Bird's Nest

Fantastic family-friendly sports bar with friendly staff, great service, and delicious food at a reasonable price. All burgers and sandwiches come with a side and the fry options are plentiful--regular or curly, offered in a variety of flavors. The wings are big and also have a variety of flavors. We liked the honey BBQ. And the sandwiches and burgers are huge. They have the best white bean chili and chicken tortilla soup. Definitely something for everyone!

I have eaten at their Lincoln Park location and was excited they opened in downtown Arlington Heights. We went in a Monday night and were seated immediately. We asked about their Daily Specials and the server was somewhat confused and were different than what was listed on their website. Started with their 5.00 margarita which was very good. They are known for their wings so I had to have them again. They are a little pricey in my opinion but their Birds Nest Hot Sauce is the bomb. So flavorful and just the right amount of spice. Wings were tender and juicy. If you are looking for a casual eatery with good drinks and comfort foods,Birds Nest is definitely worth trying out.

We had a group come out and was told that they have some of the best wings around, so of course we ventured out to Bird's Nest. We sat at a high top table (which I'm not a fan of) but that's what they had, so be it. They have a really nice menu and a ton of drinks. I opted for an Arnold Palmer, while some of our crew indulged in the beer special. Something with Coors. I ordered a basket of 10 wings with the honey bbq sauce. They come with celery (not carrots) and blue cheese dressing or ranch. I opted for ranch (again, who likes moldy food). The wings are quite meaty and juicy. They're quite big and worth the price. They are very good and the sauce was incredibly flavorful. They do not come with any sides, so you have to order one separately. I ordered the regular fries and asked for ranch on the side. They serve a big basket of fries that can easily be shared by at least three-to-four people. Not knowing this, several of us ordered fries and left them when we finished the meal. They have an extensive menu. Lots of apps, several salads, pizza, wraps, and sandwiches. They may be known for their wings, but they certainly have something for everyone. It will be worth returning and checking out the rest of the menu.

Stopped in with my boyfriend to have dinner as this place came highly recommended by a friend. This was the worst food I've ever had. I ordered the Southwestern Chicken Wrap as it sounded amazing, and it was the blandest food I have ever had. The sauce that came on it had no flavor and had the consistency of water which made the wrap extremely soggy. It didn't help they got the order wrong as I asked for a different side then I got as well. If you're the kind of person that doesn't like flavor on your food then this is the place for you, otherwise go anywhere else but here.

These wings are the real deal and just as good as their Chicago location. Next time I will ask for more sauce, but they were cooked to perfection and the flavor was killer. The service was great too; quick, attentive, and genuinely friendly. If you're in Arlington Heights, this is a must go.

One thing I didn't like is we had a group of about 12 people and they put it all on one bill. We did end up sitting outside because the the place is on the smaller side and was packed on a Friday night. and we had a large group that did not make reservations. Many of us have never been there before on a couple people wanted to go try it out. It's a sports bar and had lots of TVs inside so people who wanted to watch sports could even see it from outside, and the front of the building has large Windows that open, so we still felt like we were part of the restaurant. As far as the food most of it was really good the pulled pork was a little spicy for my taste. They did have large portions. The server was great considering she had to run all over the restaurant and then come outside too.

The evening staff on Sunday last week was extremely rude. People were there to watch football. It’s supposed to be a good time. Don’t yell and try to force people to sit exactly where you want them to, order exactly when you want them to, and from who you want them to. It’s a bar. There’s an empty stool. You sit down and watch the game. It doesn’t need to be so complicated. But the two guys running your Sunday night, man I guess they just became managers for the first time in their lives.

We had an afternoon meet up with high school buddies. This place was awesome. Large table for all of us. Server from the bar was always checking on us. Wings were damn good. Fries were also excellent. I can’t wait to go back. Many TVs to watch big games etc. what a nice place in downtown Arlington heights.