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    Cellar Door Provisions

    4.1 (261 reviews)
    ModerateNew American
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Sean Y.

    I have strong mixed opinions about Cellar Door Provisions, especially because I really wanted to love this place. I found Cellar Door via the Bib Gourmand, and it certainly is a great value. Most of the items were phenomenal, the craftsmanship is excellent. The service is more professional than usual restaurants at this price, though à la carte it feels more like a tasting. The wine list is unique and we enjoyed our choices. The space is small and intimate, perfect for a date night. Unfortunately this was the worst burger I've had in Chicago, it really tasted like the patty was boiled. The flavor was a bit bland, I honestly wonder if the burger I received was a mistake.

    The counter with pastry display.
    Ari L.

    Quite surprised how small the portions are. The hanger steak was two thin strips of beef. I bet it was maybe 5 ounces. That's partially driving the three stars. Also, they were out of bread at 8:30pm. What the hell? How? So many sauces a nothing to so them up with. They even had a main course dish that used the bread which they said we could order but why would you if the bread is one of the main ingredients. Our server was seems grumpy an barely came to the table. My glass of wine was child sized also. For $14 give me a decent pour please. Th dessert was amazing. We got a flourless chocolate cake. The other couple we were with decided to order one to go so the husband could eat it off the wife when they got home. TMI? Maybe. But also that damn good. I really did enjoy the flavors and I'd like to go back, but if they are out of bread next time I'm getting up and leaving.

    Squash
    Amanda G.

    This is one of those restaurants that feels like going out in Chicago, a quintessential colder month place. You walk in roughed up from the weather, all disheveled, suddenly you're in this intimate haven with low lights, fogged windows, glasses of wine, people are happy, huddled around close and laughing. The menu is adventurous and rotating, celebrating whatever's seasonal. On my trip about this time last year, we ordered the delicata squash, a beautiful plate of oysters, and tortelloni; all made with care. They also have a burger, which seems to be a bit of a safety net when experimenting isn't your jam, or budget (Pro tip: don't ask for cheese on it -- they may have a burger, but this just isn't that kind of place! ) Michelin Bib Gourmand is always exciting to hear.

    Ice cream
    Emily T.

    Second fancy Friday in Logan! We came here just get drinks and desserts. This bib gourmand has been on my list for a very long time and I was excited to check it out. Interesting vibes? Definitely very Logan Square in the sense that it's pretty bare bones inside and feels kind of pretentious, but is trying not to be? We split all three desserts and something to know about this place. Is they rotate the menu sometimes daily but mainly weekly. The desserts change monthly. We got the ice cream special, the chocolate cake, and the Panna cotta. The ice cream was definitely our favorite because the flavor was incredibly unique and almost buttery. Genuinely when you ate this ice cream it just felt so good in your mouth. I've never been a huge Panna cotta person and this kind of confirmed it. Again, good and very creamy, but it had a lot of olive oil on it, which made it more of a savory dessert. Chocolate cake was solid, but nothing crazy- I could make this. Also got the Saka batch martini yeah, I understand that this is a yeah, I understand that this is an organic wine bar, but I simply feel like they could offer more cocktails? Service was good, quick and kind. Yeah, am I going to come back for dinner? Honestly, no. It's just not my type of place but I'm glad that I tried it and checked it off the list.

    Pig ear salad
    Laura M.

    I really wanted to love this place, it was good but my partner and I won't be hurrying back. Highlights: service was excellent! The second our plates were empty they were bussed, and when we poured the last drop of water it was immediately refilled. Our server was attentive and very knowledgeable. Food was good, but there wasn't a stand out dish for us and a few of the dishes were on the salty side. The bread was phenomenal and the beets had a lovely combination of sweet, sour and savory flavors. The gnocchi texture was delightful, but the dish was overly salty for our taste. The pig ear salad was very unique, but not something my partner or I enjoyed. The almond cake was delicious, but the presentation was a bit of a turnoff for us. Drink menu is limited, but we knew that going in. The restaurant is small and they will try to get you out within 2 hours so they can turn tables. Overall, we're glad we tried it but were a little underwhelmed given our expectations and the restaurant ratings. Fun dining experience with trying with excellent service. We appreciate they add 3% to support their staff! The menu changes regularly so perhaps we just caught this place on an off week.

    Peach Breton
    Nicole L.

    Decided to give this place another try for my birthday yesterday after a miscommunication on their end a few years led to us arriving for my birthday dinner only to find they were closed for a private event. Food and wine were good, but once we ordered our food our server essentially forgot about us. We regularly had to flag someone down for wine and water refills. After we had been sitting for a while with empty plates and glasses, it was clear another reservation for our table had arrived but we hadn't been offered dessert or drinks yet. Once we flagged someone down so we could order dessert, we suddenly existed to the staff as we were regularly checked in on to the point of us feeling rushed. I would've felt bad if their dinner was delayed because we had overstayed our welcome, but had our server remembered our table and offered us dessert or drink refills in a timely manner, we would've completed our experience in time for the next group. Despite the menu being framed as family style, the portions are quite small and not presented in a way that makes the food easily shareable along a group of three. They also have pretty minimal non-alcoholic options- no soda or coffee which is odd for a trendy restaurant in 2025. If you are looking to celebrate a birthday here, they do not offer anything fun in the way of candles on your dessert or even a "happy birthday!" when it's mentioned to your server. Pre-pandemic, we loved this place but as the years have gone by we've become increasingly disappointed with the service, communication, and attention to detail. A bummer as it's a place with great potential.

    Bread and butter
    Johanna H.

    Mixed feelings on this one. Food quality alone was a five. The flavors were out of this world ..one of the best beef tartare I've ever had in my life, amazing muscles and a beautifully innovative pork chop with Mediterranean olive compote. But there were a few downsides: we arrived early and they told us to go next-door for a wine tasting, but the shop was closed; we were at the last seating we had an 845 reservation and they didn't see us until 9 PM and by the time we placed our order, a third of the menu was out, they were out of the sake martini they were out of the burger they were out of the pork chop... but I will say they did give us a small cut of the pork chop just to try it, which was very kind.

    Rebecca F.

    We enjoyed dinner at Cellar Door Provisions. Their preparation style highlights the texture and flavors of each main ingredient. Our favorites were the olives brined in house, and the burger. Service was outstanding. I never enjoy when you sit at a chef's counter and the kitchen team pretends they can't see you. That's awkward. This was very different. The chefs asked us questions about ourselves, and chatted with us. They made us feel incredibly welcome. Dinner was very reasonably priced.

    Grilled mackerel
    Sarah K.

    I really wanted to like Cellar Door. I've been looking forward to trying it since I moved to Chicago. So I was elated to grab a reservation on my birthday. Unfortunately, it just didn't live up to the hype. The good: The burger is a must order and was legitimately one of the best burgers I've ever had in my life. (After taking off the large piece of raw Fresno chili pepper that was inedibly spicy.) It's the only reason I gave this place two stars at all. The bad: The service was a little off for the price point. I asked to hear more about some menu items that didn't have descriptions, and our server didn't seem comfortable talking us through them. She basically just read the menu to us. She also didn't seem to know the wine list very well. I like natural wine, but the recommendation she gave didn't really fit the tasting I was told. (I was nervous and said it was fine, but we finished only about 3/4 of the bottle.) Also, two of us got butter knives in our silverware roll, and one person got a steak knife. So when our lamb arrived, we all had to share a steak knife. It was awkward. The ugly: Some of the dishes were almost inedible. The whole roasted onion sounded really exciting but was actually kind of raw. So I ended up with an upset stomach from crunching raw onion slices. (It also wasn't a whole onion's worth, but that's whatever.) We really tried to eat it but left most of it on the plate. The "grilled" mackerel was probably the biggest disappointment. You can see in the picture how big the $28 piece was, compared to the lemon slice. It was also very thin. Only the skin was grilled. The rest was smoked or preserved and so fishy it tasted unpleasant/off. And I love mackerel. We took a tiny taste and left the entire dish there. It seemed like there was only one server for the whole dining room. (Which was quiet but had a nice ambiance.) Some wine refills took several courses to arrive. We wanted to ask about taking the mackerel off our bill since we barely touched it, but it took so long to get our server's attention that we were running late and just needed to go. Our server moved the untouched dish out of the way to set down our bill, but didn't bother to ask why we were leaving with multiple plates of food and glasses of wine still left. Overall, it was a very disappointing $270 birthday meal. They didn't even mention my birthday, which isn't required but would be nice at that price point.

    Lamb tongue
    Claire C.

    Tried a few new foods while here, lamb tongue and quail, both of which were very delicious. Food overall was fresh and well prepared. Very friendly staff. Place was busy, but felt tended to nonetheless. Appreciated the wine suggestions as well. Will come back again for special occasions! Place was simple yet cozy and inviting.

    The ambience is perfect for a winter dinner. We got to try a bunch of stuff and I had a pork for the first time after ending being a vegetarian and it was life changing. My mom is vegan and they were quick to make adjustments and give her options.

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    Came here on a weekday but fell in love with the vibe immediately. The quail here is amazing!

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    4.2
    (37 reviews)
    2.4 mi

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    4.0
    (483 reviews)
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    4.5
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    0.8 mi
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    Locally sourced ingredients
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    What an amazing place! We were a party of six celebrating a few birthdays and everyone enjoyed…read moretheir meals. They were very sensitive to my gluten-free needs. Some people had brunch and some enjoyed lunch. I had the green coconut curry, and it was amazingly delicious. Just the right amount of heat. The fruit salad side dish had a very good variety of different fruits. Everyone loved the potatoes. When I asked if they were gluten-free, they informed they were not but they'd see what they could do. They came out later with a huge bowl of gluten-free potatoes. So delicious and they really went the extra mile. Other things I love about this restaurant is that they use local produce and I believe they have their own garden as well. They also had a meal that day that you could order and would benefit a local nonprofit. Highly recommend this place! Not only was the ambience great but they have several rooms, two of which you can reserve for a private party, and they also do weddings in a larger area on the property. Leslie, if you go to the back where they have one of their bathrooms, they have several small gift items available.

    We were touring a venue nearby and smelled some yummy food and decided to swing by to try…read more Their vegetables are all sourced or grown in their green house. The arugula salad (esmee) is very good as well as the hummus with pita. I was disappointed with the burger since it had too many ingredients clashing with one another for attention. The service was really good and ambiance was very nice for a date night.

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    Little Bad Wolf

    4.4
    (2.6k reviews)
    4.0 mi
    $$

    Nestled on a corner in Andersonville, Little Bad Wolf is a charming restaurant with a large bar…read moremenu and delicious, heavy bites. There is outdoor seating under a pergola lined with semi-private planters, while the inside features a bar, high tops, low tops, and large booths. The music was upbeat, giving the space an elevated lounge vibe that pairs really well with the upholstered booths and vintage industrial design. I ordered the Wolf Burger, which is a whopping three-patty burger. That first bite was juicy and pure bliss--a total explosion of great flavors. It was a little messy (like all burgers with an egg), but the extra liquid was perfect for balancing the density of such a meaty burger. The soft bun soaked in a lot of those juices with each bite, intensifying the flavor as I ate more. The fries were thin and on the greasier side--not my personal favorite, but they worked alright as a vehicle for the sauce. Speaking of which, the chili aioli served with the fries was fantastic. We also got the mac and cheese, which hit a great balance between rich and creamy without feeling excessively wet. The boat it came in was a bit small, making it a little messy to scoop out with the serving spoon, but it was soooo good. Overall, it is absolutely a fantastic neighborhood place for comfort food and drinks with friends in a great space!

    I got the "bad" burger and fries and while the burger itself was pretty good, the burger bun became…read moresoaked in grease after a while and became inedible. The fries were the perfect consistency of crispy and the overall restaurant was really cute. 10/10 for whoever was on aux that day. The service was also pretty fast! Def recommend if you're in the area for a quick lunch

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    4.7
    (117 reviews)
    3.4 mi

    Amazing hospitality and ambiance at this Andersonville gem! Each of the dishes are packed full of…read moreflavor and the menu is amazing for sharing with friends! Tuna tostada & watermelon salad are great starters to share and all of the mains are excellent. Pro Tip: patio does not take reservations but WORTH the wait!

    It wasn't until Ash said it that I realized it had been 20 years since our days at Children's…read moreMemorial and Zig Zag Kitchen! So when I needed someplace fabulous to celebrate my daughter's birthday, I immediately thought of Ash. Over the years, we worked together on parties, luncheons, and fundraisers. It was such a fun time in my life, although I had some very demanding people I had to answer to! No matter what I threw his way, Ash made me look good every single time. Twenty years later, he did it again. I made sure to take pictures because hopefully I can post them! I had the Halibut Scottato, and it was outstanding. My daughter had the Aleppo Chicken. I rarely eat chicken, but hers looked so good I had to have a bite. Excellent. Then there was the focaccia bread with this special oil. Oh. My. Goodness. It was so good that my daughter was hoping her entrée would hurry up and come because she wanted that bread all to herself! She kept talking about how good it was in her Oprah voice: "I LOVE BREAD!" And we can't forget the lavender lemonade--so good! Even the cheesecake at the end of the meal was superb. The food was phenomenal, but somehow, the service was even better. One piece of advice: make reservations. It may not look crowded when you first arrive, but that changes very quickly. You can tell Tala House already has its loyal customers--and after this experience, we're adding ourselves to that list. Walk in? No. We're not doing that. When you find a place with beautiful ambiance, great décor, phenomenal food, and exceptional service, you don't just visit once. You become a regular. Thank you so much to Tala House for making my daughter's birthday so special. She loved everything about the experience, and that made this mom very happy. And Ash--20 years later, you're still making me look good.

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    Filet Mignon with green beans
    Filet Mignon with green beans
    Homemade labneh and shishito peppers.  BFF #1 left no crumbs behind
    Homemade labneh and shishito peppers. BFF #1 left no crumbs behind
    Inside/entrance

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    Wolcott Tap

    Wolcott Tap

    4.3
    (135 reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$

    Really great experience from a friendly neighborhood place!…read more Came on a colder spring day where they were still willing to serve us outside with our dog. So thankfully they were willing to do that! Servers were so friendly to us and our pupper. They even turned the patio heater on for us! This place is a must for anyone out with their dog! All the food was delicious and brought out quick. Loved the Mac and cheese squares! The drinks were well balanced and I had a delightful Bloody Mary! All the portions were generous and well worth the price. Excellent quality all around! The location is amazing in the heart of Ravenswood. It's perfect for a date, catching up with friends, or an impromptu late lunch in early spring! Can't wait for another visit after warmer weather sets in!

    Really bad experience. Asked to change tables to accommodate a stroller, then when we were…read morecompletely done, bill paid, we were asked to leave to accommodate someone waiting, only to find a completely empty section of tables. I realize that their staff was limited, but are they unable to figure out that they could seat the waiting people (or a stroller) at an empty table and not use another table? The veggie burger was inedible. I asked if anyone likes it, and the server said "some people do". Not a ringing endorsement! There are many other restaurants on the block. Try another place.

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    Wolcott Tap
    Veggie Burger
    Veggie Burger
    The Duck Grinder, so good

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    The Duck Grinder, so good

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