Woodlands Grill Promenade

09/17/08

The only good review this place will get is from the owner.

by drummertony at Citysearch

Do not waste your time or money. The service is terrible and the food is worse. I ordered the $50 porter house which for a good steakhouse is a reasonable price that I don't mind paying. The steak was bland and overcooked when I asked for medium. My wife's food was also terrible. $150 for drinks / dinner and we had to stop at Taco Bell on the way home that night. I walk past the front doors of this place and it's usually empty on a friday/saturday night. This should be your first clue. I honestly cannot believe this place is still in business. Hopefully they will go under and Bolingbrook will reclaim its wasted space that is Woodlands with a good restaurant. If you're looking for higher end dining in Bolingbrook, the only place in town is Branmors (which isn't very high end). After our poor experience with Woodlands, we went next door to the irish bar for a few drinks. We began asking the waitresses / bartenders about Woodlands. They chuckle and remark "EVERYONE complains about that place". My wife and I are no strangers when it comes to going out for higher end dining. I actually left Woodlands angry and hungry. Angry enough to write this review. Stay away from here. Woodlands is horrible.

07/29/08

Good to avoid anyday that ends with a "Y"

by BenGnotbenji at Citysearch

I'm not one to really trash a place on an internet blog but I couldn't eat or hold down any food for four days after eating at Woodlands Bolingbrook and I want other people to know to watch out. I reported it to the proper agency and the lady I spoke with said they have only been open for one year and had four complaints. Whoa, not cool. I can't determine if my food was cross contaminated or just undercooked because my girlfriend had no complaints besides the waterfalls kept making her have to go the bathroom and the martini tasted watered down. And $15 for that martini! Highway robbery, just check your bill because it looked like they overcharged us bigtime I think they owe me one after spending the rest of the weekend on the can.

• Pros: Hot hostesses
• Cons: Everything else

07/12/08

Great service, very good meal

by DGdiner at Citysearch

We went to Woodlands at the Promenade last night for dinner and had a great experience. Our server was fantastic, the meal was great, and the atmosphere was beautiful. When I made reservations, the hostess asked if it was any special occasion. I told her that it was a belated anniversary dinner for my husband and I. They ended up bringing us champagne before dinner and comp-ing our dessert. It was a very nice touch to an already great meal. I know other reviews mention poor service, but we had anything but. The only thing was that the restaurant was almost empty, so it was a bit uncomfortable to have all the waitstaff just standing around. Other than that, we had a thoroughly enjoyable night out there.

• Pros: great service, great food
• Cons: a bit pricey