John’s American Bar & Grill

Olympia Fields, United States

4.3

Open now

20 reviews

Accepts Credit Cards
Free Wi-Fi

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Telephone:
+1 708-506-3153
Website:
www.johnsamerican.com
Address:
3462 Vollmer Rd, Olympia Fields, IL, 60461
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
0.5 miOlympia Fields
1.4 miFlossmoor
1.5 mi211th Street (Lincoln Highway)
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Takes Reservations
Yes
Delivery
No
Take-out
Yes
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Accepts Apple Pay
No
Good For
Dinner
Parking
Private Lot
Bike Parking
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Good for Kids
No
Good for Groups
Yes
Attire
Casual
Ambience
Casual
Noise Level
Average
Good For Dancing
No
Alcohol
Full Bar
Happy Hour
Yes
Best Nights
Mon, Fri, Sat
Coat Check
No
Smoking
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wi-Fi
Free
Has TV
Yes
Waiter Service
Yes
Caters
No
Has Pool Table
No

Today

Today 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
Open now
Local time (Olympia Fields) 17:49 Saturday, 24 May 2025

Business hours

Monday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Tuesday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Wednesday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Thursday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Friday 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
Saturday 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
Sunday 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm

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20 reviews of John’s American Bar & Grill

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Place rating: 5
Chicago Heights, IL
I’ve only been here once so far, but I will be going back. It is a small restaurant, but has a great atmosphere. I had a burger that was cooked to perfection and I am very picky about my burgers. I also had calamari for an appetizer, which was good as well. The only «drawback» is because it’s so small, there’s no waiting area for when there’s a crowd.
Place rating: 4
Chicago Heights, IL
Excellent! Miguel was our server-​great job explaining etc. Decent. Angus burger was cooked perfect @ 10 bucks-​pleased. Also
had Red Snapper stuffed w/​crab meat. Could of had more stuffing but was cooked perfect. Quite tasty! Craft beer selection wide. Very reasonable.
John, the owner, met us at door as other reviewers stated. Very friendly. Asked where we were from-​1st thing (Chicago Heights). Kept checking w/​us as he knew first time there. Will be back
Place rating: 5
Homewood, IL
Drinks were very good, my wife had the Halibut I had jambalaya both were excellent we skipped dessert as the portions were very generous
Definitely reccomend
Place rating: 4
Flossmoor, IL
Let me first say, I like Johns for the ambiance it has added to the community. It is small, but quaint, and it is tastefully decorated. As a matter of fact, Johns has a very sexy and chic décor, with red painted walls, black painted flower murals, and chrome light fixtures..
The owner of John’s is personable and a family favorite for most. He greets most guests personally at the door to seat you at the table of your choice. If by chance, John did not get to seat you, he will definitely stop by while you are dining.
Now, at this point, I have been patronizing John’s since it opened a couple of years ago. I typically really enjoy the Johns Burger, the Bison Burger, or the Ruben Sandwich. All of these are usually very hefty and delicious.. But, I must say, I do not recommend the Ribeye. Otherwise, you can enjoy great ambiance, a good burger, and certainly a great drink! John’s is one of the small town favorites!
Place rating: 5
Homer Glen, IL
Went here for the first time based on Unilocal reviews. We were greeted warmly and given option of sitting in the bar area or restaurant side. Service was prompt and friendly. I ordered the salmon blt, the salmon was cooked perfectly and was a generous portion. My companions ordered the burgers and said they were outstanding. Prices were very fair given the quality and generous portions. We’ll be back!
Place rating: 5
Las Vegas, NV
This place is so good! This was my first time here and I loved it. came for lunch had a buffalo Burger. Great service and food. Loved the server he was so nice I didn’t catch his name. Can’t wait to come back on a Friday or Saturday evening to try the dinner menu!
Place rating: 5
Homewood, IL
My husband and I went here for the first time and truly enjoyed it. We were advised to get the Angus Burger and the Jambalaya. They both were awesome. Spicy sausage in the Jambalaya made me very happy. The burger was one of the best we’ve had and we enjoyed everything about it. We will be returning to try other items. We also loved the bread. Grateful to have a gem in our neighborhood.
Place rating: 4
Tinley Park, IL
Great burger — best I’ve had around here. John is a welcomed site. Not many owners stop by your table these days. Calamari was also one of the best I’ve had, hated to share … Definitely worth the chance.
Place rating: 2
Memphis, TN
Not great. This food wasn’t great. They have potential, menu items that sound good. But what i had wasn’t good at all. Might give a second go, a year or two from now. Potential.
Place rating: 5
Addison, IL
Great time @ John’s! Alan is wonderful attentive waiter, great food, price is right! Really enjoyed Turkey Burger with curly fries, stawberry lemonade.
Place rating: 4
Homewood, IL
I really really really like this place. The crab cakes are delicious and the cocktails are as well. The owner is always around and loves mingling with his guests. That speaks volumes from my perspective. He is open to suggestion and makes great recommendations. There is plenty of free parking.
Place rating: 3
Chicago, IL
I Really wanted to love this place… really I did. I visited last night and ordered a medium well burger which came well done but I decided not to complain because it was my birthday weekend and I didn’t want the
I was eating I noticed what appeared to be a small white hair on my French fries, I immediately showed the waitress who called the owner to the table. When he got there he looked at it and told me that it was a piece of onion from the burger. Now I know what a purple onion and a blonde/​white hair looks like but it seems as if he was adamant about it not being hair. I think he could have remade the meal, well at least the fries but oh well I can’t tell people how to run their business. Not sure if I will be going back. I did like the ambiance.
Place rating: 4
Matteson, IL
We came here to celebrate our Anniversary.
I recognized John from the Elmhurst Restaurant! Small world. .
I had a wonderful glass of Merlot.
We ordered the stuffed mushrooms, which are stuffed with sundries tomatoes, and spinach.
Next, we had the squash soup. AWESOME! !
Place rating: 1
Homewood, IL
I haven’t been back there since the owner, John, tried to convince me the medium rare steak I ordered (which came medium well and I promptly sent back) was medium rare (didn’t have a hint of pink it it). Then he complained about meals getting returned and his food costs. Eh? Is this exchange going to be on a reality show sometime? Even the patrons around me couldn’t believe what he was saying.
Eat at your own risk…
Place rating: 5
Saint Peters, MO
We had the center cut pork chop, so thick (2 inch thick), with the brandy sauce, so very goooood. Comes with cooked vegies — awesome. The garlic bread was the best we ever had, such a wonderful flavor and the crust was very tender. I’m a chocolate lover, so you can guess what desert I went for, mmmmmmm.
Place rating: 5
Matteson, IL
This place is phenomenal! Lemon soup. Turkey Burger with fries. Bison Burger with veggies. And calamari! Everything was hot fresh and delicious!
Place rating: 5
Bridgeview, IL
We should have tried this place a long time ago! If your looking for great food in the south suburbs, you need to try John’s!
Great food, great atmosphere and the owner, John is serious about making top quality food. I had the black angus cheeseburger and my wife had the vegetarian jambalaya. Both were excellent. Fresh baked bread and pretzel roll for the burger was very tasty. Very good service. We will be back soon, John!
Place rating: 5
Richton Park, IL
Love this place. It’s a hidden gem. The food is amazing. They don’t cut any corners in regards to the quality of the food. The staff is friendly, drinks are strong, and the owner is always around to converse with the guest. Great great spot!
Place rating: 5
Chicago, IL
I love John’s,
It’s my guilty pleasure when I come out to the suburbs. The owner is so friendly and is always kind when I come in with my grandma.
I really enjoy their burgers. They have a decently stocked bar as well.
The staff is polite and always in actions and moving which is what I like to see with wait staff.
This place is great for a lunch or dinner date.
Place rating: 5
Chicago, IL
This restaurant was incredibly impressive. Great staff, knowledgeable and friendly. The food is perfection.
We stopped in on a Saturday for lunch. We were worried that our casual attire sometimes boisterous kids would be out of place. While rowdy kids don’t seem like a good match, our party was just fine.
Our waiter was very attentive, taking time to thoroughly explain any items we had questions about. Still, the real star is the food. Everything we had (Jambalaya, burger, chicken breast) was expertly seasoned and prepared. I can’t recommend John’s more. We will definitely be returning.