Have had brunch and dinner here recently, and both were a win. Not surprising, as the menu is is similar to Dunlays on Clark RIP :( so I knew what to expect. Loved the blueberry cast iron muffin thing, it was a really good size. Best to share for 4, or 2 (and take half home... warmed up it still tasted amazing). The chili, veggie of the day, hash browns, omelletes, were fantastic. Incredibly friendly staff as well. read more

CROSBY'S KITCHEN - 3455 N Southport Ave., Chicago, (773) 883-2525, crosbyschicago.com Q-Tips say: Went for lunch before seeing a play at the Mercury Theater with long time friends. Everyone ordered the half chicken even tho it was officially not on the menu because it was "Brunch" time. Our waitress, Susan, said, "No Problem," I can do that for you and she did. IT WAS EXCELLENT! Half of rotisserie chicken with delicious mashed potatoes. We shared the Iron Skillet Corn Bread-which was awesome - a must try. What a delicious way to spend time with friends and have a great meal. Should you go to "Crosby's Kitchen," ask for Susan. Susan was an excellent waitress and very funny which made it even more enjoyable. A great time had by all. They offer outdoor seating. read more

I love this place, especially for brunch. Their Bloody Mary's are amazing as are the brussel sprout salad and avocado toast. Only wish they had milk alternatives for their coffee - no soy, almond, coconut, or oat milk. read more

Is Crosby's my new Frasca? Dammit, it's true. And, yes, I know it's the same owners. I went here 3 times in 2 weeks. That is pretty much unheard of in Chicago since there are so many places to go. 1st trip = Dinner What I ate: Everything...kidding but not really. Check it. Lobster Deviled Eggs: 2 thumbs up Spinach Dip: 2 thumbs up Crab Cakes: 2 thumbs WAY up Tuna poke: awesome Guacamole: Legit Brussel Sprout Salad: yes, brussel sprouts taste amazing when done this way Margaritas: several and delicious 2nd and 3rd Trip = Brunch Crosby's Omelette: too many mushrooms for my liking. Furthermore, I may have reached a point where I need to realize I don't really like omelettes...too many ingredients. Fried egg sandwich: classic and good flavors Pasta with Pork Ragu: Soooo good. Now that I'm writing this, I think this was a lunch trip but you get the point. Food here is good. You will not be disappointed. It's not super fancy but not plain either. Just the right mix of fresh but comfort food type like items. To think about: The servers wear gingham shirts. Might want to save yours for another day or everyone will think you work there :) Enjoy! read more

This was my first time here. The hostess was very friendly and efficient. We shared the meatball recipe served with a rich beef gravy and topped with fried onions. My main was the beef stroganoff. Decent, it could have used a touch more sour cream. We shared the chocolate chip skillet. Very good, though it needed way more ice cream. Very nice experience. Our server was pleasant and efficient. read more

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A proper Bloody Mary. Came here for drinks with an old friend specifically for the Bloody Mary and we were not disappointed. Not only that, but the bartender was incredibly friendly and helpful. The wait for a table was over 45 min, but we sat at the bar in just a few. Hope to come back again soon. read more

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Good food. Had a great waitress. Bartender was cool. Hostess sucked....over all good experience. read more

Crosby's Kitchen - Had their salad...and was awesome!! I forgot the name but was the most expensive one on the menu. Delicious :) - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The atmosphere was of the restaurant was nice. There was not a long wait to be seated and the service was good. The food was above average. My wife had 2 eggs, bacon, and hash brown. I had the BLT and egg sandwich. Both were a little bland. Maybe we should have ordered something outside of the basics. The artichoke and spinach dip was great and the Monkey Bread was delicious. I'll probably come back and try something different on the menu. read more

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This is a great brunch place! Delicious lobster deviled eggs! Yummy egg dishes, great ambience -a little bro-y, but I won't hold it against 'm! Definitely perfect for winter-time brunch! read more

Most of what I have to say has been said in one form or another. So here goes: People/strollers/babies/kids everywhere. We went on a saturday at noon so, par for the course. You pretty much know what you're getting into if you have brunch on this strip of Southport. A pretty long wait, no matter what. We were quoted with "20 minutes" but ended up being closer to 40. Just for context, I called Southport Grocery while we were waiting and the wait was 2 hours so, you know, take what you can get. The food is solid, but not really craveable. The cornbread is good, esp. with the butter, and it's super folksy in a cast iron skillet but it's a pretty small portion and again, not necessarily craveable. Service is mostly attentive and friendly. There's nothing wrong with Crosby's Kitchen, it's tasty and such, but not really worth waiting that long for. read more

It is a nice place with good service. That's as good as it gets. I came here for brunch and it was a disappointing meal that I would not even eat it if I wasn't starving. That being said, the meal was so bad that I didn't even like it when I was starving. I ordered Eggs Florentine; it was more like an open-face egg sandwich on top of a bed of spinach sprinkled with salt. It was very bland and the spinach wasn't dressed with anything or prepared in any way- it was like you just opened a bag of spinach and dumped it on the plate sort of deal. The hollandaise sauce was weak- the consistency was wrong and it tasted like butter. The meal came with some kind of 'creamy' hash potatoes. The texture was in-between hash brown and mash potatoes. It tasted like badly made baby food with random seasonings (oregano, thyme, etc.) that overpowered the natural flavors of the potatoes. It was probably one of the worst meals I've had. Truly a waste of such a beautifully decorated space at an awesome location right by Southport Brown Line. read more

Two words: cookie skillet. I've been here several times, and I am always very happy with the food and service. Highly recommended for brunch, lunch, and dinner! read more

Great family place. Prices are good. Drinks are pretty good but they dont have Carpano for propper manhattans. Kids eat free which is huge. read more

Friday night out for dinner. We were quoted a wait time of 35-40 minutes when we walked in at around 7:30. Not a real problem. We stood in the front and waited patiently. Sat down around 45 minutes later. No big deal. Was interested in trying the meatloaf, which was one of their standard entrees. Sorry... out of the meatloaf. Really? You're open for another three hours, and you're out of meatloaf! OK, I can deal. I just need a tonic water with lemon while I regroup. See the pork chop listed for the rotisserie. However, it's only available on Wednesday and Thursday. Not looking good for our young hero. I finally decide on the salmon. I'd like my side item to be the vegetables. They're out of vegetables, at 8:15! And my tonic water has arrived, only with a lime instead of a lemon. The server gladly offers me any of the other side items, which I'm trying to stay away from since none of them are gluten-free. She then comes out and says that I can have a salad with my meal... for another $2. Why would you charge me for that when you don't have anymore vegetables to begin with? OK, switch has flipped, and I can no longer deal. Just give me the salmon. Our food arrives. My girlfriend's salad looks very good. However, my salmon looks like a baseball glove sitting on the plate. Did I mention no garnish on my plate? Yes, just salmon, nothing else. Also, the salmon isn't all that great. I could do a better job at home with a toaster oven! Needless to say, I'm not going back anytime soon. read more

What a great place to relax and enjoy your lunch / dinner. I had the artichoke dip. Excellent. Also had the cheeseburger.Excellent. Finished with the cookie/ ice cream skillet. Extra Excellent. The waiter did a good job being attentive to our dining needs. I liked how they set up dog treats in a jar for customers walking their dogs. Also set up water jug with plastic cups for thirsty people walking by. Nice touch. read more

Walking towards the Brown Line about 6:00 on a Saturday night - decided to stop in to Crosby's. Just two of us so we were seated quickly. Shared a crab cake appetizer. Perfect blend of crabmeat and (not much) filler - nice dipping sauce and coleslaw accompaniment. Pike Place Salmon entree was delicious although overdone for my taste. Server said they usually prepare it medium rare to medium - but I would have called this medium well. I would order it rare to medium rare. I had the Killer Wild Rice as my side. Fabulous! Chilled wild rice with almonds, corn and blueberries(?) and a vinaigrette dressing. Perfect pairing with the salmon. The bf ordered the Veal Brisket Stroganoff. Veal was tender, noodles firm, sauce was tasty. Could have used a few more mushrooms - but then I put mushrooms in most everything. Server was attentive and relaxed. It was a busy night but she didn't push us to order quickly or wrap up our meal and get out. We sat near two different tables of high school girls who were out for dinner. The server gave them the same level of attention as she did to us - which is nice. I hope they tipped her appropriately. Other reviewers have commented about the number of children in the restaurant. Yes - I saw numerous tables with children under the age of 7. Noise level in the restaurant was fine - kids were fine. If I still had kids in those age ranges - I would definitely come to Crosby's. Looks like the kids have a great menu - and the full bar is always nice for mom! read more

Enjoyed a solid dinner before a Cub game. Great appetizers to start and menu very simple but perfect. I had the roasted chicken with veggies which was delicious. Service is excellent as the execute a team approach. I'll be back. read more

This place was very frustrating and I'm writing this as I'm here. The host was nice when we walked in and we got seated but then was not greeted for another ten minutes and I had to request another server to grab our drinks. A while later we finally got our drinks and ordered but our waitress was not very kind and seemed bothered we were here. I never leave bad reviews but this was so ridiculous I had to. We sat right next to the kitchen and saw time after the time the food handler handling ready to serve food with her bare hands as she was touching the register, money, and the stapler nasty lol. We finally got our food brought to us by another server other than our own and it was completely cold. They never refilled our drinks and I honestly will not come back ever again. Finally to top it off the sausage was completely raw the manager had to pay for our meal for serving us raw meat. 1/10 experience. read more

Food was very good. Servers were good. Seating policy not so good. Had a Sunday brunch reservation for 4. Arrived a couple minutes early, checked in and requested outdoor seating. There were at least a half dozen open outdoor tables. Was told there is an hour wait. Settled for a table inside at the open windows. The rest of my party asked again about the tables and were told that people from the waiting list have been texted/called and restaurant is waiting for them to return. So 2O minutes later many empty outdoor tables remained and they did move us outside. I understand reservations process, but if you offer outdoor seating (as do many restaurants in the area) and are afraid of people not showing up, use a credit card reservation process to assure people don't just put their name at every restaurant and opt for the one with the fastest seating and fail to remove themselves from other lists. Find a better way. read more

First time ordering after hearing wonderful reviews from this restaurant. Ordered the whole rotisserie chicken ( chicken tasted so bland) fries were extra soggy, asparagus burnt and the mash potatoes were forgotten in the order when it clearly states it's serve with the chicken. Should've just gone to Brasa Roja. More flavor and better prices. Threw all the food out. Very disappointed. read more

I had the chicken sandwich. Let me say, it was Uber dry. I only had two bites and I was done. Still had chicken bones in the sandwich.

The food here is fantastic and so was the service! We had Jillian and she was wonderful - attentive, gave us recommendations, and super helpful! We loved it and we will definitely be back!!! :) read more

It may have just been the weather that resulted in my group getting a seat during lunch hour on a Saturday afternoon, but i'm not complaining. This place is centrally located in lakeview in what seemed to be a very poppin active neighborhood. It is surrounded by parks, lots of pet grooming shops, bars, restaurants, lounges, fitness centers and cute boutiques! Yet amongst the madness, Crosby still caught my attention from the busy tables and crowded entrance. We ordered their sear tuna salad, black bean chili chicken soup, grilled cheese sandwich and their famous cornbread! Cornbread came out within minutes. It came out in the same pan skillet that baked the cornbread and was served with a maple butter spread - YUM!! For $5, i would highly recommend it. The Sear Tuna Salad, though was delicious, was a bit small, with only 6 pieces of tuna, the salad was priced a little above the quantity provided. The grill cheesed sandwich, though was for a toddler was a little disappointing. one of the toast was burnt and the cheese did not cover the whole bread, just the center. It came with your choice of fries or fruit and we opted to go healthy by getting fruit. reasonably sized bowl of fruit for a kids meal. The black bean chili chicken soup was quite delectable, there was lots of shredded chicken and the I did not get tired of eating the whole bowl. I'd definitely come here again! read more

Two moms, two kids 10:30 AM on a Sunday. We ate outside and enjoyed some nice shade in front. I thought the kids meal was just OK - one large pancake for $6. This place has been written up for being super kids friendly, I guess I was expecting more. The kids got a kids menu and few crayons. My omelette was good and filling but nothing to get super excited about. I liked it and would be open for going back, but with so many options for brunch, it might be awhile. read more

I came here with some extended family and had a great experience! Four adults and one toddler can be a handful for any waiter (and dining neighbors) but ours did very well. We started off with the cornbread and a brussel sprout salad to share as our apps. The cornbread came out in a cast iron skillet and was tasty, but the brussel sprout salad was delicious! I ordered a chicken salad of sorts for my entree and it didn't Ben compare to the tastiness of the brussel sprout salad. It is the kind of dish that would make anyone a lover of brussel sprouts. Other dishes ordered were the crab cakes and sautéed spinach, some herbed pork chops off the roaster and a cheeseburger. Everyone finished their plates. Yummy stuff! I just wasn't as impressed with my chicken salad as I thought I would be so I can't give this five stars. The atmosphere was nice, the server was friendly and the food was good. I'd definitely recommend this place. And if you like lamb, go on Fridays! read more

Came back here for brunch. Being a Dunlay's fan I knew I would like brunch here. Bloody mary - can't go wrong! Love the high life chaser. Get yours with Bacon. One of the best bloody's I've had. Breakfast sandwich was tasty, but something about it wasn't QUITE as good as Dunlay's :) Maybe it's just in my head, or the fact that this time I ordered it without mayo. actually I'm quite confident that's why. Either way service was great for our group of 10 on a Saturday. Love the location too! read more

Birthday dinner with a friend! Ordered a few cocktails from the list. Decent but a bit overpriced. Cornbread was very tasty. The sweet maple butter had a very interesting flavor. I'd recommend trying bites with and without the butter. Rotisserie chicken tasted wonderful. Mashed potatoes are a must! Space was decorated pretty nicely and felt cozy while we watched the snow fall. read more

This is one of my favorite go to spots in the neighborhood. The food is always good, simple, cooked well and it feels like home inside. My favorites: Cornbread: Phenomenal! I always ask for extra maple butter Wrightwood Salad: Great, super flavorful salad Chicken: Heartier meal, cooked perfectly. Yum! Bloody Mary: It has a kick, served with a baby beer read more

Crosby's outdid themselves today man. Came here again with my boyfriend and some friends and had a delicious hungover brunch. Best Bloody Mary in the city... I'm saying it now. Get it with bacon. Chicken hash was bomb, and the monkey bread the sweet sweet cherry on top. Thanks again for another amazing brunch. read more

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I've been to Crosby's Kitchen multiple times, and there is always great food and service. I normally don't go for salads when eating out, but the Wrightwood salad here is the best! Last time I got the half chicken from the rotisserie, and it was good, but I can honestly say the salad is better. We also tried the biscuits with jam and one of the soups. Both are excellent and go great as apps. For dessert we tried the small cookie skillet and key lime pie. I didn't think the cookie skillet was all that special and that the key lime pie was better. Only con to Crosby's is that there isn't much of a beer selection. There are a few good ones, just not much to choose from. read more

Been here for Brunch and Dinner (Lunch - not yet) and it's all been amazing. For brunch, I recommend getting the fresh cinnamon donuts and the Lakeview Omelette. My bf loved his Bloody Mary (best he's had - he said). For dinner, I've had the NY strip and the Pork Chop in separate occasions and they were equally good. Their cream of mushroom soup is so good. My bf liked their Chicken Dip sandwich. Now I have to try them for lunch sooooon.... read more

It took me awhile to visit Crosby's but I finally stopped in for dinner last week and I'm so glad I did-the food is pretty great! I started with their soup of the day day which was some kind of chicken chili with goat cheese on top. It was pretty thick so they serve it with a few tortilla chips so you can dip if you like. So tasty, definitely a big fan. For my main I went with the Brussels Sprout Salad with a side of their cornbread and my fiance ordered the Friday & Saturday night special of the Prime Rib. Again, everything was really, really good. The salad was fresh and tasty, although I do wish I could get a bit more of the bacon taste. The corn bread is great but the maple butter they serve it with is out of this world fantastic. This will be a must-order when we return. So. Good. The Prime Rib was excellent as well-we're always nervous about ordering Prime Rib because we've had a couple bad experiences but Crosby's does a great job-tender and delicious! Very friendly staff, great atmosphere, tons of kids....and I mean tons. They are very kid-friendly here and I think it has become a neighborhood hotspot for that reason. read more

This place was ok to me. Got there to have dinner with friends. We came for dinner at about 6 on a Saturday thinking we'd avoid the crowd. Wrong! Apparently kids ate free before 6 so we got caught up in a stroller traffic jam. It's a super small place I for sure think it's a reverse tardis (you know bigger on the outside. Ok I know nerdy reference. I'll continue). So anyway it was packed and we had to elbow our way to the front to get to adult land and grab a drink. After a 45 minute wait and after all the kids left we were able to sit and eat. I look at the menu and it honestly looked limited. Nothing really struck my fancy. I ordered the crab cakes because I know I like crab. Great decision! The crab tasted fresh. There was very little filler and the sauce on the side complimented the flavor so well. I was really impressed. They're served with a slaw on the side. The slaw was pretty delicious. It had a vinaigrette base, no mayo. Amazing. My friends had veggies burgers. We all know I don't veggie burger. But they were happy. They had ODB scotch ale. Amazing! The service was good. Our waiter was attentive and prompt. He even suggested a great wine for my friends that they adored. All in all pretty dope spot as long as you can avoid the stroller stamped. read more

We stopped in to Crosby's Kitchen for the first time for lunch prior to a recent movie at the Music Box. Nice experience! Varied menu, genuinely friendly staff, good service. I liked my turkey burger - tasty Asian notes, cooked just right, tender bun. My companion's Wrightwood salad featured fresh greens and tender chicken. It's nice to have another decent lunch option on Southport. I'll be sure to return. read more

I came here on a weekend night with a group of friends, who have all wanted to try Crosby's for quite some time, and we were all pleasantly surprised. I had the rotisserie chicken which I highly recommend. My friends tried many different things and no one had a bad experience. The menu looks great and I would like to go back to explore it a little more. Definitely worth a try in the southport area. read more

Went to Crosby's with my girlfriend for a Sunday date night. This is a great restaurant to visit with your significant other, friends, or even the whole family. (apparently Sunday is bring ALL the small children night, be warned) Crosby's has a great location along the Southport corridor and has a very warm, inviting atmosphere. It does get quite busy on weekends for dinner and brunch, so be prepared to wait if you're walking in. Food wise they have great rotisserie chicken! My girlfriend and I went with the half chicken entree with mashed potatoes and the chicken dip sandwich. Both are generous portions that don't break the bank. Chicken was mix of white and dark meat and well prepared. Sandwich had a nice mix of garnishments and cheese. We also got the spinach dip to start which was good but not spectacular. They have a solid wine and craft beer list as well! This is a really good restaurant with good service and a nice selection of traditional American cuisine. Will definitely be coming back in the future! read more

Crosby's Kitchen can get crowded (I've only been here on Saturday afternoons), but the wait is totally worth it! I love their country chic decor (the waitstaff's attire is awesome too--hipsteresque gingham/plaid shirts and jeans), and the food is even better. The Wrightwood salad is mindblowingly good--has the best flavor and texture combos I've ever had in a salad. Sad that I don't live nearby any more, but I'd happily make the trek across town to have a tasty brunch or dinner. read more

Came in Wednesday night for dinner, we were in a rush to see a show and Chloe more than exceeded our expectations. She helped me find a white wine that I enjoyed very much. We told her the appetizer can come out with the food to help speed things up but she still paced it out BEAUTIFULLY, and we were done with plenty of time to get to our play. The food was delicious and filling, we had the lobster deviled eggs to start and rotisserie chicken and the salmon as entrees. All the staff from the food runners to the hosts were excellent. Next time we are in the area we will be back! read more

Oh man, Crosby's is so delicious. It's everything I wanted for a late brunch/lunch on Saturday. It's not a big place, but its a great environment and it smells like a wood burning fireplace. I had the turkey burger which was absolutely delicious. My fiance had an omelette (don't remember which one - lakeview, perhaps?) and his was great as well -- the side of potatoes were PHENOMENAL. The best thing about it - it was slightly less expensive than I thought it would be! I can't wait to come and try some of the meat we saw turning in the oven for dinner one night. read more

Mmmmmm cornbread. I'm usually not a cornbread fan, but put it in a skillet and serve with sweet butter, and it's my favorite thing there. So make sure you order it. I've been to Dunlays and Frasca, so the atmosphere was sort of the same, but a little more homey. They even have the Wrightwood salad, which I love, so it's nice to have an option that I know will be good. I ended up getting the Chicken Dip sandwich since the whole idea of this place is the rotisserie chicken. It was pretty good, but nothing spectacular. The mashed potatoes were really good though! Nice and chunky. I always want the skillet cookie, but never have room!!!!! So next time I'll order that first and eat my meal backwards. read more