The Breakers Restaurant

Good food, very kitchy decor, but cute.

Holy effin' Mai-tai's Batman!

I've thought this over for awhile lately, pondered it really. I'm ready to admit it.

Breaker's has the best fruity drink I HAVE EVER HAD.   Not that I should be heading to AA soon, but I say this with great confidence as I've had my share of cocktails. Or two. Or six.  No one's counting unless there's embarrassment involved.

Truth be told.  I went on a first date with my now hubby here. Said the whole, "oh, I don't drink very much speech" and then proceeded to get Mai-tai tipsy.   Long story short, proceeded to behave very unladylike, and fast forward a few years later and I'm married.  I must give due thanks to the Mai-tai gods for that one.

The recipe is a secret, it's a dark rose color, and you get a sugar candy swizzle stick.  It's wonderfully tart, and just one will not do.  I drive over an hour here every few months just to get my fix.

As for the restaurant itself...it's old, it's kitchy, it's tiki.  No, it's not fancy, but it's chill and fun. Don't expect too much, and you'll be happy.  

My favorites here? Egg rolls to die for. Apricot sweet and sour sauce is amazing.  Shrimp appetizer is yummy. I always get the chicken in lobster sauce and the pork fried rice, and it's consistently great.

Yes, service is hit or miss.  But, if you have crap service than just get another Mai-tai, and all is right in the world.

We finally went to The Breakers the other night. I really enjoyed it. I was a bit unsure what to expect after reading the mixed reviews here on Yelp, however everything about our visit chalked up to a great experience.

We went on a Saturday night about 7pm. It was definitely packed but we didn't have to wait for a table at all.  For Appetizers, we ordered an eggroll which was really great. One of the better ones I've had. Also ordered Crab Ragoon which was AWESOME! I'd say the best Crab Ragoon I've had in the west burbs so far.

For entrees - I ordered Gai Ding Chow Mein. It was REALLY good. Chicken, Chinese vegetables, pan fried noodles (very thin) ...yum! The portion was a large size and I had enough for leftovers which I ate the next day...and I rarely eat leftovers!
My husband had Beef & Broccoli and Shrimp Fried Rice. He liked his quite well. I tried the fried rice and that was very good too.

Of course we ordered Mai Tai's. They were delicious! Came with a swizzle stick/rock candy, which was a fun little addition to the drink.

We will definitely go back to The Breakers and hope to bring some friends with us next time. It was a fun experience, great food, with great service and drinks. It is the old lounge type of atmosphere/tiki bar, like the other reviews describe. To me, that was part of the fun and it was neat going to a place that is different with some character.