinner
(4)Kathleen M.
This restaurant has an absolutely fabulous view and I would return just for that. I was pretty excited we had landed a great table without a reservation and could look out over the water. We got to look out quite a bit as the service, while affable, was very slow and spotty. I was still hanging in there but the lunch was just average food, very average. I have even waited to write this review because sometimes memories improve with a few week's wait. Nope, it was just average. But great view!
(3)Heather C.
What a wonderful way to celebrate our 20th anniversary! Citrus glazed pork chops over roasted vegetables were divine, as was the tomato bisque soup! Would have liked the beet carpaccio salad to be a little more savory. Spouse devoured roasted pheasant, which was both flavorful and juicy. Impressive and extensive wine list. Named 2013 Winner of Wine Spectator for most impressive wine list! Enjoyed a lovely bottle of a Shiraz Blend by Two Hands. Minus 1 star for the spider web on chandeliers and chair cushions, although comfortable with larger size and armrests, could use a stuffing refresh.
(4)Will P.
This review is for breakfast and lunch. I have been going to Atwaters for years, primarily for breakfast meetings, and have always had a great experience. I'd estimate I've eaten there 40 or more times, and I choose it because the food is always good and the service is always exceptional. I found that my guests were always impressed by the atmosphere (linen tablecloths, polite wait staff, no horrendous music booming from above), and the quality of the food. The prices are reasonable considering the setting, and the wait staff are there when you need them, not constantly pestering or trying to be your pal.
(4)Stephen M.
This restaurant scraped into the 4 star category for me, but only just. What pulled it up was the drink menu which is not the way you want to get to 4 stars in my opinion. Be very careful in reading the menu for entrees and be as discerning as possible. The items are imaginative but fall short on execution. I went for the pork chop and found it lackluster. We ate a Niche (about .3 miles away) the night before and Niche wins on every count. NOW: We ate at this restaurant on Friday, 4/27. The woman who was there shouting it seemed at the top of her lungs about the estate and who should get what--nobody cares! Inside voice! As you left, at least some people turned to see exactly who you were so they could make sure never to run into you again. Get it?
(4)Andrea K.
Service and ambiance are great! I will return for lunch, but none of the four in our party loved our dinner. My caesar salad appeared to be made of bad, bagged romaine and store-bought, pre-packaged croutons and parmesan. My filet was bad. Overcooked and the cut of meat just wasn't very good. Everyone was really underwhelmed with their meal. Dessert was also just so-so... could tell everything came out of a freezer. But I love the quiet, mature, well-spaced, comfy atmosphere. And our waiter was very good.
(2)Sarah D.
Had a lovely dinner here around the holidays. The atmosphere was cozy and festive. After we ordered we received a bread basket with different types of bread along with a tasty amuse bouche. I had trouble deciding between the elk and the duck, but I went with the duck for my entree. It was served with an asparagus risotto and was really good. My honey had the salmon, which was tasty and moist. We had the peppermint creme brulee for dessert, which I was skeptical about but it was great! Not overly minty. We were also treated to bite size cakes after dessert along with the bill.
(5)Martha M.
Locals expect an amazing dining experience at Atwaters. The atmosphere is beautiful, the wait staff is attentive and the prices are very high. That said, the last two times I dined there the food was only okay. We were still eating our appetizers when the entrees arrived, and there was nothing special served. Two people in our party left hungry, which in my opinion is unforgivable. Atwaters is far too expensive to serve mediocre food. It's not what it used to be.
(2)Don H.
Went to Atwater's for dinner on New Years Day. Our waiter was thorough and well informed regarding a very limited menu. Not crowded that evening with two other tables with two each and one party of eight that evening - relevant later in review Sat down at 6:45 and echoing another poster, the bread was mediocre (cold rolls). Served a treat from the chef prior to dinner (with crab which I can't eat due to allergies) - three others in our party said that it was just okay. Ordered within 15-20 minutes of arrival. Did not get served till 8:15. No salad or appetizers ordered. Appallingly slow. Duck and pheasant ordered by others at our table were quite good. Lamb shank I ordered was (for $42.00) came with a few cheery tomatoes and little else. Flavor no better than average - descriptions to the contrary. Although I have to say that had largely lost my appetite by the time it arrived. Sent what remained (which was most of it) home with another of our party who said it was not really very good either. So spent $260 for four people and got very slow service and average food. Not good value. Not recommended and will not be going back.
(1)Simone T.
If you stay at the Herrington Inn, you MUST come here. Even if you don't, come anyway! Great for a romantic dinner or double date. Delicious seasonal, fresh ingredients cooked by an incredible chef and staff. Great starters (we LOVED the Fried Green Tomatoes and Charcuterie Platter). A great and extensive wine & cocktail list. Our entrees were the filet (a HUGE and VERY tender one) with asparagus and gruyere mashed potatoes, and the monkfish ossobuco. Dessert is, literally and figuratively, icing on the cake. Seasonal changes in the menu keep it fresh and exiting every time!
(5)Marilyn G.
It was a nice afternoon tea! It was good for what it cost. I got the service with the tea, which was good but water got cold fast and wasnt refilled, the quiche which tasted great, the tea sandwiches which came with 3 but if you want more i think theyll bring you more, scones and mini desserts which were also good. The scones came with Devon cream, lemon curd and jam which i wasnt crazy about. I have tasted better. After all that they bring out a chocolate molten cake which was excellent. It was a nice place im not sure i will be back.
(3)Jillian H.
We decided to lunch at Atwaters during restaurant week after reading reviews and seeing they are a 4 diamond award winner. The location along the river and atmosphere makes a wonderful spot for a quite lunch or dinner. Unfortunately the day we dined the room was quite chilly and uncomfortable. Food We opted for the pre-fixed menu that included a starter, entrée and dessert and we both ordered the same items. I started with the endive salad with roasted tomatoes and brie cheese. The presentation was nice and the flavors worked well together. I would have liked a little more substance to the salad. For the entrée I had the braised short ribs, with polenta and assorted vegetables. I was expected to be wowed by the entrée but it fell short of my expectations. The short ribs were tender but I thought both the short ribs and polenta needed a bit more flavor. The vegetables were cooked el dente. I'm not a big eater but the portion size on the entrée was even too small for me. All the food needed to be hotter but this may have been due to the room being to cool that the food suffered. The dessert was a flourless chocolate mousse cake that was delicious and the highlight of the meal. Service I expect a 4 diamond restaurant to really come through on the service. Our service was below par. A waiter should talk up the menu, tell you about the specials or recommend an item not just come to the table and ask if we have any questions. Our water glasses sat empty until dessert arrived. The pacing of the meal was too slow. A diner shouldn't be waiting more than 15 minutes for dessert to be served. Since I can't give 2 /12 stars I'm giving 3.
(3)David R.
Atwater's is great for dinner, but had a bad breakfast experience. Service was slow and uneven. Toast was cold with no butter. Replacement "toast" sent out by kitchen was not toasted, and the butter was frozen solid. Also no cream or sugar on table for coffee - had to wait an extended period for some to come. If you are serving coffee, then customers needing cream and sugar should not be a surprise.
(2)Michelle D.
This doesn't quite count... but, we actually only went to the bar outside of the restaurant, in the hotel lobby. BUT, it was awesome. Our drinks were excellent, and appropriately priced. The service staff had great attitudes and were attentive to the many customers (they all came in at the same time just before dinner reservations). The seating is lovely: some around the bar (comfy and high), and several seating sections that make you feel like you are in your living room (cozy corners with couches and a fire-side table for a pre-meal drink). Perfection. Excellent place and I can't come back for a real meal! This time, our late reservation was in the area, so we just stopped by for drinks before our meal-elsewhere. The bf, upon leaving said, "I sure hope that we get invited to a wedding at that place. The banquet rooms are awesome!" So-- if that's saying something, this place is beautiful.
(5)James S.
Big city dining without having to go downtown. The food and service was second to none.
(5)Rachel K.
Between the view, the drinks, and the incredibly thoughtful menu, Atwaters scores a 5 in my book. It is a charming restaurant that is stunning for special dates (ie. Anniversary's and Birthday's). It was an absolute gourmet treat, snuggled right into the sleepy river bank of the Fox River.
(5)janis p.
Dined there on a Sunday evening for our 1st anniversary. There were only 2 other tables of diners, so it was fairly quiet. The restaurant is so nice & cozy and it was nice to look out over the courtyard & gazebo. The service was great, the food was amazing, as was our wine choice. Yes, it's a bit pricey ($194 before tip which included $75 for wine, and $20 for 2 glasses of port), more for a special occasion, but well worth it. We had a flat bread appetizer, I had beef tenderloin with crab & my husband had lamb. For dessert we shared a mango & papaya creme brulee. Delish from start to finish.
(5)Mark L.
Excellent ! They provided 2 nice little touches during our dinner that were unexpected and quite good. Can't wait to go back in the summer outdoors. I could not recommend this restaurant enough! I do worry that if these reviews keep up that you won't get in.
(5)