(708) 848-2801
825 S Oak Park Ave
Oak Park,
IL
60304
41.8729
-87.789
Neighborhood: Oak Park
Avenue Ale House
Last updated 5.04.09
What People Are Saying About Avenue Ale House
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – A culturally diverse crowd sits at cherry-wood tables, lush leather banquettes or the bar to watch sports on 12 satellite TVs. Families arrive early on weekend evenings; as the night wears on, the vibe gets louder, younger and more single. The upscale menu features dishes like French onion soup, barbecued baby back ribs and fried jumbo shrimp, plus popular Vidalia burgers topped with Swiss cheese and caramelized onions and plated with crisp waffle fries.
12/22/06
Not Good
by cbrasham at Citysearch
WOW. Terrible. No character. Bad Service and bad food. Our desserts must have been sitting in the cooler for days ? stale, rank and barely edible. If you have been smacked on the head, this might be a good place to stagger into. Otherwise, try another Oak Park venue.
- Pros: Not Fast Food
- Cons: Not Good Food
08/22/06
Not Good
by miapayne at Citysearch
We were there on an average night. However, it took an eternity for us to get drinks at the bar. The bar is surrounded by multiple, large televisions displaying various sporting events a little obnoxious. There is a dining area near the kitchen that is very dark and very loud. I'm pretty sure this is suppose to be the "quiet dining" area.
After waiting for rooftop seating, our server was very forgetful and a little short with us. Likewise, the rooftop was only so-so as far as atmosphere goes.
Not much good to say about the food. I had some sort of potato thing that was cooked to death and flavorless. We ordered cheese sticks as an appetizer. We were all amused that they were lacking the primary ingredient - cheese. They were empty, fried husks.
I had high hopes for this place. Unfortunately, I can't say that I will ever try it again.
- Pros: clean, decent atmosphere
- Cons: not so great staff
08/18/06
Decent bar
by greenline74 at Citysearch
I went there for a Saturday lunch at a quiet time, so there was not much of a crowd. The food was decent, a bit pricey, I thought, but good. I might venture to go back if I can get up to the rooftop. The TV's everywhere can be a bit distracting if you are there more for convesation than for the bar experience. I could say that I had my own experience with the wait staff, albeit minor. The weather was iffy that day. It did not rain, but the roof was closed. When we left, one person we spoke with on the way out said the roof was open. Another one said it was probably was not going to be opened. Not a reason to not go back, but after reading one of the reviews, it may be worth posting if it is such that the staff is questionable.
- Pros: Great decor, offers rooftop dining in good weather
- Cons: Food a bit pricy for the portions
The Details on Avenue Ale House
What to Drink:
The Ale House offers more than 70 beers, including select seasonal beers on tap.
Where to Sit:
When weather permits, be sure to take advantage of the rooftop dining area.
The Extras:
Live music with no cover is offered several nights a week, with jazz on Thursdays, and rock and retro bands on Fridays and Saturdays.
Category:
Bars & Pubs, Restaurants, Butcher Shops, Liquor Stores, Beer Gardens, Sports Bars, Nightclubs, Banquet Rooms, Brew Pubs, Taverns, Seafood Markets
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Bar & Pub Special Features:
Restaurant Special Features:
Late Night Dining, Outdoor Dining, People Watching, Group Dining, Live Music, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene
General Info:
Open 7 Days
Cuisine:
Hamburgers, Traditional American
Bar & Club Special Features:
Smoking Permitted:
Yes
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