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    House 406

    4.0 (253 reviews)
    Open 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Mango Lime Tart
    Craig D.

    (4) ~ very good overall food & service DRINKS: ** French Press Coffee (La Colombe) = (4.5) Very Nice Treat! (see photo) ** Water (tap) = (4) very good, must be filtered;) * Dovetail Hefeweizen = (3.75) Good FOOD: ** Burger = (4.25) Very tasty ** Mango Lime Tart (see photo) = (4.25) Very tasty & Liked the Toasted Merengue;) ** Lemon Shrimp Lettuce Wraps = (4) very good ** Fries = (4) very good & came w. burger ** Beets = (4) very good * Onion Rings (3.5) good

    Karyn M.

    I have noticed that our visitor seems to be a somewhat conservative eater, always ordering the same meal. I asked them what they wanted for dinner and they replied, salad. Since I left this somewhat late in the afternoon on a Saturday, it was somewhat difficult to find a reservation for our entire party, food that we all might enjoy as well as the wished for salad. I thought House 406 satisfied our requirements. House 406 in Northbrook is named after the restaurant's Montana vacation home, and features locally sourced and seasonal ingredients, bringing a farm-to-table experience. This sounded intriguing, especially after our enjoyable Glacier National Park jaunt last fall. We enjoyed gawking at the Cybertruck in the parking lot. The restaurant is located next to Francesca's North and there is a Sunset Foods there as well. The parking lot was extremely crowded but we found a spot next to the Cybertruck. Inside the space is rather small and cozy but we were seated in comfortable chairs at a standard table. There were a few people at the bar and small groups seated throughout. I ordered an Italian Brambleish which was a mocktail although the way they served it gave it all the elegance of a premium cocktail. It was delicious and the greenish fresh note that I enjoyed was juniper essence. I ordered the horseradish Parmesan crusted whitefish and a Brussels sprout salad. The salad was fresh and green with crisp Granny Smith apples, salty cheese and fennel and hazelnuts. I loved the horseradish sauce on the tender flaky whitefish -- a little kick but not nose-clearing. My friend ordered the spicy corn soup and the oven roasted frenched chicken breast which had a crispy skin and rich bone marrow and ramp sauce. We also split some Parmesan truffle fries. The visitor ordered a short rib and brisket burger which they liked but said was a little dry. They asked for bbq sauce and said that tasted great and helped the burger. They did not order a salad. By this time the entire restaurant had filled and was quite noisy with friends greeting each other and the bar was full. We tried Grandma Dory's carrot cake which was four layers high, although the cake was dry and I would have preferred cream cheese frosting on it to buttercream. I did see that the carrot cake was gluten free. We enjoyed the fresh and seasonal tastes at House 406 and will make another housecall soon.

    Kesha B.

    We've been recommended this restaurant by so many folks and decided to come by for dinner for date night. The restaurant is a bit tucked away in the same plaza as Sunset Foods. We had a reservation but was running late due to catching the tail end of a freight train. But once we got there we were seated right away, and our waiter immediately came over and asked for drink orders. While I wasn't ready in that exact moment I ended up getting their blueberry mocktail which was delicious. They then brought out some warm bread, which was rosemary flavored. It was a bit overpowering but was still enjoyable. I got the skirt steak while my husband got the burger. I think I was a bit taken back by the steak because it was a bit overdone and rather burnt on the ends. The flavors for the caramelized onion and the sauce were Divine. For an entree costing $50+ it was rather shocking that it didn't come with sides. The We also got a side of truffle fries ($11) and Brussel sprouts ($9) to share. The fries were great, we didn't really taste the truffle flavor on them or in the aioli, but the Brussel sprouts were great. We didn't really see our waiter much after receiving our food as he got busy with the tables around us. After a while we were able to flag him down for our check. He was super sweet, but may have been a tad overwhelmed. Overall, we had a decent experience.

    Chicken with polenta and mushrooms
    Jenna C.

    My friends and I popped into House 406 for a quick dinner after a day at the Botanical Garden. Since it was a Saturday, we called ahead, and they were able to seat us right away (it was ~6 pm). By 7 pm, the restaurant and bar area were pretty full - it's a cozy place with both indoor and outdoor seating. The patio just overlooks the parking lot of the strip mall, but still a nice option to enjoy the weather. Inside was giving bourbon & leather vibes - great for a date night. The service was pretty good - everything came out pretty quickly, including some yummy complimentary bread to start. I can't remember the name of the cocktail I ordered, but it was basically a smoked old fashioned and it was phenomenal. For food, I opted for the chicken with mushrooms and polenta, and I basically cleaned the plate. My friend let me snag a bite of her shrimp & risotto, which was also very good and flavorful! It's a limited but thoughtful, quality menu - so I would just check online ahead of time if there's a picky eater in your party. My bill for a cocktail and entree was ~$55 with tax+tip. I would definitely return if in the area.

    Brussels sprouts
    Stacy O.

    We've been to House 406 a handful of times, and I'm genuinely surprised I haven't reviewed it yet. When we moved to the area in 2018, House 406 was recommended to us and has never let us down. From a date night to Valentine's Day to celebrating professional wins, it's a place that makes us feel welcome and adds some extra sparkle to our experience. They have an incredible bourbon list and offer bourbon flights. On our most recent visit, we opted for cocktails instead and were both happy with our choices - an Old Fashioned for me and a gin cocktail for my husband. Food is very good. It's upscale and elevated without being pretentious. I often opt for fish here because I don't like cooking it myself but enjoy eating it. I most recently had the horseradish Parmesan crusted whitefish. The sauce was excellent and the fish was flakey and mild. We shared a side of Brussels sprouts, which were also very tasty. Service is warm and friendly. Even at their busiest, we've had good experiences with kind, knowledgeable servers who can make suggestions, explain a cocktail, or steer me away from an allergen. We'll keep coming back here. The food is interesting and well-prepared, the service is great, and we love supporting a small local restaurant in our community.

    Truffle Fries
    Justin R.

    Had a team dinner here and really enjoyed the meal overall. It appears the menu may be seasonal but we tried the lamb lollipops and grilled octopus to start. The lamb was cooked perfectly and although I wasn't a huge fan of the chutney/sauce, they were pretty tasty. The octopus was EXCELLENT so if they have this, try it! The char created great flavor and it was very tender. Paired with the baby new potatoes, micro greens, and sauce, it was a well composed appetizer. For the main course I ordered the glazed salmon over noodles and a side of the truffle fries. The salmon was slightly overcooked and the sauce the noodles were in was kind of bland so I think this dish could be improved but I really liked the fries. The white garlic sauce is fantastic with them so make sure you get that. The service was good and the place has a laid back atmosphere. Definitely give it a try!

    Everything was delicious! We ordered octopus, lobster crostini and burrata. Octopus was definitely my favorite. Hanger steak was delicious and so tender. I ended the meal with lava cake. It was very rich. I was surprised to find such an amazing spot in this area far from Chicago.

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    Good food. However, it's incredibly over priced, gives small portions and has extremely slow service.

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    Great food excellent service and terrific cocktails ! Definitely a downtown restaurant in Northbrook!

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    The food was excellent. The entrees are medium in size, so if you are hungry, you should order a side. Their 406 Old Fashion was perfect.

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    Excellent food and staff! Friendly atmosphere and amazing bourbon selection. We love this restaurant.

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    I can't stop thinking about the Oysters. Love this place! I've heard I need to try the raspberry margarita so that'll be my next order.

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    Amazing food and service! Unmatched. The ambiance and quality of food and drinks were amazing! Wonderful way to spend a special evening.

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    We have always had a great experience at this restaurant, and have a standing res every New Year's…read moreEve. I had a very Non-typical experience last night. Our server seemed to be rushing us once it was obvious we weren't dong salads or apps. He took our drink order, and returned a while later without drinks. Not 40 seconds passed before he returned to take our orders. Realizing his faux pas, he left us to talk for a while before returning to take our orders. After a terrific dinner, we asked for the bill. As we were paying cash, we asked that the 3% surcharge be removed, we also had slightly less than $35 left and Lettuce Entertain You gift certificates as well as a $15 birthday discount. I included enough cash to give a 22% tip. We were at the restaurant for another 15 minutes or so as our family was finishing their drinks, and the waiter came up to me and whispered that I only gave him a 13% tip, and if he felt that the service that he delivered was inadequate,he understands, but ", if not, it should've been $20 more. I was shocked that he was so brazen, and asked him to bring back the Bill so I could show him what I did. He did so, and discovered that he credited $20 less cash than I actually gave him, and apologized for the error. What made this even more irritating was that we receded, for a special occasion, at the staging section right in front of the kitchen. That enough alone was enough to keep parties rotating the tables quickly, we did not need to be pushed by our server. We really enjoy this restaurant, and this will not prevent us from returning, however, we will request that we never sit in the section again, and hopefully will not have this server again in the future.

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