Takes credit card. Lots of seating indoors. Parking can be tough so you can find street parking or…read moreresidential. AAPI owned. It's the same concept as Boiling Crab or Kickin Crab in California. It is BYOB! So I walked across the street to Target, got some Seltzers and brought them to our table. This is prob the one thing that I love the most. Great service. The seafood boil is pretty good. They give you a bib and gloves to keep you relatively clean. You have to use your hands to eat your food and work for it. Go for the seafood Cajun sauce (garlic, butter, lemon pepper). It was super good flavor. Mild is the way to go. We asked for spicy sauce on the side for an extra dollar. I would skip the preset family meals. Order 1-2 lbs of your favorite seafood. They have prices per lb on the large chalk board. The shrimp, crawfish was cooked well. The crab legs were boiled before cooked, so the shell was soft and easy to cut with scissors. Next time, I'd get the shrimp, crawfish, clams, and mussels. The family feast ($145)- came with king crab, snow crab, option of 2 from shrimp, crawfish, mussels, clams. Also, a scoop of rice, green beans, garlic noodles, and fries. I would pass on the king crab and snow crab. Garlic noodles were average. Fries were average . They also sell boba drinks if you like that

The waiter was really friendly, helpful and checked on us often. There was a lot of seating and…read morethey have a sink outside so people can wash their hands without having to go into the bathrooms. The garlic butter pasta was really oily. The wings were good but too seasoned. The fries were perfectly done. The shrimp was a good size. The snow crab legs also had a decent amount of meat. I would not recommend the chicken bites for the kids meal. They were very dry.

Been wanting to come here because of the viral Spaghetti Uh-O's, which come served to you in a can…read moreand poured out in front of you. I think it's a super fun nostalgic play on the classic Spaghetti O's. Of course these were way better, with the vodka sauce and meatballs. We walked in on a Saturday around 5:20pm, and were told it would be about a 20-30 minute wait, which was fine. We left, but ended up going back after 5 minutes to ask if we could just sit at the bar to order a drink while we waited. The hosts were super friendly and allowed us to do that, even though I think bar seating was part of the reserved seating. A couple minutes after we ordered our drinks, the friendly hostess came and let us know there was a cancellation so we could be seated at a table right away. To drink, I ordered the Secret Third Thing and it was delicious. Along with the Spaghetti Uh-O's, we also ordered the cabbage, which is cooked until it is tender and served almost like a caesar salad. My boyfriend got the fried chicken vesuvio and it was served in a fun bag with a personal sauce container. The chicken was fried perfectly and had a nice crisp. It only comes with maybe 3 little potatoes. We also got the focaccia and the garlic honey butter was soo good!

Our family loved our evening dinner at Void. Food was…read moretasty, fresh and inventive. The staff, including the host, were very friendly. Our server Lara was fun to chat with, and she was very helpful sharing her favorites and suggestions. Nice selection of beers, including Hopewell from across the street, and THC infused drinks. 3 cheese lasagna was classic with delicious sauce. My wife had the Spaghetti o's which was great with clever presentation, but over salty, even for her who salts everything. She said she would not get it again. The focaccia was good, but the honey whipped butter stole the show. Ravioli (sweet corn, polenta, goat cheese and ricotta with candied jalapeño) was unique, tasty and tender with fresh pasta. The decor and artwork are old school, kinda English pub like. We will be back!

Amazing Experience at Penumbra Wine Bar!…read more Penumbra Wine Bar is such a great spot! The atmosphere is romantic, intimate, and perfect for a date night or a special night out. The food, drinks, and overall vibe make the experience feel extra special. If you're looking for a cozy, elevated dining experience in Chicago, this place is definitely worth checking out. Easy street parking as well!

This establishment is amazing. The husbae and I decided on Penumbra for our Sunday date night, and…read morelet me tell you, we were not disappointed. From, the service, to the food, to the ambiance, everything was near perfect. Our reservation was at 6pm but we arrived about 10 minutes early. We were greeted and seated immediately. We were seated in one of their semi-private tables surrounded by sheer curtains. Alex was our server, he greeted us right away, and started us with waters. Alex gave us time to look over the menu before taking our drink orders. We did let him know it was our first time dining at Penumbra and would like anything recommendations he had to offer. He provided his recommendations, which were the jalapeño shrimp, the ribeye, and the salmon. My husband went with the surf and turf (ribeye and lobster), and I went with the salmon. Before our meal they serve you a complimentary sipping soup (potato rosemary bisque). We also ordered drinks. He had a mojito and I had a caipirinha. It took a little time for our meal but not more than 10-15 minutes. Everything was prepared as we ordered it, hot, and delicious. If you're in Chicago and looking for a good meal, nice romantic ambiance, and good food, you will not be disappointed with Penumbra.

we love coming to this location after we drop our daughter off at gymnastics down the street. the…read morestaff is always friendly and they know our order when we walk in. the shrimp veggie box and miso cashew salmon are always hot and delicious. highly recommend getting the shrimp snack with a side of buffalo sauce. The ambiance is always nice and customer friendly! Would recommend as a quick date night suggestion or even with your family.

This was a great find for a quick meal on our way to the lake - healthy, tasty and not too…read moreexpensive. You can sit outside at picnic tables or inside at a booth. We built bowls from grilled salmon and shrimp - both fresh and satisfying. I'd rate it at the top the fast-casual list.

Had a great experience at Andros Taverna! The Greek food was delicious, and sitting outside with…read morecocktails made for the perfect atmosphere. The service was excellent, with an attentive and welcoming staff that made the experience even better. Such a great spot for delicious Greek food, great drinks, and a beautiful outdoor dining experience in Chicago. Definitely recommend!

We had such a wonderful experience here! The food was absolutely fantastic -- and as someone who is…read moreGreek, I know good, authentic Greek food when I taste it. Everything was delicious and tasted fresh and genuinely authentic. I also want to give a special shout-out to Luis, director of operations . He was absolutely wonderful. There was an issue with our bill, and Luis went above and beyond to make sure everything was taken care of. He was incredibly kind, professional, and genuinely cared about making things right. His customer service was exceptional, and you could tell that he truly cares about his guests and his restaurant. I'm actually in Greece right now, and I have to say, I'm already missing the food here! That says a lot about how good this restaurant is. We will absolutely be back. Thank you, Luis, for taking such great care of us!

I lucked up on this spot perusing Uber eats. Very good and I will surely be back to try more…read moredishes. Packaging was phenomenal! Great amount of food for price. The salmon, collards, and Mac were definitely tasty. Not heavy, tasted fresh and made with love. The orange flavor with the salmon was different it was good...salmon skin crispy but delightfully melt in your mouth it was so tender. The dirty rice!! Yassssssss I'm in love! The banana pudding was different. I am still making my mind up about it while eating the majority of it lol. It taste like someone accidentally knocked over the cinnamon seasoning in it and was like hey now work wit it Lol! It's good but I gotta figure out this cinnamon thang going on.

Delivery was just a tad slow, but given weather and other obstacles, I'd call that a win. (Going…read moreback next day, their Grubhub page says they don't deliver to my address, I didn't notice that last night. I'll pick up in the future.) The food was magnificent. Had catfish that brought back memories of childhood, second solid win. Finished off with an order of Rose Mary's Peach Cobbler Eggrolls w/ Sweet Praline & Rum Cream Sauce - wish I'd ordered more. Exciting to find a new place and the girls liked their spice combinations. Enthusiastic thumbs up!

An Absolute Gem! Exceptional Food, Vibe, and Hospitality…read more My husband and I tried Amano Bistro for the first time last week, and we are already planning our next visit with friends! The open-kitchen concept creates a friendly vibe the moment you walk in. It is an intimate space with nice music in the background. The food was incredible from start to finish. We kicked things off with the Prickly Girl cocktail, which was excellent, followed by their special Arancini appetizer. For our mains, the Seafood Risotto and the Veal Scaloppini with garlic mashed potatoes were both absolutely phenomenal--perfectly prepared and packed with flavor. What truly sets this place apart, though, is the team. Our server, Anna, was fantastic and took great care of us all night. My husband had a problem with his entre, which was dealt with immediately. At the end of our meal, the manager, Alex, stopped by our table to see how we enjoyed everything and thoughtfully brought us each a digestif. That extra touch of hospitality really capped off a perfect evening. If you're looking for amazing food, a great atmosphere, and a staff that genuinely cares about your experience, Amano Bistro is a must-visit!

I cannot recommend this place sue to a shameful lack of hospitality and incredibly poor treatment…read moreof first time customers. The only silver lining is that Nikola, the owner, eventually stepped in, but it was too little, too late. I'll explain. We were excited to try this neighborhood spot we had walked past endless times. We had an occasion to celebrate after a hectic month and made reservations to enjoy a leisurely, unrushed meal - quite a few courses, a couple bottles of wine. We arrived just after 7:30. We ordered some cocktails and enjoyed the complimentary cornbread. We then ordered a a few appetizers and a bottle of wine. As we finished the appetizers, we went to put in an order for a couple of salads. At this point, the server told use the kitchen was closing in 6 minutes at 8:30. Their listed closing time is 10 PM. I expressed my dismay, and was told we didn't have to leave immediately. I guess our pastas, main courses, and desserts would just sit under heat lamps while they shut the place down around us? Again, we had only a five minute warning. All I got in turn from the staff was firm, unapologetic pushback that this was normal, because they were slow for Halloween. As for whose call it was, one of the partners was in from up the street just ten minutes before, so I'd imagine it was his call. We paid for our apps, cocktails, and wine, and got ready to leave. This was when another owner, Nikola stopped in. He offered to take us up to his other place in Lincoln Square to take care of us. We rolled with it, to try to salvage some semblance of the evening out. On half mile drive there, he apologized profusely and acknowledged that this was poor hospitality. When we arrived at the sister restaurant, he comped us a bottle of wine. We saw the gentleman who closed down the other place and he was somewhat flippant with a "Hey, sorry!" The sister restaurant, Ardor by Chance, was nice, but not exactly the environment we had originally planned for. Yet another guy who said he was an owner came over and apologized for the carrying on of a big table of friends of the business. We ordered dinner, which was fine. (Although I have to admit that $55 for two super slim lamb chops, a couple of baby potatoes, and a pair of asparagus spears was puzzling. I had to stop for snacks at CVS on the way home.) I want to make it clear that having Nikola acknowledge, apologize repeatedly, and attempt to make it right says a lot about his character. He seems like a really good person, and I wish him luck with his ventures. But this evening was a debacle for us. We spent nearly $300 (and yes, we tipped appropriately at both spots, adjusting up to account for the comped bottle as well) for an unsatisfying, chaotic dinner in two different locations. No sitting and catching up to unwind after a long month. No romantic date in a "cozy bistro," but instead crashing what felt like a company Halloween party up the street. We rarely plan nights out like this, with time and money being pretty tight these days. This experience was memorable, but for all the wrong reasons. We will not be back. I believe that Nikola truly understood that this was not acceptable and that his apologies were sincere, but with the excuses from the staff and at least two other partners running around, including one that seems to have made the questionable call, I can't trust this place not to pull some hijinks again. There are too many other spots in the neighborhood (and city) that consistently get hospitality right.

1st off the greeting from teddy as we walked in was great he was super nice and friendly…read more Our server (unfortunately forgot his name) but teddy called him B The buffalo cauliflower was amazing I wish it had a little more buffalo sauce though but overall 5/5 The Baltimore crab rolls were so rich in flavor 5/5 Chilled lobster tacos had a limey taste I will not forget 5/5 The whale burger was fantastic, flavorful juicy 5/5 The blackened trout head well seasoned and cooked perfectly 5/5 We came here to celebrate our anniversary and we are definitely coming back Aesthetically pleasing it is so beautiful in there you could do a whole photo shoot ! The decor is beautiful like out of a movie

I had so much fun visiting The Whale for their Boozy Book Club last month. Their curated drinks…read morespecials for the book were delicious and they were created with a Mezcal called Convite. They partnered with them for the event and we even had a free shot to try it out. They gave us mini shot glasses and a cute chapstick. Our book was Ninth House for the month of October and we had a raffle to win a basket of goodies including the next book along with tote bags. Our server was amazing and very attentive. She asked us of any dietary restrictions and if we had a preference of alcohol. She recommend a good white wine to pair with our appetizers. The whole resturant was decorated for Halloween and we had the entire back section just for our book club. There were candles and spiderweb and even a cute motion picture background. I had a blast and will definitely be coming back next month for the next book.

Wow! We stumbled across Lloyd's Upscale Street Food on the DoorDash app. Only found a few reviews…read morefor them on Google but all were positive, and the menu sounded too tasty to pass on. We ordered the Lobster Mac & Cheese and the Garlic Butter Lemon Pepper Wings (comes with fries) to share between 2 people. The food arrived hot and well-packaged, to my personal relief because I didn't want soggy wings - the risks of food delivery, right? Kudos to our courier! The wings were wonderfully, perfectly cooked, moist and so flavorful with a slight tart kick from the lemon pepper, and a nice crispy outside. The breading was the right amount, too. I admittedly don't normally care for chicken wings but I am a fan of Lloyd's! Lobster Mac was outstanding- pasta is nicely al dente (we were both fans of the texture), well-seasoned, not over-salted, and was cheesy and creamy throughout. What a pleasant find today! Will definitely order from again, can't wait to try more items off their menu. Thank you, Lloyd's Upscale Street Food!

Average experience. Certainly surprisingly considering this comes from one of those virtual…read morekitchens which I also vowed to never return to again. Nonetheless I'll started from bad & work my way up. The jerk chicken birria tacos were dry & had no flavor. Not even the accompanying dipping sauce could help. The mac and cheese was ok, nothing to complain nor brag about. The chicken wings had a pretty good flavor & were quite crispy to say the least. The fries that were underneath the chicken were seasoned well. Lastly the lobster ravioli was extremely creamy & rich. I'm nit sure the lobster was cooked well enough however it could a close 2nd to the best thing on the menu which in my opinion is the chickens wings.