Wild Monk

If you miss the 9pm train back to Chicago your only options to pass the time is Wild Monk.  This was the one happening (and only open) bar on a La Grange Saturday night.  Keeping with the cocktail theme we sampled a few signature drinks.  The Corpse Bride had a slight licorice flavor, not my favorite.  However the bourbon bacon sour (literally served with a slice of bacon residing in the cocktail) was delicious.

Lots of TVs with multiple games on, huge beer list, and what appeared to be upscale pub food on the menu.  Open until 1am though by 11:30 the place was practically cleared out.

Husband and I stopped in after 9 PM on a Monday night. The place was relatively empty except for a couple of people sitting at the bar. We were semi-greeted by what appeared to be the only waitress and told we could seat ourselves. The menu is small but had a couple interesting dishes. The beer menu was extensive. Our service was slow as the waitress spent the entire night sitting at the bar. We ordered bacon-wrapped dates to share which were different and tasty but nothing unbelievably special. Husband ordered a pulled pork type sandwich that had an egg and onions on it. The meat was very tender and tasty. He upgraded to the truffle oil fries which were good. I had the spring salad which had sugared walnuts, blue cheese, beets and preserved fruit (which they either forgot about or were out of as my salad lacked them). It was good but again, not amazing. We sat around a good 15-20 minutes after we finished our meals to get our check as the waitress was still sitting at the bar chatting. Overall it was good and I'm sure we will come back on a busier weeknight and try some of their drinks and appetizers. Monday night also happens to be 25% off food night!

The beer selection is fairly large and decent. The service is a hit or miss. The food?! BLECK! Stay away from the nachos, I wish I did! :(