Simply Pasteur

Bartender Calen was truly the greatest! Was kind and efficient and did bits with us! so nice! COME…read moreTO THE NOOK!!

So... I'd parked my scooter on my way to Elixir, and couldn't help but notice The Nook as I was…read morewalking towards the entrance. After my drink next door, I would be remiss if I didn't stop in. What I got was one of the more unique and interesting cocktails I'd tried! It was the Sick Day, and while I don't command the English language or my palate enough to do it justice, I can tell you that it was definitely a great sipper. The absinthe mist, despite being just that, has a way of doing that. I want to give some credit to the service. While the bar was shorthanded at the time, the barman on duty did his very best as a one-man show. Can't fault them too much, someone calls out sick last minute, and that's that. However, if there is something I can hold against them it's the heat! I'm not sure why, but the upon coming in, the place was HOT! After settling in, it became more bearable, but this is the kind of thing that sometimes persuades me to leave before I order anything.

0.4 mi•Andersonville, Edgewater

Another design highlight is the dark wood against the ornate ceiling pattern

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Uvae Kitchen & Wine Bar

4.4(207 reviews)

Brining my review down a star. Here is why - I've had slow service here every time since my first…read morevisit. The wait staff has good personality, but that doesn't make up for the amount of time it takes to get a glass of wine or a loaf of bread around here. I don't love the summer menu choices and at my last visit many of the menu options that I tried to order were sold out. This was mid dinner service on a week day when it wasn't even busy. The wine I had on my first visit hasn't been available, and they don't always have a comparable sparkling Red available. Uvae is great, just not a 5 star experience.

We came here for a wine tasting and it was crazy how good everything was. They really do have a…read morebroad and unusual selection. Unfortunately I didn't eat nearly enough but I got some oysters and they were great. There's a nice outdoor seating area and the inside is very cozy and dimly lit.

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Vincent Restaurant

4.2(600 reviews)

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Wanted to share my recent experience at Vincent! I contacted them in advance and they were able to…read moreaccommodate our large party size for a celebratory dinner (16 of us). The new ownership and chef are phenomenal. The server was so knowledgeable yet very down to earth. Every single thing we ate was delicious! Some highlights: the apps, halibut, and filet mignon. And the drinks... a fabulous selection of wines, n/an options, and cocktails. It had been a few years since I dined at Vincent but can share the new owners and chef are providing such an exceptional experience I suggest you give it a try and support our local small business.

I had better hopes for this place, but this is how our experience went:…read moreGot there and were the first ones ( so we actually had to wait about 7 min before the opened the doors which was fine and we sat at their patio waiting for it ) They opened, we come inside and the first impression is that this is a cute little place, so it was off to a good start. After we sit down, waitress comes with paper menus and one of them is all wrinkled ( no attention to details here) but ok not a biggie. She then gives us a smaller menu with the "Special of the day" which was Branzino BUT she said to us that they only have one so if we want it we should tell her right away ( so two things here; one, we are the only ones in the place but two, how is this a special and you only have 1????) so this isn't a special, this is a leftover ... obviously that's not the route we were to take. Ok so we take a look the menu, ordered some drinks that were good and when she gets back we ordered the tuna tartare, but she says: we are sold out ( at this point there's only one more couple in the place- and remember we were the first ones ... what do you mean you sold out, you mean you didn't even buy/prep this dish for the day ... so we decided no appetizers then and went straight to the main course. So I went to the bathroom to wash my hands and the sink is clogged ( I have phobia to clogged sinks, they are disgusting) but whatever. Food came after 40 minutes ( do I have to remind you we were the first ones and only one more table was filled at that point ?) Fries however were delicious and my husband and I said that would be the only reason for us to come back. Fries with truffle and mayo ..

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FIYA

3.9(287 reviews)

Third meal at this restaurant. I had brunch and lunch before and they were good. So I tried their…read moredinner this time I visited Chicago. The dinner menu was quite different from the all-day menu; in particular there were more sides and entrees. I ordered the mixed grill for one ($36) with smoked lamb. The cut was lamb shoulder. Came with five thinly sliced pieces. I saw some reviews complaining that their lamb was too fatty. For lamb shoulder, however, I think the amount of fat was acceptable. But I wish there could be more meat. The meat was served over bejeweled rice. Basically it was an aromatic, turmeric & saffron spiced rice with dates, cashews and a tiny bit barberry (only found two). I wish there could be more barberry and fewer dates, because now it was purely sweet. This, together with the oil in the rice and my fatty lamb, made the dish a bit greasy. On the side I got some grilled long hots, grilled tomatoes, pickled cucumbers and tomatoes, ezme, zoug, tahini, and some freshly baked pita. The pita was soft, moist, chewy and paired well with everything else. I wish they could check if the pita was burnt, though -- one of my pita was burnt! Service was OK. Food came out quickly. It was chill to sit at the patio in a late summer, but they should put more lights. Indeed for half of my meal I had to use the flashlight on my phone for lighting lol.

Celebrated a family birthday at FIYA tonight and had a great time. Excellent service and…read morehospitality, along with fine food served in innovative ways, seemed to be the norm. We had a variety of things, including falafel and chicken shawarma hummus appetizers, followed by schnitzel, burgers, etc. all complimented by excellent wines suggested by our server. FIYA features a warm, elegant, but understated vibe that makes for comfortable dining and socializing. Prices are definitely upscale, but quality is extremely high. FIYA is highly recommended!

0.8 mi•Andersonville, Edgewater

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Nobody's Darling

4.6(93 reviews)

Minority-owned & operated

Women-owned & operated

In honor of Women's History Month I would like to update my review of Nobody's Darling to state…read morethat the lovely owners of this fine establishment are still doing their thing. Nobody's Darling is not just to have a chat and cocktail, they offer quite a few events for folks to attend. Below are a few examples of the swinging times you can have there. In 2026 I am so happy that they are still in business and thriving. The vibe is still cool, the menu for the cocktails is still exciting and the crowd is eclectic. Wine Down Wednesday Unwind midweek with Happy Hour 5-7pm $7 glasses of wine $20 bottles Thursday: Pitch Your Peeps Help your friend find love (or vibes). Pitch them to the room - all relationship styles welcome. Feel Good Fridayz w/ DJ All The Way Kay Start the weekend right! Happy Hour 5-7pm DJ Kay live 8-11pm Sunday Karaoke All Day Happy Hour starting at 2pm Karaoke 5pm-8pm Sip.Sing. Repeat. Empanadas by De Luna Empanada 7pm-10pm DJ Gloria on the decks Cocktails flowing all night Friday, March 20 DJ Set 8-11PM

Great drinks and no douchy "bro" energy to be found anywhere. I love this bar. The staff is so…read morefriendly and the vibe of the entire experience was very appealing. It's thought of as a gay bar and clearly that's a lot of the clientele, but all are welcome. Cocktails are delicious and run about $15 each. Pretty standard pricing. They have a good selection of n/a drinks and a menu for lower alcohol cocktails as well. Great neighborhood bar

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Little Bad Wolf

4.4(2.6k reviews)

Food is always great. Service is usually good. Ambiance is unique - very sultry with low light but…read moredoes have loud music and a lot of ambient noise. Good for a romantic date night.

Had lunch today at Little Bad Wolf in Andersonville and ordered the Bad Burger -- and it was…read morephenomenal! Two juicy patties, American cheese, house-made pickles and red onion mayo. Nothing overly complicated -- just a really well-executed burger. Little Bad Wolf has the accolades to back it up. Time Out ranks its larger Wolf Burger #1 in Chicago, while The Infatuation actually prefers the Bad Burger, saying the simpler version allows the meat to shine. After eating it, I understand the hype.

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Bad Burger with fried onion strings

La Pharmacie

4.6(60 reviews)

0.3 mi•Edgewater

Delicious cocktails, romantic and cozy environment…read more Great first or second date spot. Live music and all kinds of age groups and vibes. It's my go-to spot.

What a cool place! We visited this former pharmacy turned bar for an after dinner drink. I wasn't…read moreexpecting all that much but the inside is so cool, service was great, and the drinks were fantastic! They even had a live jazz band playing this particular night which was a really nice surprise. We sat ourselves at one of the tables since the bar was all full. The bartender was nice enough to come round to us to take our orders instead of us having to go up to the bar. I ordered one of the seasonal specialty drinks called "Stache". It was cachaca, pistachio orgeat, lemon, meletti, and cherry bark vanilla bitters. I love pistachio and I love amaro so it seemed like a good direction for me to go in. The presentation wasn't much but I was really pleased with the flavor! It was one of those drinks I had to force myself not to chug because it was that drinkable. All my friends seemed to like their drinks too. We were only here for an hour or so but I'd definitely return the next time I'm in Chicago.

0.7 mi•Andersonville, Uptown

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Chipotle barbecue beef taco. This was very good

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Bar Roma

4.3(453 reviews)

I dined on July 31, 2026, hosted by Chef Fred Ramos along with friends. The ambiance and decor…read moreprovided an authentic and culturally rich atmosphere. Chef Ramos was gracious, engaging, and welcoming, which contributed positively to the experience. The food and drink selections were well-curated, with impressive presentation, portions, and taste. Although my dining experience was short due to my out-of-state visit and plans to attend Lollapalooza, I intend to return for a longer meal during my next trip to Chicago.

Went here for Mother's Day! Had a reservation but it took them about 15 min to sit up down. No idea…read morewhy cuz it was not busy! The food was great, fresh and very tasty. I especially loved the seafood pasta. The portions were a good size. Drinks were spot on, had the limoncello! Now... the service ......lacks ! Our waitress didn't have any patience and was kinda rude. For an Italian restaurant ..... was expecting a bit more friendliness!

1.3 mi•Ravenswood, Lincoln Square

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Full house

VIN312 Winery

4.7(31 reviews)

What a fun and educational wine tasting by the lovely, enthusiastic and charming bartender, Crys!…read moreThanks to a really great deal via Groupon, you get tastings of seven different wines: white/red/one brut for two people for $45 including your choice of one white or red bottle to go. You get a card to rate each tasting w emojis, stars or numbers etc. My favorite was the Super Tuscan, as I prefer reds. (other Groupon options available.) This is my fourth wine tasting and it never gets old. I learned a little bit more about wine, wine making, etc. each time. The tasting room is quaint, comfortable clean and it's cool to see the wine barrels in the back creating that luscious liquid lol Many weekend nights offer live music/dancing for extended joviality among new friends. Dogs allowed a big bonus!! Free parking in lot.

Great wines and community! Definitely worth a visit. I love the monthly live music eventsread more

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In Fine Spirits

4.2(135 reviews)

Friendly staff, knowledgeable wine lovers, and generous pours. Craft beers available.read more

Popped in on a whim to grab something, and met the nicest staff - super helpful and kind! Made our…read morenight.

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Saturday wine tasting (around 2pm)

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thomas j.

17 years ago

I have always enjoyed Asian cuisine, especially Vietnamese. I have been going to Simply It restaurant on Lincoln and Belden. The food is healthy, light and delicious. While dining in, I noticed that the restaurant was offering a cooking class and I was so on board. The class took place on Monday the thirteenth at 5:30 pm. I was never much of an enthusiastic student but as soon as they greeted me with such charisma and joy, I was actually looking forward to the class. Though I felt like I was in a convention when they gave us name tags they actually helped bring the whole class together. Wine, beer, soda and others were provided to accompany the food we were going to indulge. We were introduced to Chef Kim once class started. She was very well spoken and attentive to the class, answering questions that people had or were thinking about. After each dish Kim interacted with all of us, making sure everything was clear. First came the lesson about spring rolls. Kim started by introducing the peanut dipping sauce, followed by the actual spring rolls. One of the high lights of the evening was probably rolling out the spring rolls. I should mention the size of my spring roll was probably about the diameter of a fat Cuban cigar. The tamarind shrimp soup was our next learning dish. It was very interesting to learn about the tamarind fruit/plant since I never heard about it until that night. Then, came the simply it beef, one of my favorite dishes at the restaurant. I really was excited about learning how to make it. The teaching of the dish was done by chef Hung. His explanations were very briefed and short. Fortunately Kim was there to follow and extend the answers and explanations. After the fabulous class, came the best and the most anticipating part that everyone was waiting for, eating the food. After seeing what actually went into every dish it made me appreciate much more the food. It felt like every taste bud was assigned to a specific ingredient making every bite so pleasent. This whole experience was so amazing! I met new people, learned how to cook one of my favorite dishes and got to eat some really good food. I would definitely do it again. As a matter of fact they are having another class in June about barbequing, just in time to show off my family and friends in the summer gatherings. read more

Thomas J.

17 years ago

Amy B.

6 years ago

So disappointing! We hadn't been to Pasteurs in years as we had heard their food and service weren't that great anymore and with over 40 wonderful and affordable Vietnamese restaurant choices around Edgewater it was never on our short list. Last night was a perfect gorgeous night and we had heard they had a nice garden so we gave them a call-the phone was answered by a cute but testy gentleman who arranged our reservation. When we showed up at 720 for our 730 reservation a young girl asked if we could come back at 730. Ok? Not would you like a drink while you wait or it will be a few minutes. Just come back. When I asked to use the restroom, I was directed to a dark hallway. I had to ask again. When we were seated by a rude manbun wearing waiter who barely acknowledged us we became a little concerned. The garden is stunning, lush, just so beautiful. we ordered our food with little help from The rude waiter, he never asked if we'd like drinks, he seemed put off and put out by our presence. He made no effort to fix our table when I pointed out it was more than just wobbly. Our apps arrived in 20 minutes and were delish. Our waiter never asked how we were doing. The patio was not packed, lots of tables of 2 and 3. We expected more. 35 minutes An hour after our appetizers where cleared away another server came buy to see how we were doing we said we wondered where our food is, he went to check and came back to say that the kitchen is busy and we'd just have to wait. Really? Our food arrived 30 minutes later. Aside from our waiter holding my rice bowl from the top with his hand touching my rice It was good. When we were done we asked a server, not our server if we could have our check. We did not tip well. This was such a disappointing experience and that's a shame as there food and atmosphere are great. The staff is poorly trained, rude verging on disrespectful. This could and should have been so much better. read more

Thao N.

Elite 12

103

15 years ago

Tucked away, between the bars on Lincoln Ave. in Lincoln Park, there is a taste from the past. Growing up on the North side of Chicago, I've been to just about every Vietnamese restaurant Uptown had to offer but the one place I've always missed was Pho Pasteur, which closed about 2 decades ago. Fast forward, 2 decades later, Tuan Nguyen, former co-owner of Pho Pasteur (time to eat) and Pasteur (now reopened) had set out on his own and Simply It has me reminiscing. You're greeted warmly into an intimate dinning room. The decor reminds me of the places I've visited in Vietnam. Tables are clean, always set with a tea candle, a vase of fresh flowers (no one does that for under $25 an entree anymore) and the floor is never sticky. Service is quick and attentive. Uncle Tuan, owner and Head Chef, will always check on you personally to make sure things are perfect. He's a really sweet man and if he has the time, he will sit and tell you a story. Sometimes, he'll even throw in free smoothies or desert. On to the food. Vietnamese food is pure and fresh and Simply It's menu is extensive so, I'll list just my favorites. Appetizers, I would recommend the Seafood Eggrolls or the Shrimp Papaya Salad. I've eaten them since I was 5, believe me, they're good. Entrees, I love the Pineapple Calamari, Simply It's Beef and the Catfish in a Clay Pot. All three are savory and true to Vietnamese marinates. Don't miss out on the Ginger tea! So, it's possible that my review is bias but I don't care what you think, I'm just happy to have found a piece of my past. Hopefully, you'll be lucky enough to experience what Simply It has to offer. read more

Matt K.

17 years ago

I came here with my wife last Sunday to celebrate my birthday. Needless to say, the restaurant itself was good enough to make my birthday one to remember (but don't tell my wife I said that!). Everything was extraordinary. The food was perfect; much better than anything I've tried in Argyle. Argyle has always been my go-to place to get quick pho or just about any Vietnamese dish since it's a bit closer to my place, but my wife decided to treat ourselves to something different, especially since it had such great reviews. I just never knew what we were missing out on! We started our meal with the Bon Vivant Platter, which has an assortment of their 'rolls' for a variety. We both thoroughly got through that quickly due to our appetites. I love their spring rolls! Then, for appetizers, I decided on the catfish in a claypot. The sauce it came in was not too sweet, but adequate enough to leave a good taste in my mouth. My wife opted with the beef and asparagus. She's really picky with her meat, but apparently, the meat was cooked just right for her. Amazing. We had a nice waitress who checked up on us on a few times, but did leave enough time in between so we can spend our dinner quietly and peacefully. We weren't surprised when it wasn't busy, but apparently, this isn't a good sign for restaurant owners...The owner of this restaurant is especially endearing. He's super nice and sent over a complimentary fried banana dessert because he heard it was my birthday. Help out this man and come to his restaurant! You won't be disappointed. I'm definitely coming out here more often, regardless if it's my birthday or not! read more

Liza M.

17 years ago

My brother recently came to Chicago from Houston for a quick visit. We were both craving Vietnamese food on a Sunday night. I've been here once or twice before with a couple friends and remembered it being delicious, so I wanted to introduce him to this place as well! When we got here, the owner was very hospitable and offered to seat us himself by the windows. The atmosphere is calm and warm, which helped us since it was pretty cold on Sunday night! Our waitress was really helpful in selecting dishes that would satisfy our cravings at the time. We ended up ordering the summer rolls and avocado wontons for appetizers. The summer rolls, albeit their name, were perfect. Very crisp and refreshing with the perfect accompanying sauce. The avocado wontons were a bit heavier, but were definitely a guilty pleasure due to the cream cheese and the avocado fusion. For entrees, my brother got the beef short ribs while I got the sate shrimp. According to him, the beef short ribs were "decadently marinated to satisfy the taste buds." Whatever that means (ugh, those literature majors!). The sate shrimp was just how I requested it--spicy! The portion was a bit big, especially after the appetizers, so I took it home for leftovers. Regardless, it still tasted delicious the next afternoon for lunch at work. My brother left with a good impression of this place. Hah, too bad he lives in Houston! I'll be back more often without him. ;) read more

tina h.

17 years ago

So I was sick a couple of days ago and decided that I wanted soup. And what's better than some Pho? Chicken Noodle Soup (american) is officially KICKED TO THE CURB. Basically most of ALL my friends order Pho when they're sick now. I of course had to order the Beef Pho. Plus an order of Shrimp Spring Rolls. DELICIOUSSSS. I love how everything comes on the side; the fresh bean sprouts, cilantro, basil, and lime. Who could forget the Peanut/Plum Sauce that comes with the rolls or the dark sauce and hot sauce that comes with the soup. I like mine with extra hot sauce. Just talking about it is making me want some Pho. So because I was pretty sick, I did order delivery for the first time. The owner was so sweet! Knowing that I was sick, he sent me Hot Tea. He promised it would make me feel better and of course it did. And it was really good tea! He also had said it would take 45 minutes to an hour which was sad to hear. But to my surprise the delivery person did make it to my place in about 30 minutes. NICEEEEE. Crazy thing was, the food was still HOT! Yummy in my tummy. And to top it all off, he sent complimentary oranges. What's better in this type of weather than some vitamin c? :) So, on a good note, I can say that if you don't want to leave the house or your lazy or your stuck somewhere. Order for delivery, it might just be the highlight of your day. Hope I helped make some decisions out there lol. read more

Rebecca L.

17 years ago

I was finally able to try this place after hearing excellent things about it from my other friends; let's just say I didn't know what I was missing out on! I recently moved into the area and was looking for some good Vietnamese food to satiate my craving. I previously ventured around the Argyle area, but once I tried Simply It's food, the restaurants in Argyle became very mediocre in comparison! The service here is great--attentive and friendly (especially the owner!). Upon entering, the owner jumped out of his seat to greet and seat us. My water glass was never too empty and empty plates were never on the table for too long. The atmosphere was cozy and warm, which definitely helped me get over the Chicago chill. The food itself was delicious. I split a bowl of the beef noodle soup (pho bo?) with my friend just to warm ourselves up. As far as my pho experiences go, I'd say this one definitely ranks around the top of my list. For my own entree, I had the Simply It's Beef. The tender cubes of meat and the fresh salad served on top of it went well together. I never like my meat too dry, so the marination was perfect for this dish. My friend ordered the Coconut Mango Beef entree, recommended by our waitress, and loved it! It was served in an actual coconut! How neat is that? Well, needless to say, I will definitely be coming back to this place and will be bringing many more friends! read more

jisue y.

17 years ago

So I came by on saturday night. We had I think 10 of us all together. We came in for my friend's birthday. It was pretty busy but we had a table and the service was still great! I think it was just about everyone's birthday party that night. They were sweet as sugar. They brought our table Fried Bananas with some Strawberry ice cream with a candle in it for my friend. It was pretty just to look at! Imagine how it tasted. It was my first time there. I wasn't quite sure what to wear and whatnot. But as it turns out they're pretty casual and their customers veries from old, young and the inbetween. Niceeeeee. It's truly a great place. And they're by alot of bars. ohh yeaaa :) The fun part for me is always the BYOB. They supplied us with the glasses and ice buckets.The girls and I had such a great time and the food was incredible! We ordered soooo much we couldn't even finish all of it. The Sate Shrimp was soooo good that we had to order a second order of it. Yummmm. The Vegetarian Rolls were delightful. We had also ordered Curry Chicken, King Crab Pasta, Seafood Noodles, Bamboo Roasted Duck, 2 orders of Avocado Wontons, Eggrolls, and Summer Rolls. I can't remember what the other dishes were but everything was wonderful. I'd totally come back. Turns out, they deliver pretty much EVERYWHERE! I don't live around here so that's a given Brownie Points. read more

Adam J.

17 years ago

Quite recently, my friends and I were having a huge party! We rented out a huge space, invited all my friends, had a DJ, and everything setup. Until I realized we had no one to cater food. Calling up the owner Tuan two days before he agreed right away! I've been into Simply It 5 times before and every single time has been a blast. So I thought why not? Vietnamese after all, is one of my most favorite cuisines. Tuan immediately took my order asked what I'd like and even gave me a free bubble tea just for ordering with him. We ordered quite a few things, lemongrass chicken, beef short ribs, chicken fried rice, dumplings, avocado wontons, beef and asparagus, sate shrimp and they all came with enough white rice!!! The price was probably the best part, it was all such great value. All this food fed my huge party the entire night everyone gave me big points for ordering from Simply It. Delivery was very fast, the food came on time with everything hot and ready to be served. When it first came in and was placed on the tables we had a frenzy of people running up to it and fighting for the avocado wontons! lol! Well what else is there to say? I love this place and it's food. It's got excellent value and Tuan if you're reading this thanks so much!!!!! I'll order catering for my next party from you again! read more

Emily R.

17 years ago

Recently, we had catering from Simply It for a company party. Half of our attendees were vegetarian, the other half being ravenous meat-eaters. I called about a week in advance to work out everything with the owner to make sure that it worked out smoothly for both groups. Thankfully, it worked out splendidly! For a group of 30, we got 5 different appetizers: avocado wontons, chicken puff pastry, shrimp spring rolls, seafood egg rolls, and the chicken avocado. Within the first hour of mingling and eating, all of the appetizers were gone. With the help of a couple employees from Simply It, we were able to change out the appetizers quickly with the entrees. They were extremely helpful and made sure that I was left with as little to do as possible regarding all of the food. Our entrees included the Asian Vegetables on Crispy Noodles, Lemongrass Chicken, Grilled Salmon Noodles, Lemongrass Chicken, Beef Ribs, Vegetable Fried Rice, and Seafood Noodles. Although we ordered an incredible amount, I had everyone take home a bit, while saving some for myself as well. The food tastes delicious as leftovers as well; that must say something! But I'd like to thank Simply It for making the evening go swimmingly well. I'll be sure to call again when I need to plan another party! read more

Will F.

285

7 years ago

Nice people. Just okay food. Some interesting twists on the old classics, but the execution is a bit meh. Maybe it's the Midwestern palate. Kind of bland. Not really enough spice. I've eaten a lot of Vietnamese food in Austin and Houston (and California), and Simply It simply doesn't measure up to any of those spots. We ordered way too much food, hoping at least one or two would be a hit with our family of five. Our kids usually love Vietnamese food. They didn't really like any of it, other than the rice, which was just fine. It's hard to mess up plain rice. The beef and mango was sort of exciting on paper, but in reality it was bland and disappointing. The avocado filled wontons were okay but not really what we were hoping for. The Banh Mi was not on a really nice fresh French baguette; the bread was almost a bit soggy. The coconut shrimp was just fine. The spring rolls were pretty decent but the sauce was just okay. The dumplings were dried out, which was odd. The caramelized chicken in a clay pot might have been better with an actual clay pot. It wasn't all that caramelized. The people seem really kind and family oriented. The location is pretty cool. But the food only gets about 2.6 stars from me, which I'll round up to 3. read more

Cathleen P.

17 years ago

Recently my friend's birthday was thrown here. I came in from the suburbs and was a bit late, as luck made it. I came in when they were still waiting on their table because the place was packed at the time. It wasn't too bad, we waited only twenty minutes, but I was really impressed that we got tons of little finger food appetizers while we waited. It made me feel like the owner really cared and did the best he could possibly do while we were waiting. The wait wasn't too bad either, we were talking, making up for lost times and before the party knew it. Our table was ready! By then, we had all sat down got all our orders in. The service is so great here! they were able to get us in and out for our movie, the food came out quickly everything being delicious- of course! they made sure we had everything we needed, all waters were filled, everyone had their wine glass, and that everyone's food was tasting good for themselves. I personally had the coconut mango beef! one of the best choices on the menu, I wouldn't mind ordering it again the next time, and another time and maybe the next next time I come in again. read more

Terry K.

17 years ago

Catering here is simply awesome! My friends and I had a birthday party serving about 50 people. Where else to turn to but simply it? I called in and ordered the man who took my order couldn't be anymore helpful and funny. He also asked if it was my first time ordering and I replied yes. To that he included an extra half pan of dumplings to which I was grateful. So the food came on time, fresh, hot and ready to serve. The beef was just tender and juicy. So flavorful and when I went to try the chicken fried rice. Just out of this world! I also ordered avocado wontons, shrimp springrolls, lemongrass chicken (full pan), tilipia and a second pan of beef and asparagus. In fact, it was so good I was contemplating hiding some of the food so that my friends couldn't get anymore for themselves. It's just that good. It's priced just right and tastes like I should've paid more for this food. Much better than anything I could find on argyle, I was looking to see if any of those restaurants there would cater but could not find any. I'm glad I ordered with simply it. 5+ stars for amazingness read more

Timothy R.

17 years ago

Wooo for good food! my parents, girlfriend and several roommates including myself were feeling hungry for some vietnamese. So we hit up this place on friday night and came in around the busy hour at 7. Shockingly, we were able to get a table in 15 minutes without a reservation. The man running out front got us seated and made sure our dinner was going well. We actually even got free lemonade and ice tea for waiting. What other place does this?? It was awesome! Free always tastes better! Onto the food, we were stuffed at the end of our dinner. The Barbeque Beef Short Ribs were amazing, simply it's beef, lemongrass chicken, pineapple callamari and tofu&eggplants were all great. The food came out on a timely manner which made us all happy. At the end of our meal we were given plates of sliced oranges, it made a nice touch. I would have given this place 5 stars but as typical for any other Lincoln Park restaurant the seating was slightly tight on a busy night. Not a big deal, but it almost made 5 stars. Still, a great restaurant with good food and service at an awesome price. read more

timothy b.

17 years ago

My husband and I went to Vietnam last summer and we thought it was so great and the food was spectacular. We used to live in Texas and the Vietnamese food there was pretty decent. We now do live in Chicago and had some friends who recommended Simply It to us. I figured it wouldn't hurt to try it. We came in Saturday night and there was such a large crowd of people waiting for tables. We actually had reservations for a group of 6 but did have to wait for 20 minutes. I really didn't mind the wait. The owner was very nice. He had gave out appetizers, water, and tea to everyone who were waiting on tables. The place was crowded, I mean crowded. Chairs were touching almost back to back and certain spots you would have to squeeze to get through, like going to the bathroom. But, we all still enjoyed the food, everything was excellent and fast. We will definitely come back. The only complaint that I do have is that the weekend is too busy. For a slow-paced dinner, I'll make reservations for an earlier time next time. Or make reservations for a weeknight. But, we will come back. read more

Sharon G.

15 years ago

Let me start by saying that I'm a fan of all foods Asian, period. However, Vietnamese seems to be the hardest to find in its FINEST form. Not as popular as the ubiquitous Chinese, Thai, and sushi joints, competently executed Vietnamese is a rare treat. First, a few word, the service is perfect, with knowledgeable, attentive, and friendly waitstaff. We just walked into the restaurant without reservations in rush hour last Saturday but they still tried to get for me a table. We waited for a table around 15 minutes while we was drinking lovely hot teas which given from the little owner. After that, foods went out really fast and all of them were so fantastic. I got the Coconut and Mango beef when my husband got the Mahi-mahi which came out after the healthy spring rolls. Mouthwatering good. Everything was wonderful. Outstanding work, Simply It!!! In summary: highly recommended! If you enjoy Vietnamese food, or you're looking for something new to try, Simply It should not be missed, but don't forget to for reservations because they are usually extremely busy on weekend. read more

sebastien l.

16 years ago

5 STARS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I cannot rate this place highly enough. Simply it has simply won my heart over. After passing this place on the street several times I decided to try it, but not dine-in or delivery. I had a party on Saturday and thought I'd give this place a shot since they advertised that they catered. I called in and Tuan the manager on the phone was more than accommodating in taking my order, got the necessary information and that was it! Less than 10 minutes on the phone to order a huge catering menu for my party. When asked if I have tried the food before I replied no and he asked If I could come in and try a small sampling of everything I ordered. So I did and it was amazing as I imagined. So comes the day of catering and the food came promptly, hot and ready to be served. As for the food? We ordered nearly a little of everything on the menu. Overall, this is a great place with great prices and friendly people. I'll definitely look at working with them again in the future for more of my or my friend's catering needs. read more

Jose r.

18 years ago

I love this place. I have been there twice and the owner remembered me and greeted me like if I was a long term customer which I will become. As soon as my friends and I sat down, the waiting staff greeted us very pleasantly and enthusiastic. Not only were the dishes hot, large and delicious but the waiter brought us a dish on the house. I guess because the owner recognized us. At the end of the night we were very stuffed. The atmosphere of this restaurant made us feel very relax and enjoy our food even more.Not only the owner is passionate about the restaurant but also very adorable and friendly. The waiting staff was excellent. For anyone that has not tried Vietnamese cuisine I definitely recommend this restaurant so you could have a good first time experience. For those that have tried Vietnamese cuisine definitely check out this place and if this restaurant becomes one of your favorites which for us has become you might get a free dish which means great free food and you cant beat that. Overall this place is Fantastic read more

jane s.

17 years ago

I just came here last night and it was just fabulous! our party was a bit unorganized and nobody called to notify them that we were running late by half an hour. our gigantic party of 14 people ended up waiting another 25 minutes because our table was seated to other reservations. the staff cleared out the dining room for our party, while then we ate lots of small little mini eggrolls, talked and had a great time waiting. before I knew it, we were in and seated! Onto the food, I ordered the pineapple callamari and this thing was just fabulous. Just perfectly cooked, not too overseasoned I ended up ordering another one to go for lunch in the afternoon tomorrow! BYOB that's a HUGEEEE PLUS! Our birthday girl was sang happy birthday to, they turned off all the lights in the dining room and the whole restaurant sang to us. It was so fun! I'm coming back here ASAP for the next big party we have, great foods and great services. They definitely know how to treat their customers and again, the food is just fantastic! read more

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