Mfk

This place is a tiny basement location with dim lighting, with limited space. We had a reservation for the time we had and I guess we stayed too long? So they did have us leave at some point (although they did feel bad about sort of kicking us out).The food was solid and reasonably priced, and we tried a bunch of different plates. My favorite dish was the Spanish tortilla: it melted in my mouth.But!The drinks were AMAZING. I loved how weird and tasty and cocktails were. The fiesta one?? With corn flavor without being too corn? The mint lemon? These were great, and I loved them, and I ordered definitely several too many cocktails because of it.

Enjoyed a relaxing dinner here and found the food and service both solid. Items are a bit pricey, but for the quality and the fact that tapas in this city tend to be more expensive, I'm not surprised. This is a good option for a nice occasion out. We sat outside, but inside seems cozy and on the smaller side and in a European sort of way (that's a compliment). The highlight for me was the basque cake: perfectly dense, moist, and delicious. I'll go back just for that! The boquerones were good: a nice acidic kick from the anchovies with a little heap of butter on each baguette slice. Potato and smoked piquillo croquettes were tasty, but not a highlight for me--just a little something missing. Ponzu salmon collars had a great savory umami flavor, but all the bones you need to pick out took some of the satisfaction out of this dish for me. It's a great option, but something to consider. The fideos were on the simpler, lighter end. Not a ton of flavor, but not in a bad way if that's what you're looking for. Sometimes you just want a good pasta and seafood without being too rich. I'd skip it next time personally.

Top notch service! Very attentive and perfectly timed. They knew when we had to be on our way and adjusted their service speed accordingly.It's a cozy place with not many seats but it's not cramped at all and feels open and spacious. Food was amazing. Mostly seafood as you'd expect and very very good.

Cozy, vibrant spot with excellent service and a unique but approachable menu. We've been here twice in 6 weeks now and that won't be the last! Standouts from our last visits are the Paid Time Off cocktail, anchovies with butter, croquettes, and tempura relleno. Music is also excellent (REM and The Strokes tonight) but not too loud for conversation.

Stopped in for a casual dinner in Lakeview and managed to get outdoor seats without a reservation! The menu was concise and thoughtful - we got the fideos and the conservas. The fideos was definitely the star of the show, the saffron cream paired perfectly with the seafood and smoke pork. The conservas is great for people who enjoy tinned fish, I just wish we had bread to go with the two dishes since the conservas was quite oily and the potato chips were not a great medium for it. The only dessert available was almond cake which we could've done without- pretty dry. Overall nice flavor but pricey for the portion sizes. Food: 4.5/5Price: 3/5Ambience: 4/5Service: 4/5

I think I may have found one my favorite "underground" (literally) resultants in Chicago. mfk. is a small dining experience that has exceptional cocktails and unique dishes that change frequently, so don't be surprised if the menu online doesn't match to the menu when you go. The bar only hold about 8 people and there are like 5 or so tables spread out. Expect a community experience (the most positive way possible). My girlfriend and I originally went for one drink and one app and walked out with much more food and drinks in our bellies. Addicting stuff! Our bartender Archie (or Archey?) had a STRONG cocktail knowledge and really made us feel at home. No matter what drink you get from him, it will be unique and have some type of flair to it. Highly recommend his recommendationsWe got two appetizers: the carrots (unsure of the name) and the seasonal crudo. These are smaller dishes but the flavors were CRAZY. Unexpected combinations with delicious outcomes. Make sure you try out this place at least once if you're in the Chicago area. It wont disappoint

The food is outstanding.Last night, I ordred the Harissa Roasted Carrots -- with Labneh, Labouili, Dates, and Almond -- and the dish was simply fabulous.I topped it off with their Coconut Cream Puff. Yummy!Tonight, I ordered their gnocchi with sherry, cream, shiitake mushrooms, chive, and poached egg (seemed like a quail egg to me.)I again topped it off with their Coconut Cream Pastry.I can't say better things about this place. I might make my own Manhattan at home, but since it is right downstairs, this seriously is a culinary paradise -- locally.Highly recommended!

A small Spanish-influenced joint. Cool and cosy vibe inside and few patio tables outside (though not the best set up). Got almost everything off the menu since we shared:1. Suzuki bass crudo: pretty good starter. Fresh. 2. Boquerones: if you like it fishy, this is a starter for you. Good3. Cantabrian anchovies: ok, this was fantastic - definitely get this one. Butter + lemon zest with the anchovies struck the perfect balance, though albeit salty 4. Blistered shishito: I love shishito peppers and theirs was just alright - not much to write home about 5. Scallop aquachile (not pictured): super fresh and zingy. Loved this! Not much scallops but tons of green papaya and cucumber - perfect starter 6. Potato and smoked piquillo croquetas: skippable imo. Very dense and heavy. I've had much better croquetas elsewhere - this was a disappointment 7. Seared prawns: also skippable - nothing special and very underwhelming 8. Spanish tortilla: MUST GET! probably one of the best tortillas I've had! Almost custardy like an egg soufflé and fluffy (not super heavy with potatoes which was great). Also loved the pops of salted cod 9. Fideos: not your typical version of a fideo since it was in a pot vs a flat paella pan so you don't get much of that burnt soccarat action. That being said, this was good and came with lots of seafood - generous! Somehow moreish with that saffron cream10. Whole fish: ours came with some soy scallion sauce. Very Asian inspired- though a blah meh one. Underwhelming even if it was cooked really well. Sweetish soy sauce. Doesn't really conjure up Spanish food. Honestly skippable if it's the same sauce 11. Ribs: I had low hopes for this but was surprised- this was good. The ribs were super tender and juicy, practically falling off the bone. The creamed corn was also pure yums, especially with them charred ribs12. Conservas: almost forgot that we got this. Potato chips served with small portions of cockle and octopus conserva. Skippable. I've had better conserva elsewhere. Side note: they have weird wine glasses ie they serve wine in tiny juice glasses - for such a place with a wine list, whyyyyy? It makes the vibe super cool and open, but it also doesn't make the wine as enjoyable (maybe a personal preference). Ideally also have the flexibility to offer normal wine glasses? Or maybe just stemless ones with a better mouth? Overall, mfk is a cool joint, with Spanish-style dishes with twists of Mexican and Asian food. Some dishes were great, while others fell flat. Good date spot or small group dinner spot. Nothing outstanding and super memorable, but overall okay

Cozy, small, underground spot that serves savory seafood plates, and I really mean savory. So drink some extra water and finish the meal with something sweet! Service at the bar was attentive without being overbearing. We went with some of the bartender's favorites and enjoyed all of them. I will say the anchovy appetizer was by far the saltiest and borderline intense, so I probably wouldn't order that again (although it was still pretty good otherwise). Getting a reservation for a Saturday dinner was easy. Great for dates or very small groups!

A Little Bit of Barcelona in ChicagoThis place is sooo great!In this tiny underground spot on Diversey, is a little bit of Barcelona. There are six tables and several stools at the bar, and the room is yellow painted and tiled. Wonderful attentive service by knowledgeable waiters. The drinks menu is several pages of quite interesting cocktails, beers, wine, and spirits. The food menu is small but powerful. We enjoyed little bread bites of anchovies resting on a pool of soft butter and another of whole anchovies with pickled peppers and onion. Delicious!The salad consisted of incredibly fresh greens-including mint, radishes, and a grilled Halloumi, which my husband and I split, but which I could easily have had on my own.We also shared an incredibly crispy and cheesy Chile Relleno, again delicious, and finished with a casserole of Fideo and shell fish. It was a bit of a wait for this because it is roasted, but it is certainly well worth the wait.All of his wonderful food was washed down with an excellent white wine. We took home with us a slice of Basque cake, which is the only dessert offered, but it is the only one needed.I don't think that I need to reiterate, but I shall,This place is wonderful. I need to add that it was our anniversary, and we were gifted with complimentary champagne.