Delicious food with great service. The scene can be very…read morefun. I would do family style and try different entrees if you are a few people. Everything is always so divine.

I'd give Le Colonial a solid 4/5 stars. Overall, I had a really great experience and would…read moredefinitely go back. The wine selection was excellent and paired perfectly with the meal. The food itself was delicious. We went with a group and shared a mix of appetizers, entrees, and dessert, which I highly recommend because it lets you try a little bit of everything. Every dish we had was flavorful and well-executed. The only downside was the service. We went on a Saturday night, so it was pretty busy, but things moved slower than expected. We were there for about three hours, and the food took quite a while to come out. That said, the ambiance, drinks, and quality of the food still made it a really enjoyable night. With slightly faster service, this would easily be a 5-star spot for me. It is on the pricier side ($30-40 entrees) so come ready to splurge, this won't be a quick and cheap meal.

1 word. Phenomenal…read more Wow. I loved this place. Their fries are fantastic. They had a nice seasoning to them. The drink was great. Next time I need to try the sharable drinks.

amazing tiki themed bar located in an alley!! for big groups…read morei recommend reserving a table in advance because it gets super packed! our group of 5 people were seated promptly after ID check & checking in with the host. you get teleported to 2 flights down stairs into a cool, dimly lit tiki bar. FOOD: -firecracker popcorn chicken: great snack to munch on & it came with a sweet tangy sauce. -golden waffle fries: my favorite snack we got for the night to munch on - it came with 3 sauces & a bigger portion than expected!! this with the popcorn chicken was the perfect amount of food for our group of 5 for light snacking with our cocktails COCKTAILS: -mystic lamp: i got the mystic lamp & it was really tasty! despite being 2 skull signs on the menu (which indicates how strong the alcohol is) - i didn't feel like the liquor taste was strong at all. -black magic: this one was 2 skull signs for alcohol strength too & i tasted the liquor WAYY more than mystic lamp. -strawberry junglebird: interestingly enough, this was the least strong according to the menu but the rum taste definitely lingered after.

carley was fantastic! she gave us such marvelous service and everything she recommended was a…read more100/10. the vibes were immaculate and even though it was packed, food came out quick. if you are downtown in chicago, this is the place to be.

Gorgeous aesthetic and a standout spot for Southeast Asian inspired cuisine. I came specifically…read morefor the variety, and it did not disappoint. We ordered the scallops, crab noodles, sinigang sour, and a lychee martini, and finished with the chocolate molten lava cake with vanilla ice cream. The scallops were cooked to perfection and buttery. My personal favorite, though, was the sinigang sour cocktail. While it wasn't as tangy as traditional sinigang, it was a creative and well-balanced interpretation. Service truly elevated the experience. Our server was attentive and welcoming, and the staff member refilling our waters was just as on point A+ all around. Looking forward to stopping by again the next time we're in Chicago.

We love Arbella!! Atmosphere inside was great, really large space! We sat at the bar, the…read morebartenders were super friendly and attentive easy to talk to and order from. LOVE the $6 cocktail of the day happy hour (M-F 4-6pm) . Our cocktail of the day was a watermelon lemon drop which was delicious!! Will be coming back next time in Chicago! My local friends new favorite staple bar.

Months after visiting, Arbella still ranks among the best cocktail bars in the city for me!…read more One thing that really makes Arbella unique is their globally inspired old fashioned menu- whether you're an old-fashioned fan or not, these are a must! They've upped their happy hour game by including a rotating global cocktail with previous menu drinks and a daily kitchen special. This time, I ordered the oldest old fashioned and the Oaxaca old fashioned to drink. I thought the first was the best old fashioned I had ever had, but the second was even better! I loved the subtle yet not overpowering smokiness of the mezcal in the Oaxaca. Neither were too sweet and you could really taste the high quality bourbon. We ordered the Korean fried chicken and coconut shrimp to eat from the happy hour menu. The shrimp was super crispy with a delicious ginger-orange compote and rice vinegar pickled onions. Highly recommend! I did think the chicken was a bit tough, but the flavor was good. Another great experience of many to come! If you haven't stopped by Arbella yet, add this to your bucket list asap!

This place was so cute!! Loved the rooftop vibes with fire pits and amazing views of the city. They…read morehad lots of options for drinks and some great food choices as well. Our waiter was awesome and was attentive but gave us space. I'd love to come back to try different items.

Really unique cocktails! The space is really pretty and has a great view of the lake, a wonderful…read moresummer rooftop. The flavors in the cocktails were unique, a little sweet for my taste but not your standard bar drinks. Service was also great!

An overall lovely experience at Shanghai terrace. The service is what really stood out. Our server…read morewas very knowledgeable about the menu/food and drink pairings that would go well with our dishes. He was a pleasure. The space is intimate. There is no bar, so don't show up early for your reservation and expect to sit at one like we did (not a big deal). Food was excellent. My partner got the shredded duck and I got the beef. We had some dim sum as well. Probably the best crab rangoon I've ever had. All said, it's overpriced. But, it's a nice restaurant in a nice hotel and most things are these days.

Located on lobby level, I celebrated Chinese New Year in the elegant Lobby with Shanghai Terrace…read morebuffet food and lion decorations. The presentation was excellent. The food looked delicious. The Peking duck and halibut fish were amazing. Unfortunately the main dishes were a bit bland. The appetizers hit the mark on deliciousness. The presentation of the desserts were imaginative and looked tasty. The two dragon dancers paraded through the lobby and dining area with very festive entertaining. Customer service was first rate and polite.

Really great food for the price!…read more I had walked by this place but hadn't tried it until recently. They have great vegetarian options and a big drink menu as well. The food came out quite quick, even the fried food which could take a bit longer. The place is really beautiful inside, decorated with florals. I would definitely return :)

Such a cute spot for an intimate dinner date or a night with friends!! I've ordered take out from…read morehere before but finally got the chance to dine in the other night. We were easily able to make a reservation on a Saturday night and we were seating immediately upon arriving. We got a couple of different rolls to share - the Can You Handle It?, Muskateer, the veggie gyoza and the Rainbow Roll. I really enjoyed each of them. The Can You Handle It was a bit spicy - I thought it was really good but if you don't like any spice I would stay away from this one. I also got an espresso martini which was a nice start to the evening. The servers were super friendly and attentive! I would definitely go back for these rolls and the service again. Great spot!

Such a pleasant, fulfilling surprise. By chance we stopped at Shang Noodle, looked in the window…read moreand was drawn inside. Atmosphere was great; a little noisy, but in a good way. Lots of friend groups and others, enjoying their together time, incredible meals, and just sharing together. Serious stuff: Ambiance was very inviting, letting all clientele the opportunity for unfettered enjoyment. Food was flavorful, sumptuous - just delicious and more than ample. Service; quick, courteous, attentive. Waitstaff proving good information on menu items and pairing suggestions. They checked on us several time, ensuring everything was to our liking. If ever back in Chicago, I will definitely be look for Shang Noodle!

Went here on a whim last night after reading all the glowing reviews on Yelp. Before that, I…read morechecked out a few eateries on the 4th floor of the Nordstrom building, but nothing really stood out, and honestly, none of them seemed very busy and the one restaurant Lao Sze Chuan was way too expensive, $30+ entrees were average and the place wasn't busy at all. So I decided to try Shang Noodle, which was tucked away on a side street off Grand Ave., just steps from Michigan Ave. It's across from the Nordstrom building, past Labriola's, down some steps and about a block away located on the south side of the street. As soon as I walked in, and I wasn't expecting this but the restaurant was extremely loud and nearly every seat was taken and everybody seemed to be enjoying themself, families, couples and groups. I figured that was a good sign and it signaled to me that the food was probably good! At first, the host wanted me to sit at the bar, which I politely declined because I don't usually sit at bars, also, I was there to eat, not pick up somebody! I noticed a small table open, pointed it out, and he kindly let me take it. No 'tude either! As far as my server goes, she was efficient, friendly, and very helpful with recommendations since it was my first visit and probably because I didn't look like the other customers who were more familiar with the cuisine. She suggested the pot stickers over the hot and sour soup, and the beef Chow Fun instead of chicken Chow Fun. The pot stickers were a little small, but crispy and very tasty. I also asked for some sweet and sour sauce on the side which I'm glad I did because it paired nicely with the pot stickers instead of that plain vinegar sauce they usually serve you. For my main dish, I ordered the char-grilled beef Chow Fun. The portion size was more than generous, and the char-grilled beef had a great umami flavor. A few of the rice noodles were a bit firm, likely undercooked, but overall though it was quite enjoyable. What I appreciated the most about Shang Noodle was the value. $18 for the beef Chow Fun and $9 for the pot stickers felt reasonable to me, considering it was on the dinner menu, the portion sizes were humongous and the restaurant was located on the Near North Side, which is usually quite pricey. I'll definitely be back, though next time I may try lunch instead, or go with friends of mine.

I was there around 9 PM, they close at 10. It was impossible to get service. I was going to order…read morethem thru room service, turns out they don't do that, so I went back down at 9:20, sat there for over 10 min and not a single staff member came to say anything or help me. I ordered from the pizza place a block away. My family ate there earlier in the night and said the food was good.

Went here for restaurant week. Love that they have low cal drinks as an option. Had the ginger…read moreMargarita and the mango sake. Out of the both I enjoyed the margarita more. Ordered the lobster wontons tacos and really enjoyed them. For restaurant week you get a salad, guacamole and the swordfish dip for the table. That's swordfish dip is the star here. Perfect smokiness to it. I didn't take a picture but I got the hot stone cheese with steak. Know any of the hot stop item are huge side wise on the table we had 3 of them and had to cook and everything to get it all out the way. I also go steak with the cheese. It was casa style it was good. At the end you get a yuzu cheese cake. My favorite here, it wasn't too sweet and the right amount of tartness.

Was totally craving Thai food and this was convenient for delivery plus a ton of options! Ordered…read morethrough their website and it was super easy, delivered on time. My sister got pad see ewe, my brother in law got kana moo krab, and I got the crispy noodle curry with tofu and veggies, and seaweed salad to share. I got medium spice for my curry noodles, and while it could've been a little spicier, it was so flavorful that I didn't mind! I never had a crispy noodle dish like that, it was so interesting and delicious! Loved that it was packed with delicious tofu as well. The salad was super fresh and a great balance to the curry! A little on the expensive side but big portions and we had leftovers, plus everyone was super pleased with their meals! I'll have to order again sometime when I'm in town!

I ordered lunch. The vegetable tempura was burned and the vegetables dried out…read more The Pad Thai was sitting on a bed of jellied sauce and the shrimp were dried and probably recooked. The steamed egg rolls were tasteless and the meat dried out The chicken satay was dry and overcooked. I have been eating at Silver Spoon for 10 years but will not order another meal. The quality has gone down 100%