Oak Brook, IL

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  1. blkdth1313

    blkdth1313 Devotee (337) May 6, 2009 Pennsylvania

    Hi All - am overnighting out in Oak Brook and wanted to see if anyone had any suggestions for dinner and a few good beers. Checked the directory and not much out here it seems. Appreciate the help!
     
    #1 blkdth1313, Apr 17, 2012
  2. MarkIntihar

    MarkIntihar Initiate (0) Mar 17, 2010 Michigan

    Make the 20 minute drive over to Lisle and go to The Bavarian Lodge. Great food and awesome tap list.
     
    #2 MarkIntihar, Apr 17, 2012
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  3. Treebs

    Treebs Pooh-Bah (1,728) Apr 18, 2011 Illinois
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    It's about 10 minutes away in Lombard, but I suggest Rock Bottom. Solid beer and food.
     
    #3 Treebs, Apr 17, 2012
  4. Jips

    Jips Pundit (757) Nov 29, 2007 Illinois

    #4 Jips, Apr 17, 2012
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  5. Redrover

    Redrover Grand Pooh-Bah (3,676) Jan 18, 2003 Illinois
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    The Lunar is nearby in Villa Park, Palmers in Lagrange, Pints or Charlies in Elmhurst.

    No food at the Lunar.
     
    #5 Redrover, Apr 17, 2012
  6. thewimperoo

    thewimperoo Maven (1,358) Oct 1, 2006 Illinois
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    Unfortunately, if he's here for just tonight the Lodge is closed.

    The Tap House Grill in Westmont is not that far, and would be a good choice.
     
    #6 thewimperoo, Apr 17, 2012
  7. MarkIntihar

    MarkIntihar Initiate (0) Mar 17, 2010 Michigan

    Completely forgot about them being closed Mon/Tues.
     
    #7 MarkIntihar, Apr 17, 2012
  8. ClubberLang

    ClubberLang Crusader (422) Jun 1, 2007 Illinois

    Yeah, but you can order food in if you want. Michael Anthony's definitely delivers there, Roberto's in Elmhurst should too. Ask the bartender, they'll probably give you some suggested options.
     
    #8 ClubberLang, Apr 17, 2012
  9. evoljetta

    evoljetta Initiate (0) Aug 5, 2005 Illinois

    Lunar for sure...no food but you can have it delivered.
     
    #9 evoljetta, Apr 17, 2012
  10. mm2112

    mm2112 Initiate (0) Jun 16, 2010 Illinois

    Brixies in Brookfield is about 20 min east on Ogden
     
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  11. woodchopper

    woodchopper Initiate (0) Jul 31, 2010 Illinois

    How about Two brothers brewing in warrenville its just west on butterfield road a few miles. 5-8 or so I believe

    Not talking about the round house either the original brewery.

    Jamie
     
    #11 woodchopper, Apr 17, 2012
  12. MarkIntihar

    MarkIntihar Initiate (0) Mar 17, 2010 Michigan

    Yeah, but that 5-8 miles is really more like a 30-40 minute drive depending on the time of day, especially with the construction on Butterfield right now.
     
    #12 MarkIntihar, Apr 17, 2012
  13. TapeDeck

    TapeDeck Initiate (0) Mar 31, 2011 Illinois

    Just don't go at rush hour, and it's by no means a 40 minute drive. You'd take 88 from Oakbrook anyway.

    I would do Lunar, and then I'd decide if you are only up for a short drive, or you're feeling like a serious tap night. If you want to take the hike, you either go to the city (outside of rush hour, it's only about 30 minutes) or to Mokena and hit Tribes. If you aren't up for that kind of adventure, Tap House Grill in Westmont is a good option. Or just go to the Binny's right down the road from your lodging, and get stuff for your room.
     
    #13 TapeDeck, Apr 17, 2012
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  14. MarkIntihar

    MarkIntihar Initiate (0) Mar 17, 2010 Michigan

    Yeah, I guess I was thinking more along the lines of dinner = rush hour.
     
    #14 MarkIntihar, Apr 17, 2012
  15. blkdth1313

    blkdth1313 Devotee (337) May 6, 2009 Pennsylvania

    Thanks guys. Ended up going to the Tap House Grill in Westmont. Great choice. Menu was good, service was great. Beer list fabulous. Started with an Alpha King, then Founders All Day IPA, Union Jack IPA, and finished with a Dreadnought. How can you beat that?
    And did see a food first for for me - "Totachos". Tater Tots turned into nachos. Woo hoo!
     
    #15 blkdth1313, Apr 19, 2012
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  16. Runninmixz

    Runninmixz Initiate (0) Sep 22, 2012 Michigan

    Any suggestions on bottle shops?
     
    #16 Runninmixz, Jul 7, 2013
  17. thewimperoo

    thewimperoo Maven (1,358) Oct 1, 2006 Illinois
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    Binny's in Downers Grove, Sal's in Elmhurst, 20 West in Lombard
     
    #17 thewimperoo, Jul 7, 2013
  18. stevegoz

    stevegoz Savant (1,122) May 5, 2008 Illinois
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    Respect the totchos!
     
    #18 stevegoz, Jul 7, 2013
  19. nickMB

    nickMB Savant (1,130) Nov 17, 2009 Illinois
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    Is it safe to assume IPA's are your favorite style?
     
    #19 nickMB, Jul 8, 2013
  20. tbaiza

    tbaiza Initiate (0) Jun 2, 2009 Illinois

    Check out Standard Market in Westmont. Good bottle selection and 12 taps. Can't beat that!
     
    #20 tbaiza, Jul 8, 2013
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