What a gem! I have lived in the area for 25 years and have NEVER even seen this fantastic little…read moreMexican restaurant. It occupies the former Magic Charcoal which was always a Sunday NFL dining favorite or after a night of drinking I happened to be looking for a neighborhood New Mexican restaurant, not that my mainstays have gone south but just to try something new. I have found a new place to keep in my file for GREAT dining spots. I got take out, the Burrito Special. I also ordered chips and guac. The guac could have had a little extra cilantro, I like it that way, but it was fantastic. The burrito was good sized, I only ate 1/2 and the accompanying rice and refried beans were very tasty. The gal at the counter was super nice and didn't blink when I asked for a glass of water while I waited. I received a pint glass of ice cold water. The meal was delivered quickly and there was a steady stream of customers while I waited. Small, maybe 7 tables inside, but plenty of you wanted to dine in. No frills, but that's ok. The food is what counts and it was delicious.

From the owner: authentic home made Mexican food. best quality on Jefferson park area…read more let us be part of a very good experience on your next celebration catering your party.

I ordered delivery. The food came in the aluminum containers with a nice amount of fresh ginger…read more I ordered the Godzilla, monster and Salmon nigiri. They were all excellent. The Godzilla and Monster rolls were huge. Nicely packed with nice amounts of ingredients, really tasty, and fresh. The Nama Sake (Fresh Salmon) was fresh and so tasty. Highly recommend their sushi. Nice portions, tasty and fresh.

I recently ordered from this place for the first time because I wanted to try something new, and…read moreI'm thrilled! I was craving ramen, and this one definitely exceeded my expectations. It was rich, full of flavor, and perfectly spicy--just the way I like it. They were also very generous with the meat. Besides the ramen, I ordered takoyaki, and it was delicious! But let's be honest--when is takoyaki not perfect? All in all, I'll be ordering my ramen and takoyaki from here from now on. My local spot just doesn't meet the criteria anymore.

I have known Haven's since I was in high school in the 60's . If we wanted great seafood that was…read morethe place to go !! If you were a fisherman you would take your catch there to be smoked. Not fancy restaurant but if you want to go in for take out, nice friendly people to help you and Great Seafood !!!!! MUST TRY !!!! Gail D.

A favorite for decades. It's like stepping into a time…read morecapsule. Mom loved the jumbo fried shrimp. She lived walking distance wise 15 minutes away. I enjoy the cook to order options of any fresh item on display. The smoked salmon candy is on trending restaurant level of goodness. My brother, George, a fisherman, would bring his catches for smoking. Great service. The vibe inside is "the same as it always was".

Great sushi, miso and poke bowls. Inexpensive. Highly recommend. Been twice already!!read more

Very cute new spot. We tried egg rolls, miso soup, a maki roll and poke bowl and liked everything!read more

I knew Gale Street Inn would see a grand and glorious renaissance one day. All it would take would…read morebe the brilliant inspiration of an owner who possessed a love for its rich history and a passion for giving this iconic restaurant the treatment and respect it so very much deserved. It is now time to celebrate, for owner/director Paulo Villabona has created an astonishing, newly-renovated dining experience at Gale Street Inn that pays homage to the exquisite supper clubs of the 40's, 50's and 60's where the likes of Frank Sinatra, Julie London and Sergio Mendez would transfix audiences through their rapturous melodies and golden voices while partaking in superb cuisine. Founded in 1963 in Jefferson Park, Gale Street Inn had seen quite a few owners over the years and had, sadly, closed for a time when it had lost its way and the spirit was gone. Thankfully, Mr. Villabona had a vision to restore the restaurant to its former illustrious self and remodeled it with the desire to have its customers transported to a more wonderful time when life was simpler and love of family, neighbors and friends felt deeper, stronger and truly heartfelt. Beautiful, elegant dark woods, gold fixtures and vintage murals bedeck the interior and set the stage for an unforgettable dining experience. An actual small stage has been placed in back of the restaurant for live music that creates the perfect tone. Martini, anyone? When live entertainment isn't playing, expertly balanced sound system background music exemplifies this supper club theme to amazing effect. One can almost feel the Rat Pack presence. There is a beautifully designed bar area that is warm and inviting, and the bartenders are extremely courteous, friendly and consummate ambassadors for the restaurant --- as is the entire waitstaff. It's rare to find this perfect a waitstaff unless, perhaps, one has experienced the Four Seasons or Ritz-Carlton Hotels. The crown jewel, however, is the cuisine itself. Chef de Cuisine Greg Manuel has worked his magic and created a menu to rival some of the finest traditional dining establishments out there while energizing classic fare with sumptuous, original and thoroughly enjoyable flavor components. The last time I was at Gale Street Inn was with a good friend of mine, and we shared their warm and wondrous Parker rolls as a starter which were ideal and received gratefully on the freezing evening we arrived. My guest dined on the blackened pork chop which was a marvel to behold. She always comments when restaurants serve chops that arrive dry and flavorless, but this beauty tonight was magnificent. Well-proportioned, tender, juicy and cooked to perfection, it was complimented with expertly prepared apple chutney, charred fennel and sweet potato puree. This one received highest honors from her. I was completely blown away by the mouth-watering, vodka-battered fish (cod) and chips that had such a distinctive resonance of flavor that I simply could not get enough of it. It came with coleslaw and homemade tartar sauce which were, by far, the best I ever ate. Another home run! Since my friend and I both have a brutal sweet tooth which we should be ashamed of but aren't, we finished everything up with their delicious key lime pie and creme brûlée --- both of which were five-star Oscar winners in their own right. Other champions on the menu include their ribs which are known to be the finest in Chicago, standout appetizers, hearty jambalaya, excellent prime steaks, terrific salads and the legendary Gale Street Burger. It is virtually impossible to not fall in love with everything on this menu. I know, it's a bold statement, but Gale Street Inn exceeds expectations on all levels. My deepest thanks to Mr. Villabona, Mr. Manuel and the entire staff for breathing new life into this diamond of a restaurant. The love is definitely there, and it shows!

Host staff behaved bizarrely. We were seated at a table with a ledge, where all the wait staff were…read moretalking and clanging dishes. We order salads, less than a minute after we ordered our entrees, but everything was served together, on a 2-top that wasn't big enough. A manager came by the table and asked how everything was. I expressed my displeasure at the table being exposed to the wait staff and he replied; "You should just be happy you got a table." The worst? The food. Thoroughly disappointing because it was served cold. I'm shocked by the reviews, since this was the single worst dining experience I've ever had.

Community is the place to go to treat your tastebuds to great food with amazing flavors, make a…read morereservation today!

Still great and the same as I remember! Service, food, drinks are all great!…read more We ordered an appetizer, a dumpling dish, noodles, fish, and a dessert.

When my traveling companion said there was a fried shrimp place we had to check out, I was…read moreinitially a little skeptical. Why should we go out of our way for something as common as fried shrimp, I thought. I couldn't have been more wrong. We showed up at Frank's on a Friday evening and the place was bustling. We'd already eaten quite a bit that day, so we just ordered four Chicago Gulf Shrimp ("seasoned with garlic"). They were ready about 10 minutes later and sure looked different from any fried shrimp I'd ever had. And my first bite told me they were also better than any fried shrimp I'd ever had. I can't really even describe them except to say they were mind blowing and so, so flavorful. They're also perfectly fried and irresistibly crisp, and the shrimp inside is the perfect texture and taste. I wish we had fried shrimp even remotely this good back home in Toronto. I'll be thinking about this stuff for a while.

A solid shrimp fry joint…read more Excellent crunch and super fresh. I suggest the shrimp (Chicago style), scallops, catfish, and clam strips.

All dishes had such fresh ingredients. Center cut and ny strip were perfectly cooked and seasoned…read more The Chilean sea bass is crispy and delicious. Creamed spinach and potatoes gratin were great. Cookie cooked in skillet was gooey. Service excellent. Parking is a pain as it's ONLY VALET and you must wait to dropoff and pickup.

We chose Stefani Prime as a halfway point to meet friends from the city, excited by the glowing…read morereviews and reputation. Unfortunately, our experience didn't live up to the hype. Atmosphere: The first thing we noticed upon walking in was the much older crowd dining there. While that's not inherently negative, it set a tone that felt less lively than we expected for a night out with friends. Service: Our waiter was talkative but not particularly helpful. Lots of words, but no real guidance on menu selections, which left us feeling a bit lost. Food: Average at best. With all the great reviews, we were anticipating standout dishes, but nothing impressed us enough to want to return. Overall Impression: Disappointing. The hype didn't match the reality, and while the setting was fine, the combination of uninspired food and lackluster service means we won't be coming back. Final Verdict: Stefani Prime may work for some, but for us, it was underwhelming.

12/02/25 - Pasta D'Arte Trattoria Italiana is located @ 6311 N Milwaukee. My Anniversary is 12/01…read morebut unfortunately they are closed on Mondays so I made a reservation on Open Table for the next night. I book marked on Pasta D'Arte on Yelp. Sometimes when you bookmark a restaurant your expectations are sky high and sometimes they don't live up to your own delusional expectations. This was not the case w/Pasta D'Arte Trattoria. We absolutely loved everything about this restaurant. The restaurant itself has a very nice ambiance w/a wine rack at the entrance. The restaurant itself has exposed brick walls mixed w/wood panels that have a nice rustic feel. Very nice relaxing ambiance w/an awesome, helpful friendly staff. During our meal they played easy listening like Frank Sinatra tunes. Ahhh but the reason for coming the food. When we came in Carlos our server brought us 2 glasses of champagne for our anniversary, very nice. We had bread on the table w/olive oil & Parmesan cheese. We ordered some fried calamari as our appetizers w/a delicious red sauce sprinkled w/red pepper flakes for a little spice. My wife ordered the Sacchetti Al Porcini which was delicious w/porcini & ricotta stuffed pasta sacks served in a butternut/parmesan sauce w/sautéed mushrooms, leeks & butternut squash. Absolutely delicious!!! I ordered the Lasagna Bolognese Carlos & his partner (her name started w/an M?). I'm sorry I can't remember both provided excellent service & made the whole evening very enjoyable. Thanks to both of you & the staff @ Pasta D'Arte for an excellent evening.

We came for an early Friday night dinner on the way home from O'Hare airport. The restaurant…read morebecame quite busy over the 90 minutes we were there. Service was not great as we had to ask for the waitress twice to order and to get water and bread refills. Still the waitress knew the menu and specials well and was professional. We got complimentary water, warm bread, olive oil and grated parmesan cheese (probably from a food service as it sat on the table in a ramekin). We shared a glass of house Chianti and fried calamari. I got Tagliolini Neri Fra Diavola and she got Fettucine alla Panna. The wine tasted cheap, calamari was mediocre and the pastas were good, but far from excellent; better than Olive Garden but comparable to Romano's Macaroni Grill. For the prices it should have been much better. The dining room where we sat was clean and attractive but getting worn. The men's room about the same as the dining room. All in all it was a pleasant evening but not the quality experience that other reviews suggested. The restaurant is clearly resting on their reputation and needs a big refresh. For 1 glass of house wine, a shared appetizer and 2 pastas plus tax and tip we spent $140. It was worth about half of that.

Excellent food and service will be going again. We ordered a few items and they all had good flavor.read more

Everything we tried was amazing. We had the sampler app and my favorite was the shrimp wonton…read morebeautifully crispy. For my main I had the pork belly and it was so crispy and juicy. Service was kind and fast. It is intimate/smaller inside but dim lighting and simple nice decor.