I was looking for somewhere to relax after work - it's been a bit of a long week so far. I needed a drink and a nice sandwich, plus some time to decompress before returning home. Parkside seemed a good place to do both for...
Read MoreI was looking for somewhere to relax after work - it's been a bit of a long week so far. I needed a drink and a nice sandwich, plus some time to decompress before returning home. Parkside seemed a good place to do both for where I was at the moment. Not but a few blocks from the I-74 bridge, it was right off of my route at the time to return home.
The interior is pretty much what I needed on this sleepy Tuesday night. The place is pretty dark - not much more than a few suspended light fixtures over the dining area and bar, some neon beer signs, and the light from the numerous flat screen TVs. A long, worn, wooden bar stretches the length of the interior, with beer taps and bottles of liquor behind. The floor is covered by dark-patterned 2-foot square carpet tiles, while the overhead is uncovered, leaving the unpainted or otherwise unfinished HVAC ductwork on prominent display for anyone glancing upward.
A hallway past the kitchen and the bathrooms leads out to a currently unused patio and set of sand volleyball courts. I can imagine it would be really nice to sit out here in the warmer months with a beer, watching the sun set and feeling the temperature drop into the evening. Perhaps a return visit is in order in a few months?
Actually, I'm pretty sure a return visit is in order - I really liked the sandwich I got! I opted for the Italian - between the sausage, italian beef, cheese, and marinara, it was just what I needed tonight. The bread was soft, but had clearly spent a little bit of time on the grill with some butter, adding both additional flavor and texture. The sausage and beef were both tender, and the marinara had some sweetness to it, but was well balanced by its slight acidity. Definitely a sandwich I want to come back for again!
I look forward to returning to Parkside in the warmer months to sit on the patio for a bit with another sandwich and drink. I really liked the quiet, laid-back vibe on this visit - this is something I could definitely use more of in my life. Thanks, Parkside!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Vegetarian options
There are salads available, as well as pizza that can be customized to only have vegetables.
Dietary restrictions
I'd inquire with the bartenders or servers as to your particular dietary needs. You can probably figure something out if you have that nice conversation.
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Parking
There's ample parking available in the free lot directly adjacent to the bar.
Kid-friendliness
If visiting in the middle of the week not too late into the evening, I can see this place being okay for children.
Wheelchair accessibility
The entrance to the west of the establishment is wheelchair accessible.
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