don't ever play on Seafood Junction name!! that might have been the best fried catfish I had since…read morethe '96 family reunion. My girl also said her shrimp was fried to perfection! The place could use a lil work on the inside but I ain't tripping. y'all should get at me about a commercial.

Food was delicious as always. friendly and fast service, me and my daughters love the ambiance. We…read moreeat here all the time

Carnivore in Oak Park…read more This is a butcher shop and fish market that also sells sandwiches I can't really decide if the old time decor is by design or if the place is really needing an upgrade. I actually think it's the latter. It's a lot smaller than I imagined with very limited seating. We went here for the grilled salmon sandwich. We had seen many online reviews saying it is amazing. They make the sandwiches right in front of you, so you know that they are fresh. We took our sandwiches to go and by the time we got them home , they were cold. The fries traveled well, but again they were also cold bu the time we got home. The grilled salmon sandwiches were very good, but not great , and I really would have loved to have eaten it warm. Prices are on the high side for the butcher meats. But I guess you should expect that since they are an artisanal butcher. I did not like the look of some of the meats in the cases. Would we go back? Maybe to try the Bacon Burger. But we would definitely recommend eating your food in the butcher shop and not taking it to go. I have just found out that that are moving into Carnival Grocery in Oak Park.

I needed something very specific for a recipe, it's so hard to find guanciale to make carbonara!…read more Carnivore was about the 10th place I called and they right away let me know they had plenty! As soon as I walked in, I saw so many goodies I knew I was taking home. They had a very well curated selection of fancy condiments from small makers, rare ingredients, and the highest quality version of many every day foods! Everyone behind the counter was so friendly and knowledgeable. I had to try one of their sandwiches and got the salmon po boy at their recommendation. It was really well seasoned and super fresh with a very generous slice of fish on it. Definitely coming back for another one next time I'm in the area! Thank you so much for great service and products!

Great food. Terrific service Nice menu…read moreCool restaurant Construction around restaurant is a pain

Getting to Rustico during construction (the street is closed) can be a challenge. Our biggest…read morechallenge was our GPS taking us to the alley behind the restaurant. That was nice, I suppose, but there is no entrance in the back. We ended up parking just down the street and walking, unfortunately in the rain. Some of that is important for as long as the construction lasts. Our GPS issue has nothing to do with the restaurant. It's just a friendly FYI in case it's your first time. The place was cute, but kind of ordinary. I was surprised when trying to find the restroom there is another big room of tables behind the bar. Servers were attentive, but they mislead us just a bit. Our friend asked about the paella and was told it was, or maybe could be (?) a single serving. Well... no way. It was massive. I believe he enjoyed it, but didn't come close to finishing it. I'd say it's easily a two-person meal. We were also told pizzas were individual size. The pizza had eight slices and could easily serve two. Mark enjoyed it. He ordered the four cheese pizza, which included blue cheese. I took a bite and definitely tasted it and didn't care for it. I think the blue cheese might have been one reason Mark DID like it. I ordered an appetizer, PULPO A LA PLANCHA from the Hot Tapas menu. It was quite good. I also had the soup of the day, which was mushroom. It was delicious! I finished all my food and was perfectly satisfied and full.

Great bar atmosphere!!! go for the cocktails, but don't eat the food!!! The fried calamari was…read moreover cooked and really chewy. The chicken wings were soggy. The jambalaya came with oil, soaked bread and was sitting on a bed of extremely overcooked, gummy rice, and it looked like the sausage on the plate was a few days past edible. Really disappointing

I visited Poor Phil's on a weekend night and it was busy! I was able to seat myself at the bar and…read moremy bartender made me feel welcome and answered my questions. He had great recommendations about the menu, and I was not disappointed. Poor Phil's is known for their seafood, and I now see why. I enjoyed the atmosphere here, a great neighborhood pub with interesting decor and a friendly laid back vibe. I'll be back as they have nice outdoor seating as well.

It was a lazy Saturday so I ordered delivery. I received my order within the hour which was very…read moreimpressive. I ordered catfish, shrimp, hushpuppies and cole slaw. Hungry girl syndrome kicked in so I forgot to take pictures of my food but everything was fresh and hot when it arrived. The catfish and shrimp were well seasoned and perfectly fried. The hushpuppies were fantastic! They were golden brown but melted in your mouth. I'm hooked! Everything was absolutely delicious. I will definitely be ordering again.

Ok heard about this place and I've been looking for a place that have frog legs. Found my new place…read moreto go to. I don't have to travel far to get 'em. So, here goes! Ordered different things on the menu from frog legs, big shrimp, fried mushroom, fried okra, and salmon croquette. All are delicious and lightly breaded just the way I like it. I actually can taste the meat on the frog legs unlike other places. Oh my, the shrimp was big, fresh, and savory. Everything was great and worth it. Less breading for sure. I will be back and try other things on the menu! Place is right off Madison/Austin-Chicago side and street parking available. And let's not forget, the service was nice and made you feel welcome.

Great food and ambiance! This is a great spot on a Friday night with your girls!!!!!…read more Steph is so awesome!!!! She remembers us every time we come in!!!!!

I want to start with the positive -- the food was absolutely awesome! Everything we ordered was…read moreflavorful and well-prepared. The drinks were definitely on the pricey side, but honestly, they were worth it. Now for the not-so-great part -- the service was disappointing. No one was rude or unfriendly, but we rarely saw our server and had to wait or flag someone down just to ask basic questions. It just didn't feel attentive. When we walked in, they checked our IDs, which felt a little unnecessary given our age, but we understand policies are policies. The ambiance was nice and calm with music playing in the background, and the bar wasn't crowded, which made us even more confused about the lack of service. We would go back when we're in town -- if only for the food -- because that part truly did not disappoint.

Came on a Sunday and didn't realize the brunch is a buffet and you get to choose an entree with a…read morecomplimentary drink. It was very hot outside, so I got an iced tea. Went to the buffet and had tried their shrimp cocktails (not peeled), raw oyster, smoked salmon, mini croissant, pastries, and quiche. The buffet also had crab claws, muffins, fruit, and salad that I didn't have a chance to try as I was getting too full. The smoked salmon was my favorite. The quiche had two types; salmon was salty and the other I think spinach was too egg yolk taste. Both were dense and not light. Oysters were fine and didn't get sick afterwards. For the entree, I originally wanted the lobster toast, but the waiter mentioned it is a small dish. So I choose the Herb crusted white fish, which was really delicious. The fish was cooked perfectly and was juicy. Came with mashed potatoes and spinach. Then, for dessert I had tried the lemon bar and crème brûlée. Both very good. I did see someone else order the crab cake royal, it was a decent size and looked bigger in person than the photo I found on yelp. Would probably try that if I have a chance to come back.

We dined late here with a large group midweek recently. How welcoming the staff was, even as we…read moreexited our transportation upon arrival! We enjoyed that same inviting attitude from every member of the staff during our meal as well. The dining area was beautifully decorated and very clean and comfortable. Warm, fresh, crusty bread service was delicious with my delicious choice of one of several French wines by the glass. Price point is reasonable. My Petite Mesclun salad was fresh and flavorful. The White Fish in lemon caper sauce was truly sublime! What an explosion of flavor and texture, with sautéed spinach leaves! I finished with hot tea and a trio of seasonal fruit sorbets. Yum! Highly recommended.

Came here for lunch with my parents and family. Wonderful menu and service. Great outdoor seating…read moreeven with North Avenue rushing by. We ordered bruschetta, calamari, bolegnese, lamb chops. Great servings sizes. Perfect amount. The inside decor is terrific. Would love to come back for dinner.

Great service, comfortable seating, neat environment, easy parking, and very tasty lunch today. We…read morehad the burger, pesto shrimp linguine, and the crab cakes. All were served perfectly and hot. The flavors were very pleasant, so was the Pinot noir wine.

The food is really good here -- highly recommend the shrimp and grits! Ambiance and service was…read morefine.

I was excited to hear about a Rooftop on the West Side of Chicago. A friend of mine invited me out…read moreto an event that was being held at TNT Rooftop. Cool. Even though there is street parking, you have to get arrive early to get a parking spot. There was a nice security at the door to assist you inside. I was lucky to find a park right in front of the place. I walked inside and was amaze by the decor and ambience. Nice music, seating area and bar to order your drinks. The service was good. Now here is where this review lost stars. The Food. Very pricey and mediocre. I ordered the supposedly Super Nacho Platter for $18.00 which I paid more with the tax. My food arrived in a black syform container with lack of meat, cold and tasteless. A lady sitting across from me order the chicken wing platter for $32.00 which she ended up paying around $40.00. Very disappointing to pay this much for a few wings and fries. I don't mind supporting neighborhood businesses. Now we are paying more for the ambience than the food and drinks.

Amazing place! They have so many things to choose from that even the pickiest eater will find…read moresomething. We were in early for dinner and had the place to ourselves. We got two kinds of mandu, the seaweed rolls, sweet potato fries, a side of rice and a fried egg and an order of the donkatsu. Everything was delicious! The seaweed rolls are incredible - stuffed with glass noodles and deep fried! The tonkatsu is a huge portion too. There were four of us and we still had dumplings left to take home. I hope more people give this place a try because it is a welcome variety to the usual dinner fare!

NEW KOREAN SPOT! Opened up over the summer…read more Tteokbokki dishes, soups, rice bowls and fried favorites fill the menu. Tip: be mindful of "spice level" on the menu. I am not a huge spicy person, but can take a little heat. 1 tamale = 6 spice level 3 tamale = 10 spice level The owner is Korean and the dishes are great and always being tweaked. I have had Korean food, but dang, the spice level is insane. I would love the option to tone down some of the spice for some of the dishes to try them. 1 tamale spice level for me was enough, my sinuses were cleared out! Whew They are known for their rice cakes! Tried the rose tyeokbokki and it was tasty with little sausages, cabbage, noodles, rice cakes. Beef dumplings were crisp and flaky. Kids: chicken fingers and fries is the only kid friendly option Service was friendly and quick and the restaurant is somewhat quiet with soft music playing in the background. Overall, great experience and will definitely be back to try more of the dishes!