The skirt steak, steak tartare, and mashed potatoes were absolutely perfect. Everything was…read moreflavorful, well-prepared, and honestly made me want to come back every week. Mako made a 10/10 experience and Miguel is an amazing chef and I can't wait to try what else he had on the menu

Great food very inexperienced staff , but very nice…read more very nice menu. portions very large name of restaurant not good. leave the cuisine out of it. We will try it again nice setting outside except for the traffic noise.

My party wanted to go further afield than usual and try out a few places in Highwood. Scotty's has…read moreamazing food! I did not try any of the cocktails or other adult beverages, but it was reported by another member of our group that the Old Fashioned was a delight. There's both a nice outdoor seating area in warmer months and really pretty dining room and bar. Our server, Jay, was great at answering questions about the menu. Everyone loved their selections. I had a special: Lake Superior whitefish in a light tomato-garlic cream sauce with spinach. It was absolutely delicious and wish it was a regular menu item! The pork chops were very nice, as was the salmon and chicken risotto special that the other folks got. We look forward to returning!

Polly was an incredible server everyhing was perfect. The meal chicken picatta and Chicken…read moreMilanese were ordered only negative was the chicken was excellent but a bit dry.

Went there for lunch portion are a good size . Had a Cuban…read moresandwich which was very flavorful . Also had Tex mex salad very fresh ingredients . Split the meal with a friend so we had dessert which was tres leches very tasty

Great little family restaurant with super tasty food, nice people and great service. Stopped here…read moreon our way up to Wisconsin, would 100% come back again

From the moment we arrived for our 5:45 PM reservation, we felt so welcomed. Our table was…read morebeautifully decorated with a personalized menu that said "Happy Anniversary" with our names on it, along with flowers and a balloon. It was such a thoughtful touch that made our celebration feel extra special. The restaurant itself is absolutely beautiful with such a romantic atmosphere. It was the perfect place to celebrate our anniversary. Our server, Nathan, was exceptional. He was attentive, friendly, knowledgeable, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the evening. The manager also stopped by to check on us, which really showed how much they care about their guests. I've dined at much more expensive restaurants before, and I've honestly never experienced this level of hospitality. The food was incredible 10/10! Everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. The portions were generous, and I couldn't even finish my meal because there was so much delicious food. Overall, this was one of the best dining experiences I've ever had. From the outstanding service to the beautiful ambiance and amazing food, everything exceeded our expectations. Thank you to Nathan and the entire team for making our anniversary so memorable. We will definitely be back and highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for an exceptional dining experience!

We came for an evening with friends and decided to take advantage of the Sunday "per la famiglia…read more(serves four)" special when we saw the menu. What looked like a generous offer of comfort food at a reasonable price, at a lovely Italian restaurant, was actually a gimmick worthy of Ebenezer Scrooge. Dinner started with a tasty chopped salad that would have been a reasonable entree for one or enough to share as an appetizer for two. It was a large spoonful each for four. The four garlic knots that accompanied the salad were each about 2x2x2 inches, and when we asked for a refill of both the salad and bread we were told "that's all you get." The spaghetti came with 2 meatballs in a portion size that looked like it was enough for an entree for only 1 person. We waited a moment and when no more came realized we were screwed. Later, seeing our disappointment, the waiter was kind enough to secretly get 2 more meatballs out of the kitchen for us to pretend there were portions for each person at the table. Had they been serving Italian tapas, maybe we could have pretended it was a fair approach. The 16 inch cheese pizza was good but nothing special and the tiramisu provided 4 small pieces a little larger than the garlic knots mentioned earlier when cut into squares. I don't know what kind of "famiglia" Salvatore "Sal" Lo Cascio, the culinary director at Ballyhoo Hospitality, or Ryan O'Donnell, the CEO, have; but they probably don't eat very much. Perhaps they expect the famiglia of their guests to be a single parent with young children or a group of little persons. In short, the food tasted good, the dining room was lovely, the service was outstanding, and the portions and prices were a complete rip-off to the point that the place should be put out of business. With two iced teas, a glass of house wine, tax and a generous tip the bill came to well over $100 and this morning when checking the receipt for this review I found out that they charged us $8.00 for the extra meatballs which the waiter pretended were a secret, complimentary addition. Not very nice!

Needed some good diner food after a night out drinking, so we headed over to Sandy's!…read more Some street parking available! This diner is quaint and everything you want from it: bar or booth seating for small to medium groups, the kindest staff to welcome you in, and comfort food to fill your needs! No frills at this establishment, but you don't need them when everything is so wonderful! Ordered up the Sampler, which included a little bit of everything! Scrambled eggs, sausage links, and potatoes was just what the doctor ordered! The star was the french toast, which was the perfect sweet finisher for me! Great spot for that classic diner breakfast in Highwood!

Adequate place for breakfast but not exceptional. We ordered skillets for breakfast and they both…read moreseemed overdone and swimming in oil/butter. Too bad. Really wanted this place to be better.

The food was delicious as always. But the service was very rushed. My husband had barely finished…read morehis last bite of the onion soup when they delivered the main course. There was no one waiting for a table and they close at 9:00. This happened at 8:15.

This place gets a 5 stars just on service alone. Came in and was sat down at a table right away…read moredespite it being very busy for a Tuesday. Me and my girlfriend ordered 2 appetizers. Calamari & the Pork Belly burnt ends were both phenomenal. For entrees my girlfriend ordered the grouper which as a non seafood lover personally I thought it was delicious. As for me I order the Pit Sampler and that overall for its value gets a 9/10 from me. The ribs were the best part of the dish in my opinion. With each of us ordering a beverage and desert and the bill coming out to $150 before tip shocked me to say the least! We will definitely be back and highly recommend you try this place out for yourself!!

We stopped in at Pixca on a Friday night for dinner. When we arrived many tables were open but when…read morewe asked for a table for two the host paused like he wasn't sure he could fit us in. He did find a table and during the course of our meal there were non-stop arrivals with a few heading straight to the small bar so I'm thinking perhaps it has a strong flow of regular customers. The service was efficient and the dining room has a cozy bistro feel to it. The menu is seasonal. Nothing was calling out to me so I went with the burger and fries. Both were good. Overall we are glad we gave Pixca a try. Before we go again we'll make a reservation and check the menu to see what the current options are.

We were around the area at the Botanic Gardens and found this spot on Yelp. Located in a cute…read morelittle area, this is a nice local restaurant. We arrived very early at a random time, probably right after opening. Everyone was so nice and service was great. The table started with the cornbread, moist and warm. Not as sweet as I personally like (I can't help it I'm southern) but delicious nonetheless. The eggplant hummus wasn't that great to me, loved the bread it came with but I think I would prefer typical chickpea hummus instead. Brussels were so good, probably the favorite thing I tried. For my entree I had a kale salad with added salmon. I liked the crunch and the light vinaigrette. My husband had the seafood risotto which was slightly undercooked. All and all a positive experience and I'd definitely go back if I was in the area.

We recently ordered delivery from Clucker's... it was phenomenal. I've eaten many many many…read morechickens in my day, and this was perfection. We ordered a whole bird with a side of roasted potatoes (Rosemary Reds) and greens beans - plus the mole and Clucker's style sauces - and the cornbread... we also added a side of Mac and Cheese. The chicken was perfectly moist with a solid rub that had a great smokiness and rosemary flavor. It paired BEAUTIFULLY with both sauces. The mole negro is a bit thicker than I'm used to, but is perfect for the chicken, it's most like a peanut sauce consistency. The Clucker's sauce, a play on a honey mustard, is closer to a chutney - spectacular. Potatoes were perfectly seasoned with some roasted onions, they weren't super crispy but I attribute that to delivery (they were still a 5/5). Green beans were nicely blanched and had a strong fresh garlic flavor. Mac and cheese is not baked and more gooey - I prefer that, although a lot of people (my wife included) prefer it baked. Cornbread was delightful, but I'd get the corn tortillas next time, especially with that mole. If I could rate this place above 5 stars, I would, and we had delivery! I can't speak to the ambiance. But when recently walked past there, it looks great inside and has a patio, and the food, just from looking at people's plates, was memorable. Do support this awesome establishment! Can't wait to have it again!

Consistent quality time and time again. The food is a bit on the more expensive end but it is well…read moreworth it. My fiance and I always split a meal and are sure to add on the sweet potato fries. While living in the city, we try to find reasons to venture out to this location when we drive back from the northern suburbs. Sometimes it can take a minute for your food to come out, so we try to order ahead for pickup. They have some outdoor seating and a garage style window/door for the indoor dining during the warmer weather.

I ordered by calling the restaurant directly. They couldn't have been nicer…read more I have ordered from this restaurant numerous times on numerous occasions. The Greek chicken is always moist and excellent, rice and oven roasted potatoes are wonderful, as well. The Greek salad is a bonus and terrific, This is definitely my go to place when ordering dinners for my family. I just wanted to mention the accolades it deserves.

RECOMMENDED Backyard Grill in Highland Park is a bright,…read moreclean café serving great food. They feature many different American-style sandwiches, many different Greek & Italian dishes, and a variety of salads, wraps, and so on. There is street parking in front, and a municipal lot just a few steps to the north; on weekends it can be a little crowded. Inside, the décor is very industrial-grade chic, with blonde wood tables and black metal chairs; it is nice and clean. When you order, you are given a little buzzer which lights up when your order is ready; you can then go to the counter to pick up your tray. You are also given a cup for drinks, which are self-dispensed from a machine and there is a self-serve counter for cutlery, napkins, and so on. The food is plentiful and hot; I ordered a smashburger (?) and it was very good. There were some fries with it (actually, a lot of fries) and there are condiments for your use on the table (ketchup, mustard, salt, pepper). . NB I'm not overly familiar with smashburgers but it was very good. . A small comment on the burger: It would have been nice to have the hamburger bun a little toasted. It was not soggy, but it was soft. But again, everything was very good. I very much enjoyed my visit to Backyard Grill and would definitely recommend! RECOMMENDED