My friends and I had such a wonderful girls night at Chef Art Smith's Reunion! We went on a Sunday…read morearound 8:00 PM, and it was the perfect time to visit. The restaurant had a great atmosphere. It was busy enough to feel lively but not so crowded that we felt rushed or overwhelmed. From the moment we walked in, everyone was incredibly welcoming and friendly. Our server, Bronagh, truly made the experience even better. She was so kind, attentive, and personable throughout the entire evening. She checked on us often, made great recommendations, and always had a smile on her face. She provided some of the best service we've had in a long time. We started with the Pink Pony Club and the Moonlit Cocktail Flight, and both were fantastic. The cocktails were creative, refreshing, and beautifully presented. For dinner, we ordered the Brussels and kale salad, mashed potatoes, chicken sandwich, mac and cheese, buffalo wings, and the Centennial Sampler to share. Every dish was fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The mac and cheese was rich and creamy, the buffalo wings had the perfect amount of spice, the chicken sandwich was crispy and delicious, and the Centennial Sampler was a great way to try several of the restaurant's specialties. Even the mashed potatoes and salad stood out because they were so well prepared. The food, drinks, service, and atmosphere all exceeded our expectations. Everyone we interacted with was genuinely friendly, which made the entire evening feel even more special. I would absolutely recommend Chef Art Smith's Reunion for a girls night, family dinner, or any special occasion. We can't wait to come back. Five stars all around!

Great spot for comfort food. The biscuits are amazing and are served with whipped butter and…read morehomemade jam. These biscuits could have been a meal! The salad was so tasty - mixed greens, bits of dates, goat cheese and big chunks of chicken. So delicious. This salad could also have been an entire meal, but I was here for a special event so there was more good food to come - perfectly fried chicken, to-die-for macaroni and cheese and coleslaw. The ambiance of this restaurant was so nice - indoors and outdoors. I can't wait to take my family back here.

EXCELLENT experience at Lirica!!!!…read more Great food, great atmosphere, and GREAT Employees. We were seated in Deb's section--and she made sure we were well taken care of!!! Thank you Deb! And thank you Lirica. See you all again soon.

We ordered chicken sandwich which was cooked well. Was spicy which I liked. Fries were also crispy…read moreand fresh. We enjoyed the salad as well. Good music. Service was a bit slow but overall we liked it.

The Market is a café connected to the Art Institute of Chicago. I'm sure they get great foot…read moretraffic from museum visitors who get hungry midday and haven't finished up their tour yet. The set up is self service where you go to the kiosk and make a digital payment. There was one staff member directing everyone around. What annoyed me is that there was clearly a line and everyone was waiting and some ladies just cut the line and the staff member didn't say anything. Like why are you event there then? The kiosk was decently user friendly but you weren't able to substitute ingredients. You can omit them if you'd like. I ended up ordering a Curried Chicken Salad Sandwich ($14) and an Iced Tea ($5). I was directed to a line to get my drink. It was confusing because they were asking some people for their name, but some people for the number on their receipt, and then just being like never mind what drink did you get. The Iced Tea was on the small side and there was no sweeteners in sight. I just drank it as is. You are able to seat yourself and they call you when your food is ready. To their credit the food was prepared quite quickly. It looks like they mass produce a lot of these items, which is why customization is unavailable. The curried chicken salad sandwich was really tasty. I just wish it came with chips or something. Had I known I would have bought some chips. The curried chicken salad portion was unique and I could eat this all day. The bread was too much so halfway through I just ate the filling. A nice café to grab lunch while visiting the museum. Not too much customer service, but the meal sustains visitors for a bit longer to enjoy more of the museum.

New food hall in the basement of the Art Institute of Chicago. La Patinette concept has French…read morebaguette sandwiches. The ham was basic but very good with Dijon butter. Salads, French onion soup. Other food concepts are supposed to pop up shortly: when we were here for soft opening a fried chicken menu was visible but not available. Touch screen ordering is a nice touch. This is the same space as the former basement restaurants but clearly going to be all new vendors and staff. Staff we met were very friendly. Good start.

I've never been a fan of the seafood boil dining thing, just too messy for me, but I must admit I…read moreenjoyed my visit and the food was really good. My daughter asked to come here so we came downtown on a Friday around 7:30pm and it was pretty crowded, but by it only being two of us our wait time was less than 10 minutes. Once seated you scan the QR code to look over the menu and once decided you go to one counter to place your food order and the bar to place your drink order, they then bring your food to the table and our food came pretty quick after ordering. Bib on, gloves on, time to dig in... My daughter ordered the bag with shrimp, crab legs, corn and potatoes and I ordered lobster tails, corn and potatoes and two lemonades (lemonades were delicious!) We ordered our food with the everythang sauce (which is a mix of all their sauces) and it was really good and really flavorful. Messy is to be expected but surprisingly the food mess was manageable and did not take away from my dining experience. The amount of crab legs in my bag to me did not justify $32 and if it wasn't for the potatoes and two corns I'm sure I would of still been hungry. Seafood boils are not a cheap experience neither, our meals with the two lemonades and no alcohol was $110, so definitely not an every weekend dining option, but leaving I did see on their info board that their shrimp, crab bags are $28 Monday - Thursday and they look to have a pretty good happy hour so this might be a reason for a quicker return. Overall my experience was pretty good.

This place is like a self-serve where you order at the counter and the bring it out to you. Perfect…read morehappy hour options but the drinks is really strong that we didn't even finish half. The ambiance is nice inside and gets busy a little after happy hour. I would say their happy hour deal is such a good deal and if you wanted to you can share with other people. Loved that they have spice levels like hot to extra spicy. The jalepeno corn bread was really good and flavorful. The mango lemonade is also good but wished it was a little colder. The beignets can get a little messy but they were good as well being that it was my first time.

The Palm is a staple for my family…read more I've spent holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, and even celebrated 100 years of The Palm. When I think of a place that's consistently good I automatically think of The Palm. The Palm is located inside the Swissotel hotel. The inside of the restaurant is large and could easily accommodate any size party. The Palm is a classic steakhouse so they do have a dress code and the food is on the higher end. It is possible to dine at The Palm and find lower priced items but I highly recommend visiting during restaurant week if you're on a budget. It's a great opportunity to try some of their popular dishes. I've yet to have a bad dish at The Palm but my go-to is the Chicken Parmigiana or ribeye steak paired with a side of mac-n-cheese and asparagus. Those dishes are a chef's kiss. If you love sweets I would highly recommend either cheesecake or chocolate cake.

Server Tomas and wait staff were exceptional...5…read more Food mediocre. Atmosphere terrible. Wine List sub par. Continuous phone talking and yelling at an adjacent table. General Manager handled the distraction and impact on our dining experience with a dismissive laugh and "they are checking out soon." The Palm was once iconic. Tonight in Chicago it was more like Titanic.

Great happy hr, $1 oysters are a rare find! Fries were perfectly cooked as well. Would recommend!read more

Great ambiance specially on the summer weekends with open windows and live music. Great bar…read moreselection. Food can be a hit or miss depending on what you order. Overall good service.

This is a really great spot. First of all, it's right on the water where all the boats come and…read morego. Second, there is an awesome little stage here for live music. Third, they serve both okay snack foods like burgers and hotdogs, as well as a pretty descent selection of craft beers (be sure to visit both the west and east side bars). The servers are really friendly as well. And if you take care of them, they will do all they can to take care of you. So why am I not giving this 5 stars? A few reasons. First, there is no full bar here. Yes, you can wander 100 yards down the pier to get to a full bar. But it just seem like a lost opportunity here. Second, the food is just meh. Not that I'm expecting Michelin starred food, but it's quite basic. The price for food is sorta reasonable though. Lastly is the cost. A beer is like $14. Crazy! Do yourself a favor and bring your own booze.

I had not been to the Navy Pier until last night for the Sixteen Candles Band and Saturday night…read morefireworks. Ordered a Strawberry Daiquiri and it was ONLY $10 at Billy Goat kiosk. I wish they'd stop asking people do we want to tip. Walked over early to go see the band. The Beer Garden is by the Sable Hotel, so closer to the end of the Pier. It's outdoors, dress appropriately for weather. Lots of casual seating with tables & Adirondack-type chairs. Bathrooms clean, food choices were so INEXPENSIVE, grounds clean, friendly employees. The band was awesome and although their sound system could improve, it was doable. I'm looking forward to returning. Love the outdoor space!

This was the highlight of my stay in Chicago. Housed in a beautifully restored historic firehouse,…read morethe restaurant was a great blend of classic Chicago character with warm, polished hospitality. Service was exceptional throughout the evening. Our waiter,Paul, was attentive without ever feeling intrusive. His recommendations set the tone for the meal, and every appetizer he guided us toward was delicious. I chose the 24‑ounce ribeye. It was cooked perfectly. It was beautifully seared, full of flavor, and exactly what a steakhouse should deliver.

Visited this restaurant last night I ordered the wagu meatballs ( I didn't like them ...very dry…read moreand maybe overcooked)) the whipped ricotta (it was pretty good) Delmonico ribeye mashed potatoes Brussels sprouts and the key lime pie. My steak was under cooked and a bit tough... but the mashed potatoes and Brussels were tasty and so was my key lime pie. I also ordered the white peach margarita it was a really small drink for what you pay for it.... But even after all this I would dine here again