The next brunch spot you have to try in Chicago is The Dearborn! The aesthetic here is upscale…read moreIrish tavern, with amazing vibes and service! I came here for brunch & most definitely need to come back for dinner! Their fish & chips beat Bobby Flay, & it's no surprise they did! This dish is perfection! The cod is fresh & flaky, and the batter has just the right crisp. The dish itself is huge & all the accompaniments are exactly what you want. The beignets are so fluffy and great for sharing a sweet treat to start or end your meal. The corned beef hash is packed with traditional Irish flavors and tastes delicious! You need to come here asap!

Absolutely incredible from start to finish! Every dish was outstanding. The burger was perfectly…read morecooked--juicy, tender, and full of flavor. The handmade gnocchi was phenomenal, with a delicious smoky flavor that made it unforgettable. The croquettes were unbelievably mouthwatering and absolutely delicious, and the burrata was simply to die for. On top of the amazing food, the restaurant had great music, a wonderful atmosphere, and a staff that was welcoming, attentive, and genuinely friendly. This was an exceptional dining experience, and I can't wait to come back. Highly recommend!

My new favorite restaurant! the food is DELICIOUS and the staff was incredible. I don't give…read morereviews much but just loved it here so I had to :)

This place had a line that went out of the door during the multiple times I've crossed the…read moreMagnificent Mile bridge in Chicago. Made last minute reservations for brunch next day after the infamous architecture tour. It was quiet as we've put in an early morning. All the more better to savor all intricate dishes from start to finish. Like the name, The Purple Pig, their specialty is pork dishes so majority of our orders were this. Daily special of the bone marrow bacon jam toast - glazed, slippery off the bone, savory and sweet. Always love a good bone marrow dish to get the sweetness off it. This was so good that there were bits of the marrow and jam left stuck to the bone, I took a piece of the toast and scooped the bone dry. Nothing left for anyone to attack this. Non pork dishes were the Mushroom 3 ways and Spanish octopus. Mushroom dish was savory with all the coated sauces elevating this. Spanish octopus was kicked lightly and easily can bite in to enjoy the tender and charred portions. But the award went to my main course - the braised pork shoulder with saffron, apricots and Swiss chard. Aside from the rippable pork meat when dining on it, the sauces fused together on this dish elevated it and had everyone coming back for more. I needed an official Chicago culinary experience and found it at The Purple Pig without a doubt.

2026: Came for a business dinner and was more blown away than last time. The bluefin tart, the Dry…read moreaged tartare, the scallops and the short ribs were all so well put together I am still thinking about them. Highly recommend Boka. 2022: What a great experience. The short ribs were unlike anything I have tasted before. The service, the food and all elements of the meal were a memorable experience.

(4.35) ~ Very Good Overall Food & Service. The Chef worked at Eleven Madison Avenue, the former #1…read moreRestaurant in the world & my favorite Tasting Menu Experience ever! DRINKS: ** Pinot Noir "The Daily August" August Kesseler Germany = (4.5) Very Tasty ** Water (tap) = (4.25) Very good, must be filtered;) ** Coffee = (4.15) Very fresh FOOD: ** Sunflower Seed Rolls w. Butter = (5) Excellent! ** Dry-aged Pork Loin (see photo) = (5) Excellent! ** Roasted Dry-aged Duck = (5) Excellent! Note: The Whole Duck is for 2-people:) ** Buckwheat Cremeux (see photo) = (4.5) Very Tasty! ** Coconut Caramel Truffle = (4.5) Very Good! ** Braised Asparagus Salad = (4.25) Very good ** Roasted Veal Sweetbreads (thymus gland) (see photo) = (4.25) Very tasty ** Black Truffle Chicken (see photo) = (4.25) Very creative ** Glazed Beef Short Ribs = (4.25) Very tender ** Raspberry Financier (see photo) = (4.25) Very good ** Dry-aged Beef Tartare (see photo) = (4.15) Very good ** Black Walnut Chocolate Cake (see photo) = (4.15) ** Bluefin Tuna Tart = (4) very good ** Brown Butter Roasted Hokkaido Scallops = (4) very good

Setting can't be beat, food was reasonably good, but WOW not for the price. If I had to do it…read moreagain, go get a drink and take pics on the terrace, than just go somewhere else and eat food as good or better for 2/3 of the price. And funny enough, the menu states they add 4% to every bill to cover costs so they can keep from increasing the price! Stop the BS and just put the real damn price.

Loved everything about our experience! The location is incredible- we had our lunch overlooking…read moreMillennium Park. We came here on a Friday for our 2pm reservation. We got seated outside. Our waiter was Ian, he was amazing at his job. He knew the menu extensively and describe everything well. He treated us like we were friends. The food was surprisingly delicious- we ordered the oysters, shrimp roll, and smash burgers! It was delicious. For dessert we tried the peach orchard- it was an interesting dessert, it had a lot going on. It was big, enough for two people, maybe three. It was an OK dessert, as soon as I ate I forgot about it. Overall, a great experience! I would love to come back for a girl's brunch or dinner!

Burgers were awesome. But Antonio was perfect, and went above and beyond making our dinner special…read more It was my first time in the restaurant and asked if the fries of hash was better, he recommended the fries but later surprised us with the hash comped. But that's not all-- he also came with a sunday "just to celebrate" it wasn't anyone's birthday or anniversary but we definitely were in the mood to celebrate after a night talking with him. Thanks for great service and great food, give Antonio a raise he is AWESOME

Arrived before having to wait more than 30 minutes as others after me had to. I waited no more than…read more20 minutes for a seat. I got sat at the bar area where you can see all the action of the kitchen. The place is busy and full and I think it's awesome that it's an open kitchen cause you can see the magic happening. My waitress was super friendly and seems like she's used to everyone coming in to try the burger lol I heard her repeat the spiel many times. A single patty is 2 and a double is 3z I went with a double but honestly should have done a single. Food came out quick and the burger is super juicy. Fries were hot and delicious and even though it was the simplest burger I've ever had in my life I would say it's one of my top three favorite burgers I've ever had. Can't wait to come back.

Stopped here after dinner for some drinks in their downstairs lounge. I've never gone downstairs…read moreand when I entered it gave speakeasy vibes, I loved it. I had one of the best espresso martinis here and enjoyed sitting on their cozy couches while chatting to my friends. The atmosphere downstairs was really calm and relaxing. Service was quick and our server was very polite.

Came for the burger, but stayed for the drinks. Maybe I chose a bad night, but I thought the burger…read morewas disappointing based on its hype and Gretel's reputation. Hands down, the saltiest burger I ever had in Chicago. At least, they were generous with the fries. Laidback vibes and cool space, I would come back to try the other cocktails on the menu with friends.

Yup... it's worth the hype! We were only able to get a 3:30 reservation and basically planned our…read moreday around it. I would absolutely do it again! Great service, the staff operated like a well oiled machine. The steak was cooked perfectly and was huge. We also got a side of truffle mac and cheese. Just those 2 items was plenty of food for 2 people. Also, the have the best blue cheese olives i've ever had in the dirty martini.

Bavette's Bar & Boeuf absolutely lived up to the hype. From the moment we walked in, the staff was…read morewarm, attentive, and made us feel welcome. The restaurant has a beautiful classic steakhouse atmosphere. Dimly lit, elegant, and full of old school charm. The food was outstanding. The filet mignon was perfectly cooked and incredibly tender, the truffle mac and cheese was rich and indulgent, the short rib stroganoff was packed with flavor in every bite and don't forget the crème brûlée. Between the exceptional service, the inviting ambiance, and the amazing food, this was one of the best dining experiences we've had in Chicago. I would absolutely recommend Bavette's and can't wait to come back. Enjoy!

I love coming to no vacancy. I usually go on my own and I sit at the bar sometimes I'll have a beer…read moresometimes I'll have a martini. The service has always been great and the conversation at the bar has always been really entertaining. They also have TVs for you to watch, and if you don't know about the food at no vacancy, you need to go because you will not be disappointed.

If you're coming here for drinks, it's probably a great vibe, but if you're coming for food, I…read morewould recommend elsewhere. I want to preface my review with the positives, Londyn was our server & was truly so kind, thorough, and friendly. The restaurant itself is clean & all tables have clear views of the TVs on game days. Now for the room for improvement- the food was very underwhelming. Being from the Chicago area previously, I regularly advocate for the Chicago food scene, and this unfortunately did not meet those standards. We ordered the Brussels sprouts, buffalo cauliflower, wings, and sesame ginger salad: -Brussel sprouts: tasted like they weren't seasoned just air fried and drenched in balsamic dressing -Buffalo cauliflower: soggy, unseasoned, runny buffalo sauce -Wings: PERFECTLY CRISPY, but no flavor (we ordered lemon pepper & buffalo) -Sesame ginger salad: sloppy mix of vegetables tossed in an overly sweet sauce with no sesame or ginger flavor in sight If you're not going to eat, this is probably a great spot, but from a food standpoint, there is room for improvement.