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3 Corners Grill & Tap
Categories: Nightlife Bars Restaurants American (Traditional) Bars, American (Traditional) [Edit]
12371 S Derby Rd(between Mccarthy Rd & Illinois Route 171)
Lemont, IL 60439
(630) 257-7780
- Hours:
Mon 4:30 pm - 11 pm
Tue, Sun 11:30 am - 11 pm
Wed-Thu 11:30 am - 12 am
Fri-Sat 11:30 am - 1 am
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Music:
- Background
- Best Nights:
- Wed, Sun, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- No
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
- Coat Check:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Good For Dancing:
- No
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
Mr M. said: "My wife and I checked this place out last week. We were not disappointed. We made a reservation for a Sat night at 7:45 via Open Table and got right in. We looked at the menu beforehand and decided it was going to be an appetizer /…" read more »
31 reviews for 3 Corners Grill & Tap
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"...and pico on it on a pretzel bun and tater tots on the side." In 4 reviews -
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"I loves me a pretzel roll." In 6 reviews
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31 reviews in English
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Review from Susan H.
Chicago, IL
Stopped in on a Friday evening to shake off the blues from a wake with a group of 5 long-time friends. We were seated right away due to the number of peeps in our party, but smaller groups and couples that didn't want to sit at the bar had a 45 minute wait...and there were plenty of people waiting in line. The hostess was a sweetie. Waitress came and gave us an outstanding selection of beers and cocktails to choose from along with our food menus; She was all smiles. Not that phony, crappy smile either. She was energetic and funny.
We started out with some bacon-wrapped jalapeno poppers on a skewer. I had a bleu cheeseburger cooked to perfection on a pretzel roll with sweet potato fries Thick, juicy burger with fresh toppings....cold beer and chilled cocktails; It was just what I needed to pull me out of my funk. Everyone stole my fries! Before dinner, sipped a lemondrop martini, garnished with a fresh lemon and generous on the vodka. With my burger, I chose Goose Island's Matilda. Smooth and refreshing...perfect in every way. One of my best friends drank a Coors light...which I believe is punishable by execution.
Service is good, but you have to speak up. Even when I stood up and leaned over the bar to wave our server down, she was upbeat and acted quickly with whatever it was the table needed.
It's loud in here with the excitement of sports buzzing in the air, music playing and lots of conversation. Because I was with a familiar and incredibly-obnoxious crowd, this wasn't an issue , but if you go here on a first date or in an effort to converse, I'd suggest moving out to the patio, which is only open in the warmer months. Additionally, with all the televisions, good luck keeping your date's attention...or hell, just embrace it and watch a game together.
I'll definitely be back to check out the patio this summer.
Note: Bathroom was small, but super-clean and fully stocked. Tough to find a parking spot! -
Review from Sarah L.
Lemont, IL
3/6/2012 2 Check-ins Here
Having lived in Lemont for most of my life now and being something of a beer snob, I would never have dared to imagine that we would get a bar with such an enviable beer list. Kids, this rivals Tribes for the Southland's best beer selection.
Continuing my comparison to Tribes, 3 Corners definitely has a leg up on the food. My stomach is growling now recalling my the 4C burger - 4C standing for four cheeses. What more could a girl ask for? That might be the amazing apple bread pudding I had for dessert. Essentially, 3 Corners offers the kind of quality food that sticks to your ribs without being pretentious.
I'll echo others in noting that the service wasn't stellar, which is the only reason my review awards 4 stars here instead of 5. Bottom line, I couldn't be more jazzed that Lemont has this gem. -
Review from Larry G.
Lemont, IL
5/10/2012 1 Check-in Here
Food was great, fairly priced and plenty of it. Service was weak. Appetizers came out with soup and main course. The server blamed it on the kitchen. Drink refills were slow and I think she forgot about the check, causing her to not offer dessert. Cream of chicken rice was unique (pleasant surprise) apps suffered due to main course being at the table but the stuffed mushrooms looked perfect. Cowboy burger with tater tots was exactly what I hoped. Well prepared, nice BBQ on a pretzel bun. We will be going again.
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Review from Carl D.
Palos Hills, IL
4/16/2012 4 Check-ins Here
Decided to go there on a Thursday night with the family and we were seated rather quickly during the typical dinner service timeframe. Our server was very attentative and the burger selection was very good. The 4C burger was fantastic!! Four different Cheeses and the beer selection is out of this world. I have been here multiple times and ordered three different items with all being outstanding.
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Review from JEFF S.
Lemont, IL
Updated - 3/16/2012
I would give it 5 stars if they hadn't been out-of-stock on a craft beer I selected from the menu for three straight visits.
Three different beers. Three times denied.
*sniffle*
Otherwise, outstanding and consistent service. Love the sweet potato fries!1 Previous Review: Show all »
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4/16/2011
Its everything we wanted for a quality "pub" type of restaurant in the Lemont area. Large craft… Read more »
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Review from Bill G.
Lemont, IL
3/12/2012
The chef(s) here are great at creating new menu items to savor with the above average beer selection. Lots of TV's/ smart layout of booths and a party area compliment the nicely spaced tables for any situation. The jalapeno poppers are worth the trip, wrapped in bacon...OMG. I just love this place. They must have stock in Wisconsin, with the amount of cheese they go through. Rich mac and cheese and grilled cheese samiches can make it an unfair challenge for the micro-brews (both on tap and in bottles) It can get a little crazy at times...but what do you expect from a sports bar!
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Review from Janis M.
Lemont, IL
3/2/2012
Always reliable, good food. This is one of the best spots on Lemont to watch a game and enjoy their fantastic hamburger creations. Other menu favorites are the grilled portabella sandwich, the pulled pork quesadilla and shrimp tacos. Always opt for the sweet potato fries, too!
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Review from Lauren T.
7/16/2011
I had the pleasure of eating here last night and I must say I was delightfully impressed with all they had to offer. The location is a little off the main path, which is nice. Sitting on the patio wasn't incredibly noisy and being outside was quite relaxing.
Inside is fairly roomy with a slightly elevated bar area with high top tables. It does have sort a sports bar feel, but not with TV's everywhere so it is still pretty inviting. We sat outside on the very cozy patio and I think that is where I would opt for again. The patio has large, wooden booths against the main wall and plenty of cute wooden tables. The whole area is completely covered by the roof so it was fairly cool. There were a few flat screens playing the Sox game, but without sound so they weren't obnoxious.
For starts we had pretzel sticks with cheese sauce and a sort of spicy honey mustard to dip. The bread was soft and sweet and the sauces were great. I ordered the Gobble Gobble burger which had a turkey patty, avocado, pepper jack and pico on it on a pretzel bun and tater tots on the side. The burger was done perfectly, a little messy, but well worth it.
For 7$ I opted for 6 different flights of beer. I sampled a few and they were in generous 4 oz glasses. The selection on tap wasn't extraordinary, but they had a few pretty good beers. An appetizer, 2 burgers and drinks only cost 38$ so I would say this place is well worth what you pay. -
Review from Andrew H.
Lemont, IL
7/21/2011
Over the course of a number of visits, I have found their service quality to be relatively poor. I've waited at the door for an hour because the hostess forgot to write our name down and seated other parties ahead of us. I've had waitresses who don't check back on things like drink refills.
Also I should mention that in a place trying to be a trendy bar with hipster beer selections, it is important that the wait staff knows exactly what's on tap and be able to describe it to anyone wanting to try something new. The managers and bar staff seem to know what they're doing, but most of the waitresses I've had have been seriously lacking in product knowledge which is rather off-putting.
ON THE PLUS SIDE ... the saving grace of 3 Corners is the superb quality of their food. Airhead waitresses aside, the food at this place is top notch and prepared to perfection. Every detail has been attended from their great pub burgers and sandwiches to some tasty fork-n-knife entrees and fresh salads.
BIG TIP: their pretzel rolls and twists are icing on the cake!!
If I were rating the food, they'd get 5 stars. The service really hurts the experience in my book so I have to only give 3 stars. Maybe one time I'll get a waitress who really is on her game and I'll get to come back and give them an extra star ... but either way I'll definitely be going back for the delicious fare. -
Review from Allison B.
Lemont, IL
3/26/2012
As a new resident of Lemont, I am happy to have a fallback bar to go to for games and a good bite to eat with visiting friends & family. Prices are decent, service is great and food is surprisingly good considering this is more of a bar setting than anything. Nothing I've tried food-wise has been bad, and you can tell everything is of a better quality. Highly recommend that you do not leave this place without trying the pretzel sticks and one of their burgers (with a side of tater tots, of course). There could be more beer on-tap, but other than that no complaints.
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Review from marty k.
Willowbrook, IL
10/17/2011
awesome burgers and other food! Real great place that come up with some great combinations. Beyond burgers I've had a great steak salad and several appetizers. Haven't found a bad thing yet. I suggest you go on a Thursday for Martini night.
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Review from Stephanie M.
Lemont, IL
12/24/2011 1 Check-in Here
Very good food and service. The atmosphere is pretty cold and dark but that's what a bar is like. Take some friends and/or family and you will definitely walk away having had a good time.
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Review from Ruthie M.
3/14/2011 2 Check-ins Here
I just can't get myself to like 3 Corners. My opinion of it is that it's just okay. Not bad, not good, just okay.
The food is not bad, but it is also not impressive at all. They need to take a trip to Wisconsin and learn how to do a fish fry. On one visit, I ordered fish and chips, and the breading was limp (it should be crisp), and the fish was in the perfect shape of a rectangle...not fish-shaped like it should be. You're better off ordering a wrap, burger or salad.
We had a private party here recently. The food came out cold, the servers weren't good at keeping up with drink orders and the salads were soggy.
They have a good selection of craft beers, and the atmosphere is very comfortable. It is a decent, casual place to meet friends or family for dinner and drinks. Just don't expect to hear everyone raving about the food or service at the end of the meal. -
Review from Jason R.
Downers Grove, IL
8/7/2011
3 Corners is good, but nothing special. We were seated quickly and our waiter arrived promptly to take our drink orders (both pluses), then we didn't see him for at least 10 minutes as we waited to place our food orders. He did check on us a couple times during the meal and brought me more water without my asking, but then he disappeared again and we had to wait several minutes to get our check when we were clearly done with our meals.
The food is bar food, nothing too special. I sampled the Cuban sandwich; it's done better elsewhere. The course-ground mustard overpowered the other flavors so I could barely taste the cured ham or the pickles. I tasted my wife's buffalo chicken wrap -- again nothing too special. Both entrees were nearly $10.
If you're in the area and looking for a place to eat it's worth checking out, but certainly not worth a special trip. -
Review from Dusty K.
Chicago, IL
3/6/2011
Having spent 8 years in Lemont, one of the things missing in the area was a place like this. It's not really a sports bar but they have plenty of TVs for young 20-somethings to meet up, have a few beers and watch sports all weekend long. It's not really a family restaurant but families will love it including the outdoor patio during the warm summer months. 3 Corners is a unique blend of all the right things that the area simply doesn't have. Can the area now support this place? Time will tell...
First off, the beer selection is great. You'll find beers here that you won't find anywhere else within a ten mile radius. Three Floyds, Goose Island, and Rogue breweries just to name a few. I went with the Dogfish Head 90-minute IPA which was delicious. I've been wanting to try this beer since seeing it featured on Discovery Channel's show about the Dogfish Head brewery. The food I liked as well. My burger and fries were done well...nothing overly special but definitely done right.
I like the place. If I still lived in Lemont, I would be a regular here enjoying myself on a weekly basis to meet up with friends. If I could only turn the clock back 8 years. -
Review from Carl D.
Culver City, CA
8/29/2011
Had the opportunity to eat here on Monday August 15th. It was a terrific day that started with playing the legendary Cog Hill golf course and followed with a tasty lunch nearby. It was then that the day was transformed by an extraordinary act of kindness---the manager, who seeing us trying to figure out how to get to the freeway took about 10 minutes of his time to walk us through the routes --he then actually printed out a detailed map and corrected an earlier error--saved us a lot of time. Thanks --It really made a difference.--Worth the time for the food--even better for the friendly service.
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Review from Denise G.
Lemont, IL
3/9/2012
My husband and I just moved from downtown Chicago, and we have tried many restaurants in the area. 3 Corners is by far the best in Lemont. The food and service are fantastic. It definitely has the feel of a downtown bar and grill and the menu selection is perfect. We have been here several times since moving in the area in December and I can honestly say that we have never been disappointed by any of the food on the menu.
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Review from Adam J.
Romeoville, IL
Updated - 8/1/2011
Upon further review, the food is improving by leaps and bounds. I truly enjoy the food now. The service is still hit or miss. I went two weeks ago and had bad service, today the service was pretty good. I think it's a good place with a GREAT beer list. I just wish management would really grind a service-first mentality into the front of the house
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2/15/2011
Food is passable, but the service stinks. The service has stunk since it was a Mexican joint. Even… Read more »
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Review from Carol K.
6/22/2010
Looking for a good place to meet up with friends in Lemont? How about a place that has a large outdoor patio, good service, and down right tasty bar food? Then 3 Corners Grill and Tap is just the place for you.
Located at the intersection of 3 roads (thus the name, clever eh?) this bar located in a strip mall was a pleasant surprise. And while the patio overlooks the parking lot- they have landscaped it enough that if you squint, you just might think you are somewhere other than a strip mall.
We were seated promptly and given menus. The service was almost a little over bearing to start as the server was obviously oblivious to our signals that said we hadn't even looked at the menus yet as we were busy catching up. Finally- I told her I would flag her down when I needed her and that system seemed to work better for the rest of the night.
The menu has plenty of variety with soups, salads, starters, sandwiches and entrees to choose from. I had the grilled cheese with bacon and tomato and my friend had one of their signature burgers. Both were quite tasty and mine came with tater tots so you know I was a happy camper!
If beer is your thing- they have 15 kinds on tap, another 50 in bottles and probably 10 or so in cans- so you'd be hard pressed not to find one that you like.
Throughout the bar and patio- there are many large screen TV's where you can watch sports to your heart's content. And if corn hole is your game- they have it available to set up on the outdoor patio to play the night away. And of course- it's the burbs so there is plenty of free parking in the lot out front.
While Lemont is not on my beaten path every day- I know now if I'm heading in that direction- I'm heading for 3 Corners. Maybe you should too! -
Review from Amanda R.
Tinley Park, IL
8/29/2010
A friend found this place on yelp as a middle point between our houses and boy we lucked out. Food plus about 3 drinks each came out to aboue $25 per person...not bad! Nice patio space with lots of TV's to watch the game. Either not many people know about this place or people dont go out in Lemont because this place was dead at 10pm on a Saturday night but I didnt mind.
Pulled pork quesadillas got an A+ from me
The only reason I didnt give it a 5 is because it seemed our waitress got lost a few times when we wanted to order something and its not like the place was packed! -
Review from sarah l.
Palos Park, IL
4/28/2011
Have been here a couple times now, and really am loving this place! Fabulous salads, great appetizers and a good kids menu. The atmosphere is very fun and comfortable and it's a great place to bring the kids...or not! This area needs places like this, and it is a welcome addition!
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Review from Joe F.
Addison, IL
4/3/2011
This was a GREAT restaurant. We tried a number of things and all were done well. A couple things could be improved, but by and large, it's one of my new favorite restaurants.
We started with the beverages -- BiL ordered St Bernardus Abt 12, I ordered a wheat beer from Colorado (can't recall the name) followed by a Bell's Oberon. Both were excellent. SiL tried the Crispin cider and said it was light and refreshing -- it looked very bubbly.
So, then the food procession started. We ordered the jalapeno appetizers based on other reviews here. It didn't quite meet our expectations, but it was quite tasty overall -- bacon wrapped around jalapenoes, filled with cream cheese stuffing, but not battered or deep fried, so not the standard fare -- but quite tasty. Then pretzel bread with two dipping sauces (a light jalapeno cheese and a horseradish-aioli style sauce that had a little bite, but a great finish).
I had their chili -- it was thick, hearty (read: almost no liquid whatsoever) and spicy -- left my tongue quite roasty but also quite happy. My SO tried it and went right back to her Diet Coke. :-) BiL had the chicken/rice soup -- very tasty, nicely balanced except for a bit too much of one of the herbal trifecta (seemed like either thyme, parsley or dill in this case).
Entrees arrived and talking ceased. SiL had the eponymous 3 corners burger which is burger + pulled pork = heaven. She nearly finished the entire thing, and it's HUGE. BiL had the grown up grilled cheese with avocado -- his thoughts were that he could make it at home -- I think he'll try the Italian Sausage burger next time. SO had the grown up baked mac and cheese -- couldn't have made it any better myself and she'll be eating it for the next 3 days (portion sizes aren't tiny here!).
For me -- the Sweet and Spicy was a revelation. Perfectly cooked burger on top of the lightest, butteriest Pretzel roll I've ever laid eyes or digestive juices upon, topped with cheese, fried (breaded this time) jalapenoes, succulent bacon, all drizzled with honey -- WoW. I'll definitely be back and I'll definitely be eating this dish again.
The service was great and attentive; Elizabeth was friendly and well-informed on the beers and food.
We laid eyes on the dessert menu, but there wasn't any space left to store it, so we're putting those cinnamon donuts off until next time. But there definitely will be a next time. 3 Corners -- you've got yourself some future regulars right here! -
Review from Tom S.
Lemont, IL
3/25/2011 3 Check-ins Here
Sometimes you just want a great Beer with a good burger. 3 corners gives me both and More. I work in the industry so service is a huge issue with me and I can say I have always received great service here. I usually sit at the bar or at a table by the bar, and I have never really had to wait for a drink or menu. I know that there are times the place is busy and it might take a few minutes more but the staff is always friendly and attentive. The beer selection is great. Rotating drafts changing all the time so you get a chance to try something new almost everytime you go in there. If you go in there try the poppers they are awsome. Also if you look around there is always 1 of the owners there keeping an eye to make sure the customers are happy, if not just call them over and they will fix it. Great place to go for a few drinks with friends to watch a game, or just to relax.
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Review from Tim B.
Lockport, IL
4/20/2010
3 Corners is outstanding and a much needed addition to Lemont. They have an great menu of traditional favorites. You need to try the Jalapeno poppers, they are the best I have ever had. The sweet and spicy burger is also amazing and their wings are outstanding.
The restaurant looks great as well. There are 16 flat screens so your favorite game will always be on and the dark wood throughout the restaurant lends to a very refined look.
There were a couple of times during their first few weeks that they struggled with serving large groups quickly and accurately but I am sure they will take care of that as they settle in and get their routine down. At the time of this review they have not technically even had their grand opening yet.
I am not a beer drinker but if you are this place will be heaven for you. They have a ton of very unique hand crafted beers along with the more traditional beers on tap.
Overall I can't get enough of 3 Corners and I look forward to dining here frequently for many years to come. -
Review from d c.
La Grange, IL
4/23/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Goooooood beer menu....great actually...! Real nice sandwiches and pubby grub.
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Review from Krysta A.
Lemont, IL
12/9/2010
The food is so good here. I wasn't expecting much but I was pleasantly surprised. The appetizer selection is great. There's a bunch of tv's so it's a good spot to catch a game. The beer selection is very good and always changing. Crispin hard cider is my personal favorite :) We attended the Octoberfest this year and it was a lot of fun.
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Review from Anne L.
Lemont, IL
5/14/2010
I was sad when the Mexican restaurant in this space closed and heard it was going to be replaced with just want Lemont doesn't need - another bar and grill (how about a thai restaurant, anyone?!?) but I was pleasantly rewarded when I gave 3 Corners a chance.
The drink menu is great - lots of craft beers and overall, just a great variety for both drafts and bottles. Nice, big bar area with lots of TVs that makes this worth a stop after a round at Cog Hill or one of the many other golf courses nearby.
On my first visit, everyone at my table ordered burgers and they were great! The burgers are served on grilled Labriola pretzel buns (yum) and we each tried burgers with different toppings like the caprese, sweet and spicy with honey and jalepenos, and pulled pork and onion straws. Having been big fans of Kuma's during our time in the city, we dared make a comparison, and while these aren't the original, they are pretty damn good. 3 Corners further won me over by offering tots, onion rings, and sweet potato fries as options with your sandwich. In my return visits I've tried the mini burgers, super-cheesy spinach dip, and the jalepeno poppers and those were all winners too.
As I told the manager when I complimented him on a job well done, 3 Corners DOES actually fill something missing in Lemont by having menu with lots of different flavors and high-quality ingredients. -
Review from Valerie B.
Homer Glen, IL
7/1/2010
I loves me a pretzel roll. I had the gobble gobble - their version of a turkey burger with avocado and pico de gallo on a pretzel roll - superb. I pair this with a can - that's right a $2 can of Steven's Point Summer Wheat. We sat on the patio, which was really nice. They have a small Coi pond which the kids love. My husband had a steak southwestern wrap which he said was low on meat, but otherwise tasty (oddly skewered with a giant olive for presentation), and a strawberry margarita - which I knew was a mistake considering this place has a friggin beer menu. Tater tots were just ok. Service was very good. Will return without baby to try some of the beers that are not yet in my repertoire.
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Review from Christine G.
Willow Springs, IL
6/24/2010
Lots of TVs and a great patio area. The food was good. Their pretzel appetizer is a must have. Their side salad that is an option with your meal is fresh and loaded with veggies. I had the caprese sandwich, which was great. The burgers were okay and the steak sandwich was good. The beer list is good, and overall moderately priced. Great option new option!
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Review from Grace H.
Chicago, IL
5/10/2010
I gave 5 stars, because I honestly cannot think of anything about this place I'd change. We've gone to this restaurant several times and have never been disappointed. They've got great food (I dream about the turkey burgers--my husband dreams about the burgers and the fish and chips, while my daughter dreams about the tater tots) and the space is huge and clean and new. It's very kid-friendly (great kids' menu) which is important to us, since we have a toddler. .
There aren't many places that have everything we love (good food, good space, friendly servers, kid-friendly), but this is one of them. We're going to keep going back. -
Review from Jeanne P.
Darien, IL
5/15/2011
Went to this restaurant based on reviews looking for a good burger. The hostess was not friendly at all and acted like she was doing us a favor by seating us. This restaurant does have a great selection beers. The food is just okay. Ordered the burger and it was nothing special. I ordered mine medium and it came back medium well with no flavor. If you are looking for a good burger, there are other restaurants in the area that are much better than 3 Corners Grill & Tap.
