The Pub — Restaurant in Lake Forest

Went there today for their Monday special, a big plate of spaghetti and two meatballs with garlic bread for $5. The spaghetti was excellent and cooked just the way I like it--in the sauce, so the spaghetti sucks up all the flavor. Because of that, there was plenty of meat sauce. The meatballs were large and tasty. I really had to force myself to finish the plate off. My dining partner doggy-bagged a full half of her plate.

I got there a few minutes after 2 on a Monday afternoon, so it wasn't crowded at all. It's 80 degrees out, but a very cool and comfortable inside. It was quiet enough to have a conversation in a normal voice. The bartender/ waitress was extremely attentive, cheerful, and informative.

I will be back to try out their one-dollar tacos on Tuesday, and their happy hour between 4 and 7 weekdays, when well drinks are $3.

This is the old Scarantino's restaurant location, but the booths in the restaurant below have been replaced by another bar....

Good craft beer but food and the menu needs improvement. This place is probably good for someone who likes to watch sports and drink a couple of brews. Happy hour prices are fair and the selection of craft beers was nice .(Now keep in mind this place opened very recently and things need to be worked out). Pizza took 20-30 minutes to make and was lightly burned!!!! However the crust was a pretty tasty - low rise thin dough. My friend ordered irish nachos and ate them all but I couldnt eat more than two. Im by no means an irish nacho expert but still, they werent good (and cost $10!!!!): potatoes were soggy and were cooked in old oil, american cheese just doest work with this dish. The only redeeming quality was the smoky bacon topping. To recap, I dont see myself coming back to the Pub any time soon, maybe except for a happy hour. I give it 3 stars and not less because they are new and they need time to work...

I have to confess I am a foodie, and despite my varied appreciation for dining choices, I have kept the hamburger as one of my absolute "must have's" during the week. The PUB's Eiffel tower hamburger presentation is nothing short of superb and is now one of my best go-to when I absolutely have to have a really juicy good one. Pub has various weekly specials during the week and I am excited to say, that this burger on Thursdays with fries is only $5! OH...note, there are many other items like Rib Eye steak which has to be experienced, and especially at the great value they offer it at. P.S. This picture is the actual burger I was served. I also want to add, that the menu has been greatly expanded from when they first opened their doors, so now it is offering some really amazing mouth watering...