The staff here is so knowledgeable! I learned a lot about mezcal and enjoyed some tasty cocktails!…read moreDefinitely get the mezcal or tequila flight to start your night and then explore from there!

Went with my friends to start our evening. Cocktail bar it is, indeed! There's an extensive…read moreselection of wine, beer, tequila and mezcal on their menu! The decor is gorgeous and I love the bar set up the most. I had the quesobirria with lamb was delightful. Along with the tamales, chips and guacamole... so good! The service was excellent. They were so warm and provided great drink recommendations. When I'm in town, I will certainly come back.

This used to be the go-to local bar to blow off steam after a tough day at work. The clientele is…read morecomprised of a really cool mix of local south- siders (read: White Sox fans!) and UChicago staff/students. There is an epic wall mural that features different aspects of the city, including a huge Barack Obama head. As I said: epic. The bar is separated into two distinct parts, divided by a counter/tables in the center (you have to walk all the way around if you want to switch sides or move at the tables). On one side is the bar and a few TVs to watch the games, giving it a louder sports bar kind of vibe. On the other side there are a bunch of tables--almost like picnic tables. It feels very communal and laid-back. It's a place you can sip on drinks and easily spend time with a group of friends. The Cove is very group-friendly. My favorite part? My friend brings his dog there and it's no problem. Is this bar a dive? Yes. Do I care? No. Do I actually love it? Absolutely. Best bar on the area, hands down.

The owner Sonnie Kireta and his security Milton Brawner used excessive force brutally assaulting my…read moreson who was a 3 year patron. My son had to leave in a ambulance,. had to go through wound care and physical therapy, unfortunately he had to learn that no where is a safe space and Bars in Hyde Park are not safe just because it is Hyde Par. Milton the security and owner had been drinking as well that night that's what I was told.. Beware this is not a safe place. The matter is still allegedly still being investigated we n witnesses it wss April 23 2026 because they won't release the entire video footage because it probably would incriminate the. I am still disgusted! I guess they have special privileges... Cancel the Cove .....

i love this place. came here for a dear silas concert . the bartenders are amazing but i do think…read morethe drinks are fairly pricey . bouncers are kind as well as the bartenders . the venue is spacious and there is vip seating surrounding the dance floor . they have weekly events going on , so there's always something for you to check out

Went to see a violinist Demola perform. Show was amazing. The venue was nice. Not overly packed,…read morewell organized. Line to enter was brisk.

The food service and ambience were all winners. I'm not sure how I missed that. This establishment…read morewas a thing. Every single thing that I ordered exceeded my expectations and I cannot wait to return. Reservations are recommended.

Loved the decor butt the service was lacking. The restaurant wasn't full when I went in, but…read moreservice was slow and I took them a bit to give me my check. The two dishes I ordered came out quickly. The food was all right. The jerk chicken taco was not five dollars. It could have been bigger with more filling. The coconut shrimp had great flavor. The pineapple ginger soda was really really good. I haven't had that kind in a while.

This is a good review because of the service provided by our waiter Mario, and the food which was…read morewell-prepared. Don't be confused--I WAS DISAPPOINTED! There were three major misses: 1) NO COFFEE was available until we were halfway through our meal--10am breakfast on a Sunday and no coffee is available//REALLY(?); 2) It was much more humid inside than was necessary given the temperature outside--turn on your air//it was stuffy; and, 3) I specifically asked in the reservation notes to be seated as privately as possible as this was an HR-related business meeting. I was seated one foot away from another table when other seating possibilities were available that were more private--clearly my note was not looked at before I was seated even though I asked if she'd seen my reservation. After being seated I asked if I could slide my table over as there was a wide open table to my right but a table a foot away to the left. The hostess accommodated the request, but 15 minutes later someone slid a table from the row in front of us to the space directly next to our table. The breakfast was good--"Big Benny" (Eggs Benedict's) was delicious according to my guest, and the "Make It A Classic" (2 eggs, hash browns, toast, bacon or sausage) was as advertised. My only negative on the food is the hash-browns tasted like potatoes out of a bag and were not warm so definitely not cooked to order despite the wait.

We decided to eat here after visiting the Presidential Obama Center, my first time. The service was…read moregood but I think the chefs were struggling with the orders as something was missing from each of our entree or added something that we omitted. Anyway I got the Gumbo and by golly it was delicious and had a nice kick to it. I also got the shrimp po-boy it was okay but I asked for onions and there were none. I will come back for breakfast/brunch and try again though! It's nestled at the bottom of a beautiful condo building and parking on the street.

The salmon was not only perfectly grilled it was beautifully presented! It was totally fab'! It was…read moreserved on a bed of veggies with an amazing yellow sauce! The cauliflower appetizer had tremendous flavor and was also artistically plated. Delish'! Our other app, deviled eggs, were, well, deviled eggs that reminded me of many a church basement. But, it too had an artistic delivery to it. The étouffée was tasty and nicely prepared w grilled (not boiled) shrimp. It's a lovely atmosphere and not overly noisy for how many people it holds. If I were to make any complaint it is that the overhead lights are turned on fully & brightly at 10 pm. Not a gentle increase over a few minutes but an immediate, full-on "get out, go home, leave NOW" feeling. Considering the prices and the otherwise wonderful evening, not cool. What gives Mesler? :-( All in all, a fun experience with tasty food. Don't not go, there is lots to like, but be sure you are done & gone by 9:58. Sincerely, Patrick Shaughnessy Chicago, IL

Ambiance extraordinary! Beautiful art pieces abound! The service was good. We dined during…read morebreakfast and the food was well prepared and the wait was reasonable The plating of the food is beautifully done. Definitely not your stereotypical hotel restaurant.

To have great food, unique atmosphere, wonderful staff from the hostess to the waiter (excellent),…read moreand the chef perfectly crafted cuisine, then you can't go wrong with this spot!!!

This place is magical, first when you walk in there is a beautiful wall display of flowers then you…read morewalk in and see romantic candles on tables with dim light. The ambiance is perfect if you are celebrating your anniversary or birthday. Now let's talk about the music, LIVE MUSIC!!! When I was there it sounded like jazz, besides the house of blues, where in Chicago can you go and hear live music? (I'll wait) The service was exceptional, very kind and personable staff, very attentive and easy to talk to. The food was utterly delicious, I've never had a steak so good in my entire life, & I've had steak at RPM & STK Overall an amazing experience, I will definitely be coming back and telling everyone about it. Thank you so much for an amazing experience.

Very spacious event spot. Have a great time Everytime I attend. Great atmosphere. Does have a…read moreparking lot as well right next to the facility.

Attended a live music event on Sunday with a party of 8. Everything was wonderful until they had to…read morekeep washing out our plastic glasses after every order. Not sure that I have ever been to a venue that didn't have ample supplies. I reported it to the guys upon entry and of course I got the 'I will find out what the issue is right now' but he never moved. So disappointing. I asked to just take the bottle to our seat but there was a significant difference in price for a bottle.

Everything was great! The service was exceptional. Even though it took us forever to decide on what…read moreto order, we experience short wait after ordering based upon great recommendations from our server. You can check out the photos... everything was really tasty and prepared perfectly. The crispy shrimp delivered on the crispness, the braised oxtail was tender and flavorful, the fried green tomatoes had a different breading than I was used to (not cornmeal) but it was a delightful difference. I always enjoy discovering new ways to prepare traditional foods. I didn't get to try the dessert but it looked and smelled good. It's a pound cake version vs angel cake. The Hyde Park area where Chant is located has a lot of restaurants nearby in case you want to taste hop or folks in a large group want to try different things.

We came here because, my husband enjoyed a meal here a few months ago. They do not accept…read morereservations and were able to seat us pretty quickly. Everyone was really nice. Sambal catfish with Cole slaw and cavitappi noodles in cheese sauce. The fish and cole slaw were very tasty. The noodles were okay. Koren Fried Chicken with pickles, corn bread, mash potatoes and gravy. The chicken was fried hard, it was a whole chicken but it was just okay in flavor. The pickle was a little weird. Mashed potatoes and gravy while I suspect they are powdered potatoes were decent on flavor. Pass on the corn bread. Lobster rangoon was pretty good. Honey Chipotle wings had a tasty sweet sauce. Fried green tomatoes was inedible, the green was too green leaving them hard, difficult to slice and bitter so we sent them back. Service was excellent, they took them away without a word and didn't charge us. Saigon noodles, best bite of the night! Tender beef, flavorful sauce, scallions and perfectly cooked noodles. Yum. Shrimp spring rolls. Just okay. Quesibirria eggrolls with tomato basil sauce, second best bite of the night. Tender meat, innovative sauce. Perfect eggroll shell. Grenada 9, spring fever, hibiscus margarita, all tasty! Lastly, there was a band. It was too loud (taking away from the dining experience especially with the acoustic feedback) and because my mother told me when you have nothing good to say, dont say anything, I'll stop there.

Went there for Karaoke night. I've actually gone several times. They don't follow the list.....if…read moreyou're white you get to sing - CONGRATS. If you're black and straight and not corpulent- you're gonna wait.....and possibly not get called. VERY STRANGE VIBE.

It's an East Hyde Park dive bar where you can get a pitcher of PBR -- and cold frosted mugs! -- for…read moreless than $10, cash only.