Food is good but not amazing. It's more hit or miss. I really enjoyed the Oysters & the pork chops. I don't recommend the spicy shrimp pasta I don't know if it was described wrong but it wasn't exactly what I expected. Spicy marinara is just a lot of acid for the belly to handle. Add red wine & it's just too much. Last time I was there I got a blackened fish special & that was really good. They upped their salad game & went from iceberg to now a mixed green blend. My friends have gotten the burgers & just loved them. Really good drinks & great service. Ambience is awesome with the fish tank bar & gorgeous patio.
August 2021 update:
Always like this place, patio is beautiful still. Changed up their menu. I got the salmon bruschetta which was absolutely delicious. The scallop pasta not so much. The scallops were way over cooked & the garlic seamed cheap like jarred or dried rehydrated which there was way too much of. It was very oily as well. I ate it. Wasn’t the worst pasta in the world but I wouldn’t order it again. As always decent wine just wish they would get a dry Rosé as an option. Oh, & service was excellent!
starwarsrules2 Meagher
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June 23, 2022
Are you looking just for a drink? Come sit at this great bar and watch the fish. Hungry?? They have a small menu but a lot to pick from. I’ve come here often. Friendly staff, clean, indoor and outdoor seating.
Arthur Wagoner
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May 12, 2022
My wife and I had a blast at Allure! The food was great, and Brian did an excellent job of serving up drinks, as well as making us feel like we were regulars on our first visit! For great service, food, and drink, this is a great spot!
Charlie Minard
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August 10, 2021
Great place for a hearty meal and cocktails after a day at Starved Rock. The bartender clearly knew her stuff and gave really helpful recommendations. The whole place was clean, the bathrooms were well-maintained, and we enjoyed sitting at the bar and watching the fish. I could see this being a cute date night. I'd be happy to go back on my next trip to Starved Rock.
Laurie Whiteley
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August 11, 2022
The food was excellent! The service was too. And the fish tank was so cool!
I had the shrimp tacos and almost couldn't eat all of them. But they were so good I had to!
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Food is good but not amazing. It's more hit or miss. I really enjoyed the Oysters & the pork chops. I don't recommend the spicy shrimp pasta I don't know if it was described wrong but it wasn't exactly what I expected. Spicy marinara is just a lot of acid for the belly to handle. Add red wine & it's just too much. Last time I was there I got a blackened fish special & that was really good. They upped their salad game & went from iceberg to now a mixed green blend. My friends have gotten the burgers & just loved them. Really good drinks & great service. Ambience is awesome with the fish tank bar & gorgeous patio. August 2021 update: Always like this place, patio is beautiful still. Changed up their menu. I got the salmon bruschetta which was absolutely delicious. The scallop pasta not so much. The scallops were way over cooked & the garlic seamed cheap like jarred or dried rehydrated which there was way too much of. It was very oily as well. I ate it. Wasn’t the worst pasta in the world but I wouldn’t order it again. As always decent wine just wish they would get a dry Rosé as an option. Oh, & service was excellent!
Are you looking just for a drink? Come sit at this great bar and watch the fish. Hungry?? They have a small menu but a lot to pick from. I’ve come here often. Friendly staff, clean, indoor and outdoor seating.
My wife and I had a blast at Allure! The food was great, and Brian did an excellent job of serving up drinks, as well as making us feel like we were regulars on our first visit! For great service, food, and drink, this is a great spot!
Great place for a hearty meal and cocktails after a day at Starved Rock. The bartender clearly knew her stuff and gave really helpful recommendations. The whole place was clean, the bathrooms were well-maintained, and we enjoyed sitting at the bar and watching the fish. I could see this being a cute date night. I'd be happy to go back on my next trip to Starved Rock.
The food was excellent! The service was too. And the fish tank was so cool! I had the shrimp tacos and almost couldn't eat all of them. But they were so good I had to!