Wonderful food, drinks and service for our party of 8 on an icy January Saturday!! Emmett's gave us a high-top table in the bar side; it was comfortable and cozy. We had lovely drinks first, including the Green Tea Mule from the cocktail menu and Emmett's milk stout; they said it was their version of Guinness, but it tasted a bit sweeter to me. Special hits were the wonderful whitefish, flaky and light with crisp breading, served on a bed of delicious horseradish mashed potatoes, fresh green beans and a sumptuous beurre blanc sauce with capers. I loved the beef tip risotto, a perfectly cooked, creamy risotto with tender beef tips and al dente asparagus. The raspberry walnut salad came topped with a healthy portion of grilled chicken and tasty raspberry vinaigrette dressing. The restaurant was busy but our waiter was very good; we never lacked for water or drinks, etc. After dinner we repaired to the bar, where the friendly bartender whipped up espresso martinis and other drinks for a last round!! If you're looking for a fantastic meal in a comfortable but upscale atmosphere, give Emmett's a try.

My husband and I ate in the bar area at 5pm and both enjoyed the Fri. night specials; pork loin entree and chicken with caramelized pears and blue cheese crumbles. The latter was an interesting flavor combo which I was unsure about, but very delicious. Water came immediately and service was adequate enough. Bar tables and chairs look newer, but an employee needs to use some wood oil stain and cover chipped/worn areas of wood around booths and other areas, such as front doors. This would probably only take someone 1-2 hours and make the restaurant look new. I suggest doing this before their highly anticipated 25th anniversary celebration, so it doesn't actually look 25 years old! Minus 1 star for ambience.

We decided to stop here for a few beers. It looked great from the outside, so hey, go for it! We sat outside around a huge fire-pit. The staff was able to move tables and chairs around for a group of 11 for we can sit and enjoy the warmth. Great gesture by them. I had their Oktoberfest beer but what I really enjoyed is their IPA, Alter Ego. It is a very smooth refreshing beer. The kitchen was closed when we arrived but their beer selection is good. The service provided this evening was excellent. Worth a try if you are in the Palatine area.

Have been here 3 times while traveling to Palatine and have never been disappointed. Love the building. Not sure what it used to be. We have had Travis as our server every time and we are very happy about that. He is attentive but not annoying. Polite and friendly. Always has a smile. Very positive attitude. Cheddar ale soup is great. Just a hint of ale dryness and lots of cheddar flavor. Artichoke and spinach dip is also very good. Comes with pita crisps. Shrimp boursin pasta is fantastic. Plenty of shrimp. Herbed butter, boursin cheese, basil...yummy. Tavern tacos are good no matter which type you order. The blackened prime rib sandwich is very tender and moist. Comes with horsey radish and crispy onions. I order their Munich Light( not light beer)which I find to be very tasty. And going at happy hour is also a good idea. This is a go to place in my book.