I knew about "Seafood Junction" because of a former co-worker's recommendation. I love seafood,…read moreand hubby and I were running errands nearby. Therefore, we concluded that it was an appropriate choice to stop in for an early dinner. There are two (2) separate menus: one for the "steamed" version; the other one for the "fried." We opted for the fried catfish and perch dinners in Cajun seasoning in our first visit. Both dinners came with an AMPLE amount of fries. Since everything was made-to-order and four (4) to-go and dine-in orders were placed before ours, it was a slightly longer, yet still reasonable wait (approximately 20 minutes). The breading wasn't thick at all. The crust was crispy and golden, while the meat inside remained juicy. I enjoyed the Cajun seasoning, though it could have gone a bit easy on the salt. "Seafood Junction" made a positive impression on our inaugural visit. We thought of this corner joint this evening and wanted to get some steamed seafood home. The "steamed" combos were numbered. Contents of seafood combination in each choice were also clearly written on the black chalk board. We had the $31 shrimps, lobster tail, crab, and clams combo tray in Cajun sauce. This also came with potatoes, broccoli, and corn. The wait was rather short and sweet this time around. In about fifteen (15) minutes, our order number was called. Well, that must be my New Year luck! Everything we had was delicious. I could tell parts were thoroughly cleaned before cooking. Other than the Cajun sauce that we requested, there were two (2) additional sauces that resembled "drawn butter" included in the bag. This $31 combo definitely was a treat for us. By the way, our cats also wanted a share of our steamed seafood feast. Of course, hubby and I vigilantly dodged their claws before they reached to the tray. Hey nice try, buddies! I actually preferred their steamed seafood because I can bring the tray home, make myself a cup of tea or coffee, turn the TV on, and dig in with a plenty of napkins on the table. The prices were fair, considering it's Chicago.

don't ever play on Seafood Junction name!! that might have been the best fried catfish I had since…read morethe '96 family reunion. My girl also said her shrimp was fried to perfection! The place could use a lil work on the inside but I ain't tripping. y'all should get at me about a commercial.

These guys are the best! The meats are outstanding and the ahi tuna is heavenly. Erik, Justin and…read morethe rest of the team are super knowledgeable and helpful.

Carnivore in Oak Park…read more This is a butcher shop and fish market that also sells sandwiches I can't really decide if the old time decor is by design or if the place is really needing an upgrade. I actually think it's the latter. It's a lot smaller than I imagined with very limited seating. We went here for the grilled salmon sandwich. We had seen many online reviews saying it is amazing. They make the sandwiches right in front of you, so you know that they are fresh. We took our sandwiches to go and by the time we got them home , they were cold. The fries traveled well, but again they were also cold bu the time we got home. The grilled salmon sandwiches were very good, but not great , and I really would have loved to have eaten it warm. Prices are on the high side for the butcher meats. But I guess you should expect that since they are an artisanal butcher. I did not like the look of some of the meats in the cases. Would we go back? Maybe to try the Bacon Burger. But we would definitely recommend eating your food in the butcher shop and not taking it to go. I have just found out that that are moving into Carnival Grocery in Oak Park.

Great food. Terrific service Nice menu…read moreCool restaurant Construction around restaurant is a pain

Pastas are good but their ordering service sucks. If you…read moremake an order online someone at the restaurant need to deliver the order to the kitchen & that doesn't always happen I've had orders paid but never fulfilled and you don't find this out until you go in to pick up Irritating

Love the relaxing ambiance. The service has always been knowledgeable, personable, and friendly…read more The food and drinks are great in my opinion. I haven't had anything yet disappoint me.

Great bar atmosphere!!! go for the cocktails, but don't eat the food!!! The fried calamari was…read moreover cooked and really chewy. The chicken wings were soggy. The jambalaya came with oil, soaked bread and was sitting on a bed of extremely overcooked, gummy rice, and it looked like the sausage on the plate was a few days past edible. Really disappointing

Great food and ambiance! This is a great spot on a Friday night with your girls!!!!!…read more Steph is so awesome!!!! She remembers us every time we come in!!!!!

I want to start with the positive -- the food was absolutely awesome! Everything we ordered was…read moreflavorful and well-prepared. The drinks were definitely on the pricey side, but honestly, they were worth it. Now for the not-so-great part -- the service was disappointing. No one was rude or unfriendly, but we rarely saw our server and had to wait or flag someone down just to ask basic questions. It just didn't feel attentive. When we walked in, they checked our IDs, which felt a little unnecessary given our age, but we understand policies are policies. The ambiance was nice and calm with music playing in the background, and the bar wasn't crowded, which made us even more confused about the lack of service. We would go back when we're in town -- if only for the food -- because that part truly did not disappoint.

Came on a Sunday and didn't realize the brunch is a buffet and you get to choose an entree with a…read morecomplimentary drink. It was very hot outside, so I got an iced tea. Went to the buffet and had tried their shrimp cocktails (not peeled), raw oyster, smoked salmon, mini croissant, pastries, and quiche. The buffet also had crab claws, muffins, fruit, and salad that I didn't have a chance to try as I was getting too full. The smoked salmon was my favorite. The quiche had two types; salmon was salty and the other I think spinach was too egg yolk taste. Both were dense and not light. Oysters were fine and didn't get sick afterwards. For the entree, I originally wanted the lobster toast, but the waiter mentioned it is a small dish. So I choose the Herb crusted white fish, which was really delicious. The fish was cooked perfectly and was juicy. Came with mashed potatoes and spinach. Then, for dessert I had tried the lemon bar and crème brûlée. Both very good. I did see someone else order the crab cake royal, it was a decent size and looked bigger in person than the photo I found on yelp. Would probably try that if I have a chance to come back.

We dined late here with a large group midweek recently. How welcoming the staff was, even as we…read moreexited our transportation upon arrival! We enjoyed that same inviting attitude from every member of the staff during our meal as well. The dining area was beautifully decorated and very clean and comfortable. Warm, fresh, crusty bread service was delicious with my delicious choice of one of several French wines by the glass. Price point is reasonable. My Petite Mesclun salad was fresh and flavorful. The White Fish in lemon caper sauce was truly sublime! What an explosion of flavor and texture, with sautéed spinach leaves! I finished with hot tea and a trio of seasonal fruit sorbets. Yum! Highly recommended.

Came here for lunch with my parents and family. Wonderful menu and service. Great outdoor seating…read moreeven with North Avenue rushing by. We ordered bruschetta, calamari, bolegnese, lamb chops. Great servings sizes. Perfect amount. The inside decor is terrific. Would love to come back for dinner.

Literally the food, service and ambiance. Food of great quality and very flavorful. I tried the…read moreTuna Tartar and it was delicious. I'll be back for more and the presentation was beautiful. Our waitress was so sweet and attentive and knowledgeable of the menu. Perfect for a date night, the lights are dim and the music is relaxing. Definitely worth trying out.

The food is really good here -- highly recommend the shrimp and grits! Ambiance and service was…read morefine.

I was excited to hear about a Rooftop on the West Side of Chicago. A friend of mine invited me out…read moreto an event that was being held at TNT Rooftop. Cool. Even though there is street parking, you have to get arrive early to get a parking spot. There was a nice security at the door to assist you inside. I was lucky to find a park right in front of the place. I walked inside and was amaze by the decor and ambience. Nice music, seating area and bar to order your drinks. The service was good. Now here is where this review lost stars. The Food. Very pricey and mediocre. I ordered the supposedly Super Nacho Platter for $18.00 which I paid more with the tax. My food arrived in a black syform container with lack of meat, cold and tasteless. A lady sitting across from me order the chicken wing platter for $32.00 which she ended up paying around $40.00. Very disappointing to pay this much for a few wings and fries. I don't mind supporting neighborhood businesses. Now we are paying more for the ambience than the food and drinks.

Amazing place! They have so many things to choose from that even the pickiest eater will find…read moresomething. We were in early for dinner and had the place to ourselves. We got two kinds of mandu, the seaweed rolls, sweet potato fries, a side of rice and a fried egg and an order of the donkatsu. Everything was delicious! The seaweed rolls are incredible - stuffed with glass noodles and deep fried! The tonkatsu is a huge portion too. There were four of us and we still had dumplings left to take home. I hope more people give this place a try because it is a welcome variety to the usual dinner fare!

NEW KOREAN SPOT! Opened up over the summer…read more Tteokbokki dishes, soups, rice bowls and fried favorites fill the menu. Tip: be mindful of "spice level" on the menu. I am not a huge spicy person, but can take a little heat. 1 tamale = 6 spice level 3 tamale = 10 spice level The owner is Korean and the dishes are great and always being tweaked. I have had Korean food, but dang, the spice level is insane. I would love the option to tone down some of the spice for some of the dishes to try them. 1 tamale spice level for me was enough, my sinuses were cleared out! Whew They are known for their rice cakes! Tried the rose tyeokbokki and it was tasty with little sausages, cabbage, noodles, rice cakes. Beef dumplings were crisp and flaky. Kids: chicken fingers and fries is the only kid friendly option Service was friendly and quick and the restaurant is somewhat quiet with soft music playing in the background. Overall, great experience and will definitely be back to try more of the dishes!

This restaurant checks off all the boxes! It has excellent service, delicious drinks and tasty…read morefood! We came here to celebrate our anniversary! The restaurant has indoor seating and a patio that was really cute. We were treated like royalty. Our server was a joy! Our water glasses were regularly filled. We both started with cocktails that we enjoyed. They provide a focaccia bread with buttery olive oil and Parmesan spread that was yummy. We split multiple tapas to start. The scallops were outstanding. The flavor was delicious with a great texture. We also had the spicy potato and crab cake. Both were good portions for tapas. I enjoyed both. We then split the salmon dish special that was stuffed with shrimp. Perfection with spinach. We ordered the tiramisu and were given a complimentary passion fruit custard. I liked both equally. The tiramisu is made with a different type of soaked cookie and the passion fruit has an amazing flavor.

The food here was amazing. On a recent work trip to Chicago, we stopped in at La Parra and left…read moreexcited about the meal. We got to try items that we had not had together before including the goat cheese and tomato sauce with the toasted bread. I personally loved the lamb which was very tender and fell off the bone. The staff were very attentive and friendly. They had a couple large groups that they were able to navigate with ease. They also provided a parting drink for everyone. Our Patas Bravas dish did come out a little late so we were not able to enjoy it as much since we were getting full, but it tasted heavenly with the dipping sauce. If you are in the area, please check them out!