Saturday, October 25, 2008
The Filling Station
Dinner 10/20/08! Adding comments 3 months later and have eaten here a couple of times since the October dinner. A big reason for the multiple visits is that the restuarant was added to the American Airlines Rewards program and we'll pick this restaurant over similar family dining restaurants like TGI Friday's, Houlihan's, Corfu, Chili's, Old Towne Pub, etc. The appertizers are really good including the nachos which seems to be my family's current favorite! I like that this place has a tuna dinner entree which is rare for family style restaurants in the area. While I definitely like a peppercorn/seaseme crusted ahi tuna meal better, this fully cooked tuna steak is very good. The restuarant is very family friendly even with the bar atmosphere. There is plenty of room between tables and there are TVs playing both sports and extreme videos (bloopers and crashes). Value for the money is as good if not better than similar family style restaraunts and we'll be going back for the food and AA miles!
Chessie's in Barrington, IL
Had their Sunday Brunch on 10/5/08 . My family went with my parents and meet some relatives here for brunch before my older son's football game. What a great find for a really good brunch at a great value. The brunch was I believe $16.99 at the most and included a very large selection of foods. We got there when the brunch opened and all the food was hot and very good. Had all the standard breakfast fare along with some meat, potato and vegetable selections. I'm editing this review 3 months afterwards and I remember thinking this is a great place for brunch and has to be one of the best values around. This surprises me all the more since it's located in Barrington, IL which is the only downside since I live almost a hour away. I highly recommend this place and can't wait to get back there again for their Sunday Brunch.
Egg Harbor
Lunch 9/30/08! Adding review comments almost 4 months later. My parents were visiting from Florida and my wife had taken the day off work, so the 4 of us went here for lunch. I use to work near one of these regional chain restaurants in Barrington and like the food. The place reminds me very much of the local Manor restaurant, but without serving dinner. The food is very good (especially the home fries, instead of french fries). Service was good. I would return, but not seek out a visit.
Citizen Kane
Dinner 9/29/08! Adding my comments 4 months after the fact, so some things are a little hazy. Our family went here with my parents while they were visiting from Florida. This is another place that is on the American Airlines Dining Rewards program and was a factor in picking it. We were all very happy with the food and service. Nothing special stands out, but it is definitely a place we will return (and I will write a more detailed review).
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