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    Mordecai

    4.1 (164 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Anna N.

    Was blown away by this menu, both their drinks and food. Location and ambiance were just a plus to the entire experience. Located conveniently outside of Wrigley Field, this fancy-ish bar serves a wide range of alcoholic drinks and upscale American food. Here's what we ordered - - Palenta fries: HUGE bricks topped in parmesan and served with garlic aioli (to die for) - Cheese curds: As a cheese curd connoisseur, I approve. - Concession cola: I didn't think I'd like this cocktail because I'm not huge on dark soda, but I was wrong. Just the right amount of sweetness and carbonation made for a great cocktail. - At the warning track: Reposed tequila with a hint of grapefruit and Chile amaro to spice it up. Tasted like an alcoholic Thai tea to me! Bar service was great, everyone was super kind and personable. Fancy decor and table settings would make for a great date spot. I could've hung out here all night! Thanks to the Mordecai staff for creating such a wonderful experience on our bar crawl.

    Chocolate tart
    Leland L.

    Came here for evening martinis at the bar and it was such a nice vibe! There aren't many elegant cocktail places in wrigleyville so this was a great find. The bartenders were super nice. We also ordered the chocolate tart dessert which was fancy and delicious. Would come back!

    Menu!
    Cameron C.

    Happy hour Friday, 5PM-7PM $1 dollar oysters. Can't beat it. Saw the advertisement for the $1 oysters online and couldn't resist. Came on a date night (had to make up) and she loved everything. We had the oysters, steak tartare, chicken croquets, bruschetta I will be returning for more Oysters!

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    Jeremy B.

    Mordecai is a cool space with a unique decor and cocktail lounge vibe. We sat at the bar and had some tasty craft cocktails made by a very knowledgeable bartender before our dinner plans down the street, but the food menu looked awesome as well. As an added bonus, they had cocktails on the menu that proceeds benefited a local charity - love that! Will be back to try the food.

    Their delicious hamburger and shot of Amaro.
    Seven N.

    Went here for our first time to try the Monday burger special, which includes their delicious hamburger with a beer and a shot for $20. The atmosphere is lovely. The service was nice. The burger was delicious as were the fries in beef fat. The shot was an Amaro which was delicious, but the beer was a can of Champagne Velvet, which was pretty bad. Much like a Hamms. We'll definitely go back for the food.

    Cocktail
    Matt M.

    We walked over right after the Cubs game since it's literally across the street from Wrigley Field. We wanted some cocktails after the game. We walked up and were immediately seated at the end of bar with a great view of the stadium and Gallager Way - we could hear the band playing and had some front row people watching as the fans left the stadium after the game. They had the windows open since the weather was nice. The bartender quickly took our order and we had some finely crafted in had in short order. We ordered a couple more drinks and enjoyed the scene as the fans thinned out. It was a great post-game place to relax. Great staff and great drinks. I look forward to returning the time I attended a game!

    Burger
    Nicki C.

    Popped in on a Thursday night, a lot of seating was available but we sat at the bar. Ordered the oysters, east coast, very fresh and delish! The burger was the star! Big burger and super juicy and flavorful. Perfect after a long day or if you're craving a burger. We also had a dirty martini and old fashion, but made very well. The martini was perfect and my boyfriend loved the old fashion, it is a whiskey bar! We also stopped in for drinks a few weeks later and they were able to seat us no problem. Hosts and servers are friendly and quick!

    Beef short ribs
    Melissa M.

    We stopped in for dinner after visiting the Kris Kindl market at Wrigley. The decor was modern and festive - it felt very Christmas but done well in a modern restaurant. We had a very attentive waiter who also knew a lot about the food. We started with oysters and the house mignonette was maybe the best I've ever had. It was light and tasty but ensured the oyster flavors were most prominent. I did manage to take some pictures of our food and these were all great! The gnocchi was light and fluffy, I'm not sure that I would call the meatballs spicy but they were tasty. The carrots were great and the short ribs were tender. Mordecai is a place I'd definitely come again for a date night or dinner with friends. Great food & service!

    Banana Split Sundae
    Matt P.

    Located right across the street from Wrigley Field. We decided to come here because there was a very long line heading to the L, so we decided to just get a drink and wait it out. They have a big window area that they leave open, so if you are looking to cool off at this place, then you'll be sweating it out. Although they had the a/c running, having the window open, basically negates all of that cold air. We both got drinks, an ice tea & banana split sundae. Word to the wise, don't get the ice tea as it's a 16oz, bottle for $8. The cocktails was good and refreshing. Although I found that the chairs are super hard and not cushioned at all. So that kind of took away from the experience a bit. The banana split was pretty creative as it had dehydrated banana bits and not a whole fresh one. Although, chewy, it actually tasted like a banana split. Since I'm lactose, I didn't eat too much of it, but I thought it was pretty good.

    Short rib
    Nathan K.

    I was going to come here and tell you about the great drinks we had when we first came here. But this place made such an impression on us we came back the very next weekend. First, the cocktail menu is strong. With a significant list on spiritless cocktails. Get the half cent bird. It's one of the best mocktails I've ever had. There all good though as we tried 4 or so more of them too. Food is fantastic too. The fried cheese curds were some of the best too with some fried pickles thrown on top. I devoured everything they've given us here. The short rib. The kale salad. I never order shrimp but loved their steak and shrimp entree. For our second visit we got a reservation in the popup valentines thing they do upstairs. It was awesome. Great variety of scenery. And chill atmosphere to enjoy date night. I can't wait to come back. It's on the shortlist of places I want to come back to as soon as I can.

    Dining room
    Ashlyn R.

    Definitely deserves its spot in the Michelin guide! I live right down the street but for some reason never made it in here until recently, but I'm glad I did. I didn't need a reservation or anything, they were able to seat us right away in a nice corner booth spot. It has a really nice dimmed dinner ambiance, not loud or overly crowded at all. I didn't grab a drink this time around but the burger was amazing! One of the best burgers I've had in Chicago. I wanted to go back the next day to have it again. This seems to be one of the few places in Chicago now that charges $20 for a burger and actually gives you fries with it AND doesn't charge you for toppings. Michelin experience/ambiance, service, and taste without the crazy Michelin restaurant prices. And it's right next to wrigley field which is fun if you're visiting or showing people around the area.

    Tasty cocktails!
    Maria G.

    Great vibe! Full bar with fancy cocktails! Actually unusual cocktails that you could not even imagine but delicious! The bar is across from Wrigley Field, Gallagher Way. The staff is attentive. I cannot attest to the food but the menu looked appealing.

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    Peppered swordfish was AMAZING. And friendly, efficient service in a beautiful setting. Highly recommend

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    One of, if not only nicer restaurants in Wrigley. Check out new menu and renovations. Olivia is wonderful!

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    Hey Eric at the bar was a true pro! Oysters and shrimps were great Thank you for your great service team.

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