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Whiskey Bend, St. Charles, IL

Whiskey Bend

4.4 (142)
$30 and under
Gastro Pub
222 W Main St, St. Charles, IL 60174-1812

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood 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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Beer Garden, Burgers
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–1:00 am Fri–Sun 11:00 am–1:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 142 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
  • 4.1Value

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."
142 Reviews
  1. Dave

    Chicago1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food and the old fashions were tasty. We used this app for our reservation and put a couple of notes—one that we were celebrating an anniversary… the reservation was received but they didn’t read any of the notes. A 4 star plus place and we’d go back again

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  2. pam

    Chicago1 review

    4.0

    Dined 6 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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  3. Scott

    Chicago1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 11, 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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  4. Rhonda

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 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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  5. KarenJ

    Chicago8 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

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

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  6. Cindy VIP

    Chicago15 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 10, 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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  7. Lindsey VIP

    Chicago13 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 3, 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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  8. Harry

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 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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  9. Joe VIP

    Chicago51 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 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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  10. Kerri

    Las Vegas3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 11, 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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Whiskey Bend is rated 4.4 stars by 142 OpenTable diners.

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222 W Main St, St. Charles, IL 60174-1812

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    2nd & North Ave
  • Neighborhood
    St. Charles
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–1:00 am Fri–Sun 11:00 am–1:00 am
  • 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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