I was with a group of 4 who had dinner here at 6PM on Saturday of the Memorial Day weekend. When we got to the retsaurant, it was basically empty - just a few tables taken. Despite it being empty, they sat our group in the corner where the kitchen help come in and out. It was very busy. We ended up moving to another table. We all ordered drinks - a Manhattan, a vodka martini, a Prosecco and a lemon drop martini. The Manhattan came out timely by itself. While the others waited about 10 minutes for our drinks, the waitress came a couple of times to our table asking if we wished to order appetizers. We said we'd wait for our drinks. Our entrees were all OK. Nothing special. Prices were reasonable for today's dining scene. I'd give this restaurant a 3 1/2 to 4 stars. I'd go back but also look for other places to eat in Elmhurst. It's listing on Yelp as the first choice of Elmhurst restaurants seems like a stretch. read more

The food and drinks are outstanding, and the bartenders are friendly. The delicious meals are paired with entertaining activities in a warm and classy atmosphere. I highly recommend this place, thanks to the amazing Chrisy and Amanda. read more

Come for the weekday Happy Hour, stay for the staff. And for dinner--the food is as good as the company. Of all the neighborhood bars & restaurants in Elmhurst, Modern Plate has quickly became my 'Cheers' spot. read more

The atmosphere is modern, beautiful and chic. Every dish was beautifully plated and bursting with flavor ! I am still dreaming of the bacon wrapped dates. Don't cheat yourself, YOU HAVE TO TRY THESE! You'll thank me later The service was impeccable! Let me not forget to recommend their bananas foster . The cocktails were also delicious. This place doesn't just serve food it's an experience. I highly recommend, It's a Gem. read more

Service was amazing! Highly recommend our server Amy, she deserves the best. Food was also great. The kids chicken tender w/ the modelo combo is peak. 10/10 would come again. read more

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Beautiful ambiance, friendly service, but you must try the Fig burger w sweet potato fries. Went w friends- pot roast, roasted chicken were amazing too. read more

Beautiful restaurant with great service! The drinks were strong and perfect. Classy, clean new spot to try! Our group got 3 different flat breads that were all delicious. We loved Yiayia's wings and the short rib grilled cheese. Definitely going back to try the burgers next!! read more

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Good food-especially loved the Brussels sprouts! The location is beautiful and service was great too!

I had the buffalo chicken wrap with truffle fries and my friend had the Fig'n Awesome burger also with truffle fries. We both really enjoyed our meals. The buffalo chicken wrap had an even distribution of toppings throughout the wrap, so every bite had a little of everything. My friend said the fig jam and caramelized onions paired well with the burger. I would definitely return. read more

From the Gentleman who were working the speaker system to the Waitress and Buss girl as well as the seater to the Manager gave a wonderful warm welcome to my son and I. The food was a lot yet amazing ! Atmosphere is elegant and perfect! I most definitely will returning in the near future. read more

The yayas wings were definitely the best thing we ordered! They were so flavorful and crispy. The other highlight of the night was the lemon cello tiramisu.... 10/10. The ambience was beautiful and classy, and the service was excellent. read more

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OK, Modern Plate! Went here on a double date last night and had a wonderful experience. Our food (shared apps: salmon toast, bacon wrapped dates, baked feta; I got the Chicken Milanese for my entree) was very good. Most notable, however, was the delightfully attentive service: our server, Joe, was fantastic - fun, funny, and upbeat. I hadn't been seated for more than a minute before he popped by our table to see if I wanted him to grab me a drink while I waited for my husband and friends to park. (I sure did ;)) He was back in a flash every time we'd asked for something and consistently reassured us that we should take all the time in the world as we decided what to order to eat, and whether we wanted dessert. We were comfortable from start to finish. I didn't catch the manager's name (but remember him stating he was a "Lincoln dad") - he was lovely, as well; checked on us multiple times to make sure we were enjoying ourselves and was genuinely appreciative of our decision to dine there. This location was occupied by several failed concepts before Modern Plate arrived and after the great time we had last night, I'm rooting for this place SO hard. This is just what Downtown Elmhurst needed and I can't wait to go back! read more

Impeccable service. Food 7.5/10z Ambience 8.5/10. Clean. My suggestion is to find the hidden gems on the wine bottles. Money well spent. Came on a lark. read more

So first off I have to give kiddos to our waitress Amy because she definitely set the tone for our first time dining here. Her whole vibe was amazing! She explained the menu and gave us some insight on how Chef Iran created it himself. Her recommendations were spot on with the flavor profiles we told her we typically enjoy. We started with the YiaYias wings which were delicious. The sauce is added right before they come out to the table which allows the wings to maintain their crispy texture and that's a huge plus. The tzatziki sauce is home made and does not disappoint. For the entrees we ordered the Garlic Shrimp pasta and the tomahawk pork chop. The pasta was very very good, perfect consistency and a very refreshing sauce that is also from scratch. The shrimp were nice and tender and you could taste that they are fresh not frozen. I ordered the pork chop medium and it was very juicy and tender. I did substitute the roasted veggies for the Brussel sprout side they offer and they were delicious. For dessert we had the Limoncello Tiramisu and it was divine. It's made from scratch and has this delightful top layer. Overall it was a great experience and we will most certainly be back. We were lucky enough to meet with Chef Iran before we left and he is so sweet. It's rare that you meet a chef who genuinely cares about you enjoying your meal entirely. read more

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Very clean and elegant atmosphere. Service was fast and friendly. Food was excellent; high quality ingredients with generous portions. A must visit if you're ever in down Elmhurst! read more

If you have not dined at this place, you are really missing out. The food is spectacular. The service is amazing. The ambiance is fabulous. I have dined there several times and each dining experience is better than the previous one. All of the aforementioned is due to GM, Eric Page. He is the best GM I have encountered in all of my dining experiences. He visited our table often to make sure that our dining experience was nothing short of great. If you are thinking about dining out, please go to Modern Plate. You will glad you did so. read more

Good foot and service! Everyone enjoys their meals. Very fair pricing and if you're up for a concert on a weekend eat late and you can get tickets for some popular bands.. read more

Beautiful new restaurant for downtown Elmhurst. Food was incredible. Tried the bacon wrapped dates as an appetizer, really good. Tried the Roasted chicken, so flavorful and huge portion. Also the exotic burger with all the meats in it, perfectly done! Lots of food and drink options to try. The house wine is by Canyon Road, we had the Merlot, so good! If you eat dinner, after you can go watch their live band I think starts at 7. If going just for live band it's a $10cover. Staff was all great! read more

Great new establishment downtown elmhurst. Entertain ment great so far too. The grilled cheese and rib sandwich is delish. Same for patty melt. Meat done as requested both times. read more

The menu at Modern Plate is diverse in offerings and price range. Something for everyone. The service was attentive and polite even on a busy Saturday night. There is a fun cocktail menu and a good selection of wines. The environment is vibrant and as the name suggests, modern. We will head back there a second time for sure! read more

Excellent food, beautifully served, great staff and pleasing decor! Management staff demonstrates true care and good business sense. Can't wait to go back. Menu choices for everyone! read more

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

Yum!! As an Elmhurst resident, I am always hoping for new and delicious places that will be successful. This was just that! The food was great and the menu was well thought out with many options. Everyone in my party loved what they ordered from the appetizers to a dessert. Drink menu and options were also extensive. Our server was great and many staff members came over to check on us (manager, other servers, hostess, barback/bus boy). The bar back continued to fill our water, clear our plates, and wipe things down. My group was commenting on the service and how attentive everyone was throughout the night. It was busy but we did not need to wait for a table which was nice and most likely due to the amount of space that they have. There is an awesome back room set up for live music. They really did a great job revamping the stage area to have more seating options and tables, new lighting, etc. I can't wait to come back for some love music! They bands that they have booked are also great and popular in the area. We had a great experience and left very full. Can't wait to come back!! read more

Menu has a good variety of foods, and it was good. Beautifully decorated restaurant. We look forward to going by back and trying other things off the menu read more

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Food is really good. Loveeee the bacon wrapped dates and filet sliders. The real stand out here is the service. Bussers, managers and servers all great. They go above and beyond. I swear my daughter would drop something on the floor and someone would be there to pick it up within 30 seconds. I asked for a change in the drink I ordered and same thing... literally 30 second fix. Everyone was super friendly and a nice ambiance! Went twice and both times were great so we will definitely be back. Oh they also have a decent happy hour! read more

Great service and food! The octopus and cauliflower appetizers were amazing. Highly recommend the carbonara (if available-it was a special when we went) and the Parmesan-crusted tomahawk pork chop. We will definitely be back. read more

This restaurant has continued to prove best in class service and food ! I love everything on the menu.. best thing about the food is that everything is fresh and home made! read more

Amy our server has an excellent personality and was very efficient with the timing of our food order. She was always making sure we were good. read more

The ambience was great. Nicky told us the bacon dates and flatbreatd was great . I'll definitely be back ,. Great service. Great time. I usually don't write reviews but the food and service was excellent. read more

Awesome food and drinks in a modern environment. Probably the best pork chop I've ever had. Service is great as well! Needed this in Elmhurst read more

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Please make your way to Modern Plate asap. Being a new city transplant, it's takes a bit to impress me at a suburban restaurant. This is hands down my fav so far. Food is AMAZING, very accommodating service, and I expect it's a fun vibe during peak hours. read more

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Not a good start - We made reservations and requested a booth in the bar. We arrived on time, but had to wait ten minutes for a table in the middle of the restaurant. Service was inconsistent. We received our appetizer before our drinks arrived. Then the server disappeared and we had to wait to place our meal order. Ambiance - very loud. We had a difficult time hearing each other let alone the server who had to yell to be heard. At least the food was very tasty. We shared the Mediterranean dip (hummus with lots of goodies on top). Our meals: Angry bird mac & cheese, Filet Sliders, and Short rib risotto were all very well cooked and spiced. Finished with the homemade tiramisu limoncello. Very flavorful. read more

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!

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

This place is awesome. Great service and delicious food!! Then we went to Stage 119 for live music. Had an amazing time. Highly recommend Modern Plate and Stage 119!! You won't be disappointed read more

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

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.

Incredible food, drinks and service! The grain bowl, bacon wrapped meatloaf and cubano sandwich are some favorites. Highly recommend for date nights or family dinners. read more

Let's start with the good. The food here was dynamite. I had a burger and truffle fries and my wife had a sandwich with sweet potato fries. Both were excellent and came out fast. Spicy old fashioned was also tasty. Unfortunately didn't get any pics but the food was excellent. The issue I had was we had a reservation (at 530 on a Saturday) and they sat us at a high top table in the bar area. When we asked if we could sit on the restaurant side, we were told that they "have every table double booked and they're very busy tonight". Half the tables in the restaurant part were open, we had made a reservation and were there pretty early in the evening (we eat early like old people). Yet we were forced to eat at a high top table in the bar (not even offered a booth in the bar). I could see if we were walk-ins, but we did have a reservation. The person working the host stand seemed young and new and overwhelmed, so not sure I totally blame her. Service was quick but still seems like they're getting their footing, which we can understand since it's relatively new. Not sure if we'll be back, food was really good, but table situation left a bad taste in our mouths. read more

Good menu selection. Staff is well trained. Frank, one of the owners I believe, ensures services is of great quality. Have enjoyed coming here since they opened up. Seems to be our Friday date night spot read more