Barclay's American Grille - Oak Park

Pleasant enough, service satisfactory, we went for a Thanksgiving buffet. Food a little above average, decent variety, average tab/bill for this type of event. Setting and seating are very nice, normal menu usually a bit better.

I am staying at the hotel and work late most nights, so I've been here twice this week. Of the items I've tried not one thing was worth what I paid. The French onion soup was close but the cheese was burnt and the taste permeated throughout the entire bowl. The pork tenderloin was good but the sides were cold. The eggplant is really a plate of melted cheese with a tough sliver of skin-on eggplant. The best things so far are the $2 pints of Miller Lite on Mondays. Because I am here most of the month, I will continue to test the menu in the hopes of finding something that tastes as good as it costs. I'm not holding out much hope. That's too bad because the place has potential. The atmosphere is very nice. Thank goodness I'm on an expense account. I wouldn't want to waste my money on this place.

Update: better service and better craft beer selection. Unfortunately the draft beer i wanted were out of. Thanks for adding a gf beer option. Typically Great food and service. They used to have a pretty good happy hour too, but our waitresses really down played it. I've had better service there in the past. They could also inprove their craft beer selection of IPA's. I can get a can of Anti Hero anywhere.

Amazing prime rib. Bartenders are exceptional and super friendly. It is a true neighborhood hangout.

In town for a family reunion. Stopped in and ordered the shaved prime rib sandwich, which was gigantic (and very good)! Had a couple glasses of good wine, which came with a generous pour. Patty was my waitress and she was great. Very welcoming and has esp about what you might need next. Great place!