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825 S Oak Park Ave
Oak Park, IL 60304
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For two star American, try Avenue Ale House in Oak Park. Know before you go: this place features live music. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find an energetic atmosphere. This place features a full bar and valet parking. This restaurant is open late.
2.0 of 5 stars.
I want this place to be better. PLEASE PLEASE be better I think in my mind each time I go... but.Service:I've never had great service here. Friendly, always - but not attentive in any fashion. I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has a great roof top section! I went there during the summer and it was so relaxing. The food was pretty good and they had a great selection of fruity cocktails! What more could a girl ask...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice neighborhood bar with a big main room and a great roof deck!Good service, though our server doesn't know their chicken wings ARE breaded (Why ruin a perfectly good chicken wing with breading? Why...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is probably my favorite hometown restaurant. I could seriously eat here everyday...I just love their food! The atmosphere is kind of dark and it can get pretty loud, especially on the weekends...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pleasant enough place for a cocktail. While I think this place is a one-off, it had that disconcerting generic feeling you usually only find in chain restaurants. The martini was icy and tasty, but I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have not been to the Ale House in a long long time and I gotta say I enjoyed it.The Waitstaff was upbeat and very attentive. Got Some Appetizers (Goat Cheese W/ Toasts and 1/2 rack Ribs) followed...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Like others have said, Avenue is great for a beer, but the waitstaff isn't completely with the program.Avenue has an awesome interior with a cool rooftop patio. The place definintely feels more...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for a beer, but the food could be a lot better frankly. Their dinner specials are overpriced and average at best. However, they have a wide variety of great beers on tap and they're...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Living nearby, we eat here quite often. The menu hasn't changed much since we've been going, though they do have some daily specials. Their chopped salad is the best thing on the menu, followed by...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think this place is confused about it's personality. I feel like they are trying to go for the casual, laid-back sports bar and grill thing. Then they are serving $25 entrees on the menu....
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If you want food poisoning, then this is the place for you. Now I know what you're thinking, you're thinking that I've had one bad experience and that I am dishing this place because of it. Not...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For what it is, it's a fine place to go. We grabbed some beers and grub before a move at the Lake Street Theater. The service was fine. The food was okay (a little under-seasoned), and the beer...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Agree with the comments about the waitstaff. We ordered the goat cheese appetizer w/ macadamia nuts, when it arrived I asked our waitress what kind of sauce was on it and she said, "um I don't know"....
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Strolled in here just as the sun was going down and we were seated immediately in front of the windows, with a lovely view of the closed grocery store across the street. Ah, the good life :) Our...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can't wait to go back in the summer when the rooftop patio is open! My husband and I went last Friday for fish sandwiches. Mmm, the catch of the day was tilapia, and I enjoyed my sandwich very...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Stopped in here briefly today as I found myself in Oak Park. Nice atmosphere, plenty of seating. Everyone at my table had a burger, I opted for a chicken wrap. There were no complaints from anyone....
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is decent, and the service is good. It's nothing spectacular, but it's alright.
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, good beer selection, cute waitresses and a very cool rooftop patio. What more could you ask for........
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Our appetizer was burnt. The server kept rushing us, and there were flies all over.Nice building. Everything else sucked.
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I know I'm generalizing here, but The Ale House needs to hire more attentive people and train them better. Although pleasing to the eye, perky breasts & blond hair does not a food server make.Out of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here last week with my husband and my parents who were visiting. We wanted a place that served a variety of food and was open for lunch on Sunday. Believe it or not, but that's actually...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great place to go for drinks or lunch, although sunday brunch is the best when you are recovering from the weekend. rooftop dining. lots of flatscreens to watch sports downstairs. wait staff is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Shaun has been to the Avenue Ale House on a couple of occasions. The food selection and taste are impressive. Drinks are good and the service is good as well. They even have an interactive trivia...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There are a few places in Oak Park that come to mind immediately when looking for a place to meet a friend. The Ale House is a good stand by and here's why: 1. Convenient hours of operation. As...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great atmosphere. Go here for French Onion Soup and the greatest Cobb Salad!
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Food gets and A, Service gets a C-I have been here on a few occassions and the food is always good, but they service is kind of blah. Not very friendly or attentive. The drinks are good. I'll go...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As of September 2008, I can't give The Ale House a rating because I haven't been there since it has changed management. I hear the beer list is amazing though...go if you like Chimay :) (5 Stars for...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Made the mistake of going there about 10 minutes before the kitchen closed. We were starving though (ran the 10K Nike run just before) so we agreed to hurry up and order. Our server approached the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place was a pleasant surprise. a very yummy custom veggie burger pattie that can be served like 5 different ways like every 'other burger'. chill atmosphere...i hear they have a cool roof deck...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Comfortable atmosphere with friendly service. They have live music on the weekends. It's usually just cover bands. The roof top patio is nice. The veggie burgers and veggie wraps are good, the spinach...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
best thing is the rooftop dining area in the summer on a Sunday afternoon: drink specials, appetizers, and people watching....
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Don't order take out - you'll wait over and hour for cold, sub-par food with Styrofoam melted to the food - not worth 40 bucks for a delivery dinner!!!
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great, great location. The bar is spacious, plenty of TVs, friendly crowd and outdoor seating on a roof deck. The food is FANTASTIC, the chili is outstanding, and service is solid. A favorite...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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Avenue Ale House, Oak Park's newest hot spot, serves the finest in fresh grilled seafood, prime steaks, and chops. Along with a full pub menu, Avenue Ale House offers everything from a large selection of...
restaurant.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Avenue Ale House has never let us down. The food ranges from good to really good... always consistent. (The teriyaki wings are a personal favorite.) Service is proficient. Beer selection is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good pub grub! Looking forward to eating upstairs on the patio.
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place gets 3 stars only because it has an awesome rooftop deck. That's it... now on to my bitching and complaining...Let me preface by saying my GF and I went here specifically to enjoy a couple...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food is pretty solid, as you would expect. Great place for larger groups if you can score a table on the rooftop deck. Fun place for drinks and live music, though don't sit to close if you want to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't eaten upstairs in the patio yet but I will this summer. During the day you can bring your children to eat lunch and at night have dinner and drinks with your loved one or friends. The last...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What can be said after 20 some reviews? Beer = good. Food = good. We came on a Saturday night to see a friend's show (they were the entertainment), and the music was TOO LOUD. We were sitting in the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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Although fairly overpriced, the service and atmosphere (especially on the rooftop) is great. My favorite there is the spinach and artichoke fondue and the turkey burgers! Julie is a great server... A...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food, good beer selection, god service. What we really like is the rooftop deck during the milder seasons. It's like a ski lodge and has a great atmosphere. We recommend the veggie burger, the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place could be so much better. It's fun to sit on their rooftop deck- nice place. The food is so-so.A little bit better than regular bar food, but could use some help. The one annoying thing...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It's a bar and grill. That's about it. Don't expect more and you'll be fine. Want a beer? You got it. Want fried snacks? Okay. Want a burger? Sure thing. Want to sit outside? Why not.I'm not...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
They're nothing special. If you want a good snack during a movie or ballgame, get the artichoke & spinach dip to go. I honestly have only been there once, maybe twice, and it just seems like it's full...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The trouble with Avenue is they call themselves an "ale house", yet their ale is so sparse. I couldn't even get a Goose Island 312 in this place, they only had Honker's. If you like miller lite or...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars is a rarity for me, but I will say this is 5 stars based on a lunch we had at 11 am on Sunday, and the place was totally dead. I had a really good burger there... excellent in fact, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend tried this place after recently moving to Oak Park. It has a great feel in the front, but if you get seated behind the bar you kind of feel like you weren't cool enough to be up front....
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great atmosphere, all ages--kids and adults. Good food, friendly service.Jasonwww.distinctivecoaching.com
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Been here a few times for cocktails. I would recommend to go to the rooftop in the evening hours during the summer!I did have dinner here once- I thought the food portion was too much for a person....
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent place for a meal and a beverage (or two). I'm not sure what their specialty is, but the burger was very good. The food is definitely upscale compared to standard pub fare. Oh, and they...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
food is slightly above your average bar food. not too pricey. great patio - i really love it. (it's on the second floor). inside, it's just your typical cookiecutter suburban bar (sorry, guys)
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A good neighborhood place with a great patio. On the edge of Oak Park near 290. They have a typical bar menu and a great selection of beers. I had a summit weiss and my friend had a hacker-schorr....
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, maybe we went on an off night, but I didn't find much to like about the Avenue Ale House. First off, when we told the hostess it was just the two of us, she told us she would have to check and see...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I live right near the Ale House and whenever I pass by it, it looks like people are having a good time in there! I have eaten there a few times, the food is good but the portions are really big so be...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place. The rooftop is always a good time. I've had many things on the menu and they've always been good. The place can get quite crowded and service will drop off a little, but the staff is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2006
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Unfortunately, the Avenue Ale House (just north of Interstate 290 on Oak Park Avenue in Oak Park) is one of those places where bad service and bland food torpedoed what looked to be a pretty nice neig...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/18/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was only here once, but I really enjoyed it. We were seeing some live music. It was crowded as hell, but had such a great atmosphere. Killer food too.Great for going out with a bunch of people...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good, but it loses a star because on some days they cheat you on how much they give with the appetizers.
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Whether you like to hang out and watch the game or if you're just there to hang out with your friends on the rooftop drinking brews, Avenue Ale House is the place to be. They have great wraps and a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2005
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When you hear bar food, you think about burnt burgers and stale fries or chips. That's certainly not the case at The Avenue Ale House in Oak Park. The setup is extremely casual and set around a center...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/19/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great bar in my neighborhood. It has great burgers and appetizers (I recommend the Spinach/Artichoke Fondue). Above average beer because of a nice selection outside the usual american...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2005
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the only rooftop bar and cafe west of the city...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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a bit overpriced, but indicative of how oak parkers think so highly...
dine.com - user review
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the first time i ever ate at a restaurant and never left a tip was my first visit to oak park's avenue ale house. they have the absolute worst service ever!!! i've gotten better service from the drive thru at...
metromix.com - user review
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generous burgers, steaks, sandwiches and salads anchor the menu at this stylish, cavernous tavern featuring rooftop dining and drinking. serves dinner menu till 11:30 p.m. sports fans will want to belly up to...
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