We are semi-frequent visitors to the Little Bad Wolf. However, it is often busy. As a result, we decided to try out The Good Wolf. We loved our experience and will definitely be back! The ambiance is chic, warm, and welcoming. It is also a spacious building with a bit more seating than Little Bad Wolf, so that is nice. We went from a 1.5 hour wait at Little Bad Wolf to almost an immediate seating at the Good Wolf's bar. You can't beat that! The bartender/waiter, Zach, was great! He took good care of us, making us feel welcomed and answering any questions we had as first timers! I got the charred boulevardier cocktail and my spouse got a local IPA beer on tap. We both loved our beverages and were very happy! To eat, we started with the brown butter broccolini side. It was so delicious, decadent, and flavorful. We will definitely get this again! For entrees, I got the duck gnocchi and it was divine. Perfectly filling, delightfully flavorful, and high quality! My spouse got the fish and chips and loved it! I tried a bite and loved how crisp the fish was! And the giardiniera aioli was scrumptious! Prices were reasonable for such a high quality meals. And the space was clean and welcoming. We loved it! We can't wait to go back. We are thrilled to have another great dinner spot in the Andersonville neighborhood! read more

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One thing was missing: top down lighting; otherwise a fantastic experience! I'm a big fan of Little Bad Wolf next door, and finally made it a point to stop in and visit the neighbor. It's not flashy, it is less busy, and if you don't know... sneeze and you'll miss it. The vibe is dark and moody, with notes of brown and dark blue. The art also fits the overall atmosphere well. I question, however, the large TV screen that seemingly only shows their name. It's not intrusive, just a bit weird. However, it was so dark that seeing the menu was more challenging than it needed to be. I can light it up with my phone, though I do (and did) so at the risk of being 'that guy'. Top-down lighting folks, I see the lamps up there, too! I ordered: - Oysters (4 as-is, 4 with mignonette on the side) - Duck Gnocchi - Sticky Toffee Pudding The oysters were medium-sized and excellent quality! They were delightfully briny and without a hint of cartilage or sand. The first order came with mignonette, and while enjoyable, being a bit of a purist, I put on a second order with mignonette on the side. Sure enough, I found myself adding it of my own accord. All the more evidence the kitchen knows what it's doing! Further proof? The Duck Gnocchi - the gnocchi themselves were soft and pillowy, more so than I've experienced up to this point. The duck in the dish was tender and soft as can be. The veggies (mirepoix) were sliced and cooked perfectly, adding texture, freshness and bulk (fiber?) without overpowering anything. To top it all off, breadcrumbs for a little crunch, and a mild sauce that tied everything together in perfect harmony. For the most important course, dessert, we have the Sticky Toffee pudding. A well cooked, well sauced helping of pudding, topped with a large scoop of ice cream that slowly melted, transforming the flavor as you go. For drinks, I ordered the Charred Boulevardier and the Burnout. The Boulevardier was rich, sweet and savory, in contrast the Burnout was brighter and fresher, and still boozy. While neither drink was a smack to the face with alcohol, after getting up, I could feel the effects. In terms of their service, it was polite and attentive, and all items came out fast! The prices are okay, though if you love oysters, keep in mind they will set you back $4/each! Final verdict: There is nothing at The Good Wolf that I wouldn't happily order again. It is hard to choose a standout when everything was of a high caliber. I look forward to working my way through their menu, and continuing to feed the good wolf (props is you know the story of the Two Wolves). read more

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I've been a patron of the Little Bad Wolf ecosystem (Gretel, Wolf & Co., the coffee, butcher, and grocer) since the beginning, and I really want The Good Wolf to succeed. The ingredients and concepts are clearly high quality, but unfortunately, the execution of several dishes during my last visit resulted in a mixed and ultimately disappointing meal. The Hits and Misses: Duck Gnocchi: The base flavor was wonderfully comforting, but the entire dish was heavily over-seasoned to the point of being too salty. Shrimp: High-quality shrimp, but they were dry and significantly overcooked. They would benefit greatly from being served with a simple garlic herb butter. Crab Cabbage Salad: The char on the cabbage was a pleasant touch, and the amount of crab for the price was fair. However, the dish was unbalanced; there was too much raw red onion, which completely overwhelmed the sweet, delicate flavor of the crab. Chicken and Peppers: The chicken was moist and of excellent quality, which I appreciated. Yet, it lacked basic seasoning and really needed salt. It was served with an extremely generous--to the point of being wasteful--portion of fries. The cocktails were the highlight of the night, perfectly balanced and well-made. The service was also a bit strange. I also overheard two other tables expressing frustration with their service timing and attentiveness. The potential here is huge, but until the kitchen tightens up on seasoning consistency and preparation timing, it's hard to justify a higher rating. 3.2 stars read more

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The service was excellent and the restaurant decor made an evening with friends feel just the right amount of elevated and laid back. The happy hour menu had great options and then when we ordered for dinner everything came out perfect. Maybe the best burger in Chicago?? Will have to go back and try again. read more

The Good Wolf - Steak tartare - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I came to The Good Wolf on a Friday night and I was surprised it wasn't busier! All the service staff were super friendly and helpful. The restaurant was very well decorated and felt sophisticated. I do wish they had a stricter dress code for the staff because some people's attire seemed too casual / not aligned to the restaurant's ambience in my opinion. I tried the following: -Piano and Jazz NA cocktail: it was good, a little too tart, but not bad for a NA option (4/5) -Cheese curds they were just okay (3/5) -Burger was phenomenal and had a nice spice to it (5/5) but unfortunately the fries were room temperature and definitely the low light of the meal (2/5) A solid four stars- I'd be happy to go back but I probably won't become a regular. The burger is definitely worth trying and if they clean up some details / make some easy adjustments to the food quality it could definitely become a 5-star stop. read more

The Good Wolf - Piano and jazz mocktail - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Amazing food, literally some of the best things I've ever eaten. Great service, very cool environment. Love it.

Enjoyed everything. Ambiance is cozy and welcoming. Staff was exceptional and friendly, made a perfect dirty martini and espresso martini. We had the cheese curds which is a must do in any midwest bar but it's a tad elevated here with two dipping sauces and in tempura batter. We split the carbonara which was made perfectly- every bite I savored. He had the good burger which was great but a little overcooked. I had the artichoke parm - everything about it was awesome. Bread I have to say was the best part. We split both desserts and we were both full but managed to eat most of the dessert. Would recommend this now that we've tried both The Good Wolf and The Little Bad Wolf, both were great but I like the Good Wolf better for the menu and cozy atmosphere and the super friendly staff. read more

The Good Wolf - Lemon Curd and Toffee Pudding - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This place is a fancier sister to the Bad Wolf. Perfect for a romantic date night! I visited twice, and the lighting can get pretty dark depending on where you're seated. They don't take reservations, but I haven't had any issues being seated right away during the weekdays. Highly recommend the cottage fries. I love the thinly sliced potatoes with prosciutto complemented with the softest shaved manchego. It's a good size as well. The sticky toffee was amazing. It came out warm and the combination with ice cream was excellent. Gnocchi and duck was salty to me, and the dish was small for the price. The gnocchi itself was so soft and yummy though. There was fish dish that is no longer on the menu that was delicious and well seasoned. My friend enjoyed her carbonara as well. The carbonara is supposed to be one of the larger dishes so I would like to try that the next time I visit. The drinks here were great. I would visit the bar just for their cocktails. The service has been consistent both times. I can't wait to get the cottage fries again! read more

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Kudos to the designers for creating a cool, artistic, welcoming space. Menu options were somewhat limited with an emphasis on sandwiches (one burger, one hot dog, and one chicken sandwich among a few others). Shout out to our server Alexis who was attentive, helpful, and personable. My wife loved her seasonal salad as well as the fish and chips. We both give thumbs up to the cheese curds (yummy). I'm generally not a fan of specialty drinks but The Burnout may have converted me. However, The Good Burger...not so good. Along with the "hand cut fries," nothing special, just meh. I ordered medium rare and got medium well. You just can't mess that up. Alexis offered to replace it but I didn't think that would have elevated it above standard fare. Might we come back? Likely. In this day of expensive food and restaurants, The Good Wolf had Great Value. There isn't a 3 1/2 star rating so we erred up. read more

We both had the chicken and peppers, it was delicious. The wine selection was good and the atmosphere had a good vibe.

Came here with a few friends to celebrate a bday and we did mostly a family style. We got the cottage cheese fries and another pork dish (neither of which I tried bc I don't eat pork), 2 orders of oysters (very good), 2 orders of the duck gnocchi (good but very salty, enough to share IMO), italian beef (friend said it was good) and a bunch of drinks. With tax and tip it was around $550. The vibe is cool, a little loud but the music was old school hip hop - if you're in your 40's, think Buddha Lounge. Overall idk if I'd be back anytime soon but it's worth checking out. read more

First time trying little bad wolf's cocktail bar and it didn't disappoint. The cocktails were solid and I love that it's a little brighter than bad wolf. They have a similar but distinctively different vibe. Highly recommend for a date read more

Having just moved to the area from a different part of town, I've been working my way through the neighborhood establishments. So far this is at the top of the list! The atmosphere is very welcoming, the service extremely friendly and helpful, and the overall vibe is electric. Even though it was very busy, we were seated almost immediately at a "communal table" The food and drinks are what's really important at a restaurant/bar and neither disappoints. Everything looks, smells, and tastes even better than you would have hoped. Their fries, burgers, steak and even house dressings are all worth a visit. Each item had a very unique flavor and was delicious! Overall a fantastic place to visit in Andersonville and I intend to visit frequently. read more

Do not rely on this place for any important occasions. They cancelled our Valentine's Day reservation day-of. read more

The Good Wolf - Reservation cancellation email - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I'm obsessed with this new place in our neighborhood, I really loved the gnocchi and duck and the toffee pudding was a blast Service was also great, if you like fancy vibes you're going to love the ambiance because lights and art are awesome, perfect for a date night! read more

The Good Wolf - Gnocchi and duck - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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If you've ever gone to Little Bad Wolf (which if you haven't then that's also recommended!), then Good Wolf is a must-visit. As the sister restaurant, it brings the same inviting atmosphere but elevates the dining experience with more refined flavors and creative dishes. The monkfish is a standout -- perfectly cooked and bursting with flavor. Don't skip the lemon dessert either, it's a delightful, refreshing finish to the meal. The service, drinks, and food were all top-notch, and the ambiance makes it a great choice for a date night or a casual get-together with friends. I'll definitely be returning! Highly recommend for anyone looking for a unique yet approachable fine dining experience. Can't wait to check it out again next time I'm in town! read more

The Good Wolf - Monkfish, beef Wellington, cottage fries, cheese curds, sticky toffee, lemon dessert - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The burgers are as good as they say they are. Right in line with Au Cheval which one of my faves. Get the burger. Get the burger. Cocktails are good too. Casual ambiance read more

didn't think a step up from Little Bad Wolf was possible, but they achieved it. Incredible food and awesome staff with a classy bar and bartender to boot. A perfect date spot. Cheese curds were unique, all the sauces were great in different ways and the breading really was great. The Carbonara and double decker both were phenomenal, with both being so different from each other but nailing the flavors. My wife had named this and one of the best Espresso martinis in the city. Love The Good Wolf and everything chef Kohli is doing. read more

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The Good Wolf is a great place to stop in for a cocktail and/or food. They have just started a great Happy Hour with cocktail and wine specials and light bites. Service is fantastic. Matt the Monday bartender is excellent. Been here a dozen or so times over the past months and love the place. read more

The Good Wolf - Fantastic Good Wolf Old Fashioned. - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Good food, great service and excellent drinks. And reasonable happy hour times (after folks are actually off work!). Will def return!

Wait was overlong at the bad wolf on a Friday night so we ended up here, walked right in. Cool space but very loud for a small dining room. Gnocchi and duck confit were very tasty, those with sandwiches and fish and chips were underwhelmed. read more

I don't wanna write a negative review because I know this place is only been open for about a month, but we were pretty disappointed and probably won't be back unless we hear better from our friends. The service is great. The server that we had was so knowledgeable and friendly and really made our experience nice. The cocktails are good, in line with their sister restaurant. The only day I'm hoping that they change work on the menu. Nothing we ordered at the table gave us any sort of wild factor, any reason to come back, and not very shareable honestly. I think if they can get up to the level of quality and consistency in the menu that their sister restaurant does, these guys can really have great success with this one but for now it's a wait-and-see. read more

The beef wellington was mid. Flavorful and some kicks here and there but I heard raving reviews about it and it didn't live up to the hype for me. The portions are on the smaller side. The waiter kept asking us if we were done, when our plates were still full...a bit odd but i appreciate the concern! To me it felt like a bar with a "fancied up bar food menu" if that makes sense. Nonetheless the ambiance is cute! read more

The foie and chicken mousse was good, good flavor combinations but I wish the bottom later was creamy like the top to make it easier to spread on the bread. Steak tartare was also different. Much lighter than others I've had with the tomato and herbs contributing to that. I like a beefier flavor on the tartare, and given the amount of chips that come with the dish, I would add more protein. My favorite appetizer were the Cottage Fries, a heaping pile of manchego with a generous portion of prosciutto, I think this is a must order, and get their good sauce on the side to really elevate the dish. For the mains, we kick things off with their Gnocchi and Duck pasta. You can really taste the confit duck and the bread crumbs gave it a slightly crunchy texture. I loved it, and we also had to try the Lobster Reuben. I have I like the lobster tail and claw meat that was mild and sweet mixing with the traditional reuben ingredients. Obviously we had to try their burger because when in rome. We did the burger with the thick cut bacon. I liked the bacon, but I'm a fatty and wish it was even thicker like Au Cheval. For dessert, they had a phenomenal sweet Sticky Toffee. One of the best I've had. read more

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Have been to the sister restaurant (Little Bad Wolf) and always enjoyed. Good Wolf was equally as enjoyable if not even more because of the layout of the restaurant and quieter atmosphere. Food was delicious ! Had the Market Cut at MP and the steak tartare with homemade chips! So yummy! Steak was super juicy and fresh and the drinks were great! Recommend if you're looking for a smaller sized Little Bad Wolf experience that's still equally high quality. read more

Food was great service was good and the ambiance of the place was great. Only Thing I can complain about was the volume on the music. Felt like I was yelling to have a conversation with my friends read more

We were trying to have dinner at Little Bad Wolf and the hostesses recommended that we try their companion restaurant. We walked in and were greeted by a beautiful hostess that just exuded personality and warmth. We had amazing wait staff, the beef Wellington is one of the best things I have eaten in a long time, so don't miss that. The vibe was romantic and mysterious but attainable. I can't wait to go again. Is it the weekend yet? read more

Food was not what I expected. Ordered the "Steak Tartare" & the chips were salty af. Steak Tartare did not have much flavor & the consistency felt like throw up. Portions were sad. I heard Little Bad Wolf was better so we'll see lol. read more

Great food and atmosphere! Waiter was extremely kind. Service was perfect, highly recommend this spot.

Went for dinner and enjoyed what we ordered. Cheese curds to start followed by the Martini salad our entrees were the fish with broccolini side and the grits w mushrooms. Everything was very tasty. Service was as friendly and efficient but a little disorganized. Music at times was too electronic club style. Would have preferred some jazz music to fit the speakeasy vibe inside and be more conversation friendly. I will go back again, just hope the music is different. read more

The host was sweet and welcoming, the food was very tasty, and the server Jason was excellent and attentive. The interior was very modern & cozy, and the cocktails were delicious. We had a great dining experience here the vibes were overall immaculate. read more

The Good Wolf - Bar area - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We had dinner with some friends last weekend. The menu is limited for people with dietary concerns - nuts, gluten etc.. food was ok, nothing standout. Sitting outside would be lovely if it weren't on busy Bryn Mawr Ave which truly is not a vibe. I don't really understand why there are two restaurants next to each other sharing a kitchen and two menus when they feel the same. Seems like a lot of work for no reason. Probably would t hurry back. read more

I loooved this place! amazing food and service! the lobster reuben sandwich was delicious totally recommend, perfect spot for a date night read more

Really solid spot for cocktails, burgers are also amazing too if you want food. Great ambiance and service as well, had a great time!

My first time going to The Good wolf. I've been to the bad wolf and it's excellent. We went to celebrate my brother birthday. We sat down ordered drinks and they were ok not spectacular I mention this because the drinks for the price we paid should be spectacular not just ok. The staff was very welcoming and friendly. And the restaurant was very nice. We placed our order for food. My husband received his oysters and he loved them. Then my order came out fish and chips but no one else's it was weird I shared my fries with everyone I wasn't going to eat while everyone waited. Unfortunately the fries were cold I didn't say anything but we all noticed. Ten minutes later the rest of the food came out. The food was good but the service wasn't great food orders should come out at the same time. Hopefully they will adjust their service and it should be fine. I'll go back in a few months see if it has improved. read more

Simply had a wonderful experience at The Good Wolf. As frequent visitors of Little Bad Wolf, we were amazed (although we shouldn't have been) on our experience at The Good Wolf. Atmosphere, service, cocktails, food, everything was amazing. The highlight of our meal had to be the cheese curds, t-bone steak. I could've had second and third helpings of that carbonara. Excellent in every way. Can't wait to go back. read more

Surprisingly mediocre, given how good the food at Little Bad Wolf is. The servers are nice, the room is pleasant. But do not expect the burger to taste the same as next door. The food is not really good here read more

This was one of the best meals and experiences I've ever had. Every person working there took great care of us. They were friendly, attentive, and thorough. The quality is absolutely outstanding at a very reasonable price point. The drinks were so delicious and creative - to my surprise with each sip I felt the different flavor profiles grace my tongue in waves so I could fully appreciate what they brought to the drink. We enjoyed sliders, the crab salad, the Monkfish, the beef Wellington, and the lemon dessert. All were unique, cooked perfectly, and each bite was so savory I felt like the critic from Ratatouille experiencing absolute joy in my increasingly unimpressed soul. I also love what they did with the space; it's charming, elegant, and sexy. Thank you TGW for exceeding my expectations and taking the utmost care in birthing this new gem. I can't wait to visit again and try more of the menu. read more

Service was overeager bordering on oppressive (the busboy tried to take a plate with food on it twice and when he came over for the third time while I was actively eating off the plate, I gave up and let him). Everything we ordered was good, but not great and it all seemed unfinished. I'm sure they'll figure it out the longer they're open but the whole experience was pretty meh. read more

"Failed Attempt at Elevation" sums up the experience at the new brainchild of Little Bad Wolf (one of my favorite restaurants in the area). The Good Wolf, which sits next door with no signage, means well in its attempt to emulate its sister next door and definitely is the more glamorous of the two when it comes to appearances. She gives glamorous, dark, and moody vibes with a bit of sparkle that keeps it light. But serving face is ALL this bar (I would not call it a restaurant) does. Do not bother with the food. Not only will there be at least an hour delay before anything arrives at your table, but you and your guests orders will arrive erratically IF AT ALL. Should you enjoy those awkward moments of having to decide if you eat in front of others who don't have their food then this is your place my friend. Now let's talk about what actually makes it out of the kitchen (spoiler alert: it doesn't turn out well). The menu of light bites and small plates seems easy enough to execute considering what they pull off next door, but that's where you would be so very wrong. The food lacks flavor, presentation (if you're a fan of black plastic plates you'll be thrilled), and best of all if you are worried about food coming out too hot (or even really warm) you have one less thing to be concerned about. Table orders are clearly not cooked together on a ticket, or at all (orders get lost), so food clearly sits in the back waiting to be delivered for long periods of time (fried things coming out room temperature is a big giveaway). This brings us to the waitstaff facilitating that delicate dance from order to delivery. To make a long story short, the service from waitstaff is like watching a theater improv group get the cue "you work in a busy restaurant". There is plenty of movement and attempts to appear like they know what they are doing, but no attention is paid to what is going on at their tables (no check-ins, plates pile up, etc.) terrible communication skills with customers, and ultimately a genuine aloofness (the most memorable part outside of the fare at a restaurant is the friendliness and attentiveness of the service) which appears to be coming from pure inexperience. Multiple staff we interacted with did not know anything about what they were setting down on the table and just apologized. Don't expect management to have any oversight of what is going on because they are nowhere to be found unless called over to attempt to fix an issue at a table. Because I feel like it's important to leave things on a positive note, I will say that they do make a decent drink. However, you'll want to go pick it up yourself from the sidebar once the bartender makes it so it doesn't sit there for long periods of time watering down. This area seems to be visible to tables but not the waitstaff even when walking right by. Little Bad Wolf may want to consider continuing to hold off on any signage for a while at The Good Wolf until they bring the food and service up to a standard worth the association with an establishment as wonderful as its big sister. read more