Jimmy's Charhouse

So I know that it's like what January 21st. And I know that Christmas was almost a month ago, wow! Well, if you are part of my family we get together for a Christmas dinner and my mom's birthday in a one shot deal.

And we did just that last weekend.

Jimmy's Charhouse - 1111 Milwaukee Ave - Riverwoods, IL.
847-465-9300

So, when I heard that we were gonna celebrate at Jimmy's I figured that I would eat a nice juicy steak with all the trimmings, or lobster. But, instead I enjoyed some tender calves liver with bacon and onions (that another blog all together).

Jimmy's much like Popeye's isn't a place that you pop into for the wings. And once again they can only be found on the appetizer part of the menu.

However, I saw 'em and I had to order 'em.

The wings weren't the first item on the menu that my eyes saw. As a matter of fact, I was so impressed with what they have on the menu that I didn't even see they had wings. My wife had to point them out to me (thanks honey).

On Jimmy's menu the are called 'Spicy Wings', and I believe that they are on the jumbo side. They are lightly breaded and covered in a hot & spicy sauce. Not grab a napkin every time you touch em' cover but enough to let you know they have a sauce on them.

Like I said (or wrote) they are under the appetizer section, but (drum roll please), they come in two size orders.
1/2 dozen - $ 5.95
1 dozen - $ 8.95
The dozen is a better buy for  your $$$ so I suggest to order them buy the dozen.

The wings came out on a nice white plate around some chopped lettuce (I didn't eat the lettuce). They were crispy with just enough sauce so you had to lick your fingers and served with a side of blue cheese.
With an even amount of flats and drumettes.

The heat level was very comfortable. A few people in my party (names are withheld to protect the innocent) could only eat 1 or 2 then the heat was to much. For me, after 5 there was a little burn on my lips and tongue. But, I like em' hot.

Ta Da, or in other words. The Extras..........

Our waiter was a nice guy named George. He had a good personality and was cracking jokes. Jokes that he laughed at. He came back to the table often to check on us. The bus boys kept refilling my drink (A+ there).

We went there on a Sunday night. So the crowd was kinda on the older side.

The atmosphere is causal with a touch of fine dining. There is a larger room off to the side for a small party. And, the chairs and booths are comfortable. In the bar there are a few TV's for game viewing.

Oh, the bathrooms are clean. The men's room even has ice in the urinals (CLASSY).

HOW DO THEY RATE.......... (scale 1-5)

Wings : 3
Choice of Sauce : 1
Server (George) : 3
Speed of Food : 3
Atmosphere : 3
Restrooms : 5 (ICE!!!!)

Overall Rating : 3