Fuller House

i want to go back here ASAP. i love the rustic feel of this place. i wish it was closer to me– i’d probably be a regular here. i had the fish tacos which were the best fish tacos i’ve ever had. literally. husband had the buffalo chicken sandwich, and i swear it was some of the tastiest buffalo chicken i’ve ever had. (I love all things buffalo). i had the buffalo fries too — SO worth the extra expense. We had the fried calamari, which was nothing exceptional — just your normal calamari — but we were craving it, and it hit the spot.
the drinks — wow, i loved the blackberry lemonade — husband had the chicago sunrise. we weren’t gonna eat dessert, but i settled on the banana pudding, which i recommend if you want something «light» for a dessert.

First off, I have never had buffalo shrimp before and I’m IN LOVE! My fiancé and I stopped in here to grab a quick bite after being in the neighborhood from the city. We were instantly obsessed with the quality of food, and the great selection. We tried the following:
Buffalo Shrimp — my favorite
Arugula and Procuttio White Pizza — was baked in a wood burning oven
Derby Winner Burger — it’s on a pretzel bun and cooked to juicy perfection
Cole slaw side — fresh light taste
I will definitely be back here — not to mention the menu isn’t too large, everything is fresh, and the drink menu is well thought out.

Great place! I really enjoyed the overall feel/​vibe. The service was outstanding. All the the staff I spoke with were very personable. I will be back ! Cheers!!!

Whaaaaat??? So I’m out of the Hinsdale scene for a bit, I come back and lookie, lookie what happened! A happening bar with some serious good food.
I’ve been here on a Saturday night, a weekday for lunch and a weekday night and every time this place is hopping! Can’t believe this was the hardware store my mom used to send me to for hoover vacuum cleaner bags!
Their pizzas are great, kudos to the oven for cranking these out. My fav is the prosciutto and arugula. I’ve also had their calamari, fried pickles and truffle fries. Their brisket grilled cheese is decadent as are desserts.
Great beer choices, great bourbon selection (husband thanks you for this) and some fun and unique cocktails too.
Yep, people are flocking here for a good reason.
Hinsdale…you have a winner!

The food was surprisingly good. I would highly suggest the chicken sandwich! Edit: went back on a Saturday with a group of (6). We liked the free valet and the staff was friendly. Good beer selection and good times

Wow — what a great place! Came here with my wife and parents shortly after Christmas and had a top notch experience. First off, the environment is kind of rustic… but in a good way. Lots of tv’s for sports enthusiasts, as well as two stories worth of tables.
A good beer selection with some good, local choices. We started with the nachos and added pulled pork — REALLY good. Usually nachos are just nachos, but these chips were particularly good. We all had a bowl of their soup — pasta faggiole. Very hearty and flavorful, which was great on a chilly day. My shrimp po’ boy sandwich was really good, and I enjoyed the truffle fries that I upgraded to. Serving sizes were generous and packed with flavor. Everyone in our party really enjoyed their meals — the burgers looked huge! I would definitely recommend, and return the next time thru town.

One word. YUMMY! I was pregnant and this place was such a treat! Only drawback is the space is small, so if you go after work, lunch or dinner on weekend, you will probably be waiting a while for a seat. Nice thing is the open air dining during the summer. I had the pork belly tacos. Delicious. down to the tortilla. This is a nice little treat for downtown Hinsdale.

The Fuller House has been on my list to visit since their summer grand opening. I went on a Saturday afternoon since it was literally 55 – 60 degrees out in December and had to take advantage of our beautiful weather.
The hostess sat us within minutes of entering and shortly greeted by our server with the most addictive smile (Megan). The menu is straight forward and so is their drink list. We went for the Moscow Mule (hold the bitters) and a pint of Allagash White. For starters we chose the Buffalo Shrimp appetizer with crumbled blue cheese and ranch dressing. Seriously freakin’ fantastic and just the right amount of spicy kick to keep my anticipation on hold before the main meal.
Next followed the brick oven Margherita Pizza with fresh mozzarella, basil, garlic, tomato sauce and extra virgin olive oil. We had an additional topping of carmalized onions too because that is the way we roll! Just the right amount of crisp and I am a total crust person so I enjoyed every bite. We also ordered their handheld Buffalo Fried Chicken sandwich tossed in buffalo sauce. That sucker was HUGE! Very filling and although the menu indicated served on a pretzel bun it came on a brioche bun. No complaints it was tasty and held up well. I did upgrade the hand cut fries to be served «Animal Style». A delightlful formula of thousand island dressing, carmalized onions and cheese. The cheese could have been melted a tad more (it was only half melted) but still delicious!
Overall I was completely satisfied with my first experience. The drinks were killer good and unfortunately we left no room for dessert.

So many amazing things to note about Fuller House. For starters, the décor. Their unique, rustic, chic look is to die for. Our waitress gave us a little history on the different pieces they used in the interior decorating — wood from an old barn, panels from the previous hardware store, etc. Pretty cool stuff! Their huge winding staircase to the upstairs is my favorite.
Both times I’ve been to Fuller House now we’ve had a party of 5 – 6 and have been sat at a booth/​table in the upstairs corner. A great spot for larger parties. Brian was our server the first time and then we had Molly. Both were super awesome and so fun to talk to. They really know the menu well and are great at giving suggestions.
I’ve loved all the food I’ve tried and I highly suggest the following…
— Harvest salad (it’s huge!)
— Brisket chili (a cup is perfect, the bowl is really big)
— Tater tots (the perfect crispy texture)
— FH chicken sandwich (filling, delicious, and the bourbon BBQ is amaze)
— Brisket nachos (I mean come on, brisket baby!)
— Cheese curds (standard and satisfying)
— Cole slaw (a great side — not your average slaw, I think they include broccoli)
The drink selection is also rockstar status. The Woodford Reserve old fashioned I had was the best OF I’ve EVER had. So smooth, perfect sweet to bitter ratio, and packed a good punch without being overbearing. Phil the bartender working that night clearly has some serious skills behind the bar. I’ve also enjoyed their cucumber cooler (which I believe is seasonal) and their ginger pear cocktail (too sweet for me).
If you haven’t made your way to Fuller House yet, GO. Go now. I’m already planning my next trip back…

AWESOME place!!!
The restaurant is designed beautifully down to the last detail! I loved the lighting, bar, exposed brick, chairs, the bathroom– all were just great! I liked that it has a second level too, but the people aren’t visible so you don’t make awkward eye contact with people above you.
Our server was super sweet, service was great throughout the entire experience.
I like that they have a strong emphasis on whiskey. I feel like it’s not easy to find a good whiskey cocktail around here, but this place has them! If you are hesitant about whiskey, try one of these bad boys! They are well mixed with a great balance of flavors. I tried their Chicago sunrise and their Old fashioned and enjoyed each immensely ($ 9)!
For food, I ordered their Harvest Salad. If I wasn’t trying to eat healthy, I would’ve gone for one of their burgers or pizza because those looked amazing, but was really happy with my salad choice. This thing was BOSS– mixed greens (not a leaf of iceberg in site!), red onion, apple, dates, creamy feta, pecans, and pulled chicken. It was a great mix, and a huge salad. The vinaigrette was good too– not too acidic by any means! I ate the whole thing! ($ 12)
My guy ordered their burger, which he also ate all of. He said it was good, but not the best he’d ever had. I tried some of their house cut fries off his plate and thought they were great– not too big or small, crispy, well salted.
For the location and what they had going on inside, I thought the prices were more than reasonable. I will be back!

Hinsdale has needed a local watering hole forever! And judging by how packed this place is every night of the week, I am not the only one who feels this way. They even have valet parking on the weekends as there is literally a traffic jam on this once sleepy corner.
Hard to believe that this bustling, two level space once housed the local hardware store for there are no traces of that era to be found. But Fuller House commands First street with outdoor seating and large windows looking out.
Not wanting to deal with the crowds and knowing that they don’t take reservations for parties under 6 (and not even those on Sundays) we went on a Monday night. The place was pretty busy although I scored a table inside by the front windows. There are plenty of TV’s to catch your favorite game on and the bar was pretty crowded. Know before you go that it is pretty loud in the place so this is not going to be a great conversation spot.
We went with our server’s reccos of the guac and chips and buffalo shrimp to start. Pretty tasty although not remarkable. I had the fish tacos as my entrée which was fine but my friend’s salad really was the winner of the night. They have a decent wine list and the speciality cocktails are also quite good.
Our server, while friendly, went missing about halfway through our evening. Not sure where she went but I had to go and find her to get some drink refills. Hate empty glasses!
All in all a nice addition to downtown Hinsdale. Clearly it’s one of the busiest places in town!

Last Saturday we decided to try out this place. After going through the restaurant reviews on Zomato, I was more eager to try those Mason jar Cocktails.
As we reached there it was fully packed, they also have outdoor seating. We were warmly greeted and seated comfortably near the bar.
So, lets get started with drinks. I asked my server what would she recommend me and she suggested Blackberry Lemonade and Alagash Draft beer.
Blackberry Lemonade includes Bulleit Bourbon, fresh lemonade and blackberry. It was served in a Mason jar, totally fascinating.
We ordered loaded Nachos with chicken (I am a nachos fan really, so no other food stands the chance.) and Buffalo Chicken Wings. Both were appetizing but wings were better out of the two. With a very little space left in stomach, we opted for BBQ chicken pizza. The pizza was average, that’s all I have to say as it was neither really flavorful nor bland.
Overall, it was a great experience of a pub-​style restaurant. I really liked the service and food.

Dreadful service, mediocre food, and a management staff much more concerned with swilling wine and staring at their phones rather than ensuring a perfect experience for their guests made for a regrettably disappointing experience.
I love sports, but the football game that was on was so loud the bartender could barely hear me when standing right across the bar from me.
A dessert ordered at lunch time took nearly twenty minutes to leave the kitchen. When questioned about it, the bartender said it was made from scratch and to order. A twenty minute dessert is always made clear to a customer either on the menu or verbally in every restaurant I have ever been in where they were offered. When the female manager was told about it, she barely looked up from the screen of her phone, scowled, muttered something to the bartender then looked back at her screen. She didn’t look in my direction or say a word to me, yet I was less than 12′ away.
The poor service was not the bartender’s fault at all. She was not given the proper tools nor trained properly. This was management’s failure, not hers.
With management as indifferent as they obviously are and a staff clearly in need of proper training, this place is surely doomed to fail.

I am in Westmont for training and was looking for a good pub. The Unilocal reviews did NOT disappoint as usual.
Only thing from making it a perfect 5 is I was confused when I walked in and went to sit down. The hostess was off to the left and my natural instinct was to look at the bar, which was to the right. After some minor confusion, the waitress got me situated.
I had the Night and Day burger with the Founders Breakfast Stout. Lovely combo!

This was the best service we have ever gotten … especially in a restaurant where we didn’t end up eating!
I am anaphylactic shock allergic to an ingredient found in many food items. I mentioned this when I ordered. Our server told the manager who came right over to our table and explained the danger of me eating anything they might serve due to cross contamination. We offered to pay for our drinks but we were told they were on the house.
This kind of service and care for my safety is so very much appreciated!
I can’t eat at Fuller House but I recommend that you do.

I absolutely ADORE this place. So much so, that I’ll dedicate review # 700 to you, Fuller House. When a friend saw my pics on Facebook of FH, he said sooo how was that place? I couldn’t stop gushing about it and I think he was sorry he ever asked.
Fuller House has every part of dining that I love: great service, a solid beer list, crafted cocktails and dynamite food. The ambiance and décor is also chill. If you love brisket, then run – don’t walk– to Fuller House. (Side note, a run is a good idea. You’ll probably need a good cardio workout if you indulge in everything that you want to try.) There’s brisket nachos, brisket chili, brisket fries, etc etc.
We tried the brisket nachos, which was one of my favorite items of the night. The chips are homemade and there’s enough toppings to ensure that every chip is covered. We also started with the cheese curds, which were pretty good but I preferred the nachos. Trip # 2 will require a sampling of the buffalo shrimp, but I feared ordering those because I wouldn’t want to share with anyone else at the table.
For dinner, I ordered the fish tacos with a side of animal style fries. If you’re one of the ones bummed we don’t have an In N Out here, I recommend ordering the animal style fries. (They also have a West Coast burger, inspired by the great West Coast chain.) The fries were great and even with so many toppings, they weren’t soggy. The fish tacos were pretty good, although I ended up bringing them home and eating them warmed up so I’ll come back soon to try them fresh. Ericka and I also split the triple mac & cheese. It was also very tasty.
For drinks, I ordered the Vandermill Blueberry Cider. I also went with the Hinsdale Mule, which is similar to the Moscow version but with orange bitters. It was so refreshing on a hot summer night. The drinks are average prices and a cocktail off the menu will cost you $ 9.
Our server was Brian and he was excellent at making recommendations and letting us know about all the current specials. Our food was spaced out accordingly and we were never rushed or hurried.
I already have a second trip planned to come back and I’ve told pretty much everyone I know to check them out. Fuller House is one of my new favorite spots.

Well, had a really. good time. Enjoyed the food, ambience, and the company.
Staff: ⁵⁄₅
Food ⁴⁄₅
First of all, Brian from Fuller House was awesome. He had a superpower to describe the menu items verbally in such a way, that will make you wana order everything he said. Lol. The food here was really good so whatever he described, was proven to be true.
I ordered this pepperoni honey pizza which was delicious. Liked the concept, honey, pepperoni, crushed red peppers melted partoally in risotto cheese, pizza with crispy sweet and sour crust. Something different and excellent.
Everything that we ordered on the table looked tempting. Brisket Nachos are definitely worth a shot.
Now they dont have a lot of beers on tap, but they have a few quality beers as part of their draft menu which will not dissapoint. Although it seemed that they do have some creative cocktails and other custom drinks.
Do check out their bathroom floor, its creative. lol
I had a great time.

Returned to Fuller House on a Friday evening and it was hopping. We were seated on the first floor. While louder than the second due to the bar area, I prefer the lively scene there plus we can say hello to people we know. Quickly, I could tell that service was much more attentive than our first visit. Began with an Old Fashioned which was excellent. I tried the Sausage and Caramelized Onion Pizza which was good. A few more onions would have made it molto bene. My wife had the Chopped Salad. It was light on the chicken but management took care of that immediately. She really enjoyed it.
I have one suggestion after this visit. The shows on the numerous televisions need to be better monitored. There were two different golf events and on a screen near us, an episode of Hawaii 5 – 0. No baseball or football. We walked by Vistro up the street on the way back to our car and they had a football game on the big screen.
Overall, a much better experience. We will return.

The perfect addition to Hinsdale and the western suburbs!
Fuller House has become a regular «go-​to» spot for my friends, family and I. Your trip is not complete unless you order their Blackberry Bourbon Lemonade cocktail and their buffalo shrimp (in the small bites section). With that being said, I’ve tried a good amount of items off their menu and usually have a hard time picking what I want to eat because everything I’ve tried is SO delicious. The atmosphere is very lively and the décor is beautiful — make sure you check upstairs for the awesome American flag and the women’s restroom!
Favorites:
Buffalo Shrimp
Fried Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Shrimp Po’ Boy Sandwich
Pepperoni + Ricotta (the ricotta is perfect on this one)
Day + Night Burger
Potato Skins (so delicious)
Truffle Parmesan Fries
Fish Tacos (they had a shrimp taco special that was awesome)
Drinks to try (Marco behind the bar is awesome and makes even better drinks):
Blackberry Lemonade
WaMo (the fresh watermelon makes this drink so refreshing)
Seasonal Sangria
Peach Smash

Stopped in Friday night for a late dinner. This restaurant was designed/​constructed really well, quality work. There is seating around the bar on the main floor and more tables upstairs. Nice beer and cocktail selection. I opted for the red sangria. Good, but nothing to write home about. My husband had the brisket grilled cheese and I ordered the buffalo chicken sandwich. Large portions and we were definitely pleased with our meals. We were happy with the service as well.
The restaurant gets a little loud but overall an upbeat yet relaxed atmosphere. It’s in the middle of Hinsdale so expect lots of polo shirts, boat shoes & diamond rings. To be expected…