Victory Meat and Seafood

Went on Valentine’s Day, early dinner so it wasn’t packed. Our experience was disappointing due to the lack of quality of food and the lack of attentiveness. Decor and lighting is as basic as it gets. Not sure if this supposed to be upscale type of restaurant. But most of the ones downtown don’t come out with paper menus and no drink menus. Service was slow from the start. Waited 20minutes for just two drinks. Then the food took about 30-45minutes. Each table near us was also waiting around to be served. Server never apologized for any wait. They have two managers standing at the front with the hostess when they should be helping out. For appetizers, we ordered raw oysters which were good and grilled calamari, those were tough. The whitefish was the best dish we ordered. The side of mac and cheese with lobster is one of the most basic Kraft type of cheese tastes I’ve ever had. Had the kids share the orcchiette sausage which was good. Grigliato misto unfortunately was cold and the calamari was tough. Seemed like that dish was sitting out too long. For the price and supposed upscale vibe, you’d expect better execution, especially with basics like mac and cheese and properly cooked seafood. I would not spend my money here again.

Went on Valentine’s Day, early dinner so it wasn’t packed. Our experience was disappointing due to the lack of quality of food and the lack of attentiveness. Decor and lighting is as basic as it gets. Not sure if this supposed to be upscale type of restaurant. But most of the ones downtown don’t come out with paper menus and no drink menus. Service was slow from the start. Waited 20minutes for just two drinks. Then the food took about 30-45minutes. Each table near us was also waiting around to be served. Server never apologized for any wait. They have two managers standing at the front with the hostess when they should be helping out. For appetizers, we ordered raw oysters which were good and grilled calamari, those were tough. The whitefish was the best dish we ordered. The side of mac and cheese with lobster is one of the most basic Kraft type of cheese tastes I’ve ever had. Had the kids share the orcchiette sausage which was good. Grigliato misto unfortunately was cold and the calamari was tough. Seemed like that dish was sitting out too long. For the price and supposed upscale vibe, you’d expect better execution, especially with basics like mac and cheese and properly cooked seafood. I would not spend my money here again.

I have driven by Victory for years and never knew what a delicious find this place was. We would go downtown Chicago for years to get oysters. Recently we were walking downtown Elmhurst and though let's just try an appetizer at Victory. It was happy hour so we enjoyed our cocktails and order 6 oysters. Big mistake. There was nothing absolutely nothing wrong about the oysters, nor how it was beautifully displayed nor their three different sauces (cocktailsauce/horseraddish, pesto jalapeno (which I thought I would not like but it was exceedingly surprisngly amazign), and a delicious vinegarette), nor the fantastic professional on POINT STAFF... The mistake was we only ordered 6.. we order 40 more!!!! It wasn't just the flavor and the taste of the sea that helped us to make this choice. But knowing that their momma mia east coast oyster at happy hour are $2 an oyster.........completely sold itself. I will never ever stop by in town and not visit my new favorite place, VICTORY. THEY DO NOT MISS ONE DETAIL. FROM THEIR STAFF, TO THE FOOD/DRINKS, THE DESIGN OF THE PLACE, THEIR BEAUTIFUL BLUE/WHITE PLATES. I can't believe I have wasted so many years not dining at Victory. The only thing I would suggest is to turn down the music for conversations. Otherwise, magnifico!

I have driven by Victory for years and never knew what a delicious find this place was. We would go downtown Chicago for years to get oysters. Recently we were walking downtown Elmhurst and though let's just try an appetizer at Victory. It was happy hour so we enjoyed our cocktails and order 6 oysters. Big mistake. There was nothing absolutely nothing wrong about the oysters, nor how it was beautifully displayed nor their three different sauces (cocktailsauce/horseraddish, pesto jalapeno (which I thought I would not like but it was exceedingly surprisngly amazign), and a delicious vinegarette), nor the fantastic professional on POINT STAFF... The mistake was we only ordered 6.. we order 40 more!!!! It wasn't just the flavor and the taste of the sea that helped us to make this choice. But knowing that their momma mia east coast oyster at happy hour are $2 an oyster.........completely sold itself. I will never ever stop by in town and not visit my new favorite place, VICTORY. THEY DO NOT MISS ONE DETAIL. FROM THEIR STAFF, TO THE FOOD/DRINKS, THE DESIGN OF THE PLACE, THEIR BEAUTIFUL BLUE/WHITE PLATES. I can't believe I have wasted so many years not dining at Victory. The only thing I would suggest is to turn down the music for conversations. Otherwise, magnifico!

Went here with a few friends on a Saturday night. Atmosphere was quiet and calm. Angelica our server was amazing. The food was really good. A little bland on flavor for my liking but overall can’t complain otherwise. The cocktails…those were phenomenal. Will definitely come back for another round.

Went here with a few friends on a Saturday night. Atmosphere was quiet and calm. Angelica our server was amazing. The food was really good. A little bland on flavor for my liking but overall can’t complain otherwise. The cocktails…those were phenomenal. Will definitely come back for another round.

This place has very good food and drinks. I would recommend this place if you're celebrating a special occasion. The service is outstanding; the wait staff is very well-trained to provide the clientele with an absolutely wonderful dining experience. The roasted oysters are a must; the charbroiled calamari is also very good; the elote sautéed corn is a must-have. The crispy brick chicken was just okay; it just tasted like chicken that they briefly roasted and didn't marinate long enough. Next time, I'm going to order a dry-aged Kansas City steak or a Chilean sea bass fish instead. Their beer, wine, and mixed drink selection are very good. The outside patio on the sidewalk is good for people-watching.

This place has very good food and drinks. I would recommend this place if you're celebrating a special occasion. The service is outstanding; the wait staff is very well-trained to provide the clientele with an absolutely wonderful dining experience. The roasted oysters are a must; the charbroiled calamari is also very good; the elote sautéed corn is a must-have. The crispy brick chicken was just okay; it just tasted like chicken that they briefly roasted and didn't marinate long enough. Next time, I'm going to order a dry-aged Kansas City steak or a Chilean sea bass fish instead. Their beer, wine, and mixed drink selection are very good. The outside patio on the sidewalk is good for people-watching.

We stopped in for drinks at the bar last Friday night. The staff was amazing and provided personable service. The drinks were great as well. Next time we visit the area, we plan to return for food as well.

We stopped in for drinks at the bar last Friday night. The staff was amazing and provided personable service. The drinks were great as well. Next time we visit the area, we plan to return for food as well.

Great server - perfect amount of attentiveness. I asked for a recommendation between two dishes - I got the Grigliato Misto and it was the best choice.

Great server - perfect amount of attentiveness. I asked for a recommendation between two dishes - I got the Grigliato Misto and it was the best choice.

Excellent food and service. Adan was our server on a quiet Sunday evening. Oysters were very fresh and great pricing at happy hour. All of our dishes were fresh and you can tell by the quality of ingredients that they use. Adan was very pleasant, professional and accommodating. We were too full to try the tiramisu but promised we would come back again. A+

Excellent food and service. Adan was our server on a quiet Sunday evening. Oysters were very fresh and great pricing at happy hour. All of our dishes were fresh and you can tell by the quality of ingredients that they use. Adan was very pleasant, professional and accommodating. We were too full to try the tiramisu but promised we would come back again. A+

My wife and I decided to go out this evening to grab a little bite to eat and ended up in Elmhurst. Decided to stop at the oyster bar Shay/Shae(my apologies if I butchered your name)our waitress was absolutely phenomenal!!!!!! She recommended exactly the perfect meals for us and the perfect drinks I had a cucumber martini that she suggested I try infused with jalapeno and oh my God. You have to try it. The food (hats off to the chef) and service from all the staff was absolutely fantastic. The cost was right where it should be for the caliber of food and service you get. Can't wait for our next date night. Thanks K S

My wife and I decided to go out this evening to grab a little bite to eat and ended up in Elmhurst. Decided to stop at the oyster bar Shay/Shae(my apologies if I butchered your name)our waitress was absolutely phenomenal!!!!!! She recommended exactly the perfect meals for us and the perfect drinks I had a cucumber martini that she suggested I try infused with jalapeno and oh my God. You have to try it. The food (hats off to the chef) and service from all the staff was absolutely fantastic. The cost was right where it should be for the caliber of food and service you get. Can't wait for our next date night. Thanks K S