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Address:
205 Park Avenue
Barrington, IL 60010

Neighborhood:
Barrington

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Cuisine:
Contemporary American

Price: $31 to $50

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Park Avenue Wine Bar and Merchants Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://Parkavenuewinebar.com
Email: Steve@parkavenuewinebar.com
Phone: (847) 382-3900
Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 4:00pm; Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 4:00pm - 11:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Contemporary American
Executive Chef: Ted Stay
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Bar Dining, Beer, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
Catering: We offer parties that range from cocktails and appetizers to dinners that include several courses each paired with wines from either of our sommeliers
Private Party Facilities: There are two rooms available for private dining. The burgundy room seats up to 40 with a steeple view of a nearby church. We offer full A/V capability for business meetings as well as WiFi. The Winemaker room is a perfect venue for small family and friends gatherings in a secluded room that seats up to 12.
Private Party Contact: Gina Mocchi (224) 688-4688

Getting there

Cross Street: Cook Street
Public Transit: We are only a 5 minute walk from the Barrington stop on the Northwest Metra Line
Parking: Public Lot
Parking Details: There are two parking lots on either side of the building. One on park avenue, the other is the Harris bank lot on Station Street which is open to all Park Avenue Patrons

A word from Park Avenue Wine Bar and Merchants

Park Avenue Wine Bar & Merchant serves lunch and dinner in a chic bar setting. Wines are available by the glass and bottle, as well as beer and cocktails. We also retail wines, beer and liquor.

Park Avenue Wine Bar and Merchants

4.0

58 $31 to $50 restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerHot Spot
Diners' Choice WinnerNotable Wine List
Diners' Choice WinnerVibrant Bar Scene

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54 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

54 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

notable wine list(34)
neighborhood gem(26)
fit for foodies(23)

special occasion(20)
romantic(15)
vibrant bar scene(12)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (54)

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Limited menu, VERY few customers,

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/13/2012

2007

Dined on 04/13/2012

2007

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Limited menu, VERY few customers, place was "dead." The Irish pub next door, however, was hopping! Very costly vis a vis menu selection and quality. Francescas is much preferred."

Dined on 04/13/2012

2007

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Third time here, this was

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/13/2012

2009

Dined on 04/13/2012

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Third time here, this was the worst time. We kept having to get our servers attention, the hostess was rude."

Dined on 04/13/2012

2009

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Disappointing

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/30/2012

2005

Dined on 03/30/2012

2005

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The wine list was good, however, the food was not great. We love the concept but it is not executed as well as it could be. The chef could use a bit more seasoning in all of the dishes we tried, all in all we found the food to be very bland. We ordered the lobster appetizer and the lobster was over cooked. There was nothing great that would make me want to return. The service was not acceptable. When our waiter was at our table he was very polite but he did not come around very often so we found ourselves asking other waiters and staff for drink refills, etc. In the end we waited 20 minutes for our waiter to return with our check."

Dined on 03/30/2012

2005

Special Features: notable wine list

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Interesting menu. While I

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/23/2012

2007

Dined on 03/23/2012

2007

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Interesting menu. While I enjoyed it my wife did not."

Dined on 03/23/2012

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

It was very busy due to St

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/17/2012

2011

Dined on 03/17/2012

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"It was very busy due to St Patrick's Day and the Irish bar next door. It was our first time there but they assured us it isn't usually as loud and rowdy. We completely understood because of the holiday and the staff went above and beyond to make sure our food was to our liking and they even gave us two glasses of wine on the house to make up for the noise. Will definitely be going back, great spot to grab a drink with friends and the food was unique and delicious."

Dined on 03/17/2012

2011

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

This was a wonderful Bar/Restaurant

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/09/2012

2008

Dined on 03/09/2012

2008

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"This was a wonderful Bar/Restaurant in downtown Barrington, IL. The food was great. Except the pineapple upside down cake. Very dry. I would not recommend it. The soup was excellant and I was told by the waiter that the chef loves to create new soups. Very trendy built in an old building type look with modern fixtures and finishes. We will definately dine again and bring friends. The service was slow but it was a busy Friday night and I think the waiter was overwhelmed. The staff was very nice and friendly."

Dined on 03/09/2012

2008

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Everything was very nice.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/26/2012

2004

Dined on 02/26/2012

2004

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Everything was very nice. Loved the chicken with the dijon sauce and the beet salad. However we ordered a wine from Burgundy and were surprised to see our server get on a chair to retrieve it from a bin near the ceiling. Red wines are supposed to be served at celler temperature, not from near the ceiling---heat rises!"

Dined on 02/26/2012

2004

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great local restaurant. Food

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Dined on 02/24/2012

2009

Dined on 02/24/2012

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Great local restaurant. Food is always good, and reasonably priced. Wait staff knowledgable with menu as well as wine list. I've taken my kids, too, and they've been happy with the food as well."

Dined on 02/24/2012

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Barrington winebar great food/drink

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/04/2012

2006

Dined on 02/04/2012

2006

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We've been here several times. Wonderful to see a Barrington restaurant that isn't based on pub grub or pasta, just hope the village doesn't kill it as it has many other good restaurants that sadly are history. As you would expect from a wine bar, the list is excellent and has many choices you won't see (or hear about) elsewhere; sometimes specials are offered so you can get an outstanding bottle for a fraction of the normal cost. Flights also are available. Service is good, and the menu features a nice variety of dishes for appetizers and entrees. Portions are just right. The room acoustics are good--you would expect more noise but table conversation is no problem. Lively bar crowd. Well worth it."