If you're looking for a bar / grill where everybody knows your name this is it...
Great little joint with big savings on really great food. Side Door shares a kitchen with Uncle Sal's which is some of the best Italian food I've had in the valley. (Sal's - is a great date spot).
I recommend the sliders... $2.50 - are you kidding me? packed with fresh meat and they'll even let ya swap out ingredients if you ask - I prefer: Corned Beef, with Swiss, some grilled onions and topped off with Thousand Island dressing.
Their short ribbed dumplings are killer! & of course the pizzas are always great - also if you're from Chicago they've got you covered on the Chi-dogs!
The best part is there's live music a couple nights a month & they have a liquor license that lets them sell to go!!! That's right people - I head over sometimes just to grab a six pack - mix & match your own domestic & imports for only $8.50! Some of the beers they have are hard to find - my fav right now is Goose Island's Matilda Belgian Ale. SO GOOD!!!
The staff are friendly - I'm a little biased because my GF bartends their (Amber), but we've been going to the place long before she worked their :) The regulars are great fun and it's just an all around great joint to add to the list.
Don't miss out on this local treasure & remember to sit at the bar & strike up a conversation cause everyone wants to know your name! I'll probably be there :)