fire + wine
Downtown Glen Ellyn, Glen Ellyn
Bar in Glen Ellyn, United States
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Price
$30–50per person
Why go
fire + wine is a practical Glen Ellyn pick for an easy dinner with drinks, especially for dates or small groups that want a simple Main Street plan. The case is convenience rather than awards or a verified destination cocktail program, so choose it for a low-friction night and compare nearby pubs or brewery kitchens if drinks are the main event.
About fire + wine
On a first visit to Glen Ellyn, fire + wine is a practical option to consider when its daily schedule, evening hours, and smart casual dress code fit the occasion.
Hours run Monday through Wednesday from 4–9 PM, Thursday from 4–10 PM, Friday and Saturday from 11 AM–10 PM, and Sunday from 11 AM–9 PM. That gives more flexibility at the end of the week. For details such as price range, cuisine, chef credit, awards, seat count, service format, outdoor seating, takeout or delivery, or signature drinks, check directly before planning around them.
Choose it for a direct Glen Ellyn plan
Plan fire + wine around the essentials: location, hours, and dress code. If the night depends on a specific menu, beverage list, specialty, award, or dining format, check current information directly before committing.
First-timers should think in timing terms. Monday through Wednesday and Sunday close at 9 PM, while Thursday, Friday, and Saturday run until 10 PM. For a wider local shortlist, use our full Glen Ellyn restaurants guide, then compare which option best matches the plan.
Know Before You Go
- Location: Glen Ellyn.
- Hours: Mon–Wed 4–9 PM; Thu 4–10 PM; Fri–Sat 11 AM–10 PM; Sun 11 AM–9 PM.
- Dress code: Smart casual.
- Best timing: Thursday through Saturday offer the latest closing time, at 10 PM.
- Good for: A Glen Ellyn meal when the hours and smart casual dress code fit your plans.
Bottom line: consider fire + wine when its Glen Ellyn location, daily schedule, and smart casual dress code match the occasion. For details such as menu style, prices, patio seating, service format, or beverages, confirm directly before planning around them.
Planning details
- Location
- 433 N Main St, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
- Reservations
- Book on Resy
- Website
- fireandwine.net
- Phone
- +1 630 793 9955
The take
The Take
The Vibe
fire + wine presents a focused, quietly confident personality rooted in its suburban downtown. The program, centered on flame-driven cooking and a wine-led drinks list, gives the room a warm, intimate quality that rewards slow conversation and attentive drinking. It feels charmingly local and deliberate: not flashy or trend-chasing, but built around serious pours and the drama of char and smoke. Regulars from the community sustain the place, and the atmosphere privileges thoughtful pairings over spectacle, making it an inviting spot for diners who prefer calm sophistication over nightlife flash.
Best For
This is chiefly an evening destination: the emphasis on fire-driven cooking paired with a wine list makes it best suited to dinner and after-work drinking when food and wine are equally important. The bar-forward setup also accommodates solo glasses at the bar or small-table dinners for locals who want something more deliberate than a chain. Because the venue is a serious take on wine-and-fire cooking in a community that supports independents, it functions well for focused meals and relaxed nights out where quality of pours and charred flavors take precedence.
Ordering Tips
When char and smoke are involved, prioritize wines that can stand up to smoky, charred flavors. Ask staff for pours that pair with the intensity of fire-cooked dishes rather than defaulting to novelty cocktails. Cocktails are part of the conversation, but in this format the wine selection is intentionally the centerpiece: seek recommendations from the bartender or server for bottles or glasses that match the char and smoke on the plate.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm and inviting with dark wood, candlelit tables, and a blend of rustic warmth with modern elegance creating an upscale yet homey atmosphere.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
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At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Wine Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
- Music
- Country
- Live Music
- Yes
- Spirits Focus
- Gin, Whiskey
Signature Pours
- Wildflower
- Edinburgh Gimlet
- Old Fashioned
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 433 N Main St, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Quigley's Irish Pub, Notable alternative
- IKKAI, Notable alternative
- Miskatonic Brewing Craft Kitchen, Notable alternative
- Jackson Avenue Pub, Notable alternative
- The Lantern, Notable alternative
Bar context
How it compares in Glen Ellyn
Choose fire + wine when dinner is the anchor and drinks are part of the plan, not the whole reason for going. Quigley's Irish Pub is the more obvious pub choice if the group wants a casual beer-and-comfort-night feel, while Miskatonic Brewing Craft Kitchen is the better cross-shop when beer is the focus.
For a bar-first evening, compare against Jackson Avenue Pub and The Lantern. Those make more sense when the group is less committed to a dinner format. fire + wine is the cleaner pick for a date or small group that wants a meal structure and an easy Glen Ellyn address.
IKKAI is the sharper alternative if the night needs to feel more food-led or specific in format. With no verified price range across this set, value comes down to occasion fit: fire + wine for simple dinner planning, Quigley's Irish Pub for pub energy, Miskatonic Brewing Craft Kitchen for beer, and Jackson Avenue Pub or The Lantern for a looser bar night.
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Compare fire + wine
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| fire + wine | Glen Ellyn | No published awards |
| Quigley's Irish Pub | Naperville | No published awards |
| IKKAI | Naperville | No published awards |
| Miskatonic Brewing Craft Kitchen | Naperville | No published awards |
| Jackson Avenue Pub | Naperville | No published awards |
| The Lantern | Naperville | No published awards |
How fire + wine Glen Ellyn compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is fire + wine open late?
It is open until 10 PM on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Monday through Wednesday it is open 4–9 PM, and Sunday it is open 11 AM–9 PM, so it should not be treated as an after-hours venue.
Is fire + wine good for a date?
It may fit a Glen Ellyn date night if the hours and smart casual dress code match the plan.
Is the food good at fire + wine?
If food style is the deciding factor, check current menus or reviews separately before you go.