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I enjoyed brunch here with a couple of girlfriends. I thought the service was just okay, the waitress didn't seem super friendly and we had a few misses with our food; I believe someone missed a side that they ordered. My veggie skillet was a bit oily, I'd probably try something different next time. I saw they had a waffle flight (what a great idea!!)
A nice, swanky place in downtown Elmhurst. Pretty indeed, inside, but you don't need a tux. the atmosphere was casual, not toffee-nosed Fine, attentive service, and a varied American Menu. At the top, a REALLY yum OldFashioned! For starters, Beef Barley Soup wot tasted fresh-made, good and hearty. Entreé? Steak Frites with Broccolini and Truffle Fries, all top-notch. Cooked to perfect rare. Another of our party had the ribeye and reported it was excellent, and another fellow had a burger, which he thoroughly enjoyed. Nice to go to an upscale place and not have the troubles of going to the Loop. Great for a "Lad's night" but also somewhere I'd take my Wife on "Date Night"
It was our first visit. It was busy but they sat us fast. We sat outside and it was very nice. Inside was cute. Tito's strawberry lemonade cocktail was very good. The chicken Tinga eggrolls were very good. The turkey avocado club with sweet potato fries was very good. The only thing I didn't care for was that it had bacon bits on it. it should've had real bacon. The service was fantastic. We definitely will come back.
Spacious place and nice set up. Would imagine it's great for large groups. Came on a Wednesday so it was pretty empty. Took a while to get our drinks, but appetizer came out promptly. Lemon drop martini was underwhelming and surprised it came without a sugar rim, but enjoyed the blood orange gin fizz. Food was good and nice portion sizes. Lots to choose from on the menu and I enjoyed the truffle fries. There is an extra 3% charge if you pay with a credit card. We were there during happy hour and the drinks weren't discounted on our bill. Waitress was very quick to fix it, but it took a while after to pay our check and head out. Staff were very nice and approachable, and while I have no complaints about the food, I wouldn't say there was anything particularly special about it.
I met a group of friends for lunch here, and we were very pleasantly surprised at the entire experience. The ambiance is very nice, leaning toward upscale with a refined chic that's inviting and comfortable. The service was knowledgeable, attentive and pleasant. Their seasonal cocktail, the pecan old fashioned, was TOO good - a big hit at our table. My shrimp ceasar salad was fresh and delicious. It came with a pile of parmesan, but that was easily pushed to the side and nice to have in case I wanted more. My friend loved Tuscan pannini sandwich and ate the whole thing after planning to eat only half. I was also shocked to see the huge event space they have behind the restaurant. I'm definitely checking out their calendar!
I can't remember how I learned of this place, it may have been an ad on Facebook. When I walked in, I wasn't 100% sure they actually do breakfast because their entire dining area and outdoor patio combined, only had one customer. Definitely is a very swanky dining room. Complete with cloth napkins, and a snazzy interior. Felt bad for my server since there was no other tables for her. They actually had two servers on staff. Looking over the menu, which apparently changes from time to time, I was a little taken back by the prices. I went with a skillet and was disappointed when I learned they serve the potatoes in whole form. They are those little dainty potatoes, but I certainly prefer real hashbrowns. Even the places that serve you diced potatoes offer more flavor. I almost was gonna pull all the potatoes out and ask for some butter and sour cream. The range of meats they had in the meat sweats skillet all seem to be a little dried out, especially the pork belly. For some reason, they only serve you one piece of toast, but that wasn't such a big deal. I was kind of bummed that the over easy eggs had no ooze to them. I did enjoy the coffee and again the service was top-notch. I can only assume they must do a much brisk lunch and dinner. When it was getting time to leave, for some reason, they set a table of five directly next to me. I found that comical since there was probably 40 other tables in the place that had no one at it. There was one other couple of ladies that had arrived and was sitting on the patio. For $30 dollars with tip I definitely felt it was overpriced.
I'm trying to expand my restaurant vocabulary, so I was driving not far from home going North on York Rd. Downtown Elmhurst and saw a new restaurant named Modern Plate, the decor was very chill so I went in. Service was very good, the server was nice and efficient, she knew her job well . They have an full bar and the Tequila selection is great with some high end Tequila's Well thought out drinks menu along with Wine list. The food was very good, cooked just right and came out hot!
This is now my second time here while visiting my sister and once again, I left here super satiated and happy! Being a celiac, it's already hard to find fries that are in a dedicated fryer, but this place does not disappoint! Their sweet potato fries are probably the best I've ever had and they have a lot of GF options! We got some appetizers that included the fries, bacon, wrap, dates, and the chicken wings, all of which were delicious and fresh! Our server was very friendly and constantly checking up on us. I heard the risotto is amazing so I will definitely give that a try next time I'm back!
Had other lunch plans that fell through. It must of been a sign. I frequent downtown elmhurst...so a family member and I landed here. The hostess was so pleasant when she greeted us and our waitress was so pleasant, attentive and sweet. I hate myself for not remembering their names. But I judge an establishment immediately off how I am treated. Very clean place, a nice setup and it appears the ambiance looks even better at night. We ordered the calamari as an app ( so delicious) I ordered the cod with potatoes and broccolini...simple yet tasty. My niece had the steak frites with the Brussels sprouts...we enjoyed everything! I cannot forget...the manager greeted us as well. I will return...the service was great from beginning to end!
We went to this new-to-us restaurant yesterday on the way home from the city. It has a bar area, large nicely decorated indoor dining room and outside dining along the sidewalk. We chose to sit outside since it was beautiful weather. Our server was Emily, who was so sweet, very attentive and provided great service. My husband and I didn't have any cocktails - next time. We decided to share a couple items off the menu. We shared the Fig n' Awesome Burger - fig jam, caramelized onion, arugula, havarti cheese - it was friggin' amazing!! The restaurant was kind enough to split the burger and put it on two plates. We chose sweet potato fries as our side and they were the best I've ever had. They were thicker crinkle cut and had a real nice crisp on the outside but soft on the inside. We also shared Nonna's Meatball. There was a slight glitch as they had a huge catering order and had to make new meatballs from scratch so we had to wait a bit to get this appetizer. It gave us time to digest the decadent burger we just ate. When the manager Jason apologized for the delay, I mentioned to him at that time that I had to order Nonna's Meatball because I just became a Nonna and we were just coming back from meeting our granddaughter at Northwestern. Jason comp'd us this appetizer as a congratulations. What?! So very nice! Great customer service for the delay and the congrats. We'll definitely be back to dine at Modern Plate again. We loved it and there's so much more on the menu to explore. Thanks Jason, for giving this Nonna a free Nonna's Meatball! You're awesome!
Went here recently and I'm already a huge fan! I love places that commit to making everything in house, Modern Plate is no exception. They have mastered the art of eating with your eyes and making every bite so scrumptious! While it can get loud in the restaurant, it's a hustle bustle area so be ready for a busy evening. The staff is friendly, although a bit green, but they're very happy to learn and take care of you. I can't wait to come back!
great place with a great menu! Servers were lovely and we enjoyed our meals. They have an outside eating area as well as a nice inside area.
Modern Plate is located downtown Elmhurst with modern restaurant and bar in the front and entertainment space in the back. There is plenty of street and garage parking out front or off the back entrance. I came for lunch during the week and while it was empty when we first got there, it quickly filled over time. The atmosphere was wonderful with tons of seats, cool bar, and modern patterns/textures. I came for a work lunch and all three of us enjoyed our experience! I got the Fig'n Awesome Burger... DELICIOUS! Perfect balance of sweet and savory as well as a great portion size. My coworkers got the slider trio (comes with three different slider types to sample) and a vegan burger. I got to try one of the sweet potato fries and they were perfectly crunchy. My only negative note was drinks weren't refilled unless asked for and some staff felt a bit flustered. Overall, this is a great spot in downtown Elmhurst! I made a note of their happy hour deal because I will certainly be back to try some of their cocktails and apps!
1 month ago
We went here for a friend's birthday and it was a great spot! The menu is extensive (almost too many options!!!) and there really is something for everyone. The space is clean, enticing, and as the name implies, modern. The service was very friendly, and the manager stopped by to check in twice. We ordered a few different starters and everyone got their own entrees. My favorite appetizer was the pork belly, and I really enjoyed my bucatini sausage pasta. The group agreed that the drinks were not great. The cocktails tasted off and the sodas had no carbonation. Would definitely come back! read more
4 days ago
Very nice restaurant to go to. They have outdoor dining as well. Food was great and had a lot of different items to choose from. Service was alright. read more
I enjoyed brunch here with a couple of girlfriends. I thought the service was just okay, the waitress didn't seem super friendly and we had a few misses with our food; I believe someone missed a side that they ordered. My veggie skillet was a bit oily, I'd probably try something different next time. I saw they had a waffle flight (what a great idea!!) read more
A nice, swanky place in downtown Elmhurst. Pretty indeed, inside, but you don't need a tux. the atmosphere was casual, not toffee-nosed Fine, attentive service, and a varied American Menu. At the top, a REALLY yum OldFashioned! For starters, Beef Barley Soup wot tasted fresh-made, good and hearty. Entreé? Steak Frites with Broccolini and Truffle Fries, all top-notch. Cooked to perfect rare. Another of our party had the ribeye and reported it was excellent, and another fellow had a burger, which he thoroughly enjoyed. Nice to go to an upscale place and not have the troubles of going to the Loop. Great for a "Lad's night" but also somewhere I'd take my Wife on "Date Night" read more
2 months ago
4 months ago
It was our first visit. It was busy but they sat us fast. We sat outside and it was very nice. Inside was cute. Tito's strawberry lemonade cocktail was very good. The chicken Tinga eggrolls were very good. The turkey avocado club with sweet potato fries was very good. The only thing I didn't care for was that it had bacon bits on it. it should've had real bacon. The service was fantastic. We definitely will come back. read more
4 months ago
Spacious place and nice set up. Would imagine it's great for large groups. Came on a Wednesday so it was pretty empty. Took a while to get our drinks, but appetizer came out promptly. Lemon drop martini was underwhelming and surprised it came without a sugar rim, but enjoyed the blood orange gin fizz. Food was good and nice portion sizes. Lots to choose from on the menu and I enjoyed the truffle fries. There is an extra 3% charge if you pay with a credit card. We were there during happy hour and the drinks weren't discounted on our bill. Waitress was very quick to fix it, but it took a while after to pay our check and head out. Staff were very nice and approachable, and while I have no complaints about the food, I wouldn't say there was anything particularly special about it. read more
I met a group of friends for lunch here, and we were very pleasantly surprised at the entire experience. The ambiance is very nice, leaning toward upscale with a refined chic that's inviting and comfortable. The service was knowledgeable, attentive and pleasant. Their seasonal cocktail, the pecan old fashioned, was TOO good - a big hit at our table. My shrimp ceasar salad was fresh and delicious. It came with a pile of parmesan, but that was easily pushed to the side and nice to have in case I wanted more. My friend loved Tuscan pannini sandwich and ate the whole thing after planning to eat only half. I was also shocked to see the huge event space they have behind the restaurant. I'm definitely checking out their calendar! read more
2 months ago
I can't remember how I learned of this place, it may have been an ad on Facebook. When I walked in, I wasn't 100% sure they actually do breakfast because their entire dining area and outdoor patio combined, only had one customer. Definitely is a very swanky dining room. Complete with cloth napkins, and a snazzy interior. Felt bad for my server since there was no other tables for her. They actually had two servers on staff. Looking over the menu, which apparently changes from time to time, I was a little taken back by the prices. I went with a skillet and was disappointed when I learned they serve the potatoes in whole form. They are those little dainty potatoes, but I certainly prefer real hashbrowns. Even the places that serve you diced potatoes offer more flavor. I almost was gonna pull all the potatoes out and ask for some butter and sour cream. The range of meats they had in the meat sweats skillet all seem to be a little dried out, especially the pork belly. For some reason, they only serve you one piece of toast, but that wasn't such a big deal. I was kind of bummed that the over easy eggs had no ooze to them. I did enjoy the coffee and again the service was top-notch. I can only assume they must do a much brisk lunch and dinner. When it was getting time to leave, for some reason, they set a table of five directly next to me. I found that comical since there was probably 40 other tables in the place that had no one at it. There was one other couple of ladies that had arrived and was sitting on the patio. For $30 dollars with tip I definitely felt it was overpriced. read more
1 year ago
I'm trying to expand my restaurant vocabulary, so I was driving not far from home going North on York Rd. Downtown Elmhurst and saw a new restaurant named Modern Plate, the decor was very chill so I went in. Service was very good, the server was nice and efficient, she knew her job well . They have an full bar and the Tequila selection is great with some high end Tequila's Well thought out drinks menu along with Wine list. The food was very good, cooked just right and came out hot! read more
This is now my second time here while visiting my sister and once again, I left here super satiated and happy! Being a celiac, it's already hard to find fries that are in a dedicated fryer, but this place does not disappoint! Their sweet potato fries are probably the best I've ever had and they have a lot of GF options! We got some appetizers that included the fries, bacon, wrap, dates, and the chicken wings, all of which were delicious and fresh! Our server was very friendly and constantly checking up on us. I heard the risotto is amazing so I will definitely give that a try next time I'm back! read more
7 months ago
Had other lunch plans that fell through. It must of been a sign. I frequent downtown elmhurst...so a family member and I landed here. The hostess was so pleasant when she greeted us and our waitress was so pleasant, attentive and sweet. I hate myself for not remembering their names. But I judge an establishment immediately off how I am treated. Very clean place, a nice setup and it appears the ambiance looks even better at night. We ordered the calamari as an app ( so delicious) I ordered the cod with potatoes and broccolini...simple yet tasty. My niece had the steak frites with the Brussels sprouts...we enjoyed everything! I cannot forget...the manager greeted us as well. I will return...the service was great from beginning to end! read more
1 year ago
We went to this new-to-us restaurant yesterday on the way home from the city. It has a bar area, large nicely decorated indoor dining room and outside dining along the sidewalk. We chose to sit outside since it was beautiful weather. Our server was Emily, who was so sweet, very attentive and provided great service. My husband and I didn't have any cocktails - next time. We decided to share a couple items off the menu. We shared the Fig n' Awesome Burger - fig jam, caramelized onion, arugula, havarti cheese - it was friggin' amazing!! The restaurant was kind enough to split the burger and put it on two plates. We chose sweet potato fries as our side and they were the best I've ever had. They were thicker crinkle cut and had a real nice crisp on the outside but soft on the inside. We also shared Nonna's Meatball. There was a slight glitch as they had a huge catering order and had to make new meatballs from scratch so we had to wait a bit to get this appetizer. It gave us time to digest the decadent burger we just ate. When the manager Jason apologized for the delay, I mentioned to him at that time that I had to order Nonna's Meatball because I just became a Nonna and we were just coming back from meeting our granddaughter at Northwestern. Jason comp'd us this appetizer as a congratulations. What?! So very nice! Great customer service for the delay and the congrats. We'll definitely be back to dine at Modern Plate again. We loved it and there's so much more on the menu to explore. Thanks Jason, for giving this Nonna a free Nonna's Meatball! You're awesome! read more
Went here recently and I'm already a huge fan! I love places that commit to making everything in house, Modern Plate is no exception. They have mastered the art of eating with your eyes and making every bite so scrumptious! While it can get loud in the restaurant, it's a hustle bustle area so be ready for a busy evening. The staff is friendly, although a bit green, but they're very happy to learn and take care of you. I can't wait to come back! read more
4 months ago
2 years ago
Modern Plate is located downtown Elmhurst with modern restaurant and bar in the front and entertainment space in the back. There is plenty of street and garage parking out front or off the back entrance. I came for lunch during the week and while it was empty when we first got there, it quickly filled over time. The atmosphere was wonderful with tons of seats, cool bar, and modern patterns/textures. I came for a work lunch and all three of us enjoyed our experience! I got the Fig'n Awesome Burger... DELICIOUS! Perfect balance of sweet and savory as well as a great portion size. My coworkers got the slider trio (comes with three different slider types to sample) and a vegan burger. I got to try one of the sweet potato fries and they were perfectly crunchy. My only negative note was drinks weren't refilled unless asked for and some staff felt a bit flustered. Overall, this is a great spot in downtown Elmhurst! I made a note of their happy hour deal because I will certainly be back to try some of their cocktails and apps! read more
5 months ago
1 year ago
Came for lunch, not too busy. Service was great and the food even better. Penne A La Vodka is an excellent choice. read more
Came for lunch during the week and it seemed everyone working was driving in neutral. The greeting wasn't authentic, the waitress coming to the table took long, the check ins didn't happen, however a manager did come out to table touch and that was appreciated. It was a cute place downtown and parking was easy. The cauliflower wasn't very hot making me assume it was sitting for a while, and I did get a wedge salad that isn't pictured, but the lettuce was brown. read more
11 months ago
They have BRUNCH!!!!! Breakfast panini was delicious and don't forget about the potatoes. Add a strawberry mimosa and perfect morning bliss read more
I loved having lunch at Modern Plate! Given how empty it was on a Sunday I was a bit nervous the food wouldn't be good, but I was surprised. My friend who lives in the area declared, "this is my burger spot from now on." I had the grain bowl and was satisfied. Given the restaurant was empty we had no issues with service. read more
9 months ago
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Had dinner here before a concert at Stage 119. Lots of great food and drink selections on the menu. Portions are large, Service is good and prices are reasonable. Pleasant decor. read more
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From the moment you walk in Modern Plate's decor is warm and chic, servers are friendly and knowledgeable on menu in case you cannot make a choice for yourself! Spirits are equally delightful and served by mixologists who know their craft! Happy Hour is celebrated M-F 3pm to 6pm with special food items, I recommend the Trio Sliders. read more
4 months ago
1 year ago
Stopped in for breakfast as apparently they just started serving a few weeks ago. Was a little skeptical as there wasn't a bunch of people in the restaurant, but sure glad we tried it. Both dishes were fantastic and well priced. Will absolutely return and this might be our go-to breakfast spot in Elmhurst. Word of mouth is going to spread quickly. read more
We really enjoyed our experience here. The jalepeno poppers on the burger were amazing, as was the short rib grilled cheese and sweet potato fries. We also really enjoyed the pork belly and bacon wrapped date appetizers. We sat outside which was fantastic even with the construction work going on across the street. Phoenix was our server and she was great as well. All in all we were happy. We aren't in that area too often but if we are, we will definitely return. read more
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119 N York St
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Is this place ever going to open? It's starting to feel like it's dead in the water.
Hi Kelly. The Stage 119 venue on the back opened on November 22. The bands and events are posted on our web page and social media. We have a limited food menu for those. The Modern Plate restaurant is opening this Wednesday at 4pm. See you soon!
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