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Laid-back bar offering American pub grub, beer & cocktails in old-fashioned surrounds.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1868 Prairie St, Glenview, IL 60025
Phone: (847) 724-1390
Website: http://www.grandpasplace.com/
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Burgers, Bar & Restaurant, Grandpa’s Place, Glenview IL
Come experience some of the best food in town. From our signature ‘Grandpa Burger’ to our Thai Chicken Salad. Come have a seat with us today!
MENU – Grandpas Place
Buffalo Wings (9). Classic breaded and fried wings tossed in your choice of hot or mild Buffalo sauce, served with celery, carrots and Blue Cheese dressing.
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Get your seasonal party mode. Rooms for any type of event you’ll like to host. Call us for any information or questions @ (847)724-1390.
Reviews
Don Juan
Was looking forward to the “Dive Bar” experience but the price shock did not make it worthwhile.
True dive bar vibes, relaxed atmosphere, but price didn’t match. The vibe was actually decent: plenty of seating, from couches to tables to bar sitting, and the place felt open and chill.
Service was the highlight; Mary was attentive, friendly, and kept my water filled without me ever having to ask. Be prepared to be waited on by grandpa and grandma though.
But here’s the kicker…. the prices… nearly made me fall out of my seat. A beer ran $9+ and nearly $20 bucks for 8-9 wings was outrageous! They even charge extra for sauces and an up charge for using a credit card.
The in-person prices didn’t match what I saw online, and that bill added up fast! Expect to spend around $50 and leave without much of a buzz.
Great service and a solid atmosphere, but the pricing just doesn’t match the dive-bar experience.
… moreTrue dive bar vibes, relaxed atmosphere, but price didn’t match. The vibe was actually decent: plenty of seating, from couches to tables to bar sitting, and the place felt open and chill.
Service was the highlight; Mary was attentive, friendly, and kept my water filled without me ever having to ask. Be prepared to be waited on by grandpa and grandma though.
But here’s the kicker…. the prices… nearly made me fall out of my seat. A beer ran $9+ and nearly $20 bucks for 8-9 wings was outrageous! They even charge extra for sauces and an up charge for using a credit card.
The in-person prices didn’t match what I saw online, and that bill added up fast! Expect to spend around $50 and leave without much of a buzz.
Great service and a solid atmosphere, but the pricing just doesn’t match the dive-bar experience.
Peter S
Grandpa’s never disappoints! The fish and chips were absolutely great — perfectly crispy on the outside, flaky and tender on the inside, and not greasy at all. The portions were generous and everything tasted fresh. Friendly service and a classic, comfortable atmosphere make this a spot we’ll definitely be coming back to. Highly recommend!
… moreVanessa Batista
We held Mark Davis’ Celebration of Life at Grandpa’s Place, and I truly cannot say enough about how incredible they were during one of the most painful and stressful times for our family.
Jessie (the manager) and Amy went completely above and beyond from start to finish. Jessie answered my texts at all hours, helped coordinate linens, and handled every single request we had with kindness and professionalism. Anything we thought of — she took care of it.
When I ran into technical issues with our memorial video before the event, Jessie immediately connected me with her technical contact and made sure everything was up and running ahead of time so that on the day of the ceremony, we didn’t have to worry about a thing.
We showed up, and everything was exactly as requested.
We had 150 guests, the food was hot, the drinks were flowing, and no one was left waiting. The entire staff was attentive, compassionate, and organized throughout the event.
Grandpa’s Place made an incredibly painful day so much easier for our family, and I am deeply grateful for the care they showed us.
I would highly recommend them for any family gathering or large event.
Thank you, Jessie, Amy, and the entire staff
Vanessa B.
… moreJessie (the manager) and Amy went completely above and beyond from start to finish. Jessie answered my texts at all hours, helped coordinate linens, and handled every single request we had with kindness and professionalism. Anything we thought of — she took care of it.
When I ran into technical issues with our memorial video before the event, Jessie immediately connected me with her technical contact and made sure everything was up and running ahead of time so that on the day of the ceremony, we didn’t have to worry about a thing.
We showed up, and everything was exactly as requested.
We had 150 guests, the food was hot, the drinks were flowing, and no one was left waiting. The entire staff was attentive, compassionate, and organized throughout the event.
Grandpa’s Place made an incredibly painful day so much easier for our family, and I am deeply grateful for the care they showed us.
I would highly recommend them for any family gathering or large event.
Thank you, Jessie, Amy, and the entire staff
Vanessa B.
Tracy Kaufmann
Had my daughter’s college graduation party here last night. The party package pricing was very reasonable. Jesse the coordinator was very helpful and easy to work with. Charlie who was the bartender and director for the event made sure everything was handled according to our timeline. Everyone on staff did a wonderful job and our event was a success. We will definitely be back.
… moreMagnus Pym
Open Mic Night – Free Live Music
What a cool, old place with lovely wooden highlights. The building is BIG – with multiple event sites. For a cold Tuesday night we were pleased to find the place was buzzing! A Comedy Mic was downstairs, lots of diners were in the main floor dining room/bar area, and the upstairs Open Mic room was almost to capacity.
It was winter but we were told the Open Mic event is outside in warmer weather. (Lots of patio areas were visible.)
Order your food at the bar and they’ll bring it to you. We split a burger and fries.
The musicians were varied – using guitar, banjo, mandolin, harmonica and more varieties of stringed instruments. Bob Dylan ruled the set list the night we were there but more than one artist performed original works. The hosts are pros. All mics and sound needs are handled excellently. Smooth and speedy set changes. The crowd was mostly very jolly artists supporting each other – making it a very welcoming, supportive, engaged audience.
As first timers we enjoyed the event – but be forewarned – the wooden seats are hard and we left after two hours, not sure when the event was ending. 9:30 on a work night was late enough for us. The event was scheduled as beginning at 7:30 but because they started early we missed the first player. That was irritating. Otherwise it was a very enjoyable evening.
Highly recommend.
… moreWhat a cool, old place with lovely wooden highlights. The building is BIG – with multiple event sites. For a cold Tuesday night we were pleased to find the place was buzzing! A Comedy Mic was downstairs, lots of diners were in the main floor dining room/bar area, and the upstairs Open Mic room was almost to capacity.
It was winter but we were told the Open Mic event is outside in warmer weather. (Lots of patio areas were visible.)
Order your food at the bar and they’ll bring it to you. We split a burger and fries.
The musicians were varied – using guitar, banjo, mandolin, harmonica and more varieties of stringed instruments. Bob Dylan ruled the set list the night we were there but more than one artist performed original works. The hosts are pros. All mics and sound needs are handled excellently. Smooth and speedy set changes. The crowd was mostly very jolly artists supporting each other – making it a very welcoming, supportive, engaged audience.
As first timers we enjoyed the event – but be forewarned – the wooden seats are hard and we left after two hours, not sure when the event was ending. 9:30 on a work night was late enough for us. The event was scheduled as beginning at 7:30 but because they started early we missed the first player. That was irritating. Otherwise it was a very enjoyable evening.
Highly recommend.
darrall ostrolencki
I haven’t been there in thirty three years. The food was so good, especially the beef kebabs cooked the way we like them.
It was so good, we ordered another meal to go for each of us!
… moreIt was so good, we ordered another meal to go for each of us!
Tarik
Great looking restaurant that has the 80’s flow to it. Food is somewhat ok, most veggies weren’t fresh and majority of the food was store bought from the taste of it. Although the quesadillas were tasty! Overall I feel like the place in general is too overrated. Could be better.
… moreBianca Huerta
This place was very disappointing. My friend and I have eaten at alot of places but this place did not have good food. We know bar food is never the greatest BUT $43… FOR A CHICKEN SALAD AND FISH & CHIPS… it was 5 thing pieces of chicken, some greens with dressing we had to ask for… there were only 3 pieces of fried fish. Yeah we wished we would’ve gotten a heads up and eaten somewhere else.. we’re from chicago and wouldve definitely gotten more and spent less even in downtown…
… moredawn betz
This year I chose Grandpa’s place to host my company holiday outing- lets just say I got a big bonus! Kidding aside, it was the perfect space to celebrate! Our wishes for set up and decoration were accommodated! Festive lights were in place and a fantastic music selection set the perfect tone. The Chicken kabobs were a huge hit, amongst other restaurant staples, the Reuben, Burgers, and salads! Our Server/ Bartender Bill was very attentive, gave perfect suggestions and made our party feel special. We are already thinking of reasons to return- i think we found our place! Much thanks to the Grandpa’s staff♥️
… moreDeborah
Great place to spend some time before getting on the train (no food available on most).
Excellent service here!!! Waitperson (Beth) was friendly and very attentive and efficient. Good pub food, but disappointed in the chili – a few extra cans of drained beans in the pot and less liquid would have been appreciated. Prices were very reasonable. Look forward to visiting again!
… moreExcellent service here!!! Waitperson (Beth) was friendly and very attentive and efficient. Good pub food, but disappointed in the chili – a few extra cans of drained beans in the pot and less liquid would have been appreciated. Prices were very reasonable. Look forward to visiting again!