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Whiskey Bend, St. Charles, IL

Whiskey Bend

4.1
4.1
116 Reviews
$30 and under
Gastro Pub

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for happy hour
  • Great for outdoor dining
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–Thu 3:00 pm–1:00 am Fri–Sun 11:00 am–1:00 am
  • Phone number
    (630) 549-7061
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 116 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • 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.

116 Reviews
  1. Randy

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great. Dawn, our server, was fun, friendly, and attentive. She was quick to make suggestions and took care of us at our pace. The place is good looking with a really nice bar as the centerpiece. We walked through the outdoor patio and bar area. Because of the time of year, it wasn’t set up, but looks like it’s a neat spot to hang out on warmer days. The tall ceilings, and hard surfaces, do bounce the noise around some. You definitely have to speak up when the place is full. All said, the food and service were great and the atmosphere is fun and vibrant. We will definitely be back!

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  2. Isabel

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Way too loud and packed for our dinner. Ruined the whole experience personally. Servers and bartenders need to learn to not over serve alcohol especially to older folk who don’t know how to handle their liquor and be mindful of others around them.

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  3. Cathy

    VIP

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 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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  4. Catherine

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 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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  5. Dean

    Charlotte

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 6 November 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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  6. James

    Chicago

    132 reviews

    4.0

    132 reviews

    Dined on 9 October 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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  7. Nicolette

    VIP

    Chicago

    14 reviews

    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 28 September 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

  8. Mark

    San Antonio

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 19 September 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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  9. Jonathan

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 September 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

  10. Debra

    VIP

    Chicago

    116 reviews

    1.0

    116 reviews

    Dined on 14 September 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

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Whiskey Bend is rated 4.1 stars by 116 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 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
  • Area
    St. Charles
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–1:00 am Fri–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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