Shawn Michaels Bistro, Batavia IL - June 5

Rating - 9.89

The address is 31 N River St, Batavia, 630-326-9087

This GREAT spot located right on the Fox River in the heart of Batavia (was the former home of the families favorite The Venice Tavern). The official opening was on Saturday, but we went on Friday evening about 6:00 pm. As we walked in I immediately noticed the new paint job and just how CLEAN it was. We met the new owner Star, her son Shawn Michael (the namesake) and daughter. I like that it is family run and Star was everywhere making sure all was in order.

We sat outside on the large patio overlooking the river. They had a great crowd. Service was very good, and it is a family friendly place (has to be with our four year old roaming all over the patio). We started with the kid friendly mozz sticks (excellent) and while we loved the Venice Taverns pizza, Shawn Michaels puts a different spin on the traditional pie. I am not sure if the crust was wheat, put it was outstanding. We got the "double dough" and it was still pretty thin, but great. We ate every single piece it was so good!!The spaghetti was served to the little guy and he finished it off.

The only thing keeping it from a perfect "10" rating is the lack of video games for the kids since it would be nice to have a few drinks on the patio without them. However, the second floor does look like its under construction.

Spoke with a few of the neighbors who have been and first thing they say is great service, second is great food.

Excellent family place with great prices.

The address is 31 N River St, Batavia, 630-326-9087

1 pasta 4.00
1 mozzarella sticks 5.00
2 312 (beers) 9.00
2 house wine 10.00
1 large pizza, 1/2 sausage 13.40

Total 43.08 --- Exceptional value.