A beautiful, eclectic coffee house just outside of Chinatown, La Malinche was the perfect place for…read morea casual late breakfast. With a cozy locals vibe, there was a mix of young professionals on laptops and families starting the morning. The bright aesethics of Mexican heritage and decor celebrating local artists make the space inspiring and energizing. The coffee was great. I got the horchata latte, which tasted even better than I hoped. I also ordered a El Chavo Torta, a deceptively simple sandwich that was incredibly delicious. I don't know what they put in the bread or what magical place they bought the cheese from, but my mouth is watering just thinking about it. When I'm in Chicago again, La Malinche is on my list of must visit spots.

Stopped by La Malinche Coffee & Tea House in Pilsen to try something new. Place is nice and quiet…read more Bright pink walls, little decorative hearts, alebrijes all around and full piano in the room. Felt cozy right away. The staff were really welcoming, for an early morning. I got the hot chocolate. Honestly that's exactly what I needed that morning. It had that real Mexican chocolate taste. Thick, creamy, smooth and rich. The cinnamon came through warm but not too strong, plus a little extra on top that hit your nose before the first sip. Sweet and it almost had this slight earthy note too... hard to explain but good. It even had that little design on top, like the ones they do on cappuccinos. Didn't expect that but it was cool. I finished it slow. Didn't wanna rush it. Just sat there taking small sips and enjoying it while it was still hot.

Really enjoyed Solette for Happy Hour with some work friends! The food was fresh and delish! And…read morethe drinks were yummy! Our server was kind, funny, and made sure we were taken care of despite a busy restaurant! The restaurant was busy but had a manageable level of sound, and would be a great spot for future work happy hours. The restaurant is located in a very central place and reservations were easy to make! Definitely going to add it to my go to spots for happy hour after work!

I had been meaning to come to this place as it's located near my job, so I finally did for lunch…read moreand this is what we thought. Even though is a pretty space, is way too loud ( people literally have to yell to have conversations) and is not because of music but because of everyone talking at the same time. Service was not the best, we were not greeted upon arrival and that's not a good start. The hosts booth is located in a weird place to begin with. Food was good but nothing that will blow your mind, however is a place that we could potentially recommend and visit again in the future

We visited Bar Sotto during Chicago Restaurant Week and had a really enjoyable overall experience…read more The space has a cozy, dimly lit, intimate vibe perfect for a date night or a relaxed dinner with friends. It feels upscale but still comfortable. Service was attentive and paced well, especially considering it was Restaurant Week and fairly busy. The Restaurant Week menu offered a great variety. We started with the crispy arancini, which were perfectly golden on the outside and creamy inside with a rich glaze that added a nice depth of flavor. The wild mushroom risotto had great earthy flavor and was very rich, definitely a heavier dish but satisfying if you are in the mood for something indulgent. The gnocchi were soft and pillowy with fresh basil and roasted tomatoes that brightened the dish nicely. For entrées, the filet mignon was cooked beautifully, tender and medium rare with a flavorful sauce that complemented it well. The chicken parmesan had a solid crisp and good seasoning, though it leaned more classic than standout. Portions overall felt fair for the prix fixe price. Dessert was a sweet finish. The tiramisu was light, creamy, and not overly heavy, which we appreciated. Overall, 4 stars. Great ambiance and solid execution across the board. While nothing completely blew us away, it was a well done Restaurant Week experience and I would definitely come back to try more from their regular menu.

Came here for a martini with the girls. Such a cute space!!…read more We both had vodka dirty martinis with blue cheese olives and they were very very good. There was also a wine tasting going on which was a fun activity. The service here was great and this atmosphere is unmatched. I'd never expect a place like this to be tucked away in the loop! We didn't eat here but I would come back to try the food. We just ordered the olives off the happy hour menu which were the perfect little snacky item.

Well color me surprised by the discovery of this hidden gem. We were at the C2E2 convention for…read more2026 at the McCormick Hyatt and we always like to have a nice quiet dinner on the Thursday after we check in. I always look for something nearby, and Oliver's popped up. The front of Oliver's is unassuming, but when you walk in, you are greeted by a lovely bar area and small two seater tables in the window. The dining area is down a corridor from the bar area. The decor is quite cute and elegant, with the overall vibe being quire chill. As this was our first time at the restaurant, Aidan explained the menu to us. We started out with the caviar service (Osetra noir caviar, crème fraîche, oyster chicharrón). Ok I love caviar but this is the first time I have had it with chicharróns, and that they were made with oysters. Traditionally, chicharróns are made from pork, but these blew me away to the point that I asked for an additional serving. Highly recommend this starter. We also got the Toast Royale (beef fat griddled sourdough and caramelized shallot butter). This was also yummy on its own and with the caviar. Be warned though, this is a huge serving of bread. I needed up taking half of it home. In addition to these two starters we got the Truffle Gnocchi (comté, aged parmesan, and burgundy truffle). The truffle was extra at $29, but was worth it for me. We also got the charred octopus with preserved peppers, fennel and a Szechuan chili oil. The octopus clocked in at $42, but again so worth it for me. It was prepared perfectly, the octopus was tender and melted in my mouth. For dinner, The Doctor and The Queen got the Black Cod with vegetables and they split the cucumber salad. I got the cheeseburger. They both liked their dishes as there was nothing left on their plates. I am not a fish person myself, but they both stated that the fish was well prepared. For me, the cheeseburger was very good and so were those fries. While there are other dinner items on the menu, that burger was giving life and I would definitely get that again. Although I will say I saw a table order the half chicken and that looked really good. I would consider that as a possible entrée as well. For dessert I got the coconut key lime pie to split with The Doctor and The Queen got the malted milk & cookies. I am a sucker for coconut and key lime, but together it was kismet. And we also got an order of the warm chocolate chip cookies on the house. Those were very good and I am saying so as I am not a big fan of cookies per se. Haley and Aidan were the folks that took care of us and they were so nice. They were very attentive and genuinely seemed happy to be working there. Oliver's was a great dining experience for us, but I will preface this review with some of the dishes are on the pricey side, but I can live with that because I simply want what I want. For the quality of the dishes, I felt it was worth it.

One of my friends is obsessed with this restaurant and their burger, so I had to go try. Oh my…read moregoodness it is SO good!!! I get the hype, and I see why everyone raves about it! First off, this was the best service I've ever received in my entire life. Truly, nothing topped this. The waiters were genuinely the most kind and fun loving ppl, and they be complimenting your dish choices, giving tips on how to elevate each dish, boxing up our food and putting it at the front desk, giving us pink floral plates because we said we liked their plates.... Just so genuinely kind! To start, we got the truffle gnocchi. Oh my goodness this was the MOST soft and pillowy gnocchi I've EVER had in my entire life. I don't think anything can beat the texture. Not tooo truffle-y either, which is great for folks that don't want to be drowned by that flavor. We also tried the toast royale. It was huge hunks of sourdough griddled with beef fat. This made for a very umami bite with that caramelized shallot butter on the side, but it was a bit heavy for us given how many other carbs we've already ordered. I'd definitely recommend getting this if you're with a big group! The star of the show - Oliver's cheeseburger. Now I'm not one that enjoys salt. This burger was SALTY... and I loved it??!! The salt comes from the 5 year aged cheddar and their sauce, which gave it such a rich and full bite. The French fries are truffle shoestring fries that comes with their sauce, and it's just so so so so good. I genuinely loved this meal a whole lot!!! Highly recommend!!

Such a beautiful, well designed space. Plenty of seating--choose between served seating or self…read moreseating in a separate room with real books on shelves. The service was ok for the most part. One day I ordered a breakfast sandwich and it was prepared incorrectly twice. I only sent it back once and it was quickly fixed. I didn't bother correcting them again. The potatoes had no flavor and were advertised as hash browns, but they were surely closer to smothered potato with peppers (no onions). If they were drained of oil better and/or seasoned at all, I could've given a better rating. Drinks were good. I don't know if I'll return for the food, but the restaurant is a nice touch to the hotel.

I love Hoyt's! The food, the service - wonderful! As a guest of the Royal Sonesta, it's so nice to…read morejust walk downstairs and have a delicious meal with friendly service.

Fantastic experience. We ordered almost all items on the menu for the table to experience all…read moredishes. Great service and even better food

I visited Trivoli Tavern last summer, and it was an amazing experience from start to finish. I…read moreordered the Lobster Mac & Cheese and the Steak Frites, and both were absolutely delicious. The lobster mac was rich, creamy, and indulgent, while the steak was cooked beautifully and paired perfectly with the crispy fries. To drink, I enjoyed an Espresso Martini, which was the perfect complement to the meal. For dessert, I had the famous Sticky Date Cake, and it absolutely lived up to the hype. It was the perfect sweet ending to an already incredible dining experience. The atmosphere was warm, inviting, and upscale without feeling stuffy. Service was attentive, and the overall experience felt special. The only unfortunate part of the day was that someone stole my Chanel glasses from the restroom , but that certainly wasn't the restaurant's fault. Despite that mishap, the food, drinks, service, and ambiance were all outstanding, and I would happily return again. Highly recommend the Lobster Mac & Cheese, Steak Frites, Espresso Martini, and Sticky Date Cake!

I had a splendid dinner at Girl & The Goat. Was seated promptly when I arrived for my dinner…read morereservation and my seat had a view of the kitchen. It was so fun to chat with the chefs and watch them prepare dishes. I ordered the roasted "pig face" potatoes and the famous sautéed green beans. While waiting for my food, the chef surprised me with complimentary chickpea fritters to try. All of the dishes tasted incredibly delicious and this was the best restaurant I ate at during my trip. The atmosphere was cozy and romantic. I would definitely dine here again the next time I am in Chicago.

After so many incredible lunches and dinners while visiting Chicago, dinner at Girl & The Goat…read morestole the entire show. Every single dish was so good, cocktails were incredible, our waiter was a delight... this review is about to be a rave if you couldn't already tell. We were searching frantically for a patio we could have dinner on because the weather was too perfect to be inside and somehow, Girl & The Goat had space available last minute. After a quick wait, we were seated with menus in no time. We started off with the tropic like it's hot cocktail which was the most refreshing and delicious cocktail I've ever had. Dangerously delicious but also weirdly felt like I was drinking a healthy green juice. For dinner, two of us split a bunch of different plates like the roasted asparagus, salmon poke, shrimp salad, and kohlrabi salad. Each dish they brought out was more incredible than the last, and those four dishes were plenty of food. We left perfectly full but the food was so fresh and light, we didn't feel too weighed down. From the list, I honestly can't even say what my favorites were, but our server recommended all of them so we have him to thank. The salmon poke was delicious and so fresh and honestly such a solid choice. If you only get one thing (don't. get like 2 plates per person prob) that is the one. Only thing to note is that the patio is on a kind of busy street and if you go on a weekend night it can get crazy loud when those weird quad bikes drive past blasting music at an absurd volume. Go here, you will love it. Get all of the amazing food and at least one cocktail bc they are delicious.

I've heard of the Dog Haus establishment, but never thought to try it til now! It's more of a…read moremodern take on the hot dog (not mad at that). The hot dogs my husband and I had exceeded our expectations especially their sides. We both got sweet potato fries and onion rings. Really good!!

This was the first time I had a hot dog outside of a baseball stadium and I was pleasantly…read moresurprised! My friend raved about this placed and suggested we eat here before heading back to my hotel. They have several options to choose from including chicken, eggs, sausage, etc! I went with the build-your-own beef hot dog with cheddar cheese; a side of their spicy tots, and a chocolate chip cookie. The dog was good but the cheese was questionable. I was expecting it to be solid and not runny, so the texture threw me off. The tots were good and well-seasoned. Id say spice wise they were mild, which I can handle but I appreciate them having seasoning in general! The chocolate chip cookie was my favorite out of everything because it was soft and a well-made cookie! Overall, I was impressed with everything and would def come back next time I'm in the area.