While I like the RAM location located closer to the airport- this location really left me feeling underwhelmed the other day as service was just not good. We had a larger sized group (about 16 people) and while I thought it was going to be a good experience given the place was basically empty on this Wednesday night-it seems this place has a lot of "rules" and they were willing to leave money on the table to follow them. Case in point- we sat out on the patio- with one server assigned to us. She was clearly overwhelmed and the staff inside really wasn't helping her much as she was bringing the drinks out in two's. This meant that by the time she got a round of drinks to the table, those served first were ready for a drink again. Not particularly efficient. And then there's that "leaving money on the table issue". It was 5:15 and we were given two menus- the happy hour menu and the main menu. Many in our group wanted sliders so we ordered 15 orders of 2. The server came back and said they couldn't do sliders as that menu ended at 5pm. Really? You are willing to give up $75 in food sales for 15 minutes? You must have way too much business RAM. And if you didn't want us to order off the happy hour menu . . .don't give us one! So we kept with our other appetizer order and that food was okay (typical bar food) but not without all of us talking about "rules" and how some really should be bent to take care of a customer need. I get that they probably wanted all of us to order a full sized dinner- but we were there for snacks. Given it's in the burbs, there is plenty of free parking. Too bad for the service failure as I was the one who recommended this place based on my experiences at the other location as they can usually handle large sized groups quite well. Oh well- live and learn.
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Manuel D.
I cannot confirm bad service. Do you expect somebody at your table after seconds? I have been a guest of the next door hotel twice in two years for a week each. I have been a guest there at calm nights and very busy game nights. Service was always fast and friendly. The staff paid professional and friendly attention to me and the rest of my table often during our evenings there. The beers are very diversive and tasted well enough. But for me, the burgers are shining stars. The always came exactly to order. Burgers and sides are very big. Burger meat is seasoned but keeps a great meat taste. Onions, lettuce ... everythings was fresh, everything was very juicy.
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Mark J.
Outstanding meal. I had the Cajun Chicken Pasta. Fresh, spicy, and nice mix of veggies. I had the Hefeweizen beer; nice clean taste; not bitter. Lots of other brewed beer to choose from. Oh, and they have tv's in the bar to watch the game.
(5)
Britt C.
I went here to grab a drink with some ladies I used to work with. It's a good place for a range of ages, nicer atmosphere for sure. I tried a watermelon long island, which was pretty good. It was obviously sweet, but for a long island it didn't really pack the punch I was hoping for. It did come in a nice little carafe which was cute. We also grabbed an appetizer, I opted for the armadillo eggs. Armadillos!! Love armadillos. But yes, these are their version of a popper. It has chicken, jalapenos, cheese and it's obviously fried. Pretttty good if I do say so myself. I wouldn't mind going back there to try some food food.
It never fails. Order your burger medium well, and they'll bring it to you raw.not just raw, literally cold. I go here because it's close to work , but if it was up to me, never again. I really don't get it, it's bad every time. Cold food, messed up reservations, it's always something? It's nice inside, but I have no idea what the attraction is beyond the bar TV's? There are many choices along Golf Rd, pick something else.
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Lisa J.
We came with a large party of 8 and were greeted by the host who proceeded to point us to the direction of our table. He did not take us to the table or provide menus which did not seem very customer service friendly. While sitting at the table we noticed the table was actually two picnic tables with table clothes on them. Not exactly what you expect to see when you go for the experience of dining out. We did receive our menus 15 minutes later when we were greeted by our server. The food was fine. Nothing really memorable. Overall the service was painfully slow. Definitely not going back to this place and will not recommend to anyone. Slow service and disorganized.
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Alex M.
Pretty much just ok..it's ram brand only beers which are gosh just ok. The beligian was good, but im a beer snob so i have a hard time saying it was anything better than average. Food was fun and good. It's a lively place for a Wednesday night, great biggggg screen tv. I think I'll try somewhere else next time I visit.
(3)
A A.
I planed a surprise 30th birthday party for my wife there. We had about 26 people. Jeff the GM did a great job for me. The surprise went off and the next thing I know my wife has tears of joy. I dropped off balloons and party favors for our friends to decorate prior to our arrival. The appetizers we're great. The two servers for the party did a great job. I would definitely recommend the Ram for a small party. A big thank you to Jeff and his staff for making my wife's surprise party a HUGE success!!
(5)
Betsy B.
Our party of four just returned from dinner at this restaurant. There are so many wonderful places to eat in the Chicagoland area a restaurant needs to go above and beyond to distinguish itself from other eateries. Our waitress was attentive and nice. She brought our drinks in a reasonable amount of time as we waited for our friends. I enjoyed the Blond Ale but it was not cold; my husband's margarita was nothing special. When our friends arrived they asked for water in addition to their drinks. Unfortunately while the waitress was carrying two 16 oz. glasses of water on her tray she accidentally spilled a full 16 oz of down our friends back. He was soaked! She was apologetic and cleaned up the mess in a timely manner. The manager also stopped by to offer his apologies. We ordered the Buffalo Wings for an appetizer (very average). My husband ordered the BBQ ribs for a ridiculous price of $22.50 and graded them a C-. I ordered the BBQ Chicken Quesidillas, grade B-. Our friends ordered the Hamburger and Macaroni and Cheese respectively and gave them a B-. I was extremely surprised that there was no gesture of a round of drinks, an appetizer or perhaps a dessert to share due to this mishap as our friend sat through the meal with his shirt and shorts dripping wet. This is not good business. No worries, we will never set foot in this restaurant again.
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Melanie R.
Had dinner with a group of about 20 people in a private room on a Monday night.There was only one server for all of us, but she did a great job and was very nice. The reason for 3 stars was the food. I had the Olympus salad with grilled chicken. I chose the full size, expecting a huge bowl where I could eat some that night and then take the rest home for lunch the next day. I'm not a very big eater and I actually finished this entire salad. It was just a normal-sized entree salad. It was supposed to have bacon in it - not a speck of bacon to be found. All the dressing was near the bottom and the spinach leaves and veggies at the bottom of the bowl were drowning in the dressing. The prices for the food are also ridiculously high for what you get. For example, my salad was $14.50! I noticed while walking through the restaurant to use the restroom (which was clean), the place was pretty empty.
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Jie S.
This is an awesome place for friends get together. Even though I didn't particular love the food, I really enjoyed the atmosphere and certainly the drinks with friends. We have a big group here on a Saturday night. I started with hard cider which was really nice. We tried several appetizers like Armadillo Eggs, Calamari, chicken wings. Hummus, spinach dips. My personal favorite is Calamari strips. Those are lightly breaded and fried. Tender and tasty. The only thing was only 20 strips cost $10. Another thing I liked was their skinny drinks menu. Lemon drops was great. Mango Mojoto was even better. Our waitress was great who was checking on us constantly to make sure no glass is empty. She has done a great job. This brewery was obviously a popular place on a Sat. night as I saw quite a long wait around 7pm. I'd love to meet up friends here again.
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AJ B.
Great place to grab a bit to eat. Went for date night with another couple - food selection is extensive and they have an assortment of in house brews. Tons of different burgers on the menu - all types of toppings. Had the Octoberfest and Hefeweizen really enjoyed them both. We have been making a point to try all of the local breweries and I would recommend this one to anyone.
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Kaye D.
Most recent visit was for a friend's birthday. As a party of 10, we were seated in a private room in the back, the one next to the kitchen. Our server was pretty hilarious and cracking jokes at the expense of our birthday celebrant. All in good fun though. I like pickles, so we tried the pickle chips. It leaves a sour and tangy flavor in your mouth. Dipping that into the sauce was a little much for me, so I ate them plain. I tried The Faberge Burger, and that was quite fantastic... mostly because of the fried egg in the burger, but the ham, bacon, onion crisps and mayo made it pretty delicious too =) That was accompanied by the buttface ale - my favorite at RAM. With only 1 server catering to our party, they did a fantastic job. Food came out nearly at the same time for everyone. It took another wave to get all the appropriate sides out to everyone.
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Barb L.
Our server, Nataliia, was AWESOME. This was our 1st time here and she spent plenty of time explaining their beers and specials, and is just incredibly nice. She brought us 4 beer samples and helped steer us in the right direction of which ones we might like. Their beers are definitely unique, I liked the buttface amber ale. The food was very good - my burger was prepared well and the quality of the meat was excellent (that goes for the chicken sandwich too). I would've liked more toppings though. Service and beer are definitely their strong points here.
(5)
Jessica A.
I dig this place. It's basically (ok, it is) a sports bar, but the food is very good for bar fare. Beer can be hit or miss but overall is pretty good...nothing life changing but decent for a suburban brewery and much better than any macrobrew. Cocktails, again, are hit or miss--their sangria is tasty but the worst margarita of my life was had here. Pricing is average to high--most items are fair but some are just confusingly expensive (salads in particular). Tip: avoid during Hawks/Bulls/Bears games, especially post season--or at least be prepared for a zoo, parking wise.
(4)
Brett E.
Always enjoy a visit to The Ram. Easy to get a seat most times and their menu has something for any craving. They make some killer burgers and I love their inventive cocktails.
(5)
Dale L.
I was disappointed in the quality of the food. I ordered Mahi Mahi tacos and they were badly overcooked and not flavorful. Armadillo egg appetizer was pretty good. Service was only average -- she forgot to bring silverware. Plenty of empty tables on a Friday night when most places were 100% booked so I don't think I'm alone in my opinions. Still, has decent beer and if you need a good place to drink and talk on a Saturday, and your favorite restaurants are all booked, coming here is a good option.
(2)
Gabriella W.
The best restaurant for burgers in Schaumburg, is fast, and the burgers are great. And then if you have fries, the portion is huge!!!. and the staff is very nice and kind.
(5)
Nichole C.
I've been meaning to make it to Ram for awhile now to try the White and Black Hops IPAs and grab a spicy bacon burger while I was at it. After a couple of samples of said beers (FREE, by the way) I decided to just go with their regular old reliable IPA. For 65 IBUs and the nice citrus aroma, you don't get much of a hops palate. The beer was balanced, and decent, but I just wasn't blown away. I was also a total PITA and ordered a combination of two burgers (life just can't be simple with me) and subbed a pretzel bun. The burger was cooked perfectly and was good, but again, nothing to write home about. The garlic fries were pretty good though...after a couple of them I almost started licking my fingers like a savage, but alas, I kept it classy(ish). Overall: Nice place, good vibe, decent beer, good food.
(3)
michael w.
Yes, I must post again. I think the honeymoon is over. Been here twice recently, both times in the bar. Why? 1) Because it is a convenient go to spot for after hours in the north shore 2) I have not found a better place yet I really do not dig the chainess overall and would much rather find a good third place spot but until I do, the ram is there. Overall my experience is that service in the bar exists, but is lackluster at best. Kind of like dating someone with no personality, it doesn't last long. On one outing after wrapping up a class term, a group of us went out for a drink, Ram was one of the few options that time of night (10:30-ish), and even so, the ram was dead, and pretty much chased us out after a round; and the service was more tolerable than inviting. Another outing with my honey, same deal. Felt trapped at the Ram (not for lack of trying other nearby venues, no less than two, both a bust - see other reviews) it served the purpose but lackluster service in the bar. Don't get me wrong, I am not looking for a new friend but a little bit of personality goes a long way. I am also finding the beer despite the brew to be all the same to me. I tried the new BAP last night. Supposed to be the disorder porter aged in flask. The beer was fine. What wasn't fine? A pet peeve of mine. They served the BAP in what I call a baby glass (see my review of Tilted Kilt for reference) but charged the same price. I hate that. If you are going to give me less, charge me less. I asked if they served it in a baby glass because it had higher alcohol content, no was the answer, but more due to the fact that their is limited supply of it because it takes so long to make. Supply and demand put into effect I guess, but they are assuming demand. I gave the beer to my wife, who happens to like baby glasses and enjoyed the beer too, so it was a win win for her. Perhaps it is me, but the ram and I are on the rocks :-(
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Susan B.
I attended another Vino Van Gogh session here last week. We were set up in a party room towards the back of the restaurant and at first, it was super loud. The room was off the bar area and the noise just carried. Luckily, there were pocket doors that were closed once our event started that helped considerably with keeping the outside noise level down. This was the first time I've ever been to a Ram and I definitely want to go back to try some of the food. It is always so difficult to eat/paint so I didn't order anything this time around. We also had a very attentive server (can't recall her name) that made sure everyone had drinks and/or food.
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M B.
I've gone here twice on a Saturday night at around 11.30 pm. and the place has been DEAD both times. There were a few servers and maybe 2-3 boots occupied. I wonder how such a big place runs with so few people? (confused). The drinks are the usual. But their garlic fries are delicious! I think it's on the after-hours menu or something, but if you request your server they might make an exception for you. It's probably the most fatty thing in there, but it's totally worth it. Just make sure your friends eat it too coz you''re surly gonna have some stiff garlic breath when your done. :D So if you come here expecting a wild scene, you'll be bitterly disappointed. If you're looking to hang with some friends its the place where you can have good ol conversations.
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Jeff W.
Really enjoyed our dinner and experience here. The waitress went above and beyond to make our dinning experience as good as it was. We had the nachos and fried pickles and I would recommend both of them. Will definitely be back to dine again.
(5)
Priscilla C.
It was a random Wednesday night and we just wanted something to before we head home. We came a little late but the place was empty. We were greeted right away and put in appetizers which were delicious! Waffle fries with cheese and bacon on top.. best combination ever! And the mozzarella sticks were stringy and cheesy. Yum! I ordered the sirloin with mushrooms on top. The steak was cooked perfect for me! The mash was good too. The only thing is that I felt a little rushed but overall everything else great!
(4)
Danielle K.
The beer selection here is AMAZING. They brew their own, but they seem really willing to let you do a shot glass tasting of anything you're interested in. I had a skinny margarita, which I didn't like...it was a little too salty syrupy tasting. The burgers are really good, the coleslaw was blah, but the waffle fries are great! They have amazing service, we sat at the bar and they were really open with suggestions about food and drinks. Definitely will be going here again. The interior atmosphere is great, like a good pub brewery to hang out with friends.
(4)
Michelle F.
The RAM has earned themselves another star!! Their service has DEFINITELY improved since my last visit!! I was here twice this past weekend (hey, when it rains it pours!!) and both times, we had exceptional service/food/adult beverages. Visit #1: We were a group of fourteen rowdy (albeit slightly obnoxious) girls who came here for some alcohol-soaking up meals before we hit the club for our friend's big night! Thre eof us showed up on time, and the others showed up fashionably late. However, by showing up when we did, we had that much more time to get to know our AMAZING waiter, Dan!! He was really on top of his game, and provided us with fantastic service and food!! He definitely had the best attitude for our group--he was friends, outgoing, and knew how to deal well with the intoxicated females I was with! We even got a group picture with him at the end! A++ for my lemon drop and my Cosmo Cooler--perfect summertime drinks! My veggie burger was also delicious, as were the waffle fries! But Dan really made the night awesome! Visit #2: I came with my husband, our kids, and our friend for a Sunday evening dinner. We decided on the RAM for two reasons--they have awesome food, and more importantly, the night before, I had noticed a sign that until July 31st, they have $5.99 growler refills. $5.99 for amazing beer for home?!?!?! YES PLEASE!!! Our waitress this night was Courtney--from the ver get go, she was so friendly and welcoming, and really seemed to enjoy being there. She even taught me a fun fact--RAM stands for Restaurant and Microbrewery. I have been going there for years and had no idea! So we got a ton of food--we started with the Buttface Cheese Dip (of course), and it was amazing as usual. Get to the pita chips first if you really want to live! However, my friend and I decided to branch out a bit, and we ordered the King Crab and Shrimp dip that comes with garlic crostini. Oh. My. Gracious. This was delicious. Seriously. Maybe even better than the cheese dip (but don't tell my husband I said that!!) The bread was so flavorful, there were actual huge crab chunks, and large pieces of shrimp, and it was like a seafood party in my mouth! In addition to those delicious starters, we also got the Stadium burger, the all american burger, and the seafood special of shrimp lettuce wraps. All of them were awesome, but I do feel like there was a serious lack of volume in the shrimp wraps. TONS of crispy noodles for the wraps, but not enough of the good stuff. Courtney checked in on us throughout the whole meal and made wonderful suggestions and was very knowledgable about the beers and the menu items. I loved having her as our waitress!! And for the record, my husband got six (yes SIX) growlers refilled (I didn't even know he had that many) for $31. I was WAY impressed. **8-11-11** I have changed my four star review to a FIVE STAR. Last night a couple girls and I went to have some dinner and drinks. Not only did both Dan and Courtney remember us, but they thanked me for the review and the manager, Greg, came by and treated us like VIP. Lisa was our waitress this time, and she was great as well. I no longer think I can have a bad experience here! My last few have been BEYOND stellar!!**
(5)
Mark S.
RAM has good brews, good food, a nice atmosphere, and fine service making it a great place to meet up with friends after work. The food at RAM is a classed up American with burgers, salads, and steaks, though there are limited veggie options what they have is well done. The veggie burger is house made and has quite a bit of flavor, it is the go-to meal for me. RAM also has several appetizers that are veggie-friendly or can easily be made with out meat. My favorite of these options is the nachos since they come veggie and are fantastic to share with friends. Since RAM is a brewery you expect the beer to be fantastic and original, however I have found the beer to good not great. Though there is nothing wrong with good beer. I have sampled a few and their hefeweizen and red ale are my favorite so far. I have not tried everything yet but they have a good mix of beers with a seasonal beer or two on tap. There is a nice balance at between the bar and the dinning area at RAM. The bar area is large so you have no problem getting a table or sitting at the bar and the dinning area is separated enough you can escape the bar if you want or even sit in one of the back rooms if you have a group. The service is a-okay, friendly and fast. I have been to RAM several times and I have always had a good overall experience.
(4)
Jennifer P.
Gave this place a second try, and actually the food was much better than the first time around. Alas, I'm torn between a 3 and 4 star, but I guess I'll round up. I had a Turkey Havarti Melt and the waffle fries - the sandwich was good, but the fries were really dry (I know that sounds weird to say about fries). My +1 got the Bacon Cheddar Burger; he said the burger itself was OK, but said he really wasn't a fan of the bacon. I'm not sure why - I also had bacon on mine. We didn't have alcohol, so I can't report on that. :)
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Roberto H.
What a solid eating establishment. What more could you want than a brewery with a menu that has so much variety in it? Burgers, fish, chicken, good appetizers - everything is well made and not boring. Very polite service to boot. If you're heading to IKEA in Schaumburg, this place is right next door. Literally. They almost share a parking lot.
(5)
Glenn G.
Great. Service and great food!!! Salmon salad awesome and I got the Hawaiin burger with turkey! Delicious beer! A keeper!
(5)
Jenny L.
All of the Rams have good food and good beer. This one also had excellent service. It was a busy Friday night, but I didn't feel at all ignored, and everything was wonderful. Their Oktoberfest was really good!
(5)
Malina G.
This is my favorite go-to late night restaurant. The craft beer is amazing; I've discovered my new favorite, Hefeweizen, and their IPA is delicious as well. The Olympus salad truly is the god of all salads. It was absolutely amazing, exceeding all expectations that I had for a pub. It was generously portioned, and was perfect to split for three people. The service was quick, friendly, and informative. This is my go-to restaurant for beer and late night grub!
(5)
Matt M.
This place classes it up with their atmopshere. The prices and quality of the food are really nothing to write home about so I'm kind of confused regarding their success. I am really happy with the atmosphere in the bar area, but there is nothing that I (nor people I was with) were particularly impressed with. I can not speak to their brewery items, as I have not tried their beer so keep that in mind when accounting for my review.
(3)
Erick P.
I went here on a Monday because I was bored and hungry. The interior is really nice and I sat by the bar section. Our waitress was great and the service was promt. I ordered the calamari as an appetizer and it was amazyingggg. For dinner I ordered a spicy buffalo salad and it was hands down the best salad I have ever tasted. I will def be going back to this place!!!
(5)
Kim C.
Sat at the bar. Had Blonde and Buttace beers, nice and cold on a hot day. Fried pickles are some of the best we have had, and we get them everywhere! Had the Hippie chick salad (there is a nice selection of lo cal on the menu) hubby had Notorius PIG, huge yummy pork sandwich. We hadn't been there in a couple years, not sure why, but we will be back. One thing that was not good-we used white drink napkins to dry off the bar, and they were filthy black from a quick swipe. Please, the bar needs a good cleaning!! Almost didn't order food, but glad we did. Just a little grossed out by the dirt.....
(4)
John I.
Typical late nite bar/eatery. Food was sub par and service was not very good... I had the ritz cracker chicken sandwich which was extremely dry and the house salad. Again nothing special... Decent for late nights after work when you have no other choice. Cool bar with lots of tvs.
(3)
Saba A.
I came to Ram's for lunch this Saturday afternoon. It was packed in the bar area, but we sat in the dining area which was just as inviting. My girl and I both ordered a buffalo chicken salad for around 11 dollars. It was delicious. Came out in a decent amount of time, presentation was great and the size was perfect. I know the night life here is different but on a Saturday afternoon, it was mostly families. Which was something I preferred. I have heard nothing but great things about there food from my friends, and I'm glad I had a good lunch here.
(5)
Annie L.
I came here for a bite to eat and drinks before watching a movie at Streets. The portabella mushroom sandwich was delicious as was the blonde ale. My friend got the white fish tacos and she polished it off. If I could have stayed longer, I would have loved to try the other beers. Great ambiance, not too loud, great food and drinks. I'll add the addition star after trying some of the other beers.
(4)
Ben T.
Decent food and the beer is pretty tasty - if they have the imperial stout, go with it. You wont be sorry. Definitely do online reservations - they had a 45 min wait but I was able to go online and make reservations 15 min from the time I called. The spinach artichoke dip was a big start, and was good. The fish and chips were decent as well, and my wife's steak was big, but not necessarily done to her liking (although I thought it was perfect!) Its loud here, but family friendly. Lots of TV's too for the games.
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Ben B.
3 things jumped out at me right away before even ordering... They bugged me in the sense that I just found them funny 1) the website has the "Hours of Operation Monday - Sunday | 11am - Close". You close when you close? NO KIDDING! I'm suprised it didn't say 'open-close'. That was comical. 2) when perusing the menu, the fish tacos said they were served with 'seasonal rice'. (I've uploaded the photo). Are you trying to tell me that rice is perishable, and that you've flown in only the freshest? its NOT dehydrated for shipping and re-hydrated in a bowl of boiling water? 3) about 1/3 of the menu items seem to have 'buttface' in the description. giggle. Outside of that, I'll continue with the review. I was here about 11 years ago and had the beer cheese soup, and it was legendary. I've been looking for an excuse to come back since, and it was just as great as I had remembered. I ordered that along with the Reuben, which was PRETTY good. It was GIGANTIC, the marble rye was great. The horseradish sauce was weak sauce. The thousand island, standard. kraut wasn't very flavorful either. To switch things up, they instead use Havarti cheese. The taste was lost to the sauces, it might as well have not had cheese on it at all and saved me the calories. I was slightly let down by the sandwhich, but the soup and beers made up for it! My date ordered a hurricane, omg that was STRONG! I'm not one for fruity drinks but that may be on the tip of my tongue next time I'm there and they come around for drink orders. The service was good and I really like the atmosphere. The location is nice, its right between the mall and ikea, so it would be a good stop if I were a Schaumburg area shopaholic. It's also RIGHT off of the highway, which should make it a handy stop anytime I'm on my way home from the northern 'burbs and the traffic is all Chicago-y. I'll be back, but I probably won't have the Reuben again.
(4)
Roseanne S.
Recently came here for dinner and was looking forward to it because it's a brewery and restaurant. It was decent. We were seated right away which is always good. The restaurant looks a little fancier than what the food indicates. I had the Sarducci sandwich which comes with a ton of stuff: chicken breast, ham, pepperoni, cheese, spinach, onion, and banana pepper. It sounded delicious. It was good, but a little on the sweet side which isn't exactly what I was looking for in a sandwich. I can't tell what was making it so sweet. Unfortunately, all the sweetness made it hard to finish, but it was still good. The beers were good. Nothing special, really. They have interesting names for their beers and it looks like you can take home a growler for relatively cheap. Overall, it's a good place for food, but I wasn't blown away. Maybe if it was a little cheaper, I'd be more willing to come back.
(3)
Shyam S.
My friends and I ate here by accident. We were planning on going to Sweet Tomatoes, but the line was out of the door (Do they sprinkle pixie dust on their salads? Are there Golden Tickets hidden in the foccacia?) So we thought, why not check out Ram's? This place is a massive sports bar/brewery, but not in a pretentious sports-only kind of way - it's a brewery first, restaurant second, sports bar third. The menu is pretty straight forward and the highlight is not just bar food, but also some pretty adventurous burgers and sandwiches, seafood and grilled items. The service was okay and the food was not good, but not overwhelming. I had the grilled chicken tenderloins with oven-roasted vegetables on the side and my friends had the fish tacos and a massive burger. We all enjoyed our food, which was only made better by the ambience - an entire bar watching the Blackhawks (Patrick Kane won it for us in a shootout). I am definitely planning on returning some time. Would love to see a Bears game here.
(3)
David T.
Solid beer, ordered Whiskey Chicken and was completely satisfied. Place was packed but no wait (for 1) on a Wednesday night. Service was great, huge selection of restaurants in the Schaumburg area though, probably will not come back.
(3)
Nan G.
Stopped in for a quick bite of dinner, which was very good. I was surprised at the quality of the service we got though. Renee had several tables to serve and the place was very busy, but we felt like she had no one else to serve but us! She was prompt, friendly and unobtrusive while we were eating, which I find refreshing (I hate when they come ask you how everything is just as you take a bite). She even waited at the table as our food was served and asked us to cut into our steak to be sure it was cooked properly (it was). When my boys both wanted dessert, we suggested they share one, as they had already eaten so much. They weren't happy with that, but Renee took care of it by delivering it to them already split and served separately. She was absolutely fantastic, and we will definitely be back. Thanks for a very enjoyable experience!
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Rose D.
Good for burgers- and they have all kinds. I've never had one of their burgers I didn't like, including the Elvis Burger. Yup, it came complete with peanut butter and a banana! I figured it was on the menu so it had to be decent and the waitress said she found it tasty so I gave it a shot. It was really good! Of course, everyone at the table had to try it and were also pleasantly surprised. I think the bacon was a bit much but then again, the King liked his excess bling. The burgers are big and unless I'm famished I take half my burger home. I like the fact you can have different sides instead of regular french fries. My husband prefers coleslaw usually, but he doesn't like the coleslaw here (he says it's a bit dry). I prefer to pay a buck extra and get the sweet potato fries. Better for you and yum! We haven't tried anything other than burgers on the regular menu so I can't comment on it. I know the P's are fans of the beers. If you sign up for their emails they have coupons and burger specials regularly. The service is adequate, which is why no 5-stars. They are nice but not especially so. If you go for a holiday brunch you may have to wait for beverage refills since the wait staff is stretched thin during those peak times. Side note 2015 update - They also used to do special Sunday brunches for certain holidays like Easter and Mother's Day - but sadly as of 2015 they no longer have the brunches. I do hope they bring them back as they seemed quite popular and they did a really good job with the food selection; plenty of hot dishes for all tastes, lots of shrimp cocktail and chilled salads, and the desserts! Let's just say Busia barely eats the regular food and had an entire plate of desserts!
(4)
Stacey W.
Tried to have dinner here but was told an hour wait. Had to wait for the tables to be cleaned because there was plenty of empty tables. Hostess was an eye roller. Not professional. Poor schedualing of staff...
(1)
Steve W.
Pretty run of the mill cookie cutter restaurant and brewery. The inside is big, TV's were they should be but basically looks like any other brew pub restaurant you've ever been to. When you throw in the fact that the beer is average at best, the food is poor to average, and there's many other high quality restaurants within a mile of it, it's hard to recommend this place.
(2)
Trish S.
Any place that can get my husband to admit that he ordered "Buttface" is a keeper! Seriously, we had a great time here. We stopped mid-way on our road trip between MN and MI. The Yelp app for Android was a great way to figure out where to grab a bite. The restaurant is a bit noisy and definitely a 'gathering place.' Our server, Kyle, could not have been more helpful. He was EXTREMELY knowledgeable with all of the menu items, right down to the salad dressing! He took very good care of us and even recommended a place to stay for the night. We took his advice, checked in, and walked right back over to Ram for a nightcap. We sat in the bar on the return visit, where Nicole took great care of us, as well. The attention we received from both of our servers was exemplary. When the manager stopped by to see how our evening was going, we were sure to praise them both. It was easy to give each of them high marks. If this place was closer to Minneapolis, it would be easy to become regulars!
(4)
Misty S.
My friends and I had a great time drinking on the bar side of Ram. We arrived around 10pm on a Saturday night. Although the area was filled up, the 7 of us still found a place we could all sit. There were sports on TVs around the room (one even had the shopping network on). They have a beer sampler you can order if you're not familiar with their selection (see photo). It cost $5.50 for 24oz of Blonde beer. The waitress was attentive and friendly. Their one dessert that they offer (a sundae) was pretty good. It wasn't too loud so we could easily have conversations. I did get a pretty bad headache early next morning, but I'm not sure if that's from my beer or from helping my friend finish her beer.
(4)
Osiris V.
This place is still really good. 10 years after my first visit and I keep going back. I had a delicious chicken sandwich (Father Sarducci) the other day, including ham, salami and mozzarella cheese. It was so good, I felt dizzy while eating it!! That was probably my arteries getting blocked. =D To drink I got a refreshing Bacardi Rock Coconut Skinny, a mix of lemonade and Bacardi Rock Coconut. Only 100 Calories!! I also tried the Buttface Amber Ale, what a pleasant tasting beer! I must go back and get a growler of it! That will suffice for about an hour. lol I kid I kid. Their appetizers are always on point as well, specially their calamari. A must try!
(4)
Meghan C.
I came here with a group of co-workers for lunch last week and was pretty excited to check this place out since I pass it all the time on my way to work and always wondered what kind of food they had here. Delicious food, that's what! Since it was a fairly large group they were able to accommodate well with a more private area to eat, not to disturb others since larger groups can get loud. We also had prompt, and efficient service. Looking at the menu, the names of the dishes were a little odd, like Armadillo Eggs, but surprisingly creative and yummy. Also note, it's a bit pricy. I ordered the New York Strip Steak Sandwich (or something like that). It was literally a strip steak on a bun! The bun could have been a little thicker as it got soggy pretty quick. The horseradish sauce and crispy onion strings paired nicely. I also had a side of coleslaw which was delightfully refreshing. I would love to come back and try some other fun dishes they have to offer.
(4)
Manshu V.
Came here with friends on a Friday evening, and loved the place. I had the Buttface beer which I really liked, and we ordered three appetizers - Armadillo Eggs, Hummus and Veggies, and a third thing that I can't remember. The Hummus was quite bad, and almost tasted like detergent, and I wouldn't recommend that. The Armadillo eggs were good, and I had these for the first time ever, and quite liked them. Overall, it is a good place, and I'd definitely visit again to try out their other beers and get some with me in their growlers.
(4)
Ericka A.
My friend and I took a trip to visit some friends out of town and had the clever idea of gifting them with local beers and some we picked up along the way. We called it "Beer from there to here". And that is how I became acquainted with Buttface. It has a higher alcohol content than most beers, but you might never guess it until after your second glass. It's been a while and I've had the chance to try a few other beers there. Buttface is good, but not my favorite. I cannot for the life of me remember the names of the other beers, which is a shame. But I know that I like most of the ones I've tried and was a big fan of their wheat beer. My friend and I meet up here every couple weeks or so. It's a nice halfway point for the both of us. The service is good, the food is alright, the beer is always good and we've never had to wait for a table or spot at the bar. Some food is better than others. The appetizers are typical bar food. The burger I had was OK. Their desserts are to die for.
(4)
Samantha R.
I go to RAM often. I like the atmosphere and the food. The beer cheese soup is a MUST. I always order it and it is my favorite thing on the menu. The beer is always cold and good. No complaints about RAM!
Great bar. I have the 71 - IPA and the Big Red IPA, both were excellent. The ambiance was great, waitress was very good. I also had the Blackjack burger. If you like cracked black pepper you'll love this burger because there's a ton of it on this burger. I loved it. If you want good beer and food, and you're in the area, I totally recommend this restaurant brewery.
(4)
Bernice R.
I recently had my 25th birthday shindig here- Gathered a few friends and we took up one of their huge horse shoe booths and then some. The staff was accommodating and let us put a table and few chairs at the end of the booth to fit more people. So, that situation worked out pretty well. Here are a few additional comments: 1) Their skinny drinks tasted skinny! I had their lemon drop skinny cocktail and it was barely tasted like anything. No flava flave! 2) On the not so healthy side of the spectrum, I had their potato skins and Buttface Amber Ale! YUM! Every potato skin was loaded with toppings and the huge beer tasted great with or without the appetizer. 3) I got a FREE cookie and cream pie slice for my birthday. It was so good! Just call me Soda Pop! I loved eating dessert and drinking beer! (HIGH FIVE if you got that reference!) 4) Our sever could have check on our table more, to get our additional drink and food orders. But overall, it was fine. We ate, drank, and were merry. = )
(4)
Peter K.
I ordered a regular burger here along with the sweet potato fries. There wasn't much differentiation between their food and a typical burger joint... until you got to the dessert. My table got 3 desserts for the price of $6.99 (or maybe it was $7.99) but they were little cup cake shaped ice cream scoops that were fantastic! We got oreo, strawberry, and peanut butter, all of which was so refreshing and a great compliment to the burger. All the food was well cooked to order. The one downside is they were fairly busy at the time and when the waitress did stop by the table, she was very attentive, but it seemed hard to find her at times to refill drinks or ask her for napkins. I do understand that we came during the busy hours of the evening, but everyone else raved about the service on the reviews and I didn't think it met that expectation. Would I come here again? Probably one more time to check it out and see what it's like. It's not a horrible place, but it's not leagues above other places so it wouldn't be the first place I'd go.
(3)
Jeff P.
I have been here a few times and always had a sandwich. The notorious PIG is worth it. Also I have had the beer battered prawns, they also are very good. Try the butter face ale. Tim was our waiter, really nice guy and great service.
(5)
Josh F.
We had a great dinner here. We ordered a couple of appetizers (cheese sticks and cheese sauce stuff with chips) both were delicious. I ordered the beer battered shrimp and they were huge! Everything tasted great and we had a great dining experience. We will visit again.
(4)
Elisabeth C.
Had dinner at the Ram with an old friend. The service was supreme - honestly one of the best waitresses that I have ever had. She was thoughtful, made perfect recommendations, and ensured that I had extra sauces for the food I was taking home. I tried the beer sampler, and loved each one, which is rare for me. I hope to come back in the near future.
(5)
Dennis S.
Nice place for an after-work drink. Skip the food. Good service.
(3)
Jeannie G.
This place is a solid three stars, in my opinion. It's a good place to grab lunch, dinner, or some after-work drinks. Lots of beers to choose from and a good selection of wine & cocktails, too. I had the skinny cranberry lemonade (mixed with vodka) and it was tasty and rather strong, too. This location is great for accomodating large groups. We were all able to sit together and the service was okay. A little slow, but you'd expect that with so many of us. The food is good, but won't blow you away. They are known for their extremely generous burgers and sandwiches. They're huge and I was barely able to eat half. I've also tried the whiskey chicken entree, which I really liked. Not so crazy about their mashed potatoes. They put pepperjack in it and it's a little too spicy for my liking, though some people may see this as a pro, not a con. I like my mashed potatoes creamy, not spicy. We split an ice cream cupcake for dessert and I was a little disappointed in that. It thought it was going to be like a small ice cream cake. It was actually a scoop of ice cream shaked like a cupcake with some whipped cream and chocolate sauce on top. It was tasty, but still a bit of a disappointment. There was no cake in it at all. Some coworkers ordered the Armadillo Eggs and said they were amazing. Seemed to be a very popular appetizer, especially if you like jalapenos.
(3)
Pierre D.
I've been to RAM a few times, and let me tell you it's never been "my place of choice" but it has the following: (Pierre's Likes of RAM) - Great Location - Mediocre Beers (The 71 Pale Ale is pretty descent and that combined with Sunday is $5 24 Oz pours it's a pretty solid place to catch a Bears game) - High ceilings! (Pierre's Dislikes of RAM) - A chain like restaurant feeling - Crowded! - A little overpriced on the entrees (I've had the Fish and Chips and Burger there and it's always been about $15 bucks, don't get me wrong I've paid much more and much less for said items, however the quality was much better) Overall, I think this is a descent "corporate micro-brewery" if there is ever such a thing...I'll be back probably but it won't be by choice it will be because I don't want to upset the apple cart...
(3)
Tom N.
1st time this year @ the RAM. Big Screen really popped out . Just in time for the tourney. I really enjoyed the Big Red IPA & the Bavarian Sun. Mellissa & Matt made sure I was taken care of. Stopped by the open kitchen to check on the progress of my 1lb Beast Burger. Jose reassured me it would be cooked to perfection, which it was. Plan on coming back later this week.
It was my first stop in here last weekend before heading to Ikea and I was very pleased. The beer that I had (some kind of Irish red) was very good and the food was pleasant. The atmosphere in the bar area was very appealing and had a good number of TVs. They also had a nice collection of merch that I might pick up a hoodie next time I'm in the area.
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Christopher H.
I stopped by out of convenience, as the place was right next door to my hotel. The place is rather large, featuring a good number of TVs behind an oversized bar. Very much a sports bar atmosphere. On the whole, though, there really wasn't much that stood out about the place. The IPA I had was very good. The service was solid. And the food was very greasy bar food (I went with the reuben and could only handle about half of it.) I don't know that this is a place I'd go seeking out. But if you're staying next door and you want a beer better than a Sam Adams, stop on by.
(3)
Singh J.
Hefeweizen I liked very much. But it gives little hangover. Food I just had fries and nachos which are same at every place. Ambience is good. Big screens to watch games and music makes bar much better.
(4)
Sharon P.
Love this place! The first time I went to RAM I was picking up a growler to go. The bartenders were extremely attentive, I was able to order and pay for the jug and was in and out in less then 5 minutes. Plus as I waited for him to fill it up, I had at least two more waiters who walked by at separate times asking if I was be helped. While some might think that's annoying, they were genuinely kind people who just wanted to make sure I was being taken care of. That my friends, are hard to come by. Especially on a busy weekend during a bears game Tonight I got my chance to eat there. Food was great, atmosphere and decoration was beautiful, plus the service is what I'm giving the 5 stars to. Marissa was our waitress, and she was a doll! I have no idea how she keeps up her high energy, and friendly persona, but because of her, me and my boyfriend will be back to try out the rest of the menu!
(5)
Pack C.
5 stars for the burger and 3.5 stars for the overall experience. we had HILLBILLY, one of the best blue cheese burgers i've ever had
(4)
Becky S.
Ram is a fairly decent place to have a drink and a meal. I came last night with a group of 8 (without a reservation) and they sat us very quickly. I ordered the Chicago Blonde beer and it was a light, easy-to-drink beer. Where I wasn't that impressed was with the food. It seemed like almost everything on the menu was smothered in mayo, cheese, and bacon. I ordered just a regular cheeseburger and fries. It was good enough, but nothing to rave about. I think the strong suit of this restaurant is their beer, but good beer can't make up for mediocre food. I'd maybe come back if I was in the area and friends wanted to come here.
(3)
Jerry E.
Found this place totally by mistake as the line outside Weber was insane. We went here on a weekend afternoon and there was no wait. The menu was excellent and the food was really well prepared. The beer, outstanding! Will definitely be back again soon.
(4)
Natalie C.
A manager from the restaurant sent me a message for my address to send a complimentary meal - which was nice of them. I was pleasantly surprised to receive it the very next day in the mail. I will probably try another one of their tasty burgers (and maybe bring home one of the growlers - I've seen people bringing the big jugs of beer home the several times I've been). Thanks again management team at RAM Schaumburg - that is good customer service!
(3)
Brian S.
The tumbleweed burger owns and their martini's are pretty darn tasty! Good spot for microbrews and watching big screen sporting events (tv's are in all directions of the restaurant). Friendly staff and great food.
(5)
K S.
Took my guy friend here who loves trying new beers. He loved it. Atmosphere was fun. Will be back again !
(3)
Hector M.
Good beer Great food I was very pleased how the The Ram looked and their waitstaff took care of us.
(4)
Jay N.
We went there on a Tuesday night just before 9, so there wasn't any football and it didn't seem busy. We waited around for the host and decided to sit at the bar when the host finally came back to ask us what we wanted to do. Since we had been here before, we told him we were going to the bar but received a stare although it could have been warranted if we picked up our own menus and sat ourselves. The wait staff was pretty good since the original one told us she would be right back when another one told us she could take our orders. The three of us had a burger, fish tacos, and a tuna melt. The order took just over 20 minutes to come out, which is a little long considering it wasn't busy and what we ordered. The value of the meal isn't there as well. The fish tacos were $12.99 for 2 tacos with rice and beans. The tuna melt is $11.99 and my Ricardo burger was $12.99 but the shredded pork was minced beyond recognition. I would probably recommend going back to hang out during a game rather than eating in for a meal.
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Mikey R.
I've wanted to come here for years. I won't be back. My wife and I make several trips from Milwaukee to Illinois each year. We've seen RAM many times given its proximity to IKEA and Sweet Tomatoes. We've thought about trying RAM many times but never have... until tonight. Busy Saturday night... every restaurant in the area has a long wait to be seated. Was able to snag an almost immediate reservation for RAM through the Yelp iPhone app even though they were quoting wait times of 45 mins+. I had an El Jimador margarita, which was very strong. My wife ordered a raspberry margarita which tasted like a weak slushie. Weak on tequila and weak on raspberry taste. For an appetizer, we ordered fried pickle chips. The coating was tasty but overall they were extremely greasy. I was actually using my napkin to try and absorb some grease. I realize anything fried is not health food, but the grease was pretty much dripping off the pickles. For entrees, I ordered a bacon cheeseburger with a turkey patty instead of beef. YUCK! I really love a good turkey burger and this one was not. I kid you not when I say it tastes like it was made with the cheap ground turkey that comes frozen in a tube. :( I know some people don't like turkey burgers as substitute for beef burgers, but I do, and there are restaurants, even chains, that know how to make them delicious (e.g. Ruby Tuesday). The flavor of their turkey made it nearly inedible. I also upgraded my fries to garlic fries for 99 cents. They were good and very garlicky, with tons of chopped fresh garlic poured on top. Not quite what I was expecting them to be, but not bad either. The wife ordered a chicken sandwich that came with onion straws/rings on top. She liked the sandwich enough to eat it, but again the onion straws were extremely greasy. She also paid the additional 99 cents to "upgrade" her fries to waffle fries. Totally not worth it. The waffle fries were just basic fries cut waffle-y. Not seasoned or anything special other than the cut. They were also hard and crunchy throughout. I guess I don't understand the extra charge for something to come in a different shape. We both agreed they were not worth the extra $ and the regular fries would have probably been better. I'm really disappointed that RAM wasn't better than it was. The place had a good "upscale brewpub" atmosphere but the food was worse than mediocre.
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Alexa E.
The boyfriend and I are quite the beer connoisseurs, so of course he introduced me to this wonderful gem. We tried the beer flight, as well as some seasonals. Really great beers, I must say! The Total Disorder Porter & Hefeweizen were tied for second place, but I rate the Buttface Amber as my favorite. As far as food, really good and they put their own little twist on popular dishes! I really liked the BBQ chicken quesadilla. We sat at the bar, so I don't have too much to say about the service.
(5)
Courtney M.
My friends and I were very interested in trying out a new restaurant rather than sticking to the usual Olive Garden and Houlihan's. Due to previous reviews, I was not quite sure what to expect. However, I can honestly say that RAM was an incredibly fun place to eat and hang out with friends. The building and decor is quite different than many places within the area, so it was already as if we were in a downtown restaurant rather than in the suburbs. The noise level is relatively loud, so it would not necessarily be a great place for a romantic evening, but a great one for an evening with friends. The service staff were all incredibly friendly and very quick to address our needs. We were seated very quickly, despite the large crowds that were there for the evening. While looking through the menu, it became clear that choosing what to eat would not be an easy thing to do. Not only that, but their extensive wine and beer selections made that decision just as difficult. I ended up getting the Blonde (a famous and highly-reviewed beer). We also ordered some cheese dip and cheese-covered, bacon-covered, steaming hot french fries. The appetizers were AMAZING! The dinner selections were just as delicious and instead of eating just what we had ordered individually, we ended up passing around some of the dishes because they were just too good. I will definitely head back to RAM soon and I recommend it to anyone who needs a break from the work week for some great food and drinks.
(5)
Tara S.
The Disorder Porter and Buttface Amber are very good craft brews. As for the food, I really enjoyed the Hippie Chick salad and appreciated the low-cal section of the menu. My husband and guy friend had the Notorious PIG and French Dip sandwiches respectively and both enjoyed the full flavor. Service was excellent. Our beers were upgraded to talls because of some sort of special. And our waiter brought us a round of waters with our food without being prompted. I'm really surprised at how low the average rating is. I would absolutely recommend eating here.
(5)
Mara B.
Very popular and loud. Food is good, not great. Large portions. In my opinion, menu selection is odd. We will be back.
(4)
Rhonda G.
Service was stellar and our waitress was attentive and very accommodating. She also did a great job of recommending items to a friend who was indecisive. OK, now that the nicety's are out of the way: Another suburban food coliseum! I have found that grand in space doesn't equal grand in taste.Chicken on the chicken nachos appetizer was soooo dry and the guacamole had been blended to death and what remained couldn't legally be called guacamole. Liquimole? My crab and artichoke sandwich was a mayo filled mess with about two scraps of actual crab.My friend ordered a chicken burger and was annoyed to find that it wasn't in fact a chicken burger but simply a chicken breast on a bun....not the same. the fries were ok but not unlike fries anywhere else. I guess the draw to this place would be the brewery and some of the beers were pretty tasty. I don't see myself going back.
(3)
Rick D.
Love the beer and atmosphere, but if they insist on advertising they have wireless access, they need to make sure it WORKS!!!
(4)
Don Z.
Ram is a place that I wanted to like, because it is fairly close to where I live and work. Unfortunately, it suffers from that crushing corporate control that does not mix well with microbrews. The beer selection seems good at first. They have a half dozen on tap at any time, with some standards and a few rotating styles. The problem starts with the temperature. Every beer is served ICE COLD! I found it difficult to even taste the beer. If you find yourself here, be sure to ask for a warm glass, so that the beer will be at a drinkable/taste-able temperature in less than 15 minutes after it is served. I found most of the beers at Ram to be too bland for my tastes. A notable exception was the Total Disorder Porter, which was good. I was most disappointed with the Big Red IPA and the 71 Pale, which simply did not stand out as good examples of these styles which I normally like. Where were the hops? I was recently at Ram when they had a seasonal hazlenut beer. It was a nice departure from their other bland offerings. The food at Ram is mediocre. I really went for the beer, but a man has to eat. I haven't had a wide selection from their menu, but in general I found it to be expensive for the quality. It is basically fancy pub grub that is trying to be hip for the Schaumburg crowd. The layout of this location is your typical giant corporate restaurant. I have sat at the bar as well as in the general restaurant booths. The bar had way too many TVs and lights for my taste. I also wish they could clean up the smell of stale beer a little better. I know that this is a common problem with bars, but it doesn't make me like it anymore. The restaurant seating was very loud. Probably even more so because I was there... After a few beers, I become part of the problem I suppose. I did not like the number of children that were present. These types of brewpubs cater to the suburban families that think nothing of bringing children to bars. This is common, so not really a Ram problem specifically. Overall, I would probably go back to Ram if I was in the area, but I wouldn't seek it out. It is not terrible, once you are aware of its deficiencies, but I keep wishing it was better. Update (2009-07-25): I returned to Ram this afternoon. I sat at the bar for a few beers and some dessert. The Disorder Porter and the Barefoot Wit were good. I made sure to ask for a "room temperature" glass and this helped a lot.
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Brent W.
Burger Monday it is. Well they don't have a Monday burger special like many places do but I was aiming for one and it had been a few years since eating here so thought I give it a re-visit. Burgers galore here and they're all priced in the 10$ range. I ordered the Bacon and Cheddar with BBQ and it was tasty but nothing spectacular. I'm now convinced that in order to satisfy my burger cravings that said burger need be at the very least hand formed and at best should be ground fresh daily. See J. Alex for a textbook example of this. This was a pre-made patty evidenced by its perfect cylindrical shape...boo! Fries were average at best but the service was on point....the 80's mix tape playing in the background was only moderately annoying. Probably won't be back unless chosen by another person.
(3)
Jordan U.
Went for lunch with clients. It was good but not spectacular. Service was good. Had a spinach salad with blackened chicken. Chicken could have been more flavorful but was ok. Didn't blow me away or anything. I'm sure I would go back and have always had a decent meal there. If I were just going to sit in the bar, drink beer and have good brewery food it would probably get a 4.
(3)
Stephanie B.
I used to work at the Ram YEARS ago right after I graduated college. Since then, not much has changed. My fiance and I met up with another couple (the girl used to work with me there back in the day). We thought we'd have a casual date night and reminisce about our ole stomping ground. We were seated pretty quickly, even with a sprawling line waiting at the front. I ordered the Skinny Mango Mojito (a new addition ot the menu!) for 80 calories. Not too shabby! My friend ordred the Skinny Cosmo Cooler. The boys ordered Blondes. No, not other women, but the beer on tap that they brew in house. We opted to split an appetizer and ordered the BBQ chicken quesadilla. It was as good as I remembered it. Colby Jack cheese with juicy marinated chicken and bbq sauce drizzled on top. Yum! The orders varied between the four of us, and I apologize but don't remember all that we had except my own. I used to love the burgers when I did work there, and so I thought I'd order one for good measure. The Bourbon Black Jack was one of my faves. However, I don't remember it being that spicy. I also don't remember when Medium ended up being pink all the way through? I ended up eating only part of my burger because it was so undercooked, and was too impatient to send it back. They have added sweet potato fries to the choices of sides, and boy, they were crispy, sweet, and I polished them off! I opted to not get dessert, but the other couple did. The mini ice cream cupcake looked pretty darn good. Overall, Ram continues to brew and serve on par drinks, and average food. I have had better burgers elsewhere though. This shall be an appetizer and drinks spot going forward.
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Morgan A.
The Ram is good for what it is... higher quality chain food. I used to go all the time when I lived in Seattle and loved it. They had a fabulous $20 appetizer, salad, and steak deal. I was disappointed to see the IL location didn't have that. They have good beer and I highly recommend the skillet bread pudding. It's great for groups of people too. Go on your way to The Improv for a fun night out!
(3)
Andrew J.
Not long ago, I wrote a generally unfavorable review of Ram, claiming that the restaurant had seen better days, that it seemed all too willing to compare its self to TGI Friday's, and that the restaurant seemed out of touch with microbreweries and the times in general. As it turns out, I was the one who was out of date. I just ate there tonight, and I am not too proud to admit that I was totally wrong. Ram has made serious improvements since I was there last. Here's what happened that made me go back: within a few days of posting my last review, I was stunned to see that Mike, the regional manager of Ram, had contacted me on Yelp. He said that he had read my review, appreciated my criticisms, and invited me back to the Schaumburg location to show me that things had changed. I told him that I'd be happy to give Ram another shot, and while I expected that I would get fine treatment and food, I also told him that I thought that Ram seemed to have an identity crisis and that it just wasn't as cool as it had been ten years ago. As it turns out, the restaurant is better now than I've ever remembered it. The menu is newer, more condensed, and more suited to a modern microbrewery with lots of gourmet bar food. The restaurant was incredibly clean, and the tables looked brand new with hardly a scratch on them. It was refreshing. The meal experience was great. Our server Allison was upbeat, friendly, and had great suggestions. She also seemed genuinely proud of the menu, which, I think, is very encouraging to guests. The food my girlfriend and I ordered was also wonderful. I had a Faberge Burger which included breakfast toppings like bacon, ham, and eggs. It was so good I downed it in less than five minutes despite its generous size. My girlfriend had pulled a pulled pork sandwich, which we both agreed was the best one we'd had in the Schaumburg area. Additionally, we tried a seasonal beer and were both impressed by its deliciousness. We also got to talk with Jeff, the general manager, who came by to check on us- he was warm, receptive, and a pleasure to talk to. So.... what else could you want from a meal experience? I'm convinced. Ram is back on track, and just as good as any other microbrewery in the area- except for one thing: they took the time to address me individually when I least expected it. That puts them above the rest in my opinion. This is a restaurant that deserves your business. I know I'll be back, and I hope you will too. And to the regional manager, Mike: It's still a beacon of awesomeness.Thanks for proving me wrong. :)
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Ryan H.
Good service, very loud atmosphere.. not really a great place to take a date or the family for dinner. Their food is above average but their beer is nothing more than average. I do think this place is over-hyped and over-priced too.
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Chris K.
Went here 'cause I was near and love craft beer. Although their specials are incredible ($4 for a HUGE mug and $3 for 18oz 'pints' on Tuesdays), the beer was mediocre at best. The pale ale was 'meh', but the IPA better (not saying much). If you're close, try it and prove me wrong...otherwise, drive to the city.
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Jonathan C.
Pretty good home brews. They got some hoppy ones.... not as hoppy as DogFish head 90 minute IPA, but its hard to beat my favorite beer. The garlic swiss burger is damn good. Be warned... .do NOT get meat loaf here. It is really salty.
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Erik H.
With a lack of decent - and decently priced - hangout spots in Schaumburg, the Ram (is it called that?) has stepped in to pick up some of the slack. Everything here was a bit above reasonable, from the food to the beer to the prices. Don't let it fool you - it's definitely a chain, but Schaumburg seems to attract the better chains, so it's not necessarily a bad thing. One of the upsides of that is that the calories are posted on their website, if you're into that kind of thing, although one look at them and you'll realize this is not a place for a diet (why are you going to a pub if you're on a diet?). My verdict is that it's good enough, but you might as well drive the 10 extra minutes and go to The Lucky Monk, with better beer and better burgers.
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Kaitlin G.
Great for burgers and beer! The dessert is the perfect size and sooo good!!
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Jack C.
The food was outstanding and the curl was fun!
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Juliana R.
Sundays they have $5 22 oz. microbrews! Yes please!! Plus they have great food and great service!
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Dee C.
This is a first come first serve basis restaurant. Came here before a Bears game, and were able to get seats without a problem. We were meeting up with 4 other people, but we were the first to arrive. Pros: Strawberry margarita was good, but couldn't really taste any alcohol in it. $1 mimosa and champagne was a great deal! Cons: Nachos that I ordered was meh.....did not taste that great....really hard to screw that up....at least I thought. Waiter did not appear for 20-30 minutes until we had to ask someone who our waiter was. Once we actually started getting service it was ok. Overall, a decent place to watch a game. They have a HUGE tv and many other Tvs around the whole room.
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Cassie S.
Honestly have never had an exceptional experience at The Ram. Last nights visit was okay. Drink and beer were great and food was good. However, I could leave the bar service. Bartender was peppy and had a positive attitude but always referred to be as honey, babe, sweetie or something of the such. I'm sorry but you knew my actual name...please use it. Using "pet" names for guest is unacceptable and unprofessional in my book. The other problem which warrants 2 stars is how the food came out. We had ordered an appetizer and 2 entrees. For some reason the entrees came out first, which makes me believe that the whole order was put in at once. Bartender came over and said she wasn't sure why this had happened and asked us if we would like her to take our entrees back to keep them warm. We opted to forgo the appetizer and only have entrees. One reason being I was irritated they came out first and second because I refuse to have my food sit in a window and die. Appetizer was taken off the bill but an apology was never presented. I would still go back due to the food and beer being great, however the service is a turn off.
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Ashley J.
We love this place! My girlfriends and I use the Ram as a central meeting spot for drinks/dinner. They have great beers (the Blonde is my fav!), an extensive wine list, and great food. The bar area is first come first serve, so either get there early- or be prepared to stand around while you wait for a table to open up. Lots of TV's for those sports fans .. Great patio for the warmer months. Food: Awesome burgers, fresh salads, love the chips/queso appetizer. Honestly, we try different things every time we visit Ram- and I'm always impressed. The presentation is nothing fancy- but it's just good food. They have a little window of gifts that you for purchase as well - I recommend purchasing one of their growlers and taking home some of their great beer. Great place for girlfriends, guys night, or even a date. i would say that Ram is nice-casual (it really depends on the occasion)
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Deepak V.
Great beer.. enough said.
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Jay K.
Good atmosphere, great wait staff, decent food. The brews are what I would call baby beers, but they are limited by state law. They still have a good flavor profile. Worth stopping in and having a couple. Karen and Jen rock!
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Sarah D.
I think this is my first 1 star review. I almost gave it 2 stars but I truly would not go back here so I think my rating is warranted. I met 2 friends here at 7pm Saturday night. There was a long wait but that was our fault for not making reservations. We ended up finding a table in the bar area. Our waitress was nice but not very attentive. It took at least 20 minutes to even get a menu. My friend ordered water with her drink and the water took at least 20 minutes to get to us too. Yes, it was busy but after reading other reviews, this seems to be common occurrance. I got the wrong drink - it was still good, kinda weak. I didn't bother sending it back since our waitress wasn't around to take it back. Most of all, I was disappointed in the food. I ordered the pulled pork sandwich. It was absolutely huge but just did not taste good at all. Very sad since I love a good pulled pork. I had fries as a side and was disappointed in the amount I received. I did have the other half of my sandwich wrapped to bring home to see if my husband liked it but I ended up forgetting it there....and I didn't really care.
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Megan O.
First off, they take reservations. So I definitely recommend calling ahead if you have a group of 10 or more. We came for my 21st birthday so we all ordered some drinks and I definitely recommend the Dragonberry Mojito. DELICIOUS! They also have Woodchuck hard cider which is a plus in my book because it's a little hard to find. Everyone's food is in good proportion, and all really enjoyed their food. Many people in my group ordered the steak and I ordered a RAM FAVORITE: Peanut Butter burger. A few things on this. Sounds weird, but surprisingly it was good! HOWEVER, good for the first couple of bites. Then it got to be TOO MUCH peanut butter. The burger itself was good; juicy and cooked the way I wanted but the peanut butter as the replacement for light mayo was overbearing. So if you're adventurous, try it but tell your waiter, "LIGHT ON THE PB" They also gave me a sky-high delicious chocolate vanilla icecream cake.
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Vince V.
You see it's sorta like this... You've known each other for a while, had a few good times, shared many a good drink and an occasional memorable date strewn with even more forgettable meals. And therein lies the truth.... The RAM has always been a safe bet in the burbs. They brew fine beers, service is generally good and the food is pretty solid (think Bourbon Blackjack Burger) but never outstanding. I come here for their Total Disorder Porter, it is a well executed brew. I come here to meet friends because I know that there will be room for a party of 6 or more most nights we come. I come here for the porter...wait I mentioned that already. A little risk-taking with the menu and the ambience of the place could carry us into a 5-star commitment. Until then the RAM and I will still...be...just friends.
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Denise J.
Again the staff at e ram went above and beyond for my group!!!! We decided to go back to ram......yes just a week later.....what can I say they have great food and beer!!! We had about 6 people with us and found a table in the bar easily. Dan was bar tending, he remembered us of course and made sure we had our drinks all the time. But the big shout out goes to e manager mike, he came to talk to us before our food came out and offered to take us on a brewery tour after diner!!!! The tour was AWESOME, and was very interesting to learn about the way beer is made!!! Thank you ram for yet another great experience, the staff keeps me coming back......o yeah and the food:) I recommend the mint chocolate chip ice cream cupcakes, but these are usually the firstnto go so we Lisa our waitress to put two aside for us and she did!!! Lisa you rock!!!
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Taryn T.
I've ordered the chicken fajitas here a few times, and let me tell you, they are YUMMY. Their dessert menu is also delicious and affordable, with even their most mountainous selection (a slick of cake that could feed five people) costing under $8. Today, though, I had the baja fish tacos, hoping giddily that they would be on the same level of deliciousness as the ones I'd semi-recently discovered at California Pizza Kitchen. Sadly, the breading on the fish was so thick that I felt like I was eating something unnecessarily unhealthy and gross. I suggest you try CPK for fish tacos instead!
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Anthony C.
We've been here a few times, usually after shopping at Ikea which is right next door. It has a nice atmosphere with big booths and tables nicely spaced out, cozy lighting and interesting visuals. It can get loud when busy but the noise level is not overwhelming. They brew about 6 varieties of beer on the premises, served cold and priced at $5 for a pint. Standard American microbrews; pale ales, IPAs and stouts. The 71 IPA is pretty good, brewed with a touch of rye with a balanced hop finish. The food menu is pretty limited to burgers and sandwiches. They are good and reasonabley priced but nothing to rave about. Most sandwiches come piled with cheese, mayo, bacon and other artery clogging extras. Not a place to go to if you are watching your calories. Service has always been good and well-staffed. The servers are attentive and pleasant. A decent place for a beer and a sandwich if you're in the area.
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John S.
Good food, good service..Great Beer
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Rich C.
I frequent the RAM usually once per week, and am a RAM MVP member. The RAM is a restaurant, microbrewery, and sportsbar. The Atmosphere: the restaurant is more low-key, but I never sit there, opting for the bar. The Bar area is roomy, open, acoustic like many modern sportsbars and pubs. That said, despite a large screen projection TV behind the bar and flatscreens strategically placed everywhere, it's usually not too loud with blaring sports like many other places, so you can still have a conversation even if other patrons are watching "the big game". One change over the past few months is that when they play music, it used to be mainly classic rock, which fit it's clientele, who appears to be mainly middle-aged. However, lately they've taken to playing modern pop and dance music for some strange reason. Overall, I enjoy the atmosphere and give it 3.5 stars. Going back to the classic rock ambiance would bump it another half star. The Beer: I'll just say it; The RAM has great beer. It's one of the better microbrewery pubs out there right now. I often take home a Growler or a Howler (half growler) to enjoy. All the stock selections are descent quality representations of their style, and the seasonals are generally very tasty and worth a try. Not sure what to try? Order a Taster Curl, and get a sample of each of their stock beers. The beer gets 4.5+ The Food: The food is generally pretty hit and miss. Some selections, like the Armadillo Eggs are wonderful, but others like the buffalo wings are mediocre. Consistency is a problem: one trip the burgers will be well-cooked and delicious, others they'll be greasy and under seasoned. The Fish and Chips ranges from delicately fried to greasy. The pulled pork is overly salty and sickeningly sweet. The steaks are decent, but nothing to rave about. The burger and sandwich fare is by far the best they have to offer. The food is also very pricey and not always a good value. Sides, even regular french fries, tend to be small portions, and the food itself isn't better than what you can get at more moderately priced places. You can eat at Outback Steakhouse for about the same, maybe less, than the price of most RAM steaks, and The RAM isn't Outback quality. Which is the biggest complaint: you pay a premium price for the food, but get run of the mill quality. This and the lack of consistency bring the food down to a 3 star rating. If they can improve the value of their dishes and be more consistent on the good side, I'd add a half a star, maybe a whole star. Overall, I'd give them 3.5 stars, but since we can't have fractional stars in Yelp, I'll be generous because honestly, the number of good meals and good times I've had at The RAM have greatly outweighed the bad, and I really am a fan of the place. I'm just also honest about it's shortcomings. So, I'll round it up to 4 stars. If you don't mind the slightly higher than average price and want some good beer with a burger or sandwich, you can do alot worse than the RAM. Order the Armadillo Eggs, they're really one of the standout items on the menu!
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Bill S.
Consistently quality food at reasonable prices. Beers are good but uninspired. Certainly a place for sandwich and to watch a game, though.
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Tom F.
Amazing food and good beer... Just make sure that if you order the garlic swiss burger AND garlic fries you stay away from people for the rest of the night as you will not be fun to be around. But seriously, this place is amazing
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Insun M.
I'm writing this review only for their peach sangria. It comes in a HUUUGE glass mug and it's only $5. End of story. Come and get the sangria.
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Clif P.
Traditional bar and pub food. Its prices are moderate. Their flatbread pizza is pretty good and worth checking out. Their beer is okay, but not the best. Although I have no major issues with Ram, I just don't think they deserve higher than 3 out of 5 stars.
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Matt T.
Being in town for a beer convention I was looking forward to trying some beer brewed on premise...unfortunately I found most of the beers bland. Their IPA was more like a pale ale with no big hoppiness. Foodwise they hit a little better...filling and generous portions, after eating there twice, I found it good, but nothing to go out of the way for...if you are staying at the Hyatt next door, you could do worse. Overall...ok.
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Chirag P.
Just went there this past Saturday, 10/9, and it was decent. Nothing special, just like your typical Rock Bottom or other Brew-their-own beer joints. They have a couple of decent food selections (the burgers) and actually an entire menu for vegetarians which was great for my wife. Obviously, the beer is what you'd go for first... I was a fan of the big horn blonde.
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Jen F.
I went for my husband's birthday because Schaumburg is a central meeting point, and we thought we would pick something reasonably priced for all involved. The prices were about right for the food - it was all pretty good, nothing spectacular though. Typical bar-type food. I had a philly sandwich, and my husband had a steak/potato/salad combo he thought was fine - the steak was cooked to his liking and the portions were nice. I like that they give the option of sweet potato fries ($0.75 extra). The beer is nothing spectacular - I had the Amber and found it to be adequate, and my husband had the Porter and thought it was fine. The service was so-so - she was very friendly but never came around for a water refill or to check how the meal was. She did bring a gigantic dessert for birthday singing, so that was nice. The manager came around to inquire about our meal, which is always a nice touch, and endured my father's teasing sportingly (a trademark of his whenever we eat out - the waitstaff should be made to feel awkward at least once). Overall, if we're looking for somewhere reasonable to go in Schaumburg we will likely go back, but it probably won't be a destination type place for us.
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Richard C.
Made reservations with open table. Still had to wait. Sat at a table without silverware and no server for 5 minutes. Order came cold. Waited for refill for 10 minutes, on an iced tea. Son's food came cold but fries Hot! Best part was reason we usually come....mile-high mud pie dessert, saving factor for restaurant.
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rhea w.
what is this place? a micro brew? no. a chain? yes a chain posing as a microbrew? exactly. if you're from the area you'll think this place is the bees knees. if you are from a place that wasn't built as an intnetional community to fill the space around a mall...you will want to cry a little just getting into the parking lot. you will then bargain with the devil and trade your soul for a last minute emergency excuse to flake on the after- work happy hour and just go home.
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Travis W.
I enjoy the food and beverages. They have a HUGE tv screen along with other video monitors, which provides for good visuals. their prices are moderate. I'd rate them higher, but the service precludes that. It took six minutes for the bartender to greet me. I was one of five customers at the bar, but he was too interested in soccer on the giant screen. Santos's never checked on my food and failed to check back at other times as well. One should not have to flag down your bartender where the average burger is $11+.
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Frank A.
The first thing I noticed upon arrival is the homely feel of where we were seated. There were plenty of couches in our room as well as a few fireplaces, flat screen tvs and spacious seating. Right away, I thought this place would be great. Well, the beer is good. I had a pint of Buttface beer. I liken it to a less malty Guiness. I loved it. As far as the food, it was just average to below average. My ribs were NOT meaty at all. The bbq sauce was ok. I've had better ribs at mom and pops joints around the corner. My wife had the shrimp fajitas. I had a bit (yeah, I always end up eating her food too). The shrimp was likened to popcorn shrimp in size. It was definitely onion and pepper heavy with less shrimp. Sauce was a bit watery. It wasn't that good. I don't know how else to describe it. Lastly, my brother had the surf and turf which included steak and salmon. He enjoyed his steak while I tried his salmon. He didn't even want the salmon because it was really overcooked and rubbery. He wasn't lying. Overall, the food wasn't great but the decor and beer was good. I don't know if I'd be back though.
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Jennifer C.
The previous times I've eaten here have been pretty good & service was decent. However, attending a birthday dinner, our experience was horrible! They sat us, 15 ppl, in the bar section, which was fine except for our server basically tending to about all the tables, in turn resulting in her forgetting about us. Drinks were alright, mozz sticks & spinach dip were great. I ordered a burger and asked for no bacon, but was given a bacon burger instead and when I asked for another burger without it, they stripped the bacon off and handed me back the same exact bleeping burger that happened to be well done when I asked for medium. Birthday man's order was completely forgotten and thou they comped his burger, he still wasn't impressed either by taste nor service. My bf's burger was missing a few ingredients as well and thou the manager came by, he offered no satisfaction outside of I'm sorry & hope to see you all again... ummm? yea maybe not
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SandJ K.
I've been going here since it opened. Business, family and friends, even my daughter's rehearsal dinner. The one and only time I had an issue I got contacted by a manager with an offer to look him up and he'd make it right on a future visit..was genuinely concerned about us being satisfied. Went back (I live in FL) with my wife and another couple and we had an absolutely great evening. 3 sets of ribs (A+ from what I hear), my "old standby" the meatloaf...some martinis and some of their beer. I would give this a 4 star and was very satisfied. What made this a 5 Star..(would give it 6 if there were such a thing) was our server, Tim Voelker. It is RARE to have such a wonderful friendly, charming, funny, helpful and attentive server at ANY PRICED restaurant. He did EVERYTHING to make us happy going so far as stuffing some blue cheese in some olives (take the pimiento out next time Tim) to make the ladies happy. (RAM: Blue cheese stuffed olives are a pretty normal thing to have). He did such a nice job that I would be a total rat not to post this and I'm hoping that the RAM management (which has been aces so far) sees this too and gives him nuggies from us here in FL. Will always return as it's got a great menu, consistent good food, 99.8% of the time wonderful service and is located near a lot of friends and work people.
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Erin B.
I have long been a fan of The Ram for their Chicago Blonde beer. It is my "go to" when I am stressed. Their Spinach and Artichoke dip is also excellent. This morning I found my favorite part. I asked my sister to meet me at Wildberry, and was not a fan of the 45 minute wait at 11:30. Enter Ram, which serves brunch at 11. It was empty. I ordered the Huevos Ramcheros, which had the right amount of cheese, chorizo, eggs, beans, and yumminess while my sis feasted on the breakfast burrito, the other items on the menu all looked delicious. All the food was reasonably priced, and I am in a slight food coma due to the size of the portion. You could actually hear the person at your table talk to you and watch football at the same time, and if you are really worried you won't get a seat you can make a reservation on Open Table. Definitely getting the brunch again when I am not in the mood for the beer.
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Pat E.
Pretty good. Both times I have been I got burgers, and they have been great. The mile high mud pie was awesome...YUM! I couldn't have any of the beer, but I am now of age, and will go and try it!
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Jason S.
i have gone here a few times over the last year or so the more i go the more i love it if you keep on an eye on the specials they have you can actually stay fairly cheap considering the quality of food and beverages glad i gave them a few more chances
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Ron W.
I have been here three times and I rather enjoy it. I have had the fried shrimp and the sirloin steak which both were very good. My last time there the service was a lttle slow but there were 10 of us. The meal was good thou. I cleaned the plate on both. Overall I enjoy the Ram Restaurant.
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Jen M.
Bad food, boring beer, high prices. Never again!
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Jennifer Q.
Been here with the family for several random holiday-ish get-togethers (like Father's Day). I always like the food and the service. They have tasty beer too! It's always been a good experience -can't complain.
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Gail C.
On this update: I absolutely love the baked potatoe dessert thingy. Gawd, I thought I had died and gone to heaven.....(or my next dessert eating venue for all you reincarnationers out there)
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Ron R.
My quick tip says it all. Solid service and manager Greg was great to talk to. Greg, have the bus boys wipe the tables and also the chairs. Solid place to spend a night for a meal
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Gabrael A.
Beer was great but the food kinda sucked. I went there with a friend for happy hour ($5 appetizers.) I ordered the buffalo wings and chicken quesadilla and both of them just sucked. Chicken wasnt fresh. Sauce sucked. It just was bad food. I doused my quesadilla in hot sause and that made it bearable, but the chicken wings were beyond my tolerance and I couldnt finish. Beer was good though and service was excellent. If you go here for beer, its cool, but not the food. Also, it was a bit pricey, even for happy hour.
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Franklin D.
I had a beer, people I was with had beer and some desserts. The beer was ok and the desserts looked delicious though I did not try any. We huddled on the front porch in the snow and smoked cigarettes for a little bit. The music was not too loud when I was in here and the crowd was well behaved. I'll try it again someday I'm sure.
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Erin B.
I came out here for a beer tasting that was won in a charity event. It was a nice treat! We met with the brewmaster, and he gave us an all access pass to all things beer! :-) He answered all the questions we presented him, and he was super friendly! I even got to hold the hops and smoosh them in my hand! How cool is that!? We sampled at least 8 different beers, with the Hefenweizen being my favorite! We had an appetizer sampler, and my friend got the prawns that were quite tasty. If I'm in the hood, I'd stop back!
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Nicole S.
I have been to RAM-Schaumburg a number of times, and every time, I come away feeling good about the experience. The service is friendly & attentive from top to bottom no matter how busy the restaurant gets. The managers aren't afraid to roll up their sleeves and help the staff rather than simply roaming the restaurant uselessly asking guests if everything is alright. The beer is excellent - go on the right day & you may even get to enjoy a pint with the brew master himself. And the food has always been fantastic no matter what I'm in the mood for. This is our go-to destination any time we have guests in town or just want a casual place to go for good brews, good food, good prices and good service. It's loud and family-friendly but still offers the vibe of a nice, bordering on upscale dining environment. Basically, even when you have to drag the kiddos along, the adults still get to enjoy a classy, grown-up experience.
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Shirley T.
I frequent here alot at lunch and i always get a chicken sandwich and never had any problems and plenty of fries. I always end up taking 1/2 home I took the family here for Fathers day and had a blast. Food was good, portions right for the price. Kids ate for 1.00 - a great deal for a family; the kids meals normally go for 5.99 I think so not bad Our server was great and brought refills with out us asking for any In our party people had chicken, some had burgers and everyone was happy and everyone took some home a great day at The Ram We will be returning for sure Join the MVP club they will email you coupons that are a great deal.
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Jane M.
I wish we could give negative ratings. Awful doesn't begin to describe the overpriced bland food. The combo appetizer with 2 of everything, I guess they saw there were only 2 of us and therefore we could each have one of each type of appetizer and not have to share. 12 bucks for 3 bucks in food.. what a ripoff. The much hyped French dip with zero flavor, the Cuban sandwich so "americanized" that the only Cuban flavor was the name. The only good thing was the beer, it was good, not spectacular, just good. The service, meh.... the dining room had 3 tables of people counting ours and yet the staff couldn't be bothered to refill my empty glass or remove dirty plates. As a side note, I brought home half my sandwich and my cat who is a big time meat eater refused to even touch it, she smelled it and tried to bury it under the hardwood floor. If that doesn't say "horrible" I don't know what does. Total bill was $55.00. We walked out swearing we would never be back.
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Aloysius T.
So I come here every Tuesday almost. And occasionally on Friday's for half price Growler refills ($5ish). Saying that, beer wise...especially in the burbs. You can't top this place. Their current seasonal the MaiBock is one of my personal faves. The IPA, Buttface, and Porter are also awesome. On Tuesdays, its $2 dollar off beers, so it's not a bad deal. Our server...god bless her; is always very kind and helpful. I wish I knew her name. The food is alright. I would stick to simple dishes like their burgers. The calamari is kinda weird, and the wings are not very good. Their chips are made in house and are a perfect compliment to their beer. Overall: great beer, meh food, good deals; great place to hang out and watch the game
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John B.
Always enjoy the Ram, tonight our meal arrived cold, the waiter & manager both took care of it, continued to check with us, then gave us a desert for our trouble. What you would expect from a well managed place.
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Caleb M.
I come here about every week for the deals on Tuesday nights. They brew their own beer, and several are extremely good (I really like the porter). I'm not really impressed by their food, but if you're smart you can find some good deals. But, I have to say that their Amber Ale Chicken Sandwich is incredible!
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Jacob J.
My favorite Ram location so far. Well... I like this one because the inside is as spacious as the outside makes it appear. Its just the right temperature and never too cold. Just cool. Bar staff is friendly and convenient. Quite a few, cute waitresses. Each location differs in their selections of RAM brews. If you enjoy beer taste, I suggest trying a flight. $2.99 for 6-7 flavors, each shot is approx 2-3 oz. If you are usually a light beer drinker, you could do two flights and feel a buzz. Careful. Some flavors are deep / stronger, similar to a Guinness. You can have your beer in a 23oz, 16 or larger like a big mug, prolly 32 oz. Nightly alc specials, see store for details. I like their burgers. Haven't had a bad one yet. My fav right now, I think, is called Garlic Swiss burger. Big, meaty burger, topped with a roasted garlic, mayo and swiss cheese. The garlic is roasted and sweet. Adding ketchup or mustard only compliment it more. Typing this, I feel an outrageous hunger for it. I've also sampled their meatloaf sandwich. It was also topped in cheese and a tangy sauce, alike BBQ sauce. YUM!. I like sweet Cole slaw, like KFC. So Ram's version was unappealing. It was sour, or like a vinegar flavor. People.. Its not a place you could easily walk out to. Which sucks, because there are people that stay at the hotels and motels nearby. (I like meeting travelers) If you have never driven past the IKEA area or around Joe's Crab Shack or even that Fresh Tomatoes place, you would never know it was out there. I would guess most nights its a sausage party. All ages of sausages ladies. Few times I've been have always turned out sausage fests. Usually I would try to find a place with a better m / f ratio. But.. the food is great. And the beer and atmosphere just right. Numerous flat screen TVs displaying sports of all kinds. Music is strange. Considering the crowd that's usually eating/drinking here, they play popular hip hop and Pop music. Oh yea. Don't let the outside fool you. They don't follow any strict dress codes. Its more about leisure. --- After a shitty shitty experience this afternoon 7/29/07 I will never go in during a dead afternoon. Food was terrible! which I can't believe, cause I've always had great food here! WTF? We had to send a burger back twice, it wasn't cooked as ordered and the cheese never melted? the cook didn't want to take responsibility!
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Timothy S.
RAM gets another star from us for their terrific response to us in regard to our earlier post. We believe it is very smart for any business to be reading the Yelp reviews. As we have said in other reviews we believe that most guests do not express their disappointments while at the restaurant. But Yelp allows people like us to honestly express both our positive and negative dining experiences. What a great resource for all restaurant and business owners. We are glad to see that RAM is one of those businesses that are on the ball.
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Tank M.
Good place to drink. There homemade beer is better than average. The food is typical American pub type food, good, solid, but nothing that will keep you coming back for more (food). You'll come back for more beer.
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Nick M.
I've been here once and this only once will I go here. Their food was crap and crap was the taste of their food. Ok sorry I'll stop. Seriously I ordered a chicken sandwich and got a plate full of grease. Our waiter was never there and took forever with drinks and the food. It wasn't even that busy, no apology or nothing. I can understand a waiter having a bad day but the food was just way to bad to ever go back. My friend's Alfredo pasta dish coagulated as soon as she got it and mine as I said was just shoaked in grease. I really don't want to give a complete review, I'm not encouraging others to go there. I did here that the beer is good... but you can never get one so what's the point. Over priced too!!
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Rachel J.
It would be very wise to order a pint of buttface. Yes, BUTTFACE. It happens to have something like 20% alcohol, so it's not just a clever name. A quick consumption of this ale will indeed get you "butt-faced." I stopped in for a holiday draaaank and some lunch. The bar area is comfortable, cozy, and nicely maintaned. The service was good, the coleslaw was better. They have mini cheeseburgers and good beer. What more is there to say really?
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Mette B.
Pretty good. We came here after an Ikea shopping trip earlier this winter. My beer was not good (can't remember- it was the lightest one on tap) but my partner's was, and the prices were decent. We both got sandwiches and thought they were pretty typical American pub fare. Total for our meal for two was $40, including two meals and drinks and the tip. I think we may have gotten in during a drink special though. I completely agree with the comment below that the restaurant looks fancier than the food is. That being said, it was a nice environment to enjoy a decent, relatively quick meal before our trip back home.
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Doug A.
Working right down the street I have frequented The Ram mulitple times. I actually went there so much they knew my drink when I walked in with a co-worker. The bartenders are very good when there is not a big crowd in there and will take care of you very quickly. Friday they have half-price growlers which I rarely miss. 5 bucks and you will leave with a growler full of high percentage beer that is oooo so good. I drink the Big Red Ale. Be ready for a hang over the next day. These beers have been known to make people lose days in a haze. The food is OK. It's a little over priced and you only get like 6 fries with you burger. Go with the coleslaw. Some of the appetizers are really good, like the prawns. Once again you will be paying like $9.99 for six pieces of shrimp. Go for the beer stay for the hot bartender during the day.
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Raul B.
Just can't go wrong with THE RAM. Good brew, good service and good food. Great atmosphere....I have tried all 3 locations in Illinois and Schaumburg rates 2nd to the wheelings location in service and atmosphere.
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Jenny P.
A good place to meet with friends for a cold glass of beer. Friendly staff & solid food. My go to place for after work wind down ;0)
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Brian W.
These suburban chain microbrews are a dime-a-dozen, but RAM is one of my favorites. The atmosphere is a little dark, but cozy. Although they do have some awkward rounded-square, booths which take a little getting used to. Do yourself a favor and don't get stuck sitting in one of the corners of the "square". You'll have to see it to know what I'm talking about. The food is pretty decent. My favorite so far is the Bourbon-BBQ Meatloaf Sandwich. It's topped with a really flavorful barbecue sauce and onion straws (two of my most favorite things), and the meat is well seasoned. The portions are huge, so I almost always end up taking half of whatever I ordered home. The beer is also pretty good. I'm a fan of darker beers, so I've ordered the Total Disorder Porter on several occasions It's very dark, smooth, and caramely. Very drinkable. If you're in the Schaumburg area, and you like beer, definitely give this place its day in court.
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Ben W.
My first time there and I like it. I like the atmosphere, service, food, and beer. I used to hate going to bar-like restaurants because of the smokers. But now it has all cleared up. Smoking in public places is banned. Nice place for group gathering if you have loud speakers in your group. Nobaby cares there. At times I even feel as if people were competing to see who has a bigger voice. I will definitely go back.
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Sarah L.
This place is OK. I have eaten here before and it was nothing to write home about. I was just here for a surprise birthday party this past weekend. There was a buffet of appetizers provided for us. I didn't sample everything because I ate before coming. I tried the nacho dip, it was OK just a little sloppy. I also tried the BBQ meatballs, those were pretty good! They had fried chicken tenders and I stayed away from those but you really can't mess up chicken tenders. We had a nice large private room in the back. It was very spacious and the chairs were comfy! The only complaint was our drink service. We were assigned a waiter that also had to tend to tables out in the restaurant. We waited forever for our drinks and finally to close our drink tab. I felt bad for our waiter because he was crazed :( The party was a good time, just wish we had our own server for the night!
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Brian C.
Awesome burger joint! Great beers on tap. Cool, fun atmosphere. Kind of a pain in the neck to get too though
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Frank R.
It's a microbrewery, just like every other microbrewery with the stupid names for their beers and the big mirrors. The place is nice, big, and comfortable. It's the kind of place that workers in Schaumburg go after work to have a few brews and hit on their coworkers. You know, along with noshing on nachos and burgers. I would recommend the lettuce wraps, which are spicy chicken in sauce that you pick up with iceberg lettuce leaves. And the beers...hmmm...I really liked the porter. That was excellent. All in all a serviceable place...not one I'd go to for dinner out, but if I want to hang out with some colleagues and knock back a few while I fueled up on wings, that would work.
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Tony M.
I think my beer was more money than my burger. Service was also weak.
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Maria P.
I've eaten at thus restaurant plenty of times. There is nothing remarkable about this place. The food is edible and the service is spotty. I've ordered off both the regular menu in the dining room and the appetizers in the bar area. If you're looking for glorified bar food, this is your place.
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Ann P.
While the service was excellent I was underwhelmed by the food and drinks. Pass on the skinny margarita for sure.
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Dena D.
Such great service again!!! Dan the bartender was wonderful as always! The manager on duty, Mike, was very friendly, always stopping by to make sure we had everything we needed and even gave my friends and I a tour of the brewery! Very fun! The food was excellent and I highly recommend the Ice Cream Cupcakes!!!
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Steven M.
Stopped in while in the area for work. This place is quite massive with extremely large TVs all around the bar. A very cool brewpub type feel. Lots of tables and bar space. It was quite crowded when we got there, but we were able to find 4 seats together at the bar easily. They had 12 of their beers on tap that night. The special that night was $3,99 pints and $4.99 mugs (24 ounces). They had a few IPAs, a couple Pale Ales, a Blonde Ale, a German Wheat, an Amber Ale and a Gose. I have always been a fan of Gose style and this one lived up to my expectations. It was a nice, light, sour wheat. Made pretty true to style guidelines. I also had a Citra Hopped Imperial IPA. It too was made true to style and it was really good. It is a full service bar, so if you are interested in booze or wine, they do have that as well. They have a pretty decent sized food menu with salads, sandwiches, burgers, appetizers and lots of bar type food. You know, deep friend deliciousness. The food was pretty good. Not sure I would come here for food alone, but it was just fine while have a few brews after work. The staff here was really nice. More than willing to split the bills, divide up the bill between booze and food too. I would definitely come back here. Decent food and some good beers. They offer growlers if you were interested in taking beers to go. If you are in the area and looking for some brews, give this place a try. Though it is a chain, it is a good stop.
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Azhar S.
This is a pretty nice brewery. It's definitely a convenient spot to find and it's right off of I-90. Definitely can't miss it. Decor: This is a pretty cool looking place. It has a huge curved barbell on one side of the restaurant, specifically on the right when you walk through the door. There are scores of huge televisions whi v is great for all the sports junkies out there. A good feel overall and very clean. Service: I've never had a problem with the service. The wait staff has been very curteous and kind. They answered all my questions and checked up on us consistently. Extremely friendly people. Food: The food was pretty good. Nothing out of extraordinary. Usually I either get a regular burger with chips or a chicken wrap with their home made chips. They have HUGE selection of beers and of course you gusset it they brew their own beer since they're also also brewery. Overall good food but nothing to boast about. Price: I'd say it's pretty reasonable for what you get. It's probably close to Cheesecake Factory in terms of price with slightly less quantity. Overall experience: I'd come here with friends next time and just relax. Definitely a recommended place to come to for the experience.
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Alicia K.
Walk in. Choose your destination: bar side or dining. The bar side is full of Schaumburg Woodfield Mall locals mix with a younger crowd. TV screens spread out throughout the bar. Good ambience in a friendly atmosphere. Beers nice ans cold and have a good variety. Greatweekly specials. Food was very good. I enjoyed the Stadium burger. The appetizers looked a little pricey, I'd like to come back during happy hour to enjoy them. Will definitely return.
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Nichole C.
We came here to meet friends for drinks on a Saturday. We are from out of state and were missing our college football game but Ram's had it on and we were able to watch it on their big screen. I tried their Pumpkin beer which was delicious. The atmosphere was nice and there were plenty of places to sit. And even though the area is crazy busy you don't feel that hecticness in here! We didn't eat any of their food by we saw a lot of it go by us and it looked really good.bi would definitely come back if i was in the area again! One negative thing was that they did ask my group of 4 to move table because they were having a large party come in and we were sitting at a large table. They were nice about it and we moved and the put reserved signs where we had been seated. We stayed for another 45 minutes and that group had not come yet.
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Charles S.
I dig this place! The food is great and they have a varied menu, so there's something for everyone., The beers are ice cold and they have a good selection, as well as a full bar. The vibe is laid back and fun, and there are plenty of TV's for watching the sportsball contest. The servers are super useful, friendly and cool. Why not go here? I can't think of a single reason.
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Taylor A.
Nice place, good food. Service was good. The salmon was good but a bit dry. The vegetables were good though - very soft. The mashed potatoes were super creamy though - way too creamy... Overall good restaurant, good food but not amazing.
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Patrick D.
After seeing mixed reviews on here for Ram before entering, I wasn't sure if it was going to be any good. I decided to take the chance, and I'm glad I did! I had just come from shopping at Ikea and thought a brewery would hit the spot. The parking lot seemed PACKED for 9pm, walked in and man this place is huge! Sat down at a bar top, which was open seating, and waited a few minutes (just a little too long) for our waitress (who ended up being GREAT!) Saw they had happy hour deals (YESS!). Ordered the Buffalo Ranch Fries (or whatever it was). The menu didn't say onions, but the food came sprinkled with green onions. That wasn't going to fly for us, and the waitress kindly understood without any questions, brought them back, apologized for the issue, and about 5/10 minutes later we had a fresh order, and MAN are these things good! Ordered two of the brewery's beers, which were decent as well! A surprise, really. I ordered a burger that came with fries and was really good, but with the massive beer I had, and buffalo waffle fries, I was almost full. I ate half the burger, washed it down with the rest of my massive 24oz beer (which was cheap for craft beer!!) and haven't looked back. As a city guy, I'm not usually in to these suburb looking/feeling restaurants, but I wouldn't mind coming back here!
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Stephen L.
Food was excellent and the service was exceptional. The selection of craft beer was very good and highly recommend the Buttface. The pretzel and cheese sauce apetizor was very good. A few more chips would have been nice. Cheese curds were very good but the portion was small and the bottom of the serving cup was loaded with lettuce to show more than you actually were getting!! Do not recommend.... Atmosphere was very good.
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Sharlene O.
Waitress Danielle was awesome! Cute, friendly and personable. Beers were cold. RAM $3 specials too. Food was terrible for bar food. $15 steak sandwich was DRY and had absolutely no 'WOW' factor to it. I would expect more for that price. The fish sandwich was tasty, but the tartar sauce runny and made the bun soggy. The manager Alex came by and apologized and offered to buy us our next round of beers. To tell you the truth, i would have much rather had him comp a meal or take 1/2 off our bill. I was drinking the special of the evening...and i can afford my beer for $2.99....as far as bar food goes, this place isn't it...thanks Danielle for taking care of us!
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Samantha G.
Stopped by after some IKEA shopping with a friend and sat at a hightop near the bar. Cocktails were decent and not overpriced and the food was pretty good. Nothing amazing, but tasty bar food that I would definitely eat again after another IKEA trip. Waitress was great and very attentive.
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James H.
What can I say I spent two weeks in a hotel next-door to RAM. I knew the first time I stepped into the place that I would have to try every beer on tap. After attempting the task at hand I moved onto their food each night I was there. I started with the grilled New York which was what you'd expect a nice steak good sides next the grilled sirloin. By this time I got to know the staff and moved onto appetizers like armadillo eggs and the fried calamari. Next I was introduced to the ram grand Ruben 505. It was so good I ordered it the next day for lunch. Next I tried to conquer the salads after steaks and sandwiches weighed me down. Highly recommend the tossed Cobb salad with the grilled chicken fantastic. Happy to say I was able to try all the beers on tap and even mixed some of the beers together to make new flavors. The menu however was too vast for me to conquer till next trip.
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Jay S.
Our sever was not always the most helpful but she was adequate. The food was most enjoyable and arrived fairly quickly despite there being a large crowd in the restaurant. The atmosphere is more sports bar-ish but really quite nice. We would return the next time we are in Schaumburg.
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Amanda P.
I rarely leave the city, but I had to make a trip to IKEA and thought a brewery let's check it out! Sat in the bar area and large tv as great, drink order was taken right away. Placed an App order sadly it came with onions (didn't list that on the menu) so I had to ask her to redo it, waitress was SO nice about it. Beer was really good, a very large mug for $6.00, and happy hour app specials on Friday after 9pm, so we lucked out.
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Karen W.
Try the Buttface Amber draft beer !Love this place! We stopped in here on our first night in Chicago. The restaurant was just around the corner from where we were staying. Being in the car all day we didn't want to have to drive too much further to eat dinner. We tried the Buttface Amber draft beer and it was delicious! We both had dinner and we were filled too. Wish we would of brought some of the Buttface Amber draft beer home with us!
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Bob R.
Let me start this by saying I really enjoy going to the Ram Restaurant. In fact, most of the time our experiences have been outstanding. This time was the exception. The service which is typically quite good was fair at best. I'm not sure our server had too many tables or she was just not a great server. We could never find her when we needed her and she was not attentive. Even the food was not up to par. I started with their chili which was fairly tasteless. For dinner I was very eager to try their sandwich the "Notorious P.I.G." The sandwich is large - pulled pork with pickled onions on a baguette. For my side, I was boring at opted for french fries. The sandwich had soggy bread, the and pork was sweet tasting (not what I expected). The fries must have sat out for a while before served as they were soft and only warm. I was very disappointed in RAM this time. I would not update my prior review (which was spectacular) except I want to give them another chance.
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Terri T.
Came her for a small family get together. Food and service was great. They were kind enough to give us a private room so we could chat and catch up. The Soft Pretzels with Beer Cheese was really good. The Ban-Mi sandwich was a bit spicier than expected. A few of us had salads and they were great. Very nice for a family gathering.
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Emma L.
Went there for a late dinner with coworkers last week. After waiting for what seemed like forever for a hostess, we finally got seated at the table. The waiter seemed very nice, took our order and after that things just kept getting worse. My plate had some yellow crusty substance stuck to it and the appetizer was extremely dry, we only nibbled on it a little bit as it was hard to swallow. For a main course I ordered a burger and asked for it to be well done. As I took my first bite I tasted something funny. To my surprise, the meat was red inside. That was the end of the dinner for me. I Left the place with a bad taste in my mouth. The story doesn't end there, I woke up in a middle of the night with a terrible stomach ache and spent most of the night in a bathroom. One of the worst experiences ever.
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JASON S.
Awesome Porter Burger and Porter Beer. Good service at the bar. Definitely a 4+ Star experience... and I eat out a lot. The meal was better than the $50 steak I ate yesterday at a restaurant down the street. I will be back.
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Guillaume L.
Great atmosphere with a pretty good selection of beers to choose from (6 regular on tap and another 5 seasonal). The Buttface Amber Ale was my beer of choice IMO, and the Big Red IPA and Disorder Porter were great as well. Went during happy hour and tried the calamari course which was good. Not too busy and the service was excellent for me. Would recommend!
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Lars G.
Sports bar atmosphere, bar food, bar service. Meh. BUT... Man, do they have a good selection of beer. Go here for the beer, and if you get hungry, just order a light snack. Go somewhere else for a meal.
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A K.
The food at this place is good, but the service is definitely lacking. I think that they may be more interested in keeping drinks full than providing food that is hot and fresh. I do like the atmosphere at this place, but it wouldn't be a good idea to come here if you didn't like beer which not everyone does. I think that this place may be designed more for just appetizers and drinks than a full meal with a group of people.
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Bob Z.
I've been to several Ram Restaurants and I have to say that this one is the cleanest and brightest we have found. Great service too. We just stopped in for something light after being out hiking. Of course after water :), we had a couple of beers. I tried their Buttface Amber. It was just a drop bitter, but really refreshing. I'd definitely get it again. My buddy had their IPA. It was awesome. We also had the hummus appetizers. Very fresh and hit the spot. We would definitely recommend coming back. Great service, fresh food, bright and clean eatery.
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Rick T.
Really good prices on the many beers they had, maybe it was happy hour or something like that. The beer was decent and so was the food it reminded me of your typical bar food but a little better.
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Colin A.
Food alone the place is worth a 4 star review but service here was awful! Went in for lunch on a Saturday and our server was MIA most of the time. When the entree was brought out I ate half the fries and the sandwich by the time she swung back around and I could ask for ketchup. Of course she never asked or offered up refills (3 beers and a soda at the table). Then, plates are cleared and we sit there for a solid 15 min before she graces us with her presence and more importantly, the check. This place is a joke, to many options in the area with at least average wait staffs to warrant another visit.t
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Sara B.
We were literally the only table in the place and it took 20-30 minutes just to get a beer order....Had to ask if we could put in an order for food. Food and beer were gross... Check out any, really any of the other places in the surrounding area.
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Katie F.
Really impressed with the manager. My mom and I sat in the bar area to watch the basketball game and get an appetizer between lunch and dinner. He told us there was open seating and then checked in with us at our table less than ten minutes later. We told him no one had come up to us yet, but we were ready to put our order in. He comped us one of our appetizers (even after we told him it was unnecessary) and the service continued to be helpful and prompt after that. The fried pickles were good, but the cheese dip was just okay. I have had other really good things to eat here before though, and the service makes me even more likely to go back.
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Steven W.
The inside is large enough to accommodate any group size i can think of. It's seat your self and i found the waitstaff to be more knowledgeable then expected about beer products and brewing. The food is standard pub fare adequately prepared and we didn't have to wait too long for anything. This is a corporate brew pub which has been optimized for fast and mass production lines. In concept and execution it is very similar to granite city. The beer is brewed using the wet wort system, which means it isn't entirely brewed on site. In my personal opinion both the beer and the food was average, but the beer has won tons of awards and the brewers take great pride in their work. Luckily this place is worth going back to in order for me to see if my avereage experience it was just beginners luck. There was nothing wrong with the food or the beer. Four stars instead of three due to the waitress'es superior knowledge of beer brewing and products.
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Justine U.
Stood in the entryway for 10 minutes without anyone to seat us... Servers just walking by looking at us. I've had good experiences at other locations so this one clearly just sucks.
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Faith D.
As a former regular here I am disappointed at how far the quality has gone down. The steaks ordered at our table were overlooked, a beer was served warm, and a drink served with random garnishes. Then, asking to split the check took over an hour and was still incorrect. When the new waitress took our credit cards she vanished for over a half an hour, made coffee, served other tables, etc. with all of our credit cards somewhere in the kitchen area. One of the receipts was for the wrong table and 10 times the amount of our bill so hopefully the amount charged to our cards is correct. There is no reason closing out a tab should be a 1.5 hour experience no matter how new the server is.
In town visiting friends and decided to try out this place. Had a very good time. I had the following beers, "Big Dread", "Big Red", "post boil" and they were all the bomb. Also for my meal I had the "Turkey Cobbler" it was amazing, great flavor and huge portion. Wife had the Buttface cheeseburger. that was also very very good. Loved this place and will be coming back for sure. Don't sleep on this place!!! worth a visit
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Sharon L.
I came here on 4/22/15. I had never been here before. To start off as soon as we walked in the hostesses were goofing off away from the front desk. Then we are seated and it takes nearly 15 minutes to get water and greeted by our server. Shortly after we order we are waiting for our food to arrive when a cockroach scurries across our table. My cousin quickly empties her glass and traps the insect. We jump out of our seats in disgust. You know what they say...for every roach you see there is actually a colony breeding unseen. We left hungry and disappointed. Steve, the manager we spoke to did little to make things right and merely took my email down on a scrap of paper to send us a "offer". He seemed unphased by the incident. I don't recommend going here and customer service is nil. NOTE to management: the bathrooms were in horrid condition I can only imagine the conditions in the back of house.
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Mark W.
Service pretty good. Food so so. Burger overcooked.
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Danielle S.
I had hoped that Ram would exceed my expectations despite the mediocre reviews....but it did not. The atmosphere and the beer was the best part. Everything else was really lacking. The atmosphere is darker with a lounge and a dining area, and it was decorated for the holidays. I decided the dining area would be a good fit. It wasn't too crowded, the music was at the right level, and there were plenty of TVs playing the Blackhawks game. I tried the 2 seasonal beers they had, but I ended up getting the Chicago Blonde. I thought it was very good, and it was on special (only $2.99!). I've tried their other beers before and they were decent too. As far as service goes...it was disappointing. I was standing at the front for a while before someone came to help me. Some employees just walked by, even though I was standing at the desk. Once I was seated, it took a while for the server to arrive, and she wasn't very attentive the rest of the evening. She was very nice, but it wasn't all that busy so I don't know why everything took so long. The food...bleh. Their burgers are decent, but I wanted to get something else so I tried the Whiskey Chicken. Basically it was a really small, thin chicken breast that was covered in mushrooms and a cream sauce (didn't taste like whisky at all). Had it not been in the sauce, I think it would have been dry. The cheddar potatoes were not flavorful at all (didn't even realize you could mess those up), and the veggies seemed like they were from a frozen bag. Pretty disappointing. Of all the places in the area, this is one of my least favorites.
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Tyler B.
I have never seen such terrible service. Went to dinner with my girlfriend and ordered drinks. Hers was basically un-drinkable. Ordered our food. Fries were cold. Pulled pork was soggy and not good. Burger that was ordered was the wrong one. Took 15 minutes to get the waiter back to the table to send it back. Was told that my correct order was moved to the front of the kitchen line when I saw 10 trays of food leave the kitchen before. It was then another 15 minutes before my correct food came out and was then lied to by the manager. Will never go back. Terrible customer service and bad food.
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J R.
This place used to be much better. The menu I had was sticky. The server brought us wet, dirty plates for our appetizers. The next batch of plates were better. We ordered the calamari, grilled instead of fried. It was good. We ordered a burger, medium rare. It was served well done. Why ask how someone wants a burger if you cook through regardless? We also ordered a spinach salad with salmon. Surprisingly, the bowl was half full and the salmon was on the small side and over cooked. Kids ordered burgers and the burgers were also way over cooked. One of the sides was wrong. The guy that brought the food from the kitchen quickly brought the correct side. The food took an extremely long time to get to the table. The waiter stopped by a few times to say it was coming soon. The bathroom sinks were dirty around the faucets. It seems they have lost their edge. Cleanliness matters. Properly cooked food and portions matter. The food was ok. It could have been better.
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Magnus L.
We started out with their spinach & artichoke dip which was really good! It was not quite big enough to share for two, at least not compared to most of the other restaurants we go to but it was good. I decided to go with their Rebuen sandwich. It was OK, considering this was in the Chicago area where you always hear about all the awesome beef sandwiches I had expected a lot more. It was definitely OK, I guess I should have gone with their burgers or asked what their speciality is. The one thing that stood out was the waiter, unfortunately I can't remember his name. We were waiting on a couple of other people of our party to join but were late but he checked with us and made sure our kid got something to nibble on so our night wouldn't become stressful and have to endure some whining. He was on top of everything, he made sure we always had what we needed, that we always got refills in time and was fun and sociable. The kid's meal also came with an optional free dessert and he did an awesome job of checking with us if we wanted it without letting our kid in on it in case we for whatever reason didn't want him lot's of sugar close to his bed time, go figure! The waiter made the experience a 4 but the food just wasn't all that great, but the others in the party really enjoyed theirs so I figure I just picked something they don't make very good at this location. I've been eating out quite a bit the last six months and this place had the best server I've had by far. He should be a waiter at a high end restaurant!
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Donna R.
Have never been let down by RAM.. always great food and great service. Sign up for their club... every bday you get a free Mile High Mud Pie, and well its worth every flipping penny. Can easily be split between 4 people.. its cookies and cream ice cream, as well as mocha ice cream, toasted almond, Oreo bottom, mocha fudge, and of course, whipped cream. We never get appetizers cause we know we are going to be eating that on a birthday dinner. Love their burgers, love their fries, even love their salads, and love the atmosphere. OH! And their Bloody Marys are awesome, its like a meal. Topped with pickles, cheese, and you get a beer chaser. Going here always puts a smile on my face :)
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Duffy G.
A Great recommendation... GREAT service... GREAT food... Outstanding craft beer selection! This was a good choice for our last day in Schaumburg!
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Tom C.
Great semi-local place to go eat out! They have some really good brews they make themselves, as well as some truly delicious appetizers and entrees. I would recommend the buttface cheese dip. So good. The atmosphere is sporty on one side and casual on the other. But overall an awesome place to eat out.
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Michael P.
The beer is very good and the burgers and dishes are really good but the service can get a little dicy if it's busy! Not a bad little spot at all
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Avery S.
For a corporate brew pub they do an above average job with the formula. I feel these type of places should focus on the beer and craft a menu around it. Great beer and good food. A staple for me in the burbs.
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rebecca s.
The music was so loud here i couldnt concentrate on eating. service was good. food was just okay. nothing special.
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Ted V.
decent beer, the red was the best. The deep fried pickles could have been better and I expect a little more than instant potatoes. The burger was excellent, as was the meatloaf. Friendly and inexpensive.
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Kathy O.
Ram in Schaumburg gives a great food selection; from burgers to steak. They are accomadating if you want for example grilled calamari vs. fried calamari. They are a brewery also so have a bar area with TV's for sports watching, along with fresh brewed beers which are delicious. Easy to go to for a quick meal or have a party sized event. We had our daughter's birthday dinner there with ten of her friends! All the kids loved the food, along with an awesome icecream cake dessert that is huge so we got two and 5 each shared, yes it's that big of a dessert and delicious!
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Leocris L.
yawn.. i like how the size of the brews are like a small workout when trying to sip. a lot of tvs just like the on up north in bg, but overall it was just blah. stopped in for drinks recently with a buddy after work, and it was just average. i wasn't overly impressed by the overall visit.
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Ace A.
met some friends here for a get together, nice variety of beer. Food was also decent, nothing special. Good atmosphere.
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Jeanne L.
Ribs are good, everything else is kinda just meh. Typical burger bar food.
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Alex R.
I come here regularly, due to its proximity to work. This place gets 3 stars from me, but I'm conflicted by this rating. If I had the option, I would give 4.5 stars to the bar (for beer), and 1 star to the restaurant. Really, I would prefer this place to be a bar only, since they have GREAT beer (manufactured on-site), and I wish they would concentrate on that strength. Unfortunately, they also have a "restaurant" area. Truly, 5 years ago, it was much better, and I come back thinking that it might still be that place, but alas, it's not the same. The food is sub-par, and overpriced. Really, it would be okay if it were slightly cheaper, but you feel like they are trying to make it FEEL more expensive by raising their price, but have forgotten to work on the food aspect. Service: Regularly rude and a bit snobbish, which is just plain weird. They usually have two (2) hosts/hostesses, none of whom attempt to say hello. Ambiance: Really cool. It has a great layout. The facility is divided in half, one side being dedicated to the restaurant, and the other half is the bar. They serve the same food on both sides, but the bar side is a little more interesting. Summary: Come here for the fantastic beer. Drink the beer. Enjoy the beer. Try to enjoy it despite the terrible service. Don't eat the food unless really hungry -- you won't enjoy it, and you will inevitably feel a little ripped off.
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Dan B.
Second visit to a Ram Brewery and first at this location. I didn't see much difference in the locations. They were set up the same and menu was almost exactly the same. Had some time to visit the bar before our table was ready which was open seating which I thought was kind of interesting for a busy Friday night. Didn't try any of the seasonal beers this time around since they were all thicker lagers and stouts which I don't really care for. The American IPA and Buttface Amber are top notch brews in my opinion. The Blonde is a beer you'll want to get if you normally drink Miller Lite and Bud Light. BBQ Chicken Quesdillas and Wings for appetizers were very filling so I went away from my normal burger staple at a place like this and went with a chicken sandwich that was dipped in some sort of beer infused sauce all topped with onion rings. It was very good and I'm happy I decided on that other than a big burger. Other guy at the table only ate 4 bites of his burger since he was too full from the beer and appetizers. I would have called him a rookie eater but he was my boss so I kept my mouth shut.
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Jade R.
Ram has quickly become one of my favorite restaurants. The food is good while the beer is even better. When ever we are in or around this place we always end up going to Ram. The Staff is very friendly and willing to help with any questions you might have about the many beer choices. The Blondie beer has become one our favorites. We enjoy dinning at Ram and highly recommend it if you are around it.
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David B.
At it's core, RAM is a restaurant chain. If you keep this in mind before walking in, you can really enjoy yourself here. You'll no longer be offended by the warnings of, "You know, that tastes really bitter," when you order the IPA. Or hearing a confirmation that, "That tastes like a Newcastle, is that okay?" when you order a brown ale. RAM usually has about five standard beers on tap: a light lager, a hefeweizen, an amber, an IPA, and a porter. They offer occasional seasonals, and a few have actually been pretty good. Don't expect to find something really unique, though -- mostly something along the lines of an Oktoberfest Mrzen. Although their '71 pale ale, made with rye, is truly excellent. But as mentioned at the beginning of this review, it is a chain. The food will consist of typical bar appetizers, burgers, and a few "healthy" menu items like chicken wraps. The best part about RAM is that their weekday specials currently offer a lot of beer (18 to 24 oz pints) for fairly cheap ($2-$3). You can sample a ton of their beer for almost nothing. Just make sure to book a room at the hotel across the parking lot.
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George O.
I enjoyed it, but you will need to be patient, you will have a long time waiting to be seated. Even if you registered with open-table. We went a few Saturdays ago before going to the Improve. They where very busy and there was two large parties on the other side of us. the few single tables that surrounded the LARGE party we felt ignored. Their menu did look good, they have a large selections of beer and hamburgers. I would go back and give it another try, on a night where I was not in a hurry and during the week where it might not be very busy.
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Erik J.
Honestly, I'm starting to have trouble telling these brewery/restaurant places apart. Ram is kind of like Granite City which is kind of like Emmett's which is kind of like X, etc. Food's bland but beer is mid-range to good. So, you eat if you're hungry but focus on the beer. I had the Seasonal dark which is basically a standard stout. Not bad - I tried my friend's buttface lager and that was vastly superior, but neither was bad in any sort of way. I'd buy the buttface if I saw it in a grocery store cooler (or hoard it at a barbecue). To Ram's credit, the service was freaking excellent (hence the four stars). Our waitresses (we were there long enough to have two) were knowledgeable and put up with my crap very well. Stop by for the beer and skip the food.
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Kevin B.
In my earlier review, I said that I never had a steak at Ram in all my years going. Last night, that changed and I ordered a sirloin. It was great! Admitedly, it was the first Monday of the month and my Mug Club 50% discount turned the $16 sirloin into $8. It would still be a good deal without the discount based on the quality of the steak.
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Stacey D.
My husband and I go to Ram frequently, about weekly. About 80% of the time we have excellent service, food, etc. But the remaining 20% is what made me rate it 4 stars. Once in a while the servers can't decide who our table belongs to, so neither helps us. And we get less-than-stellar service. Their beer is good. I like their sirloin and burgers, calamari, soup, and other appetizers. All in all, I like Ram. I like the atmosphere, service, food, and beer.
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Dachs K.
The beer is crap: bland and forgettable. But to be fair, local breweries (at least the ones popping up all over the suburbs now) usually suck. Their food is much better than their beer. I love the Stadium Burger (I think that's the name). It's a 1 lb. burger with all sorts of toppings. Amazingly tasty.
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Cindy K.
I met a couple of friends for dinner here. We sat in a booth in the bar. The restaurant wasn't very busy, but we were looking for our server all night long. We sat for 20 minutes before she came over to take our order. And then we sat with dirty salad plates and then again later with dirty dinner plates. I'm sorry that I had recommended this place to my friends, who had never been here before.
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Gia S.
The space was great, service was very good but the food was eh. I got the turkey burger and the cheese on there, the pepperjack was tiny little chunks and not at all melted. The bun was about 3 times too big and the burger was just dry. I got about 4 pickle chips, 2 being ends. And around 15 fries. It was a business lunch so I didn't want to say anything but atleast my clients seemed to enjoy their meals. Need healthier options!
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Lauren R.
Food can be better but atmosphere is good.
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Tamara M.
Ram does have some good brews. That is true. But I was not at all impressed by the food. Pub food can be good. This wasn't. I had a burger, which was cold by the time it got to the table. Since I rarely send things back for fear of what might happen to it in the kitchen, I ate it, but didn't enjoy it. The waitress was also rather unpleasant.
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Jon J.
I've been coming to this Ram for many years now, and it's been a reliable place for after-work drinks or a long lunch. They have an enormous menu that always leaves me wishing I had gotten something different - none of it is really bad, but it's never really outstanding, either. The only thing I can think that really stands out is their nachos, which are perfect bar food nachos - enormous plate, tons of toppings, more than enough to share with 4 or 5 people. And the beer - excellent. It's always fresh (made on site!), and they're just as good as the other Chicago favorite, Goose Island - if not a little better! If their food was better (and a little cheaper), it'd be outstanding. However I have to average out the 2.5 star food with the 4 star beer and round it off to a 3.
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Neil R.
Its been awhile since I been to RAM but it seems the prices have gone up. I always get the tuscan meatloaf with fried onion shoestrings and mash potatoes. If I am right, the price went up by $2 and the mash potatoes are no longer garlic but regular. The meatloaf was still awesome though. The homebrewed beers are always good especially the blonde. I had 2 mugs and could have kept on going if we didnt decide to leave. The service was great and the place was packed as usual on a Saturday night. Among the 8 of us, the tab was $250 including tip and half of us did not even drink. Definitely a good place for coworkers and friends.
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Metzger M.
what a great burger bacon cheddar cheese. I'm going back later this week try all the beers
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Christina A.
I give Ram a 4 because I am averaging my stars. The food is nice for a Saturday afternoon or a lunch while shopping but I love their beer (3.5 for food - 5 for beer). My friend Tom is the brewmaster and he is the master! He is originally from California's wine country and he knows his yeast and grains better than he knows his best friends. This is a great place to take your family and friends from out of town and it is extremely impressive to order the beer sampler featuring a great selection of homebrewed goodness. I personally love the Hefeweizen and the Total Disorder Porter. I also tend to be a big lover of the Chicago Blonde. I hear people talk about the sweet beers, but just like all breweries and wineries, we try to create wines and beers for all taste buds and that is exactly what Ram is doing - making everyone happy. I highly recommend visiting on an afternoon while you have the bar booth to yourselves and ordering a sampler. Cheers and brew-ha-ha to you.
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Blaise S.
As someone always in the mood for meat and potatoes, I made reservations at Ram for a Friday night with a group of friends since I had heard good things. And I gotta say, meh. The service was great. One of my buddies was SUPER late to the reservation, so we ordered the sampler appetizer and kept the beer flowing (and tipped well) and they were cool with it. The beer is pretty good, and they brew their own which is always a bonus. I got the buttface, and I would get it again. Kept them from a one-star rating. Problem was, I ordered a surf 'n turf (steak with salmon) because I wanted a delicious steak. I didn't get it. It wasn't bad. It just wasn't great if you know what I mean. I'd come here again for the beer, but I wouldn't go splurging on the food because it's not cheap and frankly I expected more.
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Elizabeth T.
I admit being surprised by some of the other reviews. My SO and I were in Rosemont for a bridal show and swung by here at the recommendation of the hotel for lunch. Probably one of the best random recommendations I've ever gotten. The beer was delish, he got the porter and I got the hefeweizen, and we loved both of them. For food, he got the fish & chips, me the king crab & artichoke heart melt. His was a bit bland, but the breading was good, fish nicely cooked and mine was just divine. I couldn't stop eating it, long after I was full!! I'd definitely stop back if I'm ever in the hood again. Great atmosphere too! Lots of tv's and comfy booths. So glad we stopped in!
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Gene X.
I seem to recall eating at this place BY (Before Yelp) in the early 21st century when I was in another Midwestern town so it may be a regional chain. It kind of reminds me of the Rock Bottom Brewery type of place and is about on par with them. I wasn't able to try the beers b/c I was on my way to work, but the baked beans were really good. My burger was decent, although a bit over cooked for medium. Our server was extremely attentive though and the service overall was good. A safe bet, but nothing that'll be overly memorable.
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shaun M.
I thought I would make an update to this review. After coming here a couple of times I realized the beer is the only thing good here, and even that isn't the best around. They really need to work on improving the quality of their food.
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Mike L.
A brewpub/sportsbar/suburban/generic/ mall scavenger/ lifeless establishment. Yea they brew their own beer but they also have had one of the worst Barrel age beers ever, a Bourban barrel aged IPA that was good after one sip but did a serious dip after that. A fitting stop for any Ikea/ Woodfield mall shopper.
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Karen S.
The girls and I typically get together here for girls nights out. It's a really casual place which reminds me of TGI Fridays or the like. I really like their shrimp dishes but occassionally will get a burger. The last time we were here was for a small baby shower, and the waitress did a great job of accomodating us with our needs. The only slight complaint I have is with the awful lighting. It's very dark in there, and the light they do have is of the awful flourescent kind. It just gives you a slight headache.
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Nina H.
Ram gets a 5 for one reason. Their calamari. I have NEVER, EVER, EVER had calamari this good in my life. They cut the rings and serve them flat with a perfect light crunchy breading and 2 sauces, one a spicy, sweet honey-like concoction and the other a milder creamy sauce. Their beer is nothing special, the rest of their manu is alright. But that calamari, go just for that.
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Erica T.
Went here for drinks with my family. I ordered a Pomegranate Mojito and yes I should've known better for going to a brewery. It was a pretty decent saturday afternoon and the service was meh. I saw a waitress walk around the whole dining room until the guests whose food it was had to wave her down. Not going back.
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Jessica W.
After a long drive from Michigan to Chicago, stop here for the Mile High Mud Pie. Be sure to share - this is a table dessert. (Also, the boy loved the Buttface - and he knows his beer! And the brother loved the shrimp lettuce wraps.)
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m k.
was there for bears game last night..im a beer nerd, and i like all types..this place might be the worst brewery i have ever been to, the beer was awful..restaurant and building are very nice..service was great..beer disgusting..
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Angela P.
This is somewhere we occasionally go for some appetizers and beer. We LOVE their Hefeweizen...it has hints of banana and is just SO smooth! Yumm!! There are two areas to sit here, one is the bar area which is pretty big, but fills up fast on the weekends and then the restaurant side. I prefer the bar side because you have to be 21 and over to sit there and it is just a much more fun atmosphere. And I have also been here for lunch and had a really good burger and great conversation with my friend! When we go at night we typically get the calamari which has a really good sweet and spicy sauce on it and sometimes nachos or potato skins, all of which are very good bar food. It is a bit pricey but not too bad at all. I would say come here to try out the good food and stay to down some GREAT beer! =]
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Melodie C.
I went back about a month ago and found that they took the tuna salad off the menu. I was not overly impressed with the new menu as I did not see a lot of new stuff that appealed to me, but they still have the Reuben that I like.
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John W.
Our first visit here on July 20th and could not have picked a better place for lunch on our anniversary. The food was great, the burgers are huge and very tasty. The armadillo eggs were fantastic. I'll try to duplicate them at home but I would stop here just for those alone! The Buttface Ale was wonderful. The best part of this visit was the service. From our server Jaqueline to the folks bringing the food to the Manager Ethan who just put this visit over the top. We received a free dessert which after the burger would normally have sat there. It was so good, some sort of Oreo ice cream tart, we finished the whole thing! He offered us a brewery tour but at the time, it was being cleaned. He gave us his card and said to call before our next visit and he'll schedule one for us. He also gave me a free appetizer card as well as bought me a growler of the Buttface Ale to go! Anyone reading this that works in the restaurant industry, especially management, this is the type of place you want to pattern yourselves after. Already wanting to go back for the Reuben burger!
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Michael L.
Ok, so I went here with a large group for a freinds birthday. Overall I'm not impressed. The server was excellent. I did have several Buttface ales. Other than having a great name, the ale was pretty good. The appetizers were decent. Nothing too special, just your normal run of the mill BS. For the entree I had the cocnut prawns. The shrimps themselves were average, like any you'd find at some cookie cutter, corporate, TGI McFunsters. The prawns came with a side of rice, and, well the rice thats served at Cook County Jail, tastes better. Yes, I know this for a fact. I can't justify giving a place more than 2 stars if a jail can beat a restaraunt in any food category.
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Brad C.
All around solid. if you like Rock Bottom then you will most likely enjoy Ram. The food isn't amazing but they are a brewery so thats a plus. One thing I believe Rock Bottom has them beat on is that each Rock Bottom location has a few different beers that you can only get there. But the couple Ram's I have been to had the same beers on the menu, no brew master special or anything.
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Laura I.
Overpriced, noisy and always a wait. While the food was decent and the spinach appetizer dip was tasty, the price of what was served (and the time it took to serve) just didn't add up. Our bill consistently was higher than what I felt the food was worth.
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Manny F.
Not a bad joint at all. I had a burger here with a salad and coupled that with local brew for a great price. The place was dead on a Monday night ... that is the best I could ask for on a quick business trip and wanting to eat at 11pm because of all the flight delays due to weather. Definite stop for a quite bite on any business trip, if you're staying next door at the Hyatt. Now, the Hyatt is a whole different story... below expecations.. some converted hotel which is a disgrace to the chain!
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Sarah K.
they have a bathroom that is so beautiful, i almost joyfully wept upon discovery .... shortly thereafter, they ran out of glenlivet. hmmm ... I guess you really can't have it all.
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Dee W.
This place is a great group location - attended a bday celebration and they had these mini table kegs that we drank beer from and the food was great. The ribs were fantastic and a definate must try. And the calamari is something out of this world! The service was fantastic and our waitress catered to all our needs, especially with the huge bday cake.
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Cassie B.
Like a nicer TGI Friday's. bar/restaurant atmosphere, meant to be good for families or after weekend shopping at Woodfield. I would go for a very safe dining/drinking choice.
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rachel c.
I know what you're thinking, why are you eating at a brewery in Schaumburg? I was forced to eat there for a group work function, of course. The menu is one of those jack-of-all-trade types, where they have 'thai' dishes among ribs, pasta, steak, fish, nachos, and 50 other things that are pictured (yes, pictured, I hate that) on the menu. I had the blackened salmon. It was one of the worst salmon dishes I've had lately, dry, overcooked, flavorless. It's a brewery, and their Chicago Blonde is okay.
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Peter F.
First time there. Interesting menu. An awful lot to choose from. Bar/Pub atmosphere. Drink specials and on the Thursday night I went they had $2.00 of all hamburger dishes. The have 2 choices of fries which are fabulous. A thin sliced potato which is like a thick potato chip and "fresh cut fries" which are very large that they call 'steak fries". They offer a Kobi beef hamburger and a new one on me called Yakou beef. I guess it is another Japanese "extreme" product in the style of Kobi. I guess it gives the RAM restaraunt the balls to ask $12.00 for a burger.Maybe the "Yakou" beef is massaged by 500lb. Sumo wrestlers wearing thongs and the Kobi beef is just massaged by normal beef farmers. Well anyway i had the fried calamari which was very good but could have been fried more "crisp". It came with a mango/chile sauce that I loved. One innovation that RAM has is what they call a "personal plate" for appitizers. It is what amounts to a half order and lets you enjoy an appitizer that your date might not like and you don't end up wasting a bunch of it. I plan to go back and try other menu items. They have their "own"beer. Stay away from any of the fruity drinks as they are way, way to sweet. Stick with the basic drinks. Not a bad experience and not a great one. Waitstaff should get to know the drink and food menu better and not come to work when you have a cold. YUK!
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Steven M.
Stopped in while in the area for work. This place is quite massive with extremely large TVs all around the bar. A very cool brewpub type feel. Lots of tables and bar space. It was quite crowded when we got there, but we were able to find 4 seats together at the bar easily. They had 12 of their beers on tap that night. The special that night was $3,99 pints and $4.99 mugs (24 ounces). They had a few IPAs, a couple Pale Ales, a Blonde Ale, a German Wheat, an Amber Ale and a Gose. I have always been a fan of Gose style and this one lived up to my expectations. It was a nice, light, sour wheat. Made pretty true to style guidelines. I also had a Citra Hopped Imperial IPA. It too was made true to style and it was really good. It is a full service bar, so if you are interested in booze or wine, they do have that as well. They have a pretty decent sized food menu with salads, sandwiches, burgers, appetizers and lots of bar type food. You know, deep friend deliciousness. The food was pretty good. Not sure I would come here for food alone, but it was just fine while have a few brews after work. The staff here was really nice. More than willing to split the bills, divide up the bill between booze and food too. I would definitely come back here. Decent food and some good beers. They offer growlers if you were interested in taking beers to go. If you are in the area and looking for some brews, give this place a try. Though it is a chain, it is a good stop.
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Azhar S.
This is a pretty nice brewery. It's definitely a convenient spot to find and it's right off of I-90. Definitely can't miss it. Decor: This is a pretty cool looking place. It has a huge curved barbell on one side of the restaurant, specifically on the right when you walk through the door. There are scores of huge televisions whi v is great for all the sports junkies out there. A good feel overall and very clean. Service: I've never had a problem with the service. The wait staff has been very curteous and kind. They answered all my questions and checked up on us consistently. Extremely friendly people. Food: The food was pretty good. Nothing out of extraordinary. Usually I either get a regular burger with chips or a chicken wrap with their home made chips. They have HUGE selection of beers and of course you gusset it they brew their own beer since they're also also brewery. Overall good food but nothing to boast about. Price: I'd say it's pretty reasonable for what you get. It's probably close to Cheesecake Factory in terms of price with slightly less quantity. Overall experience: I'd come here with friends next time and just relax. Definitely a recommended place to come to for the experience.
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Alicia K.
Walk in. Choose your destination: bar side or dining. The bar side is full of Schaumburg Woodfield Mall locals mix with a younger crowd. TV screens spread out throughout the bar. Good ambience in a friendly atmosphere. Beers nice ans cold and have a good variety. Greatweekly specials. Food was very good. I enjoyed the Stadium burger. The appetizers looked a little pricey, I'd like to come back during happy hour to enjoy them. Will definitely return.
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Nichole C.
We came here to meet friends for drinks on a Saturday. We are from out of state and were missing our college football game but Ram's had it on and we were able to watch it on their big screen. I tried their Pumpkin beer which was delicious. The atmosphere was nice and there were plenty of places to sit. And even though the area is crazy busy you don't feel that hecticness in here! We didn't eat any of their food by we saw a lot of it go by us and it looked really good.bi would definitely come back if i was in the area again! One negative thing was that they did ask my group of 4 to move table because they were having a large party come in and we were sitting at a large table. They were nice about it and we moved and the put reserved signs where we had been seated. We stayed for another 45 minutes and that group had not come yet.
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Charles S.
I dig this place! The food is great and they have a varied menu, so there's something for everyone., The beers are ice cold and they have a good selection, as well as a full bar. The vibe is laid back and fun, and there are plenty of TV's for watching the sportsball contest. The servers are super useful, friendly and cool. Why not go here? I can't think of a single reason.
(4)
Taylor A.
Nice place, good food. Service was good. The salmon was good but a bit dry. The vegetables were good though - very soft. The mashed potatoes were super creamy though - way too creamy... Overall good restaurant, good food but not amazing.
(3)
Patrick D.
After seeing mixed reviews on here for Ram before entering, I wasn't sure if it was going to be any good. I decided to take the chance, and I'm glad I did! I had just come from shopping at Ikea and thought a brewery would hit the spot. The parking lot seemed PACKED for 9pm, walked in and man this place is huge! Sat down at a bar top, which was open seating, and waited a few minutes (just a little too long) for our waitress (who ended up being GREAT!) Saw they had happy hour deals (YESS!). Ordered the Buffalo Ranch Fries (or whatever it was). The menu didn't say onions, but the food came sprinkled with green onions. That wasn't going to fly for us, and the waitress kindly understood without any questions, brought them back, apologized for the issue, and about 5/10 minutes later we had a fresh order, and MAN are these things good! Ordered two of the brewery's beers, which were decent as well! A surprise, really. I ordered a burger that came with fries and was really good, but with the massive beer I had, and buffalo waffle fries, I was almost full. I ate half the burger, washed it down with the rest of my massive 24oz beer (which was cheap for craft beer!!) and haven't looked back. As a city guy, I'm not usually in to these suburb looking/feeling restaurants, but I wouldn't mind coming back here!
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Stephen L.
Food was excellent and the service was exceptional. The selection of craft beer was very good and highly recommend the Buttface. The pretzel and cheese sauce apetizor was very good. A few more chips would have been nice. Cheese curds were very good but the portion was small and the bottom of the serving cup was loaded with lettuce to show more than you actually were getting!! Do not recommend.... Atmosphere was very good.
(5)
Sharlene O.
Waitress Danielle was awesome! Cute, friendly and personable. Beers were cold. RAM $3 specials too. Food was terrible for bar food. $15 steak sandwich was DRY and had absolutely no 'WOW' factor to it. I would expect more for that price. The fish sandwich was tasty, but the tartar sauce runny and made the bun soggy. The manager Alex came by and apologized and offered to buy us our next round of beers. To tell you the truth, i would have much rather had him comp a meal or take 1/2 off our bill. I was drinking the special of the evening...and i can afford my beer for $2.99....as far as bar food goes, this place isn't it...thanks Danielle for taking care of us!
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Samantha G.
Stopped by after some IKEA shopping with a friend and sat at a hightop near the bar. Cocktails were decent and not overpriced and the food was pretty good. Nothing amazing, but tasty bar food that I would definitely eat again after another IKEA trip. Waitress was great and very attentive.
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James H.
What can I say I spent two weeks in a hotel next-door to RAM. I knew the first time I stepped into the place that I would have to try every beer on tap. After attempting the task at hand I moved onto their food each night I was there. I started with the grilled New York which was what you'd expect a nice steak good sides next the grilled sirloin. By this time I got to know the staff and moved onto appetizers like armadillo eggs and the fried calamari. Next I was introduced to the ram grand Ruben 505. It was so good I ordered it the next day for lunch. Next I tried to conquer the salads after steaks and sandwiches weighed me down. Highly recommend the tossed Cobb salad with the grilled chicken fantastic. Happy to say I was able to try all the beers on tap and even mixed some of the beers together to make new flavors. The menu however was too vast for me to conquer till next trip.
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Jay S.
Our sever was not always the most helpful but she was adequate. The food was most enjoyable and arrived fairly quickly despite there being a large crowd in the restaurant. The atmosphere is more sports bar-ish but really quite nice. We would return the next time we are in Schaumburg.
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Amanda P.
I rarely leave the city, but I had to make a trip to IKEA and thought a brewery let's check it out! Sat in the bar area and large tv as great, drink order was taken right away. Placed an App order sadly it came with onions (didn't list that on the menu) so I had to ask her to redo it, waitress was SO nice about it. Beer was really good, a very large mug for $6.00, and happy hour app specials on Friday after 9pm, so we lucked out.
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Karen W.
Try the Buttface Amber draft beer !Love this place! We stopped in here on our first night in Chicago. The restaurant was just around the corner from where we were staying. Being in the car all day we didn't want to have to drive too much further to eat dinner. We tried the Buttface Amber draft beer and it was delicious! We both had dinner and we were filled too. Wish we would of brought some of the Buttface Amber draft beer home with us!
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Bob R.
Let me start this by saying I really enjoy going to the Ram Restaurant. In fact, most of the time our experiences have been outstanding. This time was the exception. The service which is typically quite good was fair at best. I'm not sure our server had too many tables or she was just not a great server. We could never find her when we needed her and she was not attentive. Even the food was not up to par. I started with their chili which was fairly tasteless. For dinner I was very eager to try their sandwich the "Notorious P.I.G." The sandwich is large - pulled pork with pickled onions on a baguette. For my side, I was boring at opted for french fries. The sandwich had soggy bread, the and pork was sweet tasting (not what I expected). The fries must have sat out for a while before served as they were soft and only warm. I was very disappointed in RAM this time. I would not update my prior review (which was spectacular) except I want to give them another chance.
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Terri T.
Came her for a small family get together. Food and service was great. They were kind enough to give us a private room so we could chat and catch up. The Soft Pretzels with Beer Cheese was really good. The Ban-Mi sandwich was a bit spicier than expected. A few of us had salads and they were great. Very nice for a family gathering.
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Emma L.
Went there for a late dinner with coworkers last week. After waiting for what seemed like forever for a hostess, we finally got seated at the table. The waiter seemed very nice, took our order and after that things just kept getting worse. My plate had some yellow crusty substance stuck to it and the appetizer was extremely dry, we only nibbled on it a little bit as it was hard to swallow. For a main course I ordered a burger and asked for it to be well done. As I took my first bite I tasted something funny. To my surprise, the meat was red inside. That was the end of the dinner for me. I Left the place with a bad taste in my mouth. The story doesn't end there, I woke up in a middle of the night with a terrible stomach ache and spent most of the night in a bathroom. One of the worst experiences ever.
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JASON S.
Awesome Porter Burger and Porter Beer. Good service at the bar. Definitely a 4+ Star experience... and I eat out a lot. The meal was better than the $50 steak I ate yesterday at a restaurant down the street. I will be back.
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Guillaume L.
Great atmosphere with a pretty good selection of beers to choose from (6 regular on tap and another 5 seasonal). The Buttface Amber Ale was my beer of choice IMO, and the Big Red IPA and Disorder Porter were great as well. Went during happy hour and tried the calamari course which was good. Not too busy and the service was excellent for me. Would recommend!
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Lars G.
Sports bar atmosphere, bar food, bar service. Meh. BUT... Man, do they have a good selection of beer. Go here for the beer, and if you get hungry, just order a light snack. Go somewhere else for a meal.
(3)
Colin A.
Food alone the place is worth a 4 star review but service here was awful! Went in for lunch on a Saturday and our server was MIA most of the time. When the entree was brought out I ate half the fries and the sandwich by the time she swung back around and I could ask for ketchup. Of course she never asked or offered up refills (3 beers and a soda at the table). Then, plates are cleared and we sit there for a solid 15 min before she graces us with her presence and more importantly, the check. This place is a joke, to many options in the area with at least average wait staffs to warrant another visit.t
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Sara B.
We were literally the only table in the place and it took 20-30 minutes just to get a beer order....Had to ask if we could put in an order for food. Food and beer were gross... Check out any, really any of the other places in the surrounding area.
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Katie F.
Really impressed with the manager. My mom and I sat in the bar area to watch the basketball game and get an appetizer between lunch and dinner. He told us there was open seating and then checked in with us at our table less than ten minutes later. We told him no one had come up to us yet, but we were ready to put our order in. He comped us one of our appetizers (even after we told him it was unnecessary) and the service continued to be helpful and prompt after that. The fried pickles were good, but the cheese dip was just okay. I have had other really good things to eat here before though, and the service makes me even more likely to go back.
(4)
Steven W.
The inside is large enough to accommodate any group size i can think of. It's seat your self and i found the waitstaff to be more knowledgeable then expected about beer products and brewing. The food is standard pub fare adequately prepared and we didn't have to wait too long for anything. This is a corporate brew pub which has been optimized for fast and mass production lines. In concept and execution it is very similar to granite city. The beer is brewed using the wet wort system, which means it isn't entirely brewed on site. In my personal opinion both the beer and the food was average, but the beer has won tons of awards and the brewers take great pride in their work. Luckily this place is worth going back to in order for me to see if my avereage experience it was just beginners luck. There was nothing wrong with the food or the beer. Four stars instead of three due to the waitress'es superior knowledge of beer brewing and products.
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Justine U.
Stood in the entryway for 10 minutes without anyone to seat us... Servers just walking by looking at us. I've had good experiences at other locations so this one clearly just sucks.
(1)
Faith D.
As a former regular here I am disappointed at how far the quality has gone down. The steaks ordered at our table were overlooked, a beer was served warm, and a drink served with random garnishes. Then, asking to split the check took over an hour and was still incorrect. When the new waitress took our credit cards she vanished for over a half an hour, made coffee, served other tables, etc. with all of our credit cards somewhere in the kitchen area. One of the receipts was for the wrong table and 10 times the amount of our bill so hopefully the amount charged to our cards is correct. There is no reason closing out a tab should be a 1.5 hour experience no matter how new the server is.
In town visiting friends and decided to try out this place. Had a very good time. I had the following beers, "Big Dread", "Big Red", "post boil" and they were all the bomb. Also for my meal I had the "Turkey Cobbler" it was amazing, great flavor and huge portion. Wife had the Buttface cheeseburger. that was also very very good. Loved this place and will be coming back for sure. Don't sleep on this place!!! worth a visit
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Sharon L.
I came here on 4/22/15. I had never been here before. To start off as soon as we walked in the hostesses were goofing off away from the front desk. Then we are seated and it takes nearly 15 minutes to get water and greeted by our server. Shortly after we order we are waiting for our food to arrive when a cockroach scurries across our table. My cousin quickly empties her glass and traps the insect. We jump out of our seats in disgust. You know what they say...for every roach you see there is actually a colony breeding unseen. We left hungry and disappointed. Steve, the manager we spoke to did little to make things right and merely took my email down on a scrap of paper to send us a "offer". He seemed unphased by the incident. I don't recommend going here and customer service is nil. NOTE to management: the bathrooms were in horrid condition I can only imagine the conditions in the back of house.
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Mark W.
Service pretty good. Food so so. Burger overcooked.
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Danielle S.
I had hoped that Ram would exceed my expectations despite the mediocre reviews....but it did not. The atmosphere and the beer was the best part. Everything else was really lacking. The atmosphere is darker with a lounge and a dining area, and it was decorated for the holidays. I decided the dining area would be a good fit. It wasn't too crowded, the music was at the right level, and there were plenty of TVs playing the Blackhawks game. I tried the 2 seasonal beers they had, but I ended up getting the Chicago Blonde. I thought it was very good, and it was on special (only $2.99!). I've tried their other beers before and they were decent too. As far as service goes...it was disappointing. I was standing at the front for a while before someone came to help me. Some employees just walked by, even though I was standing at the desk. Once I was seated, it took a while for the server to arrive, and she wasn't very attentive the rest of the evening. She was very nice, but it wasn't all that busy so I don't know why everything took so long. The food...bleh. Their burgers are decent, but I wanted to get something else so I tried the Whiskey Chicken. Basically it was a really small, thin chicken breast that was covered in mushrooms and a cream sauce (didn't taste like whisky at all). Had it not been in the sauce, I think it would have been dry. The cheddar potatoes were not flavorful at all (didn't even realize you could mess those up), and the veggies seemed like they were from a frozen bag. Pretty disappointing. Of all the places in the area, this is one of my least favorites.
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Tyler B.
I have never seen such terrible service. Went to dinner with my girlfriend and ordered drinks. Hers was basically un-drinkable. Ordered our food. Fries were cold. Pulled pork was soggy and not good. Burger that was ordered was the wrong one. Took 15 minutes to get the waiter back to the table to send it back. Was told that my correct order was moved to the front of the kitchen line when I saw 10 trays of food leave the kitchen before. It was then another 15 minutes before my correct food came out and was then lied to by the manager. Will never go back. Terrible customer service and bad food.
(1)
J R.
This place used to be much better. The menu I had was sticky. The server brought us wet, dirty plates for our appetizers. The next batch of plates were better. We ordered the calamari, grilled instead of fried. It was good. We ordered a burger, medium rare. It was served well done. Why ask how someone wants a burger if you cook through regardless? We also ordered a spinach salad with salmon. Surprisingly, the bowl was half full and the salmon was on the small side and over cooked. Kids ordered burgers and the burgers were also way over cooked. One of the sides was wrong. The guy that brought the food from the kitchen quickly brought the correct side. The food took an extremely long time to get to the table. The waiter stopped by a few times to say it was coming soon. The bathroom sinks were dirty around the faucets. It seems they have lost their edge. Cleanliness matters. Properly cooked food and portions matter. The food was ok. It could have been better.
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Carol K.
While I like the RAM location located closer to the airport- this location really left me feeling underwhelmed the other day as service was just not good. We had a larger sized group (about 16 people) and while I thought it was going to be a good experience given the place was basically empty on this Wednesday night-it seems this place has a lot of "rules" and they were willing to leave money on the table to follow them. Case in point- we sat out on the patio- with one server assigned to us. She was clearly overwhelmed and the staff inside really wasn't helping her much as she was bringing the drinks out in two's. This meant that by the time she got a round of drinks to the table, those served first were ready for a drink again. Not particularly efficient. And then there's that "leaving money on the table issue". It was 5:15 and we were given two menus- the happy hour menu and the main menu. Many in our group wanted sliders so we ordered 15 orders of 2. The server came back and said they couldn't do sliders as that menu ended at 5pm. Really? You are willing to give up $75 in food sales for 15 minutes? You must have way too much business RAM. And if you didn't want us to order off the happy hour menu . . .don't give us one! So we kept with our other appetizer order and that food was okay (typical bar food) but not without all of us talking about "rules" and how some really should be bent to take care of a customer need. I get that they probably wanted all of us to order a full sized dinner- but we were there for snacks. Given it's in the burbs, there is plenty of free parking. Too bad for the service failure as I was the one who recommended this place based on my experiences at the other location as they can usually handle large sized groups quite well. Oh well- live and learn.
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Manuel D.
I cannot confirm bad service. Do you expect somebody at your table after seconds? I have been a guest of the next door hotel twice in two years for a week each. I have been a guest there at calm nights and very busy game nights. Service was always fast and friendly. The staff paid professional and friendly attention to me and the rest of my table often during our evenings there. The beers are very diversive and tasted well enough. But for me, the burgers are shining stars. The always came exactly to order. Burgers and sides are very big. Burger meat is seasoned but keeps a great meat taste. Onions, lettuce ... everythings was fresh, everything was very juicy.
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Mark J.
Outstanding meal. I had the Cajun Chicken Pasta. Fresh, spicy, and nice mix of veggies. I had the Hefeweizen beer; nice clean taste; not bitter. Lots of other brewed beer to choose from. Oh, and they have tv's in the bar to watch the game.
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Britt C.
I went here to grab a drink with some ladies I used to work with. It's a good place for a range of ages, nicer atmosphere for sure. I tried a watermelon long island, which was pretty good. It was obviously sweet, but for a long island it didn't really pack the punch I was hoping for. It did come in a nice little carafe which was cute. We also grabbed an appetizer, I opted for the armadillo eggs. Armadillos!! Love armadillos. But yes, these are their version of a popper. It has chicken, jalapenos, cheese and it's obviously fried. Pretttty good if I do say so myself. I wouldn't mind going back there to try some food food.
It never fails. Order your burger medium well, and they'll bring it to you raw.not just raw, literally cold. I go here because it's close to work , but if it was up to me, never again. I really don't get it, it's bad every time. Cold food, messed up reservations, it's always something? It's nice inside, but I have no idea what the attraction is beyond the bar TV's? There are many choices along Golf Rd, pick something else.
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Lisa J.
We came with a large party of 8 and were greeted by the host who proceeded to point us to the direction of our table. He did not take us to the table or provide menus which did not seem very customer service friendly. While sitting at the table we noticed the table was actually two picnic tables with table clothes on them. Not exactly what you expect to see when you go for the experience of dining out. We did receive our menus 15 minutes later when we were greeted by our server. The food was fine. Nothing really memorable. Overall the service was painfully slow. Definitely not going back to this place and will not recommend to anyone. Slow service and disorganized.
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Alex M.
Pretty much just ok..it's ram brand only beers which are gosh just ok. The beligian was good, but im a beer snob so i have a hard time saying it was anything better than average. Food was fun and good. It's a lively place for a Wednesday night, great biggggg screen tv. I think I'll try somewhere else next time I visit.
(3)
A A.
I planed a surprise 30th birthday party for my wife there. We had about 26 people. Jeff the GM did a great job for me. The surprise went off and the next thing I know my wife has tears of joy. I dropped off balloons and party favors for our friends to decorate prior to our arrival. The appetizers we're great. The two servers for the party did a great job. I would definitely recommend the Ram for a small party. A big thank you to Jeff and his staff for making my wife's surprise party a HUGE success!!
(5)
Betsy B.
Our party of four just returned from dinner at this restaurant. There are so many wonderful places to eat in the Chicagoland area a restaurant needs to go above and beyond to distinguish itself from other eateries. Our waitress was attentive and nice. She brought our drinks in a reasonable amount of time as we waited for our friends. I enjoyed the Blond Ale but it was not cold; my husband's margarita was nothing special. When our friends arrived they asked for water in addition to their drinks. Unfortunately while the waitress was carrying two 16 oz. glasses of water on her tray she accidentally spilled a full 16 oz of down our friends back. He was soaked! She was apologetic and cleaned up the mess in a timely manner. The manager also stopped by to offer his apologies. We ordered the Buffalo Wings for an appetizer (very average). My husband ordered the BBQ ribs for a ridiculous price of $22.50 and graded them a C-. I ordered the BBQ Chicken Quesidillas, grade B-. Our friends ordered the Hamburger and Macaroni and Cheese respectively and gave them a B-. I was extremely surprised that there was no gesture of a round of drinks, an appetizer or perhaps a dessert to share due to this mishap as our friend sat through the meal with his shirt and shorts dripping wet. This is not good business. No worries, we will never set foot in this restaurant again.
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Melanie R.
Had dinner with a group of about 20 people in a private room on a Monday night.There was only one server for all of us, but she did a great job and was very nice. The reason for 3 stars was the food. I had the Olympus salad with grilled chicken. I chose the full size, expecting a huge bowl where I could eat some that night and then take the rest home for lunch the next day. I'm not a very big eater and I actually finished this entire salad. It was just a normal-sized entree salad. It was supposed to have bacon in it - not a speck of bacon to be found. All the dressing was near the bottom and the spinach leaves and veggies at the bottom of the bowl were drowning in the dressing. The prices for the food are also ridiculously high for what you get. For example, my salad was $14.50! I noticed while walking through the restaurant to use the restroom (which was clean), the place was pretty empty.
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Jie S.
This is an awesome place for friends get together. Even though I didn't particular love the food, I really enjoyed the atmosphere and certainly the drinks with friends. We have a big group here on a Saturday night. I started with hard cider which was really nice. We tried several appetizers like Armadillo Eggs, Calamari, chicken wings. Hummus, spinach dips. My personal favorite is Calamari strips. Those are lightly breaded and fried. Tender and tasty. The only thing was only 20 strips cost $10. Another thing I liked was their skinny drinks menu. Lemon drops was great. Mango Mojoto was even better. Our waitress was great who was checking on us constantly to make sure no glass is empty. She has done a great job. This brewery was obviously a popular place on a Sat. night as I saw quite a long wait around 7pm. I'd love to meet up friends here again.
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AJ B.
Great place to grab a bit to eat. Went for date night with another couple - food selection is extensive and they have an assortment of in house brews. Tons of different burgers on the menu - all types of toppings. Had the Octoberfest and Hefeweizen really enjoyed them both. We have been making a point to try all of the local breweries and I would recommend this one to anyone.
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Kaye D.
Most recent visit was for a friend's birthday. As a party of 10, we were seated in a private room in the back, the one next to the kitchen. Our server was pretty hilarious and cracking jokes at the expense of our birthday celebrant. All in good fun though. I like pickles, so we tried the pickle chips. It leaves a sour and tangy flavor in your mouth. Dipping that into the sauce was a little much for me, so I ate them plain. I tried The Faberge Burger, and that was quite fantastic... mostly because of the fried egg in the burger, but the ham, bacon, onion crisps and mayo made it pretty delicious too =) That was accompanied by the buttface ale - my favorite at RAM. With only 1 server catering to our party, they did a fantastic job. Food came out nearly at the same time for everyone. It took another wave to get all the appropriate sides out to everyone.
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Barb L.
Our server, Nataliia, was AWESOME. This was our 1st time here and she spent plenty of time explaining their beers and specials, and is just incredibly nice. She brought us 4 beer samples and helped steer us in the right direction of which ones we might like. Their beers are definitely unique, I liked the buttface amber ale. The food was very good - my burger was prepared well and the quality of the meat was excellent (that goes for the chicken sandwich too). I would've liked more toppings though. Service and beer are definitely their strong points here.
(5)
Jessica A.
I dig this place. It's basically (ok, it is) a sports bar, but the food is very good for bar fare. Beer can be hit or miss but overall is pretty good...nothing life changing but decent for a suburban brewery and much better than any macrobrew. Cocktails, again, are hit or miss--their sangria is tasty but the worst margarita of my life was had here. Pricing is average to high--most items are fair but some are just confusingly expensive (salads in particular). Tip: avoid during Hawks/Bulls/Bears games, especially post season--or at least be prepared for a zoo, parking wise.
(4)
Brett E.
Always enjoy a visit to The Ram. Easy to get a seat most times and their menu has something for any craving. They make some killer burgers and I love their inventive cocktails.
(5)
Dale L.
I was disappointed in the quality of the food. I ordered Mahi Mahi tacos and they were badly overcooked and not flavorful. Armadillo egg appetizer was pretty good. Service was only average -- she forgot to bring silverware. Plenty of empty tables on a Friday night when most places were 100% booked so I don't think I'm alone in my opinions. Still, has decent beer and if you need a good place to drink and talk on a Saturday, and your favorite restaurants are all booked, coming here is a good option.
(2)
Gabriella W.
The best restaurant for burgers in Schaumburg, is fast, and the burgers are great. And then if you have fries, the portion is huge!!!. and the staff is very nice and kind.
(5)
Nichole C.
I've been meaning to make it to Ram for awhile now to try the White and Black Hops IPAs and grab a spicy bacon burger while I was at it. After a couple of samples of said beers (FREE, by the way) I decided to just go with their regular old reliable IPA. For 65 IBUs and the nice citrus aroma, you don't get much of a hops palate. The beer was balanced, and decent, but I just wasn't blown away. I was also a total PITA and ordered a combination of two burgers (life just can't be simple with me) and subbed a pretzel bun. The burger was cooked perfectly and was good, but again, nothing to write home about. The garlic fries were pretty good though...after a couple of them I almost started licking my fingers like a savage, but alas, I kept it classy(ish). Overall: Nice place, good vibe, decent beer, good food.
(3)
michael w.
Yes, I must post again. I think the honeymoon is over. Been here twice recently, both times in the bar. Why? 1) Because it is a convenient go to spot for after hours in the north shore 2) I have not found a better place yet I really do not dig the chainess overall and would much rather find a good third place spot but until I do, the ram is there. Overall my experience is that service in the bar exists, but is lackluster at best. Kind of like dating someone with no personality, it doesn't last long. On one outing after wrapping up a class term, a group of us went out for a drink, Ram was one of the few options that time of night (10:30-ish), and even so, the ram was dead, and pretty much chased us out after a round; and the service was more tolerable than inviting. Another outing with my honey, same deal. Felt trapped at the Ram (not for lack of trying other nearby venues, no less than two, both a bust - see other reviews) it served the purpose but lackluster service in the bar. Don't get me wrong, I am not looking for a new friend but a little bit of personality goes a long way. I am also finding the beer despite the brew to be all the same to me. I tried the new BAP last night. Supposed to be the disorder porter aged in flask. The beer was fine. What wasn't fine? A pet peeve of mine. They served the BAP in what I call a baby glass (see my review of Tilted Kilt for reference) but charged the same price. I hate that. If you are going to give me less, charge me less. I asked if they served it in a baby glass because it had higher alcohol content, no was the answer, but more due to the fact that their is limited supply of it because it takes so long to make. Supply and demand put into effect I guess, but they are assuming demand. I gave the beer to my wife, who happens to like baby glasses and enjoyed the beer too, so it was a win win for her. Perhaps it is me, but the ram and I are on the rocks :-(
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Susan B.
I attended another Vino Van Gogh session here last week. We were set up in a party room towards the back of the restaurant and at first, it was super loud. The room was off the bar area and the noise just carried. Luckily, there were pocket doors that were closed once our event started that helped considerably with keeping the outside noise level down. This was the first time I've ever been to a Ram and I definitely want to go back to try some of the food. It is always so difficult to eat/paint so I didn't order anything this time around. We also had a very attentive server (can't recall her name) that made sure everyone had drinks and/or food.
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M B.
I've gone here twice on a Saturday night at around 11.30 pm. and the place has been DEAD both times. There were a few servers and maybe 2-3 boots occupied. I wonder how such a big place runs with so few people? (confused). The drinks are the usual. But their garlic fries are delicious! I think it's on the after-hours menu or something, but if you request your server they might make an exception for you. It's probably the most fatty thing in there, but it's totally worth it. Just make sure your friends eat it too coz you''re surly gonna have some stiff garlic breath when your done. :D So if you come here expecting a wild scene, you'll be bitterly disappointed. If you're looking to hang with some friends its the place where you can have good ol conversations.
(3)
Jeff W.
Really enjoyed our dinner and experience here. The waitress went above and beyond to make our dinning experience as good as it was. We had the nachos and fried pickles and I would recommend both of them. Will definitely be back to dine again.
(5)
Priscilla C.
It was a random Wednesday night and we just wanted something to before we head home. We came a little late but the place was empty. We were greeted right away and put in appetizers which were delicious! Waffle fries with cheese and bacon on top.. best combination ever! And the mozzarella sticks were stringy and cheesy. Yum! I ordered the sirloin with mushrooms on top. The steak was cooked perfect for me! The mash was good too. The only thing is that I felt a little rushed but overall everything else great!
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Danielle K.
The beer selection here is AMAZING. They brew their own, but they seem really willing to let you do a shot glass tasting of anything you're interested in. I had a skinny margarita, which I didn't like...it was a little too salty syrupy tasting. The burgers are really good, the coleslaw was blah, but the waffle fries are great! They have amazing service, we sat at the bar and they were really open with suggestions about food and drinks. Definitely will be going here again. The interior atmosphere is great, like a good pub brewery to hang out with friends.
(4)
Michelle F.
The RAM has earned themselves another star!! Their service has DEFINITELY improved since my last visit!! I was here twice this past weekend (hey, when it rains it pours!!) and both times, we had exceptional service/food/adult beverages. Visit #1: We were a group of fourteen rowdy (albeit slightly obnoxious) girls who came here for some alcohol-soaking up meals before we hit the club for our friend's big night! Thre eof us showed up on time, and the others showed up fashionably late. However, by showing up when we did, we had that much more time to get to know our AMAZING waiter, Dan!! He was really on top of his game, and provided us with fantastic service and food!! He definitely had the best attitude for our group--he was friends, outgoing, and knew how to deal well with the intoxicated females I was with! We even got a group picture with him at the end! A++ for my lemon drop and my Cosmo Cooler--perfect summertime drinks! My veggie burger was also delicious, as were the waffle fries! But Dan really made the night awesome! Visit #2: I came with my husband, our kids, and our friend for a Sunday evening dinner. We decided on the RAM for two reasons--they have awesome food, and more importantly, the night before, I had noticed a sign that until July 31st, they have $5.99 growler refills. $5.99 for amazing beer for home?!?!?! YES PLEASE!!! Our waitress this night was Courtney--from the ver get go, she was so friendly and welcoming, and really seemed to enjoy being there. She even taught me a fun fact--RAM stands for Restaurant and Microbrewery. I have been going there for years and had no idea! So we got a ton of food--we started with the Buttface Cheese Dip (of course), and it was amazing as usual. Get to the pita chips first if you really want to live! However, my friend and I decided to branch out a bit, and we ordered the King Crab and Shrimp dip that comes with garlic crostini. Oh. My. Gracious. This was delicious. Seriously. Maybe even better than the cheese dip (but don't tell my husband I said that!!) The bread was so flavorful, there were actual huge crab chunks, and large pieces of shrimp, and it was like a seafood party in my mouth! In addition to those delicious starters, we also got the Stadium burger, the all american burger, and the seafood special of shrimp lettuce wraps. All of them were awesome, but I do feel like there was a serious lack of volume in the shrimp wraps. TONS of crispy noodles for the wraps, but not enough of the good stuff. Courtney checked in on us throughout the whole meal and made wonderful suggestions and was very knowledgable about the beers and the menu items. I loved having her as our waitress!! And for the record, my husband got six (yes SIX) growlers refilled (I didn't even know he had that many) for $31. I was WAY impressed. **8-11-11** I have changed my four star review to a FIVE STAR. Last night a couple girls and I went to have some dinner and drinks. Not only did both Dan and Courtney remember us, but they thanked me for the review and the manager, Greg, came by and treated us like VIP. Lisa was our waitress this time, and she was great as well. I no longer think I can have a bad experience here! My last few have been BEYOND stellar!!**
(5)
Mark S.
RAM has good brews, good food, a nice atmosphere, and fine service making it a great place to meet up with friends after work. The food at RAM is a classed up American with burgers, salads, and steaks, though there are limited veggie options what they have is well done. The veggie burger is house made and has quite a bit of flavor, it is the go-to meal for me. RAM also has several appetizers that are veggie-friendly or can easily be made with out meat. My favorite of these options is the nachos since they come veggie and are fantastic to share with friends. Since RAM is a brewery you expect the beer to be fantastic and original, however I have found the beer to good not great. Though there is nothing wrong with good beer. I have sampled a few and their hefeweizen and red ale are my favorite so far. I have not tried everything yet but they have a good mix of beers with a seasonal beer or two on tap. There is a nice balance at between the bar and the dinning area at RAM. The bar area is large so you have no problem getting a table or sitting at the bar and the dinning area is separated enough you can escape the bar if you want or even sit in one of the back rooms if you have a group. The service is a-okay, friendly and fast. I have been to RAM several times and I have always had a good overall experience.
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Jennifer P.
Gave this place a second try, and actually the food was much better than the first time around. Alas, I'm torn between a 3 and 4 star, but I guess I'll round up. I had a Turkey Havarti Melt and the waffle fries - the sandwich was good, but the fries were really dry (I know that sounds weird to say about fries). My +1 got the Bacon Cheddar Burger; he said the burger itself was OK, but said he really wasn't a fan of the bacon. I'm not sure why - I also had bacon on mine. We didn't have alcohol, so I can't report on that. :)
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Roberto H.
What a solid eating establishment. What more could you want than a brewery with a menu that has so much variety in it? Burgers, fish, chicken, good appetizers - everything is well made and not boring. Very polite service to boot. If you're heading to IKEA in Schaumburg, this place is right next door. Literally. They almost share a parking lot.
(5)
Glenn G.
Great. Service and great food!!! Salmon salad awesome and I got the Hawaiin burger with turkey! Delicious beer! A keeper!
(5)
Jenny L.
All of the Rams have good food and good beer. This one also had excellent service. It was a busy Friday night, but I didn't feel at all ignored, and everything was wonderful. Their Oktoberfest was really good!
(5)
Malina G.
This is my favorite go-to late night restaurant. The craft beer is amazing; I've discovered my new favorite, Hefeweizen, and their IPA is delicious as well. The Olympus salad truly is the god of all salads. It was absolutely amazing, exceeding all expectations that I had for a pub. It was generously portioned, and was perfect to split for three people. The service was quick, friendly, and informative. This is my go-to restaurant for beer and late night grub!
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Matt M.
This place classes it up with their atmopshere. The prices and quality of the food are really nothing to write home about so I'm kind of confused regarding their success. I am really happy with the atmosphere in the bar area, but there is nothing that I (nor people I was with) were particularly impressed with. I can not speak to their brewery items, as I have not tried their beer so keep that in mind when accounting for my review.
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Erick P.
I went here on a Monday because I was bored and hungry. The interior is really nice and I sat by the bar section. Our waitress was great and the service was promt. I ordered the calamari as an appetizer and it was amazyingggg. For dinner I ordered a spicy buffalo salad and it was hands down the best salad I have ever tasted. I will def be going back to this place!!!
(5)
Kim C.
Sat at the bar. Had Blonde and Buttace beers, nice and cold on a hot day. Fried pickles are some of the best we have had, and we get them everywhere! Had the Hippie chick salad (there is a nice selection of lo cal on the menu) hubby had Notorius PIG, huge yummy pork sandwich. We hadn't been there in a couple years, not sure why, but we will be back. One thing that was not good-we used white drink napkins to dry off the bar, and they were filthy black from a quick swipe. Please, the bar needs a good cleaning!! Almost didn't order food, but glad we did. Just a little grossed out by the dirt.....
(4)
John I.
Typical late nite bar/eatery. Food was sub par and service was not very good... I had the ritz cracker chicken sandwich which was extremely dry and the house salad. Again nothing special... Decent for late nights after work when you have no other choice. Cool bar with lots of tvs.
(3)
Saba A.
I came to Ram's for lunch this Saturday afternoon. It was packed in the bar area, but we sat in the dining area which was just as inviting. My girl and I both ordered a buffalo chicken salad for around 11 dollars. It was delicious. Came out in a decent amount of time, presentation was great and the size was perfect. I know the night life here is different but on a Saturday afternoon, it was mostly families. Which was something I preferred. I have heard nothing but great things about there food from my friends, and I'm glad I had a good lunch here.
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Annie L.
I came here for a bite to eat and drinks before watching a movie at Streets. The portabella mushroom sandwich was delicious as was the blonde ale. My friend got the white fish tacos and she polished it off. If I could have stayed longer, I would have loved to try the other beers. Great ambiance, not too loud, great food and drinks. I'll add the addition star after trying some of the other beers.
(4)
Ben T.
Decent food and the beer is pretty tasty - if they have the imperial stout, go with it. You wont be sorry. Definitely do online reservations - they had a 45 min wait but I was able to go online and make reservations 15 min from the time I called. The spinach artichoke dip was a big start, and was good. The fish and chips were decent as well, and my wife's steak was big, but not necessarily done to her liking (although I thought it was perfect!) Its loud here, but family friendly. Lots of TV's too for the games.
(4)
Ben B.
3 things jumped out at me right away before even ordering... They bugged me in the sense that I just found them funny 1) the website has the "Hours of Operation Monday - Sunday | 11am - Close". You close when you close? NO KIDDING! I'm suprised it didn't say 'open-close'. That was comical. 2) when perusing the menu, the fish tacos said they were served with 'seasonal rice'. (I've uploaded the photo). Are you trying to tell me that rice is perishable, and that you've flown in only the freshest? its NOT dehydrated for shipping and re-hydrated in a bowl of boiling water? 3) about 1/3 of the menu items seem to have 'buttface' in the description. giggle. Outside of that, I'll continue with the review. I was here about 11 years ago and had the beer cheese soup, and it was legendary. I've been looking for an excuse to come back since, and it was just as great as I had remembered. I ordered that along with the Reuben, which was PRETTY good. It was GIGANTIC, the marble rye was great. The horseradish sauce was weak sauce. The thousand island, standard. kraut wasn't very flavorful either. To switch things up, they instead use Havarti cheese. The taste was lost to the sauces, it might as well have not had cheese on it at all and saved me the calories. I was slightly let down by the sandwhich, but the soup and beers made up for it! My date ordered a hurricane, omg that was STRONG! I'm not one for fruity drinks but that may be on the tip of my tongue next time I'm there and they come around for drink orders. The service was good and I really like the atmosphere. The location is nice, its right between the mall and ikea, so it would be a good stop if I were a Schaumburg area shopaholic. It's also RIGHT off of the highway, which should make it a handy stop anytime I'm on my way home from the northern 'burbs and the traffic is all Chicago-y. I'll be back, but I probably won't have the Reuben again.
(4)
Roseanne S.
Recently came here for dinner and was looking forward to it because it's a brewery and restaurant. It was decent. We were seated right away which is always good. The restaurant looks a little fancier than what the food indicates. I had the Sarducci sandwich which comes with a ton of stuff: chicken breast, ham, pepperoni, cheese, spinach, onion, and banana pepper. It sounded delicious. It was good, but a little on the sweet side which isn't exactly what I was looking for in a sandwich. I can't tell what was making it so sweet. Unfortunately, all the sweetness made it hard to finish, but it was still good. The beers were good. Nothing special, really. They have interesting names for their beers and it looks like you can take home a growler for relatively cheap. Overall, it's a good place for food, but I wasn't blown away. Maybe if it was a little cheaper, I'd be more willing to come back.
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Shyam S.
My friends and I ate here by accident. We were planning on going to Sweet Tomatoes, but the line was out of the door (Do they sprinkle pixie dust on their salads? Are there Golden Tickets hidden in the foccacia?) So we thought, why not check out Ram's? This place is a massive sports bar/brewery, but not in a pretentious sports-only kind of way - it's a brewery first, restaurant second, sports bar third. The menu is pretty straight forward and the highlight is not just bar food, but also some pretty adventurous burgers and sandwiches, seafood and grilled items. The service was okay and the food was not good, but not overwhelming. I had the grilled chicken tenderloins with oven-roasted vegetables on the side and my friends had the fish tacos and a massive burger. We all enjoyed our food, which was only made better by the ambience - an entire bar watching the Blackhawks (Patrick Kane won it for us in a shootout). I am definitely planning on returning some time. Would love to see a Bears game here.
(3)
David T.
Solid beer, ordered Whiskey Chicken and was completely satisfied. Place was packed but no wait (for 1) on a Wednesday night. Service was great, huge selection of restaurants in the Schaumburg area though, probably will not come back.
(3)
Nan G.
Stopped in for a quick bite of dinner, which was very good. I was surprised at the quality of the service we got though. Renee had several tables to serve and the place was very busy, but we felt like she had no one else to serve but us! She was prompt, friendly and unobtrusive while we were eating, which I find refreshing (I hate when they come ask you how everything is just as you take a bite). She even waited at the table as our food was served and asked us to cut into our steak to be sure it was cooked properly (it was). When my boys both wanted dessert, we suggested they share one, as they had already eaten so much. They weren't happy with that, but Renee took care of it by delivering it to them already split and served separately. She was absolutely fantastic, and we will definitely be back. Thanks for a very enjoyable experience!
(5)
Rose D.
Good for burgers- and they have all kinds. I've never had one of their burgers I didn't like, including the Elvis Burger. Yup, it came complete with peanut butter and a banana! I figured it was on the menu so it had to be decent and the waitress said she found it tasty so I gave it a shot. It was really good! Of course, everyone at the table had to try it and were also pleasantly surprised. I think the bacon was a bit much but then again, the King liked his excess bling. The burgers are big and unless I'm famished I take half my burger home. I like the fact you can have different sides instead of regular french fries. My husband prefers coleslaw usually, but he doesn't like the coleslaw here (he says it's a bit dry). I prefer to pay a buck extra and get the sweet potato fries. Better for you and yum! We haven't tried anything other than burgers on the regular menu so I can't comment on it. I know the P's are fans of the beers. If you sign up for their emails they have coupons and burger specials regularly. The service is adequate, which is why no 5-stars. They are nice but not especially so. If you go for a holiday brunch you may have to wait for beverage refills since the wait staff is stretched thin during those peak times. Side note 2015 update - They also used to do special Sunday brunches for certain holidays like Easter and Mother's Day - but sadly as of 2015 they no longer have the brunches. I do hope they bring them back as they seemed quite popular and they did a really good job with the food selection; plenty of hot dishes for all tastes, lots of shrimp cocktail and chilled salads, and the desserts! Let's just say Busia barely eats the regular food and had an entire plate of desserts!
(4)
Stacey W.
Tried to have dinner here but was told an hour wait. Had to wait for the tables to be cleaned because there was plenty of empty tables. Hostess was an eye roller. Not professional. Poor schedualing of staff...
(1)
Steve W.
Pretty run of the mill cookie cutter restaurant and brewery. The inside is big, TV's were they should be but basically looks like any other brew pub restaurant you've ever been to. When you throw in the fact that the beer is average at best, the food is poor to average, and there's many other high quality restaurants within a mile of it, it's hard to recommend this place.
(2)
Trish S.
Any place that can get my husband to admit that he ordered "Buttface" is a keeper! Seriously, we had a great time here. We stopped mid-way on our road trip between MN and MI. The Yelp app for Android was a great way to figure out where to grab a bite. The restaurant is a bit noisy and definitely a 'gathering place.' Our server, Kyle, could not have been more helpful. He was EXTREMELY knowledgeable with all of the menu items, right down to the salad dressing! He took very good care of us and even recommended a place to stay for the night. We took his advice, checked in, and walked right back over to Ram for a nightcap. We sat in the bar on the return visit, where Nicole took great care of us, as well. The attention we received from both of our servers was exemplary. When the manager stopped by to see how our evening was going, we were sure to praise them both. It was easy to give each of them high marks. If this place was closer to Minneapolis, it would be easy to become regulars!
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Misty S.
My friends and I had a great time drinking on the bar side of Ram. We arrived around 10pm on a Saturday night. Although the area was filled up, the 7 of us still found a place we could all sit. There were sports on TVs around the room (one even had the shopping network on). They have a beer sampler you can order if you're not familiar with their selection (see photo). It cost $5.50 for 24oz of Blonde beer. The waitress was attentive and friendly. Their one dessert that they offer (a sundae) was pretty good. It wasn't too loud so we could easily have conversations. I did get a pretty bad headache early next morning, but I'm not sure if that's from my beer or from helping my friend finish her beer.
(4)
Osiris V.
This place is still really good. 10 years after my first visit and I keep going back. I had a delicious chicken sandwich (Father Sarducci) the other day, including ham, salami and mozzarella cheese. It was so good, I felt dizzy while eating it!! That was probably my arteries getting blocked. =D To drink I got a refreshing Bacardi Rock Coconut Skinny, a mix of lemonade and Bacardi Rock Coconut. Only 100 Calories!! I also tried the Buttface Amber Ale, what a pleasant tasting beer! I must go back and get a growler of it! That will suffice for about an hour. lol I kid I kid. Their appetizers are always on point as well, specially their calamari. A must try!
(4)
Meghan C.
I came here with a group of co-workers for lunch last week and was pretty excited to check this place out since I pass it all the time on my way to work and always wondered what kind of food they had here. Delicious food, that's what! Since it was a fairly large group they were able to accommodate well with a more private area to eat, not to disturb others since larger groups can get loud. We also had prompt, and efficient service. Looking at the menu, the names of the dishes were a little odd, like Armadillo Eggs, but surprisingly creative and yummy. Also note, it's a bit pricy. I ordered the New York Strip Steak Sandwich (or something like that). It was literally a strip steak on a bun! The bun could have been a little thicker as it got soggy pretty quick. The horseradish sauce and crispy onion strings paired nicely. I also had a side of coleslaw which was delightfully refreshing. I would love to come back and try some other fun dishes they have to offer.
(4)
Manshu V.
Came here with friends on a Friday evening, and loved the place. I had the Buttface beer which I really liked, and we ordered three appetizers - Armadillo Eggs, Hummus and Veggies, and a third thing that I can't remember. The Hummus was quite bad, and almost tasted like detergent, and I wouldn't recommend that. The Armadillo eggs were good, and I had these for the first time ever, and quite liked them. Overall, it is a good place, and I'd definitely visit again to try out their other beers and get some with me in their growlers.
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Ericka A.
My friend and I took a trip to visit some friends out of town and had the clever idea of gifting them with local beers and some we picked up along the way. We called it "Beer from there to here". And that is how I became acquainted with Buttface. It has a higher alcohol content than most beers, but you might never guess it until after your second glass. It's been a while and I've had the chance to try a few other beers there. Buttface is good, but not my favorite. I cannot for the life of me remember the names of the other beers, which is a shame. But I know that I like most of the ones I've tried and was a big fan of their wheat beer. My friend and I meet up here every couple weeks or so. It's a nice halfway point for the both of us. The service is good, the food is alright, the beer is always good and we've never had to wait for a table or spot at the bar. Some food is better than others. The appetizers are typical bar food. The burger I had was OK. Their desserts are to die for.
(4)
Samantha R.
I go to RAM often. I like the atmosphere and the food. The beer cheese soup is a MUST. I always order it and it is my favorite thing on the menu. The beer is always cold and good. No complaints about RAM!
I recently had my 25th birthday shindig here- Gathered a few friends and we took up one of their huge horse shoe booths and then some. The staff was accommodating and let us put a table and few chairs at the end of the booth to fit more people. So, that situation worked out pretty well. Here are a few additional comments: 1) Their skinny drinks tasted skinny! I had their lemon drop skinny cocktail and it was barely tasted like anything. No flava flave! 2) On the not so healthy side of the spectrum, I had their potato skins and Buttface Amber Ale! YUM! Every potato skin was loaded with toppings and the huge beer tasted great with or without the appetizer. 3) I got a FREE cookie and cream pie slice for my birthday. It was so good! Just call me Soda Pop! I loved eating dessert and drinking beer! (HIGH FIVE if you got that reference!) 4) Our sever could have check on our table more, to get our additional drink and food orders. But overall, it was fine. We ate, drank, and were merry. = )
(4)
Peter K.
I ordered a regular burger here along with the sweet potato fries. There wasn't much differentiation between their food and a typical burger joint... until you got to the dessert. My table got 3 desserts for the price of $6.99 (or maybe it was $7.99) but they were little cup cake shaped ice cream scoops that were fantastic! We got oreo, strawberry, and peanut butter, all of which was so refreshing and a great compliment to the burger. All the food was well cooked to order. The one downside is they were fairly busy at the time and when the waitress did stop by the table, she was very attentive, but it seemed hard to find her at times to refill drinks or ask her for napkins. I do understand that we came during the busy hours of the evening, but everyone else raved about the service on the reviews and I didn't think it met that expectation. Would I come here again? Probably one more time to check it out and see what it's like. It's not a horrible place, but it's not leagues above other places so it wouldn't be the first place I'd go.
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Jeff P.
I have been here a few times and always had a sandwich. The notorious PIG is worth it. Also I have had the beer battered prawns, they also are very good. Try the butter face ale. Tim was our waiter, really nice guy and great service.
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Dennis S.
Nice place for an after-work drink. Skip the food. Good service.
(3)
Tom N.
1st time this year @ the RAM. Big Screen really popped out . Just in time for the tourney. I really enjoyed the Big Red IPA & the Bavarian Sun. Mellissa & Matt made sure I was taken care of. Stopped by the open kitchen to check on the progress of my 1lb Beast Burger. Jose reassured me it would be cooked to perfection, which it was. Plan on coming back later this week.
(5)
Jeannie G.
This place is a solid three stars, in my opinion. It's a good place to grab lunch, dinner, or some after-work drinks. Lots of beers to choose from and a good selection of wine & cocktails, too. I had the skinny cranberry lemonade (mixed with vodka) and it was tasty and rather strong, too. This location is great for accomodating large groups. We were all able to sit together and the service was okay. A little slow, but you'd expect that with so many of us. The food is good, but won't blow you away. They are known for their extremely generous burgers and sandwiches. They're huge and I was barely able to eat half. I've also tried the whiskey chicken entree, which I really liked. Not so crazy about their mashed potatoes. They put pepperjack in it and it's a little too spicy for my liking, though some people may see this as a pro, not a con. I like my mashed potatoes creamy, not spicy. We split an ice cream cupcake for dessert and I was a little disappointed in that. It thought it was going to be like a small ice cream cake. It was actually a scoop of ice cream shaked like a cupcake with some whipped cream and chocolate sauce on top. It was tasty, but still a bit of a disappointment. There was no cake in it at all. Some coworkers ordered the Armadillo Eggs and said they were amazing. Seemed to be a very popular appetizer, especially if you like jalapenos.
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Pierre D.
I've been to RAM a few times, and let me tell you it's never been "my place of choice" but it has the following: (Pierre's Likes of RAM) - Great Location - Mediocre Beers (The 71 Pale Ale is pretty descent and that combined with Sunday is $5 24 Oz pours it's a pretty solid place to catch a Bears game) - High ceilings! (Pierre's Dislikes of RAM) - A chain like restaurant feeling - Crowded! - A little overpriced on the entrees (I've had the Fish and Chips and Burger there and it's always been about $15 bucks, don't get me wrong I've paid much more and much less for said items, however the quality was much better) Overall, I think this is a descent "corporate micro-brewery" if there is ever such a thing...I'll be back probably but it won't be by choice it will be because I don't want to upset the apple cart...
(3)
Guillermo C.
Great bar. I have the 71 - IPA and the Big Red IPA, both were excellent. The ambiance was great, waitress was very good. I also had the Blackjack burger. If you like cracked black pepper you'll love this burger because there's a ton of it on this burger. I loved it. If you want good beer and food, and you're in the area, I totally recommend this restaurant brewery.
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Josh F.
We had a great dinner here. We ordered a couple of appetizers (cheese sticks and cheese sauce stuff with chips) both were delicious. I ordered the beer battered shrimp and they were huge! Everything tasted great and we had a great dining experience. We will visit again.
(4)
Elisabeth C.
Had dinner at the Ram with an old friend. The service was supreme - honestly one of the best waitresses that I have ever had. She was thoughtful, made perfect recommendations, and ensured that I had extra sauces for the food I was taking home. I tried the beer sampler, and loved each one, which is rare for me. I hope to come back in the near future.
It was my first stop in here last weekend before heading to Ikea and I was very pleased. The beer that I had (some kind of Irish red) was very good and the food was pleasant. The atmosphere in the bar area was very appealing and had a good number of TVs. They also had a nice collection of merch that I might pick up a hoodie next time I'm in the area.
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Christopher H.
I stopped by out of convenience, as the place was right next door to my hotel. The place is rather large, featuring a good number of TVs behind an oversized bar. Very much a sports bar atmosphere. On the whole, though, there really wasn't much that stood out about the place. The IPA I had was very good. The service was solid. And the food was very greasy bar food (I went with the reuben and could only handle about half of it.) I don't know that this is a place I'd go seeking out. But if you're staying next door and you want a beer better than a Sam Adams, stop on by.
(3)
Singh J.
Hefeweizen I liked very much. But it gives little hangover. Food I just had fries and nachos which are same at every place. Ambience is good. Big screens to watch games and music makes bar much better.
(4)
Sharon P.
Love this place! The first time I went to RAM I was picking up a growler to go. The bartenders were extremely attentive, I was able to order and pay for the jug and was in and out in less then 5 minutes. Plus as I waited for him to fill it up, I had at least two more waiters who walked by at separate times asking if I was be helped. While some might think that's annoying, they were genuinely kind people who just wanted to make sure I was being taken care of. That my friends, are hard to come by. Especially on a busy weekend during a bears game Tonight I got my chance to eat there. Food was great, atmosphere and decoration was beautiful, plus the service is what I'm giving the 5 stars to. Marissa was our waitress, and she was a doll! I have no idea how she keeps up her high energy, and friendly persona, but because of her, me and my boyfriend will be back to try out the rest of the menu!
(5)
Pack C.
5 stars for the burger and 3.5 stars for the overall experience. we had HILLBILLY, one of the best blue cheese burgers i've ever had
(4)
Becky S.
Ram is a fairly decent place to have a drink and a meal. I came last night with a group of 8 (without a reservation) and they sat us very quickly. I ordered the Chicago Blonde beer and it was a light, easy-to-drink beer. Where I wasn't that impressed was with the food. It seemed like almost everything on the menu was smothered in mayo, cheese, and bacon. I ordered just a regular cheeseburger and fries. It was good enough, but nothing to rave about. I think the strong suit of this restaurant is their beer, but good beer can't make up for mediocre food. I'd maybe come back if I was in the area and friends wanted to come here.
(3)
Jerry E.
Found this place totally by mistake as the line outside Weber was insane. We went here on a weekend afternoon and there was no wait. The menu was excellent and the food was really well prepared. The beer, outstanding! Will definitely be back again soon.
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Natalie C.
A manager from the restaurant sent me a message for my address to send a complimentary meal - which was nice of them. I was pleasantly surprised to receive it the very next day in the mail. I will probably try another one of their tasty burgers (and maybe bring home one of the growlers - I've seen people bringing the big jugs of beer home the several times I've been). Thanks again management team at RAM Schaumburg - that is good customer service!
(3)
Brian S.
The tumbleweed burger owns and their martini's are pretty darn tasty! Good spot for microbrews and watching big screen sporting events (tv's are in all directions of the restaurant). Friendly staff and great food.
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K S.
Took my guy friend here who loves trying new beers. He loved it. Atmosphere was fun. Will be back again !
(3)
Hector M.
Good beer Great food I was very pleased how the The Ram looked and their waitstaff took care of us.
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Jay N.
We went there on a Tuesday night just before 9, so there wasn't any football and it didn't seem busy. We waited around for the host and decided to sit at the bar when the host finally came back to ask us what we wanted to do. Since we had been here before, we told him we were going to the bar but received a stare although it could have been warranted if we picked up our own menus and sat ourselves. The wait staff was pretty good since the original one told us she would be right back when another one told us she could take our orders. The three of us had a burger, fish tacos, and a tuna melt. The order took just over 20 minutes to come out, which is a little long considering it wasn't busy and what we ordered. The value of the meal isn't there as well. The fish tacos were $12.99 for 2 tacos with rice and beans. The tuna melt is $11.99 and my Ricardo burger was $12.99 but the shredded pork was minced beyond recognition. I would probably recommend going back to hang out during a game rather than eating in for a meal.
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Mikey R.
I've wanted to come here for years. I won't be back. My wife and I make several trips from Milwaukee to Illinois each year. We've seen RAM many times given its proximity to IKEA and Sweet Tomatoes. We've thought about trying RAM many times but never have... until tonight. Busy Saturday night... every restaurant in the area has a long wait to be seated. Was able to snag an almost immediate reservation for RAM through the Yelp iPhone app even though they were quoting wait times of 45 mins+. I had an El Jimador margarita, which was very strong. My wife ordered a raspberry margarita which tasted like a weak slushie. Weak on tequila and weak on raspberry taste. For an appetizer, we ordered fried pickle chips. The coating was tasty but overall they were extremely greasy. I was actually using my napkin to try and absorb some grease. I realize anything fried is not health food, but the grease was pretty much dripping off the pickles. For entrees, I ordered a bacon cheeseburger with a turkey patty instead of beef. YUCK! I really love a good turkey burger and this one was not. I kid you not when I say it tastes like it was made with the cheap ground turkey that comes frozen in a tube. :( I know some people don't like turkey burgers as substitute for beef burgers, but I do, and there are restaurants, even chains, that know how to make them delicious (e.g. Ruby Tuesday). The flavor of their turkey made it nearly inedible. I also upgraded my fries to garlic fries for 99 cents. They were good and very garlicky, with tons of chopped fresh garlic poured on top. Not quite what I was expecting them to be, but not bad either. The wife ordered a chicken sandwich that came with onion straws/rings on top. She liked the sandwich enough to eat it, but again the onion straws were extremely greasy. She also paid the additional 99 cents to "upgrade" her fries to waffle fries. Totally not worth it. The waffle fries were just basic fries cut waffle-y. Not seasoned or anything special other than the cut. They were also hard and crunchy throughout. I guess I don't understand the extra charge for something to come in a different shape. We both agreed they were not worth the extra $ and the regular fries would have probably been better. I'm really disappointed that RAM wasn't better than it was. The place had a good "upscale brewpub" atmosphere but the food was worse than mediocre.
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Vince V.
You see it's sorta like this... You've known each other for a while, had a few good times, shared many a good drink and an occasional memorable date strewn with even more forgettable meals. And therein lies the truth.... The RAM has always been a safe bet in the burbs. They brew fine beers, service is generally good and the food is pretty solid (think Bourbon Blackjack Burger) but never outstanding. I come here for their Total Disorder Porter, it is a well executed brew. I come here to meet friends because I know that there will be room for a party of 6 or more most nights we come. I come here for the porter...wait I mentioned that already. A little risk-taking with the menu and the ambience of the place could carry us into a 5-star commitment. Until then the RAM and I will still...be...just friends.
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Denise J.
Again the staff at e ram went above and beyond for my group!!!! We decided to go back to ram......yes just a week later.....what can I say they have great food and beer!!! We had about 6 people with us and found a table in the bar easily. Dan was bar tending, he remembered us of course and made sure we had our drinks all the time. But the big shout out goes to e manager mike, he came to talk to us before our food came out and offered to take us on a brewery tour after diner!!!! The tour was AWESOME, and was very interesting to learn about the way beer is made!!! Thank you ram for yet another great experience, the staff keeps me coming back......o yeah and the food:) I recommend the mint chocolate chip ice cream cupcakes, but these are usually the firstnto go so we Lisa our waitress to put two aside for us and she did!!! Lisa you rock!!!
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Taryn T.
I've ordered the chicken fajitas here a few times, and let me tell you, they are YUMMY. Their dessert menu is also delicious and affordable, with even their most mountainous selection (a slick of cake that could feed five people) costing under $8. Today, though, I had the baja fish tacos, hoping giddily that they would be on the same level of deliciousness as the ones I'd semi-recently discovered at California Pizza Kitchen. Sadly, the breading on the fish was so thick that I felt like I was eating something unnecessarily unhealthy and gross. I suggest you try CPK for fish tacos instead!
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Anthony C.
We've been here a few times, usually after shopping at Ikea which is right next door. It has a nice atmosphere with big booths and tables nicely spaced out, cozy lighting and interesting visuals. It can get loud when busy but the noise level is not overwhelming. They brew about 6 varieties of beer on the premises, served cold and priced at $5 for a pint. Standard American microbrews; pale ales, IPAs and stouts. The 71 IPA is pretty good, brewed with a touch of rye with a balanced hop finish. The food menu is pretty limited to burgers and sandwiches. They are good and reasonabley priced but nothing to rave about. Most sandwiches come piled with cheese, mayo, bacon and other artery clogging extras. Not a place to go to if you are watching your calories. Service has always been good and well-staffed. The servers are attentive and pleasant. A decent place for a beer and a sandwich if you're in the area.
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John S.
Good food, good service..Great Beer
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Rich C.
I frequent the RAM usually once per week, and am a RAM MVP member. The RAM is a restaurant, microbrewery, and sportsbar. The Atmosphere: the restaurant is more low-key, but I never sit there, opting for the bar. The Bar area is roomy, open, acoustic like many modern sportsbars and pubs. That said, despite a large screen projection TV behind the bar and flatscreens strategically placed everywhere, it's usually not too loud with blaring sports like many other places, so you can still have a conversation even if other patrons are watching "the big game". One change over the past few months is that when they play music, it used to be mainly classic rock, which fit it's clientele, who appears to be mainly middle-aged. However, lately they've taken to playing modern pop and dance music for some strange reason. Overall, I enjoy the atmosphere and give it 3.5 stars. Going back to the classic rock ambiance would bump it another half star. The Beer: I'll just say it; The RAM has great beer. It's one of the better microbrewery pubs out there right now. I often take home a Growler or a Howler (half growler) to enjoy. All the stock selections are descent quality representations of their style, and the seasonals are generally very tasty and worth a try. Not sure what to try? Order a Taster Curl, and get a sample of each of their stock beers. The beer gets 4.5+ The Food: The food is generally pretty hit and miss. Some selections, like the Armadillo Eggs are wonderful, but others like the buffalo wings are mediocre. Consistency is a problem: one trip the burgers will be well-cooked and delicious, others they'll be greasy and under seasoned. The Fish and Chips ranges from delicately fried to greasy. The pulled pork is overly salty and sickeningly sweet. The steaks are decent, but nothing to rave about. The burger and sandwich fare is by far the best they have to offer. The food is also very pricey and not always a good value. Sides, even regular french fries, tend to be small portions, and the food itself isn't better than what you can get at more moderately priced places. You can eat at Outback Steakhouse for about the same, maybe less, than the price of most RAM steaks, and The RAM isn't Outback quality. Which is the biggest complaint: you pay a premium price for the food, but get run of the mill quality. This and the lack of consistency bring the food down to a 3 star rating. If they can improve the value of their dishes and be more consistent on the good side, I'd add a half a star, maybe a whole star. Overall, I'd give them 3.5 stars, but since we can't have fractional stars in Yelp, I'll be generous because honestly, the number of good meals and good times I've had at The RAM have greatly outweighed the bad, and I really am a fan of the place. I'm just also honest about it's shortcomings. So, I'll round it up to 4 stars. If you don't mind the slightly higher than average price and want some good beer with a burger or sandwich, you can do alot worse than the RAM. Order the Armadillo Eggs, they're really one of the standout items on the menu!
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Bill S.
Consistently quality food at reasonable prices. Beers are good but uninspired. Certainly a place for sandwich and to watch a game, though.
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Tom F.
Amazing food and good beer... Just make sure that if you order the garlic swiss burger AND garlic fries you stay away from people for the rest of the night as you will not be fun to be around. But seriously, this place is amazing
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Insun M.
I'm writing this review only for their peach sangria. It comes in a HUUUGE glass mug and it's only $5. End of story. Come and get the sangria.
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Clif P.
Traditional bar and pub food. Its prices are moderate. Their flatbread pizza is pretty good and worth checking out. Their beer is okay, but not the best. Although I have no major issues with Ram, I just don't think they deserve higher than 3 out of 5 stars.
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Matt T.
Being in town for a beer convention I was looking forward to trying some beer brewed on premise...unfortunately I found most of the beers bland. Their IPA was more like a pale ale with no big hoppiness. Foodwise they hit a little better...filling and generous portions, after eating there twice, I found it good, but nothing to go out of the way for...if you are staying at the Hyatt next door, you could do worse. Overall...ok.
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Chirag P.
Just went there this past Saturday, 10/9, and it was decent. Nothing special, just like your typical Rock Bottom or other Brew-their-own beer joints. They have a couple of decent food selections (the burgers) and actually an entire menu for vegetarians which was great for my wife. Obviously, the beer is what you'd go for first... I was a fan of the big horn blonde.
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Jen F.
I went for my husband's birthday because Schaumburg is a central meeting point, and we thought we would pick something reasonably priced for all involved. The prices were about right for the food - it was all pretty good, nothing spectacular though. Typical bar-type food. I had a philly sandwich, and my husband had a steak/potato/salad combo he thought was fine - the steak was cooked to his liking and the portions were nice. I like that they give the option of sweet potato fries ($0.75 extra). The beer is nothing spectacular - I had the Amber and found it to be adequate, and my husband had the Porter and thought it was fine. The service was so-so - she was very friendly but never came around for a water refill or to check how the meal was. She did bring a gigantic dessert for birthday singing, so that was nice. The manager came around to inquire about our meal, which is always a nice touch, and endured my father's teasing sportingly (a trademark of his whenever we eat out - the waitstaff should be made to feel awkward at least once). Overall, if we're looking for somewhere reasonable to go in Schaumburg we will likely go back, but it probably won't be a destination type place for us.
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Richard C.
Made reservations with open table. Still had to wait. Sat at a table without silverware and no server for 5 minutes. Order came cold. Waited for refill for 10 minutes, on an iced tea. Son's food came cold but fries Hot! Best part was reason we usually come....mile-high mud pie dessert, saving factor for restaurant.
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rhea w.
what is this place? a micro brew? no. a chain? yes a chain posing as a microbrew? exactly. if you're from the area you'll think this place is the bees knees. if you are from a place that wasn't built as an intnetional community to fill the space around a mall...you will want to cry a little just getting into the parking lot. you will then bargain with the devil and trade your soul for a last minute emergency excuse to flake on the after- work happy hour and just go home.
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Travis W.
I enjoy the food and beverages. They have a HUGE tv screen along with other video monitors, which provides for good visuals. their prices are moderate. I'd rate them higher, but the service precludes that. It took six minutes for the bartender to greet me. I was one of five customers at the bar, but he was too interested in soccer on the giant screen. Santos's never checked on my food and failed to check back at other times as well. One should not have to flag down your bartender where the average burger is $11+.
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Frank A.
The first thing I noticed upon arrival is the homely feel of where we were seated. There were plenty of couches in our room as well as a few fireplaces, flat screen tvs and spacious seating. Right away, I thought this place would be great. Well, the beer is good. I had a pint of Buttface beer. I liken it to a less malty Guiness. I loved it. As far as the food, it was just average to below average. My ribs were NOT meaty at all. The bbq sauce was ok. I've had better ribs at mom and pops joints around the corner. My wife had the shrimp fajitas. I had a bit (yeah, I always end up eating her food too). The shrimp was likened to popcorn shrimp in size. It was definitely onion and pepper heavy with less shrimp. Sauce was a bit watery. It wasn't that good. I don't know how else to describe it. Lastly, my brother had the surf and turf which included steak and salmon. He enjoyed his steak while I tried his salmon. He didn't even want the salmon because it was really overcooked and rubbery. He wasn't lying. Overall, the food wasn't great but the decor and beer was good. I don't know if I'd be back though.
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Jennifer C.
The previous times I've eaten here have been pretty good & service was decent. However, attending a birthday dinner, our experience was horrible! They sat us, 15 ppl, in the bar section, which was fine except for our server basically tending to about all the tables, in turn resulting in her forgetting about us. Drinks were alright, mozz sticks & spinach dip were great. I ordered a burger and asked for no bacon, but was given a bacon burger instead and when I asked for another burger without it, they stripped the bacon off and handed me back the same exact bleeping burger that happened to be well done when I asked for medium. Birthday man's order was completely forgotten and thou they comped his burger, he still wasn't impressed either by taste nor service. My bf's burger was missing a few ingredients as well and thou the manager came by, he offered no satisfaction outside of I'm sorry & hope to see you all again... ummm? yea maybe not
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SandJ K.
I've been going here since it opened. Business, family and friends, even my daughter's rehearsal dinner. The one and only time I had an issue I got contacted by a manager with an offer to look him up and he'd make it right on a future visit..was genuinely concerned about us being satisfied. Went back (I live in FL) with my wife and another couple and we had an absolutely great evening. 3 sets of ribs (A+ from what I hear), my "old standby" the meatloaf...some martinis and some of their beer. I would give this a 4 star and was very satisfied. What made this a 5 Star..(would give it 6 if there were such a thing) was our server, Tim Voelker. It is RARE to have such a wonderful friendly, charming, funny, helpful and attentive server at ANY PRICED restaurant. He did EVERYTHING to make us happy going so far as stuffing some blue cheese in some olives (take the pimiento out next time Tim) to make the ladies happy. (RAM: Blue cheese stuffed olives are a pretty normal thing to have). He did such a nice job that I would be a total rat not to post this and I'm hoping that the RAM management (which has been aces so far) sees this too and gives him nuggies from us here in FL. Will always return as it's got a great menu, consistent good food, 99.8% of the time wonderful service and is located near a lot of friends and work people.
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Erin B.
I have long been a fan of The Ram for their Chicago Blonde beer. It is my "go to" when I am stressed. Their Spinach and Artichoke dip is also excellent. This morning I found my favorite part. I asked my sister to meet me at Wildberry, and was not a fan of the 45 minute wait at 11:30. Enter Ram, which serves brunch at 11. It was empty. I ordered the Huevos Ramcheros, which had the right amount of cheese, chorizo, eggs, beans, and yumminess while my sis feasted on the breakfast burrito, the other items on the menu all looked delicious. All the food was reasonably priced, and I am in a slight food coma due to the size of the portion. You could actually hear the person at your table talk to you and watch football at the same time, and if you are really worried you won't get a seat you can make a reservation on Open Table. Definitely getting the brunch again when I am not in the mood for the beer.
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Pat E.
Pretty good. Both times I have been I got burgers, and they have been great. The mile high mud pie was awesome...YUM! I couldn't have any of the beer, but I am now of age, and will go and try it!
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Jason S.
i have gone here a few times over the last year or so the more i go the more i love it if you keep on an eye on the specials they have you can actually stay fairly cheap considering the quality of food and beverages glad i gave them a few more chances
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Ron W.
I have been here three times and I rather enjoy it. I have had the fried shrimp and the sirloin steak which both were very good. My last time there the service was a lttle slow but there were 10 of us. The meal was good thou. I cleaned the plate on both. Overall I enjoy the Ram Restaurant.
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Jen M.
Bad food, boring beer, high prices. Never again!
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Jennifer Q.
Been here with the family for several random holiday-ish get-togethers (like Father's Day). I always like the food and the service. They have tasty beer too! It's always been a good experience -can't complain.
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Gail C.
On this update: I absolutely love the baked potatoe dessert thingy. Gawd, I thought I had died and gone to heaven.....(or my next dessert eating venue for all you reincarnationers out there)
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Ron R.
My quick tip says it all. Solid service and manager Greg was great to talk to. Greg, have the bus boys wipe the tables and also the chairs. Solid place to spend a night for a meal
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Gabrael A.
Beer was great but the food kinda sucked. I went there with a friend for happy hour ($5 appetizers.) I ordered the buffalo wings and chicken quesadilla and both of them just sucked. Chicken wasnt fresh. Sauce sucked. It just was bad food. I doused my quesadilla in hot sause and that made it bearable, but the chicken wings were beyond my tolerance and I couldnt finish. Beer was good though and service was excellent. If you go here for beer, its cool, but not the food. Also, it was a bit pricey, even for happy hour.
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Franklin D.
I had a beer, people I was with had beer and some desserts. The beer was ok and the desserts looked delicious though I did not try any. We huddled on the front porch in the snow and smoked cigarettes for a little bit. The music was not too loud when I was in here and the crowd was well behaved. I'll try it again someday I'm sure.
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Erin B.
I came out here for a beer tasting that was won in a charity event. It was a nice treat! We met with the brewmaster, and he gave us an all access pass to all things beer! :-) He answered all the questions we presented him, and he was super friendly! I even got to hold the hops and smoosh them in my hand! How cool is that!? We sampled at least 8 different beers, with the Hefenweizen being my favorite! We had an appetizer sampler, and my friend got the prawns that were quite tasty. If I'm in the hood, I'd stop back!
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Nicole S.
I have been to RAM-Schaumburg a number of times, and every time, I come away feeling good about the experience. The service is friendly & attentive from top to bottom no matter how busy the restaurant gets. The managers aren't afraid to roll up their sleeves and help the staff rather than simply roaming the restaurant uselessly asking guests if everything is alright. The beer is excellent - go on the right day & you may even get to enjoy a pint with the brew master himself. And the food has always been fantastic no matter what I'm in the mood for. This is our go-to destination any time we have guests in town or just want a casual place to go for good brews, good food, good prices and good service. It's loud and family-friendly but still offers the vibe of a nice, bordering on upscale dining environment. Basically, even when you have to drag the kiddos along, the adults still get to enjoy a classy, grown-up experience.
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Shirley T.
I frequent here alot at lunch and i always get a chicken sandwich and never had any problems and plenty of fries. I always end up taking 1/2 home I took the family here for Fathers day and had a blast. Food was good, portions right for the price. Kids ate for 1.00 - a great deal for a family; the kids meals normally go for 5.99 I think so not bad Our server was great and brought refills with out us asking for any In our party people had chicken, some had burgers and everyone was happy and everyone took some home a great day at The Ram We will be returning for sure Join the MVP club they will email you coupons that are a great deal.
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Jane M.
I wish we could give negative ratings. Awful doesn't begin to describe the overpriced bland food. The combo appetizer with 2 of everything, I guess they saw there were only 2 of us and therefore we could each have one of each type of appetizer and not have to share. 12 bucks for 3 bucks in food.. what a ripoff. The much hyped French dip with zero flavor, the Cuban sandwich so "americanized" that the only Cuban flavor was the name. The only good thing was the beer, it was good, not spectacular, just good. The service, meh.... the dining room had 3 tables of people counting ours and yet the staff couldn't be bothered to refill my empty glass or remove dirty plates. As a side note, I brought home half my sandwich and my cat who is a big time meat eater refused to even touch it, she smelled it and tried to bury it under the hardwood floor. If that doesn't say "horrible" I don't know what does. Total bill was $55.00. We walked out swearing we would never be back.
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Aloysius T.
So I come here every Tuesday almost. And occasionally on Friday's for half price Growler refills ($5ish). Saying that, beer wise...especially in the burbs. You can't top this place. Their current seasonal the MaiBock is one of my personal faves. The IPA, Buttface, and Porter are also awesome. On Tuesdays, its $2 dollar off beers, so it's not a bad deal. Our server...god bless her; is always very kind and helpful. I wish I knew her name. The food is alright. I would stick to simple dishes like their burgers. The calamari is kinda weird, and the wings are not very good. Their chips are made in house and are a perfect compliment to their beer. Overall: great beer, meh food, good deals; great place to hang out and watch the game
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John B.
Always enjoy the Ram, tonight our meal arrived cold, the waiter & manager both took care of it, continued to check with us, then gave us a desert for our trouble. What you would expect from a well managed place.
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Caleb M.
I come here about every week for the deals on Tuesday nights. They brew their own beer, and several are extremely good (I really like the porter). I'm not really impressed by their food, but if you're smart you can find some good deals. But, I have to say that their Amber Ale Chicken Sandwich is incredible!
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Jacob J.
My favorite Ram location so far. Well... I like this one because the inside is as spacious as the outside makes it appear. Its just the right temperature and never too cold. Just cool. Bar staff is friendly and convenient. Quite a few, cute waitresses. Each location differs in their selections of RAM brews. If you enjoy beer taste, I suggest trying a flight. $2.99 for 6-7 flavors, each shot is approx 2-3 oz. If you are usually a light beer drinker, you could do two flights and feel a buzz. Careful. Some flavors are deep / stronger, similar to a Guinness. You can have your beer in a 23oz, 16 or larger like a big mug, prolly 32 oz. Nightly alc specials, see store for details. I like their burgers. Haven't had a bad one yet. My fav right now, I think, is called Garlic Swiss burger. Big, meaty burger, topped with a roasted garlic, mayo and swiss cheese. The garlic is roasted and sweet. Adding ketchup or mustard only compliment it more. Typing this, I feel an outrageous hunger for it. I've also sampled their meatloaf sandwich. It was also topped in cheese and a tangy sauce, alike BBQ sauce. YUM!. I like sweet Cole slaw, like KFC. So Ram's version was unappealing. It was sour, or like a vinegar flavor. People.. Its not a place you could easily walk out to. Which sucks, because there are people that stay at the hotels and motels nearby. (I like meeting travelers) If you have never driven past the IKEA area or around Joe's Crab Shack or even that Fresh Tomatoes place, you would never know it was out there. I would guess most nights its a sausage party. All ages of sausages ladies. Few times I've been have always turned out sausage fests. Usually I would try to find a place with a better m / f ratio. But.. the food is great. And the beer and atmosphere just right. Numerous flat screen TVs displaying sports of all kinds. Music is strange. Considering the crowd that's usually eating/drinking here, they play popular hip hop and Pop music. Oh yea. Don't let the outside fool you. They don't follow any strict dress codes. Its more about leisure. --- After a shitty shitty experience this afternoon 7/29/07 I will never go in during a dead afternoon. Food was terrible! which I can't believe, cause I've always had great food here! WTF? We had to send a burger back twice, it wasn't cooked as ordered and the cheese never melted? the cook didn't want to take responsibility!
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Timothy S.
RAM gets another star from us for their terrific response to us in regard to our earlier post. We believe it is very smart for any business to be reading the Yelp reviews. As we have said in other reviews we believe that most guests do not express their disappointments while at the restaurant. But Yelp allows people like us to honestly express both our positive and negative dining experiences. What a great resource for all restaurant and business owners. We are glad to see that RAM is one of those businesses that are on the ball.
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Tank M.
Good place to drink. There homemade beer is better than average. The food is typical American pub type food, good, solid, but nothing that will keep you coming back for more (food). You'll come back for more beer.
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Nick M.
I've been here once and this only once will I go here. Their food was crap and crap was the taste of their food. Ok sorry I'll stop. Seriously I ordered a chicken sandwich and got a plate full of grease. Our waiter was never there and took forever with drinks and the food. It wasn't even that busy, no apology or nothing. I can understand a waiter having a bad day but the food was just way to bad to ever go back. My friend's Alfredo pasta dish coagulated as soon as she got it and mine as I said was just shoaked in grease. I really don't want to give a complete review, I'm not encouraging others to go there. I did here that the beer is good... but you can never get one so what's the point. Over priced too!!
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Rachel J.
It would be very wise to order a pint of buttface. Yes, BUTTFACE. It happens to have something like 20% alcohol, so it's not just a clever name. A quick consumption of this ale will indeed get you "butt-faced." I stopped in for a holiday draaaank and some lunch. The bar area is comfortable, cozy, and nicely maintaned. The service was good, the coleslaw was better. They have mini cheeseburgers and good beer. What more is there to say really?
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Mette B.
Pretty good. We came here after an Ikea shopping trip earlier this winter. My beer was not good (can't remember- it was the lightest one on tap) but my partner's was, and the prices were decent. We both got sandwiches and thought they were pretty typical American pub fare. Total for our meal for two was $40, including two meals and drinks and the tip. I think we may have gotten in during a drink special though. I completely agree with the comment below that the restaurant looks fancier than the food is. That being said, it was a nice environment to enjoy a decent, relatively quick meal before our trip back home.
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Doug A.
Working right down the street I have frequented The Ram mulitple times. I actually went there so much they knew my drink when I walked in with a co-worker. The bartenders are very good when there is not a big crowd in there and will take care of you very quickly. Friday they have half-price growlers which I rarely miss. 5 bucks and you will leave with a growler full of high percentage beer that is oooo so good. I drink the Big Red Ale. Be ready for a hang over the next day. These beers have been known to make people lose days in a haze. The food is OK. It's a little over priced and you only get like 6 fries with you burger. Go with the coleslaw. Some of the appetizers are really good, like the prawns. Once again you will be paying like $9.99 for six pieces of shrimp. Go for the beer stay for the hot bartender during the day.
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Raul B.
Just can't go wrong with THE RAM. Good brew, good service and good food. Great atmosphere....I have tried all 3 locations in Illinois and Schaumburg rates 2nd to the wheelings location in service and atmosphere.
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Jenny P.
A good place to meet with friends for a cold glass of beer. Friendly staff & solid food. My go to place for after work wind down ;0)
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Brian W.
These suburban chain microbrews are a dime-a-dozen, but RAM is one of my favorites. The atmosphere is a little dark, but cozy. Although they do have some awkward rounded-square, booths which take a little getting used to. Do yourself a favor and don't get stuck sitting in one of the corners of the "square". You'll have to see it to know what I'm talking about. The food is pretty decent. My favorite so far is the Bourbon-BBQ Meatloaf Sandwich. It's topped with a really flavorful barbecue sauce and onion straws (two of my most favorite things), and the meat is well seasoned. The portions are huge, so I almost always end up taking half of whatever I ordered home. The beer is also pretty good. I'm a fan of darker beers, so I've ordered the Total Disorder Porter on several occasions It's very dark, smooth, and caramely. Very drinkable. If you're in the Schaumburg area, and you like beer, definitely give this place its day in court.
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Ben W.
My first time there and I like it. I like the atmosphere, service, food, and beer. I used to hate going to bar-like restaurants because of the smokers. But now it has all cleared up. Smoking in public places is banned. Nice place for group gathering if you have loud speakers in your group. Nobaby cares there. At times I even feel as if people were competing to see who has a bigger voice. I will definitely go back.
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Sarah L.
This place is OK. I have eaten here before and it was nothing to write home about. I was just here for a surprise birthday party this past weekend. There was a buffet of appetizers provided for us. I didn't sample everything because I ate before coming. I tried the nacho dip, it was OK just a little sloppy. I also tried the BBQ meatballs, those were pretty good! They had fried chicken tenders and I stayed away from those but you really can't mess up chicken tenders. We had a nice large private room in the back. It was very spacious and the chairs were comfy! The only complaint was our drink service. We were assigned a waiter that also had to tend to tables out in the restaurant. We waited forever for our drinks and finally to close our drink tab. I felt bad for our waiter because he was crazed :( The party was a good time, just wish we had our own server for the night!
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Brian C.
Awesome burger joint! Great beers on tap. Cool, fun atmosphere. Kind of a pain in the neck to get too though
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Frank R.
It's a microbrewery, just like every other microbrewery with the stupid names for their beers and the big mirrors. The place is nice, big, and comfortable. It's the kind of place that workers in Schaumburg go after work to have a few brews and hit on their coworkers. You know, along with noshing on nachos and burgers. I would recommend the lettuce wraps, which are spicy chicken in sauce that you pick up with iceberg lettuce leaves. And the beers...hmmm...I really liked the porter. That was excellent. All in all a serviceable place...not one I'd go to for dinner out, but if I want to hang out with some colleagues and knock back a few while I fueled up on wings, that would work.
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Tony M.
I think my beer was more money than my burger. Service was also weak.
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Maria P.
I've eaten at thus restaurant plenty of times. There is nothing remarkable about this place. The food is edible and the service is spotty. I've ordered off both the regular menu in the dining room and the appetizers in the bar area. If you're looking for glorified bar food, this is your place.
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Ann P.
While the service was excellent I was underwhelmed by the food and drinks. Pass on the skinny margarita for sure.
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Dena D.
Such great service again!!! Dan the bartender was wonderful as always! The manager on duty, Mike, was very friendly, always stopping by to make sure we had everything we needed and even gave my friends and I a tour of the brewery! Very fun! The food was excellent and I highly recommend the Ice Cream Cupcakes!!!
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Michael P.
The beer is very good and the burgers and dishes are really good but the service can get a little dicy if it's busy! Not a bad little spot at all
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Avery S.
For a corporate brew pub they do an above average job with the formula. I feel these type of places should focus on the beer and craft a menu around it. Great beer and good food. A staple for me in the burbs.
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rebecca s.
The music was so loud here i couldnt concentrate on eating. service was good. food was just okay. nothing special.
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Ted V.
decent beer, the red was the best. The deep fried pickles could have been better and I expect a little more than instant potatoes. The burger was excellent, as was the meatloaf. Friendly and inexpensive.
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Kathy O.
Ram in Schaumburg gives a great food selection; from burgers to steak. They are accomadating if you want for example grilled calamari vs. fried calamari. They are a brewery also so have a bar area with TV's for sports watching, along with fresh brewed beers which are delicious. Easy to go to for a quick meal or have a party sized event. We had our daughter's birthday dinner there with ten of her friends! All the kids loved the food, along with an awesome icecream cake dessert that is huge so we got two and 5 each shared, yes it's that big of a dessert and delicious!
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Leocris L.
yawn.. i like how the size of the brews are like a small workout when trying to sip. a lot of tvs just like the on up north in bg, but overall it was just blah. stopped in for drinks recently with a buddy after work, and it was just average. i wasn't overly impressed by the overall visit.
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Ace A.
met some friends here for a get together, nice variety of beer. Food was also decent, nothing special. Good atmosphere.
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Jeanne L.
Ribs are good, everything else is kinda just meh. Typical burger bar food.
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Alex R.
I come here regularly, due to its proximity to work. This place gets 3 stars from me, but I'm conflicted by this rating. If I had the option, I would give 4.5 stars to the bar (for beer), and 1 star to the restaurant. Really, I would prefer this place to be a bar only, since they have GREAT beer (manufactured on-site), and I wish they would concentrate on that strength. Unfortunately, they also have a "restaurant" area. Truly, 5 years ago, it was much better, and I come back thinking that it might still be that place, but alas, it's not the same. The food is sub-par, and overpriced. Really, it would be okay if it were slightly cheaper, but you feel like they are trying to make it FEEL more expensive by raising their price, but have forgotten to work on the food aspect. Service: Regularly rude and a bit snobbish, which is just plain weird. They usually have two (2) hosts/hostesses, none of whom attempt to say hello. Ambiance: Really cool. It has a great layout. The facility is divided in half, one side being dedicated to the restaurant, and the other half is the bar. They serve the same food on both sides, but the bar side is a little more interesting. Summary: Come here for the fantastic beer. Drink the beer. Enjoy the beer. Try to enjoy it despite the terrible service. Don't eat the food unless really hungry -- you won't enjoy it, and you will inevitably feel a little ripped off.
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Dan B.
Second visit to a Ram Brewery and first at this location. I didn't see much difference in the locations. They were set up the same and menu was almost exactly the same. Had some time to visit the bar before our table was ready which was open seating which I thought was kind of interesting for a busy Friday night. Didn't try any of the seasonal beers this time around since they were all thicker lagers and stouts which I don't really care for. The American IPA and Buttface Amber are top notch brews in my opinion. The Blonde is a beer you'll want to get if you normally drink Miller Lite and Bud Light. BBQ Chicken Quesdillas and Wings for appetizers were very filling so I went away from my normal burger staple at a place like this and went with a chicken sandwich that was dipped in some sort of beer infused sauce all topped with onion rings. It was very good and I'm happy I decided on that other than a big burger. Other guy at the table only ate 4 bites of his burger since he was too full from the beer and appetizers. I would have called him a rookie eater but he was my boss so I kept my mouth shut.
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Jade R.
Ram has quickly become one of my favorite restaurants. The food is good while the beer is even better. When ever we are in or around this place we always end up going to Ram. The Staff is very friendly and willing to help with any questions you might have about the many beer choices. The Blondie beer has become one our favorites. We enjoy dinning at Ram and highly recommend it if you are around it.
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David B.
At it's core, RAM is a restaurant chain. If you keep this in mind before walking in, you can really enjoy yourself here. You'll no longer be offended by the warnings of, "You know, that tastes really bitter," when you order the IPA. Or hearing a confirmation that, "That tastes like a Newcastle, is that okay?" when you order a brown ale. RAM usually has about five standard beers on tap: a light lager, a hefeweizen, an amber, an IPA, and a porter. They offer occasional seasonals, and a few have actually been pretty good. Don't expect to find something really unique, though -- mostly something along the lines of an Oktoberfest Mrzen. Although their '71 pale ale, made with rye, is truly excellent. But as mentioned at the beginning of this review, it is a chain. The food will consist of typical bar appetizers, burgers, and a few "healthy" menu items like chicken wraps. The best part about RAM is that their weekday specials currently offer a lot of beer (18 to 24 oz pints) for fairly cheap ($2-$3). You can sample a ton of their beer for almost nothing. Just make sure to book a room at the hotel across the parking lot.
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George O.
I enjoyed it, but you will need to be patient, you will have a long time waiting to be seated. Even if you registered with open-table. We went a few Saturdays ago before going to the Improve. They where very busy and there was two large parties on the other side of us. the few single tables that surrounded the LARGE party we felt ignored. Their menu did look good, they have a large selections of beer and hamburgers. I would go back and give it another try, on a night where I was not in a hurry and during the week where it might not be very busy.
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Erik J.
Honestly, I'm starting to have trouble telling these brewery/restaurant places apart. Ram is kind of like Granite City which is kind of like Emmett's which is kind of like X, etc. Food's bland but beer is mid-range to good. So, you eat if you're hungry but focus on the beer. I had the Seasonal dark which is basically a standard stout. Not bad - I tried my friend's buttface lager and that was vastly superior, but neither was bad in any sort of way. I'd buy the buttface if I saw it in a grocery store cooler (or hoard it at a barbecue). To Ram's credit, the service was freaking excellent (hence the four stars). Our waitresses (we were there long enough to have two) were knowledgeable and put up with my crap very well. Stop by for the beer and skip the food.
(4)
Kevin B.
In my earlier review, I said that I never had a steak at Ram in all my years going. Last night, that changed and I ordered a sirloin. It was great! Admitedly, it was the first Monday of the month and my Mug Club 50% discount turned the $16 sirloin into $8. It would still be a good deal without the discount based on the quality of the steak.
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Stacey D.
My husband and I go to Ram frequently, about weekly. About 80% of the time we have excellent service, food, etc. But the remaining 20% is what made me rate it 4 stars. Once in a while the servers can't decide who our table belongs to, so neither helps us. And we get less-than-stellar service. Their beer is good. I like their sirloin and burgers, calamari, soup, and other appetizers. All in all, I like Ram. I like the atmosphere, service, food, and beer.
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Dachs K.
The beer is crap: bland and forgettable. But to be fair, local breweries (at least the ones popping up all over the suburbs now) usually suck. Their food is much better than their beer. I love the Stadium Burger (I think that's the name). It's a 1 lb. burger with all sorts of toppings. Amazingly tasty.
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Cindy K.
I met a couple of friends for dinner here. We sat in a booth in the bar. The restaurant wasn't very busy, but we were looking for our server all night long. We sat for 20 minutes before she came over to take our order. And then we sat with dirty salad plates and then again later with dirty dinner plates. I'm sorry that I had recommended this place to my friends, who had never been here before.
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Gia S.
The space was great, service was very good but the food was eh. I got the turkey burger and the cheese on there, the pepperjack was tiny little chunks and not at all melted. The bun was about 3 times too big and the burger was just dry. I got about 4 pickle chips, 2 being ends. And around 15 fries. It was a business lunch so I didn't want to say anything but atleast my clients seemed to enjoy their meals. Need healthier options!
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Lauren R.
Food can be better but atmosphere is good.
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Tamara M.
Ram does have some good brews. That is true. But I was not at all impressed by the food. Pub food can be good. This wasn't. I had a burger, which was cold by the time it got to the table. Since I rarely send things back for fear of what might happen to it in the kitchen, I ate it, but didn't enjoy it. The waitress was also rather unpleasant.
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Jon J.
I've been coming to this Ram for many years now, and it's been a reliable place for after-work drinks or a long lunch. They have an enormous menu that always leaves me wishing I had gotten something different - none of it is really bad, but it's never really outstanding, either. The only thing I can think that really stands out is their nachos, which are perfect bar food nachos - enormous plate, tons of toppings, more than enough to share with 4 or 5 people. And the beer - excellent. It's always fresh (made on site!), and they're just as good as the other Chicago favorite, Goose Island - if not a little better! If their food was better (and a little cheaper), it'd be outstanding. However I have to average out the 2.5 star food with the 4 star beer and round it off to a 3.
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Neil R.
Its been awhile since I been to RAM but it seems the prices have gone up. I always get the tuscan meatloaf with fried onion shoestrings and mash potatoes. If I am right, the price went up by $2 and the mash potatoes are no longer garlic but regular. The meatloaf was still awesome though. The homebrewed beers are always good especially the blonde. I had 2 mugs and could have kept on going if we didnt decide to leave. The service was great and the place was packed as usual on a Saturday night. Among the 8 of us, the tab was $250 including tip and half of us did not even drink. Definitely a good place for coworkers and friends.
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Metzger M.
what a great burger bacon cheddar cheese. I'm going back later this week try all the beers
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Christina A.
I give Ram a 4 because I am averaging my stars. The food is nice for a Saturday afternoon or a lunch while shopping but I love their beer (3.5 for food - 5 for beer). My friend Tom is the brewmaster and he is the master! He is originally from California's wine country and he knows his yeast and grains better than he knows his best friends. This is a great place to take your family and friends from out of town and it is extremely impressive to order the beer sampler featuring a great selection of homebrewed goodness. I personally love the Hefeweizen and the Total Disorder Porter. I also tend to be a big lover of the Chicago Blonde. I hear people talk about the sweet beers, but just like all breweries and wineries, we try to create wines and beers for all taste buds and that is exactly what Ram is doing - making everyone happy. I highly recommend visiting on an afternoon while you have the bar booth to yourselves and ordering a sampler. Cheers and brew-ha-ha to you.
(4)
Blaise S.
As someone always in the mood for meat and potatoes, I made reservations at Ram for a Friday night with a group of friends since I had heard good things. And I gotta say, meh. The service was great. One of my buddies was SUPER late to the reservation, so we ordered the sampler appetizer and kept the beer flowing (and tipped well) and they were cool with it. The beer is pretty good, and they brew their own which is always a bonus. I got the buttface, and I would get it again. Kept them from a one-star rating. Problem was, I ordered a surf 'n turf (steak with salmon) because I wanted a delicious steak. I didn't get it. It wasn't bad. It just wasn't great if you know what I mean. I'd come here again for the beer, but I wouldn't go splurging on the food because it's not cheap and frankly I expected more.
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Elizabeth T.
I admit being surprised by some of the other reviews. My SO and I were in Rosemont for a bridal show and swung by here at the recommendation of the hotel for lunch. Probably one of the best random recommendations I've ever gotten. The beer was delish, he got the porter and I got the hefeweizen, and we loved both of them. For food, he got the fish & chips, me the king crab & artichoke heart melt. His was a bit bland, but the breading was good, fish nicely cooked and mine was just divine. I couldn't stop eating it, long after I was full!! I'd definitely stop back if I'm ever in the hood again. Great atmosphere too! Lots of tv's and comfy booths. So glad we stopped in!
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Gene X.
I seem to recall eating at this place BY (Before Yelp) in the early 21st century when I was in another Midwestern town so it may be a regional chain. It kind of reminds me of the Rock Bottom Brewery type of place and is about on par with them. I wasn't able to try the beers b/c I was on my way to work, but the baked beans were really good. My burger was decent, although a bit over cooked for medium. Our server was extremely attentive though and the service overall was good. A safe bet, but nothing that'll be overly memorable.
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shaun M.
I thought I would make an update to this review. After coming here a couple of times I realized the beer is the only thing good here, and even that isn't the best around. They really need to work on improving the quality of their food.
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Mike L.
A brewpub/sportsbar/suburban/generic/ mall scavenger/ lifeless establishment. Yea they brew their own beer but they also have had one of the worst Barrel age beers ever, a Bourban barrel aged IPA that was good after one sip but did a serious dip after that. A fitting stop for any Ikea/ Woodfield mall shopper.
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Karen S.
The girls and I typically get together here for girls nights out. It's a really casual place which reminds me of TGI Fridays or the like. I really like their shrimp dishes but occassionally will get a burger. The last time we were here was for a small baby shower, and the waitress did a great job of accomodating us with our needs. The only slight complaint I have is with the awful lighting. It's very dark in there, and the light they do have is of the awful flourescent kind. It just gives you a slight headache.
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Nina H.
Ram gets a 5 for one reason. Their calamari. I have NEVER, EVER, EVER had calamari this good in my life. They cut the rings and serve them flat with a perfect light crunchy breading and 2 sauces, one a spicy, sweet honey-like concoction and the other a milder creamy sauce. Their beer is nothing special, the rest of their manu is alright. But that calamari, go just for that.
(5)
Erica T.
Went here for drinks with my family. I ordered a Pomegranate Mojito and yes I should've known better for going to a brewery. It was a pretty decent saturday afternoon and the service was meh. I saw a waitress walk around the whole dining room until the guests whose food it was had to wave her down. Not going back.
(2)
Jessica W.
After a long drive from Michigan to Chicago, stop here for the Mile High Mud Pie. Be sure to share - this is a table dessert. (Also, the boy loved the Buttface - and he knows his beer! And the brother loved the shrimp lettuce wraps.)
(5)
m k.
was there for bears game last night..im a beer nerd, and i like all types..this place might be the worst brewery i have ever been to, the beer was awful..restaurant and building are very nice..service was great..beer disgusting..
(2)
Angela P.
This is somewhere we occasionally go for some appetizers and beer. We LOVE their Hefeweizen...it has hints of banana and is just SO smooth! Yumm!! There are two areas to sit here, one is the bar area which is pretty big, but fills up fast on the weekends and then the restaurant side. I prefer the bar side because you have to be 21 and over to sit there and it is just a much more fun atmosphere. And I have also been here for lunch and had a really good burger and great conversation with my friend! When we go at night we typically get the calamari which has a really good sweet and spicy sauce on it and sometimes nachos or potato skins, all of which are very good bar food. It is a bit pricey but not too bad at all. I would say come here to try out the good food and stay to down some GREAT beer! =]
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Melodie C.
I went back about a month ago and found that they took the tuna salad off the menu. I was not overly impressed with the new menu as I did not see a lot of new stuff that appealed to me, but they still have the Reuben that I like.
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John W.
Our first visit here on July 20th and could not have picked a better place for lunch on our anniversary. The food was great, the burgers are huge and very tasty. The armadillo eggs were fantastic. I'll try to duplicate them at home but I would stop here just for those alone! The Buttface Ale was wonderful. The best part of this visit was the service. From our server Jaqueline to the folks bringing the food to the Manager Ethan who just put this visit over the top. We received a free dessert which after the burger would normally have sat there. It was so good, some sort of Oreo ice cream tart, we finished the whole thing! He offered us a brewery tour but at the time, it was being cleaned. He gave us his card and said to call before our next visit and he'll schedule one for us. He also gave me a free appetizer card as well as bought me a growler of the Buttface Ale to go! Anyone reading this that works in the restaurant industry, especially management, this is the type of place you want to pattern yourselves after. Already wanting to go back for the Reuben burger!
(5)
Michael L.
Ok, so I went here with a large group for a freinds birthday. Overall I'm not impressed. The server was excellent. I did have several Buttface ales. Other than having a great name, the ale was pretty good. The appetizers were decent. Nothing too special, just your normal run of the mill BS. For the entree I had the cocnut prawns. The shrimps themselves were average, like any you'd find at some cookie cutter, corporate, TGI McFunsters. The prawns came with a side of rice, and, well the rice thats served at Cook County Jail, tastes better. Yes, I know this for a fact. I can't justify giving a place more than 2 stars if a jail can beat a restaraunt in any food category.
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Brad C.
All around solid. if you like Rock Bottom then you will most likely enjoy Ram. The food isn't amazing but they are a brewery so thats a plus. One thing I believe Rock Bottom has them beat on is that each Rock Bottom location has a few different beers that you can only get there. But the couple Ram's I have been to had the same beers on the menu, no brew master special or anything.
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Laura I.
Overpriced, noisy and always a wait. While the food was decent and the spinach appetizer dip was tasty, the price of what was served (and the time it took to serve) just didn't add up. Our bill consistently was higher than what I felt the food was worth.
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Manny F.
Not a bad joint at all. I had a burger here with a salad and coupled that with local brew for a great price. The place was dead on a Monday night ... that is the best I could ask for on a quick business trip and wanting to eat at 11pm because of all the flight delays due to weather. Definite stop for a quite bite on any business trip, if you're staying next door at the Hyatt. Now, the Hyatt is a whole different story... below expecations.. some converted hotel which is a disgrace to the chain!
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Sarah K.
they have a bathroom that is so beautiful, i almost joyfully wept upon discovery .... shortly thereafter, they ran out of glenlivet. hmmm ... I guess you really can't have it all.
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Dee W.
This place is a great group location - attended a bday celebration and they had these mini table kegs that we drank beer from and the food was great. The ribs were fantastic and a definate must try. And the calamari is something out of this world! The service was fantastic and our waitress catered to all our needs, especially with the huge bday cake.
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Cassie B.
Like a nicer TGI Friday's. bar/restaurant atmosphere, meant to be good for families or after weekend shopping at Woodfield. I would go for a very safe dining/drinking choice.
(3)
rachel c.
I know what you're thinking, why are you eating at a brewery in Schaumburg? I was forced to eat there for a group work function, of course. The menu is one of those jack-of-all-trade types, where they have 'thai' dishes among ribs, pasta, steak, fish, nachos, and 50 other things that are pictured (yes, pictured, I hate that) on the menu. I had the blackened salmon. It was one of the worst salmon dishes I've had lately, dry, overcooked, flavorless. It's a brewery, and their Chicago Blonde is okay.
(3)
Peter F.
First time there. Interesting menu. An awful lot to choose from. Bar/Pub atmosphere. Drink specials and on the Thursday night I went they had $2.00 of all hamburger dishes. The have 2 choices of fries which are fabulous. A thin sliced potato which is like a thick potato chip and "fresh cut fries" which are very large that they call 'steak fries". They offer a Kobi beef hamburger and a new one on me called Yakou beef. I guess it is another Japanese "extreme" product in the style of Kobi. I guess it gives the RAM restaraunt the balls to ask $12.00 for a burger.Maybe the "Yakou" beef is massaged by 500lb. Sumo wrestlers wearing thongs and the Kobi beef is just massaged by normal beef farmers. Well anyway i had the fried calamari which was very good but could have been fried more "crisp". It came with a mango/chile sauce that I loved. One innovation that RAM has is what they call a "personal plate" for appitizers. It is what amounts to a half order and lets you enjoy an appitizer that your date might not like and you don't end up wasting a bunch of it. I plan to go back and try other menu items. They have their "own"beer. Stay away from any of the fruity drinks as they are way, way to sweet. Stick with the basic drinks. Not a bad experience and not a great one. Waitstaff should get to know the drink and food menu better and not come to work when you have a cold. YUK!
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A K.
The food at this place is good, but the service is definitely lacking. I think that they may be more interested in keeping drinks full than providing food that is hot and fresh. I do like the atmosphere at this place, but it wouldn't be a good idea to come here if you didn't like beer which not everyone does. I think that this place may be designed more for just appetizers and drinks than a full meal with a group of people.
(2)
Bob Z.
I've been to several Ram Restaurants and I have to say that this one is the cleanest and brightest we have found. Great service too. We just stopped in for something light after being out hiking. Of course after water :), we had a couple of beers. I tried their Buttface Amber. It was just a drop bitter, but really refreshing. I'd definitely get it again. My buddy had their IPA. It was awesome. We also had the hummus appetizers. Very fresh and hit the spot. We would definitely recommend coming back. Great service, fresh food, bright and clean eatery.
(5)
Rick T.
Really good prices on the many beers they had, maybe it was happy hour or something like that. The beer was decent and so was the food it reminded me of your typical bar food but a little better.
(3)
Magnus L.
We started out with their spinach & artichoke dip which was really good! It was not quite big enough to share for two, at least not compared to most of the other restaurants we go to but it was good. I decided to go with their Rebuen sandwich. It was OK, considering this was in the Chicago area where you always hear about all the awesome beef sandwiches I had expected a lot more. It was definitely OK, I guess I should have gone with their burgers or asked what their speciality is. The one thing that stood out was the waiter, unfortunately I can't remember his name. We were waiting on a couple of other people of our party to join but were late but he checked with us and made sure our kid got something to nibble on so our night wouldn't become stressful and have to endure some whining. He was on top of everything, he made sure we always had what we needed, that we always got refills in time and was fun and sociable. The kid's meal also came with an optional free dessert and he did an awesome job of checking with us if we wanted it without letting our kid in on it in case we for whatever reason didn't want him lot's of sugar close to his bed time, go figure! The waiter made the experience a 4 but the food just wasn't all that great, but the others in the party really enjoyed theirs so I figure I just picked something they don't make very good at this location. I've been eating out quite a bit the last six months and this place had the best server I've had by far. He should be a waiter at a high end restaurant!
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Donna R.
Have never been let down by RAM.. always great food and great service. Sign up for their club... every bday you get a free Mile High Mud Pie, and well its worth every flipping penny. Can easily be split between 4 people.. its cookies and cream ice cream, as well as mocha ice cream, toasted almond, Oreo bottom, mocha fudge, and of course, whipped cream. We never get appetizers cause we know we are going to be eating that on a birthday dinner. Love their burgers, love their fries, even love their salads, and love the atmosphere. OH! And their Bloody Marys are awesome, its like a meal. Topped with pickles, cheese, and you get a beer chaser. Going here always puts a smile on my face :)
(5)
Duffy G.
A Great recommendation... GREAT service... GREAT food... Outstanding craft beer selection! This was a good choice for our last day in Schaumburg!
(5)
Tom C.
Great semi-local place to go eat out! They have some really good brews they make themselves, as well as some truly delicious appetizers and entrees. I would recommend the buttface cheese dip. So good. The atmosphere is sporty on one side and casual on the other. But overall an awesome place to eat out.
(5)
Alexa E.
The boyfriend and I are quite the beer connoisseurs, so of course he introduced me to this wonderful gem. We tried the beer flight, as well as some seasonals. Really great beers, I must say! The Total Disorder Porter & Hefeweizen were tied for second place, but I rate the Buttface Amber as my favorite. As far as food, really good and they put their own little twist on popular dishes! I really liked the BBQ chicken quesadilla. We sat at the bar, so I don't have too much to say about the service.
(5)
Courtney M.
My friends and I were very interested in trying out a new restaurant rather than sticking to the usual Olive Garden and Houlihan's. Due to previous reviews, I was not quite sure what to expect. However, I can honestly say that RAM was an incredibly fun place to eat and hang out with friends. The building and decor is quite different than many places within the area, so it was already as if we were in a downtown restaurant rather than in the suburbs. The noise level is relatively loud, so it would not necessarily be a great place for a romantic evening, but a great one for an evening with friends. The service staff were all incredibly friendly and very quick to address our needs. We were seated very quickly, despite the large crowds that were there for the evening. While looking through the menu, it became clear that choosing what to eat would not be an easy thing to do. Not only that, but their extensive wine and beer selections made that decision just as difficult. I ended up getting the Blonde (a famous and highly-reviewed beer). We also ordered some cheese dip and cheese-covered, bacon-covered, steaming hot french fries. The appetizers were AMAZING! The dinner selections were just as delicious and instead of eating just what we had ordered individually, we ended up passing around some of the dishes because they were just too good. I will definitely head back to RAM soon and I recommend it to anyone who needs a break from the work week for some great food and drinks.
(5)
Tara S.
The Disorder Porter and Buttface Amber are very good craft brews. As for the food, I really enjoyed the Hippie Chick salad and appreciated the low-cal section of the menu. My husband and guy friend had the Notorious PIG and French Dip sandwiches respectively and both enjoyed the full flavor. Service was excellent. Our beers were upgraded to talls because of some sort of special. And our waiter brought us a round of waters with our food without being prompted. I'm really surprised at how low the average rating is. I would absolutely recommend eating here.
(5)
Mara B.
Very popular and loud. Food is good, not great. Large portions. In my opinion, menu selection is odd. We will be back.
(4)
Rhonda G.
Service was stellar and our waitress was attentive and very accommodating. She also did a great job of recommending items to a friend who was indecisive. OK, now that the nicety's are out of the way: Another suburban food coliseum! I have found that grand in space doesn't equal grand in taste.Chicken on the chicken nachos appetizer was soooo dry and the guacamole had been blended to death and what remained couldn't legally be called guacamole. Liquimole? My crab and artichoke sandwich was a mayo filled mess with about two scraps of actual crab.My friend ordered a chicken burger and was annoyed to find that it wasn't in fact a chicken burger but simply a chicken breast on a bun....not the same. the fries were ok but not unlike fries anywhere else. I guess the draw to this place would be the brewery and some of the beers were pretty tasty. I don't see myself going back.
(3)
Rick D.
Love the beer and atmosphere, but if they insist on advertising they have wireless access, they need to make sure it WORKS!!!
(4)
Don Z.
Ram is a place that I wanted to like, because it is fairly close to where I live and work. Unfortunately, it suffers from that crushing corporate control that does not mix well with microbrews. The beer selection seems good at first. They have a half dozen on tap at any time, with some standards and a few rotating styles. The problem starts with the temperature. Every beer is served ICE COLD! I found it difficult to even taste the beer. If you find yourself here, be sure to ask for a warm glass, so that the beer will be at a drinkable/taste-able temperature in less than 15 minutes after it is served. I found most of the beers at Ram to be too bland for my tastes. A notable exception was the Total Disorder Porter, which was good. I was most disappointed with the Big Red IPA and the 71 Pale, which simply did not stand out as good examples of these styles which I normally like. Where were the hops? I was recently at Ram when they had a seasonal hazlenut beer. It was a nice departure from their other bland offerings. The food at Ram is mediocre. I really went for the beer, but a man has to eat. I haven't had a wide selection from their menu, but in general I found it to be expensive for the quality. It is basically fancy pub grub that is trying to be hip for the Schaumburg crowd. The layout of this location is your typical giant corporate restaurant. I have sat at the bar as well as in the general restaurant booths. The bar had way too many TVs and lights for my taste. I also wish they could clean up the smell of stale beer a little better. I know that this is a common problem with bars, but it doesn't make me like it anymore. The restaurant seating was very loud. Probably even more so because I was there... After a few beers, I become part of the problem I suppose. I did not like the number of children that were present. These types of brewpubs cater to the suburban families that think nothing of bringing children to bars. This is common, so not really a Ram problem specifically. Overall, I would probably go back to Ram if I was in the area, but I wouldn't seek it out. It is not terrible, once you are aware of its deficiencies, but I keep wishing it was better. Update (2009-07-25): I returned to Ram this afternoon. I sat at the bar for a few beers and some dessert. The Disorder Porter and the Barefoot Wit were good. I made sure to ask for a "room temperature" glass and this helped a lot.
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Brent W.
Burger Monday it is. Well they don't have a Monday burger special like many places do but I was aiming for one and it had been a few years since eating here so thought I give it a re-visit. Burgers galore here and they're all priced in the 10$ range. I ordered the Bacon and Cheddar with BBQ and it was tasty but nothing spectacular. I'm now convinced that in order to satisfy my burger cravings that said burger need be at the very least hand formed and at best should be ground fresh daily. See J. Alex for a textbook example of this. This was a pre-made patty evidenced by its perfect cylindrical shape...boo! Fries were average at best but the service was on point....the 80's mix tape playing in the background was only moderately annoying. Probably won't be back unless chosen by another person.
(3)
Jordan U.
Went for lunch with clients. It was good but not spectacular. Service was good. Had a spinach salad with blackened chicken. Chicken could have been more flavorful but was ok. Didn't blow me away or anything. I'm sure I would go back and have always had a decent meal there. If I were just going to sit in the bar, drink beer and have good brewery food it would probably get a 4.
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Stephanie B.
I used to work at the Ram YEARS ago right after I graduated college. Since then, not much has changed. My fiance and I met up with another couple (the girl used to work with me there back in the day). We thought we'd have a casual date night and reminisce about our ole stomping ground. We were seated pretty quickly, even with a sprawling line waiting at the front. I ordered the Skinny Mango Mojito (a new addition ot the menu!) for 80 calories. Not too shabby! My friend ordred the Skinny Cosmo Cooler. The boys ordered Blondes. No, not other women, but the beer on tap that they brew in house. We opted to split an appetizer and ordered the BBQ chicken quesadilla. It was as good as I remembered it. Colby Jack cheese with juicy marinated chicken and bbq sauce drizzled on top. Yum! The orders varied between the four of us, and I apologize but don't remember all that we had except my own. I used to love the burgers when I did work there, and so I thought I'd order one for good measure. The Bourbon Black Jack was one of my faves. However, I don't remember it being that spicy. I also don't remember when Medium ended up being pink all the way through? I ended up eating only part of my burger because it was so undercooked, and was too impatient to send it back. They have added sweet potato fries to the choices of sides, and boy, they were crispy, sweet, and I polished them off! I opted to not get dessert, but the other couple did. The mini ice cream cupcake looked pretty darn good. Overall, Ram continues to brew and serve on par drinks, and average food. I have had better burgers elsewhere though. This shall be an appetizer and drinks spot going forward.
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Morgan A.
The Ram is good for what it is... higher quality chain food. I used to go all the time when I lived in Seattle and loved it. They had a fabulous $20 appetizer, salad, and steak deal. I was disappointed to see the IL location didn't have that. They have good beer and I highly recommend the skillet bread pudding. It's great for groups of people too. Go on your way to The Improv for a fun night out!
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Andrew J.
Not long ago, I wrote a generally unfavorable review of Ram, claiming that the restaurant had seen better days, that it seemed all too willing to compare its self to TGI Friday's, and that the restaurant seemed out of touch with microbreweries and the times in general. As it turns out, I was the one who was out of date. I just ate there tonight, and I am not too proud to admit that I was totally wrong. Ram has made serious improvements since I was there last. Here's what happened that made me go back: within a few days of posting my last review, I was stunned to see that Mike, the regional manager of Ram, had contacted me on Yelp. He said that he had read my review, appreciated my criticisms, and invited me back to the Schaumburg location to show me that things had changed. I told him that I'd be happy to give Ram another shot, and while I expected that I would get fine treatment and food, I also told him that I thought that Ram seemed to have an identity crisis and that it just wasn't as cool as it had been ten years ago. As it turns out, the restaurant is better now than I've ever remembered it. The menu is newer, more condensed, and more suited to a modern microbrewery with lots of gourmet bar food. The restaurant was incredibly clean, and the tables looked brand new with hardly a scratch on them. It was refreshing. The meal experience was great. Our server Allison was upbeat, friendly, and had great suggestions. She also seemed genuinely proud of the menu, which, I think, is very encouraging to guests. The food my girlfriend and I ordered was also wonderful. I had a Faberge Burger which included breakfast toppings like bacon, ham, and eggs. It was so good I downed it in less than five minutes despite its generous size. My girlfriend had pulled a pulled pork sandwich, which we both agreed was the best one we'd had in the Schaumburg area. Additionally, we tried a seasonal beer and were both impressed by its deliciousness. We also got to talk with Jeff, the general manager, who came by to check on us- he was warm, receptive, and a pleasure to talk to. So.... what else could you want from a meal experience? I'm convinced. Ram is back on track, and just as good as any other microbrewery in the area- except for one thing: they took the time to address me individually when I least expected it. That puts them above the rest in my opinion. This is a restaurant that deserves your business. I know I'll be back, and I hope you will too. And to the regional manager, Mike: It's still a beacon of awesomeness.Thanks for proving me wrong. :)
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Ryan H.
Good service, very loud atmosphere.. not really a great place to take a date or the family for dinner. Their food is above average but their beer is nothing more than average. I do think this place is over-hyped and over-priced too.
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Chris K.
Went here 'cause I was near and love craft beer. Although their specials are incredible ($4 for a HUGE mug and $3 for 18oz 'pints' on Tuesdays), the beer was mediocre at best. The pale ale was 'meh', but the IPA better (not saying much). If you're close, try it and prove me wrong...otherwise, drive to the city.
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Jonathan C.
Pretty good home brews. They got some hoppy ones.... not as hoppy as DogFish head 90 minute IPA, but its hard to beat my favorite beer. The garlic swiss burger is damn good. Be warned... .do NOT get meat loaf here. It is really salty.
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Erik H.
With a lack of decent - and decently priced - hangout spots in Schaumburg, the Ram (is it called that?) has stepped in to pick up some of the slack. Everything here was a bit above reasonable, from the food to the beer to the prices. Don't let it fool you - it's definitely a chain, but Schaumburg seems to attract the better chains, so it's not necessarily a bad thing. One of the upsides of that is that the calories are posted on their website, if you're into that kind of thing, although one look at them and you'll realize this is not a place for a diet (why are you going to a pub if you're on a diet?). My verdict is that it's good enough, but you might as well drive the 10 extra minutes and go to The Lucky Monk, with better beer and better burgers.
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Kaitlin G.
Great for burgers and beer! The dessert is the perfect size and sooo good!!
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Jack C.
The food was outstanding and the curl was fun!
(5)
Juliana R.
Sundays they have $5 22 oz. microbrews! Yes please!! Plus they have great food and great service!
(5)
Dee C.
This is a first come first serve basis restaurant. Came here before a Bears game, and were able to get seats without a problem. We were meeting up with 4 other people, but we were the first to arrive. Pros: Strawberry margarita was good, but couldn't really taste any alcohol in it. $1 mimosa and champagne was a great deal! Cons: Nachos that I ordered was meh.....did not taste that great....really hard to screw that up....at least I thought. Waiter did not appear for 20-30 minutes until we had to ask someone who our waiter was. Once we actually started getting service it was ok. Overall, a decent place to watch a game. They have a HUGE tv and many other Tvs around the whole room.
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Cassie S.
Honestly have never had an exceptional experience at The Ram. Last nights visit was okay. Drink and beer were great and food was good. However, I could leave the bar service. Bartender was peppy and had a positive attitude but always referred to be as honey, babe, sweetie or something of the such. I'm sorry but you knew my actual name...please use it. Using "pet" names for guest is unacceptable and unprofessional in my book. The other problem which warrants 2 stars is how the food came out. We had ordered an appetizer and 2 entrees. For some reason the entrees came out first, which makes me believe that the whole order was put in at once. Bartender came over and said she wasn't sure why this had happened and asked us if we would like her to take our entrees back to keep them warm. We opted to forgo the appetizer and only have entrees. One reason being I was irritated they came out first and second because I refuse to have my food sit in a window and die. Appetizer was taken off the bill but an apology was never presented. I would still go back due to the food and beer being great, however the service is a turn off.
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Ashley J.
We love this place! My girlfriends and I use the Ram as a central meeting spot for drinks/dinner. They have great beers (the Blonde is my fav!), an extensive wine list, and great food. The bar area is first come first serve, so either get there early- or be prepared to stand around while you wait for a table to open up. Lots of TV's for those sports fans .. Great patio for the warmer months. Food: Awesome burgers, fresh salads, love the chips/queso appetizer. Honestly, we try different things every time we visit Ram- and I'm always impressed. The presentation is nothing fancy- but it's just good food. They have a little window of gifts that you for purchase as well - I recommend purchasing one of their growlers and taking home some of their great beer. Great place for girlfriends, guys night, or even a date. i would say that Ram is nice-casual (it really depends on the occasion)
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Deepak V.
Great beer.. enough said.
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Jay K.
Good atmosphere, great wait staff, decent food. The brews are what I would call baby beers, but they are limited by state law. They still have a good flavor profile. Worth stopping in and having a couple. Karen and Jen rock!
(3)
Sarah D.
I think this is my first 1 star review. I almost gave it 2 stars but I truly would not go back here so I think my rating is warranted. I met 2 friends here at 7pm Saturday night. There was a long wait but that was our fault for not making reservations. We ended up finding a table in the bar area. Our waitress was nice but not very attentive. It took at least 20 minutes to even get a menu. My friend ordered water with her drink and the water took at least 20 minutes to get to us too. Yes, it was busy but after reading other reviews, this seems to be common occurrance. I got the wrong drink - it was still good, kinda weak. I didn't bother sending it back since our waitress wasn't around to take it back. Most of all, I was disappointed in the food. I ordered the pulled pork sandwich. It was absolutely huge but just did not taste good at all. Very sad since I love a good pulled pork. I had fries as a side and was disappointed in the amount I received. I did have the other half of my sandwich wrapped to bring home to see if my husband liked it but I ended up forgetting it there....and I didn't really care.
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Megan O.
First off, they take reservations. So I definitely recommend calling ahead if you have a group of 10 or more. We came for my 21st birthday so we all ordered some drinks and I definitely recommend the Dragonberry Mojito. DELICIOUS! They also have Woodchuck hard cider which is a plus in my book because it's a little hard to find. Everyone's food is in good proportion, and all really enjoyed their food. Many people in my group ordered the steak and I ordered a RAM FAVORITE: Peanut Butter burger. A few things on this. Sounds weird, but surprisingly it was good! HOWEVER, good for the first couple of bites. Then it got to be TOO MUCH peanut butter. The burger itself was good; juicy and cooked the way I wanted but the peanut butter as the replacement for light mayo was overbearing. So if you're adventurous, try it but tell your waiter, "LIGHT ON THE PB" They also gave me a sky-high delicious chocolate vanilla icecream cake.
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : No Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Loud Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
Carol K.
While I like the RAM location located closer to the airport- this location really left me feeling underwhelmed the other day as service was just not good. We had a larger sized group (about 16 people) and while I thought it was going to be a good experience given the place was basically empty on this Wednesday night-it seems this place has a lot of "rules" and they were willing to leave money on the table to follow them. Case in point- we sat out on the patio- with one server assigned to us. She was clearly overwhelmed and the staff inside really wasn't helping her much as she was bringing the drinks out in two's. This meant that by the time she got a round of drinks to the table, those served first were ready for a drink again. Not particularly efficient. And then there's that "leaving money on the table issue". It was 5:15 and we were given two menus- the happy hour menu and the main menu. Many in our group wanted sliders so we ordered 15 orders of 2. The server came back and said they couldn't do sliders as that menu ended at 5pm. Really? You are willing to give up $75 in food sales for 15 minutes? You must have way too much business RAM. And if you didn't want us to order off the happy hour menu . . .don't give us one! So we kept with our other appetizer order and that food was okay (typical bar food) but not without all of us talking about "rules" and how some really should be bent to take care of a customer need. I get that they probably wanted all of us to order a full sized dinner- but we were there for snacks. Given it's in the burbs, there is plenty of free parking. Too bad for the service failure as I was the one who recommended this place based on my experiences at the other location as they can usually handle large sized groups quite well. Oh well- live and learn.
(2)Manuel D.
I cannot confirm bad service. Do you expect somebody at your table after seconds? I have been a guest of the next door hotel twice in two years for a week each. I have been a guest there at calm nights and very busy game nights. Service was always fast and friendly. The staff paid professional and friendly attention to me and the rest of my table often during our evenings there. The beers are very diversive and tasted well enough. But for me, the burgers are shining stars. The always came exactly to order. Burgers and sides are very big. Burger meat is seasoned but keeps a great meat taste. Onions, lettuce ... everythings was fresh, everything was very juicy.
(5)Mark J.
Outstanding meal. I had the Cajun Chicken Pasta. Fresh, spicy, and nice mix of veggies. I had the Hefeweizen beer; nice clean taste; not bitter. Lots of other brewed beer to choose from. Oh, and they have tv's in the bar to watch the game.
(5)Britt C.
I went here to grab a drink with some ladies I used to work with. It's a good place for a range of ages, nicer atmosphere for sure. I tried a watermelon long island, which was pretty good. It was obviously sweet, but for a long island it didn't really pack the punch I was hoping for. It did come in a nice little carafe which was cute. We also grabbed an appetizer, I opted for the armadillo eggs. Armadillos!! Love armadillos. But yes, these are their version of a popper. It has chicken, jalapenos, cheese and it's obviously fried. Pretttty good if I do say so myself. I wouldn't mind going back there to try some food food.
(3)Pari P.
After a couple of visits, it's not often that your review of a restaurant changes. This was a first for me at Ram. I updated my review from three to four stars due to a new appreciation. From the first visit, I missed two major factors that make Ram awesome - the beer infused items and overall value. After the second and third visit, I made it a point to try the unique beer infused items. Out of the selection, the Amber Ale Chicken sandwich was the star. It's a big and juicy beer marinated chicken breast topped with coleslaw, fried onion rings, chipotle mayo, and BBQ sauce - an excellent combination of flavors and textures. At my most recent visit, it was hard not to get it again. It's that good and I definitely recommend it. The prices were reasonable and we received awesome service. When was the last time your server genuinely smiled and was on top of everything? For the overall value, it's no wonder this place is packed whether it's to watch the game, a dinner hangout, or for some all American classics. Award winning beer and beer infused entrées, need I say more? Thank goodness it's Ram[sday].
(4)Blair S.
It never fails. Order your burger medium well, and they'll bring it to you raw.not just raw, literally cold. I go here because it's close to work , but if it was up to me, never again. I really don't get it, it's bad every time. Cold food, messed up reservations, it's always something? It's nice inside, but I have no idea what the attraction is beyond the bar TV's? There are many choices along Golf Rd, pick something else.
(1)Lisa J.
We came with a large party of 8 and were greeted by the host who proceeded to point us to the direction of our table. He did not take us to the table or provide menus which did not seem very customer service friendly. While sitting at the table we noticed the table was actually two picnic tables with table clothes on them. Not exactly what you expect to see when you go for the experience of dining out. We did receive our menus 15 minutes later when we were greeted by our server. The food was fine. Nothing really memorable. Overall the service was painfully slow. Definitely not going back to this place and will not recommend to anyone. Slow service and disorganized.
(1)Alex M.
Pretty much just ok..it's ram brand only beers which are gosh just ok. The beligian was good, but im a beer snob so i have a hard time saying it was anything better than average. Food was fun and good. It's a lively place for a Wednesday night, great biggggg screen tv. I think I'll try somewhere else next time I visit.
(3)A A.
I planed a surprise 30th birthday party for my wife there. We had about 26 people. Jeff the GM did a great job for me. The surprise went off and the next thing I know my wife has tears of joy. I dropped off balloons and party favors for our friends to decorate prior to our arrival. The appetizers we're great. The two servers for the party did a great job. I would definitely recommend the Ram for a small party. A big thank you to Jeff and his staff for making my wife's surprise party a HUGE success!!
(5)Betsy B.
Our party of four just returned from dinner at this restaurant. There are so many wonderful places to eat in the Chicagoland area a restaurant needs to go above and beyond to distinguish itself from other eateries. Our waitress was attentive and nice. She brought our drinks in a reasonable amount of time as we waited for our friends. I enjoyed the Blond Ale but it was not cold; my husband's margarita was nothing special. When our friends arrived they asked for water in addition to their drinks. Unfortunately while the waitress was carrying two 16 oz. glasses of water on her tray she accidentally spilled a full 16 oz of down our friends back. He was soaked! She was apologetic and cleaned up the mess in a timely manner. The manager also stopped by to offer his apologies. We ordered the Buffalo Wings for an appetizer (very average). My husband ordered the BBQ ribs for a ridiculous price of $22.50 and graded them a C-. I ordered the BBQ Chicken Quesidillas, grade B-. Our friends ordered the Hamburger and Macaroni and Cheese respectively and gave them a B-. I was extremely surprised that there was no gesture of a round of drinks, an appetizer or perhaps a dessert to share due to this mishap as our friend sat through the meal with his shirt and shorts dripping wet. This is not good business. No worries, we will never set foot in this restaurant again.
(1)Melanie R.
Had dinner with a group of about 20 people in a private room on a Monday night.There was only one server for all of us, but she did a great job and was very nice. The reason for 3 stars was the food. I had the Olympus salad with grilled chicken. I chose the full size, expecting a huge bowl where I could eat some that night and then take the rest home for lunch the next day. I'm not a very big eater and I actually finished this entire salad. It was just a normal-sized entree salad. It was supposed to have bacon in it - not a speck of bacon to be found. All the dressing was near the bottom and the spinach leaves and veggies at the bottom of the bowl were drowning in the dressing. The prices for the food are also ridiculously high for what you get. For example, my salad was $14.50! I noticed while walking through the restaurant to use the restroom (which was clean), the place was pretty empty.
(3)Jie S.
This is an awesome place for friends get together. Even though I didn't particular love the food, I really enjoyed the atmosphere and certainly the drinks with friends. We have a big group here on a Saturday night. I started with hard cider which was really nice. We tried several appetizers like Armadillo Eggs, Calamari, chicken wings. Hummus, spinach dips. My personal favorite is Calamari strips. Those are lightly breaded and fried. Tender and tasty. The only thing was only 20 strips cost $10. Another thing I liked was their skinny drinks menu. Lemon drops was great. Mango Mojoto was even better. Our waitress was great who was checking on us constantly to make sure no glass is empty. She has done a great job. This brewery was obviously a popular place on a Sat. night as I saw quite a long wait around 7pm. I'd love to meet up friends here again.
(4)AJ B.
Great place to grab a bit to eat. Went for date night with another couple - food selection is extensive and they have an assortment of in house brews. Tons of different burgers on the menu - all types of toppings. Had the Octoberfest and Hefeweizen really enjoyed them both. We have been making a point to try all of the local breweries and I would recommend this one to anyone.
(4)Kaye D.
Most recent visit was for a friend's birthday. As a party of 10, we were seated in a private room in the back, the one next to the kitchen. Our server was pretty hilarious and cracking jokes at the expense of our birthday celebrant. All in good fun though. I like pickles, so we tried the pickle chips. It leaves a sour and tangy flavor in your mouth. Dipping that into the sauce was a little much for me, so I ate them plain. I tried The Faberge Burger, and that was quite fantastic... mostly because of the fried egg in the burger, but the ham, bacon, onion crisps and mayo made it pretty delicious too =) That was accompanied by the buttface ale - my favorite at RAM. With only 1 server catering to our party, they did a fantastic job. Food came out nearly at the same time for everyone. It took another wave to get all the appropriate sides out to everyone.
(4)Barb L.
Our server, Nataliia, was AWESOME. This was our 1st time here and she spent plenty of time explaining their beers and specials, and is just incredibly nice. She brought us 4 beer samples and helped steer us in the right direction of which ones we might like. Their beers are definitely unique, I liked the buttface amber ale. The food was very good - my burger was prepared well and the quality of the meat was excellent (that goes for the chicken sandwich too). I would've liked more toppings though. Service and beer are definitely their strong points here.
(5)Jessica A.
I dig this place. It's basically (ok, it is) a sports bar, but the food is very good for bar fare. Beer can be hit or miss but overall is pretty good...nothing life changing but decent for a suburban brewery and much better than any macrobrew. Cocktails, again, are hit or miss--their sangria is tasty but the worst margarita of my life was had here. Pricing is average to high--most items are fair but some are just confusingly expensive (salads in particular). Tip: avoid during Hawks/Bulls/Bears games, especially post season--or at least be prepared for a zoo, parking wise.
(4)Brett E.
Always enjoy a visit to The Ram. Easy to get a seat most times and their menu has something for any craving. They make some killer burgers and I love their inventive cocktails.
(5)Dale L.
I was disappointed in the quality of the food. I ordered Mahi Mahi tacos and they were badly overcooked and not flavorful. Armadillo egg appetizer was pretty good. Service was only average -- she forgot to bring silverware. Plenty of empty tables on a Friday night when most places were 100% booked so I don't think I'm alone in my opinions. Still, has decent beer and if you need a good place to drink and talk on a Saturday, and your favorite restaurants are all booked, coming here is a good option.
(2)Gabriella W.
The best restaurant for burgers in Schaumburg, is fast, and the burgers are great. And then if you have fries, the portion is huge!!!. and the staff is very nice and kind.
(5)Nichole C.
I've been meaning to make it to Ram for awhile now to try the White and Black Hops IPAs and grab a spicy bacon burger while I was at it. After a couple of samples of said beers (FREE, by the way) I decided to just go with their regular old reliable IPA. For 65 IBUs and the nice citrus aroma, you don't get much of a hops palate. The beer was balanced, and decent, but I just wasn't blown away. I was also a total PITA and ordered a combination of two burgers (life just can't be simple with me) and subbed a pretzel bun. The burger was cooked perfectly and was good, but again, nothing to write home about. The garlic fries were pretty good though...after a couple of them I almost started licking my fingers like a savage, but alas, I kept it classy(ish). Overall: Nice place, good vibe, decent beer, good food.
(3)michael w.
Yes, I must post again. I think the honeymoon is over. Been here twice recently, both times in the bar. Why? 1) Because it is a convenient go to spot for after hours in the north shore 2) I have not found a better place yet I really do not dig the chainess overall and would much rather find a good third place spot but until I do, the ram is there. Overall my experience is that service in the bar exists, but is lackluster at best. Kind of like dating someone with no personality, it doesn't last long. On one outing after wrapping up a class term, a group of us went out for a drink, Ram was one of the few options that time of night (10:30-ish), and even so, the ram was dead, and pretty much chased us out after a round; and the service was more tolerable than inviting. Another outing with my honey, same deal. Felt trapped at the Ram (not for lack of trying other nearby venues, no less than two, both a bust - see other reviews) it served the purpose but lackluster service in the bar. Don't get me wrong, I am not looking for a new friend but a little bit of personality goes a long way. I am also finding the beer despite the brew to be all the same to me. I tried the new BAP last night. Supposed to be the disorder porter aged in flask. The beer was fine. What wasn't fine? A pet peeve of mine. They served the BAP in what I call a baby glass (see my review of Tilted Kilt for reference) but charged the same price. I hate that. If you are going to give me less, charge me less. I asked if they served it in a baby glass because it had higher alcohol content, no was the answer, but more due to the fact that their is limited supply of it because it takes so long to make. Supply and demand put into effect I guess, but they are assuming demand. I gave the beer to my wife, who happens to like baby glasses and enjoyed the beer too, so it was a win win for her. Perhaps it is me, but the ram and I are on the rocks :-(
(3)Susan B.
I attended another Vino Van Gogh session here last week. We were set up in a party room towards the back of the restaurant and at first, it was super loud. The room was off the bar area and the noise just carried. Luckily, there were pocket doors that were closed once our event started that helped considerably with keeping the outside noise level down. This was the first time I've ever been to a Ram and I definitely want to go back to try some of the food. It is always so difficult to eat/paint so I didn't order anything this time around. We also had a very attentive server (can't recall her name) that made sure everyone had drinks and/or food.
(5)M B.
I've gone here twice on a Saturday night at around 11.30 pm. and the place has been DEAD both times. There were a few servers and maybe 2-3 boots occupied. I wonder how such a big place runs with so few people? (confused). The drinks are the usual. But their garlic fries are delicious! I think it's on the after-hours menu or something, but if you request your server they might make an exception for you. It's probably the most fatty thing in there, but it's totally worth it. Just make sure your friends eat it too coz you''re surly gonna have some stiff garlic breath when your done. :D So if you come here expecting a wild scene, you'll be bitterly disappointed. If you're looking to hang with some friends its the place where you can have good ol conversations.
(3)Jeff W.
Really enjoyed our dinner and experience here. The waitress went above and beyond to make our dinning experience as good as it was. We had the nachos and fried pickles and I would recommend both of them. Will definitely be back to dine again.
(5)Priscilla C.
It was a random Wednesday night and we just wanted something to before we head home. We came a little late but the place was empty. We were greeted right away and put in appetizers which were delicious! Waffle fries with cheese and bacon on top.. best combination ever! And the mozzarella sticks were stringy and cheesy. Yum! I ordered the sirloin with mushrooms on top. The steak was cooked perfect for me! The mash was good too. The only thing is that I felt a little rushed but overall everything else great!
(4)Danielle K.
The beer selection here is AMAZING. They brew their own, but they seem really willing to let you do a shot glass tasting of anything you're interested in. I had a skinny margarita, which I didn't like...it was a little too salty syrupy tasting. The burgers are really good, the coleslaw was blah, but the waffle fries are great! They have amazing service, we sat at the bar and they were really open with suggestions about food and drinks. Definitely will be going here again. The interior atmosphere is great, like a good pub brewery to hang out with friends.
(4)Michelle F.
The RAM has earned themselves another star!! Their service has DEFINITELY improved since my last visit!! I was here twice this past weekend (hey, when it rains it pours!!) and both times, we had exceptional service/food/adult beverages. Visit #1: We were a group of fourteen rowdy (albeit slightly obnoxious) girls who came here for some alcohol-soaking up meals before we hit the club for our friend's big night! Thre eof us showed up on time, and the others showed up fashionably late. However, by showing up when we did, we had that much more time to get to know our AMAZING waiter, Dan!! He was really on top of his game, and provided us with fantastic service and food!! He definitely had the best attitude for our group--he was friends, outgoing, and knew how to deal well with the intoxicated females I was with! We even got a group picture with him at the end! A++ for my lemon drop and my Cosmo Cooler--perfect summertime drinks! My veggie burger was also delicious, as were the waffle fries! But Dan really made the night awesome! Visit #2: I came with my husband, our kids, and our friend for a Sunday evening dinner. We decided on the RAM for two reasons--they have awesome food, and more importantly, the night before, I had noticed a sign that until July 31st, they have $5.99 growler refills. $5.99 for amazing beer for home?!?!?! YES PLEASE!!! Our waitress this night was Courtney--from the ver get go, she was so friendly and welcoming, and really seemed to enjoy being there. She even taught me a fun fact--RAM stands for Restaurant and Microbrewery. I have been going there for years and had no idea! So we got a ton of food--we started with the Buttface Cheese Dip (of course), and it was amazing as usual. Get to the pita chips first if you really want to live! However, my friend and I decided to branch out a bit, and we ordered the King Crab and Shrimp dip that comes with garlic crostini. Oh. My. Gracious. This was delicious. Seriously. Maybe even better than the cheese dip (but don't tell my husband I said that!!) The bread was so flavorful, there were actual huge crab chunks, and large pieces of shrimp, and it was like a seafood party in my mouth! In addition to those delicious starters, we also got the Stadium burger, the all american burger, and the seafood special of shrimp lettuce wraps. All of them were awesome, but I do feel like there was a serious lack of volume in the shrimp wraps. TONS of crispy noodles for the wraps, but not enough of the good stuff. Courtney checked in on us throughout the whole meal and made wonderful suggestions and was very knowledgable about the beers and the menu items. I loved having her as our waitress!! And for the record, my husband got six (yes SIX) growlers refilled (I didn't even know he had that many) for $31. I was WAY impressed. **8-11-11** I have changed my four star review to a FIVE STAR. Last night a couple girls and I went to have some dinner and drinks. Not only did both Dan and Courtney remember us, but they thanked me for the review and the manager, Greg, came by and treated us like VIP. Lisa was our waitress this time, and she was great as well. I no longer think I can have a bad experience here! My last few have been BEYOND stellar!!**
(5)Mark S.
RAM has good brews, good food, a nice atmosphere, and fine service making it a great place to meet up with friends after work. The food at RAM is a classed up American with burgers, salads, and steaks, though there are limited veggie options what they have is well done. The veggie burger is house made and has quite a bit of flavor, it is the go-to meal for me. RAM also has several appetizers that are veggie-friendly or can easily be made with out meat. My favorite of these options is the nachos since they come veggie and are fantastic to share with friends. Since RAM is a brewery you expect the beer to be fantastic and original, however I have found the beer to good not great. Though there is nothing wrong with good beer. I have sampled a few and their hefeweizen and red ale are my favorite so far. I have not tried everything yet but they have a good mix of beers with a seasonal beer or two on tap. There is a nice balance at between the bar and the dinning area at RAM. The bar area is large so you have no problem getting a table or sitting at the bar and the dinning area is separated enough you can escape the bar if you want or even sit in one of the back rooms if you have a group. The service is a-okay, friendly and fast. I have been to RAM several times and I have always had a good overall experience.
(4)Jennifer P.
Gave this place a second try, and actually the food was much better than the first time around. Alas, I'm torn between a 3 and 4 star, but I guess I'll round up. I had a Turkey Havarti Melt and the waffle fries - the sandwich was good, but the fries were really dry (I know that sounds weird to say about fries). My +1 got the Bacon Cheddar Burger; he said the burger itself was OK, but said he really wasn't a fan of the bacon. I'm not sure why - I also had bacon on mine. We didn't have alcohol, so I can't report on that. :)
(4)Roberto H.
What a solid eating establishment. What more could you want than a brewery with a menu that has so much variety in it? Burgers, fish, chicken, good appetizers - everything is well made and not boring. Very polite service to boot. If you're heading to IKEA in Schaumburg, this place is right next door. Literally. They almost share a parking lot.
(5)Glenn G.
Great. Service and great food!!! Salmon salad awesome and I got the Hawaiin burger with turkey! Delicious beer! A keeper!
(5)Jenny L.
All of the Rams have good food and good beer. This one also had excellent service. It was a busy Friday night, but I didn't feel at all ignored, and everything was wonderful. Their Oktoberfest was really good!
(5)Malina G.
This is my favorite go-to late night restaurant. The craft beer is amazing; I've discovered my new favorite, Hefeweizen, and their IPA is delicious as well. The Olympus salad truly is the god of all salads. It was absolutely amazing, exceeding all expectations that I had for a pub. It was generously portioned, and was perfect to split for three people. The service was quick, friendly, and informative. This is my go-to restaurant for beer and late night grub!
(5)Matt M.
This place classes it up with their atmopshere. The prices and quality of the food are really nothing to write home about so I'm kind of confused regarding their success. I am really happy with the atmosphere in the bar area, but there is nothing that I (nor people I was with) were particularly impressed with. I can not speak to their brewery items, as I have not tried their beer so keep that in mind when accounting for my review.
(3)Erick P.
I went here on a Monday because I was bored and hungry. The interior is really nice and I sat by the bar section. Our waitress was great and the service was promt. I ordered the calamari as an appetizer and it was amazyingggg. For dinner I ordered a spicy buffalo salad and it was hands down the best salad I have ever tasted. I will def be going back to this place!!!
(5)Kim C.
Sat at the bar. Had Blonde and Buttace beers, nice and cold on a hot day. Fried pickles are some of the best we have had, and we get them everywhere! Had the Hippie chick salad (there is a nice selection of lo cal on the menu) hubby had Notorius PIG, huge yummy pork sandwich. We hadn't been there in a couple years, not sure why, but we will be back. One thing that was not good-we used white drink napkins to dry off the bar, and they were filthy black from a quick swipe. Please, the bar needs a good cleaning!! Almost didn't order food, but glad we did. Just a little grossed out by the dirt.....
(4)John I.
Typical late nite bar/eatery. Food was sub par and service was not very good... I had the ritz cracker chicken sandwich which was extremely dry and the house salad. Again nothing special... Decent for late nights after work when you have no other choice. Cool bar with lots of tvs.
(3)Saba A.
I came to Ram's for lunch this Saturday afternoon. It was packed in the bar area, but we sat in the dining area which was just as inviting. My girl and I both ordered a buffalo chicken salad for around 11 dollars. It was delicious. Came out in a decent amount of time, presentation was great and the size was perfect. I know the night life here is different but on a Saturday afternoon, it was mostly families. Which was something I preferred. I have heard nothing but great things about there food from my friends, and I'm glad I had a good lunch here.
(5)Annie L.
I came here for a bite to eat and drinks before watching a movie at Streets. The portabella mushroom sandwich was delicious as was the blonde ale. My friend got the white fish tacos and she polished it off. If I could have stayed longer, I would have loved to try the other beers. Great ambiance, not too loud, great food and drinks. I'll add the addition star after trying some of the other beers.
(4)Ben T.
Decent food and the beer is pretty tasty - if they have the imperial stout, go with it. You wont be sorry. Definitely do online reservations - they had a 45 min wait but I was able to go online and make reservations 15 min from the time I called. The spinach artichoke dip was a big start, and was good. The fish and chips were decent as well, and my wife's steak was big, but not necessarily done to her liking (although I thought it was perfect!) Its loud here, but family friendly. Lots of TV's too for the games.
(4)Ben B.
3 things jumped out at me right away before even ordering... They bugged me in the sense that I just found them funny 1) the website has the "Hours of Operation Monday - Sunday | 11am - Close". You close when you close? NO KIDDING! I'm suprised it didn't say 'open-close'. That was comical. 2) when perusing the menu, the fish tacos said they were served with 'seasonal rice'. (I've uploaded the photo). Are you trying to tell me that rice is perishable, and that you've flown in only the freshest? its NOT dehydrated for shipping and re-hydrated in a bowl of boiling water? 3) about 1/3 of the menu items seem to have 'buttface' in the description. giggle. Outside of that, I'll continue with the review. I was here about 11 years ago and had the beer cheese soup, and it was legendary. I've been looking for an excuse to come back since, and it was just as great as I had remembered. I ordered that along with the Reuben, which was PRETTY good. It was GIGANTIC, the marble rye was great. The horseradish sauce was weak sauce. The thousand island, standard. kraut wasn't very flavorful either. To switch things up, they instead use Havarti cheese. The taste was lost to the sauces, it might as well have not had cheese on it at all and saved me the calories. I was slightly let down by the sandwhich, but the soup and beers made up for it! My date ordered a hurricane, omg that was STRONG! I'm not one for fruity drinks but that may be on the tip of my tongue next time I'm there and they come around for drink orders. The service was good and I really like the atmosphere. The location is nice, its right between the mall and ikea, so it would be a good stop if I were a Schaumburg area shopaholic. It's also RIGHT off of the highway, which should make it a handy stop anytime I'm on my way home from the northern 'burbs and the traffic is all Chicago-y. I'll be back, but I probably won't have the Reuben again.
(4)Roseanne S.
Recently came here for dinner and was looking forward to it because it's a brewery and restaurant. It was decent. We were seated right away which is always good. The restaurant looks a little fancier than what the food indicates. I had the Sarducci sandwich which comes with a ton of stuff: chicken breast, ham, pepperoni, cheese, spinach, onion, and banana pepper. It sounded delicious. It was good, but a little on the sweet side which isn't exactly what I was looking for in a sandwich. I can't tell what was making it so sweet. Unfortunately, all the sweetness made it hard to finish, but it was still good. The beers were good. Nothing special, really. They have interesting names for their beers and it looks like you can take home a growler for relatively cheap. Overall, it's a good place for food, but I wasn't blown away. Maybe if it was a little cheaper, I'd be more willing to come back.
(3)Shyam S.
My friends and I ate here by accident. We were planning on going to Sweet Tomatoes, but the line was out of the door (Do they sprinkle pixie dust on their salads? Are there Golden Tickets hidden in the foccacia?) So we thought, why not check out Ram's? This place is a massive sports bar/brewery, but not in a pretentious sports-only kind of way - it's a brewery first, restaurant second, sports bar third. The menu is pretty straight forward and the highlight is not just bar food, but also some pretty adventurous burgers and sandwiches, seafood and grilled items. The service was okay and the food was not good, but not overwhelming. I had the grilled chicken tenderloins with oven-roasted vegetables on the side and my friends had the fish tacos and a massive burger. We all enjoyed our food, which was only made better by the ambience - an entire bar watching the Blackhawks (Patrick Kane won it for us in a shootout). I am definitely planning on returning some time. Would love to see a Bears game here.
(3)David T.
Solid beer, ordered Whiskey Chicken and was completely satisfied. Place was packed but no wait (for 1) on a Wednesday night. Service was great, huge selection of restaurants in the Schaumburg area though, probably will not come back.
(3)Nan G.
Stopped in for a quick bite of dinner, which was very good. I was surprised at the quality of the service we got though. Renee had several tables to serve and the place was very busy, but we felt like she had no one else to serve but us! She was prompt, friendly and unobtrusive while we were eating, which I find refreshing (I hate when they come ask you how everything is just as you take a bite). She even waited at the table as our food was served and asked us to cut into our steak to be sure it was cooked properly (it was). When my boys both wanted dessert, we suggested they share one, as they had already eaten so much. They weren't happy with that, but Renee took care of it by delivering it to them already split and served separately. She was absolutely fantastic, and we will definitely be back. Thanks for a very enjoyable experience!
(5)Rose D.
Good for burgers- and they have all kinds. I've never had one of their burgers I didn't like, including the Elvis Burger. Yup, it came complete with peanut butter and a banana! I figured it was on the menu so it had to be decent and the waitress said she found it tasty so I gave it a shot. It was really good! Of course, everyone at the table had to try it and were also pleasantly surprised. I think the bacon was a bit much but then again, the King liked his excess bling. The burgers are big and unless I'm famished I take half my burger home. I like the fact you can have different sides instead of regular french fries. My husband prefers coleslaw usually, but he doesn't like the coleslaw here (he says it's a bit dry). I prefer to pay a buck extra and get the sweet potato fries. Better for you and yum! We haven't tried anything other than burgers on the regular menu so I can't comment on it. I know the P's are fans of the beers. If you sign up for their emails they have coupons and burger specials regularly. The service is adequate, which is why no 5-stars. They are nice but not especially so. If you go for a holiday brunch you may have to wait for beverage refills since the wait staff is stretched thin during those peak times. Side note 2015 update - They also used to do special Sunday brunches for certain holidays like Easter and Mother's Day - but sadly as of 2015 they no longer have the brunches. I do hope they bring them back as they seemed quite popular and they did a really good job with the food selection; plenty of hot dishes for all tastes, lots of shrimp cocktail and chilled salads, and the desserts! Let's just say Busia barely eats the regular food and had an entire plate of desserts!
(4)Stacey W.
Tried to have dinner here but was told an hour wait. Had to wait for the tables to be cleaned because there was plenty of empty tables. Hostess was an eye roller. Not professional. Poor schedualing of staff...
(1)Steve W.
Pretty run of the mill cookie cutter restaurant and brewery. The inside is big, TV's were they should be but basically looks like any other brew pub restaurant you've ever been to. When you throw in the fact that the beer is average at best, the food is poor to average, and there's many other high quality restaurants within a mile of it, it's hard to recommend this place.
(2)Trish S.
Any place that can get my husband to admit that he ordered "Buttface" is a keeper! Seriously, we had a great time here. We stopped mid-way on our road trip between MN and MI. The Yelp app for Android was a great way to figure out where to grab a bite. The restaurant is a bit noisy and definitely a 'gathering place.' Our server, Kyle, could not have been more helpful. He was EXTREMELY knowledgeable with all of the menu items, right down to the salad dressing! He took very good care of us and even recommended a place to stay for the night. We took his advice, checked in, and walked right back over to Ram for a nightcap. We sat in the bar on the return visit, where Nicole took great care of us, as well. The attention we received from both of our servers was exemplary. When the manager stopped by to see how our evening was going, we were sure to praise them both. It was easy to give each of them high marks. If this place was closer to Minneapolis, it would be easy to become regulars!
(4)Misty S.
My friends and I had a great time drinking on the bar side of Ram. We arrived around 10pm on a Saturday night. Although the area was filled up, the 7 of us still found a place we could all sit. There were sports on TVs around the room (one even had the shopping network on). They have a beer sampler you can order if you're not familiar with their selection (see photo). It cost $5.50 for 24oz of Blonde beer. The waitress was attentive and friendly. Their one dessert that they offer (a sundae) was pretty good. It wasn't too loud so we could easily have conversations. I did get a pretty bad headache early next morning, but I'm not sure if that's from my beer or from helping my friend finish her beer.
(4)Osiris V.
This place is still really good. 10 years after my first visit and I keep going back. I had a delicious chicken sandwich (Father Sarducci) the other day, including ham, salami and mozzarella cheese. It was so good, I felt dizzy while eating it!! That was probably my arteries getting blocked. =D To drink I got a refreshing Bacardi Rock Coconut Skinny, a mix of lemonade and Bacardi Rock Coconut. Only 100 Calories!! I also tried the Buttface Amber Ale, what a pleasant tasting beer! I must go back and get a growler of it! That will suffice for about an hour. lol I kid I kid. Their appetizers are always on point as well, specially their calamari. A must try!
(4)Meghan C.
I came here with a group of co-workers for lunch last week and was pretty excited to check this place out since I pass it all the time on my way to work and always wondered what kind of food they had here. Delicious food, that's what! Since it was a fairly large group they were able to accommodate well with a more private area to eat, not to disturb others since larger groups can get loud. We also had prompt, and efficient service. Looking at the menu, the names of the dishes were a little odd, like Armadillo Eggs, but surprisingly creative and yummy. Also note, it's a bit pricy. I ordered the New York Strip Steak Sandwich (or something like that). It was literally a strip steak on a bun! The bun could have been a little thicker as it got soggy pretty quick. The horseradish sauce and crispy onion strings paired nicely. I also had a side of coleslaw which was delightfully refreshing. I would love to come back and try some other fun dishes they have to offer.
(4)Manshu V.
Came here with friends on a Friday evening, and loved the place. I had the Buttface beer which I really liked, and we ordered three appetizers - Armadillo Eggs, Hummus and Veggies, and a third thing that I can't remember. The Hummus was quite bad, and almost tasted like detergent, and I wouldn't recommend that. The Armadillo eggs were good, and I had these for the first time ever, and quite liked them. Overall, it is a good place, and I'd definitely visit again to try out their other beers and get some with me in their growlers.
(4)Ericka A.
My friend and I took a trip to visit some friends out of town and had the clever idea of gifting them with local beers and some we picked up along the way. We called it "Beer from there to here". And that is how I became acquainted with Buttface. It has a higher alcohol content than most beers, but you might never guess it until after your second glass. It's been a while and I've had the chance to try a few other beers there. Buttface is good, but not my favorite. I cannot for the life of me remember the names of the other beers, which is a shame. But I know that I like most of the ones I've tried and was a big fan of their wheat beer. My friend and I meet up here every couple weeks or so. It's a nice halfway point for the both of us. The service is good, the food is alright, the beer is always good and we've never had to wait for a table or spot at the bar. Some food is better than others. The appetizers are typical bar food. The burger I had was OK. Their desserts are to die for.
(4)Samantha R.
I go to RAM often. I like the atmosphere and the food. The beer cheese soup is a MUST. I always order it and it is my favorite thing on the menu. The beer is always cold and good. No complaints about RAM!
(5)Jennifer T.
In general, this place has a good atmosphere to get together. It has decent music, interesting and seems like a bit of an up-scale bar and is good for weekend scene. Food-wise though, it has yet to impress me but then again, how much can we really expect from bar foods? I had the Socked Eyed Salmon value meal for $13 which came with a very tiny strip of salmon, seasoned rice pilaf, steamed veggies and a little bowl of salad with some bread crumbs. The salmon was dry and overcooked. It didn't have any mustard or sweet sauce. The rice pilaf was undercooked so it tasted hard and not seasoned well at all. The steamed veggies were decent but seem like they were defrosted from a freezer. The salad was mediocre, and it came tiny bowl that sit on my plate so make it seem part of the entrée being served. Overall, I've had a much better salmon experience for almost the exact same dish at Baker's Square. They could improve on their quality food a little more but the scenery and atmosphere was fitting so I'm handing out 3 stars. We went on a Saturday so it was busy and we had a group of 12 and they were able to do split tender. However, the waitress did mixed up the order on the receipts so we had to ask her to re-do it and she also took a really long time to come and collect our money. At least, they did let us stay for about 3 hours without problem until it was show time to catch Fast Five over at the theater nearby. So not a bad place to hang out and a place to catch a bite before heading out elsewhere.
(3)Guillermo C.
Great bar. I have the 71 - IPA and the Big Red IPA, both were excellent. The ambiance was great, waitress was very good. I also had the Blackjack burger. If you like cracked black pepper you'll love this burger because there's a ton of it on this burger. I loved it. If you want good beer and food, and you're in the area, I totally recommend this restaurant brewery.
(4)Bernice R.
I recently had my 25th birthday shindig here- Gathered a few friends and we took up one of their huge horse shoe booths and then some. The staff was accommodating and let us put a table and few chairs at the end of the booth to fit more people. So, that situation worked out pretty well. Here are a few additional comments: 1) Their skinny drinks tasted skinny! I had their lemon drop skinny cocktail and it was barely tasted like anything. No flava flave! 2) On the not so healthy side of the spectrum, I had their potato skins and Buttface Amber Ale! YUM! Every potato skin was loaded with toppings and the huge beer tasted great with or without the appetizer. 3) I got a FREE cookie and cream pie slice for my birthday. It was so good! Just call me Soda Pop! I loved eating dessert and drinking beer! (HIGH FIVE if you got that reference!) 4) Our sever could have check on our table more, to get our additional drink and food orders. But overall, it was fine. We ate, drank, and were merry. = )
(4)Peter K.
I ordered a regular burger here along with the sweet potato fries. There wasn't much differentiation between their food and a typical burger joint... until you got to the dessert. My table got 3 desserts for the price of $6.99 (or maybe it was $7.99) but they were little cup cake shaped ice cream scoops that were fantastic! We got oreo, strawberry, and peanut butter, all of which was so refreshing and a great compliment to the burger. All the food was well cooked to order. The one downside is they were fairly busy at the time and when the waitress did stop by the table, she was very attentive, but it seemed hard to find her at times to refill drinks or ask her for napkins. I do understand that we came during the busy hours of the evening, but everyone else raved about the service on the reviews and I didn't think it met that expectation. Would I come here again? Probably one more time to check it out and see what it's like. It's not a horrible place, but it's not leagues above other places so it wouldn't be the first place I'd go.
(3)Jeff P.
I have been here a few times and always had a sandwich. The notorious PIG is worth it. Also I have had the beer battered prawns, they also are very good. Try the butter face ale. Tim was our waiter, really nice guy and great service.
(5)Josh F.
We had a great dinner here. We ordered a couple of appetizers (cheese sticks and cheese sauce stuff with chips) both were delicious. I ordered the beer battered shrimp and they were huge! Everything tasted great and we had a great dining experience. We will visit again.
(4)Elisabeth C.
Had dinner at the Ram with an old friend. The service was supreme - honestly one of the best waitresses that I have ever had. She was thoughtful, made perfect recommendations, and ensured that I had extra sauces for the food I was taking home. I tried the beer sampler, and loved each one, which is rare for me. I hope to come back in the near future.
(5)Dennis S.
Nice place for an after-work drink. Skip the food. Good service.
(3)Jeannie G.
This place is a solid three stars, in my opinion. It's a good place to grab lunch, dinner, or some after-work drinks. Lots of beers to choose from and a good selection of wine & cocktails, too. I had the skinny cranberry lemonade (mixed with vodka) and it was tasty and rather strong, too. This location is great for accomodating large groups. We were all able to sit together and the service was okay. A little slow, but you'd expect that with so many of us. The food is good, but won't blow you away. They are known for their extremely generous burgers and sandwiches. They're huge and I was barely able to eat half. I've also tried the whiskey chicken entree, which I really liked. Not so crazy about their mashed potatoes. They put pepperjack in it and it's a little too spicy for my liking, though some people may see this as a pro, not a con. I like my mashed potatoes creamy, not spicy. We split an ice cream cupcake for dessert and I was a little disappointed in that. It thought it was going to be like a small ice cream cake. It was actually a scoop of ice cream shaked like a cupcake with some whipped cream and chocolate sauce on top. It was tasty, but still a bit of a disappointment. There was no cake in it at all. Some coworkers ordered the Armadillo Eggs and said they were amazing. Seemed to be a very popular appetizer, especially if you like jalapenos.
(3)Pierre D.
I've been to RAM a few times, and let me tell you it's never been "my place of choice" but it has the following: (Pierre's Likes of RAM) - Great Location - Mediocre Beers (The 71 Pale Ale is pretty descent and that combined with Sunday is $5 24 Oz pours it's a pretty solid place to catch a Bears game) - High ceilings! (Pierre's Dislikes of RAM) - A chain like restaurant feeling - Crowded! - A little overpriced on the entrees (I've had the Fish and Chips and Burger there and it's always been about $15 bucks, don't get me wrong I've paid much more and much less for said items, however the quality was much better) Overall, I think this is a descent "corporate micro-brewery" if there is ever such a thing...I'll be back probably but it won't be by choice it will be because I don't want to upset the apple cart...
(3)Tom N.
1st time this year @ the RAM. Big Screen really popped out . Just in time for the tourney. I really enjoyed the Big Red IPA & the Bavarian Sun. Mellissa & Matt made sure I was taken care of. Stopped by the open kitchen to check on the progress of my 1lb Beast Burger. Jose reassured me it would be cooked to perfection, which it was. Plan on coming back later this week.
(5)Abby V.
My boyfriend and I met my parents here for dinner because it's in the middle of the city and where they live in the suburbs. It has this nice upscale brewpub atmosphere while still feeling casual. I'm not a beer person so unfortunately I did not try any of their home brews. The.food.was.delicious. I had the Santa Fe Boca Burger, and I absolutely devoured it. I ended up getting the vampire fries on the side (which are french fries sautéed in olive oil and garlic) they were sooooo yummy!!! I do have to say, if you're not a fan of garlic (like I am) I would maybe stay away from those. My boyfriend had the Notorious P.I.G. pulled pork sandwich. He really enjoyed that it was served on french bread as opposed to just a regular bun. They do have a lot going on with their sandwiches and burgers, like lots of peppers and onions, but they don't just throw it all on there. They chop it up so that it stays on the sandwich and you can actually get all of the flavors in one bite...in most other restaurants you end up eating your sandwich decomposed because half of the accoutrements fall out of the sandwich. So props to them for that :) We all cleaned our plates. Our server was also really great, I would like to commend him on that. Most servers talk to my sister like she's a little girl (she's a 21-year old with Down Syndrome) but he just talked to her like he would to anyone else, so that was really great to see. We will be back!!
(4)Scott C.
It was my first stop in here last weekend before heading to Ikea and I was very pleased. The beer that I had (some kind of Irish red) was very good and the food was pleasant. The atmosphere in the bar area was very appealing and had a good number of TVs. They also had a nice collection of merch that I might pick up a hoodie next time I'm in the area.
(4)Christopher H.
I stopped by out of convenience, as the place was right next door to my hotel. The place is rather large, featuring a good number of TVs behind an oversized bar. Very much a sports bar atmosphere. On the whole, though, there really wasn't much that stood out about the place. The IPA I had was very good. The service was solid. And the food was very greasy bar food (I went with the reuben and could only handle about half of it.) I don't know that this is a place I'd go seeking out. But if you're staying next door and you want a beer better than a Sam Adams, stop on by.
(3)Singh J.
Hefeweizen I liked very much. But it gives little hangover. Food I just had fries and nachos which are same at every place. Ambience is good. Big screens to watch games and music makes bar much better.
(4)Sharon P.
Love this place! The first time I went to RAM I was picking up a growler to go. The bartenders were extremely attentive, I was able to order and pay for the jug and was in and out in less then 5 minutes. Plus as I waited for him to fill it up, I had at least two more waiters who walked by at separate times asking if I was be helped. While some might think that's annoying, they were genuinely kind people who just wanted to make sure I was being taken care of. That my friends, are hard to come by. Especially on a busy weekend during a bears game Tonight I got my chance to eat there. Food was great, atmosphere and decoration was beautiful, plus the service is what I'm giving the 5 stars to. Marissa was our waitress, and she was a doll! I have no idea how she keeps up her high energy, and friendly persona, but because of her, me and my boyfriend will be back to try out the rest of the menu!
(5)Pack C.
5 stars for the burger and 3.5 stars for the overall experience. we had HILLBILLY, one of the best blue cheese burgers i've ever had
(4)Becky S.
Ram is a fairly decent place to have a drink and a meal. I came last night with a group of 8 (without a reservation) and they sat us very quickly. I ordered the Chicago Blonde beer and it was a light, easy-to-drink beer. Where I wasn't that impressed was with the food. It seemed like almost everything on the menu was smothered in mayo, cheese, and bacon. I ordered just a regular cheeseburger and fries. It was good enough, but nothing to rave about. I think the strong suit of this restaurant is their beer, but good beer can't make up for mediocre food. I'd maybe come back if I was in the area and friends wanted to come here.
(3)Jerry E.
Found this place totally by mistake as the line outside Weber was insane. We went here on a weekend afternoon and there was no wait. The menu was excellent and the food was really well prepared. The beer, outstanding! Will definitely be back again soon.
(4)Natalie C.
A manager from the restaurant sent me a message for my address to send a complimentary meal - which was nice of them. I was pleasantly surprised to receive it the very next day in the mail. I will probably try another one of their tasty burgers (and maybe bring home one of the growlers - I've seen people bringing the big jugs of beer home the several times I've been). Thanks again management team at RAM Schaumburg - that is good customer service!
(3)Brian S.
The tumbleweed burger owns and their martini's are pretty darn tasty! Good spot for microbrews and watching big screen sporting events (tv's are in all directions of the restaurant). Friendly staff and great food.
(5)K S.
Took my guy friend here who loves trying new beers. He loved it. Atmosphere was fun. Will be back again !
(3)Hector M.
Good beer Great food I was very pleased how the The Ram looked and their waitstaff took care of us.
(4)Jay N.
We went there on a Tuesday night just before 9, so there wasn't any football and it didn't seem busy. We waited around for the host and decided to sit at the bar when the host finally came back to ask us what we wanted to do. Since we had been here before, we told him we were going to the bar but received a stare although it could have been warranted if we picked up our own menus and sat ourselves. The wait staff was pretty good since the original one told us she would be right back when another one told us she could take our orders. The three of us had a burger, fish tacos, and a tuna melt. The order took just over 20 minutes to come out, which is a little long considering it wasn't busy and what we ordered. The value of the meal isn't there as well. The fish tacos were $12.99 for 2 tacos with rice and beans. The tuna melt is $11.99 and my Ricardo burger was $12.99 but the shredded pork was minced beyond recognition. I would probably recommend going back to hang out during a game rather than eating in for a meal.
(2)Mikey R.
I've wanted to come here for years. I won't be back. My wife and I make several trips from Milwaukee to Illinois each year. We've seen RAM many times given its proximity to IKEA and Sweet Tomatoes. We've thought about trying RAM many times but never have... until tonight. Busy Saturday night... every restaurant in the area has a long wait to be seated. Was able to snag an almost immediate reservation for RAM through the Yelp iPhone app even though they were quoting wait times of 45 mins+. I had an El Jimador margarita, which was very strong. My wife ordered a raspberry margarita which tasted like a weak slushie. Weak on tequila and weak on raspberry taste. For an appetizer, we ordered fried pickle chips. The coating was tasty but overall they were extremely greasy. I was actually using my napkin to try and absorb some grease. I realize anything fried is not health food, but the grease was pretty much dripping off the pickles. For entrees, I ordered a bacon cheeseburger with a turkey patty instead of beef. YUCK! I really love a good turkey burger and this one was not. I kid you not when I say it tastes like it was made with the cheap ground turkey that comes frozen in a tube. :( I know some people don't like turkey burgers as substitute for beef burgers, but I do, and there are restaurants, even chains, that know how to make them delicious (e.g. Ruby Tuesday). The flavor of their turkey made it nearly inedible. I also upgraded my fries to garlic fries for 99 cents. They were good and very garlicky, with tons of chopped fresh garlic poured on top. Not quite what I was expecting them to be, but not bad either. The wife ordered a chicken sandwich that came with onion straws/rings on top. She liked the sandwich enough to eat it, but again the onion straws were extremely greasy. She also paid the additional 99 cents to "upgrade" her fries to waffle fries. Totally not worth it. The waffle fries were just basic fries cut waffle-y. Not seasoned or anything special other than the cut. They were also hard and crunchy throughout. I guess I don't understand the extra charge for something to come in a different shape. We both agreed they were not worth the extra $ and the regular fries would have probably been better. I'm really disappointed that RAM wasn't better than it was. The place had a good "upscale brewpub" atmosphere but the food was worse than mediocre.
(1)Alexa E.
The boyfriend and I are quite the beer connoisseurs, so of course he introduced me to this wonderful gem. We tried the beer flight, as well as some seasonals. Really great beers, I must say! The Total Disorder Porter & Hefeweizen were tied for second place, but I rate the Buttface Amber as my favorite. As far as food, really good and they put their own little twist on popular dishes! I really liked the BBQ chicken quesadilla. We sat at the bar, so I don't have too much to say about the service.
(5)Courtney M.
My friends and I were very interested in trying out a new restaurant rather than sticking to the usual Olive Garden and Houlihan's. Due to previous reviews, I was not quite sure what to expect. However, I can honestly say that RAM was an incredibly fun place to eat and hang out with friends. The building and decor is quite different than many places within the area, so it was already as if we were in a downtown restaurant rather than in the suburbs. The noise level is relatively loud, so it would not necessarily be a great place for a romantic evening, but a great one for an evening with friends. The service staff were all incredibly friendly and very quick to address our needs. We were seated very quickly, despite the large crowds that were there for the evening. While looking through the menu, it became clear that choosing what to eat would not be an easy thing to do. Not only that, but their extensive wine and beer selections made that decision just as difficult. I ended up getting the Blonde (a famous and highly-reviewed beer). We also ordered some cheese dip and cheese-covered, bacon-covered, steaming hot french fries. The appetizers were AMAZING! The dinner selections were just as delicious and instead of eating just what we had ordered individually, we ended up passing around some of the dishes because they were just too good. I will definitely head back to RAM soon and I recommend it to anyone who needs a break from the work week for some great food and drinks.
(5)Tara S.
The Disorder Porter and Buttface Amber are very good craft brews. As for the food, I really enjoyed the Hippie Chick salad and appreciated the low-cal section of the menu. My husband and guy friend had the Notorious PIG and French Dip sandwiches respectively and both enjoyed the full flavor. Service was excellent. Our beers were upgraded to talls because of some sort of special. And our waiter brought us a round of waters with our food without being prompted. I'm really surprised at how low the average rating is. I would absolutely recommend eating here.
(5)Mara B.
Very popular and loud. Food is good, not great. Large portions. In my opinion, menu selection is odd. We will be back.
(4)Rhonda G.
Service was stellar and our waitress was attentive and very accommodating. She also did a great job of recommending items to a friend who was indecisive. OK, now that the nicety's are out of the way: Another suburban food coliseum! I have found that grand in space doesn't equal grand in taste.Chicken on the chicken nachos appetizer was soooo dry and the guacamole had been blended to death and what remained couldn't legally be called guacamole. Liquimole? My crab and artichoke sandwich was a mayo filled mess with about two scraps of actual crab.My friend ordered a chicken burger and was annoyed to find that it wasn't in fact a chicken burger but simply a chicken breast on a bun....not the same. the fries were ok but not unlike fries anywhere else. I guess the draw to this place would be the brewery and some of the beers were pretty tasty. I don't see myself going back.
(3)Rick D.
Love the beer and atmosphere, but if they insist on advertising they have wireless access, they need to make sure it WORKS!!!
(4)Don Z.
Ram is a place that I wanted to like, because it is fairly close to where I live and work. Unfortunately, it suffers from that crushing corporate control that does not mix well with microbrews. The beer selection seems good at first. They have a half dozen on tap at any time, with some standards and a few rotating styles. The problem starts with the temperature. Every beer is served ICE COLD! I found it difficult to even taste the beer. If you find yourself here, be sure to ask for a warm glass, so that the beer will be at a drinkable/taste-able temperature in less than 15 minutes after it is served. I found most of the beers at Ram to be too bland for my tastes. A notable exception was the Total Disorder Porter, which was good. I was most disappointed with the Big Red IPA and the 71 Pale, which simply did not stand out as good examples of these styles which I normally like. Where were the hops? I was recently at Ram when they had a seasonal hazlenut beer. It was a nice departure from their other bland offerings. The food at Ram is mediocre. I really went for the beer, but a man has to eat. I haven't had a wide selection from their menu, but in general I found it to be expensive for the quality. It is basically fancy pub grub that is trying to be hip for the Schaumburg crowd. The layout of this location is your typical giant corporate restaurant. I have sat at the bar as well as in the general restaurant booths. The bar had way too many TVs and lights for my taste. I also wish they could clean up the smell of stale beer a little better. I know that this is a common problem with bars, but it doesn't make me like it anymore. The restaurant seating was very loud. Probably even more so because I was there... After a few beers, I become part of the problem I suppose. I did not like the number of children that were present. These types of brewpubs cater to the suburban families that think nothing of bringing children to bars. This is common, so not really a Ram problem specifically. Overall, I would probably go back to Ram if I was in the area, but I wouldn't seek it out. It is not terrible, once you are aware of its deficiencies, but I keep wishing it was better. Update (2009-07-25): I returned to Ram this afternoon. I sat at the bar for a few beers and some dessert. The Disorder Porter and the Barefoot Wit were good. I made sure to ask for a "room temperature" glass and this helped a lot.
(2)Brent W.
Burger Monday it is. Well they don't have a Monday burger special like many places do but I was aiming for one and it had been a few years since eating here so thought I give it a re-visit. Burgers galore here and they're all priced in the 10$ range. I ordered the Bacon and Cheddar with BBQ and it was tasty but nothing spectacular. I'm now convinced that in order to satisfy my burger cravings that said burger need be at the very least hand formed and at best should be ground fresh daily. See J. Alex for a textbook example of this. This was a pre-made patty evidenced by its perfect cylindrical shape...boo! Fries were average at best but the service was on point....the 80's mix tape playing in the background was only moderately annoying. Probably won't be back unless chosen by another person.
(3)Jordan U.
Went for lunch with clients. It was good but not spectacular. Service was good. Had a spinach salad with blackened chicken. Chicken could have been more flavorful but was ok. Didn't blow me away or anything. I'm sure I would go back and have always had a decent meal there. If I were just going to sit in the bar, drink beer and have good brewery food it would probably get a 4.
(3)Stephanie B.
I used to work at the Ram YEARS ago right after I graduated college. Since then, not much has changed. My fiance and I met up with another couple (the girl used to work with me there back in the day). We thought we'd have a casual date night and reminisce about our ole stomping ground. We were seated pretty quickly, even with a sprawling line waiting at the front. I ordered the Skinny Mango Mojito (a new addition ot the menu!) for 80 calories. Not too shabby! My friend ordred the Skinny Cosmo Cooler. The boys ordered Blondes. No, not other women, but the beer on tap that they brew in house. We opted to split an appetizer and ordered the BBQ chicken quesadilla. It was as good as I remembered it. Colby Jack cheese with juicy marinated chicken and bbq sauce drizzled on top. Yum! The orders varied between the four of us, and I apologize but don't remember all that we had except my own. I used to love the burgers when I did work there, and so I thought I'd order one for good measure. The Bourbon Black Jack was one of my faves. However, I don't remember it being that spicy. I also don't remember when Medium ended up being pink all the way through? I ended up eating only part of my burger because it was so undercooked, and was too impatient to send it back. They have added sweet potato fries to the choices of sides, and boy, they were crispy, sweet, and I polished them off! I opted to not get dessert, but the other couple did. The mini ice cream cupcake looked pretty darn good. Overall, Ram continues to brew and serve on par drinks, and average food. I have had better burgers elsewhere though. This shall be an appetizer and drinks spot going forward.
(2)Morgan A.
The Ram is good for what it is... higher quality chain food. I used to go all the time when I lived in Seattle and loved it. They had a fabulous $20 appetizer, salad, and steak deal. I was disappointed to see the IL location didn't have that. They have good beer and I highly recommend the skillet bread pudding. It's great for groups of people too. Go on your way to The Improv for a fun night out!
(3)Andrew J.
Not long ago, I wrote a generally unfavorable review of Ram, claiming that the restaurant had seen better days, that it seemed all too willing to compare its self to TGI Friday's, and that the restaurant seemed out of touch with microbreweries and the times in general. As it turns out, I was the one who was out of date. I just ate there tonight, and I am not too proud to admit that I was totally wrong. Ram has made serious improvements since I was there last. Here's what happened that made me go back: within a few days of posting my last review, I was stunned to see that Mike, the regional manager of Ram, had contacted me on Yelp. He said that he had read my review, appreciated my criticisms, and invited me back to the Schaumburg location to show me that things had changed. I told him that I'd be happy to give Ram another shot, and while I expected that I would get fine treatment and food, I also told him that I thought that Ram seemed to have an identity crisis and that it just wasn't as cool as it had been ten years ago. As it turns out, the restaurant is better now than I've ever remembered it. The menu is newer, more condensed, and more suited to a modern microbrewery with lots of gourmet bar food. The restaurant was incredibly clean, and the tables looked brand new with hardly a scratch on them. It was refreshing. The meal experience was great. Our server Allison was upbeat, friendly, and had great suggestions. She also seemed genuinely proud of the menu, which, I think, is very encouraging to guests. The food my girlfriend and I ordered was also wonderful. I had a Faberge Burger which included breakfast toppings like bacon, ham, and eggs. It was so good I downed it in less than five minutes despite its generous size. My girlfriend had pulled a pulled pork sandwich, which we both agreed was the best one we'd had in the Schaumburg area. Additionally, we tried a seasonal beer and were both impressed by its deliciousness. We also got to talk with Jeff, the general manager, who came by to check on us- he was warm, receptive, and a pleasure to talk to. So.... what else could you want from a meal experience? I'm convinced. Ram is back on track, and just as good as any other microbrewery in the area- except for one thing: they took the time to address me individually when I least expected it. That puts them above the rest in my opinion. This is a restaurant that deserves your business. I know I'll be back, and I hope you will too. And to the regional manager, Mike: It's still a beacon of awesomeness.Thanks for proving me wrong. :)
(5)Ryan H.
Good service, very loud atmosphere.. not really a great place to take a date or the family for dinner. Their food is above average but their beer is nothing more than average. I do think this place is over-hyped and over-priced too.
(3)Chris K.
Went here 'cause I was near and love craft beer. Although their specials are incredible ($4 for a HUGE mug and $3 for 18oz 'pints' on Tuesdays), the beer was mediocre at best. The pale ale was 'meh', but the IPA better (not saying much). If you're close, try it and prove me wrong...otherwise, drive to the city.
(3)Jonathan C.
Pretty good home brews. They got some hoppy ones.... not as hoppy as DogFish head 90 minute IPA, but its hard to beat my favorite beer. The garlic swiss burger is damn good. Be warned... .do NOT get meat loaf here. It is really salty.
(4)Erik H.
With a lack of decent - and decently priced - hangout spots in Schaumburg, the Ram (is it called that?) has stepped in to pick up some of the slack. Everything here was a bit above reasonable, from the food to the beer to the prices. Don't let it fool you - it's definitely a chain, but Schaumburg seems to attract the better chains, so it's not necessarily a bad thing. One of the upsides of that is that the calories are posted on their website, if you're into that kind of thing, although one look at them and you'll realize this is not a place for a diet (why are you going to a pub if you're on a diet?). My verdict is that it's good enough, but you might as well drive the 10 extra minutes and go to The Lucky Monk, with better beer and better burgers.
(3)Kaitlin G.
Great for burgers and beer! The dessert is the perfect size and sooo good!!
(5)Jack C.
The food was outstanding and the curl was fun!
(5)Juliana R.
Sundays they have $5 22 oz. microbrews! Yes please!! Plus they have great food and great service!
(5)Dee C.
This is a first come first serve basis restaurant. Came here before a Bears game, and were able to get seats without a problem. We were meeting up with 4 other people, but we were the first to arrive. Pros: Strawberry margarita was good, but couldn't really taste any alcohol in it. $1 mimosa and champagne was a great deal! Cons: Nachos that I ordered was meh.....did not taste that great....really hard to screw that up....at least I thought. Waiter did not appear for 20-30 minutes until we had to ask someone who our waiter was. Once we actually started getting service it was ok. Overall, a decent place to watch a game. They have a HUGE tv and many other Tvs around the whole room.
(3)Cassie S.
Honestly have never had an exceptional experience at The Ram. Last nights visit was okay. Drink and beer were great and food was good. However, I could leave the bar service. Bartender was peppy and had a positive attitude but always referred to be as honey, babe, sweetie or something of the such. I'm sorry but you knew my actual name...please use it. Using "pet" names for guest is unacceptable and unprofessional in my book. The other problem which warrants 2 stars is how the food came out. We had ordered an appetizer and 2 entrees. For some reason the entrees came out first, which makes me believe that the whole order was put in at once. Bartender came over and said she wasn't sure why this had happened and asked us if we would like her to take our entrees back to keep them warm. We opted to forgo the appetizer and only have entrees. One reason being I was irritated they came out first and second because I refuse to have my food sit in a window and die. Appetizer was taken off the bill but an apology was never presented. I would still go back due to the food and beer being great, however the service is a turn off.
(2)Ashley J.
We love this place! My girlfriends and I use the Ram as a central meeting spot for drinks/dinner. They have great beers (the Blonde is my fav!), an extensive wine list, and great food. The bar area is first come first serve, so either get there early- or be prepared to stand around while you wait for a table to open up. Lots of TV's for those sports fans .. Great patio for the warmer months. Food: Awesome burgers, fresh salads, love the chips/queso appetizer. Honestly, we try different things every time we visit Ram- and I'm always impressed. The presentation is nothing fancy- but it's just good food. They have a little window of gifts that you for purchase as well - I recommend purchasing one of their growlers and taking home some of their great beer. Great place for girlfriends, guys night, or even a date. i would say that Ram is nice-casual (it really depends on the occasion)
(4)Deepak V.
Great beer.. enough said.
(4)Jay K.
Good atmosphere, great wait staff, decent food. The brews are what I would call baby beers, but they are limited by state law. They still have a good flavor profile. Worth stopping in and having a couple. Karen and Jen rock!
(3)Sarah D.
I think this is my first 1 star review. I almost gave it 2 stars but I truly would not go back here so I think my rating is warranted. I met 2 friends here at 7pm Saturday night. There was a long wait but that was our fault for not making reservations. We ended up finding a table in the bar area. Our waitress was nice but not very attentive. It took at least 20 minutes to even get a menu. My friend ordered water with her drink and the water took at least 20 minutes to get to us too. Yes, it was busy but after reading other reviews, this seems to be common occurrance. I got the wrong drink - it was still good, kinda weak. I didn't bother sending it back since our waitress wasn't around to take it back. Most of all, I was disappointed in the food. I ordered the pulled pork sandwich. It was absolutely huge but just did not taste good at all. Very sad since I love a good pulled pork. I had fries as a side and was disappointed in the amount I received. I did have the other half of my sandwich wrapped to bring home to see if my husband liked it but I ended up forgetting it there....and I didn't really care.
(1)Megan O.
First off, they take reservations. So I definitely recommend calling ahead if you have a group of 10 or more. We came for my 21st birthday so we all ordered some drinks and I definitely recommend the Dragonberry Mojito. DELICIOUS! They also have Woodchuck hard cider which is a plus in my book because it's a little hard to find. Everyone's food is in good proportion, and all really enjoyed their food. Many people in my group ordered the steak and I ordered a RAM FAVORITE: Peanut Butter burger. A few things on this. Sounds weird, but surprisingly it was good! HOWEVER, good for the first couple of bites. Then it got to be TOO MUCH peanut butter. The burger itself was good; juicy and cooked the way I wanted but the peanut butter as the replacement for light mayo was overbearing. So if you're adventurous, try it but tell your waiter, "LIGHT ON THE PB" They also gave me a sky-high delicious chocolate vanilla icecream cake.
(4)Vince V.
You see it's sorta like this... You've known each other for a while, had a few good times, shared many a good drink and an occasional memorable date strewn with even more forgettable meals. And therein lies the truth.... The RAM has always been a safe bet in the burbs. They brew fine beers, service is generally good and the food is pretty solid (think Bourbon Blackjack Burger) but never outstanding. I come here for their Total Disorder Porter, it is a well executed brew. I come here to meet friends because I know that there will be room for a party of 6 or more most nights we come. I come here for the porter...wait I mentioned that already. A little risk-taking with the menu and the ambience of the place could carry us into a 5-star commitment. Until then the RAM and I will still...be...just friends.
(4)Denise J.
Again the staff at e ram went above and beyond for my group!!!! We decided to go back to ram......yes just a week later.....what can I say they have great food and beer!!! We had about 6 people with us and found a table in the bar easily. Dan was bar tending, he remembered us of course and made sure we had our drinks all the time. But the big shout out goes to e manager mike, he came to talk to us before our food came out and offered to take us on a brewery tour after diner!!!! The tour was AWESOME, and was very interesting to learn about the way beer is made!!! Thank you ram for yet another great experience, the staff keeps me coming back......o yeah and the food:) I recommend the mint chocolate chip ice cream cupcakes, but these are usually the firstnto go so we Lisa our waitress to put two aside for us and she did!!! Lisa you rock!!!
(5)Taryn T.
I've ordered the chicken fajitas here a few times, and let me tell you, they are YUMMY. Their dessert menu is also delicious and affordable, with even their most mountainous selection (a slick of cake that could feed five people) costing under $8. Today, though, I had the baja fish tacos, hoping giddily that they would be on the same level of deliciousness as the ones I'd semi-recently discovered at California Pizza Kitchen. Sadly, the breading on the fish was so thick that I felt like I was eating something unnecessarily unhealthy and gross. I suggest you try CPK for fish tacos instead!
(4)Anthony C.
We've been here a few times, usually after shopping at Ikea which is right next door. It has a nice atmosphere with big booths and tables nicely spaced out, cozy lighting and interesting visuals. It can get loud when busy but the noise level is not overwhelming. They brew about 6 varieties of beer on the premises, served cold and priced at $5 for a pint. Standard American microbrews; pale ales, IPAs and stouts. The 71 IPA is pretty good, brewed with a touch of rye with a balanced hop finish. The food menu is pretty limited to burgers and sandwiches. They are good and reasonabley priced but nothing to rave about. Most sandwiches come piled with cheese, mayo, bacon and other artery clogging extras. Not a place to go to if you are watching your calories. Service has always been good and well-staffed. The servers are attentive and pleasant. A decent place for a beer and a sandwich if you're in the area.
(3)John S.
Good food, good service..Great Beer
(4)Rich C.
I frequent the RAM usually once per week, and am a RAM MVP member. The RAM is a restaurant, microbrewery, and sportsbar. The Atmosphere: the restaurant is more low-key, but I never sit there, opting for the bar. The Bar area is roomy, open, acoustic like many modern sportsbars and pubs. That said, despite a large screen projection TV behind the bar and flatscreens strategically placed everywhere, it's usually not too loud with blaring sports like many other places, so you can still have a conversation even if other patrons are watching "the big game". One change over the past few months is that when they play music, it used to be mainly classic rock, which fit it's clientele, who appears to be mainly middle-aged. However, lately they've taken to playing modern pop and dance music for some strange reason. Overall, I enjoy the atmosphere and give it 3.5 stars. Going back to the classic rock ambiance would bump it another half star. The Beer: I'll just say it; The RAM has great beer. It's one of the better microbrewery pubs out there right now. I often take home a Growler or a Howler (half growler) to enjoy. All the stock selections are descent quality representations of their style, and the seasonals are generally very tasty and worth a try. Not sure what to try? Order a Taster Curl, and get a sample of each of their stock beers. The beer gets 4.5+ The Food: The food is generally pretty hit and miss. Some selections, like the Armadillo Eggs are wonderful, but others like the buffalo wings are mediocre. Consistency is a problem: one trip the burgers will be well-cooked and delicious, others they'll be greasy and under seasoned. The Fish and Chips ranges from delicately fried to greasy. The pulled pork is overly salty and sickeningly sweet. The steaks are decent, but nothing to rave about. The burger and sandwich fare is by far the best they have to offer. The food is also very pricey and not always a good value. Sides, even regular french fries, tend to be small portions, and the food itself isn't better than what you can get at more moderately priced places. You can eat at Outback Steakhouse for about the same, maybe less, than the price of most RAM steaks, and The RAM isn't Outback quality. Which is the biggest complaint: you pay a premium price for the food, but get run of the mill quality. This and the lack of consistency bring the food down to a 3 star rating. If they can improve the value of their dishes and be more consistent on the good side, I'd add a half a star, maybe a whole star. Overall, I'd give them 3.5 stars, but since we can't have fractional stars in Yelp, I'll be generous because honestly, the number of good meals and good times I've had at The RAM have greatly outweighed the bad, and I really am a fan of the place. I'm just also honest about it's shortcomings. So, I'll round it up to 4 stars. If you don't mind the slightly higher than average price and want some good beer with a burger or sandwich, you can do alot worse than the RAM. Order the Armadillo Eggs, they're really one of the standout items on the menu!
(4)Bill S.
Consistently quality food at reasonable prices. Beers are good but uninspired. Certainly a place for sandwich and to watch a game, though.
(3)Tom F.
Amazing food and good beer... Just make sure that if you order the garlic swiss burger AND garlic fries you stay away from people for the rest of the night as you will not be fun to be around. But seriously, this place is amazing
(5)Insun M.
I'm writing this review only for their peach sangria. It comes in a HUUUGE glass mug and it's only $5. End of story. Come and get the sangria.
(4)Clif P.
Traditional bar and pub food. Its prices are moderate. Their flatbread pizza is pretty good and worth checking out. Their beer is okay, but not the best. Although I have no major issues with Ram, I just don't think they deserve higher than 3 out of 5 stars.
(3)Matt T.
Being in town for a beer convention I was looking forward to trying some beer brewed on premise...unfortunately I found most of the beers bland. Their IPA was more like a pale ale with no big hoppiness. Foodwise they hit a little better...filling and generous portions, after eating there twice, I found it good, but nothing to go out of the way for...if you are staying at the Hyatt next door, you could do worse. Overall...ok.
(3)Chirag P.
Just went there this past Saturday, 10/9, and it was decent. Nothing special, just like your typical Rock Bottom or other Brew-their-own beer joints. They have a couple of decent food selections (the burgers) and actually an entire menu for vegetarians which was great for my wife. Obviously, the beer is what you'd go for first... I was a fan of the big horn blonde.
(3)Jen F.
I went for my husband's birthday because Schaumburg is a central meeting point, and we thought we would pick something reasonably priced for all involved. The prices were about right for the food - it was all pretty good, nothing spectacular though. Typical bar-type food. I had a philly sandwich, and my husband had a steak/potato/salad combo he thought was fine - the steak was cooked to his liking and the portions were nice. I like that they give the option of sweet potato fries ($0.75 extra). The beer is nothing spectacular - I had the Amber and found it to be adequate, and my husband had the Porter and thought it was fine. The service was so-so - she was very friendly but never came around for a water refill or to check how the meal was. She did bring a gigantic dessert for birthday singing, so that was nice. The manager came around to inquire about our meal, which is always a nice touch, and endured my father's teasing sportingly (a trademark of his whenever we eat out - the waitstaff should be made to feel awkward at least once). Overall, if we're looking for somewhere reasonable to go in Schaumburg we will likely go back, but it probably won't be a destination type place for us.
(3)Richard C.
Made reservations with open table. Still had to wait. Sat at a table without silverware and no server for 5 minutes. Order came cold. Waited for refill for 10 minutes, on an iced tea. Son's food came cold but fries Hot! Best part was reason we usually come....mile-high mud pie dessert, saving factor for restaurant.
(2)rhea w.
what is this place? a micro brew? no. a chain? yes a chain posing as a microbrew? exactly. if you're from the area you'll think this place is the bees knees. if you are from a place that wasn't built as an intnetional community to fill the space around a mall...you will want to cry a little just getting into the parking lot. you will then bargain with the devil and trade your soul for a last minute emergency excuse to flake on the after- work happy hour and just go home.
(1)Travis W.
I enjoy the food and beverages. They have a HUGE tv screen along with other video monitors, which provides for good visuals. their prices are moderate. I'd rate them higher, but the service precludes that. It took six minutes for the bartender to greet me. I was one of five customers at the bar, but he was too interested in soccer on the giant screen. Santos's never checked on my food and failed to check back at other times as well. One should not have to flag down your bartender where the average burger is $11+.
(2)Frank A.
The first thing I noticed upon arrival is the homely feel of where we were seated. There were plenty of couches in our room as well as a few fireplaces, flat screen tvs and spacious seating. Right away, I thought this place would be great. Well, the beer is good. I had a pint of Buttface beer. I liken it to a less malty Guiness. I loved it. As far as the food, it was just average to below average. My ribs were NOT meaty at all. The bbq sauce was ok. I've had better ribs at mom and pops joints around the corner. My wife had the shrimp fajitas. I had a bit (yeah, I always end up eating her food too). The shrimp was likened to popcorn shrimp in size. It was definitely onion and pepper heavy with less shrimp. Sauce was a bit watery. It wasn't that good. I don't know how else to describe it. Lastly, my brother had the surf and turf which included steak and salmon. He enjoyed his steak while I tried his salmon. He didn't even want the salmon because it was really overcooked and rubbery. He wasn't lying. Overall, the food wasn't great but the decor and beer was good. I don't know if I'd be back though.
(2)Jennifer C.
The previous times I've eaten here have been pretty good & service was decent. However, attending a birthday dinner, our experience was horrible! They sat us, 15 ppl, in the bar section, which was fine except for our server basically tending to about all the tables, in turn resulting in her forgetting about us. Drinks were alright, mozz sticks & spinach dip were great. I ordered a burger and asked for no bacon, but was given a bacon burger instead and when I asked for another burger without it, they stripped the bacon off and handed me back the same exact bleeping burger that happened to be well done when I asked for medium. Birthday man's order was completely forgotten and thou they comped his burger, he still wasn't impressed either by taste nor service. My bf's burger was missing a few ingredients as well and thou the manager came by, he offered no satisfaction outside of I'm sorry & hope to see you all again... ummm? yea maybe not
(3)SandJ K.
I've been going here since it opened. Business, family and friends, even my daughter's rehearsal dinner. The one and only time I had an issue I got contacted by a manager with an offer to look him up and he'd make it right on a future visit..was genuinely concerned about us being satisfied. Went back (I live in FL) with my wife and another couple and we had an absolutely great evening. 3 sets of ribs (A+ from what I hear), my "old standby" the meatloaf...some martinis and some of their beer. I would give this a 4 star and was very satisfied. What made this a 5 Star..(would give it 6 if there were such a thing) was our server, Tim Voelker. It is RARE to have such a wonderful friendly, charming, funny, helpful and attentive server at ANY PRICED restaurant. He did EVERYTHING to make us happy going so far as stuffing some blue cheese in some olives (take the pimiento out next time Tim) to make the ladies happy. (RAM: Blue cheese stuffed olives are a pretty normal thing to have). He did such a nice job that I would be a total rat not to post this and I'm hoping that the RAM management (which has been aces so far) sees this too and gives him nuggies from us here in FL. Will always return as it's got a great menu, consistent good food, 99.8% of the time wonderful service and is located near a lot of friends and work people.
(5)Erin B.
I have long been a fan of The Ram for their Chicago Blonde beer. It is my "go to" when I am stressed. Their Spinach and Artichoke dip is also excellent. This morning I found my favorite part. I asked my sister to meet me at Wildberry, and was not a fan of the 45 minute wait at 11:30. Enter Ram, which serves brunch at 11. It was empty. I ordered the Huevos Ramcheros, which had the right amount of cheese, chorizo, eggs, beans, and yumminess while my sis feasted on the breakfast burrito, the other items on the menu all looked delicious. All the food was reasonably priced, and I am in a slight food coma due to the size of the portion. You could actually hear the person at your table talk to you and watch football at the same time, and if you are really worried you won't get a seat you can make a reservation on Open Table. Definitely getting the brunch again when I am not in the mood for the beer.
(4)Pat E.
Pretty good. Both times I have been I got burgers, and they have been great. The mile high mud pie was awesome...YUM! I couldn't have any of the beer, but I am now of age, and will go and try it!
(4)Jason S.
i have gone here a few times over the last year or so the more i go the more i love it if you keep on an eye on the specials they have you can actually stay fairly cheap considering the quality of food and beverages glad i gave them a few more chances
(4)Ron W.
I have been here three times and I rather enjoy it. I have had the fried shrimp and the sirloin steak which both were very good. My last time there the service was a lttle slow but there were 10 of us. The meal was good thou. I cleaned the plate on both. Overall I enjoy the Ram Restaurant.
(4)Jen M.
Bad food, boring beer, high prices. Never again!
(2)Jennifer Q.
Been here with the family for several random holiday-ish get-togethers (like Father's Day). I always like the food and the service. They have tasty beer too! It's always been a good experience -can't complain.
(4)Gail C.
On this update: I absolutely love the baked potatoe dessert thingy. Gawd, I thought I had died and gone to heaven.....(or my next dessert eating venue for all you reincarnationers out there)
(4)Ron R.
My quick tip says it all. Solid service and manager Greg was great to talk to. Greg, have the bus boys wipe the tables and also the chairs. Solid place to spend a night for a meal
(4)Gabrael A.
Beer was great but the food kinda sucked. I went there with a friend for happy hour ($5 appetizers.) I ordered the buffalo wings and chicken quesadilla and both of them just sucked. Chicken wasnt fresh. Sauce sucked. It just was bad food. I doused my quesadilla in hot sause and that made it bearable, but the chicken wings were beyond my tolerance and I couldnt finish. Beer was good though and service was excellent. If you go here for beer, its cool, but not the food. Also, it was a bit pricey, even for happy hour.
(2)Franklin D.
I had a beer, people I was with had beer and some desserts. The beer was ok and the desserts looked delicious though I did not try any. We huddled on the front porch in the snow and smoked cigarettes for a little bit. The music was not too loud when I was in here and the crowd was well behaved. I'll try it again someday I'm sure.
(3)Erin B.
I came out here for a beer tasting that was won in a charity event. It was a nice treat! We met with the brewmaster, and he gave us an all access pass to all things beer! :-) He answered all the questions we presented him, and he was super friendly! I even got to hold the hops and smoosh them in my hand! How cool is that!? We sampled at least 8 different beers, with the Hefenweizen being my favorite! We had an appetizer sampler, and my friend got the prawns that were quite tasty. If I'm in the hood, I'd stop back!
(4)Nicole S.
I have been to RAM-Schaumburg a number of times, and every time, I come away feeling good about the experience. The service is friendly & attentive from top to bottom no matter how busy the restaurant gets. The managers aren't afraid to roll up their sleeves and help the staff rather than simply roaming the restaurant uselessly asking guests if everything is alright. The beer is excellent - go on the right day & you may even get to enjoy a pint with the brew master himself. And the food has always been fantastic no matter what I'm in the mood for. This is our go-to destination any time we have guests in town or just want a casual place to go for good brews, good food, good prices and good service. It's loud and family-friendly but still offers the vibe of a nice, bordering on upscale dining environment. Basically, even when you have to drag the kiddos along, the adults still get to enjoy a classy, grown-up experience.
(5)Shirley T.
I frequent here alot at lunch and i always get a chicken sandwich and never had any problems and plenty of fries. I always end up taking 1/2 home I took the family here for Fathers day and had a blast. Food was good, portions right for the price. Kids ate for 1.00 - a great deal for a family; the kids meals normally go for 5.99 I think so not bad Our server was great and brought refills with out us asking for any In our party people had chicken, some had burgers and everyone was happy and everyone took some home a great day at The Ram We will be returning for sure Join the MVP club they will email you coupons that are a great deal.
(5)Jane M.
I wish we could give negative ratings. Awful doesn't begin to describe the overpriced bland food. The combo appetizer with 2 of everything, I guess they saw there were only 2 of us and therefore we could each have one of each type of appetizer and not have to share. 12 bucks for 3 bucks in food.. what a ripoff. The much hyped French dip with zero flavor, the Cuban sandwich so "americanized" that the only Cuban flavor was the name. The only good thing was the beer, it was good, not spectacular, just good. The service, meh.... the dining room had 3 tables of people counting ours and yet the staff couldn't be bothered to refill my empty glass or remove dirty plates. As a side note, I brought home half my sandwich and my cat who is a big time meat eater refused to even touch it, she smelled it and tried to bury it under the hardwood floor. If that doesn't say "horrible" I don't know what does. Total bill was $55.00. We walked out swearing we would never be back.
(1)Aloysius T.
So I come here every Tuesday almost. And occasionally on Friday's for half price Growler refills ($5ish). Saying that, beer wise...especially in the burbs. You can't top this place. Their current seasonal the MaiBock is one of my personal faves. The IPA, Buttface, and Porter are also awesome. On Tuesdays, its $2 dollar off beers, so it's not a bad deal. Our server...god bless her; is always very kind and helpful. I wish I knew her name. The food is alright. I would stick to simple dishes like their burgers. The calamari is kinda weird, and the wings are not very good. Their chips are made in house and are a perfect compliment to their beer. Overall: great beer, meh food, good deals; great place to hang out and watch the game
(4)John B.
Always enjoy the Ram, tonight our meal arrived cold, the waiter & manager both took care of it, continued to check with us, then gave us a desert for our trouble. What you would expect from a well managed place.
(4)Caleb M.
I come here about every week for the deals on Tuesday nights. They brew their own beer, and several are extremely good (I really like the porter). I'm not really impressed by their food, but if you're smart you can find some good deals. But, I have to say that their Amber Ale Chicken Sandwich is incredible!
(4)Jacob J.
My favorite Ram location so far. Well... I like this one because the inside is as spacious as the outside makes it appear. Its just the right temperature and never too cold. Just cool. Bar staff is friendly and convenient. Quite a few, cute waitresses. Each location differs in their selections of RAM brews. If you enjoy beer taste, I suggest trying a flight. $2.99 for 6-7 flavors, each shot is approx 2-3 oz. If you are usually a light beer drinker, you could do two flights and feel a buzz. Careful. Some flavors are deep / stronger, similar to a Guinness. You can have your beer in a 23oz, 16 or larger like a big mug, prolly 32 oz. Nightly alc specials, see store for details. I like their burgers. Haven't had a bad one yet. My fav right now, I think, is called Garlic Swiss burger. Big, meaty burger, topped with a roasted garlic, mayo and swiss cheese. The garlic is roasted and sweet. Adding ketchup or mustard only compliment it more. Typing this, I feel an outrageous hunger for it. I've also sampled their meatloaf sandwich. It was also topped in cheese and a tangy sauce, alike BBQ sauce. YUM!. I like sweet Cole slaw, like KFC. So Ram's version was unappealing. It was sour, or like a vinegar flavor. People.. Its not a place you could easily walk out to. Which sucks, because there are people that stay at the hotels and motels nearby. (I like meeting travelers) If you have never driven past the IKEA area or around Joe's Crab Shack or even that Fresh Tomatoes place, you would never know it was out there. I would guess most nights its a sausage party. All ages of sausages ladies. Few times I've been have always turned out sausage fests. Usually I would try to find a place with a better m / f ratio. But.. the food is great. And the beer and atmosphere just right. Numerous flat screen TVs displaying sports of all kinds. Music is strange. Considering the crowd that's usually eating/drinking here, they play popular hip hop and Pop music. Oh yea. Don't let the outside fool you. They don't follow any strict dress codes. Its more about leisure. --- After a shitty shitty experience this afternoon 7/29/07 I will never go in during a dead afternoon. Food was terrible! which I can't believe, cause I've always had great food here! WTF? We had to send a burger back twice, it wasn't cooked as ordered and the cheese never melted? the cook didn't want to take responsibility!
(4)Timothy S.
RAM gets another star from us for their terrific response to us in regard to our earlier post. We believe it is very smart for any business to be reading the Yelp reviews. As we have said in other reviews we believe that most guests do not express their disappointments while at the restaurant. But Yelp allows people like us to honestly express both our positive and negative dining experiences. What a great resource for all restaurant and business owners. We are glad to see that RAM is one of those businesses that are on the ball.
(4)Tank M.
Good place to drink. There homemade beer is better than average. The food is typical American pub type food, good, solid, but nothing that will keep you coming back for more (food). You'll come back for more beer.
(3)Nick M.
I've been here once and this only once will I go here. Their food was crap and crap was the taste of their food. Ok sorry I'll stop. Seriously I ordered a chicken sandwich and got a plate full of grease. Our waiter was never there and took forever with drinks and the food. It wasn't even that busy, no apology or nothing. I can understand a waiter having a bad day but the food was just way to bad to ever go back. My friend's Alfredo pasta dish coagulated as soon as she got it and mine as I said was just shoaked in grease. I really don't want to give a complete review, I'm not encouraging others to go there. I did here that the beer is good... but you can never get one so what's the point. Over priced too!!
(1)Rachel J.
It would be very wise to order a pint of buttface. Yes, BUTTFACE. It happens to have something like 20% alcohol, so it's not just a clever name. A quick consumption of this ale will indeed get you "butt-faced." I stopped in for a holiday draaaank and some lunch. The bar area is comfortable, cozy, and nicely maintaned. The service was good, the coleslaw was better. They have mini cheeseburgers and good beer. What more is there to say really?
(4)Mette B.
Pretty good. We came here after an Ikea shopping trip earlier this winter. My beer was not good (can't remember- it was the lightest one on tap) but my partner's was, and the prices were decent. We both got sandwiches and thought they were pretty typical American pub fare. Total for our meal for two was $40, including two meals and drinks and the tip. I think we may have gotten in during a drink special though. I completely agree with the comment below that the restaurant looks fancier than the food is. That being said, it was a nice environment to enjoy a decent, relatively quick meal before our trip back home.
(3)Doug A.
Working right down the street I have frequented The Ram mulitple times. I actually went there so much they knew my drink when I walked in with a co-worker. The bartenders are very good when there is not a big crowd in there and will take care of you very quickly. Friday they have half-price growlers which I rarely miss. 5 bucks and you will leave with a growler full of high percentage beer that is oooo so good. I drink the Big Red Ale. Be ready for a hang over the next day. These beers have been known to make people lose days in a haze. The food is OK. It's a little over priced and you only get like 6 fries with you burger. Go with the coleslaw. Some of the appetizers are really good, like the prawns. Once again you will be paying like $9.99 for six pieces of shrimp. Go for the beer stay for the hot bartender during the day.
(3)Raul B.
Just can't go wrong with THE RAM. Good brew, good service and good food. Great atmosphere....I have tried all 3 locations in Illinois and Schaumburg rates 2nd to the wheelings location in service and atmosphere.
(5)Jenny P.
A good place to meet with friends for a cold glass of beer. Friendly staff & solid food. My go to place for after work wind down ;0)
(4)Brian W.
These suburban chain microbrews are a dime-a-dozen, but RAM is one of my favorites. The atmosphere is a little dark, but cozy. Although they do have some awkward rounded-square, booths which take a little getting used to. Do yourself a favor and don't get stuck sitting in one of the corners of the "square". You'll have to see it to know what I'm talking about. The food is pretty decent. My favorite so far is the Bourbon-BBQ Meatloaf Sandwich. It's topped with a really flavorful barbecue sauce and onion straws (two of my most favorite things), and the meat is well seasoned. The portions are huge, so I almost always end up taking half of whatever I ordered home. The beer is also pretty good. I'm a fan of darker beers, so I've ordered the Total Disorder Porter on several occasions It's very dark, smooth, and caramely. Very drinkable. If you're in the Schaumburg area, and you like beer, definitely give this place its day in court.
(3)Ben W.
My first time there and I like it. I like the atmosphere, service, food, and beer. I used to hate going to bar-like restaurants because of the smokers. But now it has all cleared up. Smoking in public places is banned. Nice place for group gathering if you have loud speakers in your group. Nobaby cares there. At times I even feel as if people were competing to see who has a bigger voice. I will definitely go back.
(4)Sarah L.
This place is OK. I have eaten here before and it was nothing to write home about. I was just here for a surprise birthday party this past weekend. There was a buffet of appetizers provided for us. I didn't sample everything because I ate before coming. I tried the nacho dip, it was OK just a little sloppy. I also tried the BBQ meatballs, those were pretty good! They had fried chicken tenders and I stayed away from those but you really can't mess up chicken tenders. We had a nice large private room in the back. It was very spacious and the chairs were comfy! The only complaint was our drink service. We were assigned a waiter that also had to tend to tables out in the restaurant. We waited forever for our drinks and finally to close our drink tab. I felt bad for our waiter because he was crazed :( The party was a good time, just wish we had our own server for the night!
(3)Brian C.
Awesome burger joint! Great beers on tap. Cool, fun atmosphere. Kind of a pain in the neck to get too though
(5)Frank R.
It's a microbrewery, just like every other microbrewery with the stupid names for their beers and the big mirrors. The place is nice, big, and comfortable. It's the kind of place that workers in Schaumburg go after work to have a few brews and hit on their coworkers. You know, along with noshing on nachos and burgers. I would recommend the lettuce wraps, which are spicy chicken in sauce that you pick up with iceberg lettuce leaves. And the beers...hmmm...I really liked the porter. That was excellent. All in all a serviceable place...not one I'd go to for dinner out, but if I want to hang out with some colleagues and knock back a few while I fueled up on wings, that would work.
(3)Tony M.
I think my beer was more money than my burger. Service was also weak.
(2)Maria P.
I've eaten at thus restaurant plenty of times. There is nothing remarkable about this place. The food is edible and the service is spotty. I've ordered off both the regular menu in the dining room and the appetizers in the bar area. If you're looking for glorified bar food, this is your place.
(2)Ann P.
While the service was excellent I was underwhelmed by the food and drinks. Pass on the skinny margarita for sure.
(2)Dena D.
Such great service again!!! Dan the bartender was wonderful as always! The manager on duty, Mike, was very friendly, always stopping by to make sure we had everything we needed and even gave my friends and I a tour of the brewery! Very fun! The food was excellent and I highly recommend the Ice Cream Cupcakes!!!
(5)Steven M.
Stopped in while in the area for work. This place is quite massive with extremely large TVs all around the bar. A very cool brewpub type feel. Lots of tables and bar space. It was quite crowded when we got there, but we were able to find 4 seats together at the bar easily. They had 12 of their beers on tap that night. The special that night was $3,99 pints and $4.99 mugs (24 ounces). They had a few IPAs, a couple Pale Ales, a Blonde Ale, a German Wheat, an Amber Ale and a Gose. I have always been a fan of Gose style and this one lived up to my expectations. It was a nice, light, sour wheat. Made pretty true to style guidelines. I also had a Citra Hopped Imperial IPA. It too was made true to style and it was really good. It is a full service bar, so if you are interested in booze or wine, they do have that as well. They have a pretty decent sized food menu with salads, sandwiches, burgers, appetizers and lots of bar type food. You know, deep friend deliciousness. The food was pretty good. Not sure I would come here for food alone, but it was just fine while have a few brews after work. The staff here was really nice. More than willing to split the bills, divide up the bill between booze and food too. I would definitely come back here. Decent food and some good beers. They offer growlers if you were interested in taking beers to go. If you are in the area and looking for some brews, give this place a try. Though it is a chain, it is a good stop.
(4)Azhar S.
This is a pretty nice brewery. It's definitely a convenient spot to find and it's right off of I-90. Definitely can't miss it. Decor: This is a pretty cool looking place. It has a huge curved barbell on one side of the restaurant, specifically on the right when you walk through the door. There are scores of huge televisions whi v is great for all the sports junkies out there. A good feel overall and very clean. Service: I've never had a problem with the service. The wait staff has been very curteous and kind. They answered all my questions and checked up on us consistently. Extremely friendly people. Food: The food was pretty good. Nothing out of extraordinary. Usually I either get a regular burger with chips or a chicken wrap with their home made chips. They have HUGE selection of beers and of course you gusset it they brew their own beer since they're also also brewery. Overall good food but nothing to boast about. Price: I'd say it's pretty reasonable for what you get. It's probably close to Cheesecake Factory in terms of price with slightly less quantity. Overall experience: I'd come here with friends next time and just relax. Definitely a recommended place to come to for the experience.
(4)Alicia K.
Walk in. Choose your destination: bar side or dining. The bar side is full of Schaumburg Woodfield Mall locals mix with a younger crowd. TV screens spread out throughout the bar. Good ambience in a friendly atmosphere. Beers nice ans cold and have a good variety. Greatweekly specials. Food was very good. I enjoyed the Stadium burger. The appetizers looked a little pricey, I'd like to come back during happy hour to enjoy them. Will definitely return.
(4)Nichole C.
We came here to meet friends for drinks on a Saturday. We are from out of state and were missing our college football game but Ram's had it on and we were able to watch it on their big screen. I tried their Pumpkin beer which was delicious. The atmosphere was nice and there were plenty of places to sit. And even though the area is crazy busy you don't feel that hecticness in here! We didn't eat any of their food by we saw a lot of it go by us and it looked really good.bi would definitely come back if i was in the area again! One negative thing was that they did ask my group of 4 to move table because they were having a large party come in and we were sitting at a large table. They were nice about it and we moved and the put reserved signs where we had been seated. We stayed for another 45 minutes and that group had not come yet.
(4)Charles S.
I dig this place! The food is great and they have a varied menu, so there's something for everyone., The beers are ice cold and they have a good selection, as well as a full bar. The vibe is laid back and fun, and there are plenty of TV's for watching the sportsball contest. The servers are super useful, friendly and cool. Why not go here? I can't think of a single reason.
(4)Taylor A.
Nice place, good food. Service was good. The salmon was good but a bit dry. The vegetables were good though - very soft. The mashed potatoes were super creamy though - way too creamy... Overall good restaurant, good food but not amazing.
(3)Patrick D.
After seeing mixed reviews on here for Ram before entering, I wasn't sure if it was going to be any good. I decided to take the chance, and I'm glad I did! I had just come from shopping at Ikea and thought a brewery would hit the spot. The parking lot seemed PACKED for 9pm, walked in and man this place is huge! Sat down at a bar top, which was open seating, and waited a few minutes (just a little too long) for our waitress (who ended up being GREAT!) Saw they had happy hour deals (YESS!). Ordered the Buffalo Ranch Fries (or whatever it was). The menu didn't say onions, but the food came sprinkled with green onions. That wasn't going to fly for us, and the waitress kindly understood without any questions, brought them back, apologized for the issue, and about 5/10 minutes later we had a fresh order, and MAN are these things good! Ordered two of the brewery's beers, which were decent as well! A surprise, really. I ordered a burger that came with fries and was really good, but with the massive beer I had, and buffalo waffle fries, I was almost full. I ate half the burger, washed it down with the rest of my massive 24oz beer (which was cheap for craft beer!!) and haven't looked back. As a city guy, I'm not usually in to these suburb looking/feeling restaurants, but I wouldn't mind coming back here!
(4)Stephen L.
Food was excellent and the service was exceptional. The selection of craft beer was very good and highly recommend the Buttface. The pretzel and cheese sauce apetizor was very good. A few more chips would have been nice. Cheese curds were very good but the portion was small and the bottom of the serving cup was loaded with lettuce to show more than you actually were getting!! Do not recommend.... Atmosphere was very good.
(5)Sharlene O.
Waitress Danielle was awesome! Cute, friendly and personable. Beers were cold. RAM $3 specials too. Food was terrible for bar food. $15 steak sandwich was DRY and had absolutely no 'WOW' factor to it. I would expect more for that price. The fish sandwich was tasty, but the tartar sauce runny and made the bun soggy. The manager Alex came by and apologized and offered to buy us our next round of beers. To tell you the truth, i would have much rather had him comp a meal or take 1/2 off our bill. I was drinking the special of the evening...and i can afford my beer for $2.99....as far as bar food goes, this place isn't it...thanks Danielle for taking care of us!
(2)Samantha G.
Stopped by after some IKEA shopping with a friend and sat at a hightop near the bar. Cocktails were decent and not overpriced and the food was pretty good. Nothing amazing, but tasty bar food that I would definitely eat again after another IKEA trip. Waitress was great and very attentive.
(3)James H.
What can I say I spent two weeks in a hotel next-door to RAM. I knew the first time I stepped into the place that I would have to try every beer on tap. After attempting the task at hand I moved onto their food each night I was there. I started with the grilled New York which was what you'd expect a nice steak good sides next the grilled sirloin. By this time I got to know the staff and moved onto appetizers like armadillo eggs and the fried calamari. Next I was introduced to the ram grand Ruben 505. It was so good I ordered it the next day for lunch. Next I tried to conquer the salads after steaks and sandwiches weighed me down. Highly recommend the tossed Cobb salad with the grilled chicken fantastic. Happy to say I was able to try all the beers on tap and even mixed some of the beers together to make new flavors. The menu however was too vast for me to conquer till next trip.
(5)Jay S.
Our sever was not always the most helpful but she was adequate. The food was most enjoyable and arrived fairly quickly despite there being a large crowd in the restaurant. The atmosphere is more sports bar-ish but really quite nice. We would return the next time we are in Schaumburg.
(4)Amanda P.
I rarely leave the city, but I had to make a trip to IKEA and thought a brewery let's check it out! Sat in the bar area and large tv as great, drink order was taken right away. Placed an App order sadly it came with onions (didn't list that on the menu) so I had to ask her to redo it, waitress was SO nice about it. Beer was really good, a very large mug for $6.00, and happy hour app specials on Friday after 9pm, so we lucked out.
(4)Karen W.
Try the Buttface Amber draft beer !Love this place! We stopped in here on our first night in Chicago. The restaurant was just around the corner from where we were staying. Being in the car all day we didn't want to have to drive too much further to eat dinner. We tried the Buttface Amber draft beer and it was delicious! We both had dinner and we were filled too. Wish we would of brought some of the Buttface Amber draft beer home with us!
(5)Bob R.
Let me start this by saying I really enjoy going to the Ram Restaurant. In fact, most of the time our experiences have been outstanding. This time was the exception. The service which is typically quite good was fair at best. I'm not sure our server had too many tables or she was just not a great server. We could never find her when we needed her and she was not attentive. Even the food was not up to par. I started with their chili which was fairly tasteless. For dinner I was very eager to try their sandwich the "Notorious P.I.G." The sandwich is large - pulled pork with pickled onions on a baguette. For my side, I was boring at opted for french fries. The sandwich had soggy bread, the and pork was sweet tasting (not what I expected). The fries must have sat out for a while before served as they were soft and only warm. I was very disappointed in RAM this time. I would not update my prior review (which was spectacular) except I want to give them another chance.
(2)Terri T.
Came her for a small family get together. Food and service was great. They were kind enough to give us a private room so we could chat and catch up. The Soft Pretzels with Beer Cheese was really good. The Ban-Mi sandwich was a bit spicier than expected. A few of us had salads and they were great. Very nice for a family gathering.
(4)Emma L.
Went there for a late dinner with coworkers last week. After waiting for what seemed like forever for a hostess, we finally got seated at the table. The waiter seemed very nice, took our order and after that things just kept getting worse. My plate had some yellow crusty substance stuck to it and the appetizer was extremely dry, we only nibbled on it a little bit as it was hard to swallow. For a main course I ordered a burger and asked for it to be well done. As I took my first bite I tasted something funny. To my surprise, the meat was red inside. That was the end of the dinner for me. I Left the place with a bad taste in my mouth. The story doesn't end there, I woke up in a middle of the night with a terrible stomach ache and spent most of the night in a bathroom. One of the worst experiences ever.
(1)JASON S.
Awesome Porter Burger and Porter Beer. Good service at the bar. Definitely a 4+ Star experience... and I eat out a lot. The meal was better than the $50 steak I ate yesterday at a restaurant down the street. I will be back.
(4)Guillaume L.
Great atmosphere with a pretty good selection of beers to choose from (6 regular on tap and another 5 seasonal). The Buttface Amber Ale was my beer of choice IMO, and the Big Red IPA and Disorder Porter were great as well. Went during happy hour and tried the calamari course which was good. Not too busy and the service was excellent for me. Would recommend!
(4)Lars G.
Sports bar atmosphere, bar food, bar service. Meh. BUT... Man, do they have a good selection of beer. Go here for the beer, and if you get hungry, just order a light snack. Go somewhere else for a meal.
(3)A K.
The food at this place is good, but the service is definitely lacking. I think that they may be more interested in keeping drinks full than providing food that is hot and fresh. I do like the atmosphere at this place, but it wouldn't be a good idea to come here if you didn't like beer which not everyone does. I think that this place may be designed more for just appetizers and drinks than a full meal with a group of people.
(2)Bob Z.
I've been to several Ram Restaurants and I have to say that this one is the cleanest and brightest we have found. Great service too. We just stopped in for something light after being out hiking. Of course after water :), we had a couple of beers. I tried their Buttface Amber. It was just a drop bitter, but really refreshing. I'd definitely get it again. My buddy had their IPA. It was awesome. We also had the hummus appetizers. Very fresh and hit the spot. We would definitely recommend coming back. Great service, fresh food, bright and clean eatery.
(5)Rick T.
Really good prices on the many beers they had, maybe it was happy hour or something like that. The beer was decent and so was the food it reminded me of your typical bar food but a little better.
(3)Colin A.
Food alone the place is worth a 4 star review but service here was awful! Went in for lunch on a Saturday and our server was MIA most of the time. When the entree was brought out I ate half the fries and the sandwich by the time she swung back around and I could ask for ketchup. Of course she never asked or offered up refills (3 beers and a soda at the table). Then, plates are cleared and we sit there for a solid 15 min before she graces us with her presence and more importantly, the check. This place is a joke, to many options in the area with at least average wait staffs to warrant another visit.t
(1)Sara B.
We were literally the only table in the place and it took 20-30 minutes just to get a beer order....Had to ask if we could put in an order for food. Food and beer were gross... Check out any, really any of the other places in the surrounding area.
(2)Katie F.
Really impressed with the manager. My mom and I sat in the bar area to watch the basketball game and get an appetizer between lunch and dinner. He told us there was open seating and then checked in with us at our table less than ten minutes later. We told him no one had come up to us yet, but we were ready to put our order in. He comped us one of our appetizers (even after we told him it was unnecessary) and the service continued to be helpful and prompt after that. The fried pickles were good, but the cheese dip was just okay. I have had other really good things to eat here before though, and the service makes me even more likely to go back.
(4)Steven W.
The inside is large enough to accommodate any group size i can think of. It's seat your self and i found the waitstaff to be more knowledgeable then expected about beer products and brewing. The food is standard pub fare adequately prepared and we didn't have to wait too long for anything. This is a corporate brew pub which has been optimized for fast and mass production lines. In concept and execution it is very similar to granite city. The beer is brewed using the wet wort system, which means it isn't entirely brewed on site. In my personal opinion both the beer and the food was average, but the beer has won tons of awards and the brewers take great pride in their work. Luckily this place is worth going back to in order for me to see if my avereage experience it was just beginners luck. There was nothing wrong with the food or the beer. Four stars instead of three due to the waitress'es superior knowledge of beer brewing and products.
(4)Justine U.
Stood in the entryway for 10 minutes without anyone to seat us... Servers just walking by looking at us. I've had good experiences at other locations so this one clearly just sucks.
(1)Faith D.
As a former regular here I am disappointed at how far the quality has gone down. The steaks ordered at our table were overlooked, a beer was served warm, and a drink served with random garnishes. Then, asking to split the check took over an hour and was still incorrect. When the new waitress took our credit cards she vanished for over a half an hour, made coffee, served other tables, etc. with all of our credit cards somewhere in the kitchen area. One of the receipts was for the wrong table and 10 times the amount of our bill so hopefully the amount charged to our cards is correct. There is no reason closing out a tab should be a 1.5 hour experience no matter how new the server is.
(2)Ben D.
Great selection of beer and even a beer flight (sampler) for those of us who can't decide what to drink. The disorder porter was heavily featured and for good reason; it was dark and delicious. The meatloaf was heavenly with the porter demi-glacé. The service was prompt and the bar had a huge ladder facade, very cool. I will definitely be back!
(5)Adam C.
In town visiting friends and decided to try out this place. Had a very good time. I had the following beers, "Big Dread", "Big Red", "post boil" and they were all the bomb. Also for my meal I had the "Turkey Cobbler" it was amazing, great flavor and huge portion. Wife had the Buttface cheeseburger. that was also very very good. Loved this place and will be coming back for sure. Don't sleep on this place!!! worth a visit
(4)Sharon L.
I came here on 4/22/15. I had never been here before. To start off as soon as we walked in the hostesses were goofing off away from the front desk. Then we are seated and it takes nearly 15 minutes to get water and greeted by our server. Shortly after we order we are waiting for our food to arrive when a cockroach scurries across our table. My cousin quickly empties her glass and traps the insect. We jump out of our seats in disgust. You know what they say...for every roach you see there is actually a colony breeding unseen. We left hungry and disappointed. Steve, the manager we spoke to did little to make things right and merely took my email down on a scrap of paper to send us a "offer". He seemed unphased by the incident. I don't recommend going here and customer service is nil. NOTE to management: the bathrooms were in horrid condition I can only imagine the conditions in the back of house.
(1)Mark W.
Service pretty good. Food so so. Burger overcooked.
(3)Danielle S.
I had hoped that Ram would exceed my expectations despite the mediocre reviews....but it did not. The atmosphere and the beer was the best part. Everything else was really lacking. The atmosphere is darker with a lounge and a dining area, and it was decorated for the holidays. I decided the dining area would be a good fit. It wasn't too crowded, the music was at the right level, and there were plenty of TVs playing the Blackhawks game. I tried the 2 seasonal beers they had, but I ended up getting the Chicago Blonde. I thought it was very good, and it was on special (only $2.99!). I've tried their other beers before and they were decent too. As far as service goes...it was disappointing. I was standing at the front for a while before someone came to help me. Some employees just walked by, even though I was standing at the desk. Once I was seated, it took a while for the server to arrive, and she wasn't very attentive the rest of the evening. She was very nice, but it wasn't all that busy so I don't know why everything took so long. The food...bleh. Their burgers are decent, but I wanted to get something else so I tried the Whiskey Chicken. Basically it was a really small, thin chicken breast that was covered in mushrooms and a cream sauce (didn't taste like whisky at all). Had it not been in the sauce, I think it would have been dry. The cheddar potatoes were not flavorful at all (didn't even realize you could mess those up), and the veggies seemed like they were from a frozen bag. Pretty disappointing. Of all the places in the area, this is one of my least favorites.
(2)Tyler B.
I have never seen such terrible service. Went to dinner with my girlfriend and ordered drinks. Hers was basically un-drinkable. Ordered our food. Fries were cold. Pulled pork was soggy and not good. Burger that was ordered was the wrong one. Took 15 minutes to get the waiter back to the table to send it back. Was told that my correct order was moved to the front of the kitchen line when I saw 10 trays of food leave the kitchen before. It was then another 15 minutes before my correct food came out and was then lied to by the manager. Will never go back. Terrible customer service and bad food.
(1)J R.
This place used to be much better. The menu I had was sticky. The server brought us wet, dirty plates for our appetizers. The next batch of plates were better. We ordered the calamari, grilled instead of fried. It was good. We ordered a burger, medium rare. It was served well done. Why ask how someone wants a burger if you cook through regardless? We also ordered a spinach salad with salmon. Surprisingly, the bowl was half full and the salmon was on the small side and over cooked. Kids ordered burgers and the burgers were also way over cooked. One of the sides was wrong. The guy that brought the food from the kitchen quickly brought the correct side. The food took an extremely long time to get to the table. The waiter stopped by a few times to say it was coming soon. The bathroom sinks were dirty around the faucets. It seems they have lost their edge. Cleanliness matters. Properly cooked food and portions matter. The food was ok. It could have been better.
(3)Magnus L.
We started out with their spinach & artichoke dip which was really good! It was not quite big enough to share for two, at least not compared to most of the other restaurants we go to but it was good. I decided to go with their Rebuen sandwich. It was OK, considering this was in the Chicago area where you always hear about all the awesome beef sandwiches I had expected a lot more. It was definitely OK, I guess I should have gone with their burgers or asked what their speciality is. The one thing that stood out was the waiter, unfortunately I can't remember his name. We were waiting on a couple of other people of our party to join but were late but he checked with us and made sure our kid got something to nibble on so our night wouldn't become stressful and have to endure some whining. He was on top of everything, he made sure we always had what we needed, that we always got refills in time and was fun and sociable. The kid's meal also came with an optional free dessert and he did an awesome job of checking with us if we wanted it without letting our kid in on it in case we for whatever reason didn't want him lot's of sugar close to his bed time, go figure! The waiter made the experience a 4 but the food just wasn't all that great, but the others in the party really enjoyed theirs so I figure I just picked something they don't make very good at this location. I've been eating out quite a bit the last six months and this place had the best server I've had by far. He should be a waiter at a high end restaurant!
(4)Donna R.
Have never been let down by RAM.. always great food and great service. Sign up for their club... every bday you get a free Mile High Mud Pie, and well its worth every flipping penny. Can easily be split between 4 people.. its cookies and cream ice cream, as well as mocha ice cream, toasted almond, Oreo bottom, mocha fudge, and of course, whipped cream. We never get appetizers cause we know we are going to be eating that on a birthday dinner. Love their burgers, love their fries, even love their salads, and love the atmosphere. OH! And their Bloody Marys are awesome, its like a meal. Topped with pickles, cheese, and you get a beer chaser. Going here always puts a smile on my face :)
(5)Duffy G.
A Great recommendation... GREAT service... GREAT food... Outstanding craft beer selection! This was a good choice for our last day in Schaumburg!
(5)Tom C.
Great semi-local place to go eat out! They have some really good brews they make themselves, as well as some truly delicious appetizers and entrees. I would recommend the buttface cheese dip. So good. The atmosphere is sporty on one side and casual on the other. But overall an awesome place to eat out.
(5)Michael P.
The beer is very good and the burgers and dishes are really good but the service can get a little dicy if it's busy! Not a bad little spot at all
(3)Avery S.
For a corporate brew pub they do an above average job with the formula. I feel these type of places should focus on the beer and craft a menu around it. Great beer and good food. A staple for me in the burbs.
(4)rebecca s.
The music was so loud here i couldnt concentrate on eating. service was good. food was just okay. nothing special.
(3)Ted V.
decent beer, the red was the best. The deep fried pickles could have been better and I expect a little more than instant potatoes. The burger was excellent, as was the meatloaf. Friendly and inexpensive.
(4)Kathy O.
Ram in Schaumburg gives a great food selection; from burgers to steak. They are accomadating if you want for example grilled calamari vs. fried calamari. They are a brewery also so have a bar area with TV's for sports watching, along with fresh brewed beers which are delicious. Easy to go to for a quick meal or have a party sized event. We had our daughter's birthday dinner there with ten of her friends! All the kids loved the food, along with an awesome icecream cake dessert that is huge so we got two and 5 each shared, yes it's that big of a dessert and delicious!
(5)Leocris L.
yawn.. i like how the size of the brews are like a small workout when trying to sip. a lot of tvs just like the on up north in bg, but overall it was just blah. stopped in for drinks recently with a buddy after work, and it was just average. i wasn't overly impressed by the overall visit.
(3)Ace A.
met some friends here for a get together, nice variety of beer. Food was also decent, nothing special. Good atmosphere.
(3)Jeanne L.
Ribs are good, everything else is kinda just meh. Typical burger bar food.
(3)Alex R.
I come here regularly, due to its proximity to work. This place gets 3 stars from me, but I'm conflicted by this rating. If I had the option, I would give 4.5 stars to the bar (for beer), and 1 star to the restaurant. Really, I would prefer this place to be a bar only, since they have GREAT beer (manufactured on-site), and I wish they would concentrate on that strength. Unfortunately, they also have a "restaurant" area. Truly, 5 years ago, it was much better, and I come back thinking that it might still be that place, but alas, it's not the same. The food is sub-par, and overpriced. Really, it would be okay if it were slightly cheaper, but you feel like they are trying to make it FEEL more expensive by raising their price, but have forgotten to work on the food aspect. Service: Regularly rude and a bit snobbish, which is just plain weird. They usually have two (2) hosts/hostesses, none of whom attempt to say hello. Ambiance: Really cool. It has a great layout. The facility is divided in half, one side being dedicated to the restaurant, and the other half is the bar. They serve the same food on both sides, but the bar side is a little more interesting. Summary: Come here for the fantastic beer. Drink the beer. Enjoy the beer. Try to enjoy it despite the terrible service. Don't eat the food unless really hungry -- you won't enjoy it, and you will inevitably feel a little ripped off.
(3)Dan B.
Second visit to a Ram Brewery and first at this location. I didn't see much difference in the locations. They were set up the same and menu was almost exactly the same. Had some time to visit the bar before our table was ready which was open seating which I thought was kind of interesting for a busy Friday night. Didn't try any of the seasonal beers this time around since they were all thicker lagers and stouts which I don't really care for. The American IPA and Buttface Amber are top notch brews in my opinion. The Blonde is a beer you'll want to get if you normally drink Miller Lite and Bud Light. BBQ Chicken Quesdillas and Wings for appetizers were very filling so I went away from my normal burger staple at a place like this and went with a chicken sandwich that was dipped in some sort of beer infused sauce all topped with onion rings. It was very good and I'm happy I decided on that other than a big burger. Other guy at the table only ate 4 bites of his burger since he was too full from the beer and appetizers. I would have called him a rookie eater but he was my boss so I kept my mouth shut.
(4)Jade R.
Ram has quickly become one of my favorite restaurants. The food is good while the beer is even better. When ever we are in or around this place we always end up going to Ram. The Staff is very friendly and willing to help with any questions you might have about the many beer choices. The Blondie beer has become one our favorites. We enjoy dinning at Ram and highly recommend it if you are around it.
(5)David B.
At it's core, RAM is a restaurant chain. If you keep this in mind before walking in, you can really enjoy yourself here. You'll no longer be offended by the warnings of, "You know, that tastes really bitter," when you order the IPA. Or hearing a confirmation that, "That tastes like a Newcastle, is that okay?" when you order a brown ale. RAM usually has about five standard beers on tap: a light lager, a hefeweizen, an amber, an IPA, and a porter. They offer occasional seasonals, and a few have actually been pretty good. Don't expect to find something really unique, though -- mostly something along the lines of an Oktoberfest Mrzen. Although their '71 pale ale, made with rye, is truly excellent. But as mentioned at the beginning of this review, it is a chain. The food will consist of typical bar appetizers, burgers, and a few "healthy" menu items like chicken wraps. The best part about RAM is that their weekday specials currently offer a lot of beer (18 to 24 oz pints) for fairly cheap ($2-$3). You can sample a ton of their beer for almost nothing. Just make sure to book a room at the hotel across the parking lot.
(3)George O.
I enjoyed it, but you will need to be patient, you will have a long time waiting to be seated. Even if you registered with open-table. We went a few Saturdays ago before going to the Improve. They where very busy and there was two large parties on the other side of us. the few single tables that surrounded the LARGE party we felt ignored. Their menu did look good, they have a large selections of beer and hamburgers. I would go back and give it another try, on a night where I was not in a hurry and during the week where it might not be very busy.
(3)Erik J.
Honestly, I'm starting to have trouble telling these brewery/restaurant places apart. Ram is kind of like Granite City which is kind of like Emmett's which is kind of like X, etc. Food's bland but beer is mid-range to good. So, you eat if you're hungry but focus on the beer. I had the Seasonal dark which is basically a standard stout. Not bad - I tried my friend's buttface lager and that was vastly superior, but neither was bad in any sort of way. I'd buy the buttface if I saw it in a grocery store cooler (or hoard it at a barbecue). To Ram's credit, the service was freaking excellent (hence the four stars). Our waitresses (we were there long enough to have two) were knowledgeable and put up with my crap very well. Stop by for the beer and skip the food.
(4)Kevin B.
In my earlier review, I said that I never had a steak at Ram in all my years going. Last night, that changed and I ordered a sirloin. It was great! Admitedly, it was the first Monday of the month and my Mug Club 50% discount turned the $16 sirloin into $8. It would still be a good deal without the discount based on the quality of the steak.
(4)Stacey D.
My husband and I go to Ram frequently, about weekly. About 80% of the time we have excellent service, food, etc. But the remaining 20% is what made me rate it 4 stars. Once in a while the servers can't decide who our table belongs to, so neither helps us. And we get less-than-stellar service. Their beer is good. I like their sirloin and burgers, calamari, soup, and other appetizers. All in all, I like Ram. I like the atmosphere, service, food, and beer.
(4)Dachs K.
The beer is crap: bland and forgettable. But to be fair, local breweries (at least the ones popping up all over the suburbs now) usually suck. Their food is much better than their beer. I love the Stadium Burger (I think that's the name). It's a 1 lb. burger with all sorts of toppings. Amazingly tasty.
(3)Cindy K.
I met a couple of friends for dinner here. We sat in a booth in the bar. The restaurant wasn't very busy, but we were looking for our server all night long. We sat for 20 minutes before she came over to take our order. And then we sat with dirty salad plates and then again later with dirty dinner plates. I'm sorry that I had recommended this place to my friends, who had never been here before.
(2)Gia S.
The space was great, service was very good but the food was eh. I got the turkey burger and the cheese on there, the pepperjack was tiny little chunks and not at all melted. The bun was about 3 times too big and the burger was just dry. I got about 4 pickle chips, 2 being ends. And around 15 fries. It was a business lunch so I didn't want to say anything but atleast my clients seemed to enjoy their meals. Need healthier options!
(2)Lauren R.
Food can be better but atmosphere is good.
(3)Tamara M.
Ram does have some good brews. That is true. But I was not at all impressed by the food. Pub food can be good. This wasn't. I had a burger, which was cold by the time it got to the table. Since I rarely send things back for fear of what might happen to it in the kitchen, I ate it, but didn't enjoy it. The waitress was also rather unpleasant.
(3)Jon J.
I've been coming to this Ram for many years now, and it's been a reliable place for after-work drinks or a long lunch. They have an enormous menu that always leaves me wishing I had gotten something different - none of it is really bad, but it's never really outstanding, either. The only thing I can think that really stands out is their nachos, which are perfect bar food nachos - enormous plate, tons of toppings, more than enough to share with 4 or 5 people. And the beer - excellent. It's always fresh (made on site!), and they're just as good as the other Chicago favorite, Goose Island - if not a little better! If their food was better (and a little cheaper), it'd be outstanding. However I have to average out the 2.5 star food with the 4 star beer and round it off to a 3.
(3)Neil R.
Its been awhile since I been to RAM but it seems the prices have gone up. I always get the tuscan meatloaf with fried onion shoestrings and mash potatoes. If I am right, the price went up by $2 and the mash potatoes are no longer garlic but regular. The meatloaf was still awesome though. The homebrewed beers are always good especially the blonde. I had 2 mugs and could have kept on going if we didnt decide to leave. The service was great and the place was packed as usual on a Saturday night. Among the 8 of us, the tab was $250 including tip and half of us did not even drink. Definitely a good place for coworkers and friends.
(3)Metzger M.
what a great burger bacon cheddar cheese. I'm going back later this week try all the beers
(5)Christina A.
I give Ram a 4 because I am averaging my stars. The food is nice for a Saturday afternoon or a lunch while shopping but I love their beer (3.5 for food - 5 for beer). My friend Tom is the brewmaster and he is the master! He is originally from California's wine country and he knows his yeast and grains better than he knows his best friends. This is a great place to take your family and friends from out of town and it is extremely impressive to order the beer sampler featuring a great selection of homebrewed goodness. I personally love the Hefeweizen and the Total Disorder Porter. I also tend to be a big lover of the Chicago Blonde. I hear people talk about the sweet beers, but just like all breweries and wineries, we try to create wines and beers for all taste buds and that is exactly what Ram is doing - making everyone happy. I highly recommend visiting on an afternoon while you have the bar booth to yourselves and ordering a sampler. Cheers and brew-ha-ha to you.
(4)Blaise S.
As someone always in the mood for meat and potatoes, I made reservations at Ram for a Friday night with a group of friends since I had heard good things. And I gotta say, meh. The service was great. One of my buddies was SUPER late to the reservation, so we ordered the sampler appetizer and kept the beer flowing (and tipped well) and they were cool with it. The beer is pretty good, and they brew their own which is always a bonus. I got the buttface, and I would get it again. Kept them from a one-star rating. Problem was, I ordered a surf 'n turf (steak with salmon) because I wanted a delicious steak. I didn't get it. It wasn't bad. It just wasn't great if you know what I mean. I'd come here again for the beer, but I wouldn't go splurging on the food because it's not cheap and frankly I expected more.
(2)Elizabeth T.
I admit being surprised by some of the other reviews. My SO and I were in Rosemont for a bridal show and swung by here at the recommendation of the hotel for lunch. Probably one of the best random recommendations I've ever gotten. The beer was delish, he got the porter and I got the hefeweizen, and we loved both of them. For food, he got the fish & chips, me the king crab & artichoke heart melt. His was a bit bland, but the breading was good, fish nicely cooked and mine was just divine. I couldn't stop eating it, long after I was full!! I'd definitely stop back if I'm ever in the hood again. Great atmosphere too! Lots of tv's and comfy booths. So glad we stopped in!
(4)Gene X.
I seem to recall eating at this place BY (Before Yelp) in the early 21st century when I was in another Midwestern town so it may be a regional chain. It kind of reminds me of the Rock Bottom Brewery type of place and is about on par with them. I wasn't able to try the beers b/c I was on my way to work, but the baked beans were really good. My burger was decent, although a bit over cooked for medium. Our server was extremely attentive though and the service overall was good. A safe bet, but nothing that'll be overly memorable.
(3)shaun M.
I thought I would make an update to this review. After coming here a couple of times I realized the beer is the only thing good here, and even that isn't the best around. They really need to work on improving the quality of their food.
(3)Mike L.
A brewpub/sportsbar/suburban/generic/ mall scavenger/ lifeless establishment. Yea they brew their own beer but they also have had one of the worst Barrel age beers ever, a Bourban barrel aged IPA that was good after one sip but did a serious dip after that. A fitting stop for any Ikea/ Woodfield mall shopper.
(2)Karen S.
The girls and I typically get together here for girls nights out. It's a really casual place which reminds me of TGI Fridays or the like. I really like their shrimp dishes but occassionally will get a burger. The last time we were here was for a small baby shower, and the waitress did a great job of accomodating us with our needs. The only slight complaint I have is with the awful lighting. It's very dark in there, and the light they do have is of the awful flourescent kind. It just gives you a slight headache.
(4)Nina H.
Ram gets a 5 for one reason. Their calamari. I have NEVER, EVER, EVER had calamari this good in my life. They cut the rings and serve them flat with a perfect light crunchy breading and 2 sauces, one a spicy, sweet honey-like concoction and the other a milder creamy sauce. Their beer is nothing special, the rest of their manu is alright. But that calamari, go just for that.
(5)Erica T.
Went here for drinks with my family. I ordered a Pomegranate Mojito and yes I should've known better for going to a brewery. It was a pretty decent saturday afternoon and the service was meh. I saw a waitress walk around the whole dining room until the guests whose food it was had to wave her down. Not going back.
(2)Jessica W.
After a long drive from Michigan to Chicago, stop here for the Mile High Mud Pie. Be sure to share - this is a table dessert. (Also, the boy loved the Buttface - and he knows his beer! And the brother loved the shrimp lettuce wraps.)
(5)m k.
was there for bears game last night..im a beer nerd, and i like all types..this place might be the worst brewery i have ever been to, the beer was awful..restaurant and building are very nice..service was great..beer disgusting..
(2)Angela P.
This is somewhere we occasionally go for some appetizers and beer. We LOVE their Hefeweizen...it has hints of banana and is just SO smooth! Yumm!! There are two areas to sit here, one is the bar area which is pretty big, but fills up fast on the weekends and then the restaurant side. I prefer the bar side because you have to be 21 and over to sit there and it is just a much more fun atmosphere. And I have also been here for lunch and had a really good burger and great conversation with my friend! When we go at night we typically get the calamari which has a really good sweet and spicy sauce on it and sometimes nachos or potato skins, all of which are very good bar food. It is a bit pricey but not too bad at all. I would say come here to try out the good food and stay to down some GREAT beer! =]
(4)Melodie C.
I went back about a month ago and found that they took the tuna salad off the menu. I was not overly impressed with the new menu as I did not see a lot of new stuff that appealed to me, but they still have the Reuben that I like.
(3)John W.
Our first visit here on July 20th and could not have picked a better place for lunch on our anniversary. The food was great, the burgers are huge and very tasty. The armadillo eggs were fantastic. I'll try to duplicate them at home but I would stop here just for those alone! The Buttface Ale was wonderful. The best part of this visit was the service. From our server Jaqueline to the folks bringing the food to the Manager Ethan who just put this visit over the top. We received a free dessert which after the burger would normally have sat there. It was so good, some sort of Oreo ice cream tart, we finished the whole thing! He offered us a brewery tour but at the time, it was being cleaned. He gave us his card and said to call before our next visit and he'll schedule one for us. He also gave me a free appetizer card as well as bought me a growler of the Buttface Ale to go! Anyone reading this that works in the restaurant industry, especially management, this is the type of place you want to pattern yourselves after. Already wanting to go back for the Reuben burger!
(5)Michael L.
Ok, so I went here with a large group for a freinds birthday. Overall I'm not impressed. The server was excellent. I did have several Buttface ales. Other than having a great name, the ale was pretty good. The appetizers were decent. Nothing too special, just your normal run of the mill BS. For the entree I had the cocnut prawns. The shrimps themselves were average, like any you'd find at some cookie cutter, corporate, TGI McFunsters. The prawns came with a side of rice, and, well the rice thats served at Cook County Jail, tastes better. Yes, I know this for a fact. I can't justify giving a place more than 2 stars if a jail can beat a restaraunt in any food category.
(2)Brad C.
All around solid. if you like Rock Bottom then you will most likely enjoy Ram. The food isn't amazing but they are a brewery so thats a plus. One thing I believe Rock Bottom has them beat on is that each Rock Bottom location has a few different beers that you can only get there. But the couple Ram's I have been to had the same beers on the menu, no brew master special or anything.
(3)Laura I.
Overpriced, noisy and always a wait. While the food was decent and the spinach appetizer dip was tasty, the price of what was served (and the time it took to serve) just didn't add up. Our bill consistently was higher than what I felt the food was worth.
(2)Manny F.
Not a bad joint at all. I had a burger here with a salad and coupled that with local brew for a great price. The place was dead on a Monday night ... that is the best I could ask for on a quick business trip and wanting to eat at 11pm because of all the flight delays due to weather. Definite stop for a quite bite on any business trip, if you're staying next door at the Hyatt. Now, the Hyatt is a whole different story... below expecations.. some converted hotel which is a disgrace to the chain!
(4)Sarah K.
they have a bathroom that is so beautiful, i almost joyfully wept upon discovery .... shortly thereafter, they ran out of glenlivet. hmmm ... I guess you really can't have it all.
(3)Dee W.
This place is a great group location - attended a bday celebration and they had these mini table kegs that we drank beer from and the food was great. The ribs were fantastic and a definate must try. And the calamari is something out of this world! The service was fantastic and our waitress catered to all our needs, especially with the huge bday cake.
(4)Cassie B.
Like a nicer TGI Friday's. bar/restaurant atmosphere, meant to be good for families or after weekend shopping at Woodfield. I would go for a very safe dining/drinking choice.
(3)rachel c.
I know what you're thinking, why are you eating at a brewery in Schaumburg? I was forced to eat there for a group work function, of course. The menu is one of those jack-of-all-trade types, where they have 'thai' dishes among ribs, pasta, steak, fish, nachos, and 50 other things that are pictured (yes, pictured, I hate that) on the menu. I had the blackened salmon. It was one of the worst salmon dishes I've had lately, dry, overcooked, flavorless. It's a brewery, and their Chicago Blonde is okay.
(3)Peter F.
First time there. Interesting menu. An awful lot to choose from. Bar/Pub atmosphere. Drink specials and on the Thursday night I went they had $2.00 of all hamburger dishes. The have 2 choices of fries which are fabulous. A thin sliced potato which is like a thick potato chip and "fresh cut fries" which are very large that they call 'steak fries". They offer a Kobi beef hamburger and a new one on me called Yakou beef. I guess it is another Japanese "extreme" product in the style of Kobi. I guess it gives the RAM restaraunt the balls to ask $12.00 for a burger.Maybe the "Yakou" beef is massaged by 500lb. Sumo wrestlers wearing thongs and the Kobi beef is just massaged by normal beef farmers. Well anyway i had the fried calamari which was very good but could have been fried more "crisp". It came with a mango/chile sauce that I loved. One innovation that RAM has is what they call a "personal plate" for appitizers. It is what amounts to a half order and lets you enjoy an appitizer that your date might not like and you don't end up wasting a bunch of it. I plan to go back and try other menu items. They have their "own"beer. Stay away from any of the fruity drinks as they are way, way to sweet. Stick with the basic drinks. Not a bad experience and not a great one. Waitstaff should get to know the drink and food menu better and not come to work when you have a cold. YUK!
(3)Steven M.
Stopped in while in the area for work. This place is quite massive with extremely large TVs all around the bar. A very cool brewpub type feel. Lots of tables and bar space. It was quite crowded when we got there, but we were able to find 4 seats together at the bar easily. They had 12 of their beers on tap that night. The special that night was $3,99 pints and $4.99 mugs (24 ounces). They had a few IPAs, a couple Pale Ales, a Blonde Ale, a German Wheat, an Amber Ale and a Gose. I have always been a fan of Gose style and this one lived up to my expectations. It was a nice, light, sour wheat. Made pretty true to style guidelines. I also had a Citra Hopped Imperial IPA. It too was made true to style and it was really good. It is a full service bar, so if you are interested in booze or wine, they do have that as well. They have a pretty decent sized food menu with salads, sandwiches, burgers, appetizers and lots of bar type food. You know, deep friend deliciousness. The food was pretty good. Not sure I would come here for food alone, but it was just fine while have a few brews after work. The staff here was really nice. More than willing to split the bills, divide up the bill between booze and food too. I would definitely come back here. Decent food and some good beers. They offer growlers if you were interested in taking beers to go. If you are in the area and looking for some brews, give this place a try. Though it is a chain, it is a good stop.
(4)Azhar S.
This is a pretty nice brewery. It's definitely a convenient spot to find and it's right off of I-90. Definitely can't miss it. Decor: This is a pretty cool looking place. It has a huge curved barbell on one side of the restaurant, specifically on the right when you walk through the door. There are scores of huge televisions whi v is great for all the sports junkies out there. A good feel overall and very clean. Service: I've never had a problem with the service. The wait staff has been very curteous and kind. They answered all my questions and checked up on us consistently. Extremely friendly people. Food: The food was pretty good. Nothing out of extraordinary. Usually I either get a regular burger with chips or a chicken wrap with their home made chips. They have HUGE selection of beers and of course you gusset it they brew their own beer since they're also also brewery. Overall good food but nothing to boast about. Price: I'd say it's pretty reasonable for what you get. It's probably close to Cheesecake Factory in terms of price with slightly less quantity. Overall experience: I'd come here with friends next time and just relax. Definitely a recommended place to come to for the experience.
(4)Alicia K.
Walk in. Choose your destination: bar side or dining. The bar side is full of Schaumburg Woodfield Mall locals mix with a younger crowd. TV screens spread out throughout the bar. Good ambience in a friendly atmosphere. Beers nice ans cold and have a good variety. Greatweekly specials. Food was very good. I enjoyed the Stadium burger. The appetizers looked a little pricey, I'd like to come back during happy hour to enjoy them. Will definitely return.
(4)Nichole C.
We came here to meet friends for drinks on a Saturday. We are from out of state and were missing our college football game but Ram's had it on and we were able to watch it on their big screen. I tried their Pumpkin beer which was delicious. The atmosphere was nice and there were plenty of places to sit. And even though the area is crazy busy you don't feel that hecticness in here! We didn't eat any of their food by we saw a lot of it go by us and it looked really good.bi would definitely come back if i was in the area again! One negative thing was that they did ask my group of 4 to move table because they were having a large party come in and we were sitting at a large table. They were nice about it and we moved and the put reserved signs where we had been seated. We stayed for another 45 minutes and that group had not come yet.
(4)Charles S.
I dig this place! The food is great and they have a varied menu, so there's something for everyone., The beers are ice cold and they have a good selection, as well as a full bar. The vibe is laid back and fun, and there are plenty of TV's for watching the sportsball contest. The servers are super useful, friendly and cool. Why not go here? I can't think of a single reason.
(4)Taylor A.
Nice place, good food. Service was good. The salmon was good but a bit dry. The vegetables were good though - very soft. The mashed potatoes were super creamy though - way too creamy... Overall good restaurant, good food but not amazing.
(3)Patrick D.
After seeing mixed reviews on here for Ram before entering, I wasn't sure if it was going to be any good. I decided to take the chance, and I'm glad I did! I had just come from shopping at Ikea and thought a brewery would hit the spot. The parking lot seemed PACKED for 9pm, walked in and man this place is huge! Sat down at a bar top, which was open seating, and waited a few minutes (just a little too long) for our waitress (who ended up being GREAT!) Saw they had happy hour deals (YESS!). Ordered the Buffalo Ranch Fries (or whatever it was). The menu didn't say onions, but the food came sprinkled with green onions. That wasn't going to fly for us, and the waitress kindly understood without any questions, brought them back, apologized for the issue, and about 5/10 minutes later we had a fresh order, and MAN are these things good! Ordered two of the brewery's beers, which were decent as well! A surprise, really. I ordered a burger that came with fries and was really good, but with the massive beer I had, and buffalo waffle fries, I was almost full. I ate half the burger, washed it down with the rest of my massive 24oz beer (which was cheap for craft beer!!) and haven't looked back. As a city guy, I'm not usually in to these suburb looking/feeling restaurants, but I wouldn't mind coming back here!
(4)Stephen L.
Food was excellent and the service was exceptional. The selection of craft beer was very good and highly recommend the Buttface. The pretzel and cheese sauce apetizor was very good. A few more chips would have been nice. Cheese curds were very good but the portion was small and the bottom of the serving cup was loaded with lettuce to show more than you actually were getting!! Do not recommend.... Atmosphere was very good.
(5)Sharlene O.
Waitress Danielle was awesome! Cute, friendly and personable. Beers were cold. RAM $3 specials too. Food was terrible for bar food. $15 steak sandwich was DRY and had absolutely no 'WOW' factor to it. I would expect more for that price. The fish sandwich was tasty, but the tartar sauce runny and made the bun soggy. The manager Alex came by and apologized and offered to buy us our next round of beers. To tell you the truth, i would have much rather had him comp a meal or take 1/2 off our bill. I was drinking the special of the evening...and i can afford my beer for $2.99....as far as bar food goes, this place isn't it...thanks Danielle for taking care of us!
(2)Samantha G.
Stopped by after some IKEA shopping with a friend and sat at a hightop near the bar. Cocktails were decent and not overpriced and the food was pretty good. Nothing amazing, but tasty bar food that I would definitely eat again after another IKEA trip. Waitress was great and very attentive.
(3)James H.
What can I say I spent two weeks in a hotel next-door to RAM. I knew the first time I stepped into the place that I would have to try every beer on tap. After attempting the task at hand I moved onto their food each night I was there. I started with the grilled New York which was what you'd expect a nice steak good sides next the grilled sirloin. By this time I got to know the staff and moved onto appetizers like armadillo eggs and the fried calamari. Next I was introduced to the ram grand Ruben 505. It was so good I ordered it the next day for lunch. Next I tried to conquer the salads after steaks and sandwiches weighed me down. Highly recommend the tossed Cobb salad with the grilled chicken fantastic. Happy to say I was able to try all the beers on tap and even mixed some of the beers together to make new flavors. The menu however was too vast for me to conquer till next trip.
(5)Jay S.
Our sever was not always the most helpful but she was adequate. The food was most enjoyable and arrived fairly quickly despite there being a large crowd in the restaurant. The atmosphere is more sports bar-ish but really quite nice. We would return the next time we are in Schaumburg.
(4)Amanda P.
I rarely leave the city, but I had to make a trip to IKEA and thought a brewery let's check it out! Sat in the bar area and large tv as great, drink order was taken right away. Placed an App order sadly it came with onions (didn't list that on the menu) so I had to ask her to redo it, waitress was SO nice about it. Beer was really good, a very large mug for $6.00, and happy hour app specials on Friday after 9pm, so we lucked out.
(4)Karen W.
Try the Buttface Amber draft beer !Love this place! We stopped in here on our first night in Chicago. The restaurant was just around the corner from where we were staying. Being in the car all day we didn't want to have to drive too much further to eat dinner. We tried the Buttface Amber draft beer and it was delicious! We both had dinner and we were filled too. Wish we would of brought some of the Buttface Amber draft beer home with us!
(5)Bob R.
Let me start this by saying I really enjoy going to the Ram Restaurant. In fact, most of the time our experiences have been outstanding. This time was the exception. The service which is typically quite good was fair at best. I'm not sure our server had too many tables or she was just not a great server. We could never find her when we needed her and she was not attentive. Even the food was not up to par. I started with their chili which was fairly tasteless. For dinner I was very eager to try their sandwich the "Notorious P.I.G." The sandwich is large - pulled pork with pickled onions on a baguette. For my side, I was boring at opted for french fries. The sandwich had soggy bread, the and pork was sweet tasting (not what I expected). The fries must have sat out for a while before served as they were soft and only warm. I was very disappointed in RAM this time. I would not update my prior review (which was spectacular) except I want to give them another chance.
(2)Terri T.
Came her for a small family get together. Food and service was great. They were kind enough to give us a private room so we could chat and catch up. The Soft Pretzels with Beer Cheese was really good. The Ban-Mi sandwich was a bit spicier than expected. A few of us had salads and they were great. Very nice for a family gathering.
(4)Emma L.
Went there for a late dinner with coworkers last week. After waiting for what seemed like forever for a hostess, we finally got seated at the table. The waiter seemed very nice, took our order and after that things just kept getting worse. My plate had some yellow crusty substance stuck to it and the appetizer was extremely dry, we only nibbled on it a little bit as it was hard to swallow. For a main course I ordered a burger and asked for it to be well done. As I took my first bite I tasted something funny. To my surprise, the meat was red inside. That was the end of the dinner for me. I Left the place with a bad taste in my mouth. The story doesn't end there, I woke up in a middle of the night with a terrible stomach ache and spent most of the night in a bathroom. One of the worst experiences ever.
(1)JASON S.
Awesome Porter Burger and Porter Beer. Good service at the bar. Definitely a 4+ Star experience... and I eat out a lot. The meal was better than the $50 steak I ate yesterday at a restaurant down the street. I will be back.
(4)Guillaume L.
Great atmosphere with a pretty good selection of beers to choose from (6 regular on tap and another 5 seasonal). The Buttface Amber Ale was my beer of choice IMO, and the Big Red IPA and Disorder Porter were great as well. Went during happy hour and tried the calamari course which was good. Not too busy and the service was excellent for me. Would recommend!
(4)Lars G.
Sports bar atmosphere, bar food, bar service. Meh. BUT... Man, do they have a good selection of beer. Go here for the beer, and if you get hungry, just order a light snack. Go somewhere else for a meal.
(3)Colin A.
Food alone the place is worth a 4 star review but service here was awful! Went in for lunch on a Saturday and our server was MIA most of the time. When the entree was brought out I ate half the fries and the sandwich by the time she swung back around and I could ask for ketchup. Of course she never asked or offered up refills (3 beers and a soda at the table). Then, plates are cleared and we sit there for a solid 15 min before she graces us with her presence and more importantly, the check. This place is a joke, to many options in the area with at least average wait staffs to warrant another visit.t
(1)Sara B.
We were literally the only table in the place and it took 20-30 minutes just to get a beer order....Had to ask if we could put in an order for food. Food and beer were gross... Check out any, really any of the other places in the surrounding area.
(2)Katie F.
Really impressed with the manager. My mom and I sat in the bar area to watch the basketball game and get an appetizer between lunch and dinner. He told us there was open seating and then checked in with us at our table less than ten minutes later. We told him no one had come up to us yet, but we were ready to put our order in. He comped us one of our appetizers (even after we told him it was unnecessary) and the service continued to be helpful and prompt after that. The fried pickles were good, but the cheese dip was just okay. I have had other really good things to eat here before though, and the service makes me even more likely to go back.
(4)Steven W.
The inside is large enough to accommodate any group size i can think of. It's seat your self and i found the waitstaff to be more knowledgeable then expected about beer products and brewing. The food is standard pub fare adequately prepared and we didn't have to wait too long for anything. This is a corporate brew pub which has been optimized for fast and mass production lines. In concept and execution it is very similar to granite city. The beer is brewed using the wet wort system, which means it isn't entirely brewed on site. In my personal opinion both the beer and the food was average, but the beer has won tons of awards and the brewers take great pride in their work. Luckily this place is worth going back to in order for me to see if my avereage experience it was just beginners luck. There was nothing wrong with the food or the beer. Four stars instead of three due to the waitress'es superior knowledge of beer brewing and products.
(4)Justine U.
Stood in the entryway for 10 minutes without anyone to seat us... Servers just walking by looking at us. I've had good experiences at other locations so this one clearly just sucks.
(1)Faith D.
As a former regular here I am disappointed at how far the quality has gone down. The steaks ordered at our table were overlooked, a beer was served warm, and a drink served with random garnishes. Then, asking to split the check took over an hour and was still incorrect. When the new waitress took our credit cards she vanished for over a half an hour, made coffee, served other tables, etc. with all of our credit cards somewhere in the kitchen area. One of the receipts was for the wrong table and 10 times the amount of our bill so hopefully the amount charged to our cards is correct. There is no reason closing out a tab should be a 1.5 hour experience no matter how new the server is.
(2)Ben D.
Great selection of beer and even a beer flight (sampler) for those of us who can't decide what to drink. The disorder porter was heavily featured and for good reason; it was dark and delicious. The meatloaf was heavenly with the porter demi-glacé. The service was prompt and the bar had a huge ladder facade, very cool. I will definitely be back!
(5)Adam C.
In town visiting friends and decided to try out this place. Had a very good time. I had the following beers, "Big Dread", "Big Red", "post boil" and they were all the bomb. Also for my meal I had the "Turkey Cobbler" it was amazing, great flavor and huge portion. Wife had the Buttface cheeseburger. that was also very very good. Loved this place and will be coming back for sure. Don't sleep on this place!!! worth a visit
(4)Sharon L.
I came here on 4/22/15. I had never been here before. To start off as soon as we walked in the hostesses were goofing off away from the front desk. Then we are seated and it takes nearly 15 minutes to get water and greeted by our server. Shortly after we order we are waiting for our food to arrive when a cockroach scurries across our table. My cousin quickly empties her glass and traps the insect. We jump out of our seats in disgust. You know what they say...for every roach you see there is actually a colony breeding unseen. We left hungry and disappointed. Steve, the manager we spoke to did little to make things right and merely took my email down on a scrap of paper to send us a "offer". He seemed unphased by the incident. I don't recommend going here and customer service is nil. NOTE to management: the bathrooms were in horrid condition I can only imagine the conditions in the back of house.
(1)Mark W.
Service pretty good. Food so so. Burger overcooked.
(3)Danielle S.
I had hoped that Ram would exceed my expectations despite the mediocre reviews....but it did not. The atmosphere and the beer was the best part. Everything else was really lacking. The atmosphere is darker with a lounge and a dining area, and it was decorated for the holidays. I decided the dining area would be a good fit. It wasn't too crowded, the music was at the right level, and there were plenty of TVs playing the Blackhawks game. I tried the 2 seasonal beers they had, but I ended up getting the Chicago Blonde. I thought it was very good, and it was on special (only $2.99!). I've tried their other beers before and they were decent too. As far as service goes...it was disappointing. I was standing at the front for a while before someone came to help me. Some employees just walked by, even though I was standing at the desk. Once I was seated, it took a while for the server to arrive, and she wasn't very attentive the rest of the evening. She was very nice, but it wasn't all that busy so I don't know why everything took so long. The food...bleh. Their burgers are decent, but I wanted to get something else so I tried the Whiskey Chicken. Basically it was a really small, thin chicken breast that was covered in mushrooms and a cream sauce (didn't taste like whisky at all). Had it not been in the sauce, I think it would have been dry. The cheddar potatoes were not flavorful at all (didn't even realize you could mess those up), and the veggies seemed like they were from a frozen bag. Pretty disappointing. Of all the places in the area, this is one of my least favorites.
(2)Tyler B.
I have never seen such terrible service. Went to dinner with my girlfriend and ordered drinks. Hers was basically un-drinkable. Ordered our food. Fries were cold. Pulled pork was soggy and not good. Burger that was ordered was the wrong one. Took 15 minutes to get the waiter back to the table to send it back. Was told that my correct order was moved to the front of the kitchen line when I saw 10 trays of food leave the kitchen before. It was then another 15 minutes before my correct food came out and was then lied to by the manager. Will never go back. Terrible customer service and bad food.
(1)J R.
This place used to be much better. The menu I had was sticky. The server brought us wet, dirty plates for our appetizers. The next batch of plates were better. We ordered the calamari, grilled instead of fried. It was good. We ordered a burger, medium rare. It was served well done. Why ask how someone wants a burger if you cook through regardless? We also ordered a spinach salad with salmon. Surprisingly, the bowl was half full and the salmon was on the small side and over cooked. Kids ordered burgers and the burgers were also way over cooked. One of the sides was wrong. The guy that brought the food from the kitchen quickly brought the correct side. The food took an extremely long time to get to the table. The waiter stopped by a few times to say it was coming soon. The bathroom sinks were dirty around the faucets. It seems they have lost their edge. Cleanliness matters. Properly cooked food and portions matter. The food was ok. It could have been better.
(3)Carol K.
While I like the RAM location located closer to the airport- this location really left me feeling underwhelmed the other day as service was just not good. We had a larger sized group (about 16 people) and while I thought it was going to be a good experience given the place was basically empty on this Wednesday night-it seems this place has a lot of "rules" and they were willing to leave money on the table to follow them. Case in point- we sat out on the patio- with one server assigned to us. She was clearly overwhelmed and the staff inside really wasn't helping her much as she was bringing the drinks out in two's. This meant that by the time she got a round of drinks to the table, those served first were ready for a drink again. Not particularly efficient. And then there's that "leaving money on the table issue". It was 5:15 and we were given two menus- the happy hour menu and the main menu. Many in our group wanted sliders so we ordered 15 orders of 2. The server came back and said they couldn't do sliders as that menu ended at 5pm. Really? You are willing to give up $75 in food sales for 15 minutes? You must have way too much business RAM. And if you didn't want us to order off the happy hour menu . . .don't give us one! So we kept with our other appetizer order and that food was okay (typical bar food) but not without all of us talking about "rules" and how some really should be bent to take care of a customer need. I get that they probably wanted all of us to order a full sized dinner- but we were there for snacks. Given it's in the burbs, there is plenty of free parking. Too bad for the service failure as I was the one who recommended this place based on my experiences at the other location as they can usually handle large sized groups quite well. Oh well- live and learn.
(2)Manuel D.
I cannot confirm bad service. Do you expect somebody at your table after seconds? I have been a guest of the next door hotel twice in two years for a week each. I have been a guest there at calm nights and very busy game nights. Service was always fast and friendly. The staff paid professional and friendly attention to me and the rest of my table often during our evenings there. The beers are very diversive and tasted well enough. But for me, the burgers are shining stars. The always came exactly to order. Burgers and sides are very big. Burger meat is seasoned but keeps a great meat taste. Onions, lettuce ... everythings was fresh, everything was very juicy.
(5)Mark J.
Outstanding meal. I had the Cajun Chicken Pasta. Fresh, spicy, and nice mix of veggies. I had the Hefeweizen beer; nice clean taste; not bitter. Lots of other brewed beer to choose from. Oh, and they have tv's in the bar to watch the game.
(5)Britt C.
I went here to grab a drink with some ladies I used to work with. It's a good place for a range of ages, nicer atmosphere for sure. I tried a watermelon long island, which was pretty good. It was obviously sweet, but for a long island it didn't really pack the punch I was hoping for. It did come in a nice little carafe which was cute. We also grabbed an appetizer, I opted for the armadillo eggs. Armadillos!! Love armadillos. But yes, these are their version of a popper. It has chicken, jalapenos, cheese and it's obviously fried. Pretttty good if I do say so myself. I wouldn't mind going back there to try some food food.
(3)Pari P.
After a couple of visits, it's not often that your review of a restaurant changes. This was a first for me at Ram. I updated my review from three to four stars due to a new appreciation. From the first visit, I missed two major factors that make Ram awesome - the beer infused items and overall value. After the second and third visit, I made it a point to try the unique beer infused items. Out of the selection, the Amber Ale Chicken sandwich was the star. It's a big and juicy beer marinated chicken breast topped with coleslaw, fried onion rings, chipotle mayo, and BBQ sauce - an excellent combination of flavors and textures. At my most recent visit, it was hard not to get it again. It's that good and I definitely recommend it. The prices were reasonable and we received awesome service. When was the last time your server genuinely smiled and was on top of everything? For the overall value, it's no wonder this place is packed whether it's to watch the game, a dinner hangout, or for some all American classics. Award winning beer and beer infused entrées, need I say more? Thank goodness it's Ram[sday].
(4)Blair S.
It never fails. Order your burger medium well, and they'll bring it to you raw.not just raw, literally cold. I go here because it's close to work , but if it was up to me, never again. I really don't get it, it's bad every time. Cold food, messed up reservations, it's always something? It's nice inside, but I have no idea what the attraction is beyond the bar TV's? There are many choices along Golf Rd, pick something else.
(1)Lisa J.
We came with a large party of 8 and were greeted by the host who proceeded to point us to the direction of our table. He did not take us to the table or provide menus which did not seem very customer service friendly. While sitting at the table we noticed the table was actually two picnic tables with table clothes on them. Not exactly what you expect to see when you go for the experience of dining out. We did receive our menus 15 minutes later when we were greeted by our server. The food was fine. Nothing really memorable. Overall the service was painfully slow. Definitely not going back to this place and will not recommend to anyone. Slow service and disorganized.
(1)Alex M.
Pretty much just ok..it's ram brand only beers which are gosh just ok. The beligian was good, but im a beer snob so i have a hard time saying it was anything better than average. Food was fun and good. It's a lively place for a Wednesday night, great biggggg screen tv. I think I'll try somewhere else next time I visit.
(3)A A.
I planed a surprise 30th birthday party for my wife there. We had about 26 people. Jeff the GM did a great job for me. The surprise went off and the next thing I know my wife has tears of joy. I dropped off balloons and party favors for our friends to decorate prior to our arrival. The appetizers we're great. The two servers for the party did a great job. I would definitely recommend the Ram for a small party. A big thank you to Jeff and his staff for making my wife's surprise party a HUGE success!!
(5)Betsy B.
Our party of four just returned from dinner at this restaurant. There are so many wonderful places to eat in the Chicagoland area a restaurant needs to go above and beyond to distinguish itself from other eateries. Our waitress was attentive and nice. She brought our drinks in a reasonable amount of time as we waited for our friends. I enjoyed the Blond Ale but it was not cold; my husband's margarita was nothing special. When our friends arrived they asked for water in addition to their drinks. Unfortunately while the waitress was carrying two 16 oz. glasses of water on her tray she accidentally spilled a full 16 oz of down our friends back. He was soaked! She was apologetic and cleaned up the mess in a timely manner. The manager also stopped by to offer his apologies. We ordered the Buffalo Wings for an appetizer (very average). My husband ordered the BBQ ribs for a ridiculous price of $22.50 and graded them a C-. I ordered the BBQ Chicken Quesidillas, grade B-. Our friends ordered the Hamburger and Macaroni and Cheese respectively and gave them a B-. I was extremely surprised that there was no gesture of a round of drinks, an appetizer or perhaps a dessert to share due to this mishap as our friend sat through the meal with his shirt and shorts dripping wet. This is not good business. No worries, we will never set foot in this restaurant again.
(1)Melanie R.
Had dinner with a group of about 20 people in a private room on a Monday night.There was only one server for all of us, but she did a great job and was very nice. The reason for 3 stars was the food. I had the Olympus salad with grilled chicken. I chose the full size, expecting a huge bowl where I could eat some that night and then take the rest home for lunch the next day. I'm not a very big eater and I actually finished this entire salad. It was just a normal-sized entree salad. It was supposed to have bacon in it - not a speck of bacon to be found. All the dressing was near the bottom and the spinach leaves and veggies at the bottom of the bowl were drowning in the dressing. The prices for the food are also ridiculously high for what you get. For example, my salad was $14.50! I noticed while walking through the restaurant to use the restroom (which was clean), the place was pretty empty.
(3)Jie S.
This is an awesome place for friends get together. Even though I didn't particular love the food, I really enjoyed the atmosphere and certainly the drinks with friends. We have a big group here on a Saturday night. I started with hard cider which was really nice. We tried several appetizers like Armadillo Eggs, Calamari, chicken wings. Hummus, spinach dips. My personal favorite is Calamari strips. Those are lightly breaded and fried. Tender and tasty. The only thing was only 20 strips cost $10. Another thing I liked was their skinny drinks menu. Lemon drops was great. Mango Mojoto was even better. Our waitress was great who was checking on us constantly to make sure no glass is empty. She has done a great job. This brewery was obviously a popular place on a Sat. night as I saw quite a long wait around 7pm. I'd love to meet up friends here again.
(4)AJ B.
Great place to grab a bit to eat. Went for date night with another couple - food selection is extensive and they have an assortment of in house brews. Tons of different burgers on the menu - all types of toppings. Had the Octoberfest and Hefeweizen really enjoyed them both. We have been making a point to try all of the local breweries and I would recommend this one to anyone.
(4)Kaye D.
Most recent visit was for a friend's birthday. As a party of 10, we were seated in a private room in the back, the one next to the kitchen. Our server was pretty hilarious and cracking jokes at the expense of our birthday celebrant. All in good fun though. I like pickles, so we tried the pickle chips. It leaves a sour and tangy flavor in your mouth. Dipping that into the sauce was a little much for me, so I ate them plain. I tried The Faberge Burger, and that was quite fantastic... mostly because of the fried egg in the burger, but the ham, bacon, onion crisps and mayo made it pretty delicious too =) That was accompanied by the buttface ale - my favorite at RAM. With only 1 server catering to our party, they did a fantastic job. Food came out nearly at the same time for everyone. It took another wave to get all the appropriate sides out to everyone.
(4)Barb L.
Our server, Nataliia, was AWESOME. This was our 1st time here and she spent plenty of time explaining their beers and specials, and is just incredibly nice. She brought us 4 beer samples and helped steer us in the right direction of which ones we might like. Their beers are definitely unique, I liked the buttface amber ale. The food was very good - my burger was prepared well and the quality of the meat was excellent (that goes for the chicken sandwich too). I would've liked more toppings though. Service and beer are definitely their strong points here.
(5)Jessica A.
I dig this place. It's basically (ok, it is) a sports bar, but the food is very good for bar fare. Beer can be hit or miss but overall is pretty good...nothing life changing but decent for a suburban brewery and much better than any macrobrew. Cocktails, again, are hit or miss--their sangria is tasty but the worst margarita of my life was had here. Pricing is average to high--most items are fair but some are just confusingly expensive (salads in particular). Tip: avoid during Hawks/Bulls/Bears games, especially post season--or at least be prepared for a zoo, parking wise.
(4)Brett E.
Always enjoy a visit to The Ram. Easy to get a seat most times and their menu has something for any craving. They make some killer burgers and I love their inventive cocktails.
(5)Dale L.
I was disappointed in the quality of the food. I ordered Mahi Mahi tacos and they were badly overcooked and not flavorful. Armadillo egg appetizer was pretty good. Service was only average -- she forgot to bring silverware. Plenty of empty tables on a Friday night when most places were 100% booked so I don't think I'm alone in my opinions. Still, has decent beer and if you need a good place to drink and talk on a Saturday, and your favorite restaurants are all booked, coming here is a good option.
(2)Gabriella W.
The best restaurant for burgers in Schaumburg, is fast, and the burgers are great. And then if you have fries, the portion is huge!!!. and the staff is very nice and kind.
(5)Nichole C.
I've been meaning to make it to Ram for awhile now to try the White and Black Hops IPAs and grab a spicy bacon burger while I was at it. After a couple of samples of said beers (FREE, by the way) I decided to just go with their regular old reliable IPA. For 65 IBUs and the nice citrus aroma, you don't get much of a hops palate. The beer was balanced, and decent, but I just wasn't blown away. I was also a total PITA and ordered a combination of two burgers (life just can't be simple with me) and subbed a pretzel bun. The burger was cooked perfectly and was good, but again, nothing to write home about. The garlic fries were pretty good though...after a couple of them I almost started licking my fingers like a savage, but alas, I kept it classy(ish). Overall: Nice place, good vibe, decent beer, good food.
(3)michael w.
Yes, I must post again. I think the honeymoon is over. Been here twice recently, both times in the bar. Why? 1) Because it is a convenient go to spot for after hours in the north shore 2) I have not found a better place yet I really do not dig the chainess overall and would much rather find a good third place spot but until I do, the ram is there. Overall my experience is that service in the bar exists, but is lackluster at best. Kind of like dating someone with no personality, it doesn't last long. On one outing after wrapping up a class term, a group of us went out for a drink, Ram was one of the few options that time of night (10:30-ish), and even so, the ram was dead, and pretty much chased us out after a round; and the service was more tolerable than inviting. Another outing with my honey, same deal. Felt trapped at the Ram (not for lack of trying other nearby venues, no less than two, both a bust - see other reviews) it served the purpose but lackluster service in the bar. Don't get me wrong, I am not looking for a new friend but a little bit of personality goes a long way. I am also finding the beer despite the brew to be all the same to me. I tried the new BAP last night. Supposed to be the disorder porter aged in flask. The beer was fine. What wasn't fine? A pet peeve of mine. They served the BAP in what I call a baby glass (see my review of Tilted Kilt for reference) but charged the same price. I hate that. If you are going to give me less, charge me less. I asked if they served it in a baby glass because it had higher alcohol content, no was the answer, but more due to the fact that their is limited supply of it because it takes so long to make. Supply and demand put into effect I guess, but they are assuming demand. I gave the beer to my wife, who happens to like baby glasses and enjoyed the beer too, so it was a win win for her. Perhaps it is me, but the ram and I are on the rocks :-(
(3)Susan B.
I attended another Vino Van Gogh session here last week. We were set up in a party room towards the back of the restaurant and at first, it was super loud. The room was off the bar area and the noise just carried. Luckily, there were pocket doors that were closed once our event started that helped considerably with keeping the outside noise level down. This was the first time I've ever been to a Ram and I definitely want to go back to try some of the food. It is always so difficult to eat/paint so I didn't order anything this time around. We also had a very attentive server (can't recall her name) that made sure everyone had drinks and/or food.
(5)M B.
I've gone here twice on a Saturday night at around 11.30 pm. and the place has been DEAD both times. There were a few servers and maybe 2-3 boots occupied. I wonder how such a big place runs with so few people? (confused). The drinks are the usual. But their garlic fries are delicious! I think it's on the after-hours menu or something, but if you request your server they might make an exception for you. It's probably the most fatty thing in there, but it's totally worth it. Just make sure your friends eat it too coz you''re surly gonna have some stiff garlic breath when your done. :D So if you come here expecting a wild scene, you'll be bitterly disappointed. If you're looking to hang with some friends its the place where you can have good ol conversations.
(3)Jeff W.
Really enjoyed our dinner and experience here. The waitress went above and beyond to make our dinning experience as good as it was. We had the nachos and fried pickles and I would recommend both of them. Will definitely be back to dine again.
(5)Priscilla C.
It was a random Wednesday night and we just wanted something to before we head home. We came a little late but the place was empty. We were greeted right away and put in appetizers which were delicious! Waffle fries with cheese and bacon on top.. best combination ever! And the mozzarella sticks were stringy and cheesy. Yum! I ordered the sirloin with mushrooms on top. The steak was cooked perfect for me! The mash was good too. The only thing is that I felt a little rushed but overall everything else great!
(4)Danielle K.
The beer selection here is AMAZING. They brew their own, but they seem really willing to let you do a shot glass tasting of anything you're interested in. I had a skinny margarita, which I didn't like...it was a little too salty syrupy tasting. The burgers are really good, the coleslaw was blah, but the waffle fries are great! They have amazing service, we sat at the bar and they were really open with suggestions about food and drinks. Definitely will be going here again. The interior atmosphere is great, like a good pub brewery to hang out with friends.
(4)Michelle F.
The RAM has earned themselves another star!! Their service has DEFINITELY improved since my last visit!! I was here twice this past weekend (hey, when it rains it pours!!) and both times, we had exceptional service/food/adult beverages. Visit #1: We were a group of fourteen rowdy (albeit slightly obnoxious) girls who came here for some alcohol-soaking up meals before we hit the club for our friend's big night! Thre eof us showed up on time, and the others showed up fashionably late. However, by showing up when we did, we had that much more time to get to know our AMAZING waiter, Dan!! He was really on top of his game, and provided us with fantastic service and food!! He definitely had the best attitude for our group--he was friends, outgoing, and knew how to deal well with the intoxicated females I was with! We even got a group picture with him at the end! A++ for my lemon drop and my Cosmo Cooler--perfect summertime drinks! My veggie burger was also delicious, as were the waffle fries! But Dan really made the night awesome! Visit #2: I came with my husband, our kids, and our friend for a Sunday evening dinner. We decided on the RAM for two reasons--they have awesome food, and more importantly, the night before, I had noticed a sign that until July 31st, they have $5.99 growler refills. $5.99 for amazing beer for home?!?!?! YES PLEASE!!! Our waitress this night was Courtney--from the ver get go, she was so friendly and welcoming, and really seemed to enjoy being there. She even taught me a fun fact--RAM stands for Restaurant and Microbrewery. I have been going there for years and had no idea! So we got a ton of food--we started with the Buttface Cheese Dip (of course), and it was amazing as usual. Get to the pita chips first if you really want to live! However, my friend and I decided to branch out a bit, and we ordered the King Crab and Shrimp dip that comes with garlic crostini. Oh. My. Gracious. This was delicious. Seriously. Maybe even better than the cheese dip (but don't tell my husband I said that!!) The bread was so flavorful, there were actual huge crab chunks, and large pieces of shrimp, and it was like a seafood party in my mouth! In addition to those delicious starters, we also got the Stadium burger, the all american burger, and the seafood special of shrimp lettuce wraps. All of them were awesome, but I do feel like there was a serious lack of volume in the shrimp wraps. TONS of crispy noodles for the wraps, but not enough of the good stuff. Courtney checked in on us throughout the whole meal and made wonderful suggestions and was very knowledgable about the beers and the menu items. I loved having her as our waitress!! And for the record, my husband got six (yes SIX) growlers refilled (I didn't even know he had that many) for $31. I was WAY impressed. **8-11-11** I have changed my four star review to a FIVE STAR. Last night a couple girls and I went to have some dinner and drinks. Not only did both Dan and Courtney remember us, but they thanked me for the review and the manager, Greg, came by and treated us like VIP. Lisa was our waitress this time, and she was great as well. I no longer think I can have a bad experience here! My last few have been BEYOND stellar!!**
(5)Mark S.
RAM has good brews, good food, a nice atmosphere, and fine service making it a great place to meet up with friends after work. The food at RAM is a classed up American with burgers, salads, and steaks, though there are limited veggie options what they have is well done. The veggie burger is house made and has quite a bit of flavor, it is the go-to meal for me. RAM also has several appetizers that are veggie-friendly or can easily be made with out meat. My favorite of these options is the nachos since they come veggie and are fantastic to share with friends. Since RAM is a brewery you expect the beer to be fantastic and original, however I have found the beer to good not great. Though there is nothing wrong with good beer. I have sampled a few and their hefeweizen and red ale are my favorite so far. I have not tried everything yet but they have a good mix of beers with a seasonal beer or two on tap. There is a nice balance at between the bar and the dinning area at RAM. The bar area is large so you have no problem getting a table or sitting at the bar and the dinning area is separated enough you can escape the bar if you want or even sit in one of the back rooms if you have a group. The service is a-okay, friendly and fast. I have been to RAM several times and I have always had a good overall experience.
(4)Jennifer P.
Gave this place a second try, and actually the food was much better than the first time around. Alas, I'm torn between a 3 and 4 star, but I guess I'll round up. I had a Turkey Havarti Melt and the waffle fries - the sandwich was good, but the fries were really dry (I know that sounds weird to say about fries). My +1 got the Bacon Cheddar Burger; he said the burger itself was OK, but said he really wasn't a fan of the bacon. I'm not sure why - I also had bacon on mine. We didn't have alcohol, so I can't report on that. :)
(4)Roberto H.
What a solid eating establishment. What more could you want than a brewery with a menu that has so much variety in it? Burgers, fish, chicken, good appetizers - everything is well made and not boring. Very polite service to boot. If you're heading to IKEA in Schaumburg, this place is right next door. Literally. They almost share a parking lot.
(5)Glenn G.
Great. Service and great food!!! Salmon salad awesome and I got the Hawaiin burger with turkey! Delicious beer! A keeper!
(5)Jenny L.
All of the Rams have good food and good beer. This one also had excellent service. It was a busy Friday night, but I didn't feel at all ignored, and everything was wonderful. Their Oktoberfest was really good!
(5)Malina G.
This is my favorite go-to late night restaurant. The craft beer is amazing; I've discovered my new favorite, Hefeweizen, and their IPA is delicious as well. The Olympus salad truly is the god of all salads. It was absolutely amazing, exceeding all expectations that I had for a pub. It was generously portioned, and was perfect to split for three people. The service was quick, friendly, and informative. This is my go-to restaurant for beer and late night grub!
(5)Matt M.
This place classes it up with their atmopshere. The prices and quality of the food are really nothing to write home about so I'm kind of confused regarding their success. I am really happy with the atmosphere in the bar area, but there is nothing that I (nor people I was with) were particularly impressed with. I can not speak to their brewery items, as I have not tried their beer so keep that in mind when accounting for my review.
(3)Erick P.
I went here on a Monday because I was bored and hungry. The interior is really nice and I sat by the bar section. Our waitress was great and the service was promt. I ordered the calamari as an appetizer and it was amazyingggg. For dinner I ordered a spicy buffalo salad and it was hands down the best salad I have ever tasted. I will def be going back to this place!!!
(5)Kim C.
Sat at the bar. Had Blonde and Buttace beers, nice and cold on a hot day. Fried pickles are some of the best we have had, and we get them everywhere! Had the Hippie chick salad (there is a nice selection of lo cal on the menu) hubby had Notorius PIG, huge yummy pork sandwich. We hadn't been there in a couple years, not sure why, but we will be back. One thing that was not good-we used white drink napkins to dry off the bar, and they were filthy black from a quick swipe. Please, the bar needs a good cleaning!! Almost didn't order food, but glad we did. Just a little grossed out by the dirt.....
(4)John I.
Typical late nite bar/eatery. Food was sub par and service was not very good... I had the ritz cracker chicken sandwich which was extremely dry and the house salad. Again nothing special... Decent for late nights after work when you have no other choice. Cool bar with lots of tvs.
(3)Saba A.
I came to Ram's for lunch this Saturday afternoon. It was packed in the bar area, but we sat in the dining area which was just as inviting. My girl and I both ordered a buffalo chicken salad for around 11 dollars. It was delicious. Came out in a decent amount of time, presentation was great and the size was perfect. I know the night life here is different but on a Saturday afternoon, it was mostly families. Which was something I preferred. I have heard nothing but great things about there food from my friends, and I'm glad I had a good lunch here.
(5)Annie L.
I came here for a bite to eat and drinks before watching a movie at Streets. The portabella mushroom sandwich was delicious as was the blonde ale. My friend got the white fish tacos and she polished it off. If I could have stayed longer, I would have loved to try the other beers. Great ambiance, not too loud, great food and drinks. I'll add the addition star after trying some of the other beers.
(4)Ben T.
Decent food and the beer is pretty tasty - if they have the imperial stout, go with it. You wont be sorry. Definitely do online reservations - they had a 45 min wait but I was able to go online and make reservations 15 min from the time I called. The spinach artichoke dip was a big start, and was good. The fish and chips were decent as well, and my wife's steak was big, but not necessarily done to her liking (although I thought it was perfect!) Its loud here, but family friendly. Lots of TV's too for the games.
(4)Ben B.
3 things jumped out at me right away before even ordering... They bugged me in the sense that I just found them funny 1) the website has the "Hours of Operation Monday - Sunday | 11am - Close". You close when you close? NO KIDDING! I'm suprised it didn't say 'open-close'. That was comical. 2) when perusing the menu, the fish tacos said they were served with 'seasonal rice'. (I've uploaded the photo). Are you trying to tell me that rice is perishable, and that you've flown in only the freshest? its NOT dehydrated for shipping and re-hydrated in a bowl of boiling water? 3) about 1/3 of the menu items seem to have 'buttface' in the description. giggle. Outside of that, I'll continue with the review. I was here about 11 years ago and had the beer cheese soup, and it was legendary. I've been looking for an excuse to come back since, and it was just as great as I had remembered. I ordered that along with the Reuben, which was PRETTY good. It was GIGANTIC, the marble rye was great. The horseradish sauce was weak sauce. The thousand island, standard. kraut wasn't very flavorful either. To switch things up, they instead use Havarti cheese. The taste was lost to the sauces, it might as well have not had cheese on it at all and saved me the calories. I was slightly let down by the sandwhich, but the soup and beers made up for it! My date ordered a hurricane, omg that was STRONG! I'm not one for fruity drinks but that may be on the tip of my tongue next time I'm there and they come around for drink orders. The service was good and I really like the atmosphere. The location is nice, its right between the mall and ikea, so it would be a good stop if I were a Schaumburg area shopaholic. It's also RIGHT off of the highway, which should make it a handy stop anytime I'm on my way home from the northern 'burbs and the traffic is all Chicago-y. I'll be back, but I probably won't have the Reuben again.
(4)Roseanne S.
Recently came here for dinner and was looking forward to it because it's a brewery and restaurant. It was decent. We were seated right away which is always good. The restaurant looks a little fancier than what the food indicates. I had the Sarducci sandwich which comes with a ton of stuff: chicken breast, ham, pepperoni, cheese, spinach, onion, and banana pepper. It sounded delicious. It was good, but a little on the sweet side which isn't exactly what I was looking for in a sandwich. I can't tell what was making it so sweet. Unfortunately, all the sweetness made it hard to finish, but it was still good. The beers were good. Nothing special, really. They have interesting names for their beers and it looks like you can take home a growler for relatively cheap. Overall, it's a good place for food, but I wasn't blown away. Maybe if it was a little cheaper, I'd be more willing to come back.
(3)Shyam S.
My friends and I ate here by accident. We were planning on going to Sweet Tomatoes, but the line was out of the door (Do they sprinkle pixie dust on their salads? Are there Golden Tickets hidden in the foccacia?) So we thought, why not check out Ram's? This place is a massive sports bar/brewery, but not in a pretentious sports-only kind of way - it's a brewery first, restaurant second, sports bar third. The menu is pretty straight forward and the highlight is not just bar food, but also some pretty adventurous burgers and sandwiches, seafood and grilled items. The service was okay and the food was not good, but not overwhelming. I had the grilled chicken tenderloins with oven-roasted vegetables on the side and my friends had the fish tacos and a massive burger. We all enjoyed our food, which was only made better by the ambience - an entire bar watching the Blackhawks (Patrick Kane won it for us in a shootout). I am definitely planning on returning some time. Would love to see a Bears game here.
(3)David T.
Solid beer, ordered Whiskey Chicken and was completely satisfied. Place was packed but no wait (for 1) on a Wednesday night. Service was great, huge selection of restaurants in the Schaumburg area though, probably will not come back.
(3)Nan G.
Stopped in for a quick bite of dinner, which was very good. I was surprised at the quality of the service we got though. Renee had several tables to serve and the place was very busy, but we felt like she had no one else to serve but us! She was prompt, friendly and unobtrusive while we were eating, which I find refreshing (I hate when they come ask you how everything is just as you take a bite). She even waited at the table as our food was served and asked us to cut into our steak to be sure it was cooked properly (it was). When my boys both wanted dessert, we suggested they share one, as they had already eaten so much. They weren't happy with that, but Renee took care of it by delivering it to them already split and served separately. She was absolutely fantastic, and we will definitely be back. Thanks for a very enjoyable experience!
(5)Rose D.
Good for burgers- and they have all kinds. I've never had one of their burgers I didn't like, including the Elvis Burger. Yup, it came complete with peanut butter and a banana! I figured it was on the menu so it had to be decent and the waitress said she found it tasty so I gave it a shot. It was really good! Of course, everyone at the table had to try it and were also pleasantly surprised. I think the bacon was a bit much but then again, the King liked his excess bling. The burgers are big and unless I'm famished I take half my burger home. I like the fact you can have different sides instead of regular french fries. My husband prefers coleslaw usually, but he doesn't like the coleslaw here (he says it's a bit dry). I prefer to pay a buck extra and get the sweet potato fries. Better for you and yum! We haven't tried anything other than burgers on the regular menu so I can't comment on it. I know the P's are fans of the beers. If you sign up for their emails they have coupons and burger specials regularly. The service is adequate, which is why no 5-stars. They are nice but not especially so. If you go for a holiday brunch you may have to wait for beverage refills since the wait staff is stretched thin during those peak times. Side note 2015 update - They also used to do special Sunday brunches for certain holidays like Easter and Mother's Day - but sadly as of 2015 they no longer have the brunches. I do hope they bring them back as they seemed quite popular and they did a really good job with the food selection; plenty of hot dishes for all tastes, lots of shrimp cocktail and chilled salads, and the desserts! Let's just say Busia barely eats the regular food and had an entire plate of desserts!
(4)Stacey W.
Tried to have dinner here but was told an hour wait. Had to wait for the tables to be cleaned because there was plenty of empty tables. Hostess was an eye roller. Not professional. Poor schedualing of staff...
(1)Steve W.
Pretty run of the mill cookie cutter restaurant and brewery. The inside is big, TV's were they should be but basically looks like any other brew pub restaurant you've ever been to. When you throw in the fact that the beer is average at best, the food is poor to average, and there's many other high quality restaurants within a mile of it, it's hard to recommend this place.
(2)Trish S.
Any place that can get my husband to admit that he ordered "Buttface" is a keeper! Seriously, we had a great time here. We stopped mid-way on our road trip between MN and MI. The Yelp app for Android was a great way to figure out where to grab a bite. The restaurant is a bit noisy and definitely a 'gathering place.' Our server, Kyle, could not have been more helpful. He was EXTREMELY knowledgeable with all of the menu items, right down to the salad dressing! He took very good care of us and even recommended a place to stay for the night. We took his advice, checked in, and walked right back over to Ram for a nightcap. We sat in the bar on the return visit, where Nicole took great care of us, as well. The attention we received from both of our servers was exemplary. When the manager stopped by to see how our evening was going, we were sure to praise them both. It was easy to give each of them high marks. If this place was closer to Minneapolis, it would be easy to become regulars!
(4)Misty S.
My friends and I had a great time drinking on the bar side of Ram. We arrived around 10pm on a Saturday night. Although the area was filled up, the 7 of us still found a place we could all sit. There were sports on TVs around the room (one even had the shopping network on). They have a beer sampler you can order if you're not familiar with their selection (see photo). It cost $5.50 for 24oz of Blonde beer. The waitress was attentive and friendly. Their one dessert that they offer (a sundae) was pretty good. It wasn't too loud so we could easily have conversations. I did get a pretty bad headache early next morning, but I'm not sure if that's from my beer or from helping my friend finish her beer.
(4)Osiris V.
This place is still really good. 10 years after my first visit and I keep going back. I had a delicious chicken sandwich (Father Sarducci) the other day, including ham, salami and mozzarella cheese. It was so good, I felt dizzy while eating it!! That was probably my arteries getting blocked. =D To drink I got a refreshing Bacardi Rock Coconut Skinny, a mix of lemonade and Bacardi Rock Coconut. Only 100 Calories!! I also tried the Buttface Amber Ale, what a pleasant tasting beer! I must go back and get a growler of it! That will suffice for about an hour. lol I kid I kid. Their appetizers are always on point as well, specially their calamari. A must try!
(4)Meghan C.
I came here with a group of co-workers for lunch last week and was pretty excited to check this place out since I pass it all the time on my way to work and always wondered what kind of food they had here. Delicious food, that's what! Since it was a fairly large group they were able to accommodate well with a more private area to eat, not to disturb others since larger groups can get loud. We also had prompt, and efficient service. Looking at the menu, the names of the dishes were a little odd, like Armadillo Eggs, but surprisingly creative and yummy. Also note, it's a bit pricy. I ordered the New York Strip Steak Sandwich (or something like that). It was literally a strip steak on a bun! The bun could have been a little thicker as it got soggy pretty quick. The horseradish sauce and crispy onion strings paired nicely. I also had a side of coleslaw which was delightfully refreshing. I would love to come back and try some other fun dishes they have to offer.
(4)Manshu V.
Came here with friends on a Friday evening, and loved the place. I had the Buttface beer which I really liked, and we ordered three appetizers - Armadillo Eggs, Hummus and Veggies, and a third thing that I can't remember. The Hummus was quite bad, and almost tasted like detergent, and I wouldn't recommend that. The Armadillo eggs were good, and I had these for the first time ever, and quite liked them. Overall, it is a good place, and I'd definitely visit again to try out their other beers and get some with me in their growlers.
(4)Ericka A.
My friend and I took a trip to visit some friends out of town and had the clever idea of gifting them with local beers and some we picked up along the way. We called it "Beer from there to here". And that is how I became acquainted with Buttface. It has a higher alcohol content than most beers, but you might never guess it until after your second glass. It's been a while and I've had the chance to try a few other beers there. Buttface is good, but not my favorite. I cannot for the life of me remember the names of the other beers, which is a shame. But I know that I like most of the ones I've tried and was a big fan of their wheat beer. My friend and I meet up here every couple weeks or so. It's a nice halfway point for the both of us. The service is good, the food is alright, the beer is always good and we've never had to wait for a table or spot at the bar. Some food is better than others. The appetizers are typical bar food. The burger I had was OK. Their desserts are to die for.
(4)Samantha R.
I go to RAM often. I like the atmosphere and the food. The beer cheese soup is a MUST. I always order it and it is my favorite thing on the menu. The beer is always cold and good. No complaints about RAM!
(5)Jennifer T.
In general, this place has a good atmosphere to get together. It has decent music, interesting and seems like a bit of an up-scale bar and is good for weekend scene. Food-wise though, it has yet to impress me but then again, how much can we really expect from bar foods? I had the Socked Eyed Salmon value meal for $13 which came with a very tiny strip of salmon, seasoned rice pilaf, steamed veggies and a little bowl of salad with some bread crumbs. The salmon was dry and overcooked. It didn't have any mustard or sweet sauce. The rice pilaf was undercooked so it tasted hard and not seasoned well at all. The steamed veggies were decent but seem like they were defrosted from a freezer. The salad was mediocre, and it came tiny bowl that sit on my plate so make it seem part of the entrée being served. Overall, I've had a much better salmon experience for almost the exact same dish at Baker's Square. They could improve on their quality food a little more but the scenery and atmosphere was fitting so I'm handing out 3 stars. We went on a Saturday so it was busy and we had a group of 12 and they were able to do split tender. However, the waitress did mixed up the order on the receipts so we had to ask her to re-do it and she also took a really long time to come and collect our money. At least, they did let us stay for about 3 hours without problem until it was show time to catch Fast Five over at the theater nearby. So not a bad place to hang out and a place to catch a bite before heading out elsewhere.
(3)Bernice R.
I recently had my 25th birthday shindig here- Gathered a few friends and we took up one of their huge horse shoe booths and then some. The staff was accommodating and let us put a table and few chairs at the end of the booth to fit more people. So, that situation worked out pretty well. Here are a few additional comments: 1) Their skinny drinks tasted skinny! I had their lemon drop skinny cocktail and it was barely tasted like anything. No flava flave! 2) On the not so healthy side of the spectrum, I had their potato skins and Buttface Amber Ale! YUM! Every potato skin was loaded with toppings and the huge beer tasted great with or without the appetizer. 3) I got a FREE cookie and cream pie slice for my birthday. It was so good! Just call me Soda Pop! I loved eating dessert and drinking beer! (HIGH FIVE if you got that reference!) 4) Our sever could have check on our table more, to get our additional drink and food orders. But overall, it was fine. We ate, drank, and were merry. = )
(4)Peter K.
I ordered a regular burger here along with the sweet potato fries. There wasn't much differentiation between their food and a typical burger joint... until you got to the dessert. My table got 3 desserts for the price of $6.99 (or maybe it was $7.99) but they were little cup cake shaped ice cream scoops that were fantastic! We got oreo, strawberry, and peanut butter, all of which was so refreshing and a great compliment to the burger. All the food was well cooked to order. The one downside is they were fairly busy at the time and when the waitress did stop by the table, she was very attentive, but it seemed hard to find her at times to refill drinks or ask her for napkins. I do understand that we came during the busy hours of the evening, but everyone else raved about the service on the reviews and I didn't think it met that expectation. Would I come here again? Probably one more time to check it out and see what it's like. It's not a horrible place, but it's not leagues above other places so it wouldn't be the first place I'd go.
(3)Jeff P.
I have been here a few times and always had a sandwich. The notorious PIG is worth it. Also I have had the beer battered prawns, they also are very good. Try the butter face ale. Tim was our waiter, really nice guy and great service.
(5)Dennis S.
Nice place for an after-work drink. Skip the food. Good service.
(3)Tom N.
1st time this year @ the RAM. Big Screen really popped out . Just in time for the tourney. I really enjoyed the Big Red IPA & the Bavarian Sun. Mellissa & Matt made sure I was taken care of. Stopped by the open kitchen to check on the progress of my 1lb Beast Burger. Jose reassured me it would be cooked to perfection, which it was. Plan on coming back later this week.
(5)Jeannie G.
This place is a solid three stars, in my opinion. It's a good place to grab lunch, dinner, or some after-work drinks. Lots of beers to choose from and a good selection of wine & cocktails, too. I had the skinny cranberry lemonade (mixed with vodka) and it was tasty and rather strong, too. This location is great for accomodating large groups. We were all able to sit together and the service was okay. A little slow, but you'd expect that with so many of us. The food is good, but won't blow you away. They are known for their extremely generous burgers and sandwiches. They're huge and I was barely able to eat half. I've also tried the whiskey chicken entree, which I really liked. Not so crazy about their mashed potatoes. They put pepperjack in it and it's a little too spicy for my liking, though some people may see this as a pro, not a con. I like my mashed potatoes creamy, not spicy. We split an ice cream cupcake for dessert and I was a little disappointed in that. It thought it was going to be like a small ice cream cake. It was actually a scoop of ice cream shaked like a cupcake with some whipped cream and chocolate sauce on top. It was tasty, but still a bit of a disappointment. There was no cake in it at all. Some coworkers ordered the Armadillo Eggs and said they were amazing. Seemed to be a very popular appetizer, especially if you like jalapenos.
(3)Pierre D.
I've been to RAM a few times, and let me tell you it's never been "my place of choice" but it has the following: (Pierre's Likes of RAM) - Great Location - Mediocre Beers (The 71 Pale Ale is pretty descent and that combined with Sunday is $5 24 Oz pours it's a pretty solid place to catch a Bears game) - High ceilings! (Pierre's Dislikes of RAM) - A chain like restaurant feeling - Crowded! - A little overpriced on the entrees (I've had the Fish and Chips and Burger there and it's always been about $15 bucks, don't get me wrong I've paid much more and much less for said items, however the quality was much better) Overall, I think this is a descent "corporate micro-brewery" if there is ever such a thing...I'll be back probably but it won't be by choice it will be because I don't want to upset the apple cart...
(3)Guillermo C.
Great bar. I have the 71 - IPA and the Big Red IPA, both were excellent. The ambiance was great, waitress was very good. I also had the Blackjack burger. If you like cracked black pepper you'll love this burger because there's a ton of it on this burger. I loved it. If you want good beer and food, and you're in the area, I totally recommend this restaurant brewery.
(4)Josh F.
We had a great dinner here. We ordered a couple of appetizers (cheese sticks and cheese sauce stuff with chips) both were delicious. I ordered the beer battered shrimp and they were huge! Everything tasted great and we had a great dining experience. We will visit again.
(4)Elisabeth C.
Had dinner at the Ram with an old friend. The service was supreme - honestly one of the best waitresses that I have ever had. She was thoughtful, made perfect recommendations, and ensured that I had extra sauces for the food I was taking home. I tried the beer sampler, and loved each one, which is rare for me. I hope to come back in the near future.
(5)Abby V.
My boyfriend and I met my parents here for dinner because it's in the middle of the city and where they live in the suburbs. It has this nice upscale brewpub atmosphere while still feeling casual. I'm not a beer person so unfortunately I did not try any of their home brews. The.food.was.delicious. I had the Santa Fe Boca Burger, and I absolutely devoured it. I ended up getting the vampire fries on the side (which are french fries sautéed in olive oil and garlic) they were sooooo yummy!!! I do have to say, if you're not a fan of garlic (like I am) I would maybe stay away from those. My boyfriend had the Notorious P.I.G. pulled pork sandwich. He really enjoyed that it was served on french bread as opposed to just a regular bun. They do have a lot going on with their sandwiches and burgers, like lots of peppers and onions, but they don't just throw it all on there. They chop it up so that it stays on the sandwich and you can actually get all of the flavors in one bite...in most other restaurants you end up eating your sandwich decomposed because half of the accoutrements fall out of the sandwich. So props to them for that :) We all cleaned our plates. Our server was also really great, I would like to commend him on that. Most servers talk to my sister like she's a little girl (she's a 21-year old with Down Syndrome) but he just talked to her like he would to anyone else, so that was really great to see. We will be back!!
(4)Scott C.
It was my first stop in here last weekend before heading to Ikea and I was very pleased. The beer that I had (some kind of Irish red) was very good and the food was pleasant. The atmosphere in the bar area was very appealing and had a good number of TVs. They also had a nice collection of merch that I might pick up a hoodie next time I'm in the area.
(4)Christopher H.
I stopped by out of convenience, as the place was right next door to my hotel. The place is rather large, featuring a good number of TVs behind an oversized bar. Very much a sports bar atmosphere. On the whole, though, there really wasn't much that stood out about the place. The IPA I had was very good. The service was solid. And the food was very greasy bar food (I went with the reuben and could only handle about half of it.) I don't know that this is a place I'd go seeking out. But if you're staying next door and you want a beer better than a Sam Adams, stop on by.
(3)Singh J.
Hefeweizen I liked very much. But it gives little hangover. Food I just had fries and nachos which are same at every place. Ambience is good. Big screens to watch games and music makes bar much better.
(4)Sharon P.
Love this place! The first time I went to RAM I was picking up a growler to go. The bartenders were extremely attentive, I was able to order and pay for the jug and was in and out in less then 5 minutes. Plus as I waited for him to fill it up, I had at least two more waiters who walked by at separate times asking if I was be helped. While some might think that's annoying, they were genuinely kind people who just wanted to make sure I was being taken care of. That my friends, are hard to come by. Especially on a busy weekend during a bears game Tonight I got my chance to eat there. Food was great, atmosphere and decoration was beautiful, plus the service is what I'm giving the 5 stars to. Marissa was our waitress, and she was a doll! I have no idea how she keeps up her high energy, and friendly persona, but because of her, me and my boyfriend will be back to try out the rest of the menu!
(5)Pack C.
5 stars for the burger and 3.5 stars for the overall experience. we had HILLBILLY, one of the best blue cheese burgers i've ever had
(4)Becky S.
Ram is a fairly decent place to have a drink and a meal. I came last night with a group of 8 (without a reservation) and they sat us very quickly. I ordered the Chicago Blonde beer and it was a light, easy-to-drink beer. Where I wasn't that impressed was with the food. It seemed like almost everything on the menu was smothered in mayo, cheese, and bacon. I ordered just a regular cheeseburger and fries. It was good enough, but nothing to rave about. I think the strong suit of this restaurant is their beer, but good beer can't make up for mediocre food. I'd maybe come back if I was in the area and friends wanted to come here.
(3)Jerry E.
Found this place totally by mistake as the line outside Weber was insane. We went here on a weekend afternoon and there was no wait. The menu was excellent and the food was really well prepared. The beer, outstanding! Will definitely be back again soon.
(4)Natalie C.
A manager from the restaurant sent me a message for my address to send a complimentary meal - which was nice of them. I was pleasantly surprised to receive it the very next day in the mail. I will probably try another one of their tasty burgers (and maybe bring home one of the growlers - I've seen people bringing the big jugs of beer home the several times I've been). Thanks again management team at RAM Schaumburg - that is good customer service!
(3)Brian S.
The tumbleweed burger owns and their martini's are pretty darn tasty! Good spot for microbrews and watching big screen sporting events (tv's are in all directions of the restaurant). Friendly staff and great food.
(5)K S.
Took my guy friend here who loves trying new beers. He loved it. Atmosphere was fun. Will be back again !
(3)Hector M.
Good beer Great food I was very pleased how the The Ram looked and their waitstaff took care of us.
(4)Jay N.
We went there on a Tuesday night just before 9, so there wasn't any football and it didn't seem busy. We waited around for the host and decided to sit at the bar when the host finally came back to ask us what we wanted to do. Since we had been here before, we told him we were going to the bar but received a stare although it could have been warranted if we picked up our own menus and sat ourselves. The wait staff was pretty good since the original one told us she would be right back when another one told us she could take our orders. The three of us had a burger, fish tacos, and a tuna melt. The order took just over 20 minutes to come out, which is a little long considering it wasn't busy and what we ordered. The value of the meal isn't there as well. The fish tacos were $12.99 for 2 tacos with rice and beans. The tuna melt is $11.99 and my Ricardo burger was $12.99 but the shredded pork was minced beyond recognition. I would probably recommend going back to hang out during a game rather than eating in for a meal.
(2)Mikey R.
I've wanted to come here for years. I won't be back. My wife and I make several trips from Milwaukee to Illinois each year. We've seen RAM many times given its proximity to IKEA and Sweet Tomatoes. We've thought about trying RAM many times but never have... until tonight. Busy Saturday night... every restaurant in the area has a long wait to be seated. Was able to snag an almost immediate reservation for RAM through the Yelp iPhone app even though they were quoting wait times of 45 mins+. I had an El Jimador margarita, which was very strong. My wife ordered a raspberry margarita which tasted like a weak slushie. Weak on tequila and weak on raspberry taste. For an appetizer, we ordered fried pickle chips. The coating was tasty but overall they were extremely greasy. I was actually using my napkin to try and absorb some grease. I realize anything fried is not health food, but the grease was pretty much dripping off the pickles. For entrees, I ordered a bacon cheeseburger with a turkey patty instead of beef. YUCK! I really love a good turkey burger and this one was not. I kid you not when I say it tastes like it was made with the cheap ground turkey that comes frozen in a tube. :( I know some people don't like turkey burgers as substitute for beef burgers, but I do, and there are restaurants, even chains, that know how to make them delicious (e.g. Ruby Tuesday). The flavor of their turkey made it nearly inedible. I also upgraded my fries to garlic fries for 99 cents. They were good and very garlicky, with tons of chopped fresh garlic poured on top. Not quite what I was expecting them to be, but not bad either. The wife ordered a chicken sandwich that came with onion straws/rings on top. She liked the sandwich enough to eat it, but again the onion straws were extremely greasy. She also paid the additional 99 cents to "upgrade" her fries to waffle fries. Totally not worth it. The waffle fries were just basic fries cut waffle-y. Not seasoned or anything special other than the cut. They were also hard and crunchy throughout. I guess I don't understand the extra charge for something to come in a different shape. We both agreed they were not worth the extra $ and the regular fries would have probably been better. I'm really disappointed that RAM wasn't better than it was. The place had a good "upscale brewpub" atmosphere but the food was worse than mediocre.
(1)Vince V.
You see it's sorta like this... You've known each other for a while, had a few good times, shared many a good drink and an occasional memorable date strewn with even more forgettable meals. And therein lies the truth.... The RAM has always been a safe bet in the burbs. They brew fine beers, service is generally good and the food is pretty solid (think Bourbon Blackjack Burger) but never outstanding. I come here for their Total Disorder Porter, it is a well executed brew. I come here to meet friends because I know that there will be room for a party of 6 or more most nights we come. I come here for the porter...wait I mentioned that already. A little risk-taking with the menu and the ambience of the place could carry us into a 5-star commitment. Until then the RAM and I will still...be...just friends.
(4)Denise J.
Again the staff at e ram went above and beyond for my group!!!! We decided to go back to ram......yes just a week later.....what can I say they have great food and beer!!! We had about 6 people with us and found a table in the bar easily. Dan was bar tending, he remembered us of course and made sure we had our drinks all the time. But the big shout out goes to e manager mike, he came to talk to us before our food came out and offered to take us on a brewery tour after diner!!!! The tour was AWESOME, and was very interesting to learn about the way beer is made!!! Thank you ram for yet another great experience, the staff keeps me coming back......o yeah and the food:) I recommend the mint chocolate chip ice cream cupcakes, but these are usually the firstnto go so we Lisa our waitress to put two aside for us and she did!!! Lisa you rock!!!
(5)Taryn T.
I've ordered the chicken fajitas here a few times, and let me tell you, they are YUMMY. Their dessert menu is also delicious and affordable, with even their most mountainous selection (a slick of cake that could feed five people) costing under $8. Today, though, I had the baja fish tacos, hoping giddily that they would be on the same level of deliciousness as the ones I'd semi-recently discovered at California Pizza Kitchen. Sadly, the breading on the fish was so thick that I felt like I was eating something unnecessarily unhealthy and gross. I suggest you try CPK for fish tacos instead!
(4)Anthony C.
We've been here a few times, usually after shopping at Ikea which is right next door. It has a nice atmosphere with big booths and tables nicely spaced out, cozy lighting and interesting visuals. It can get loud when busy but the noise level is not overwhelming. They brew about 6 varieties of beer on the premises, served cold and priced at $5 for a pint. Standard American microbrews; pale ales, IPAs and stouts. The 71 IPA is pretty good, brewed with a touch of rye with a balanced hop finish. The food menu is pretty limited to burgers and sandwiches. They are good and reasonabley priced but nothing to rave about. Most sandwiches come piled with cheese, mayo, bacon and other artery clogging extras. Not a place to go to if you are watching your calories. Service has always been good and well-staffed. The servers are attentive and pleasant. A decent place for a beer and a sandwich if you're in the area.
(3)John S.
Good food, good service..Great Beer
(4)Rich C.
I frequent the RAM usually once per week, and am a RAM MVP member. The RAM is a restaurant, microbrewery, and sportsbar. The Atmosphere: the restaurant is more low-key, but I never sit there, opting for the bar. The Bar area is roomy, open, acoustic like many modern sportsbars and pubs. That said, despite a large screen projection TV behind the bar and flatscreens strategically placed everywhere, it's usually not too loud with blaring sports like many other places, so you can still have a conversation even if other patrons are watching "the big game". One change over the past few months is that when they play music, it used to be mainly classic rock, which fit it's clientele, who appears to be mainly middle-aged. However, lately they've taken to playing modern pop and dance music for some strange reason. Overall, I enjoy the atmosphere and give it 3.5 stars. Going back to the classic rock ambiance would bump it another half star. The Beer: I'll just say it; The RAM has great beer. It's one of the better microbrewery pubs out there right now. I often take home a Growler or a Howler (half growler) to enjoy. All the stock selections are descent quality representations of their style, and the seasonals are generally very tasty and worth a try. Not sure what to try? Order a Taster Curl, and get a sample of each of their stock beers. The beer gets 4.5+ The Food: The food is generally pretty hit and miss. Some selections, like the Armadillo Eggs are wonderful, but others like the buffalo wings are mediocre. Consistency is a problem: one trip the burgers will be well-cooked and delicious, others they'll be greasy and under seasoned. The Fish and Chips ranges from delicately fried to greasy. The pulled pork is overly salty and sickeningly sweet. The steaks are decent, but nothing to rave about. The burger and sandwich fare is by far the best they have to offer. The food is also very pricey and not always a good value. Sides, even regular french fries, tend to be small portions, and the food itself isn't better than what you can get at more moderately priced places. You can eat at Outback Steakhouse for about the same, maybe less, than the price of most RAM steaks, and The RAM isn't Outback quality. Which is the biggest complaint: you pay a premium price for the food, but get run of the mill quality. This and the lack of consistency bring the food down to a 3 star rating. If they can improve the value of their dishes and be more consistent on the good side, I'd add a half a star, maybe a whole star. Overall, I'd give them 3.5 stars, but since we can't have fractional stars in Yelp, I'll be generous because honestly, the number of good meals and good times I've had at The RAM have greatly outweighed the bad, and I really am a fan of the place. I'm just also honest about it's shortcomings. So, I'll round it up to 4 stars. If you don't mind the slightly higher than average price and want some good beer with a burger or sandwich, you can do alot worse than the RAM. Order the Armadillo Eggs, they're really one of the standout items on the menu!
(4)Bill S.
Consistently quality food at reasonable prices. Beers are good but uninspired. Certainly a place for sandwich and to watch a game, though.
(3)Tom F.
Amazing food and good beer... Just make sure that if you order the garlic swiss burger AND garlic fries you stay away from people for the rest of the night as you will not be fun to be around. But seriously, this place is amazing
(5)Insun M.
I'm writing this review only for their peach sangria. It comes in a HUUUGE glass mug and it's only $5. End of story. Come and get the sangria.
(4)Clif P.
Traditional bar and pub food. Its prices are moderate. Their flatbread pizza is pretty good and worth checking out. Their beer is okay, but not the best. Although I have no major issues with Ram, I just don't think they deserve higher than 3 out of 5 stars.
(3)Matt T.
Being in town for a beer convention I was looking forward to trying some beer brewed on premise...unfortunately I found most of the beers bland. Their IPA was more like a pale ale with no big hoppiness. Foodwise they hit a little better...filling and generous portions, after eating there twice, I found it good, but nothing to go out of the way for...if you are staying at the Hyatt next door, you could do worse. Overall...ok.
(3)Chirag P.
Just went there this past Saturday, 10/9, and it was decent. Nothing special, just like your typical Rock Bottom or other Brew-their-own beer joints. They have a couple of decent food selections (the burgers) and actually an entire menu for vegetarians which was great for my wife. Obviously, the beer is what you'd go for first... I was a fan of the big horn blonde.
(3)Jen F.
I went for my husband's birthday because Schaumburg is a central meeting point, and we thought we would pick something reasonably priced for all involved. The prices were about right for the food - it was all pretty good, nothing spectacular though. Typical bar-type food. I had a philly sandwich, and my husband had a steak/potato/salad combo he thought was fine - the steak was cooked to his liking and the portions were nice. I like that they give the option of sweet potato fries ($0.75 extra). The beer is nothing spectacular - I had the Amber and found it to be adequate, and my husband had the Porter and thought it was fine. The service was so-so - she was very friendly but never came around for a water refill or to check how the meal was. She did bring a gigantic dessert for birthday singing, so that was nice. The manager came around to inquire about our meal, which is always a nice touch, and endured my father's teasing sportingly (a trademark of his whenever we eat out - the waitstaff should be made to feel awkward at least once). Overall, if we're looking for somewhere reasonable to go in Schaumburg we will likely go back, but it probably won't be a destination type place for us.
(3)Richard C.
Made reservations with open table. Still had to wait. Sat at a table without silverware and no server for 5 minutes. Order came cold. Waited for refill for 10 minutes, on an iced tea. Son's food came cold but fries Hot! Best part was reason we usually come....mile-high mud pie dessert, saving factor for restaurant.
(2)rhea w.
what is this place? a micro brew? no. a chain? yes a chain posing as a microbrew? exactly. if you're from the area you'll think this place is the bees knees. if you are from a place that wasn't built as an intnetional community to fill the space around a mall...you will want to cry a little just getting into the parking lot. you will then bargain with the devil and trade your soul for a last minute emergency excuse to flake on the after- work happy hour and just go home.
(1)Travis W.
I enjoy the food and beverages. They have a HUGE tv screen along with other video monitors, which provides for good visuals. their prices are moderate. I'd rate them higher, but the service precludes that. It took six minutes for the bartender to greet me. I was one of five customers at the bar, but he was too interested in soccer on the giant screen. Santos's never checked on my food and failed to check back at other times as well. One should not have to flag down your bartender where the average burger is $11+.
(2)Frank A.
The first thing I noticed upon arrival is the homely feel of where we were seated. There were plenty of couches in our room as well as a few fireplaces, flat screen tvs and spacious seating. Right away, I thought this place would be great. Well, the beer is good. I had a pint of Buttface beer. I liken it to a less malty Guiness. I loved it. As far as the food, it was just average to below average. My ribs were NOT meaty at all. The bbq sauce was ok. I've had better ribs at mom and pops joints around the corner. My wife had the shrimp fajitas. I had a bit (yeah, I always end up eating her food too). The shrimp was likened to popcorn shrimp in size. It was definitely onion and pepper heavy with less shrimp. Sauce was a bit watery. It wasn't that good. I don't know how else to describe it. Lastly, my brother had the surf and turf which included steak and salmon. He enjoyed his steak while I tried his salmon. He didn't even want the salmon because it was really overcooked and rubbery. He wasn't lying. Overall, the food wasn't great but the decor and beer was good. I don't know if I'd be back though.
(2)Jennifer C.
The previous times I've eaten here have been pretty good & service was decent. However, attending a birthday dinner, our experience was horrible! They sat us, 15 ppl, in the bar section, which was fine except for our server basically tending to about all the tables, in turn resulting in her forgetting about us. Drinks were alright, mozz sticks & spinach dip were great. I ordered a burger and asked for no bacon, but was given a bacon burger instead and when I asked for another burger without it, they stripped the bacon off and handed me back the same exact bleeping burger that happened to be well done when I asked for medium. Birthday man's order was completely forgotten and thou they comped his burger, he still wasn't impressed either by taste nor service. My bf's burger was missing a few ingredients as well and thou the manager came by, he offered no satisfaction outside of I'm sorry & hope to see you all again... ummm? yea maybe not
(3)SandJ K.
I've been going here since it opened. Business, family and friends, even my daughter's rehearsal dinner. The one and only time I had an issue I got contacted by a manager with an offer to look him up and he'd make it right on a future visit..was genuinely concerned about us being satisfied. Went back (I live in FL) with my wife and another couple and we had an absolutely great evening. 3 sets of ribs (A+ from what I hear), my "old standby" the meatloaf...some martinis and some of their beer. I would give this a 4 star and was very satisfied. What made this a 5 Star..(would give it 6 if there were such a thing) was our server, Tim Voelker. It is RARE to have such a wonderful friendly, charming, funny, helpful and attentive server at ANY PRICED restaurant. He did EVERYTHING to make us happy going so far as stuffing some blue cheese in some olives (take the pimiento out next time Tim) to make the ladies happy. (RAM: Blue cheese stuffed olives are a pretty normal thing to have). He did such a nice job that I would be a total rat not to post this and I'm hoping that the RAM management (which has been aces so far) sees this too and gives him nuggies from us here in FL. Will always return as it's got a great menu, consistent good food, 99.8% of the time wonderful service and is located near a lot of friends and work people.
(5)Erin B.
I have long been a fan of The Ram for their Chicago Blonde beer. It is my "go to" when I am stressed. Their Spinach and Artichoke dip is also excellent. This morning I found my favorite part. I asked my sister to meet me at Wildberry, and was not a fan of the 45 minute wait at 11:30. Enter Ram, which serves brunch at 11. It was empty. I ordered the Huevos Ramcheros, which had the right amount of cheese, chorizo, eggs, beans, and yumminess while my sis feasted on the breakfast burrito, the other items on the menu all looked delicious. All the food was reasonably priced, and I am in a slight food coma due to the size of the portion. You could actually hear the person at your table talk to you and watch football at the same time, and if you are really worried you won't get a seat you can make a reservation on Open Table. Definitely getting the brunch again when I am not in the mood for the beer.
(4)Pat E.
Pretty good. Both times I have been I got burgers, and they have been great. The mile high mud pie was awesome...YUM! I couldn't have any of the beer, but I am now of age, and will go and try it!
(4)Jason S.
i have gone here a few times over the last year or so the more i go the more i love it if you keep on an eye on the specials they have you can actually stay fairly cheap considering the quality of food and beverages glad i gave them a few more chances
(4)Ron W.
I have been here three times and I rather enjoy it. I have had the fried shrimp and the sirloin steak which both were very good. My last time there the service was a lttle slow but there were 10 of us. The meal was good thou. I cleaned the plate on both. Overall I enjoy the Ram Restaurant.
(4)Jen M.
Bad food, boring beer, high prices. Never again!
(2)Jennifer Q.
Been here with the family for several random holiday-ish get-togethers (like Father's Day). I always like the food and the service. They have tasty beer too! It's always been a good experience -can't complain.
(4)Gail C.
On this update: I absolutely love the baked potatoe dessert thingy. Gawd, I thought I had died and gone to heaven.....(or my next dessert eating venue for all you reincarnationers out there)
(4)Ron R.
My quick tip says it all. Solid service and manager Greg was great to talk to. Greg, have the bus boys wipe the tables and also the chairs. Solid place to spend a night for a meal
(4)Gabrael A.
Beer was great but the food kinda sucked. I went there with a friend for happy hour ($5 appetizers.) I ordered the buffalo wings and chicken quesadilla and both of them just sucked. Chicken wasnt fresh. Sauce sucked. It just was bad food. I doused my quesadilla in hot sause and that made it bearable, but the chicken wings were beyond my tolerance and I couldnt finish. Beer was good though and service was excellent. If you go here for beer, its cool, but not the food. Also, it was a bit pricey, even for happy hour.
(2)Franklin D.
I had a beer, people I was with had beer and some desserts. The beer was ok and the desserts looked delicious though I did not try any. We huddled on the front porch in the snow and smoked cigarettes for a little bit. The music was not too loud when I was in here and the crowd was well behaved. I'll try it again someday I'm sure.
(3)Erin B.
I came out here for a beer tasting that was won in a charity event. It was a nice treat! We met with the brewmaster, and he gave us an all access pass to all things beer! :-) He answered all the questions we presented him, and he was super friendly! I even got to hold the hops and smoosh them in my hand! How cool is that!? We sampled at least 8 different beers, with the Hefenweizen being my favorite! We had an appetizer sampler, and my friend got the prawns that were quite tasty. If I'm in the hood, I'd stop back!
(4)Nicole S.
I have been to RAM-Schaumburg a number of times, and every time, I come away feeling good about the experience. The service is friendly & attentive from top to bottom no matter how busy the restaurant gets. The managers aren't afraid to roll up their sleeves and help the staff rather than simply roaming the restaurant uselessly asking guests if everything is alright. The beer is excellent - go on the right day & you may even get to enjoy a pint with the brew master himself. And the food has always been fantastic no matter what I'm in the mood for. This is our go-to destination any time we have guests in town or just want a casual place to go for good brews, good food, good prices and good service. It's loud and family-friendly but still offers the vibe of a nice, bordering on upscale dining environment. Basically, even when you have to drag the kiddos along, the adults still get to enjoy a classy, grown-up experience.
(5)Shirley T.
I frequent here alot at lunch and i always get a chicken sandwich and never had any problems and plenty of fries. I always end up taking 1/2 home I took the family here for Fathers day and had a blast. Food was good, portions right for the price. Kids ate for 1.00 - a great deal for a family; the kids meals normally go for 5.99 I think so not bad Our server was great and brought refills with out us asking for any In our party people had chicken, some had burgers and everyone was happy and everyone took some home a great day at The Ram We will be returning for sure Join the MVP club they will email you coupons that are a great deal.
(5)Jane M.
I wish we could give negative ratings. Awful doesn't begin to describe the overpriced bland food. The combo appetizer with 2 of everything, I guess they saw there were only 2 of us and therefore we could each have one of each type of appetizer and not have to share. 12 bucks for 3 bucks in food.. what a ripoff. The much hyped French dip with zero flavor, the Cuban sandwich so "americanized" that the only Cuban flavor was the name. The only good thing was the beer, it was good, not spectacular, just good. The service, meh.... the dining room had 3 tables of people counting ours and yet the staff couldn't be bothered to refill my empty glass or remove dirty plates. As a side note, I brought home half my sandwich and my cat who is a big time meat eater refused to even touch it, she smelled it and tried to bury it under the hardwood floor. If that doesn't say "horrible" I don't know what does. Total bill was $55.00. We walked out swearing we would never be back.
(1)Aloysius T.
So I come here every Tuesday almost. And occasionally on Friday's for half price Growler refills ($5ish). Saying that, beer wise...especially in the burbs. You can't top this place. Their current seasonal the MaiBock is one of my personal faves. The IPA, Buttface, and Porter are also awesome. On Tuesdays, its $2 dollar off beers, so it's not a bad deal. Our server...god bless her; is always very kind and helpful. I wish I knew her name. The food is alright. I would stick to simple dishes like their burgers. The calamari is kinda weird, and the wings are not very good. Their chips are made in house and are a perfect compliment to their beer. Overall: great beer, meh food, good deals; great place to hang out and watch the game
(4)John B.
Always enjoy the Ram, tonight our meal arrived cold, the waiter & manager both took care of it, continued to check with us, then gave us a desert for our trouble. What you would expect from a well managed place.
(4)Caleb M.
I come here about every week for the deals on Tuesday nights. They brew their own beer, and several are extremely good (I really like the porter). I'm not really impressed by their food, but if you're smart you can find some good deals. But, I have to say that their Amber Ale Chicken Sandwich is incredible!
(4)Jacob J.
My favorite Ram location so far. Well... I like this one because the inside is as spacious as the outside makes it appear. Its just the right temperature and never too cold. Just cool. Bar staff is friendly and convenient. Quite a few, cute waitresses. Each location differs in their selections of RAM brews. If you enjoy beer taste, I suggest trying a flight. $2.99 for 6-7 flavors, each shot is approx 2-3 oz. If you are usually a light beer drinker, you could do two flights and feel a buzz. Careful. Some flavors are deep / stronger, similar to a Guinness. You can have your beer in a 23oz, 16 or larger like a big mug, prolly 32 oz. Nightly alc specials, see store for details. I like their burgers. Haven't had a bad one yet. My fav right now, I think, is called Garlic Swiss burger. Big, meaty burger, topped with a roasted garlic, mayo and swiss cheese. The garlic is roasted and sweet. Adding ketchup or mustard only compliment it more. Typing this, I feel an outrageous hunger for it. I've also sampled their meatloaf sandwich. It was also topped in cheese and a tangy sauce, alike BBQ sauce. YUM!. I like sweet Cole slaw, like KFC. So Ram's version was unappealing. It was sour, or like a vinegar flavor. People.. Its not a place you could easily walk out to. Which sucks, because there are people that stay at the hotels and motels nearby. (I like meeting travelers) If you have never driven past the IKEA area or around Joe's Crab Shack or even that Fresh Tomatoes place, you would never know it was out there. I would guess most nights its a sausage party. All ages of sausages ladies. Few times I've been have always turned out sausage fests. Usually I would try to find a place with a better m / f ratio. But.. the food is great. And the beer and atmosphere just right. Numerous flat screen TVs displaying sports of all kinds. Music is strange. Considering the crowd that's usually eating/drinking here, they play popular hip hop and Pop music. Oh yea. Don't let the outside fool you. They don't follow any strict dress codes. Its more about leisure. --- After a shitty shitty experience this afternoon 7/29/07 I will never go in during a dead afternoon. Food was terrible! which I can't believe, cause I've always had great food here! WTF? We had to send a burger back twice, it wasn't cooked as ordered and the cheese never melted? the cook didn't want to take responsibility!
(4)Timothy S.
RAM gets another star from us for their terrific response to us in regard to our earlier post. We believe it is very smart for any business to be reading the Yelp reviews. As we have said in other reviews we believe that most guests do not express their disappointments while at the restaurant. But Yelp allows people like us to honestly express both our positive and negative dining experiences. What a great resource for all restaurant and business owners. We are glad to see that RAM is one of those businesses that are on the ball.
(4)Tank M.
Good place to drink. There homemade beer is better than average. The food is typical American pub type food, good, solid, but nothing that will keep you coming back for more (food). You'll come back for more beer.
(3)Nick M.
I've been here once and this only once will I go here. Their food was crap and crap was the taste of their food. Ok sorry I'll stop. Seriously I ordered a chicken sandwich and got a plate full of grease. Our waiter was never there and took forever with drinks and the food. It wasn't even that busy, no apology or nothing. I can understand a waiter having a bad day but the food was just way to bad to ever go back. My friend's Alfredo pasta dish coagulated as soon as she got it and mine as I said was just shoaked in grease. I really don't want to give a complete review, I'm not encouraging others to go there. I did here that the beer is good... but you can never get one so what's the point. Over priced too!!
(1)Rachel J.
It would be very wise to order a pint of buttface. Yes, BUTTFACE. It happens to have something like 20% alcohol, so it's not just a clever name. A quick consumption of this ale will indeed get you "butt-faced." I stopped in for a holiday draaaank and some lunch. The bar area is comfortable, cozy, and nicely maintaned. The service was good, the coleslaw was better. They have mini cheeseburgers and good beer. What more is there to say really?
(4)Mette B.
Pretty good. We came here after an Ikea shopping trip earlier this winter. My beer was not good (can't remember- it was the lightest one on tap) but my partner's was, and the prices were decent. We both got sandwiches and thought they were pretty typical American pub fare. Total for our meal for two was $40, including two meals and drinks and the tip. I think we may have gotten in during a drink special though. I completely agree with the comment below that the restaurant looks fancier than the food is. That being said, it was a nice environment to enjoy a decent, relatively quick meal before our trip back home.
(3)Doug A.
Working right down the street I have frequented The Ram mulitple times. I actually went there so much they knew my drink when I walked in with a co-worker. The bartenders are very good when there is not a big crowd in there and will take care of you very quickly. Friday they have half-price growlers which I rarely miss. 5 bucks and you will leave with a growler full of high percentage beer that is oooo so good. I drink the Big Red Ale. Be ready for a hang over the next day. These beers have been known to make people lose days in a haze. The food is OK. It's a little over priced and you only get like 6 fries with you burger. Go with the coleslaw. Some of the appetizers are really good, like the prawns. Once again you will be paying like $9.99 for six pieces of shrimp. Go for the beer stay for the hot bartender during the day.
(3)Raul B.
Just can't go wrong with THE RAM. Good brew, good service and good food. Great atmosphere....I have tried all 3 locations in Illinois and Schaumburg rates 2nd to the wheelings location in service and atmosphere.
(5)Jenny P.
A good place to meet with friends for a cold glass of beer. Friendly staff & solid food. My go to place for after work wind down ;0)
(4)Brian W.
These suburban chain microbrews are a dime-a-dozen, but RAM is one of my favorites. The atmosphere is a little dark, but cozy. Although they do have some awkward rounded-square, booths which take a little getting used to. Do yourself a favor and don't get stuck sitting in one of the corners of the "square". You'll have to see it to know what I'm talking about. The food is pretty decent. My favorite so far is the Bourbon-BBQ Meatloaf Sandwich. It's topped with a really flavorful barbecue sauce and onion straws (two of my most favorite things), and the meat is well seasoned. The portions are huge, so I almost always end up taking half of whatever I ordered home. The beer is also pretty good. I'm a fan of darker beers, so I've ordered the Total Disorder Porter on several occasions It's very dark, smooth, and caramely. Very drinkable. If you're in the Schaumburg area, and you like beer, definitely give this place its day in court.
(3)Ben W.
My first time there and I like it. I like the atmosphere, service, food, and beer. I used to hate going to bar-like restaurants because of the smokers. But now it has all cleared up. Smoking in public places is banned. Nice place for group gathering if you have loud speakers in your group. Nobaby cares there. At times I even feel as if people were competing to see who has a bigger voice. I will definitely go back.
(4)Sarah L.
This place is OK. I have eaten here before and it was nothing to write home about. I was just here for a surprise birthday party this past weekend. There was a buffet of appetizers provided for us. I didn't sample everything because I ate before coming. I tried the nacho dip, it was OK just a little sloppy. I also tried the BBQ meatballs, those were pretty good! They had fried chicken tenders and I stayed away from those but you really can't mess up chicken tenders. We had a nice large private room in the back. It was very spacious and the chairs were comfy! The only complaint was our drink service. We were assigned a waiter that also had to tend to tables out in the restaurant. We waited forever for our drinks and finally to close our drink tab. I felt bad for our waiter because he was crazed :( The party was a good time, just wish we had our own server for the night!
(3)Brian C.
Awesome burger joint! Great beers on tap. Cool, fun atmosphere. Kind of a pain in the neck to get too though
(5)Frank R.
It's a microbrewery, just like every other microbrewery with the stupid names for their beers and the big mirrors. The place is nice, big, and comfortable. It's the kind of place that workers in Schaumburg go after work to have a few brews and hit on their coworkers. You know, along with noshing on nachos and burgers. I would recommend the lettuce wraps, which are spicy chicken in sauce that you pick up with iceberg lettuce leaves. And the beers...hmmm...I really liked the porter. That was excellent. All in all a serviceable place...not one I'd go to for dinner out, but if I want to hang out with some colleagues and knock back a few while I fueled up on wings, that would work.
(3)Tony M.
I think my beer was more money than my burger. Service was also weak.
(2)Maria P.
I've eaten at thus restaurant plenty of times. There is nothing remarkable about this place. The food is edible and the service is spotty. I've ordered off both the regular menu in the dining room and the appetizers in the bar area. If you're looking for glorified bar food, this is your place.
(2)Ann P.
While the service was excellent I was underwhelmed by the food and drinks. Pass on the skinny margarita for sure.
(2)Dena D.
Such great service again!!! Dan the bartender was wonderful as always! The manager on duty, Mike, was very friendly, always stopping by to make sure we had everything we needed and even gave my friends and I a tour of the brewery! Very fun! The food was excellent and I highly recommend the Ice Cream Cupcakes!!!
(5)Michael P.
The beer is very good and the burgers and dishes are really good but the service can get a little dicy if it's busy! Not a bad little spot at all
(3)Avery S.
For a corporate brew pub they do an above average job with the formula. I feel these type of places should focus on the beer and craft a menu around it. Great beer and good food. A staple for me in the burbs.
(4)rebecca s.
The music was so loud here i couldnt concentrate on eating. service was good. food was just okay. nothing special.
(3)Ted V.
decent beer, the red was the best. The deep fried pickles could have been better and I expect a little more than instant potatoes. The burger was excellent, as was the meatloaf. Friendly and inexpensive.
(4)Kathy O.
Ram in Schaumburg gives a great food selection; from burgers to steak. They are accomadating if you want for example grilled calamari vs. fried calamari. They are a brewery also so have a bar area with TV's for sports watching, along with fresh brewed beers which are delicious. Easy to go to for a quick meal or have a party sized event. We had our daughter's birthday dinner there with ten of her friends! All the kids loved the food, along with an awesome icecream cake dessert that is huge so we got two and 5 each shared, yes it's that big of a dessert and delicious!
(5)Leocris L.
yawn.. i like how the size of the brews are like a small workout when trying to sip. a lot of tvs just like the on up north in bg, but overall it was just blah. stopped in for drinks recently with a buddy after work, and it was just average. i wasn't overly impressed by the overall visit.
(3)Ace A.
met some friends here for a get together, nice variety of beer. Food was also decent, nothing special. Good atmosphere.
(3)Jeanne L.
Ribs are good, everything else is kinda just meh. Typical burger bar food.
(3)Alex R.
I come here regularly, due to its proximity to work. This place gets 3 stars from me, but I'm conflicted by this rating. If I had the option, I would give 4.5 stars to the bar (for beer), and 1 star to the restaurant. Really, I would prefer this place to be a bar only, since they have GREAT beer (manufactured on-site), and I wish they would concentrate on that strength. Unfortunately, they also have a "restaurant" area. Truly, 5 years ago, it was much better, and I come back thinking that it might still be that place, but alas, it's not the same. The food is sub-par, and overpriced. Really, it would be okay if it were slightly cheaper, but you feel like they are trying to make it FEEL more expensive by raising their price, but have forgotten to work on the food aspect. Service: Regularly rude and a bit snobbish, which is just plain weird. They usually have two (2) hosts/hostesses, none of whom attempt to say hello. Ambiance: Really cool. It has a great layout. The facility is divided in half, one side being dedicated to the restaurant, and the other half is the bar. They serve the same food on both sides, but the bar side is a little more interesting. Summary: Come here for the fantastic beer. Drink the beer. Enjoy the beer. Try to enjoy it despite the terrible service. Don't eat the food unless really hungry -- you won't enjoy it, and you will inevitably feel a little ripped off.
(3)Dan B.
Second visit to a Ram Brewery and first at this location. I didn't see much difference in the locations. They were set up the same and menu was almost exactly the same. Had some time to visit the bar before our table was ready which was open seating which I thought was kind of interesting for a busy Friday night. Didn't try any of the seasonal beers this time around since they were all thicker lagers and stouts which I don't really care for. The American IPA and Buttface Amber are top notch brews in my opinion. The Blonde is a beer you'll want to get if you normally drink Miller Lite and Bud Light. BBQ Chicken Quesdillas and Wings for appetizers were very filling so I went away from my normal burger staple at a place like this and went with a chicken sandwich that was dipped in some sort of beer infused sauce all topped with onion rings. It was very good and I'm happy I decided on that other than a big burger. Other guy at the table only ate 4 bites of his burger since he was too full from the beer and appetizers. I would have called him a rookie eater but he was my boss so I kept my mouth shut.
(4)Jade R.
Ram has quickly become one of my favorite restaurants. The food is good while the beer is even better. When ever we are in or around this place we always end up going to Ram. The Staff is very friendly and willing to help with any questions you might have about the many beer choices. The Blondie beer has become one our favorites. We enjoy dinning at Ram and highly recommend it if you are around it.
(5)David B.
At it's core, RAM is a restaurant chain. If you keep this in mind before walking in, you can really enjoy yourself here. You'll no longer be offended by the warnings of, "You know, that tastes really bitter," when you order the IPA. Or hearing a confirmation that, "That tastes like a Newcastle, is that okay?" when you order a brown ale. RAM usually has about five standard beers on tap: a light lager, a hefeweizen, an amber, an IPA, and a porter. They offer occasional seasonals, and a few have actually been pretty good. Don't expect to find something really unique, though -- mostly something along the lines of an Oktoberfest Mrzen. Although their '71 pale ale, made with rye, is truly excellent. But as mentioned at the beginning of this review, it is a chain. The food will consist of typical bar appetizers, burgers, and a few "healthy" menu items like chicken wraps. The best part about RAM is that their weekday specials currently offer a lot of beer (18 to 24 oz pints) for fairly cheap ($2-$3). You can sample a ton of their beer for almost nothing. Just make sure to book a room at the hotel across the parking lot.
(3)George O.
I enjoyed it, but you will need to be patient, you will have a long time waiting to be seated. Even if you registered with open-table. We went a few Saturdays ago before going to the Improve. They where very busy and there was two large parties on the other side of us. the few single tables that surrounded the LARGE party we felt ignored. Their menu did look good, they have a large selections of beer and hamburgers. I would go back and give it another try, on a night where I was not in a hurry and during the week where it might not be very busy.
(3)Erik J.
Honestly, I'm starting to have trouble telling these brewery/restaurant places apart. Ram is kind of like Granite City which is kind of like Emmett's which is kind of like X, etc. Food's bland but beer is mid-range to good. So, you eat if you're hungry but focus on the beer. I had the Seasonal dark which is basically a standard stout. Not bad - I tried my friend's buttface lager and that was vastly superior, but neither was bad in any sort of way. I'd buy the buttface if I saw it in a grocery store cooler (or hoard it at a barbecue). To Ram's credit, the service was freaking excellent (hence the four stars). Our waitresses (we were there long enough to have two) were knowledgeable and put up with my crap very well. Stop by for the beer and skip the food.
(4)Kevin B.
In my earlier review, I said that I never had a steak at Ram in all my years going. Last night, that changed and I ordered a sirloin. It was great! Admitedly, it was the first Monday of the month and my Mug Club 50% discount turned the $16 sirloin into $8. It would still be a good deal without the discount based on the quality of the steak.
(4)Stacey D.
My husband and I go to Ram frequently, about weekly. About 80% of the time we have excellent service, food, etc. But the remaining 20% is what made me rate it 4 stars. Once in a while the servers can't decide who our table belongs to, so neither helps us. And we get less-than-stellar service. Their beer is good. I like their sirloin and burgers, calamari, soup, and other appetizers. All in all, I like Ram. I like the atmosphere, service, food, and beer.
(4)Dachs K.
The beer is crap: bland and forgettable. But to be fair, local breweries (at least the ones popping up all over the suburbs now) usually suck. Their food is much better than their beer. I love the Stadium Burger (I think that's the name). It's a 1 lb. burger with all sorts of toppings. Amazingly tasty.
(3)Cindy K.
I met a couple of friends for dinner here. We sat in a booth in the bar. The restaurant wasn't very busy, but we were looking for our server all night long. We sat for 20 minutes before she came over to take our order. And then we sat with dirty salad plates and then again later with dirty dinner plates. I'm sorry that I had recommended this place to my friends, who had never been here before.
(2)Gia S.
The space was great, service was very good but the food was eh. I got the turkey burger and the cheese on there, the pepperjack was tiny little chunks and not at all melted. The bun was about 3 times too big and the burger was just dry. I got about 4 pickle chips, 2 being ends. And around 15 fries. It was a business lunch so I didn't want to say anything but atleast my clients seemed to enjoy their meals. Need healthier options!
(2)Lauren R.
Food can be better but atmosphere is good.
(3)Tamara M.
Ram does have some good brews. That is true. But I was not at all impressed by the food. Pub food can be good. This wasn't. I had a burger, which was cold by the time it got to the table. Since I rarely send things back for fear of what might happen to it in the kitchen, I ate it, but didn't enjoy it. The waitress was also rather unpleasant.
(3)Jon J.
I've been coming to this Ram for many years now, and it's been a reliable place for after-work drinks or a long lunch. They have an enormous menu that always leaves me wishing I had gotten something different - none of it is really bad, but it's never really outstanding, either. The only thing I can think that really stands out is their nachos, which are perfect bar food nachos - enormous plate, tons of toppings, more than enough to share with 4 or 5 people. And the beer - excellent. It's always fresh (made on site!), and they're just as good as the other Chicago favorite, Goose Island - if not a little better! If their food was better (and a little cheaper), it'd be outstanding. However I have to average out the 2.5 star food with the 4 star beer and round it off to a 3.
(3)Neil R.
Its been awhile since I been to RAM but it seems the prices have gone up. I always get the tuscan meatloaf with fried onion shoestrings and mash potatoes. If I am right, the price went up by $2 and the mash potatoes are no longer garlic but regular. The meatloaf was still awesome though. The homebrewed beers are always good especially the blonde. I had 2 mugs and could have kept on going if we didnt decide to leave. The service was great and the place was packed as usual on a Saturday night. Among the 8 of us, the tab was $250 including tip and half of us did not even drink. Definitely a good place for coworkers and friends.
(3)Metzger M.
what a great burger bacon cheddar cheese. I'm going back later this week try all the beers
(5)Christina A.
I give Ram a 4 because I am averaging my stars. The food is nice for a Saturday afternoon or a lunch while shopping but I love their beer (3.5 for food - 5 for beer). My friend Tom is the brewmaster and he is the master! He is originally from California's wine country and he knows his yeast and grains better than he knows his best friends. This is a great place to take your family and friends from out of town and it is extremely impressive to order the beer sampler featuring a great selection of homebrewed goodness. I personally love the Hefeweizen and the Total Disorder Porter. I also tend to be a big lover of the Chicago Blonde. I hear people talk about the sweet beers, but just like all breweries and wineries, we try to create wines and beers for all taste buds and that is exactly what Ram is doing - making everyone happy. I highly recommend visiting on an afternoon while you have the bar booth to yourselves and ordering a sampler. Cheers and brew-ha-ha to you.
(4)Blaise S.
As someone always in the mood for meat and potatoes, I made reservations at Ram for a Friday night with a group of friends since I had heard good things. And I gotta say, meh. The service was great. One of my buddies was SUPER late to the reservation, so we ordered the sampler appetizer and kept the beer flowing (and tipped well) and they were cool with it. The beer is pretty good, and they brew their own which is always a bonus. I got the buttface, and I would get it again. Kept them from a one-star rating. Problem was, I ordered a surf 'n turf (steak with salmon) because I wanted a delicious steak. I didn't get it. It wasn't bad. It just wasn't great if you know what I mean. I'd come here again for the beer, but I wouldn't go splurging on the food because it's not cheap and frankly I expected more.
(2)Elizabeth T.
I admit being surprised by some of the other reviews. My SO and I were in Rosemont for a bridal show and swung by here at the recommendation of the hotel for lunch. Probably one of the best random recommendations I've ever gotten. The beer was delish, he got the porter and I got the hefeweizen, and we loved both of them. For food, he got the fish & chips, me the king crab & artichoke heart melt. His was a bit bland, but the breading was good, fish nicely cooked and mine was just divine. I couldn't stop eating it, long after I was full!! I'd definitely stop back if I'm ever in the hood again. Great atmosphere too! Lots of tv's and comfy booths. So glad we stopped in!
(4)Gene X.
I seem to recall eating at this place BY (Before Yelp) in the early 21st century when I was in another Midwestern town so it may be a regional chain. It kind of reminds me of the Rock Bottom Brewery type of place and is about on par with them. I wasn't able to try the beers b/c I was on my way to work, but the baked beans were really good. My burger was decent, although a bit over cooked for medium. Our server was extremely attentive though and the service overall was good. A safe bet, but nothing that'll be overly memorable.
(3)shaun M.
I thought I would make an update to this review. After coming here a couple of times I realized the beer is the only thing good here, and even that isn't the best around. They really need to work on improving the quality of their food.
(3)Mike L.
A brewpub/sportsbar/suburban/generic/ mall scavenger/ lifeless establishment. Yea they brew their own beer but they also have had one of the worst Barrel age beers ever, a Bourban barrel aged IPA that was good after one sip but did a serious dip after that. A fitting stop for any Ikea/ Woodfield mall shopper.
(2)Karen S.
The girls and I typically get together here for girls nights out. It's a really casual place which reminds me of TGI Fridays or the like. I really like their shrimp dishes but occassionally will get a burger. The last time we were here was for a small baby shower, and the waitress did a great job of accomodating us with our needs. The only slight complaint I have is with the awful lighting. It's very dark in there, and the light they do have is of the awful flourescent kind. It just gives you a slight headache.
(4)Nina H.
Ram gets a 5 for one reason. Their calamari. I have NEVER, EVER, EVER had calamari this good in my life. They cut the rings and serve them flat with a perfect light crunchy breading and 2 sauces, one a spicy, sweet honey-like concoction and the other a milder creamy sauce. Their beer is nothing special, the rest of their manu is alright. But that calamari, go just for that.
(5)Erica T.
Went here for drinks with my family. I ordered a Pomegranate Mojito and yes I should've known better for going to a brewery. It was a pretty decent saturday afternoon and the service was meh. I saw a waitress walk around the whole dining room until the guests whose food it was had to wave her down. Not going back.
(2)Jessica W.
After a long drive from Michigan to Chicago, stop here for the Mile High Mud Pie. Be sure to share - this is a table dessert. (Also, the boy loved the Buttface - and he knows his beer! And the brother loved the shrimp lettuce wraps.)
(5)m k.
was there for bears game last night..im a beer nerd, and i like all types..this place might be the worst brewery i have ever been to, the beer was awful..restaurant and building are very nice..service was great..beer disgusting..
(2)Angela P.
This is somewhere we occasionally go for some appetizers and beer. We LOVE their Hefeweizen...it has hints of banana and is just SO smooth! Yumm!! There are two areas to sit here, one is the bar area which is pretty big, but fills up fast on the weekends and then the restaurant side. I prefer the bar side because you have to be 21 and over to sit there and it is just a much more fun atmosphere. And I have also been here for lunch and had a really good burger and great conversation with my friend! When we go at night we typically get the calamari which has a really good sweet and spicy sauce on it and sometimes nachos or potato skins, all of which are very good bar food. It is a bit pricey but not too bad at all. I would say come here to try out the good food and stay to down some GREAT beer! =]
(4)Melodie C.
I went back about a month ago and found that they took the tuna salad off the menu. I was not overly impressed with the new menu as I did not see a lot of new stuff that appealed to me, but they still have the Reuben that I like.
(3)John W.
Our first visit here on July 20th and could not have picked a better place for lunch on our anniversary. The food was great, the burgers are huge and very tasty. The armadillo eggs were fantastic. I'll try to duplicate them at home but I would stop here just for those alone! The Buttface Ale was wonderful. The best part of this visit was the service. From our server Jaqueline to the folks bringing the food to the Manager Ethan who just put this visit over the top. We received a free dessert which after the burger would normally have sat there. It was so good, some sort of Oreo ice cream tart, we finished the whole thing! He offered us a brewery tour but at the time, it was being cleaned. He gave us his card and said to call before our next visit and he'll schedule one for us. He also gave me a free appetizer card as well as bought me a growler of the Buttface Ale to go! Anyone reading this that works in the restaurant industry, especially management, this is the type of place you want to pattern yourselves after. Already wanting to go back for the Reuben burger!
(5)Michael L.
Ok, so I went here with a large group for a freinds birthday. Overall I'm not impressed. The server was excellent. I did have several Buttface ales. Other than having a great name, the ale was pretty good. The appetizers were decent. Nothing too special, just your normal run of the mill BS. For the entree I had the cocnut prawns. The shrimps themselves were average, like any you'd find at some cookie cutter, corporate, TGI McFunsters. The prawns came with a side of rice, and, well the rice thats served at Cook County Jail, tastes better. Yes, I know this for a fact. I can't justify giving a place more than 2 stars if a jail can beat a restaraunt in any food category.
(2)Brad C.
All around solid. if you like Rock Bottom then you will most likely enjoy Ram. The food isn't amazing but they are a brewery so thats a plus. One thing I believe Rock Bottom has them beat on is that each Rock Bottom location has a few different beers that you can only get there. But the couple Ram's I have been to had the same beers on the menu, no brew master special or anything.
(3)Laura I.
Overpriced, noisy and always a wait. While the food was decent and the spinach appetizer dip was tasty, the price of what was served (and the time it took to serve) just didn't add up. Our bill consistently was higher than what I felt the food was worth.
(2)Manny F.
Not a bad joint at all. I had a burger here with a salad and coupled that with local brew for a great price. The place was dead on a Monday night ... that is the best I could ask for on a quick business trip and wanting to eat at 11pm because of all the flight delays due to weather. Definite stop for a quite bite on any business trip, if you're staying next door at the Hyatt. Now, the Hyatt is a whole different story... below expecations.. some converted hotel which is a disgrace to the chain!
(4)Sarah K.
they have a bathroom that is so beautiful, i almost joyfully wept upon discovery .... shortly thereafter, they ran out of glenlivet. hmmm ... I guess you really can't have it all.
(3)Dee W.
This place is a great group location - attended a bday celebration and they had these mini table kegs that we drank beer from and the food was great. The ribs were fantastic and a definate must try. And the calamari is something out of this world! The service was fantastic and our waitress catered to all our needs, especially with the huge bday cake.
(4)Cassie B.
Like a nicer TGI Friday's. bar/restaurant atmosphere, meant to be good for families or after weekend shopping at Woodfield. I would go for a very safe dining/drinking choice.
(3)rachel c.
I know what you're thinking, why are you eating at a brewery in Schaumburg? I was forced to eat there for a group work function, of course. The menu is one of those jack-of-all-trade types, where they have 'thai' dishes among ribs, pasta, steak, fish, nachos, and 50 other things that are pictured (yes, pictured, I hate that) on the menu. I had the blackened salmon. It was one of the worst salmon dishes I've had lately, dry, overcooked, flavorless. It's a brewery, and their Chicago Blonde is okay.
(3)Peter F.
First time there. Interesting menu. An awful lot to choose from. Bar/Pub atmosphere. Drink specials and on the Thursday night I went they had $2.00 of all hamburger dishes. The have 2 choices of fries which are fabulous. A thin sliced potato which is like a thick potato chip and "fresh cut fries" which are very large that they call 'steak fries". They offer a Kobi beef hamburger and a new one on me called Yakou beef. I guess it is another Japanese "extreme" product in the style of Kobi. I guess it gives the RAM restaraunt the balls to ask $12.00 for a burger.Maybe the "Yakou" beef is massaged by 500lb. Sumo wrestlers wearing thongs and the Kobi beef is just massaged by normal beef farmers. Well anyway i had the fried calamari which was very good but could have been fried more "crisp". It came with a mango/chile sauce that I loved. One innovation that RAM has is what they call a "personal plate" for appitizers. It is what amounts to a half order and lets you enjoy an appitizer that your date might not like and you don't end up wasting a bunch of it. I plan to go back and try other menu items. They have their "own"beer. Stay away from any of the fruity drinks as they are way, way to sweet. Stick with the basic drinks. Not a bad experience and not a great one. Waitstaff should get to know the drink and food menu better and not come to work when you have a cold. YUK!
(3)A K.
The food at this place is good, but the service is definitely lacking. I think that they may be more interested in keeping drinks full than providing food that is hot and fresh. I do like the atmosphere at this place, but it wouldn't be a good idea to come here if you didn't like beer which not everyone does. I think that this place may be designed more for just appetizers and drinks than a full meal with a group of people.
(2)Bob Z.
I've been to several Ram Restaurants and I have to say that this one is the cleanest and brightest we have found. Great service too. We just stopped in for something light after being out hiking. Of course after water :), we had a couple of beers. I tried their Buttface Amber. It was just a drop bitter, but really refreshing. I'd definitely get it again. My buddy had their IPA. It was awesome. We also had the hummus appetizers. Very fresh and hit the spot. We would definitely recommend coming back. Great service, fresh food, bright and clean eatery.
(5)Rick T.
Really good prices on the many beers they had, maybe it was happy hour or something like that. The beer was decent and so was the food it reminded me of your typical bar food but a little better.
(3)Magnus L.
We started out with their spinach & artichoke dip which was really good! It was not quite big enough to share for two, at least not compared to most of the other restaurants we go to but it was good. I decided to go with their Rebuen sandwich. It was OK, considering this was in the Chicago area where you always hear about all the awesome beef sandwiches I had expected a lot more. It was definitely OK, I guess I should have gone with their burgers or asked what their speciality is. The one thing that stood out was the waiter, unfortunately I can't remember his name. We were waiting on a couple of other people of our party to join but were late but he checked with us and made sure our kid got something to nibble on so our night wouldn't become stressful and have to endure some whining. He was on top of everything, he made sure we always had what we needed, that we always got refills in time and was fun and sociable. The kid's meal also came with an optional free dessert and he did an awesome job of checking with us if we wanted it without letting our kid in on it in case we for whatever reason didn't want him lot's of sugar close to his bed time, go figure! The waiter made the experience a 4 but the food just wasn't all that great, but the others in the party really enjoyed theirs so I figure I just picked something they don't make very good at this location. I've been eating out quite a bit the last six months and this place had the best server I've had by far. He should be a waiter at a high end restaurant!
(4)Donna R.
Have never been let down by RAM.. always great food and great service. Sign up for their club... every bday you get a free Mile High Mud Pie, and well its worth every flipping penny. Can easily be split between 4 people.. its cookies and cream ice cream, as well as mocha ice cream, toasted almond, Oreo bottom, mocha fudge, and of course, whipped cream. We never get appetizers cause we know we are going to be eating that on a birthday dinner. Love their burgers, love their fries, even love their salads, and love the atmosphere. OH! And their Bloody Marys are awesome, its like a meal. Topped with pickles, cheese, and you get a beer chaser. Going here always puts a smile on my face :)
(5)Duffy G.
A Great recommendation... GREAT service... GREAT food... Outstanding craft beer selection! This was a good choice for our last day in Schaumburg!
(5)Tom C.
Great semi-local place to go eat out! They have some really good brews they make themselves, as well as some truly delicious appetizers and entrees. I would recommend the buttface cheese dip. So good. The atmosphere is sporty on one side and casual on the other. But overall an awesome place to eat out.
(5)Alexa E.
The boyfriend and I are quite the beer connoisseurs, so of course he introduced me to this wonderful gem. We tried the beer flight, as well as some seasonals. Really great beers, I must say! The Total Disorder Porter & Hefeweizen were tied for second place, but I rate the Buttface Amber as my favorite. As far as food, really good and they put their own little twist on popular dishes! I really liked the BBQ chicken quesadilla. We sat at the bar, so I don't have too much to say about the service.
(5)Courtney M.
My friends and I were very interested in trying out a new restaurant rather than sticking to the usual Olive Garden and Houlihan's. Due to previous reviews, I was not quite sure what to expect. However, I can honestly say that RAM was an incredibly fun place to eat and hang out with friends. The building and decor is quite different than many places within the area, so it was already as if we were in a downtown restaurant rather than in the suburbs. The noise level is relatively loud, so it would not necessarily be a great place for a romantic evening, but a great one for an evening with friends. The service staff were all incredibly friendly and very quick to address our needs. We were seated very quickly, despite the large crowds that were there for the evening. While looking through the menu, it became clear that choosing what to eat would not be an easy thing to do. Not only that, but their extensive wine and beer selections made that decision just as difficult. I ended up getting the Blonde (a famous and highly-reviewed beer). We also ordered some cheese dip and cheese-covered, bacon-covered, steaming hot french fries. The appetizers were AMAZING! The dinner selections were just as delicious and instead of eating just what we had ordered individually, we ended up passing around some of the dishes because they were just too good. I will definitely head back to RAM soon and I recommend it to anyone who needs a break from the work week for some great food and drinks.
(5)Tara S.
The Disorder Porter and Buttface Amber are very good craft brews. As for the food, I really enjoyed the Hippie Chick salad and appreciated the low-cal section of the menu. My husband and guy friend had the Notorious PIG and French Dip sandwiches respectively and both enjoyed the full flavor. Service was excellent. Our beers were upgraded to talls because of some sort of special. And our waiter brought us a round of waters with our food without being prompted. I'm really surprised at how low the average rating is. I would absolutely recommend eating here.
(5)Mara B.
Very popular and loud. Food is good, not great. Large portions. In my opinion, menu selection is odd. We will be back.
(4)Rhonda G.
Service was stellar and our waitress was attentive and very accommodating. She also did a great job of recommending items to a friend who was indecisive. OK, now that the nicety's are out of the way: Another suburban food coliseum! I have found that grand in space doesn't equal grand in taste.Chicken on the chicken nachos appetizer was soooo dry and the guacamole had been blended to death and what remained couldn't legally be called guacamole. Liquimole? My crab and artichoke sandwich was a mayo filled mess with about two scraps of actual crab.My friend ordered a chicken burger and was annoyed to find that it wasn't in fact a chicken burger but simply a chicken breast on a bun....not the same. the fries were ok but not unlike fries anywhere else. I guess the draw to this place would be the brewery and some of the beers were pretty tasty. I don't see myself going back.
(3)Rick D.
Love the beer and atmosphere, but if they insist on advertising they have wireless access, they need to make sure it WORKS!!!
(4)Don Z.
Ram is a place that I wanted to like, because it is fairly close to where I live and work. Unfortunately, it suffers from that crushing corporate control that does not mix well with microbrews. The beer selection seems good at first. They have a half dozen on tap at any time, with some standards and a few rotating styles. The problem starts with the temperature. Every beer is served ICE COLD! I found it difficult to even taste the beer. If you find yourself here, be sure to ask for a warm glass, so that the beer will be at a drinkable/taste-able temperature in less than 15 minutes after it is served. I found most of the beers at Ram to be too bland for my tastes. A notable exception was the Total Disorder Porter, which was good. I was most disappointed with the Big Red IPA and the 71 Pale, which simply did not stand out as good examples of these styles which I normally like. Where were the hops? I was recently at Ram when they had a seasonal hazlenut beer. It was a nice departure from their other bland offerings. The food at Ram is mediocre. I really went for the beer, but a man has to eat. I haven't had a wide selection from their menu, but in general I found it to be expensive for the quality. It is basically fancy pub grub that is trying to be hip for the Schaumburg crowd. The layout of this location is your typical giant corporate restaurant. I have sat at the bar as well as in the general restaurant booths. The bar had way too many TVs and lights for my taste. I also wish they could clean up the smell of stale beer a little better. I know that this is a common problem with bars, but it doesn't make me like it anymore. The restaurant seating was very loud. Probably even more so because I was there... After a few beers, I become part of the problem I suppose. I did not like the number of children that were present. These types of brewpubs cater to the suburban families that think nothing of bringing children to bars. This is common, so not really a Ram problem specifically. Overall, I would probably go back to Ram if I was in the area, but I wouldn't seek it out. It is not terrible, once you are aware of its deficiencies, but I keep wishing it was better. Update (2009-07-25): I returned to Ram this afternoon. I sat at the bar for a few beers and some dessert. The Disorder Porter and the Barefoot Wit were good. I made sure to ask for a "room temperature" glass and this helped a lot.
(2)Brent W.
Burger Monday it is. Well they don't have a Monday burger special like many places do but I was aiming for one and it had been a few years since eating here so thought I give it a re-visit. Burgers galore here and they're all priced in the 10$ range. I ordered the Bacon and Cheddar with BBQ and it was tasty but nothing spectacular. I'm now convinced that in order to satisfy my burger cravings that said burger need be at the very least hand formed and at best should be ground fresh daily. See J. Alex for a textbook example of this. This was a pre-made patty evidenced by its perfect cylindrical shape...boo! Fries were average at best but the service was on point....the 80's mix tape playing in the background was only moderately annoying. Probably won't be back unless chosen by another person.
(3)Jordan U.
Went for lunch with clients. It was good but not spectacular. Service was good. Had a spinach salad with blackened chicken. Chicken could have been more flavorful but was ok. Didn't blow me away or anything. I'm sure I would go back and have always had a decent meal there. If I were just going to sit in the bar, drink beer and have good brewery food it would probably get a 4.
(3)Stephanie B.
I used to work at the Ram YEARS ago right after I graduated college. Since then, not much has changed. My fiance and I met up with another couple (the girl used to work with me there back in the day). We thought we'd have a casual date night and reminisce about our ole stomping ground. We were seated pretty quickly, even with a sprawling line waiting at the front. I ordered the Skinny Mango Mojito (a new addition ot the menu!) for 80 calories. Not too shabby! My friend ordred the Skinny Cosmo Cooler. The boys ordered Blondes. No, not other women, but the beer on tap that they brew in house. We opted to split an appetizer and ordered the BBQ chicken quesadilla. It was as good as I remembered it. Colby Jack cheese with juicy marinated chicken and bbq sauce drizzled on top. Yum! The orders varied between the four of us, and I apologize but don't remember all that we had except my own. I used to love the burgers when I did work there, and so I thought I'd order one for good measure. The Bourbon Black Jack was one of my faves. However, I don't remember it being that spicy. I also don't remember when Medium ended up being pink all the way through? I ended up eating only part of my burger because it was so undercooked, and was too impatient to send it back. They have added sweet potato fries to the choices of sides, and boy, they were crispy, sweet, and I polished them off! I opted to not get dessert, but the other couple did. The mini ice cream cupcake looked pretty darn good. Overall, Ram continues to brew and serve on par drinks, and average food. I have had better burgers elsewhere though. This shall be an appetizer and drinks spot going forward.
(2)Morgan A.
The Ram is good for what it is... higher quality chain food. I used to go all the time when I lived in Seattle and loved it. They had a fabulous $20 appetizer, salad, and steak deal. I was disappointed to see the IL location didn't have that. They have good beer and I highly recommend the skillet bread pudding. It's great for groups of people too. Go on your way to The Improv for a fun night out!
(3)Andrew J.
Not long ago, I wrote a generally unfavorable review of Ram, claiming that the restaurant had seen better days, that it seemed all too willing to compare its self to TGI Friday's, and that the restaurant seemed out of touch with microbreweries and the times in general. As it turns out, I was the one who was out of date. I just ate there tonight, and I am not too proud to admit that I was totally wrong. Ram has made serious improvements since I was there last. Here's what happened that made me go back: within a few days of posting my last review, I was stunned to see that Mike, the regional manager of Ram, had contacted me on Yelp. He said that he had read my review, appreciated my criticisms, and invited me back to the Schaumburg location to show me that things had changed. I told him that I'd be happy to give Ram another shot, and while I expected that I would get fine treatment and food, I also told him that I thought that Ram seemed to have an identity crisis and that it just wasn't as cool as it had been ten years ago. As it turns out, the restaurant is better now than I've ever remembered it. The menu is newer, more condensed, and more suited to a modern microbrewery with lots of gourmet bar food. The restaurant was incredibly clean, and the tables looked brand new with hardly a scratch on them. It was refreshing. The meal experience was great. Our server Allison was upbeat, friendly, and had great suggestions. She also seemed genuinely proud of the menu, which, I think, is very encouraging to guests. The food my girlfriend and I ordered was also wonderful. I had a Faberge Burger which included breakfast toppings like bacon, ham, and eggs. It was so good I downed it in less than five minutes despite its generous size. My girlfriend had pulled a pulled pork sandwich, which we both agreed was the best one we'd had in the Schaumburg area. Additionally, we tried a seasonal beer and were both impressed by its deliciousness. We also got to talk with Jeff, the general manager, who came by to check on us- he was warm, receptive, and a pleasure to talk to. So.... what else could you want from a meal experience? I'm convinced. Ram is back on track, and just as good as any other microbrewery in the area- except for one thing: they took the time to address me individually when I least expected it. That puts them above the rest in my opinion. This is a restaurant that deserves your business. I know I'll be back, and I hope you will too. And to the regional manager, Mike: It's still a beacon of awesomeness.Thanks for proving me wrong. :)
(5)Ryan H.
Good service, very loud atmosphere.. not really a great place to take a date or the family for dinner. Their food is above average but their beer is nothing more than average. I do think this place is over-hyped and over-priced too.
(3)Chris K.
Went here 'cause I was near and love craft beer. Although their specials are incredible ($4 for a HUGE mug and $3 for 18oz 'pints' on Tuesdays), the beer was mediocre at best. The pale ale was 'meh', but the IPA better (not saying much). If you're close, try it and prove me wrong...otherwise, drive to the city.
(3)Jonathan C.
Pretty good home brews. They got some hoppy ones.... not as hoppy as DogFish head 90 minute IPA, but its hard to beat my favorite beer. The garlic swiss burger is damn good. Be warned... .do NOT get meat loaf here. It is really salty.
(4)Erik H.
With a lack of decent - and decently priced - hangout spots in Schaumburg, the Ram (is it called that?) has stepped in to pick up some of the slack. Everything here was a bit above reasonable, from the food to the beer to the prices. Don't let it fool you - it's definitely a chain, but Schaumburg seems to attract the better chains, so it's not necessarily a bad thing. One of the upsides of that is that the calories are posted on their website, if you're into that kind of thing, although one look at them and you'll realize this is not a place for a diet (why are you going to a pub if you're on a diet?). My verdict is that it's good enough, but you might as well drive the 10 extra minutes and go to The Lucky Monk, with better beer and better burgers.
(3)Kaitlin G.
Great for burgers and beer! The dessert is the perfect size and sooo good!!
(5)Jack C.
The food was outstanding and the curl was fun!
(5)Juliana R.
Sundays they have $5 22 oz. microbrews! Yes please!! Plus they have great food and great service!
(5)Dee C.
This is a first come first serve basis restaurant. Came here before a Bears game, and were able to get seats without a problem. We were meeting up with 4 other people, but we were the first to arrive. Pros: Strawberry margarita was good, but couldn't really taste any alcohol in it. $1 mimosa and champagne was a great deal! Cons: Nachos that I ordered was meh.....did not taste that great....really hard to screw that up....at least I thought. Waiter did not appear for 20-30 minutes until we had to ask someone who our waiter was. Once we actually started getting service it was ok. Overall, a decent place to watch a game. They have a HUGE tv and many other Tvs around the whole room.
(3)Cassie S.
Honestly have never had an exceptional experience at The Ram. Last nights visit was okay. Drink and beer were great and food was good. However, I could leave the bar service. Bartender was peppy and had a positive attitude but always referred to be as honey, babe, sweetie or something of the such. I'm sorry but you knew my actual name...please use it. Using "pet" names for guest is unacceptable and unprofessional in my book. The other problem which warrants 2 stars is how the food came out. We had ordered an appetizer and 2 entrees. For some reason the entrees came out first, which makes me believe that the whole order was put in at once. Bartender came over and said she wasn't sure why this had happened and asked us if we would like her to take our entrees back to keep them warm. We opted to forgo the appetizer and only have entrees. One reason being I was irritated they came out first and second because I refuse to have my food sit in a window and die. Appetizer was taken off the bill but an apology was never presented. I would still go back due to the food and beer being great, however the service is a turn off.
(2)Ashley J.
We love this place! My girlfriends and I use the Ram as a central meeting spot for drinks/dinner. They have great beers (the Blonde is my fav!), an extensive wine list, and great food. The bar area is first come first serve, so either get there early- or be prepared to stand around while you wait for a table to open up. Lots of TV's for those sports fans .. Great patio for the warmer months. Food: Awesome burgers, fresh salads, love the chips/queso appetizer. Honestly, we try different things every time we visit Ram- and I'm always impressed. The presentation is nothing fancy- but it's just good food. They have a little window of gifts that you for purchase as well - I recommend purchasing one of their growlers and taking home some of their great beer. Great place for girlfriends, guys night, or even a date. i would say that Ram is nice-casual (it really depends on the occasion)
(4)Deepak V.
Great beer.. enough said.
(4)Jay K.
Good atmosphere, great wait staff, decent food. The brews are what I would call baby beers, but they are limited by state law. They still have a good flavor profile. Worth stopping in and having a couple. Karen and Jen rock!
(3)Sarah D.
I think this is my first 1 star review. I almost gave it 2 stars but I truly would not go back here so I think my rating is warranted. I met 2 friends here at 7pm Saturday night. There was a long wait but that was our fault for not making reservations. We ended up finding a table in the bar area. Our waitress was nice but not very attentive. It took at least 20 minutes to even get a menu. My friend ordered water with her drink and the water took at least 20 minutes to get to us too. Yes, it was busy but after reading other reviews, this seems to be common occurrance. I got the wrong drink - it was still good, kinda weak. I didn't bother sending it back since our waitress wasn't around to take it back. Most of all, I was disappointed in the food. I ordered the pulled pork sandwich. It was absolutely huge but just did not taste good at all. Very sad since I love a good pulled pork. I had fries as a side and was disappointed in the amount I received. I did have the other half of my sandwich wrapped to bring home to see if my husband liked it but I ended up forgetting it there....and I didn't really care.
(1)Megan O.
First off, they take reservations. So I definitely recommend calling ahead if you have a group of 10 or more. We came for my 21st birthday so we all ordered some drinks and I definitely recommend the Dragonberry Mojito. DELICIOUS! They also have Woodchuck hard cider which is a plus in my book because it's a little hard to find. Everyone's food is in good proportion, and all really enjoyed their food. Many people in my group ordered the steak and I ordered a RAM FAVORITE: Peanut Butter burger. A few things on this. Sounds weird, but surprisingly it was good! HOWEVER, good for the first couple of bites. Then it got to be TOO MUCH peanut butter. The burger itself was good; juicy and cooked the way I wanted but the peanut butter as the replacement for light mayo was overbearing. So if you're adventurous, try it but tell your waiter, "LIGHT ON THE PB" They also gave me a sky-high delicious chocolate vanilla icecream cake.
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