Talley's kitchen + bar

Latest owner in a few years, one name change, and this one is by far the best.  She's got the place humming.  The menu is great, great drink selections with local beers, and cotton candy for the kids;)  The short rib grilled cheese is one of the best sandwiches in the Chicago area.  Insanely good. Steak bite app is awesome.  Really good beet salad. Great energy, very cozy,  quirky dude waiter who we love, and a very friendly staff.  Lucky to have this place in Mayberry.

Atmosphere was snug and loud. I imagine during the busiest hours it could get too loud. Pretty hip though. Had two well-made Manhattans and a custom ordered entre (strip streak and gnocchi caprese side). Dessert was good too - Bananas Foster Croissant Bread Pudding. Spent about $50.

I can't say much about the food because I didn't stick around to try it. We made a reservation for 7:30 weeks in advance. When we arrived we were told it was going to be a "little while" when my fiancé (holding our 2yr old daughter) asked how long a "little while" was the hostess, or whoever she was, replied with "a half hour or so" she then pointed to one of the many other couples and said they all had 7:15 reservations! I've worked in and ran multiple restaurants and I know this is a result of poor management, poor planning and sheer lack of experience. Considering it was freezing and there was no room to even stand around and wait for our table, we left. Our daughter wouldn't take too kindly waiting OUTSIDE for over a half hour in 30 degree weather. We will not come back and it is a shame because we live walking distance from downtown Clarendon hills and we love to dine out. I think we'll stick to Scappa. Too bad Town Kitchen is not there anymore, I used to love that place as a kid. Talleys, please, please, please, pay attention to your reservation book, or become one of the many restaurants that did not make it in that location.