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Whiskey Bend, St. Charles, IL

Whiskey Bend

4.2
4.2
114 Reviews
$30 and under
Gastro Pub

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 5 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for happy hour
In June 1896, the trolley system that linked St. Charles, Geneva, Batavia, Aurora, and Elgin, IL began to offer service to local citizens. Overhead wires that ran along the track supplied the power to the single, open-air cars.

The trolley came from South Elgin and traveled along the east side of the river, through the St. Charles Country Club and along Route 25. From Main Street, it went west, crossed over the bridge, and turned south on 3rd Street to go to Geneva.

It was at this last turn that conductors would stop the trolley and allow passengers to disembark for a quick drink to warm up during the winter months. Welcome back to Whiskey Bend.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Beer Garden, Burgers
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 3:00 pm–1:00 am Thu–Sun 11:00 am–1:00 am
  • Phone number
    (630) 549-7061
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 114 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • West Suburbs

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Whiskey Bend offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing ambiance" and a diverse menu that delights patrons. The outdoor patio is a highlight, providing a "slice of heaven" with New Orleans vibes. While some service hiccups occur, standout staff often enhance the visit. Overall, it's ideal for drinks and casual dining.

114 Reviews
  1. Cathy

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great happy hour specials, great service and the poutine was yummy!

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  2. Catherine

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Very noisy but we were there the same night as the Electric Parade so it was busy. Waitresses were very nice. Goat cheese and grape flatbread was okay. Meatloaf was AMAZING> Went to get a drink later on and the bartenders look like they didn't want to be bothered. Id go back again... id just stay away from the bar.

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  3. Dean

    Charlotte

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, whiskey options. Great service. WB Burger was good.

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  4. James

    Chicago

    131 reviews

    4.0

    131 reviews

    Dined on October 9, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The happy special was great. Very good burger. The service was good.

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  5. Nicolette

    Chicago

    14 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was good, except I had made a reservation and my two friends who got there before me, asked to sit in the bar to wait for me and was told by the bartender that they would have to see the hostess and that they could not sit there and then my friend said can I order a drink and he said yes, but you cannot sit here you have to close it out immediately. That really bothered me I don’t understand why you can’t just walk in and sit at the bar and have a drink. I probably won’t go back there for that because there’s enough places to go to that. We don’t have to worry about someone telling us we can’t walk in and sit at the bar to wait for somebody. That’s going to arrive in the next five minutes.

    2 people found this helpful

  6. Mark

    San Antonio

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We attended a show at the Arcadia and needed a nice, quite place to have a dinner before the show. We chose Whiskey Bend and we were very satisfied with our choice! The cuisine was typical casual dining, but the quality was outstanding. The service was perfect. If your looking for a place to eat before enjoying a show at the Arcadia, this is a good choice for great food, efficient service, and a good value!

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  7. Jonathan

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Had a reservation but were told the kitchen was behind. But it wasn’t just slow, the servers weren’t allowed to even submit new food orders for another 30+ minutes. Honestly never heard a restaurant say that you weren’t allowed to order. They didn’t offer to comp our drinks or anything so we had to finish our drinks and find somewhere else to eat.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Debra

    Chicago

    116 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    116 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    First time ever we walked out of a restaurant. Poor service never received our dinner after an hour of waiting. Manager bought us our drinks but was unable to tell us when our food would arrive. At that point it was time to leave.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. julie

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The ambience was great and the food/drinks were wonderful. However the service was extremely slow. We were seated on the back patio and the weather was perfect. So the place was packed.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. WallyNorth

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was outstanding. The server was fantastic. The patio was absolutely full, so we sat inside. The noise level was unbearable. The server told us they were going to address the issue. Until they do, I will be requesting the patio.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Whiskey Bend is rated 4.2 stars by 114 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Whiskey Bend

222 W Main St, St. Charles, IL 60174-1812

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    2nd & North Ave
  • Neighbourhood
    St. Charles
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 3:00 pm–1:00 am Thu–Sun 11:00 am–1:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Beer Garden, Burgers
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine
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