The Tastiest Wine Bars in Chicago

Quartino Ristorante

★★★★☆ 4.1 (5630) • $$

"Came here because a family member was in town and were staying in the city. Someone recommended this place. It was a bit of a disappointment.The food is ok. It wasnt amazing or memorable. But sometimes the service would make up for that which in this instance it didnt. Our server was also the bartender and I cant really blame her for being busy since she was also mixing everyone else's drinks We had to request for our missing set of utensil 3 or 4 times to different people. They warned us that food comes when its ready meaning it doesnt come all together even though you order at the same time. Three people ordered the same thing the Fettucini Alfredo and they all came at a different time. One was even super late. Go figure right.One of our pizza got lost somewhere and was given to another table. The Tortellini also came when everyone was almost done eating. The upside is they did compensate us for these but if these are the only food you ordered your big intestines would be eating your small intestines because of hunger!As i said the food wasnt amazing that the poor service would compensate for. So i dont think I'd be coming back here anytime soon. Happy eating!"

Bar Siena

★★★★☆ 4.2 (2187) • $$

"Service was fineOutdoor seating was fineThe sienna chopped salad was so good, I've been craving it ever since we left. I NEED to know what kind of dressing and if they'll sell it to me. I would eat this salad everyday if I could. Please give me another salad I need it ‍Lasagna was good and a large portionMy friend said the Octopus was good but wished there was moreMy friend said the gnocchi was okay but a little too spicy for her"

Monteverde

★★★★★ 4.5 (1291) • $$$

"We made a reservation on Resy, and I highly recommend a reservation because the place was packed for dinner on a Tuesday afternoon. I ordered:-Half order of Burrata E Ham -Half order of Arancini-Gnochetti con Pesto-SundaeI love that you can do half orders of the two appetizers I mentioned! It came with 2 pieces instead of 4, which is perfect for a party of two. The burrata is extremely popular and it was so good ... sweet and salty. Highly recommend. The arancini was good, but I didn't think it was anything special. They also gave us some complimentary chilled tomato soup and soup shooters (I forget the name) since we were there celebrating our anniversary. It was excellent. The gnocchi pesto was also amazing, the pasta is light and unique. Flavor is good... highly recommend. I only thing I would skip is probably the sundae. It was ordinary and wasn't worth the price. I saw a couple people order the tiramisu though."

Hugo's Frog Bar & Fish House

★★★★☆ 4.1 (1210) • $$$$

"Swung by for Happy Hour with friends, and had a really great time at Hugo's. We sat at the bar, and though I wasn't super clear what the Happy Hour prices were, I did know that oysters were a $1 and bottles of wine were half off! I do wish the oysters were juicier, and we did get some shells, but for $1 a pop, not complaining! The wine options were endless, and really happy with the bottle of sancerre we had. Also had bites like cheese dip and chips, steak and fries, plump shrimp cocktail and more.Service was great as well! Not a fan of their bathrooms, as there is an employee that is there helping you and providing little items you may need. I never carry cash with me, so it feels a bit awkward to accept help."

Osteria Via Stato

★★★★☆ 4.1 (1056) • $$

"Having never been to Chicago before, I relied heavily on recommendations from some of the partners I was treating to dinner as to where we'd actually end up eating dinner; Osteria Via Stato was on two of their lists, and their menu seemed to fit all the dietary requirements and restrictions for the group.Our party of six had a 6:30 pm dinner reservation, and we were tucked into a small table in an alcove off the main dining room. This was my first time meeting four of the guests in person, and it was the first time all five of them were meeting, as well. I really wanted to focus on conversation and community, but the table behind us was quickly filled with a rowdy party of 10, which made conversation difficult towards the end.Still, we were able to have a good night and a decent dinner. I took a star off due to the service, which was not good. Our waitress kept stopping about five feet from our table to watch us for a second before disappearing for large chunks of time, occasionally ignoring our attempts to wave her down.I went with the Chicken Mario (with brown butter and broccolini, $22.95) for my main, while my guests' dishes varied from salads to pastas to fish. There was a moment where my gluten-free guest stumped our waitress by asking for a gluten-free side, which the waitress said they didn't do (one of the reasons I went with this restaurant was because they have a gluten-free menu, so the waitress wasn't working with good information.)It took an inordinate amount of time for the waitress to return to confirm they could, in fact, guarantee the side was gluten-free, which was a relief to everyone. The Chicken Mario was pretty tasty. The chicken was cooked well - a tiny crisp to the outside but juicy on the inside. They served it with a lemon, which added a nice zip of citrus to the butter sauce and the broccolini.Everyone else enjoyed their meals, but I didn't get pictures of anything. Not sure I'd go back the next time I'm in Chicago, but it was a good central spot for everyone and it gave us a chance to connect and build relationships, so I call that a win."

Simply Pasteur

★★★★☆ 4.1 (1051) • $$

"Oh geez, I started this review half a year ago, and just got sidetracked. #behindinyelpingI have fond memories of this (my first) visit, as it was to celebrate a good friend's birthday. We looked past the extremely slow service, as we were enjoying our dinner conversation and each had a martini or 2 to tide us over. Note: the lychee and pear martinis were a hit! The kitchen also sent over an apologetic extra set of potstickers for us to inhale.By far, the STAR dish of the night was my duck curry. It was so flavorful, hearty, and comforting. I would order it again in a heartbeat. I have thought about that scrumptious dish many times this year. Everyone in my party of 4 enjoyed their food, and we shared the chocolate banana bread dessert too.We had the table by the fireplace, which definitely got quite warm, so make that logistical memo.Me of the future: come back here for that duck curry!"

3rd Coast Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.3 (848) • $$

"What a great breakfast. White glove service at standard diner prices. Portions were huge and the space, a half-basement in a historic-looking apartment building is really charming. We loved everything about our breakfast here."

City Winery

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (1275) • $$$

"Wow. It's been a long time since we went to City Winery and have they steeped up their game. We bought tickets to an early show to see The Squirrel Nut Zippers. The performance was outrageous. But the food and the service are far better than our earlier experience.When we entered we had a tasting of their Petit Syrah. We were seated next to the stage. Our seats (which we chose) had an obstructed view of the stage. Hiring the performance we mainly saw the back of their pianist.The food was great. We shared an American Waygu Hanger Steak - cooked perfectly, with fingerling potatoes in a wonderful sauce. The Waygu was seared perfectly. I can't even describe the potato's. We also ordered the chickpeas and spinach. Another great choice - delicious with some spiciness to it.The acoustics were great. Even with the location of our seats, it sounded like we were in the front center. Next time, we'll spend a bit more for better seats so we could see as well as enjoy the show."

Giant

★★★★☆ 4.3 (689) • $$$

"Wow, was I absolutely floored on my most recent trip to Giant. I'd like to think of myself as a retired Yelp reviewer, but I'm coming out of retirement to talk about just how impressed I was on my most recent trip to Giant was. I've been several times now and the food has always been excellent, but today I'm here to talk about the service.My boyfriend and I went to Giant last night to celebrate our anniversary, and due to a backup in the kitchen, we were seated just under 30 minutes later than our reservation time. This didn't really bother us because it was a beautiful night and the neighborhood was lovely to walk around, however, Giant took this very seriously. They went way way WAY above and beyond to show us how sorry they were for the delay by gifting us champagne, several dishes, and a dessert, all completely on the house. We were so appreciative of the initiative, and it only deepened our love of this restaurant. Giant is a prime example of a restaurant that values hospitality to the same degree that they value the quality of their food, which is something that you don't see all that often. Giant is easily one of my top 3 all-time favorite places to eat in Chicago based on their food alone, and the service-first experience we had last night just reaffirmed my opinion that Giant is one of the best restaurants Chicago has to offer. Bravo, Giant, keep up the excellent work."

La Crêperie

★★★★☆ 4 (759) • $$

"My son and I came on quiet Tuesday night. There were only few tables being occupied, as expected for a midweek dinner. The place is small and cozy inside with a lot of French decor. Their service was great. Very friendly staff and our food came out quick.We ended up sharing a their Croque Madame and their La Classique crepe. The Croque Madame was really delicious. It came with toasted ham, Swiss cheese and topped with a perfectly fried egg and served with fries. The Classique Crepe was just as delicious. I've had plenty of crepes before but these were different. Some parts of the crepe were crispy which was definitely something new. You can never go wrong with Nutella and bananas. Overall we kept it simple and quick and they delivered. I was surprised on how full I got just by sharing and wouldn't hesitate returning here to try out some of their other offerings."

Acanto

★★★★☆ 4.3 (570) • $$

"For this place to be arguably a tourist trap as it's across from the bean I was very surprised. My cocktail was well balanced & not a single food item was boring & some were mind boggling delicious. I'm among the people that contend that Monteverde is the best Italian in the city however there are dishes here that honestly can compete such as the lobster ravioli & the pistachio pasta dish. For your money & the area you could do a whole hell of a lot worse"

Moody's Pub

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (900)

"Basically it's a cool old looking place with some basic divey bar food. If it doesn't seem cool to you, then you might be moody. Moody's Pub is like an old British pub but with even worse food if you can believe that. A beautiful old interior with stones and wood, and some stained glass. There's also a nice patio. A lot of good drinks. It's certain better than any food. This is a place we went recently and were disappointed with the mediocre selection. Drinks are the only thing we recommend from here. The best one is the Jaker's Mark. It's $8 for a big glass. This is lemonade, orange juice, and whiskey. Simple but good. The food sucks. It has limited vegetarian choices. We each got a Black Bean Chipotle Burger. It's $10.50 with a side like fries. This was a mushy patty. Most spice seemed to be chipotle powder, just lazy. The burger comes with lettuce and onions. Best thing is the atmosphere. It has a cool interior and patio. The menu is lame for vegetarians."

Vincent Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.2 (559) • $$$

"Vincent delivers a terrific happy hour from 5-6pm Weds to Fri with delicious drinks and bites in Andersonville! My fiancé and I are always looking for go-to happy hours on the north side of Chicago and Vincent didn't disappoint. We were able to easily secure a reservation online for a Wednesday at 5:00pm but don't hesitate to be a walk-in - when we arrived, we were the first guests of the evening since the restaurant opens at 5pm. We ordered a couple drinks - the Bubbles and Flowers and an Old Fashioned - and I have to say they were both excellent. Not to mention, the value of happy hour at Vincent is great as the cocktails are roughly 40% off. We also loved that happy hour offered a number of their appetizers at a discount and we were able to order the happy hour board and truffle frites at a discount - all great as well. We also couldn't resist ordering a burger from the regular dinner menu to share. Don't come to Vincent and not order the burger - it was simply delicious and we both left very happy and full. Overall, we couldn't beat the taste and value of the happy hour and the incredibly friendly service and low lighting and wooden tables just made it a big win for us! P.S. Parking on the street Vincent is located on is free after 6 p.m."

Gordon Ramsay Burger

★★★★☆ 3.9 (613) • $$

"Had dinner here and the onion rings, burgers, and cocktails we ordered were all amazing. The onion rings are huge and comes with this extra zesty, homemade ranch sauce for dipping. My friend got the brunch burger, which looked absolutely delicious, and I got the Idiot Burger. The idiot burger has prime rib instead of ground beef, and that made the taste unique. It comes with a tomato chutney sauce that sort of cooled the burger off, but it tasted superb. Our waiter was so sweet, helpful, and welcoming. The atmosphere here is definitely laidback and family oriented. Definitely a must visit when coming to Chicago."

Enoteca Roma Ristorante

★★★★☆ 4 (563) • $$

"I found this place as highly rated authentic Roman Italian food and have to say I wasn't disappointed! We got arancini special of the day and a flight of bruschetta with napoli, roma and calabrese. Arancini was one of the best I have had and was perfectly crispy! The flight was very flavorful and had the freshest ingredients. The house bread was super soft from the bakery and we were in love with it! For our main entrees, we got the spaghetti nonna giovanna and lasagna. The spaghetti was uniquely flavorful and one of a kind vegetarian pasta. Overall, authentic food, great service and casual rustic ambience made our day!"

Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar

★★★★☆ 4.3 (479)

"Such a fantastic hole in the wall (literally bc the entrance is hidden off to the side) wine bar with some killer kitchen offerings. I was in the neighborhood and checked this place out after hearing reviews that they have one of the best burgers in the city. They did not disappoint!I was seated quickly at the bar, and the bartender was fast to respond when I had questions. I ordered the isastegi cider from the basque region of Spain and the skilled bartender provided background on the composition and how to pour the cider, it was such a good experience! The burger was extraordinary! They can make it medium rare or medium and as a non-bloody type of person medium was the perfect fit for me. The patty was really flavorful, not too salty, and nicely crisp at the edges. Sauces were not overpowering but definitely present in the burger, and the buns were nicely toasted. The delicious pickles and pickles jalapenos were to the side and can be enjoyed together or separate. Needless to say I devoured everything and when I wanted a small addition to top off the meal the bread service with the toasted but soft sourdough truly hit the spot.Will definitely be back to check out their vast array of other imported beers, ciders, and wines! What a great spot!"

Pinched on the River

★★★★☆ 4.4 (449) • $$

"I went here for a group dinner on a Wednesday night! It wasn't super crowded and the tables had a good amount of space between them so when they did fill up when dinner service was in full swing - it didn't feel crowded.It's part bakery. You wouldn't know there was a restaurant because it's on a different floor. So walking in and not seeing anyone, I thought this is weird, but they have a giant arrow and sign that you can see from the front door saying dine-in and pointing to go downstairs. Once is downstairs, it's so nice.The weather was perfect that night. It has the cutest set up right by the river with some boats and docks. They also have fairy lights that come on once it gets dark on the trees. It truly is a really nice romantic hidden gem. And where it's located is far enough away from Lake shore drive that you can see the fireworks if you are there dining around around 9 PM. They do mocktails and they have a peach or pineapple flavor. I got both and I was very happy with it. It tasted similar to a mojito, very refreshing and fit nicely with dining al fresco.Onto the food, I liked a lot of what we got!-3 flavors of hummus (poblano, red pepper and original) on cucumbers-bruschetta-Mediterranean Fish Tacos -Mushroom Pesto Flatbread-Falafels-chicken skewers-jumbo shrimp -baklava-Nutella crepe-beignetsMy faves were...The shrimp was juicy and jumbo for sure and the chimichurri sauce was so flavorful!Falafels were not dry at all! It kinda ate like a potato ball and I love me some potatoes! The outside was crispy and inside soft.Fish tacos! They got a lot of flavor in it. I wouldn't think mediterranean and tacos, but they made it work.Mushroom pesto flatbread was delish! It didn't look like a ton of stuff on it but I think simple was the way to go. The flavors shined and the pesto on top is what brought it together.I'd come back and try more of the menu because what I did try really hit the spot so I'm confident I'll find some more goodies!"

Eduardo's Enoteca

★★★★☆ 4.2 (490) • $$

"My luck finally ran out. 9 times of 10, food I order online is done before the promised time. I showed up about 10 minutes before the promised time and was still told it would be 20 more minutes. I ordered their Herb & Foccacia and two pizzas. The Herb & Focaccia was delicious. It came with olive oil to dip the bread but, overall a very simple flavorful dish. We went with their Margherita pizza and their Miele & Fig. I've definitely had better Margherita. It such a plan pizza that should be hard to mess up. My biggest issue was with the crust. It wasn't cooked long enough, it was more on the chewy side and not crispy enough. It was my first time trying Fig on a pizza. It was supposed to come with marinara sauce, honey goat cheese, mozzarella, dried figs, cayenne infused honey, arugula, although I mine was missing the arugula and I didn't see any honey or tasted anything cayenne on my pizza. Despite it missing those two key ingredients, the pizza was still damn delicious. It definitely changed my entire experience with this place. The goat cheese went perfect with the sweetness from the fig. The only thing it was missing was a kick from the cayenne infused honey. Will definitely be returning to try this pizza again."

Table, Donkey and Stick

★★★★☆ 4.1 (505) • $$

"Came here for restaurant week and the food DEMANDS a five star rating, but... Some might think the quirky building and seating arrangements adds to the experience. But I'm not one of them. It was extremely cold out, so their heater was running, and when it was on, it was blasting us too warm, and when it was off, it was cold. Distracting to say the least. Not comfortable. The food was TOTALLY AMAZING though and the service was great. I'm just not a fan of the physical set up. Especially for the price one pays..."

Eden

★★★★★ 4.5 (365) • $$$

"What a lovely establishment. I came for dinner on a Thursday night after long day at technology conference. Lucky for me the dinner was a treat by the tech company. This review is based on private service in the rear room. Our party was less than 30. We had two tables and a set 4-course menu. The cocktail and wine menu was expansive here. I ordered a Cosmo and a French 75. Both were great. To accompany my meal, I also had a delightful red wine (Zin). For food we had a bread assortment which was divine. That pretzel bread with goat cheese butter was to dream for. For our second course there was a great burnt watermelon feta tomato salad....yummy. Additionally, there was a a delicious side dish served with main dish. I opted for the flat iron steak which paired nicely with the roasted carrots. I ate all my steak, it was so tender. The 4th course was also great. We had an option for a stone fruit (peaches) dessert and flourless chocolate cake. I picked the flourless cake and it was good but the stone fruit dessert was much better. All-in-all a very great dinner. Ambiance and service were prime here. Our server was so great. I wish I knew his name as he was funny and kept the drinks flowing. Cherry on top of the food it that there is a free parking lot across the street. I will be back."

Boqueria Fulton Market

★★★★☆ 4.1 (418) • $$$

"*My review contains details around Restaurant week, however, most dishes are also available under their regular Menu*My friends and I recently tried the restaurant week lunch menu at Boqueria. I've been to Boqueria multiple times in the past, and I keep coming back for their amazing tapas dishes! My friends and I personally love the mushroom croquettes the most. They literally melt in your mouth with each bite! We also tried ESCALIVADA which is roasted eggplant dish and Roasted broccoli. Roasted broccoli was my least favorite dish when compared to everything else that we tried, it was a little too cheesy! I've tried their Paella as well in the past (not part of the restaurant menu) and definitely recommend it! For desert, they have churros with a chocolate dip which again just melts in your mouth!Note: They also have bottomless mimosas during brunch hours and their sangrias are very delicious! I would recommend Boqueria for good ambiance, food and drinks!"

Osteria del Pastaio

★★★★☆ 3.8 (481) • $$

"A solid find and the kitchen is open until 10:30! Located just off Michigan Ave near Fourth Presbyterian Church and The Four Seasons Hotel. FOOD Each item was bursting with flavor and very reasonably priced. Roasted rabbit tenderloin wrapped in crispy prosciutto- 5/5 Penne Arrabbiata with sausage - 3/5 *full of flavor and fresh short pasta though not a fave. I wouldn't be inclined to order it again. Sautéed Calamari with Shrimp - 4/5 Gnocchi short rib - 5/5 (gluten free option available) SERVICE Service was what you'd expect close to closing. AMBIANCE The chairs in the restaurant have seen better days almost every seat in the front of the restaurant have a clear view of who heads to and leaves from the bathroom. MISCELLANEOUS There's a 3% charge for using a credit card. We dined as walk ins at 10:20p on a Friday night and things were pretty quiet. In terms of occupancy, there were a couple of other diners who were wrapping up their meals while we were there."

Via Carducci La Sorella

★★★★☆ 3.8 (449) • $$

"Wine, bread, pasta, patio! Everything was delicious! Highly recommend and would definitely return."

Willow Room

★★★★☆ 4.1 (379) • $$

"This place is super underrated! It's such a cute little spot off the ever-so-popular Halsted strip. A friend and I went here for dinner before a show at Joe's on Weed and enjoyed splitting a bunch of dishes.Some of the highlights were the burrata - which was served kind of deconstructed, making it fun to build your own, pick and choose what you want and you can spread it all in bread or eat it all separate. It came with cherry tomatoes, prosciutto, and balsamic.Another delish dish was the arancini - it crispier than expected (maybe they use panko?) and we loved it! The flavors really pop, there was some spice, some tang, and a very creamy texture inside paired so well with crispy outside.We enjoyed some cocktails with our dinner and service was prompt. The inside is so cute -- this would be a great date night spot!"

Club Lago

★★★★☆ 4 (383) • $$

"How have I never come upon this cute old school Italian spot? Went for a casual dinner after yoga and it was a super casual crowd. Service was fast and friendly and she gave me my pasta recommendation, which I loved.If you only get one thing, get the Italian scampi. Our server said it was her fave dish and it did NOT disappoint! The shrimps are huge and breaded so lightly and the flavor was amazing. The sauce was also so good, I scooped it with a spoon. My friend got the linguine and clams was which was also delish.The lemon Italian ice was nice I was told and the espresso gelato was soft, creamy and decadent. It might have been the smallest and lightest touch espresso martini I've ever had.Will definitely be back for either pasta and to try others, taking off one star bc I thought the portions were pretty small and the espresso martinis were light and also small."

QP Greek Food With A Kick

★★★★☆ 4.4 (287)

"wow! social media hype was spot on for this place! i saw this restaurant on someone's review on instagram and had to check it outfood:-broasted chicken is their most famous item and it definitely they did not disappoint . super crunchy and juicy. there's 3 ways to get this: regular, kickd (spicy) and greek. we opted for the green with the sauce in the side and the sauce is amazing. can't wait to try the kickd.-gyros plate. i'm a big fan of gyros from charcoal flame in morton grove so i was ready to be disappointed but it was delicious. super flavorful, not greasy, and comes with warm delicious fluffy pitas -not spicy feta was so perfect. just the perfect appetizer with the fluffy pitasservice: super friendly upon walking in. i ordered online ahead of time because it says to give them 20 min for the broasted chicken. they quickly adjusted the order for dine in with no hassle. definitely raving about this place to everyone and can't wait to be back"

Brass Tack

★★★★☆ 4.3 (299) • $$$

"Had an amazing experience at BT. Wife and I came to BT for dinner while staying at the Waldorf. The staff as always was on point. Alex took amazing care of us. Made great recommendations and ensured our dinner went without any disappointments. The house sommelier, Taylor, was super personable and answered all of my wine related questions. I would strongly recommend asking Taylor for a recommendation when pairing wine with your meal. The restaurant had no problem accommodating our request for a quiet table where my wife and I could sit next to each other vs across from one another. I ordered the NY strip this time. The steak came out done to the correct temperature and was seasoned just the way I like it. The steak was accompanied with a cherry tomato's on the vine, lightly grilled. Tomatoes added a great balance to the meal. The steaks was so filling that we ended up skipping out on the desert but the desert menu offers a great selection of sweets. Overall, fantastic dinner experience. Looking forward to visiting Brass Tack again."

Gianni's Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.9 (320) • $$

"FINALLY have found a bottomless mimosa place in this part of the suburbs! Normally a buffet style bottomless mimosa place means you're sacrificing quality for quantity, but that's definitely not the case here. There's such a good spread of food, a little breakfast, a little lunch. It was all pretty good too. When we first walked in we thought that it was this super fancy place & felt a little out of place, so if you're going here for dinner, I would probably dress a little nicer (or don't, I'm not trying to tell you how to live your life). After a few mimosas, we normally get pretty loud, but the volume levels here never made us feel like we were too loud. Our server was AMAZING. She was fun and never let our mimosas stay empty for too long. So what's not to love about this place?"

Arun's Thai Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.9 (278) • $$$$

"Arun's has been around for a long time, and I was excited to finally check this place out!They offer a prix-fixe as well as an a la carte menu, including vegan options and a special takeout menu.We opted for the a la carte, so that we could pick-and-choose and obtain a variety. We started off with:+Crab Eggrolls - filled with blue crab meat, glass noodles, and shredded carrots and cabbage; served with a sweet and sour sauce; these were not that great, and were a forgettable app+Crab Rangoon - filled with blue crab meat, cream cheese, celery, and water chestnuts; served with a sweet and sour sauce; this had a generous amount of crab in them, so it was a pleasant surprise; however, the filling itself just didn't taste good and probably not for those who are 'purists' with crab rangoons+Fried Tofu - golden-fried organic tofu with a sweet and sour sauce; the tofu seemed to have been overfried, as the skin was just too tough and difficult to chewFor our entrees, we tried:+Phad See Ewe - wok-tossed wide noodles with Chinese broccoli and a house savory soy sauce; you can opt for organic chicken, beef, or jumbo shrimp, and we opted for beef; we were extremely disappointed, as the menu clearly states that Chinese broccoli was used, but it was not+Phad Thai - rice noodles with egg, bean sprouts, garlic chives, tofu bits, and shallots, wrapped in an egg omelet sheet; you can opt for organic chicken, jumbo shrimp, or add a grilled Alaskan king crab leg; we opted for the king crab, and there was a cracked portion of the leg, situated on top of the noodles; the noodles were a little dry and probably needed more sauce+Eggplant Basil - stir-fried eggplant with crushed garlic, cilantro, chili, Thai basil, and fermented soybeans; you can opt to add tofu, veggies, organic chicken, shrimp, or beef; we didn't go for any of the protein; this dish was okay, as the eggplant could have been more crispy, as they were more on the soggy category+Roasted Duck Red Curry - red curry with roasted duck, pineapple, sweet basil, kaffir-lime leaves, and cherry tomatoes; note that this is more on the sweeter side; the duck didn't seem to be prepared or cooked well and was unenjoyable+Massuman Curry - beef curry with sweet onions and potatoes, served with jasmine rice; we weren't fans of the beef in there+and, Shoo Shee Salmon - grilled salmon in a coconut-curry sauce, prepared with kaffir limes, sweet basil leaves, and young peppercorns; served with jasmine rice; the salmon was a little overcooked, and the curry itself was thin in consistencyOverall, we left disappointed, considering how long this restaurant has been around, we maybe had higher expectations?Service was fine. The interior of the place is a similar set up as other Thai restaurants, but slightly with an upscale vibe.Street parking can be found in the area.+inaccurate dish descriptions+okay service+street parking available"

Froggy's French Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.9 (258) • $$$

"So disappointed with the food here. First I'll say I made a reservation for a table for 6 to celebrate my husbands birthday. The ambience was nice and we were seated right away but there were so many flies. It was annoying constantly trying to keep them from our food and table. The service was 5 star, our servers were lovely and made my husbands birthday special with a candle in his creme brûlée... now the food...Sadly everyone in our party was disappointed and we ordered a huge mix of menu items. We spent over $650 not including tip. The French onion soup was atrocious, we ordered 2, my friend was disgusted, tasted like sour lemon soup. Both of us didn't finish them and it's our absolute favorite soup to order but definitely NOT here. Awful. I regret not asking the waiter to it off the bill.My husband ordered veal and it was the strangest dish, literally looked like a goulash, couldn't tell what the meat was, awful again.The cheese plate was literally a pear cut into small slices with 5 tiny slices of cheese on it, more pear then cheese. Sadly all our guests were disappointed with the cuisine. Made me feel bad because I made the reservation. Would not come back here. It's a pity because the location and ambiance is great just the food isn't worth it."

Enzo & Lucia Ristorante Italiano

★★★★☆ 3.8 (270) • $$$

"We sat on the outside patio. They have plenty of seating with umbrellas which is nice. Complimentary bread is served. It was warm and delicious.For my meal I had lasagna. It was a nice meat sauce with lots of mozzarella cheese. It was a pretty good lasagna! Many menu options looked delicious!Service was fast and friendly!"

Bodega Sur

★★★★☆ 4.4 (198) • $$

"We ended up here after watching a musical @ the Mercury Theater. We tired Tango Sur but the wait was 2 hours so came to Bodega Sur instead. Had a very good red sangria, hubby had the michelada . We ordered salmon, veggie burger and spinach empanadas. The food was mediocre nothing exciting but the vibe of the restaurant was trendy and cool. We had the Argentinian version of profiteroles . Overall a nice experience."

FIYA

★★★★☆ 3.9 (231)

"Walked in with the beau on a Friday night at 7pm and was lucky enough to get seats at the counter around the oven without reservations - it was solidly full, and unsurprisingly so. Fiya has an awesome ambiance: Open, casual and cozy / intimate interior that includes a wood-burning brick oven and nice bar space, and a lush outdoor patio in the back. What a gem! Then comes the food and drinks: Great Middle Eastern / Mediterranean cuisine and a wide variety of beer, wine, and absolutely delicious cocktails, especially those with Israeli-style street sodas. Service was also so friendly, helpful, and efficient.Excellent for dates and small groups, shareable dishes, drinks and tapas, dinner, and vegetarians. Highly recommend the Salatim starter. Happy Hour is from 4-6pm on weekdays, Brunch on weekends, and apparently they JUST opened their new Cafe this August for pastries, breakfast sandwiches, and lunch on weekdays from 11am. Definitely worth a visit!"

Brindille

★★★★☆ 4 (205) • $$$$

"Brindille pronounced "Braun-DEE", translates to "new growth" in French with a woman chef at the helm! We like a woman chef! This spot is exquisite and elegant but also inviting. It's perfect for a romantic dinner or special celebration. It's adorned with black and white art, dark with intimate lighting. The attentive staff ensures a top notch dining experience. We ordered the iced oysters to start things off. The feuillete is an elegant light biscuit stuffed with mushrooms and spinach. It was delightful. The gem salad was fresh and a perfect addition. We finished with the scallops and fries. This is a huge helping of shoe strong fries served with mayonnaise which is superior! Love the story. Loved the restaurant. Loved the food."

Tuscan Market & Wine Shop

★★★★☆ 4 (199) • $$

"This place was excellent! My husband and I stopped in on a Saturday in the early evening. We just wanted to relax and have some wine and a couple of noshes before heading home. Well, we got so much more. The food here is fantastic! We ordered the Canga Salsa and the garlic knots with brie cheese. They were SO GOOD! The garlic knots were fabulous - I think they were homemade to order. So pillowy and soft and flavorful! The Canga Salsa which is a pesto sauce that's lightly warmed and topped with toasted marcona almonds and kalamata olives was unbelievably delicious! The server was great too and was kind and helpful. We really enjoyed our visit and will definitely come back to try more things and try their pizza!"