At first everything was fine. Interesting place. there are a few downsides worth noting that will keep us from returning any time soon. We ordered wings, which turned out to be without a crust, the skin was rubbery, we had to remove it. Draft beer is terrible, it's just diluted water, for which we were charged money. Shots are only half of the impression. To have clients and earn money, you need to be honest ☺️
Had a private party here. Service and food were excellent.
It's a sports bar with tons of TVs. Went to watch some of the NFL playoffs and grab some dinner. Gyros on a pita was a special that say, it was tasty, meat had a texture that was dry. Tuna melt was served on marbled rye toast, and was good. Fries are shoestring style, so lots to dip in extra sauce . Order a side of Chipotle mayo for the fries, the extra charge is worth it! Parking: Access from Rand or West bound Palatine
Pizza was good. Drinks were average. Be careful what you order. I felt we were over charged on mixed drinks.
We had a fun time. Lots of TVs and people enjoying the games. Our server did a very nice job, although they may be a bit short staffed the day we went.
Gatsbys pub is honestly one of, if if not THE best Hidden gem in arlington heights. When you first walk in you get alot of dive bar vibes but that notion quickly fades when you take your seat and realize that it is very cozy, relaxed, and familiar. Our servers name was James, and from what I could tell, he is most likely the most experienced and seasoned member of their wait staff. he was charming and funny, cracking light hearted jokes and making my two kids giggle again and again, and connected with me more then an average server. The place was completely packed, all the other servers were running around frantically, and i could see the frustration on the other customers faces, while James remained cool and collected, and his attention did not falter in the slightest. I even saw him stop at a few tables (that clearly weren't his) to refil drinks and clear dishes. If i owned a restaurant i would want all my servers to be like that guy. The food was surprisingly AMAZING. I was expecting greasy bar food, but what i got was a fully loaded, and diverse menu all the way from enchiladas, to a NY strip sandwich!! A bit pricey but it was totally worth it. my burger (cooked perfectly medium rare) was bursting with flavor and was about the size of my 6 year olds head, and he has a big head! lol. Oh and the French fries!!!!! Ohhhhhh man you gotta try their fries. with options like melted cheese, and chili as a topping, they give mcdonalds a run for their money!!! I have zero negative things to say about my experience at Gatsbys pub of Arlington Heights, and will be returning soon! 10 out of 10.