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Whiskey Bend, St. Charles, IL

Whiskey Bend

4.4 (141)
$30 and under
Gastro Pub
222 W Main St, St. Charles, IL 60174-1812

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • 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 15:00–01:00 Fri–Sun 11:00–01:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 141 people are saying

Whiskey Bend reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Whiskey Bend offers a vibrant atmosphere with a "great local place for outstanding meals and great beverage options." The menu includes creative food choices, a good bourbon list, and "great cocktails." While the venue can be loud, the service is praised for being "fun, friendly, and attentive."

141 Reviews
  1. pam

    Chicago1 review

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great outdoor patio, fun vibe. Good Food and drinks. Love the entertainment

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  2. Scott

    Chicago1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 11 May 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Had the grouper sandwich for the third time and it was delicious. Our server was very friendly and helpful, but seemed to be a little stretched. All the drinks were tasty and it was a beautiful day in the courtyard.

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  3. Rhonda

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great and I love the way it looks inside now!

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  4. KarenJ

    Chicago8 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 11 May 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Slow service!

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  5. Cindy VIP

    Chicago15 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 10 May 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant seemed to be short staffed and not well run. Our waitress was fine but didn’t seem to care if our order wasn’t right. We ordered the hodge hodge and chicken buffalo dip apps. The Buffalo dip had blue cheese even though we asked for it on the side. The food runners didn’t seem to know which table was supposed to get which food. Drinks from the bar took a long time. And when our entrees came out most of it was cold. Just not a good experience.

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  6. Lindsey VIP

    Chicago13 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 3 May 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Went here right at the end of the Kentucky Derby, and it was incredibly loud. Even well after the Derby ended, we could barely hear each other through the noise. As far as the food is concerned, it was meh at best. Ordered two salads with added steak, and the steak was flavorless and overcooked. They were the thinnest “steaks” I’ve ever seen. Definitely not worth the money. Also ordered the Alabama chicken sandwich with mac n cheese and the Hodgepodge. The presentation was good, but again, both were lacking in flavor. For a meal that was $160, this was underwhelming and not worth the money spent.

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  7. Harry

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great as was the service. Will be going back more often.

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  8. Joe VIP

    Chicago51 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Not your average bar when it comes to their food, great selection and offerings. We've been here several times over the past few years and highly recommend.

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  9. Kerri

    Las Vegas3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 11 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First timers. Loved it. Everything was fantastic from the service, drinks, food, ambiance. Very Loud, but I’m old!

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  10. Doug

    Chicago30 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 5 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food, service and energy level were all excellent and there was a wide variety of food and drinks on the menu. The location is a fun area right on Main Street St. Charles. With it being Saturday night, it was crowded and very loud, making it difficult to communicate with others at your table without shouting. Everything else was great!

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Whiskey Bend is rated 4.4 stars by 141 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United States
  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. West Suburbs
  5. St. Charles

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 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 15:00–01:00 Fri–Sun 11:00–01:00
  • 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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