One of my favorite meals ever! Wonderful service, charming patio, delicious food. They suggest 2-3 dishes per person; the veggie dishes are quite large so err on the lower side if you're a smaller party and getting a lot of veggies. Highlights were the roasted peppers with anchovy bread and olive oil cake, but everything was amazing - perfectly balanced savoriness with salt and acidity in each dish, and the dessert was a perfect blend of sweet, acidity, and playfulness. Cannot wait to come back! read more

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Good, cocktails, ambiance, service...EXCELLENT. The eggplant! Wow! Flank Steak, wow! Jalapeño biscuits, wow! Tagliatelle, pasta with crab, wow! I could go on, but suffice to say everything here was awesome. You would be remiss to not stop here for a meal. I ate everything before I could take. A picture of it. Dessert is the only thing standing and it to was delicious. read more

Giant - Microwave Cale and a Suburban Tax cocktail...nothing better and this isn't all that they do well. - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Wow! All I can say is this is my favorite restaurant in Chicago. I love sitting at the chef's counter and watching everything being made. Everyone was so sweet and welcoming. The food was spectacular. Everything we ordered was delicious. I wish my stomach had more space so we could keep eating! We ordered the crab tagliatelle which was perfectly rich and acidic. The sortalini was so great, I wish they made double portions LOL. The eggplant was tangy and it was so great with the crispy pita. The broccoli was a refreshing dish-the crunchy bits were awesome! Lastly the flank steak was tender and flavorful. The accompanying salad was great too. Overall, I don't think you can go wrong with any dish at Giant. Sadly, no space for dessert, but I bet they're awesome. The next time we're visiting Chicago, we're immediately coming back. I highly recommend you give them a try! read more

Had a great meal here recently! We were a group of 3 which meant we avoided the super cramped 2-tops so my tip is to go with more than 1 other person to do the same. Our server was very friendly and knowledgable, and checked in on us enough without being overbearing. We ordered the broccoli, onion rings, okonomiyaki, ahi tuna, lamb ragu, monkfish and microwave cake. These 6 dishes + dessert were perfect for 3 people. My favorites were the lamb ragu, which was so luscious; the broccoli, which was deeply flavorful, and the monkfish, which was so light and cooked perfectly. The onion rings arrived cold and weren't anything special. The ahi tuna was the same - it tasted like any other crudo you can get out. The okonomiyaki was good just not quite as memorable as the other dishes I mentioned. Dessert was fine, tasty but not incredible or creative. I'd still recommend this place to anyone! read more

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Had the most wonderful time at Giant for my birthday. We were fortunate enough to sit at the chef's counter which really made the visit! As group of 4, we literally tried nearly everything on the menu. The highlights were many but my favorites were the - roe tempura - jalapeño biscuit - bucatini - broccoli (eggplant was a close second!) - "mighty Os," -amazing pasta dish but super rich, I'm glad we all split. Only dish I didn't love was the crab salad, but that's just personal preference. The waffle fries were delicious though. Our server made great wine recommendations and overall, service was great, and fun! Space is very tight no matter where you sit which made for some comical maneuvering off and on the high stools at the counter, but it didn't take away from the experience. Can't wait to go back. read more

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A lot of people have raved about Giant so it's been on my list for a while. The food was good, though definitely very very oily and fatty and sinful. Probably not a place to go to if you're on a diet (and on keto since so many of the dishes came with bread). What we ordered: 1. Japanese eggplant: came highly recommended by our server and seemed to be one of the most ordered dishes. Just okay. Honestly expected more out of this. 2. Peppers with anchovy bread: ok this was actually amazing. Very very oily since both the peppers and the bread itself were oily but a definite umami flavor bomb. Especially loved how the saltiness of the anchovies works with the peppers with that aged provolone 3. Crab tagliatelle: good but just ok- it had saffron which i loved. Could be better with more saffron and more texture on top though - perhaps some roe? Or something poppy and/or crunchy. 4. Steak with sticky rice: also pretty good. Spicier than expected which I loved and the mint and garnishes on the side helped balance out the steak and sauce with some freshness. Sticky rice was kinda off if you asked me since it was too small and not exactly sure what or why those creamy mushroom duxelles-like thjng on top were there for but okay 5. Cajete ice cream: it was my friend's bday and our server comped us this dessert - thank you! They didn't have a candle on hand but this was so thoughtful. Also loved this dessert! Would have never ordered this on my own but it was a pleasant surprise and a good end to the meal Overall, service was outstanding. The food was good, albeit a bit too oily and fatty for me to want to come back again. The menu needs a bit more freshness and acid imo but a good food experience nonetheless and I appreciated the more unique menu read more

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Finally got around to trying Giant and it lived up to the hype! It's pretty hard to get a reservation but I was able to snag a patio table for 5pm on a Saturday a few weeks out. Their patio has heat lamps but thankfully it was warm that day. We got there at around 4:45 and had to wait outside since they don't open their doors until exactly 5 pm. The inside is pretty small but cozy. The tables are very close to each other. To get out to the back patio, you can walk through the restaurant and the kitchen area or you can walk in between the buildings. The patio is cute and quaint. The dishes are meant to be shared and they recommend 2-3 dishes per person. Each dish was incredibly flavorful. Most dishes tend to be on the spicier side. Dishes came out at a nice pace. Trout roe - 3/5 this is a one bite appetizer. It's crunchy, creamy and briny. For $7 each I would skip on this one next time since it wasn't very memorable. Sweet and spicy peppers - 5/5 loved this one! The aged provolone was smoky and so flavorful and the anchovy bread was crispy and bursting with flavor. The peppers were pretty spicy. Bucatini - 3/5 this one was lemony and savory and the bucatini was perfectly Al dente. Crab tagliatelle - 4/5 the chili butter was so flavorful. The tagliatelle was a bit more Al dente than I would've liked. Loved the crab with this dish. Pretty pricey at $36 Flank steak - 5/5 when this first came out I thought it looked overcooked but it was actually perfectly cooked once you take a bite, it's so tender. Comes with a "crispy" rice with a mushroom cream on top. The cucumbers were just a tad too tangy for me. This dish is pretty spicy also. Definitely worth checking out! It is pricey but the quality and thoughtfulness in each dish makes it worth it. read more

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Food was great & so was the service. Pros: the food was amazing. Flavored & cooked perfectly. This what we got: -Jalapeño Biscuit: very Good, the sauce was savory with some sweetness & butteriness. -Waffle fries with Crab salad; Yummy. Crab was dress & waffles cooked perfectly. -Broccoli: one our Favorites. Super flavorful with a crunchy topping. So delicious. -Tagliatelle: Yummy. People kept writing this was heavy but for us it was a great light pasta with crab. Super flavorful. -Flank Steak; Amazing. One of our Favorite dishes. This steak was perfectly seasoned & cooked right. They also had this amazing spicy sauce that just gave it an extra oomph! The service was one of the best. The front desk lady & our waiter were great! Cons: The restaurant is small so crowded seating. read more

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Came here months ago and just getting to reviewing, the food was phenomenal! Service was great as well, and the ambience was crowded and loud, very much like avec if you've ever dined there. We ordered the flank steak which is a must get! And the crab tagliatelle was delicious as well but the steak was definitely the favorite of the nights. Cocktails were all delicious, I would definitely come back if I were in Chicago again, so sad to have moved now! read more

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Giant is truly a remarkable place -- each dish was stellar. I feel so lucky that it's only a mile from my home -- an easy walk. The pasta dishes were especially delicious, and it all was next level! Great service and vibe, too! read more

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Giant had some giant shoes to fill with all the hype surrounding it, and I am so happy it lived up to the expectations (and then some!). My husband took me here for my birthday dinner, and I think I want to make it a yearly birthday tradition from here on out. We arrived for our 6:15pm reservation and it was about a third of the way full, but quickly filled up in the next half hour or so. My biggest gripe (and I see from reading others reviews that others also feel this way) is how dang close the tables are. To even get in the booth, the entire table has to be pulled out because they are so packed in. They are a small restaurant, but the layout is just a bit inconvenient. Our fantastic server walked us through the menu and suggested that 5 dishes is a good amount for two people to split, and also offered up some of her favorite menu items which I always appreciate. We started with the broccoli, which was a delicious broccoli salad served with chickpeas, honey, and mint. It made me miss summertime, and was incredibly delicious! We then tried a crowd favorite, the Japanese eggplant, and wow was this dish unique! We spread the perfectly cooked eggplant on the naan (pita maybe!?) bread it was served with and it was absolute heaven. It reminded me of deconstructed baba ghanoush, but better. We then dove into the mighty o's, which I believe are a new(er) menu item. This was definitely the star of the show for us. We could not believe how rich and flavorful these noodles were! They are stuffed with manchego and foie gras, and are absolute perfection. Please get these!! Our last two meals were the tagliatelle and crispy skate. The tagliatelle was cooked to perfection, but the skate was the other show stopper! Rich and buttery while still maintaining the crispy tempura crunch on the outside. The meals came out perfectly timed, and we always had a drink in our hand. I almost forgot to mention our dessert, the ricotta and cherry crepe cake! Fantastic. We have not stopped talking about this meal since Tuesday and can't wait to be back one day! read more

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Had a wonderful dinner at the chef counter after getting a last minute reservation. Couldn't have been more pleased and would go back to that very seat. To watch dishes be prepared and chat with chefs while enjoying our own dishes was a treat. For starters, we had crab salad, jalapeño bread, and carrots. All delicious! The scallops were prepared with care, but disappointed with flavor profile. We capped the evening with the tagliatelle and it was phenomenal! I'd welcome a more robust by the glass wine menu, but we were able to find a decent selection. The team from front of the house to the back were all friendly and welcoming. It's tough for me to give a perfect rating, but Giant came close. read more

first of all I want to make note of Brennan- perhaps the most amazing waiter i've ever had. he was so funny, attentive, and provided amazing recommendations without being pushy. i want to go out to dinner with him; seriously, he's the best & the reason this review is getting 4 stars when I would definitely give it 3 based on food alone. another reason i'm giving 4 stars is because of the bathrooms & whatever candle they have burning in there. i want it in my home as well as bottled up into a perfume i can douse myself in on the regular. anyway onto the food - 1) biscuit - really yummy especially with the butter! i'd definitely recommend if you want an appetizer. i wish there was a bit more of the jalapeño flavor but i think that may be a personal preference more than anything. 2) green curry carrots - absolutely amazing & decadent. the nuts(?) that come on top are wonderful and it has a nice south asian flair that i really appreciated. 3) carrot ravioli - this is where things fall off a bit more me. this ravioli tasted like pure salt. like if you ate a teaspoon of table salt, that's exactly what this pasta would taste like. skip if you're considering ordering. 4) flank steak - good but nothing crazy. I feel that my meal didn't necessarily impress me to the point where I would pay the price to eat here again, but overall it wasn't bad. (like I said it would have 3 stars from me if not for Brennan, who I wish worked at every restaurant i go to from here on out.) read more

Wow, what a special treat it was to have dinner at Giant in Logan Square! My daughter had been wanting to try it and she was able to score early reservations for the Saturday I was in town. Our server expertly walked us through the menu which is loosely organized from smallest to largest plates. This is a place where everything is so tasty, you will want to share. We started with the Little Jalapeño Biscuit. Served with maple butter, it was just enough for two very rich and satisfying bites. Next came the delicious sweet and spicy peppers, which paired beautifully with a generous serving of anchovy bread. I was prepared to forego the onion rings, but our server rightly claimed they are the best she's ever had. Gorgeously battered and served with parmesan and chili salt, they are worth going to Giant just to have on their own. Next came our "mains," an albacore tuna orzo for me and goat cheese, ricotta and English peas cappelletti for my daughter. Of course, we tried each other's dishes and both were excellent. I enjoyed a seasonal spritz from the tempting cocktail menu with my meal. There's a good selection of beers and wines available, too. After all that food, we were stuffed and ready to settle up but a friend at the restaurant kindly treated us to the crepes Suzette, which were mouthwateringly good. A superb, memorable meal in cozy, busy Giant, which also has a good size back patio for when the weather is fine. read more

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Giant is one of the best restaurants I've been to in a long time! Every dish we got was so creative, so interesting, so fun! I'm convinced you could order blindly from this menu and be blown away! Both pastas, amazing, the crab dip, unique and wonderful, the BEST onion rings I've ever had! Get that corny lil jalapeño bread too, the butter is ridiculous!!!! For the grand finale, yes the microwave cake is WORTH. IT. Our server was amazing! He even threw on the carrots for us to try! (We ended up sharing with the gals next to us because we all were just freaking out about how amazing the food was) (( we actually forced them to take a carrot off our plate)) Overall I'm extremely impressed with the menu and definitely want to go back before the end of our trip! We walked around for 2 hours before our reservation and we're just so happy it ended up being as good as it was! Didn't see the inside but The back patio is such a vibe and the weather was perfect! We're from Arizona so TRULY the weather is amazing! Giant is definitely a staple restaurant to visit when you're in Chicago read more

Went there for dinner last night and everything was delicious! Highly recommend the broccoli, egg plant, clams, tagliatelle. Don't miss the onion rings too - best I've ever had. The drinks are fantastic! read more

Plates here are on the smaller end, so while the prices may seem affordable, it typically comes out to an average priced meal as it's more tapas style, so each dish contains 1-2 servings. Overall the food, drinks, and staff were great. My only knock on this place, and it might sound trivial, is how management sneakily adds a 5% employee benefits tax onto the bill. I've seen this at a few restaurants in the city and think it's incredibly greedy of the owners. Why not just pay for your own employees health insurance? Why pass this on to customers when our tips are already going to their livelihood? Just seems a bit egregious as customers are now being forced to subsidize yet another thing because management doesn't want to pay. Would it likely increase menu prices and force them to compete in the open market with other restaurants? Likely and I'd be fine with it. But isn't that what's happening now? Just feels like a lot of hidden costs being secretly cascaded down. Sure I can also just subtract this from the 20%+ tip I'd give the waiter, but then I subconsciously feel bad as if I'm giving them less than what they deserve and I'm not even sure the health benefits tax is even fully going to them. read more

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Great date night spot! Menu isn't huge, so you can try multiple dishes tapas style! Fun staff and environment, we had fun dinner while exploring Chicago! Instagram: Windy City is so pret-tay! Garganelli, Cold Fried Chicken, Japanese Eggplant, Prawns, @GiantChicago We like food. We like people. We like feeding people food. We promise not to make people into food. We promise to make simple, delicious (slightly cheffy) food for people to eat. We promise to be ready with the wine should the people want it. We don't have room for a lot of people, so, people please, make your reservations early. People. Chicago, IL read more

I came to Giant for dinner, right after I landed at ORD! This place has been on my list and it did not disappoint. I loved all the dishes we had here, the steak and pasta dish were great. We had really great service from the team, my only qualm that night was a group we were sat next to and they were drunk and really loud but not Giant's fault ‍. Great ambiance, perfect for a date night or a small group catch up! read more

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Super cute neighborhood restaurant in Logan square. Somewhat hard to snag a reservation but I would say it is worth it to try it at least once. I have been a couple times and do not see the need to rush back. They change up their menu which is fun but also sad because two of my favorite items were taken off. The green chile cocktail needs to come back, giant if you are reading this PLEASE bring that cocktail back. But honestly service was 10/10 because our server wrote out the ingredients for us to attempt to make at home. Definitely get the trout roe and the broccoli. read more

Giant - Green chili cocktail, PLEASE bring it back - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We absolutely enjoyed our time here. The place is small and you are packed in like sardines. But the food and service are great. The wine menu is extensive for such a small place. The food was delicious. What we loved: jalapeno biscuits, onion rings, sourdough bread, pear salad, Japanese eggplant, bucatini, sortalini, and flank steak. We loved all of it! Great flavors. What we didn't like: the Tagliatelle. It was SO salty (and we like salt) and it tasted way too fishy. Although we were SO full, we had to get the dessert. And it was well worth it. We got the microwave cake and the toffee apple pie. Highly recommend coming here. read more

Looking for a celebratory dinner I came across Giant. I live near there sister restaurant chefs special, which found to be so-so. The food and service here were excellent. I have a minor peanut allergy and they had a marked up menu ready for me that made it clear which items were safe for me. This is a really nice touch a lot of restaurants struggle with communicating these and I end up with minor symptoms at the end of the night. Proof of vaccination is required to dine here, and for good reason the tables are almost stacked on each other. If you're sitting in the booth and need to use the bathroom you will inconvenience whoever is dining next to you. That's really my only complaint - please sacrifice four two tops and spread out the tables so literally sliding the table to stand up isn't necessary. All of the pasta dishes put a smile on my face, the dish with king crab as well as the dish with goat cheese were epic. read more

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Probably the best meal next to Bavettes we have had in the city. This place is incredible.. days later we are are still talking about it! Fantastic atmosphere, service, delicious creative dishes and a diverse simple menu for anyone. My husband and I went and shared several plates...all were insanely wonderful! From start to finish... Jalapeno biscuit, blue crab salad with waffle fries, zucchini, carrots, king crab tagliatelle, pork garganelli, 1/4 loaf sourdough and finished with camera ice cream. We were stuffed but loved every second of it. My top picks were the zucchini and tagliatelle and his were the blue crab salad and carrots. Seriously go hungry and share several plates. The food here is next level...you won't be disappointed with anything! read more

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The hype of this place is worth it. Perfect quaint spot. Don't snooze on the broccoli! read more

Giant - Microwave cake - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

One of the best restaurants in the city. The service here could not be better. Every server I have had here is knowledgeable (like, sommelier-level at times), kind, friendly, and engaging. I've tried nearly everything on all of their menu variants across the last three years, and every single thing is delicious. They readily accommodate vegetarian specifications and know if anything contains traces of meat, shellfish, etc. Would highly recommend to someone with allergies or dietary restrictions. Their drinks and wine selection are phenomenal. It's a warm, cozy environment. I've come here with just one person, as well as with groups. You can also sit at the bar or on their patio. read more

Reservations are a must. Small spot that is very popular. Made a reservation on a weekday night and had to wait about 25 minutes to be seated. We were given two appetizer dishes on the house for this. They also have outdoor seating but I can't comment as I dined in. Overall this place is great to share dishes for groups of 2-4. Food (8.5/10): All the dishes I felt were made uniquely. You can find biscuits, onion rings, waffle fries, etc anywhere, but the chefs really elevated the menu in a particular way. Patrons are recommended to order at least 2 dishes per person. They are smaller and imo better for sharing as I prefer. Biscuits with maple syrup butter - a slight crunch on the outside with a soft inside. An elevated take on the biscuit done well. Marinated zucchini with cilantro and pumpkin seeds - unassuming in aesthetics but surprisingly good according to many. A great balance of the variety of ingredients. A light dish that wasn't too cheesy. Onion rings - fried in a more thoughtful manner compared to classic oily deep fried rings. Paired with a light homemade ranch sauce. Blue crab salad with waffle fries - akin to the onion rings, the fries were made in a different way very unique to the kitchen here. Comes with a light crab salad with salsa on the side. The crab was well made. Salsa was pretty standard. Tagliatelle - one of the most popular dishes according to my fellow Yelpers. Ill admit I don't have much experience with Italian food. Partly because I'm more basic in my tastes for Italian food I would've preferred a more creamy/Alfredo take. This dish was rather light and tangy. I definitely think it's a lack of appreciation on my part. Tri-tip steak - the steak itself was rather standard (still done well) imo in terms of what I would expect. The unique take by the kitchen comes in with the salad bed it sits on which includes mint, mushrooms , cucumbers and several others. The dressing involves a chili oil that was a bit heavy on the cumin. Value (7.5/10): Not bad. I'd expect to pay $30-40 total per person without drinks. Ambience/service (7/10): Due to the small space it's pretty crowded. Tables are a little more than a foot apart I'd say. Can hear neighbor conversations. We went on a hot day 85 degrees. Inside was maybe 80. Not much AC. The kitchen is connected to the dining area so I can see why it's hard to ventilate. Service by the staff was good otherwise. I'd say the main limitation of this place is the venue itself. Not really a good place for initial dates but good otherwise bc of the dish sizes. read more

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I adore Giant!! I wish I had the stomach to try so many more of the plates! My friend treated me out for my birthday, and we ordered: * Jonah Crab Salad - Enjoyed the waffle fries, but I'm not sure this impressed me as much. Just reminded me of overly-mayonnaised kani salad with some waffle fries, but the fries are surely addicting. * Japanese Eggplant - This is almost like the restaurant's fusion spin on baba ganoush. LOVED it. It was playful with the diverse textures (earthiness, savory, sweet). Highly recommend. * Bucatini - I appreciated that the bucatini wasn't reeking of bacon like it does at other places. There was some dimension or flavor profile missing--not sure what! * Cod - Intriguing! At first, the lentil mixed with the cod may make your head tilt, but my goodness, something about the combination along with the sauce works! read more

Blown away. I haven't stopped talking about this restaurant since my trip here. I sat alone and enjoyed the best dacquiri I've ever tasted (get the reserve one, worth the extra dollars). THE PEPPERS!! With the anchovy bread. Wow. To die for. And I was skeptical but completely proven wrong. Amazing art and gorgeous seating. Tables were a little close together but I didn't mind. I also got the bucatini, the cornbread, and their sourdough. Everything was amazing. The server also comped a dessert for me (maybe because I was alone?) Either way he was so attentive and so amazing. This is now a staple for me every time I'm in town. Thank you! read more

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Giant is a pretty small place and a tight squeeze between yourself and the folx to the tables next to you (which can be quite overwhelming given the circumstances of COVID) but they did check IDs and vaccination cards - they also have great acoustics and despite being so close to so many others it doesn't feel incredibly loud or overwhelming. We ordered about 5 dishes to share between two people (as well as a dessert) which was the perfect amount. Be prepared to order all your dishes at once with the staff - they space out perfectly bringing out the different dishes, leaving time for some digestion in between. All of the dishes were amazing but the stars of the show were the eggplant dish (I am shocked eggplant can be in any form other than slimy) as well as the skate (which was incredibly crunchy and filled with flavor). read more

I'm so incredibly impressed with this place. It wasn't even on my radar but my friend suggested we go a couple of weeks ago and it was incredible! Upon arrival, our waitress talked us through the menu and gave her recommendations. I'm super sensitive to spice and the jalapeño biscuit basically wasn't spicy at all. Also, not pictured (because we forgot) but we also had Cannolini. Everything was good, everything. Such a great combination of flavors in every dish. If I had to choose a favorite, I'd have to say the jalapeño biscuit (the butter, my GOD) and the pork with chimichurri, feta, tomato, & scallion pancake (I don't even like pork usually). I will say that I was expecting to love the crepe cake but I wasn't ready for the ricotta being savory/herby and despite the fact that the sweet cherry complemented it very well, it just wasn't my favorite. My friend loved it though and it was still very high quality. This is currently my summer winner! read more

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Must eat place in Chicago. Great food, huge wine list, open-kitchen and super friendly staff. read more

Giant - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Our dinner club had been waiting to get into Giant for a while and It did not disappoint. It's a very cozy restaurant, but they are also very safe, proof of vaccine is required FYI. The menu is small plates, family style - we had four in our party and they recommended 7-9 dishes. We all started with cocktails while we decided on food and they were solid. I had a gin and tonic that didn't look like anything special but had a very unique taste - I'm assuming some homemade tonic and high end gin. I also had a very nice Cabernet later in the meal. As for food, two of us decided to try the trout roe, it was an amazing explosion of flavor in your mouth - not sure if I'd order it again but only because it's small (bite size) and $7 each, definitely worth trying for your first visit. I'm not going to go into detail on everything we ordered because it would take too long, but here is what I'd recommend trying for sure: Broccoli, Japanese Eggplant, Blue Crab, Tagliatelle, and Garganelli... oh and get the sourdough to sop up the sauces. The king crab in the Tagliatelle is incredible with that chili sauce, and the pasta itself was cooked PERFECTLY al dente. The Garganelli sauce was the best thing I had, the pork was the second best. read more

What a FUN place! As soon as you walk in, you know you're going to have a great time! At first, I thought it was strange to have a curtain in the entrance but I quickly realized that's because of the cold wind blowing in! So much better than a revolving door-- how creative!! Looking at the menu, it was a little overwhelming because it's a long list of FOOD, but it is broken down from lighter dish to most heavy dish from top to bottom. We were starting and ordered way too much food but managed to finish. A little biscuit- one biscuit is $3. It's fluffy & the butter is good. We ordered a second one. Happy scallops- skip it. Dish was too salty. Scallops are small Brussels sprouts- great combo between ham & Brussels sprouts. Flavorful. Soak wet w sauce, not something I'm used to, but was my first dish and I enjoyed it. Tagliatelle- was very hopeful since there were many photos of it. It was tangy; I wasn't expecting a tangy pasta dish. Tri-tip steak- my favorite dish of the night. Yuuuum. A worker stated that was his favorite dish on the menu so I went for it. Glad I got it. Caramel apple upside down cake- I've never had an upside down cake so not sure if I'm judging right. The crust was too chewy since it was almost burnt, but the ice cream combo made it perfect. Cajeta ice cream- needed more ice cream for upside down cake so ordered this. The strawberry on the outside of ice cream tasted too artificial. But I loved the pecan part. Picked out the strawberry outer layer and ate inside ice cream with upside down cake. Would I go back? Probably with friends that have never been... overall, I had a great time and a great meal. We ordered way too much food so I walked out super full. read more

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Amazing plates, American contemporary. Maple butter, saffron, cod, biscuit, amazement. Do it!

What a treat on New Year's Day! Everything you've heard about Giant is true. From the excellent drink selection, to the ever-changing, fresh, made-from-scratch menu, Giant has something excellent for everyone. Looking forward to future visits to see what other great meals they have up their sleeves. read more

Giant - Cocktails - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

What a treasure. Found this place in a very uncommon way. I was trying to find a lower rate on car insurance of all things and was talking to an agent based in North Carolina. Upon hearing I lived in Chicago he opened up and mentioned he had a red haired nephew that lived here too who had a restaurant. Then came my rate, at more than double what I'm currently paying I had to turn him down, but I took him up on his restaurant suggestion for my upcoming wedding anniversary which was only a few days away. Although I did not end up meeting the nephew, I can report that he is doing his entire family proud. Giant is one of those places that delivers a high standard of food and service with zero pretentiousness. It's homey and unassuming. They don't have to do anything too extra because they are simply that good. I recommend sitting at the chef's counter. Everything we had was delicious and since we saw everything getting made we want to go back so we can try the entire menu! Thank you for treating us so well and can't wait to see you again! read more

Came here for the first time this weekend and the food was fantastic but the patio situation was a bit odd. To get to the patio you have to leave the restaurant and walk down a very narrow alley next door. The patio is covered in gravel so the chairs sink into the rocks making it very difficult to adjust your seat. Once you get past all that it is a very cute spot though. Everything we ordered was delicious. The crab salad and waffle fries were definitely the favorite. I'm not sure how they batter those fries but they're incredible and I could eat a bucket of them on their own. The jalapeño biscuit with maple butter was also amazing and the perfect sweet and spicy combo. We got two pastas, the bucatini and cannolini. The cannolini was filled with goat cheese and came with a pesto drizzle and creamy and flavorful. The bucatini had bacon, anchovy and jalapeños and was surprisingly delicious for such a simple dish. I don't love anchovy but it wasn't noticeable at all and complimented the other flavors nicely and actually ended up being my favorite of the pastas. We'll definitely be back for more. read more

Giant - Bucatini - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Great menu, very good service and pretty good cocktails. The restaurant can be on the louder side and the tables are so close to each other! Like you can almost be part of the next table's conversation, close! I've tried this place twice and both times we had great food. read more

Went to Giant for a date night and we loved it! We sat outside on the patio and it was super cute and quaint. My only complaint was that the patio was a little too quiet and we wished there was music playing so we didn't feel like the people next to us could hear our entire conversation. But the food and drinks here were fabulous! We LOVED everything we ordered. Our favorite cocktail was the Joyce's Choice - it was light and refreshing but not too sweet. The service was great and our server anticipated our needs before we asked for anything. read more

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MUST TRY!! Incredible food, atmosphere and service! Each dish was so delicious and I can't wait to come back and try more! The court yard in the back was really cute and I loved the vibes. I highly recommend the cornbread and eggplant dishes! It's very fun to split a handful of options and split them with the table. I can't wait to come back! read more

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