Best Casual Restaurants in South Elgin

Alyssa was a great attentive server. Dinner was exceptional. The Parmesan crusted chicken and Italian sausage flat bread are great. The smores budino for dessert was the perfect size after being stuffed from dinner. I ordered a wine flight at the table and followed Alyssa’s suggestion. Great meal over all and the service puts it over the top. Never a bad experience here.

Balmoral is our go to for special occasions. We go every Christmas season with Mr sons and spouses. The beverage menu is extensive and as big as the dinner menu. We usually get a select flight scotch. The Haggis (yes you should try it) and scotch eggs were outstanding, as were our main courses. Sara our server was excellent with just the right timing for food drink and water refills. The traditional bag pipe at the entrance welcomed you and depending on dining time, may bid you good bye. A high end memorable experience.

Excellent food and service. It was Christmas Eve and we were not rushed at all.

Food was great. Dawn, our server, was fun, friendly, and attentive. She was quick to make suggestions and took care of us at our pace. The place is good looking with a really nice bar as the centerpiece. We walked through the outdoor patio and bar area. Because of the time of year, it wasn’t set up, but looks like it’s a neat spot to hang out on warmer days. The tall ceilings, and hard surfaces, do bounce the noise around some. You definitely have to speak up when the place is full. All said, the food and service were great and the atmosphere is fun and vibrant. We will definitely be back!

We came for a holiday dinner with our adult kids and had a great time! Drinks were top notch! Appetizers yummy. Pizzas and gnocchi fantastic. The owner has decorated the whole place just beautifully for Christmas and it was the perfect place to share an evening together. Thank you Mickingbird! Merry Christmas!!