Great food!!! The Lobster Deviled Eggs were SUPERB!! & the Rotisserie Chicken was AMAZING! Will definitely be visiting again!!

I decided to give this place a second chance since it's so close to home, bad decision. My son had a hamburger which was OK, but nothing spectacular. I had the chicken dip sandwich which was also fell far short of amazing. Now this is where I have the real problem, so I told the waitress that I wanted lettuce instead of arugula because I have recently identified (or thought I had) arugula as a flavor I don't care for due to the bitterness. She convinced me that it is not bitter so I decided to give it a try (why she was so concerned that I eat the arugula I will never know). Lo and behold, when the sandwich came it was loaded with bitter tasting arugula. I brought this to this server's attention and she offered to get me some lettuce, hello!?!? I don't want lettuce now, I'd just like to not have to pick soggy arugula out of melted cheese with my hands. Too late! She didn't offer to make any adjustment to the bill or any other concession. The bill was like $27, I gave her $40. She asked if I needed change....No, please just have a $13 tip for the awful service and f-ed up sandwich...what planet are you from?? She came back with a $10 bill and three $1 bills. Sorry, again, you're not getting a $10 tip on this bill just because you failed to give me proper change so I could leave a reasonable tip. Another note, they make their employees wear these weird outfits with most of the females clad in poorly fitting skinny jeans and plaid shirts. Guys can wear regular pants apparently. Strange. Oh, we also had the cornbread which was pretty good, but a little bit of an odd flavor when you've got jalapeño pepper in the bread and spread honey butter on it. It wasn't really that hot, they try to play it like it just came out of a piping hot oven, but I understand that due to the necessary cooking time of 20-30 minutes for cornbread that they can't reasonably bake each one fresh so I can't gripe too much about that, but it certainly could have been warmer. Also, the steamed veggies I ordered as a side were inedible due to the odd addition of some powdered cheese and a horrible seasoning mixture. Absolutely awful! I mean usually steamed vegetables are just that, sometimes a little butter, or salt, but never grated/powdered cheese and awful herbs. Come on now! Most of their menu items seem a bit overpriced as well. I mean $9 for three halves of lobster deviled eggs? $8 for buttermilk biscuits?? Please!! This isn't Alinea here. I'm pretty sure that I will never set foot in this place again. I can't understand why this place is still in business. read more

I am actually sitting here waiting for our table as we speak. The food smells delicious, but the wait staff seem to be running in circles confused. It's a Saturday night and we knew it would be busy. We were told a 50 minute wait and it has been well over an hour. I understand they're slammed, but I can't emphasize strongly enough the importance of under promising and over-delivering. The restaurant has a lot of booths and larger tables, and at least 3 4-tops who got here after us and did not have reservations or their names on the list have been seated before us. I get that they'll make more money off a 4 top than a 2 top, but at some point they need to bite the bullet. There are four equally important aspects of a good restaurant to me- quality, ambiance, price, and service. Service alone knocks this place down to a 2. Update: We waited an hour and a half and had to leave because we would have missed our epic nick offerman show. They let 5 other groups get seated ahead of us. Horrible service, will never go back read more

Very impressed! One way to judge the quality of the food when you go out is simply "would I have made this better in my own home?"...and the answer at Crosby's is an overwhelming "no way"...the food is really that good here. Very thankful for a great brunch today...the sandwiches were great, the rotisserie chicken was fantastic too....and the Jameson is always welcome! Kudos! read more

Strictly brunch review- I've had yet to go there for dinner. This place is so cozy, and the food is very good! I'm a sucker for biscuits so naturally, any place that uses biscuits for Benedict's is going to be a winner in my book. read more

I think my rating would be different if I had a server who knew the menu, or could explain it a bit better. I asked for a red wine with a lot of cherry notes and he stated they didn't have any, then asked if I meant that I wanted a wine cooler. Well, at least I know they still make those, in case I have an 80's party. Giddy at the thought, I almost asked for a Zima. But I digress so I just choose a wine from the menu and he left without taking my date's drink order. Then he told me the veggie of the day was sauteed spinach. What I saw next to my salmon when it arrived, were asparagas. He also told me the crab cakes I was interested in were made of all crab and butter so they would be fattening. I'm not sure, maybe he was new. There are enough places on Southport to try so I may not come back here again unless my friends choose to. read more

Good spot for brunch. Great decor, attentive service, and comfortable seating. Started by splitting the blueberry skillet cornbread which was very good! Also got the chicken hash and kale salad and both were delicious. read more

The environment of this restaurant was very nice and cozy. Decorated nice for the holidays. However I ordered the Vegi burger which i do not recommend for vegans because it was plain without cheese or the mayo. If i ever go back i'd try one of their salads. Not the best place for vegans by far, but a very nice place for people who have no diet restrictions! read more

Great place! Kids eat free if you go for early dinners and it was no wait if you use the "add your name to the waitlist" we'll be going back in sure read more

The WORST service ever: I had lunch there and after leaving realized i had left my sunglasses (quite expensive Ray Ban). So i called them and they said they found them and had putted the sunglasses aside for me to go back and pick them up. Long story short, I went back and the sunglasses were nowhere to be found. In addition they didn't want to take any responsibility and only offered a "sorry" plus a 25 dollars discount on my next visit lol...Honestly I felt disrespected, this shouldn't happen...experience isn't just about food which BTW it is definitely not the best in the north side. Sorry guys, you fucked up good time and will never see me or my family there ever again. read more

The food was really good once we finally got service. The wait staff was VERY slow getting to our table to even greet us. The whole restaurant seemed to be in 1st gear. I did try a Crosby's Cuke, which was amazing, but after ordering 3 for the table, they were out of the vodka for the drink and couldn't make us any more. All in all, I would go back for food, but maybe to go next time. read more

I really, really wanted to like Crosby's Kitchen, especially after reading all of the incredibly positive reviews since it opened last year. Maybe I just had a fluke of an experience, but I probably won't be back anytime soon. I arrived around 12:45 or so on a Saturday afternoon and we were told that we would have around a 35 minute wait, which was to be expected on the Southport Corridor for all the late brunchers. As we were putting in our name with the hostess, she informed us that we had to wait at Crosby's or check in every so often as they won't call or text you. This was a little odd considering most places will call you if you have a substantial wait, and they have an awkward space for just standing or sitting around. That aside, my boyfriend and I decided to grab a drink at the bar while his mom went shopping at a few of the boutiques down the street from Crosby's. We waited closer to 45 minutes or more, which was fine considering how busy it was, and then we were seated by 1:30. We all decided to go with the Wrightwood Salad and placed our orders as soon as the waitress came by because we were in a bit of a time crunch. The salads were at our table around 2:00. They were freshly prepared and looked absolutely delicious, and we all went silent as we dug in. Although, as I was eating mine I noticed that it was missing substantial aspects of the salad, meaning that they skimped out on the meat and the avocado was nowhere to be seen. Our waitress took awhile to check in with us, and by the time she came back I was mostly done with my salad and didn't mention what was missing because we were in a hurry to leave and I really didn't need a side of avocado to take home with me. This was a huge letdown in both the quality of the salad and the lack of service we experienced. Don't get me wrong, the flavors of the salad were fantastic, it's just frustrating when we all ordered the same salad and they came out not identical. Consistency needs to be a factor that isn't so carelessly overlooked and Crosby's completely missed this mark. Maybe this place is better during the week, but I definitely won't be back on a weekend. read more

The breakfast potatoes must include crack because they are SO DELICIOUS! Like, 'I dream about them in my sleep' delicious. Wish there were a few more options on the menu, but what they do, they do well. Breakfast sandwich and Bloody Mary are tasty too! read more

We ordered ribs and a steak with a shared side. The side was rather small but yummy. The steak and ribs were also good. The three stars stems from the below average service. She took our order, dropped our food off and disappeared to chat with the manager. We were left with butter knives. We wanted to order more food to no avail. Food good service bad read more

I love this place! It's a great spot to bring the kiddos too. We came here pre and post babies and fit right in! The brussle sprout salad is the best in the city. We also love the grilled artichoke and corn bread apps. Literally everything on the menu here is good! read more

I love Crosbys - always high quality food and great service. I know this is random, but they have really great mashed potatoes and their Wrightwood salad is one of the best. I highly suggest going to Crosbys, but carry out is just as good. During these times, we need to support restaurants and Crosbys is definitely one we all need to support! read more

Delicious food, and very friendly and helpful staff and management. Went to dinner here with my boyfriend on a rainy Saturday night. We did not have a reservation, and we were told there would be a 25 minute wait. Sure, no problem, we thought, so we waited. Unfortunately though, we ended up waiting closer to 40 minutes to get a table. At first, we were pretty annoyed by the long wait, because we were starving and we had somewhere to be after dinner, and we were worried about being late -- however, this was really no fault of the staff. It was raining outside, and other diners were refusing to get up from their tables, likely trying to wait-out the rain. Also, the manager (I'm guessing) came over to us, and apologized for the wait, and actually gave us two free appetizers to compensate us! We were both really blown away by that nice gesture. I mean, we were a little annoyed, but we weren't THAT mad... we definitely weren't expecting compensation of any kind, so we were both really pleasantly surprised by that. I can tell that the staff really cares about customer service, and keeping their patrons happy, and I have nothing but good things to say about this place. Will definitely eat there again! As far as food goes, I highly recommend the lobster devilled eggs, and the prime rib. Also, the mashed potatoes are amazing, if you like thicker, chunkier mashed potatoes, with skin (which I do)! read more

This neighborhood restaurant is the place to go no matter what your mood may be, whether you have children, or just want to sit at the bar. The host was so friendly. The smile and attitude of every employee was so pleasant. The food is truly delicious. Amazing twists on regular meals and the presentation is unique. Crosby's staff and chef go hat extra mile to make your experience wonderful. The crab toast appetizer was mouth watering. Serving sizes are big and my favorite was the Schlitz beer on tap. The coleslaw is a side but I could eat it as a meal. It was so good. I loved that it was also kid friendly but also a nice place to go for a couple. Amazing place - I will be back! Thanks for a perfect lunch. read more

Lovely atmosphere and really friendly service, right down the street from the new Amazon Book Store. The decor was really quirky and fun. I subtracted a star because my kale salad was small and unimaginative, but tasty and refreshing. I ordered the citrus dressing instead of the peanut dressing. read more

I absolutely love Crosby's!! The environment, food, and staff are phenomenal. My favorite item is the turkey burger! They also have amazing fries! Highly recommended to go if you're looking for somewhere on Southport. read more

I stopped in for lunch on a Saturday afternoon and sat at the bar. The two women who helped me out were great. I had the crab cake sandwich with potato cakes which were both good. For dessert I had a slice of key lime pie which was just ok and seemed really overpriced at $9. read more

I've been here quite a few times for breakfast. it's delicious. I wouldn't' call it fancy brunch, but it's really good. They make an awesome potato pancake. I know this is weird to point out, but I love the way they make their scrambled eggs. So many places over cook them but they know how to do it. Not too dry or overcooked, but not undercooked. Biscuits and gravy was delicious, as was the benedict. It's not a huge place, so I would be prepared to wait a little for breakfast. We've been here for dinner a couple times too and again, everything was delicious. read more

Southport was in need of a reasonably-priced, comfort food restaurant. Don't get me wrong - I'm a huge fan of the variety that the Corridor offers - I just felt that it was missing this important restaurant demographic. From the outside, it looks like CK is a huge restaurant, one that you'd expect would be packed to the brim with tables so close you can barely squeeze by them. In fact, it is quite a large space, but I was pleasantly surprised with the amount of space between tables. I've been known to eavesdrop during dinners, so it's better for all involved if the tables are farther apart. The bar is not right by the front door, which is nice to prevent crowding - but don't get me wrong, it still got crowded. I took other Yelper's advice and scheduled a later reservation, but there were still a few kids when we arrived. Not even 30 minutes later, all the kids had cleared out and the bar filled up with yuppies fresh off the brown line from work. Our server was attentive and I think slightly annoyed that we kept delaying in ordering. Regardless, we ordered the seasonal beers we wanted, had the cornbread appetizer, and put in our entree orders. I'm not a big fan of sweet breads, so the cornbread didn't quite hit the spot for me - I think I would have liked it if they added some jalapenos or something! I went the traditional comfort food route with meatloaf and mashed potatoes for my entree, while the other girls ordered salads and the burger. Everyone was very complimentary of their dishes, and I had food envy of the salads - they looked so vibrant and flavorful! My meatloaf was still satisfying. I also liked that it wasn't the traditional square meatloaf - it actually looked like the combination of different meats that it promised to be. I left CK very full, very satisfied, and with my wallet not too much lighter - it will certainly be on my standby list when I'm in need of a close-by, convenient dinner. read more

Tried this neighborhood spot after I read a very informative Yelp review. The deviled eggs are worth trip alone. The cheese burger was perfectly cooked and very tasty. The beer selection was great. Overall good atmosphere and cool vibe in place. They have great heat lamps for these false summer teasing days in Chicago this spring. I will make this spot a regular stop for a beer and tasty tavern food. read more

The iron skillet cornbread! Fantastic piece of delicious. It's a warm neighborhood establishment with delicious food & a friendly staff in one of Chicago's favorite residential areas. I gave 4 out of 5 because the food is good & will always come through in the clutch. It's a no brained née when you're in the area & don't wanna think too hard on where you're going. However, the cornbread is the only "remarkable" item I've had thus far. Good stuff even still read more

Definitely a fan of this place. Great comfortable and family friendly atmosphere. Menu is simple and delicious. Service is excellent as well. read more

Came here for dinner and drinks with some friends, I wasn't too impressed we just got sandwiches and a cocktail. The chicken dip sandwich was pretty small for the price and tasted fine. Potato salad wasn't anything special. The cocktail I got was basically a Tom Collins with lemonade flavored alcohol. Again, just okay. read more

Very, very nice staff. Drinks were just okay. Very warm and welcoming, and a beautiful space. The biggest problem for me was getting ice cold mashed potatoes with a $32 prime rib. Not sure if returning... For the prices, there is better out there. read more

Always yummy food and great service! Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all delicious from here!

Had the monkey bread to start, and could have easily just had that. It was delicious! The biscuits and gravy was a perfect savory dish to offset the sweet of the monkey bread. Eating outside on the patio made the whole meal perfect! read more

Everything about Crosby's Kitchen is great. The service, atmosphere, and more importantly the food is great. It's one of my favourite go-to place. read more

Tasty food, cocktails, TVs playing sport games and kid-friendly! What's not to like? Recommend!

I don't mind the place being a draw for families--I rather like that aspect of the restaurant. I didn't mind my pork shank, which was enormous if under-seasoned and wholly unremarkable. And I surely didn't mind the lobster deviled eggs, which were something special indeed. What I did mind was being charged $12 for approximately five tablespoons of a Rittenhouse Rye Manhattan, which half-filled the medium-sized coupe glass in which it was presented. A full bar serving full-price cocktails in half-full glasses. read more

Overall our experience was good. It was a cold, wintry night when we popped in. The restaurant is cozy with a homey atmosphere. I had the Wrightwood Salad which showed how good their rotisserie chicken is. Loved it! And you definitely need to try the cornbread. I was trying to be good but my friends ordered it... And how could I pass it up? read more

Cute decor, decent service, slightly above-par food. Nothing to write home about, especially with so many great restaurants in that area. I felt like I was at a fancy Applebee's. read more

We had to wait on a Thursday night, but it was worth it. We got a seat at the bar and ordered drinks (white wine for me, beer for the husband), and got ourselves an app while we were at it figuring that we had at least a 20 min wait. The only reason I am not giving this five stars is all of the screaming children. I understand that we are in a family-friendly part of Chicago, and that kids should be allowed in restaurants. I just want to warn people that if you are going for a romantic dinner, I wouldn't necessarily pick this family favorite. Or maybe go a little later in the evening. read more

I was looking forward to trying out this restaurant after finding it on Check Please! Based on a recent Sunday breakfast experience, however, I won't be back. The staff seemed disinterested and the food was mediocre. At least for breakfast/brunch, there are many better alternatives. read more

Loved everything: bbq, salad(with chicken). But biscuits ooooh!!!! It was juuust fantastic)))) But the place has an atmosphere, I loved it, very cozy but not too much. Waitress was extremely nice)) my fav place in Chicago so far read more

We wanted to go to a good brunch place before our show at the Music Box and this seemed like a good diner-like option. It was packed and there would be a 30 minute wait, which was too long for us, but we found a couple of seats at the bar, which was full service. I ordered a bloody mary and was asked what vodka I wanted. The menu stated that Effen Cucumber was $1 extra and I knew I did not want that, and I asked what was available and the bartender listed Tito's and Absolute. Thinking Tito's was the "free" option, I chose that. The bartender asked if I would like bacon for an extra $1 and I said no. The bloody mary was awful, tasting like vodka mixed with ketchup. It wasn't spicy or flavorful whatsoever, but it was $9 so I drank it anyway although I preferred the crappy beer back. I was very surprised when my bill came later stating that my bloody mary was actually $12 because Tito's cost an extra $3. Considering the menu stated that Effen cost extra and I was specifically told about the cost of the the bacon, I would have expected the bartender to let me know that "premium" vodka costs more or offered me well vodka, considering I wouldn't have been able to taste the difference through the ketchup anyway. For my meal I ordered the "famous" monkey bread, which was dry and not as delicious as the menu made it sound. All in all, I was disappointed and annoyed. I know it was only $3, but $12 for a bad bloody mary in a place that looks like a diner is ridiculous. My friend and I will not be returning. read more

I wrote a review of my most recent annoying experience here but clearly someone paid Yelp for it to be taken down, so I won't re-hash it because my first one clearly upset the owners/managers. They are always out of menu items and specials. Whomever does their ordering is really terrible at it. The menu is confusing too. Just print a separate specials menu already!! Ohh but then they would have to come up with more menu items. Shoot. The last 3 out of 4 times I've dined here they have been out of something I've requested. The only reason I keep coming back is for the biscuits. Oh those things are heavenly. That is all. read more