Best Tunes, love the environment, amazing burgers and the best Bacon Jam and Edamame EVER!…read more Service is great!

The burger are fantastic and the Mac and cheese is some of the best! They have ice cream bars for a…read moregreat dessert. Great selections of ciders and beers. The music and vibe is an added bonus!

We recently hosted an executive client dinner here for about 35 people, and it was a fantastic…read moreexperience from start to finish. The staff was amazing, and our guests are still glowing about the evening. We started with some heavy hitters from the appetizer menu--the prime steakhouse meatballs and crispy shrimp were incredible, praised by all, and really set the tone for the meal. The bartenders have a strong pour hand and put together some top-tier mixed drinks to kick things off. For my main, I opted for the superfood salad to balance out the indulgence, followed by the bone-in Iberico pork chops. These were easily the second-best pork chops I've ever had (the #1 spot is a tough one to beat in New Orleans, but these came remarkably close). I paired them with a delicious Malbec, and I appreciated that my server never let my glass get empty. To wrap things up, we had the ultimate warm vanilla caramel cake. As one of my guests perfectly described it: "It's like a cake and ice cream had a beautiful baby." Between the flawless service and the high-end atmosphere, it was the perfect venue for a professional gathering. It's clear why they're a staple in the Chicago dining scene.

Thoroughly impressed with my experience at Steak 48. Dimly lit and intimate in the heart of the…read morecity you come here when you want a great cut of beef and the selection makes sure there's something for everyone regardless of preference. I went with the 45-Day Dry Aged steak alongside truffle butter and fries. Every bite was tender and deep flavored, and the truffle butter took it over the edge; easily one of the best steaks I've had in the city hands down. The fries were perfectly seasoned and individually crisped, not a soggy fry in sight. Both old fashions were well crafted and catered to your whiskey or rye preference. Service was attentive throughout, checked in consistently and never let my drink run empty. -Mr.

An extraordinary cocktail experience that's absolutely worth it for a fun date night or a group…read moreouting. The bird-themed cocktail menu brings both creativity and drama, with presentations that feel almost theatrical. What really elevates the experience is how the hosts narrate the inspiration behind each drink, making it feel more like a storytelling session than just a night out. The mixologists deserve serious credit for their thoughtful experimentation with global flavors--balancing complementary and contrasting notes, surprising textures, and sensory touches that feel nostalgic and adventurous at the same time. The food holds its own too. Don't miss the giant onion ring or the Chip n Dip--both are as fun as they are delicious. Yes, it's on the pricier side, but the cocktail tasting experience makes it worthwhile. A perfect late-night spot for great conversations and drinks that ooze personality.

I'll start by saying I've been a huge fan of The Aviary for years. In the early days of the…read morepandemic, I got all their cocktail books, and my friends and I bought some of the equipment (vacpot, porthole) and started making Aviary drinks. So when I went to Chicago to visit friends recently, this was my first reservation. We were kindly greeted and seated toward the rear of the dining room. Collectively, we ordered more than half the beverages on the menu. I won't go into tons of detail on them, since some drinks are seasonal, but I will say that it was a blast experiencing craft cocktails and mocktails at their finest. I love the menu concept of the birds that fly farther along the page to indicate how alcohol-forward the drink is. That's a really fun idea! One friend ordered both the spirited and the non-alcoholic Porthole to compare the flavors. And we all liked the N/A version better! Our server kindly came over and mentioned that he heard I was inspired by The Aviary and they took us on a private tour with the bar team and then down to the ice making room, which I LOVED because I was obsessed with the intricate ice making process from the original cocktail books. What a fantastic experience, and the tour put a cherry on top. Long live The Aviary!