Although they normally open at 5 on Sunday, I snagged a 4 pm reservation (they open earlier when there are evening Cubs games). It's a delightful location right across the street from Gallagher Way and Wrigley Field -- but it's not a sports bar, it's a nice restaurant. It's not large, but there are a decent number of 2 and 4-tops, plus bar seats. I was pleasantly greeted on arrival, and throughout my stay, I was treated so well by waiter Landon, plus front-of-house staff. I got the mussels (from Prince Edward Island, which are the best) in an incredibly rich garlic broth with lardons and Fresno peppers -- the crisp baguette slices were perfect for soaking up more of the delicious broth. I also got the Sweet Potato Rosti. Almost charred outside, yet sweet and tender inside -- so delicious, with a set of surprises to go with it (creamy horseradish sauce, onion marmalade, trout roe...) Both appetizer dishes were delicious and served as a full meal for one person (I recommend the rosti as a shared dish - it's a bit much for one person). Finished with crème brûlée - delicious with a fun garnish of charred marshmallow. I tried a couple of their ballpark drinks. The Bleacher Tea was outstanding - a good balance (not too sweet) with a nice tea flavor and a kick. The Day Game Daze was a little less successful (I wasn't really getting the coffee, as it seemed the Bonanto and sweet vermouth were dominating). Overall, a wonderful experience before a Cubs game! read more

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A calm and cozy environment in the heart of Wrigley We chose this spot before going to see a short film and we are so glad we did. There was some major drinking event going on and while the streets were wild, Mordecai did not participate. We were seated promptly with reservation and greeted by Avery who was sweet, kind and helpful with getting us familiar with the menu. We ordered cocktails which both came to us balanced and tasty, I can always appreciate when there is craft ice for an old fashioned! The Arancini was so tasty, very happy they did not overdue the Saffron We ordered the Mordecai and the deluxe burger which both came out delicious and finished every bite. It's also mentionable that some rowdy types tried to come in and the hostess did be sure to verify that behavior did not disrupt their patrons which we were very happy to see. Thank you for caring about the experience of everyone! Overall a great spot and we will return in the future! read more

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AMAZING FOOD DEAD CENTER OF EVERYTHING! I was visiting the boys town area with a group of 10 people and looking for a trendy, cute, restaurant with a promising menu - thank god we found Mordecai! The restaurant itself is cozy and trendy and the service was excellent despite our large group. I had the half dozen oysters and the beef tare tare to start. Both were amazing, but the real star of the dinner was the steak. You guys, the steak was cooked perfectly and also was packed with flavor. It came with a smear of this unctuous, umami sauce and hints of garlic. If I could, I would eat this everyday. Our server was really attentive. Her pacing was perfect and she was very personable. Again, she did an amazing job considering the size of our party and how often we were ordering cocktails. The location was also great! At first I was a bit weary about how far away from Boystown it was, but it was a nice 10 minute walk back. It gave us time to digest our food. Overall, an amazing experience. Will definitely go there every time in Chicago. read more

Downstairs now? I wasn't ready for that! I like the new-ish downstairs only bar. Feels sophisticated but you can still go in with your Cubs gear on without feeling underdressed. Cocktails and snacks we had were good. I'd go back! read more

Mordecai - Amaro daiquiri - if you like bitter this is for you. - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This review is not about the restaurants food. We have not eaten there yet. We are going tomorrow night. This has to do with calling and asking a question about their valet parking. The restaurant itself doesn't offer valet parking. It's handled through the Zachary hotel, which is either next-door or it's all in the same building. I am not sure. After two phone calls and being transferred three times I finally found out that if you valet the car through the hotel, it's $30 for four hours. It really seems to me that the host station at the restaurant should have this information for their diners. I'm posting this as I'm hoping it will help other people not have to go through what I just did. I will post a review about the actual restaurant, their service and their food after we visit tomorrow night. read more

Fantastic burger and really great cheese curds. The cheese curds also had fried pickles which I loved. Service was great, everyone was very welcoming and kind. They had tvs at the bar but still a great more upscale feel for the area. read more

Mordecai - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Updating this from a 5-Star review from years ago. Mordecai's quality, service, and ambiance has gone seriously downhill since their remodel. The food is not bad but is overpriced for not being nearly as good as it used to be (We used to be happy to pay whatever for whatever because it was all great). Every piece of meat I've ordered in recent months has been over cooked and poorly seasoned. It's not bad, just not great. The ambiance and food that used to be cozy and unique now feels like a T.G.I Friday's. We used to do dinner and drinks here once a week. The staff knew us and were great. It's just not worth it to go there anymore (and we can walk there in 5min). The drinks are still great, I just don't really feel inclined to give them so much money anymore. read more

Fine food across the street from Wrigley Field. Not wanting the standard ballpark fare of pizza or hot dogs we opted for the wonderfully unexpected food at Mordecai. The restaurant was gorgeous and laid out well. Kinda fancy. We sat at the bar and had some drinks and split the lamb shank. Every head in the restaurant turned when they brought out that shank fresh from the oven. It was huge and aromatic and presented very well. The taste was even better. Wow! Only served on Sunday night and we were so glad to be there then. Great place for fine food and drink before a Cubs game. Can't be any closer to Wrigley! Best food in Wrigleyville!!! read more

Mordecai is an upscale restaurant right in the heart of Wrigley. It's cute inside and we were able to get a table for two without a reservation on a Friday night. We were in the mood for girl dinner, so we had their caesar salad, a cocktail, and for dessert, earl grey creme brulee. The salad was actually better than I expected because they used butter lettuce instead of iceberg lettuce, and they used crumbled croutons so you got a little with every bite. I would go back just for this! The cocktails were good. I rarely find ones with Malort in them! The earl grey creme brûlée was good and I really liked the marshmallow on top. read more

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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. read more

Mordecai - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My husband and I popped by for some casual drinks on the weekend. They had a bunch of holiday decor up which was a very nice ambiance and it was nice and warm inside but not too crowded. We didn't have food, only drinks as we came straight from dinner. We asked our server for recommendations that weren't too sweet. I got the gingerbread milk punch and my husband got the their take on an espresso martini with mezcal and Japanese coffee. I got the milk punch cold, and while good I think getting it warm would've brought the spices out more. Definitely wasn't too sweet though and tasted like there was no alcohol in there!! The drink my husband got I LOVED!! Usually I'm not a mezcal espresso martini gal but it was just smoky enough, complex, and delicious. When we go back, I'll be getting that next! Bonus: our server was so nice and helpful!! She gave great recommendations based on what we were asking for and was friendly. Overall we liked Mordecai and will be back when we're feeling a more upscale cocktail bar vibe. read more

Had a lovely dinner here with friends - everything was on point, the beef Wellington was delicious (I enjoyed it more than the one I had at Chicago Cut) and the service was excellent. We were surprised it wasn't business after a cubs game. The space is lovely as well, and not too noisy to hear each other speak. read more

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! read more

Mordecai - Chocolate tart - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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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! read more

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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. read more

Mordecai - 1943 - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Staff is fun and friendly. Nice selection of dishes for a quick meal after a game or a nice date while listening to the concerts at wrigley or Gallagher way. Well located right across from the field but also a change of pace from a typical sports bar in the area with a cocktail and dinner lounge feel. read more

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

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! read more

Mordecai - Burger - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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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! read more

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Landon was our server and he was attentive, informative, super helpful, kind, and hilarious. That man was the reason for this 5 star review. The food was really good too! We got drinks, apps, and entrees. The drinks were the weakest part, as was the Caesar salad, but the polenta fries, the east AND west coast oysters, the raw wagyu, the burger and the fries (my favorite part were the fries), and the crispy potatoes were all phenomenal. The baseball decor and the lighting and other decorations were a vibe too! read more

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. read more

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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! read more

Mordecai - Cocktail - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Lots of things happened. It was so freaking crazy how long we waited for our food. 1 full hour. Crazy man. But the food was amazing and our server was nice and fun. Good thing we got 20% off for the wait read more

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. read more

Mordecai - Banana Split Sundae - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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

This is one of our favorite pregame restaurants for our cubs. Tonight changed this opinion. They have taken away the two best spots in the place. Their menu remains small, food good, service is very good. The value of our meals was horrible. The hamburger was once awesome is now mediocre at best. It is sized 10-20% of a massive bun. The small portion of swordfish was completely smothered in peppercorns and was over $40 without any veggie or starch. The $36 GLASS of Oregon white wine was very overpriced. After several years of making this a pregame spot...no longer. Sorry to say this is no longer one of our hot spots read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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We had an amazing time celebrating our 20th Wedding Anniversary. The staff was amazing and the food outstanding. We wanted to try everything but got full and had to stop! We even had a friend call the restaurant and buy us a drink, which was pretty amazing. We plan to come back to actually try an Entree! Don't hesitate to come here for a special occasion or just for dinner. Cannot recommend this place enough! read more

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Surprisingly solid HH cocktail option in Wrigleyville. Right across the street from the park, Mordecai offers an elegant space to drink and dine. There are plenty of unique bottles lined up along the wall, partially covered by a moving screen. I believe it is part of the hotel, a modern and fancy looking space, but still approachable. There were a couple of ready made, draft cocktails and we sampled a couple of them. They were all really good. There are also a couple of food HH items listed. Overall, an enjoyable experience and a nice option in the area. read more

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. read more

Mordecai - Tasty cocktails! - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

A hidden gem in Wrigley (despite being in one of the best spots). Definitely a great spot to grab high-end cocktails ($25-$45 but honestly they're impressively good- worth the experience). The food is also really quite great. House margarita is A+ Spaghetti & Meatballs is obscenely good (the meatballs are well done but not dry- and I think they pan fry them to make the outside crispy) A++ Service is impressive and obviously there's fun and interesting views of Wrigley right outside the windows. read more

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We stopped in here last minute the other night to celebrate a graduation. The decor and vibes were very hip and trendy--loved that. The host and server were both super friendly and outgoing and contributed to the experience. I ordered the Bills in Foil to drink and loved it. It is a twist on a margarita with pear cider in it and a sugar rim. Highly recommend. We got the pretzel bites and cheese curds to start--both classic options. I got the Rockette Pappardelle, which was the perfect summer pasta. We rounded it out with the Strawberry Shortcake, which was a little underwhelming but still delicious. read more

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A much needed addition to Wrigleyville. I had the wagyu taretare, short rib orecchiette, The Duke and Hot Corner (cocktails). The drinks were expertly crafted and the food delicious. The restaurant is well designed with a subtle and tasteful nod to it's baseball neighbor without feeling like a "sports bar". From the host / doorman to the wait staff everyone was very friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable about the menu. 5/5 will be back! A great option for a date night, catching up with old friends, or a business meal. The restaurant feels sophisticated but relaxed and approachable. read more

This was a welcome surprise. A beautiful little space sitting across the street from Wrigley Field. It's a whiskey bar, with plenty of cocktail options and whiskey options of course. The menu isn't large, but the choices are greatZ. We started with the harissa glazed carrots, so good. The Mordecai burger with fries was delicious , I mean bacon jam! Yes please. We also tried the duck risotto, which was creamy with big chunks of duck. Definitely worth a visit. read more

Such a gem in Wrigleyville! Loved the aesthetic, our service was incredible and the food and drinks were equally as top notch. Great whiskey/bourbon selection and wine selection. Highlight was their orecchiette dish. Delicious! read more

Mordecai - Bar - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

After enduring a couple of mediocre ballpark beers followed by rain that wouldn't quite let up, we decided to watch the rest of the Cubs game at a classy cocktail bar! Way more my speed. We got there at the top of the 7th inning and there were about eight guests there in total, three at the bar and the rest at a couple of tables. Our drinks were good and the bartender who made them was really nice. Unfortunately, we got there right before shift change and everyone that took over for the evening could not have given less of a sh*t about us. Both of the new bartenders stood at opposite ends of the bar, stirring drinks that were seemingly for no one because everyone that was there was visible from where I was sitting and they all had full glasses. Except for us! There were two servers for the two seated tables and they were both watching the mixology that was going on. Even the manager wouldn't make eye contact with us as I guess he was in a hurry to make a drink for nobody too and he went behind the bar as well. So, three bar guests in total, three people behind the bar all with unobstructed views of our empty glasses... and we couldn't get a soul to give us a second round or take a food order. Not sure what we did to deserve such rudeness as we got great service everywhere else that day including at the wonderful Swift and Sons. I'm not sure how long we sat before one of the bartenders finally acknowledged us but we paid our check and DIPPED. I would get it entirely if they were slammed-- it's Wrigleyville! But there were literally as many employees as there were guests! Truly bizarre! I gave them two stars SOLELY because of the first bartender. read more

Mordecai is a great restaurant/bar to give a try if you have not done so yet. This restaurant has a great upscale chill atmosphere with a view of Wrigley Field. I got the focaccia basket to start. The bread came out warmed. It was paired with a maple butter and a parmigiana dip. The bread had bit of a spice to it, but it was very good and different! Definitely suggest trying it out! For my meal, I got the rigatoni alla vodka. This pasta dish was delicious. read more

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Went here for dinner before a concert at Wrigley Field. We arrived before our reservation and the staff was super accommodating and sat us early. Our server was super nice and attentive. All of the food we ordered was delicious and I was so sad I got full and couldn't finish. If we weren't going to the concert right after I would have taken my left overs home. If I have the chance I definitely plan to eat here again in the future. read more

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Good service. Sweet but tasty cocktails. Happy Hour 5-7pm daily at the bar only. $50 pasta special for 2 on Wednesdays. Beautiful space. Good but not amazing food. Solid, small wine list. Worth checking out but many more places to visit in Chicago before returning. read more

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