Region Kitchen and Bar - Barrington, Illinois

Morgan S.

I want to start off by saying this would have been a 5-star review; however, our visit started with terrible hospitality. Bar/hightops are supposedly open seating. We showed up early to our reservation to try and grab one. I had just sat down at a cleared table when one hostess told us they were giving it to someone. We then proceeded to have another hostess seat a couple who arrived after us and heard her say something along the lines of "I'll always have a table for you". Regulars here seem to get extra treatment, which is unfortunate for any new customers coming to dine.

Now to the meal....our actual waitress was knowledgeable and personable. She gave fantastic food recommendations. Service was quick. Flavor of the food was absolutely top notch. Compliments to the chef.

Food reviews:
Tuna tartare-chili sauce gave a lovely heat to the bite. Crispy rice added fantastic texture. Definitely would recommend
Short rib-so tender and flavorful. No knife needed.
Sea bass-glaze gave a nice umami flavor combined with the charred tops of the broccolini and rice.
Sticky toffee pudding-One of the best I've had. Cake was served warm and was extremely fluffy on the inside. Ice cream balanced out the bite with just the right amount of richness

Deborah R.

Our latest visit was for a friend's birthday. They accommodated our party of six on the enclosed patio which was very comfortable. As usual, the food was fantastic and the service was wonderful. We all had different dishes and each one was artfully prepared and served. Everything was great and we will be back.

Austin M.

Wednesday night it was pretty busy but they had reservations available for 7pm.
Regarding libations, Mr Birdwatch was a good tangy gin cocktail. Through the looking glass old fashioned was nothing special.

There has been enough said about the bang bang cauliflower that I think I can leave it at that. The Walleye was excellent. Crispy, creamy, great flavor. The ribeye was juicy and came with a beefy, velvet sauce.

Overall, a great experience and looking forward to trying their other menu options!

Jose T.

Wow - it's so great to be back here! Dined at Region heavily throughout 2018 and last month when a couple of friends treated me here for a belated birthday and new job celebration! My friend and I had originally asked to be seated in Kevin's section last night for our 8:30 reservation, but unfortunately, a gentleman had a medical emergency in Kevin's section (that customer was, fortunately, cared for quickly and efficiently by Region's staff and Barrington paramedics). But, my friend and I were instead, seated in Kara's section! She was GREAT-- VERY attentive, pleasant, good humored and efficient!!! Our dinner was awesome too! For appetizers, we had the Bang Bang Cauliflower and Sashimi Tuna Tartare; for entrees, my friend had the Cioppino, I had the 14 oz. Ribeye and a lobster tail; we shared sides of the corn crème brûlée and asparagus! All the food was incredibly, wonderfully fresh, hearty and flavorful! The ambiance was just as we remembered it when we first dined here 7 years ago: sexy, chic understated and elegant. There were also a lot of young, attractive and well dressed folks there last night -- definitely not the Old Country Buffet demographic! We would definitely come back and HOPEFULLY get seated in Kevin's section (he was our FAVORITE server at 2 Lake Zurich restaurants: D&J Bistro, where he worked for almost 15 years and then at Lago, where he worked prior to joining Region).

food_from_the_usa

What a great dinner! Really cute restaurant. Staff all around were super. Bang bang cauliflower perfect! Salmon with mashed cauliflower great! Filet meatloaf, what a great and the date night pasta. So goood!

TOB

My in-laws took me to Region for my birthday this past Saturday. My wife and I brought our daughter along for an early evening dinner at 4:30. The food, as always was spectacular. What really made my night was how kind and accommodating they were to our 1.5 year old. Grateful to the staff for making the night fun and showing our little girl some love. Thanks!

Jeffrey S.

I don't know why this resturants is a still a secret being passed from person to person. The food is marvelous and a perfect backdrop for a romatic dinner with your honey. Every seasonal soup warms the soul. I am not a pumpkin guy, but the pumpkin soup is a bowl full of fall tastes and smells. We get the spicy cauliflower and the steak tartare every time. They had a special bourbon drink with cabernet foam which is a must have for all Old Fashion fans. Oh! If you are a choclate fan if you don't get the chocolate mouse you are cheating yourself. The service is warm and inviting. It's worth going waaaay out of your way for this one.

Nick F.

Frequent customer at Region over the last few years and usually the overall experience is very good, but tonight it was quite disappointing from a service perspective. Minimal attention as a party of 2 and seemed to be an afterthought in our server’s section. Ended up forgoing dessert and a second round of drinks given how long it took to be acknowledged throughout the meal and never really being given the opportunity. We really enjoy coming here but it might be awhile before coming back.