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    The Good Wolf

    4.2 (47 reviews)
    Open 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Chicken and Peppers - Lemon Herbed Jus and Fries
    Christopher V.

    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

    Lemon Curd and Toffee Pudding

    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.

    Piano and jazz mocktail
    Paul C.

    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.

    Helen H.

    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!

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

    Gnocchi and duck
    Alexander B.

    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!

    Monkfish, beef Wellington, cottage fries, cheese curds, sticky toffee, lemon dessert
    Yesenia M.

    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!

    Double Decker Sandwhich
    Jake H.

    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.

    Fantastic Good Wolf Old Fashioned.

    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.

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

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

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    11 months ago

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

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

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