That place is going to fail just like all others that have tried!

I think this would be a great place for a "Mel's Diner!! Let the location work for you not against you!! Think of the fun that could be had at a place like that- Could be a little gold mine if done the right way!! good Luck~

For the sake of Oswego tax base, we should all hope it does very well. The thought that for some reason this is detrimental to the high school is a joke. It’s next door to a liquor store and two blocks away from three more places that sell liquor. Oswego should be glade someone is willing to take a chance in this economy to open anything. I will support their grand opening with bells on. Better a small Mom & Pop than another corp box store. Wake up and help small business in your town. They actual help you by spending their profits in the local area. Cudeos to all who voted yes..

So, why was the liquor license denied to Villa Nova II, but not Crazy Bull Grill & Saloon? Just curious.

I get what Giles was saying that maybe another Saloon near a school is not a good idea, but as others have stated the Oswego village board will approve anything with a pulse to get business in Oswego. As for the statement Mrs. Johnson made that this "location has been home to bar and grill restaurants for so long" the only thing that survived for any length of time was a resturant. I just hate the mentality of thats the way it was before. Make your decision based on your own thinking not what someone did in the past. Here is an example of things that were done in the Past, the gambling machines in establishments. they go back to the 70's in Oswego but the board didn't use the "thats what they did in the past mentality on that one".

I guess the Board Members, after watching the businesses drop 2x2 the past couple of years, decided to roll the dice on this tired property. A week or 2 down the road and you'll probably notice this place has the exact same look as all of the previous except the 6x6 Cheapy sign will be new.
With all these tax bases (businesses) dropping like flies I guess the village has to do something???? But really, a Texas Type Saloon???

Lets have a contest who will open First
1 The Firehouse Pizza Place
2 The Brewery in the Old Firehouse
3 Crazy Bull Saloon

Thank you, Kelly, guess I am not fully awake and functional yet. LOL

I don't think it's necessarily BAD that a bar and grill is moving in again, HOWEVER, I think it would much better for all if it was more family and teen friendly. Being right next to the high school, I can see tons of business from the kids going in for something to eat after school, during the summer, etc. I know my son and his friends often ride over to the Subway right across the street, and this would have been a nice addition for another chain, or "diner" type place. I still think Taco Bell would have been GREAT here! LOL

This location is perfect for a diner type place like a Johnny Rockets or Steak n Shake...a place that the kids can go to after a high school football game or event. Just think about all the business that Speedway does with the kids walking there to get slurpees. The location should not of been approved for a bar this close to the high school very bad idea. Especially with the young drivers leaving the high school and the potential of adults leaving the restaurant after they have been drinking just a really bad idea all the way around. Utilize that location for something that the kids could benefit from!

That property will NEVER succeed as long as the same people own it! They are the same owners that owned it when it was the Round Table. They will continue to have their hands in the cookie jar and NO business will make it.

Frankly, I don't care what type of business opens in this location (within reason). The fact that it is a bar makes no difference to me. I'd prefer something non-chain, with GOOD food (there is a reason Tuscany didn't last). However, it would be nice if the owner's did something to refurb the appearance. The place is a dump and the parking lot is a mess. They could have the best, reasonably priced food with outstanding service and many people won't give it a shot because of the appearance of that building.

Another business that will last 6 months at the ugliest corner in Oswego. It never ceases to amaze me that people will bet on a sure loser. No, I won't applaud any business that is willing to attempt to open in Oswego. I really doubt that one place will make my tax bill drop significantly.

The property is stigmatized with a reputation of failed businesses. The only chance that a new restaurant has is if they do some substantial remodeling to make it look entirely new and different on the exterior.

If this new business simply replaces the amateurish-looking sign with a new name then the reputation of under-funded business go under will continue and be their demise.

Haven't past tenants of that building been shut down for health code violations?

I think the building and exterior need a hugr face lift. I ate at Tuscany and the food was very good. However there was a mildew type smell in the washroom and general area, it definetly needs some interior work. But if they make some improvements, i'll give it a try.

The location is good for a Dunkin Donuts.

Is this place just a bar or a restaurant/bar? I think the revenue will come in the form of arrests made by the OPD. They can sit right across the street and pick them up one by one as they leave. This is a hideous looking building and I'm in agreement with Dave on the smell.
I guess this will make one great biker bar.

That place has had the same musty smell for 15 years. Make it a gold mine, knock it down, maybe get the park district involved and give the old eyesore a lift!

Once a dump........I think the location as it is, is not the best either.

I went to the crazy bull 2 days after it opened with my husband. It was awful! They served a cheeseburger that was a frozen patty, they do not make their own burgers! My husband got the walleye and it was soggy & gross! Then the poppers which we received after our meal were store bought crap! Along with getting the poppers, the waitress gave me a plastic tube of sour cream that had an expiration date on it from 2 months ago! They served me expired sour cream and have only been opened for 2 days. The staff is lazy and apparently so is the owner by serving me crap food and expired sour cream. This place needs to close down!