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Asian • Vegan • China • Chinese
"Craving for spicy food? MCCB got it! If you're not a fan of spicy food they also have plenty of non spicy choices. They're specialty is the Applewood Charcoal Grill Whole Fish which tasted delicious! I highly recommend others to come eat here and explore their menu!"
Pasta • Italian • Seafood • Bar-Lounge
"The dining experience at this restaurant is exceptional, which is not always the case these days. Upon entering, the hosts greet you warmly, a rare occurrence nowadays, and a refreshing display of genuine hospitality. Every staff member puts in effort to ensure a great dining experience. This was my third visit, with Michael as our server for the second time, and he was attentive and knowledgeable. The experience and food have been consistently great, and I will definitely be returning."
Vegan • American • Bakeries • Vegetarian
"Decided to check out a little food history while in Chicago. Overall a disappointment but there were some bright spots. Atmosphere was great...lots of energy and for a birthday, the entire diner sang. It was pretty heartwarming. People werenice and it really felt homey without feeling cheap. Food was ok at best. For a place that prides itself on its baking, theFrench toast looked great but was super dry. And because the bread was so thick, you couldn't get pat it. Definately need tosoak in a batter or liquid before cooking. Pumpkin pancakes served with a ton of whipped cream. Whole thing tasted like a bakedpumpkin pie. Issue was the pancakes were nearly raw in the middle. Bacon we asked for never arrived but at least it wasn't onthe check."
Pasta • Venues • Cheese • American
"Ping pong, drinks and food. This is a family friendly bar in the loop for pong enthusiasts. Lots of tables and they've done a great job with the equipment. You need to reserve a table before you can play which might take over 90 mins during busy hours on weekends. Lights over few of the tables is dim and makes it difficult to watch the ball. Being in the loop, this place is definitely pricey but the service and the vibe makes up for it."
Sushi • Ramen • Asiatic • Seafood
"First time trying sushi on a belt. Also fun to receive orders on a train. Loved the experience. Food was ok. Can order and pay from the iPad on the table. Staff brought in our drinks. It was kind of full but only had to wait 10 or 15 min for a seat."
Tea • Wine • Full • Italian
"its been a while since eating here. was very disappointed with the menu selection, the food quality, and service. We were constantly being rushed. Hadn’t gotten 1/2 way through appetizers and they started clearing plates and food away, constantly rushing through coarses. the food quality was the most disappointing, the food was very subpar. I could’ve made a better meal. Ravioli was frozen, Cacio E Pepe was like noodles with butter, and it just was very basic, no flavor. Chicken Melanese greasy. Our server was nice but inattentive, and uncomfortably rushed us. So many other restaurants with better food and service. Skip it. this used to be a favor of ours. Sad to see it go doen the tubes, very disappointing."
Lunch • Casual • Mexican • Seafood
"I only gave this place star because I couldn’t give it zero stars!!! The food was terrible from the tamales to the tortes to the quesadillas and I ended up throwing up before we even left the restaurant. It literally tasted like they got our food out of the trash and I wouldn’t recommend this spot to no one! They are given a lot of stars online in their reviews but keep in mind that could be family and friends and friends of friends giving these bogus ratings because it was terrible ? even the service was terrible and I’m not the type that would run out on a bill I will pay but will never go back again and do just what I’m doing give them a bad review! Don’t waste your time or money!"
Full • Cafe • Wine • Italian
"The best “neighborhood” restaurant! Delicious food with large portions. Wonderful service with 3-4 people attending to your table. The table is given a complimentary bread basket along with yummy roasted peppers, grated parmesan olive oil. The meatball salad is a meal in itself. The Sunday gravy is too good for words. The eggplant stack appetizer is huge. It was a little rubbery this time but still crispy on the outside. Still tasty though. Seriously, one app and one entree is enough for two people. This place is a real gem. We’re so glad they stayed in the neighborhood when they moved to this new location East on Madison from where Ranali’s is now (the old West End). On a week night it’s perfect for an after work cocktail. The bar is beautiful. Dark wood and real style. $16 cocktails, $8 beers, $25 entrees. Highly recommend."
Casual • Catering • American • Breakfast
"My family and I came in to dine in. Table for 4 and the wait time was not bad at all. We came during brunch time and our food was great. No complaints! Our server Austin was such an amazing server. He was very attentive and super helpful. He made sure we were comfortable. Servers like Austin makes the place great and definitely want to come back! Highly recommend this place. The pancakes are amazing and I’m more of a French toast person. The ham and cheese omelette was perfect! However the strawberries were a bit bitter but in over all the food and place is amazing. Clean environment ?"
Beer • Dining • Japanese • Bar-Lounge
"We went here for cocktails and some food to celebrate my birthday. It was our first time here and I can say that this is probably my favorite dining bar. The moment we stepped inside, it already gives you a sense of warmth and hospitality. We got to our table and it had ambient lighting and I can say very intimate and personal. Again that sense of warmth that make you comfortable. We described to Eli what we were looking to drink and he recommended drinks which were exactly what we wanted. I also wanted to note that the food was really good. We had oysters, karaage, potato salad, pork belly, katsu sando and did I say oysters already? It was so good we had to order six oysters twice. Overall, our cocktails and food are 10/10. We would definitely come back (hoping to be more often). I now understand why it is rated as one of the best bars in the world. Thank you for the wonderful experience."
Cheese • American • Cocktail • Tradamerican
"1st visit for the 4 of us and we'd all been wanting to go here. We were not disappointed! It's a contemporary American spot with excellent food the menu varies by season. Our server, Hannah G. was over the top excellent! Our reservation was at 6 pm, and 1 of us was there early while the happy hour menu was still available. She was intrigued by a happy hour appetizer, chorizo empanadas, but wasn't sure the rest of us would want it. Our server put in an order for that, just in case! The rest of us wanted to try it, she brought it out, and it was delicious! Our server was the perfect level of friendly and attentive and paced everything perfectly. The food was very good, especially the halibut and the cauliflower curry. The only negative and one that's not under their control we wanted to sit outside, but traffic noise from Halsted made conversation difficult at times."
Lunch • Casual • Chinese • Seafood
"Tiny place, very inexpensive, huge portions and it's really tasty too. Seems to do mostly takeout but we ate in at one of the few tables."
Full • American • Breakfast • Bar-Lounge
"The dining experience at Beatrix blew me away last night. I enjoyed an early dinner with friends before a Halloween party. This restaurant’s goal is “healthy meets upscale delicious”, and it exceeded that goal. First, the cocktails were fresh and tasty. The three I tried were the Blueberry Vodka Collins, Black Cherry Sangria, and a seasonal apple gin based drink. I had the Chili Chocolate Glazed Salmon (to die for), and my friends devoured the Skirt Steak Chimichiri and the Roasted Chicken with Apple Cider and Mustard Au Jus. The atmosphere and music were great and the service was exemplary. The manager heard it was our first time and brought us amazing pastries for free along with her card. There are a couple locations in the city and I’ll definitely try to make it back! It’s worth the trip from Indiana."
Bar • Bars • Cheese • European
"Our group enjoyed Table Donkey and Stick. We had a larger group, and they were very accomodating as we made and changed the reservation. The servers were all very pleasant and helpful, and the food was quite good. The famous burger was very good, but the tagiatelle was even better."
Bar • Wine • Beer • Cheese
"YES! YES! YES!!!! My wife and I are suckers for Italian food, which is perfect because Chicago always has so many new spots to try. The problem is when you spend , and get bland food, and meh experiences. Joe's is NOT that. This was one of the best food experiences we've had when comparing to our trip to Italy last year. First drinks: Under The Tuscan Rum, is fun, light, and a great cocktail! The PCP was surprising but in the best way! The wines were also very good. FOOD TIME: We started with the Whipped Ricotta which was very good. The honeycomb was the absolute best, but you can't forget the bread. It was buttery and crispy, and the perfect vessel for the ricotta. We also ordered the Raviolo and the Gnudi. The Raviolo was perfectly cooked, and the filling was very yummy. The broth was the perfect compliment. The Gnudi was by far our favorite dish. Super soft dumplings, amazing pesto, warm olives (its good, trust me). YUM! We were not going to get dessert but kept staring at the Berry Shortcake, and then were very glad we ordered it. I kept imaging myself as Pru and Paul, having nothing but good things to say while eating an amazing dessert. Ambiance, Service and decor were also very delightful."
Full • Wine • Italian • Bar-Lounge
"Tried this new spot because of their vegan options for part of our group. The overall atmosphere of the restaurant is really nice with friendly staff and a great waiter, we sat outside which was great on a nice day. Appetizers were brought out and were really good! The entrees came out and a couple of them were cold but delicious still. The portion size on one was underwhelming but the dish tasted incredible. At the end of the meal it was great but not outstanding. The temperature of the couple dishes really brought down the overall experience. Love the vegan options but consistency on portion for the price needs to be addressed. Will be back hoping for a better experience.Vegetarian options: Vegan menu was ample we got the pinsina which was incredible with a spicy kick and the Brussels sprouts which were amazing also. For entrees the vegan carbonara which was insanely delicious and rivals the one served at crossroads kitchen in LA and the melanzane which had great flavors but was not hot when dropped off at the table.Portion size on the vegan carbonara was underwhelming for the price. Wish there were more vegan mock meats for the dishes beside the carbonara. The vegan dessert was really good too but on the small side for portion."
Casual • American • Catering • Fast Food
"All indicators pointed to this being a classic Chicago hot dog experience. The ambience was correct the grill looked right even the guys cooking it looked right but that's where it kind of ended for me. And I can sum up the deficit simply by saying I don't think the guys were paying attention and here's why. The hot dog looked right had the right juxtaposition of ingredients but the finishing touch needs to be the proper amount of celery soft and someone was not paying attention and dropped a little too much on this. I actually tried dusting some off to render this edible. The hamburger was ordered as a plain Burger by my son but either he was not heard or they did not hear him correctly because he got a hamburger with everything. So please pay attention, listen, and take the time to do justice to this chicago classic fare."
Bar • Pubs • Irish • Casual
"Great atmosphere, great food, great service! Awesome selection of out of the ordinary beers both on tap and in bottles. Definitely needs to be on my 'visit ' list any time I 'm in Chicago! 'I have the simplest tastes. I am always satisfied with the best. ' ~Oscar Wilde"
Soup • French • American • International
"Fun, festive, good selection of wines and good service! We came for the wine flights after dinner, elsewhere. We didn't eat the food there, but the atmosphere was buzzing and the wine was flowing. If you're looking for something quieter, more intimate, try another place. If you want some good wine and a fun place to people watch and sip- this is your spot!"
Bbq • Salad • Barbecue • Sandwiches
"Food was very good. Ribs always great. Service was very very slow mainly because they had a bartender pick up our table and also work the bar. Don’t know if we will go back. 70% empty restaurant."