There are other Fisherman Island's Seafood Market restaurants in Chicago, a few suburbs, Indiana but none near Joliet, until now.
This weekend's bar, restaurant column by John Ferak highlights Brian Bessler, MyGrain Brewing, Giovan's, CUT 158 and Will County Brewing.
A year after the Joliet City Council approved a drive-thru, construction is underway on the vacant lot near the Walmart and Menards.
The new owners of Giovan's Jr. are now open daily for lunch, and they've created a sandwich meal special for $10.
Patch Editor John Ferak's weekend bar restaurant column will recap some headlines you may have missed, plus other news that's fit to print.
From June 2021 through Nov. 30, the owner of Louis' Family Restaurant, 1001 W. Jefferson St., failed to pay any rent, the lawsuit states.
Justin Rolan, a 21-year-old, was causing a disturbance by trying to start fights with other patrons at Jameson's Pub, Joliet police said.
"I think Joliet is greatly underappreciated and not advertised enough," Mousa Tapas Bar chef Bobby Kelly said.
Joliet native Jaime Frausto launched a new technology company called Giveth.net in 2021 and he's working closely with Niko's Pizzeria.
Joliet police say 22-year-old Deja Dawson was arrested at Anthony's Pub on Voyager Lane on battery and criminal damage to property charges.
"I am immensely grateful for this platform. Smallcakes of Joliet is more than just cupcakes," Brandi Taylor told Joliet Patch.
It's now been more than a year since the owners of Chicken-N-Spice held their farewell retirement party, closing Joliet's iconic restaurant.
The new Olive Garden is near the Costco store off Interstate 55 and Route 30 in the Joliet and Plainfield area.
La Casita de los Antojos opened at the end of July at 907 West Jefferson St. and the new Joliet restaurant sign is now visible.
Grilled octopus emerged as a top hit for Mousa Tapas Bar, a new Joliet restaurant. The menu features Mediterranean style tapas.
After being open four years, Catrina's Mex closed in May, but the property that once housed The Keg is coming back to life in Joliet.
Loko JC Juicy Bar just opened at 3 Ohio St. It's across the street from Niko's Pizzeria. There's orange juice, plus beet, green and carrot.
Puerto Escondido's new restaurant menu now changes every day. The daily menu now features five different meal plates for $12.99.
El Chivo Birrieria & Taqueria is at 2001 North Broadway Street in Crest Hill.
Since 2019, Joliet's Steak-N-Shake restaurant actually closed two different times. Now, it's back in business once again.
For years, Panera Bread at the Louis Joliet Mall was an incredibly popular place for shoppers to eat, but that's no longer true.
Tacos El Tio No. 6 opened this weekend in Joliet and was packed. "I don't think they have an authentic restaurant around," its owner said.
Pete Dedetsinas has run Sub Dock, 923 West Jefferson St. in Joliet, since 1984. His wife Nanci started working here in 1990.
El Camaleon is also the signature drink. It's a blend of in-house tequila and in-house Mezcal with pineapple juice and plenty of flavors.
Cheesecakes By James is holding a three-day grand opening Friday, Saturday and Sunday to celebrate its new storefront in Crest Hill.
Hey! Hot Dog owner and Shorewood area farmer B.J. Uedelhofen hopes to keep his popular sweet corn stand open until early October.
Pit Stop Corner Cafe opened in January at 2050 S. Chicago Street in Joliet. It's open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Joliet police responded to Aaron’s Sales and Lease, 918 West Jefferson St., for a report of a burglary of a motor vehicle.
The latest Starbucks will open soon on Joliet's far west side in front of the Louis Joliet Mall right by the Burger King restaurant.
Joliet Bar and Restaurant Guide founder Brian Bessler notified Joliet Patch on Monday of the positive news for West Jefferson Street.
Super China Buffet is on Joliet's West Jefferson Street next to Rax Roast Beef. It's been in business for more than 20 years.
With several empty fast-food restaurants throughout Joliet, have fast-food franchises realized that Joliet is not a good place to expand?
Real estate broker Roger Blomgren told Joliet Patch that the asking price includes the business and the business assets.
The Crusade Burger Bar, 209 South Bridge St. in Yorkville, has 2,531 Google Reviews, averaging an impressive 4.5 stars.
Joliet Korean BBQ restaurant owner Dillon Kim said he needs to hire five or six quality employees. Until that happens, he's staying closed.
Back in November 2020, Pollo Loco "Coming Soon" signs popped up on Ruby Street at the former El Primo property.
Home of the Big Daddy Burger, Johnny's has been in Joliet since 2005, at 3567 West Jefferson St. Customer favorites include beef and gyros.
After four years in downtown Joliet and lots of positive restaurant reviews, Catrinas Mex is no longer at the former Keg property.
For the first time, Joliet Patch editor John Ferak visited the Checkers restaurant at 1805 West Jefferson St. For fast food, it was good.
Felix Palma said he opened in March at the downtown Joliet restaurant that had been known as the Chevere Latin Cafe for several years.