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A friend and I were looking for a nice sit-down spot for an early dinner after spending the day at the Museum of Science and Industry and we ended up at The Promontory. We arrived around 4:30pm and were told we couldn't be seated for dinner until 5, but that we could enjoy happy hour at the bar. The happy hour is truly an hour as it runs from 4-5 on Saturday and Sunday. At happy hour, my friend ordered a local draft beer for $4 while I ordered a glass of wine for $8. I appreciated that the bartender provided us with tastes before giving either of us a whole glass. We also ordered the smoked feta appetizer at the bar. I don't normally like olives, but the mix of olives, feta, and eggplant on fresh foccacia was absolutely delicious. A little after 5, we were seated for dinner. We were shocked by how small the menu was - only 7 entrees! While deciding, we ordered another appetizer, the chickpea fries. They were something new for both of us and we liked them overall, but I have mixed feelings about the curry ketchup. For dinner, I decided on the chicken breast, while my friend ordered the pork belly. The dishes were beautifully presented. While I enjoyed the chicken, the porcini demi (mushroom sauce) was a bit too salty in my opinion. During dinner we had service that was good, but not great.
We came here for El Oso the pop up restaurant through December. They have a semi-convenient set up where one can dine outdoors but there's no actual SERVICE outside. You order for carry out and sit on a first come first serve basis. They provide plastic ware or glasses of water. To go beer was also available. They did not enforce social distancing outside, it seemed customers were responsible for measuring 6 feet, and the pictures I took don't show that too well. We ordered Enmoladas and Tetelas with crab (purple corn rollovers kind of) and of course chips and guac. An offbrand Mexican beer(CASAHUMILDE TEMPESTAD) a saison, was pretty good. All food was really good (if a little smallish in portion for the price) but I would almost rather have done carryout. It was unseasonably warm for late Oct so we felt we HAD to eat outside. Once we found a table it was fine, and they were quick to clean the table AFTER we asked.
After some disappointment relating to a mix up with an upstairs event, I went downstairs for some food and some more liquor. SN: Am I developing a drinking problem? Oh boy. Anyhoo, the bar staff, Benjamin and Marcus, made up for the annoyance that I'd suffered earlier that evening. They were such friendly and gracious hosts. I really enjoyed their company. Marcus made the best sidecar and the best old fashioned that I have ever tasted, and I have tasted quite a few. The vibe was romantic and very "Chicago-esque". To quiet my grumbling tummy, I ordered the scallops. I ALMOST NEVER finish all of my food. The scallops were cooked and seasoned to absolute perfection. The popcorn grits were AMAZING!! No need to add salt or pepper. HIGHEST COMPLIMENTS TO THE CHEF!!!! I can't wait to go back.
I have gone to The Promontory in the past for some of the music concerts. That venue was always a sweet experience, as the musicians and bands have something more akin to an intimate setting than an arena environment. I have also gone for brunch a few times, which waffles between okay and good. Recently I went for a dinner seating and opted for al fresco dining since the weather was good for it. The first cocktail I had was a Jamaican Old Fashion, having rum in it instead of a rye or whiskey base. Not bad. The second cocktail was a mint julep, which was not on the menu. This was a high mark cocktail because it was neither faint nor heavy handed. My friends swear that the drinks are the best. I may have to sample more before I cosign on that. Now on to the good part. My friend who joined me had the smoked trout salad and seeing that she polished it off without complaint, I take it that it was indeed worth it. I had the prawns with head and tails on, served with toast over a fragrant gravy. Being from the South, leaving the heads on was a plus. A very satisfying dish. My friend ordered the catfish with summer squash purée, lentils, and root vegetables: a winner. I ordered a risotto in coconut milk with toasted coconut, roasted red pepper, root vegetables, and a micro salad. This was Caribbean meets Italy and I liked it. The dinner offerings seem a lot better than the brunch offerings. Then again, brunch is always packed which could mean rushing food preparation and compromising flavor in the process. I went for dinner early, before the crowd, so nothing was quick and it was apparent in how great everything tasted. I'll have to return and sample some more of the libations.
Love having this place so close to home! *** Updated to add image - love this place! Consistent quality and wonderful staff.
Great concept; watch a show and have very fine dining downstairs in the same building. My wife and I along with friends went to see Roy Ayers. A little congested but no problem. After the show was over we went downstairs to eat dinner. Was not expecting what a got at all! Beautiful food, great presentation, topped off with excellent taste.
A friend spoke highly of this place so I figure I try it out since I was in the area. I went there for their happy hour and to my surprise their happy hour menu is the same prices as the regular menu. Not what I expected in a happy hour seating as happy hour usually mean some items from the regular menu is slightly discounted - Must be a Hyde Park thing, I guess. I ordered the roasted oysters in butter and a glass of wine as starters. my oysters came first which arrived as a trio on a bed of salt. Nice presentation, until I tasted the product, bland - I could not taste the brininess of the oyster, nothing - no taste. The glass of wine came far after my dish and the waitress can only tell me that the wine is upstairs and still needed to be brought down. Another odd comment. Overall, I think I would not be coming back here for any happy hour or any event.
This was my first time out in Chicago night life. The club had a really nice ambiance with the bar in the middle of the room with enough bartenders to make the wait for a drink less as possible. The drinks were normal priced and the bartenders were very attentive and friendly. At first the club had the curtain closed so I didn't even know there was a whole section with section seating and everything. so when it opened up to more space that was pretty cool. I'm not sure if there was a particular dress code but everyone was dressed a semi casual. Everyone looked nice and from what I have heard, there aren't many places where people dress up to go out in Chicago. This was an afrobeat night, however the DJ did a great job mixing various types of music in his set to accommodate everyone. I wouldn't be opposed to visiting this club again, next time I'm in Chicago.
This is a time-limited thing, but the owner of Demera in Uptown is having a popup at the Promontory to raise money for women and children affected by the war in Tigray. Wonderful Ethiopian food (partly courtesy of a brilliant Hyde Park chef whom I know and was pleased to see working the kitchen), and superb service--by volunteers, though I think they were professional servers doing this in a good cause. My friend with whom I was having dinner said the service reminded him of what you'd encounter at high-end places like Alinea (I wouldn't know, but I certainly felt welcome and like they were tending to us without hovering, and they were welcoming and informative). Here are the specs about how long this is going on for and how to buy tickets: https://www.exploretock.com/demerachicago We sat outside, which was especially nice on a cool night. It was lively but not crowded, and you could hear each other. It's a lot of food, so prepare to take some stuff home or swim eight miles before you get there. Also, this was superbly organized, which is not always the case with the Promontory's popups; El Oso's, for example.
Cool spot for Sunday brunch & diggin' the modern rustic interior vibes. Solid drinks but food was a hit and miss for me. I also noticed that this joint seems to be a hot spot for parents to bring the kids around which typically can be a buzz kill, but luckily no misbehaved kids running around or inconsolable crying kiddos to ruin the ambiance so that was good. Started with a round of cocktails, a bloody mary for her and an anti-crudo (essentially a michelada) for myself. Both were well balanced and not bad for $10 a pop. For food, I did the fried chicken thigh sandwich w/ a fried egg & she did the mac n cheese. My fried chicken sandwich was pretty darn delicious, but I would've preferred my over easy egg cook a bit more through as I don't mind a runny yolk but parts of the egg whites were a bit too runny for my liking. On the other hand, my fiancee's mac n cheese on paper sounded delicious but didn't really come out as tasty in real life. Rather than using macaroni pasta they ended up using bow tie pasta instead. Combine that with the cheddar mornay & braised beef and it definitely tasted & looked more like a pasta than a traditional mac n cheese. I also found it to be quite under seasoned as well. Overall, affordable drinks and one awesome dish and another sub-par dish puts this one at a 3 star for me. That's all I got! 'Til next time, cheers!
Just had brunch at The Promontory this last weekend and it did not disappoint. We didn't have reservations but we also went kind of early (9am). Service was awesome. Never had to ask for a water or coffee refill and the food came out on time. This review is not about the service though. This review is about the excellent food options that left me perfectly satisfied. My husband and I split the hot chicken and waffles and the biscuits and gravy. Both dishes were not what we were expecting but were better. The gravy for the biscuits is not like typical sausage gravy. It had another flavor that made them almost sweet. The biscuits were large and fluffy. The hot chicken was not like typical Nashville hot chicken, it had maybe an ancho flavoring that added a dimension. I think what was great about both dishes is that the dish fit together and tasted better as a dish than separate items, this is especially true for the hot chicken and waffle. The promontory never disappoints!
7 years ago
A friend and I were looking for a nice sit-down spot for an early dinner after spending the day at the Museum of Science and Industry and we ended up at The Promontory. We arrived around 4:30pm and were told we couldn't be seated for dinner until 5, but that we could enjoy happy hour at the bar. The happy hour is truly an hour as it runs from 4-5 on Saturday and Sunday. At happy hour, my friend ordered a local draft beer for $4 while I ordered a glass of wine for $8. I appreciated that the bartender provided us with tastes before giving either of us a whole glass. We also ordered the smoked feta appetizer at the bar. I don't normally like olives, but the mix of olives, feta, and eggplant on fresh foccacia was absolutely delicious. A little after 5, we were seated for dinner. We were shocked by how small the menu was - only 7 entrees! While deciding, we ordered another appetizer, the chickpea fries. They were something new for both of us and we liked them overall, but I have mixed feelings about the curry ketchup. For dinner, I decided on the chicken breast, while my friend ordered the pork belly. The dishes were beautifully presented. While I enjoyed the chicken, the porcini demi (mushroom sauce) was a bit too salty in my opinion. During dinner we had service that was good, but not great. read more
6 years ago
We came here for El Oso the pop up restaurant through December. They have a semi-convenient set up where one can dine outdoors but there's no actual SERVICE outside. You order for carry out and sit on a first come first serve basis. They provide plastic ware or glasses of water. To go beer was also available. They did not enforce social distancing outside, it seemed customers were responsible for measuring 6 feet, and the pictures I took don't show that too well. We ordered Enmoladas and Tetelas with crab (purple corn rollovers kind of) and of course chips and guac. An offbrand Mexican beer(CASAHUMILDE TEMPESTAD) a saison, was pretty good. All food was really good (if a little smallish in portion for the price) but I would almost rather have done carryout. It was unseasonably warm for late Oct so we felt we HAD to eat outside. Once we found a table it was fine, and they were quick to clean the table AFTER we asked. read more
After some disappointment relating to a mix up with an upstairs event, I went downstairs for some food and some more liquor. SN: Am I developing a drinking problem? Oh boy. Anyhoo, the bar staff, Benjamin and Marcus, made up for the annoyance that I'd suffered earlier that evening. They were such friendly and gracious hosts. I really enjoyed their company. Marcus made the best sidecar and the best old fashioned that I have ever tasted, and I have tasted quite a few. The vibe was romantic and very "Chicago-esque". To quiet my grumbling tummy, I ordered the scallops. I ALMOST NEVER finish all of my food. The scallops were cooked and seasoned to absolute perfection. The popcorn grits were AMAZING!! No need to add salt or pepper. HIGHEST COMPLIMENTS TO THE CHEF!!!! I can't wait to go back. read more
3 years ago
I have gone to The Promontory in the past for some of the music concerts. That venue was always a sweet experience, as the musicians and bands have something more akin to an intimate setting than an arena environment. I have also gone for brunch a few times, which waffles between okay and good. Recently I went for a dinner seating and opted for al fresco dining since the weather was good for it. The first cocktail I had was a Jamaican Old Fashion, having rum in it instead of a rye or whiskey base. Not bad. The second cocktail was a mint julep, which was not on the menu. This was a high mark cocktail because it was neither faint nor heavy handed. My friends swear that the drinks are the best. I may have to sample more before I cosign on that. Now on to the good part. My friend who joined me had the smoked trout salad and seeing that she polished it off without complaint, I take it that it was indeed worth it. I had the prawns with head and tails on, served with toast over a fragrant gravy. Being from the South, leaving the heads on was a plus. A very satisfying dish. My friend ordered the catfish with summer squash purée, lentils, and root vegetables: a winner. I ordered a risotto in coconut milk with toasted coconut, roasted red pepper, root vegetables, and a micro salad. This was Caribbean meets Italy and I liked it. The dinner offerings seem a lot better than the brunch offerings. Then again, brunch is always packed which could mean rushing food preparation and compromising flavor in the process. I went for dinner early, before the crowd, so nothing was quick and it was apparent in how great everything tasted. I'll have to return and sample some more of the libations. read more
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Great concept; watch a show and have very fine dining downstairs in the same building. My wife and I along with friends went to see Roy Ayers. A little congested but no problem. After the show was over we went downstairs to eat dinner. Was not expecting what a got at all! Beautiful food, great presentation, topped off with excellent taste. read more
3 years ago
A friend spoke highly of this place so I figure I try it out since I was in the area. I went there for their happy hour and to my surprise their happy hour menu is the same prices as the regular menu. Not what I expected in a happy hour seating as happy hour usually mean some items from the regular menu is slightly discounted - Must be a Hyde Park thing, I guess. I ordered the roasted oysters in butter and a glass of wine as starters. my oysters came first which arrived as a trio on a bed of salt. Nice presentation, until I tasted the product, bland - I could not taste the brininess of the oyster, nothing - no taste. The glass of wine came far after my dish and the waitress can only tell me that the wine is upstairs and still needed to be brought down. Another odd comment. Overall, I think I would not be coming back here for any happy hour or any event. read more
3 years ago
This was my first time out in Chicago night life. The club had a really nice ambiance with the bar in the middle of the room with enough bartenders to make the wait for a drink less as possible. The drinks were normal priced and the bartenders were very attentive and friendly. At first the club had the curtain closed so I didn't even know there was a whole section with section seating and everything. so when it opened up to more space that was pretty cool. I'm not sure if there was a particular dress code but everyone was dressed a semi casual. Everyone looked nice and from what I have heard, there aren't many places where people dress up to go out in Chicago. This was an afrobeat night, however the DJ did a great job mixing various types of music in his set to accommodate everyone. I wouldn't be opposed to visiting this club again, next time I'm in Chicago. read more
5 years ago
This is a time-limited thing, but the owner of Demera in Uptown is having a popup at the Promontory to raise money for women and children affected by the war in Tigray. Wonderful Ethiopian food (partly courtesy of a brilliant Hyde Park chef whom I know and was pleased to see working the kitchen), and superb service--by volunteers, though I think they were professional servers doing this in a good cause. My friend with whom I was having dinner said the service reminded him of what you'd encounter at high-end places like Alinea (I wouldn't know, but I certainly felt welcome and like they were tending to us without hovering, and they were welcoming and informative). Here are the specs about how long this is going on for and how to buy tickets: https://www.exploretock.com/demerachicago We sat outside, which was especially nice on a cool night. It was lively but not crowded, and you could hear each other. It's a lot of food, so prepare to take some stuff home or swim eight miles before you get there. Also, this was superbly organized, which is not always the case with the Promontory's popups; El Oso's, for example. read more
10 years ago
Cool spot for Sunday brunch & diggin' the modern rustic interior vibes. Solid drinks but food was a hit and miss for me. I also noticed that this joint seems to be a hot spot for parents to bring the kids around which typically can be a buzz kill, but luckily no misbehaved kids running around or inconsolable crying kiddos to ruin the ambiance so that was good. Started with a round of cocktails, a bloody mary for her and an anti-crudo (essentially a michelada) for myself. Both were well balanced and not bad for $10 a pop. For food, I did the fried chicken thigh sandwich w/ a fried egg & she did the mac n cheese. My fried chicken sandwich was pretty darn delicious, but I would've preferred my over easy egg cook a bit more through as I don't mind a runny yolk but parts of the egg whites were a bit too runny for my liking. On the other hand, my fiancee's mac n cheese on paper sounded delicious but didn't really come out as tasty in real life. Rather than using macaroni pasta they ended up using bow tie pasta instead. Combine that with the cheddar mornay & braised beef and it definitely tasted & looked more like a pasta than a traditional mac n cheese. I also found it to be quite under seasoned as well. Overall, affordable drinks and one awesome dish and another sub-par dish puts this one at a 3 star for me. That's all I got! 'Til next time, cheers! read more
Just had brunch at The Promontory this last weekend and it did not disappoint. We didn't have reservations but we also went kind of early (9am). Service was awesome. Never had to ask for a water or coffee refill and the food came out on time. This review is not about the service though. This review is about the excellent food options that left me perfectly satisfied. My husband and I split the hot chicken and waffles and the biscuits and gravy. Both dishes were not what we were expecting but were better. The gravy for the biscuits is not like typical sausage gravy. It had another flavor that made them almost sweet. The biscuits were large and fluffy. The hot chicken was not like typical Nashville hot chicken, it had maybe an ancho flavoring that added a dimension. I think what was great about both dishes is that the dish fit together and tasted better as a dish than separate items, this is especially true for the hot chicken and waffle. The promontory never disappoints! read more
3 years ago
The Promontory offers a rustic brunch, lunch and dinner fare with emphasis on burning wood-fired dishes. Mmmm, my holy grail of Hyde Park. I absolutely loved enjoying their butter squash quiche for brunch while having the sunshine spill through their ceiling glass windows onto my face. I'm a total fan of their hanging light bulb fixtures over the main bar and the greenhouse wall. The Promontory hosts musical performances, too! If you have the opportunity to stick around one weekend to check out the free events put together by the International Contemporary Ensemble, make sure to do so! I happen to have caught the OpenICE featured a fresh ensemble of cello players. Thoroughly enjoyed the use of electronics to add that oomph factor in their performance pieces. All individuals were able to exemplify their talents each their own way, but they blew the audience away when brought together. What's a visit to the Promontory without trying their signature Kalbi beef short ribs? 1. Kalbi beef short ribs. Fired and marinated with ginger soy sauce, the kalbi ribs are embellished with fried garlic, cashew bits, scallions and shishito peppers. Very Korean, very delicious, very hearth. 2. Chickpea fries. Complemented with their house ketchup specially mixed with South African carmoula sauce that gives it a full bodied kick to an otherwise generic ketchup. 3. Grilled gulf prawns. Four pieces of deshelled shrimp with their massive head attached. Their flavor--as long as you don't suck too close to the head to accidentally catch taste of its fishy guts. The cheesy grits and garlic pork sausages are delicious accessory that brings about a very earthy taste to the dish. Overall great service, bustling atmosphere and pretty solid entrees. read more
8 years ago
I'm good I dont need to come here again for Brunch Breakfast or any meal My veggie skillet was terrible burned and tasteless, the eggs were barely done like I requested no toast or biscuit just a kid portion of burned azz unrecognizable vegetables Ugh I tried not to complain because I was with a new friend I dont want her to see my crazy yet When I asked about the toast so I was told that it will be $4 for dollars for two pieces of toast is outrageous everything there is grossly overpriced just because they're in a Hyde Park area But it's just sickening I'm starting to really dislike Hyde Park The only thing with that was the Saving Grace was that the parking was free on Sunday Try the pistachio cake which felt like it was a little hard along the ends when I looked around it didn't seem like anyone was enjoying their food I saw a lady who had the shrimp and grits and she pulled a piece of pickle out of the who the hell puts pickles and grits and another lady had the salmon toast and it look like it was some smoked salmon but I don't believe that appeared on the menu at self so she sent the whole thing back not a lot of option is very limited will not be back read more
I recently visited this restaurant for brunch. I had been there one time before for cocktails and sat at the bar. The first time it was close to when It had opened and it was a great experience. My three friends and I also had a good time on Sunday morning. Thankfully we had a reservation for 11:30 AM-no wait for us! and I had requested a booth which they honored-nice! Overall this place is a solid 3.5 stars. The ambience is five stars. Great space, open kitchen, really fun. The service runs between two stars and five stars. The host the greeted us was super nice and friendly - five stars. Our waitress was kind of ambivalent and didnt check on us often - two stars. The people who filled our water did so frequently - five stars. The food runs between two stars to four stars. The burger and fries and the grits were all four stars. Very good! the pastrami sandwich was also four stars, some of the meat was pretty dry however some of the meat was very good so inconsistent which made it not a five. The omelette was bad and is definitely not something that would be ordered again. Happy Hyde Park has this spot! read more
I had an amazing meal at The Promontory on a Friday night during Chicago Restaurant Week (CRW) 2016. My friend Maddie M and I were going to catch an event on the U of C campus, and fellow Yelper Jen B recommended we try The Promontory since we'd be in Hyde Park. Luckily I was able to grab us an online reservation at 5:30pm a few hours beforehand. And I thought of how different it was from some of the restaurants in the Loop, where this would have been impossible (especially during CRW!). It was a nice feeling, the accessibility of an alluring restaurant/bar, on University of Chicago campus with an eclectic bunch of the diners. For some reason, this combination made for a beautiful restaurant space, and I just have a soft spot for college campuses. After reading a little online, I learned that Chef Jared Wentworth had worked with Dusek's and Longman & Eagle, a group of restaurants that have an amazing track record. Little surprise that The Promontory was excellent and exceeded any expectations. Note that TP is also a music venue. On their website (http://promontorychicago.com/) you'll land on their venue page for upcoming shows, but click on the tab on the top for "Restaurant" that will lead you to their menus and a place to make reservations. For a party of 2, we split a CRW dinner course and some a la carte items. DRINKS (our 'kiddie cocktails'): Cherry Cobbler Promontory Palmer FOOD: Glazed chicken wings w/plantain chips Wagyu Beef Tartare (CRW) P.E.I. Mussels (CRW) Grilled Gulf Prawns Chocolate & Hazelnut Pave (dessert, boxed to-go for our time crunch; CRW) The price for their 3-course CRW menu ($33) was amazing! The options we chose from the CRW menu, indicated by parentheses above, were phenomenal - especially the Wagyu Beef Tartare. If you aren't vegetarian or vegan, do yourself a favor and order this! :) Their service was prompt and kind, a no-nonsense sort of candidness, yet accommodating. We told our server that we were in a bit of a time-crunch, and she completely ensured that our food came out promptly and our bill was settled earlier, our dessert packed when we were ready to fly out of there. The prawns and mussels were very fresh, and my God, that sourdough bread that came with the mussels to dip in the broth? A loss for words. I have tasted bread perfection. Portions were shareable if you order several things; 4 dishes split between 2 people left us happy and full. Despite having to speed up our dinner just a bit, the ambiance, mood, and essence of TP were beautiful. Can I say "beautiful" a few more times? Dinner with a great friend, amazing food, the glow of the lighting and candles off the high wooden ceilings... slowed time a bit... and turned a brief dinner into a time capsule of positive memories. If you dine here, you will relish your experience. I highly recommend it! read more
5 years ago
Came here for my baby's bday for Afro beats and had such a good time! Music was awesome. Drinks were on point. Score another win for Hyde park read more
8 years ago
Brunchin before the brew fest. I have been here for parties but never food the menu doesn't really tickle my fancy. My friend suggested we brunch before indulging in beer and fun in Hyde park so I said let's do it. Seated immediately and the hostess was great. Now fast forward to our waitress. She took 15 mins to come take our order. Then our food arrived before the drinks we ordered. Bar was SLOW. Waitress never came back to even check on us after or before our food was delivered. Then we wanted another round and it took damn near 15 mins for champs... worst service The food was great! I had the egg white omelet and potatoes. Yummy the onions were cooked to perfection inside that omelet. The potatoes could have more seasoning but nothing some salt and pepper couldn't handle. I also had a side of cheese grits. (Suggestion from my brunch date) They could've kept those. They weren't good at all coming from a Louisiana I've had better. Very dry and no flavor at all. I may try brunch one more time but who knows. SERVICE IS KEY!! read more
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Dropped by for a girls brunch and had a good time. Space and service are good, with outdoor seating options and it looked like there was a rooftop space as well. Shared beignets and hummus plate - both were good, beignets were better. For my entree I had the eggs sardou which was similar to a Benedict... Overall flavor was good but the hollandaise was barely room temperature and heavily poured so it was a bit much, scrapped much of it to the side. Eggs were slightly over cooked, soft on the inside but not runny enough. Came with a side of grits that were great, scrapped the plate clean on those... Overall place was fine, the company was awesome read more
I struggled with a 2 star rating, I mean I would give a 2.5 IF I could. The ambiance was very nice and dim, nicely decorated (farm house chic) Service was pretty bad, like bad. Stopped in on a Monday night, pretty close to an empty house. We wanted to sit at table for drinks rather than the bar, our server popped over rather quickly to attend to us; placed our drink order and literally really didn't see her until the end for our check. The drinks we ordered never came. We were told that they were out of 3 of the different drinks that we ordered each time they came to tell us they were out of one. Finally choosing a drink that they had, we enjoyed the music vibes and the ambiance. The music was GROOVING- 80/90s R&B Soul goodies. We notice the music cuts and we hear beyonce's homecoming marching bad, by this time the manager (I think) brings my drink over and we ask her, what happened to the music? She says "someone put on the beyonce movie, what do you have against beyonce" *WOMAN* we came for a nice vibe, music and drinks NOT a BEYHIVE reunion! Everyone that was "working" seemed super relaxed and not there to actually work the Monday evening I visited. I saw folks eating while cooking the food, the way that the kitchen is open you are granted a nice view. We Couldn't flag the server down for another drink, so the table across form us ate, drank and were asking for their check, as we asked for ours. We couldn't get this woman to come back and pick up our check! My goodness we waited longer to close out than we did for drinks. Next time I'm back, it'll be worth it to go back for a drink at the bar- maybe better service there read more
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Pretty decent breakfast here. It's in the Hyde park area so I'm sure it's popular. The decor was lovely, especially on a beautiful sunny Chicago day. The decor was more of a draw than the food in my opinion. I had eggs with breakfast potatoes, cheese grits instead of bacon, coffee, and a $1 beermosa. Yeah, beer and orange juice instead of champagne. I think if the beer was Stella maybe it'd have been better. But it tasted bud light or something. Maybe it was blue moon. But I would not get that again. The food and service were decent. Thr cheese grits were a little too salty. I heard they have live music so it may be worth a second shot next time I'm in the Chi. read more
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5311 S Lake Park Ave W
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