White Chocolate
930 N Meacham Rd, Schaumburg, IL, 60173
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Address :
930 N Meacham Rd
Schaumburg, IL, 60173 - Phone (847) 413-8000
- Website https://whitechocolate.us/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :5:00 pm - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Valet, Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Dogs Allowed : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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Betsy M.
Loved this place when I came here for a business dinner. First, the location, parking, ambiance, decor and layout of the restaurant were great. The food was wonderful -- was there with a big group, so we ordered tons of different things but what I had/tried were: AZ Egg Roles, White Chocolate Grill Brownie, Southern Chicken Salad and the Pulled Pork Nachos. WOW on all of the food I tried... especially the Pulled Pork Nachos which at first I thought "huh?" but then when I tried it O-M-G yum. Will definitely come back here... wish they had one in Tucson where I live.
(4)Abraham K.
Came here with my friends around 6? I believe? We were seated right away, and to my surprised the place got crowded within minutes. Our waitress was on point, despite how quickly she spoke to us she was informative. We had to hear her say it again. Definitely check out their drinks, lots of variety! For dinner, I ordered the Award-Winning Citrus-Soy Salmon. Fresh and excellent quality. If you want quality over quantity, order this. However if you're hungry, I would choose something else. Definitely coming back! Hope this helps!
(5)P K.
This has turned into a favorite "go to" spot -- sometimes just for one of their delicious entree salads! The service is always professional and friendly. The food is always top notch. Yup, guess that's why it's our go to. Here is the latest! We ran in for a late lunch. Sat in the bar enjoying happy hour house wine while waiting for two delicious Southern Fried Chicken salads. A manager shows up with our salads and apologizes for the delay. What delay? We waited maybe 15 minutes, 20 max, but we were happily sipping wine and chatting. The manager explained that the kitchen felt they fried the chicken a bit too long so they quickly made us fresh salads. He then comped our wine. Wow. They aren't serving fast food so didn't think 15 mins was excessive. They have high standards for themselves. I do love that salad, the crispy, juicy chicken and ranch dressing for this particular salad is house made with fresh tarragon. So good! The filet mignon salad is terrific too.
(5)MoMo K.
We played a fun game of hide and seek here with our waiter. Except he was really good at this game and once he went away, we could never find him or he was too busy mingling with older customers. We had to seek him out multiple times and when he did come by, he would quickly rush away before we even completed what we were saying. I'm not kidding, while we were saying our order, he would already be turning his shoulder to go away. Anyways, very elegant place. Bring your friends here or family and dress somewhat nice (don't come in gym shorts, hoodie, or sweat pants). The food was not too appealing, nothing to special, nothing that will blow you away. So that equates to... me never coming here again for food. I'm saying this because all 7 of us agreed that it was overrated. The dessert was good according to my friends. They have like three options and i think it may be worth it to stop in for the dessert. Ambiance 5/5, Service 1/5, Food 2/5, Dessert 4/5
(2)Robby W.
We stopped in here for a business outting with some of my coworkers and a couple of clients. I did not pick it, but I must say it was a refreshing change from the typical work related meal of late. These have mostly involved sports bars, crummy food, rot gut cocktails and overly flirtatious waitresses that have about a 12 word vocabulary. Maybe I am starting to have a positive influence on my collogues. This place is apparently a chain, though I had never heard of it before, and I am not one of those people that really cares either. I care about the food, not who owns the place. That being said, this was pretty impressive for upscale casual dining. The atmosphere and amenities are really damn near decadent. We showed up during the transition for early evening dinners to night on the town types and at that point the lighting got lowered and it became much more intimate. So much so that It actually felt kind of odd with 6 guys in business suits sitting around a table across from one another. On the flip side of the coin, this would be a perfect place to bring a girl on a first date, as it is not over the top fine dining that is a bit much for a first date, but it's not friggin TGI Friday's either. We were there for almost 3 hours, and did not skip a course (guess who was not picking up the check?) so I really have much more ammo for this review than I would at most places I have only been to once. First off, our server was an absolute rockstar. She provided the best service I have received from any establishment I have visited since moving here, and that list is getting fairly long. Granted this is often luck of the draw, but she nailed it to the point to solidify 4 stars out of me. Her recommendations were also on the money in every regard. Often servers will just recommend the most expensive entrees possible to inflate the check. She instead put the fact that she has probably had everything on the menu dozens of times to very good use and it was much appreciated. I typically do not drink hard alcohol at times like these, but since everyone else was pounding down martinis and Jack and Cokes, I figured why not? Since all the other guys just fired off drink orders that reflected their "usual", I decided to inquire as to what to go with and asked her to bring me her favorite cocktail. It came in a large Martini up glass, with the outside drizzled in chocolate swirls and it contained an off-white liquid. I am not sure what was it in, but damn was it good! It had a vanilla and hazelnut flavor but still had enough vodka kicking in that it was a legit martini. Delicious. We ordered several appetizers to share. All were more than adequate, but a particular tip of the hat to the Ahi Tuna and especially the parmesan artichoke. If you are a fan of artichoke, OMG you are going to love this. It has a really delicate flavor profile and the aioli sauce it is served with is an excellent pairing! I had to actively restrain my impulses to avoid hoarding it all to myself. Everyone else I was with ordered steaks for entrees. They reported back that they were about on par with Ruth Chris, but not quite up to the Capital Grill. As for me, I wanted to be different so I went with the blackened Mahi. It was just a little bit overcooked for my taste, but the crabmeat and spicy Creole sauce on top made up for it. I am all about flavor contrasts, and it was very well executed. The couscous side was quite well made (couscous is easy to screw up) and the toasted pistachios over the top added some needed texture. OK, so dessert time comes around and I was already pretty stuffed, but after seeing what they had to offer I would of had to of been out of my mind to not order one. No BS, this is arguably one of the best places for dessert offerings I have ever been to. It is in my top 3 with zero hesitation. I am not going to even bother giving details on this one. If you have not tried them, get in your car and go there. They are that damn good! Everyone else had cordials after-dinner drinks, but I just opted for some VERY strong and bitter coffee. This was much needed after going through what turned out to be an olympic level lunch, dinner, drinks and dessert all rolled into one. The bottom line is this: If you are in the Schaumburg area and are in need of a night out, you could do a hell of a lot worse than this place. Further, the desserts here are world class and will surly impress anyone unless they happen to be in a coma.
(4)Mitesh S.
The white chocolate grilled brownie was the best part! Got exactly what I expected with that and it was delicious! Also got the Veggie Burger but it wasn't too great. The food could've been more flavorful and spicier. The restaurant itself seemed really nice, works well for group and just 1on1 dinners. The worst part of the night was the service. Our group was not loud or obnoxious yet we were ignored throughout most of the night. Overall the place is alright. Looks fancy but nothing special or a must try
(3)Don R.
Impressive. Came here tonight with my wife. We were in the area and decided to try this place out. The server was really nice, knowledgeable and helpful. Ordered a pulled pork sandwich and my wife got the Buffalo chicken flatbread. The food came out extremely quick. They did something on my pulled pork I've never seen done on a pulled pork. They put coleslaw on the top bun and the pulled pork on the bottom bun. At first it looked like it was going to taste horrible because I generally don't like coleslaw. However I decided to put it together anyway and try it. WOW, it tasted AMAZING! The flavors blew my mind. I wasn't even that hungry and ended up smashing the whole thing. The honey roasted carrots I got on the side were really good too. My wife's buffalo chicken Flatbread was really good to and HUGE. It actually was big enough to feed the both of us if needed. I plan to return here next time in the vicinity or on lunch from work since I only work 10 minutes from here.
(5)Kailey O.
I know this restaurant is a chain, but it doesnt feel that way. I sat at the bar, since I was traveling solo for work. I was able to watch the blackhawks game and US Women's soccer from where I was sitting. I ordered the quinoa burger with fries and ranch dressing. HOLY COW (no pun intended). BEST VEGGIE BURGER EVER. BEST RANCH DRESSING EVER!! I kinda want another one right now...
(5)Alice A.
Hm... I think after reading the reviews for this place, my expectation for them was high but was not greeted/presented near that on a Saturday night. Made a reservation the day before for 8PM for 4. Got there on time and had to wait another 20 some mins before a table was ready. It's so dark inside i feel like you can't even consider it "romantic" anymore. I see many people holding the menu's close to their face just to be able to read the small printed letters. The restaurant was pretty packed on a Saturday night. They have a huge selection of liquor at the bar and a few tv's hanging. The waiters/waitresses were all busy walking around getting food out. Literally 2 mins after our party sat down to eat, someone already came to our table and asked what drinks and appetizers we wanted. I JUST SAT DOWN. Didnt even have a chance to open up the menu to see what they have. (dislike #1) SO i was like, please give us a few mins, this is our first time here. And 2 mins later, another waitress swings by to grab our drink order. ICE TEA! i blurted out. That was the first drink that came to mind. :::phew, got THAT over with::: then 5 mins later after our drinks were brought out, she expected us to order already. So someone was like, Please, just give us a min and we will be ready. skimming frantically thru the menu............ (dislike #2) 2 mins AND guess who's BACK?!!! So.. blackened salmon, bbq trio, bacon cheeseburger and another cheeseburger. DONE!!! ok, got our orders out! :::takes a deep breath:::: chit chatted... chit chatted... waited waited... getting really hungry... NO REFILLS ON DRINKS OR WATER.... waited and waited... no sign of waitress.... waited.... 30mins has passed... oh! waitress stopped by and said our food will be coming out shortly... no drink refills.... waited for another 10mins and finally got our food close to 9:15-9:30. By this time, a lot of patrons had left already. (dislike #3) I honestly don't see what the rave is all about for this place. My BF's bacon cheese burger was just OK. Had better homemade ones by him. The beef patty is good portioned, a generous chunk of shredded cheese, paired with a slice of bacon and burger buns. The side of fluffy mashed potatoes was not too bad though. My BBQ Trio is okay. Big plate. I wouldnt be able to finish this even if i was starving. Pulled Pork was tender and well marinated, bbq ribs was good. Meat fell right off. The chicken is nothing special. Something i can make easily at home. The hand cut fries were the skinny kind. Not too bad but nor did it stand out. My other two friends were so hungry by that time, they just scarfed down their food. They said it was good because they were really hungry. lol Both did enjoy their food tho. Anyway, waitress came back and asked how the food was. I asked for a cup of water because my iced tea was watered down and became warm tea already. She's like SUREEE!! and took our dessert order. (grilled brownie was pretty good to be honest!) Sadly, i never got my water. When she came back shortly with the check after our dessert was delivered, i asked for a bag to put my to go boxes in. Annnnnnnnnnnnnnnnd she never came back. By this time it was 10ish and there was a light group of people still in the restaurant. (dislike # 100 lol) I can't say i had a bad experience but nor was it good by any means. Nor will i be returning if im ever in the area. I understand they want to turn tables as quickly as they can and fulfill each customer but the way our waitress was doing it was just awful. I didnt have a enjoyable dinner w/ my friends nor could i enjoy my food. Most if it was brought home. In conclusion: No Refills on drinks, I never got my water, hardly saw my waitress, showed up to take orders ( $$$), never got my bag i asked for. And still left a generous tip...which i dont think she deserved at all. So why would i ever come back? Even if they have yummy desserts? nah... ill try somewhere else ;) 2 Stars for Sh*t service and 3 Stars for food. 4 Stars for the really nice and polite Valet Guy up front. Seems like he's the only one who knows how to treat customers.
(2)Diana J.
Came here for a friend's bday dinner. 3/5- grilled artichokes. Only two pieces came with the order and majority was too hard to eat 3/5- whisky mushroom soup. You really do have to be 21 to eat this! The liquor is strong, overwhelmingly so. 5/5- spicy jambalaya. I was very pleasantly surprised by this dish. Shrimp, sausage and chicken in a very tasty broth (spicy too!) over rice. The side of broccoli was good too, I just wished it wasn't smothered in parm cheese. 5/5- white bread pudding. Delicious! Served with whipped cream, but I bet it would be even better with some cold vanilla ice cream!
(4)dena h.
Amazing food! Great service. Everything we've tried has been spectacular. The only bad thing is they aren't open for lunch anymore.
(5)Amanda W.
I don't understand the positive reviews. The food is mediocre, our waiter was happy to the point where we knew he was faking it (making for an overall uncomfortable dining experience), and the menu isn't representative of what is presented; "crispy" chicken should have crispy skin, right? Not here, apparently. Two stars for decor.
(2)Scott R.
World-class bourbon selection. The whiskey sampler flight is the way to go to experience different blends. I've eaten a variety of items at White Chocolate but my go-to is the whiskey ribs w/ a side of side of bourbon mac n cheese (health food). The ribs are tender enough where the meat fells off the bone. Overall great good, drink and atmosphere!!
(4)Nic Z.
My best friend raved and raved and raved about how we must go to White Chocolate. This went on for over a year before we finally made it there. Armed with a reservation, we headed over on a super-busy Friday night and were seated in one of the amazing tall booths. (Beyond amazing! Would have been perfect for a date, haha.) Our meal was great - I had the Cajun Chicken Burger with Mardi Gras rice, and she ordered the Southwest Chicken Salad. I originally hesitated to order the rice, but it sounded great and I felt like being brave. Delicious it was! Good choice. For dessert, we had the Chocolate Souffle. This was my friend's choice - I'm not much of a dessert-eater - and it was okay. Standard American super-sweet chocolate, but bearable. The one hiccup we had, was that I ordered a half glass of wine (3 oz.), and the waitress delivered a full-size. It was a half-filled small glass of wine (not the huge ones you sometimes get), so it looked right. Lo-and-behold, I was charged for the full-size and the waitress said I got the full-size. Hmm... Given I debated the two sizes with the waitress before ordering and even said "half-size" more than once when I finally decided, it seemed odd that she would mess this up. This wouldn't have been much of an issue if she just glossed over it and maybe apologized, but she pushed it to try and make me feel stupid. Ouch. Long-story-short, I'd happily come back. I was very pleased with my entree, the menu is expansive, and the ambiance is truly lovely.
(4)Matthew M.
I really enjoy the food here. The 12-hour pulled pork sandwich and french fries are top-notch. The honest American burgers and french dip sandwich are also very good. I lived in the area for 2 years and ate out 7 days a week, and this was my favorite restaurant in the area. I have the feeling that most items on the menu are very good. Just be smart and don't order a steak. It's not a steak house.
(4)Shannon M.
Highly recommend! We picked White Chocolate based on yelp reviews and we had a fantastic experience. Definitely try the filet mignon cobb salad which was absolutely delicious and my husband really enjoyed his BBQ trio. We'd also recommend the yummy white chocolate brownie dessert! The atmosphere and service was also exceptional especially our server, Antoinette, who was AWESOME. My husband and I are traveling with our two year old (which isn't always easy at a restaurant) and Antoinette was so friendly and helpful keeping our daughter entertained. Many thanks!
(5)Kate B.
We came with high hopes and left a little disappointed. The initial feel was nice. Good atmosphere, nice lighting, and the hostess was very pleasent. We sat down and waited. The resturaunt was almost completely empty. There were about three or four other tables. Two of the four, while they didn't know each other, behaved the same. They were loud, obnoxious, and foul mouthed. A very loud "f-word" was flung our direction in 5-10 second installments from the two tables. While you can't really judge a resturaunt on their clientele one particular night, you can say they did not handle this situation appropriately. The wait staff, all going about their own business, paid no attention. Did they even notice? Moving on, our server finally appeared, introduced herself and that was pretty much the last we saw of her. We ordered an appetizer, spinach artichoke dip, and some tastings of the local beers on draft. 10 mins later someone else delivers the appetizer which was ÃœBER salty. (No one asked us how it was) The accompanying salsa was inedible, the chips had to be scraped of salt before consuming, but the dip itself was good. Yet another server delivers our beer tastings, but in the fray, she lost track and now no one had any idea which was which, who was who, and what was what. The "stand-in" server litterally said, "taste them to see which is which." Ummm.... we asked for tastings because we've never tried them before. Even if we tasted them, we wouldn't be able to clear up the matter. Our long lost original server reappeared at this point. She was confused as to what was happening, just as we were. She asked us why there were three tastings on the tabel instead of the two we originally asked for, as if we were supposed to know! She immediately scooped them up and ran away with no explanation. Meanwhile, our appetizer is getting cold and we have nothing to drink with it except water. The same woman who brought the botched first tasting brought another "round" and this time rememebred which was which, but she was gone before we could order. It was 5 MINUTES later when a fourth server came buy. He said he was here to help out the original server and if we were ready to order. We politely explained that we haven't been able to order our drinks yet! He took our drink order and the beers returned promptly. (After the appetizer was gone, mind you.) We, nevertheless, decided NOT to stay for dinner. Everyone was confused about what had or had not been done. Even after we decided not to stay, our server couldn't even deliver the check. She deligated this to yet another server, by this time our 5th. I have a few good points to add. The wait staff really did work together which was nice. Our water glasses were never empty as there was one person dedicated to this function. The other people delivered the food and took our orders when our original person was no where to be found. I suppose on a busy Friday or Saturday night this really could add to a pleasent experience. However on this weekday night, this was a little absurd and irritating. They also have a very extensive list of whisky, including flights, which looks interesting and unique. However, the just ok appetizer, the lack of beer and wine selections, and the terrible service will not be enough to entice us back.
(2)Kelly R.
I love the atmosphere and the service was great but I did not like the mushroom soup that was suppose to be one their signatures, it honestly made me sick. I had a salad for my entree which I won't base my review on because I want super hungry that night. I look forward to going back and trying more off their menu. I just won't order soup this time ;)
(3)Brook D.
This was my second time here and I probably won't be back. Ordered a steak that was decent but had the skimpiest amount of mashed potatoes which was disappointing. Also got a side of broccoli which was mushy and wasn't good at all. Our server was good but overall the food lacked flavor and wasn't memorable.
(1)Joe J.
Love coming here for bar food happy hour. Atmosphere is fancy while also being chill enough for you to rock jeans and a shirt. The bbq pork nachos are awesome. If you like whiskey, they have a butt load of different kinds here.
(5)Susan S.
We always go the Naperville one and I thought they are the same. Be aware they have the same owners/ name but serve totally different food. The atmosphere is blah. I think for the prices they charge it would be a little more upscale like Naperville. They didn't have the awesome chicken tortilla soup like Naperville which was a buzz kill for me. We went on Labor Day - and the help seemed not to thrilled to answer the phone or work. When I called to ask hours the person even sighed and said yes we are here normal hours unfortunately. Our sandwich was fine taste wise that's why they are getting two stars but still a little rare for me. It looked like the cow died on my plate. They do give you a huge bowl of salsa with the chips and salsa but hardly any chips. Service was fine - they forget our ketchup and had to wait awhile to get it. I ordered pickles with my meal and those were forgotten too. I would overall skip it. With so many other great choices in the area - this isn't worth it. And very little parking.
(2)N. P.
Service was fast, too fast. Our dinner was rushed. The check brought out with the dessert. We took care of the check before starting our dessert and though I wanted a refill on my drink, our waitress was gone! As soon as the check was paid she disappeared. However.... OMG! The food here is soooooo good! I am a pretty picky person when it comes to eating out and I can tell you I didn't have a single thing to complain about in regard to the food. I had the spinach artichoke dip appetizer which was absolutely the best I've had. It was creamy and delicious. My entree was equally delicious, and the dessert... WWWWOOOOWWWW!!!! SOOOO GOOD! It was the White Grilled Brownie....HEAVEN. I will definitely be back, I just hope the service is less rushed next time. I seriously can't stop talking about that brownie......
(4)Danielle S.
I finally came back here after they changed their name from Lincoln Whisky Kitchen to White Chocolate. Honestly, not much has changed. Some menu items are either no longer there with new ones added to replace them, and they have added some different desserts. Beyond that, it's the same. The atmosphere is still very nice for being casual. I still think it is a little dark, but that's just me. You can still get whisky drinks, and if you don't like that they have a variety of other alcoholic beverages. The service is still great - no complaints there! They are always attentive and friendly. And last but not least, the food is still good! The pulled pork is great, and the brownie is amazing!! If nothing else, just come for the brownie. I do miss the mac and cheese though :(
(4)Sarah M.
I shared the barbecue trio with my boyfriend, and I enjoyed every bite. The chicken was the "worst" of the trio, but even then it was better than most chicken I've had elsewhere. The ribs fell off the bone and the bbq sauce went well with all three meats and the crispy fries. I think the only think holding me back for rating the place 5 stars is the darkness of the room. You have to hold the menu up to your face to even read the descriptions.
(4)Rena G.
I've been here twice and I must say, this is a great date night place!! Great food too, and they make their cocktails fairly strong. I've gotten the chicken - which was more than enough food and also the steak filet sandwich (which was cooked to perfection). The reason I cannot give this place five stars is for two reasons 1. The first time I went their we had a reservation but didn't end up getting seated for another half hour or so..... And 2. The second time I went, my boyfriend and I ordered side salads to have before our entrees... The salads never came and we had to ask for them when our entrees came out .... And then we had to still ask for them a second time. Most people would probably be surprised I'm stilling willing to give four stars - but BOTH separate occasions they ended up writing off some of the items immediately without hesitation. Servers are allowed to have bad days too, but I can atleast appreciate them immediately writing them off and a restaurant catering to their guests when these things happen.
(4)Nick R.
This is my favorite restaurant. I would have given this a perfect 5, but there have been a couple of times where the waitresses were not on their A game and were kind of slacking in the service area. I came here for my birthday my first time and we didn't tell them it was my birthday and they treated us amazing. We thought it was a hoax but each time we came that level was met except like I said a couple times. But their food is amazing. I am sorry amazing isn't the right word their food is OUTSTANDING. Their ribs here are the only ribs I will ever order. I do not order ribs any where else but here. I tried to, but they were all terrible but here is where ribs belong! Their carrots they serve with them are also good. They also have really good mashed potatoes. Now the crowning achievement that completes this amazing dinner would be their grilled white chocolate brownie. This brownie is just simply the great cheating day dessert you will ever eat. I have ordered it each time and I have never been disappointed.
(4)Tyler Z.
The Whisky list is great and my Fiance loved the win they had. I got the special which was some grilled Mahi Mahi, which was pretty tasty... My side was couscous and it was gloriously awesome. I'd recommend a friend to try them out.
(4)Derek C.
WOW, what a HUGE selection of Bourbon... I was mesmerized by the awesome selection they had and the specialty cocktails they had based on whiskey. they even have whiskey flights so you can try a few at a time. the food was also very good here. The Jambalaya and the ribs were the stand outs here. the ribs were fall off the bone good. we also had pulled pork nachos and those were very good. I also tried the balsamic ribeye steak and that was not so good. I didn't care for the balsamic marinade and while the steak was cooked perfectly medium rare for me, but it seemed like the steak itself wasn't of great quality. lots of chewy fatty pieces. I know, I ordered a ribeye, it's supposed to be fatty, but damn, I was hoping the fat would be caramelized or something. for dessert we ordered the bread pudding and the brownie sundae. both were very good, but the bread pudding was awesome, something I'd definitely order again. now the only thing that was not kosher about the evening was that we had a 730pm reservation and we ended up waiting for 45 minutes to get sat. this was completely unacceptable. they did try and make up for it by comp'ing us an (one) appetizer... but this seemed like an inadequate way to make up for it for a party of 7. I was too mesmerized by the huge bourbon selection to notice we were waiting for 45 min, but the rest of the group was quite annoyed. I will probably be back again to have dinner in the future, that amount of bourbon is hard to resist! but only if I can convince the wife to overlook the short comings of the hosting staff and give them another chance.
(3)Mike K.
My wife and I and our 6 month old Ventured out to dinner here . If you have kids you know it can be a hard thing to eat out with newborn... We tried to rock our baby to sleep and a waitress rolled her eyes at us (not knowing we saw). I was horrified... I was upset to be looked at like that... I stewed and then said something to the manager who handled it amazingly... She turned a bad night into something special Note to those who "serve" always assume peoe see your expressions... Your tips depend on it As for the food. Very good and the white chocolate they shave on deserts is amazing
(3)Tasha T.
We visited White Chocolate for my birthday a week ago and it was a fantastic choice. The restaurant was beautifully lit and the service was exceptional. My server was knowledgeable about the wine selection and checked on us throughout. He didn't disappear and leave us waiting for long stretches wondering when the check might show up. The food was delicious. I had the chicken with good gravy (server filled me in on what it was and I'm happy I let him). The wine was tasty. The service was fantastic. Check, check and check! I will be back and will recommend to others!
(5)Mel L.
Went here last night for our date night. Food was really great! We ordered the BBQ trio which came with pulled pork, chicken, ribs and a side of mashed potatoes. So good and would get again. All the meat was very tender and flavorful. We also ordered the soufflé cake. Omg it's heaven. Rich but not too rich and light. One thing I didn't appreciate was that our waitress seemed so rushed with us and short. I don't think it was her being rude, maybe she was really busy. She didn't give us time for questions and brought us the bill and boxes as soon as we were done eating.
(4)Angela P.
If you don't want to read my entire review, that's okay. Here's the bottom line: Go for dessert, specifically the White Chocolate Brownie. Share. Then GTFO. If you want more details, here ya go: I bookmarked this place long ago, when it was called "Lincoln Whiskey Kitchen." From what I can tell, the only change that took place was 1) the name and 2) a few menu items were removed. There is still a focus on the bar, but the cocktail menu provided was minimal with little focus on whiskey. I saw a partial Abraham Lincoln quote, something about whiskey, painted above the bar. Is whiskey still the thing here, or not? This is an inviting, dimly lit establishment that confused the hell out of me. I had the Steak Sandwich, which came with a side of fries. Many of the bites were chewy, and I even ended up with a fatty chunk wedged in my teeth - gross! The fries were wimpy and disappointing. For the quality of the food, I felt it was overpriced. However, the White Chocolate Brownie is worth the stomach real estate, and I'd fork over the last dollar in my pocketbook for this. Desserts are big enough to share for two, maybe even three, people. This is a decadent sweet treat that will tempt me every time I drive by. White Chocolate is a nice spot for a date night or work dinner. To be safe, make reservations - they aren't hard to come by on Open Table. I met two of my girlfriends here to catch up - but WC isn't really conducive to long conversations, gossip, or milling over the same topics, as women so often do. While our waiter was polite and had a good attitude, I got the impression they were trying to turn tables as fast as they could, considering the speedy delivery of our checks and then picking them up before I had a chance to put my credit card inside. I definitely did not feel comfortable lingering here.
(3)Leslie G.
First time here for me and my date. Wait staff was great! We arrived a half hour before closing on a Tuesday night and everyone working was still in good spirits. Knowledgable server recommended great choices, Parmesan filet cooked to a perfect pink medium and chicken crepes. When hesitating to try a new-to-me side dish, she offered to bring something else if it wasn't to our liking. The couscous was delicious though, so she didn't need to bring anything to replace it. Dessert was "a must" but my date and I couldn't agree so we asked our server to surprise us with a choice of her own. She brought out two but only charged us for one! She said she couldn't decide between her favorites, the bread pudding and the raspberry cheesecake. Such different choices that it was hard to compare the two. Both were excellent in their own way. If I had to choose, I'd go with the bread pudding.
(5)Matthew T.
Had the roasted chicken crepes with the honey roasted carrots $15.89, a good portion and it was excellent!!!! For desert I had the bread pudding, $7.59, wow! It was good!!First time at White Chocolate and I will be back. Nice atmosphere.
(5)Rachel S.
My husband and I went here a couple months ago for a date night, and we thought the food was awesome. We are going back tomorrow night for another night out. I had there cheeseburger and it was one of the best burgers I've ever had!! Cheeseburgers are usually something I order out a lot, and I was just amazed! My husband was also extremely pleased with the fillet mignon he ordered.
(5)Yanja B.
Kinda like an upscale bar type of set up and vibe. I love their booth set ups- when you sit in the booth it is very intimate and almost private set up-kinda romantic. All of the food my boyfriend and I ordered was good. Best veggie burgers ever- must try. The walnuts in the burger offer a little surprise. Dessert, was pretty good. Ordered the White Blondie Brownie- it was good but very rich- DUH.
(4)Lauren H.
The food was excellent! We ordered several of the steaks and every bite was absolute perfection. We also ordered the chilled green beans with pistachios and those were fantastic. We don't normally get dessert, but when we looked at the menu we just had to try them. I recommend the souffle or the bread pudding. The only draw backs are the wine selection and the fact that they don't have dessert wine. If you are a Whiskey fan- they have seemingly every variety known to man!
(4)Kelly S.
Pricey weekday lunch! $24 for just one person including tip. I had the turkey sandwich and glazed carrot side with a lemonade. The lemonade was cloyingly sweet so I had to dump in water to cut it. The turkey sandwich was piled high with very tasty, fresh turkey but there was nothing else on there - NADA. It did come with a dip cup that had a slightly salty mushroom gravy. The glazed carrots were probably the best thing on the plate but they were also a little on the too sweet side.
(2)Shannon H.
Interesting food choices and an atmosphere to match. The service was pretty good so I will definitely go back to try it again !
(4)Dana K.
Service, food and atmosphere was fantabulous! Kolin the manager navigated being late on our reservation, he was professional and honest. Tom our server was fun, energetic and thoughtful. Love how they have server help set up - but they don't share tips. We always were taken care of - but not overly so. Great job! We will be back!
(5)Fannie L.
Really nice and sexy atmosphere. Large booths with dim lighting. The food is amazing.I had a chicken crepe with mushrooms and a special sauce that blew my mind. And if you go try at least on dessert. I sampled two which were just amazing. One was a bourbon ice cream with cake. Simply delicious. I have only been once and would love to go back to try more meals.
(4)Elaine V.
I had the worst Customer service ever when entering this establishment. My family got a gift card for my husband and I to have a night out, being new parents and all. We were extremely excited about coming here after hearing great reviews from family, as well as the menu looked great. When we walked in, we were not greeted accordingly.Instead your Hostess was extremely rude, giving us an attitude when we put our name down. I have worked in hospitality for almost 20 years, and never in my life I have dealt with someone that acted like this, especially when they are your first point of contact with your customers. She was extremely curt, rolled her eyes, and her body language was uncalled for. After 45 minutes of waiting for a table, my husband and I left and went to another restaurant in Schaumburg. We decided to let our family and friends know never to return to your establishment again, because if the hostess is not even trained properly then how do we expect any other position to be there. We are extremely disappointed that this happened.
(1)Amna S.
Went there for anniversary. People and service was great. Food was definitely lacking in taste. Desserts were great! Had been waiting to go for a long time nothing special. Will not recommend
(3)Brian G.
OVERALL: I would highly recommend White Chocolate. The entrees were very tasty and the dessert is incredible. THE BAD: We ordered the crab cakes and unfortunately we were not big fans. This could be a personal preference item but I like my crab cakes seared on the outside with a soft center. The crab cakes were soft all around. However, they did taste good, so this is not an overly negative point. In addition, our waiter was polite but almost overly attentive. There were multiple occasions where our conversations were interrupted to ask if we were ready to order. This is understandable to an extent but we were interrupted enough times for it to be noticeable. We began joking about it at the table. On the flipside, there were moments where we needed drinks refilled and they were not around to check in on us. Again, not a huge deal but a negative nonetheless. THE GOOD: We also ordered the balsamic ribeye. Absolutely delicious and highly recommended. On the side we ordered the mashed potatoes, which were great. Along with the crab cakes we also ordered the roasted carrots, which blew us away. The carrots are definitely highly recommended. Finally, for dessert we ordered the white chocolate brownie. The portion is large - we split this between four but they advise the dessert is for two. In retrospect, splitting between two would have been ideal considering how amazing this plate was. It is several days later and I am still thinking about it. The atmosphere is casual and the lighting gives the restaurant an intimate atmosphere. A good mix of the two for my preferences.
(4)Jenna D.
WOW. I really wish I'd thought about coming here sooner. I was really excited to try the mac and cheese that was numerously Yelped about... but to my dismay, that was on the Lincoln Whiskey Kitchen menu and not on White Chocolate's. My sister and I had a long day at work and I was like, $20 a plate? Screw it. We are totally worth it. My sister started with a riesling wine, which the waiter let her sample first. It was perfectly chilled and went perfectly with the meal. One glass was $10, but the glass was larger than most other restaurants. We sat at the bar and started with chips and salsa. The salsa had a kick to it and didn't taste like any generic out of a can salsa. We ordered the steak sandwich with the season vegetable, garlic butter green beans. The steak sandwich was served tender and perfectly cooked, with crisp bread, Monterey jack cheese, parmesan mayo and mixed greens. The green beans were the best green beans I've ever had. We also split the barbecue platter, with roasted chicken, pulled pork and ribs. The barbecue sauce was unique, not like typical sauce (more flavorful, less sweet). The ribs could have been meatier. The chicken was perfectly seasoned and super moist, even the breast. The pulled pork was awesome. I don't even like pork but I tried it and I was a fan. Overall we had a very good experience, from the food to the service. Check Groupon for deals, we had a $10 for $20 worth of food coupon.
(5)Drew C.
This place was fine, but definitely just makes me appreciate the huge value and quality Jameson's continues to offer versus all of these boutique restaurants that people "MUST TRY!" (before they close up shop, inevitably). So White Chocolate was really good, but not great. The food wasn't hot enough (veggies and meat were too room-temp) and the staff is a bit on the younger side, which seems to reduce the service quality. Also, the meals don't include a soup or salad! This is the new pattern boutique restaurants are following -- less food for the same or more money. I'm sorry, but if you give me less food and it's not AMAZING, I will not return. You can try this place, but you've been warned if you value your money.
(3)Prince B.
This was one of the best restaurants that I've ever visited. We reserved a table using the OpenTable app. Our reservation was for Valentine's Day. We walked in to one of the up front large vip tables. Our server was Don. Let me just say, if you go in, ask for Don. He was hilarious! He kept a U.S. laughing... kept us drinking... and kept us spending. I highly recommend this restaurant for dates, special occasions, and a Friday night drink.
(5)Billy O.
Outstanding Service, outstanding food. Short and to the point.
(5)Thomas B.
Went here to try a filet mignon. Now this is a steak I eat often, ordered at least twice a month at restaurants, and cooked often at home as well. Their filet mignon, for the price especially, simply wasn't worth it. Not cooked to proper temp, and just not flavorful. Wasn't impressed, probably won't try them again.
(2)A K.
The food here is exception and the staff is very well-trained. It is a high-end restaurant and the prices reflect this fact. The food again is very tasty. I especially liked the lava cake dessert. I don't know if I would come here all the time, but it is a nice restaurant to go to for special occasions.
(4)Melissa S.
I've been here for several business lunches. Perfect and convenient location. Service is great, food fresh, fast and prices are fantastic. I highly recommend over other restaurants in the area
(5)Howard L.
We had our New Year's Eve dinner here and enjoyed the venue. They have a simply great whiskey list here, and that is by far it's most distinctive aspect. The dining room is quite dark, but also comfortable. The food was way too salty - at least my jambalaya was as well as the wife's chicken crepe entree, and that is what holds this place back at 3 stars in my view. The other half of our party enjoyed a Balsamic ribeye and a full slab of the BBQ ribs, which they both liked. No beer tonight as I had a smooth bourbon from my long lost cousin Elmer T. Lee and really enjoyed it. The whiskeys are also served in some interesting tipsy topsy glasses that lean sideways. If we ever return here for a meal, I will be sure to ask for entrees prepared with minimum saltor seasoning! BTW, this place is nothing like the White Chocolate Grill in Naperville, and the dining venue here is less claustrophobic than what we recall of Naperville (waiting crowds by the bar area, etc) and the whiskey selection here really is nice.
(3)Aura G.
Great service, the food was delicious and the white chocolate martini is a must! I must try the shredded pork nachos next time. For being the first time here I am impressed!
(4)Jay M.
I tried to amend my carnivorous habits, but the triple BBQ option got me. And it turned out to be better than expected. 1/2 rack of ribs, 1/2 chicken, and a pile of pulled pork. Along with a side of green beans and a beer, the food was excellent. Service was fantastic --to a flaw. Though I had a dedicated waitress, a full crew of other waitstaff made regular rounds. They didn't do or say anything to rush me, but everything from food service to bill payment was so quick that my dinner ended too quickly.
(4)Charmie P.
Very nice restaurant, went for lunch with a co-worker while we were in the area. We both ordered the bbq pulled pork sandwich, I had mine served with steamed broccoli. The sandwich was excellent, the pork was tender and flavorful, nice bread and the coleslaw was light and not overly creamy. The bbq sauce was tangy and very good. I would definitely stop in again next time I'm in the area.
(4)Livvy O.
I wasn't overly impressed from all the great reviews I saw online. The food was mediocre to me. I ordered the chicken crepes when compared to Icosium Cafe, it just wasn't the same. I loved the carrots! My other dining partner ordered the blackened fish sandwich which was also good but not anything I would be dying to come back to. The dessert. the white chocolate brownie did not meet my satisfaction. I'm not a white chocolate fan so I guess I should have expected that with the restaurant name. I haven't been out to eat at a high end restaurant because it's so expensive these days so I was disappointed that when I did; I ended up spending a penny when I wasn't overly impressed with the food. Maybe, I should have ordered the steaks and I would have gotten my money's worth. I was also disappointed because before I chose to eat at this place, I saw really good pics of fish and chips and when I asked the waiter where was that dish on the menu, he said that was an entree from the former restaurant. BTW, the waiter told me they changed the name to make it more family friendly. I liked the dark ambiance giving a privacy feeling. I didn't like the dark bathrooms where I couldn't see if there was anything on the toilet seat! Also, I slipped on the floor while leaving the restaurant because it was snowing outside. I was wearing snow boots! Very dangerous.
(3)Shannon H.
The crispy baked chicken was delicious. The breast was a little dry, but the mashed potatoes and gravy were perfect. I had the spaghetti squash as a side and could have had that by itself. The warm chocolate cake-type dessert was sinful...shouldn't have, but I did! Would definitely go back!
(4)Sarah B.
We're in town for the Holiday and our friends wanted to do dinner at White Chocolate since it was half way between us. It was delicious. Great beer selection. The food was delicious. We split the pork nachos and the AZ egg rolls. Both were awesome. The egg rolls had a great jalapeno sauce and fresh salsa. The nachos were devoured within minutes. The bf and I split the bbq trio, which was a good idea, since we still had leftovers. It was awesome, the ribs were perfect, the chicken moist, and the pulled pork yummy. Actually, everyone ordered the bbq trio lol. We didn't have room for dessert unfortunately, but I'm sure next time we're in town, we'll be able to check out the sweets.
(4)Donna R.
So now its White Chocolate --- are there any huge differences? Nope, its still Lincoln Whisky they just changed their name to be associated with the other location in Naperville. Actually steered away from my Cajun Chicken Sandwich and ordered their Veggie burger since reviews were just astounding, and yes folks, the yelp crowd got it right, this is one hell of a veggie burger. It has an amazing crunch from the nuts, yet the wonderful acidity of homemade pickles. I am pretty sure my plate completely cleared. Also partook in some signature whisky cocktails.. quite good as well. I have to find a reason to get my colleagues to have at the NAP location.. I mean its across the street.
(5)David B.
The family eats at White Chocolate about twice each year for the past few years. The offerings on the menu have remained the same as has the preparation and the presentation. Both are very good. The menu is not extensive, but there is something there for every taste - though I did not notice any vegetarian offering. There are some salads but I didn't really look to see if any were dinner sized. Portions are more than adequate. My wife brought half of her pulled pork sandwich home. My sons and I finished our meals, but we had to waddle out of the building. One thing different than previous visits are the prices. The burgers that used to be too expensive at $12 are now $14. I'm told by others they are good but I have never tried one. If fact, every time I go to White Chocolate I order the BBQ ribs. I have had both the whiskey sauce and the standard sauce and they are both excellent. You definitely want a bowl of the wild whiskey mushroom soup. Note it really contains whiskey ; you have to be 21 to order it. Another thing you might want to try is the couscous. It is served chilled as a side dish. It's tasty and a bit unexpected considering the rest of the menu. On the subject of whiskey, the place has an amazing variety. Before a name change a couple of years ago this restaurant was called Lincoln's Whiskey Kitchen. The menu remains the same. You will find a comfortable, casual interior with widely spaced tables, plenty of wood, and lighting that is subdued without being dark. There is a quiet atmosphere so you can have a conversation without any need to shout. The wait staff was friendly and attentive without ever being in the way.
(4)Veronique L.
So I will say first and foremost, we were able to get a reservation on a Saturday night for a party of five for 6:45 pm the same day we asked. That is impressive and appreciated. We were seated almost right away, and our server introduced himself and took our drink orders. Some quick pros and cons: Pros: Service - after we were presented appetizer plates, I saw one of the plates had what looked like gum on it. The server said it was dishwashing detergent. Food - loved my Southern Chicken Salad! Generous bite size pieces of avocado and fried chicken with delicious honey mustard dressing. Cons: Lighting - it is really dark in the main dining room area. Hard to read a menu and hard to see if there is anything in your food that shouldn't be. Food - salty buffalo chicken appetizer.
(4)Avinash K.
Cajun Chicken Sandwich and Chicken Nachos. NACHOOSSS were HUGGEEEEE ... Kickass..!!
(4)Minjee Y.
The drinks here are fantastic. I had the arnold palmer with wild turkey. It was the perfect mix. The dessert here is so great The service is kind of weird. Our server was helpful but I felt like he didn't flow well or right with the atmosphere. This is fine dining so don't be surprised that its $40/per person You need to get the jambalaya dish its fantastic. Super flavorful. The ice cream sliders took longer than expected so they said they took care of it but when our server split the bill it still remained. Oh well all in all it was good here would I come back? Maybe. Only for drinks or on a special occassion.
(3)Kelley S.
This place was pretty decent. Very nice atmosphere, very friendly and attentive staff. We came at ad odd time between lunch and dinner so perhaps they are not always as attentive they just had plenty of time on their hands when we were there. Either way they were great. The food was alright, nothing to rave about but nothing to complain about either. We got the pulled pork nachos which were mediocre. There seemed to be a fake cheese of some sort on there that was almost plastic-like in texture. The BBQ sauce also seemed to be slightly sweet which I'm not a fan of. The amount of pork on there was pretty sparse compared to the $10 price tag since everything else on the plate cost virtually nothing I guess I expected more meat. I also ordered the cajun chicken sandwich... both at the recommendation of another yelper who seemed to be quite enthusiastic about both. Unfortunately I didn't get quite that excited about either dish. The sandwich was alright, but is seemed like a chicken breast that had been cut in half then in half again to make it thin. This was really (not processed) chicken, but certainly was not a whole chicken breast unless this was a chicken fresh out of the egg. The breast was overcooked - easy to do when you make it as thin as cardboard, the spices weren't that impressive and the fixin's were pretty standard. The sauce this was served with was quite good and the bun was fresh. The cheese seemed processed :( We got the burger which was cooked exactly as requested. It was messy to eat and nothing overly special for $13. Fries are thin but tasty. We also got the childrens meal chicken tenders. These seemed to be breaded in panko and were quite tasty. We ordered these with the carrots which were good. We also got the broccoli which was very tasty. We did not opt for the desserts. Overall this was just okay. A bit pricey for what you get. I won't be returning here.
(3)Big S.
Amazing From the time we walked in till the time we left perfect. Started of with the egg rolls and pulled pork nachos they were great we ended up ordering NY strip steaks that were some of the best i have ever had. Cooked perfectly, flavorful and tender combined this with the smashed potatoes and honey glazed carrots for an excellent meal. They also have a great stock of world class Bourbons & Scotch wait staff were very energetic and the manager was very knowledgeable, outgoing and attentive to his guests. Thanks White Chocolate for a great evening.
(5)Mad I.
Now called "White Chocolate" restaurant (why, who knows...branding too 'adult'?) this place is awesome!!!! Saw the pictures and was pretty excited to dive in. We got...well, everything that yelpers pictured most! Here goes~ Pulled Pork Nachos: $9.99 and soo worth it! Picture Chilis chips (hot, thin, crispy, salty) topped with generous pork, cilantro, spicy mayo/sour cream, cheese melted. SOOO good!! Pulled Pork sammie: went up in price to $12.99 but very tasty, served with totally awesome slaw and a side of BBQ sauce. Mac and Cheese: very good, must love bacon, very strong flavor. White cheese, not american/yellow cheddar Fries: tasty, skinny/shoe string like, great ranch for dipping if you ask Bourbon Sliders: Whew! Lots of bourbon...really! Don't get these if you don't like straight up booze over your desserts. Basically a cream puff filled with ice cream and topped with chocolate sauce. *table nearby ordered the salad which looked huge and yummie, also the cheesecake slice looked mammoth and amazing!! Will def be back! Shout out to our Tim Robbins look alike server who was AWESOME!!! **menu changed, fish and chips is off the menu, booo!!!!!
(5)J K.
Based on my last several visits, it's easier if I break this down to the good and the needs-work. Good: Service is always great. Servers are attentive, nice, loves to give advice and knowledgeable Atmosphere is classy but casual. Quiet and great for different occasions Whiskey selection is phenomenal. Figures since it was Lincoln Whiskey Bar. Cocktails are generally good, though on two different occasions we've had to send our cocktails back because something was wrong with them. Good sized portions, especially dessert Needs Work: This place is pricey. Not surprising but for the quality of food, I thought it could use to be knocked down a dollar or two. Good but could be better. The desserts we've had are great for sharing, but it would be nice to have an item or two that you can solo in case you don't like sharing. And they're sometimes a bit too rich. In short: Definitely one of the better places to visit in the suburbs. If you're in the area and you want to be a little more spendy, certainly worth checking out. If you like your whiskey, whether it be scotch, bourbon, rye, or what-not, don't miss this place.
(4)Beatriz T.
I only travel to the burbs when necessary or if I REALLY REALLY REALLY....did mention REALLY like the person. I traveled here to meet an old friend for dinner and it was poppin'. People were waiting outside, the bar area was packed. I'm glad he thought ahead and made a reservation as we were seated 20 minutes later. Had some whiskey flights, tried some IPA's, sat back and enjoyed the vibe. I had one of the chicken entrees and it was just ok. Nice sized portion. Nothing I have to drive back out to Schaumburg for. I will however come back to just have some drinks, enjoy the atmosphere and the great service.
(2)Truth M.
My experience here was a really good one. I always read reviews and see for myself what I think of the place. Was a nice relaxing time went on a down time on Sunday, Food was good I see where folks said about it being salty. I had the White Chocolate Raspberry Cheese Cake wow was that good I must say with a cappuccino. Staff was friendly and kind. The only thing is the foyer could use a clean up and that ugly flower thing in the lady's Rest room could go. But over all it's was pretty nice.
(4)Jaryd C.
I have never been here before so I wasn't too sure what to expect with a restaurant called white chocolate! Let me tell ya it's so good! We got the balsamic rib eye and chicken crepes holy crap so good! Mainly the crepes ! Didn't have any room for there desert!
(5)Emily P.
This is a very pleasant place to eat with friends or for a work meal. The food is fairly straight forward, the staff are polite and helpful without "hovering". I think they could work on developing some more stand out dishes, but everything I have ordered across four visits tasted good. They do keep it a bit dark in my opinion, but that seems to be on style these days.
(4)Giuseppe D.
One quick glance at the menu and the first thing I see is "Bourbon Ice Cream Sliders", why would I NOT try White Chocolate? They had me at "bourbon".... and "ice cream".... and "sliders".... :-| I made reservations for a Friday night, ON Friday afternoon, and there were no problems, surprisingly. We arrived a few minutes early and they sat us right away. The menu is FILLED with items I wanted to try (and will surely return to try) that I took a solid 20 minutes to even choose something to order :-D. For appetizers we ordered the Buffalo Chicken Flatbread: Warm flatbread topped with fiery buffalo chicken and bleu cheese spread, and the AZ Egg Rolls: Traditional egg rolls filled with spicy grilled chicken, corn, black beans and jack cheese. With jalapeño dipping sauce and salsa. Both were so good that I honestly struggled to decide which one I liked more (ultimately determining the eggs rolls). They both had the perfect amount of fire/spice flavor to it, and even more so when dipping the egg rolls in the habanero sauce :-). For our main dishes, between the three, we ordered: The Dancing Crab Cakes: Moist whole crab meat served with classic tartar sauce. (very full, crabmeat taste. Freshly prepared and perfectly spiced.) For the side I chose the Israeli Couscous, which was PHENOMENAL! I wish I would've discovered this before and hopefully can find other places who serve this; definitely recommend this for a side. Award-Winning Citrus-Soy Salmon: Fresh salmon in Asian spices, citrus and soy. Grilled and topped with Japanese sesame cucumbers. (tender, melt-in-your-mouth type tenderness, very flavored with the Asian spices and soy. Can't go wrong with this dish) BBQ Bacon Burger: Smoked bacon, shredded cheddar and chopped onion with choice of Whiskey or Classic BBQ Sauce. (very classic burger. Thick meat patty, juicy bacon, nothing wrong with downing one of these bad boys.) Along with dinner I paired my meal with a few Kentucky bourbon barrel ales, literally the PERFECT beer, and I don't want to hear any arguments against it!!! And being that White Chocolate has a foundation built on bourbon/whiskey, we HAD to do a whiskey flight; it's pretty much mandatory! (hypothetically, not literally, don't worry) They have a VERY extensive whiskey list, I believe over 175 selections. The waitress was very knowledgeable in assisting us in making a good decision on our flight (The International), and I couldn't have been happier with it. Again, I will have to return to try more, but I was pleased with every selection in that flight and would recommend it as a solid starter. The food/beer/whiskey being the perfect precursor to what epic dessert menu lay ahead of us. Naturally, I went with the Bourbon Ice Cream Sliders: Honey Bourbon Ice Cream served on a warm profiterole "bun." Served with marshmallow whiskey fudge sauce. You may want to re-read that over like 4 or 9 times because you might miss how amazing it really is. I devoured all 3 of these, despite the appetizers, big meal, and plenty of alcohol that preceded, and it was worth every forced bite :-). We also ordered the Silky Chocolate Souffle Cake (A warm chocolate soufflé cake served with Crème Anglaise and whipped cream) and the White Chocolate Grill Brownie (A warm blonde brownie served á la mode with chocolate sauce and whipped cream). My favorite still being the bourbon ice cream sliders with the white chocolate grill brownie coming in a very close second (who can resist grilled brownie AND white chocolate!?) The waitress and hostess were very very helpful and friendly; we loved conversing with them, they made it very fun (thanks Corbin!) Everything was great from top-to-bottom, from app-to-dessert... I'd be disappointed in myself if I didn't return a few more times to finish the menu. Anyone care to join!?
(5)Dana P.
Absolutly delicious dinner!! Wonderful and attentive staff. I would have given it a 5 if the gravy to my chicken wasn't so salty. The salad was a crisp green and a great size if you add it onto an entree. The staff was really wonderful and wanted to know feedback. They seemed well educated on the menu with helpful suggestions. The desserts for two!! Woww! When they mean for two they don't lie, the dishes are very large! I had the bourbon sliders and my mother had the raspberry cheese cake. I will definitely be coming back here!
(4)Keith A.
Great Whiskey selection (they have van winkle) and beer selection. Center cut Filet was pretty good, I ordered med rare but came out mostly rare but still good. The steak cuts are really small portions and so are the sides, but very tasty. For the price not bad, less than high priced steakhouses. The biggest surprise, The honey roasted carrots were amazing.
(5)Michele S.
I came here for a late lunch with a friend. We were in Schaumburg and wanted to try something new. I got the crisp roasted chicken with mashed potatoes. The gravy they served with the chicken was simply divine. It was definitely home make, and had the flavor of fresh herbs. The chicken was cooked beautifully with a crisp skin and moist flesh. The mashed potatoes were creamy and seasoned perfectly. I enjoyed every bite. I loved the wait staff. If someone from the wait staff walked past our table and saw we needed a refill, they'd get it. When we collaborated our money to pay, the next waitress walking by swooped it up and cashed us out. It was a complete team effort, and ran so smoothly. We didn't have to wait for anything. I'll definitely be back. I loved my first experience!
(4)Jessica A.
Sigh. So back when this place was LWK, this was my husband and I's go to spot in Schaumburg for taking out of towners or for a date night. We were disappointed when the name change happened, because it seemed like a watering down of what made the place great (namely, that it was a nice dinner spot in the burbs that catered to adults and wasn't shy about that fact). I actually wrote the business a note saying as much back then, and was assured "the only thing that will change is the name." If only that were the case. We returned for a family dinner tonight for the first time in a while, and it was...fine. Not bad, but not the place we remembered. Portion sizes were noticeably smaller despite prices remaining the same, (the roast chicken is about half the size it once was), service was lackluster (a mention of a birthday early on got a candle in the dessert we ordered and the most laughably monotone "happy birthday" ever uttered), and some memorable menu items (bourbon bacon mac and cheese!) are gone. The focus on the whiskey selection is also gone, as their list used to be part of the dinner menu and is now something you have to request. A small change? Maybe, but it shows where their priorities are..and it's clear we're not their target market anymore. Disappointing, as we loved this place.
(3)Ryan K.
This place has great food and a beautiful ambiance. Can be a little pricey, but still delivers. Good size to the restaurant but you are seated in good sized rooms. Defiantly will visit again
(4)Jennifer G.
Food was good I just wish they had more variety! Service was great! One of the last party's there and didn't feel rushed what so ever
(4)Matt M.
Thank God Ted's Montana Grill hit the bricks! Every aspect of the food here is amazing. The appetizers are very big (enough for 4 to pass around) and delicious. The filet mignon salad blew my mind. Service is top notch. Really nice ambiance. Good staff. Suck that Ted Turner
(5)Christina C.
Love this place! Wish it was still named Lincoln's Whiskey bar though. We almost didn't come here because we thought it was a different restaurant altogether. Also, very, very disappointed to find out that they took the pulled pork nachos off the menu. They are aaaamazing!! One of the main reasons we come here!!! We don't live very close to this place either, so we were hugely bummed out about the nachos. Other than that, food is fantastic, service is great and very friendly. Just bring the pulled pork nachos back and I'll be a happy camper!!!
(5)Nanny G.
Great service. Very good food. Pulled pork nachos and white chocolate brownie! Yum! We'll be back (likely to try out their happy hour menu).
(4)Sally S.
Awesome menu, great selection.The best veggie burger I have ever put in my mouth!!
(5)LaShon Y.
The pulled pork sandwich is amazing as well as the jambalaya. If there's room left try the banana cream pie. You will NOT be disappointed!
(5)A Customer I.
Walked in at about 630 on a Friday night and were seated right away. Quite surprised. Had the salmon and the crab cakes. Both were above average and reasonably priced. Good service and they make very good whiskey-based drinks. We've been to white chocolate several times before and will be going back.
(4)Dede L.
The name is what brought us in, good service, and the food came quickly. Chips and salsa were good, jambalaya was fantastic. The disappointment came at dessert. The banana cream pie had very little banana flavor, the warm brownie didnt come warm instead sort of stale. Cant say if I'd ever come back but if I do it's for the jambalaya!!
(3)Shelly M.
I love the white chocolate grill in Naperville and this location did not meet my expectations. Our server wasn't friendly at all. The decor is blah and nothing special. I ordered a chicken dish that had mushrooms that were from a can.. Which I expected them to be fresh. My boyfriend ordered the balsamic steak which was pretty good. Food is just okay and overpriced. Will be just going back to the Naperville location.
(2)Sonia L.
I went to White Chocolate a few weeks ago for lunch with a friend for the first time. We were not super hungry so we ordered the pulled chicken nachos and seared tuna appetizers. It was enough for 3-4 people! The pulled chicken was delicious. Seared tuna as well--nice dressing on it. We then had to have dessert so we went for the waiter recommended blondie. Very decadent. Food was good and I would go back but for such a nice place- the service wasn't what I expected. A little absent, a little whatever. Overall a good restaurant- I would like to go back for actual meal someday. Excellent location.
(3)Rose D.
Sorry, White Chocolate, but I'm knocking you down a star as the service on our last few visits and then last night for Father's Day has been disappointing. **Please note, within a few hours of my posting this update I was contacted by someone from the restaurant saying they appreciated the feedback & would share it with their team for improvement. Not every business takes the time to respond to customers or try and make things right, so this is a good sign. So, I'll update you when we return to see how/if things have improved. Their food is always excellent, which is why I only bumped them down one star in the meantime). Anyway, on to the update: The employees just don't seem to enjoy being there and hey, I understand they are at work, after all, but if you work in the service industry, you should probably at least act like you want to serve the customers and perhaps apologize when things don't go as they should. On our last few visits it has taken entirely too long for the drinks to come out (10-15 minutes...for beers and iced teas each time...it's not like we ordered specialty mixed drinks, and this has been regardless of how busy they seem to be). Last night the drinks came out AFTER our soups had already arrived. The mother-in-law ordered mashed potatoes as the side with her meal and it was delivered with broccoli instead. The person who dropped off the food was gone before we could even mention this and when we did flag someone down they didn't even apologize, but at least quickly returned with a plate of mashed potatoes. So, why still 3 stars? Because the food has always been delicious, no matter what we have tried here, and we'll still come back for that reason. And if you think you don't like cooked carrots...try their honey roasted carrots...just wow.
(3)Bill S.
Decent food , great desserts, service was really good but to expensive for what you get this was my first time here but my wife has been here a few times will her friends , she seems to like it maybe its me but I'm just not into this place I say expensive because we had 4 drinks at the bar before being seated. That was $60 and then at dinner we had 3 glasses of wine , a rum and coke, a vodka, 4 salads and a broasted chicken. With two deserts. And it was like $170 Come on. Lettuce and chicken ? Another reviewer mention. Jamersons. I have to agree with him. For the money jamersons as a lot better
(3)Herman S.
Busy place on a Sat night! Food was excellent. Had the strip steak and the eggrolls. Make sure you make a reservation as the bar can be crowded.
(4)B N.
Must say the service really made my dinner! They are really coordinated and attentive! Good job guys! My only downside is my date asked the recommendation on the steaks and the serve made it seem like it was TO DIE FOR... Wrong. He ordered the steak medium and it came out medium well more well done than anything and the flavor was bland... Very disappointing - normally we don't send food back but this was not good so exchanged it for chicken which was very delightful. They were quick to bring his replacement dish was was great so that is always appreciated. The servings for the dishes are big so be hungry! The carrots are sweet and filling too!!!
(4)Nicole W.
Around this time last year, I tried out Lincoln Whiskey Kitchen, and I never reviewed it. Not because it was bad, but because it was just ok. I wasn't blown away by any stretch of the imagination, but it certainly wasn't sub par. And even with the re-branding to White Chocolate and visiting this resto again, I still feel the same. Overall, my meal was A-OK. I want to say upfront that the service was great - perfectly attentive and not overly so. The interior of the restaurant remains similar, if not mostly the same, dark tones, lots of rich wood and low lighting. And while it seems to be a prime place for an intimate meal, White Chocolate can get loud loud loud. So, be aware that after circling the building multiple times in your attempts to find a parking spot, you will likely be walking into a wait and lots of noise. After perusing the menu, I went with the rainbow trout special in which the flavors were fine, but texture was lacking. Literally. Everything was soft - super soft fish (could have been flakier), over super squishy mashed taters and served with my choice of side - winter vegetables which on my visit was edamame with a light Japanese inspired drizzle and sesame seeds. Listen, if you're here and said edamame side is available, definitely order it. It was the star on my plate - perfectly seasoned and fresh! I'd probably give White Chocolate another go, but I'm not rushing it to do so.
(3)Kim L.
We always have a great experience at White Chocolate! My fiancé loves their mushroom soup, and their salads are fabulous. The ribs are great also. Their children's menu is a steal- you get a full size burger or half slab of ribs for $3. It's crazy! We love their white chocolate bread pudding, it is a just at every visit! The staff is always friendly and we've never had any problems with the service! Sometimes it does get pretty busy, so I'd suggest making a reservation just to be safe!
(5)Rachel S.
The places is nice, the service was ok. The bbq ribs are absolutely amazing fall of the bone and great flavor, no fat. The white chocolate banana cream desert was really good.
(5)Perry T.
Very good food, everything we ordered was delicious. And over 125 selections of whiskey! Pretty neat atmosphere too
(5)Bryant M.
Call it Lincoln Whiskey Kitchen, call it White Chocolate - no matter what you call it, it's A-OK in my book. The name change *does* cause a bit of confusion though. Many of the reviews mention menu items that were available at LWK but not at White Chocolate, and WTF is up with the new name anyway? It makes zero sense to me. Okay, moving on past the switcho name-o change-o... The interior of this place is really cozy and warm, but it is a bit hard to hear people who are right in front of your face. The service is spectacular and very attentive. For example, when I mentioned that I didn't want chopped egg on my salad, the server brought out a freshly-boiled egg as a substitute - without my asking! My Southern fried chicken salad was really tasty. The chicken was fresh and plentiful, the mixed greens were delish, and the house-made dressings were great. White Chocolate was a mighty fine dinner, but it wasn't anything out of this world. I'd go back for sure - but maybe after I'd already made my rounds in Schaumburg.
(3)Zach K.
I had high expectations for White Chocolate but the food and the experience was just mediocre. I tried the mushroom soup everyone has been raving about and it was just ok. I also had the ahi tuna salad as my entree but it did not live up to the hype as well. The ice cream sliders were decent but nothing special. The service was good but the food and restaurant quality are lacking.
(2)Richard B.
Had the Maytag burger. It was great and HOT off the grille. Hopping crowd for a Monday. Great fries and great service! The only negative is that it's way too dark for me.
(4)Marquez B.
The service is really great every time we go for lunch. It's a tradition that we go pretty much every Thursday. The Turkey Dip and Cajun chicken sandwich is a great choice.
(5)Kedar A.
Food was consistent and tasty. Crispy roasted chicken was moist. Filet cob salad was great. Service was ok. Great whiskey selection and delicious raspberry cheese cake.
(4)Cara S.
I've been here three times and had a great experience every time. First time I sat at the bar with a girlfriend. Great interaction and menu guidance from the bartender. He suggested the steak sandwich, which was amazing and my girlfriend had a chicken mole entree (if memory serves correct). We polished it off with the banana creme pie, which was good. Second time I visited with my mom, she had the fish sandwich and I had a repeat of the steak sandwich. Both super delicious with way too many fries. But they are the shoestring fries so it's ok! Finished with the raspberry cheesecake which I still dream about. Returned for a third time with both my parents. I can't remember our entrees this time but know we ordered the raspberry cheesecake again and again, it was amazing. Attentive service. Clean facility. Extensive but not overwhelming menu. Staff seems to enjoy their job and work as a team, which is always great to see.
(5)Jessica P.
I came here on a Saturday evening with a couple friends for dinner..I've been here before and enjoyed the food so I wanted my friends to check it out....upon arrival, we had a 10-15 minute wait, which wasn't bad at all...gave me some time to sit down, check-in on yelp and look over the menu while waiting... :)..there are comfy seats to sit on while waiting as well... Food: Pulled Pork Nachos ($9.99) - it is listed in the appetizer section; however, they give you soo much that you can probably have this as a meal and be full..I think I got full off of just sharing the nachos with my friends.. Crisp roast chicken ($14.99) - herb rubbed chicken slow roasted until tender, the chicken wasn't dry so that's good...but it didn't taste soo great that I would want to order it again.. it's just chicken... --ordered with the vegetable of the day --spaghetti butternut squash as a side... it was delicious and went perfectly with the chicken! :) YUMYUMYUM BBQ Baby Back Ribs ($18.99): you have the option of ordering it with the Whiskey BBQ sauce or another sauce... I would recommend ordering it the the Whiskey BBQ sauce (after all all, the restaurant is called Lincoln "WHISKEY" Kitchen)..very delicious...I would definitely order the ribs if I came here again.. :) --ordered with a side of Bourbon Mac n Cheese as a side which is delicious as well.. **all entrees come with a side of your choice Customer Service: the waiters/waitresses are all really friend and attentive! Costs: expect to pay at least $20 for a meal here.. :) Portions: are big...share with your friends ...that way you can try different food items!! My friends and I (3 ppl total) ordered 2 entrees and 1 appetizer (pulled pork nachos) and were full with leftovers as well... Atmosphere: diverse, great place to come with a friend, friends or with anyone to just hang out...they have dim lighting so if you get red when you drink (like me).. it's perfect for you! :) :)...however, if you don't enjoy dim lighting.. maybe try to ask the waiter to seat you where it's more brightly lit.. Parking: there's plenty of parking; however, you may need to walk a little from your parking spot if it's busy... walking = calorie burning = much needed after eating so it all works out... if you are lazy and would rather not walk far.. try to go during earlier hours... I would recommend this place to others and definitely go again.. :) I keep remembering the pull porked nachos...yum!
(4)Steve R.
My wife and I came out to White Chocolate for our first time since the place was renamed from Lincoln Whiskey Kitchen. Service from the get go was excellent. Servers were very friendly and welcoming. We started with Old Fashioned for me, Flirtini for her. Old Fashioned and Flirtini were excellent. We decided to try the highly reviewed mushroom soup. Not being a fan of mushrooms, I was skeptical. However, we both thought it was delicious! Topped with cheese and onion strings, finalized with a shot of Bourbon (menu notes you must be 21 or over) We ordered the Filet Cobb salad and Steak sandwich. Cobb salad was amazing. The dressing perfectly complimented the blue cheese and steak. Requested the whiskey menu. The server recommended the Pappy flight, which was a impressive collection at $44. I ordered the (barrel strength) Old Classic Whiskey flight. Excellent if you like whiskeys that will put hair on your chest. The server wisely suggested a few drops of water to open them up. All in all, would definitely recommend this place. Great for couples, date night. If you like whiskey or Bourbon, it's heaven in a restaurant.
(5)Tonia O.
3 stars is an A-ok. I translate that as mediocre to decent food. This restaurant reminded me of Houlihans. I wouldn't be shocked if they were both under the same ownership umbrella! This is what I ate: 7-shrimp cocktail (appetizer) It was shrimp cocktail, nothing super spectacular there. Whiskey wild mushroom soup (umm..2nd appetizer just for fun) this was quite delicious and I loved the large pieces of mushroom in the soup. The small amount of cheese that garnished the top of the soup was actually quite perfect. Job well done on that one! BBQ trio (main course, pulled pork, ribs, and a WHOLE half chicken) disappointing. The entire entree came out "ready to eat warm" versus, "just out of the pan/grill hot." Nothing really made that dish stand out. They aren't a BBQ place, so my sentiments tell me that if you are going to put BBQ on the menu, then, there is something tres good about it, no? I think the identity of this restaurant is a little skewed and sells quite well to the market its placed in. White Chocolate gives it a chic name with a very modern and classy feel. However, some of their fare is "kinda" swanky (the soup for ex.), but its just American food with a little bit of makeup. I think food reviews can often be broken down into expectations. When a restaurant such as this has a bevy of glowing reviews, you tend to have a higher expectation of how the food should taste. It's good to note that I made a reservation, you will be happy if you did. The server I had was nice, but there was a je ne sais qua of discomfort there. P.S. I also got the evil eye when I ordered a "Frisky-Whisky" - I wouldn't recommend that drink. There was a lot to be desired there. C'est la vie!
(3)Nida U.
Awesome service. Friendly staff. Just tried their exquisite hot chocolate and bread pudding. Simply wonderful. Will definitely come again to try other stuff.
(5)Jonnie D.
Cajun Chicken sandwich is great. Have not had a bad menu item yet. Bread Pudding was awesome as well!
(4)Somchai S.
I have been wanting to try this place since we moved to the burbs. The sign came when I saw they changed their name and were offering a Groupon. After reading many reviews, I ordered the citrus soy salmon with the mashed potatoes which did NOT disappoint. It was flaky and moist and just perfect. The hubby ordered the chicken enchiladas and kept stealing pieces of salmon from me. The service was almost over attentive... but I suppose that isnt that bad of a complaint. I am completely sold on the salmon and I will be back just for that.
(5)Jason H.
Excellent meal and good service. Good steak, and some of the tastiest mashed potatoes I've had in a long time. Chicken crepes we're not at all what I expected, but the taste was great. Good beer recommendation from the server. Highly recommend.
(5)V C.
Very disappointed. Had the nachos, kids cheeseburger, jambalaya and mushroom soup. The only good thing was actually the kids cheeseburger. That's y I gave it 2 stars.
(2)Craig S.
Came over for a late dinner and left very satisfied. Loved the honey glazed carrots and the balsamic ribeye. No room for desert this time.
(4)Alento S.
As an intimate late night birthday dinner between my girlfriend and I, we chose the White Chocolate Restaurant as we've been looking to try this place for a while. With a busy holiday weekend, we forgot that it was Sunday and that most restaurants close early. With that being said, we arrived at the door at approx. 8:51 pm to have dinner. Our host was very happy to seat us (even though they closed for business in less than 10 mins), and made us feel very comfortable. Our server was very pleasant, polite, and welcoming. He did not make us feel that we had to rush, or that he was upset that we were there just before closing. He made tasty recommendations, and was very present and attentive, even though, he had other responsibilities regarding closing the restaurant for the evening. The environment was classy, comforting, and full of architectural treats/designs. The only negative is that the lighting is very dim. This makes for a very intimate setting, but a bit challenging when trying to read the menu, but my girlfriend was able to easily overcome this by simply utilizing the flashlight app on her cellphone. Our food was very well prepared, seasoned, and cooked to perfection.We had the NY strip steak, and the chicken enchiladas. We chose the Chocolate Souffle with creme anglaise and we were more than satisfied. So much so, we wanted to order take-out, but the kitchen was closed. Everything was wonderful, and remember this was at the END of the day!! We were treated as if it was simply an early dinner, and everyone that we encountered was extremely polite and courteous. We would definitely be dining here again in the near future as we had an EXCELLENT experience. I would recommend that anyone looking for a wonderful meal with decent prices (for the area) give them a try!! **The only reason we didn't give them a 5 star rating is for the lighting regarding reading the menu.**
(4)Lindsay B.
My husband and I had a wonderful spur of the moment evening at White Chocolate. We went in for a late reservation on a Friday evening, and the restaurant was still bustling. Our waiter was energetic and a lot of fun, and had nice recommendations based upon our interests. I had a delicious whisky based cocktail to start- and my husband had a buffalo blue cheese based flat bread- delicious! I started out with the mushroom soup which was fantastic, probably my favorite part of the meal. We each had delicious entrees- and then split a fantastic bread pudding dessert. Overall, I enjoyed all parts of the meal- service, food, and ambiance. We will hopefully be back again in the future to try more items- they had several things on the menu that were interesting to me!
(5)Mateusz D.
Took my girlfriend here for the Pork Tacos, theyre amazing. Our server was great and had a nice attitude. He explained all the specials and checked on us often. Will definitely be returning.
(4)Rebecca S.
Came to this location for my birthday. I'm a big bread eater. Available upon request they will bring bread to your table. I requested bread and they brought out pretzel bread. The bread was hard as if they over heated the bread in the microwave. The rest of the food was good. The white choc martini was made very well and the white choc banana pie was very good as well. The staff service was well. Not that excited to return tho as I thought I would be for someone who loves the white choc dessert. More white choc options or a white choc dessert bar wouldn't b a bad idea.
(3)Cristie F.
I'm glad Schaumburg finally got a restaurant that isn't part of your standard, semi-crappy places to eat that are found either inside or on the outskirts of the mall. After all, S-burg is the land of chain restaurants and over-priced, mediocre food. Enter Lincoln Whiskey Kitchen. LWK is switchin' it up, offering a menu of good ol' American grub, a wide variety of single barrel whiskeys, and whiskey infused sauces and dishes - all served in a dimly lit, swanky, sexy atmosphere. As a girl who fluctuates between a vegetarian and carnivorous diet, I have to say to all of my veggie friends - this isn't quite the place for you. Yes, there are salads and your tried and true veggie burger - but it kind of stops there. This is the place for those who love to eat meat and those who really love to eat meat. With that said, I hate a bite of my friend's veggie burger and although it was good, neither of us were overly impressed, and it could have done without a half cup of mayo (eww). I opted for the crisp roasted chicken. It was juicy, meaty, and extremely tender. The chicken had great flavor and I could tell that bird had been roasting and sizzling in the rotisserie for quite some time. I slathered LWK's whiskey BBQ sauce on my chicken and chowed down. The sauce was amazing - sweet with a little kick. ((I contemplated dousing my entire plate with it, but figured I'd save myself from embarrassment)). For my side dish I chose the bourbon bacon mac n'cheese. As a mac n' cheese connoisseur, I was unimpressed. It was good - but not as mind blowing as I had built it up in my head. Instead I was left drooling over my friend's roasted beets with goat cheese...mmmmm..... Service was fine. Not overly impressive, but certainly not crappy. Given my death allergy to blue cheese ((actually any cheese with mold)) our waiter was happy to double check the mac n' cheese to make sure there wasn't anything moldy lurking in there. After all, I'm sure the last thing they wanted was a medical emergency - now that would be embarrassing. Overall - LWK is where it's at for American food in the Schaumburg area. I would advise making reservations (they're on Open Table!) as I hear it gets crazy nuts - especially on weekends. I'd also advise order an extra side of whiskey BBQ sauce - or two!
(4)Tom C.
First off, you will need a reservation if you want to eat here. Other than that, the rest of your dinner will be a solid five star experience! The servers are extremely polite and I believe they are on a shared tip system, so everyone helps each other out with their tables. Which means you'll never have an empty glass of water or long wait time on food. As for the food, they have some dynamite grub. The jambalaya and salmon were especially good, and the white brownie a la mode for dessert can't be beat. They also have over 100 different kinds of whiskey which kinda fun.
(5)Michael B.
This is my new favorite place to eat. We had a server named Paul who honestly seemed about as happy as could be to be serving us. He had a huge knowledge of the whiskey list, and managed to make me change my normal Jameson order with some new ideas, which were magnificent. The food was good, but again, the whiskey list was out of this world. Great atmosphere, great service, good food, and amazing whiskey. Not terribly crowded on Thursday at 8:00PM, so I suggest that time for people wanting to try something new. I'll be there again and again asking for Paul.
(5)Lucy S.
We tried it last night- we had movie tickets at Streets of Woodfield at 7:40, and we got there right at 6:40. We were seated right away, and a food runner or someone took our drink order. The drinks were pretty quick (just water and iced tea, though) and then we waited a little longer for the waiter to come get our order. I hadn't said anything to the hostess or the runner about needing to get out by a certain time, so I didn't expect anyone to know it. I'm not usually impatient about stuff like that , but when it's your first time at a restaurant and you're on a schedule, you're a little more anxious than normal about it. I sorta poked my head around the booth we were in to see if I could make eye contact with anyone (they're enormous wooden booths, so you could see how someone could get forgotten in there) Our waiter showed up a couple minutes later, and apologized for the wait, which I appreciated. Not sure if a hostess saw me looking around and tipped him off, or what. Anyway, my husband and I both got the blackened fish sandwich. It got to the table reasonably fast. Before they even set the plate down, the food runner said to me, "they're bringing out another piece of fish for yours because it's not as big as it's supposed to be." My husband's piece was big enough that it was overhanging the bun, and mine was about one-third less. This was really pleasantly surprising, and a couple minutes later, I got my extra fish. It wasn't just the third or so mine was missing- it was a whole piece, about how big my husband's was, so I really got almost double the fish! I wonder if he hadn't gotten the same dish, if they would have done that (otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to compare to his). The piece I got was noticably smaller than his, but not that small in general. The food was good. I got the veggie of the day, green beans with a garlic-butter sauce, and my husband got the couscous with pistachios. We each liked our sides. I'm a little bit salt-sensitive, and the fish was a little over salted, but it would probably be normal for someone who doesn't mind salt. It had a good amount of spiciness to balance out the saltiness, though. We had enough time for dessert, so we got a piece of the banana cream pie to split. It was an individual mini-pie, not a slice out of a big pie. It wasn't as good as the banana cream pie at Wildfire, but it was decent. It was a little hard to cut because the edges of the crust were a little thicker than the middle, but we managed. Even with dessert, we got out in enough time to get to our movie, so it worked out well. In general, I thought the prices were a little high- I would go here if I wanted something a little nicer, but maybe not an everyday, "going-out-on-a-whim" sort of place. However, the service we received and the attention to detail was worth paying for, so it was ok in the end.
(4)Arthur D.
Excellent food excellent service I have the whiskey ribs. The ribs where so tender that the fell off the bone. The fries were thin and fresh cut and golden brown and yummy. The the atmosphere is so laid back.
(5)M B.
The only reason I'm giving this place 3 stars is for their amazing mushroom soup! It is a must try. I was a little skeptical about having it as I'm not a big fan of the usual mushroom soups, but being vegetarian my options are extremely limited. I'm glad I ordered it as it was out of the world! The only other veggie option was a veggie quinoa burger which was just Meh. It costs waayyy more than a good burger elsewhere and I rather go elsewhere for it. Would prefer it if they had more vegetarian options on their menu.
(3)Nan G.
After I posted my last review, the manager contacted me to ask for clarification regarding our experience. He then not only offered to refund the entire bill, but also a gift card to come back and asked me to please let him know when we are coming, so that they can make sure we have a better experience! Can you say "class act"? We will for sure go back. Thank you so much for valuing customer service!
(5)Jim L.
Had the BBQ'd Baby back ribs with the B B Q sauce on the side....awesome. Finished w/ Bourbon ice cream sliders....they were out of this world. Bourbon and beer selection is excellent. Went Tuesday night. Service was very good.
(5)Nona K.
Not sure what all the hype is about. Service is bad food is blah and over salted. Will not be back.
(1)Alicia S.
Our server was amazing. He really knew the menu and what the actual ingredients are in the dishes. He was very pleasant and not overbearing. The food was amazing. I defiantly recommend their mushroom soup. It was a little dark in there, but that's just part of the ambiance. We went on a Thursday for dinner and walked right in. I would go back and can't wait to eat my leftovers!
(4)Dan L.
For being in the burbs and expecting way less, I was pleasantly surprised! Not sure why I held some sort of weird stigma against this place when making a reservation, but once everything was said and done, I would love to return. We started off with some flights of scotch, they have a huge amount to choose from so be prepared with any questions you might have, because the servers know their stuff. For an appetizer, we went for the seared tuna and it was awesome! It was like having sushi the way they sliced it thin. We were all impressed with our entree's. I rocked the BBQ Trio which was exactly what I needed. The ribs are (without exaggeration) fall off the bone. Pulled pork was sweet, I wish I had a bun to make a little sandwich out of it. I thought the chicken was going to be a small portion, but it ended up being almost half the damn bird, which was perfectly seasoned/cooked. Their fries are where it's at. Fresh cut and impossible to stop eating. I'd give this place an additional star for their amazing ability to be flexible. My Fiancee couldn't handle spice but wanted the fish special which had blackening spice on it. The waitress went back to check on if it was spicy, and the chef recommended she get the fish without the blackening done. She did and it was a great execution to something I feel most restaurants would avoid going out of their way to do.
(5)Barbara O.
Great experience. We initially were going to Weber Grill next door but it was packed so we didn't feel like waiting. We walked over to White Chocolate and were seated at a high top right away. The dining room seating would have been a wait as well but we were happy to sit down right away and eat. The server was very nice and the food was great. I had the chicken crepes and my husband had the ahi tuna salad which was beautifully plated and delicious. We enjoyed our dinner there and will definitely be returning.
(5)Kimberly A.
Seemed like we got here in the nick of time on a Saturday night. Didn't have a wait but had we showed up 20 minutes later that would have been a different story. If you're going to a restaurant with whiskey in the name, you need to get a drink. I got the Sazerac cocktail. If you like a drink that'll put a little hair on your chest like myself, highly recommended. Food I got the pulled pork and the mac & cheese. Both very good! The spice of my pulled pork made my drink a little more intense which I didn't mind at all. From the bite of the crab cake I had that was delicious too. For dessert we couldn't decided and got the cookie sliders and the brownie. All very good. And if you let the cookie sliders sit long enough they soak up the bourbon sauce, yum! Great first visit, nothing to complain about.
(4)Chris W.
I have to say after being to the White Chocolate Grill in Naperville 20 times we decided to try the Schaumburg location. We made a reso on open table as it was Sat night for 7:30. We showed up promptly at 7:30 and we're told a table would be ready in ten min. At 8:20 after asking the host staff 5 times for a table we were finally seated. 50 min wait with a res? The host staff finally said we have no tables for you and the manager would be up to talk to us and we would get a free appetizer. Well he never came. Got to the table and our waiter had no clue what we were just through and apparently never picked up on the fact we were pissed. So what did he do? Ignored us. We asked for water and 10 min later he brought water. Bill came and he just dropped it off. No 2 min check back or 10 min check back on our food. We put our card in the book and he just tossed it on our table without a thank you or have a good night. Needless to say we're huge foodies and update several blogs and will definitely NOT be back to Schaumburg White Chocolate Grill. Only reason i gave a star was cause the food was pretty good. Service was terrible, hostess was terrible and can't rate the manager cause he/she never came by to check on us. So I'll add the manager as terrible too. Chef gets high marks!!!!!
(1)Nicole S.
Our suburban oasis. In the land of chain restaurants and copious shopping malls (yuck) and places like Ikea this place is a decent rest stop for the weary city shopper. Stop here and refuel your senses (food, cocktails and relative quiet) before hopping on 90 back to the safety of the city. The food is decent, wine pours are generous and it's been relatively quiet. All very appreciated after hours in someplace like Ikea.
(4)Jen H.
While I did not try any of the items made with whiskey, what I did order was excellent. I will definitely be back. The Couscous was amazing. My dining partner did not like it as much, due to the sweetness factor, but that is just a personal preference. I really loved it and it was cooked perfectly. I also had the blackened fish sandwich, which I thought was a standout dish, that I will have to go back for. The Citrus-Soy Salmon was also excellent. The sauce was delicious. Everything is a bit on the pricey side.. But, I think the food lives up to it.
(5)Juno P.
In the middle of a very shopping-centric area, this is a pretty fantastic whiskey oasis. It's like a Legoland, but for adults and whiskeys (though still family friendly). We went after Ikea closed on a Sunday (Ikea closes at 8pm, Lincoln Whiskey Kitchen closes at 9pm), so the place was mostly empty. We were slightly rushed to order around 8:20 (but I totally understand), but other than that, service was quick and our water was always filled. We may have been exhausted, but I have very fond memories of the AZ egg rolls - crispy on the outside and wonderfully south of the border on the inside (spicy grilled chicken, black beans, etc w/ jalapeno dipping sauce). The whiskey wild mushroom soup (for only 21+) was creamy and filled with mushrooms, with only a slight whiskey finish at the end. Sadly, we didn't make use of the whiskey selection, though did take photos for future reference. They even had lesser known, newer whiskeys. I would have loved to stay for a tasting flight (or two). The insides are calming, with unique lighting and dark woods (whiskey barrels on one wall). Although it's very spacious and feels pretty new, which to me gives off an impersonal feel. Overall, I wouldn't mind eating here again, although only I were in the mood for a drink.
(3)Rena P.
I think this is the first time I don't really have a strong opinion about the restaurant. It was perfectly fine. The dining experience wasn't unpleasant or phenomenal, it just was. I have the Jambalaya. It was spicy and as it should be. Not out-of-this world, but good. It comes with a side (I opted for my usual, fries). Those I liked. They also had really good Ranch dressing. The side salad (not included) was fresh. Dessert consisted of the Blondie. Meh. It was fine. Dessert is hard to mess up in my book. Again, nothing worth commenting on. Everything was good. Clean interior, expected decor, decent food. I don't really see a particular reason to go again, but I can't say anything bad. It just was. I guess that sorta sucks for the restaurant itself, but it was what it was.
(3)Mary M.
I feel tricked. This place is exactly the same as Lincoln Whiskey except for the name and the belts the servers wear. The decor inside is the same too. Our server was ok. Very friendly but it took him 10 minutes to address us after we were seated. For an appetizer: we got the buffalo chicken flatbread. It was just like pizza as it was very cheesy, and therefore delicious. The bread served was very salty and not warm. For dinner I got the chicken crepes. I did not like the gravy flavor. I would not suggest this plate. The people I ate with ordered: the jambalaya, citrus-soy glazed salmon, cheeseburger, and the maytag burger. No one raved about the food. My mom complained that the rice with her salmon was too tomato-ey. We did not try any desserts, but based on the dinner I will not be returning.
(3)Jennifer C.
Mmmm, tasty. My hubby, daughter, and I went here on a Sunday evening for dinner. Luckily there was no wait and we were seated right away. Our server was new, but very good and he answered all of our questions adequately. The rolls are really good and come with a salted butter. To eat I had the roasted crispy chicken with mashed potatoes and honey carrots and I believe my hubby had the baby back ribs. We both enjoyed our dishes. For dessert we had the dessert sliders, which I wasn't a huge fan of, I'll order something else next time. Overall, very good and we'll definitely be back.
(4)Michael M.
This is my new favorite restaurant. My chef buddy took me and my girlfriend here for dinner and it was phenomenal. The whiskey selection is unmatched, The staff is attractive and extremely attentive, and most importantly the food is amazing! The bourbon mac and cheese is impossibly good.
(5)Jenny P.
For an awesome non-meat burger you have to try their quinoa grilled burger makes this meat eater happy :) As a lover of all single malt scotch, bourbon, and whiskey, I appreciate their large selection of whiskey of all kinds (yay)! If you want to try something new other than wine and beer stop by and check out thier whiskey flight (there are several to choose from....) plus they have REALLY good food.
(4)Fernanda B.
The food is real good, But too pricey for the size of portion. I chose the roasted chicken crepe with Israeli Couscous. They doesn't give entree such as: a bread with butter or olive, any restaurant gives to you as a courtesy. I think you can eat the same good food with a good mashed potato at Cheesecake Factory.
(3)Khaled D.
This place is a must! Made reservations for four on a Saturday night. We still had to wait for about a half hour because people were not leaving. The restaurant decided to give us a complimentary appetizer on them! The place was packed so I would definitely suggest making reservations. The food was amazing and the service was great. The Whiskey list was insanely large. We were not disappointed one bit. I will definitely be going back!
(5)Jeff P.
First time here. Nice menu variety. I had the filet Cobb salad it was very fresh. The crab cakes were also good. The wait staff was quick to keep us moving along with our meal.
(3)Chad W.
Truly a disappointment. Our daughter told us we had to try their ribs. She said there the best. I can't tell you if that's true or false as we didn't get them. But what I can tell you is that this place is an average restaurant with a nice building, decor and whiskey selection. Unfortunately a whiskey selection is wasted on me. But I would not review it poorly based on that. I knew that going in. But what I can review it on is the service and the food. We bellied up to the bar because the place was packed. Our server/bartender was awful. He was not helpful nor interested. And it wasn't because they were busy. He just sucked for everybody. He had plenty to say to the other 2 behind the bar. We needed an extra few mins to look over the menu. That turned to 10 minutes before he came back. And we are not talking about some huge bar. It's an average sized bar with 3 bartenders. He never delivered the food nor checked on us after even though we had empty drinks. Now the food...my fish fry was pretty good. Not the best nor the worst. But definitely good. Fries were standard fare. But the nachos were a joke. COLD. Cold cheese and cold chips. It made for an awful appetizer. The ribs might be wonderful. But I will never find out because I will never go back. I can get better meals without going near the mall at equal or better prices.
(2)Annette G.
Last night, I took my daughter out for a Girl's Night to chat. We were seated right away at about 6 pm. Our server John was great! Always there to check on us and make sure everything was good. My daughter had the Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy. I had the Miami Beach Shrimp Salad. Everything was so good. I was impressed with the size and number of shrimp in my salad. I expected maybe 6 small shrimp or 4 large shrimp. That was NOT the case at all. The shrimp were large and I couldn't tell if they were cut in half, but there was definitely a piece of shrimp with almost every bite. I would say maybe 10 large shrimp. Very impressive and delish. I would recommended it to anyone wondering. Drinks - a Flirtini and a Key Lime Pie. Again, no complaints. Very good. Dessert - French White Chocoloate Bread Pudding. I am not a huge white chocolate fan, but I knew I wouldn't finish this and wanted to share with my son. It was so good. I would definitely recommended it to all as well.
(5)Tadd T.
WHAT IS THIS RIDICULOUSNESS. We happened to show up to this handsome treat on Whiskey Wednesday, when all (150!!) whiskeys, their resultant cocktails, and wines are 25% off. My brain promptly jizzed itself. I started with a $10 flight of three LWK-exclusive single barrel pours - Evan Williams, Elijah Craig, and Woodford Reserve. I found the Elijah Craig too potent and the Woodford a tad too dry (although the finish was memorable), but I had to buy a bottle of the perfectly balanced Evan Williams, which proved its worth neat, on the rocks, and as the star of a later-homemade Manhattan. The tiny wine list saddened my aunt, though she finally settled on the tasty Joel Gott cabernet after getting to sample a handful of reds. If the food isn't terribly creative, at least it's well-executed. I loved my grilled chicken with Madeira and mushroom sauce, and a dash of fresh nutmeg gave oomph to the accompanying chunky mashed potatoes. A would-be-boring side of steamed green beans was punched up with parmesan and mint; my aunt thought they seemed overcooked, but to me they were just right, as al dente greenies squeak horribly between my teeth. Sesame-crusted 'ahi was seared rare as promised, and the backdrop salad shone with freshness but suffered from a slightly heavy hand with the (delicious) Champagne vinaigrette. All in all, great food, great booze, great service, and great prices. I'd say LWK's got the formula dowwwn.
(4)Griffin G.
Had so much fun here with friends the other night - great martinis!!
(4)John K.
I do eat a lot out, as most of the time I am road, the service is exceptional good, I had salmons which was outstanding. I would recommend any day this place to try out.
(5)J Z.
good
(4)Andy R.
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(5)Rose D.
I really had high hopes based on the rave reviews. It was just...eh. The place was nice looking, people were sorta friendly all but one, our first server who was super informative and nice, after that all seemed they'd rather be somewhere else. I hate that "you're bugging me" feeling from a waitstaff. Ok the pros, the drinks were good, like I said our first server knew his stuff and made some great recommendations. We had a tasting flight it was awesome. The menu was varied but everyone here raved about the burger, pulled pork, and Mac n cheese. Basics but if you get those right then it's all uphill from there. They were underwhelming. The Mac n cheese seemed like it was waiting a while to get to our table, it was sticky not creamy. I want to give it another shot because it wasn't horribly bad but there's so much out in that area that I'd be hard pressed to want to go back.
(3)Kate L.
We tried this place when it was Lincoln Whiskey Kitchen and were disappointed in the service and the food. Now they are known as White Chocolate, so we decided to give them another shot last night, and boy, what a nice turn around! They claim nothing changed but the name, however I don't remember the menu offering the same items previously. We started with the Caprese Salad to share, which was perfectly chilled and delicious. Hubby had the Asian Soy Salmon and declared it was the best Salmon he's ever had. I had the Chicken Crepes with Mushrooms and it was amazing. We both had the honey roasted carrots that were recommended and worth every bite! For desert we shared the Brownie ala Mode which was just enough to whet our sweet tooth. Portions are perfectly sized; filling without making you feel too full or needing a doggie bag to take home. Drinks were generously poured, service by the entire staff was outstanding - we felt like we were getting the royal treatment. The only thing I never cared for in this establishment is how dark they keep it inside. I would prefer a little more brightness in the place. We will definitely be going back to try more of the delicious offerings!!
(5)Michael J.
Try one of the Bourbon flights, mine had Elijah Craig' Jack Daniels and Woodford Reserve for $10
(4)R T.
Less impressed the second time around. The mushroom soup is still to die for but the other dishes were only average. We ordered the roasted chicken nachos. The chicken was a little bland but the chips were plentiful and had a good flavor. Chicken crepes for a main dish was a poor choice. The Madeira sauce, while tasty, totally overpowered the dish. We could overlook that and the overly hasty waitstaff who would bring out each course before we were halfway through the last one. But, I called ahead to make sure they knew it was a special occasion and add a little candle to our dessert selection. I even confirmed it with the hostess when we arrived. She made a big show of writing it on our ticket but come dessert time, no frigging stupid candle. I know it's a stupid nitpicky thing. But for $40 a head on a slow Monday evening, a little attention to detail is not too much to ask.
(3)Tiff T.
Yummers and nice atmosphere. I had the Mardi Gras Jambalaya with mashed potatoes dish... Had to get it since it's hard to find jambalaya anywhere. I was not disappointed and would love to go there again!
(5)Sarah H.
Badass mushroom soup you need to be 21 to get. Service hit or miss.
(4)Kari M.
Who knew broccoli could be so good! We sat at the bar since the wait was quite long for the dining room. The bartender did not miss a beat, he was engaging and knew the drink and menu items well. We had never heard of this place, but were in the area picking up a gift card for my boss. So we checked on Yelp and found Lincoln Whiskey Kitchen. I ordered the fish special Arctic Char. The fish was cooked perfectly and the broccoli on the side was just amazing. So simple too. Steamed broccoli with mixed oil, vegetable seasoning and parmesan cheese. My boyfriend had the chicken enchiladas and broccoli (I know kind of a weird combination). It must have been good since I wasn't offered a bite at all. Usually I get offered a bite if something is bad tasting. I keep thinking about that broccoli and have tried to replicate at home but have not been successful so far. I may have to call them and find out what oil blend they use and vegetable seasoning. Normally we don't order dessert, but that night we did. We had the white chocolate blondie. This was a "tollhouse" bar topped with vanilla ice cream and hot chocolate fudge. This was delicious...we ate every last bite of it. Next time I am ordering my own.
(4)Peter C.
Overpriced mediocre food. Went in there for lunch. ordered the Ahi tuna salad. it was merely ok. wasnt the best and fresh tuna i ever tasted, but the portion and price does seem like so.
(3)Alexis O.
Ambiance was cool. Service was great. Food left much to be desired. I was so excited to try this place, so I suggested it for my brother's birthday. The whiskey selection is awesome, and the menu looks good, but it did not deliver. We had: 1. Pork Pulled Nachos Appetizer - very flavorful - with just the right kick of spiciness. Made us look forward to the rest of the dishes to come. 2. Wild Mushroom Soup - the soup itself is okay, but the garnish they add makes it horribly salty, almost inedible. I did get a strong kick of whiskey with one spoonful, which makes me think they add a shot on top. That's the reason why you must be 21 to order...so don't even think about having your little kid try it. 3. Market salad - enjoyed by two people who both liked the goat cheese on it. 4. Fish-n-chips - nothing special. Served with shoestring fries that were horribly dried out. 5. BBQ Trio with pulled pork, ribs, and chicken - my brother enjoyed it - but he is really easy to please. Glad at least he enjoyed his meal. 6. Ahi Tuna Salad - I was so excited to see this on the menu, as it is definitely a go-to dish for me. It looked good on the website too, so I couldn't wait to try it. Unfortunately it was drowned in dressing. I usually order dressing on the side, but I forgot to this time, and I paid for it. I didn't want to make a fuss and send it back, because my nice family would have insisted on waiting to eat until I was served, and I didn't want to do that on my bro's birthday. 7. Everyone tried the Bourbon Mac & Cheese, and everyone was disappointed. Honestly, Kraft Mac & Cheese out of the box tastes better. On top of the flavor lacking, all the sides were served cold. Too full for desert. When I polled the table, only my brother said he might try this place again if he ever happens to be in the area, but none of us are rushing back in. Maybe I'll try this place again in a year or so after they get out all the kinks common when opening a new business.
(2)Tyler B.
Delicious. I really love this place. My wife and I stopped in here for a late lunch/early dinner before hitting a movie. We got soup (whiskey mushroom soup -- oh so good), entree salads (I got the filet salad) and dessert. My salad was fantastic and the filet cooked just the way I like. Dessert was good too (brownie and ice cream) but I was surprised they didn't do a bourbon brownie to fit with the theme of the place. I enjoy bourbon and treated myself to something I wouldn't buy/couldn't afford by the bottle. They have an impressive whiskey/whisky selection. Mostly bourbon, but plenty of Canadian, Irish, and Scotch options. We loved the decor of the place over all, and my wife really loved the bathrooms. Our service and waitress was great. This place can get pretty busy, so either make reservations or try to pop-in during off-peak hours like we did.
(4)Mae H.
We went here for my boyfriends birthday, with his family. Whoever took our drink order was a major snot! Our actual waitress was wonderful! She knew her Whiskey, and gave many suggestion, on what to order. I will say, the food was amazing! My sister in law ordered the Whiskey Wild Mushroom Soup we all tasted it- 5 more bowls were brought back to the table, it was amazing!! I had crisp roasted chicken, it was good- nothing special. However; the mashed potatoes were out of this world! We also had the cold pressed green beans, very good! Others had: fish and chips, loved them! Mac and Cheese was amazing! My boyfriend had the ribs, they were huge, and very tender. He loved them! The rest ordered the special, which was some type of fish, with lobster, they loved it! At first, they thought it was a small serving, but it ended up being just the right size. We all shared a dessert... Which ended up being, Bourbon ice cream sliders, they were very good! You could taste the bourbon. Overall, wonderful place- minus the first waitress that took our drink order. Make sure you order the Whiskey Wild Mushroom!
(4)Mariam K.
Came here for a birthday party this past weekend.. and let me start by saying - if you're planning to have a birthday dinner here... it's a good venue! They seated us even though our entire party wasn't there on time - which is good because we got to snack on appetizers while we waited. We ordered chips and salsa and we got bread and butter as well. For my main entree I ordered the blackened fish sandwich which was one of the best fish sandwiches I've ever had, it wasn't too fishy and they didn't cheapen out on the tartar sauce (I believe it was tartar sauce). I got the option to add a free side so I chose french fries.. which were alright, nothing special. I saw that they had israeli couscous which I kinda wish I had gotten instead because I heard it was really good. Then came dessert... which is why I rated this place 4 stars instead of 5, I ordered the white chocolate grill brownie. I usually like every dessert I eat.. but this was one of the worst desserts I've ever had and I only had 2 bites... which is not like me at all. First of all.. I didn't taste the brownie at all it just seemed like dry cake to me, secondly, it wasn't warm and third, I didn't taste the white chocolate at all. Everyone said it's usually really good.. so maybe I just got a bad brownie?? Customer service was great, our server was constantly checking up on us... I would definitely come back here if I lived closer!
(4)Karen S.
Menu was limited, but certainly enough choices for my family to choose from. My son wanted the pulled pork nachos that are served in bar, and the waiter was great in allowing him to order them in restaurant. He did warn of the size and he was right - the order was huge! Unfortunately he didn't get the jalapenos on the side like he asked. Citrus salmon was excellent as was the chicken (ribs, pork and chicken combo with more than enough to take home for second meal). My husband ordered a cheeseburger and it was just plain. My daughter got the ribs which were fantastic - the kind in which the meat just slides off the bone. Couscous, rice and fries were all perfect sides too! The noise level was a bit loud - they could have turned the music lower. The service was okay - other people brought the food so when we needed something we had to wait a bit. We were excited to try the bread pudding and chocolate souffle desserts, but waiter brought out banana cream pie instead of bread pudding. The souffle was great, but instead of bringing out the bread pudding, he just took the banana pie off our bill and didn't ask if we wanted the bread pudding. Kind of bummed about that. We had 6:00 reservations on the Friday after Christmas and it was not very busy, however when we left at 7:30, the place was packed! I will definitely go back if I'm ever in Schaumburg looking for a good restaurant to eat.
(4)Sarah F.
Checked out the new place, SO worth it! We had a burger, the filet Cobb salad and chicken tortilla soup. All were absolutely delicious. The restaurant noise is a little loud so I'd imagine it might be tough on a weekend but we loved it, will definitely be back.
(5)Sue T.
Still very good food, still obtrusive, overly-friendly staff. I tend to eat out on business or to catch up with friends and honestly, I don't want the third party in the conversation to be the wait staff. I'm happy the staff are friendly, don't get me wrong, but would appreciate it if someone could refill a water glass or observe how things are going without interrupting conversations to ask. The last couple of visits I've noticed a tendancy to use the royal we, as in "How are we doing?" "Do we like the pulled pork"? "Would we like dessert?" Who knows, maybe they really mean it. The staff is such an integral part of the meal, they may as well sit down and have dessert with us.
(3)Rob R.
Haven't been in for a while but good place to go for dinner with friends and family. Great Whiskey selection and the food is good. Try the ribs and you'll never go wrong. Unfortunately we had a forgetful waitress last night who was nice enough to start but after forgetting to pick up one of the drinks that was ordered became a problem. She then overheard us comment on the fact the she disappeared and left a second round of drinks sitting on the bar waiting to be picked up and copped an attitude. She came over to transfer our ticket at 9pm of course she really wanted us to square her up so she could cash her tips and go home but we were still finishing and planned on staying longer. She then came by three more times, then sent over two other people to ask for the check. We just paid the bill, even still tipped her well and we left. She could use some on the job courtesy training.
(4)Aileen E.
I have been to white chocolate before it became white chocolate when it was previously Lincoln whiskey Kinchen. I've always been very satisfied with their food and their service is always been absolutely amazing. About a month back I called because I had recently found out that there were several places putting butter and dairy and their barbecue sauce and I have a severe dairy allergy. The manager I spoke to took a very long time explaining the menu to me and going over everything and letting me know that there was indeed Dairy in both of the barbecue sauces that they offered. I Made a reservation yesterday Friday and my boyfriend and I were going there to have dinner. I figured it didn't hurt to ask to see if there was really dairy in the barbecue sauce or if something had changed. Several people told me that there was no dairy in the barbecue sauce and I would be fine. Then a short blondish manager came out with a very rude attitude saying that she had read the ingredients and she could bring them out and show them to me she seemed very hostile and rude like I was wasting her and her teams time. Allergies are something not to be messed with when it comes to food people can become very sick. She was very rude and inconsiderate about it and handled the situation very poorly. I personally have been in the industry over 10 years and I know how frustrating it is to have to spend a lot of time with one customer when your restaurant is busy or you have several tables but that is the business sometimes a customer needs a little bit more information and you need to take a couple extra minutes. My boyfriend I decided to place an order to go today to give it a second chance and to trust what all the employees were telling us was true that there was no dairy in any of the barbecue sauce. Not only am I starting to have symptoms that there was Dairy or butter in the barbecue sauce after eating the food I could barely eat hardly any of it because it was so absolutely disgusting. I've never had an issue with their food or it not tasting absolutely amazing. When you place an order to go you expect the same level of care to go into it that you would have if you were dining in the restaurant. My boyfriend I spent over $50 on it to go order that neither one of us could eat because the food was absolutely disgusting. It's safe to say that him nor I will ever be going back to white chocolate ever again.
(1)Bart H.
Truly 3.5 but a strong 3.5 stars - it's just hard for me to give someone 4 or more when all I get is a burger and fries (or mac and cheese) and I do not consider that burger and fries to be the best I have ever had or at least as good. That being said LWK was a lot of fun and of my table of 5 there was no one that was disappointed in their meal. I had the whiskey burger and mac and cheese, and mine really was good, very good, I just have had two burgers I prefer in my area. I have nothing negative to say, it was cooked well, toppings were nice, just not my favorite. My friend who had the fish and chips said he thought it was some of the best he had had, but when I had a bite I prefer mine a little crispier and for the batter to stick a little better. Another friend had the ribs and she loved those. Booze selection is hard to beat, but I like a bit stronger of a pour, yes I am sure they are measuring each shot, but still when I am having a $9 whiskey I like the pour to be above the 2 cubes. Service was second to none. Our waiter killed it. Very knowledgeable and friendly. I would for sure go back, and next time try something different. I highly recommend LWK and at 7 pm on a Wednesday we had no wait.
(4)Christine V.
We sat in the bar at this restaurant after a day in no mans land... Joliet, IL. On our way home we decided to stop in Schaumburg to refuel and take a break from the drive. I hadn't recognized this place, but it was next to Weber grill (which looked packed) and since this place was new to me I was happy to try it. Huge bar menu, excellent whiskey selection (duh), good beer selection, not much in the way on wine however.. We ordered the pulled pork nachos and were very happy with them. The tortilla chips were nicely salted and they gave a good amount of meat on the nachos with fresh pico de gallo. NICE! Now.. humor me for one second... I'm speaking to the ladies out there... bring a jacket or a sweater. it is FFFREEEZZIINNNN in this place. I know you know what I mean. I wanted to get our food and get the hell outta there because I was so cold.
(3)Ben P.
Never going back. Food was terrible. I ordered the Grilled Chicken Madeira, it was horrible and overpriced. Literally 2 pieces of chicken covered in mushroom sauce with a side of mashed potatoes. Chicken tasted dry and was drenched with the mushroom gravy. It added a tartness to my entire meal. The only item exceptional was the mashed potatoes probably the best I've had. Overall, ambience was excellent!! Within our large party everyone who ordered a burger loved it. It seems like their higher priced menu items are subpar and tasteless. If you're looking for a new burger joint this is it. If your looking for a nice dinner, STAY AWAY!
(2)Kennett M.
I walked in on a Sunday afternoon to check out this new place which replaced Ted's Montana Grill. I was greeted by the hostess and I asked her if there were any specials going on, her response was "none." Ok, so we we seated at a table and had our waiter greet us and educate us about the restaurant. No later than a minute into his speal, he said there was specials going on in the bar area. A little PO'ed, I asked if we could be seated over in the bar area to get the specials. He was a great waiter and wish he could of continued being our waiting, because the bartender Vanessa, was not as great. She did her job fine, but never smiled and looked like she was going through the motions. (even after the Bears won that awesome game!) The food was great...egg rolls and mac & cheese fantastic! The manager needs to educate her hostess about the specials going on or get rid of 'em because that was enough for me to never return here again.
(2)Trish S.
Chicken crepes, mashed potatoes and Nick the Awesome Server equals a great dining experience! Mom and I shared a great meal, one we talked about for the rest of the weekend.
(4)Kirstin E.
Having never heard of this restaurant before I was unsure of what to expect. I met my girlfriends here for a Sunday night dinner. The decor is great but a little on the dim side when we walked in. The staff was incredibly friendly and addresses us as ma'am. Politely automatically gets a 5 star rating in my book. It's a cheaper price point but I felt like a very valued costumer. We even had two kids and the wait staff was very accommodating and friendly to them. A must eat: whiskey mushroom soup!!! Incredible flavors! Next time I will be bringing a DD and ordering myself a flight of the whiskey!
(5)Beth F.
What a fun concept... whiskey and stick-to-the-bones food?! The ambiance is a lot like Ted's (former restaurant) but with a nice twist of new ceiling and lighting decor, plus barrels of whiskey. It feels rustic, but still comfortable and not kitschy. I'll admit, my husband and I didn't have the drinks so I can't comment on that. Service was good. Nothing over-the-top but attentive and timely. Prices were fairly reasonable too. Our big surprise was the food. It was not-so-great. The Whiskey Mushroom Soup was tasty, but VERY salty. I'm glad my husband and I shared since there'd be no way I could eat it all myself. I love salty soups, like french onion, but this was cusping on inedible. It's saving grace was the plentiful amount of well-cooked mushrooms to balance out the salt. Overall, it was decent soup, especially if you don't mind a lot of salt. The Crisp Roasted Chicken was moist on the inside, crisp on the outside and had a normal chicken flavor. It wasn't a unique or outstanding taste, but at least it wasn't dry. The mashed potatoes were "eh" and needed extra salt and pepper to make edible (maybe a little mushroom soup would have helped!). And the bacon mac'n'cheese everyone on Yelp has been raving about was absolutely awful. And by awful I mean was not cooked well enough and reminded my husband and me of dog food. The bacon chunks, swiss cheese, and macaroni were just not a good mix. One bite was enough. The Cod (the fish of the day) was OK too. Again, it lacked any sort of distinguishing flavor, but was cooked well (nice and flakey) and reminded me of the taste of camp. Plain, but I like the taste of cod so enjoyed it... The mushroom gravy helped. The mashed potatoes were "eh" but the honey carrots were good. I guess the food runner must have known the carrots would be the best part of the meal since when he delivered it he said, "who had the carrots?" Maybe it all would have been better if it had arrived warmer than room temperature or if we both didn't have sudden need after the meal to rush to the restrooms (strange timing). Unfortunately I will not be visiting again for dinner. Maybe we'll stop by for whiskey after we eat dinner somewhere else. I hope our experience was just a fluke since there's so many other rave reviews. My suggestion to LWK is to step up the flavors in the main parts of the meal since everything on the menu sounded delicious and unique! Overall we're disappointed since it seemed so fun upon entering!
(2)Carmella P.
BEST BURGER EVER! Great ambiance, nice prices, wonderful service.... What else can I say? But nothing less than I expected from the White Chocolate Grill people. Arrive early, even on weeknights, because this place deservedly and with good reason fills up fast.
(5)Jill M.
My family loved the citrus salmon, blue-cheese crusted filet, and steak cobb salad. The white chocolate bread pudding and molten chocolate cake were delicious. Plus, 150 whiskeys to choose from.
(5)Eric G.
The food was pretty good. Mushroom soup is a must but honestly their single barrel whiskey selection alone gets 4 stars from me. Four roses is so hard to find in a restaurant let alone multiple blends. BBQ trio was the perfect pairing with a few fingers of four roses bourbon.
(4)Chris P.
Wanted to try it as LINCOLN WHISKY BAR but arrived tonight to find it the newly renamed WHITE CHOCOLATE. Don't let the name fool ya, it's a Whisky bar with great food! The bourbon (and scotch, Irish, everything) is unreal for this far north of home (yes, Kentucky). On top of that, they have the best beer ever brewed, MOOSE DROOL. I had the chicken crepes, which hit the spot for me tonight. Crepe connoisseur I'm not.... If you are, you'll prolly find this a bit soggy. I don't care, as I found the dish just what I needed tonight, canned shrooms and all. The carrots are awesome. The BBQ trio would usually be my choice, if not the filet mignon salad (yes, I got that right, filet) or ahi salad. It was a weird night, what can I say? Have a bourbon flight, or two, as that could compel you to do your review for your fellow helpers before even leaving your stool. Ok, bye, I'm heading back to my hotel now.
(5)Jessica D.
My mom wanted to check this place out, so we decided to do the same. It was very packed at 5:30pm but not as much as 7:00. The menu is pretty extensive, but the dessert menu is not, and you would think it would be. But we got the French Dip and Fries, and it was great! We ended up eating at the bar, and even though those guys were super busy they were super attentive! I would give this place a definite check out!
(4)Jay B.
Ive been here twice about now. My first choice of food was the Jambalaya which which was divine to say the least. Cooled well enough to believe you are in 'N'Orlens' itself. My second was the Maytag burger which was charred to perfection. I took a star off because it is expensive but it is a fancier place than most. Id reccommend it for a high class birthday or if you have the money to spend. The one thing that amazed me the most is how speedy the food gets to you. You wont wait more than ten minutes which is amazing.
(4)Dan C.
Was going to write a lot, but I think a lot of people have covered it already. Awesome ambiance. Great food. Wonderful service. Really says it all. Go here!
(5)Jessica G.
I've been to Lincoln Whiskey Kitchen twice in the past month (both on Saturdays) and they haven't let me down yet (and judging by the amount of people waiting for a table at 5:30 p.m., a lot of people feel the same way). The menu is small - mainly sandwiches and burgers with some odd entrees mixed in (enchiladas and mushroom crepes on the same menu made me scratch my head). Service is good and the food comes quickly. Food portions are reasonable - if you're hungry I suggest getting an app or salad in addition to your entree. I ate a burger and was still hungry afterwards (the joys of being pregnant!). Cajun Chicken Sandwich was delicious! And the mac and cheese is magnificent! The restaurant gets packed so make reservations.
(4)Cara T.
We were out shopping in Schaumburg and decided to give this place a try. I'm sooo glad we did. We had the pulled pork nachos to start and they were really delicious. The pulled pork had a lot of flavor, had some burnt, crunchy pieces (which I love), and was super tender and juicy. The jalapeños and special salsa/sauce added a little hit and kick. I want some pulled pork nachos right now! I had the fish and chips with the mac and cheese. The mac and cheese was extra creamy and gooey, just like I like it. The fish and chips were okay. I was between that and the blackened fish sandwich and think I would have rather had the later. The hubby had the Blue cheese filet. It was good, but a pretty small portion. His seasoned fries with the spicy ketchup (there was a little crushed pepper and maybe some vinegar based BBQ sauce in there) were delicious. I would totally go back to Lincoln Whiskey Kitchen. The pork nachos and mac and cheese were amazing and they have a lot of entrees and sandwiches I would like to try (maybe we just didn't pick right the first time).
(3)Susanna M.
So went to LWK for the first time last night. We showed up on a Wednesday at 730 and had to wait 30 minutes for a table. When we got to sit down, I loved the ambiance. The waiter was very nice. I ordered the Cajun chicken sandwich which wasn't horrible but wasn't outstanding. It was tasty. I ordered a Togo meal for my dad and the waiter came back to say the veggie of the day they were out of, then comes out again to tell us the fish special they were also out of. I just canceled the Togo order. Then the waiter comes back and tells my husband they are out of hamburger meat. When is a restaurant ever out of hamburger meat? They did redeem themselves by comping his meal so he could order anything he wanted. Which was nice. We also ordered some Oreo cookie which was just ok. All in all was excited to go but left feeling unsatisfied. I did really like the pretzel roll they served prior to the meal and the butter was good, it was like a honey infuse butter. I want to get it another try though and see if the second time can redeem the firs experience.
(3)Angelica S.
Was here for the first time. It is a very nice looking place. Our server was very nice, and they took care of our group quite nicely. We tried a few things, the chips and dip is yummy. They also had a flat bread which was super good. I ordered the whiskey bacon burger. Also very tasty. *I am a HUGE mac and cheese lover. I was not liking their burbon bacon mac and cheese. It doesn't taste like burbon, but I would say its more salty? I don't know it wasn't terrible, but not for me. I wouldn't the prices are outrageous. $9 for a burger seems typical at a nice restaurant. Overall I liked the place. OH! and the desserts were great too. We had the orea pie thing and I think it was something like a white brownie with ice cream. Sooo tasty.
(4)Carrie V.
By far my favorite restaurant in Schaumburg. I love love LOVE the whiskey mushroom soup - it is delicious and creamy and flavorful and one of the most wonderful things ever. They also have a gluten free menu, which is really nice. B2 burger is also delightful. I've never had them, but several of my co-workers rave about the pulled pork nachos. This place is definitely worth a visit when you're off to a day at Woodfield!
(4)Dorothy P.
Holy moly, if you like whiskey (like I do), this is the place to go for strong tasty drinks and decent food. If you're into saving room for dessert, the ice cream sliders are pretty darn tasty (I could probably just drink a mug of the bourbon chocolate sauce and skip on the ice cream and cookies entirely). I've been here twice and will probably return because with a name that includes "Whiskey," how can you not?
(3)Anastacia B.
I'm a brown liquor girl. If you can be 41 and call yourself a girl...it's better then some names people call each other.... Like I was saying- I'm a brown liquor girl and this place was like a gentle dream come true. There's bourbon or whiskey in just about everything. You can even buy small batch bourbon to go. I just about jumped out of my skin learning they start at $42 a bottle. I'll probably succumb the next time I go but this trip I had to leave it behind. So a run down on the food- onion strings- lackluster kind of boring. Mushroom soup that you have to be 21 to partake in- it will freak your face off it's sooooo good. Whiskey glazed burger- gorgeous. Mac n' Cheese side- horrible. It comes with a bread crumb topping that was neither here nor there and everywhere. I would ask for no breadcrumbs to come anywhere near it next time. But in all honesty I'll get the couscous. Ice cream sliders- gone in 10 seconds good. My Manhattan was smooth, bourbon flight a great chance to try some small batch. Service was on the verge of needing to be asked to stop apologizing that we had to wait 2 minutes for anything. Constant. Apologizing. For normal restaurant wait times. The refilling of the water almost turned into a joke- you took a sip someone would arrive to refill. It also got pretty darned loud in there and the bathroom was pretty much out of T.P.
(4)Aprille R.
This was my first visit to Lincoln Whiskey Kitchen. I thought it would be a good idea for us to make a reservation. Good thing we did! It was a 70min wait without one. Walked up to the hostess and was seated immediately!! Felt like VIP. I liked how it started could only go up from here...right? Wrong. We sat down, it took the waiter FOREVER to come over and say hello. Because it took so long, we already knew what we wanted. We ordered and an hour and 15 mins later!! our food came. The waiter must have been too busy, because when he brought us our food, my sandwich and mac and cheese were cold. Check Please! Add another 15 mins on to it. Ugh. Never again.
(2)Bill G.
i went there at an off time - 4:00 on a Friday, so there was obviously no service or waiting issues. Nice clean place. I had the buffalo chicken flat bread appetizer which was absolutely outstanding! I followed that up with the baby back ribs with the whiskey sauce. The texture and flavor was wonderful. I wasn't thrilled about the temperature of the ribs though. I'm not saying they weren't cooked properly because the meat falls right off the bone. But I think that they were precooked, naturally, and then maybe not quite reheated on the grill to the ideal temperature. But, this wasn't one of those situations where you bite into it and it's cold inside (isn't that a terrible feeling) It just seemed like it could be served a little hotter. Accompanying the ribs, I had the fries (so-so), and the mac n cheese which was very flavorful.. I had the ice cream sliders for dessert which was also good. It was a solid four star dining experience.
(4)D M.
Love the look of the restaurant. Comfortable surroundings. Great wait staff! Love the whiskey and the whiskey bar concept!!!! So tired of wine getting all the Attention everywhere I go. Nice menu selection. ambience....loved it! A bit overpriced. Also, there is a difference between seasoned food and food that is over salted. Chefs, back off on the salt. Easy fix. I will definately go back! I wish them luck and would like to see them stick around because I think they are onto something good! Really good!
(4)Claudia B.
Not your run of the mill restaurant! We chose this place for a birthday party dinner after reading the glowing reviews and went in with high expectations. LWK still met and exceeded at every level and still managed to surprise us- Who knew whiskey could be this much fun??! (besides whiskey drinkers I mean - the whiskey list has to be seen to be believed) Whiskey in fun cocktails an obvious winner, but whiskey in the soup? FANTASTIC! Whiskey in cream sauce, superb and whiskey in the dessert? You don't want to miss it. Servers were absolute delightful, accommodating an professional. All in all an absolutely delightful experience!
(5)Amy G.
We just got back from a pre-opening lunch at the Lincoln Whiskey Kitchen. I am very impressed. I had the filet chopped salad and my husband had the pulled pork sandwich. They were both EXCELLENT. The restaurant is decorated very nice and cozy and the service was great. They don't have many beer choices but it's not about the beer. I just wish I was a whiskey drinker. Overall, it was great and we'll be back.
(5)M S.
My friend and I came here for an early dinner. The booth where we were seated was cozy and our server Penelope was very friendly. For our appetizer we got pulled pork nachos. About the time we were wondering where they were, our server came out to tell us there was a mix up and it would take a bit longer. Because of the wait, they'd be on the house - nice! Not only that, but these nachos were well worth the wait -- the pulled pork was really piled on. I had the baby back ribs, and like the description said, the meat was falling off the bone. It was delicious. I also tried some of the roasted chicken crepe which was in a very strong mushroom sauce. I am definitely looking forward to coming back again.
(5)Nari L.
This place seems to be a popular happy hour spot. I came here on a Wed night and it was packed by the time I left. I ordered the cajun grilled chicken sandwich and it was really good. I was a bit disappointed in the couscous though. Maybe because I'm not used to the big creamy kind of couscous. I was expecting the smaller grained version that's more fluffy and rice like. All in all, I'd probably be back. Appears their burgers are what they're known for here.
(4)Katherine N.
I love this place. It really has something for everyone from salads and a simple(yet DELISH) chicken sandwich to steak and roast chicken enchiladas(yum!) I definitely reccomend a reservation,parking lot is in back and can be a walk in some cases, also be prepared it can be quite noisy so if you want to have a an in depth conversation definitely request a booth. But, between the food and overall service I would HIGHLY recommend Lincoln Whiskey Kitchen.
(4)Vanessa B.
Went back again, and it was even better than the first time so I upped it a star. Had the sesame crusted ahi tuna appetizer and it was seriously outstanding. The tuna was so fresh and flavorful and wasn't drowned in sauce. Hubby had the french dip with swiss and onions added on and it was also awesome. But the tuna is what will bring me back for sure!
(4)Joana M.
IMPRESSED!!! with the staff, drink selection, and food!!! I feel bad..I can't remember my waitress name.. The food was delicious!! I ordered the chicken nachos. The chips were fresh..the bbq sauce they put on top of the nachos has an excellent kick.. I am a whiskey girl.. the unlimited options of whiskey..were to die for... The most delicious part of my meal was.. the dessert. I usually skip this part..but the "bourbon" caught my eye. It is called the Bourbon Ice Cream Sliders.. A MUST!!! I hope this restaurant sticks around! I RECOMMEND YOU MAKE A RESERVATION IN ADVANCED!!
(5)Patti R.
Went here for dinner with a friend. Liked the vibe - large open dining area, cozy booths, not too loud. Our server, Adam, was pleasant and helpful. The first thing listed on the menu is dessert for two, so we were sure to save room. For dinner, we both ordered the filet cobb salad. It was simply wonderful - one of the best salad's I've had! The filet was done to perfection based on my tastes, which is medium rare. It was very tasty. The mix of fresh avocado, egg, blue cheese and dressing rounded out the flavor. It could've used a few more croutons for me, but otherwise nearly perfect. When it came to dessert, Adam highly recommended the white chocolate raspberry cheesecake, but we opted for the banana cream pie. Perhaps we should've gone with Adam's choice, because we were both quite disappointed in the banana cream pie. It was loaded with white chocolate shaving on the top, which is great if you are a white chocolate fanatic, but really hid the pie. Once we got past that, it was all whipped cream and crust. I seriously saw maybe two bites of actual banana pie filling. There were fresh banana pieces, but where was the actual pie part?? Would not recommend it. Despite our disappointing dessert experience, the rest was great and I would go back.
(4)Jenise L.
Delicious! Everything we've ever gotten here has been delicious. The mac & cheese is wonderful; rich, flavorful and creamy. The whiskey mushroom soup is awesome! Even my wife loved it, and she doesn't like mushrooms. Very attentive staff but not in your face. They have a long wait on weekend nights. We waited an hour once on a Friday night, but they were very apologetic and we got a free appitizer. They could use a larger mixed drink menu. They have a full bar, but I'd don't have any imagination ordering drinks.
(5)Brian W.
Had a filet mignon Cobb salad. Delicious with incredibly tender steaks. Leads me to believe their claim that they might have steakhouse quality steaks. Wife had the salmon and enjoyed it. Busy, so call ahead or make a reservation. Ask for the non-wobbly table.
(4)Denise J.
I don't even know where to start with Lincoln Whiskey Kitchen, everything was amazing and the service was the best I've ever recieved at a restaurant!! A friend and I walked in about 5pm on Sunday for dinner, the place was empty, we decided to sit in the bar area. Now normally they just tell you to pick a seat in the bar area and the bartender will bring you menus if they are not already on the table, not here!! The hostess sat us at a table with menus....I liked that they still sat us at a table. Our server was Nick, and he was just plan amazing. Im new to this whole whiskey drinking thing and could not tell you whats a good or bad whiskey, so I asked Nick to help me out with a choice. He recommended the flight where you got 3 3/4 oz of whiskeys from 6 different ones that they only sell at this restaurant. I thought this was a great deal($10 bucks) and I got to try 3 different ones. Again since I have no idea I told him to pick 3 for me to try...I trusted him and I was not let down!!! All three were very good....and I was super excited to find out that they sell all 6 of those whiskeys by the bottle!! I also saw that they had a beer on draft I had never had and he gave me a sample before I ordered one to see if I would even like it. Which I did, so i ordered one : ) Ok enough about the drinks, lets move on to the food!! I started with the bourbon mushroom soup, this was amazing!! The soup was full of mushrooms, not just little pieces either. The seasoning was just right, not to spicy. For my meal I ordered the cajan chicken sandwhich plan with the mac and cheese that Nick recommended to try. Our food came out fast and hot!! I started with the mac and cheese and this is seriously the BEST mac and cheese I've ever had. I can tell its homemade(huge plus) and full of cheese and breadcrumbs. I wish they had this as a meal, I would just order this!!! The chicken sandwich was really good, I was a little worried cause when I order it plan the chicken is usually dried out and not a lot of the cajan seasoning, this was not the case here. I felt like they put extra seasoning on it because it was plan, which made me happy. My friend ordered the pulled pork sandwich, I tried a piece of the pork and thought it was very tender and juicy but the BBQ sauce was a little spicy and it came with coleslaw on it, just a warning for those of you that dont like it. Our bill for all this food and drinks was only $42. I thought this was super cheap for what we got while we were there. I will for sure be back to try more of thier whiskeys and of course the mac and cheese!!! A big thank you to Nick for making my first experience here so great!!!!
(5)Jenny B.
Pretty Standard Chain fair. Not anything too great, not anything too bad. I had the ahi tuna salad, and I was left wanting a much bigger salad for $14. Lots of great whiskey options, which were a little exspensive, but I've seen much worse.
(3)Kathy P.
Excellent food and great staff. Staff was very attentive, but not too much, and they offered great suggestions . Mushroom soup was very yummy!
(5)Jeffrey K.
Service and food were outstanding. Ribs were fall off the bone. Highly recommend the Mushroom Soup. Wish we had saved room for dessert, will have to next time.
(5)Leang E.
I always believed that the suburbs only had restaurant chains, and it is kind of a partial factor for my resistance for living outside of the city. I'm glad that this is an exception. Glad that the owners could find a place for people to eat that is truly unique and memorable. A low-key morning in the suburbs led to growling stomach that was well past my normal lunch time. Of course, this meant that I get the opportunity to find a place to eat in Schaumburg, where I rarely get to dine. The place is pretty big. The inside has a more masculine look and feel to it. There are dark panels and dim lighting. It has a modern but yet casual atmosphere. I like it for the relaxed setting and feeling a little more classy. There is a fairly large menu, with gluten free options and a kids menu. The bbq nachos are an appetizer that ended up being my lunch meal, and admittedly I ate the whole plate. It's very sad because it was a very generous portion on a very large plate, and I had to regret it because of how uncomfortably stuffed I was. It was really tasty and unique! I love the idea and creation of it. I would love to come back and try other things, preferably in a large group to try a variety of items and so that I don't eat everything. Our waitress was very nice and we totally felt for her, because there happened to be no air conditioning that day in the heat was rough. She was totally on it with the refills and recommendations. The prices here are very reasonable, and should I happen to be in the area during an evening time frame I'd like to come and try the actual whiskey.
(4)Russell D.
I went her with my wife after shopping at the nearby mall. We started with some simple chips and salsa. The chips were well salted and the salsa was quite tasty and plentiful. For our main course, I had the pulled pork sandwich, while my wife had the steak sandwich. Both where excellent. The service was solid and they have a great beer and wine selection. For those that love whiskey the restaurant's name sake won't disappoint. The bar is decorated with dozens and dozens of different types of whiskeys. Great place!!!
(5)Courtney W.
The crew and I came here for drinks on a Friday night to catch up since we wanted to try something new. We sat a hightop in the bar since we were just getting drinks but they did have a nice open dining area. I just ordered some kind of fruity chick drink that was on their cocktails menu. It was good, not very strong though and not very memorable. It wasn't a drink that will bring me back. Two different servers thought they had our table so we were a bit bombarded at first. After we ordered someone was always within reach to top off our waters or clear our glasses. It's a little expensive here, $9 for a cocktail. I'm used to paying $12-13 for a specialty cocktail in the city but for some reason paying $9 for what I had made me a tad bit upset. I will be back to sit in the dining area to try some appetizers and small plates since there were a lot of traditional options that looked hearty and tasty. At about 11 they made it clear though that they were closing up shop and we did witness an argument between a female bartender and a barback who was trying to fill up the ice container. I thought that was a tad bit unprofessional in such an establishment but whatever, to each his own. I'll be back for lunch or dinner but I won't make this place my go to bar for going out on a weekend.
(3)Yasmin A.
Found this restaurant on Yelp when looking for a place to get dinner after shopping at Ikea. We live in Chicago and had never been to the Schaumburg area before. We are SO glad we tried out this place! The food is delicious and very reasonably priced (tab for 2 burgers and 2 drinks was $28). BEST veggie burger I've ever had and I've had quite a few! It's a unique and tasty patty made with quinoa, black beans, and other veggies. My friend really enjoyed his BBQ bacon burger as well. The service was very attentive and polite, we felt very well taken care of throughout the meal. The restaurant itself offers a nice ambiance. The decor features lots of wood, leather, and old barrels of whiskey. This is a new restaurant, so if you're in the area give it a try. I can guarantee you won't be disappointed (at least with the burgers). I will definitely be back whenever I am in the area.
(5)Jessica W.
This place is amazing. Ordered what everyone told us to...the mushroom soup, the ribs, macaroni and cheese, and the amazing desert...and nothing disappointed! service was great and even though it was a friday night, didn't even have to wait for our reservation time.
(5)Victoria M.
If I could give this zero stars I would! Went on a Wednesday night and it wasn't crowded at all. Service and food were terrible. It took 10 minutes for the waiter to come to our table to take our order. None of the other 5 servers that passed us were attentive either. During the wait we looked over and saw the wait staff all eating at the food station. They were all eating out of the same bowl which was even odder. We got the ahi tuna app as well as the chicken nachos. Ahi tuna came out brown. I took a picture of it on my phone that I will post. The chicken nachos were gross. The chips compared to the Jewel brand cardboard chips. Overall it was disgusting. No one came and asked how our food was. Then he brought the check and we were overcharged by $50! The table next to ours entire tab was on our bill. This place reminds me of a place that needs to be on bar rescue.
(1)Mary D.
Very disappointed in this place. A friend goes to one in Naperville, I think, and she raved about it, so maybe it's just this location that has a problem. The food is nothing special at all and for the price, I think it should be a little better. Ordered the Stacked Enchiladas, it is an entrée......no rice, no beans. It was okay, but frankly, I could make better at home. No rolls on the table, my dining companions were not impressed with their meals either. So, thought, well, dessert must be fantastic, so ordered that. The three of us split one dessert. Had to ask the server to bring extra plates, guess she thought we should all dig into one dish like a bunch of monkeys. The service was barely there, but everything, according to our server was "Perfect". Anyway, I think there are about a million places that I could go to for a better meal and experience. Like Weber Grill next door, much better value and top notch service. This place should visit them and get a clue.
(1)Selina W.
Given the location and the curse upon this building, chances for LWK to make it over a year are slim. With it's name, it leaves little to the imagination and increases the expectations to be whisked away by whiskey. Unfortunately I was not blown away. It has a lovely interior with HUGE roomie booths, nice bar top tables, impressive display of bottles of whiskey and dark mood lights. They definitely have the potential to do great things, but can they turn things around? My girlfriends and I went on a Thursday night during the final game of the NBA playoffs. This place should have been packed with it's large screen TVs and fully stocked bar, but it was EMPTY... curse of the building? I think so. We were seated immediately by a lovely hostess, she was sweet-- offering us a choice of seating, but ultimately seated us in a gigantic booth. Once we were seated this guy walks by going 100MPH and stops in front of our table, grabs a piece of paper off our table and then was like 'Oh, apparently I'm you're server'... uh ok? Glad to know that you know your section. I swear this guy must've been high on caffeine because he was on a whole nother level. But that's fine, he was enthusiastic. What really bothered me was his whole -I don't give a crap attitude- we asked for recommendations and he was like meh, not knowledgeable at all about his menu and seemed disinterested. Service like that is unacceptable when the restaurant was virtually empty and because the place just opened. Attitude check- please! Anyways onto the food and drinks. I got the Arnold Palmer-esc drink and it was good... not strong at all but decent. My friend got the margarita and it was definitely stronger. NOT FAIR! Appetizer: Spinach and Artichoke Dip: Good and served hot, a little salty but overall impressive. The salsa on the side, just don't even bother with it. Whiskey Wild Mushroom Soup (House Special) must be 21+ to consume -- WHY? There was NO taste of alcohol whatsoever. If it was just called Wild Mushroom Soup it would've been great. The little onion rings on top were crunchy and gave the soup good balance. Full of mushroom and deliciously creamy. A little salty. But I don't think you have to be 21+ to consume there was literally no taste of whiskey at all, maybe they just didn't add any to mine. I don't know. But overall a good soup, just don't expect to be wowed by whiskey flavor. Entree: Ahi Tuna Salad: Good thick pieces of fish, a little chewy, so probably not the freshest. Sesame seeds galore, I was picking them out of my teeth for hours after. The actual salad part... lack luster. OVERLY dressed to the point the lettuce was wilted from drowning in the champagne vinaigrette. Definitely recommend getting it on the side. Southern Chicken Salad was ordered but my friend ended up getting some bad looking remix of a Cobb Salad. It was bland with toppings and just a mountain of lettuce overdosed with dressing once again. After ordering our server wasn't to be seen . SO many other people were dropping off our food and didn't even say hi. Clearly overstaffed for the amount of people coming in. Finally we spotted our server and when we told him about the mistake in the salad he just kind of looked at the salad and then looked at her questioning to see if she'd still eat it. Which she did because we didn't want to bother him. So all in all, overpriced dressed, over salted, over rated food and service. Don't think I'd go back again. Maybe if they get their act together, they might be able to withstand the curse of the location. Otherwise they're doomed.
(2)Samantha L.
Amazing food and drinks at good prices! Whiskey flights are fun.
(5)SandJ K.
A friend of mine and I tried this place, had heard good things. Very nice, good menu and some specialties that were pretty darn good. I had pulled pork and the soup of the day both of which were great, and my friend's blackened fish sandwich was terrific too it seems. Our server Charlotte explained all the good things, how certain dishes were prepared and were special and was a super friendly and competent server. We'll be back!
(4)Agnieszka M.
My friend and I went here today for the first time and loved it. I really liked the decor and the atmosphere. The booths were comfortable and very private. Our server was very nice. I had the whiskey mushroom soup and it was DELICIOUS! You could definitely taste the whiskey in there. I also had the citrus soy salmon and honey roasted carrots which was also tasty. My friend had the pulled pork sandwich and fries and told me that it was really good. Will definitely come here again to try some of the whiskey varieties they have.
(4)Rosa D.
Mushroom soup has whiskey in it..... And it's not burnt off... Umm yummy! U actually have to be 21 to order!!! Pulled pork nachos......really good! Pulled pork is really juicy! Could have used a little more cheese though! Staff was very friendly and attentive. Didn't get 5 stars because of one thing. We were there on a Sunday and there was only a few other people there in the bar area. Who by the way were all but One couple were Watching the game. We asked to see if there was anyway to put the volume up a tad on the tv in front of us. And it was an immediate no from the manager. I have been to other restaurants that have done it for us. I wasn't asking for it to be blared over the speakers just the monitor. Other than that it was fine!! Will be back for dinner but not to hang at the bar abd watch a game tho!!! Food was awesome tho!
(4)Sherry D.
My review goes up to to five stars because I've been back here twice since my first review. Employees: Always friendly, accommodating, friendly, funny, you name it. They make you feel at home! Manhattan - they stopped charging the extra $2 to make it a "perfect." Best $7 Manhattan ever. Yum! Salmon is still delicious, ribs are a great deal. Love the atmosphere. Fix the fries (not a fan of skinny, shoestring-type fries) and I'd go up to 6 stars! The employees make this place. We have had amazing service every time we've visited.
(5)Lauren R.
I have ate here about 3 times and being in the hospitality industry helps with taking my clients out from time to time. I enjoyed the food but wish there were a little more choices. I really like their mac n cheese but their fish & chips meal had little bones in their fish which was disturbing. I never encountered that before. Great lil hang out for sure.
(3)Justin B.
This place had its ups and downs, but was overall a decent place. The whiskey selection is large, but we were disappointed that the "flights" options were limited and the one my brother had was fairly terrible. There was some disagreement at our table about the size of the pours, I felt they were a bit small. The food was mostly good, but had some misses. My burger was excellent (the B2 burger) but the bourbon bacon mac n' cheese was underwhelming (I had high hopes here). Overall the food was above average. Our waitress was very forgetful (no extra jalapenos with the nachos, forgot my beer order, etc.), so I'm hoping it was just one bad server or an off night. She was pleasant, but it was a hassle getting what we asked for. Overall I'd say it has a lot of potential. It's a nice, clean place... I just wish the pours were a bit larger and the wait staff hopefully a little more attentive next time. I would try it again.
(3)Hayley B.
I came here with my father and brother on a Saturday night. The place was busy however we had excellent service and the food was great. What I really appreciated was that their wait staff was very knowledgeable about the menu. My brother is lactose intolerant and has IBS, so his options are limited. He asked the server a number of questions about how the food was prepared and she knew all of the answers and was very patient about it, (most servers get annoyed, from my experience). I would definitely come here again, their burgers are delicious and they have good portions as well.
(4)Bob J.
I had the baby back ribs with the whiskey based barbecue sauce. The meat tasted great and the sauce really added to the meal. The side order of broccoli was cooked and spiced well. The three of us had a fabulous buffalo chicken flatbread. The beer selection was great as was the service. The place is decorated with backlit whiskey bottles and whiskey kegs. There's no table cloths and the menus are laminated, but it is more upscale than not. I look forward to my next meal there.
(4)Kirsten T.
First, the service is impeccable at this restaurant. The food and drinks are delicious. I ordered roasted chicken, the manager came out to tell me it would take about 1/2 hour to prepare as they didn't have any in the roaster. He gave me the option to order something else if I liked, which I did, bbq chicken breasts which they made special for me! And they didn't charge me for my meal, I will be back! Great service and excellent food.
(5)Dawn G.
This place is amazing. I can't wait until my husband and I visit our family in Chicago and move there in the future! We went here two nights in a row that's how good it was. Both nights I had the award winning citrus soy salmon. It was very succulent. Cooked to perfection. The Burbon mac and cheese was also very good. My husband had the Fish and chips which were very delightful as well. My uncle had salmon too it was just a nicely grilled one, he seemed to enjoy it. The Burbon selection is large here you can even get a pappy van winkle here although it's expensive but that would be no different anywhere else. The service was fast and friendly. I also enjoyed looking at all the whiskey and Burbon barrels in the back it's a neat touch!
(4)Kristen S.
Went here on a Sunday night around 6 PM and were seated right away. About 2/3 of the tables were full and the place was lively but not overly loud. The decor was great for me asI love dark wood, intimate booths and a big pretty bar full of 150 kinds of whiskey :) Most people wore jeans but you could wear a casual dress and be appropriate there too. The wait-staff was attentive but didn't check on us an obnoxious amount so I liked that. Our waitress could've been more friendly- usually good to be a happy person in the service industry ;) The food came out quickly and was prepared well. They don't do anything for birthdays (it was mine)-well they put a candle in our dessert (which was not comped) and that was it. The desserts really don't cost them much; it would've made a better impression if they gave a free dessert or did anything out of the ordinary. Here's what we had and what we thought: Drinks: Two people at our table got a margarita and said it was average. I tried one of the specialty whiskeys and it was very smooth (W.L. something or other). They offer a whiskey flight, which is cool and I will try if I go back on a Friday or Saturday :) Appetizer: Pulled pork nachos- delicious! Our table of 4 polished those off no problem, despite the large portion :) Spicy and tangy bbq pulled pork on top of well-salted crispy chips with pepper jack, cheddar, tomatoes, onions, jalepenos. Entrees: Quinoa Veggie Burger- my mom loved it, said it tasted fresh and had a good chipotle mayo and pepperjack to add flavor. NY Strip with whiskey smash butter- my dad is a steak guy and was happy with his. Not the best of his life but he enjoyed it. Blackened Fish Sandwich- bangin! This was my and my boyfriend's favorite thing we tried. Grilled blackened white fish on a soft bun with goddess dressing, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickle. I thought it was perfect, and a good price! Tender Steak Sandwich- I thought it was good, steak was tender(we ordered it medium/medium rare) and I liked the parmesan mayo and bread it came on. I thought the steak needed more flavor though. Sides: 3 of us had the Boubon Bacon Mac n Cheese- we all liked it. It has a subtle whiskey flavor, strong bacon flavor and creamy, stick to your sides cheese. My dad tried the glazed carrots and we all had a few- they are VERY sweet, if you're into that. We left most of those on the plate. Next time I'll probably try the Israeli couscous or mashed potatoes. The mac n cheese was a little heavy for me but it's worth a try. Dessert: Bourbon Chocolate Sauce Ice Cream Sliders - good! strong whiskey flavor. Wish they had more than 3 dessert choices though, since the other 2 didn't sound exciting. Overall very happy with the experience.. I'll be back!
(4)John G.
I dined here last night with a co-worker while in town on business. I had the BBQ trio with the Israeli couscous. All 3 BBQ dishes were excellent. The ribs were done very well as was the pulled pork. The flavoring on the chicken was outstanding and probably my favorite of the 3 BBQ dishes surprisingly. However the Israeli couscous stole the show. It was outstanding. I'm here for a week and I may have to stop in again just for the couscous. As far as whiskeys go, our server was pretty knowledgeable and make a great recommendation that both of us tried and loved. I also hit up 2 other whiskeys that I was familiar with and both were as good as expected. Their whiskey selection is incredible and they have a great mix of very high end, mid-range, and some lesser expensive whiskeys as well.
(4)Lynn M.
Reasonably priced, very good service and a friendly atmosphere. Everything went well! Our waiter brought out a complimentary coconut Oreo dessert from the Manager. It was quite good and I don't like coconut. Good burgers, the kids said, and my Cajun chicken was very good. Good sized portions. I wish they had Aberlour A'Bunadah (sp) as a single malt from Isle of Skye. The Bourbon Ice Cream Sliders were wonderful, too!
(5)Diana B.
This place is great. Boyfriend and I went here on a Saturday with no reservations and it was packed. But while we waited for a table, we sat at the bar and had a whiskey martini. It was great! Their beer is selection is good too. A couple sitting next to us came in and had the Bourbon Ice Cream Sliders. They highly recommended the sliders and said that was all they came in for. Once we got a table, the ambiance was great, staff was great and very helpful, and the food was delicious! I highly recommend this place. Also recommend to make reservation on the weekend and next, i am going to save room for those sliders.
(5)Karen G.
What a great spot to eat (if you can get in!). I recommend the 'award winning citrus soy salmon'. I get it every time I go. The service is excellent and the servers can recommend excellent bottles of wine - very knowledgeable.
(4)Courtney S.
This place is excellent! The service was spot on, the team is absolutely remarkable. Everybody seems to work together and the management team was a pleasure. We even got a visit from the executive chef, he was very gracious and glad to have us there. I must say we felt very special and they made it apparent that our business was appreciated! Onto the food and drinks. I started the evening with a mint julip having just watched the Kentucky derby, I felt it was necessary considering their concept. It was so refreshing, not overly minted and it wasn't too strong. Perfect balance so well done bartenders! We ordered the AZ Egg Roll appetizers with this jalepeno dipping sauce. These were the best type of southwest egg rolls I have had to date. The dipping sauce wasn't over powering hot, great balance between the two. The shell on the roll was light and crispy, the way they should be. I then had the NY strip served with the Whiskey Smash Butter. The steak was prepared a perfect medium rare. It was tender and juicy, just the way a good steak should be. The whiskey smash butter was just a great topping to such a delicious cut of meat. I got the side of the quinoa and it was actually the first time I had ever eaten that. It sounded interresting so I figured why not. Man was I surprised and delighted with my choice. A very summery light type of side dish. For dessert we went for the Bourbon Ice Cream Sliders, and what a way to end a great dinner with just and even better dessert. The marshmallw whiskey fudge sauce was the icing on the cake, so sweet and delectable. What great concept and restaurant to go to. The staff is amazing and friendly and the food was an experience in itself. Thank you Lincoln Whiskey Kitchen for a great guest experience. I will most definitely be back.
(5)Andy B.
My wife and I dined here last night. It being Saturday night, we waited about 20 minutes before being seated. The place was packed so I took that as a good sign. We had NY strip and center cut filet mignon. After reading some reviews, I originally ordered balsamic ribeye with a glass of Newcastle but I struck out on both as restaurant ran out of them. But our friendly waitress more than made up to us with a dish of Ahi tuna. As for our dishes, they were done very simply with steamed brocolli and mashed potatoes. Meats were high quality cuts and I can still remember each bite...only if I can eat like this everyday! Anyway, it was overall good experience and we'll be coming back for balsamic ribeye and several other dishes that sound interesting.
(4)Allison M.
Tried it twice, both times the kitchen took over 30 minutes to bring our entrees. First time, the server comped both entrees, which was a pleasant surprise so I didn't hesitate to go back. The food took forever but was very good! Date had steak and I had salmon, we split the whiskey mushroom soup which was really unique and delicious. The second time, again 30 minutes for entrees, no comping, and actually terrible service where I had an empty water glass (water!? come on!!) for half the night. Again, food very good, but sorry NO WAY will I go back. Its surrounded by restaurants that just do it better.
(1)Joann S.
I've been to this restaurant twice. The first time it was decent but the place is ridiculously dark. I've had their Famous Chicken salad at the Naperville location (White Chocolate Grill) and I enjoyed it so I ordered it here and it was good. However, my elderly mom asked the waiter his thoughts about the chicken crepes. He said that they have worked hard to perfect the dish over the past few years and that it was an excellent choice. When it arrived it was drowned in a dark brown mushroom sauce that did not seem to fit a chicken dish. My mom did not want to send the dish back so she ate what she could but did not care for it. When the waiter returned with the bill he asked my mom if she wanted to take home the rest of her dish and she politely said that she didn't care for the sauce and that it did not seem to fit the dish. The waiter said "yeah, people complain about it all the time." WHAT?! "I said, "Oh really?" and he shrugged his shoulders and said "yeah, the owners refuse to change it." Some excellent choice, huh? Don't bother asking the servers for their opinions. I'm not sure that I will go back. They are pretty expensive and there are better places out there.
(2)Caryn A.
We have been regular patrons since they opened. Last night we dined there with friends and were shocked to find that the serving sizes had changed dramatically. The wonderful mushroom soup was reduced in half. The liquid in the spoon barely cleared when placed at the bottom of the bowl. The chicken was 1/3 less in volume. They have not changed their prices but their service sizes are less. There are over 1,000 restaurants in the Schaumburg area and they will not be around long if they keep this up. I tried to email them at the address on their site and it was not a viable email. I guess they don't want to hear from us either.
(1)Eve N.
Was in the area, stopped in based on reviews... the only reason I'm giving 2stars is because the mushroom soup was great. We ordered the BBQ trio with pulled pork, ribs, chicken, and a side of Mac. Well the Mac was nothing special it was topped with breadcrumb mixture that killed the rest of the dish. The trio was ok, overall I had trouble finding a balance in all there dishes. Trio not enough whisky, bourbon sliders, nothing but whisky. The worst service ever!! The guy serving us had to be the worst waiter of ALL time! Will not be back.
(2)Patrick S.
If you are looking to spend an average of $25-$29 per person without an appetizer, this is a place for you. Our waiter, Tom, was one of the best waiter's I ever had. He was very personable and attentive to our table. He got all of our orders correct. I ordered an Ice Tea for my drink and my meal was a BBQ bacon burger with a Whiskey BBQ sauce and a side of fresh cut fries. The burger was properly cook, I get it medium rare. It did not lack any seasoning, it was juicy and tasted wonderful. The bacon was crispy and complimented the Whiskey sauce. The fries could of been seasoned better and I thought they where too small of a cut. Non the less I did finish them. Everyone else that I was with did not have any complaints about their food. We all ordered a dessert, the majority of us got the White Chocolate raspberry cheesecake. This did include me. Their dessert are marketed as "desserts for two", but for those that know me, I never share my sweets. I ate the entire cheesecake, it was that good. The presentation of the food was creative, but you can see it done at any other restaurant. There wasn't that much parking in the front, so you need to back in the back. To wrap this up, I would recommended to anyone, it was a great atmosphere, really good staff and great quality food.
(4)Keith O.
Only giving it four stars because we've only been there once. But what a great place! Great looking and very cool vibe. Loved the music playing in the background. Most importantly, incredible selection of bourbons and other fine American whiskeys. Food was terrific and the prices very reasonable. The whiskey flights are a great way to try different brands at a very reasonable price. Can't wait to go back! Highly recommend it!
(4)Renee B.
What can I say, the dinner selections were really great, food preparation was amazing. The server was great, this was our first visit and I'll keep coming back.
(5)Mark E.
Went here for the first time, and got great service. Waiter let us try a couple beers and whiskeys on the house, even got to try an entree. Food was good. The blue cheese burger wasn't as good as the BBQ burger or the fish sandwich. I want to go back and try a few more things on the menu, and a few more of their drinks. The mac n cheese is amazing! Definitely get that as a side. The Old Fashioned is delicious. I suppose I give it four stars because the food isn't a huge wow factor, but for pub food it is definitely does the job.
(4)V S.
Drinks and atmosphere was great...food not so much. I met a co-worker here because I've driven by there and always wanted to try it. I got there around 4:30 and it was nice and quiet...by the time we left at 7...it was packed. I started with a Arnold Palmer with honey whiskey....very good...strong. I also tried a local whiskey with ginger ale...good but strong. The waitress was very helpful and gave me a Whiskey 101 class. :) We tried the nachos and crab cakes...the nachos were very disappointing. The chicken looked like lunch meat...they were cold and bland. The crap cakes weren't cooked enough. We sat at the bar and getting to the bathroom required. I would go again but only for drinks.
(4)Thibidoux R.
Very good service. My water glass never got lonely. My Surf n Turf was tasty but didn't change my life. Wife had the Crabcakes n Mac n Cheese, which she really liked, which is saying something for a picky pregnant chick. Decent value too. Definitely recommend, especially for you, my beautiful reader.
(4)Taylor M.
Never going back. The drinks are good but very expensive and weak the food wasn't worth the money and our waiter was very inattentive to our party of eight. I'm definitely not impressed with paying over $70 per couple for a meal i could have bought in the frozen food section at trader joes. It was also VERY LOUD which is ok but not when you have to talk over the blaring music in the background.
(2)Scott R.
Had 5 different servers. When they would get to the table none knew how got what food or drinks. With all of the whiskey to choose from it would seem to make sense to add a few more beers.
(2)Mike A.
My friend and I went groupon hopping which means we got a groupon for the fox and hound in Schaumburg for dinner and then another groupon for white chocolate for their desserts. We were a little worried that they would get mad at us for only using the groupon for dessert but they had no problem with that at all! The only problem my friend has was the coffee, I would say that for people who drink really sweet and flavored coffees you should just stink with water because the coffee is not sweetened ( which I actually prefer) . Anyway we got the bourbon ice cream puffs ( Which you can eat even if you are under 21) and the chocolate souffle cake. God damn that souffle was to die for! It was warm, smooth and not too sweet. One of the best desserts I've ever had. And I loved the bourbon with the ice cream. We only got dessert because be warned the menu is expensive but the desserts are all around 8 dollars and they are for two which is not bad at all! All in all I recommend anyone going here.
(5)Therese H.
A wonderful place. Food great and a good value. Nice decor. Definitely worth driving 1/2 hour for especially to meet someone from up north. Will for sure go again and soon. We went on a monday nite I can imagine on other nites it would be a very good idea to make a reservation.
(5)Kevin K.
The menu was tiny. Not much of a selection. The food was good but not worth the price. And the portions were small. I ate everything on my plate and was still hungry, so I went back to the bread. Luckily the honey butter was amazing and the waiter actually gave me a little cup of it to go after I told him how good it was. I'd go back if people were going, but it wouldn't be my choice to go.
(3)Elizabeth M.
I came here for a quick dinner before a movie on a Friday night. The place was pretty packed, but we were able to grab one of the tables around the bar when it emptied. The bartender was knowledgeable about the menu and offered us some tasters of beer before we ordered, which was very helpful. I had a pulled a pork sandwich which was pretty good, but my friend had their burger which was one of the best we've had in a while. The burger was a decent size, it had excellent taste, and it was overcooked like so many other places. The bacon and cheddar on top were excellent too! I would definitely come here again and explore more of the menu.
(4)Amy T.
Weber grill is next door, and I can't stand that place. It has poorly cooked food, a limited menu, and is just a bunch of hype. I will say that is not the case with Lincoln Whiskey. Everything is homemade and so is their bbq sauce. My husband, who has tried the ribs almost everywhere, said these were probably the best ribs he ever had. I never heard so many "mmmm's" during a meal as he was eating them. The server told me they slow cook them for 12 hours before putting them on the grill. The service was great, and it's so refreshing to hear a server really know the menu well. All the food was homemade. I tried the Quinoa veggie burger, and it was moist and delicious, as was the Israeli couscous side. They have various sides. I wasn't a fan of the mashed potatoes (they lacked seasoning), and my soup was slightly too salty, but the rest of the food was great, and I always appreciate a place that makes everything homemade and has great prices, service and ambiance. I did bring my children, and the kids meals are an outstanding value. My son had the cheeseburger which the server stated was the same size as an adult burger, but with just less toppings (he didn't mind). My other son had homemade chicken fingers, not the frozen pre-made stuff you see at 99% of other restaurants, and the portion was huge. Both boys ate everything, and my youngest rarely eats his whole meal when we go out, so I know it was good. We then ordered the decadent white chocolate brownie dessert. My husband, who professes to hate white chocolate, thought it was one of the best desserts ever. The ice cream tasted homemade, as well as the whipped cream on top. It was one of the richest things I ever tasted, and the family devoured it in five seconds. We really had a wonderful server, Alexis, who did a great job explaining the menu, being patient with our questions and getting our order correct. Restaurants rarely get my order correct because I'm one of those "When Harry met Sally - everything on the side" sort of people. She also really did a great job expanding on what the restaurant was about, and the owners would be proud. I'm so sick of spending my hard earned money at restaurants where the service and food sucks, but this place was just fabulous and I felt that I received my money's worth. It as great. Skip Weber (which we will never go back to again, and my husband HATED their ribs), and go next door.
(4)Sarah M.
Went here a few months ago because I got a Groupon. I'm really glad that I did! We went early during the week and were seated near the bar. Our waitress was really nice and recommended different dishes. Their choices of side dishes are great and a lot more unique than most chain restaurants. I had the Cajun chicken sandwich and it was probably the best chicken sandwich I've had at a restaurant. I'm sure we'll be going back here again soon, it seems like a great spot for happy hours.
(4)Jamie B.
Great place with great food and service. Paul is an excellent waiter and the entire staff was very attentive to our table. I highly recommend you try this restaurant though the wait might be long its worth it.
(5)Russell B.
A groupon got us to try this newer restaurant after a few months. We were impressed by this establishment. We sat at the bar, shared an entree and had drinks. Great service and prices were in check with similar restaurants in the area. Not big whiskey drinkers, but if you are this is the place to go. Draft beer selection is above average with 6 or 7 choices, including a rare 2 brothers beer. Will return with friends to this restaurant.
(4)Ryan B.
Great beer, pretty good food, but absolutely stellar service. Cool ambiance as well. Similar to old resident Ted's Montana Grill, but more upscale and subdued feel. We'll definitely be back.
(4)Wayne K.
We went to LWK on a saturday night. Made reservations. Had no wait. Food was GREAT. Scallops, burgers pulled pork nachos, and drinks. All was Great!!
(5)Matt T.
This is my favorite restaurant, hands down. I have yet to be disappointed with a meal here. I've tried the BBQ sampler, steaks and the roasted chicken crepes, all were very tasty. The portions are all quite appropriate, you will be full if you finish your meal. I enjoy my bourbon and the selection will suit all tastes. I made the wise choice and attended a Bourbon Dinner Presentation sponsored by the Buffalo Trace distillery and had great tastes of 5 different whiskeys (4 bourbons and a rye) along with great food that is not part of LWK's everyday menu. My only regret so far is that I haven't tried the bourbon ice cream sliders. Great comfort foods and, did I say I like my bourbon?
(5)Abe A.
The restaurant is located ~ 25 miles west of downtown Chicago in the suburb of Schaumburg. This restaurant features over 125 different whiskeys. The decor is very nice which puts the patron in a relaxed mood to enjoy a fine dinner. I would highly recommend the BBQ Ribs with Whiskey sauce. A separate menu is available for the whiskey selections. Private booths are available as well. The service was great. One of the select few restaurants that actually offer coffee in a large mug.
(4)Karissa J.
Love this place. Great service, fantastic food...no detail was overlooked!
(5)Joe S.
Went here a few weeks ago. The drinks were great! I thought it was a great idea to have flights of whiskey instead of flights of beer. We had a buffalo chicken flat bread pizza to start the night off (three of us in the group). A great option! Each of us got different food. I got a burger (I know not creative at all) but I was craving it. Was an extremely good. The other two people in my party also enjoyed their food. Desert was so good we ordered two for us three to share. The only bad thing was the service. Our waitress was EXTREMELY slow. Granted it was busy, but still. I tried emailing the owner while at the table from my iphone, but email bounced back. Overall great food, but service needs more work.
(4)Angela S.
Really nothing special. Horrible name for a restaurant and everything was severely under seasoned. Most of the menu items are copycats of big chain restaurants. The service was good. We had a party of 6 including a child and they brought a (well-priced!) kids menu and crayons. We sat at a large table near the bar instead of waiting 30 minutes. Since this was apparently not a hostess controlled area, we had a group waiting for our table hovering and breathing down our necks for half of our meal. I couldn't even get out of my seat to use the bathroom and could hear them talking about us, our food, etc. I would have expected the server (who had to shuffle through them to get to us) to suggest that they wait in the actual bar area or in the waiting area. Everything was decent. I had a blue cheese burger. The server had to explain where the bacon was (without me asking)- weird. Everything was fine, just not at all impressive. I guess I would prefer this to a chain, I'd rather support a local place, but they really need to salt their food and be a little more inventive instead of copying the 1998 Applebee's menu.
(3)Kimberly G.
Me and my boyfriend have gone here twice and we love it! We sat at the bar both times and the bartender/server was friendly and efficient.The first time we split a BBQ flat bread and it was a great starter with our whiskeys. I had the scallops the first time and steak the next and it was perfect. no complaints.Next time, we are just going for whiskey and dessert. I definitely want to try the sliders. It was busy both times but we enjoyed sitting at the bar and the place has a nice look. One thing they should have done was make it bigger!
(5)Angelique F.
Love the whiskey mushroom soup! Service was okay my first time there and good the second time. They work well as a team. My salmon was grilled perfectly!
(4)caryn b.
Met friends for drinks and dinner. The food is outstanding. Get the salmon for sure. If there are multiple people try the pulled pork an a burger too . The drinks are delish they use fresh squeezed juices which are outstanding. The bartender are awesome and quite handsome (good eye candy for the ladies) Ask for James and Tony. They know their whiskey, bourbon and scotch for sure. We will be back for sure.
(5)Jay D.
Amazing. This place does it right! I've not been to the White Chocolate Grill, so most of their flavors/dishes were new to me. If you've been to WCG you'll see some repeats and variations, but the bottom line is EVERYTHING is excellent! My friend loves the Quinoa burger, the fish and chips are just right, the mixed greens salad is fantastic - but in reality we've never had one bad meal here - very hard to do for any restaurant. But what really separates this place are the little things - first the staff is first class - they are obviously very well trained, and you'll quickly notice that any request you make is always met with your server saying "Of course" or "My pleasure." Even when you're just thanking them for taking your plate - you'll get an "Of course." The other thing you'll notice is that you may lose track of who your waiter/waitress actually is - because EVERYONE working there helps with your service. One person may bring your drink, another your order, someone else your food, someone else will stop by and ask if they can take your plate - this team is a well-oiled machine - and they all assist each other. It's great to see, and something I haven't seen in many other restaurants, if at all. The prices are very reasonable, the quality of food is excellent, the service is amazing and of course, if you are a whiskey fan you'll be in heaven. One other detail that just shows how focused they are on the "little stuff" - look near your sugar/condiments on the table and you'll find paper that is specifically marked for you to put your gum in. My friend who always pulls out a kleenex/piece of paper from her purse to dispose of her gum was amazed! Love this place!
(5)Charles K.
Nothing I can say to complain about this place. Good beer and whiskey selection. The whiskey sampler flights are a good deal. All the food I tried was good and everything else looked good. Friendly staff, a little pricey, but not terrible.
(4)Susan V.
The food and service were great. We went early (7 p.m.) and it was packed. I suggest reservations.
(5)Randy S.
Great concept especially for the suburbs, great bourbon and beer/IPA selection which I truly enjoyed. Price points were solid, and service was OK. Still a par under the city cuisine wise, but I enjoyed it. The salmon we really enjoyed more so than the burger but both were good. We will be back when in Schaumburg, although Wildfire is our regular go to.
(4)Jordan H.
Although LWK has gotten consistently busier, I feel that their food has dropped off a bit. On my most recent visit, the french dip, previously a standout, is average - not the rare, juicy meat that was served before (and also a bit smaller, although the sandwich still is no slouch). The mac and cheese has a decidedly stronger bourbon flavor that doesn't suit it well, topped with far too many bread crumbs. I still like the place, although I feel like they've settled in to a bit of a rut.
(3)Jessica N.
My boyfriend and I went to Lincoln Whiskey Kitchen with a Groupon last Sunday night, and we had a delicious meal! The atmosphere was great, the service was great, and the food was great. I cannot complain. We had the following dishes: Whiskey Mushroom Soup - this was absolutely delicious, but a little too salty. Pulled Pork Nachos - If you love pulled pork and/or nachos (I love both!), you must get these! I think this was our favorite dish of the night. Roast Chicken Crepe - This was my least favorite dish. It just wasn't very exciting and not very appealing, although the flavors were good and nothing was wrong with it. Vegetable of the Day: Broccoli - I was disappointed in the broccoli. It was described as being tossed with olive oil and parmesan cheese, which it may very well have been. However, when it arrived, it tasted and looked like just steamed broccoli. I wish they would have dressed it up a bit for "Vegetable of the Day' Bourbon Ice Cream Sliders - I don't usually order dessert, but these were totally worth it! Overall, I would definitely go back to Lincoln Whiskey Kitchen, In fact, I will be scouting Groupon for another deal! I am excited to try other things on the menu.
(4)Danielle X.
Went in last night with my boyfriend and ended up sitting at the bar. Bartender was FANTASTIC, he really was a pleasure and knew what he was talking about. We'll be back for sure.
(5)Brigitte M.
I had the fish and chips. The breading was overwhelming and the fish was thin. My husband had the steak sandwich and he liked it. My son really loved the French dip. I have never witnessed him eat like that!
(3)Catherine C.
Looks great on the inside, great service, and good food.
(5)Sean Y.
Wanted to like this place based on all the great reviews. The food was very bland and the meats were cold, tough, and had strange textures. The kids meals had huge raw carrots that weren't even adult-friendly. Several of us did not feel very well afterwards and a few spent many hours in the restroom! Only gave second star because the service was good. Definitely will not be returning.
(2)Jamie C.
Horrible experience. The restaurant was loud. We had a long wait. The bartender could not be more rude. They ran out of their special by 7:00 pm. I will never go back!!!
(1)Phil M.
The food was great and the selection of 125 different whiskeys was outstanding! Our server, Angelo was very friendly and knowledgable about the menu and drinks.
(5)Gina S.
Good whiskey selection, GREAT cream of mushroom soup. However, I was still hungry after $20 meal and $18 whiskey :/
(4)Pat S.
Let's start with the name Lincoln's Whiskey Kitchen (LWK). I believe it is appropriate to use the name of the infamous 16th President of the United States for this establishment as both Abe and his father worked in distilleries and later Lincoln was a partner in a group of "general stores" that specialized in whiskey, brandy, rum, and wine. Like Lincoln the properties of the LWK advocated being responsible and drinking moderately. Abe personally abstained from the consumption of alcohol, but he was no buzz kill . The LKW is a revamped old Ted's Montana Grill. The new owners did a wonderful job remodeling. This place is beautiful. But the real renovation is the food. The stakes are generous portions, cooked to perfection, tasty, and so tender they can almost be cut with a fork and melt in your mouth. The burgers are among the area's best. However, the Ahi tuna salad looked dressed for an elegant night out, but like a French whore it had too much dressing. My party was a bit disappointed on how a restaurant with the name Lincoln's Whiskey Kitchen did not possess many food items that actually used whiskey. One dessert contains bourbon, none of the appetizers, salad dressing, or soups contain any of the elixir, whiskey makes no appearance with the burgers and sandwiches, in fact whiskey makes a limited appearance on the menu being infused into the LWK's Whiskey Smashed Butter topping the New York Strip and in the Whiskey BBQ Sauce to accompany the Barbecued Baby Back Ribs. We are not saying but whiskey in everything, but if the kitchen is named for the drink use it a bit. It's like going to the Egg Basket just to find out they don't use eggs. Here is LWK promise from their website: "LWK" offers a menu that meets the flight to quality the American dining public is seeking in a comfortable setting with friendly, consistently attentive service. All an all LWK earns good marks across the board. Try this place out, you won't be disappointed. To be honest Abe would eat here.
(4)Mike B.
Stopped in for a drink after dinner. Great selection of both American Whiskey and Scotch Whisky. Bartender knew his stuff and helped me pick my new favorite Whiskey. Food menu looked pretty good so I'll update once we try a bite.
(4)Joan K.
Restaurant 1/2 full at 545 pm. Told there was an hour wait, but could sit in bar. Pleazzzzz. I hate when places do that!! We were hungry so we dined in the bar. Mushroom soup tasted like they just added whiskey at the end. Did not have the best taste. Appetizer of pork nachos, arrived cold. Entree vegetables didn't even melt butter put on them. sigh. Ribs good..thank goodness. My friend,who is a chef instructor had chicken crepes with brown salty Madeira gravy and crepes doughy. service was good, and have to say restaurant compensated for their poor food quality, so that made things somewhat better. Keep to the ribs..but must serve food hot
(3)Duane M.
Love this place ... BBQ Nachos are obnoxiously good. Best Bourbon collection I have seen outside of Kentucky.
(5)Kelley B.
My best friend and I have been wanting to try Lincoln Whiskey Kitchen since it opened and finally got our opportunity. We both needed a night out and had just finished reading a book about Abraham Lincoln - perfect inspiration when discussing restaurants! I made a reservation for 7:00 on Friday and I'm glad I did. When we arrived the parking lot was nearly full and you could see people waiting outside on the bench to be seated. When we checked in with the hostess I was told a table would be cleared momentarily - our wait was about 5 minutes. High marks for honoring a reservation! When we were seated we actually had two waiters. The first was Jeff and he was in charge of drinks - I'm guessing he was the resident whiskey expert that night. He was prompt and polite and had a wonderful smile - made us feel immediately comfortable. The second server was our actual waiter - he gave us plenty of time to look at the menu and made sure all of our questions were answered. He was also very patient when my friend had to leave the table to take an important call, which I'm sure delayed the table on a busy Friday night. In keeping with the "whiskey" theme of the restaurant we both tried their Frisky Whiskey cocktail - a potent but sweet cocktail and one of their recommendations. One is perfect for dinner, two would be enough for the night. We ordered the Ahi tuna appetizer which was amazing. It was served over a slaw that was in their special citrus soy sauce. It was absolutely delicious - and incentive to try the citrus soy glazed salmon next time we stop. My friend ordered the southern fried chicken salad which she raved over. She said it had all of the best things she would want on a salad. I ordered the Parmesan crusted filet with bourbon bacon mac n cheese - it was also served with their mashed potatoes. I thought the steak was not cooked as well as I had ordered it (medium well), however I still enjoyed it - I did not send it back. The Parmesan crust was delicious, the mac n cheese was fantastic, and the mashed potatoes a nice complement. All in all we really liked the food and both saw things on the menu we'd like to try next time. The bar looks really interesting with all the bottles of whiskey they offer lined up on the wall and the decor is very trendy but with a hint of the classic 1880's saloon feel to it (think pressed aluminum ceiling). Service, wait time, food and drinks all get high marks and I would definitely recommend Lincoln Whiskey Kitchen to anyone looking for a good meal.
(4)Maria D.
I've been here twice and the food is good, however be wary if you're with a group of people. I recently went with a group of friends. Before we ordered our food, one of the servers showed up with this huge plate of nachos "compliments of our server to make sure we tried something new". Of course, we were all really excited and thanked our server UNTIL our bill came and we realized they charged us for the "complimentary" nachos. In my opinion, a little too sneaky. Wasn't thrilled with that strategy and probably won't go back.
(3)Stephen C.
Well, I am never to judge people on their first impression and approximately a week ago I returned to the Lincoln Whiskey Chicken with a fresh new outlook on life and I have to say, womp womp. We started with the pulled pork nachos, which had pulled pork that was okay (I'm from TN so...) and I was under the impression that cheese was involved. It was easily the best thing I've had there. Moving on to entrees that do not have any barbeque, I settled for the fish and chips while my wife had the NY Strip with a parmesan crust. The fish and chips I had were okay, with just a little too much breading but the fish was definitely not dry or greasy so a few points there. The steak was ordered medium rare, was served very rare and the parmesan crust tasted like the powdered parmesan bought at any store. When doing a parmesan crust, I am not asking for a reggiano but I would like something that doesn't have the texture of dusty, dry and powdery. The side with the steak was mac and cheese, which was (you'll never guess) too salty. Angelica S's review just made me realize they're cooking with bourbon AND adding salt, which is not ideal. The service was outstanding, as you expect, but it outshines the food. Normally with restaurants, one strike and you're out. I've given them the benefit of the doubt for the second go round and they have failed to impress.
(2)P R.
I am increasing the rating by a star because after a second visit - every item we ordered was again consistently very well done. I also feel the prices are quite reasonable for their quality and quantity - certainly much better value and ambiance than next door at Weber Grill (read my review on Weber where I compare the burgers). This time we visited for dinner and I tried the fish of the day - ono. It was a generous portion and perfectly cooked. I selected the veg of the day which was a terrific fresh summer corn salad. Other dishes ordered at our table included the fantastic Whiskey Burger with a side of their yummy mac and cheese and the blackened whitefish. Service was friendly and prompt.
(5)Joe R.
Been here twice, food is decent, it seems if you stick to burgers and sandwhiches over entrees you are better off. The biggest turn off is the bar, yes their selection is awesome, but they seem to measure the pours to the drop. For the price they charge and the pour you get this is unacceptable. Overall not bad, not great, I suppose whiskey wise this is probably the best selection outside of the city. No rush to come back here.
(3)Laura R.
LIked the atmosphere and the servers and all staff were very attentive and pleasant. Two of us ordered the special Rib Eye that was to be marinated 24 hours. I say that you should stick to a steak house if you are going to spend $23 on a steak. Not particularly good. Side order of couscous was quite tasty and the mashed potatoes were good, too. Happy Hour Skyy Martini's for $6 were a deal. We also ordered the bourbon ice cream sliders and that was wonderful. I will go back, as there were other items on the menu that I wanted to give a shot.. All in all, I thought that restaurant was ok. (it wasn't too loud either or too cold)
(3)Suzan K.
We went to try out this place since it's new. I most likely not return. There was no wait for a table, maybe since I made reservations and it was a weeknight. However, the wait for the food was long. It took over 30 minutes for our dinners to come out and we didn't order anything special. I had the BBQ Trio. The chicken was dry and bland. The pulled pork was too salty for my taste. The ribs were fine but you only get 2 ribs. The bourbon bacon mac n cheese side was okay. It had a spice kick to it and the waiter told us it's the bourbon, which I doubt. My husband had the seared ahi tuna salad which he said the tuna was good but the salad was over dressed. The mushroom soup was good but too salty. The whiskey cocktails are also pricey, almost $10 a drink. With so many choices of restaurants in Schaumburg, I would go elsewhere.
(2)Lori O.
I was driving down Meacham & saw that a new restaurant had opened up in the old Ted's Montana Grill. I checked the reviews & decided to give it a try. I'm glad i did. I had the pulled pork sandwich & it was really good. Now, I'm not a big fan of mushrooms but the mushroom soup intrigued me since the menu said you had to be over 21 to order it. Well, I decided to order it & it was the best mushroom soup I've ever had! The waiter we had was very helpful & attentive. I'll definitely be back to try some of their other dishes.
(4)Lauren E.
One word... AMAZING! I can't rave enough about LWK. Visited the restaurant with some girls from work it's opening week in Schaumburg. We just couldn't get enough of it! Our bartender was great and the atmosphere was phenomenal. Turns out, the owner is also affiliated with White Chocolate Grill in Naperville (ALSO amazing) so I knew we would have a good experience. They even have a great happy hour (and wonderful lemon drop martinis!) Now for the food... every single appetizer is simply, yes, amazing. We tried the fries w/ whiskey BBQ sauce, the ahi tuna (best I've ever had) and the chips and dip. Went back for dinner a week later and tried the BBQ pulled pork sandwich with the vegetable of the day. Went back later in the month and tried the grilled fish sandwich. Again, terrific! I could go on, and on, and on about this restaurant. We plan on having our office happy hours here in the summer. Glad to have such a unique restaurant right down the street! Check it out! :)
(5)Vanessa B.
I ate at LWK while in the Chicago area on a business trip. My group made a 7:00 pm reservation for 9 people and when we arrive promptly at 7 our table was ready. We dined at the table in the bar area and had Troy as our waiter/bartender for the evening. The service, food, and atmosphere were all excellent . Our table shared everything we ordered which included the Parmesan Crusted Filet w/ mashed potatoes & honey glazed carrots, crab cakes, chicken crepes, BBQ trio, salmon, and Balsamic rib eye everything was wonderful! When i return to the Chicago area i will definitely be returning to LWK.
(5)Sarah P.
great food, amazing whiskey selection and warm, friendly service! appetizer: pulled pork nachos - a great take on nachos and definitely enough to share with 2-4 people as a starter! we really enjoyed, but were almost full after the two of us finished them...so good! too good... main: citrus-soy salmon - perfectly glazed, not overpowering. light and very enjoyable. the Japanese cucumber topping is a wonderful pairing!!! great as leftovers too side: israeli couscous - so light and refreshing. really nice flavor profile, would definitely order again dessert: BOURBON ICE CREAM SLIDERS!!!! - all I can say is WOW!!! if you eat just one dessert it's a MUST HAVE!!! also, we shared a whiskey flight which was a an awesome way to taste a wider selection and some of the hand picked exclusive whiskeys. i had more than a few favorites we had a wonderful late afternoon lunch and were lucky enough to meet the chef, who was a very gracious and wonderful man. Genius!
(5)Brad W.
First time, home run!!!!! Troy; awesome server, great knowledge of the menu and how it's built. Fantastic ambiance, food was perfect and outstanding! Prices were well below what I expected. Stop searching restaurants, go here!
(5)Joseph M.
Great Food, at a great price and you can't beat the kids menu if u have kids. I don't remember the exact price, but I'm pretty sure a half slab which comes with a drink and fries was $5 or less off the kids menu. I've always had good service too. There was one occasion where the wait was over an hour when it was said to supposed to only be 45 minutes but that kind of thing could happen anywhere (on that occasion we were comped our appetizer choice without even having to complain)
(5)David S.
Great food! For an appetizer, try the Buffalo Chicken Flatbread. The ribs with the Whiskey BBQ sauce is the bomb! The French Onion Soup is also fantastic! Highly recommended!
(5)Jenn H.
Besides some minor problems with the service the food was graet!! Egg Roll App was amazing... steak sandwich was undercooked, but still wasnt bad. I will return and try the whiskey selection when im not on lunch break :)
(4)John D.
We went there last night and between us we had the house mushroom soup without the whiskey, jambalaya and roast chicken with mashed potatoes. The primary ingredient in all of the dishes was salt. It was just too overpowering and the house gravy is simply salt dissolved in fatty liquid. We also tried AZ Egg Rolls, in which the main ingredient is cumin. I just don't think the chef is very experienced as the seasonings are unbalanced and even the mashed potatoes are loaded with salt. We tried the chocolate souffle for dessert and it tasted like any ordinary microwaved lava cake you could get anywhere. We had no alcohol an with tip it was $80 out the door for the two of us. I won't be back.
(2)Steve P.
A great new addition to the long roll call of Schaumburg restaurants. Some of the best service I've ever received at a restaurant, regardless of price. The food was terrific. It has a great atmosphere. I'd be happy going here in a great many circumstances: Business lunch with clients, family dinner, quick bite to eat, or just for drinks. We had the Citrus soy salmon, BBQ trio and caesar salad. All were very well prepared and of great portion sizes. The dessert (for two) of bourbon ice cream sliders was a creative and tasty end to the dinner ... that's not quite true because the really great end to the dinner was one of the whiskeys we ordered. This restaurant has a wonderful selection of whiskeys with some excellent flights to sample, for very reasonable prices. By the way, the wine selection is good too. Finally, I am surprised at just how reasonable the prices are. It is almost unheard of to pay as little as we did for great food and drinks in a nice restaurant. I'll be back ... many times.
(5)julie h.
Nachos are not as good as Village Taverns Some items were too spicy Best option is the burger You can save money by ordering dinner/appetizers in bar area before 7 pm. The environment is trendy (They are affiliated with White Chocolate grill of Naperville which is yummy)
(3)Nicole M.
Had a groupon waiting to be used and about to expire. And everyone seem to rave about this place. The 1st time we went there it was an hour and a half wait uhh no thanks. 2nd time I made reservations and we were seated right away. My bf ordered the Whiskey Wild Mushroom Soup, he said it was good but by the bottom it tasted like straight whiskey. I got the pulled pork with no slaw or pickles and mac and cheese. My boyfriend got the french dip with cheese no onion and fries. Both orders came out wrong. I was like hmm ok just about to pick off what I didn't want and our server came by and fix the wrong order. Finally got my food and my boyfriend was almost done with his (he didn't say anything about the onions). He said it was decent but not as good as blackfinns french dip. I on the other hand thought mine was a little dry BBQ helped a little and not very warm. I would say it was ok, not the best but not the worst. Don't hate me everyone but I didn't really care for the mac and cheese either! I didn't really like how dark it was in there too, kinda creeped me out.
(3)Bobbi D.
Heard really great things about this place and had been wanting to try it for awhile. Very disappointing. Went on a Saturday night around 8:30 and was told there would be a 35-45 minutes wait. Totally expected, right? Yes. But score, there were two open seats at the bar! This was the highlight of the night. Nice bartender, but over priced bourbon. Food probably would have been decent if it didn't take so long and most of it came out cold. Not much else to say other than we won't be going back but look forward to the new restaurant that will open it's place once it closes. And, now I have a stomach ache. Not cool Whiskey Kitchen. Not cool.
(2)Kristina K.
Great food, service and location. I will return again!
(5)Dan N.
Very Impressed, the chain food wasteland that is Schaumburg can still produce a few gems. We had an expiring Groupon and figured we could get in and out quickly before heading to see SkyFall. We got there kinda early about 5pm it wasn't that crowded yet....by the time we left just before 6 it was packed and had a large line. My wife and I split an bowl of Mushroom Soup, a perfectly cooked Med. Rare Burger and a Pulled Pork sandwich. Being a BBQ Snob I really wasnt expecting much for the Pork but it was really good, there wasnt a ton of smoke flavor but it has a nice mix of Bark and very moist pork some really good Slaw and I really enjoyed the well toasted bun. The nutty toasted flavor rally enhanced the flavor and elevated the sandwich, its something I would have never given must thought of but I am a BBQ toaster now. I would come back for that sandwitch any time . Their signature whiskey Mushroom soup with swiss and crispy onions was good, kinda unique not boozy as I was worried about with decent Mushroom flavor. The Mushrooms and crispy onions and melting cheese created some nice texture contrasts...when I fist seen it on the menu that prompted me to buy the Groupon in the first place. On to the burger, I cant stress enough how impressed I was to see how perfectly that burger was cooked, good crust fresh toppings.... as with the pork I would be happy to have that again anytime. The real star of our visit was the over the top excellent service from our server Paul, he seemed to know the menu inside and out, was able to answer all the questions knowledgeably and when we told him we were in a bit of a rush, he made sure we got out in time. It really was some of the best service I had had. Looking forward to getting back there soon
(4)Ed O.
Delicious food and customer service. However, I felt they were eerily similar to Weber Grill just next door, without the pretzel roll appetizers. It's good for a change of pace, but I'd go with Weber...
(4)Meredith C.
I am a firm believer in second chances....I will be giving this restaurant another chance. Overall the food was really good, (Get the onion straws to start) and my dirty martini was quite good. Unfortunately it was the service that didn't impress me. I'm going to rant, it's who I am, but take this with a grain of salt, because as it was, I was there on a Monday night and this place is newer, still trying to find the right crew. This is more of therapy for me, and again, I will be back. The food is really good and that is the #1 most important thing. I used to work as a server in well known restaurant (and other smaller privately owned businesses), I know all about seamless service and that non-sense that makes my friends hate me for being a pretentious diner. Anyways, I usually judge, but never let it affect the tip or how I act to a fellow server. It's more of a game for me. But it does disappoint me when I go out for a nice steak dinner with drinks, and feel like I may have wasted money. It was my Birthday, they knew it, and unfortunately it was a let down. It started when we walked in and the hostesses kept whispering and trying to be sneaky right in front of me. Yes, I assumed my boyfriend was trying to be cute and told them it was my birthday, but come on, right in front of me? He even told me later how he was mad they did that so I knew it wasn't me just imagining things. (They tried asking him what dessert I liked right in front of me) Lucky for them I got the hint and went to casually check out the bar. However, no damage done, no one is perfect. minor detail. As we sat, the blank check was placed on the table to cue to server, however it was clearly placed face side up with BIRTHDAY clearly written on top. Ok, surprise ruined, but whatever, now I at least know to save room for dessert. And their desserts look amazing! So everything during dinner went quite well. Our server seemed shy and nervous, but I love a server who doesn't constantly ask how everything is and want to be my best friend, so I was ok with it. Our app came out a bit late, but it was hot and very good. As long as it is hot, I'm very forgiving. We both ordered crusted filets, mine was a little overcooked to my liking, but again, it happens. It was on the medium well side, I like it medium rare, but no need to cry over it, the crust was yummy and the center was still pretty pink and soft. Oh, and the mac and cheese everyone raves about...not my favorite. Next time I think I will go with the veggie of the day. But everyone loves that mac and cheese, so try it for yourself. Soooo, here is where is got interesting. I believe that if someone chooses your restaurant as their Birthday dinner, that one special dinner a year where you get to pick the place, and you choose it over all other restaurants in the area, thank them with a drink or dessert. Never once have I worked for a place that would charge for a Birthday dessert, something that at cost is about $1.00 to make. Unfortunately, this was not the case. As they are taking the plates, the server asks very awkwardly, "would you like anything else?" Somewhat expecting my dessert, I gave him a funny look and said I'm good. He awkwardly responded, "oh, so just sitting with your drinks?" What?? Um ok. My bf and I immediately look at each other with that look where you know you're both thinking the same thing. We kinda said yes and he left. So the bf starts trying to casually say something about I wonder if they will bring out something special for your Birthday. I tell him I know they know it's my Birthday and it was written on the ticket because I saw it, so not to worry, I am sure they will do something special. He was a little upset to hear I saw it on the ticket as he wanted to get credit for being thoughtful, but it was funny and we let it go. So after I OH SO confidently explain to the boy that "... in restaurants, you always get dessert if its a bit more upscale..." the check arrives at our table. Huh, no B-Day dessert? We both had that look in our eyes like you just told us there was no Santa Claus. The icing on the cake was when he brought us back our check, our server says " Oh by the way, Happy Birthday! I know today is your birthday, I was going to bring you a candle, but then you never ordered dessert. Sorry." WHAT?! He should have just played dumb.... Anyways, TLDR, the service is a bit rusty, I like to whine and moan when things aren't as expected, but give this place a shot for a casual dinner or apps and a drink. The ambiance is simple and tasteful, the food is yummy, and I think this place has a lot of potential. I will go back, just not for a special occasion.
(3)Matt T.
The food here is very good. No complaints. But given their billing as a WHISKEY kitchen, they sure miss the point, and a ton of opportunities to delight guests and entice me to spend more. The service was average at best. We visited a few weeks after their opening, so plenty of time for them to shake out the kinks. After we were seated, the server launched into taking our orders. I had to ask to even to see a listing of their whiskeys. Duh. The service never improved beyond what you would get at Chili's. I got the sense they don't know what they want to be.
(3)Bella S.
A group of five from work headed to Lincoln for lunch today. Service was very attentive and friendly. Never an empty glass sitting at the table. Food was a little overpriced. General consensus amongst us was that the food was good and we would return. Got a kick out of their gum disposal tabs sitting in the sugar holder so you can get rid of your gum easily. Simple but cool. I had the blackened fish sandwich with brocolli. It was nice they had some healthy side options instead of just forcing fries on their patrons.
(4)Joseph P.
I must have been at a different place than all the "fan-boys" (and girls) here for Lunch on a Thursday. True, I did NOT have a few shots of the namesake first to dull my perceptions, but this seems to be just another "Woodsy Men's Club" place for the expense account set. There is only one menu, so unless you like to spend $28 regularly for a steak at Lunch, its fairly pricey for the midday. That didn't stop the crowd from showing up, so I guess they have some appeal. Our group of 3 was served by the "Gruff Guy" type of waiter who was efficient until we seemed to overstay our "time limit", then he disappeared. The Burgers we ordered (about $12) were cooked right, and had some interesting side choices, but didn't stand out otherwise - about the same as at John Barleycorn, but smaller. With about 4 other places nearly in the same block, this just doesn't stand out enough to spend almost $20 each (incl T & T) for a burger and a Coke.
(2)K S.
Had a recent dinner with friends at LWK and what a wonderful meal it was. Loved the feel of the place especially the private booths in the dining room. Service was fabulous as I was immediately greeted by a friendly server for my drink order and given a run down of their whiskey program. Since I need training wheels with whiskey, I decided on the Old Fashion and the hint of ginger was light and refreshing. Loved trying something new! Started off with the mushroom soup that was warm and inviting with Gruyere and onion rings on top. For dinner, I ordered the roast chicken with mashed potatoes and an extra side of bourbon mac n cheese. I usually don't order chicken when I am out but this did not disappoint. It was so flavor, tender, and juicy! I am a sucker for mashed potatoes and they were creamy and smooth. I absolutely fell in love with the mac n cheese though because the bourbon added such a different and welcome flavor and then being topped off with toasted bread crumbs - yummy! The portions were super generous and ended up leaving with half of my meal packed up for my next day's lunch. The only regret I have is that I didn't have enough room for dessert - the oreo pie and the bourbon sliders were calling to me. I will definitely be back to LWK to explore more the menu. Service was friendly and helpful, food was delicious, and the overall experience rocked.
(5)Frances B.
Lincoln Whiskey Kitchen is such a wonderful restaurant that we trek out to Schaumburg (from Chicago) just for this restaurant. I love ribs and these are some of my favorites in Chicagoland. Also, their whiskey selection is great, and the staff all seem fairly knowledgeable about different whiskeys. The ambiance is perfect for us. Plus, even though it gets busy on weekend nights, we find we can usually get a seat in the bar area (both bar and high top tables with chairs available) on a first-come-first serve basis. The bourbon ice cream dessert is fantastic, as are their cocktails.
(5)Denise G.
I really LOVE this place. The service (every time) is amazing. The food is exceptional and the atmosphere is perfect. This place is fit for people who understand "great food", not for people who think Applebees and Chilies is edible. I will go back as much as humanly possible.
(5)Turboooooooooo O.
Been here twice. Food and service are great and they have tons of great whiskeys to try. Will be back.
(4)Jbk B.
Best first. desserts. second: service and last: food. Salad was better than the steak. Very limited steak size(ounces) only 1 ounze for filet and strip and ribeye. All were samll and flat. Filet was small and thin. I have had 6oz filet, an they were thicker at least if small in ounze size. Parm crusted, was a soft glob on top of steak. Mashed Potatoes were pretty good. But nothing was hot. Side of carrots was very good, but again just warm, tolerable. No excuse not busy, our reservation was 5pm on a Thursday.(of course,no excuse even if busy) No one in there yet. Even at time of placing entree order. Chicken nachos were good, not enough sauce. Another appetizer, nachos were suppose to be warm(description)Not. Ribs, imported from, i forget, from where. Taste ok, were meaty(important factor). Even coffee, 3 coffees , 2 were hot one was not. You have to know from the pot you are getting it from. If not, you should. For the most part, service was fine. Kind of disappointing to take someone for their 18th birthday. Choose this one over another because thought was a little formal than other and received good reviews. Restaurant was very dark. Tables were not close together to others but table good have been extended. We were close, had to ask to extend and only thing they did was putt up a tiny round extension to bring you further from table. that was not the problem, being close to person beside you was. Ok, yes that is called thinking. We were 8 people, had perfectly good round tables could have placed us. We had reservations. Never should have placed us at that table. 2 people had this nice big booth and 2 had nice big table for four and were touching elbows. Trying not to say too much, because of birthday and trying to avoid negativity.
(2)Robert G.
Super excited about this place, fantastic food, GREAT service resonable prices...Must try the wild mushroom soup......Really good worth the wait
(5)Al D.
This was our first time eating at LWK. First of all the service was outstanding. All servers treat your table as if it was theirs. It was full for a Sunday night but our food came as desired between courses The ribs were outstanding and the Whiskey BBQ sauce was the best I have had. . Everyone at our table enjoyed their entree. The house salad dressing was excellent. Desert was a treat. We had the ice cream sliders and white chocolate brownie. They disappeared quickly. We will definitely
(4)Bob D.
Great drinks, great food and great service. Our first time and we wish it were closer to the city. Tony the bartender knows his stuff when it comes to their extensive whiskey collection.
(5)Angela K.
FANTASTIC! our server was awesome, the food was impeccable and it was overall a great experience!! I was super bummed to find out that the mac n' cheese has been taken off the menu but it was made special for us anyway, which blew me away! our appetizer and steaks were cooked to absolute perfection! we also got a celebratory free shot of whiskey because it was my boyfriends birthday! the only downside is that the wait is really long (I had a reservation and still found myself waiting), but it was well worth it. would definitely go back...absolutely delicious! would recommend the spinach and artichoke dip and the steaks...they know what they're doing!
(5)Jeff R.
Good, not great. Service was good. Interesting/nice atmosphere. Food was good but nothing to write home about.
(3)Rick N.
This is the sister restaurant to White Chocolate Grill and thats a good thing as WCG has a great menu with consistently good food. The decor is very nice in dark wood. Great high back booths and the noise level is much better than WCG which can get a bit loud due to poor acoustics. Regarding the food..Pulled Pork Sliders which are a Lunch Only Special at WCG are always on the menu here and are worth the visit. Maytag Blue Cheese Burger is outstanding. Huge whiskey selection if thats your thing. They've got Arrogant Bastard on tap (which is my thing) and the Buffalo Chicken Flatbread is amazing. Staff and service are top notch. My one complaint and the only reason they didnt get 4 stars... the desert menu is weak compared to WCG. Fix that and they get 4 Stars for sure. Bring over the Rasberry Cheesecake or Chocolate Souffle from WCG and you got a winner. To be fair the appetizer menu at Whiskey Kitchen beats WCG's any day so it kind of balances out. Its good ... go now.
(4)E. D.
The sunday night we dined, there was a kitchen problem. I watched and only two tables got their servings in a 30 minute period. Took our table 45 minutes to get ours...totally unacceptable for a sunday night. Also the place is too noisy for a decent conversation. Won't return.
(1)Greg L.
We went to LWK for our anniversary. Our server (Greg) was outstanding. His knowledge of the handpicked whiskey selection was certainly impressive. He was able to offer some great suggestions! We went with the baby back ribs and the whitefish and couldn't be happier. The outstanding service that we experienced at Lincoln Whiskey Kitchen will make us regular customers.
(5)Jim F.
Went for lunch and had an assortment of appetizers. What everyone says about the mac n' cheese is absolutely true! Another favorite is the buffalo chicken flatbread. Excellent, spicy but not overpowering. I will definitely return with the guys to "sample" all of their whiskey choices. I'll have to plan for a ride home though.
(4)Carolyn L.
I came here before a wedding dress shopping trip. Not for my wedding dress, for a friend. She had to order a salad, poor thing, but she did get the tuna dish and it was light and really tasty, so no biggie! I ordered the Whiskey Glazed BBQ Burger with Smoked bacon, melted cheddar and chopped onion for about $11. Good price, the burger was huge and delicious. I mean I just love burgers so you can't really go wrong there. Cooked correctly and the ingredients were very flavorful. Everyone had a nice lunch, the portions are pretty hearty so go hungry!
(4)Stephanie C.
Dessert (white chocolate raspberry cheesecake) was amazing, but entree was so-so. Got the crisp chicken, expected a boneless breast with a crunchy breading but it was 3 pieces of bone-in chicken that took a lot of work to eat. Staff was very courteous and attentive though.
(4)Megan B.
I have been here a few times and find the food to be really good. I went to their "sister restaurant" The White Chocolate Grill first. Both are great, but I think Lincoln Whiskey Kitchen is better. The mushroom soup is to die for!!!! Other highlights on the menu are the stacked chicken enchiladas, AZ eggrolls and the Southern Chicken Salad. The chicken in the salad is to die for! I actually wish I could order the chicken on it's own some time, but it is definitely great in this salad. One of the times I went, they had a Groupon out so they were packed. Soups came out pretty quick, but we waited about 45 minutes from the time we ordered for our entrees. No one in our group was particularly antsy or upset, but the server and manager were both very apologetic and excellent in dealing with the situation. Not only did they comp our entire meal (for three people, including alcohol, it was probably around $60-70 we figured) they also gave us a $25 gift card for a future time to dine-in. The manager appeared to be doing this for all the tables that were waiting. Apparently they had some staff members call in sick or something of the sort, which left them scrambling to keep up with the large demand that night. I can't imagine how much money they lost that night by comping the meals and giving out the gift cards, but it definitely made an impression on us. It is rare to find good service these days, and nice when a restaurant values their customers and make such an extraordinary effort to ensure that you will give them another shot if something wasn't quite up to par one time. Every other time I have gone, the service was speedy, so this truly seems to be a one-time problem they were experiencing. This is a great restaurant with excellent service, food and value for your money. A good addition to the neighborhood!
(5)steve p.
Went here on a groupon, was disappointed it didn't live up to the reviews. My wife had the burger, it was about Portillos quality. I had the bbq trio, which was quite good. The bacon mac and cheese I didn't enjoy, the combination of the crumbles and bacon bits and cheese mixed together made the consistency horrible. Maybe it was an off day, or an off bowl, Bacon is one of my main food groups so I'm not just being picky.
(3)Kelly B.
I visited LWK for lunch for the first time and it was fantastic. The service was great and the food was excellent. I was with a group of 7 and we ordered everything from the BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich, Marinated Filet Mignon Cobb Salad and Cajun Chicken Sandwich. They have a simple menu yet they have variety. Let's just say that I had a really hard time deciding what to get because it all sounded and looked so good which makes me look forward to going back!
(4)Jeffrey H.
Don't want to be too harsh, as I think this place has great potential if they get their act together. Hopefully, this was just a bad night. We went early Saturday night, about 6, and were seated immediately. Hostesses were very friendly, and server was there quickly. We then had a series of service issues...to the point it became comical. Soup ordered, never came. Wife's dish made wrong. Drinks ordered before meal came not delivered until after we were done - a couple of more issues like that. That said, they made it right...comped almost all the meal, then gave us a $25 certificate. The food was great, and the drinks were well made and fairly priced. I particularly recommend the roast chicken. Probably just a fluke...will give them a second chance.
(3)Buzz P.
After a 3 star review in 11/2 SunTimes, I made a 7:45 reservation for last night. We were seated immediately upon arrival while there were a number of people waiting for tables-good omen. It went downhill after we sat. A waiter came to the table, said he wasn't our waiter but would take our drink orders in her absence. I asked about the whiskey choices and he seem surprised that we would want to see the whiskey menu in a restaurant with whiskey in it's name. He returned with one menu for the 4 of us. After our "real server" came to the table, 2 of us ordered the BBQ combo(ribs,chix,pork) and 2 ordered ribs. about 10 minutes later, she returned to inform us that ribs were no longer available. How do you run out of ribs in a restaurant that features them? Glad we didn't go next door to Rosebud, they might have been out of pasta! We changed our orders and asked to speak to the manager. She came to the table, listened to our complaint and basically replied "too bad". She explained that they started the day with 60 orders of ribs and ran out. As she walked from the table, we once again requested bread. She returned with a plate of 4 pretzel rolls, fresh from the refrigerator. Fortunately, the bread plates were fresh from the dishwasher so we used them to heat the rolls. Out of the 4 dinners(pulled pork, enchiladas, burger) the burger was pretty good, the rest, mediocre, at best. When we got the check, they had deducted $48.72, a nice gesture but no explanation. Save your money, there are too many good restaurants where the management actually cares. Oh yeah, the soup was good.
(1)Peter S.
My wife and I dined here for her birthday last night, it was the first time we had been to White Chocolate. We had reservations for 6:30, and were promptly seated. As we sat down, it was explained to us that they use multiple servers during the dining experience, and asked if she could start us with something to drink. The wife got a glass of wine, and I a barrel maker. We started our meal with the pulled pork nachos. DELICIOUS and wow what a serving. We took home half of the order. The pork was tasty and the cheese was the perfect melty consistency. For the main course, the wife ordered the crab cakes and I got the perfectly grilled salmon. The salmon was juicy and flaky and tasted wonderful. Honestly, probably the best piece of salmon I've ever had. Perfectly seasoned with salt and pepper. I ordered couscous on the side. We capped dinner off with a white chocolate blonde brownie dessert which was decadent and delicious. Overall, wonderful experience.
(5)John E.
We came here for lunch and split the pulled pork nachos and the bacon bbq whiskey burger. Food was delicious and the nachos were big enough for us to split by themselves. First time here and will definitely be back. Wanted to try dessert but didnt have any room left. This will be our new spot for date nights
(4)Gregg S.
OMG! That's all I can say, heaven served as food. From the appetizer all the way to desert, a treat for the senses. This is in my top five restaurants of all time. The wait staff, six stars! Had to compliment the manager on this fine dining experience!
(5)Patty F.
The atmosphere is casual and good for families. Went here after a day of shopping. The food was awesome. Good variety but not overwhelming. The chocolate soufflé is to die for! Will definitely be back! Want to try the bread pudding.
(5)Kerri L.
This place was good, I'd go back. I was surprised at how kid-friendly it was. We brought our daughter for an early dinner, and there were a lot of tables with kids. No, there were no children running around, and the place was surprisingly quiet. ONTO THE FOOD. I've been to White Chocolate Grill before, and I am a fan. There are several similar items on both menus. Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna is one of my favorite appetizers from White Chocolate Grill. The tuna is yummy, but the asian slaw is the best part. Shrimp cocktail was good, jalapeno dipping sauce was ok. I ordered a Market Greens Salad with blue cheese, it normally comes with goat cheese. I was going to try to go for both on there, but figured that I don't look pregnant enough yet to get away with those kinds of shenanigans. GIVE ME ALL OF YOUR SOFT CHEESES ON TOP OF SALAD GREENS. JUST DO IT. maybe next time. I really dug the balsamic vinaigrette, and my daughter did too. She kept getting all up on my salad, undeterred by the blue cheese. Anytime she eats anything now I consider it a victory. For dinner I ordered the Balsamic Ribeye with the vegetable of the day. Our waitress said it was sugar snap peas, but it came with lima beans. I was not a fan, they tasted minty to me for some reason, it was weird. When I said that to my husband, he gave me the 'ol Arnold's Pizza shop look of 'what the hell is broccoli anyway?'. That's the best way I can explain that look, so you just need to go with it. They didn't taste minty to him, but he didn't go for them either. The man ordered the grilled Salmon. I didn't have a chance to taste it, because he inhaled everything on his plate. For real. For dessert we went with the chocolate souffle cake and bourbon ice cream sliders. The guys loved the sliders, I will be back when i'm not babybaking to get them, meanwhile my little monster and I threw down on the chocolate souffle cake. It was awesome.
(4)Julie Y.
Drinks and food are great.. little salty for me.. but usually everything is.
(4)Handyman Rich E.
NY Strip cooked perfectly ! & the best restaurant desert I can remember. Prompt service, reasonable prices good restaurant
(5)Tanya M.
The best service ever!!!! The whole staff was wonderful...James is very knowledgeable about the menu and entertaining. The staff is so accommodating, friendly and outgoing, with a great sense of humor.
(5)Tobi A.
It was my first time here and I was not disappointed. The food here was amazing and we're well done and prepared. The workers here seem to have out all their effor, the thing I didn't like was the some of the food wasn't really that amazing people say it was but still pretty good
(4)Michelle F.
It occurs to me that I added the pictures from my trip last week, but I failed to actually write my review! Farbeit for me to deny the Yelp world my opinion ;) My opinion is as follows: I am SO glad Schaumburg has a great non-chain restaurant to frequent (and frequent often!!) I have been to White Chocolate Grill a few times, so I was wondering if the food here was going to be up to par. I was definitely not disappointed! A couple of my friends and I met here on a Thursday night. The parking lot seemed crowded, but there's more parking in back, so don't worry! We were seated right away in a cozy booth (cozy...but dark. Very, very dark!) Since my friend and I were waiting on our fellow dining companion, we had time to peruse the menu. There were SO many things we wanted to try, but we knew we definitely wanted to try the nachos. Pulled-pork style, thankyouverymuch! The actual ingredients on the nachos were good, don't get me wrong, but about 1/2 the chips were stale. That was a huge disappointment to me. The whole thing would have been wonderful, but the chips made it a little disgusting :( I also ordered the mushroom soup (must be over 21 to order!) just for the novelty of it. It was really good, but VERY filling. I probably could have made it my meal if it had just been me eating it, but I shared among my fellow companions! For dinner, I ordered the pulled pork sandwich with a side of the mac n cheese. The actual mac n cheese was good, but I would prefer less "stuffing" on top of my dish next time! It really felt Stove-Top-esque! But my pulled pork sandwich on the toasted bun was to die for! Very flavorful and wasn't dry at all! My friends enjoyed their meals as well! One got the ahi tuna and the other got a chicken sandwich. Oh, and I snagged a couple of their fries, and those were really good as well. I will definitely be back--hopefully for non-stale items :) We already have our next date planned!
(4)Ashley P.
Pulled Pork Nachos to start- FANTASTIC! I'd never had pulled pork nachos before but will be certain to order them again. Had a bit of a kick to them; large portion (two of us polished them off because they were so good, but portion is large enough for 3 or 4 to share) Each one of the two of us ordered a filet and shared them: Bleu Cheese Crusted Filet (ordered medium-well), comes with mashed potatoes and a side of choice. Everything about the filet was PERFECT. Size was nice, cooked to perfection, and the slightly crispy bleu cheese crust couldn't have tasted better. Parmesan Crusted Filet (ordered medium-rare), comes with mashed potatoes and a side of choice. This filet was also good (size was good, cooked as ordered), but the bleu cheese one blew it out of the water. We both chose the Israeli Couscous topped with roasted pistachios. ORDER THIS AS YOUR SIDE ITEM- you won't regret it.
(4)Cara K.
This place is great! The food is great! The atmosphere is great! I especially liked the white chocolate raspberry cheesecake for dessert. I will diffidently go back again!
(4)Mercedes Z.
Highly recommend the Citrus Soy Salmon along with the Pistachio Couscous and the Crispy Baked Chicken. Wait Staff Paul excellent. Great customer service with prompt seating if you have a reservation. Their new dinner rolls are also tasty.
(5)Pari P.
What does Lincoln and Whiskey have in common? I'm not sure but I can tell you that I had a five star experience at Lincoln Whiskey Kitchen. It's food you know kicked up a notch without the added costs. The Food: we ordered the roast chicken nachos, pulled pork sandwich with mac and cheese, and the blackened whitefish with fries. The nachos were humungous - it can easily serve a small village by itself. The pulled pork was tender and had a good amount of smoke flavor to it. You don't find slow smoked meat in Schaumburg often. The whitefish was well seasoned and cooked well. We barely finished half of our meal because the portions were large. The Service: their website highlights attentive service which normally doesn't mean much to me but they really delivered. Although we were seated by the bar area, we received top notch service. Our waiter was outstanding and even the bus boys took a moment to see how the food was. The Price: I left stuffed with two boxes of leftovers and the bill was completely reasonable. For the quality of the food and size of their portions, it's definitely to the customer's advantage. The pulled pork sandwich with a side of mac and cheese was only $10.99. There are a lot of restaurants in Schaumburg and I think that LWK might take the gold in this category. "Let's hit up LWK" will be a new saying that will quickly catch on.
(5)Christopher H.
Bacon bourbon mac & cheese. Just let that sit there for a minute. Think about those three things and what they mean in your life. Bourbon - American nectar of the gods. Mac & cheese - one of the greatest creations ever. And bacon - the reason to exist. That right there is reason enough to stop by and take a visit. And by far that was the highlight of the experience, but that's not to take anything else away from the experience. Upon settling into the bar, the first thing I noticed is the huge whiskey selection (which seems fitting given the name of the restaurant.) The bourbon selection is amazing, with a nice collection of ryes and other whisk[e]ys to round out the bunch. I also noticed they had the fixings for a sazerac readily available, so I started there. The sazerac was very good, if a bit of a stingy pour for $12. I had planned on trying to stay quasi-healthy, but the first thing that jumped out at me on the menu was the whiskey wild mushroom soup - and you have to be 21+ to order it. An adult mushroom soup? Sign me up! The soup was delicious, if just a bit too salty. Paired that with a manhattan... And now we get to the nitpicking part of the review, and why I can only give this great restaurant 4 stars. I grade on a curve - if you're a dive restaurant, then you're a dive restaurant. If you're trying to be something greater, make sure you can bring it. This place has an amazing whiskey selection, and clearly prides themselves on that. But if you're going to be a high-scale whiskey based restaurant, please treat those whiskeys with respect. The manhattan was shaken, made with Cinzano vermouth (the cheapest available), and had no bitters. And their old fashioned was of the 1970's muddled maraschino cherry variety. The cocktail snob in me cried. This is the only complaint I have. If you're going to be a great whiskey bar, then be a great whiskey bar from start to finish. Moving on... For dinner I went with the bartender's recommendation of the arctic char, which was delicious, and the aforementioned bacon bourbon mac & cheese, which was as good as it sounds, if not better. Paired that with a very nice sauvignon blanc. Dessert was a nice dram of Parker's Heritage 5th Edition, which was fantastic. Next time I'm in town I'll definitely stop by again. But really - please - get the cocktail part together, or at least just the basic whiskey ones.
(4)Phill C.
It's always exciting when a new place opens up in Schaumburg, since that means I have a potential new lunch option during work. LWK is located in the old Ted's Montana Grill spot, with a few nice additions to the interior. There's dark wood throughout the restaurant and now there's an impressive wall of whiskey, right behind the long wooden bar. The place feels more alive now, especially with the service. Our hostess was very friendly, but our waiter was super duper friendly, made some great suggestions, and was very attentive throughout our lunch. I'm a huge lemonade fan, so when I saw the freshly squeeze Lemonade on their menu I had to try it. Just the right amount of tart and sweet, plus free refills.. I loved it. Other than their large whiskey list, they also have a decent beer list, including some craft brews from Dogfish Head and Lagunitas. The food was great. I was actually surprised how good the food was. The Crisp Roasted Chicken was the bomb! Super juicy and wrapped in a crisp herb seasoned skin... wow was that some tasty chicken. It also came with some gravy on the side, which had a hint of bourbon, but wish there was just more of it. I also tried my friend's Whiskey Mushroom Soup, which was quite good. You can really taste the whiskey and you even have to be 21 just to order it! The Baby Back Ribs are very tender and that whiskey BBQ sauce is lip smacking good. Make sure to save some room for dessert - the Bourbon Ice Cream Sliders are awesome. Overall excellent food and exceptional service. There's so much more to try, from burgers, to steaks, fish, and BBQ. It'd be nice if they had some lunch specials, but that won't stop be from coming back. I'll definitely be back for lunch and dinner.
(5)Debra R.
My husband and I tried this last night for our anniversary dinner- wow- really good food and service! We sat in a booth in the \bar room and were glad we did! We had Angel's Envy bourbon Old Fashioneds which were outstanding, then had a 3 tasting sampler with recommendations by the bartender- also good. My husband was going to have the 3 sample BBQ, but in talking to our waitress (we had 2 people waiting us!) she said if you like ribs- get the ribs alone. Boy was she right! My hubby has tried ribs all over the burbs and has some places he really likes but he said these are the BEST! I tried a bite and have to agree- fall off the bone, melt in your mouth meat with a nice bourbon BBQ sauce. I ordered the Ribeye- perfect! Nice char on the outside and perfectly Med. Rare inside- the Balsamic glaze was really yummy. Also had the green beans- with mint, garlic and basil- really tasty. We never have desert- but had to try the bourbon ice cream sliders and so glad we did- the cinnamon/honey drizzle was great with the ice cream sliders. We will definitely be going back! If you like bourbons, scotches, or whiskeys- they still have over 120 to try. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable about the food and drinks and made our dinner a truly enjoyable time!
(5)Jennifer S.
We were lucky enough to enjoy a pre-opening lunch here today. They are housed in the former Ted's Montana Grill building on Meacham Road and share a parking lot with TCF Bank and Weber Grill. There are quite a few places to sit outside in the event of a wait for a table (a wait that I anticipate they will have soon). When we walked in, we were greeted by a group of women at the hostess station. Since we had a reserved table for this special event, we were promptly seated. Joe arrived to take our drink order. He was very knowledgable about the local beers on tap without having to check any notes or even look at the menu. Nice job Joe! Joe only ended up delivering the drinks and Alex appeared quickly to take over as our server. That was kinda strange, but as we later learned...this was still a training day. I believe today was day number five. Good news? Had we not known that, we wouldn't have guessed it. Alex suggested that we start with their AZ Egg Rolls. Think southwest egg rolls with better dipping sauce options. These were very tasty. The jalapeño sauce was not spicy. I was surprised. I wish there had been some kick there. The salsa that also arrived was very tasty without being overwhelming. Good start! My hubby ordered a BBQ pulled pork sandwich that arrived on a beautiful sesame bun with a nice portion of creamy cole slaw and a pile of pickle slices. For his side dish, he chose bourbon bacon Mac 'n cheese. He really enjoyed this. There was a breadcrumb topping that created a nice texture contrast. The leftovers didn't even make it into the fridge as our 15 year old son ate that Mac 'n cheese like it was a life or death situation. He loved it! I ordered the whiskey glazed BBQ burger sans cheese and opted for the mashed potatoes as my side dish. The burger was cooked spot on! Thanks LWK chefs! Wanna know a secret? I ate every single bite of that burger. I wasn't planning on it, but it was really, really, really good. I just kept nibbling and before I knew it...it was gone! While we were waiting for dessert to arrive, Alex brought over a large portion of French onion soup to try. Obviously we were practically stuffed to the gills, but the chef made it and was sending it out for an opinion. My opinion? A gorgeous, rich broth with plenty of onions cooked just right. Lots of cheese baked on top. Nice presentation and a soup that had a great flavor. Dessert. There was one option on our prix fixe menu and it was a good one. It was a white chocolate grill brownie. I love dessert! The hubby? Not so much. He didn't even try it as he's not a sweets kind of guy. I struggled, but proudly made it through about 2/3 of it. The blondie brownie with chocolate chunks was different than any blondie that I have ever had. It was very light in color, but it was tasty. The French vanilla ice cream was creamy. There was too much whipped cream for my taste, but plenty of chocolate/fudge sauce. It was a good dessert, but here's my question...where was the white chocolate? Things to note? Alex was on the ball for our entire visit. It's a brand new restaurant, so I expect that the servers don't know everything quite yet. He knew more than I would have expected at a brand new restaurant. My water glass was never empty. 1/2 empty? Alex and Company would swing by to fill it up. There was a lot of staff walking around, but it was okay because they were either pouring water, bringing out food or clearing away dishes. Nothing sat on our table longer than it should have been sitting there. Not everything made it to us piping hot. This is really my only complaint. There may be some timing issues in the kitchen to work out as some things arrived hot and some had been ready for a few minutes before they hit our table. It wasn't a deal breaker for me though. The flavors were well thought out, the service was top notch and the restaurant just works for me. We looked at the full menu for a future visit and the prices seem in line with what I would expect in Schaumburg for dinner. The options are plentiful and the atmosphere is nice. My husband notices the strangest things. The servers were all wearing LWK belt buckles. Big ones. He loved it! And he wants one. Lol! I think they mentioned that they would be selling them soon. Will I go back? Yes, indeed, I will. The hubby has already said yes to a future visit and I imagine that my sister and her fiancé will be on board in a week or so when we head back. I'm thinking date night, dinner with family or friends or maybe even just dessert and drinks. Honestly, I can't think of a reason not to head in and give them a try. Grand Opening is May 7th. I may ask to go back for my Mother's Day Dinner next week...
(4)Carol O.
Enjoyed a nice lunch here on a Saturday. Staff is very friendly and attentive. Spinach dip was good, but salty. I got a southwestern chicken salad, didn't expect the chicken to be cold but it was a delicious salad. Would definitely order again, but ask for the dressing on the side. Nice atmosphere and look forward to dining here again.
(4)JL J.
Shockingly, the chain food desert that is Schaumburg can still churn out a few gems, such as White Chocolate Restaurant Schamburg. One might be surprised to learn that everything is made in house at the restaurant. We started off with a Market Greens Salad, which was divinely dressed with their freshly made in house balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing. It was tossed with carrots, cherry tomatoes and topped with goat cheese. Non animal eating vegetarians beware. The only entree option other than a salad is the quinoa burger. However, it was delightful. Full of flavor and the texture was amazing. The quinoa burger was moist and delicious. Probably one of the best veggie burgers we've ever had and we've had quite a few! It's a unique and tasty patty made with quinoa, black beans, and other veggies. We also ordered the blackened fish sandwich with carrots, which was terrific. The fish was cooked to perfection and the carrots on the side was just amazing. It was refreshing to see they had some "healthy" side options instead of just forcing fries down your throat. Those of you avoiding gluten, they have an extensive array of gluten free options on their menu. The food complimented our wine and whiskey flight very well. The whiskey flight was a great way to taste a wider variety and some of the exclusive hand picked whiskeys. White Chocolate Restaurant Schamburg has over 125 carefully crafted whiskey choices. We really liked the dark atmosphere. We were seated in a nice booth which was great because we felt a bit isolated from everyone else. The real star of our visit was the over the top excellent service from our server Tom, he seemed to know the menu inside and out and was able to answer all the questions knowledgeably. It really was some of the best service we have every had. Looking forward to getting back there soon. Thanks May Mey for the recommendation. We will definitely be returning. Cheers, Jordan & Marks
(5)Judy L.
5 Stars for our server Nick who is usually the bartender but ended up being a really attentive server! And thank you LWK for offering a groupon, great deal! Cool, trendy restaurant with booths, tables and a big bar. The staff is friendly and service is good! The food was either excellent or "meh". So, let's start with the winners: 1) Quinoa burger...amazing! One of the better veggie burgers I have had. Only $9.99, comes already cut in half (thank you! easier to eat!) and your choice of a side. 2) BBQ Trio (chicken, ribs and something else...) 3) BIG salads 4) Bourbon Bacon Macaroni - GET THIS! 5) mashed potatoes "meh": 1) Cold ribs...blech. Prepped earlier and then reheated?? My boyfriend has recently had ribs at Ditka's and Houlihans and said that both are meatier and more flavorful. Plus having to have them reheated was a bummer. 2) Israeli CousCous- slathered in some kind of mayo or dijon type dressing. Ick. Wished this was made into more of a healthy side dish. 3) Fries- skinny fries. some crispy, some soggy. 4) Blondie Grill Brownie - totally disappointed! Other Yelp reviewers seem to like this. Not a whole lot of flavor, also kind of warm, but not really. Served with ice cream and whip cream. It was okay, but I wouldn't order it again. This could be an awesome dessert if they made these brownies hot in a skillet and then topped with ice cream! LIQUOR: Try their LWK hand-picked whiskey flight! Your choice of 3 of 6 whiskeys that are not available anywhere else! Only $10. Good beer and wine list too. I was happy with the Laguanitas IPA!
(4)Tony M.
Great service from the manager!!! We had a reserved table of 10 for 8:30pm on a Saturday night, but it was packed with people and busy. We sat down after 9pm and the manager gave us complimentary appetizers one of each on the menu. We were full after eating the tasty appetizers. The tuna was great! All the dishes had lots of flavor and they were great portions! Everyone ordered meals anyways after the tasty appetizers. My BBQ Trio was a great portion of food! The ribs were moist and fell of the bone with the smoky taste! The tasty roasted chicken was moist and also fell off the bone. The pulled pork was perfect! The desserts were a generous portion and all tasted awesome! Loved the ice cream on the tasty bread pudding. The brownie was moist and so chocolatey. All the entrees, appetizers, and desserts were perfect! The drinks were a lot of choices with mainly whiskey and wine! They had great cocktails too! The aged whiskey was premium quality! The service was great since we kept asking for things with the two servers assisting us so much! Great experience everytime I come here!
(5)Heather W.
Waiters were fantastic, nice, really attentive, and very good food and atmosphere. Came on a business trip. I'd come here often if I lived here. Was very impressed with their staff.
(5)Kelsey H.
We came in for a late lunch/early dinner on a Saturday. The restuarant wasn't very busy and we were immediatly seated. I had the housemade lemonade (delicious and presented really well) along with the soup and salad meal for $10. The portions for this was HUGE and far far from what I was expected (a cup of soup and a side salad). I actually received a ginormous dinner-sized casear salad with chicken (super good and their casear dressing was tangy and a bit different than the norm) and a huge bowel of "adult" cream of mushroom soup. You could definitely taste the whiskey in the mushrooms. Very good! My husband ordered the pulled pork sandwich with a side of couscous. I've never had couscous before and this was really good! The portion of my meal was so huge that my husband and I shared mine and took his home! My only semi-complaint is that our waiter took forever to come by, despite the empty restaurant. Other staff brought our food out and brought us drink refills (including the manager), but we waited quite awhile to get our check. Our waiter was super nice and apologetic though, so I really do feel as though he was busy with something else and the staff really pitched in to help him out/make sure we were happy. We will definitley be back!!
(4)Sarah d.
BBQ trio was fabulous!!! Ahi tuna salad was good! Could have had more salad... Az egg rolls are super tasty!! Southern bell drink w bourbon in it was yummmmmmmm! I would recommend this place! Can't wait to come back !
(5)Sharon R.
I really enjoy this place. I have eaten at the Naperville location before and was really excited to see a branch in Schaumburg. I've eaten at the Schaumburg location before but yesterday's experience is what prompted me to write this review. We had dinner there yesterday after a long day at Brookfield zoo. We were seated immediately and someone brought us a highchair for our toddler right away. I was actually impressed with the highchair because many places have gross sticky chairs that you just hate to put your child into but this one was actually quite clean. Once seated our waiter quickly came and introduced himself (his name was Ken) and took our drink order and informed us of the day's specials (which was some sort of halibut - sounded good but we didn't order it). It wasn't long before we ordered our meal. We order the chips and salsa for appetizer, the filet mignon cobb salad, filet mignon sandwich, and a mac 'n' cheese kids meal with avocado slices. The chips and salsa were delicious. Very strong garlic taste but we like that. I happen to order the filet cobb salad every time. The portion is huge, has a good amount of steak in it (I'd say about 6 oz portion) along with generous amounts of hard boiled egg, blue cheese, bacon, avocado, mushroom and tomato. The steak is cooked medium rare and is perfectly tender for this salad. The filet sandwich was ordered by my husband who says it was the best sandwich he's had. He also liked the fries it came with which he dips in mayo and says is also the best mayo he's ever had. The mac 'n' cheese was also yummy and the avocado was fresh. My daughter ate both of them up. We ordered the raspberry cheesecake for two for dessert. Needless to say it was decadent and yummy. The only downside to this meal was that the fountain drinks were $3 and the chips and salsa were $7. They really get you on the price of the drinks and appetizers. The sandwich and salad were decently priced considering the cut of meat that was used. The taste of the food is just phenomenal so I can justify spending the money spent. Our entire check was about $50. As far as the service, our waiter was very attentive. He got us fresh beverages even if they were just half full, others filled our waters when they were empty, and if there was a delay he informed us right away. Again, I've been here several times and have never been disappointed. Other things I have tried are the ahi tuna appetizer, the AZ egg rolls, roasted chicken entre, and nachos. All were excellent! I highly recommend this place and have taken people here for lunch on business.
(5)Sam H.
Can't say enough about the staff and service here! Super friendly, fast service, great food and atmosphere! If u haven't been here it's a must visit!
(5)Linh L.
I must had been unlucky. Their soup description looked intriguing especially because it said it was the house specialty and you had to be 21 to consume. The soup was way too salty! I barely ate it! However, I had the ahi tuna appetizer. It was pretty good, except they could take a notch down on that dressing. French fries aren't that good. The couscous is different... reminds me like it was inspired by the good ol' American potato salad. Service was pretty good. Hopefully I order something better next time and I'll have to try some of their whiskeys.
(3)Catherine P.
Well, I'm not going to sugar coat my review. Sorry, LWK. But I have to be honest.... My sister had been telling my fiance and I about this place since their visit the week prior. It was delicious THIS and wonderful THAT. We just had to go. The place is VERY nice. I dig the setting. dark wood, dim lighting, clean cut servers and looked like everyone was enjoying themselves. I have to believe there is a good restaurant here. Sadly, my first experience does not have me running back in much of a hurry. We had to ask for things multiple times and that was kinda disappointing. The food was pretty good. The flavors were there and presentation was clean. The temperature was right. I think they just need to work out the kinks. Perhaps, because they are so new, they are still doing just that. The servers did not seem on top of their game. Typically, you like to see more confidence from your server when asking questions. That was certainly lacking. Our party of four shared the pulled pork nachos. Certainly plenty for 4 or 5 people. It had onions on it, which we should have ordered without. My fault. But they were good. I selected the french dip because it's my favorite and any place with a good french dip will get my business. That, and soup. I love me some good soup. The sandwich was served with my choice of side. I went for the mac & cheese after hearing that it was excellent, per my brother-in-law, and I'm glad I did. It WAS very tasty. My fiance chose the blackened fish sandwich and he was also very pleased with his meal. He was a copy cat and also had the mac & cheese. He ate up his meal and seemed to have really enjoyed it. I guess I am turned off by their prices and also the service. We had empty glasses more than once. We had to ask for refills more than once. With a pricing scale, such as theirs, I would expect service to go with it and it wasn't there. The shame of it all: I really liked the food. :(
(3)Anne P.
EH... Made a reservation for Tuesday evening. Seated right away. Looked pretty full for a weekday evening. Service was decent. Drinks were replenished quickly. Food was prompt. In terms of the taste of food (only commenting on the ones that we had) - like I said above... EH. Pulled Pork Nachos - There was a delicious layer on the top but there were chips underneath that didn't even touch the pulled pork concoction. Sadly - not enough topping. Lots of naked chips on the bottom! Miami Beach Shrimp Salad - On the menu: Chilled Shrimp and romaine tossed in champagne vinaigrette with cherry tomatoes, avocado, grapes, mangos and pistachios. What is should REALLY say: ....tossed in CURRY champagne vinaigrette... Wow - totally misleading. If you aren't a curry fan - this is quite a surprise to you. Pulled Pork Sandwich & Fries - Yum. The only thing it doesn't state is that the cole slaw is actually ON the bun. For me - didn't mind it at all. For others - they may not like that. Bourbon Ice Cream Sliders - Pretty good. All in all - a decent place to dine. Ambiance is nice. Cool decor. Will I try again? Perhaps. No promises though.
(3)Chiharu A.
We really enjoyed White Chocolate! We had a reservation at 7 on a Monday night and was promptly seated upon arrival. Service was quick - almost too quick as our entire meal including dessert only lasted about 45 min. We tried the soup (awesome although a bit on a salty side) and salad, BBQ trio, and bourbon chocolate slider. Everything was cooked and flavored well. Portions were big. Our waiter, Ethan, was great - very attentive and friendly!
(4)Alicia K.
This was an excellent place! I went on a Tuesday with my mom around 7:00. They told me the wait for 10 minutes so we decided to sit at the bar. We ordered a bottle of wine that was delicious and it was on special! The bartender gave us a taster of it before we bought the bottle to make sure we liked it. He was very friendly. We got seated a lot quicker than I thought. A hostess seated us and named off some delicious specials. We decided to take our time and enjoy a lot from this great, dimmed light, friendly atmosphere. Afterall, my mother and I love whiskey and wine. We stuck to wine this particular time, but enjoyed all of the whiskey barrel decorations to go along with it. Our waiter Robert was AWESOME! He explained some of his favorite menu items and was very friendly with us. We will definitely recommend him next time. We started with the Spinach and Artichoke Dip which came with salsa==A+ We shared a bowl of the Wild Mushroom Whiskey Soup which you must be 21+ to order...THIS WAS AWESOME...I LOVE MUSHROOMS...We could feel a little bit of a burn in our throats from the whiskey in the soup but it was SO GOOD! I wish I could get the recipe...Will definitely be back for it. We ordered 2 dishes and split them half and half. I ordered the Malibu Shrimp Salad which had mangoes, avocado, grapes, and pistachios in it with a champagne vinagerette. My mom ordered the Award Winning Citrus-Soy Salmon.... EVERYTHING WAS TO DIE FOR! I will definitely return! IT was a great experience...and it wasn't just because I was all wined up!
(4)Howard Z.
I came here for whiskey, and well, I got whiskey. Decent selection; definitely better than what I expected. I'm spoiled because I'm used to NYC selection, but def. worth the trip here. Wish they had a better scotch selection but I can see that it probably wouldn't be a big hit out here. Very good service! I'd come here again.
(4)Travis H.
Overall very satisfied with White Chocolate. I came here on a date with a groupon for the place, and felt like the groupon made the price very reasonable. I can't say if I would normally come here without the Groupon. The portions our a good size, but I feel like the quality is just a little under the radar for what the price is. The atmosphere of the place is great though and would recommend it as a try for a date night.
(4)Karen K.
what happened?! the mac n cheese i craved was a HUGE disappointment the 2nd time. They also don't have it on their menu anymore but I was told that I can still request it. It lacked flavor and tasted very watered-down. I didn't experience any of that breadcrumb crunch that they sprinkle on top of the dish. 2 thumbs down! The pulled pork nachos were also not as good as when I had first tried it. Some of the chips were a bit stale and the dish didn't seem freshly prepared. :( The ribs were still as delicious as I had it the first time so the ribs are still recommended. Maybe they were having an off-night but very disappointed to drive 40 min, out of my way to what I thought was going to be one of my favorite restaurants.
(3)Kenzie K.
White Chocolate is favorite stop for my boyfriend and I. We visit maybe once a month or so and have sampled a variety of things from their menu. We usually go on a weeknight since the wait can get a little long on the weekends for dinner. I've never had a negative experience with server, they are consistently polite and attentive. The bourbon/whiskey menu is outstanding! If you enjoy bourbon you will not be disappointed by their knowledge and selection. My bf and I met in Louisville, KY in the heart of the bourbon trail so this is an extra special highlight for us. Some of our other favorites include the pulled pork sandwich, spinach and artichoke dip (sooo incredibly cheesy and one of the best I've ever tried), their various salads (love the filet mignon salad) and our top pick which we order almost every time...the PULLED PORK NACHOS. Seriously get them. The chips are fresh, hot and salty and then smothered in lots of pulled pork, bbq sauce and fresh toppings. I find myself craving them all the time. I've been told by a coworker that their salmon is the best he's ever had but I have yet to try it.
(5)Ron S.
Our latest trip to LWK and I ordered the Balsamic Ribeye. Our knowledgeable server, Alex, suggested it based upon my steak preference and the unique balsamic marinade preparation. They have a couple of cheese encrusted filets that are similar to other higher end restaurants. The Balsamic Ribeye was full of flavor and perfectly prepared. I ended the meal with a single barrel whiskey flight. Not only does Alex know her steak, she has a solid knowledge of whiskey. Once again, I shared my favorites and she steered me to 3 excellent choices from their signature single barrel offerings. I even sprung for a bottle to take home! Solid food preparations, excellent service and an extensive whiskey list - Lincoln Whiskey Kitchen is unique and worth the money.
(5)Laurie W.
Excellent menu. Love the tuna app. The Martinis off their menu are NOT made fresh to order, instead they are batch made. A real turn off for me.
(4)Kristen W.
Delicious food. Our table had the BBQ trio, Parmesan crusted filet and ginger salmon. Delicious! The steak was cooked perfectly, and it was just amazing considering this place is not a steakhouse. Desserts were pretty tasty. I don't drink whiskey but my friend loved the whiskey flights. Service was perfect and I was able to make a reservation online the same day.
(5)A L.
I have been to this one three times when staying in Schaumburg. It's ok but not as good as the Naperville location. The service is slow, the atmosphere is not as upscale, and the food is not as good. I've had the same thing at both places and the Naperville location is way better. They also close very early !
(3)Britt C.
Burbon, Burbon, Burbon. Burbon bacon mac and cheese, yes please! Ordered a side of this right away. To be honest, I felt like it left a little something to be desired. I love mac and cheese, and I love bacon so I figured it would be a no brainer. I think I was expecting a little more decadance. I also ordered the Ahi tuna salad...however when it was brought to the table they brought out sesame crusted ahi tuna by accident. They left it at the table for me and my friend, apologized and quickly got the salad out to the table. I wasn't upset about a free appetizer! Some restaurants don't do that if they bring the wrong thing out, they bring it back to the kitchen. It was already similar to what I had ordered so it was a nice little extra. The coleslaw that came under the tuna was really good! If you're not in the mood for a salad, but like Ahi tuna...try this for sure. The salad was really good too, and I'm not really a salad person. The dressing that was on it, a champagne vinagrette was a great sweet touch. I wish there had been more avocado, I only had a couple of small pieces. I ordered a Fiskey Whiskey which was dialed down by the apple schnapps...can't go wrong with schnapps. Still a strong drink...but a good stepping stone for a girly drink kinda gal. For dessert, burbon ice cream sliders. I think it was burbon ice cream in the middle of a pastry with chocolate drizzled on top and a little extra side of chocolate. I didn't taste a whole lot of burbon, but my friend could taste it. Still a decent dessert.
(4)Rachel R.
Came here for lunch... I got the regular cheeseburger and my husband got the Cajun Chicken Sandwich. We both enjoyed our choices; the southwestern ranch sauce that came with the chicken sandwich was delicious and we loved dipping the fries in it. We had lemonade to drink ... it was reminiscent of Cheesecake Factory's with the rim coated in sugar. Did not get to try the dessert but they sounded good.
(4)Connor B.
White Chocolate, I am definitely glad I found a Groupon for this restaurant because It definitely wasn't worth paying for! My girlfriend and I went after purchasing a Groupon for $30. We got a Quinoa burger, and after asking what there "best item was" ordered pulled pork. Both tasted sub par, and the service was very slow. I will definitely not be coming back to visit ever again, because the food just wasn't worth the calories. I would have been better off going to Chipotle next door! Overall, I would say if your interested in have a good meal and you want to be waited on quickly then this would definitely not be a place for you. I will be awarding it 2 of 5 stars, because while the food was not good we still received the food and the prices are not to bad overall. Thanks, Connor Brady
(2)Megan H.
Great service, great food! Excellent margarita's. Parking can be tricky at times.
(4)Shin M.
I ordered the parmesan crusted steak. It was soo tiny for $27! I ate it in like 3 bites, and I'm small! It wasn't that great either. My fiance ordered the bleu cheese crusted steak- the bleu cheese was waaay too strong! The white chocolate brownie was OK... I did like the tipped glasses they gave for the hard alcohol... This place gets way too packed on the weekends and I just don't get why...
(2)James M.
We had a great time there. The server was excellent she provided awesome customer service! I would recommend early reservations to avoid the dinner rush crowds. Oh and the drinks are!!!!!! Very very good!
(5)Lisa G.
When we walked in the restaurant had a good feel & great decor, very inviting! We had two servers together I assumed one was training but they never announced anything it was weird the menu had nice selection but most restaurants in this town have lunch specials they did not! Soup & salad was $10.99 that's pretty high IMO I don't think our two servers were good at all I asked two times for drink refills ! Someone else delivered our food and she was very nice and upbeat we wished we had her as our server! No one checked if our food was ok and if we needed anything. Just seemed very un-organized the servers sat rolling silverware for SO long we waited and waited and finally flagged down someone for a Togo box & out check! Based upon our experience we won't be going back the food didn't wow us or seem great fir that matter !
(2)Josh Y.
That awkward moment when you think your whiskey glass is going to fall over so to act quick to save it and realize that's how it's supposed to be... After seeing some Yelp friends check in here a few times I figured it was time for me to give it a try. Our first encounter was a quick lunch. Their beer menu is limited, but substantial. Any place that has 90 min is A-ok in my book. I started to drool as the waitress starting handing out dishes. My blackened fish sandwich was so glorious, well cooked, not too much dressing and toppings were fresh. My second trip here was just as good if not better than the first. I decided to have my birthday dinner here because their menus offers something for everyone even kids. I know what you're thinking, it's a bit dark and a whiskey haven, why have kids there? Well for a family dinner it offered everyone something they could enjoy which is hard to come by these days unless you go to a chain restaurant. We started with the pulled pork nachos and they were the cat's pajamas. I sampled something from just about everyone's plate. I ordered a bowl of the must be 21 to order mushroom soup which was phenomenal. The ribs practically fell apart as I pulled it to my plate. My burger was a little over cooked, but not enough for it to taint my experience. The waitress was pleasant, helpful and very patient. She joked around with the group of us that stayed a little later to sample some whiskeys. I am not a whiskey drinker, but from what I have experience with my friends who are, they are very happy with the selection and taste of their whiskeys. This place is a must try for everyone.
(4)Bernice R.
LWK.... I'm on the fence. Despite our reservation time, we waited for 45 minutes to be seated. No fancy whisky drink or pretending to be on Mad Men, could distract me and my party's anxious and hungry hungry hippos-esque appetites from growing! BUT, once we sat down, the manager came by and told us our meal was comped (minus our liquor). Sooo... of course we made it rain and got the works. Did it make up for the ridiculous wait time? Ok... just a little. Our southwest tex-mex egg rolls were great.... but then again, I was all rumbly in my tumbly and anything would have tasted awesome then. jk. It was good pick and I recommend them and creamy dipping sauce! My entree was the fish of day (mahi mahi) topped with crab. Not bad! The rest of the table had BBQ and steaks. Everyone was pretty pleased their meats and side dishes. As for the desserts, we all shared a chocolate souffle and bread pudding. The souffle was a bit rich for me however any chocolate fan would love it. The bread pudding was lighter and very decedent. Too bad the ice cream sliders were sold out! Overall, I'm not sure I'd come back on a weekend. It gets very, and I mean VERY crowded! On a side note, we even got there 30 minutes prior to our 8:15 reservation to grab a drink. There was absolutely no room to stand or sit in the bar. Ok and just to leave on a positive note, our server Paul was very nice!
(3)Sheila O.
Staff was attentive but not really friendly. The food was what was the worst part. Too expensive, too bland, and too little. Portions were so small that we left the place hungry! To be fair, we didn't order any steaks or burgers, so maybe their portion sizes for red meat dishes are better. I had their "famous" salmon for lack of any better seafood entree and all I got was a small, under seasoned, grilled piece of fish, floating in sauce, with some mashed potatoes on the side. Nothing else on the plate. Looked like something you would get in a cafeteria. They put more of an effort to make your plate look pretty at the Cheesecake Factory! My friend ordered the crab cakes, which was two or three small cakes and a bunch of fries. It was pathetic for costing over 25 dollars! VERY disappointed with the food, taste and portions. We ordered dessert, which was good but nothing fantastic. The dessert potion size was good. One order could feed two people easily. We decided after we left the place that we wouldn't be going back.
(2)Bridget F.
Went to this restaurant for the first time and really enjoyed it! The food was AMAZING! I had the chicken Ceasar Salad and the White Chocolate Blonde Brownie, both were incredible. The only reason I don't give 5 stars is because it was incredibly loud, where you couldn't hear the person next to you, and the lighting was very dark and you could barely read the menu! I would definitely come back again though!
(4)Ericka L.
Loved the BBQ bacon burger! Sauce was different than any BBQ sauce I've tasted...deep rich flavor. Fries could've been better, but my main focus was the burger and the crunchy char on it held my attention well. I'll definitely be back for that roasted chicken.
(4)Amanda V.
Our first time at this restaurant, and we will DEFINITELY be back. We made a reservation, and were seated promptly. The service was attentive and friendly. The cocktails were made perfectly. We ordered the whiskey mushroom soup and caprese to share as appetizers, and both were outstanding. I ordered the roasted chicken crepes and have never had anything like it. So flavorful, yet light. My fiance ordered the fillet with blue cheese crumbles. It was tender and so juicy! Dessert? Yes, the sliders were fabulous. From beginning to end, we were smiling and happy customers!
(5)Jackie M.
We had an excellent dinner there last night! Service was outstanding, food was delicious. We will definitely go back! I had the crab cakes and they were some of the best I've ever eaten!
(5)Adam H.
My new favorite place. We had a Groupon which was set to expire, so we needed to head to the LWK before that happened, needless to say I am incredibly happy that we seized the opportunity to eat there. Without any expectations, we went in fresh and relied on our open minds to lead the way. I was so impressed with my first visit that I went back the next day with my mother to experience it again. My first experience consisted of a flight of American whiskeys, and a pulled pork sandwich with fries. Everything was incredible. I essentially purred as I ate. On my second visit I went with a bourbon glazed burger with bacon and onions and the glorious bourbon bacon macaroni and cheese (I went healthy). I also had the chance to sample the mushroom soup and the ice cream sliders. I literally mean that everything is incredible. Even the water tastes good. During my next visit, I have the idea that I'll sit in the bar area and select from the appetizer section while I sip whiskey, but we'll have to see if I can control myself from not getting another burger. I suggest using Open Table to make a reservation, its really easy to use and helpful to have the head start in waiting for a table. Groupon offers really help but LWK is so good that I wouldn't mind paying full price. My goal is to try everything on the menu at least once, so I'll probably see you there.
(5)H. Rick D.
Was excited to try this new place out.... Made a reservation on Yelp and noted that we were celebrating a Birthday... Atmo was nice, new furniture with comfortable booths. Had the Egg Rolls & Spinach Dip for apps... Egg Rolls were really good on the spicy side which I love ann the SD was better than most. We had the Filet, Ribeye, and Ribs. Here comes the boom.... Smallest and thinnest Ribeye I've seen in my life.. a WEAK! Filets were cooked to order and tender, the side of carrots we amazing... Very different! The Ribs were a disappointment... The whole slab was as big as a half slab anywhere else. It was thin with very little meat, should of taken a picture. The whiskey sauce was really good. We always order fries with appetizers to judge the Resturant right away... I figure if you can make fries right then why are you even open? You can find better fries anywhere else.... Very bad, they were not crispy nor the right color. In my opinion just another disappointment with Schaumburg restaurants the quality has gone to shit. I remember the good old days... Oh yea... Did I mention Birthday, I guess they forgot too :(
(2)Marie M.
One word- FANTASTIC! This place is wonderful. Excellent food, great staff. I love this place. The wait staff is knowledgeable and friendly. We've had a marvelous experience every time. The shrimp appetizer is to die for the parmesan crusted fillet is delicious. The wines list is good and the staff actually knows how to recommend and describe the wine!
(5)Matt S.
I knew this place as "Lincoln Whiskey Kitchen" and it's definitely a good spot if you are a whiskey fan! The whiskey list is gigantic and there are various flights to try if you wanted to sample a few things. Many whiskey cocktails are also available. I like the Old Fashioned here because of the sweet citrus flavor that comes through. Besides whiskey, the full bar offers lots of other libations to enjoy. As for food, it ranges from fish to steak to burgers and more. The AZ egg rolls and citrus-soy salmon are top notch. Like the Old Fashioned, these classic items are taken to the next level with the amazing flavors presented. Prices are higher for both food & drink but with the higher price comes higher quality. Menu aside, the place looks classy. One might imagine a speakeasy with soft lighting and dark wood interior. Service and staff were just fine.
(4)Candice G.
It appears that in only a short 5 months open, Lincoln Whiskey Kitchen's reputation, via the NW suburbs gossip line, precedes it. With 2-hour waits on the weekends and an unspoken rule of making a reservation to even get in for an early-dinner hour during the week, it appears that Lincoln Whiskey Kitchen is doing alright for themselves, regardless of being the new kitch on the block in the 'burg. I walked in and immediately took note of a few items. One is that the restaurant, once inside, is much smaller than I'd imagined from seeing it's big, box-y building outside. But I guess they have a pretty nice patio during the warmer months and I really liked that the tables in the dining area aren't crammed in. Every table is a suitable and safe distance from one another so you don't overhear the table next to you and if you get a booth, almost feel as if your in the middle of a private dining experience. and the other being that In the evening, it's very dimly lit to set the mood for a sexy date or fine business dinner. This is the kind of place I'd imagine the cast of Anchor Man eating at, only replacing Scotch with whiskey. The feel is both classic and clean, with dark cherry oak and whiskey barrel lining the far back wall. I had contemplated getting a cocktail but I wasn't totally feeling I needed it, plus after seeing the cocktail prices versus the size of my dining partner's drink, I decided that I'd be happier with my $10 than a bit of a buzz. Our server wasn't warm or even friendly for that matter, but he was tolerant of my dining partner's special allergy requests as well as being efficient and effective with a thorough knowledge of the menu. As far as vegetarian items, it was VERY slim pickins', but I understand that veggies with the steak and barbeque-heavy menu, that veg-heads are probably not the crowd LWK is concerned with appealing to. I contemplated getting a seafood dish, but with most coming in at $20 or the dreaded 'market price', and none of them really jumping out at me, I settled on the vegetarian quinoa burger with a patty made of brown rice, walnuts, roasted peppers and beans with field greens and pepper-jack cheese. I'm always worried with veggie burgers because I know that it's a really hard thing to do well at a restaurant. they're either prepared ahead and dry, or they fall apart, or flavorless or you get totally gypped and either Boca, Morningstar or those damn Chipotle Costco brand discs. I have to give props to Lincoln Whiskey Kitchen for coming up with their very own, though yesterday, I would have given the burger a 2.5 or generous 3. It was clear the burger was made fresh, but even at first glance it appeared to be suffering from more than a bit of sogginess. I managed to take one squishy, oozing bite before I abandoned eating my veggie burger like a man and picked up my fork and knife, although a spoon probably would have sufficed. The flavor of the burger was hard to taste under what my tongue interpreted as a pint of mayo. At times I felt like I was just eating butter/mayo mixture, so after finishing one half of my very messy, soggy burger, I gave up and allowed my stomach to settle after consuming the heaviest pile of condiments in the history of Candice. Now, here's the thing about that burger- I took the second half home and heated it up for a bit today as my dinner after I couldn't pawn it off on my boyfriend and going back to my waste not, want not beliefs. I took the first spoonful of the soggy sucker and... it was magical. I couldn't exactly put my finger on it, but it tasted more like what I remember a delicious, juicy meat burger to taste like. I gave a single courtesy bite to my boyfriend without mentioning how much I was digging what tasted like new din, and his eyes opened wide and he had barely finished swallowing before he literally cried out that it was the greatest burger he'd ever tasted (please note that he's been a vegetarian for close to a decade, so our 'best burger ever' standards have been adjusted). Then we both took a second bite and he pointed out that it tasted exactly like a Big Mac--That was it! Well, now I couldn't help but scarf that ish. It only took a 24-hour incubation period to become the best.thing.ever. For my side I had one not typical to their regular menu, but featured as special side for the night- roasted beets (my favorite) with pistachio and goat cheese. It was one of the best beet dishes I've ever had, second to only the majestic Purple Pig's whipped goat cheese beet salad. This version was simple, but fresh and most importantly, flavorful. I also dug into one of my dining partner's side of fries because I live, breathe, love fries and also because I wanted to try out the fragrant BBQ sauces on the table. Their standard BBQ sauce was sweet and fantastic, but their whiskey BBQ sauce was where it's at. Probably some of the best I've ever had and the best thing possible for dipping fries in, turns out. The end.
(4)Jason A.
Forgot I wrote a review back in 2012. Gave them 3 stars then due to slow and unorganized service. Things have really changed. Visited last week and was very impressed with the service. It was top notch. Drinks were always full, meal came out correctly, the staff was friendly and didn't bug you but came around enough to make sure you had everything you need. The food is amazing. I definitely recommend giving them a try if you are in the area.
(5)Christine D.
Everytime I come here, I get the Famous Chicken Salad. By no means do I think it's healthy but my god, is it good! My friend got the Ahi Tuna Salad - it looked really good as well. I think I might venture out and try that next time. They have really amazing desserts too..all featuring white chocolate. Clever, cute servers, and good bar. Go here.
(4)Andrew L.
Awesome, awesome, awesome! Fall-off-the-bone, delicious ribs. Mac & Cheese is a whole new level here! Plus, whiskey tasting for under $10. It doesn't get much better than this. Only downside is its popularity. Don't even bother on a Friday night without a reservation. Even if you are up for the long wait, you'll need to park a good distance away at the neighboring Marriott's parking lot. Their lot is tiny and always filled.
(4)Karie N.
Highly recommend! Not a bad thing on the menu! The staff was very friendly and informative. Definitely coming back. This is our new date night spot.
(5)Elle M.
I haven't been to dinner in the burbs in a long time, so when I discovered Lincoln Whiskey Kitchen I was fairly excited that there was something different since the last time I'd searched for a restaurant in the area. I went with my parents on a Tuesday night and I think we waited for 10 or 15 minutes, which we didn't mind much, but I was surprised it was so busy on a Tuesday. Looks like everyone is taking Anthony Bourdain's advice after all. Pulled pork nachos: pretty awesome. It's huge, so plan on sharing, but the three of us polished it off in short order. Nice amount of spice without killing the whole dish. Good sauce. Yum. Mom got the fish & chips and was delighted with the fries- they had a bit of black pepper on them and were thin and crispy, just like she likes them. Dad got the chicken crepe, which is a very out of the ordinary thing for him to order, but he said it was very good. I got the whiskey burger with a side of the bourbon mac & cheese (when in Rome...). The burger was cooked perfectly to my request and the mac & cheese was very nice and you could taste the bourbon in it. My one complaint is that neither was really very warm. You could sort of tell that they'd been the first items up & had sat for a few minutes waiting for their friends. The crispy onions atop my burger were a bit cold and soggy, but it didn't ruin the burger. The most memorable thing of all was the service. Seriously, our service was outstanding. I work back of house so I don't really concern myself with service a whole lot, but I was damn impressed. We had an Asian guy (sorry, Asian guy, I'm bad with names!) who was just so wonderfully pleasant and accommodating. I don't even care if it was phony- it got him a good tip. Everyone who even stopped by our table was really just so freaking pleasant and seemed so happy to be helping us. It made us all happy. Well it made me happy anyway. Good for you, Lincoln Whiskey Kitchen. Next time I want to have dinner in the suburbs I'll head your way.
(4)Susan B.
Must make a reservation if you are going to dine here on the weekends. Tried coming here on a Friday night to be told the wait was 70-90 minutes. No thanks. Smartened up and made a reservation for the following Friday. Walked in the door and was seated within a minute. That's how its done!!! Needed to use a groupon that was expiring which allowed us $20 for dinner. The menu is pretty vast and has a wide variety of price points. We got the pulled pork nachos as an appetizer (definitely big enough for 2 people to share). Since reading about the mushroom soup I knew I had to try that so I had that and half of a caesar salad. My bf got a chicken sandwich with mashed potatoes. Everything was excellent. I did enjoy the mushroom soup but found it to be a bit much. I think it was the onion strings on top because there was a definite onion taste. It was still good and I finished it but it did taste different than other mushroom soups that I've had. We obviously went over our groupon amount but it definitely helped out. Service was great and I liked the dark atmosphere. We were seated in a booth which was nice because we felt a bit isolated from everyone else. I think when we left, the same people were still sitting waiting for a table. Make a reservation!!!
(4)Nancy P.
Our steaks were the best we ever had!! Everything was great and the service was exceptional!
(5)Kay J.
Very mediocre food, very poor service, dark plain atmosphere. On very level, not a good experience. I've been to the Naperville version of this restaurant, and it's really beautiful. The Schaumburg restaurant is dark, plain, and kind of depressing inside. They didn't bother to do any decorating after buying the former Ted Turner place, and they made it darker. Along with the dark wood and lack of color, this is not a place that will lift your mood, believe me. My chicken dinner was extremely mediocre and plain. No flavor. The carrots I got were so sweet, it was apparent that they had been cooked in sugar. The tiny mashed potato portion I got was kind of strange, given the fact that my dinner partner got a HUMUMGOUS portion of French fried potatoes with her UNDERCOOKED hamburger (she ordered it very well done and it was red inside). Our waiter was completely UNTRAINED. He lacked any knowledge of the menu, and kind of made up what he said as he went along. He didn't listen to us at all, and talked really fast the whole time, cutting us off and walking away before we had a chance to finish what we were saying... strange because the restaurant was practically empty and he was not busy at all. All in all this was not a good experience. I do not recommend this place and don't think it will stay open very long. There are many better restaurants to choose from in the area.
(2)T B.
The ribs are amazing and I love this place. There always send to be a wait but there bar is the best way to get a quick seat.
(5)Charity T.
I had hope for this place but was pretty disappointed. It's a nice ambience but the food is not that good. I had the bbq platter and was so disappointed in the pork and ribs. The chicken though was surprisingly good (surprising since everything else was so bad!). My husband got the crab cakes and paid around $25 for two little crab cakes. Suffice it to say he was a little hungry afterwards. I do remember getting the salmon here when it was called whiskey kitchen and I think it was decent. Sadly we won't be coming back to try it.
(3)Sonya S.
I hate to go against the consensus here, but we both found this place to be a bit overpriced and underwhelming. We both had the mushroom soup- I could not detect any whisky flavor to it at all, it was very salty, and both our soups were barely lukewarm. For a $6 a bowl, not cool, and I love mushroom bisque, soup, mushroom anything really. Following the soup, I had the Roasted Chicken Crepes. They were OK, nothing bad about them other than that once again they were very salty. I actually went through almost 5 glasses of water while there, which is crazy! Also the mushroom sauce was a dark sauce and after awhile became very overbearing, obscuring the taste of the rest of the dish to the point where I abandoned it. I had this with the Cous Cous This was not bad, but it does not mention that this is a cous cous salad, therefore cold- not hot as one would expect it when served with dinner. My partner had the roasted chicken which came with mashed potatoes and he also chose the cous cous- which he hated. The chicken was a little small with a lot of bone, the mashed OK, and of course the cous cous was not good when paired with this meal either. We had planned to have a beer with dinner, but at $7.50 for a simple domestic draft, neither of us could stomach that much of an overprice for a beer.
(2)Nichole C.
That's right. I'm a fan of a place that doesn't have BREW in the name. *GASP* Seriously though, this place was pretty good. We came here on a whim of wanting to try something new (and for my need of having to eat a bacon cheeseburger pretty much every day of my life) and LWK did not disappoint. We had to wait a little while for a table (it was about 7:30 on a Friday night) but were seated in a nice comfy booth within a half hour. Waiting also didn't seem so bad with an Arrogant Bastard in hand, either. The bar is full-service (for drinks, you perverts) and offers an AMAZING selection of whishkey (typo, but it stays), bourbon, and scotch. I don't dig on that so much, but if you want to try some of them out you can get a flight which is awesome. I opted for craft beer, naturally, and the selection was decent. We ordered some sandwiches (Me: a bacon bleu cheese burger, add pepperjack and jalapenos [the jalapenos are fresh and not pickled, just so you know] with a side of bourbon bacon mac and cheese. The man: a French Dip with fries) and both were delicious. I would probably get the mac and cheese 86 whatever is on top so it stays gooier (is that a word?) but it was still good. We also started with some shoestring onion rings which were great but totally filled me up. Or maybe it was the Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA with dinner...either way, I couldn't finish my meal. I will totally be back to LWK to woman up and get some whiskey and also to try the bourbon ice cream profiteroles. I was so sad I didn't have room for dessert. Whiskey and ice cream date, anyone?
(4)Olive S.
Tony the bar tender is AMAZING!!! We sat in the bar area as he waited on us- the food was great but his service was absolutely out of this world. I got the seared Ahi-tuna salad and the Hubster got the Trio- ribs, chicken and pulled pork. Everything was cooked to perfection and it was so refreshing to be able to get legit cocktails and talk whiskey with a fellow fan. Can't recommend this place enough.
(5)John M.
Went for my wife's birthday. Had a gift card and we just wanted drinks and appetizers. Had one of the best old fashions I ever had! Happy Hour had pulled pork sliders which were good and also had buffalo chicken flat bread which was fantastic. Nice place for a quick bite to eat after work
(4)Toni B.
A girlfriend and I came here during the week for a dinner date! The service was excellent from the start! The entire staff was extremely friendly and even asked for my friends name, when I arrived early and was waiting for my friend, so they made greet her! The place was pretty packed for a Wednesday evening, which is a good sign! My friend and i both ordered the Veggie Burger...which was AMAZING that evening and even better a couple days later for leftovers! It took all my strength not to scarf down the entire burger! I can't wait to bring my hubby here for him to try some of their whiskey flgihts! During the week they have specials/deals on their drinks, so make sure to ask your server...also I would suggest a reservation, because if they were that busy on a weeknight, I cant imagine the weekend!
(4)David M.
Some friends and I went to White Chocolate for a birthday dinner. We had the egg roll appetizer, which had a Mexican flair to it...highly recommendable! Then I had their house salad, the dressing was delicious and the salad had goat cheese in it...yum! For my entrée I had the crabcake dinner, which again is delicious. We finished with their white chocolate cheesecake....amazing! On the down side, it wasn't that busy, and it seemed like our salads took forever to come out, and then dinner showed up before we were done with the salads. Our server was very nice, but after my friend asked for something to be wrapped to go, she placed the item on top of other dirty plates. I repeated to her that she wanted that item to go, and she responded as if she understood that. Guess what...it got dumped. She said she thought I was kidding, maybe because it was a salad? Why would I kid, I don't know her. She did replace the item to go at no extra charge, so we were happy with that. If the timing and service had been just a smidge better, it would have been the perfect evening out. I would have given this place 5 stars...maybe next time ;) Their drinks were delicious too.
(4)Princess C.
Came here with my mother in law and 7year old daughter. Let me say from the waitstaff to dessert: we had a great experience and deal. I was not sure at first. We didnt have a reservation and the place was jumping on a Saturday night. But we nabbed a high table near the bar. It was loud but would've been anywhere in the place. Yanna was a great waitress. Even the guy who carried our food was great bringing me two moist. cloth napkins presented on a plate with lemon slice on top. We had: 1. Jambalaya Mother in law): 3 stars shrimp was excellent but the rest just ok. 16. 99 With Margarita 2. Kids meal baby back ribs (good portion) , drink side for only a ridiculous which she loved j 2.99!!!! 3. Gluten free Full slab baby back ribs whisky bbq sauce, 22.99 We shared the gluten free chocolate souffle for two that was deceivingly too much because it was sooo rich and good. All in all whole meal for three with cocktail and dessert for $80. Cant beat it. Will be back for sure!
(5)Miranda B.
The buffalo flat bread was excellent, mushroom soup excellent, the ribs and crab cakes were good. The blonde brownie fantastic.
(4)Nick M.
Fantastic mushroom soup and steak salad. Very unique dining area and great service!
(4)Jason B.
was pleasantly suprrised by this place. great execution. i got the bbq trio and the ribs were STELLAR. its always hit or miss. the chicken was stellar too. the fries couldn't have been better. the desserts were just ok. the bourbon sliders had a GOOD amount of bourbon and discouraged us from eating half of it. the brownie thing was good but if it was warmer it woudl've been better. service was great and the menu is good too. ORDER: waitress/waiter JEANS: ok by far. they close at 10 fyi
(4)Rob W.
Once again - Groupon made me do it! And I'm glad they did as I've been wanting to try this place and with the $20 for $10 deal had an excellent reason to do so. Stopped in for an early dinner on a Sunday - wasn't too busy. Sat at the bar for dinner (I was the only one sitting there) and was greeted by the bartender, John. He presented me with both the food menu and the whiskey menu - quite an offering of some 125 whiskeys and bourbons. Also offered me a taste of a few of the beers on tap, but when it was all said and done, I opted for a Newcastle - $7.50 for 20oz. I really wanted to try a few of their specialties so I ordered the wild mushroom soup ($5.99 for something between a cup and a bowl). It was good, though I didn't detect any whiskey flavor which is supposed to be in the soup (and requires the customer to be 21 to order it). One like dislike was the fried onions on top - a nice garnish and I thought it might add to the flavor, but all I really detected from the spoonfuls that I had with them was extra saltiness. Pulled pork sandwich at $10.99 was good. Authentically BBQed but not too much smokey flavor - the sauce is excellent and the size of the sandwich was generous. Fries were good; the cole slaw that came with the sandwich lacked personality and was really more of a garnish. White chocolate brownie with ice cream ($5.99) for dessert was good - pretty rich. Overall a good experience and a decent meal. I plan to return to investigate their whiskey flight and try their burger.
(4)Bob R.
This was our first visit to Lincoln's Whiskey Kitchen, although we've talked about trying it since it first opened. We were greeted at the door and seated immediately. The first thing you see if the bar -- an old style bar of polished wood and brass. They don't call it the whiskey kitchen for nothing. There must be over a hundred different kinds of whiskey, Rye, Scotch, Bourbon, etc. The dining room is large and roomy, also with dark wooden tables and heavy chairs. The lighting is dim. That may be to hide the prices. While it's not $$$$$, it's probably $$-$$$. There are standard choices of ribs, chicken, fish, steaks and salads. I started with a single malt flight - three single malt scotches. Each one was only about 3/4 of an ounce. Then, I was boring and had a hamburger and fries. The rest of the table ordered salads. I have to say the servers really work for tips. They were extremely attentive and very pleasant. Even if the food was not good, I would return for the service. The food was quite good. The hamburger was seasoned well and served with very fresh lettuce, tomato and onion. The salads looked very good, and they were enjoyed by the others with me. There was no room for desert. I was pleased with the restaurant. Not only was the food good, I enjoyed the ambiance. My only reservation was the prices were a little higher than I expected. I may check out their prices for lunches, which may be more reasonable. But, for a special occasion, I would happily return.
(4)Jason H.
The first impression walking in is an old-style speakeasy. Ambiance is classy, lighting is dark, service is friendly. You see the huge bar along the left side of the room and you know that they have an excellent alcohol selection. You assume, given their name, that they have a good whiskey selection. What you don't expect is that the food is as good as it is. Started with the Whiskey Wild Mushroom Soup. The broth is incredibly rich and the mushrooms are cooked well - tender but still with a nice bite to the texture. I would, however, recommend asking for the swiss cheese and the onion strings on the side. Because of the richness of the broth, almost bordering on salty and greasy, adding either of the toppings might push it overboard. The swiss doesn't add any creaminess and isn't sharp enough to cut through the soup. Onions really only add texture. Went with the Whiskey Glazed BBQ Burger for the main course. Huge patty and cooked exactly as I wanted it - medium. Cooked through but still sweet and moist. The whiskey glaze is not too strong and not too sweet. Loved the smoked bacon they used and a moderately sharp cheddar. The bun used was hearty and thick, not too soft, and held all the fillings well. As others have mentioned, the bourbon mac and cheese is ridiculous. This was the only item that still had that very distinct whiskey flavor to it. Shells were soft but not mush, cheese was rich but not salty. Also, the breadcrumbs and chopped smoked bacon added a very nice texture and flavor. Staff was very friendly. Prices are on the high side. They offer a whiskey flight, which I unfortunately wasn't able to try. The beer selection isn't extensive but they have quite a few very good microbrews from around the country.
(4)Patricia M.
We arrived at 11:00am for early lunch with friends coming from a distance, only to find it closed. Open at noon! Yelp published 11 as opening time. Disappointed, please update your properties.
(1)Bill M.
I had lunch at Lincoln Whiskey Kitchen recently after a business meeting in sunny Schaumburg. The interior is impressive enough, and the three of us sat in a cozy booth. We shared the egg roll appetizer, which are sort of Tex-Mex style with chicken, corn, black beans, jack cheese along with jalapeno sauce and salsa. I thought they were good if not great. I was lured to order the 12-Hour Hand Pulled Pork Sandwich by the "12-Hour" tag. Topped by cole slaw and pickles, this BBQ sandwich is a handful, though it was probably overshadowed by the flavorful Israeli couscous that was the selected side item. I think I may have enjoyed my meal more if we were not still conducting business during our lunch break, but hey the meal was paid for so I'm not complaining too much. There seemed to be a parade of servers for our table, though my boss did not get a bottle of ketchup and at the end we were wondering where and whom to pay our bill.
(4)Michael H.
Came here based on reviews and their online GF menu. I was traveling for business and needed a place to relax with old friends and family which I see infrequently. My mom loved the crab cakes as best she has had. I had the balsamic steak off the GF menu. The soufflé (GF) was the best desert I have had for months. Well worth it
(5)Hugo G.
I have avoided going back to any White Chocolate Grill for several years now after a disappointing outing at the Naperville location. Due to a family outing I could avoid it no longer and ended up in the Schaumburg location today. It was a party of 7 and 5 were disappointing. The 2 that were not disappointed ordered the classic french dip. The other 5 were a rib eye steak, 2 stacked enchiladas, 2 bbq trio. All 5 seriously lacked in the quality and flavor. We did all agree that the 2.99 kids burger was tastier than any of our meals. For all those folks giving out 4 and 5 star reviews, I encourage you to venture out your comfort zone and try other similar places and realize they are pulling the wool over your taste buds.
(2)Yasir K.
Items: whiskey mushroom soup (minus the whiskey), dancing crab cakes, and the bread pudding. All items where fantastic and stand alone items. Whiskey mushroom soup (minus whiskey): full of great fresh mushroom flavor. Added texture and salty balanced with thinly sliced fried onions. Crab Cakes: light yet filling. Flaky and moist with substantial fresh and quality crab with a balance of dil-mayo really brings the crunch and gooeyness together Bread pudding: great soft and cold whipped cream upon a warm toasty exterior of bread pudding swimming in a nice pool of milky goodness and trickle of caramel on top. Tastes like home cooking. I will def be back
(5)Lida B.
The is place is amazing. The service was impeccable and the food incredible. I lived that all the waiters watch every table, anone who passed us helped us, filled water, collected empty plates, whatever ... Very very efficient!! Our group had the mushroom soup, caprese salad, chicken creeps, chicken Madeira, citrus salmon, chicken sandwich, and the special roasted beets on the side. We topped it off with the Bread Pudding. Each dish that came out was better than the last. We will definitely eat there again.
(4)Tim S.
Excellent! Had Ceasar salad...one of the best. And was surprised by wonderful flavors of the Israeli Couscous and the Spaghetti squash. Amazing combo of basil, pistachio, and more. Nutty, fresh, sweet.
(5)Philip A.
I have been called white chocolate and I love White Chocolate. Both Lincoln and whisky are trending heavy right now so that caught my attention. Then i read the proclamations on yelp and i had to try. Plus, i not only support the 13th Amendment, but also the declaration of Thanksgiving as a holiday (thanks Abe!). Service is speedier than Grant on horseback and friendlier than a Southern Belle. Thanks Lincoln for saving a Perfect Union: BBQ (try the pulled pork) and liquid barley.
(5)Ryan M.
everything was tasty. They do not have seats for babies which sucks.
(4)Bobuzzi C.
Mushroom soup is a must-have for an appetizer! We had the filet and salmon. Both were really good. Unfortunately we were too stuffed for dessert. Only complaint is that we had to wait about 35 minutes after are scheduled reservation time. They were swamped.
(4)Bryan R.
When i used to think of a whiskey bar, my imagination would project images of bearded toothless men with weathered faces clothed in multiple layers. Enter "White Chocolate". A place where everybody knows your name until the 3rd dram of whiskey. This magnificent lil whiskey snob haven is ideal for just about anything, including food. The menu is not only surprisingly full of selections, most of its contents are rather tasty, savory and decadent. I entered the venue under the falsehood that this establishment is only good for whiskey lovin. I proudly stand corrected. The bartenders are extremely knowledgeable and pleasant and the wait staff is about as polite and kind as you could request. Happy hour is a big hit, and you should probably call for reservations if you intend on dining after 5 on a Friday or Saturday evening. The pricing is relative to the drinkers preference. If you enjoy a good single-malt, then you can expect to pay typical single-malt pricing. If you are more of bourbon connoisseur, then you can find top shelf bourbons or assorted flights for Makers Mark prices. The caveat is that they have several whiskeys that can only be found at this establishment. My pallet enjoyed a whiskey that is not available anywhere else in the world! I am a big fan of exclusive experiences and this one charts the top of my short list. It is a large enough venue to have an above-average sized party without feeling like you are eating at a bar, yet affords all of the aesthetics that you would want a finer whiskey establishment to have. A definite win!
(5)Amanda C.
Love this place! It's our go to restaurant in the area. It offers unique food and unique cocktails. I love trying new items off both the food and drink menus. Comfortable atmosphere, great service. The couscous side option is to die for! Do yourself a favor and try it. The first time I was skeptical ( I'm a French fry kinda girl) so the server, without me asking her to, brought a sample of it to our table. We all loved it. I go here for girls nights and for dates with my husband. Oh and definitely try the "frisky whiskey" cocktail!
(4)Ryan H.
If you are familiar with The White Chocolate Grille in Naperville it's pretty much the same menu but at a cheaper price and some things are tweaked a little bit. The Whiskey is very expensive.. you get 1.5 oz's but it will cost you. You might as well go buy a bottle yourself. (For instance a the Jameson 18 yr is $16 for 1.5 oz but you can buy a bottle for just 4-5x's that price)
(4)Dan F.
The roasted chicken crepes were delicious. They were cooked well and had great flavor! The service was great and the restaurant is nice looking too
(4)Gene S.
Funny. You changed the name to White Chocolate, but didn't seem to change anything else. I should've read my own review about the salmon because I got burned again! Salmon special sounded great, but at $23.99 was way overpriced for what was presented on the plate. Our waiter didn't appear too interested in pumping up the check either as he failed to ask if I wanted another beer or dessert (I asked to see a dessert menu). By the way, their White Chocolate brownie is pretty bad: a yellow piece of cardboard (almost literally) with ice cream, whipped cream and chocolate sauce on top. Would be in no rush to go back unless it's for a sandwich.
(2)Steff D.
My boyfriend and I had decided to go out to dinner last minute on a Friday night. I wanted to try a new place out so I got on yelp and went through my options. I picked white chocolate because I had no idea what I had a taste for and neither did my other half.(they have burgers, steak dinners, enchiladas, nachos, fish ... The whole kit and caboodle) it was 530 and we had booked a reservation for 615. We got there a few minutes late and our table wasn't ready... No biggie I'm a server, I know you can't walk up to a table and tell them to get out because the table has been rebooked... So we got a drink at the bar. I'm very big into wine and they had a great selection. I had a taste of their pinot noir.. Very good .. Decided to save that for dinner (the wine had me craving steak) so I got a white chocolate Godiva martini... Amazing. Finished our drinks still weren't sat. (Already 20 dollars in and no table to sit at. May be a big deal for some but we don't splurge very often so we don't mind the extra time together) upon being seated a manager came directly to the table and apologized for the wait and offered a free appetizer. We had already discussed what we were going to get so we accepted graciously. Next someone came to get a drink order and finally out server john came. Very nice guy! Professional service there. John took good care of us. We decided on steaks. Steaks are only 6 and 8 ounces which we weren't thrilled about. I ordered a glass of wine upon ordering my meal, didn't get it until my meal, but it was comped along with the appetizer. No leftovers :( like I said steaks were small. If you're looking for a place with a good product and great service I really highly recommend white chocolate. A few bloopers are bound to happen. I think the excellent service is what will bring me back. Giving a 4 star rating for the 30 minute wait, forgetting my wine and the small portion size. Good and service are my priorities and they were both great. My favorite part of the place is the booth we sat it. Very nice and private for conversation.
(4)Anna K.
Service was adequate. Food was kind of edible. Portions were small. Basically it was pricey but poor TGIF quality food. Also place is a little dingy and the washrooms were not clean. I read the reviews before coming here and expected it to be decent. Disappointed that it was not good at all, especially for the price. Will definitely not being going back.
(2)Rebekah R.
Good food here. Had chips and salsa for an appetizer. The salsa was very fresh but the chips were way too salty. My entree was the filet mignon chopped salad. It was very tasty and I highly recommend this salad. It was a very big salad for $13.00 and was a great leftover next day. Lighting in the restaurant can use a little work. It was really dark and hard to see the menu. Service was great. Wouldn't run back to this restaurant, but I will definitely visit again.
(3)Miranda L.
Delicious. Great service. I enjoyed everything I had both times I went. Very attentive wait staff.
(5)Sarah S.
Considered me Whisk-i-fied. I went to Lincoln Whiskey Kitchen today and had an amazing lunch. They've completely revamped the decor from the last restaurant that was housed in this space and definitely for the better. It has a much more sleek and modern feel to it now. Their staff is amazing every time I visit. They are always super friendly and have good suggestions. It's clear they all know the product they are serving very well. My water never went empty and neither did my friend's lemonade---the lemonade! I tried some of my friend's lemonade ($2.99) and it was literally addicting and delicious. I craved for more! Apparently it's homemade which is always a good thing. I decided to start with the soup but must admit I was a bit cautious with a price tag of $5.99. I'm glad I went for it because the soup was amazing! Fresh big mushrooms in the creamy Whiskey Wild Mushroom Soup and full of swiss cheese. I don't usually like onions or fried onions but the crispy onions on top of this soup really lended themselves to the blend. Apparently there is Whiskey in the soup, hence the name, and you can definitely get a hint (just the right amount) of that in the soup. The menu says you have to be 21 to have the soup because of the whiskey - ha! This soup was seriously amazing! I would get it again in a second and highly recommend it. I tried my friends Crisp Roasted Chicken which was mouthwatering, so succulent with amazing seasoning on the skin and perfectly cooked on the inside. Wowzas! For my entree I had the 12-Hour Hand Pulled Pork Sandwich for $10.99. It has a little kick to it which surprised me so if your tastebuds are super sensitive to spice as mine are, prepare yourself. The sandwich was amazing though! The pulled pork on it was perfectly cooked just as the chicken was. It was juicy and amazing with a great slaw to go with it. Fantastic sandwich! You get to pick a side to go with your dish and I went with the Bourbon Bacon Mac'n Cheese. Holy Jeebus. That mac & cheese was so good and you MUST get it as your side with your meal! It's so cheesy in all the right places with real bacon (not tiny bits from a bottle) in it, topped with a crumble of breadcrumbs. It was so good and I vow to always get it as my side at Lincoln Whiskey Kitchen. When I got back to work, the head honcho at my company asked me what I thought and I told him how great LWK is, a great place to bring clients. Word on my street is they are adding some value priced items which I'm 100% sure will bring in some of my coworkers. We were in & out of LWK in 45 minutes which was perfect for our lunch hour - the food came out extremely quickly. Amazing food can be had here and I will absolutely be coming back - 5 stars and beyond for LWK!
(5)Brian K.
BUZZ: - Bourbon Mac & Cheese (4/10) I ALSO TRIED: - Roasted Chicken Nachos (9/10) - 12 Hour Hand Pulled Pork Sandwich (8/10) Ah yes, the good ol' Ted's Montana Grill replacement. Considering that when I went to Ted's my first & last time, we were seated, but never given water or menus, LWK was an improvement after the first 60 seconds! Now, for those who don't know yet, LWK looks like a really elegant place from the signs on the outside, but it's really not a "fine dining" kind of establishment. It's more like an upscale Champps (without the sports bar part). Just read the menu, and you'll understand. It's not a bad thing, it's just, I thought it was a $30-$40/person type of place. So, after reading the menus (and cancelling a Father's Day reservation for a more "elegant" place), I decided, this would probably be better suited for a lunch or regular dinner kind of meal. So...here's lunch: Oh, and for those wondering, if you hate whiskey as much as I do, this menu is mostly safe. ROASTED CHICKEN NACHOS My coworkers and I always seem to get Nachos as appetizers whenever we go to places like this (i.e. Champps and Tilted Kilt), so we decided to try 'em out. They were a little different than the 2 I mentioned there, but were very decent. First of all, you have the option of either Chicken or Pulled Pork Nachos. I asked for both and the waitress told me that the managers specifically told them not to allow that, which I found awfully strange. The nachos are big (little smaller than TK), and there are generous helpings of diced tomatoes, onions, and a lot of cilantro (which I loved). There is also melted jack and cheddar cheeses, but some of the areas were still not quite melted. It's also got a healthy drizzling of their BBQ sauce (which I'll get to in Pulled Pork). The combination is a bit odd, but very delicious. I never thought mixing a sort of pico de gallo, cilantro, and BBQ sauce would work, but they balanced out nicely. The BBQ sauce was sweet, which complimented the onions a bit, and the tomato, cheeses, and chips provided the perfect amount of seasoning, finally the cilantro gave it that super fresh taste that only cilantro can bring. The only drawbacks were that the BBQ sauce was cold (and so were some of the cheese bits), which drastically changed the texture in some parts. PULLED PORK SANDWICH The sandwich comes with a toasted sesame seed bun, pulled pork (already mixed with BBQ sauce) on 1 half of the bun, and on the other half, a scoop of their coleslaw. They also give you a couple slices of pickle and a side (i.e. mac & cheese). I'm big on pulled pork, and I prefer Texas style (dry rub, no sauce), but here they only serve it wet in the sandwich. Oh well. The texture of the pork was average. It was a little dry, but just tiptoed past the line to be in "acceptable" range. Drowned in sauce, the texture will do, but I'm sure if I had it by itself, it'd been like eating the Sahara (slight hyperbole). While I couldn't glean a lot of flavor from the pork itself, the BBQ sauce is to die for! It says Memphis style, but it's sort of in between St. Louis and Memphis. I recall a little bit of smoky flavor, and it's definitely sweeter and less tangier than most Memphis sauces. I didn't try the coleslaw by itself, but together, that is an exceptional combination! Now, it lost points, because as a sandwich, the bread did its signature thing (for me anyways), which is to steal flavor. I must add, though, that they toasted it very very nicely, to the point where it had a nice crunch, without burning it! I just ate this without the bun, and it was sensational! Had to dock points for the bun, though. MAC & CHEESE This seems to be what a lot of people are talking about. Now, I hate whiskey, no, I abhor whiskey! It was thanks to 1 bad night and my first & last hangover, but in any case, the smell of whiskey, even typing the word...whiskey...makes me uncomfortable, and fills my mouth with spit. I knew it was a risk to come here, but so far, everything has not had any whiskey flavor, and I was very happy. I took a bite of this mac & cheese, and.... I was happy to know it didn't taste like whiskey. But that bite was only the pasta. Then I tasted the bacon, which apparently, was simmering in bourbon before being fried and put in this. Sorry, game over! Well, BEFORE, I had the game ending whiskey drenched bacon bit, it was definitely unique, but not quite my thing. The cheese sauce almost tasted like queso that you'd get for tortilla chips at a restaurant, obviously not as thick or salty, but, you know, toned down for a mac & cheese. The breadcrumbs on top were nice, but I think even without the whiskey, these weren't my cup of tea. FOUR SCORE I was happily impressed with their food. I will definitely want to come back again to try some other things on their menu. Welcome to Schaumburg, Lincoln!
(4)Sunny K.
This was my first visit to LWK, and I was not disappointed. The lighting is dim but not too dark, which makes the atmosphere of the restaurant so warm and comfortable. I'm bummed I can't remember our server's name, but she was a sweetheart. For an appetizer, we ordered chips and salsa. By far the best chips and salsa I've had at any restaurant. The salsa was spicy and its consistency was perfect, not too watery and not too thick. For my meal, I ordered the Cajun Chicken Sandwich. The chicken was cooked just right, and it was served with more than enough sauce on the side. Overall, it was a great experience. I would definitely come back again, and order some whiskey with my meal next time.
(4)Carmen A.
Ok first let me say I am.a fan of chocolate so the idea of going somewhere for Valentines day that had chocolate in the name was more than a little appealing. The location itself was easy to find but the parking lot was beyond packed due to the many restaurants in the area. They do however have free valet parking so if you don't mind dishing out a few bucks to tip the guy then you're all set. Although we made reservations with mad time ahead and arrived on time we still had a 20 minute wait with no where to sit but practically block the entrance. This was really bothersome for since I am currently having back issues and standing too long is really uncomfortable for me. We finally sit down and Molly gives us the run down on the specials like some one on speed, and all I can say about that is...alas to be young again...sigh...so the drinks. Not to impressed by the drink menu as I am not a whisky drinker and that is the primary focus but I did order a dirty martini which came without the blue cheese olives it boasted about.Eh... Ok, now now you're thinking so WHY did she give them.4 Stars?? Because the food was FABULOUS. Awesome sushi grade tuna appetizer sitting in a bed of creamy slaw I could have happily drowned in. I had the special fish which I don't remember the name but was white flaky and more of a chicken taste then fish with a mango , pineapple, ceviche type sauce on it with Cajun rice. It was delicious. My wife had the surf and turf and although the steak was just ok the shrimp and crab stuffed lobster was mouth watering. NOW was the white chocolate all I hyped it in my mind to be? I would sell my youngest child for another slice of the white chocolate raspberry cheesecake! Yes, yes I would.... So my.compliments to the chef, my hyper waitress was fine ( maybe she was just reacting to the dance music playing too loudly over our heads) but I recommend go on a not so busy day and you'll be glad you took a half day to read my review!!
(4)Nichole W.
Meh, I've had better is exactly right. The food was terrible and way over priced. Both of our dishes came out wrong. The Miami Beach Shrimp Salad was a joke. There were literally three pieces of shrimp cut in half. The salad featured mango (that was hard) and grapes (also only three in the salad). The description of dressing was a champagne vinaigrette, which implies a light, healthy option. It is far from that as it was a mayo based "vinaigrette." This was a huge disappointment. Oh, btw, the salad was $16...for what??? The absolute best part of our experience was our sever, Ethan. He was probably one of the top three best servers we have ever had. While we saw a lot of staff working hard, we only saw a manager once but her never came to our table.
(2)Kate M.
Nothing special and overpriced. Nachos were good. Otherwise you could have eaten at a TGIF.
(2)Melissa B.
Dark and intimate. Love the atmosphere. EXTREMELY friendly and great service. I had the chicken crepes with couscous. The crepes were very different, which I appreciated. I like different things on the menu. Couscous was just OK. I thought it would be warm but it was served cold. If I wanted cold food I would have ordered a boring salad. Bread pudding was too sweet and rich for me. A letdown there.
(4)Phyllis S.
So, my boss said "Let's go out to lunch! I gotta get out of here for a while." Off we went. It was a Wednesday, at lunchtime. The place got full and toward the end of our meal. So full that the server, who kept saying "I'm not trying to rush you", came back every 10 minutes to see how we were doing. It was kinda like "Here's your check. What's your hurry?" He was polite enough about it, but it did make me feel less at ease. On to the food. First thing I gotta say is Best. Mushroom. Soup. Ever. Seriously, if you like cream of mushroom soup, you have GOT to try it! Also, the green salad I had was huge and yummy. Best salad I can remember having in a long time. We also tried the burbon bacon mac & cheeze, a house specialty. It was good, and very rich, but frankly I was more impressed with the soup. Now since we were eating with my boss, it didn't see appropriate that we sample the whiskey. (An IMPRESSIVE whiskey menu by the way...covers both sides of a ledger-size page.) As far as the decor goes, even though it is pretty much all dark polished wood on the floor and tables, there are a lot of windows and also little wall lamps in the booths, which make it less dim than expected. Because of all the polished wood, it was kinda loud in there with the dining room full of people. A nice mix of dressy, yet casual vibe. It's not really my scene, but I thought the food was very good. If you are a fan of whiskey, it's probably even more fun. (I am, but I am also a cheapskate.)
(3)Alyssa N.
Had reservations last Friday night, showed up about 15 minutes early and got seated right away. The service was fantastic and the food was amazing! I recommend trying some of the whiskey or even a cocktail. The service was fast without feeling like we were being rushed. I plan on going back in the future.
(5)Taylor M.
I wanted to check out Lincoln Whiskey Kitchen after seeing it listed on yelp as a hot new business. So I called up Laura N. and we decided to meet up for a double date! I was under the impression that it was simply a bar, but apparently it is more so a restaurant. The name is just deceiving! When we arrived, the kitchen was closed but the bar was still open. The times listed on yelp are for only the kitchen. It was a Saturday night and there was one other table and a couple people at the bar. Needless to say, it was empty! I was hoping for a chill night, so that wasn't a bad thing. Service was just okay. Surprising since they didn't have much else to do. Drinks were pricey. I liked the setup and dark wood decor throughout the restaurant.
(4)Andi M.
Drinks were fantastic! Food was really good too. Server was great up until we got our food, then kind of disappeared. Would definitely go back again.
(4)Stacey W.
Lets start by saying AMAZING! Started off when some of our party of 9 had black pants on and the waiter quickly changed out their white cloth napkins for black one so the didn't get lint on their pants. He knew the menu inside and out. I had the NY Strip Med Rare and it was perfectly cooked. We had the Bourbon Ice cream Sliders I live 5 hrs away and can honestly say I would make the drive just to have them sliders again...I cant wait till nov to go back...
(5)Jim M.
I stopped in mostly because my hotel was in an adjoining parking lot, but I was glad I did. The service was prompt, though it was a late - after 9pm - dinner. I did like that the now seemingly ubiquitous TV section was limited to the bar area; not every restaurant needs to be a sports bar! My waitress Corbin was friendly, and professional. The salmon special was good, but the green bean side was odd. They get points for the attempt, but not execution. Whiskey selection was outstanding, and next time I'll be sure to try one of the barrel select offerings. Notice I said, there will be a next time.
(4)Joe P.
We had a groupon for here and were very impressed. They have loads of whiskey, but I am not a fan so I didn't try any. The food was great and service was fairly prompt. It would have been a little pricey without the groupon. We'll definitely be back.
(4)Rick W.
Started with shrimp cocktail, yummy! Unfortunately the balsamic ribeye was not my favorite. Too much sauce that overpowered the taste of the ribeye. I would go back but try something different.
(3)B L.
Food was excellent portion and great quality. We both had the filet salad. Great combination of flavors. Atmosphere was kind of dark and low light for a lunch time visit. The service left us at times with no follow up for drink refills but overall we had a good experience.
(4)M M.
Yum! Loved this restaurant. Great options for everyone. I especially enjoyed their salad choices. I actually went back there for carry out to get the same salad a 2nd time! Also dessert was delicious, as expected. I recommend making reservations because it's a pretty busy place. We had to wait about 20 minutes even with reservations. Great experience.
(5)Ashley B.
The pulled pork nachos are AMAZING. I also love the famous chicken salad and my husband loves the filet mignon cobb salad. The reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is that there really isn't too much else on the menu that interests my husband nor I. We go for our favorite salads and have tried a couple other things on the menu but always go back to the same orders. The service is always good and friendly.
(4)Erika S.
The atmosphere and restaurant itself is really neat. Plenty of indoor seating with a main dining area and also a bar. I love the big booths, making it feel more private. I absolutely love the roasted chicken! Service is good, nothing amazing. They have come a long way since opening. We first went shortly after they opened they didn't have their systems down then. We waited over an hr for a table and were told it would likely be another 45 min. We ended up leaving and going somewhere else, but this has never happened since and we have been back a handful of other times.
(4)L. M.
Nothing special. Okay food, over priced,. Too dark. Would not return.
(2)Aaron B.
Went to Lincoln Whiskey Kitchen with the family on Saturday night with no reservation. The hostess was super friendly and promptly sat us at a booth, even though they were busy. Our server, Corbin, was excellent. She helped us with their great Gluten-Free selections( of which there is a nice variety, including dessert) even taking time to discuss specifics with the kitchen...they even had Gluten-Free beer! The ribs were great and the sides were good, too. An over-all above average dining experience, especially for families and people with dietary restrictions. We will be back!
(5)Lori J.
Only 4 stars because I have been disappointed with my dinners there. I think the restaurant lighting is too dark and the entrees are only ok, which isn't great for the price. I do recommend lunch there though. The sandwiches are very good! Great burgers, fish sandwich, chicken sandwich, every sandwich I have gotten has been good. If you sit in the bar area at lunch it is much brighter too!
(4)Eric K.
Great service, excellent food, and a decent whisky selection. The crab cakes were incredible. Some of the best I've had in the Midwest. The balsamic ribeye was cooked exquisitely, and delicious. The side of couscous had perfect texture, and a wonderful curry flavor. The first whisky I ordered was out of stock, but the bartender recommended a similar selection that was fantastic. Once at our table, my second choice was also out of stock, and there was a delay in communicating that to me. Our server recognized the inconvenience and did not charge for the single malt I ordered. The ice cream sliders were a novel dessert. The honey bourbon ice cream was tasty, but the fudge marshmallow sauce made the dish.
(4)Nicole K.
We went here for our anniversary as a recommendation from a friend and we were not disappointed. We got there am hour earlier then our reservation but they were about to seat us within 15 minutes. While we waited we went to the bar and I highly recommend the white chocolate martini if you have a sweet tooth like I do. For dinner my fiancé took the waiters suggestion and got the salmon and soy and I had the quinoa veggie burger and both were fantastic. For dessert we asked the waiter for his favorite and he said hands down the bread pudding, and it was amazing!
(4)Johnson C.
Whiskey mushroom soup ; good creamy, but lack of whiskey. Wouldn't mind if it is drown with 2-3more shots of whiskey. Great price and good selection for the kids menu. For 2.99, kids get a drink, side, and entree. The kids' burger is more like an adult size portion with lots of topping. The babyback ribs for kids menu is almost half rack sizes. Great value deal. I am not sure if they can even make a dime out of these fantastic kids menu. Whiskey baby back ribs is tasty. Go for the whiskey sauce option. The meat fall out of bone easily and it is very juicy; nicely cooked. Whiskey burger - One of the juicest burger that i even had. Comparing next door Weber Grill, I would definitely park my hungry stomach at LWK. Great service, Great food, lot of whiskey choices at a great value !!
(5)Z M.
Unfortunately, I have to change my review of this restaurant. It pains me, because it was my favorite. However, in early October, I took a friend, who was visiting out of town, to White Chocolate for dinner. I kept raving to her how great it was. We ended up encountering an issue, which I wrote a letter to their "comments" email address which I found on their website. I will paste the message below. I have yet to receive even a response to acknowledge that they received the concern. I am extremely disappointed at how this issue was handled (or not handled, I should say). I understand things happen, but to just make excuses is unacceptable. And the fact that management is not even reading and/or responding to emails with these types of concerns makes me assume it is very poorly managed. If you have food allergies, be careful. It does not appear they take cross contamination seriously. Message sent to comments@wcgrill.com on 10/14/14: Hello, I am writing about an experience that my friend and I had at the White Chocolate Grill in Schaumburg on Thursday evening 10/2/14. First, let me say, I live in the area and White Chocolate Grill has become one of my favorite restaurants. So, when my friend came to visit me from out of town, I was excited to bring her here to enjoy a nice meal. Up until dessert, it was a decent experience. We both enjoyed our meals, and decided that we wanted to try one of the desserts that looked amazing. We ordered the banana cream pie. When it came, we enjoyed a portion of it until my friend bit into a piece of raw onion. She was disgusted and spit it out, obviously. And we waited for our server to return to tell her of the issue. After some time, she returned and we told her what happened. Her response was "Oh... well they make the dessert by the salad station so something probably got in it from the salad stuff. I'm sorry I'll be right back". Although she apologized, it was more of a quick "im sorry" and more of an explanation of why it happened. Shortly after, a manager came to the table to "address" the issue. His response was similar to the servers.... which was basically excusing the fact that this happened with an explanation that it happened because of the location of where the desserts are made near the salad station. He did not apologize. He did remove the dessert from the bill and provided us $15 gift cards each to use. Not only was I mortified that my friend's experience was ruined, but even more so as to how the situation was poorly handled. Fortunately, my friend is not allergic to onions. Had she been, the outcome could have been even worse. I am really disappointed as how the issue was handled because when an error is made like this --- it should be unacceptable. Cross contamination of foods can cause major harm to those with allergies. And with all due respect, one should not have to ask a server to ensure there are no onions in a dessert. Perhaps on a sandwich or in a salad.... but certainly not a dessert. I am hoping that this is not a common practice in your establishments and perhaps an "off" night. But I urge you to re-evaluate your standards of cross contamination and food prep areas, as well as provide better training to the staff and management on how to handle these situations. Reasons and excuses should not be made. Rather, a sincere apology and acknowledgement that the issue is not within the restaurants standards and appropriate action will take place to ensure it does not happen again. Thank you for taking the time to read this letter and for take appropriate action.
(1)Katie L.
As a sister restaurant to White Chocolate Grill, LWK definitely maintains the high standards you expect from WCG! I ate a 12 Hour Pulled Pork Sandwich served with Bourbon Bacon Mac N Cheese and it was delicious. Can't wait to bring my husband here. I imagine he will want to try something from their impressive whiskey menu as well!
(4)Darlene H.
Went to this AWESOME place while I was on a business trip. The bartender Angela was awesome had great recommendations!(try the Flirtini and the eggrolls!) The owner Bobby happened to be there and was super nice to make me feel welcomed, as I was dining by myself, he had perfect advice on which whiskey to try and even offered a free sample! I had the crab cakes for dinner and they were so perfectly full of crab and spices !!! I HIGHLY recommend this restaurant!!!! I will definitely be back next time I'm in town!
(5)Oliver Y.
Visited Sunday for lunch got the BBQ trio with Mac n cheese, very good. Everyone says to try the bourbon sliders for us we had to wait another 15 minutes for profiteroles to cook so manager comp'ed our second choice the brownie which was ok. Had old fashion with 4 rose whiskey good had to try a whiskey flight went with American flight which was good as well. Our server Tall John and staff was very attentive, kind, caring knew his stuff.. Will come back for the sliders, service, and more flights.
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