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    Modern Plate

    4.6 (134 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    MODERN PLATE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed

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    Ribeye
    Scott M.

    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"

    Erin H.

    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.

    Shrimp Cesar salad
    Lisa S.

    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!

    chicken milanese
    Kevin B.

    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!

    The chicken wings
    Nina L.

    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!

    Marianne D.

    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!

    Alexa R.

    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!

    The fruit parfait and pancake were huge but delicious!
    Sue P.

    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.

    Menu
    Miranda L.

    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!

    Old Fashion made with Angel's Envy bourbon

    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.

    Penne A La Vodka!
    Matthew Q.

    Came for lunch, not too busy. Service was great and the food even better. Penne A La Vodka is an excellent choice.

    roasted cauliflower
    Alyssa R.

    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.

    Joan N.

    They have BRUNCH!!!!! Breakfast panini was delicious and don't forget about the potatoes. Add a strawberry mimosa and perfect morning bliss

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    Energetic atmosphere with friendly staff. Food was top notch! We enjoyed the roasted cauliflower, chicken Milanese, and pork chop.

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    Amanda took great care of us at the bar. Second time here. They have the best wings! We split the burger tonight and it was great too!

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    Large variety, great fresh atmosphere with twists on comfort food. Love the post roast flatbread.

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    Great food. Amazing happy hour. Friendly staff. Nice outside patio. Music venue on the weekend

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    We have been here twice and this time we got carryout. The short rib grilled cheese and Santa Fe burger had no flavor. Very disappointing.

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    Superb food! Even better customer service! Servers are great, and so are their hostesses! Hope to come back soon!

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    Great service and friendly staff all around!! Food and ambiance is like no other in the neighborhood!!

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    Great food!! Service was quick. Very upscale. Drinks were good. The back bar area was epic

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    Excellent all around! Service, food, view, ambiance, wouldn't change anything. Great location.

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    The food was amazing and fresh! The service was outstanding, and the ambiance was extremely comfortable.

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    Excellent Team, Clean, and Great food. Sorry, there is no photo of the food, because I ate it...

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    Ask the Community - Modern Plate

    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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