Spotted Fox Ale House
3615 E Main St, Saint Charles, IL, 60174
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Address :
3615 E Main St
Saint Charles, IL, 60174 - Phone (630) 584-2239
- Website https://spottedfoxalehouse.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 11
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch, Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Music : Background
Good For Dancing : No
Alcohol : Full Bar
Happy Hour : Yes
Best Nights : Tue
Coat Check : No
Smoking : No
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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Michael K.
So, this place is close to home for us and kind of on the way home from work, which makes it a great place to stop on a Friday or whenever for a quick beer on the way home. Beer list is excellent. They'll bring you little tasters if you like and the staff seems to know their beer, at least the ones I've had to this point. Food is decent, pricing is not crazy expensive. Not cheap, local dive-bar cheap, but have a few and you shouldn't take too much of a hit for a quick happy hour or whatever. They've got a patio with some TV's which is nice on a good weather day also, so if that's your thing you'll find it here. Pretty decent place to watch sports or whatever also, as they've got enough TVs to go around. Hit it.....
(4)Nancy Ann S.
Awful from the start. I don't have any idea what the food tastes like. We waited five minutes to be seated at 9:30 at night with a restaurant that was 90% empty. After being begrudgingly seated and given menus the staff ignored us for another ten minutes. No one should be surprised that we left. No one said a word to us.
(1)Bob S.
I don't think I've ever had a worse bartender. Typically I don't sit at the bar for dinner but had to endure this gal who obviously wasn't interested in being there. I don't think she smiled once, was unfriendly, sloppy and short with everyone. More interested in her bar chores than her customers. I heard her tell someone "I've been doing this for 15 years , I think I can handle it" Maybe the rest of the wait staff is better, but the attitude at the bar has to have some negative impact. The food was just okay and a bit on the pricey side. It could have been exceptional and would not have made up for the poor service. I won't be back.
(1)Jamie B.
Went there on Sunday to have some drinks, get a late lunch and watch some football. We had a nice comfy booth and all in our group had a great time. The food was good and the service was excellent. The manger was so accommodating and put on whatever games we wanted to watch.
(4)Emily E.
The food was okay. The service was horrible. Not recommending this place to anyone.
(1)Joel M.
Good food and good beer. Good atmosphere on the east side of St Charles.
(5)Heidi A.
My first trip to Spotted Fox a couple of months ago yielded so-so food but a wonderful, delicious beer listing. I visited again this past weekend and I'm happy to report changes in the quality of the food seem to have taken place. We started with a couple of Bloody Mary's. They were $4 and the first one was served with a couple green olives, carrot stick, pickle slice, celery stick and cube of cheese. The drinks were zesty and flavorful. Also to start, we ordered the homemade potato chips with white truffle oil and french onion dip. The french onion dip was the best I ever had. We asked the waiter, who was quite knowledgeable and friendly, what was in it. He told us it was homemade mixture of sour cream and cream cheese peppered with sauteed onions. As delicious as it sounds. We ordered the Kentucky Ale Beer Bourbon Ale, which is on tap. Each time my beer came to me in a snifter with a beautiful head. I could tell the glasses were clean because a foamy trail was left behind on the inside of my glass. If you like bourbon and you enjoy beer, then this is the beer for you. Seriously, the best beer I ever had. Careful though, it has a high alcohol content! For my entree, I ordered the Mac & Cheese with pork belly and the cheese sauce in the Mac & Cheese was definitely homemade and tasty. It was served with a belt of well-seasoned pork belly. I ate the whole thing! One of my dinner companions just ordered Teriyaki chicken wings and he said that they were tasty and meaty, while other dinner mate consumed with gusto a hamburger with a fried egg, bacon and cheese. We even ordered dessert: New York cheese cake and creme brulee. Both decent enough. Service was fast and friendly and our waiter was knowledgeable about the ingredients. It sounds like Spotted Fox has paid attention to some of the negative reviews they've heard and I feel like they deserve another visit. They're definitely back on my radar. Keep up the good work!
(4)Traycee C.
Stopped while visiting for a Fast-pitch tournament and we enjoyed the patio, 1/2 price pasta and the beer flights. We will definitely stop in next time we are in the area.
(4)Mats J.
I almost did not go here because of the reviews I read. Glad I did. Fast and nice service. The food is good. I ordered a chopped salad with chicken. Excellent. Note: this is an excellent sports bar with tons of screens for a good game. I watched Monday night football. No better place to be.
(5)Adam J.
Absolutely horrible and the owner Is a scumbag that doesn't pay his workers (from exprience).... but the beer selection isn't bad
(1)Jakob R.
Wow. not surprised. Food was mediocre. silverware was absolutely disgusting. drink was sorta nice. the servers were very nice though.
(2)Al M.
Really surprised to see how low the average rating of this place is. Our expectations weren't especially high pulling up to a restaurant in a strip mall parking lot, but we were embracing suburbia on our weekend away from Chicago. Seated on the lovely outdoor patio area. Excellent craft beer list. Service was CRAZY fast! Faster than a fast food restaurant even. Server was extremely friendly and welcoming, made great suggestions when we asked for recommendations. Had the guacamole, and two burgers (The Frites & The East Saints?) and waffle fries. Fries were perfectly seasoned and the burgers were perfect. Ended with the Death By Chocolate dessert at the recommendation of our server. Name is appropriate. It's like a cake and a chocolate truffle had a giant baby. Our experience was good enough to the point that I had to type out this review before leaving!
(5)Mary S.
Food. Is. Terrible. I mean awful. I had the Mac and cheese with pork belly and truffle oil. I got Mac and cheese with shredded pork?! And no truffle oil. Had zero flavor. For 11.95 I expect good food. Kraft is better. Waitress was nice but never even asked if I liked it which obviously I didn't since I ate 2 bites! Place is dirty. Way better choices in this area. Save yourself
(1)Lady M.
We won't be back. Returned a club sandwich because it was greasy, the fruit salad because it had a fishy flavor (weird) and because the oil in their fryer needed changing--an order of fries and sweet potato fries, that tasted like corn (from the corn tortillas they also fry in this oil). Our waitress delivered food, but no silverware or napkins. Waved to flag her down and because she didn't notice us, we got up from our table and returned a plate of food to her directly. It wasn't busy for a Saturday lunch hour, no wonder.
(1)Lacey W.
I took a break from the Ale House. We went back because I had a restaurant.com coupon. But you really couldn't use it on anything because everything was on special. This has happened before. I didn't use my coupon. I will be trading it in for a place I can acc use it. I have given this place too many try's. I will not be going back.
(1)John D.
Been in town 2 times and to this location 3 times. Great beer selection and good food specials. Friendly service and fun atmosphere.
(4)Sue S.
This place is a joke. Waited an hour for food. Got several things wrong. DON'T EAT HERE!
(1)Corinne Y.
We decided to go to this restaurant based on the online menu and hard cider options. There was a large sign out front saying that customers get "free fried pickles." Once we asked about the free appetizer, the waitress told us that "yeah, we don't have that. I keep telling them to take the sign down." Ok, fine, no free food. We asked about some of the beer and cider options we saw online - also not available. There were also issues with wait times, checks being incorrect, and incorrect food orders. The food was fine - pretty typical burgers and sandwiches - but we would not return on account of the service.
(2)Bob P.
I have a confession to make, I worked here for a year. What I witnessed was horrific! Twenty-five years plus in this business and I've never seen such atrocities committed by an owner. When I started they had no hot water to properly clean dishes etc. The dishwasher is not up to code. Plates and glasses are dangerously dirty (the health department is aware). Food handling is a joke, temperatures are ignored and are dangerous. The kitchen is an abomination! Word's will never convey the dangers that await. The food is the cheapest you can (want) buy. There is absolutely no regard to the most minimal food safety standards! Dirty and unclean doesn't even scratch the surface of this business. I will gladly show anyone who questions these statements the numerous pictures I took of these violations!
(1)Grant P.
I first found out about Spotted Fox when an acquaintance was posting photos and drooling on about it all over Facebook. I knew it had to be tried. Unfortunately, the establishment immediately started letting me down. There was no hostess to seat me, so I took a seat in the bar area where I was totally ignored for about 10 minutes. The restaurant was busy and there was a Hawks game on so there was a lot of drinking going on, but it was also during a snowstorm so only about half the place was full. Finally, the frat boy bartender (Dude! Man! Bro!) came over to me and told me he'd be taking care of me. I ordered an iced tea and asked about the specials. He rattled off something about $1 burgers and went to get my drink. Now according to both the website and sign outside, the fried pickles are supposed to be free on Mondays. He didn't mention that, but I ordered them anyway, along with the Pork & Cheese burger, which was supposed to be crispy pork belly and fried provolone atop a burger. It sounded good. Much too much time passed until Dude returned and told me my food would be up soon. I think the problem was he was trying to make all the drinks for the whole place and didn't have time to sling my food. Whatevs. He should have asked one of the myriad lingering waiters who we're hovering around the bar (and even laying on it at one point) to cover his table. That was the last I saw of Bro until the end of my meal. My burger was brought out by a manager looking fellow in a sports jacket. He had no knowledge of the pickles but said he'd bring them out. That turned into him placing a quickie order for them since DudeManBro totally forgot. He also forgot to check on me and ask how everything was, and also refill my drink til I was almost ready to leave. The food was pretty nasty. The pretzel bun was refrigerator cold. The burger, a premade patty thing was cooked rare, which is how I like it, but I was never asked how well done I wanted it and I know most places are required to do medium unless specially ordered. The bun was sitting in a pool of juice and grease. I was pretty grossed out. The crispy pork belly was more like over cooked pulled pork and the cheese was totally flavorless. I couldn't finish it. The pickles finally came out, also delivered by manager guy, and they were tough and bitter. I think the coating was burnt, but I couldn't tell. The Bloody Mary ketchup did nothing to enhance them. Overall, the menu is very interesting but the execution is just bad. And the service is beyond bad. I would never come back here and encourage you to do the same.
(1)Vanessa A.
We came here because we received gift card and I'm sorry to say that we will never be back. At least my husband won't, not even to use up the remaining $60+ on our gift card. This restaurant seems like one that would be seen on Gordon Ramsey's Kitchen Nightmares. The food is not interesting and carelessly prepared. During our time there I got the sense that the owner was skimping on quality in order to save money. I ordered sliders for my 1 & 3 year old boys to share and was very disappointed--they got 3 small pretzel buns, each with 1/4 of a hamburger patty on them. Seriously--the cut a regular sized hamburger into quarters and used them for sliders! The burger was clearly a frozen party that they'd bought and then cooked on the grill. I'm sorry, but it was a cheap and tacky excuse for sliders. It cost $10 and I feel like I could have prepared the same quality dish at home for far less. I'd ordered the appetizer for my boys to share, expecting 3 small but meaty burgers. I was very annoyed. I ordered myself the southwest salad which came in a fried tortilla bowl. The tortilla bowl was very greasy so I didn't eat much of it. And the salad had a bunch of hot peppers in it, which was NOT indicated on the menu. I can't handle much spice so I barely ate half of the salad. I wouldn't have ordered it had I known it would have been so spicy. My husband ordered himself a burger and, again, it was clearly a frozen party that they'd bought and then cooked. He was not impressed. One more note: the wood veneer on the edge of our table was peeling off and missing in spots. It felt shady and, again, cheap. A minor revamp in decor and a higher quality menu--both in ingredients and preparation--would make this a much better place to eat.
(1)Gloria E.
They Wednesday half price pasta special is awesome. The portions are huge & delicious, especially the Cajun Chicken & Shrimp, spicy creamy goodness. Great selection of craft beers.!!!
(4)x x.
Food was poor to average - pulled pork was so salty it was almost inedible. Service was beneath poor. Asked for no onions on salad. came covered in onions. Asked for silverware. waited 10 minutes, ended up having to go to hostess stand and get our own. After unrolling the silverware, the fork had not been washed, chunks of dried food. Never did see the guy who took the order again. Ambiance, could be a great sports bar. Except for all the loud childrens sports teams. More like a Chuck-E-Cheese than a bar. Too many good places to suffer through this joint again.
(1)Bryan D.
Went with a large party. Was not impressed with the food. Service was good. But even good service can't compensate for over priced food of just ok quality. I appreciate that they do support the local high school sports teams and the community
(2)Jodi K.
So amazing! Good food, delicious beer, and we had a flat tire that the owner changed for us!!! So glad we visited while in St. Charles.
(5)Lane L.
Went here Sunday night 6/15/15. Travelling down North Ave. on a Sunday evening, figured we'd try something different than the normal things we hit in that stretch. First warning, 6pm, Sunday, and there are 5 cars in the lot. 6 with ours. I even mentioned this to the Wife. It did fill up with a few more people after we came, but... Second warning, this used to be an old Bennigans a few years back. The inside looks like they hadn't updated it since Bennigan's moved out, other than the bar area. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, but Bennigan's was a volume place, and a lot of people coming/going wears seats, tables, floors, etc down. It showed. Food was ok. I'm a simple person, and like simple food. Just a burger please. No crap or contamination (I.E. veggies), on top of it. Burger came out on a smaller pretzel bun, and the patty looked like a McD's 1/4 patty that they just took out of the box in the freezer and threw on the grille. It wasn't bad, but nothing I'd rave abour either. Got the waffle fries, which were good. I used the leftover cheese from our Pretzel appetizer (which was good), with the fries. I LOVE cheese fries... My Wife had some tacos, about the only thing she said was that 2 of the 3 filled her up. So nothing special here. Our server Barb was really nice, but she did take some time getting us our check. She did say that part of the order for the people that came in and were seated next to us, was wrong, so she was back handling that for awhile. No biggie. But it's no after 7, and we have two children who have the patience of a gnat. So meltdown time was quickly coming. Overall, not bad, but right now, unless things change (based on all the other reviews I am reading), not a place we're going to rush back to. They did have a nice bar, and it looked to be a larger selection of beers. Not being a beer afficianado (other than the basic Miller staples I can get at the grocery store), I couldn't tell the quality of the selections. If you're going to this establishment, this is probably a better place as a sports bar as there are TV's everywhere.
(2)Alexx G.
My husband and I stopped here after an impromptu trip to St. Charles. The place was quite empty for a Sunday. We got the wing special. The wings were covered in sauce and they were laying in a puddle on the plate. The locals at the bar were so loud and rambunctious we could hardly enjoy ourselves. My husband ended up getting sick from his wings being under cooked. I wouldn't go back.
(2)Sue R.
Delicious food and nice people. Liked it so much we've been more than once since the start of the year. Menu has some issues with the descriptions - we were advised a new menu was being printed
(4)Adam B.
I've driven by many times and the parking lot never seemed to have more than half a dozen cars. Well, since I had a groupon, I finally gave this place a chance. I am impressed by the beer list as it features a lot of crafts and also includes detailed descriptions of each selection. Big points for that alone. I ordered garlic peppercorn wings and southwest BBQ wings. The wings were a good size, but the seasonings weren't good. The former were just very peppery. The BBQ sauce was thin and it didn't even taste much like BBQ. The sauce was bright red, and I never would have guessed that it was a southwest sauce. I ordered the smokehouse sandwich with pulled prok, bacon, white cheddar, pickles, and fried shallots. It was a pretty good sandwich, the pork was very tender. I liked the sweet potato fries as they were cut really thick. Also, I give them props for having a foosball table. The service was very friendly. They even gave me a sample of their down 'n out wing sauce when I just expressed my curiosity about it. I didn't even ask for the sample. I would return for a drink, but I can't see this place ever becoming a lunch or dinner destination for me.
(3)Steve H.
My wife and I went on a Friday night. Wasn't terribly crowded and we were able to sit right away. Rather large beer selection which was nice and the specials seemed decent throughout the week. We ordered the chips and guacamole to start--the guac was actually very good. My wife ordered the grilled chicken sandwich with sweet potato fries and I ordered the original burger. The chicken was dry and her sweet potato fries were a little too salty and just ok. My burger was cooked to order just fine (medium), but was a little thin and served with just a piece of lettuce. Pretty bare for a $10 burger (no tomato, pickle, onion, etc). My fries were so salty that I could barely eat them (seriously, I think Secretariat would have sent them back for being too salty). Service was friendly and we had no problems. Anyhow, the quality of the food definitely didn't match the prices. We won't be back.
(2)Steven U.
Stopped by with my wife so that we could enjoy some appetizers. We gad the buffalo Chicken Dip which was very good. We also had chicken wings, the buffalo sauce was good and the chicken was nice and meaty. The fried pickles were also good. For a sports bar with games going on I could still have a conversation and hear the person talking to me. Overall a good atmosphere and somewhere I am likely to return to.
(4)Larry R.
This place sucks. Bad service. Sat at the table for 20 minutes and no server. We ended up leaving. Will never go back.
(1)Maureen C.
Stopped in today to give it a try. The last restaurant that took this spot after Bennigans closed was horrible. We were pleasantly surprised when we arrived. They did a great job decorating and had lots of TVs with all the games on. The menu was good, lots of things caught my eye. I'm a sucker for anything on a pretzel bun, so I went with a burger. Yum!! We also had the homemade guacamole, which was really good! Great beer list - lots of good craft beers. The owner greeted us at our table and was very nice. We'll definitely be back!
(5)Eric E.
Most places close to home with "Ale House" in the title are on my radar. My opp to try the Spotted Fox came today when the misses bought a Groupon offering $30 for $15. Beer menu - Respectable. They have 30 rotating drafts and 20 bottled beers to select from. The bottled selection is average with some highlights, the draft selection has some rarer choices and a decent range. I tried the Vander Mill Totally Roasted Cider. Goes down like an odd concoction of cider beer and wine, but has a nice finish. Food - Had the Cali Panini which was tasty. They offer sweet potato fries which always makes me happy, and theirs are delicious. Service - Quick and friendly. Our waiter was well versed with both menu's and carried a good conversation about beer choices in-house and around town. He also gave us the lowdown on their daily specials, which includes some bargain buys every night of the week. Ambiance - I liked their setup. They have a full bar with an extension area of generous seating and a separate dining section, which is only separated by a half wall. This makes the whole restaurant visible no matter where you sit. I like the open air feeling. They have a multitude of tv's with sports if you're looking to catch a game. The only downsides: food prices are a tad high in my opp, and the craft beer menu could be more diverse & larger. Fix those things and I think you create more repeat customers.
(3)Ashley V.
When in March and the server seemed to be new. As been a server myself I understand being busy. It was very slow to greet and follow up after getting food. The food was not great. Chicken Parmesan was too salty and dry. The tacos were okay but but meat well over cooked or had been sitting for a while. We may go back for drinks because the bar was great and tvs were nice but not for dinner.
(3)Susan C.
As soon as we got our food our waiter(Garret) asked us if we we're going to have another round (we had new full drinks) or if we were going to leave. We had only taken 2 bites of our food so far. Then he brought our check. Then he stopped coming to our table till he saw we were ready to pay with our cc. Food was good but service was awful. We felt rushed to eat our 80.00 plus tip dinner and hurry up to leave. Not enjoyable at all. Will not be back.
(2)Kathy M.
The food - delicious, the service - delightful and the beer selection - extensive! The owner/manager is very friendly and always available! Very community oriented! Loved it! Also, the new patio looks great. Can't wait to visit on some warm evenings this summer.
(5)Kimberly E.
$10 ceasar salad (no meat)...I thought I would at least get real cheese for this much. It was that fake Kraft stuff. Service was nice enough but awkward/forced. Few veg options (though I expected this).
(1)Steve G.
If you are on the east side of St. Charles, and if you are looking for a craft beer, and if you don't have high expectations, Spotted Fox may be just the ticket. I imagine it would work for people staying in hotels or at Pheasant Run. But honestly, there's not much here to recommend to locals. The burger is just okay, served on a pretzel roll, accompanied by plain fries and a rationed portion of ketchup in a plastic cup. The chicken limone was pounded flat, cooked dry, with a splash of some kind of sauce that I suppose was lemony at one point in its long life. The baked potato that accompanied it was over-cooked to the point of "are you kidding me?!?" and so was the replacement spud they brought out. Beer is very cold, taps appear clean, but they are obviously not washing their beer glasses right since there's no sign of head on any beer delivered. The place is almost starkly industrial, with TVs as the only wall decoration and the floor done in painted concrete. Metalwork dominates elsewhere. Service is friendly and rapid. You can do better in St. Charles -- just drive a little further west. And let Yelp be your guide!
(2)Alex B.
I went on a Sunday night for dinner and a couple beers while I was in town for business. The beer selection was very good. The list showing the different types available along with a description of the beer was very helpful to find what I liked. I went with the O'Fallon Wheach and the Local Option Blood ov the Kings. Both good choices. The food was hit and miss though. The Sunday special is $0.50 wings and $5 draft beers so I went with 6 wings to start. I got the "Down and South" wings which are buffalo sauce and a southwest bbq dry rub mixture. The wings were actually very good. They were only the drumettes and no flats. I probably prefer the flats because you can usually get more meat off than you can from the drumettes. The drumettes were very big though, which was a definite plus for the wings. For an entree, I went with The Frites burger, a cheeseburger with waffle fries and ale-braised onions. I really didn't get much flavor from the burger. I ordered medium and got more of a medium-well. The lettuce on the side was pretty much wilted by the time it got to me so it didn't add any crispness that I was looking for. The burger didn't have a great taste overall. Overall, good beer, very good wings, mediocre burger.
(3)Jacqueline S.
They have an amazing selection of beer that they are constantly changing to keep it fresh. The owner is friendly and makes it a point to come around to the tables. Great place to grab delicious craft beers and watch sporting events.
(4)Nikko S.
Just ok. Really boring menu. What I really hated was the lack of theme going on there. What's the theme? TVs? Boring just like their menu. Also don't believe the reviews commending the amount of craft beer they offer. If you love craft beer you are going to be let down. Decent hard cider selection though.
(2)Adam F.
The appetizer (a pretzel roll) came out and half of it was rock solid. My guess is that it came out of a freezer and was microwaved. The food, overall, was not the greatest. The tables and floors were all very very sticky. Employees were mostly huddles together speaking very loudly to each other. My gift certificate from Restaurant.com was worth $15, but we were only given $14.50. I thought that was odd, and then I added the bill up and it was off too, by a couple of bucks. Rather than deal with the staff any longer, I paid the bill and got out of there. It wasn't worth arguing over a couple of bucks, though it was still very odd. Overall, I don't recommend trying this place for anything but having a beer. Seems like the place would be fine for having a beer and watching a game. Avoid dining here though. To the management/staff: Please try to clean things up a bit better. There is no reason everything should be sticky.
(2)Taha H.
Stopped in with girlfriend. Had a great time, phenomenal service. I ordered a burger and fries for my self and her. They were quick to serve and were really pleasant. Will be back.
(5)Rachel M.
This place =/ Such a cool looking place. Cool atmosphere and the menu, while limited looks pretty good! However, that's where the good ends. The food is less then average. I have given this place chance after chance hoping that with all the negative reviews that maybe they would change things up. But nothing. The last time I was there, I ordered carefully by ordering a salad with steak. The salad leaves were frozen! Some bites were ok but there is nothing like taking a big bite of a freezing cold crunchy lettuce. It really is too bad. Such potential .
(2)Carolina B.
I have been to spotted fox a few times now, sometimes for Bears games on a Sunday, for dinner and for a casual lunch with friends. Each time has been good! It is never very busy so the service is always good and the food is usually timely.The menu is filled with your typical bear food just a bit more upscale, but not that much. I order the wings every Sunday I go there because they have a 50 cent deal. I order the buffalo and the devil's sweat, both flavors are good, but I can never really tell a huge difference between the two other than a bit of spice in the devils sweat. I have also tried the Nachos, the chicken quesadilla, steak tacos and buffalo chicken dip, and again all were good. A little greasy and nothing TOO special but its good for Sunday pigging out. The biggest plus for me it the Bloody Mary Bar! Filled with cheese, olives, tomatoes, and much more. It is the one characteristic that makes this place stand out as a sports bar for Sunday football, not many places offer bloody Mary bars in the burbs. Sports Fans, Bloody Mary Fans check this place out!
(3)Buddy B.
This place has a lot of TVs and good weekly specials like 50 cent wings on Sundays! The parking lot was full so I parked by the dumpsters.
(5)Amanda S.
Not crazy about it. This place has very little character. The decor is nice to look at, dark wood, large rectangular bar...but it's just so...vanilla. Very bland and boring. Not that vanilla is bad, but when something is trying to be an "ale house" rather than a run of the mill family restaurant, it needs a little panache. Or something. The service: okay. I've been here twice I think? Once for drinks, once for dinner and a drink. Both times we had decent service. Our first bartender had the personality of a wet mop, but she did a good job of checking on us and made a decent chocolate martini. Our bartender the second time around had a very boisterous personality and was great for making food suggestions. The drink selection is okay, their margarita is very standard, using a mix, served in a pint glass. Not the type of margarita I'd like more than one of, and frankly, I think their drinks are a little overpriced. I guess it's tough sh*t for a cocktail drinker when you're in an ale house. The food is forgettable. I did enjoy the warm pretzels and the spicy mustard it was served with, but I had fish tacos for my main dish and was disappointed. The fish was very bland. The tortillas were doubled up and incredibly dry. I actually tore pieces off the edges so I could eat it..My boyfriend had the fish and chips and liked it. He also ordered the homemade chips. I had a couple, and they were nothing great..very standard and quite similar to places like Flagstone. The caramelized onion dip was not as good as the Dean's French onion dip you buy at Jewel. Just sayin. I'd return here due to the lack of establishments on the east side, and the fact that their kitchen is open relatively late, but it's not the best option in town. I'll probably try some other items before I write this joint off for good.
(2)Cindy K.
We went here because we had a gift certificate from restaurant.com . The service was great. Everyone was really friendly. Their beer menu was extensive. However the food was average. Prices are good but nothing we had was great. I think they skimp with pre-made sauces, etc. Not sure we will go back.
(2)Taylor W.
FOOD: California Panini, was so disappointing :( Turkey breast, bacon, ranch, guacamole, and purple onions (which weren't even in the menu, and I woulddve asked for them to be taken off if I had known.) The bread was an old piece, but nicely toasted. But since it was an older piece of bread l when I'd go to take a bite out of it, it flew crumbs out at every direction. Guacamole was dreadful and brown. It was a big turn off besides scraping the roof of my mouth with old bread! Guacamole should be bright green, not poop brown. My tummy hurts so bad from eating it :( Fried Pickles: excellent, but I don't think I've ever met a fried pickle I didnt like! The seasoning was just right. They serve it with a "Bloody Mary" dipping sauce which I'm convinced is ketchup with ground black pepper and celery salt mixed in...I'll stick to the ranch. Ambiance: absolutely drab, they need decorators or at least stuff hanging on the walls. This was my first and last visit to the Spotted Fox!
(1)heather s.
I kept coming back, hoping something has changed. They finally got real menus. Had a groupon which was about to expire. The beer is good. The food is still awful. The house chips are ok and the French onion dip would be great if it wasn't solid. Guacamole also frozen, and loose. Not creamy or even chunky. Thawed out and watery. Chopped Salad - Blah. cubes of jack cheese are not easy to eat. Dressing is awesome. Filet Medallions trio - I am not even sure how 4 (yes 4) 1" pieces of pyramidal steak with a bit of breadcrumbs on it equals a trio. Looked completely unappetizing. Side was about 10 pieces of shaved zucchini & yellow squash, and a twice baked potato. The potato was actually a baked potato with a lot of stuff on it, not twice baked. Fox Club sandwich - 2 (yes 4 mini sandwiches) that were squashed beyond recognition. Super greasy and lacked any taste. Smokehouse sandwich - Bacon on a pork sandwich sounds perfect right? Nope. I pulled all the bacon off. Crispy onions were soggy. Pork was meh. Sauce was meh. Waffle fries (1$ extra) were soggy and again obviously frozen. Great place to get a beer during a game but skip the food. Still sad I can;t find anything worth coming back for foodwise :(
(2)Kristee B.
So I ordered the turkey panini. The turkey was just sliced lunchmeat, and the pork belly was cold and smelled like rancid grease. For $12 I would have expected way better quality. I couldn't even eat it. My husband ordered a burger that was average, but again for the price I would have expected better. The only reason why I would give it one star is that our waitress was really great, and the draft beer selection was really good. If I came again it would be to sit at the bar and have a drink, not to eat.
(1)Christopher S.
Worst food I've tasted in years. Fish tacos, club sandwich, apps, everything. Simply awful.
(1)Tom D.
Food was horrible! We ordered chicken nachos and chips were burnt. Only thing that's good about this place is the selection of beer. My wife and I used to come here often when they first opened and food was much better at the time. Now it's hitting a down fall.
(2)Jim R.
I tried the food even after reading the reviews, BIG mistake. Who ever said the food was bland was spot on. I tried the guacamole, all I could taste was onion, and the salsa had a strange after taste, almost acidic. The talaria tacos had zero flavor! The rice on the side was crunchy, not how it is supposed to be. The interior is almost as boring as the food, the only saving grace are the TV's which I could have stayed in the hotel and watched. My advice, skip this place, even if the food was free it's not worth the time. I didn't complain or send it back, I just didn't eat it, and I am not a picky eater! The last thing I wanted was to wait for another bad dish. If I could give zero stars I would have.
(1)Chevy R.
The food was really great! The wings & sliders are yummy! Nice layout and easy parking! I'd return!
(4)Cyn P.
Stopped for the first time 12/12/13 to meet friends for a drink. I ordered a burger. It was ok - nothing to complain about or rave about either. Prices, I feel, are a bit high. Service was not exceptional but it was good - a slow night and the server was attentive. My friends ordered 1 drink each, but they did not ask for them to be 'neat' without ice. So they ordered again and expected to pay for 4 but they were charged for 2 drinks which was a surprise since it stayed on the table and was consumed by my one friend. Will I go back - I would just because it's close to my friend's house - but I would not go out of my way to return. Also --- one thing I did not care for was that the drink menu has no prices. They carry a nice selection of beers and show the alcohol percentages but no prices.
(3)Beth G.
It was... all right. First table we were sat at was really sticky. When I asked for it to be wiped down, we were moved because "we can't seem to clean the sticky off". Why did you seat us there, then? It's not like the place was packed. Tiny glasses for iced tea meant more refills than usual. The burger was good. I had the one with the fried egg on top and it was cooked perfectly. Fries were crispy, but didn't come with enough ketchup. Desserts were a bit small for the price tag. Presentation of the plates was nice. I'm very visual and if it looks good, I enjoy it even more. I can't say that I'll be back, but it was... all right. Avoid the sticky first booth off to the left...
(3)David S.
Was in town with my girlfriend for a show at pheasant run and this was the only. Place on the way to the hotel I saw so we decided to stop by to grab some food, beer and watch the football game. The bartender don was very nice and friendly he introduced himself with a handshake as If we were meeting a friend, we ordered some beers and the calamari. The calimari came with a dark "spicy" sauce which wasn't spicy or tasty and also came with marinara sauce which was very tasteless . Place had a big beer selection and their special on a Sunday night was $5 drafts, I don't exactly see that as a special especially because there was nothing special about the place. We left after the one beer and went to another bar, probably would t return.
(2)Kate B.
Food wasn't great. But the owner and the server really went out of their way to make us comfortable and brought us anything we needed. We would try this place again. It's worth another shot.
(3)Jeff P.
Stopped in for a late night dinner. We had the steak tacos and the chicken quesadilla. Food was priced right. But both of the dishes tasted like the meats were burned. It is a big place with lots of TV's. Maybe some of the other food tastes better???
(2)Tracy T.
My husband and I really like this place. We recently moved to St Charles, and we saw that this place had opened in the old Bennigans building. We went last Friday night and we ordered the fried pickles appetizer (great!) and I had a cheeseburger and my husband had the Spotted fox burger. I think is the name...they were both great and we really enjoyed our meals. Both burgers were served on pretzel rolls, (my favorite) and were really good. They also have waffle fries, which also were great and a nice option. It wasn't very busy when we went, although we were out a little early (5pm) as we had our 1 yr old with us. Our server went out of her way to make our dinner nice. She offered to bring our little guy some extras while we waited for our meals. Nice experience overall.
(4)Ken C.
Food was good, beer flights are always a good thing. Plenty of TVs, great beer list with good detail so you know what you're getting. Nightly specials and live music on the weekends
(4)Stephanie U.
My friend and I came here for lunch neither of us having been before. Our server got to us quickly for drinks and got our drinks out fast, but that is where the good experience ends. First, the music was way too loud. We were one of only 2 table and some people at the bar in the establishment and had to practically yell to hear each other and for our server to hear us. We waited about 10 minutes with our menus closed for our server to come back and take our order. I got the chicken salad sandwich, BIG MISTAKE. The sandwich tasted like I was eating mayo on bread. I tried to scrape some of the mayo off the sandwich with no luck. Our server finally came to check and see how our food was after my friend had finished eating. I chose not to get anything else because my friend was already done eating and I didn't want to risk getting another sandwich like my first one.
(2)Adam R.
We ate here on a Monday night and we had warm beer, tomato ends for our paper thin dollar burgers, they forgot the chicken on the pasta we ordered, and they charged us 0.75$ for each topping and 1.50 for the cheese and they charged us $4 for a small side of waffle fries. I work in the industry and never would I serve these meals to anyone. If I ever go out for a dollar burger night again I'll be going to bulldogs
(3)Julian W.
Nice patio (door is coming soon), good beer selection, and a loud toad in the lake nearby!
(5)Brian H.
Great beer but pricy selection, decent food. Got a steak salad. Steak was great salad was ok with iceberg let ace and croutons. Overall it was a good meal.
(3)Johnny A.
I may be wrong, but I won't be surprised if this place simply doesn't last too long. Overall, its WAYY over-priced. - Burgers are extremely overpriced (average price is $11.00) and come on 'pretzel-type' rolls or buns. While they weren't terrible by any means, they weren't all that great, especially at 11.00. (In comparison - much larger and better tasting burgers can be found at Hawthorne's in West Chicago for an average price of $8.00 with fries, or even a "lunch special" which is available all day every day at Rosati's in West Chicago - they have a great burger, fries, and can of soda for about $5.75). - Baked potatos come very small, or as a "half potato" with NO SIDES offered, not even butter. We had to ask for sour cream. Who eats plain potatos? - Steak that one of my family member's had was very small (price was about 13.99) and like the burgers, worth nowhere near the price. - Service and waitresses were indeed nice and friendly, but seemed to push "drinks" more than the dinner. So it seemed to be more of an atmosphere of "drinks and food", not "food and drinks." - Restaurant itself was clean and nicely decorated, so there are no issues there. As mentioned, service for us seemed to be pretty good. Overall though, overly expensive and you don't get a good bargain for your buck here. Hence why you see places like Portillo's (2 blocks up the road) always MOBBED (and Portillo's is by no means cheapy-cheap, either), and why this place isn't ever overly crowded. Most people are going to go where the best bargain is. I can't say I'd never come here again, but it's not on my top list of places...
(2)Jacquie P.
Pros: Lots of draft beers with info on alcohol and bitterness. Had lots of TVs with sports on mute, so it didn't feel like a rowdy sports bar. Service was good. Cons: The food. Quesadilla was burnt and the french fries varied from very cold to slightly warm. I hope they didn't just give me other people's uneaten fries. Conclusion: Eat at home or somewhere else, then get drunk here.
(2)Max M.
Spotted Fox Ale House is a good spot for watching the game while grubbing on some respectable Pub Food. Their are several booths and a long bar for you to cheer or scream at the tv. The Menu is very limited: Apps Burgers Sandwiches Taco Pasta If you aren't in the mood for any of those items, then you are out of luck. That being said, this is an Ale House so you shouldn't be expecting Seared Tuna Salad, etc. The burgers are premium priced in the $10-$11, but they get credit for being creative in their offerings (i.e. Pork Belly, fried egg, etc.). The Pub Chips are a good starter; they come with enough Onion Dip to feed a few Super Bowl Parties. The Tacos are nicely presented, but the blackened fish preparation definitely needs more blackening. The come with a bowl of buttered rice. We live 5 minutes from the Spotted Fox. So we'll likely visit again. Don't know if it's worth a special trip, but it;s definitely worth a Beer pit stop if you're catching a movie or shopping nearby.
(3)Margaret T.
I'll keep it brief. Upon walking in, the place was near empty at 7pm on a weekday and we had to seat ourselves since no one appeared for about 5 minutes. Our waitress was cold and unfriendly and clearly did not want to be there (I don't blame her since the place was empty), it was kept so dark my husband and I had to use our phones to be able to see the menus, and when our food showed up, the buns were stale and grease-soaked. Everything we ordered tasted like it had been sitting in a storage room forever. Overall, just a bad experience, had a very gloomy feel. Disappointing and overpriced for anything you get there. Go anywhere else. Plenty of options in St. Charles.
(1)Kelsey A.
My boyfriend and I have been here two times now. The first time we went, we ordered the bruschetta as an appetizer that states it is marinated in just olive oil. When we received it, it was marinated in balsamic vinegar which I cannot eat, and no olive oil whatsoever. We ended up coming back a second time and I ordered a chicken pesto panini and some beers. It was totally inedible, drenched in grease and falling apart. The manager was coming around checking on everyone's food. I told him how greasy mine was and he offered to buy me a drink or pay for the one I ordered and I thanked him. 45 minutes go by and no more manager. My boyfriend and I pack up to leave and finally, after we have paid he comes by and says "how about that drink?" Seriously? Not coming back here, ever again. Very mediocre/inedible food for outrageous prices.
(2)Sandy A.
Service was good. Our waitress was friendly. The food was just okay. I'm not a beer fan, so maybe that was the problem. My husband liked the TVs all over the place, but I'd rather dine in an atmosphere where I can talk to my husband without him watching a TV. If I want that I can just stay home, right?
(3)Katie L.
Came here to watch a Blackhawks game and was happy to see that the game was on every TV and that it was playing over the speakers! The bartender was very friendly as well! All of the food here was pretty good- my husband had a burger, I had carnitas tacos, and we started out with buffalo chicken dip! First time I had seen this at a bar :) Hope to return soon, hopefully during another game!
(4)Kaeley K.
Awful! Came here with my boyfriend and a restaurant.com coupon to try a new spot for dinner. Food was burnt, waitress didn't seem to care if we liked our meals, and the place was virtually empty, which should have been our first sign of a crappy restaurant. Will never visit again, don't waste your time/ money.
(1)Joseph P.
Food was good - service was better than good. Like the atmosphere once you are seated. Great for watching different types of sports while you are eating. Coffee was very good and our food was also good. For (4) of us with tip came to $65.00 no appetizers were ordered and no liquor. Steak and burgers were well made.
(3)Joe M.
In the old Bennigans across from the Dead Mall in St. Charles. (They need to light up the outside a little better so it's easier to spot at night!) Anyway - the space is interesting; large with the standard "wall of TV's" ambience. Fortunately, the sound was turned down on all of them last night. (I hope restaurants get away from this decorating scheme someday soon.) We were seated promptly by the marvelous and courteous staff. Unfortunately, there was the faint whiff of something unpleasant in the air. Plumbing issue? Off-putting, but not bad enough to scare us away. The entree menu is limited and fairly pedestrian: nothing really screams "foodie destination". But - having said that - everywhere you look, there are LARGE, BEAUTIFUL plates of excellent food being delivered to table. The draft beer selection is staggering. The plated presentations were pretty to look at, piping hot, and quite delicious. My only nit to pick would be the slightly heavy hand with the salt; other than that, this just might be one of the Fox Valley's best new go-to's for tasty food at a realistic price point. The GM was doing the table-to-table, and was a very knowledgeable and personable guy. He seems to really enjoy his work - and it shows. So - step up from the franchise joints and take a drive over there. (And try the parmesan crusted chicken with the twice-baked cheesy potato and perfectly cooked broccoli). I know - sounds BORING - but comfort food at its best. I like this place, and will be back.
(4)Bob R.
Have to agree with most everyone. Found the food OK, service good and a issue with the "manager" indicated that he has reached his peak early in life. Too bad I would have come back had it not been for my experience with him.
(3)Christina K.
If you want a decent beer after seeing a movie at the mall, check it out. Just like the movie theater, the beers are a little overpriced - $6 a pint. The service is pretty good: not too absent, not to pushy. They know when they're wanted. We sat at the bar, and mainly ordered drinks. I was up for a soup, but there wasn't any listed on the menu! The rest of the appetizers didn't appeal to me, and were pretty pricey themselves, so I passed. I did see and smell a lot of delicious food, so I wouldn't warn you against trying. The beer list was a little contradicting. The set up of the bar implied a large selection of neat beers, and the selection was pretty large, but they didn't offer anything really out of the ordinary. With little to no competition, they can offer and charge what they want. It's not a bad place, but there's nothing around to remind you it's not that special either.
(3)K W.
Warm beer, dirty silverware covered with old food, and hairs in both of our food. The server was kinda rude and couldn't answer questions about the menu.
(1)Mike R.
food is made with cheap product. iv been in the restaurant business for a while and can taste the quality in food pretty good. do not get the pork belly mac'n' cheese! it sounds amazing and maybe if it wasnt made with fake cheese from a can and cheap pork belly it would be. if they used quality products, seasoned the burgers better, and had slightly better/ more organized service. id give it 4 stars
(2)D A.
The Spotted Fox was a pleasant surprise. A group of us were off to see a play at Pheasant Run and then decided dinner after. We decided to try someplace new. We opted for The Spotted Fox. We were seated immediately. Our server Peter was very pleasant offered suggestions when we asked him and he shared the special and brought us our drinks promptly all while keeping a smile on his face and a very pleasant personality. We all arrived at different times that kept him jumping. While we were a small group of four we seemed to be needy tonight and Peter kept up with our requests and his smile was always there and he was quick bringing things to the table. Now the food....We had three burgers and the steak sandwich. Each of us was very very pleased with the food. We also had the pickles before and they were very good and was a larger order compared to other places where I have had them. BTW we saw the nachos go by and that was one massive portion. The drinks were good; one had the Long Island Special and a specialty beer and then we had some soda's and waters...again he kept the drinks full and asked if more things were needed. Now you may be thinking that the place was slow it wasn't it had a good brisk business but yet the service was EXCELLENT the food TIMELY, HOT and GREAT. We all commented that it was great and that we would be happy to go back. Now what really impressed me was the owner (I catch his name, bad me) came over asked how things were. He was very personable and listened to our comments and bantered back and fourth with us (we told him he needed to give Peter a raise). Now days it seems rare to have an owner or manager come over and talk and truly seem to care and talk about what's going on. I also so that same smile as he approached other peoples tables and also while we were by the bar he continued with the high tops and the bar area. Both Peter and the owner indicated they were going to have live music a local group play. So we opted to stay a bit longer by the bar and again great service and music. The music was very well done and entertaining. I should also mention that while it had tons of TVs I didn't find that the place was loud while we were eating but I could hear the TVs more in the direct bar area. The bar seemed to get a good mix of people and in all age brackets. I saw some singles, couples and even a birthday party at the bar. I hope this place survives that area, since it seems to be a bit of a challenge. I should also mention they said they took over a spot in Schaumburg that I plan to visit (it is closer to home). Long story short, give this place a try...after all we need to support our local business especially one where they truly seem to care that their customers have good food and a good time..at a good price... I look forward to my next visit in a Spotted Fox... Although I wish I had asked him why the Spotted Fox....always love how they come up with places names....
(4)Unknown S.
So disappointing. We were probably one of the first people to walk in the doors when the Spotted Fox opened. The food was GOOD! With cool twists to their food like white truffle or flavors that were original. But before we could even try all the good foods, each time we came back it was getting worse and worse??? How!? Why!? The food is bland and even though the write up on each item sounds wonderful it all comes out bland. We went tonight because we had a gift card, there were four adults. Each one of us thought our food was bland and my burger was over cooked =/ Such a bummer. I hope this place actually reads the comments. If they do, please please fix it or you will be gone before you know it.
(3)Dave R.
My wife and I came out of a movie late evening on a Sunday and saw this place across from the mall. It wasn't busy but had lots of TV's and was pretty nice inside. The menu had lots of choices and not just bar food. The fresh fruit was especially good as well as some good soup. The fish I chose was not greasy and nicely thick and flaky. My only minor complaint was the breading on the fish was a bit tough in the spots it was cooked too much but there was only a couple of spots like that. Fries were also good and hot like I like them. I guess it gets crowded on the good sports viewing nights and they always have beer specials and a huge list. NIce people too. We will be back.
(4)Naheed A.
We ate at this restaurant last Sunday. Great atmosphere with the Bears game on all TVs. We had the peppers for starters and then my husband had the steak sandwich and I had the fish tacos, everything was excellent. I consider myself a bit of an expert on fish tacos as I order them often and these tacos rate highly. Agree with the previous review that all the food served around us looked very inviting. Will definitely be back to try some other items, and watch some sports. A great option in St Charles. Almost forgot to mention our server, I think her name was Sarah, she was awesome, so polite and friendly.
(5)Josh P.
This is a pretty typical bar with nothing too special to draw you in. They had your standard beers and 1 or 2 good craft choices. The best part was the music. They played some great 80s and 90s music that was fun to sing along to.
(3)Russell B.
Great place In the area. Only place within 2 miles for a solid beer. Over 30 beers on tap. Wings, burgers, salads, pasta, sandwiches on the menu. Sundays offer a great surprise for us ... Free pretzel app. Not too crowded and like that about this place, will be back.
(3)Cassandra L.
I left Spotted Fox Ale House not feeling super happy about the experience, but I guess it wasn't totally their fault, so I'm going to give them 3 stars for now. The problem was that they are in the middle of changing up their menu, so several things listed on the menu were not available, including the one thing I was looking forward to trying and my second choice. So I ended up just getting some pretty basic pasta, because I had trouble finding another vegetarian option. It was fine, but I'm not sure it was worth ten bucks. I went there with my mom, who said her meal was actually very good and a nice large portion (chicken, large half potato, delicious green beans). I've heard from other people that they have very good burgers, although the consensus seems to be that it's a little overpriced, so you might want to go one of the nights they have specials, or look for a coupon. I hope that they finish re-doing their menu, add a few vegetarian options, and are able to stay open and do well. That part of town needs more successful businesses. It's a nice big restaurant and the service was great (I think our server was named Hannah - she is one reason I decided to go with 3 stars instead of 2, because she was very nice and gave us just the right amount of time and attention). If I go back soon I might just try some appetizers and beers - I couldn't drink this time because I was on a lunch break from work, but it looked like they had quite a few beer options which is always good!
(3)Amanda K.
My boyfriend and I stopped here to get some non-chain food. The service was ok, the server we had tried, but seemed to have a lot of tables that were seated at once. Our first clue that something might be wrong with the food should have been the amount of items crossed off of the menu. In black marker. We ordered the house chips, but they were out of them... Fried pickles were ok at best and served with ketchup. My boyfriend ordered the pork burger, which was supposed to come with hand cut fries and pork belly, but arrived with frozen coated fries and what resembled a fatty pork shoulder. I ordered the swiss and mushroom burger, it arrived covered with processed swiss and canned mushrooms. Both burgers were very greasy, but cooked to our medium rare requests. This would probably be an awesome bar, they do have an extensive beer list, but I do not plan on returning.
(1)Smart C.
We went, hoping for a nice bit of pub food. It's an "Ale House", right? The place isn't sure what it is or what it wants to be, and it needs to pick an identity and refine it, both in food and decor. Went on a Saturday, early evening. There is no "decor" tospeak of, other than some sparkly christmas lights at the bar. The interior is all painted brown, no decorations other than 12 tvs mounted high, all sports programs. Server didn't know the specials of the evening. THE FOOD. Oddly, the calamari was cooked to the proper doneness, but the breading was heavy with grease, and the "balsamic reduction" drizzle didn't really add anything to it. A pool of marinara on the plate was useless for actual "dipping". Lame. Tiny serving, high price. I had shrimp and fish tacos. Big mistake. 6 overcooked medium sized shrimp (think about 1 inch in diameter), THREE per taco. THREE??? on double corn tortillas that were dried out from over heating, on a base of lots of shredded lettuce. I got one fish taco as well, but the fish piece was tiny, again laid on a huge pile of lettuce. I'd call these Lettuce Tacos with shrimp, not vice versa. The rice? I kept saying, "what the hell is this?" It was like converted Basmati rice, with some lame attempt at seasoning it. tasted terrible. Other diner had steak; potato was overcooked and dry, like it had spent too much time under the heat lamps. The veg, on the other hand was undercooked. Steak was adequate. Maybe pasta would have been a better choice, but I figured it's not an Italian place, so why risk it? Clearly they have no clue on Mexican food either, so why offer tacos? The only good thing was the beer, but it was overpriced. We walked out pretty disappointed after dropping almost $70 there. Will not return. Pick a few things for your menu, do them well, and stop trying to be so "cute" with the presentations.
(1)J T.
One of the better Beer Selections on Tap, Can't beat the $3 drafts on Mon., Many TV 's at the Bar (Maybe a little too close) Great Atmosphere while watching a Hawks Game, Good Service, Bartender was Cool, Did not have any Food.
(4)Jeff F.
Great food and excellent atmosphere. I went to the spotted fox for a bulls playoff game and had a great time. The selection of beer is great and the burger that I ate was really good
(5)KiKi I.
My husband and I really wanted to like this place, since it's on the East side. We've been here a few times. The first time we only had appetizers and drinks. I don't drink beer but my husband does and he was impressed with the selection. He ended up with a draft beer, we were shocked to see it was $6 for each one. OUCH! We're in STC, not Chicago. We also had the hummus. It was good, nothing special but came with pita bread and veggies in a LARGE portion. Oh and my bloody Mary was very good. The second time we had dinner. There was one waiter/host working, the others called in. I have to give AJ credit, he did great for only being him. One table complained about the music. Another that the margaritas didn't come in a margarita glass...etc. I felt bad for him. We got sandwiches, the we're good. We did eat quickly and leave because none of the TV's had the White Sox game. Normally, we'd ask to change one of the TV's but it wasn't worth complaining since every other customer was. We'll give it another shot.
(3)Brent A.
I really wanted to give this place a 3, I mean, I tried mentally, but just couldn't do it. So they do so some things right. The inside, which used to be a Bennigans, is re-decorated and looks very nice - and big open bar area and open with high ceilings, so ambience is good. They serve about 25 draft beers mostly from the midwest - IL, MI, WI, along with micro brews from the rest of the US, so good beer selection too. My wife and I sat at the bar to eat dinner, and the bartender was very nice, offered suggestions, lets you sample a beer before ordering, so that part we enjoyed, good service. The area that is the disappointment is the food. I mean, it's OK, but just sort of blah. We had nachos for appetizers, which is a ton of chips with shredded cheese, pica di gallo and sour cream, no jalepenos, no salsa,a nd once the chips on top are gone just plain chips, a little boring. We ordered the mussels first but they were out of them. I had fish tacos, the wife had the steak sandwich. She made the better choice. The fish tacos were more blah than the chips, it was tasteless fish with cheese pico de gallo and sour cream (sound familiar?) just blah and boring. her steak sandwich, which I tasted, was better, but still not what I call delicious. So all in all, not objectionable. Its close to home, so we would likely try again and somepoint, but definitely not a place I am dying to take my friends too. They only opened recently, so may still be working some kinks out. I wouldn't give up on them yet, but the food needs some love.
(2)Frank G.
Nice atmosphere, it is your typical up scale sports bar. Staff was friendly enough. They had issues with many of the TVs for the Super Bowl. My pork chop was severely over cooked, very dry. I had them replace it with the waffle fries appetizer. After the 3oz of meat and handful of pickled cabbage, this was an $11 plate of waffle fries with cheese. My wife had the Fox burger. The menu made it sound wonderful. She described it as mediocre. I had high hopes as they were very well reviewed on Yelp. We won't go back.
(2)Brad W.
I give this place two stars. Weak service and below average food. Atmosphere is boring. Will not return.
(2)Amy M.
We visited this place recently on a Saturday night and were seated right away. Our experience was great, so it's disappointing to see so many tables on a weekend night. This is a great addition to this side of town. If you like beer, definitely give this place a try. I got the sense they were still trying to figure things out (it's a fairly new place), but the service was great and the food was good. Their offerings are fairly standard (burgers, salads, apps), but all tasty. We had the buffalo chicken dip for an app and it was very tasty...I've been craving it since! I had a salad that was really very good and my husband had a burger. The food is a bit pricey for what you get, but it's fresh and the atmosphere is inviting. I definitely hope this place lasts!
(3)L K.
Went in for lunch look very forward to trying it out. Very blah inside nothing note worthy. Very average menu, nothing stood out as something I would go back for. Salad and sandwich almost $40 way over priced. Salad had nothing but lettuce and croutons. Sandwich just OK. For the money will not be back.
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