I'm not sure why but everything tasted like soap. My appetizer and my entree. It tasted like they add a spoonful of Dawn to help make this food go down. I didn't want to ask for anything different because they would never be able to hear me over the LOUD music, louder than most dance clubs I've been to, and if I had to guess it would taste like dish soap too. GROSS!
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D B.
I agree with other folks. Ups and downs. The drinks are never the issue - it is always the food. I wish they would freshen up the menu and use less fried items. Many items on the menu are fried or frozen it seems. We will be back, but most likely eat before heading there.
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Jessica D.
Very nice bar and grille in an area that needs a good spot like this. Menu features a little bit of everything, with a heavy focus on great bar appetizers to share. Well equipped bar and specially featured beverages/products bring in reps for a show and tell on special nights. If you sign up for their email newsletter you'll get a heads up of sport nights and other events. They have great drink specials too. All around a great place, and a must-try, particularly with the gorgeous patio seating in warm weather. They have some sort of video poker machines here and there, and you're assured a great view to one of the flat screens for whatever games are on that evening.
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Michael L.
It started off with a lot of promise but has been consistently lousy the last several times we have tried going in. With so many other options in the area, I doubt we will be back. We've been here about 8-9 times mainly because the first two times, we loved it and had a great time: Good service, great food, friendly crowd, no issues, well priced. We really liked the place initially and wanted to continue liking it so we kept coming back hoping that they would get it back on track and that we'd have a hidden gem we could rely on. Flashforward to last Friday when we wanted to stop in and do some drinks and appetizers (maybe even have dinner, we were on the fence) and just relax a bit after what had been a long week punctuated by a long day. For starters, they were out of limes. Not a huge issue, we could easily order drinks that didn't require a lime... Now the cynic in me emerges: OR we could just go home and fix our own drinks and stay in the house-we actually have limes there...and no we aren't running a bar out of our place... Now the pragmatist in me speaks: OR the management simply could have easily gone across the street to purchase a bag of limes from the Dominick's store that can't be more than 300 yards away. Small issue but it started the experience off poorly. Next, we ordered the cheese curds to pick at while we went over the menu and had a few drinks to get things started...it took over 15 minutes from ordering them to get the order and when they came out they were stone cold....which is an awesome way to enjoy an app that essentially amounts to fried cheese. Now this would generally be forgivable if the place was absolutely slammed or something, but it was 3:30/4:00 on Friday afternoon and sadly there was only one other table seated with two people and 3-4 people total seated at the bar. This seemed to be the problem, as the staff was mostly engaged with the two patrons and the bartender at the very far end of the bar near the restrooms. No biggie, we full well understand taking care of and catering to your regulars and we weren't in a rush, but when we have to alter our drink order because you are out of a staple at any bar, THEN you serve us cold food, and THEN we need to chase you down to order more drinks in an empty bar because you're so absorbed in two patrons that you're ignoring everyone else in the building...thanks but I think we're good. The total kicker was that they were miffed when we wanted to close out after two rounds and a stone cold app....which to add insult took an agonizingly long time (10-12 minutes from request for check to getting it) because our server got hung up in conversation with the VIPs on her way back with our check. We didn't complain(after all what's the point really), we just settled up and left, I actually ended up way OVERtipping because I didn't want to wait for change, and only had 20's on me. We won't be back, which is sad because the place is well located and has a ton of potential. One last thought, in the year or so we have been going in there, we have never had the same server or bartender twice. Now neither one of us is Jon Taffer (actually we are pretty sure even Taffer couldn't save this place) but even we know that when an establishment has crazy high staff turnover that's never a good sign.
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Tim D.
My girlfriend and I went and it was a great little local bar. My only complaint is the patrons who go out to the pation to smoke stay real close to the door and us non smokers have to smell it when the door is opened. Food was real good, server very nice.
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Pete B.
Food: Had the buffalo burger (burger with wing sauce, blue cheese) and wife had the potato burrito. Both were OK. The fries were the best part. Very good. Probably would order something different if I went back. Good beer choices, though. Service good: Had a woman with lots of tattoos and she was the nicest girl (cute, too) in the place and we tipped well because she kept bringing drinks without being asked. I kept trying to look at all the tattoos, but was afraid of being a pervy lurker. Well, if you have that many tattoos, you have to be used to people looking, right? Service bad: All the waitstaff kept congregating at a table by the bar, hanging out, talking, eating. I've seen Bar Rescue enough to know that stuff like that shouldn't be tolerated. Bad for business. Terrible Management (TAKE NOTE): At a table next to us was a group of older guys who were yelling and screaming and one guy in particular was threatening to beat the hell out of another couple of guys and NOBODY from the waitstaff or management stepped in. It was loud, uncomfortable and obnoxious. Good managers would have quieted it down if not asked them to leave. I don't blame the waitstaff, which is all women. It's intimidating dealing with a bunch of drunk jack@sses. Yes, it's a bar. Yes, bars are loud. But when you have to sit and think about this rather than enjoy the atmosphere, it's a fail. There are too many good pubs and bars in the Western Suburbs (Two Brothers, Peggy Kinane's, Fox & Hound to name three in the area) than to come back to a place where management is non-existent.
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Bryce B.
I really like Paulie's. It's a great sports bar with better food than your average pub fare. The cheese curds are our favorite and the pizza is better than expected. But I've had a major gripe with Paulie's over the last few months. I love draft craft beer but they seriously need to clean their draft lines. It's a major problem. I've tried numerous craft beers each visit and they taste nothing like how the beer should. The Goose Island Green Line doesn't taste hoppy at all and the Bell's Oberon is close to tasteless. I'm really disappointed and I don't want to find another bar but I will if this isn't addressed. I hope this is resolved soon. If it is I will happily update my rating.
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John G.
GREAT burger! Nice place - I think I was actually there a few times in the same day, but you'll forgive me if I don't remember... When I was there they had Fat Tire on tap - something nice for a boy from out of town that doesn't get the pleasure of having it very often.
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Amy E.
I've become a regular at this neighborhood pub near my home because they have awesome wifi (I often work remotely and Paulie's has one of the strongest signals around!) and great servers (LOVE Stephanie and Josh!) combined with decent bar food, from pizza to apps to sandwiches/burgers. Great beer and liquor selection, super specials, and a fun atmosphere are a major plus. Pizza and beer pitcher special during NFL games is a real deal at $12. My only complaint is that management seems to frequently understaff this establishment, leaving the bartender or just one other server to take care of far too many customers when the crowds hit, and they do - even on occasional weekday afternoons. Service can be extremely slow due to this. I'm hoping Paulie (he's there often making the rounds but has never introduced himself to me) adjusts for this soon. Then I'll be very glad to add a star to my rating!
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Thom Z.
With a great pub menu and awesome beer specials, this place is a favorite for me. The staff is courteous, fun and attentive. I've been there several times to celebrate a job going greatly well and have enjoyed myself eat and every time. The first was a night of drinking to celebrate a promotion, which ended in a very reasonable tab and colorful conversations with the staff. The atmosphere was very welcoming while at the same time maintaining an air of night life danger without the actual danger. The music was varied and not intrusive, something that many bars over do. When visiting to have dinner or lunch, it seems like an entirely different experience. With a very accessible dining section that is slightly isolated from the bar area, it feature a pub style menu that takes me back to my days of college. I highly suggest Paulie's to anyone in the western suburbs looking for a fun place to spend a little down time or celebrate. PS: The cheese curds are delicious.
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Thao N.
Paulie's is a single girls Friday night dream. For guys, it might be a sausage fest but it's a pretty nice place to watch the game, whichever game that might be. On some nights they also have live music. There was a guy singing some old school rock, jamming on his guitar the last time I was there. The outside patio is also a nice place to enjoy your drink on a cool summers night. I would definitely go back again.
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Matt B.
I go to Paulie's for one reason and one reason only, it's walking distance to my house. If there was ANY other bar within walking distance, I'd go there. I don't know what it is about this place, the decor is non-existent, the beer and food are overpriced and the food isn't that good. The service is hit or miss, but more often miss. The beer selection is big, but they have the highest beer prices anywhere in the area and almost no beer specials ever. The food is very overpriced and is just average bar food, but in smaller then average portions. They have a very good potato and steak burrito on the menu, but it's over $11 and isn't much bigger then a Taco Bell Burrito. If you never check this place out, you aren't missing anything. Just an average bar in a strip mall.
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Paul R.
This is one of my favorite little spots in the area. There are always plenty of tabled and the staff has always been above average during my visits. The menu may be a little small, but I've enjoyed everything I tried. If you're looking for a nice little place to grab a drink and a bite to eat, give Paulie's a shot.
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K O.
Paulie, AKA Paul T. Passaro according to your business card, you've been cutting corners, and we can tell. Your jumbo wings were ALMOST bigger than my pinky finger (NO JOKE!!), your bleu cheese tasted like ranch, and your ranch tasted like honey mustard. Where the 4e11 have you been ordering your supplies??? Way to TOTALLY turn off your customer base.
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Dan L.
Bring a coat if it's cold outside because it's not much warmer inside. Don't order the pizza, huge disappointment. Although, Server Jess was great and friendly!
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Jonathan T.
This place really has its ups and downs with me. It used to be my go to local bar that had great food and service, but I feel like it has started to fall apart over the last 2 years. Their food is slightly over priced for bar food, but they have excellent drink deals that more than make up for it. The burger is great when it is cooked right. Sometimes its cooked perfect, other times, its cooked way too long. Their spicy chicken sandwich is awesome. A lot of kick to it, but is very flavorful. Their fries are the best around. They used to be a great spot for watching UFC fights, and claimed to be the #1 spot for UFC, and used to claim NEVER A COVER for UFC. That quickly went away and they started charging cover, and now they no longer carry the fights. I do not know if its bad luck, but I have gone there 2x over the last year, and they were closed due to a private party. Both were Saturday nights. The waitress staff is very friendly, and they have good service. I feel like they have a new staff every time I go in there though. Overall, this is one of the top local bars around that has good food, good service, and is very clean. Good place to watch sporting events.
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Cristina G.
This is a hidden gem in a strip mall. Love this bar. It's spacious, has outdoor seating and a nice bar area. The bartenders are hilarious, it seems like they make it their hobby to mess with me. They once convinced me that they were out of grey goose, even though they just poured my drink in front of me. Gullible much? They're always cracking jokes and the girls are nice here, not the typical Bizzo waitress you find at other places. The atmosphere is awesome and they have a great selection of beer. They love to pour a little more than the average amount of alcohol into their mixed drinks. That's a huge bonus! They make it worth you're while. Great place, location, staff and atmosphere.
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Dan K.
Great neighborhood pub in the burbs with colorful regulars and warm, clean, and comfortable atmosphere. With a bunch of good beer on tap, a solid beef sandwich, and a good Ruben there is always a reason to stop in. Oh by the way, three big screens and a bunch of other flat screens make it a good spot for a game.
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April M.
First few times I went here last year with a big group of friends we all had a blast! Good food, beer, prices and good service all around! Went the other day to try it out again yet for a Friday night it was pretty tame...there were only two of us this time vs. the 5minimum before...love the outdoor beer garden area and the atmosphere overall though!
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Nelson S.
I've been here once, shortly after they opened and overall, it was good. They have a great beer selection but I think the food is a little overpriced. It's not crazy expensive or anything but for what you get, ehhh. The interior of this place, is interesting. My friend and I couldn't put our finger on it but it felt off, like something was missing. Not that it is bad or anything but the garage door dividers was an interesting choice. From what I saw, they have good drink specials so that will bring me back for a few.
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Michael C.
My wife and I enjoy going here because their burgers are very good. Recently, I went there with a friend for a few drinks, and we sat at the bar. I ordered a Crown straight up. I got a rocks glass that was over half full with Crown. And their rocks glasses are oversized. It was a gargantuan pour. I was astonished. While I was attempting to finish it, I noticed they had Johnnie Walker Blue. For a neighborhood bar, Blue Label is a very unique find. Given my dinosaur-sized pour of Crown, I was wondering if I could get the same amount of Blue for the price of a single drink. First, I asked the price. $35. Very reasonable. If you go anywhere in Naperville, you'll be lucky to get Blue Label for less than $45. So even if they only gave me the standard 1oz pour, I was still ahead of the game. What I got can only be described as a swimming pool of Blue Label. I was flabbergasted. Nay, I was gobsmacked. Hell, I don't know what I was, but I was definitely feeling no pain. A pour like that at any other bar *anywhere* would have been over $100 easy. Probably north of $150. Go for the burgers, go to enjoy a couple beers on the patio in the summer, but if you're a scotch lover, you need to get over there and order a Blue Label before they come to their senses.
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Sports Fan X.
Nothing special. A lot of potential, but not quite what it could be. A great location, a beautifully designed inside, and spacious parking lot is accompanied by average everything: staff, food, drinks, even patrons. Nothing special about their prices either, pretty typical. Usually if I'm drawn to a sports bar, one of them has to stand out. In this case, you won't be blow away by any of the above, but you won't be terribly disappointed either. Hardly a ringing endorsement, which is exactly what I'm giving them. There are better places within minutes of this place, and while here I was always thinking I'd be better off at one of them. Most places I like have a staff that at least appears to be strongly invested in their bar's reputation. I didn't see that anywhere here. When at other places the clientele looks like they feel at home, they're glad to be there, or seem part of the place. There's no such feel to this place, and in fact the patrons seem to be more compartmentalized, individual groups rather than one mass of people who regularly get along. In fact, the folks I encountered seemed very standoffish. There just seems no warmth to this place at all.
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Jeff H.
I like Paulie's. Good sports viewing and decent beer selection. The food is all pretty good. Great trivia game on Thursday nights. Good specials. I'm there a couple times a month and it is probably my favorite place in the area.
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Chris W.
Paulie's is a favorite of ours - we've probably been here ten times together. It is a standard cozy, local pub that is located near my girlfriend's house. Lots of beers on tap (!!!), great pub food, and good service. Everytime we've been here, we've had a good exerience. This isn't a world class restaurant by any means, but lives up to and exceeds the expectations of a small local pub.
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Matt N.
Paulies has a great selection of beer on tap and will put anything on the many screens they have for you. Paulies also has a great patio for the summer, and selection of food. Paulies is my pub of choice in the area. I have recommended paulies to many friends and i am recommending paulies to you now!!!
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Alex A.
This place has a decent variety of satisfactory bar food. There are a few of their own unique creations on the menu, which is refreshing to see at a pub. The service is off-and-on. It is a decent place to watch a ball game, but you're not guaranteed a good view. Also, use cash if you can.
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Chris S.
This is a good place to see a game. There are plenty of TV's and unobstructed views. The food is expensive for the average taste. What gives this place two stars is the service. If you see your server more than twice, consider yourself lucky. They seem more interested in talking with their friends than making money though serving tables. Another good thing about this place is $2 Tuesdays....all drafts $2 and they have almost 20 beers on tap to choose.
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Mark S.
Nice place....good prices...BUT seriously....bring back karaoke guys! Then I'll give you another star....
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Mary O.
We've been to Paulies a few times as it is down the street from my house. Having a pub so close is great. They have good beer selection and specials, but the food is ok and over priced. The waitresses aren't the friendliest but management is. I do enjoy sitti outside and enjoying a beer or watching a game.
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Chris W.
Not a bad place at all. Not great but not bad either. A little on the expensive side considering the atmosphere.
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Vanessa S.
Paulie's is a pretty good choice for a night out in Aurora - but that's not saying much. Good beer selections, good service/bartenders. Get the feeling that there are a lot of regulars, so not the best place to mingle. My only real complaint is the interior - it kind of feels cafeteria - ish. Tables are super close together, it's always way too bright in there, not set up to be really social and fun. More like sit at your table, watch the game, and drink your beer.
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Amanda D.
Went here for the first time with a Restaurant.com coupon, live pretty close so I'd been wanting to check it out for a while. I really liked the place, good food, my martini, though on the pricy side, was pretty strong, and I had good service but I went on a Sunday night so it wasn't crowded. I felt the environment was good, they have a huge TV above the bar so I don't know how anyone could not have a view if there was a game on, I look forward to going back when it's a little warmer so I can sit outside. Really enjoyed the food, but without the coupon, it probably was a little overpriced, but not so much that I won't return!
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Tina S.
Bought a restaurants.com coupon a couple months ago which specifically says doesn't expire. I try to go there tonight and they won't accept it. They have decided not to take them anymore. In my opinion, that's very bad business and I will never go here again.
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Rick G.
Slow service, average menu fare. On the plus side they have Guinness. Let's face it...it's a bar in a strip mall...nothing more.
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Liz W.
This place is average. The food is decent, not great. The service is just OK and I agree that it's a bit over-priced.
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Robin U.
Paulie's has come up with some new specials that I'm really excited about! They used to have mainly beer specials throughout the week, but now you can go in on Thursdays for $2.50 well u-call its and $3.50 call brand u-call its. As for other complaints of service, I haven't had a problem. Get to know your server/bartender and they will get to know you and will definitely give you that extra attention, just like any other bar!
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Heidi K.
We ended up here on a late Sunday afternoon after twenty minutes of "where do you wanna go?" "I don't care, where do you wanna go?" This routine is typical before any outing, and 90% of the time, I throw a name of a place out there and M goes along with it (it's very rare he'll suggest something new and we try it). So, I suggested Paulie's, as it's close to home, has a full bar, and we were enticed by a few menu items. We arrive to see a party of three on the patio but that was it. Inside was fairly quiet as well, except for a large, loud group of twenty-somethings gettin' their "drank on." The interior is pretty bare-bones; minimalistic, even. Not very impressive. We took a seat ("seat yourselves") at a high top table and began to browse the menu. I expected our server to immediately pounce to our table and take our drink order.... but no. Five minutes later, we were finally approached by our waitress. We ordered Bloody Mary's and continued to decide on some grub. When the girl returned with our drinks, we placed our order. I chose the Chicken Parmesan Sandwich: your choice of breaded or grilled chicken, covered in marinara and melted mozzarella on garlic toasted, thick cut sour dough bread. (I picked grilled, natch). M opted for the Turkey Bacon Pretzel Roll Melt (no tomato). As I went to take a sip of my drink, M looks at it and goes "What IS that?" I look to see the paper piece from inside a bottle top (probably the Worcestershire sauce) floating in my drink. I laughed and picked it out. NBD, it's not like it was hair or a fly. Our food arrived and we dug in. The french fries are amazing. The funny thing is, they tasted like calamari slightly... but they don't serve calamari. It was obvious that they do not fry in fresh oil, as you can taste other food flavors on the french fries. I guess that's why I enjoyed them so much.I loved their coleslaw, no complaints there. As for my sandwich, it was extremely greasy and immediately I knew I'd have a wrecked belly later on. I decided that maybe only eating half would keep the intestinal distress at bay. The chicken was okay, loved the marinara and mozzarella. The bread was delicious, but too greasy. M enjoyed his food though; he didn't leave a crumb (god, I wish I had his metabolism). Their food is pretty pricey, IMO. We initially wanted some appetizers but when we saw that they cost nearly the same as the entrees, we scrapped that idea rather quickly. It seems much of the waitstaff working that day (flirtacious, inexperienced girls all under 24) cared more about tending to their regulars than anything else. Those waiting on tables looked bored. We waited a bit too long for our server to return with a box for me, and then finally the check. Not entirely her fault, as she was the only server out on the floor, at least that I could tell. Be warned, their AC definitely works. I had a case of "The Goose" during my entire visit (goosebumps). That alone did not encourage a lengthy visit. Another contributing factor was that rowdy party of twenty-somethings a few tables away. One of 'em went to the Touch Tones music player, put on some hip hop or rap or something along those lines, and thug walked his way back to his table. We quickly paid our tab before drunken shenanigans could ensue and..... exit stage left. While I didn't love or hate Paulie's, I didn't fully enjoy my experience here. Mainly from the Antarctic AC, but the overall atmosphere is just as cold and sterile.
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Jeff R.
I've been out of the area for a while and coming to Paulie's was just like coming back home. Great food, great drinks! Great service too. Almost 9 great years in the area...here's to many more! Cheers!
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Jacqueline B.
So Paulie's is just your typical neighborhood pub, nothing fancy - but what's the harm in that? I like how convenient their location is and I like knowing I can pop in on any day of the week for a drink special and a cheap meal. I've been here about 3 times now on a Monday, and a couple Fridays. Seems like a good local spot to watch a game as well, so maybe my husband and I will come in for the next Bears game. Unfortunately, the first time we wanted to come in for dinner and drinks they had a private party utilizing all of their tables in the back room. This caused the front of the bar to be super packed and there wasn't anywhere to sit not even up at the bar. This was also probably because they had live music happening up front as well - wish we could have stayed to enjoy that! But sadly, we left and had to go somewhere else for a quick bite (not the best first impression, but it happens). The other two times I came in I've had great experiences with my friends! I've sat out on their outdoor patio and also at a high top table inside the bar. Drink specials were great both times - I was all about their $3.50 Oktoberfest and $5 domestic pitchers. Not bad, not bad at all. The food is good! Nothing to get all hyped up about (again, nothing fancy), but it's worth ordering! I've had their nachos, chopped salad, and Philly cheese chicken sandwich and fries and I thought it was all delicious! Great compliment to a cold beer - which they definitely have. I was actually pleasantly surprised to be given a frosted glass with super cold beer. Always a win in my book. My experience with their service so far has been 50/50. I've had one waitress who was pretty out there. It could have been a cultural thing (I think her accent was Russian), but she made my friends and I feel a tad strange with some of her judging remarks. She also would walk away when we were mid-sentence asking for something. At one point we asked for water and she literally said "Really, just water? You're not going to have another beer?". Um...yeah. So there's that. I'll decide what I'd like to drink thank you very much. On the other hand - I've also had a wonderfully helpful servers! They were so sweet and checked in on us frequently. Regardless, if you live in the area, definitely check out Paulie's for yourself and enjoy a casual dinner and a drink! I wouldn't drive too far for a visit, but I think it's a great local spot.
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Johnny V.
Fortunately, my experience as far as service is concerned has always been decent to very good, but never bad, but the one thing I noticed in another review that I happen to agree with is overcooking the burgers; it doesn't seem to matter how you order it, everyone's burger always seems to come out well-done, but my burger has never been dry so I've yet to send one back. I think they have the same type of appetizers and food that you can find at any pub/bar, but they do them all very well here, and I love those stupid fried pickles, they go great with my guiness. The drinks are reasonably priced, the food is too, and it's a nice space--clean and simple.
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Ozzie T.
Just your standard pub & grub spot nothing special about it. It does get 2 stars for the outside patio which is if not nonexistent for the area. I think if the owners & operators gave more thought to the food, pricing, specials & specials you'd have a potential 3-4 star possibility.
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Dave V.
Great food. Great service. Brandon the bartender is the best. Highly recommend the wings. Great place to watch the Blackhawks.
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Ryan J.
Came here around 8pm with a group of friends and the place was fairly empty. Service took forever. The waitress took forever to do anything and made multiple mistakes on the orders for at least 4 of us, out of 5 total people.... We had different people bringing us different things and making mistakes left and right, it was confusing and ridiculous. We got charged for drinks that were brought to us by mistake and the bartender refused to take it off our tab, it was the dumbest thing I ever witnessed. The entire place operates in slow motion. The food wasn't anything great, steak and shake is better to be honest, and you get much faster and more friendly service there.
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Kelly E.
the atmosphere is great. but i went to celebrate my brothers 21st and our waitress gave the worst service i've ever seen. after being a server it's one of my pet peeves. we're her only table. buying beer and shots so the tab was getting high and she just couldn't put the effort in. if i ever go back i'll have to be dragged there. i realize ur flirting with a guy in the corner the whole time but please do ur job
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Jason M.
I have visited Paulies Pub for years now. I have seen it blossom into the great place it is today. Sure as a business grows there will be a few bad apples hired and let go in order to find the right team but as of right now, THEIR TEAM IS A ROCKIN! Great service Friday night. Never had to ask for a refill on my Oberon. There was some type of party or wedding reception with a DJ going on in the bar so lots of patrons were on the patio enjoying the night air because inside was a thumping. No biggie, I prefer the patio anyway. Great job getting your staff on point Paulie! Keep up the great work!
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Katherine B.
Every time I have gone here it has been consistently good. It's clean, staff is friendly and attentive, the food is always good, they have great drink specials and their bloody Mary's are really good. We usually go on Sunday's and their specials that day are $5 bloody Mary's, $5 PITCHER of Miller lite and bogo half off appetizers. We leave happy, full and with left overs for less than $25.
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Amy H.
Pizza came out burnt, very burnt. Fries tasted like grease and only grease. My chicken wrap was alright but my husband's quesadilla was swimming in what he described as "gravy". Gross. I was the only one of four drinking water for the night. Got one refill when I asked for it but that was it. Seeing as she never came back around to check on us once food and beer were delivered I never got another opportunity to ask and didn't feel up for flailing my arounds to grab her attention. We'll prob be back for drinks, but not food, since there aren't a lot of choices around here. Lucky for them. Oh and the place is aptly named. It's definitely a pub before a grill.
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Angela P.
I've been here a few times, but always by default, because it's convenient. The pub is always comfortable and clean. There's always a promise of cheap (green) beer on St. Patrick's day. They're able to keep up with serving the crowds which is nice. The food is typical pub grub, but there's nothing special about that.
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Suzanne Z.
I love everything at Paulies- the food, the service, the drinks and the atmosphere. It's a busy bar, good for groups, and a good place for celebrating. They have a sectioned off area with garage doors for hosting parties where you can decorate and bring in your own cake. Mixed drinks can be ordered in short or tall sizes, which is a nice perk. I've ordered burgers, wraps and pizza here. Their pizza was like 'holy cow' good. I wasn't expecting it to be as "artisan" as it was- they have creative flavors with thin crusts and delicious toppings. I don't get where the hater reviews are coming from. I've never had a bad thing here or a bad experience either! I will be back ASAP!
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Brian D.
We held a party here and the service was really good. Since then we've come back 6 or 7 times as a family to savor the potatoe burrito! Great atmosphere for family unless kids are under 2, then it's a bit loud.
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Matthew M.
Hey Pauly, it isn't the 90s anymore. You can't get away with just serving Guiness, Stella and Sam Adams anymore. You have the weakest beer list I've seen since college.
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Matt S.
Great service, with a good crowd, specials are something else, Sundays an Mondays for football you can't beat. A hot spot for 50 cent wings with amazing flavors, 50 different beers, can't get over this place.
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Nicole S.
Paulie's is a great bar. I've never had any complaints about the delicious food or drinks. It is a fantastic neighborhood bar and I would highly recommend it to anyone wanting to try a new place to grab a bite to eat.
(5)
Jay n.
Visited a month ago with colleagues from work and sat outside in the 'beer garden' area in front of the pub. It was a nice outside seating area and both the food and service were very good. At lunch, you want your food to come out quickly and they did not disappoint. Visited again last night and was really surprised at how nice the place is on the inside. Nice bar area, large TV's.......comfortable furniture. It's a family friendly place, and the staff does a good job. They bartender did a nice job of waiting on use at the bar. Had the same burger I had the first time, Burger with cheddar, bacon and BBQ sauce. I'd be giving 5 Stars by the kitchen doesn't know how to cook a burger 'medium'....well done both times. Also, a burger should come with coleslaw in addition to fries, or at least a pickle wedge. Overall nice place, good food, can use some improvements but they are very close and worth a visit.
(4)
Santiago A.
This place is great! (Jerry Seinfeld voice) I invited my family out to eat here and everyone enjoyed their meal, very much. It's got very good food and a decent beer menu. The waitress are easy on the eyes and firendly. Overall, a pretty good find, for just happening to stop by. They also have a large area that can be partitioned off for private parties, so it might be a place to think about if you're planning an event. I will definitely repeat.
(4)
Jeremie M.
o.k. so lets start by saying that this review is not to bash. I actually think this place has a ton of potential, but let me explain. lets start with I walk in with my wife at about 12 noon on a tuesday(peak lunch time), and I'm surprised to see that the place is not packed. the server tells us to sit anywhere and she will be right with us, O.k. great, but this place is not small and there are people spread around at various tables both inside and out. I then realize that there is only 1 server, like I said the place was not packed by any means but there was approx. 8-9 tables occupied. We got the water we ordered pretty quick, and that's where it all started to go down hill. We would have ordered an appetizer except it took about 10-15 minutes before the server returned, and neither of us wanted to get the appetizer and entree at the same time, so we just ordered the entree's. buffalo chicken sandwich for my wife and the potato burrito for me. Approx. another 10-12 minutes for the food to come. now I have to admit the burrito was REALLY GOOD, and the chicken sandwich was also really good, unfortunately our fresh cut french fries tasted like FISH. not exactly the end of the world, but I'm a vegetarian and it was a little off putting, but I'm not a fanatic so I ate my fries cause they were still pretty o.k. I think I understand why this place was not packed, I can't blame the server, I mean hey, she was all alone.....SORTA. there was a guy running around kinda frantically trying to be sure that he at least say hi to everyone and ask if everything was o.k. my guess is that this guy was PAULIE. I assuming this since thats what the server called him :) Anyway, if this is Paulie the owner, then there is the problem. If Paulie is reading this I want him to know that he has a really nice establishment that has a ton of potential, and maybe I came on an off day, but if not, then here are my suggestions. 1. have more than 1 server available at peak lunch times 2. Fresh oil!! or at least separate fryers The food is really good and the place is really nice, unfortunately because of 2, actually really 1 big problem with staffing what would have been a really great lunch, was just unfortunate. sorry if the review seemed long winded, it may seem like there was really no big deal, but had you been there it may have made more sense.
(2)
Jeff Z.
If you want to go to a place that rots like burger grease throughout the entire establishment, drink from a beer selection from 2004 and not 2014 (terrible, terrible craft selection) and hear the rich kid owner sing american pie on the loudspeaker -- this is your place. Not for me.
(1)
Carol F.
Great neighborhood bar where the staff knows your name when you walk in - excellent bloody marys, interesting selection of beers on draft and the nachos are top notch, the salsa is fresh and homemade. It's my favorite late afternoon place to relax, unwind and catch the day''s sporting events on the big screen tvs or chill on the outdoor patio.
(4)
Ronnie W.
Nice quiet spot bar. Pizza is okay, kitchen is much better with fried food. Cheese curds smell and taste amazing! Many variety of beers and booze at the bar.
(4)
Robert C.
Stopped into Paulie's last week in search of a new bar in the Aurora neghborhood. Had a few bad experiences at Chelios and decided I wasnt going back there...Someone told me about this place off Eola not far from Ogden so I decided to try it out. Service was great, bartenders were very friendly, and the italian beef sandwhich I had with cheese and hot peppers was phenomenal!!!
(5)
Jenn B.
I have been frequenting this bar since it opened. Good gathering place with friends, nice outdoor patio and some big screens to watch the game. The food is better than other local bars like The Foundry and The Town. However, the service and management are subpar most days. There are 1 or 2 waitresses I really like but most often the service is slow or they mess up the orders. It has been a bit better in recent months, but the thing that annoys me most is when they run out of stuff - beer, limes, entrees. Ridiculous that they should run out of a particular beer on a Tuesday or a Friday. Or any day for that matter. If the bar is fairly empty you might want to think about going down the street to the Town. This place could be so much better. LOVE the potato burrito though.
(3)
Rachael Z.
I love Paulie's!! My husband and I moved to the area three years ago, and quickly labeled this our new favorite bar. We love their burgers (Buffalo for me, Chi-town for him) and their fries are amazing! After two years of eating their Buffalo burger, I decided to try a few other items on their menu. I highly recommend the potato burrito with steak, the grilled buffalo chicken sandwich and I love their new pizza as well. In terms of drinks, they have a great beer selection, and awesome martini specials. Lastly, the owner has been kind enough to facilitate a few surprise parties for me. He's always helped plan the parties and offers specials for the day-of with no type of fee to hold tables.
(5)
Gerry H.
Gorgeous day for dining al fresco-especially at a pub. Paulie's has a nice patio area in front of the building, and the service was very good. I would question the character of some of the patrons, as the "F" was dispensed with wanton disregard for the female and under-aged (and us with highly refined sensibilities. I'm kidding about myself, of course) customers. Come on guys... real men don't say F**K in front of kids! Also, I was fairly disappointed with the Turkey Bacon Pretzel Roll Melt, as the Turkey appeared to be of the Carl Buddig variety, and the pretzel roll was mealy. An excellent Arnold Palmer is available for us lunch time teetotalers, and the fries are pretty tasty. In sum, great patio, good service, fair food, and in the immortal words of Donny Osmond, a few "bad apples that spoil the whole bunch, girl. I don't care what they say, I don't care what you heard now!"
(2)
Melissa Y.
We hosted our sons first birthday party here (I know, a baby's birthday in a bar, but it was during the day in a private room) they had the room ready to go before we got there. Paulie was nice enough to do a custom menu for the party. Aside from putting up a few decorations, all we had to do was show up. It took the stress of a 75 person party and put it down to a minimum.
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch, Late Night Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Music : Juke Box Good For Dancing : No Alcohol : Full Bar Happy Hour : Yes Best Nights : Thu, Fri, Sat Coat Check : No Smoking : Outdoor Area/ Patio Only Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Dogs Allowed : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
Beatrix K.
I'm not sure why but everything tasted like soap. My appetizer and my entree. It tasted like they add a spoonful of Dawn to help make this food go down. I didn't want to ask for anything different because they would never be able to hear me over the LOUD music, louder than most dance clubs I've been to, and if I had to guess it would taste like dish soap too. GROSS!
(1)D B.
I agree with other folks. Ups and downs. The drinks are never the issue - it is always the food. I wish they would freshen up the menu and use less fried items. Many items on the menu are fried or frozen it seems. We will be back, but most likely eat before heading there.
(3)Jessica D.
Very nice bar and grille in an area that needs a good spot like this. Menu features a little bit of everything, with a heavy focus on great bar appetizers to share. Well equipped bar and specially featured beverages/products bring in reps for a show and tell on special nights. If you sign up for their email newsletter you'll get a heads up of sport nights and other events. They have great drink specials too. All around a great place, and a must-try, particularly with the gorgeous patio seating in warm weather. They have some sort of video poker machines here and there, and you're assured a great view to one of the flat screens for whatever games are on that evening.
(4)Michael L.
It started off with a lot of promise but has been consistently lousy the last several times we have tried going in. With so many other options in the area, I doubt we will be back. We've been here about 8-9 times mainly because the first two times, we loved it and had a great time: Good service, great food, friendly crowd, no issues, well priced. We really liked the place initially and wanted to continue liking it so we kept coming back hoping that they would get it back on track and that we'd have a hidden gem we could rely on. Flashforward to last Friday when we wanted to stop in and do some drinks and appetizers (maybe even have dinner, we were on the fence) and just relax a bit after what had been a long week punctuated by a long day. For starters, they were out of limes. Not a huge issue, we could easily order drinks that didn't require a lime... Now the cynic in me emerges: OR we could just go home and fix our own drinks and stay in the house-we actually have limes there...and no we aren't running a bar out of our place... Now the pragmatist in me speaks: OR the management simply could have easily gone across the street to purchase a bag of limes from the Dominick's store that can't be more than 300 yards away. Small issue but it started the experience off poorly. Next, we ordered the cheese curds to pick at while we went over the menu and had a few drinks to get things started...it took over 15 minutes from ordering them to get the order and when they came out they were stone cold....which is an awesome way to enjoy an app that essentially amounts to fried cheese. Now this would generally be forgivable if the place was absolutely slammed or something, but it was 3:30/4:00 on Friday afternoon and sadly there was only one other table seated with two people and 3-4 people total seated at the bar. This seemed to be the problem, as the staff was mostly engaged with the two patrons and the bartender at the very far end of the bar near the restrooms. No biggie, we full well understand taking care of and catering to your regulars and we weren't in a rush, but when we have to alter our drink order because you are out of a staple at any bar, THEN you serve us cold food, and THEN we need to chase you down to order more drinks in an empty bar because you're so absorbed in two patrons that you're ignoring everyone else in the building...thanks but I think we're good. The total kicker was that they were miffed when we wanted to close out after two rounds and a stone cold app....which to add insult took an agonizingly long time (10-12 minutes from request for check to getting it) because our server got hung up in conversation with the VIPs on her way back with our check. We didn't complain(after all what's the point really), we just settled up and left, I actually ended up way OVERtipping because I didn't want to wait for change, and only had 20's on me. We won't be back, which is sad because the place is well located and has a ton of potential. One last thought, in the year or so we have been going in there, we have never had the same server or bartender twice. Now neither one of us is Jon Taffer (actually we are pretty sure even Taffer couldn't save this place) but even we know that when an establishment has crazy high staff turnover that's never a good sign.
(2)Tim D.
My girlfriend and I went and it was a great little local bar. My only complaint is the patrons who go out to the pation to smoke stay real close to the door and us non smokers have to smell it when the door is opened. Food was real good, server very nice.
(4)Pete B.
Food: Had the buffalo burger (burger with wing sauce, blue cheese) and wife had the potato burrito. Both were OK. The fries were the best part. Very good. Probably would order something different if I went back. Good beer choices, though. Service good: Had a woman with lots of tattoos and she was the nicest girl (cute, too) in the place and we tipped well because she kept bringing drinks without being asked. I kept trying to look at all the tattoos, but was afraid of being a pervy lurker. Well, if you have that many tattoos, you have to be used to people looking, right? Service bad: All the waitstaff kept congregating at a table by the bar, hanging out, talking, eating. I've seen Bar Rescue enough to know that stuff like that shouldn't be tolerated. Bad for business. Terrible Management (TAKE NOTE): At a table next to us was a group of older guys who were yelling and screaming and one guy in particular was threatening to beat the hell out of another couple of guys and NOBODY from the waitstaff or management stepped in. It was loud, uncomfortable and obnoxious. Good managers would have quieted it down if not asked them to leave. I don't blame the waitstaff, which is all women. It's intimidating dealing with a bunch of drunk jack@sses. Yes, it's a bar. Yes, bars are loud. But when you have to sit and think about this rather than enjoy the atmosphere, it's a fail. There are too many good pubs and bars in the Western Suburbs (Two Brothers, Peggy Kinane's, Fox & Hound to name three in the area) than to come back to a place where management is non-existent.
(2)Bryce B.
I really like Paulie's. It's a great sports bar with better food than your average pub fare. The cheese curds are our favorite and the pizza is better than expected. But I've had a major gripe with Paulie's over the last few months. I love draft craft beer but they seriously need to clean their draft lines. It's a major problem. I've tried numerous craft beers each visit and they taste nothing like how the beer should. The Goose Island Green Line doesn't taste hoppy at all and the Bell's Oberon is close to tasteless. I'm really disappointed and I don't want to find another bar but I will if this isn't addressed. I hope this is resolved soon. If it is I will happily update my rating.
(2)John G.
GREAT burger! Nice place - I think I was actually there a few times in the same day, but you'll forgive me if I don't remember... When I was there they had Fat Tire on tap - something nice for a boy from out of town that doesn't get the pleasure of having it very often.
(4)Amy E.
I've become a regular at this neighborhood pub near my home because they have awesome wifi (I often work remotely and Paulie's has one of the strongest signals around!) and great servers (LOVE Stephanie and Josh!) combined with decent bar food, from pizza to apps to sandwiches/burgers. Great beer and liquor selection, super specials, and a fun atmosphere are a major plus. Pizza and beer pitcher special during NFL games is a real deal at $12. My only complaint is that management seems to frequently understaff this establishment, leaving the bartender or just one other server to take care of far too many customers when the crowds hit, and they do - even on occasional weekday afternoons. Service can be extremely slow due to this. I'm hoping Paulie (he's there often making the rounds but has never introduced himself to me) adjusts for this soon. Then I'll be very glad to add a star to my rating!
(3)Thom Z.
With a great pub menu and awesome beer specials, this place is a favorite for me. The staff is courteous, fun and attentive. I've been there several times to celebrate a job going greatly well and have enjoyed myself eat and every time. The first was a night of drinking to celebrate a promotion, which ended in a very reasonable tab and colorful conversations with the staff. The atmosphere was very welcoming while at the same time maintaining an air of night life danger without the actual danger. The music was varied and not intrusive, something that many bars over do. When visiting to have dinner or lunch, it seems like an entirely different experience. With a very accessible dining section that is slightly isolated from the bar area, it feature a pub style menu that takes me back to my days of college. I highly suggest Paulie's to anyone in the western suburbs looking for a fun place to spend a little down time or celebrate. PS: The cheese curds are delicious.
(4)Thao N.
Paulie's is a single girls Friday night dream. For guys, it might be a sausage fest but it's a pretty nice place to watch the game, whichever game that might be. On some nights they also have live music. There was a guy singing some old school rock, jamming on his guitar the last time I was there. The outside patio is also a nice place to enjoy your drink on a cool summers night. I would definitely go back again.
(4)Matt B.
I go to Paulie's for one reason and one reason only, it's walking distance to my house. If there was ANY other bar within walking distance, I'd go there. I don't know what it is about this place, the decor is non-existent, the beer and food are overpriced and the food isn't that good. The service is hit or miss, but more often miss. The beer selection is big, but they have the highest beer prices anywhere in the area and almost no beer specials ever. The food is very overpriced and is just average bar food, but in smaller then average portions. They have a very good potato and steak burrito on the menu, but it's over $11 and isn't much bigger then a Taco Bell Burrito. If you never check this place out, you aren't missing anything. Just an average bar in a strip mall.
(2)Paul R.
This is one of my favorite little spots in the area. There are always plenty of tabled and the staff has always been above average during my visits. The menu may be a little small, but I've enjoyed everything I tried. If you're looking for a nice little place to grab a drink and a bite to eat, give Paulie's a shot.
(4)K O.
Paulie, AKA Paul T. Passaro according to your business card, you've been cutting corners, and we can tell. Your jumbo wings were ALMOST bigger than my pinky finger (NO JOKE!!), your bleu cheese tasted like ranch, and your ranch tasted like honey mustard. Where the 4e11 have you been ordering your supplies??? Way to TOTALLY turn off your customer base.
(1)Dan L.
Bring a coat if it's cold outside because it's not much warmer inside. Don't order the pizza, huge disappointment. Although, Server Jess was great and friendly!
(2)Jonathan T.
This place really has its ups and downs with me. It used to be my go to local bar that had great food and service, but I feel like it has started to fall apart over the last 2 years. Their food is slightly over priced for bar food, but they have excellent drink deals that more than make up for it. The burger is great when it is cooked right. Sometimes its cooked perfect, other times, its cooked way too long. Their spicy chicken sandwich is awesome. A lot of kick to it, but is very flavorful. Their fries are the best around. They used to be a great spot for watching UFC fights, and claimed to be the #1 spot for UFC, and used to claim NEVER A COVER for UFC. That quickly went away and they started charging cover, and now they no longer carry the fights. I do not know if its bad luck, but I have gone there 2x over the last year, and they were closed due to a private party. Both were Saturday nights. The waitress staff is very friendly, and they have good service. I feel like they have a new staff every time I go in there though. Overall, this is one of the top local bars around that has good food, good service, and is very clean. Good place to watch sporting events.
(4)Cristina G.
This is a hidden gem in a strip mall. Love this bar. It's spacious, has outdoor seating and a nice bar area. The bartenders are hilarious, it seems like they make it their hobby to mess with me. They once convinced me that they were out of grey goose, even though they just poured my drink in front of me. Gullible much? They're always cracking jokes and the girls are nice here, not the typical Bizzo waitress you find at other places. The atmosphere is awesome and they have a great selection of beer. They love to pour a little more than the average amount of alcohol into their mixed drinks. That's a huge bonus! They make it worth you're while. Great place, location, staff and atmosphere.
(5)Dan K.
Great neighborhood pub in the burbs with colorful regulars and warm, clean, and comfortable atmosphere. With a bunch of good beer on tap, a solid beef sandwich, and a good Ruben there is always a reason to stop in. Oh by the way, three big screens and a bunch of other flat screens make it a good spot for a game.
(5)April M.
First few times I went here last year with a big group of friends we all had a blast! Good food, beer, prices and good service all around! Went the other day to try it out again yet for a Friday night it was pretty tame...there were only two of us this time vs. the 5minimum before...love the outdoor beer garden area and the atmosphere overall though!
(4)Nelson S.
I've been here once, shortly after they opened and overall, it was good. They have a great beer selection but I think the food is a little overpriced. It's not crazy expensive or anything but for what you get, ehhh. The interior of this place, is interesting. My friend and I couldn't put our finger on it but it felt off, like something was missing. Not that it is bad or anything but the garage door dividers was an interesting choice. From what I saw, they have good drink specials so that will bring me back for a few.
(3)Michael C.
My wife and I enjoy going here because their burgers are very good. Recently, I went there with a friend for a few drinks, and we sat at the bar. I ordered a Crown straight up. I got a rocks glass that was over half full with Crown. And their rocks glasses are oversized. It was a gargantuan pour. I was astonished. While I was attempting to finish it, I noticed they had Johnnie Walker Blue. For a neighborhood bar, Blue Label is a very unique find. Given my dinosaur-sized pour of Crown, I was wondering if I could get the same amount of Blue for the price of a single drink. First, I asked the price. $35. Very reasonable. If you go anywhere in Naperville, you'll be lucky to get Blue Label for less than $45. So even if they only gave me the standard 1oz pour, I was still ahead of the game. What I got can only be described as a swimming pool of Blue Label. I was flabbergasted. Nay, I was gobsmacked. Hell, I don't know what I was, but I was definitely feeling no pain. A pour like that at any other bar *anywhere* would have been over $100 easy. Probably north of $150. Go for the burgers, go to enjoy a couple beers on the patio in the summer, but if you're a scotch lover, you need to get over there and order a Blue Label before they come to their senses.
(4)Sports Fan X.
Nothing special. A lot of potential, but not quite what it could be. A great location, a beautifully designed inside, and spacious parking lot is accompanied by average everything: staff, food, drinks, even patrons. Nothing special about their prices either, pretty typical. Usually if I'm drawn to a sports bar, one of them has to stand out. In this case, you won't be blow away by any of the above, but you won't be terribly disappointed either. Hardly a ringing endorsement, which is exactly what I'm giving them. There are better places within minutes of this place, and while here I was always thinking I'd be better off at one of them. Most places I like have a staff that at least appears to be strongly invested in their bar's reputation. I didn't see that anywhere here. When at other places the clientele looks like they feel at home, they're glad to be there, or seem part of the place. There's no such feel to this place, and in fact the patrons seem to be more compartmentalized, individual groups rather than one mass of people who regularly get along. In fact, the folks I encountered seemed very standoffish. There just seems no warmth to this place at all.
(2)Jeff H.
I like Paulie's. Good sports viewing and decent beer selection. The food is all pretty good. Great trivia game on Thursday nights. Good specials. I'm there a couple times a month and it is probably my favorite place in the area.
(4)Chris W.
Paulie's is a favorite of ours - we've probably been here ten times together. It is a standard cozy, local pub that is located near my girlfriend's house. Lots of beers on tap (!!!), great pub food, and good service. Everytime we've been here, we've had a good exerience. This isn't a world class restaurant by any means, but lives up to and exceeds the expectations of a small local pub.
(4)Matt N.
Paulies has a great selection of beer on tap and will put anything on the many screens they have for you. Paulies also has a great patio for the summer, and selection of food. Paulies is my pub of choice in the area. I have recommended paulies to many friends and i am recommending paulies to you now!!!
(5)Alex A.
This place has a decent variety of satisfactory bar food. There are a few of their own unique creations on the menu, which is refreshing to see at a pub. The service is off-and-on. It is a decent place to watch a ball game, but you're not guaranteed a good view. Also, use cash if you can.
(3)Chris S.
This is a good place to see a game. There are plenty of TV's and unobstructed views. The food is expensive for the average taste. What gives this place two stars is the service. If you see your server more than twice, consider yourself lucky. They seem more interested in talking with their friends than making money though serving tables. Another good thing about this place is $2 Tuesdays....all drafts $2 and they have almost 20 beers on tap to choose.
(2)Mark S.
Nice place....good prices...BUT seriously....bring back karaoke guys! Then I'll give you another star....
(4)Mary O.
We've been to Paulies a few times as it is down the street from my house. Having a pub so close is great. They have good beer selection and specials, but the food is ok and over priced. The waitresses aren't the friendliest but management is. I do enjoy sitti outside and enjoying a beer or watching a game.
(3)Chris W.
Not a bad place at all. Not great but not bad either. A little on the expensive side considering the atmosphere.
(3)Vanessa S.
Paulie's is a pretty good choice for a night out in Aurora - but that's not saying much. Good beer selections, good service/bartenders. Get the feeling that there are a lot of regulars, so not the best place to mingle. My only real complaint is the interior - it kind of feels cafeteria - ish. Tables are super close together, it's always way too bright in there, not set up to be really social and fun. More like sit at your table, watch the game, and drink your beer.
(3)Amanda D.
Went here for the first time with a Restaurant.com coupon, live pretty close so I'd been wanting to check it out for a while. I really liked the place, good food, my martini, though on the pricy side, was pretty strong, and I had good service but I went on a Sunday night so it wasn't crowded. I felt the environment was good, they have a huge TV above the bar so I don't know how anyone could not have a view if there was a game on, I look forward to going back when it's a little warmer so I can sit outside. Really enjoyed the food, but without the coupon, it probably was a little overpriced, but not so much that I won't return!
(4)Tina S.
Bought a restaurants.com coupon a couple months ago which specifically says doesn't expire. I try to go there tonight and they won't accept it. They have decided not to take them anymore. In my opinion, that's very bad business and I will never go here again.
(1)Rick G.
Slow service, average menu fare. On the plus side they have Guinness. Let's face it...it's a bar in a strip mall...nothing more.
(2)Liz W.
This place is average. The food is decent, not great. The service is just OK and I agree that it's a bit over-priced.
(2)Robin U.
Paulie's has come up with some new specials that I'm really excited about! They used to have mainly beer specials throughout the week, but now you can go in on Thursdays for $2.50 well u-call its and $3.50 call brand u-call its. As for other complaints of service, I haven't had a problem. Get to know your server/bartender and they will get to know you and will definitely give you that extra attention, just like any other bar!
(4)Heidi K.
We ended up here on a late Sunday afternoon after twenty minutes of "where do you wanna go?" "I don't care, where do you wanna go?" This routine is typical before any outing, and 90% of the time, I throw a name of a place out there and M goes along with it (it's very rare he'll suggest something new and we try it). So, I suggested Paulie's, as it's close to home, has a full bar, and we were enticed by a few menu items. We arrive to see a party of three on the patio but that was it. Inside was fairly quiet as well, except for a large, loud group of twenty-somethings gettin' their "drank on." The interior is pretty bare-bones; minimalistic, even. Not very impressive. We took a seat ("seat yourselves") at a high top table and began to browse the menu. I expected our server to immediately pounce to our table and take our drink order.... but no. Five minutes later, we were finally approached by our waitress. We ordered Bloody Mary's and continued to decide on some grub. When the girl returned with our drinks, we placed our order. I chose the Chicken Parmesan Sandwich: your choice of breaded or grilled chicken, covered in marinara and melted mozzarella on garlic toasted, thick cut sour dough bread. (I picked grilled, natch). M opted for the Turkey Bacon Pretzel Roll Melt (no tomato). As I went to take a sip of my drink, M looks at it and goes "What IS that?" I look to see the paper piece from inside a bottle top (probably the Worcestershire sauce) floating in my drink. I laughed and picked it out. NBD, it's not like it was hair or a fly. Our food arrived and we dug in. The french fries are amazing. The funny thing is, they tasted like calamari slightly... but they don't serve calamari. It was obvious that they do not fry in fresh oil, as you can taste other food flavors on the french fries. I guess that's why I enjoyed them so much.I loved their coleslaw, no complaints there. As for my sandwich, it was extremely greasy and immediately I knew I'd have a wrecked belly later on. I decided that maybe only eating half would keep the intestinal distress at bay. The chicken was okay, loved the marinara and mozzarella. The bread was delicious, but too greasy. M enjoyed his food though; he didn't leave a crumb (god, I wish I had his metabolism). Their food is pretty pricey, IMO. We initially wanted some appetizers but when we saw that they cost nearly the same as the entrees, we scrapped that idea rather quickly. It seems much of the waitstaff working that day (flirtacious, inexperienced girls all under 24) cared more about tending to their regulars than anything else. Those waiting on tables looked bored. We waited a bit too long for our server to return with a box for me, and then finally the check. Not entirely her fault, as she was the only server out on the floor, at least that I could tell. Be warned, their AC definitely works. I had a case of "The Goose" during my entire visit (goosebumps). That alone did not encourage a lengthy visit. Another contributing factor was that rowdy party of twenty-somethings a few tables away. One of 'em went to the Touch Tones music player, put on some hip hop or rap or something along those lines, and thug walked his way back to his table. We quickly paid our tab before drunken shenanigans could ensue and..... exit stage left. While I didn't love or hate Paulie's, I didn't fully enjoy my experience here. Mainly from the Antarctic AC, but the overall atmosphere is just as cold and sterile.
(3)Jeff R.
I've been out of the area for a while and coming to Paulie's was just like coming back home. Great food, great drinks! Great service too. Almost 9 great years in the area...here's to many more! Cheers!
(5)Jacqueline B.
So Paulie's is just your typical neighborhood pub, nothing fancy - but what's the harm in that? I like how convenient their location is and I like knowing I can pop in on any day of the week for a drink special and a cheap meal. I've been here about 3 times now on a Monday, and a couple Fridays. Seems like a good local spot to watch a game as well, so maybe my husband and I will come in for the next Bears game. Unfortunately, the first time we wanted to come in for dinner and drinks they had a private party utilizing all of their tables in the back room. This caused the front of the bar to be super packed and there wasn't anywhere to sit not even up at the bar. This was also probably because they had live music happening up front as well - wish we could have stayed to enjoy that! But sadly, we left and had to go somewhere else for a quick bite (not the best first impression, but it happens). The other two times I came in I've had great experiences with my friends! I've sat out on their outdoor patio and also at a high top table inside the bar. Drink specials were great both times - I was all about their $3.50 Oktoberfest and $5 domestic pitchers. Not bad, not bad at all. The food is good! Nothing to get all hyped up about (again, nothing fancy), but it's worth ordering! I've had their nachos, chopped salad, and Philly cheese chicken sandwich and fries and I thought it was all delicious! Great compliment to a cold beer - which they definitely have. I was actually pleasantly surprised to be given a frosted glass with super cold beer. Always a win in my book. My experience with their service so far has been 50/50. I've had one waitress who was pretty out there. It could have been a cultural thing (I think her accent was Russian), but she made my friends and I feel a tad strange with some of her judging remarks. She also would walk away when we were mid-sentence asking for something. At one point we asked for water and she literally said "Really, just water? You're not going to have another beer?". Um...yeah. So there's that. I'll decide what I'd like to drink thank you very much. On the other hand - I've also had a wonderfully helpful servers! They were so sweet and checked in on us frequently. Regardless, if you live in the area, definitely check out Paulie's for yourself and enjoy a casual dinner and a drink! I wouldn't drive too far for a visit, but I think it's a great local spot.
(4)Johnny V.
Fortunately, my experience as far as service is concerned has always been decent to very good, but never bad, but the one thing I noticed in another review that I happen to agree with is overcooking the burgers; it doesn't seem to matter how you order it, everyone's burger always seems to come out well-done, but my burger has never been dry so I've yet to send one back. I think they have the same type of appetizers and food that you can find at any pub/bar, but they do them all very well here, and I love those stupid fried pickles, they go great with my guiness. The drinks are reasonably priced, the food is too, and it's a nice space--clean and simple.
(4)Ozzie T.
Just your standard pub & grub spot nothing special about it. It does get 2 stars for the outside patio which is if not nonexistent for the area. I think if the owners & operators gave more thought to the food, pricing, specials & specials you'd have a potential 3-4 star possibility.
(2)Dave V.
Great food. Great service. Brandon the bartender is the best. Highly recommend the wings. Great place to watch the Blackhawks.
(5)Ryan J.
Came here around 8pm with a group of friends and the place was fairly empty. Service took forever. The waitress took forever to do anything and made multiple mistakes on the orders for at least 4 of us, out of 5 total people.... We had different people bringing us different things and making mistakes left and right, it was confusing and ridiculous. We got charged for drinks that were brought to us by mistake and the bartender refused to take it off our tab, it was the dumbest thing I ever witnessed. The entire place operates in slow motion. The food wasn't anything great, steak and shake is better to be honest, and you get much faster and more friendly service there.
(1)Kelly E.
the atmosphere is great. but i went to celebrate my brothers 21st and our waitress gave the worst service i've ever seen. after being a server it's one of my pet peeves. we're her only table. buying beer and shots so the tab was getting high and she just couldn't put the effort in. if i ever go back i'll have to be dragged there. i realize ur flirting with a guy in the corner the whole time but please do ur job
(1)Jason M.
I have visited Paulies Pub for years now. I have seen it blossom into the great place it is today. Sure as a business grows there will be a few bad apples hired and let go in order to find the right team but as of right now, THEIR TEAM IS A ROCKIN! Great service Friday night. Never had to ask for a refill on my Oberon. There was some type of party or wedding reception with a DJ going on in the bar so lots of patrons were on the patio enjoying the night air because inside was a thumping. No biggie, I prefer the patio anyway. Great job getting your staff on point Paulie! Keep up the great work!
(5)Katherine B.
Every time I have gone here it has been consistently good. It's clean, staff is friendly and attentive, the food is always good, they have great drink specials and their bloody Mary's are really good. We usually go on Sunday's and their specials that day are $5 bloody Mary's, $5 PITCHER of Miller lite and bogo half off appetizers. We leave happy, full and with left overs for less than $25.
(5)Amy H.
Pizza came out burnt, very burnt. Fries tasted like grease and only grease. My chicken wrap was alright but my husband's quesadilla was swimming in what he described as "gravy". Gross. I was the only one of four drinking water for the night. Got one refill when I asked for it but that was it. Seeing as she never came back around to check on us once food and beer were delivered I never got another opportunity to ask and didn't feel up for flailing my arounds to grab her attention. We'll prob be back for drinks, but not food, since there aren't a lot of choices around here. Lucky for them. Oh and the place is aptly named. It's definitely a pub before a grill.
(2)Angela P.
I've been here a few times, but always by default, because it's convenient. The pub is always comfortable and clean. There's always a promise of cheap (green) beer on St. Patrick's day. They're able to keep up with serving the crowds which is nice. The food is typical pub grub, but there's nothing special about that.
(3)Suzanne Z.
I love everything at Paulies- the food, the service, the drinks and the atmosphere. It's a busy bar, good for groups, and a good place for celebrating. They have a sectioned off area with garage doors for hosting parties where you can decorate and bring in your own cake. Mixed drinks can be ordered in short or tall sizes, which is a nice perk. I've ordered burgers, wraps and pizza here. Their pizza was like 'holy cow' good. I wasn't expecting it to be as "artisan" as it was- they have creative flavors with thin crusts and delicious toppings. I don't get where the hater reviews are coming from. I've never had a bad thing here or a bad experience either! I will be back ASAP!
(5)Brian D.
We held a party here and the service was really good. Since then we've come back 6 or 7 times as a family to savor the potatoe burrito! Great atmosphere for family unless kids are under 2, then it's a bit loud.
(4)Matthew M.
Hey Pauly, it isn't the 90s anymore. You can't get away with just serving Guiness, Stella and Sam Adams anymore. You have the weakest beer list I've seen since college.
(1)Matt S.
Great service, with a good crowd, specials are something else, Sundays an Mondays for football you can't beat. A hot spot for 50 cent wings with amazing flavors, 50 different beers, can't get over this place.
(5)Nicole S.
Paulie's is a great bar. I've never had any complaints about the delicious food or drinks. It is a fantastic neighborhood bar and I would highly recommend it to anyone wanting to try a new place to grab a bite to eat.
(5)Jay n.
Visited a month ago with colleagues from work and sat outside in the 'beer garden' area in front of the pub. It was a nice outside seating area and both the food and service were very good. At lunch, you want your food to come out quickly and they did not disappoint. Visited again last night and was really surprised at how nice the place is on the inside. Nice bar area, large TV's.......comfortable furniture. It's a family friendly place, and the staff does a good job. They bartender did a nice job of waiting on use at the bar. Had the same burger I had the first time, Burger with cheddar, bacon and BBQ sauce. I'd be giving 5 Stars by the kitchen doesn't know how to cook a burger 'medium'....well done both times. Also, a burger should come with coleslaw in addition to fries, or at least a pickle wedge. Overall nice place, good food, can use some improvements but they are very close and worth a visit.
(4)Santiago A.
This place is great! (Jerry Seinfeld voice) I invited my family out to eat here and everyone enjoyed their meal, very much. It's got very good food and a decent beer menu. The waitress are easy on the eyes and firendly. Overall, a pretty good find, for just happening to stop by. They also have a large area that can be partitioned off for private parties, so it might be a place to think about if you're planning an event. I will definitely repeat.
(4)Jeremie M.
o.k. so lets start by saying that this review is not to bash. I actually think this place has a ton of potential, but let me explain. lets start with I walk in with my wife at about 12 noon on a tuesday(peak lunch time), and I'm surprised to see that the place is not packed. the server tells us to sit anywhere and she will be right with us, O.k. great, but this place is not small and there are people spread around at various tables both inside and out. I then realize that there is only 1 server, like I said the place was not packed by any means but there was approx. 8-9 tables occupied. We got the water we ordered pretty quick, and that's where it all started to go down hill. We would have ordered an appetizer except it took about 10-15 minutes before the server returned, and neither of us wanted to get the appetizer and entree at the same time, so we just ordered the entree's. buffalo chicken sandwich for my wife and the potato burrito for me. Approx. another 10-12 minutes for the food to come. now I have to admit the burrito was REALLY GOOD, and the chicken sandwich was also really good, unfortunately our fresh cut french fries tasted like FISH. not exactly the end of the world, but I'm a vegetarian and it was a little off putting, but I'm not a fanatic so I ate my fries cause they were still pretty o.k. I think I understand why this place was not packed, I can't blame the server, I mean hey, she was all alone.....SORTA. there was a guy running around kinda frantically trying to be sure that he at least say hi to everyone and ask if everything was o.k. my guess is that this guy was PAULIE. I assuming this since thats what the server called him :) Anyway, if this is Paulie the owner, then there is the problem. If Paulie is reading this I want him to know that he has a really nice establishment that has a ton of potential, and maybe I came on an off day, but if not, then here are my suggestions. 1. have more than 1 server available at peak lunch times 2. Fresh oil!! or at least separate fryers The food is really good and the place is really nice, unfortunately because of 2, actually really 1 big problem with staffing what would have been a really great lunch, was just unfortunate. sorry if the review seemed long winded, it may seem like there was really no big deal, but had you been there it may have made more sense.
(2)Jeff Z.
If you want to go to a place that rots like burger grease throughout the entire establishment, drink from a beer selection from 2004 and not 2014 (terrible, terrible craft selection) and hear the rich kid owner sing american pie on the loudspeaker -- this is your place. Not for me.
(1)Carol F.
Great neighborhood bar where the staff knows your name when you walk in - excellent bloody marys, interesting selection of beers on draft and the nachos are top notch, the salsa is fresh and homemade. It's my favorite late afternoon place to relax, unwind and catch the day''s sporting events on the big screen tvs or chill on the outdoor patio.
(4)Ronnie W.
Nice quiet spot bar. Pizza is okay, kitchen is much better with fried food. Cheese curds smell and taste amazing! Many variety of beers and booze at the bar.
(4)Robert C.
Stopped into Paulie's last week in search of a new bar in the Aurora neghborhood. Had a few bad experiences at Chelios and decided I wasnt going back there...Someone told me about this place off Eola not far from Ogden so I decided to try it out. Service was great, bartenders were very friendly, and the italian beef sandwhich I had with cheese and hot peppers was phenomenal!!!
(5)Jenn B.
I have been frequenting this bar since it opened. Good gathering place with friends, nice outdoor patio and some big screens to watch the game. The food is better than other local bars like The Foundry and The Town. However, the service and management are subpar most days. There are 1 or 2 waitresses I really like but most often the service is slow or they mess up the orders. It has been a bit better in recent months, but the thing that annoys me most is when they run out of stuff - beer, limes, entrees. Ridiculous that they should run out of a particular beer on a Tuesday or a Friday. Or any day for that matter. If the bar is fairly empty you might want to think about going down the street to the Town. This place could be so much better. LOVE the potato burrito though.
(3)Rachael Z.
I love Paulie's!! My husband and I moved to the area three years ago, and quickly labeled this our new favorite bar. We love their burgers (Buffalo for me, Chi-town for him) and their fries are amazing! After two years of eating their Buffalo burger, I decided to try a few other items on their menu. I highly recommend the potato burrito with steak, the grilled buffalo chicken sandwich and I love their new pizza as well. In terms of drinks, they have a great beer selection, and awesome martini specials. Lastly, the owner has been kind enough to facilitate a few surprise parties for me. He's always helped plan the parties and offers specials for the day-of with no type of fee to hold tables.
(5)Gerry H.
Gorgeous day for dining al fresco-especially at a pub. Paulie's has a nice patio area in front of the building, and the service was very good. I would question the character of some of the patrons, as the "F" was dispensed with wanton disregard for the female and under-aged (and us with highly refined sensibilities. I'm kidding about myself, of course) customers. Come on guys... real men don't say F**K in front of kids! Also, I was fairly disappointed with the Turkey Bacon Pretzel Roll Melt, as the Turkey appeared to be of the Carl Buddig variety, and the pretzel roll was mealy. An excellent Arnold Palmer is available for us lunch time teetotalers, and the fries are pretty tasty. In sum, great patio, good service, fair food, and in the immortal words of Donny Osmond, a few "bad apples that spoil the whole bunch, girl. I don't care what they say, I don't care what you heard now!"
(2)Melissa Y.
We hosted our sons first birthday party here (I know, a baby's birthday in a bar, but it was during the day in a private room) they had the room ready to go before we got there. Paulie was nice enough to do a custom menu for the party. Aside from putting up a few decorations, all we had to do was show up. It took the stress of a 75 person party and put it down to a minimum.
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