Visited on 05/03/2013. Â The liter size Long Island (Raspberry) are great and good value at 7.75, even though it is not actually a liter. Â Our Server (Lucia M) did not write down our orders, and delivered wrong salad dressing and wrong side dish. Â Salad dressing portion is too small for size of salad. Â Both 4oz and 8oz Filet Mignon were smaller than expected. Â The side portions are too small.
Review Source:We came here on Saturday night for some after dinner drinks. The place was packed so we found a place at the bar. When we initially we were served right away. after those watered down drinks were gone, it was like we were invisible. No one asked if we wanted another, if we needed anything. Yes, they were busy but everyone around us were getting served. We pretty much had to flag someone down in order to get served. The drinks were nothing to write home about. We will definetly not be returning.
Review Source:Eat here fairly often and love the foursquare check in deal for a free order of frites. Â The salmon and pot roast dishes are great, have gotten each more than once. Â Good taste and good portions. Â Unfortunately, this last time I was there I decided to order the scallops. Â Was excited for the lemon asparagus risotto rice that they were served with only to be disappointed by the lack of flavor. Â I thought the scallops could have used some more flavor too despite being seared. Â On the other hand, I do like that you can order the small order or large order of this.. Glad I ordered the small. Â Guess if I have a taste for scallops I'll be going elsewhere. Â But I will continue to frequent Houlihan's.
Review Source:I stopped in today for a casual lunch date and I was impressed. There were many options to choose from on the lunch menu, nearly all of which were under fifteen dollars. They also guarantee that your food will be out within 15 minutes or its free, which is a good thing if you are on your lunch break. I opted for the chicken tortilla soup and the buffalo chicken salad combo and I enjoyed them both. I had red sangria to drink but I wasn't a fan. Our server was extremely fast and friendly. I will be back .
Review Source:Had a large birthday dinner here for my brother. I've never eaten here before but I've heard good things from many people so I booked the reservation. Here's the good and bad...Pros - We were seated right away, waiter was very attentive but wasn't too much, manager came around to check on us, food was hot.
Cons - The food just wasn't anything special at all!!!! Everyone at the table just felt like the food was just ok. My brother had the steak and lobster tail, two of his favorite things on earth and he just said it was fine but he's had better. I had the buffalo  bleu cheese chicken salad, which i was taken aback because the salad dressing it was tossed in wasn't bleu cheese but some sweet type of ranch dressing which i did not like, but once they gave me my bleu cheese it was ok. My bf had the chicken alfredo and he likes olive garden's much better. So none of us were impressed. The atmosphere would be nice for a date night, but i don't think we will be back.
Went to the bar for a drink and the bartender had to consult with the other workers who were eating to see if they had a particular liquor. She came back around the bar and it took a few minutes for her to find the first ingredient and then began the search for the second ingredient. This inexperience did not give me confidence in how the drink would taste. It was a manhattan, nothing complicated. We left before the difficult task was completed. This was a Saturday around 4:30. How about someone getting off their ass to assist the poor inexperienced girl? Â It had to be her first hour ever behind the bar. Â The hostess had a strange indifferent, inexperienced attitude as well. I don't like when a restaurant leaves it to the 12 yr. olds to handle things. I'd be afraid to order food. How about employing some adults!
Review Source:My husband and I have fallen prey to their Wednesday specials a time or 3. Last night we once again took the bait. The deal of the day was 6.00 appetizers. We decided to split an order or.buffalo wings and an order of calamari. The wings were pretty darned tasty....BUT the calamari was lukewarm and kind of old ish tasting. The coating was greasy and chewy in that stale ole tasting way. This is not the first time we have had old, reheated tasting food from here. We re pretty much done.
Review Source:The prices seem to be the best thing about this place. The food looks good, but doesn't really taste half as good as it looks. Granted we came in late on a Saturday night, but we still expected hot, tasty food. When my friend and I checked in on Foursquare or Yelp (can't remember which) we got a free order of Frites (fries) which I figured oughtta be good. The fries came and they weren't really hot. They tasted alright. I got a salad, and my friends got meals. One got the chicken alfredo and the other got a sandwich I think. They didn't seem impressed. Not sure why the food wasn't all that, the place wasn't crowded, maybe the kitchen staff was tired because it was the end of the night.... If I decide to come back here, I
l'll come earlier, and won't order what my friends ordered.
If you are part of their birthday club, you get a free meal on your birthday. I like that. Most places just give you free dessert these days.
There is literally something here for everyone. If you can't find something you like, then you don't like food. The menu is actually more on the overwhelming side, it's so hard to narrow down what I want when I go there!
They have a good mixed drink menu, but not a good beer menu. So this is great for a girls dinner or night out with friends.
I got a seared tuna salad there...it tasted great, but could've used more tuna. It was just meh, after that. I wasn't really full.
The margaritas were great, but I don't think our server understood us EVER. We went for a girlfriend's birthday, and we had to constantly ask him for more drinks. We figured out that we needed to ask him 3 times before ever getting anywhere. It became the big joke of the night, how we had to ask 3 times before getting anything. It eventually became more annoying, though.
All in all, I like Houlihan's, but probably would not go to this location again, based on service alone.
It's been a while since we ate here. Â We had the disco fries as an appetizer. Â Fries w/ pot roast poured on it. Â For $5, I don't think it was worth it. Â Too salty for me and I like salt. Â I had the stuffed chicken breast. Â It seemed like it took a little too long to arrive. Â Nothing special. Â The mashed potatoes weren't hot & seems like they were sitting on the plate until the chicken was ready. Â Overall, the place had a nice look inside, but the food wasn't worth the price.
Review Source:We visited Houlihan's for lunch with a few beers. Â
I would have to say, I am pretty impressed with the place! We arrived a little while after they opened, and were seated quickly. The beer selection was decent, with prices being about average for the area.
The 3 slider combo was awesome! I had one pork bbq, one burger, and one pot roast sandwich. I also had the "parmesan frites" with a trio of sauces. Â Unfortunately, ketchup was one of the three sauces? Â Still, some pretty great food, and I would not mind returning.
I know Houlihan's is a chain restaurant, but it's a nice change from the usual places.
I love coming here for drinks and appetizers. Â We've had almost everything on the 'small bites' menu and haven't encountered anything bad yet. Â We haven't been able to avoid the Parmesan Frites and the pitcher of Sangria; they're very addicting! Â (The pitcher is only $12!)
I would suggest signing up for their emails for coupons. Â I believe the first one you get may be a free appetizer. Â Wednesday must be the slow night because they have a deal via email each week.
I've been here so many times already and I just have to make another review...
FISH TACOS!!!! They're so good. The server says that it is the one thing on the menu that no one (employees of Houlihans) ever get sick of. I'm sure they're good grilled too. I'll try it next time. Service was superb.
Houlihan's - 3 Stars: another nice find in Orland Park. This noisy, boisterous restaurant has a great feel to it ... youngish crowd and an excellent selection of food. We like the small plates that allow one to get a taste of more than one item. Good beer selection also. Recommended for all family groups.
Review Source:YEA!!! A special thanks to our server Frank. My Houlihans experience was excellent! We celebrated our rehersal dinner here and Ashley was so kind and accomodating with our reservation. She printed special menus for us, and arranged a special dinner package to offer our guests. It was a wonderful evening, the staff was attentive and our server was efficient and friendly.
Review Source:Great friendly staff, amazing spinach artichoke dip, chocolate wine-tini's and mini plates of goodness - How can you go wrong!!?? You Can't. Unless you only stay for 1 drink and leave. But who does that?
I love this place for happy hours with the gal pals. We can enjoy great drinks, awesome food and a good space to chat and giggle. we also don't spend oodles so we can keep coming back.
My absolute favorite hang out! I am here at least once or twice a week. The wait staff is very friendly and efficient. Half price happy hour Sunday through Thursday all day on house cocktails, long islands and domestic drafts and small plate specials from 4-7pm and after 10pm. Lots of specials and email offers, opt in on your next visit!
Review Source:As far as chain restaurants go, Houlihan's is easily my favorite.
The place is clean with a fun atmosphere.
Service seems to be top notch as far as chains go too. On our last visit our waitress misunderstood and took my friend's dish rather than boxing it up. They made him a whole new salad to take home.
The food is good, and I think Houlihan's has  by far the most exciting and creative menu of any chain. I love the small plate menu. The fish tacos are awesome! The smores fondue might be my favorite restaurant dessert ever!
Orland Park is a mecca of chain restaurants, but I think Houlihan's stands above the rest.
In a sea of chain restaurants that is Orland Park, Houlihan's is my favorite.
I really like their small plates menu.  It is great to share a bunch of different things and it makes for a much less expensive check.  The Parmesan Frites are great and the three dipping sauces are really what makes it.  For dessert I usually get the s'mores  fondue or the donuts.  Both excellent. Â
I also always have great service here and if you call ahead on a Friday or Saturday for a reservation you won't have to wait for a ridiculous amount of time before being seated.
Love this place! Great appetizers (try the mushrooms!)
Probably my favorite place to grab a bite last minute.
Plenty of drink specials and the food is above average for a chain restaurant. Nice outdoor seating area in the spring/summer as well.
I'd recommend the Fish Tacos, & the Filet, both will not disappoint!
I don't want to say they have a perfect steak but they have a really good steak! I've had both the Filet Mignon and their New York Strip . . . both are delicious. My friend always enjoy the mini Filet. The steak is always juice, seasoned and you don't need any time of steak sauce (don't insult the steak that way!).
I've been here on several occasions now. I thought it was time to give what have become my regular spot a review. While I do enjoy their food and those wonderful Key Lime Pie Martini's (DELICIOUS), their service is sometimes lacking. Friendly but it seems like their wait staff are constantly making mistakes.
For one instance a waitress brought my salad after I already had my entree and didn't remember I ordered rolls until I told her to cancel that order (what type of mess is that?). She constantly made mistake through out the night. Another waiter refuses to write down your order as if to give off he's a pro at this. Yea, it impressed me the first time I had him until he started forgetting food and getting the wrong order. Bruh, just write it down! Still the waiter was friendly but that waitress was just snotty.
They always have a deal going on for checking into foursquare, which is rare for anything in the suburbs so take it.
The nachos are probably some of the best because they clearly throw them in the oven for a second to crisp up the chips and melt everything else.
The long islands are good but getting the bigger glass/pint/pitcher just means more ice and watered down, so it's tempting but stick to a tall glass.
As for food, amazing mashed potatoes, decent steak, and I love their brentwood chicken sandwich.
I don't like BLT's so tonight when my wife said, BLT's or take Houlihan's up on this 15% off coupon they emailed me? Â I replied, Put your coat on. Â Since it's about 90 degrees out we didn't even have to do that.
We shared their Asian ribs which are spicy and good. Â I had the NY strip special which I found to be very good. Â I like steak, what can I say. Â For dessert, the donut dessert and coffee. Â Left very satisfied and only slightly worried that we will probably have the BLT's tomorrow.
WE love this place. Â The steak and wedge salad is terrific. Â Just a nicely done four ounce steak with a wedge of iceberg, covered with blue cheese dressing and a slice of quality blue cheese. Â A few nice touches like the asparagus and light beets with the wedges of hot, fried polenta make this a meal. Â
Drink specials are quite worth it, such as the Long-Island specials Mon-Thurs and 6.95 appetizers, such as the Chicken Nachos-huge.
The staff is friendly and we see plenty of regulars, at the same time, same day we visit there. Â So that says something about the "Cheers-everybody knows your name atmosphere." Â The decor is sophisticated for Orland Park and again, the food is pretty darn great!
This is a frequent place for dinner, I have never been let down! My recent dinner was fish tacos and my wife had the pot roast. We both enjoyed the meal and my wife took advantage of happy hour and had a half price Long Island ice tea.
Service was good and all the staff was nice, I highly recommend this location for a night out.
I know, Houlihan's is a chain.
But I have to admit, I just really like it!
We go there a lot and today's visit was a pleasure just like our other ones.
We got seated right away and had our favorite server, Travis. Â He is not only a great server but over the years we have discussed history and politics with him, a bonus!
We had the lettuce wraps to start, which are my favorite lettuce wraps. Â For entrees, I had the Parmesan crusted Tilapia with berries and asparagus. Â It's a great combination of crunchy, fruity tastes and textures. Â It feels healthy so don't tell me if it's not! Â My husband had the NY Strip, a little risky in a chain in my opinion but he really liked it. Â
I love desserts here because they are not the normal huge serving and stickiness, calories and heart attack a la mode of most chains. Â They have small tastes and fun choices. Â I had the Snicker one which went great with coffee.
A very satisfying meal with superb service and we got home before the rain turned to snow, great Midwestern Saturday afternoon. Â Only thing that could improve a meal here is to come in the nice weather when their patio is divine.
Me and the BF went for the small plates then argued about which ones to order so I got no small plates. Â I'll have to go back to check them out. The decor was nice and staff was friendly.
I had a burger with a stuffed mushroom with herbed cream cheese and horseradish sauce-It was ok, not to die for. Â The baked potato soup was on the other hand awesome.
BF had the pickle fries they were weird but good.
The buffalo chicken flatbread didnt have much chicken or anything on it he only ate one piece so it must not have been that great.
He said the spicy chicken avocado eggrolls were weird but good.
As with most chain restaurants, it fails to get above mediocre. This could be a good thing since a lot of chains fall well below the mediocre mark. Happy hour offers some decent drink & appetizer specials. The bar is good sized, the bathrooms are clean & it offers up a fairly cozy vibe.
I had the BBQ Salmon salad and my girlfriend had the wild mushroom enchiladas $13. Â Both dishes were tasty.
Met Patricia K. here for lunch around noon on a Sunday. Â I thought this place was closed when I walked in since there were almost no people in the restaurant. Â
My veggie sandwich was really good and it comes with a choice of sides including Mediterranean orzo, mashed potatoes, fries, vegetable of the day, rice. Â It's kind of nice to have a choice besides french fries. Â Everyone's food seemed to be pretty good - but not amazing. Â They have a nice kids menu including apple sauce and ice cream.
Service was standard. Â Our waiter looked like he just came from the nearby Lifetime Fitness, goes there on his breaks and before and after work too.
A very good casual night out.
I decided to take the mom and the wife out on a Friday night and decided to come here for a casual night out.
We arrived at 7:30pm without reservations...and the place was hustling and bustling. Our thoughts were "Great we are going to have to wait." But to our surprise, we were seated promptly and in the very first table behind the hostess table...SWEET!
The ambiance is very contemporary with dark wooden accents, cool lighting fixtures, and granite pillars...very similar to Granite City. This one looks more refined compared to Granite City's rustic look.
The service is very prompt, friendly and attentive.
For starters, we ordered the jumbo stuffed shrooms, stuffed with garlic cream cheese and served with horseradish sauce. They were good, not goopy or slimy and very nice texture and flavor to them.
My mother ordered a house chopped salad and the chicken tortilla soup and said they were very good.
My wife ordered the herb grilled chicken, with asparagus and said it was flavorful and juicy.
I ordered the huge panko shrimp, they are not that huge, but they are tasty and crunchy! Also, had the strawberry basil lemonade..which was very well prepared and added a nice complement with the basil.
We also shared the creme brulee which was a very light, smooth and delicious end to our night.
I've been here about a half dozen times and will be returning. Houlihan's has been consistent in bringing good service, savory food and a cool environment to hang out , without the pretentious attitude of other establishments.
We started out our evening here for dinner. No problem getting in, not to crowded. Most folks were sitting at the bar or outside enjoying the weather. Interior is nice and service is good. One note is they need to dust off the shelf the bunnies are growing.
As for the food, there were four of us. 1 had the chicken enchiladas he said they were good but something was wrong with the limes, no juice dry as the desert. Fish tacos received a warm welcome and were enjoyed, Fried Shrimp was also very good. I had the Prime Steak and Wedge Salad, when the waiter asked if there was anything else we needed my friend said how about a steak. Yes it was a pitiful little 5oz thing laying there next to half a head of iceberg lettuce. It came with bacon, spicy pecans, gorgonzola cheese and cold grilled asparagus. It was not bad but the steak left a lot to be desired.
They do offer great deals on drinks and appetizer specials. From the many choices in the area this is one to stop at.
When we want to go to a slightly nicer restaurant in the Tinley/Orland Park area, we would definitely choose this place over most others. In particular this restaurant compares well to both Rock Bottom and Coopers Hawk.
We had no problem getting into Houlihan's, though we made a reservation (for Friday night). Once we were seated everything was better than Rock Bottom. The service was better, faster and friendlier. The food selection was far better. The bar offerings were interesting. The menu was cool looking and easy to follow.
The ambience is far better than either at Rock Bottom or Coopers Hawk. The minimalist wood interior is classy, stylish, and free of chain  cliches. I can't say I LOVE this place because after all it is but a chain. I like Buco di Beppa a bit better but Houlihan's is definitely on our Southlands shortlist from now on.
Wasn't expecting much for the same reason Steven wasn't but wow. Â What a nice surprise.
Very nice restaurant interior, and was more than happy with the food and service after visiting 3 times.
Food is great (burgers very good, fish tacos also really good, and sashimi appetizer excellent).
Chicken enchiladas a good solid choice too as are the Bloody Mary's!
Slightly more expensive than Champps and Rock Bottom which are walking distance, but a consistent place that is a bit better than the other two.
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