Went to Luella's Southern Kitchen on a whim and I'm already figuring out when I can go back. The…read moreroom has an easy hum to it. Nobody's performing, everybody's happy to be there, and the staff treated us like they were glad we showed up. Start with the sweet tea. It's the real thing. The Nashville hot chicken and waffles is the move. The heat has actual flavor behind it instead of just burn, and it builds in a way that keeps you going back for another bite. Then I tried the shrimp and grits and had a small crisis about which one I liked better. Still haven't settled it. The grits were creamy, the shrimp had real seasoning, and I cleaned the plate. Fair warning: none of this food is for anyone on a diet. That's the point. Come hungry, wear the forgiving pants, and let somebody else count things for the day.

We ordered our food and sat down to wait, and the biggest issue was one of the young employees…read moreworking around the dining area. He had curly hair, was light skinned, and appeared to be either a waiter or busser. While we were seated, he bumped into my chair at least three times and even hit me in the back of the head while trying to move around the area. He apologized each time, but after it kept happening, it became frustrating and uncomfortable.He was also spraying 409 heavily at the table right next to us while we were eating. It was so much spray that I genuinely felt like it may have gotten on my food. On top of that, he repeatedly dropped things around our table and seemed to have a difficult time maneuvering through the dining area. It honestly made me wonder if the table placement itself was part of the problem The food service was also disappointing. My meal came out first, and I had to wait quite a while for my sister's chicken biscuit. When it finally arrived, the chicken was not cooked all the way through. My pancake and bacon were both good. I just wish the overall experience had matched the quality of those items. Between being repeatedly bumped into, being hit in the head, cleaning chemicals being sprayed next to our food, and undercooked chicken, it made the experience difficult to enjoy.

Some friends and I visited Chicago recently and were looking for restaurants to have dinner. When I…read moresaw that Virtue was Black owned and operated, I made a reservation. I'm glad that I did. We were greeted upon arrival, and seated shortly thereafter. Our server, David came over and spoke to us about the menu selections. We were extremely satisfied with his service. I was truly impressed with Lou, who I assume was operating in a managerial capacity. He went from table to table checking in with the guests to find out if anything was needed. He removed plates of finished food from tables, and even explained the desert options to us. Well done. The food was delicious! I usually have to add salt to my food. I did not have to add anything here. The food was perfectly seasoned. We all enjoyed our choices. I would highly recommend this restaurant without hesitation.

100000/10 DON'T WALK...RUN!…read more I was here for a birthday celebration and Virtue did not disappoint! That short rib with creamed spinach and crushed potatoes...NO NOTES! That was the best bite of the night, hands down! The sides were amazing as well! The mocktail was exceptional and sweet! The service was alright. However, the highlight of the night was the owner coming over to our table to chat with us briefly. He was so sweet and welcoming! Virtue gained a new loyal customer & cheerleader!

All of the above food, services, and ambiance were all 5 star I would recommend going for lunchread more

The ambiance is chill but upscale and classy. Black and gold everything and local art work invite…read moreyou into the space. The hostess was insightful and inviting, like eating at someone's house who loves you. Outside of all of that the Mediterranean lamb was phenomenal. As someone who has eaten lamb in the Middle East this was delightful, with the rice and flavorful kale it's a wonderful bite full. Large serving sizes...and that grilled pound cake lawd

Dropped into Yardbird in Chicago for their happy hour, and it proved to be a great choice. The…read moreatmosphere was lively, but what really elevated the night was the exceptional service. Our server, Miguel, was phenomenal. She was attentive, fast, and gave us some spot-on recommendations. Per her advice, we ordered the deviled eggs with jalapeño, hands down the highlight of the table. The deviled eggs with paired with that subtle jalapeño kick was absolutely perfect. For the mains, the chicken and waffles were good, carrying that solid comfort food flavor you expect. The waffles were a bit soft for my taste. To drink, the sidecar was mixed perfectly, well-balanced, crisp, and hit the exact right note. Giving it 4 stars only because while the mains were good, the starters and the outstanding service from Miguel were what truly stole the show. I'll definitely be back to hang out at the bar again nest time I am in town!

Visiting Chicago and decided to try Yardbird since we frequent Yardbird Miami. We drove from by the…read moreairport ( an hour ride) for mediocre food and lackluster customer service. The biscuits were the only thing that were very good. We ordered the fried chicken which was lukewarm and dry. We asked if we could have hot chicken that was just dropped. Our server said sure, it will take a minute to cook. We said okay, no problem. Two minutes later, I assume a manager(since he did not introduce himself), brings dark greasy chicken on a plate with mashed potatoes and salad. He condescendingly said, let's see this is hot enough. Our server comes backed shocked that the chicken is there already. The chicken appeared to have been old chicken sitting under a warmer that they dropped in grease. It tasted burnt. Another manager came to inquire as he saw we weren't eating the chicken. We asked him to remove the chicken and we'll eat the sides only. He offered to try again. We said no thanks. Why should it take 3 times to get fresh, hot, almost $40 fried chicken? The bill came with the chicken till on it even thought we sent it back. We politely asked him to remove that charge. The manager had the audacity to say "come back next time so we can get it right". Really? We're is the customer service? Our dinner was ruined, No gift card to come back? We have frequented this restaurant for years. This is not Yardbird Quality. Shame on you Chicago

I want to start by saying this restaurant is SO GOOD! The service was good, and I really liked the…read morebar tender. I sat at the bar. The restaurant is decorated beautifully. It's very clean and modern. The food was amazing. I started off with a peach lemonade/tea drink that was very good. I cannot remember the name, but it was spirit free. Next, I got the collard green dip. This is a must try when you go. Its so cheesy and delicious. It was perfectly seasoned. For my entre, I got the smother pork chops. OMG I did not expect that food to be so good. IDK what they seasoned that gravy with, but it was fire. The porkchops were delicious, and I loved the seasoned rice that it came with. My only complaint was that the kitchen moved very slowly on the night that I went. It took forever for my food to come out; however, I will say the taste of the food made up for the how long it took to come out.

The Halstead Street location may be clsd but the 2500 W Chicago Ave, is open and sooo good was the…read morefood. The Georgia peach beverage, 10/10!! Fried chicken wings. Great! 10/10 Collard Greens Dip - Oh my God, sooo good. I hear it's one of their signature favorites. 10/10!! Pork chop fried/smothered with rice and gravy. 9/10!! Fried Green Tomatoes w/ lump crab - The batter made these work for me. I didnt even like fried green tomatoes anymore, but these were dynamite. Like I sd, it was the batter that made them work for me and they were sooo tender! 10/10!!! Nice restaurant setting, and the neighborhood was interestingly nice and busy. Wish I'd had more time to take it all in. Next time I visit the area. Next time! The only problem, the food is made to order so the wait was crazy. 3/10!!

This is a good review because of the service provided by our waiter Mario, and the food which was…read morewell-prepared. Don't be confused--I WAS DISAPPOINTED! There were three major misses: 1) NO COFFEE was available until we were halfway through our meal--10am breakfast on a Sunday and no coffee is available//REALLY(?); 2) It was much more humid inside than was necessary given the temperature outside--turn on your air//it was stuffy; and, 3) I specifically asked in the reservation notes to be seated as privately as possible as this was an HR-related business meeting. I was seated one foot away from another table when other seating possibilities were available that were more private--clearly my note was not looked at before I was seated even though I asked if she'd seen my reservation. After being seated I asked if I could slide my table over as there was a wide open table to my right but a table a foot away to the left. The hostess accommodated the request, but 15 minutes later someone slid a table from the row in front of us to the space directly next to our table. The breakfast was good--"Big Benny" (Eggs Benedict's) was delicious according to my guest, and the "Make It A Classic" (2 eggs, hash browns, toast, bacon or sausage) was as advertised. My only negative on the food is the hash-browns tasted like potatoes out of a bag and were not warm so definitely not cooked to order despite the wait.

We decided to eat here after visiting the Presidential Obama Center, my first time. The service was…read moregood but I think the chefs were struggling with the orders as something was missing from each of our entree or added something that we omitted. Anyway I got the Gumbo and by golly it was delicious and had a nice kick to it. I also got the shrimp po-boy it was okay but I asked for onions and there were none. I will come back for breakfast/brunch and try again though! It's nestled at the bottom of a beautiful condo building and parking on the street.

The food was very good- well seasoned, plentiful…read more Ambience was very comfortable and intimate Server was very pleasant and very good.

The food here is AMAZING!!!! Everything was delicious and made fresh to order. The food came out…read morehott!! We did the great tasting experience where you get 3 entrees, drinks, wine and dessert. It was definitely worth the money. But if you share the meal experience you have to also buy an entree (fyi). The waitress was nice and patient. Even though we had a reservation it took a while to be seated when there were open tables but there were only two waitress for the restaurant. The food takes a minute to come out after being ordered (45 mins) but it was piping hot and fresh. The ambiance was nice. They were playing old school Luther so it was vibe. Bc this food was so good , I'll give it a 5 but if you go be patient. It'll be worth the wait

Came in not knowing anything, guy at the cash register is super nice and helped us go through the…read moremenu. Food is so so good, you get so much and your money's worth. They have a bunch of sauces too. Everyone is welcoming. Seems like a like of corporate workers come here for lunch. It's busy but has enough tables for everyone. Good music too. Highly recommend!

Disappointed for a first time at this location. My partner…read more& I showed up around 8:30ishhh and they close at 9PM. We were fully aware it was cutting it close to closing time. I sat down & a lady said you have 20 min because we close at 9PM, we typically dont accept dine ins after 8:30PM. Note there was no sign regarding this. Typically most restaurants "close at 9PM" means, they stop taking orders at 9PM. In lieu of we need to close the kitchen at 8:30PM to be out the business doors by 9PM. Maybe there should be a sign that states Kitchen Closes at 8:30PM We drove from Belmont Cragin, paid for parking, all to be turned down.

This was honestly some of the BEST food I've ever had. Period. My sister and I pulled up here…read morebefore heading to a concert & we dang near were in a sleep coma after lol I got the Shanikky & the crab was soooo fresh, the catfish was perfectly cooked & seasoned & the chicken the same. I had the pineapple sweet potatoes & Mac & cheese for sides & yummmmm. The cornbread was also very good! It's not really a dine in restaurant although you can sit inside & eat. It was chill. The service was cool, they were working hard but still friendly. It's a little pricey but the amount of food makes up for it. I had enough to eat the next day & share lol.

The food is well seasoned, the delivery takes a while, so don't order when you're hungry. The…read moredelivery order took about an hour. The fish is fried well and the hot honey sauce was a good addition, but not amazing. Just regular hot sauce is good for the fish. The green beans are seasoned well and not spicy in my opinion. The mac and cheese was decent. Not award winning, but good. The pineapple sweet potatoes were fantastic! We ordered an extra side, but they forgot to include it. The initial delivery took so long that we didn't bother to ask for them to send it. The corn muffin was also really good! If you're visiting Chicago, I wouldn't say that this is a must-visit place. Check it out, if you have time!

So sad to see this Chicago southern breakfast institution coming to an end! Wishbone announced…read morethey will close their doors for good around the end of August 2026. We had to go one final time and ordered a few of our favorites including: chicken and waffles, blackened catfish, cheesy scrambled eggs, grits and biscuits! Every dish was delicious, seasoned perfectly and served hot! We were able to meet the owner and say "thank you" for your service and for the delicious food and warm atmosphere over the years! We will miss you!

Wishbone is still serving up great eats and drinks! ​We…read morestopped by for weekday brunch and had a fantastic experience. The restaurant is bright, airy, and welcoming, and the staff is just as warm. Our server was wonderful--she had a great personality and gave us awesome recommendations when we asked for advice on the menu. ​As for the food, everything arrived hot and perfectly seasoned, and the mimosas were delicious and hit the spot. ​Wishbone is definitely worth checking out!