City Club Of Naperville

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Speckle

Joined 4 years ago

A Must Stop (STILL OPEN). Just went for the first time last night (May 11) with my girlfriend and we were both very impressed. The atmosphere was warm and inviting without stifling the night. The room we sat in reminded me of a living room cottage with the fireplace and moose head. Never have I experienced better service or a friendlier staff. To top it all off the food was without a doubt delicious. From the B.B. Shrimp to the warm, gooey Brownie dessert. The menu has a collection of new and innovative foods and the usual steak and pasta. Nothing on that menu is a flop. Pricing wasn't too bad. It's comparable to other steak houses like it. Though this one is one of a kind with it's flavors. City Club is an all around A+ restaurant. They didn't miss a step. If you're looking for a new place to eat City Club is a must stop.

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jleonard711

Joined 7 years ago

Great decor, warm & cozy, excellent food & service. Easily one of the best restaurants in the Chicagoland area!. When I stepped in the front door of The City Club in Naperville, I was immediately taken in by the soft sound of the live jazz music coming from the bar and the smell of the wood burning fireplace in the center of the restaurant (hint: call ahead and ask to reserve the table right next to the fireplace!). I didn't to that, and unfortunately that table was already taken, so we were seated in a smaller room off to the side. What I really like about the layout of this restaurant is it's divided up into a bunch of smaller rooms, so it feels very cozy and private. Dividing it up like that also really helps keep the noise level down by blocking out the sound from the other tables, because there are only maybe 6-8 tables in each room. The decorating style was very impressive - reminiscent of a 40's or 50's "men's club" with all dark walls and dark furniture, and vintage black & white ratpack style photos on the walls. I had heard about the decor before I came, and honestly I was a little skeptical because I've been too many restaurants that way overdo it trying to replicate that kind of style, but this place is done perfectly.

Now on to the food! We were a party of eight, and with that many people there's usually bound to be someone who doesn't like what they got, but that was definitely no the case at this place. I can't remember the last time everyone in our entire group was so happy with the quality of the food and the service. The menu has a very nice range of choices - from crab-stuffed tilapia to a monster 16 oz. filet mignon to large appetizer salads & sandwiches (portions here are very generous!). Everything we ordered arrived promptly and it was all prepared very well. I had a full-rack of ribs which cost just $19, and they were WAY better then most high-dollar steak houses where you'd pay $40+ for a full-rack!

Overall I would give this place a 10+, two thumbs way up! I'd say it's even worth the drive to come out here from the city. Yeah, it's THAT good!