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Emerson's Ale House

Emerson's Ale House

113 S Emerson St, Mount Prospect, United States Of America, 60056

Bars • Full • Casual • American


"The first time I came here was with a few friends as our wives had a ladies night. None of us had been here and it was a Wednesday night and it was busy. So we sat at the bar and got some drinks. While waiting for a couple guys to arrive we ordered some appetizers. We asked the bartender for her recommendations and she suggested either the fried pickles or the Italian beef egg rolls. My buddy said he hates fried pickles (and pickles in general heathen! and he was not interested in the egg rolls. So he got cheese curds and we got the egg rolls. Holy cow! The Italian Beef Egg Rolls were awesome. Even my buddy was pleasantly surprised. Next we got dinner. I got the Pretzel Prime Rib Dip Sandwich. Juicy, flavorful, crisp bun, aioli with a slight kick...all hallmarks of a very good sandwich...which it was. My buddy (who doesn't like pickles the heathen! got a burger which he said was one of the best burgers he's ever had and that our Burger Club will have to revisit just for everyone to review. Another got the Buffalo Salad and another got the Ale House Fish Chips. We all loved our food and vowed to return. And return we did! We went back a second time and got the Italian Beef Egg Rolls again (because awesome and also got their wings: BBQ and Hot Honey. Both are good sauces and worth the trip to Emerson just for them. Our Burger Club has been as well and we rank their burgers as some of the best we've had and we've been to over 30 places all over the North Shore, Northwest Suburbs up to Kenosha, WI. I highly recommend visiting Emerson Ale House and trying whatever they recommend (or what I recommended as everything is great ther. Oh, and I have tried the fried pickles and they are really, really, good."

Kiefs Reef

Kiefs Reef

3505 S Wright Rd, 60050, McHenry, United States

Full • Pizza • Casual • Seafood


"After a 10-minute wait, the hostess attempted to seat us at one of the high tables. I explained that due to a nerve injury in my back, sitting there would cause my legs to go numb. She was incredibly accommodating and quickly found us another table. Although she didn’t have to apologize, she did, which was very thoughtful of her. Our waitress was excellent; she swiftly took our drink order and brought us warm bread right away. I ordered the fish fry, while my husband chose a burger. She also promptly gave me a plate for the salad bar. We didn’t have to wait long for our food—it arrived in about 30 minutes. The fish was perfectly cooked, and my husband praised his cheeseburger. Throughout our meal, the hostess frequently checked on us and even offered me more fish, even though I was already full. The level of customer service was outstanding, the food was delicious, and the hostess was exceptional. Usually, when I mention a seating preference, I might get an eye roll or told that the only available table is a high one, forcing me to stand during my meal. However, that was not the case here. I truly appreciated how polite and accommodating the hostess was; she made me feel comfortable, allowing me to thoroughly enjoy my dinner. The bartender was attentive too, and both the hostess and the waitress were wonderful. I can confidently say that Kief's Reef will be my go-to spot for fish on Friday nights from now on!"