Aces Garage Bar & Grill

Attended a family Christmas gathering hosted by my aunt and uncle here today. I thought it was a fun/unique place for a family party as well as we enjoyed seeing the cars inside the banquet room (which are for sale too). It gave our large family much more space to mingle for our yearly Christmas gathering, so it is something to keep in mind for larger group gatherings when you need more space than your home. We were able to bring in our own desserts too. There is a bar and restaurant on-site too. We also had coffee, soda, lemonade and iced tea in pitchers too. My aunt and uncle picked up the tab, so I honestly do not know what the cost was, but it was a clean, comfortable, bright and large banquet room. The young kids enjoyed the Christmas festivities with a visit from Santa and his elf (which our aunt was able to arrange) which brought some joy to us all since our father/grandpa/great grandpa/husband/brother-in-law's passing in October. Aces Garage Bar & Grill's banquet facility is a nice place to consider for your own special event.

Decent burger. - Impala Burger - $17: The burgers are half pound, though on the smaller side of half pound. It was on the leaner side, cooked medium-well, and medium quality. The bacon was thick and stuck out the sides more than an inch. The cheese was good. Burgers come with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle, all of which was fresh and tasty. You add your own sauces (I added ketchup). The bun was standard, though toasted. Overall, I do think it was more expensive than I’ve had elsewhere of similar quality. It wasn’t anything special. - Fries (comes with the burger): They are battered and served plenty warm. They are lightly seasoned. They were delicious. - Service: Kind and helpful. They made sure we were well taken care of. Our water cups were not empty long and we didn’t have to wait longer than the expected time to order and we received our food in 15 minutes. - Atmosphere: They had booths as well as tables and chairs. They also had outdoor seating that was enclosed and large completely open windows. We visited to see the car display room, but it was not accessible due to yoga class in session. There was a setup for trivia night, but they did not do trivia while we were there. They have They had pictures of women on display with emphasis on womanly attributes. Medium to loud music playing including She Thinks My Tractor’s Sexy. I would not call this place suitable for children or family. - Conclusion: The food was good, but you have to like the kind of place it is. It is a bit more expensive for what you get. You would probably come for other reasons than just the food. Visited on a Thursday at 4pm.

This place has a nice bar and great pizza. I would highly recommend stopping in for a drink and a bite to eat. They also have a pretty nice car collection. You can check out.

Alright, this was a pit stop on my way back home. The drinks and food blew me away. What an absolute hidden gem for somebody on the road just trying to fill their belly and grab a quick drink. Ivette and Mama mia were awesome hosts

Cool little place! It’s more of a bar then a family restaurant though. Pizza was why we came, it was delicious. Pretzel was good too. I would pass on the dough bites though, nothing special there. My wife had the Margarita and said it was phenomenal. The place was actually pretty busy for a Wednesday at noon. Only one person serving the entire place but she did great! Definitely worth the try!

New favorite place... Yvette the server/ bartender is awesome.... she is not only friendly but also pleasant and we enjoy talking to her. Food is great as well, the pizza and wings are our go to. Delicious and flavorful. Highly recommended

Cozy, small, and a nice bar. We went there for a sip and paint event. I got their lime margarita and ordered only onion rings while sitting. When i purchased the drinks, I paid cash to the bar tender, and I waited for her to return my cash back. It was around $10. I waited, and she never returned. She was super busy with other customers, I tried to get her attention but wasn't successful. I was planning to leave a tip, but not $10. I assume she just forgot about my cash back 🤗. I will start going there more since I liked the atmosphere.

There was an event going on that we were a part of, so my husband and I stopped in to have a quick bite & a drink to relax a moment. Service was great! She was kind, didn’t rush us and made sure to get our order correct. Food & drinks were good and made to perfection. Prices weren’t bad, and I liked the ease of being able to pay by phone with a QR code. If I’m ever in the area again, I’ll definitely stop by!

Went there for the first time party of 10 good drinks food appetizers and service sat outside perfect weather

We came in because we saw a review that said this grill is almost like a car museum. It's not at all that, but it is a very nice pub, with friendly staff and good food. There is plenty of car themed kitsch on the walls, and my son enjoyed the "Drift This" show on the large TV. There was also sports on the TVs over the bar. There is an auto shop attached in the back, but it's only open in the mornings during the week. The place would also be a blast when summer car shows and cruise night are going on. The candied Brussels sprouts were tasty. The burgers were big (1/2 pound) and delicious. The family enjoyed the Nashville chicken sandwich and macaroni and cheese (big portion) as well. The restaurant, bar area, and even the restroom was impeccably clean on a Saturday night. The lighting in the bar area was pleasantly subdued but ample, and the rock and roll playlist was awesome! Our server (Mia) was her first day, but she took great care of us with a smile... and her manager was watching to make sure we were well attended. I live about 30 minutes away, but I'll be back... and I highly recommend to any car fans... just expect a car-themed bar, not a car exhibit.

The Ambiance is very cool for a bar, restaurant. It is set up like a garage and has a car show room in the inside also ! Server has always been great . Always attentive to your needs. Me and the wife frequently come here for food and drinks. The burgers are very fresh and salads are all Great ! I have also tried the beef sandwich and ribeye sandwich. They both are very good. Seems like they have a good selection of beers we will for sure be back

Food was good - I had the steak sandwich. My wife had the carnitas ( good flavor but slightly overcooked. Service was good / waitress was attentive. Ambiance- Automotive atmosphere, nothing special. Will return when they have a car show event.

Decent food, fries were quite tasty. Would eat here again. Waitress was kind and personable.

Stopped in for lunch. Good service. Really good food. The place looks awesome. Played some TouchTunes. Had some drinks too. I will return.

Oh man where to begin! This was my first time here and I was blown away. First off you walk in and it's a part car museum! The cars, floors, vibe, etc we're all immaculate. We were greeted right away and every staff member we came across was super friendly. The food: we had the pizza, fried and grilled chicken and salad. The pizza was very impressive along with the ingredients that came on top. The chicken was tender and juicy and the salad tasted fresh. Highly recommend to anyone in the area looking for a great and unique dining experience

Carrie was the bartender tonight and AMAZING and while we had already had dinner this was the BEST trio of desserts I have have in forever. I will def be going back there!

I was hungry for a cheeseburger..Aces didn't disappoint! We have eaten here before and got the chicken sandwich which also did not disappoint! Great service too! We ate in the garage part before but went into the bar this time. Very nice.

My husband and I hosted a party of 80+ people at Aces and couldn't be happier with the service, the food, and the ambience that was provided. We worked with Ivette to prepare for the day. She coordinated the event with such grace ensuring all the fine details. We got the chance to meet Jason who did a phenomenal job catering the event. He is quite talented. Our guests complimented the delicious food and were quite impressed with the display. The owners have a unique event space that no others can provide. My friends, family, and I had an amazing time. Thank you to all staff at Aces!!

Food was perfectly executed and was delivered very soon, there is a great atmosphere here and the staff are very friendly I would recommend coming here

Try the Straight Pipes or the burgers. Fun ambiance garage doors to open to outside with fireplace and good food.

First time coming here, recently visited this place when checking out a car show in the area. This place is more than a " bar and grill" you can classify this place as a high end car museum / dealership and will give you something worth staying around for. Staff was friendly, their burgers were absolutely out of this world. The place is very casual yet feels upscale and it's great they have outdoor seating. Not the best selection of alcohol personally but it's very clean and well taken care of. Car enthusiasts will love this place more than my review could put into perspective.

There salads were so fresh and tasty you didn't even need dressing . The grilled chicken was full of flavor and no rubbery parts . For any of my salad lovers this Chicken Bacon Ranch salad hits the spot. Not to mention when you walked in to pickup they were very attentive and friendly and I didn't have to wait long at all.

Unfortunately, we've gone a number of times in the last few months. Not good each time. Very understaffed. Long wait would be ok if food was as good as it had been. Sub par. Would love to patronize this place, but one person to do bartending and wait staff job? Food quality meh. Mediocre burger. Mediocre pizza (burned edge with inside almost raw/soggy bottom). Moving on.

Took a chance on mixed reviews because car theme was intriguing and menu sounded good. Loved the car-themed menu items. Pizza was disappointing but patty melt, sweet potato fries and beer cheese mac & cheese were excellent and reasonably priced. Very friendly service. Don't miss the car display in the back by the restrooms. Small collection but interesting!

Great burger, chicken wrap & sweet potato fries. Ranch dressing spot on. Service above average for sure! Great option semi- outside seating.

My husband and I come here almost every Wednesday for date night during the school year. We enjoy the fresh food and drinks. We also enjoy the open patio during the summer months. Their pizza is really good, my husband has ordered multiple times and never disappointed. I'm pretty predictable with a grilled chicken sandwich or salad, but both are always great choice. The staff is always friendly!

Second time attending the car show and waiting over two hours for a burger and Reuben. Went to check in with the bar three times and they kept saying it was 25 more minutes. No one tried to hurry up the food or the order they just kept giving some excuse they needed more food. Finally asked for my money back and ate food at Dock Rotz Tavern. Great car show but your service during a car show when you know is going to be busy was pretty poor.

Unique bar with a really good burger. The bartender was friendly and service was swift. Car enthusiasts should love this place.

We enjoyed our sandwiches tonight at Aces. Food was good and staff/service was great. They have a nice outdoor area. We would definitely go back! I will post the current menu here.

I ordered the Mac and Cheese with the addition of pulled pork and it was really, really good! There was ample amount of pulled pork. The server was attentive but not to point of obtrusive. We will be back!

I went back to Yelp for recommendations and Aces had high marks. The parking lot made it look really busy but it was very empty. The person working behind the bar was very nice and was taking care of everyone. I went with an app of fried cauliflower and a glass of wine. Both tasted perfect. I then went with the Mac and cheese with pulled pork. The serving size was huge. I definitely had leftovers. It came with 2pieces of bread, which I didn't even taste. The flavor on the pork and Mac was so good. Excellent flavor combo and absolutely nothing to complain about. The decor was much less than I was anticipating. I thought online they said something about old cars. It was clean and had a small slot machine area but I don't think I saw classic cars. The patio area was very cute too but literally no one in the covered, warm area. Maybe because it was a Tuesday but not a lot of people. If I didn't have leftovers, I would be back. Maybe my next trip to Minooka

Not a bad little bar. Prices aren't bad. Food is ok. Cars are cool. The bartender was good.

Great food. Good service. Good ambience. Everyone here is nice, I enjoy coming here with friends.

A nice local place with good people and cool cars to look at. We've been there a couple times and like everything we've had. The pizza is good, the Mac and cheese is craveable. Looking forward to going back and trying other things.

First of all... the bartender was a sweetheart. She is new and doing the best she can. I drink double Tito's and a splash of water. Drinks were horrible. I ordered a BLT and fries. It was a lettuce sandwich. The bacon was like the old thin bacon you'd get at Shoney's back in the early 90's. No tomato at all or it was so thin it got lost in the lettuce. I didn't eat 2 bites of anything and asked for my check. Not even an offer to make it right. I won't be back.

4/2024: Rachel: Lovely waitress. Menu: salads, burgers, sandwiches. Food quality: Tasty mushroom/Swiss burger, w' side-salad for $15; 12" lunch cheese pizza: lots of food for $13. A decent beer-list--with several NA's. Stand-up owners: the money from their spring/summer "car nights": all goes to charity. An asset to the community! Ambiance: somewhat typical main room, with a row of booths opposite the bar. Plus a nice room-addition, with shiny wood tables and big windows. Double-Plus, thru a back door: an adjacent showroom filled with some classic cars. Some of which are for sale. A nice plus!

Food - average bar food. A few 4 star apps. Sandwiches were mostly easy prep stuff unfortunately they could do better with better food. Clean place low noice good atmosphere if food was improved a notch it would be a hit - now just average.

Long waits for mediocre food. Cheeseburger was dry & pizza overcooked. Nice environment.

Went to the restaurant to meet a few girl friends. There was only one waitress/bartender and she did a wonderful job taking care of us and several other patrons. The food was delicious and the restaurant is very nice. I didn't know about the outside room with the fire place. May probably sit there next time. Also I was able to make my sandwich vegetarian. Only thing is they should have a few vegetarian options.

Stopped for lunch on our way through. Great atmosphere. Love the patio area with garage doors! Excellent and prompt service with a nice beer selection. The food was great! I enjoyed the Greek salad with grilled chicken and my husband had the paddy wagon with a steak fries. He also said it was very good! We will definitely be back when in the area!

We went for dinner following the car show. After 15 minutes of sitting, we had to ask for a server. She got the drink order wrong, we had to get our own silverware and condiments from the serving station and the server never returned to inquire how our meal was or if we wanted more drinks or dessert, just dropped off the check. The food was good, but the service needs to be addressed.