Loved every part of my experience at Wood! Can't wait to come back and try even more food and drinks :). I came to Wood on the recommendation of a friend, who told me that the Head Chef here is very talented and has Michelin Star restaurant experience. I was not disappointed. Every dish I tried was absolutely delicious. The pasta is made fresh in-house, and was so so tasty. They have a varied cocktail menu as well, featuring classics as well as some unique ones. I had a Moscow mule and it was solid. The portion sizes weren't huge, but on the upside, that means you might be able to try some more dishes without filling up! The prices were mid-range (high $20s and $30s), but fair in my opinion, considering the quality of food here. The service is excellent. Our server was warm, attentive, and very quick. This is an excellent place to bring company, old friends or new, where you can be certain to have a terrific meal. Wood is my favorite restaurant in Boystown, and I say that with great confidence! read more

I was really looking forward to this pre-concert dining event. I haven't been to Wood for several years. Love the food. But the dining experience was insufferable. This place is unbelievable loud. I seriously could barely have a conversation with my partner across our table, but the table next had two customers essentially screaming to be heard. I don't care how good the food is, if the space you curate is inhospitable for a nice night out, what's the point? (Oh, our expensive check.) read more

The food was excellent. The cocktail wasn't my favorite. We had an 8 or 8:30pm reservation and by then they had run out of the escargot, the lamb dish and the chateaubriand. So, get an early reservation if you are interested in these type of dishes. read more

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Update: there is obviously new management since both the service and food quality have dropped.

This was our second time eating here. I only came back to try the Wood KFC fried chicken than my friend had on our first visit. I hate to give this place two stars since the food is so good! But the waiter we had this time around did not know the menu at all. We ordered a Pina Colada which was on the menu, he acted like we were making it up. Someone else came to help him and offered an alternative "better drink" - her words- Again, apetizers and entrees were so good, and I really loved the Wood KFC fried chicken. The waiter was acting weird through out the dining experience. When were done eating, the waiter offered dessert and brought us the dessert menu. I made my choice and asked for one of the options, then the waiter said "let me ask the kitchen if they can prepare it for you" I was in awe, since he offered the desserts. We just asked for our check, paid and left. Not sure if we're going back. The place is nice and cozzy - perfect for a date before heading to the club. I might try once more and change the review if I get better service.... because really, it was all on the waiter, unfortunatelly read more

Did not have any plans to come here at all, but took a chance after randomly passing by on a walk, and really glad we did! They have a cute little patio on the side free from the main street foot traffic. Tables are a bit wobbly, but seats are comfortable and we weren't all crammed into the space. Ordered off the happy hour menu (Wednesday nights!) and essentially got a free drink! HH menu had three different burgers, a flatbread, and a pasta. Burgers are hefty and juicy- so much so that the bottom bun got soaked halfway through. Beef fat frites are A+++! Overall: good drinks, satisfying food, attentive service! read more

Wood - Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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A high 4.5 stars to this place. A good contemporary american food spot with friendly and welcoming vibe. The host was great and so was the waiting staff. We were seated right upon arrival (we had a reservation), given blankets since it was super cold (the only slightly not so great part of the experience), and food arrived in a reasonable time. We ordered the following: Drinks- Seersucker Small Plates- Smoked Beet salad, Taigleetaile mussels (the small plates menu change periodically I believe since it's different on their website) Large Plates- Duck Leg Confit, Double Cheese burger and frites Dessert- Cardamom Beignets The seersucker is a unique combination of tequila and mezcal, with a good balance of sweet and sour taste to it. The beet salad was delicious. It was a not too "beety", the dressing was delicious, crouton well seasoned. One of the best things on the menu, it's a must try. The Tagliatelle mussels, were good but a mix of hit and miss. The pasta and sauce were delicious! The mussels were not that well seasoned. However, overall a good dish. The Duck leg was surprisingly good! Very well cooked, and it came on a bed of mix of orzo, mushrooms and kumquat (somewhat like risotto) which was delicious. What gave it an amazing taste was the presence of kumquat, a citrusy fruit like vegetable. The cheeseburger which came with the fries was good. It was a bit on the saltier side. I believe it was the sauce/cheese and not the patty that made a bit saltier than expected. The fries were crispy and fresh. The cardamom beignets were unique and delightful! It came with honey ice cream, pickled pears, and granola bed. It was a perfect balance of cold and warm sweetness! Overall, great experience. I recommend the temperature of the outdoor patio to be raised a bit more (add more heaters). The staff is friendly and the hosts are kind! read more

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This place is an omnivore's playground. Like all the best chefs on the planet, Devin Kreller cooks with no restrictions and only one goal: make good food. And that is what he does. Putting his background as a butcher to full use, Kreller uses the whole animal and a deep knowledge of French gastronomic technique and global flavors to create unique plates that you'll probably want to lick clean. Start with a delectable, easy to nom take on a Caesar salad and maybe some escargot toast. Don't skip the rabbit loin, Korean fried chicken leg and thigh, or probably the best prime steak you'll ever eat. It's also worth mentioning they make their pastas from scratch too. Ramp pesto pasta? Never had anything like it which is a damn shame. Chic digs, top notch service with just the right amount of cheekiness, and a relaxed pace make for a night to remember. read more

Quaint spot. Enjoyed the decor and menu variety. Everything we had was enjoyable - with the food ranging from 3 star to 4 star in quality. I quite liked the cheese board. I found the salads (market and caesar) to be average and the flatbread to be just fine (wish there had been more toppings... was a little sparse). I'd certainly eat here again. After having a similar bill total $ but a WOW dinner at Girl and Goat a couple of days after this, I just can't rate it higher. read more

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Love the venue. The food is decent. However. Our server was obviously stoned out of his mind. We ordered an espresso martini and two vodka sodas. The server/waiter brought us two IPA's and asked if it was ours. We were so confused because we already had our drinks o our table. I ordered the BimBimBop and he waited to till I was done with my meal (like last two bites) to bring the sauce out. He did bring me ketchup to go with it ... I was so confused. This place has a lot of potential but they need to hire better staff. read more

If you have dietary restrictions, beware! This restaurant changes menu quite frequently and they don't update their website to match their current menu, which you'd think would be a simple thing to do in 2024. Being a vegetarian, I looked at their web menu and convinced myself that there are two vegetarian entree options for me, made a reservation and went there with my out of town friends, one of whom is also a vegetarian. Once there, we found that none of the 16 entrees (yes none out of SIXTEEN) is vegetarian and the server was like the only veg option is creste di gallo al farmaggio and we will just keep ham out :( Also, they provide menu only with QR code - my friend's phone battery died and we asked the server if he can provide paper menu for him and they didn't have one. What puzzles me here is QR code sends you to the latest menu hosted online, so i have no idea why they couldn't publish it in their public facing website so people with dietary restrictions can decide for themselves ahead if they want to go there? read more

Stopped in after going to a play in the area and what a great find! The weather was nice enough to sit outside and enjoy the sights of BoysTown. We had the cheese board, which was absolutely delicious. Such a different mix of cheeses and a nice raspberry compote. We both had the chicken breast, which was to die for. Absolutely delicious and the sides with it were perfect. We will definitely be going back! read more

My boyfriend and I had dinner at Wood for Valentine's Day, and I need to come back to eat the rest of the menu. We chose to have several appetizer to share instead of entrees, and I recommend that route. The Escargot Vol Au Vent alone was worth the outing. If you are reluctant to try escargot, it was very reminiscent of a mushroom flavor. The Steak Tartare was very good, and I wish it had a poached egg in top. The pork belly was crazy good. I want to go back to sit at the bar. It was a very romantic space, and I had a perfect night! read more

Very nice, good attention,and very delicious appetaizers, wine menu. Nice decoration.

Really tasty. I had the heirloom gazpacho and chocolate mascarpone and it was delicious. I love the environment on the patio, very quiet with pretty lighting. Very upscale feel at an affordable price. read more

Wood - Patio - Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Very slow service. Tiny portions. They charged 5 dollars to pay with credit card. Avoid this restaurant.

Please hire a customer friendly bar staff. The Bartender (male) Thursday evening 2.22.24 never said hello, never smiled, never said thank you after paying the bill. You used to have the best waiters and bartenders. What happened? Drews knows how to treat customers. Please fix your staff and we will come back. We used to eat at WOOD 3 x's a month when you had good staff in 2022-2023. read more

This is one of the only places during shelter in place offering a special meal option for 1. It was three courses of amazing food! I will definitely be going back in person after all this covid business is done. I got the beets with goat cheese mousse, homemade linguine with house cured pork and a blondie with a scoop of their ice cream. Everything was delicious and a hell of a deal price-wise! I really appreciated that there were multiple choices for each course. Just overall a huge fan of this gem of a restaurant! read more

Wood - Hand-made Linguini, Brown Sugar Candied Pecan Blondie, Smoked Beet Tartare. All three were unique and delicious! - Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Stopped in early last evening (Saturday) for a few drinks. Sat at the bar with my GF. The bartender was terrific and the drinks were excellent. I've had their food in the past and it's definitely high end bar fare. The vibe and the service were most on display this time there. read more

Seated at the bar ordered food... 10 min later a white couple ordered food. They received their entrees before us and 10 min later we were still without food. bartender did not acknowledge us and when we told her what was happening.. she didn't apologize or try to correct the issue. read more

Wood - Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Let me start with: I love this place. Also: This place has a heated outdoor patio. It's great. The staff is super friendly and accommodating. They made sure we were all toasty outside with their heating elements. Ours went out and they did the whole rigamarole to find a new propane tank and get it going again. And the food is fantastic. We've been here a handful of times over the years and I always enjoy my meal. But this last trip got enough weird to really knock a couple stars off what I think the place could be. We were a party of 2. And ordered a single dish: a steak made for 2 people. Med rare. It came with 2 sides. Roasted Brussels and mashed potatoes. This single steak dish took over an hour. About 40 minutes into the wait, we thought it seemed to be taking awhile. So we asked about it. Our host mentioned they looked like they were wrapping it up. Should be out soon. But then it took another 20 minutes. Something got screwed up. Manager came out after the food was delivered and apologized for the delay. "Kitchen was backed up". Great. We hadn't even complained at all. But the wait was clearly extraordinary for him to think he needed to come out and chat. We saw other people getting food. Felt like this wasn't just a backup. Regardless of what it was felt like maybe knock our single $9 drink off the bill? Or offer a little something 40 minutes into wait like some bread? Just not a great meal tonight. Had to scarf the meal down and get out of there. Was still delicious. But pretty disappointing experience this time. Will be back though. Nitpick: would be awesome if Wood had a non-alcoholic drink menu since the bartenders here are really creative. They made one for me anyways and I enjoyed it. read more

This is a good choice for drinks and small plates in Boy's Town. There's a nice bar, cozy booths, some high tops, and outdoor seating. We started with a charcuterie assortment. Charcuterie represents about a third of the menu, and the mixed plate offers a good way to sample quite a bit of it. The cheeses on our plate were all somewhat similar, semi-firm. The pate was close to a liverwurst. The best item was the salmon pastrami, which was like a seasoned smoked salmon. The tomato tart was just so-so, but the heirloom tomatoes that came with it were very good. Baby grilled octopus was also just okay, but the chorizo and corn mixture that came with it was excellent. The best item we had was the chocolate trilfle, an excellent mix of hot and cold, crunchy and chewy, sweet and bitter. It went great with the Rare Wine Company Verdelho Madeira. They offer the full range of Rare Wine Company Madeiras if you want something sweeter. Speaking of wine, there is an interesting range of selections, although only a limited number are offered by the glass. Some interesting cocktails are also available. read more

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Just after an unfunny improv outing the other weekend, we were looking for a nearby spot to grab food and drink. The reviews and photos were the draw and thankfully, the restaurant was a few blocks from the theatre company. Since it was almost 10p we scooped a table easily. We were advised that the kitchen closes promptly at 11p but the dining room would be open to us till midnight. This venue is upscale, intimate and sexy. Food is plated with art in mind. Small, rectangular plating with a serving or two or a tasty but scant portion of meat surrounded by a tantalising "moat." The menu offered many directions to go with flavors. A sampling of our plates: Roasted Delicata squash** Duck liver mousse Frites Pork shoulder Dbl cheeseburger & frites** (I never understand why upscale spots call their fries, frites. Bro, they are fucking fries. I don't see garnish on this, I don't detect a special oil used. They weren't adorned with freshly chopped garlic, herbs or parmesan. If it's hand cut, say that they are.. that's awesome on its own. Frites are a whole other category. Wood's french fries are good though, we ordered two plates.) We were a group of six, sharing plates and imbibing cocktails. A part two to my recent birthday outing. The squash was phenomenal, chopped into slices and served with chestnut puree, watercress & apple cider vinaigrette. Forks were stabbing the plate until it was all gone. The cheeseburger was a big hit also. We sliced that burger in so many slivers.. With craft cocktails and more.. a tasty finish to the night. Ps I'm not one to shoot bathroom selfies but the spotlighting in theirs could make for some unique shots.* Favorited plates.** read more

They're overpriced and a bit Fayette to the wanna be's. Just go somewhere that you can enjoy the meal. No fake dressing up or perceived preceptions. read more

This place is excellent! The food is amazing and the service is outstanding. Not to mention the prices are crazy low for the quality of food they put out! I'm a chef myself and I was thoroughly impressed with the food. Me and my lady had reservations that we were late for and when we arrived the kitchen was closing in 25 mins. But they treated us like that was not even an issue! I would recommend this place for anyone looking to have an affordable, Delicious date night! read more

This place is NOT kid friendly. I took my daughter and her grandparents for what I thought would be a nice dinner out in the neighborhood. While the appetizers and entrees were great, they took over an hour to bring my daughter's dinner out. And we requested lightly buttered noodles! When it finally came out, the noodles were sitting in a pool of butter. I requested that they redo it with LIGHT butter and, again, it came out soaked in butter. The food is great but it's pretty appalling that they can't get a simple child's dish right. Will never bring my daughter back here. read more

Wood really lives up the the hype. I thought the food & drinks were fantastic and the prices very reasonable. I got the gin mule & steak tartare. I look forward to coming here again read more

Wood - Gin mule - Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This review is overdue since I've been here twice already the first time was for brunch when a friend of mine was visiting over the holidays. Brunch had a good selection of food and cocktails as well. A friend of mine was here for dinner last night he just recently moved here from ATL we decided to check this place out for dinner. My friend ordered the Steak Tartar for appetizers and it was delicious, if you're not a fan of slightly raw steak then i wouldn't recommend it but it was delicious. I had the double cheeseburger with frites and it was actually delicious the double patty really fills you up so come hungry. The fries and the bun were crispy and the burger was good although it was a little bit of a medium rare on my end I should've asked for medium well but it was fine, still enjoyed my meal. I also got the Moscow mule for drinks. Overall I like this place, the interior and decor is actually nice it's a good place for a date night with your partner or for any special occasion. They also have an outdoor patio which is good if you're not comfortable seating indoors just yet. During this time they provide hand sanitizers and the staff are all wearing masks. I'd be coming back for sure read more

Wood - Double Cheeseburger w/Frites - Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Fantastic vibe. Drinks were good, nothing groundbreaking. I think the Cesar salad was the best Cesar I've had in my life. We really enjoyed our meal read more

We had an amazing dinner here last night! Cocktails were superb... I recommend the Northern Border. There were four of us, and we ordered a variety of small plates. Our favorites were the endive salad, the beets with smoked pastrami, the braised pork belly, and the cheese plate. Honesty, it's hard to pick a favorite. Everything was so good! For dessert we had the bread pudding and a selection of Madeira. Our server gave us some options and explained their dessert wines wonderfully. This dinner was a special treat for us, and we will remember It for a very long time. read more

Michelen Bib Gourmand four years in a row? Sign me up (for brunch)! Everything about Wood is fantastic. Easy to find street parking. Large windows that let in tons of sunlight. Sweet, familial staff. And, best of all, delicious food. I stated with a Poinsettia (cranberry juice and brut) for $5, and my BF snagged a Spicy Maria (Bloody Mary mix and tequila) for $7! Dirt cheap way to begin! We decided to split a cinnamon roll, which was the best decision of the morning. Warm, fluffy, cinnamon-packed dough with the perfect amount of not-too-sweet icing. TO DIE FOR. I ordered the Benedict, which had pulled chicken, pimento cheese, and perfectly cooked poached eggs. The BF ordered the Chorizo Pupusa, which was a tortilla/masa stuffed with Chorizo, lime crema and hot sauce. This was a great take on Latin flavors!! Pro-Tip: The menus posted online aren't accurate to what they are actually serving, but you're guaranteed to find something you love anyway so don't let that deter you! We will gladly return to Wood... very, VERY soon! read more

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Even though I have reservations for tomorrow at 7:00 pm at Wood, I have the email confirmation. I was contacted by them telling me my reservation was for today. I called, talked to GM Jeremiah and explained it. His attitude was appalling and completely disrespectful and when I called him on it, he tells me I no longer can make a reservation with them. This used to be one of my favorites places and we were going there before we move out of state. I will definitely never recommend this place ever again. Will let all my friends in the culinary world about them.His attitude was definitely uncalled for, especially in this times. With that kind of management this place will not survive long.Even though I have reservations for tomorrow at 7:00 pm at Wood (picture attached) I was contacted by them telling me my reservation was for today. I called, talked to GM Jeremiah and explained it. His attitude was appalling and completely disrespectful and when I called him on it, he tells me I no longer can make a reservation with them. This used to be one of my favorites places and we were going there before we move out of state. I will definitely never recommend this place ever again. His attitude was definitely uncalled for, especially in this times. With that kind of management this place will not survive long. Miss Jeremiah, your attitude was not what I would ever expect from a gm from anywhere let alone such a well established business. I have worked at Michelin Star Restaurants and I'm very aware of what it takes to run a restaurant and you are not it. I have been there many times and have even taken well known chefs to dine there. Rest assure this will be known far and wide. read more

Wood - My reservation - Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The mushroom flatbread is my favorite and the salmon. Everything was fresh and very delicious at Wood. read more

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We came here on a Friday evening around 6:30pm. The food was really great but we didn't get served until almost 9. They seem severely understaffed so just something to keep in mind if you are in a rush to go anywhere. The staff was kind enough to warn us of that so we enjoyed appetizers as they came out and sipped on cocktails, which were strong and flavorful! The beef tartare and ricotta toast were highlights for me :D read more

Came for a birthday celebration and had the best time with friends! Menu is group-friendly; with a large selection of shared plates for a reasonable price. The restaurant also acknowledged my friend's birthday with free confetti cake at the end of the meal. Wood is a great spot for dinner before heading out in Boystown! read more

Wood - Hand-Made Garganelli Pasta With Scallops - Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Went here on a date and it was so nice! Our waiter was awesome and had great recommendations for us. We had the Spicy Italian Flatbread and then split the Ribeye for 2. I could eat 5 more of those flatbreads let me tell you. It wasn't really that spicy which was nice. But the meat and the ricotta cheese on it was really fantastic. Then the steak came with purred potatoes and roasted vegetables, both of which were amazing. The steak was cooked medium rare and was kind of hard to cut without a steak knife because of the rareness and fat. But nonetheless, it was fantastic. I've been recommending this to all my friends! read more

Let me start by saying the food was tasty. But that's where the positives end for this restaurant. This was my first time dining here and it will also be my last. The service was the worst part. Our server wasn't friendly at all; borderline rude in fact. He rarely checked back in with us after taking our initial drink order. Food preparation by the kitchen was painfully slow. They had the nerve to charge $25 for the smallest bowl of spaghetti; smaller than a cereal bowl. So small in fact that I laughed when the runner placed it on the table. The atmosphere was crazy loud inside and we were freezing the whole meal since they had the A/C on full blast as rain was pouring down outside. All in all, not a good first impression and disappointing meal out with my other half. For the prices this place charges it needs to do better! read more

Great food and very friendly staff! The atmosphere of this restaurant was amazing! Very lounge like 10/10 would recommend.

Delicious food and cocktails. It definitely earned its praise from Michelin as the prices are pretty standard for a "decent city restaurant" EXCEPT this place is far better than decent. The pasta I got could have been at a far pricier place (same price but would be half the size) it was that good. The staff is also super friendly! read more

Wood - Radiotore Con Fungi, You're Not My Real Dad and You Never Will Be - Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

They will say they are accessible to wheelchairs but they are not for indoors. Found the staff to be rude as I called prior and was twice told they would accommodate my reservation. Called 15 minutes before my arrival to give fair warning and was told they would accommodate me upon my arrival. Waited outside for ten minutes with no acknowledgment and when hostess did come she acted as if I was putting HER out even though I had a reservation at 7:15 that clearly stated a need for wheelchair seating. I finally cancelled my reservation as they could not accommodate the step into the restaurant as they did not have a ramp. Before I could leave the Chef/maybe owner came out to apologize which was very nice but his staff had already sent me down a path of no return. I am not a wheelchair advocate per se but I make an effort to plan to ensure I can be accommodated so was very disappointed by my experience and the response from the staff. It doesn't take much to say I am so sorry we made a mistake with our indoor seating accommodation but could we possibly make it work at a table outside? Rather than let me see what tables we might have available as we have had multiple parties arrive in the last 15 minutes. At some point in time I have been inside the restaurant pre-pandemic so not sure what happened to the wheelchair accessible path inside. read more