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“The crowd is older, but they're all friendly and welcoming!” in 2 reviews
“By far my most favorite bar in Des Plaines.” in 2 reviews
“It's a neighborhood bar full of townies, but the wait staff and manager are awesome!” in 4 reviews
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We have a great selection of Appetizers, Huge Angus Burgers and Delicious Pizzas! Try the Hangover Burger!
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- Danny G.Bensenville, IL405Jun 28, 2017
Went in at 1:15 am and kitchen closed even though it's advertised open until 4 am. Horse shit!!!
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 1 - Jan 16, 2022
Made my night!
Much more than a dive bar.
I've driven past the Road House over the past year and always thought it was a dump, but never went inside.
Aesthetically it is a bit of a dump, but that doesn't mean it isn't a good bar.
From the moment I walked in I felt welcomed and invited even though I was on my own. The bartender Amanda is much more than a bartender... She has an infectiously awesome personality that makes you feel she is sitting next to you joining you and helping you to have a good time. This is the first time in my life I've sat at a bar and the bartender shook my hand and asked my name. That alone made me want to stay and have fun.
Amanda recommended the hot buffalo wings as the best food and I was highly impressed. Honestly some of the best wings I've had.... Very good.
It is small inside, but has a large personality. The music was cranked up loud and people were dancing and singing along. There are a lot of regulars that go there, but they all started talking to me.
If you don't care about it being an old and dark bar, this is a great place to have some fun and feel like you are at a bar where "Everyone knows your name"!!!!Helpful 10Thanks 0Love this 5Oh no 0 - Paula L.Elk Grove Village, IL02Nov 26, 2023
Inside, the ambiance is cozy and warm. The staff is super nice and welcoming. The food is terrific. Great specials! it is a forgotten gem of a place to hang out with friends. Check it out!
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Anthony R.WI, WI0112Oct 7, 2023
Great food , outstanding cozy atmosphere and The home town feeling you get with the best bar maid I've ever had the pleasure of meeting in my life. It reminds me of the tv show CHEERS,, and expect to see Norm and Shelly Winters their one day...!!!
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Gwendolyn H.Des Plaines, IL01Jan 13, 2024
Kelly took great care of our big group, 100% recommend! wings and fries were good, very attentive to drinks and making sure everyone was happy and taken care of
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - 1347201852062Sep 28, 2021
Friendly neighborhood bar where you can grab a quick bite and watch games all at reasonable prices. Though the menu isn't huge and the restaurant is a bit on the small size, they maximize their use of space with a reasonably large parking lot, good layout inside, and maximizing their wall space. The small size also makes it easy to interact with other patrons and the staff.
Helpful 3Thanks 0Love this 3Oh no 0 - Christophe R.Palatine, IL21985Mar 18, 2023
If you're like me this place doesn't look like much and you question yourself on who would go here... well I decided to stop in after always driving past. The workers are fabulous, the TVs are in great shape and the food is delicious. Definitely the wings in town! They also have some yummy specials like ribs and 1/2 pizza Sunday's. I now frequently visit Rand Roadhouse and it's up there as one of my favorite local spots.
Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0 - Cody C.Las Vegas, NV220134Jan 28, 2022
Amanda is amazing! Welcoming for day 1 . Will continue to make this a regular place because of her! Hope they look at these! Clean bathrooms , fun staff! 5 out of 5!
Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 1 - Mary B.Chicago, IL08523Jun 5, 2022
Possibly the best Barbecue Ribs I have ever had at their Ribfest yesterday. Rand Road House is exactly what it looks like: a working class bar with big screen TVs for the days sports and a jukebox that plays what you want to hear and "everybody knows your name" as the song goes. When we saw the sign for ribfest as we drove by we called in our order for a large party.... Not really useful as they didn't start cooking it til I showed up to pay... I had to wait another 40 minutes after paying til our order was ready... it was packed, all the regulars were there already knowing what they were in for. I had to get in line.... Needless to say I was not delighted but I had already paid so I was committed.... And I found my favorite new rib place as a result! Driving by today I see the tents and outdoor grills are gone as are the crowds of people but having had this good experience once, I will definitely venture back to see what else is going on at Rand Roadhouse.
Helpful 2Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0 - Alexis S.Arlington Heights, IL03Apr 20, 2022
I've been coming here for the past two years and no matter who the bar tender, they always remember to personalize your experience to you. They are absolutely phenomenal and set the most perfect vibe for your night. Enjoy!
Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Jose R.Chicago, IL03Oct 3, 2019
If you ever want to see a business case on WHAT NOT TO DO... this is your reference. Rand Road House is your example of why you should go somewhere else when wanting to be at what is portrayed as a neighborhood venue. This is not. You DO NOT treat your neighbors like this place does.
- Rude staff...80% of shifts.
-You walk through the kitchen (while food is being prepared) or the parking lot to get to the patio. How did the Health Department award permits?
- Your experience will be based on who came before or after the Chasers acquisition. (But Chasers won't attach their name to it because of licensing issues)
- Your food quality is dependent on who makes your dish. Your choices are salmonela or bar rag. NO STANDARDS.
- Although the behind the bar staff works very hard to make you feel welcomed, the operational staff acts as security officers, rather than hosts working towards a memorable, comfortable experience. No regard for service.
- The main canned/bottled beer, cider and alcoholic water is in the common patron area and often times customers are on the way, while other times the bartender tells you to get it yourself , therefore breaking with all processes and procedures established. Although this place has no concept of that.
Do yourself a favor and find another bar. This place has no concept of customer service. Again, an example of "only because you can buy a bar/restaurant, doesn't mean you should". Unless you want a circus... if that's the case, this is one.Helpful 3Thanks 0Love this 2Oh no 0
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