Platform 47

This place was fantastic!! Found it last minute on Saturday! So glad we stopped here! I had the Jalisco burger, amazing! Has a bit of a kick to it but not overly spicy! I sticked with water due to a hangover but my gf got two margaritas and loved them! We shared the Brussels sprouts, must have!! Our server was amazing, young girl with blonde hair can't remember her name!! So nice, checked on us an appropriate amount of times. Fully understood that we wanted to enjoy the patio and beautiful weather!!

The Doctor, Queen and I discovered this place one night while looking for a place for a meal before going to The Davis for a movie. I remember this use to be The Rail, so wasn't expecting much. I have to saw I was not expecting much beyond a neighborhood bar, but I was pleasantly surprised. There is a cute outdoor area on the sidewalk, but we opted to sit inside. It looks like they did some remodeling as the place had a new feel to it. Although I made a reservation due to it being a Friday, it was not required as the inside was open as most people were sitting outside. There is plenty of seating inside in addition to the long bar area.We started with the Chicken Tinga Nachos (nachos, house made chips. Tomatoes, jalapenos, sour cream, cheese sauce). I asked for guacamole, which was extra, but it totally made the dish. While this is supposed to be a starter, it could easily be an entree as it was filling and delish.For entrees, The Doctor got the Platform Burger (House made patty, Cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onions, Dijon mayo on a brioche bun), I got the Gnocchi Bolognese with grilled chicken, and The Queen got the grilled Salmon with a ratatouille of chickpeas, zucchini, yellow squash and a pomodoro sauce.The burger was nicely prepared as was the salmon. I am not a fan of ratatouille as a rule, but this was very good. The gnocchi was very nice as was the Bolognese sauce, very meaty. The grilled chicken was good and actually grilled and tasty. I will say a standout for me was the fries The Doctor got with his burger....dang they were good! Hot, crispy and just tasty, like Micky D's fries use to be back in the day. For dessert we split a key lime pie. Nothing to write home about, but it was okay.Decent selection of wines and beers, and having bubbles on there is a winner for me. Service was great and there is plenty of street parking, so this will make the list of hangouts to eat at.

Three of us came here on a Friday night for drinks and then decided to eat here. From the outside it looks new with a large sign and sidewalk seating. Inside it is very new modern looking and bigger than it looked from the outside. Long bar on one side and a large separate dining room on the other side. They have a large selection of beers and high end liquors. Some liquors I had not seen before. We sat at the bar but the place was not very busy. We had beers to drink.The menu is basically upscale bar food with burgers, pastas, appetizers, and sides. We decided to mix it up and ended up ordering too much food, but we shared everything. Two appetizers, Whipped Ricotta with toast, House Made Chips & Dips. Two sides, Fried Brussels Sprouts and Sautéed Spinach. One Fried Chicken Sandwich with fries and one gazpacho soup. Our food came out one or two at a time. The chips and salsa came first and was just OK, the least exciting thing we ordered. Ricotta next, again OK but we had had better. The rest came all at once. My partner loved his Chicken and we really liked the fries. The brussels sprouts and spinach were the stars of the evening, especially the brussels sprouts. The gazpacho soup was very good too. Overall a nice place to have drinks and/or dinner. Service was great, food was very good, and we had a great time. We will return.

Excited to have this gem in the neighborhood! Went with friends on opening weekend and can't say enough about this restaurant. The owners are amazing and friendly and staff is awesome. The menu has a lot of options to choose from and should meet anyone's wants. The wine and drink menu has a lot of great options. We tried the Smokey lady and several of their wines-all were delicious. The inside is great and cozy and I can't wait to see what they do with the other half of the space. We tried 2 appetizers and 3 meals between us and shared family style to have the ability to try a variety off the menu. My favorite of what we tried was the salmon-the butternut squash purée served with it is delicious. The spring rolls were also a favorite and I will be back for those. We also tried the key lime pie for dessert and it was great

This place has great potential! It's in a convenient spot near the train with lots of parking. The staff members are all very friendly and kind. The menu is the only thing I see changing as they find their stride. Nothing was bad, most of it was fine. If we lived within walking distance we'd probably be by more often. They offer a weekday happy hour, so I think I'll be back for drinks and apps. As they offer more / new / different items I'd like to come back to try them. A random thing: their fries are REALLY good! I eat a lot of fries so...trust me. The atmosphere is very cozy while still being spacious. Lots of tables of 4-6 people while we were there. So, good for groups! Love that the fireplace is near the bar even though there aren't tables super close to it. I hope this place succeeds and they find their dishes that make them a unique destination in their own right.

So, we basically live here now! It has the trifecta of a great place: good food, fantastic servers and a *dart board*! I always get the cheese sticks and buffalo wings. These seem like really standard items and they are but they're extra good here. My husband loves the fried chicken sandwich and gets it almost every time. The space is absolutely beautiful too. They have what looks like an attached space that could be reserved for private functions? It would be a great place to have a party! Definitely check it out!

I am glad something new opened in this space, as its location is perfect for commuters and neighborhood walkers alike. I didn't have high expectations, seeing as it's atmosphere is pretty sports bar-y, but I was pleasantly surprised. The space is huge, so they'll probably rarely have an issue with overcrowding. I did like the giant projector set up in the side room; that would be fun to watch with a group of friends. The food selection is somewhat small, and I was hoping for a little more variety. All the wings seem to be made with Sweet Baby Ray's sauce, which turned me off at first, but they are well-made and still tasted good. The cheese sticks also seemed higher quality than some bars. I'd like to come back for the happy hour, as we had just missed it, but overall this place is solid and I look forward to seeing how they improve in the future.

Went out of my way, and this place did not disappoint! The place was very welcoming and had a great vibe. I love everything about this place! Great food with amazing service and delicious cocktails. Plan on being a regular.

This brand new place in Ravenswood will become a neighborhood staple. I went in for their soft opening this past week and had a wonderful experience -- I'll definitely be back now that they are "officially" open and will have the full menu available. A few notes:- Food: standouts for me were the salmon with butternut squash purée (this was delicious!) and the spring rolls. The calamari was also very good and their ragu sauce was delicious. - Drinks: I had a perfectly balanced Old Fashioned and a (mezcal, I think) cocktail called The Smoky Lady. LOVED both of them!- Space is elevated casual. There is a big bar, comfy booths and a lot of space to spread out to watch a game or gather with friends. I'll definitely be back for the Alfredo, the burger and another round of drinks.

Such a great spot! Friendly service, great food. This is the second time here and o look forward to coming back.