The Gallery Culinary Studio

Smaller portions. It delicious. This is chick place for low key people and intimate atmosphere. If you take your large man like I have he will starve to death and you will have to find another place to eat after. Girls night out if you are artsy.

The Gallery was charming and foods for Spring Tea delicious! The servings were generous as server offered more after first servings. Tea was also good one hibiscus tea and one ginger peach tea and I think a cinnamon tea. Servers very kind and music lovely. Thank u!I look forward to trying out other dishes at The Gallery

Simply amazing! Wendy and I knew we were in for a fun dinner when the hostess (Michelle) said, "toodleloo" when we called to make our reservation. When we were greeted by her at the door, things only got better. She's kind, fun, and welcoming. What's not to like?!?Our waiter, Phil, provided background into the concept and how the art/artist's style influenceS the chef's menu. This show is called "Kitsch'n" (sp?) as it's based on kitschy Art. So the menu has offerings with interesting combinations (we had cheeseeburger egg rolls, for example). Wendy has an incredible fish entree and I had what might possibly be the best steak entree I've ever had. The filet medallions were perfectly cooked to medium rare, but it was the combination of flavors and textures (truffle butter, glazed crispy brussel sprouts, super thin extra crispy potatoes, and mashed potatoes) that made It absolutely incredible! Kudos to the chef. Although we are soon moving to Texas, we WILL be back! Thank you Michelle for being such an amazing host!

Really enjoyed our dinner. Everyone had something different and we shared appetizers. All very tasty. It was nice to see Pazzo di Vino Cabernet on the menu too!

The food we had for dinner was amazing. I've only ever have been there for two concerts which the kitchen staff had provided appetizers which were so yummy.We finally went back for dinner with friends of ours who raves about this place. I will say it was a HOT day in Chicago and I moved our reservations inside. The restaurant was a little warm inside. The host was absolutely amazing and came over to say hello to our friends who are regulars. One of the nice things about this place is that the menu is inspired by the artwork on display which is on rotation.So depending on where the photos are from, it will inspire/influence the chefs menu for that specific time period.That night I had the fish tacos which were so good. And the deviled eggs as an appetizer should not be overlooked. Up until just recently this place was BYOB with a corkage fee I believe and just recently got their liquor license that week we were there. So I would definitely call ahead to find out.Reservations are recommended as this is a small place. But if u can get over there when the weather turns cooler it has a sweet al fresco patio in the back!Service that night was a little slow. But overall I would still recommend this place highly.

The Gallery is a small art gallery that has a handful of tables, let's you bring your own alcoholic beverages, serves food that is so beautiful and delicious, and has friendly, efficient service. It's surprising you can even get a table here. The only thing I can think of is that it is a bit out of the way and has not yet been fully discovered.If you have the opportunity, I suggest trying this place. We had the steamed pork buns and poke appetizers. Both were attractively presented and delicious. The poses buns were softly steamed and had just a bit of spices kimchee and tender pork. The poke was abundant with fresh tuna, sesame seeds, avocado, and could have been a meal on its own.We had the tostadas and the salmon as entrees. The tostadas were crunchy with perfectly prepared whitefish and a spicy sauce. The serving size of 3 tostadas was significant, we brought one home. The salmon was recommended by the server and she was right. This dish was outstanding. The salmon was perfectly steamed and served with a saffron & carrot purée that was phenomenal. This dish was much better than it had any right to be and went very well with the bottle of Riesling that we brought.We finished with the espresso cheesecake, also lovely and beautifully presented. It had a good coffee flavor but was not obnoxious- you could taste that it was a cheesecake.They replace the menu every 6 to 8 weeks, along with the artwork exhibited and, we were told, tie menu to artwork. The current menu is titled curiouser and curiouser. I am looking forward to the next iteration of the chef's creativity. If tonight's meal is any indicator, it will be interesting an delightful. I definitely recommend a visit to The Gallery if you are in Lake Forest.

A delightful environment paired with fantastic food and responsive service made for a superlative dining experience. My personal favorites were the deviled eggs and cheeseburger egg rolls. Pot de Creme was a great desert. BYOB still available although the wines were reasonably priced. What a gem!

Absolutely one of the best restaurants I've ever been to, and certainly THE BEST on the far North Shore of Chicago. Chef Dominic Zumpano is a total master of cuisine, and creates a new menu with each amazing art exhibition there. He is so skilled and everything comes out perfectly done. My family's favorites are the mixed green salad, the scottish salmon, the braised beef, the black garlic deviled eggs, and ANY of the desserts!!! The wines are lovely, too!I could not recommend a place higher. They are kind, friendly, knowledgeable, and simply delightful. YOU MUST GO!!!

A really fun dining experience! Art and artistic food! We had great service and a fairly large group.

A true neighborhood gem in Lake Forest. Quirky art gallery but amazing food. They vary the menu to match the artwork story. Went with a good friend who lives there. We agreed it was a wonderful meal, matched by great service.