Lefai K.
Yelp
I've driven by this place numerous times at different times of the day and hour. Each time, the parking lot was packed with cars. Sure, there's neighboring businesses in this strip mall that HOME (House of Music & Entertainment) is located at, but before HOME existed, the parking lot was not packed at all. So, finally decided to check it out on a Saturday night.
Place is pretty big. It's divided in half. First half is the usual sports bar type atmosphere. LOTS of flat screens all around, bar in the middle, booths on one side, chairs and tables the rest of the place. Near the back, they have two pool tables, a couple of dart boards and some other games. In the back was a door and past the door was the live band music, which by its own, could be a venue in itself. Another bar, booths, and a giant stage for the live band. When we were there, some band called "Maggie Speaks" was playing... never heard of em.
Anywho, we ordered a bunch of appetizers -- chicken quesadillas, sliders, and they had many tacos -- about $2 each. We ordered the grill chicken, buffalo chicken, and carne asada. The tacos came with onions, cheese and cilantro. The best one was the buffalo chicken -- the soft skin was grilled to a light crisp, and the buffalo sauce packed a nice subtle punch. We also ordered the sweet potato fries, which are crinkled-style and were awesome as well. The sliders were OK; the buns were a little bit too "bready" -- I'm not a bread person in general, and it was topped with guac and cheese. It came with chips on the side. Ordered bit of wine, and the special for the night were $3 Angry Orchid Ciders, score! The bill came out to be around $60 which was not too bad, and at the time, we had a Groupon, so it settled the bill nicer for my cheap asian ass.
Overall, awesome food, and the Blackhawks beat the Detroit Redwings to stay alive in the playoffs. The crowd there was pretty lively and every time the Hawks scored, everyone was cheering and playing music. DJ was decent as well. If you're looking for a decent place to go to in the burbzzz, to either eat, check out the game, or listen to live music, definitely check this place out.
BATHROOM REVIEW -- the bathrooms were super clean and spacious. It has 4 stalls and a bunch of urinals. They have one of these interesting looking hand dryers -- it changes colors when activated, which is probably more aesthetic then anything else. I heard in the Womens bathroom, there was an attendant that was wiping down each and every stall down. I probably could have just eaten in the bathroom, since it was so clean. There are no TVs in there, but the bathroom had speakers hooked up to the main bar speakers, so you're surrounded by music/TV while emptying your bladder. Sit or squat? SIT!!!!