Lush Wine and Spirits

★★★★☆ 4 (157) • $$

"Lush Wine and Spirts came in clutch! A group of friends and I were dining by a nearby restaurant and it was BYOB. Thankfully, LWS had what we needed. The booze. They have a wide assortment of drinks along with wines and spirits. We opted for seltzers and beers which were located towards the back alongside the wall. Although we didn't stay, I could tell this would be a nice date night spot for those wanting a more intimate and quiet setting. Thank you for the kind service."

LIVA at Chicago Winery

★★★★☆ 4 (64)

"The place is beautiful and nice for an elegant dinner; however the food isn't really worth the prices. I would just come here for the wine and drinks next time! We ordered a variety of dishes and drinks and were a big group though, so I appreciated the service trying to keep up with us. We had the burrata and croquettes to start- really nothing special. I liked the burrata and would definitely not get the small tasteless croquettes again. For our entrees, I shared the little gem salad and roasted chicken cavatelli with a friend. The salad was a nice fresh dish and portion. The pasta was okay and nothing special, though better than the sweet potato gnocchi that I tried as well. I liked my cocktail- the luchador love song was a fresh fruity take on a spicy margarita in a cool cup. It was quite popular in our group."

The Del Rio Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.7 (112) • $$$

"This is my favorite Italian-American restaurant in the world. It's got everything you'll want to enjoy a nice date night or for a dinner out with a group of old friends. Fresh warm bread with butter and cold drinks are always a good place to start!A mix of amazing entrees and pasta sides with fresh seafood and the best chicken parm you'll find. Oh, and get the gnocchi. It's so soft and pillowy... you'll eat the full side by yourself and realize that everyone out with you was hoping you'd notice their hungry eyes. You know, you're welcome to get your own? Yeah.Everything here is good. The service is incredibly friendly and helpful. They will make you feel right at home even if you just landed a couple hours ago and are still jetlagged. It's just the best.TL;DR: If you are thinking about going out for food North of Chicago, eat here. I promise you'll love the experience."

Broken Shaker at Freehand Chicago

★★★★☆ 4.1 (453) • $$

"Narrative: Work Trip to Chicago in June. I had a craving for a good burger and cocktail and this place was close to my hotel. Food: So I was intrigued by their Happiest Meal special. If you asked me to find a burger that represented what a typical American burger should be, this burger would be it. It was like a Big Mac, if a Big Mac tasted absolutely amazing. I still think about that burger. So good. Drinks: This place gives off high end tiki bar vibes but doesn't fully embrace the kitsch of one. Basically, you can get some very unique drinks while also falling back on the mainstays of any classy bar if orgeat and falernum make you nervous. They utilized a lot of house-made bitters and syrups which elevated the drinks. Aesthetic: This place was unique. It looked like visiting my grandparents house if they never updated it since 1960. Definitely a walk back into a different time. Cozy, spacious, and lots of corners to enjoy a good drink and conversations. Service: Hit or miss. The guy in the back bar had no clue about the drink of the day or food specials that the website talked about. I was about to walk out but then asked at the front bar. The lady their was much more knowledgeable about what I was looking for and served me. Price: The Happiest Meal Burger is a happy hour special and comes at a very good price, especially being found in downtown Chicago. Drinks are standard to what you will find at other bars downtown Why You Should Go: That amazing burger!!!"

Ella Elli

★★★★★ 4.5 (443) • $$$

"Food and ambiance were great. Had two charcuterie boards - one with meat and one with cheese. Both were fantastic. The cheese and olives were very flavorful. The meat was tender and delicious. Also had the brussels sprouts and cauliflower which were fresh and earthy with herbs. Thought they could have used a bit more flavor as the brussels sprouts were slightly bitter. The gnocchi and mushroom toast were the best dishes of the night. Very flavorful and hearty. The seabass was light and well cooked.The server, Leo, was well-versed in both the wine selection and food and was very friendly."

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!"

Outside Voices

★★★★☆ 4.2 (47)

"I absolutely love this place!!! We came with a group of 9 of us and were able to sit comfortably in the outdoor space; it was so nice! The atmosphere is casual and neighborly, and I was really impressed with the attention to detail that is put into the space and the wine! All of the bottles have cool designed labels, and they play music on vinyl inside. We were able to sample our wine before getting a few bottles to split between our group. I love that they have orange wines! They were all very delicious and refreshing. I can't wait to come back here! The inside is super cute and would be fun for a cozy winter night too."

Volo Restaurant Wine Bar

★★★★☆ 3.9 (587) • $$

"Please go to happy hour. It is the happiest of hours. Yes dollar oysters, drink specials and more. My wife and I came for wine and were treated to a warm welcome to us and our dog. The patio in the front is dog friendly during the warm season. I can't comment on the food since we didn't try it. There is a draft wine special for Red and White for 9 dollars a pour. Vast selection of wine accessible through their menu QR code. Street parking only, on the first floor so handicap accessible"

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."

Apero

★★★★★ 4.8 (21)

"The food and drinks here are good but I wish they'd do a last call before the kitchen closes. They seemed to forget about my table and I really wanted to order another item."

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!"

GoodFunk

★★★★☆ 4 (28)

"GoodFunk had been on my list for months, so I was excited when I realized we had some time before another reservation to stop in here for the first time. Most of the seating at GoodFunk is centralized at the bar. I wouldn't recommend this bar for a large group. I think it is better for a date/with one other person or solo. There are a few light food options on the menu, but this place would be more ideal for pre/post dinner drinks. Once we took our seats at the bar, we were immediately welcomed by the bartender. Once we made our wine selections, the bartender let us each try samples of the wine before fully committing to the wine we selected. I've only ever had a handful of orange wines in general, so I took the opportunity to try one of the orange wines from their menu. I really loved the one I picked. We also ordered the steak tartare. The steak tartare was good, but I wished it came with a couple more slices of the bread. It came with 4 small pieces, but we were definitely scooping up the rest of the tartare with a fork. After my husband had his first one, he ordered an old fashioned. I also tried a sip of his old fashioned and really enjoyed it. The wine selection, ambiance, and service are all a winning combination at GoodFunk."

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!"

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!"

Eight Bar

★★★★☆ 3.8 (80) • $$

"Trying to think of a special place to have our small celebratory engagement dinner, I couldn't think of any other place that has raved reviews after raved reviews. I didn't realize the patio was a completely different menu, but we weren't disappointed either way.Roberto was our waiter and the staff was on point at all times. Some of the best service in Chicago, in my opinion. We got a custom menu to celebrate our engagement and Roberto was kind enough to treat us all to a glass of champagne for a toast. It was such a delightful touch. He also recommended a great bottle of wine that got us perfectly toasty for the cold night we visited on. The patio is completely covered and warm inside - warm enough to take your coat off just FYI.The food is really good and pricey - so be prepared. We absolutely loved everything we got (which I'll list below), but I think next time, we'll opt out of getting the steak. We'll never learn our lesson that steaks are just better cooked at home. But hey, that's just our opinion.Chopped salad (maple & ash wedge) - refreshing, light, flavorful, and crispy. The dressing isn't overpowering. It's big enough to share with 2-3. Dry aged Meatballs - a must! So good, cheesy, and flavorful. Comes with a side of bread and four meatballs. Topped with sauce, perfect for dipping. Don't skip!28oz bone-in Ribeye - I absolutely love fat. This one was perfectly medium rare and came on the bone. There was a little too much grizzle that made a few parts tough to chew. Like I said, I really like the fat so I was bummed to not get much out of this.Mashed potatoes - do not skip! I repeat, do not skip. This is also a just. A side large enough to split with 2-3 but honestly, you won't want to. It's a 50/50 mashed potatoes I believe. At least that's how it tasted. Completely smooth and creamy. Next time I'll be getting this and trying the Mac and cheese.Coconut cream pie - highly recommend, even if you're a chocolate lover. So light and refreshing. It was the first to go at a table full of chocolate lovers.Chocolate cake - it had a hazelnut topping that was crunchy and a the perfect texture complement. The rest was a little too dense for me. That doesn't mean it wasn't great. I just preferred the coconut cream pie.Next time I'll try the bone marrow and a few other items. I wasn't with the most explorative group of people that eat absolutely anything like myself haha."

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."

Kizami Sushi

★★★★☆ 4.4 (120) • $$

"Solid sushi spot in Lincoln Park. I've been here twice - once on a Monday evening and once on a Sunday late afternoon. The Monday evening was really busy and we had a short wait for a table. Sunday was more recent and we got there soon after they opened and were the only ones at first (it got busier later)They have HH on food and drinks from 4-6pm. I got a roll, nigiri, edamame, and a beer. With tip, it was just over $30, which isn't bad. My friends had a variety of drinks and food and all enjoyed it.Service was friendly and prompt. It's not a huge spot so I can imagine there's a wait at peak times. Will def be back!"

Nettare

★★★★★ 4.5 (30)

"Super dope spot! Killer design by Project Interiors and it doesn't just look good, food is fire! We had the bacon burnt ends, green beans, latkes, maritozzi, ice cream, and gooey butter cake - best I ever had! G&T tasted so good, my friend had the Irish coffee, and the Blue Velvet cocktail is 5 stars! Literally. Get that!Loved the bacon and gooey butter cake so much! Definitely coming back for that soon and to try more dishes.Special shout out on this design, I love me some breeze blocks and plant material! The greenery is hip and welcoming. Love the tile work and bar design. You feel like you're in a Chicago three flat and want to live here because it's cool as hell. Does it come with the chef? Natural brick, great lighting and like a good design firm world, they killed it on the bathrooms too! Love the surfaces and hand towels. Aka SoHo House?Great food, awesome staff, beautiful design = New favorite place in the neighborhood. Thanks to Austin for the referral! I almost passed. So dumb! PS. Sorry I didn't take pictures of the food, we ate it too fast! Next time. Cheers~"

Jilly's Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.6 (163)

"Ida the owner is a very nice lady, who's hands on receiving and going around greeting her customers. She's a fantastic owner and host.Their crème Brûlée is delicious and the wine selection extremely good !!The food is good. Ida is constantly checking for quality control which is outstanding from an owner. This Bistro has a huge potential the menu is very impressive. Perhaps they need to refine a little more the French taste on the bouillabaisse and thé moule but as I always say less is more. The real French cuisine is made of good and fresh ingredients and a simple but exquisite taste that's all."

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!"

Gather

★★★★★ 4.5 (1039) • $$

"Wonderful creative menu and nice wine list. The service is also very good. Enjoyed the many appetizers which were exceptional. The main course were OK, but not nearly as good as the appetizers."

Eight Bar

★★★★☆ 3.8 (80) • $$

"Trying to think of a special place to have our small celebratory engagement dinner, I couldn't think of any other place that has raved reviews after raved reviews. I didn't realize the patio was a completely different menu, but we weren't disappointed either way.Roberto was our waiter and the staff was on point at all times. Some of the best service in Chicago, in my opinion. We got a custom menu to celebrate our engagement and Roberto was kind enough to treat us all to a glass of champagne for a toast. It was such a delightful touch. He also recommended a great bottle of wine that got us perfectly toasty for the cold night we visited on. The patio is completely covered and warm inside - warm enough to take your coat off just FYI.The food is really good and pricey - so be prepared. We absolutely loved everything we got (which I'll list below), but I think next time, we'll opt out of getting the steak. We'll never learn our lesson that steaks are just better cooked at home. But hey, that's just our opinion.Chopped salad (maple & ash wedge) - refreshing, light, flavorful, and crispy. The dressing isn't overpowering. It's big enough to share with 2-3. Dry aged Meatballs - a must! So good, cheesy, and flavorful. Comes with a side of bread and four meatballs. Topped with sauce, perfect for dipping. Don't skip!28oz bone-in Ribeye - I absolutely love fat. This one was perfectly medium rare and came on the bone. There was a little too much grizzle that made a few parts tough to chew. Like I said, I really like the fat so I was bummed to not get much out of this.Mashed potatoes - do not skip! I repeat, do not skip. This is also a just. A side large enough to split with 2-3 but honestly, you won't want to. It's a 50/50 mashed potatoes I believe. At least that's how it tasted. Completely smooth and creamy. Next time I'll be getting this and trying the Mac and cheese.Coconut cream pie - highly recommend, even if you're a chocolate lover. So light and refreshing. It was the first to go at a table full of chocolate lovers.Chocolate cake - it had a hazelnut topping that was crunchy and a the perfect texture complement. The rest was a little too dense for me. That doesn't mean it wasn't great. I just preferred the coconut cream pie.Next time I'll try the bone marrow and a few other items. I wasn't with the most explorative group of people that eat absolutely anything like myself haha."

Riccardo Enoteca

★★★★☆ 4.2 (175) • $$

"Such an unassuming quaint pub (Enoteco) serving up the most authentic Italian food I've ever had.We arrived late and was still greeted with a smile and seated immediately. The waiter was super attentive and answered our many questions since most items were written in Italian. The mixed seafood and linguine arrived piping hot. The short ribs and pasta was tender and cooked to perfection. Our branzino in lemon butter and capers was to die for. We sat around dipping our bread in the dressing it was so good. We ended the evening with the best tiramisu cake ever. This place is top shelf! Maybe next time we will actually eat in their restaurant (trattoria) across the street."

Za Za's Tavola Italiana

★★★★☆ 3.7 (200) • $$$

"Zsa-Zsa's never disappoints.In all the years I have been coming here, only once was the food less than fantastic. They made it right. Oh, The stuffed shrimp appetizer is to die for."

Roister

★★★★☆ 3.9 (945) • $$$$

"This is a really late review, so I'm sure what I have to say echoes so many people's opinions.It was a bit of a trek getting to Roister due to all the construction happening on their street back then. But the food, the vibe, and the top notch service was all worth it.The food was sublime. The dishes were made of ingredients that one would never think could complement each other, but their magical kitchen performs feats of culinary alchemy. Pasta with clams and mint? A chocolate bar made with duck fat? And those oysters that haunt my dreams to this day...I'll never be the same after that meal.When my hubby expressed how big a fan he was of Grant Achatz, the head chef invited him into the kitchen to observe their operations. So he stood there as they prepared dinner for all the diners. That experience is something that he talks about to this day.All in all, we had a wonderful time at Roister, and we will definitely come back to Chicago and plan our vacation around this restaurant. Their food and kindness left lasting memories for our family."

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."

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."

Townhouse Restaurant & Wine Bar

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (214) • $$

"Im ashamed to say, I never knew this place existed! Probably because I've always worked more so northeast of this area downtown so I usually don't get to lunch/after work drinks over here. My current company is housed in the Sears tower and some colleagues chose this place to grab goodbye drinks for a team member.My squad grabbed a seat outside which is great because it was a nice sunny day. I wasn't hungry so it was just drinks for me and I had some steaks to throw on the grill for later when I got home. I had the Dibs on the Barrel which is their version of an old fashioned which was nice. I then moved on to a Basil Hayden Manhattan which was even better. Our server Nic was a cool guy and kinda funny lol. Went in to use the bathroom and the inside looked very nice...I will definitely check out in the future. Good spot for after work cocktails, dates or a quick sync with friends"

Travelle at The Langham, Chicago

★★★★☆ 4.1 (362) • $$$

"This review is based on after brunch drinks at the bar. The Queen took me to Mother's Day brunch at The Tortoise Supper Club (The Doctor was out of town on business). Since it was such a lovely day, and we had parking nearby on Spot Hero, we decided to go here to have a drink, The bar and restaurant are located on the second floor of the hotel. It is a beautiful space with a lovely view of the city.We ordered a bottle of prosecco, which was not too bad considering we were downtown. The bartender was nice, attentive but not intrusive, as we were having a great conversation.Because it was Mother's Day, Travelle was offering a brunch buffet. Not sure how much it was, but from what I could see from our seat, it looked amazing. There was a raw seafood section and I saw very large crab legs that were already cracked so a simply pull would get the meat out....that is a win for me. There were numerous appetizers with smoked salmon that looked amazing as well and they have several toasters set up for the different breads and bagels. Based on what I saw, I would totally do a buffet here.One thing to note....there were tables being served off the regular menu, which was odd for me (not in a bad way). Usually we places do buffet brunches, they don't give you the option of ordering from the regular menu. That was nice to see.I would love to come here to explore the food, but just having drinks and taking in the view was lovely too."

Estereo

★★★★☆ 3.5 (255)

"My lovely wife and I have been to Estereo a couple of times now. It has a cool spot at the corner of Milwaukee and Sacramento, good for people watching inside and out. This place always seems to be busy, so that is a good sign. The music is a bit loud, but at least it is an interesting mix.We stopped in on Saturday for a couple of adult beverages and were happy to snag a table with a couple of stools. My love enjoyed her Agricole cocktail, while the Hopewell Italian Ice beer hit the spot for me as it was just like a summer shandy."

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!"

Great Coast Commons

★★★★★ 4.7 (73)

"This cozy hometown bistro is a gem! The friendly and attentive staff made us feel right at home. Our waiter was knowledgeable and ensured our comfort throughout the meal. The food was absolutely delicious, and I loved every dish I tried. Whether you're looking for a romantic date night, a family gathering, or a casual hangout with friends, this restaurant is the perfect choice. I highly recommend it to anyone seeking a delightful dining experience."

Tapas del Lago

★★★★★ 4.6 (59)

"Let me just tell you something right now- this place is unbelievable. Been trying to get in here and there for a coupe months and stopped by with the wife on Tuesday and this place rocked my world. Serivce was so good. Had a local highwood guy taking care of us who knew the menus and helped us make some decisions. So the food and flavors are off the charts. We had the classic oven baked goat cheese in tomatoe basil which was exactly what would you would think and hit the mark perfectly. The 19 grilled sirloin steak rocked me. It was bursting with flavors. We also did the most famous 21 shrimp. The chili, lemon, sauce was so good that I was lapping it up with my fork. And then there was the 28 chicken which crushed me. It was so good and also bursting with flavor. After the meal, I had to find the owner to tellHim how good the food was. Good story. Hes a local that spent time in Spain. The portions were great. The food was amazing and the staff couldn't have been better."

Bordeaux Lounge by Turquoise

★★★★☆ 4 (27) • $$

"We Tried this place at Stevens convictions the server saying won't regret it. His Right!For Starters we had the flight of wine (see Pic) with complimentary eggplant salad olives and bread. Olives were perfect not sour, Bread is crispy soft, eggplant salad was delicious. There is something about a flight of wines and it's corresponding over sized glasses that's very romantic. They were all excellent parings for our food which was:The French onion soup - a touch too sweet Bite me flat bread - light honest simple ingredients of Cheese and Tomato. Recommended. I like itGrilled Octopus salad - is ABSOLUTELY the Best perfect summer salad. The arugula is accompanied by orange grapes pineapple tomatoes drizzled in house dressing, it's summer in a bowl- it's perfect. This alone is reason to come back!Mediterranean mussels -heavy sauce pairs perfectly with the Syrah I know it's s red with seafood but in my humble opinion it's a match. The place is romantic (see pics). The small plates are not that small. The service was warm. Go check this place out. P.s place looks empty cause of outdoor seating."

Grapes & Grains

★★★★☆ 4.3 (60) • $$

"I celebrated a milestone birthday in NYC & THE CHI. Hip Hop and are the same age and I wanted to represent for the culture, movement, and LOVE of Hip Hop. My girl ordered a cake and we celebrated there. I was happy to be celebrated but maybe would have chose a different place. Ambiance was very bar..there was a lady signing songs while playing the piano. Not bad... LMFAO.. she even attempted to do Gin & Juice.....Laid back... with my mind on my money...and my money on my mind!!! Kudos to her for that. When it was time for her to sing Happy Birthday.... She kept saying the wrong name....well that's Fuqd...The cake was brought out to me and she sang to someone else..... Hilarious!"