As someone who has been to the original Wabash location and the Chinatown location, I must say that…read morethis one is -- MY FAVORITE LOCATION OF THEM ALL! I love the NOLAadjacent theme of the restaurant and the service is always great. I normally do one of the specials with the crab and shrimp, adding extra eggs because I love a good egg with my shrimp lol. I also love that their hottest is really hot! The drinks are amazing too. AND THEY OFFER WEEKDAY SPECIALS ALL THE TIME! I have to get in there and try their smash burger next, even though that's a funny menu option for a seafood spot, I'm sure it doesn't disappoint!

This place has been on my list for way too long. Decided to finally try it on Good Friday!! Was a…read morelittle nervous about parking since its in a busy area but we easily found parking right in front. They don't take reservations so it can get busy quick. You browse the menu at your table first then go up and order at the counter. For 2 people, we shared the Double Double and beignets for dessert! The big back in me didn't think it would be enough food for 2 but I was so wrong. The combo comes with shrimp, 2 snow crab, 2 corns, potatoes, and 4 pieces of their delicious cornbread! The everythang sauce was banginnnn. Warning - your mouth will taste like garlic for 2-3 days after! It was my fiance's first time having seafood boil and he loved it! To end the meal, we couldn't decide on the fried oreos or beignets but ended up getting the beignets. So good!

Felix is a great spot for elevated comfort food with solid vegetarian options. We tried a variety…read moreof dishes, and the highlights for me were the crispy brussels sprouts, Orchard Waldorf salad, rigatoni alla vodka, eggplant parmesan, and the brownie à la mode. Everything was nicely presented, and the flavors were comforting yet elevated. The staff was friendly and attentive, which made the experience even better. Overall, it was the perfect place for a cozy dinner out, and I would definitely recommend it.

To celebrate the holidays, we recently tried Felix for the first time with friends. They are big…read morefans of Bites Asian Kitchen + Bar--located a few doors north--the Bites owners also happen to be the owners of Felix. You enter through a front room with a long bar before moving into the main dining area, which is lined with large windows. Warm wood paneling and colorful graphics give the space an inviting, energetic feel. Our server was excellent--friendly and attentive--and both the owner and a manager stopped by during the evening to check in, which was appreciated. Felix has an extensive cocktail menu, and servers were busy delivering trays of beautiful drinks throughout the night. I ordered the Windy City Sunset mocktail, while my husband chose the Smokey Old Fashioned. Both were very good. The food, however, was more of a mixed bag. We started with the meatballs for the table; unfortunately, they were overcooked and hard, and even the marinara sauce couldn't save them from being dry and unappetizing. I ordered the bacon cheeseburger, which was delicious and generously sized--easily enough for two meals. My husband ordered the chicken Parmesan with a side of pasta and found the chicken somewhat dry. Our friends ordered a pasta dish to share, though they didn't eat much of it while tending to their very well-behaved six-month-old. While the bar and dining room are attractive, the bathroom was a major disappointment--dirty and unkempt, especially considering it was early in the evening (around 6 p.m.), not late enough to excuse the condition. The owners and staff are genuinely kind, and the menu shows a lot of promise. At the moment, though, the food doesn't quite live up to what they're serving at Bites. I hope Felix can work out some of the inconsistencies and find success--it certainly has the potential. I would like to give Felix 3.5-stars, but Yelp does not accommodate this option.

Always an amazing times at Crab King where I leave feeling like a QUEEN! lol…read more Food is always speedy and pipping hot, there's not to much to say other than it's exactly what you think it is! I always order the extra spicy and my fiancé does the mild/medium spicy. Everything is always cooked perfectly and never over done. I love that the vibes are always really casual. You can come as you are and it's definitely a good date night because of the eating and speaking experience. Service is always great too highly recommend if you haven't been yet.

This place was amazing! Our server john was attentive, kind, and super helpful. The food was…read moreexcellent. We got medium spicy and it definitely had a kick, but not too spicy. Highly recommend the pick 4 (wasn't a fan of the crawfish). Fired Oreos were great! Ambiance was cute!

Birdman is one of those restaurants that transports you. The decor is really fun, colorful, and…read morewarm. It's the kind of place that you walk into and feel welcome. The staff are super friendly and very knowledgeable about the menu. They took the time to walk me through their offerings and menu favorites. I ordered the shrimp crab wontons and the Tori paitan silver. The shrimp crab wontons were AMAZING! If you are a seafood lover this should be your go to item. The Tori paitan was also very good. You can taste a Chinese influence that I really enjoyed. The noodles were thick with a chewy bite that was super satisfying. If you're a ramen lover or just enjoy good food, make sure to add this spot to your list.

Nothing hits the spot like a bowl of ramen on a cold day, and Birdman definitely delivered!…read more The inside is super cute- from cherry blossom adornments to cameos of famous Pokemon and anime characters, this place brings all the cozy and fun vibes. It was pleasantly quiet with a good amount of space between tables, making it a good spot for a casual date or just to slurp some noodles solo. The staff was also friendly and attentive. I was feeling some extra veggies this time and ordered the vegan shoyu yasai ramen. The dashi broth was surprisingly flavorful yet light. They did not skimp on the veggies and I really liked the addition of steamed dumplings. The marinaded egg was soft-boiled to perfection and my favorite part of the dish. I do wish there were a few more ramen options on the menu, but overall there's something to please everyone. A solid experience all around- I recommend giving Birdman a try if you're in the neighborhood!

Yes, this place hits all the marks very well: service is astounding, food was amazing, ambiance was…read morereally fun (i.e., dark, romantic, lounge-like). I took my wife here for her birthday. She absolutely fell in love with the place and said she was having a great birthday. She wasn't planting seeds, I swear, but our server, ever the professional, said he'd take care of us. And he did, punctuating our dinner with a wonderful dessert with a birthday candle. Speaking of candles, the focaccia appetizer came out with a lit candle that melts a tasty, buttery dipping sauce. I had work done at the dentist earlier, so I had a hard time eating. Every bite was painful, but I heated up our leftovers and fell in love with my rigatoni with vodka sauce all over again. Yum. The only drawback is the prices. We're not rich, but we love a great experience. We understand that an experience like that comes with a price, so we'll be back as much as we can.

We visited Butcher & The Bear and had a disappointing experience in terms of food, service, and…read moreambiance. Especially not a good dinner option despite being excited for it for our Valentine's Day dinner. Food- really liked Caesar salad and Mac n cheese. However, this is a steak house. We ordered ribeye in medium and NY strip in medium rare. However, ribeye was medium rare and ny strip was cooked medium well. I considered telling our waiter but he never appeared at our table to ask about how our food was. He showed up half an hour later to ask if we wanted dessert. I didn't eat my ny strip because it was so dry and my husband had a few bites. Service- as mentioned above, the server barely showed up. Also our food arrived later than everyone next to us. The couple next to us got sat down after we put in our entree order and get they received their entree before we did. No apologies or context given on the delay. Also, I know they offer half orders for certain dishes like salad for takeouts and deliveries and saw older TikTok videos that mentioned getting half portions too. We asked if they do half portions so we can try more items in the menu, we simply got a "NO" without any kindness or explanation given. It was said as if we were asking them something stupid. Ambiance- I think the bar area is nice looking, but we were sat in the basement. It was crammed, the tables were small, and because it was a small room, you can really hear other tables conversations. For casual restaurants I don't mind that type of ambiance but if we are dropping more than $300 for 2 of us, I am going to compare it to comparable places in that price range: Bavettes, Gibsons, maple and ash, swift and sons, Alston, etc. this is significantly lacking compared to all of those "nice steakhouses". Theres not even a coat check. Also our leftover was packed in a cheap black plastic bag. Once again, not matching with the price point. We are locals and were very excited to try this place not far from us, but sadly, it was a truly disappointing experience and if anyone asked me if I'd recommend this place, I would say look elsewhere.

I always Uber Eats from here, because it is usually a 10 minute wait and so yum. Bowls always taste…read moregreat, except for the rice quality, which is sometimes horrendous, other times okay. The inside of the store is creepy though!

Used to eat here and actually enjoy it. I noticed the food quality has gone down a lot recently…read more The miso soup lacks flavor and is underwhelming. The poke bowl I received was also not very good, small portion sizes and you can tell the ingredients were not fresh. Hopefully they can prioritize quality indigents and more appropriate portion sizes.

My friends and I do a monthly supper club, Cumin was our October pick and it did not disappoint!…read more We ordered a TON. My favorites were the soup chicken momo, mixed vegetable pakora, chicken tikka masala and alu paratha! You truly can't go wrong with anything. The service was amazing, our waiter even gave us a free dessert! The restaurant itself is huge, plenty of space for a large group dinner. We will definitely be back!

We made reservations for 6:00 PM on a Thursday. They were absolutely not necessary. When we arrived…read morewe were the third customer. Business picked up a little over the next hour, but generally speaking it seems Thursdays are slow. The restaurant is beautiful. There were two people working out front. They were kind, but not overly ebullient. When ordering we asked if one serving of rice would be enough for two. She suggested we order two servings. We didn't need two servings. One bowl of the Basmati Rice was plenty for two...at least these two. I decided I wanted to try something different. We have had Momo before, but nothing like Chicken Momo Chili Fry (steamed dumplings of minced chicken seasoned with nepalese spices and herbs | fried | sauteed with green chili, bell peppers, onions, ginger and spicy garlic-chili paste). What an amazing dish! I'm not a huge fan of super spicy food, but the Chicken Momo Chili Fry was outstanding. The spiciness was spicy flavor, not just heat. They were delicious. And the veggies (green peppers and onions) were so tender and flavorful. If you are a fan of spicy then you need to try this dish. You will not be disappointed. Keeping with the 'trying new things' theme, I ordered Gorkhali Khasi (chunks of bone-in goat meat stewed in flavourful nepalese spices | a delicious spice forward sauce with tomatoes, onions and nepalese spices) with a side of Basmati Rice. The dish was very tasty, but the bone-in goat was a lot of work. Once off the bone (though I still ended up with bones in my mouth, which was nerve wracking) some of the pieces were tender and delicious. Other pieces were a bit gristly. Since the flavor was great, when we return I will likely order this dish with chicken. Mark ordered Chicken Tikka Masala (spice-marinated diced boneless white meat chicken cooked to perfection in tandoor | simmered in rich creamy tomato sauce). He raved about it! When he was finished it looked as if he has licked his bowl. In fact, he used some naan (we ordered Garlic Naan) to get every last drop of the sauce out of the bowl. The Garlic Naan was good, but I must have been full. I didn't finish one piece. There were four in a serving. I had to take a picture of the silver and gold wear. So very fancy, but a bit over the top. The plates were beautiful and were warm when they were brought to the table. We had a delightful meal. Oh... don't know if it is always like this, but we were there well over an hour. There was no rush whatsoever. Next time we are in town staying at City Suites, we will definitely return to Cumin!

My boyfriend and I moved to Lakeview in September 2025, and ever since then we've passed Kubo…read morecountless times, each time smelling the incredible aroma filling the neighborhood. We've said to ourselves over and over, we have to try Kubo! We finally decided to go in for lunch on a cold Sunday (3/22) and we had the most wonderful meal. The space was clean, welcoming, and lively with other diners. There's plenty of seating and although I usually highly dislike high top seating, their bar seating was incredibly comfortable. We ordered the chicken eggrolls and two orders of the chicken adobo. All of our food came out very fast, and we had very attentive service. March Madness is currently going on and was playing in the restaurant. We are basketball fans so this was a plus, and we were asked if the game that was currently on was our preferred game to watch, which was very thoughtful. The food was incredible. The eggrolls were incredibly flavorful and the chicken in the chicken adobo fell off the bone easily. The sauce on the chicken was delicious and it mixed so well with the garlic rice. We cannot wait to bring friends and family to this restaurant in the future. The hot food made us feel so whole on a cold and extremely windy day. In the summer, I cannot wait to sit on their spacious, covered patio. Thank you Kubo for a wonderful experience!

Three of us without reservation were seated quickly. The wait person was friendly. I wish I would…read morehave gotten his name a great guy. We ordered drinks from a well stocked bar. We had the chicken lumpia, first which were long not like the normal finger length I'm used to. Lots of tender meat inside. Wow. Then had the lechon kawaii, deep fried sea bass and the pancit with rice noodles. We were knocked out by the presentation of the sea bass. OMG it was perfectly crispy, The flavors were clean and fresh. Definitely a must order. The pork belly was also perfectly cooked. The pancit loaded with chicken and veggies. This is a must return place. THe inside was cozy and not noisy. We could talk without shouting.

In an area packed with casual food spots, Figo is spicing things up! It's upscale but not…read morepretentious- perfect for meeting up with friends when you want to feel a little fancy without going through hoops getting ready. The staff was super attentive and kind, checking on us frequently. My friend and I stopped by for happy hour, and this should absolutely make it onto the list of the best in town. They have delicious wine, cocktails, and bites for nearly half of the regular price. I opted for the happy hour prosecco to drink, which was light-bodied and not too sweet. We split the meatballs and dates for bites and both were outstanding. I was super impressed with how tender the meatballs were, and they did not skimp on the flavorful marinara and cheese! The dates, which were topped with a white wine cheese sauce, were mouth-wateringly delicious and a must order. There was also complimentary focaccia with olive oil, which was greatly appreciated. With sea salt on top and a crispy exterior, I could easily have eaten a whole loaf. The only note I have is that the portions are small, so if you don't come during happy hour the prices are a bit steep for what you get. Will 100% be back soon to try more of the menu and highly recommend making the trek over here!

Very cute spot right off the Belmont stop. We were able to take advantage of happy hour deals and…read moresat right at the bar. However, the bartender was not very nice, and we saw her stick her hand in someone's glass to get something out before serving it... Other than that though the hh glass of red, complementary bread with olive oil, and hh Brussels were all great!

We visited during Restaurant Week, so it may be a better experience during regular service times…read more Food: The ingredients seemed fresh and good quality, and the base flavors were promising. However, every dish was far too salty for all of us, especially the skate wing which we were here for, and we couldn't finish most of the food -- which felt like a real shame given the quality of the ingredients. Our fav is the mini Spanish tortilla, might come back just for that. Service: We arrived within the 10-minute grace period despite heavy snow, and finish the first two courses super quick, but still waited a long time for the main course. By the time it arrived, we had only about 15 minutes left for both the main dish and dessert. Which is another reason we can hardly enjoy and finish the meal. The server tried to hurry us along in a polite way, but also overlooked us at least three times when we asked for water -- even when we called out as he walked by and wasn't rushing. Ambiance: The space is very small and cozy -- one table for four, four tables for two, plus a few bar seats -- but this made the overall dining experience feel rushed and quite loud, which made it harder to relax and enjoy the meal.

We've been to MFK numerous times, I was sure I had reviewed it before. Our daughter lives in the…read moreneighborhood & brought us the first few times. We've even gone here twice in a week, we love it THAT much. Small, intimate, cozy, welcoming. Great service, great food, great cocktails & wine list. We shared marinated olives & almonds. Couldn't decide between Boquerones & Anchovies, so the server suggested two of each rather than 4 of one that comes in an order--excellent solution! Shared the Croquetas which were delicious! Crispy on the outside, moist & delicious on the inside. One of the specials that day was Dover Sole with lemon & capers, very generous 10 or 12 oz serving, 4 fillets, which was delicious--crispy on the edges. And Wednesday is half off a bottle of wine night!