Treehouse is an absolute must-visit during the holidays! From the moment we walked in, the…read moreChristmas pop-up atmosphere was magical--festive, cozy, and so much fun. Dougie, the owner, treated us incredibly well and made the entire experience feel welcoming and personal. You can really tell how much care goes into this place. The drinks were delicious--creative, perfectly balanced, and very on-theme for the season. The food was just as impressive and complemented everything perfectly. We enjoyed every single bite and sip. This is one of those places you leave already planning your next visit, and we will absolutely be back. If you're looking for a festive spot with amazing food, fantastic drinks, and top-tier hospitality, Treehouse is it!

Came here for the Emerald City pop up and happy hour…read more Honestly, I might just be too old for the Sunday night/weekend crowd. I felt like it was too loud and the music was not my jam. For an event pop up, I thought maybe they would play some wicked music (even remixed) but it sort of felt like it was an afterthought. Even the "decorated" side of the bar was empty and not being served at that bar. I walked over to take pictures of that side but I wasn't sure I was supposed to lol. When we got there, we had to ask about the happy hour because it wasn't mentioned. When we got the okay, we ordered drinks and pizza. Only after I got back to my hotel did I noticed that the pizza rang in full price. The drinks were creative and fun but I wasn't sure ready to leave after a few loud minutes.

Oh boy! The best tacos ever. Three taco basket rocks! Tasty not overwhelming just perfect with a…read morebit of melted cheese. Just enough. Corn tortillas lightly deep fried. Pico fresh and happy. Then on to the vegan CHI DOG. Easy done perfect on a soft bun. Server was dressed very well stylin big in his perfect clean server bibs and cool specs. Great service from entry to exit.

Four of us visited Orland Park location Mother's Day. Cattle call, no ambience, poor customer…read moreservice. We stood in line over hour to order and make payment. We were seated and waited another hour for food to arrive. We ordered, paid, together food was brought to each person at separate times. My food never arrived after two queries to waitstaff and over 2hour wait. No apology, Refund requested, charged 2 credit card service fees, nothing was offered for consolation or correction of error. They could've offered discounted price, free food order, or refund. Customer initiated complaint I will never return to I Can't Believe Its Not Meat, and I left a tip? NEVER AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!! ORLAND PARK!!!!!!!

After a full day of tasting pizzas my wife and I needed to eat something really healthy and this…read moreplace provided a delicious solution. Our waiter was excellent. Market salad: 4.5/5. Fresh ingredients and put together really well. Spicy clean margarita: 5/5. A nice surprise. The flavors were great, but the "vodka" had a very light flavor--which is fine by me.

Amazing restaurant experience! Gerard did a great job taking care of us despite our very busy…read morefamily :-) Food was great - tons of options and all delicious. The restaurant itself has a great feel to it - open and warm. We will be back!

I came in with no expectations, for places in food halls are very often hit or miss. I am very…read morehappy to say Dope Drip delivered on great quality and value. I ordered the "Dope Drip Original" Tamafongo, and a Chicken Empanada. The service was kind, and the food came out after about 10 minutes, which was a little longer than I would hope for, but still within acceptable limits. The Empanada was fresh from the fryer, and even 10 minutes after being handed it, it was still blindingly hot on the inside. This thing was well sized, and did not at all skimp on the protein! The thing was completely filled with a flavorful chicken, with just the right amount of spinach to add a flavor without becoming even a cousin of rabbit food (I'm a carnivore, if you didn't know!). Also, I don't know how it is prepared or what is added, but it is, true to form, tender and even a bit creamy! My only complaint is that the sauce requested carried a small extra charge, and was only a half-filled small ramekin. Speaking of tender, let me tell you about the Tamafongo! It was superbly well balanced! It also did not skimp on very tender beef, but at the same time has a corresponding amount of plantain for starch, sauce for added savory flavor, and the use of broth only served to help the ingredients get to know each other, and added moisture.Was this dish as mind blowing as something I'd had at The Purple Pig? No. It was, however, simple, homestyle cooking! When it comes to value, considering the portion sizes, $7 for the Tamafongo and $4 for the Empanada feels extremely reasonable. Besides, where can one find a good, filling meal that isn't all carbs and oil for $11? Final verdict: I think the most dope thing about Dope Drip is that they deliver on something that is increasingly hard to find. That being homestyle meals that are relatively guilt-free, at reasonable prices to boot!

I've been to Dope Drip Cafe in the past and had just an okay experience with the lechon rice bowl…read more However today was much better as I had the Jibarito steak sliders with a side of rice and a side salad. My order did not take long. I was told 10 minutes and I had it within 6 minutes. Everything was hot and well seasoned. I would come back again but would like try other items besides the jibaritos and rice bowls. Price wise it is a bit pricey coming out to ~$24 with a soda - but this feels like the going rate for non-fast food restaurants in the city.

Our family ate dinner here in April and were very impressed with the quality of the food and the…read moreservice. We had the empanadas to start and then the short ribs, a burger, halibut, and lamb birria pierogies. Everything was delicious, beautifully spiced and elegantly presented. Honestly, the ambiance was a bit loud for us, but our server was extremely helpful and moved us away from a table with one incredibly boisterous fellow. They did so discreetly and quickly and our experience was much improved as a result. The restaurant itself is lovely, with beautiful decor and lighting.

Very cute interior, great service, lively atmosphere, definitely hit the mark on elevated casual…read more We were able to get dinner reservations on the day of. For parking you definitely should use Spothero or ParkWhiz, as it's in a very busy/lively part of River North. We loved meeting the owner who was chatting with and checking on guests in the dining room. The menu was really creative and sounded amazing, totally up my alley, so was super excited to try Ila's out for the first time. Unfortunately, and it pains me to say this, but the food itself was a miss for me, and the prices felt steep for the portions. We ordered the empanada duo, grilled scallops, birria lamb pierogis, and sweet corn agnolotti, then the Japanese cheesecake and drip coffee. The positives were that everything tasted fresh, and the flavors of the dishes were good ~ especially the empanadas, scallops, and agnolotti. The main issue was the texture of some of the foods. Other than the empanada (which had a great texture and flavor), the agnolotti and pierogi dough were not right ~ thick, rubbery, and dry, which was exacerbated by not having enough consommé for the pierogis. And the coffee - it honestly tasted like Folgers (though I'll give them the benefit of the doubt) - which took me aback as it was a $7 drip coffee. I'm not discounting Ila's and I truly wish them success. But I think there's some work to be done in terms of execution.

visited chicago for a weekend trip and was looking for a healthy + convenient option. when i…read morelearned it was build your own bowl, our group was convinced and we dined in at night. not only is the bowl fully customizable, but they're also very generous with portions! for the price paid, i felt it was very much worth it. on top of all of that, food tasted great. workers were friendly + welcoming and location is accessible. i will say indoor seating could be limited if busy (4 seats). overall recommend this place and would go again!

Seoul Train has a kick but not very spicy. It bursts with flavor and has different textures. I…read moreloved it that I went twice on two different days. Service was great. On the two times I was here, the staff had been very nice and friendly. The place has limited seating. It only has 4 chairs in total with tables/ledge inside that are facing the street. Nevertheless, would recommend!

Paid a bunch of money for a frat formal and scammed us. Absolute waste of time owner was very rude…read moreand won't let us have a refund.

Went to this place for a frat formal. 6:30 was supposedly the beginning of the reservation, but we…read morewere let in at 7 after standing in the rain for 25 minutes. The bouncers were extremely handsy with everyone and were visibly angry, even announcing "I hate white people". The venue itself is okay, but nothing special. For a group of around 100 people, they had one overworked bartender behind the bar. They weren't able to honor our reservation's start time, but I can guarantee they'll kick you out very promptly once your time is up! This is the epitome of a shithole with the people of the same caliber working there.

Prosecco is amazing! Grabbed cocktails at the bar while waiting for our table. Went with a group of…read moregirlfriends and we all tried different pastas. I'd recommend the bread service before ordering mains. Tried the norcina and cleaned the plate. Flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly!

Pros: - got in without a reservation in a Friday night…read more(around 6:30pm) - seated quickly and greeted at door - good ambience (lighting, etc) - fast initial service (and continuously refilled waters) - wine was good - good location near Chicago and Wells Cons: - it's SUPER loud -difficult to hear the people at the table and almost impossible to hear the waiter - waiter was annoyed that we only wanted one round of wine/drinks, 2 appetizers (kept pushing drinks, entrees and desserts) - appetizers were just ok; not worth the price; small portion; got crab cake and the bacon wrapped dates - glasses of wine were about $15-16 for your basic stuff - appetizers ranged in price from $20-30 each - bread service was $5 (so, not included) - surcharge of 3%? - total was $110ish, including 20% tip Overview: for the price, not worth what you get

I would first like to start off by saying thank you to Fatima, Julie and Cam. I appreciate their…read morekind service ! lifetime customer. whoever hired these folks you are amazing!

Most of the food I ordered was great, but that Mac and roux/cheese was a major disappointment, Too…read moreprocessed. Considering the price, they ought to be ashamed. Way overpriced.

Loved it - again! We…read morewere here last night for dinner as a party of 5 and dinner was fabulous. As we no longer live in the Chicago area and we're staying downtown, we felt we should pop back over here for lunch today so glad we did. Our server, was quite pleasant and attentive. The support staff were efficient. My wife and I shared the following: - Lobster Mac and Cheese - Seafood Salad - Parkerhouse rolls and butter - Hot tea - Iced tea See you this summer Shaw's Crab House!

This crab house offers lunch, which is convenient, but the overall experience was just so-so across…read morethe board. The decor felt pretty average--nothing memorable or inviting. Service was mediocre, not bad but definitely not attentive either. Food followed the same pattern. The lobster rolls came on cold, toasted bread, which didn't quite work. French fries were fine, nothing special. The clam chowder leaned too milky and lacked depth. The salad was probably the most balanced item, but still nothing standout. Overall, it's an okay option if you're nearby and need a quick meal, but not somewhere I'd go out of my way to visit again.