Thirsty Whale Bar & Grill Inc
| Address: | 1700 S Randall Rd, Algonquin, IL 60102, USA |
| Phone: | +1 847-458-8555 |
| Site: | thirstywhalebar.com |
| Rating: | 3.6 |
| Working: | 11AM–1AM 11AM–1AM 11AM–1AM 11AM–1AM 11AM–2AM 11AM–2AM 11AM–1AM |
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A Private User
Went here for lunch to try something different with my friend, we are both servers. We had awful service, I am not just talking about little things it was one little thing after another. Our server Nicole seemed uninterested in working, she was very slow! She said she would refill my drink but took 15 mins to do so. The whole time she was unavailable to do anything. She was just talking in the back or in the bathroom. The food was okay but made me feel sick afterwards. To pay our check was a joke She walked past it three times before actually picking it up. Finally, when I called to talk to a manager and complain the manager decided to put the girl on the phone and have me talk to her. Totally unprofessional and needless to say we will not be returning there.
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A Private User
I have been to the Thirsty Whale about 15 times since they have opened and every time they have served me great food and beverage along with very friendly service. The owner and his management team are very visable and very accomodating. The staff told me last night that they will be starting a daily specials promotion soon. There is no better place to watch a sporting event in the area n my opinion. Too bad they had a patron start a fight last weekend but I was at Mortons Steakhouse last month and the same thing happend in their bar so unfortunately anyplace that serves alcohol can have idiots. I give the Thirsty Whale 5 stars out of 5.
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A Private User
A new twist on the sportsbar. From the minute you walk in you can tell the atmosphere has changed for the better! This regime makes every effort to make you feel at home from the moment you walk in the door, to the time you leave. The owners are actually present and make every effort to show that they appreciate your patronage. The menu is bar and grill including fresh pizza. This place takes your sportsbar expectations up a notch with its clean atmosphere, friendly staff and its willingness to change with the times.
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Brian Schuster
Pretty good food. Most of the time its one of those places where you cant hear the person an inch away from you. But if you get in early and no major sporting event is on you can get some grub and a drink with your buddies and just chill. Tea isnt brewed, its high fructose corn syrup from a nozzle. That cost 2 stars all by itself.
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A Private User
Another big brawl happened there again on January 8, 2010. This time someone was stuck with a bottle and was taken to the hospital. Police were called in from Crystal lake, algonquin and lake in the hills. I have a feeling this will be closed down soon or expect a lot of undercover cops hanging out there.
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omar rojas
Visiting a friend who recently moved to carpentersville. We decided to visit thirsty whale to watch the Bears game. Our sever Emma was amazing! She was attentive and courteous. The wings were really good. Next time Im out here Im definately coming back. This place is great and so is the service!
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Matthew Wallis
New waitress told us it was her second night and she went above and beyond. Food was ehhh. Beer selection sucked. Walked up and Gucci mane was playing so I got excited. Worst part of the night the waitress training the new waitress asked our table how her trainee was.
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Mike Santucci
Great food, excellent atmosphere, outstanding service. I come here almost 2-3 times a month, and they always seem to impress me. The new and improved menu is a huge plus. Cheap beer, big portions for the price. It also draws a friendly crowd. Overall a fun sports bar!
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A Private User
This place is like your neighborhood inn... Made friends with the employees and its got a great atmodphere! Love it there.. Busiest bar in the area.. All the people complaining just have wayyyyy too much time on their hands. Great specials everyday!!!
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Michelle Potter
The food was pretty good for a bar and grill. They had a live band and the music was upbeat and a fun listen. The crowd is a decent one, nobody bothering anyone else, so if you are looking for a fun place with good ambience, this ones a keeper.
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Kim Slater
Its just your usually bar. They get extra points for having an outdoor seating area. I just wish Algonquin could create a bar where you had a little bit of everything. Bands, baggo, outdoor seating ect. Algonquin lacks night life
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Cody Engel
I went here on a date a little while back and overall I loved the atmosphere, the food was decent though the burger was kind of underwhelming. Id go here again but would need to try something else on their menu.
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Jeremy Truax
My wife and I go to the Thirsty Whale about once a month. We love their food and their beer selection. Our last visit was undoubtedly our best. Our server was very attentive, kind, and friendly.
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A Private User
great food! 30 TVs! friendly staff! This past weekend, I stopped by this bar with friends and had a really good time! Definitely not the same owners as Double Jacks.very fun place!
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Ryan Schulz
Great sports bar with plenty of tvs, tables, beverages and food choices. Not too loud to have a conversation and a wait staff that really takes care of their customers.
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A Private User
Great food,big portions for the money,fast service and great bands,love it,I'm there atleast twice a week!!!Great place to catch the Hockey and Football games!!!
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Elias Carrera
Food is good but long wait for re order of fish fry. Waitress was told to wait longer between re order of fish. Thats what the cooks told her in the back.
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A Private User
very nice concept,friendly service. no need to go to the bar to get a drink..cocktail waitresses are on top, taking care of it.congratulations on the bar
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Grant Schwarz
Shorty service Sat there for 20 minutes and not one watier came up to us. I fact they all stood in the door way of the kitchen and stared at us.
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joseph revlett
Great atmosphere nice beer selection and excellent burgers next time Im visiting chicago I will definitely be back
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Nico Guzman
one of the worst places around Warm beer No music Asked waitress to change game on tv 3 times never did
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Sean Flanagan
Nice and big! Good beer selection, plenty of TVs near the bar, and a huge stage for live music.
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Jackie Butler
Our waitress/bartender was absolutely outstanding. Great service. Will be coming back for sure!
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A Private User
Overpriced... Horrible service.. Waited 40 min for a drink and left.. Horrible bartenders.
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Rick Williams
Good food, but nothing like the original TW on River. Its shame they took the name.
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A Private User
This place is a little too fratastic for my liking. Takes forever to get a beer.
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A Private User
Very good food but a small menu. Also can take a while for your food to come
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Chris Derbas
Fun, sports-related atmosphere. Great place to watch a Hawks game
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Craig Benner
Learn to play better music and install a real sound system.
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Marc H
Great pizza and friendly staff! Burgers are a must to try!
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Craig hollander
Awesome Burger and the have Emmtts Worlds End!
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MIYUKI Estey
Our waitress "Emily" was great! We loved her.
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Michael T
Your neighborhood hole in the wall.
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Nichole Kopfer
The food wasnt as good as we hoped.
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A Private User
Ahi was awesome, service was great
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Mike Freeman
Poor service good food
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Sebastian Neagu
Nice atmosphere
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Bradley Kramer
NFL ticket
