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    Cellar Door Provisions

    4.1 (259 reviews)
    ModerateNew American
    Open 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    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.

    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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    Excellent quality food in an intimate setting. I've been numerous times and it never disappoints!

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    Not really. Somehow they seem to get super lucky with crowd control. We've been with 3 toddlers and had no issues

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