Big Shot Piano Lounge & Restaurant

I am torn about this place. We were surprised to find a fun place like this in Arlington Heights. The atmosphere was fun (very noisy too) and the piano player very engaging. BUT, we were thoroughly disappointed with the drinks. I asked the bartender if she could make a Brandy Alexander. She said she could and a few minutes later handed me a glass filled with clear, yellowish liquid. I tasted it and nearly spat it out. I told her that this wasn't a Brandy Alexander . . . that a BA is made with ice cream. She said that they don't have ice cream. ! Why in the world she did she try to pass that off as a Brandy Alexander?  Then there was the situation with the White Russian that D ordered. I tasted it, out of curiosity, an almost spat that out too. Horrible. It didn't taste anything like a White Russian. I would never go back and order anything they mixed. I would give this place one star, but I give them 2 stars for the entertainment.

My stars are mostly for the piano player on Saturday night, I'm pretty sure he said his name was Andrew.  It was full when we arrived so we stood near the bar (six in our group) until I spotted a couple open tables in the back corner.  I went to the hostess stand (that I didn't see when we walked in) and asked if we were free to take them.  She said sure and sat us.

Andrew played EVERYTHING that was thrown his way, including our table's request of "Dick in a Box".  The guys got a kick out of his unique twist on the favorite ballad.

Service was slow, but that didn't stop us from having a great time.

Absolutely love this place! Tons of fun with great service and great entertainment. If you like a good martini this is the place to go as they have so many different flavors to choose from.. Me and my wife always have a blast when we go....