Honest review: really good. The service was really good really attentive changed plates they just need to describe dishes. One thing though wish it was more unique like Dusek's or trench like where's the foie or the cool techniques. One criticism about the food is the desserts are kinda basic was expecting really amazing desserts. Another issue is some of the dishes need more sauce. Best things Moroccan Spiced Romanesco/Porchetta/ grilled hanger steak/Grilled Octopus/fries/ Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler/Crackerjack Donut 4/ 5 Grilled Octopus $15: octopus was supper tender without being mushy and had a wonderful crispy crunch from being grilled. The aioli was amazing just put more on plz asked for more on the side. The chickpeas were good just wish they were more flavorful. I liked that the chickpeas werent supper mushy 6/5 Moroccan Spiced Romanesco $19 amazing n for someone to say something is amazing when i hate turnips and carrots is saying alot. If u like deep fried kale brussel sprouts or any roasted vegetable dish youll love this im a meat eater n wanted another order of this. The romanesco was amazing idk if it was fried or roasted but couldnt stop eating it, it was still crunchy too not mushy so flavorful. The aioli is to die for it adds richness and spice. The veggies add freshness and acidity so the dish was complex. The farro was a nice touch made the dish filling. Only complaint put more sauce 2/5 Summer Flounder $27: the fish was cooked perfectly could eat it all day loved that they didnt use tilapia red snapper branzino any other basic fish. Just add more flavor to the actual fish. The carrot noodles or whatever the orange noodles were on top put more of it. And loved the fennel for freshness. I didnt like the tomatoes added a weird flavor. I didnt care for the humus added a weird texture. The sauce was good but wssnt given a spoon maybe i would have liked it better if i did get a spoon but feel like this dish needs updating n add bread plz 6/5 Porchetta $25 one of the best dishes i ever had in a long time. The Porchetta was so decadent picture the best bacon/ pork belly u ever had n it was so big n thick size does matter :p wish chefs would do Porchetta more often cause u can add more flavor to it and its easier to make tender n crispy. The Porchetta was so flavorful and it was so decadent it was supper tender yet really crispy my only issue wish it was more crispier like crisp up both sides. Jared wentworth makes the best risotto other chefs take not its supper flavorful adds a fresh note and was the perfect texture wasnt hard or mushy. The chicharron adds texture but wish there was seasoning on it because who doesnt love pork rinds? The bbq carrots were amazing and added wonderful flavor. The sauce was amazing added sweetness just add more. Loved the fresh veggies on top to cut through the richness 5/5 Fries $4: have to make a comment about these fries their amazing. There supper crispy without being burnt or crispy n there actually seasoned nothing worse then bland fries. My only complaint is that there tiny fries still good though. Then always serve fries with aioli the smoked paprika aioli from the octopus dish goes amazing with fries hint hint :p 4/5 Grilled Hanger Steak $28 if u like steak and blue cheese youll love this because its like steak frites with blue cheese. The steak was medium rare just wish it had an amazing crunchy sear like the steak at giant it was flavorful but could have put a cool unique spice on the steak.the fries were supper flavorful and theres so much fries!! Loved the bitter greens that cut through the richness. The suncokes were a nice touch that added crunch. The blue cheese butter was really decadent would have preferred a blue cheese aioli though because mayonnaise is amazing and makes everything better. Idk about the sauce honestly there was barely any sauce so plz put more sauce on plz so i can taste it 5/5 Crackerjack donut $7 The donut was supper tender theres nothing worse then a dry stale donut it was the moistest donut i ever has. Its supper crunchy too there peanuts and then sorgum that adds a savory touch. There was a filling i was like omg theres so much it was like finding extra fries in the bottom of ur micky ds bag. It was so flavorful wanted to order another one. My only complaint is add salt nothjng better then sweet n savory 6/5 Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler $10 for being cheap it was one of the best desserts i ever had n i hate rhubarb. (Picture like the best strawberry shortcake you ever had). The strawberries were nice n sweet sometimes their not n theres crunchy merengues n peanuts that add texture. Omg this icecream was the best icecream i ever had it really tastes like a cheesecake adds so much richness just put more . The only is was that the biscuits were dry so fix that 1/5 Chocolate Fernet Sundae $12 way to Much mint n dark chocolate 0/5Passion Fruit Panna Cotta $8:The issue was its so acidic read more

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Had the NYE 4 course tasting menu that totaled $300 for two people, including tip. The food was lackluster and portions stingy. In retrospect, would have passed on the oysters Rockefeller which were bizarrely dry, like sawdust. Server was fun, like they were in on the joke of how bad it was but unable or uninterested in making the experience better. Nice room though. And the cocktails, which weren't included in the tasting menu but clearly should have been because they are the star of the show, were novel and yummy. Overall the experience was unspecial and kindof a ripoff. read more

The food in this place is amazing! I love the vegetarian selection and highly recommend. Parking is a bit of a headache but the food is worth it. read more

Wow congratulations this is very beautiful small restaurant right across the street from the Home of the Cubs. I love the music they play very nice music in the background. The food is amazing and very refreshing. The service is great. The desserts are so yummy there goes my first day of my diet lol. I know place I will come back soon. The chef does it again I am a very dedicated follower of all his restaurants everything is so delicious. Specially the work that is put into the veggies for example the Romanesco it was well executed it had so much detail and delicious. The drinks looks so delicious and fancy. read more

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We were excited to try this place as it had great reviews. They were extremely slow to seat us and had 6 empty tables the entire time on a Friday night. With two bartenders it took over twenty minutes to get a drink. The food was nothing to brag about. I will definitely tell anyone that asks to go to a better place. read more

We visited Mordecai a month after their opening. We had made a reservation for the upstairs patio, but there was an issue on their end. The manager was able to fix the issue and we were seated. The view over Wrigley was awesome. We had dedicated and detailed service. I've never had my water refilled so many times throughout a meal. I ordered a whiskey sour and was informed that all cocktails made on the second floor are poured into one-of-a-kind vintage glasses. They make a good whiskey sour but it lacked in quantity. Every single food dish we ordered was amazing. Creative and inspiring dishes that are Instagram worthy! The salad with asparagus was tasty, but I don't recommend ordering it as a main course because it won't fill you. The asparagus was perfectly cooked and tender. I loved my main course: the pappardelle! The presentation was beautiful and tasted incredible. I loved the aeriated parmesan. The Moroccan entrée was a table favorite. The spice slowly grew in your mouth and was so flavorful. We ordered the panna cotta for dessert. You must order it! It was light and creamy and tangy from the passion fruit. My sister is gluten intolerant and the waiter brought her a gluten free cookie for dessert. We all had some because it was so good. It was crunchy, chocolatey, and had a coffee flavor. Overall, I highly recommend Mordecai. Reserve the patio and enjoy the chef's creativity! read more

Overall, great experience and food!! we loved the duck risotto and the burgers! the short rib orchiette was also very good. What was different from expected and not as flavorful as I was hoping were the Cracker Jack beignets. However, they very nicely did them as a birthday celebration and included a nice desert liquor! Overall, would certainly recommend! read more

Great burger and drinks very nice setup. Staff know their stuff. A nice high end place in Wrigleyville

We stopped in at 6 on a Thursday (no home cubs game) and it was about 1/3 full. We sat right down at the bar. Started with a champagne cup (cava deliciousness) and the peerless leader (dangerously smooth whiskey cocktail). Our server/bartender, Ryan, was extremely knowledgeable about the menu and knows so much about whiskey! Ask any questions you may have, you're very likely to get an answer. We started with the cheese curds and octopus. Not to be that person, but my dining partner and I have been all over the world and this is the best octopus we've ever had! So tender. Cooked perfectly. We moved on to the porchetta and agnolotti. Street porchetta, bougie porchetta, I love it all. Agnolotti was perfectly balanced, topped with a bunch of weird shit that just really goes together well. Although we WAY over-ordered, we also had the sunflower zeppole dessert. Not something I would normally choose, but it was recommended by our bartender and it was perfectly sweet, like little lemon ginger donuts. read more

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Our group enjoyed hanging out on the deck late night. We had burgers, French fries and cocktails. Great view of Chicago baseball stadium. read more

Mordecai - Old Fashion - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I'd go for cocktails, but pass on the food. Service was also lackluster. Too many other good food options in the city to spend your money here. read more

Had dinner here last night with a group of 5. We got the cheese curds, bread plate, three pasta dishes (pesto, gnocchi, spicy rigatoni, mushroom pappardelle), the branzino, and three of the sides (broccolini with romesco, polenta, fries, cider, glazed carrots). Not a single miss. The gnocchi were the most delicate I've ever had, and the branzino had the most amazing crispy skin while the fish stayed tender. Honestly the food was beautiful, and really well executed. Server was really attentive. I'll definitely be returning read more

The drinks here are really well thought out and crafted. With that said, they might offer too many options because I was there one time and it took the bartender over 5 minutes to find a bottle because the wall is so intricate and their offerings are so vast. I wouldn't ding a star for it though! Go check them out, worth a couple drinks if you're in the neighborhood. read more

Food was great if not a little pricey. "Vintage" drinks (made with old liquor) is a thing here...they were EXCELLENT and served in beautiful glasses. A cool vibe, great food and attentive service read more

Don't understand the hype...maybe because it's such a departure from traditional Wrigleyville establishments? While the interior was swanky, and drinks were decent, the burger was nothing special. I wouldn't travel to this area for this. read more

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Cool vibe and a unique menu. Must order the burger! It was soo delicious we didn't even get a photo. The truffle aioli on the burger and with fries is amazing. Would skip the Crackerjack beignets, too sweet. read more

Mordecai - CRACKERJACK BEIGNETS - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

For game day, this is a perfect place to eat and/or drink. It's not loud or crowded as other restaurants. Also, the food and drinks are better than bar food. If you are in a rush, this is not the place to go because the food takes awhile to come out. We ordered quiche and mordecai omelet. Both came out with a side salad. We wolfed down the food. Then realized we forgot to take pictures. read more

Mordecai - The Opener, cute looking and tasty - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Could not have had a better experience! They were accommodating to sit us right next to the open window so we could look at Wrigley. Mimosas were perfect, and I cannot brag enough about the Eggs Benedict. I wish the weather was better so we could have sat outside upstairs. Our favorite brunch spot while we were in Chicago! read more

Mordecai - Beignets & mimosa - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Had the opportunity to visit is fine establishment last night. The shrimp cocktail is a must it truly left me wanting for more. I ordered the RIGATONI PUTTANESCA it was so satisfying to my palate but the thing that made my toes curl was the fries and I know it sounds crazy but it was the most delicious fries I've ever tasted. They actually belong to my friend who told me I must try. I actually had to apologize to her because I ate pretty much all her fries read more

This might have been the best overall dining experience I've had in the decade I've been in Chicago. That it happened in Wrigleyville was as shocking as you'd think. Mordecai's vintage cocktail list is absolutely insane. Pricey but off the charts amazing. We started with a high and outside, which featured Scotch from the 1970s and bitters from the 1950s. The manager actually took the time to tell us about how he sourced these particular ingredients and how much time he spends looking for rare and vintage spirits. Incredible. My wife went with a hot corner from the regular cocktail list which was one of the best tequila drinks I've ever tasted. The food -- I'd order a bunch of small plates first and a larger plate to share. The truffled chicken nuggets with lavender honey mustard were incredible as was the wagyu beef tartare. I would snack on the crackers that came with the wagyu beef tartare alone of I could. Our steak frites were fantastic as a main course. Steak and fries both cooked perfectly. Service was incredible, as the staff seemed genuinely happy to be back. Plus, hard to beat the view of Wrigley across the street. Great for a date night or if you're looking to have a higher end cocktail evening with friends. Mordecai was one of those rare dining experiences where when the check came, we felt like we had gotten our money's worth and then some. We will absolutely be back, and on a regular-ish basis. read more

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I love Mordecai. Great food and an out of this world whisk[e]y collection. The whisk[e]y prices are insanely cheap compared to DFW. Pappy flight was $95. BTAC flight was $45. They even had Yamazaki 25! I would have loved to stay a few more days just to try all the good stuff. Alas, that will have to wait. Desperately want to RTE. read more

Drink review only Went to Mordecai with friends a couple Saturdays ago for drinks. Been meaning to try it since it opened in the Hotel Zachary last year. High quality cocktails and craft beer in Wrigleyville?! Sure enough, the bar program is outstanding. I had the Old World and my one friend got a couple of the Bills in Foul. Drinks were strong and very well made; we really enjoyed them! I was also impressed by the local breweries they had on tap, including Maplewood, Metropolitan and Lo Rez. Prices are pretty high across the board. Expect $15 for cocktails and $8-9 for craft beer. The cocktails justified the price whereas I felt the beer was too much. Service was fine, nothing to write home about. I would definitely come back! Mordecai is a nice change of pace right across from Wrigley Field. read more

The space is beautiful here, definitely sit at the bar! I think maybe we ordered the wrong items and it was kind of a let down but I will go back for sure. Started with Crab Puff... it was just so so.. like a big Crab Rangoon in a bowl (Skip) Ordered the double burger, not being picky but for $16 this wich shouldn't have had a slice of tomato where the prep cook took out the core.. y'all gotta throw that out! Also a piece of dirty butter lettuce that I immediately took off the burger. The black garlic aioli doesn't work at all with the burger or with the fries, terrible. The other entree was the Black Truffle Ricotta Agnolotti and it was outstanding they said! Prices are pretty steep but just remember you're in a hotel so expect to take a hit. They have an amazing whiskey selection with some bottles you won't see anywhere else! Service was great as the bartender was VERY knowledgeable on just about everything. Will def go back just think they are still working out some kinks. Talk later read more

Mordecai - Menu 08.12.18 - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Waited over an hour and a half for bar seats and waited for text message... no notification and waited in the cold. Ended up going next door. read more

Great brunch with a great view!! We had brunch during a Cubs game and the weather was perfect to sit on the rooftop, eat, and watch the game. The servings were a little small but still very filling. Highly recommend- definitely get the cheese curds! read more

Mordecai - View of Wrigley Field - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Campanelle pasta - delicious, but the portion was too small!!! Especially for the price!! $$ The fish and chips were also good, the flavor of the chips seemingly salt and vinegar? The Shishito peppers are a favorite for me! Loved my drinks; the cherry ice-y and The Old Mill! The place is slightly confusing, as there is an upstairs and downstairs but the only sign shows for the first floor. We made reservations, and after being seated we inquired further, and were told that if we had asked, we could have been seated upstairs where it is quieter. We obviously didn't know this. The downstairs wasn't too loud, until 8pm and the music was blasting.... at a fine dining place.. Didn't love that but now I know better. I do look forward to my next experience! read more

My friend and I didn't enjoy this place at all, unfortunately. It's very pretty, but the service is not great at all and we got the worst pasta we've ever had. There were 8 people in the restaurant beside us, and it took 30 minutes for our food to come out (we only ordered bread and two plates of pasta). Overall, I would skip this place. There's tons of amazing restaurants in the area! read more

On an away game day late Sunday afternoon I originally had a hankering for Big Star, but the bar seats were all taken so I hopped down a couple doors to Mordecai and glad I did! I really like the space, it's not too big and the design elements are quite cool and stylish. We experienced excellent service from the bartenders and it was a very nice touch that the manager stopped by to make sure we were enjoying our drinks. The two cocktails we had were great, nice balanced flavor and good presentation. We had the Peerless Leader and the Royal Rescuer. For snacks we had the beet tartar which was exceptional. Add a little more and serve a hunk of bread on the side and you would have a substantive meatless meal. I craved a sweet and had the strawberry rhubarb crumble, which was a bowlful of deliciousness (although maybe a little shortcake or shortbread on the bottom would have helped round it out a bit by cutting the sweetness). I'm so happy to have Mordecai close by. It definitely adds an elevated experience to Wriglyeville. read more

The service here was just a notch higher than the McDonalds next door. We waited at least 25 min for our entree. I ordered the 1/2 roasted chicken which was moist but lacking accoutrements. And my husband ordered the mussels which he said were good but swimming in their sauce with little to soak it up with (can the man get a spoon?). The manager stopped by to apologize for the long wait time for our food, and we told him it was OK, but as the wait time dragged for everything (my husband ordered a drink and had 3 table touches by staff before he actually got that drink) we grew more and more annoyed. That made it a less than ideal experience. The ambience is nice, but not nice enough to justify the prices ($26 for 1/2 chicken and a few pieces of broccoli and potatoes?). If anything, I would suggest going here to belly up to the bar. The two cocktails we had were great (the gin drink with egg white and the mezcal/scotch drink) so I would come back to explore that menu more, if I had no budget concerns...at $13 a pop. If you want a date night at a nice place with good food and good service in this area, go a few blocks west to Ella Elli. read more

Meh. Funny to have a waiter who doesn't know the names of scotches at a whiskey bar. Funny to serve old fashioneds in plastic glasses. I know there are a lot of drunks on game day, but still. The food was good. Good tuna. Fresh oysters. Nice ambiance for right Across from the stadium. Probably would have preferred bbq. read more

I really wanted to like this place. The decor here is lounge-like, and I like a lounge environment. Mordecai is located in a space adjacent and enclosed in Hotel Zachary, a SPG (Starwood) Tribute Portfolio hotel that just opened a few months back. The menu is simple, elegant, and polished. The staff are friendly and nice (except for my server, which makes Mordecai lose a star). The food was exceptional, though extremely small in portion size. You'll finish an entree in 2 minutes. No joke. Food: 4/5 I wasn't feeling extremely hungry, so I was thinking of a salad and a moderate entree that I could eat and not feel too full on. I opted for an appetizer salad and a pasta dish: the Arugula Pappardelle. The Pappardelle is hands down one of the best pasta dishes I've had, even when compared to those found in Italian restaurants. Only it took me a few bites to finish it (about 2 minutes). I dug in, scooped it up with my fork, and three bites later, I was done. The dish itself looks deceiving, as the plate is large and round, and the pasta cream covers a big portion of the plate. Again, very delicious, although I wish there were more of it. Environment: 5/5 I really liked it here. Even though I sat near the front door, the space had an upscale cocktail lounge feel to it. The doors were made of some stitched wood that looked very artsy, and the bar area was on two levels (though I didn't get to experience the 2nd floor). This would be a great place to stop by after a Cubs game or even for drinks after work. Service: 2/5 I was greeted by a very friendly gentleman (possibly one of the managers) who offered me a glass of water. He was amazing and I could feel that the night would go well. Unfortunately the excellent service ended there when I met my server. She was either having a bad day or was new on the job, or seemed like she didn't want to be at work. Either way, she made me depressed to eat there, and, well, I can't think of the last time I was depressed to eat anywhere or went on Yelp to write about it. When I finished my pasta, she came by and I remarked to her that it was delicious but thought that the portion size was a little too small. Her reaction? She stares me down with the stoniest face I've seen from a server and says "I don't think so." I had to pause for a moment and look at her to see if she was trying to insult me, so we shared an awkward silence staring at each other for 15 seconds. In my mind I was thinking "Did you really just say that?" but I was at a loss of words. Later, I still left her a 20% tip just because I felt sorry for her depressed state. I know we all have our bad days, but her silent cold stare was a little beyond bad day mode. This would probably have been a four star review instead. Bottom Line Get the Arugula Pappardelle. You won't be disappointed. Only get two orders, unless you're planning to eat two bites. I didn't order any cocktails but I would try again if I'm in the area. read more

This place is my go-to for Monday nights around 10pm to chat with a friend after my music class. Great drinks, great atmosphere. Friendly staff, quick service. Another friend and I even got a seat on a Saturday night! read more

Some friends asked to meet here and with all the great neighborhood restaurant options, I had my doubts about a spot in a hotel across from Wrigley. It was fantastic. We sat in a booth in the front open window so it felt like we were outdoors. There was an orchestra playing in the park across the street, great people watching. Our waiter (can't remember his name, but he was a former school teacher) was terrific, just the right mix of personal and professional. He really knew his stuff, made spot-on recommendations. The food was outstanding, the cocktails inspired. It was just an all around A+ memorable, great outing. read more

Decided to take clients that flew in from LA here for lunch before the Cubs game today thinking the experience would more upscale than most places because of the chef. Not a good start. The hostess could not seat us upstairs which was unfortunate. It's difficult to have a conversation in the bar area. She said all we can do is "try to accommodate you". Not what you want to hear when with clients ( she didn't seem to really care either) Our waiter got us drinks and then vanished. Had to flag another waitress to place our lunch order. Food was okay-good. So, the overall experience was average just like most other Wrigley Restaurant/Bars which is fine if you are just hanging out with friends. Keep looking if you need a client friendly establishment, however. read more

I watched the Tom cruise movie 'Cocktail' so I consider myself a cocktail (lolz) aficionado. I decided to stop by here and holy cannoli was I surprised by the cocktails. The "Peerless Leader" is well named cause this leads the pack as far as cocktails go, it's in the lead. ( yeah I realized I used the word lead three times in a sentence why are you still reading this far?) We ordered the oysters and I'm not a biggie or Tupac fan but I'm partial to east coast but these oysters were something else and brought the brine. Being in Chicago, good oysters are like my younger sister...not found. But this disproved it. Unlike the Johnny Depp movie this place is worth coming too. FIVE STARS. read more

Beautiful space. Huge upgrade to the sports bars down the street. But careful about going on game days. Was there with a group of 5, and it took 10 mins for someone to take our drink order (after telling the hostess that no one had visited our table). Drinks took forever, and after ordering food, it also took over 20 mins for our food to arrive at the table. Great food, great drinks, but don't go there to eat if you want to make the first pitch. read more

We had a great dinner starting with a delicious Roasted Bone Marrow appetizer. Yummy. Their Black Truffle Ricotta Agnolotti was outstanding. The flavors were mouthwatering and oh the truffles! My Mordecai burger was perfectly cooked medium rare just the way I like it with fresh, crispy fries. However I disliked the dark maroon sauce that accompanied their fries which had an odd salty flavor and had to ask for ketchup. They should stick with regular ketchup which goes best with fries. Sometimes simple is best. We loved their cheese curds which were an accidental bonus from the kitchen. The bartender mixed delicious Gin Rickety and Pisco Sour cocktails. Service was friendly and fast. The restaurant is small, but has lovely atmosphere. read more

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Really enjoyed our first visit to Mordecai. There's something exciting and unique about having gourmet drinks in a classy bar outside of Wrigley Field on a game day. The Cubs game was on the TVs at the bar and with the windows open you felt like you were part of the scene- but this was no sloppy Wrigleyville sports dive. This place is high end, somewhere for a date night instead of a bachelor party. Interior was classy. Drinks were excellent. Food was good (and unique). The food prices were very high. After getting appetizers that were delicious but smaller than you'd hope for given the price, we decided not to eat dinner here and instead got tacos down the block. If it was a date night we would have stayed and splurged, but we were just checking out somewhere new. We'll definitely be back often for drinks, and will probably come here for a nice dinner to celebrate an occasion at some point. I am sure it will be a good one. read more

Beyond the incredible whiskey selection, they've got an awesome burger and fries. There's a Thursday special for burger, fries and an old fashioned for $20 that's worth going for! A nice atmosphere too. Will definitely come back read more

Great food, great authentic cocktails! The menu is diverse and everything had great flavor. I will definitely be back.