Also tried the Carrot cake - 5/5 (delicious) It's a huge piece, it's also for 10$. Def worth it! read more

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Solid brunch spot in the good ol Southport Corridor neighborhood! I've been to Crosby's more times many times over the years. It really is that go-to spot that's close by with for solid american fare. On this particular brunch visit, it was very busy but we were seated at the bar right away. Woo! The spicy bloody mary was so flavorful with the perfect kick.The garish was on point too (they can look so sad without it!). It came with a beer back which was another a nice touch. The monkey bread is heaven sent. Perfect starter if you're like me and can never choose between a sweet or savory brunch - this way you can have a little bit of both. Rich icing and buttery cinnamon-y goodness. For my main course, I went with the eggs benedict. I wasn't crazy about this dish, but I think this was more personal preference rather than the quality of the food. Husband got the pancakes, which were really yummy! I'm sure we will be back for brunch because we can't stay away from that monkey bread for long. I plan on trying an omelette on next visit! For lunch/dinner, my favorites are the salmon and the wrightwood salad. both are so tasty and fresh! Crosby's is a classic. Staff is always super professional and attentive too. read more

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This is a long overdue review. I've been a few times before, but most recently I came for Saturday dinner with some friends. Make a reservation because they can get busy. We all ordered the restaurant week menu, which begins with choice or red, white, or Sparkling wine; appetizer; entrée; and dessert. For my appetizer I ordered the Wrightwood salad which comes loaded with toppings - my favorites were the goat cheese, avocado, craisins, cornbread croutons, and the citrus vinaigrette. I ordered the full rack of baby back ribs, which comes with a side of cole slaw and fries. The ribs are super tender and have the perfect amount of char. For dessert I ordered the carrot cake which has a great cream cheese frosting. Overall, dinner service was great. read more

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Terrible management, especially Holly. Otherwise, food was decent but couldn't enjoy it.

Considering how average Crosby's is, I am always surprised by how packed it is. I think it's just in a convenient location. Average food, average drinks, average ambiance, average service. read more

Crosby's Kitchen - Half Rotisserie Chicken (cut in half) - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Delicious. The salad was amazing. The steak frites was a hoot, and the service was spot on. This place is conveniently located in the heart of the Southport corridor, so it was great to stop in during the festival. Even with thousands outside the door, the service was excellent. read more

Been to Crosby's so many times I actually can't believe I never thought to review it... Here's the important stuff: 1. Wrightwood Salad with manchego cheese sub for goat (or whatever it comes with). 2. Avoid the steaks. 3. Spin dip is a 10/10. 4. Brunch is solid, but usually busy. 5. Burger is basic, but a great failsafe. read more

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I'm an online entertainment and food critic and influencer. There's more to restaurants besides the 5 star tourist driven glamorous ones. Sometimes the best restaurants are right under your nose in the neighborhood. Crosby's Kitchen in the Southport area is one of them. When we were there on a Saturday afternoon, the place was packed with a 45 minute wait. Two of us got one of their signature sandwiches which was the Turkey Burger. But this was not the everyday run, boring dull Turkey Burger. This was the best one I've ever had. The house made Turkey Burger was enhanced with a generous pile of ginger and soy Asian Slaw and Marinated Tomato. The burger was lightly crispy on the outside but juicy and tender on the inside. And with the slaw, it was just dripping with an explosion of flavor and juices. The French Fries were thin and crispy. We also got the Wrightwood Salad which again, was not the old same 'ol salad. This had tender rotisserie chicken, craisins, avocado, corn, almonds, cornbread croutons, roasted ted peppers, green onion, goat cheese, with citrus vinaigrette. Fulfilling, plentiful, and bursting with flavors. Prices are very reasonable considering the Chicago market. I highly recommend Crosby's Kitchen. read more

Crosby's Kitchen - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We absolutely loved our meal at Crosby's Kitchen. My sister is a super picky eater but she loved the food at this wonderful place. The rotisserie chicken and salads are fantastic. Burgers are great, too. Their menu was huge and they have variety of options. From their drinks to main dishes, everything was perfection. The customer service was also good. Our server is kind and she did an awesome job of taking care of us. She had the best recommendations. Their location was accessible and close to other popular spots in the area. Definitely a spot we will visit again! Big thanks to the staff! read more

I always look forward to a visit to Crosby's Kitchen. It never disappoints. The hosts at the front are very welcoming and were apologizing because it took five or 10 minutes to get the table ready. The food, as always, was perfect. I love the skillet cornbread! I always get the rotisserie chicken, but I know that all of the other entrées are excellent also. Our server, Neil, was wonderful. He was attentive and helpful. When he gave me the box to take home the rest of the skillet cornbread, he even brought an extra butter to go. I've always had a wonderful experience at Crosby's Kitchen, and I will hopefully continue to do so for many years to come. read more

Crosby's has a big place in my heart. It has always been a go-to since I've lived in the neighborhood. I hadn't been in a while, but a few friends and I went in for lunch this past weekend--it was great!! We got the Monkey bread to start which is to DIE for-- perfect starter to split. I got the Cornelia omelette and loved it. I got French fries on the side and a biscuit. Seriously delicious. I also love coming for dinner, especially in the winter. Such cozy vibes! The Wrightwood salad is usually my go-to - you seriously can't go wrong there. Some meals can be hit or miss, but overall this place will continue to be a fave! read more

Crosby's Kitchen - Cornelia Omelette - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We were a party of 9 with two young children celebrating my birthday. Joseph was our server went way beyond our expectations taking a large order. No mistakes. We had an assortment of appetizers and the kids had their favorite noodle dish to keep them busy while the rest of us perused the menu. The steak sliders were out of this world cooked to a nice medium rare and the blue cheese was a pleasant surprise. Lots of sharing. I had the pork chop grilled perfection. with the red beans and a side of Brussels sprouts. Loved everything They brought out a freshly baked cookie in a pan with ice cream with a candle and spoons to for everyone. It was a wonderful experience. Thanks read more

Good gruel stuff was so friendly! They gave me stuff, water and ice and the waitress (Rayna I think?) has a mysterious yet fun vibe which made me curious about the beer selection. Reinah was very knowledgble about beer and wine selection and life. Love the carrot cake and wish there was bottomless mamohasas, but oh well....still had fun ... life goes on . THIS PLACE NEEDS A TOUCH TUNES!! best, Nate PS too many kids :p sorry if offense read more

I love this place!!! Came here to celebrate my friends acceptance to medical school!!!!!!! It's a great neighborhood spot that would make a variety of palettes happy. The resturant is cozy & I've tried two of their salads now + my friend got the turkey burger & it's all very delish. This is a place that does the basics WELL & I could come back regularly. Also loved my glass of Pinot noir. Our server was adorable & friendly. Definitely recommend for a variety of outings. ALSO their takeout is great and very easy (that's when I tried the other salad). Love that it's by the Southport shops ! read more

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My favorite place! The filet sliders are amazing and the carrot cake is perfection. I order for lunch or dinner at least once a week. Great service and warm ambiance! read more

First time here back in November. Luckily we made a reservation or the wait could have been longer. Warmly greeted by the hostess. I appreciated she let me sit while my other party was parking. Parking can be relentless in that community so arrive early. First off, start with the cornbread. OMG. Comes served in an iron skillet, warm and moist. Ample to share. I opted for the chorizo tostadas which were also ample and delicious. My friend had the Wrightwood salad which she enjoyed. Can get loud and crowded so bring your patience. Server was exceptionally helpful and nice. We felt bad because we did sit for a long time catching up but we took care of her in the end. Loved the iced coffee and mimosa, too. read more

Only 3 stars here. Overall, the experience was just OK -- food, service and everything else. Pros: the ribs were nice! Fell right off the bone and the coleslaw and fries were great! Vibes are pretty good, good place to bring your family. Cons: service was a bit slow and waiters recommendations weren't great. The pasta dish and deviled eggs left much to be desired. The rotisserie chicken was unremarkable. read more

Reliable, crowd pleaser restaurant with friendly and prompt service. The menu offers something for everyone. My boyfriend went for the half-taco ribs and was thoroughly impressed. I opted for the half-rotisserie chicken and it was more than enough for me. It was served with a side of bbq sauce that added so much flavor. The carrot cake was perfect to top off the dinner. The restaurant itself is small but cozy. The patio is perfect for summer in Chicago. It definitely feels like a family-oriented, neighborhood restaurant. read more

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Food quality is consistent, though menu is limited. Service is always too notch- Neil went above and beyond to make our experience positive.

Allergy sufferers beware. Since brunch typically has a lot of cheese on the menu - my allergy - I pointed out to our waitress Coty that I have a bit of an allergy (I say 'a bit' because it's not technically life-threatening - I still made it clear it was an allergy, however). Shortly after, I was told that the "potatoes" that came with the dish I ordered had cheese, so I asked to swap them with fries. No problem - the menu didn't mention cheese so I had no way of knowing. When my dish came though, I saw that the eggs had bits of the cheesy potatoes on them. So clearly, they just scooped one of the two items off the plate to swap the fries, disregarding the allergy contamination. When I pointed this out to the waitress, she got defensive instead of being apologetic. She tried to blame ME for not expressing the severity of my allergy - as if it's anyone's business to decide how severe my allergy is but me and my doctor. I was honestly appalled. When asked if I would like it remade, I refused saying it's clear that they don't take allergies seriously and wouldn't trust another plate. Again, she went defensive saying that they ARE serious about allergies. But tell me - if they're so serious about allergies, why was it on my plate? There wasn't even the decency to bring a manager over. I'm surprised I have to write this because I want to be clear that I've had positive experiences in the past. But I can no longer trust that my allergy will be taken seriously here. read more

Excellent eggs Benedict (top 5 I've had) and biscuits! Fast and kind service, nice outdoor setup.

We tried Crosby's Kitchen after seeing that they are opening a new location in Niles. We didn't know they already had a location on Southport Avenue, but when we did, we had to try it. We were pleasantly surprised and will definitely make this one of our regular options for dining out. The atmosphere, food and service were all excellent. Our server, Coty is one of the best we have ever had. She was upbeat, friendly and made us feel comfortable and welcome. She made menu suggestions and overall made our experience very pleasant. The chicken sandwich and monkey bread were outstanding. We can't wait to go back and try many other options on there menu. read more

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I had lunch with friends at Crosby's Kitchen, which was the perfect spot. The Wrightwood Salad was divine. Mandy, our server, was beyond wonderful and we all felt spoiled by the great attention she gave us. read more

Crosby's is a very solid restaurant. There aren't many places that serve delicious fresh salads and buttery desserts. The Rock Shrimp Salad was loaded with fresh shrimp. The avocado added the right amount of richness to the salad. The Wrightwood was perfectly balanced with a variety of flavorful ingredients. If you have a sweet tooth, the Monkey Bread won't let you down. It's served in a cast iron pan hot from the oven. Be careful though. .. it's addictive and I don't want to think about the calorie count, lol. 3.49 stars for the food. Rounding up for friendly service. read more

Crosby's. Outstanding food always. Great for Kids but also great for adult cocktails and date night. T

Ambiance was great. We came for lunch on a Saturday and it was packed. We didn't have a reservation so we had to wait about an hour. Luckily there is plenty of shopping on Southport to distract one's self. We got the lobster deviled eggs as an appetizer (amazing), I got the Brussels sprout salad as an entree (I subbed for goat cheese, it was great!), we also got some sides to share: crispy Brussels (these were okay) and buffalo cauliflower (great flavor). read more

Crosby's Kitchen - Lobster Deviled Eggs - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Stopped in for dinner for the first time and I was quite impressed. Cocktails were yummy and seasonal. We started with the mini filet sliders, delicious with blue cheese and red onion candy. What's great is they'll let you add extra pieces to your appetizers to accommodate your party size. These sliders could also be a great lil lunch! For entrees I got the "best in town" babyback ribs and my mom got the famous rotisserie chicken. Both really delivered. It comes down to simple, comfort food done exactly right. The ribs fell off the bone, the Smoke Daddy sauce was a delicious touch that didn't drown out the delicious flavor of the meat. And the chicken with mashed potatoes, just amazing. Forget those grocery store rotisserie chickens sitting under the heat lamps--this is the real deal. For dessert we had the skillet cookie because you HAVE to! Prices are also very fair here. I'd like to add that the service was quietly fantastic. The server is there when you need them, enthusiastic about the menu, never obtrusive, and just wants you to have a great time. You can tell the staff really cares, and that goes a long way in my book. read more

Ordered the chicken dip sandwich. The cole slaw was really good. The breast was thick and juicy. The dip broth was flavorful. The service was quick once we sat down. They did have an hour wait for two people on a Thursday around 2:00 pm. The ambience was really lively. Lots of families with young kids. They have a bar but mostly for a quick meal. read more

Delicious, especially the turkey burger , chicken dip sandwich blueberry corn bread, and peanutbutter pie. Great service - so friendly. I cannot wait to come back. read more

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Relax and enjoy a wonderful restaurant with great service! we love Jenny and Matias! They will take great care of you. Food is always spot on with a great Menu! Please try the Chicken Noodle Soup on Wednesday! The recipe came from Gibson's. We have been coming here since Crosby's opened over 10 years ago. Great comfort food and great to bring the family! read more

Overall quite a disappointing experience for my first time at Crosby's :-( the restaurant was clearly having some issues tonight and was out of several things. Waitstaff was friendly/attentive and did their best despite the challenges. Food came out without any silverware/napkins and the staff member who brought us forks did not bring napkins, so I had to get up and go to the host stand to ask for napkins. Our server told us the restaurant was out of napkins, but came back a few minutes later and said she found the last few napkins for us. My food came out lukewarm like it had been sitting out for a while, which is not what you would expect for a $25 plate of pasta. Overall, the dinner was somewhat pricey for a less than satisfying experience. read more

Please bring back Prickly Pear margarita. It is the best drink in all of Chicago. I miss it so much

Crosby's Kitchen, located in the very lively area of Lakeview, is definitely a destination restaurant. From the ease of making a registration to the welcoming hello of the host, we knew this was the perfect place to celebrate a birthday. Cool vibe. Perfect volume to have a conversation and no judgy looks when there were intermittent bubbles of laughter. The wait staff was friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. All of the staff was smiling, clearing, cleaning and working together to assure that their customers were getting the best experience. The GM even stopped by for birthday wishes. Our cocktails were curated perfectly. The prime rib was flavorful, tender and quite generous. Add mashed potatoes -- yum! The Cavatelli & Buratta was presented well and delicious. Okay, let's talk about the key lime pie with a graham cracker crust. WoW! We stopped by to congratulate the executive chef on his achievement. He was very humble. This is a truly a gem. read more

Crosby's Kitchen - Key Lime Pie!!! - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I have been to Crosby's many times as I live in the neighborhood and can walk here in 10 mins. Every time I've dined at Crosby's, it has always been a great experience. The waitstaff is always friendly, accommodating & attentive. The food has always been fab each time as well. I met 2 good friends here today for brunch. It was a beautiful day, so we were able to sit outside at the first table on the Southport side. We split the lobster deviled eggs app. So good with little chunks of lobster to take it up a notch. Who doesn't like lobster? I had the grilled blackened mahi-mahi sanguich. Very fresh, grilled perfectly & not fishy tasting whatsoever. Also, I started off with a killer Cup O Joe with cream. Why can't I make coffee like this at home? Another great brunch experience at Crosby's Kitchen! As Arnold says: I'll be back! read more

I will go back. The outdoor bar area is comfortable, bright and nice. The outdoor bartender and servers were all friendly. Next time I will try one of the seafood dishes or that great looking pasta dish. Those are things that will bring me back. I do not believe they have someone in their kitchen who is attentive enough to offer a $59 NY strip steak. If they did, they would have removed the gristle and tendon I had to subtlety transfer from my mouth to my napkin. Regrets? I have had a few, that steak is one. read more

I come into Crosbys all the time, truly because of Megan. Megan provides us with the best service and makes the best drinks. Every time I come in, Megan is so on top of everything. Even if the restaurant is packed and every seat is taken at the bar, Megan is able to make us the best drink without having to wait. She also keeps the bar so clean. She is truly unbelievable! Thanks for the amazing service Megan!! read more

The Southport corridor always a great area to stroll down with an amazing number stores and restaurants to visit. A must-try is Crosby's Kitchen with a great selection of American food. On this occasion, we started with the cornbread which was the stand-out of our meal. A healthy size to share, perfectly baked and tasted great as a starter. I had the ribs which were fall off the bone but perhaps a little over sauced. Nonetheless, very flavorful and a good helping of coleslaw as a side. A final mention, the service was impeccable. Friendly and speedy. read more

Fun atmosphere, attentive and friendly service, plus good food. Recommend for casual weeknight dinners.

Very pricey! Meals are chinsy. I wanted to go to McDonalds afterwards. The hose wine was expensive for such a small amount.. The service was very slow. When my husband challenged the $3.00 extra charge, the server went into a long explanation. Finally she removed the charge. The restaurant & bathrooms were clean. This was my second visit. BJF read more

Crosby's Kitchen is one of my favorite American restaurants in city. I dined here during restaurant week 2021 and the offering was too good to pass up. For the $39 dinner I ordered the wrightwood salad as an appetizer, teriyaki salmon with a side as well as carrot cake for dessert. The food was delicious and service was great. My friends and I came here for Sunday brunch, and everything on the menu looks good. We shared the monkey bread, which is soooo good! It's slathered with cream cheese frosting and the monkey bread itself is super flaky like croissants. It's definitely a must order during brunch. Their signature wrightwood salad is also very delicious and quite filling. The table also ordered the calypso shrimp, lobster deviled eggs, spinach dip, and a few sandwiches. Everyone loved their food, and the portions are enough to share across the table. Crosby's is able to split checks to give people their individual bills, and they can also split menu items across multiple people. They use Toast to cash out, so you can scan your QR code and pay your bill right on your phone. read more

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