We have been to Houlihan’s several times over the past year and have signed up for the free club membership which emails discounts and I received a free $ 15 entrée for my birthday. We had my birthday dinner there and it was great. We started with the tomato soup, which has a couple of wonderful cheese balls in it. And we had the filet mignon which was cooked as we asked and had great flavor. Thank you Houlihan’s for the gift. We will be coming back!
Geri M.
Rating des Ortes: 5 St Charles, IL
Came here for my birthday, the food was great and the service was fantastic. We started with the Shrooms appetizer, which are incredible, and had the small filet, which was tender and juicy. Excellent meal.
Bob L.
Rating des Ortes: 1 Elgin, IL
I just get so tired of mediocre food for the money you pay! My experience here this evening was not good. Ordered calamari for an app; wanted some marinara so I asked the waitress — it never came. Also, for $ 10 you hardly get any. For the main course I ordered fish and chips; the chips(fries) came completely cold. I told the waitress; she came back five minutes later and said it would be seven minutes. By that time I was done with my meal. Totally through off the rhythm of the meal and she didn’t offer to remove it from the bill, instead a free desert which I didn’t want. Service was too sporadic and food really wasn’t that great. You pay good money, alls i want is a good meal. Very disappointed and won’t be back. There were four of us dining, two meals were ok, the other two bad.
Laura C.
Rating des Ortes: 4 St Charles, IL
This Houlihans always delivers! Service is on point anytime we are here, whether were sitting in the bar or in the dining room. They have awesome appetizer happy hours, and great drink specials. Food. Stuffed chicken breast dinner is ahhmazingly yummy. Their salads are fresh, baked potato soup is a very hearty tasty choice. The shrooms are a staple at our table. That appetizer never disappoints! I have been a fan of Houlihans for years, and I think I will keep coming back as long as they keep rolling with what they’re doin!
Abby A.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Elburn, IL
I love eating in the bar! Not a huge fan of eating in the restaurant but the bar has great atmosphere!
Brady S.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Elburn, IL
Very good service and food. Fire Cracker shrimp are a must try. Lots of options for lunch and dinner.
Katelyn B.
Rating des Ortes: 2 North Myrtle Beach, SC
Parmesan Frites are a joke. $ 5.95 for a small side of fries and three dipping sauces(ketchup, chipotle which had no flavor, and Parmesan garlic which was decent). The wrap was drenched in dressing and became a garlic ranch soup with lettuce. Waste of time.
Lukas S.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Bartlett, IL
Came here during the week for lunch and had a great experience! My boyfriend and I split the«goat cheese and artichoke poppers» and«parmesan frites.» We loved both! I’m not a big fan of fries, but these were pretty good especially since they come with three different dipping sauces. My boyfriend got the So Cal Fish Tacos and I got the wild mushroom and arugula flatbread. He opted for chips and salsa as his side and I got the steamed edamame! Everything was great! I probably could have stopped after the appetizers, I was already full! Our service was good and we did not feel rushed at all. I really liked the inside of this Houlihans too – very modern and well decorated! Recommended!
Pat H.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Batavia, IL
We enjoyed an excellent meal. The service was exceptional. We had the small flllets which were perfectly cooked. Salad, loaded baked potato and fresh green beans were delicious and generously sized sides. We’re ready to go again.
Rick H.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Saint Charles, IL
Had a real nice birthday meal. So nice that you get complimentary dessert and $ 15 off one meal. The service was excellent too.
Jen R.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Batavia, IL
Man, I used to LOVE Houlihan’s, especially when I was a fledgling drunkard and I could really get behind half-price Long Island pitcher day. I’ve been to a few Houlihan’s and I have to say the consistency is across the board, but I really enjoy the one in Geneva Commons the best. The décor is above-average(I swear every restaurant in Geneva has those weird giant artisan lightbulbs hanging overhead… is there a supplier for those locally? And if so, where is THEIR Unilocal page?) and I’ve had nothing but good experiences there. The food is always fresh and good. I especially love their mushrooms. They also have the best steak I’ve had the pleasure of eating at a restaurant(even though I usually don’t order steaks when I go out — it’s cheaper to cook at home). The aforementioned Long Islands are pretty weak but that might just be me… My liver is a seasoned pro at best and pickled beyond belief at worst.
Dennis H.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Geneva, IL
Was looking for something light, late last night and Houlihans kitchen is open til 11. The tomato bisque was very good. I had Seared Georges Bank Scallops and the flavor combination was perfect. My wife had the tilapia which she also found enjoyable. The black cherry mojito(ok two of them) was also light and refreshing. Top that off with a very pleasant server and it was quite the enjoyable meal.
Garrett R.
Rating des Ortes: 4 St Charles, IL
Reasonable price and nice aesthetics and service. I got the 5 oz sirloin with 2 sides: grilled asparagus and garlic mashed potatoes. Done perfect and quite filling even though smaller portion had me leaving without any leftovers.
Brent M.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Naperville, IL
This place accommodated my group event very well. The service my group received reflects the cohesion of service staff that appears to work very well, and communicates effectively with the customer. This restaurant is unique since it has a BEAUTIFUL separate banquet room with a working fireplace in the center of it. It accommodated my party of 12 very well. As for the food, great portion size, excellent value for what we paid(a group dining package), For a «cloth napkin» dining experience, you won’t be disappointed. I ordered the 5oz sirloin steak as my entrée — and that did not disappoint either. All the food items on the menu are prepared very well, presented with simple flair, minimal garnish and sides. The portion size was just enough for me(or perhaps a Texan Baby) Good restaurant, great food, excellent service
Kristine D.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Geneva, IL
Went to check out gluten free menu and was pleasantly surprised. Even some decent apps. Service there is always outstanding. Décor is really nice. Booths are cozy but not tight. The drinks are weak. That’s really my only complaint. We’ll be back for sure!
Sharon B.
Rating des Ortes: 4 St. Charles, IL
The menu at Houlihan’s sure has much to offer any appetite. Everything I have ever tried has been excellent. A must try if you like mushrooms are their jumbo stuffed mushrooms… they are so darned good, I just crave them sometimes! The one negative I would have to say is I’ve just never experienced a really great or genuinely nice server there. They just seem to be running all over the place as crazy as can be and too busy to enjoy their tables. They sometimes forget something little you may request. But hey, I understand, I’ve been in that industry… managers can put way too much on these folks! And it is definitely NOT bad service, just not the best. But I always come back cause it truly is not only a beautiful, clean place, but great food and I am sure the service is not always lacking… Local — feeling type of spot.
Eric S.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Oak Park, IL
French onion soup and tomato bisque were great to start, as were the ‘organic’ potstickers served in an adorable dumpling steamer(see attached photo). My 5oz steak was good for the most part, although the cut was a little odd and roughly 20% of it was gristle/inedible weird stuff. The gold mashed potatoes tasted great, but the asparagus was a tad too al dente. The crème brûlée killed the meal. For the second time in a row, I was presented with a beautiful fruit garnish atop a ramekin dish that had a lovely golden crust. As I dug in I realized much to my dismay that the custard was cold. Smooth, but distinctly refrigerated. This was a total turn-off, and I nearly didn’t eat it. I mean, I DID eat it, because I’m morbidly obese(not really), but I didn’t enjoy the process. Dessert should be the ‘pièce de résistance’ of a meal, not the biggest letdown. Great value(steak dinner for $ 15), polite service, and a nice atmosphere, but Houlihan’s cold crème brûlée definitely cost them a full star. I should’ve gotten the s’mores…
Michael R.
Rating des Ortes: 5 DeKalb, IL
Awesome service! Was just in for dinner with my girlfriend and we cannot begin to describe what an awesome experience we had. Danielle F was our server and she was fantastic! My gf is very picky about her burgers and Danielle made sure it was perfectly done to our standards. Then Gary the GM stopped by our table to see how our meal was coming. He then asked us about the spicy shrimp to see if we’ve ever tasted it. When we responded that we hadn’t he told us to hold tight and suddenly there was a sample of the appetizer before us and it was spectacular! With personal service and such a friendly staff, they’ve earned every star they can be given.
Kate H.
Rating des Ortes: 5 St. Charles, IL
Parm frittes with truffle mayo are soooo good! Calamari super tender and light. Have had better fish tacos, but def still good. Delish!
Suze B.
Rating des Ortes: 4 St Charles, IL
This has become our place! The boyfriend and I come here nearly once a week now. The food is always yummy, portions are huge, and the staff is friendly and attentive. Boyfriend always has to have the loaded potato soup(see picture of the grotesquely large bowl he ordered). And I always have to order the baked French onion soup. A bowl of cheese — yes please! I don’t know why I keep trying but don’t bother with the steak. They can’t seem to cook them right. And the chicken nachos appetizer! So delicious. The menu seems smaller and the prices seem higher but the quality has risen.