McWethy’s Tavern

McWethy’s has great food, awesome service and a beautiful view of the golf course from the outdoor patio. Since this was our first time at McWethy’s, we wanted the whole culinary experience from appetizer to dessert. We started with a sausage, carmelized onion and arugula flatbread. The crust was crispy abd the perfect bed for the sauce, onions and crisped sausage. My friend had the French onion soup. After wrestling with all of the gooey cheese and the croutons, I soon regretted not having a bowl myself. We were pretty full by the time our entrees arrived, but I still managed to eat half of my lamb burger. My burger was perfectly seasoned and topped with feta cheese, carmelized onions and arugula all on an Asiago cheese bun. My meal came with a side of pepper seasoned fries. Try the fries. Seriously, try them. They are so good. I also saw truffle fries on the menu. That’s on my list for next time. My friend’s fish and chip platter was filled with two of the biggest cod fillets I’ve ever seen and, of course, those pepper fries were there supporting the overly generous portion of fish. The fish was lightly battered and fried to golden, crisp perfection. It was juicy without being greasy and flaky. All this was followed up with a pretty crusted brownie topped with a mound of vanilla ice cream with candied pecans on top. This is definitely the place to go for gre as t food and great views from the patio.

Great beer selection, food was pretty good but not great; though we only ordered sandwiches. The best part was the view.

Very nice for dining outside. Friendly atmosphere and the fish and chips were good. Salads are fresh greens and they have homemade dressings. Good wine and beer choices. Only downside and. A Warning for families –drunken golfers who swear and were loud. For food and atmosphere it was great!

Need ownerahip has done amazing things. Portions are huge, food is delicious and you can’t beat the view! Try the steak sandwich and the lamb burger both mouthwatering!

Eight of us went there and we had to send 3 dinners back and another was cold. We will not be coming back. The manager came over and his excuse was that it was busy and he did not even apologize to us.

I’ve been two times now and thought it was time to write a review.
The first time we went, we had a reservation for a party of 11 for a birthday. When we arrived, we were told someone called to cancel the reservation. That definitely had not happened so I don’t know what the mix up was. We had to wait a bit for a table but were eventually seated.
On that first visit, I split the chopped salad with my mom and thought it was amazing. I also had the patty melt, which was cooked to my liking and tasted great. Members of our party had all different kinds of food and drinks and everyone seemed to enjoy it. They gave us 2 servers, which was very helpful.
On the second visit, I called to make a reservation. I gave the girl my name and the time and date I wanted and she took awhile and then said «Nope. I don’t see you on here». I had clearly stated I wanted to make a reservation, not that I already had one. I think their front of house staff could use some extra training.
This time, I had the French Onion Soup and the salad as my meal. Both were good, but the soup had a lot of parsley in it which ruined it for me. My brother’s patty melt was not cooked well so it got sent back. My friend’s burger was also cooked wrong, but she didn’t want to send it back. Our server was friendly, but could have stopped by a few more times.
Overall, I think this is a good addition to the area. Menu is varied and prices are fair. I think we will be back for sure!

The best way to express our experience with McWetheys is to say: Outstanding.
For starters, the dining area is very well appointed and gives you the feel you’re entering an old Irish pub. The view of the golf coarse is magnificent.
I had the Scottish Egg for my appetizer, the Braised Lamb Shank for my entrée and the Pretzel Crusted Brownie for desert.
My wife enjoyed the house salad for her appetizer, a steak (don’t recall the cut) for her entrée and she shared my Brownie.
My meal was outstanding. If my wife had anything derogatory to say it would be that the salad was a little over priced.
I was very impressed with this restaurant from the moment our server indicated she was able to give me blue cheese stuffed olives in my Ketel One! That made her my newest best friend!
My recommendation is to give McWetheys a shot. If you enjoy fine dining that’s not too over prices, this is your restaurant.

I have literally never left a review before because I’ve worked in the industry for 10 years and I think it’s not fair. However, my friend and I came in for a drink and a snack before running errands. First of all, they didn’t any of the beers I wanted to try (which are still listed on the menu) It took 15 minutes to get our drinks. And when we got them they tasted terrible. We drank them because we both understand, shit happens, but let me tell you, I’ve been a bartender for 7 years and could have made this cocktail in my sleep. In less than a 10^th of the time no less. Our server on the other hand was wonderful. Our food came out BEFORE our drinks which means it was clearly not her fault and the fault rests solely with the bartender. (Who had 5 people sitting at her bar) Please, hire a bartender who knows what they’re doing. Because it’s painfully obvious she does not.

Place was very nice on a golf course in a giant stone building. Atmosphere was very cool excellent décor and stunning view of the golf course. Food was average to good but overall it’s a cool place.

Ordered the calamari and it was decent, lightly fried with some yellow peppers and an artichoke, sauce was weird, had mushrooms in it like a ragu, and ordered the fish and chips, fish was good, lightly fried, tartar could have used something. I’ve eaten fish and chips in England and this is a Irish recipe. My buddy got the papadelli pasta which was amazing.
The fourth star is the ambiance, awesome beautiful place. Tons of beer and space, can’t wait for summer! The place will be great, gonna definitely go back and try some other things!

Always Excited to try new place … especially when so close to home… AMAZING ATMOSPHERE beautiful décor, Loved stamped tin ceilings x hearty woodwork … Did not have reservation *gals @door recommended calling ahead next time however seated promptly! ENJOYED high top seating Server & Floor Manager greeted us promptly– shared this was our FIRST visit!
Unfortunately goes down-​hill from there…
**asked Server about «recommendations» … she was only familiar w/​steak sandwich…
**asked about STEAKS on menu … she did not know…
**asked about preparation techniques … again answer unknown…
We went ahead X placed our order: STEAKS it w/​be — how could we possibly go wrong @ $ 44.00 porterhouse X $ 38.00 ribeye …
**we didn’t read menu close enough: assumed «something» would come w/​the meal… No Bread /​No Sides … everything ala-​carte … $ 6.00 more for mashed potatoes … $ 7.00 more for truffle french fries …
Enjoyed the atmosphere … however waited forever for meal to come out … as soon as it did I knew it was wrong (Porterhouse ordered MW –Ribeye M) *porterhouse came out undercooked X ribeye well done!
Again the waiting begins!!!
Server finally returns to ask what’s wrong I explain I ASSUMED the order was mixed up – my food was ruined X the other was UNDER-​cooked! SHE RESPONDED WITH «no I asked some of the other servers how to order YOUR Ribeye and THEY said to order it Medium Well so I did»… I told her it was ruined X she asked «would I like another prepared for me … maybe I WOULD HAVE –HAD YOU RETURNED IN A REASONABLE TIMEFRAME– however NO Not Now! She said ok X walked away!
Waiting again –same floor Manager from earlier comes over … asks what’s wrong (I guess he noticed I had not touched my steak other than to cut it open) I share same w/​him … he asks «would you like round of drinks to make up for mistake» No thank you! «Ok maybe a piece of our famous chocolate cake» No thank you! Ok and He walks away!
Out comes the check — NOTHING adjusted — Server hands us bag X says «please enjoy this piece of our famous chocolate cake on the house –sorry about mix-​up» and walks away!
We wait some-​more … wondering where do we pay? Server finally looks our way I flag her down ask her where do we pay and she says «o you pay me» and yes she walks away! I sit another 10 minutes watching her CLEAR THE TABLE NEXT TO OURS before she returns to take the check!
You ask??? Yes I DID still tip her (only 15%) I know she LIVES off those tips however I knew I’d be Unilocaling about experience and that’s bad enough!
I bet w/​BETTER SERVICE this would have become a favorite… however changed my mind about Easter Brunch there …

Wow am I glad I came across this gem on Unilocal.After seeing the lamb shank photo from another reviewer, I came here on a mission.
Clam Chowder soup: I was worried when it came because it looked thin, and not a thick cream soup. It was on the thinner side, but fantastic. Definitely homemade with fresh pieces of clam.
Lamb Shank: Decadent! It was huge, crispy skin outside, tender and moist inside, perfectly flavored. I will definitely order this again in the future.
Mashed potatoes: Excellent. Creamy and buttery.
Spinach: WARNING — A LOT OF CHOPPED GARLIC ADDED IN. I still give a 5 star rating, but I highly recommend if your dish comes with spinach… ask for «easy garlic». (I couldn’t even eat it)
Café Latte: Awesome. Very bold flavor and fresh, with great amount of foam on top.
—-Lastly is the VIEW outside. It’s on a golf course and while you’re eating you can just gaze at small lakes, hills, and trees. Truly beautiful atmosphere, both inside the restaurant and outside.

This place is literally 3 minutes from home, so the husband and I were excited to try it. We went at 8:15on a Saturday night, and it was pretty busy when we arrived. We got seated right away though.
We ordered the pretzel bites for an appetizer. They were okay– not my favorite. And wish they would’ve come with a better dipping sauce, but they come with horsie sauce. Nothing beats pretzels and cheese dip, so that was disappointing.
I ordered a cheeseburger with fries, and the husband ordered the steak sandwich and chips. His steak sandwich is a bit fatty; he said he would get a burger next time. My burger was cooked perfectly– had lots of flavor! And the bun was definitely homemade. Yum!
So why the 3 stars?
It seemed to take forever for our main dishes to come out, which was strange because by that time there weren’t many other patrons in there. The service sucked though. Our waitress only has our table and two others nearby, and she didn’t even refill our drinks once. To me, that’s unacceptable if you’re not busy.
Cool atmosphere, decent food, but to me it was overpriced a lot ($ 12 just for a burger: anything you want to add on is $ 1 each– like bacon or an egg. You could easily end up with a $ 15 burger for the works!), and subpar service.
Not sure we’ll return.

I have now eaten lunch at McWethy’s Tavern twice. The second experience was something special and I am forced to bump my rating to a perfect 5 stars.
If you search through the photos on McWethy’s Unilocal page you will find my picture of a truly special burger I inhaled on this particular visit.
The burger itself was good. I would not go so far as to say that their burger is the king of all burgers and people should come from miles around to eat it. However it is a tasty burger.
What is truly special is the fact that you can add FOIE GRAS to the burger as a topping!
Sweet lord nothing can top an ounce or two of seared foie gras on a juicy burger. It was an out of body experience with each bite. No joke. Earth shattering foodgasm.
If you think you know what a good burger tastes like I URGE you to get your @$$ over to McWethy’s before they come to their senses and double the price of this item. Honestly, I don’t believe that there is another restaurant (other than TallGrass in Lockport) that even serves Foie Gras anywhere in Will County.
And once again, the chef came out to see how my burger was. HUGE!
Also, the dayside bartender is a sweetheart. KARLA!
I will be back VERY soon.

EXCELLENT food!!!
EXCELLENT service!
French onion soup and Caesar salad some of the best I’ve ever had!
Delicious shepherds pie and fish and chips!
HUGE portions!!!
Jenna was our server and she was fantastic! Always brought a drink refill, was attentive but not intruding!
She was great! Overall an AWESOME experience!

I was expecting a golf course restaurant. What I got was an excellent restaurant at a golf course.
— It’s a beautiful room. Truly beautiful, with the most perfectly designed bar I’ve ever seen
— Excellent, if not slightly overpriced wine list. But the quality is above any other restaurant in the area
— The menu is interesting. A blend between ItalIan, Scottish and American Steakhouse
— Food was nothing short of amazing and I can’t wait to go back to try other dishes
— My only gripe was the service in that I had to ask for water and our empty plates sat far longer than they should have before being cleared

We celebrated New Years Eve here, it was our first visit. The remodel of the grounds is beautiful. The restaurant is nicely appointed and has a pleasant atmosphere. The food and service was good with generous portions. My coconut shrimp was huge, meaty and perfectly cooked. The «Old Fashioned» are made with fresh dark cherries, a nice twist. The owner/​Chef came around to greet us and thank us for coming. For a new restaurant they are trying to do all the right things. Overall a positive experience.

Everything is almost perfect. I ordered coconut shrimp which is really crunchy, my dad ordered the lamb shank and I can really see the meat falling off the bone, mom got pork chop and brother, a steak. We are all satisfied specially with our dessert, cream brulee with marshmallows. The place is good for family, friends… everyone. the staff are nice and the chef even came out to talk to us.
Will definitely be back and woild recommend it to anyone. Plus it’s not too pricey.

Very nice new place. There’s a Scottish theme to the décor and the menu, but they have a wide variety of options. We got gnocchi (fried), shepherd’s pie, short rib pappardelle, and crab mac n cheese. We liked all of it, all very solid. They had a good number of beers on tap too, though the selections didn’t really overlap with my tastes much. But I’m sure that changes. They did have La Fin Du Monde on tap, which you don’t see often and was really good. Chimay Red in bottles too. We also tried a scotchocolate winter cocktail, which was not bad when fresh out and still warm, but didn’t age well as it cooled.
They are still working out a few kinks in the service I think, but everyone was very friendly. The environment is great. Dimly lit and comfortable, with a bar section and a big dining room complete with giant fireplace. It’s a brand new building I believe, but they’ve really done a good job making it feel old world.
We really liked it, and will probably end up coming back here a lot. Add it to the (slowly growing!) list of places worth driving to in Will County.

Excellent food and drinks. Atmosphere is awesome. Professional chef on premises. Management and staff are nice and friendly.
The best place to dine in Romeoville.