Log Cabin Bar — Restaurant in Maine Township

Been wanting to write this for a long time. Where do I start. So this is in an area that Des Planes, Park Ridge, and Niles all would rather not claim. Its technically unincorporated. It took me a year or so to finally go there after I noticed it getting home from I294 once. I finally gave in and went with a few friends. Again... the neighborhood left me confused. I was stunned. This bar has been here FAR before the neighborhood it now sits in. This place is awesome! Solid beer selection with an awesome outdoor backyard garden - that is so difficult to explain.You have to experience it. They have a pond, fireplace, lots of seating in amongst immaculate plantings. Count the bird houses. They are so cool. Ask about then. In the summer the garden is downright magical! (and I don't use that word lightly). You don't feel like your in Des Planes at all. (No offense to Des Planes, I like Des Planes, but ya know... Its Des Planes). Really awesome staff and owner - Lester. Clean, and all around, fun experience. Great customers too. In the summer the fire outside in the garden is sometimes just a social gathering place. Good Polish beer selection if your into big bottles, and the food is really, really, really good. Homemade. Try the Chili. Yes... they actually cook there. Its not reheated Sysco bar food in the frier. Its now our go to place in the area if we are going meet up with friends after work. Its a destination place now. In the summer I have friends that are willing to drive 30-40 minutes to just go there because...

While the pierogis were tasty, my Bloody Mary enjoyable, the service good and the atmosphere cleverly kitschy, the regular patrons were obnoxiously rude. Maybe because that’s just who they are and they deem their behavior appropriate, but if that is the case that is where management needs to step in.

My husband and I stopped there for a drink and snack and when we saw the patio we decided to eat outside. We had been sitting (at the table closest to the restaurant door) for just a few minutes when two rude female regulars barged in at our table lighting up cigarettes. We told them we were sitting there and didn’t appreciate their smoking. They said this was their family table and they were not moving. Wait, what? Smoking less than 15 feet near an establishment is not allowed in the state of Illinois. Period. Interestingly there were ashtrays scattered throughout the patio tables so we assumed that behavior is just an accepted fact even though this is in violation of the no smoking law. And that is the reason for my one star overall review. Save yourself time money and aggravation and enjoy polish specialties elsewhere. There are many to be found throughout the...

Truly one of a kind! From the moment you pull up you know this bar is special. It is an actual log cabin and has unique decorations all around. When you walk inside, you see more decorations all over the walls, beautiful fireplace, large bar, pool table, and plenty of TVs. Outside is a gorgeous beer garden that is unlike any beer garden you’ve ever visited! With handmade sculptures and birdhouses, a koi pond, a bocce court, outdoor bar, and rustic seating areas, this beer garden is a hidden gem in Des Plaines! The food is great, and the service is fantastic! The bartenders are wonderful, so friendly, and prompt service! You won’t find another bar like Log Cabin! One of a kind...