I went with a friend here last minute and got in easily on a Thursday night, which was empty on the inside but had the entire patio full. The decor was very cute, I loved the orange booths but they almost reminded me of bottle service club seating. Very large bar in the center as well with a broad spirit selection. The food was excellent overall. The Catalpa Grove Pork Belly was absolutely amazing but I wish we got a larger portion of the meat, it seemed to have a bread below it to fill the plate. The steak tartare was very yummy and I loved that they used potato chips it added such a great saltiness. The Rigatoni Ragu was my favorite, the beef shank was cooked perfectly and very flavorful. Creste Di Gallo Con Formaggio was also very tasty. Both pastas were a good portion, my friend and I were starving that night clearly and were happy to try so many great plates. My only downside is there did not have any paper menus, only QR codes to scan. When we asked for menus they said there's none printed and it would take awhile to get them. This is just a personal preference since I prefer to put my phone to the side during a meal and enjoy my friends company without distracts. read more

Wood - Catalpa Grove Pork Belly - Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Consistently reliable! Wood is a great neighborhood restaurant, with a small but delicious menu that delivers good quality tasty food every time. Staff are always attentive and knowledgable, there is a pretty decent wine and cocktail menu and pricing is reasonable. Also, if you can go early in the week, check out the daily specials during HH....also a great brunch option on the weekends! Wood is a regular on the Michelin Bib Gourmand list for Chicago and it is obvious why. read more

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Great cocktails. Limited menu for food but that is fine as everything is delicious. Great beer selection. Kind and generous staff. Hours are weird sometimes but great spot. read more

Every moment at Wood was divine. The atmosphere is alive with energy, the seating wraps you up like a warm and long overdue hug. The service is impeccable and the food is from another world. A world where the creativity, curiosity and care for cuisine is a priority wrapped in love. For dinner I had an amazing (yes amazing) small plate salad and Hand-Made Torchio Pasta with braised lamb ragu, klüg farm asparagus, castelvetrano olives, preserved lemon, parmesan, chili, pistachio and let me tell you, it was the most divine combination of textures and flavors that have ever been invented. Hyperbole? Maybe. But, seriously, this food is delicious and the space is perfectly designed to hold fellowship and joy as we come together again as a community. Wow, just wow. read more

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I went there looking for the fabulous poached salmon and peas they had last time I was in town. The restaurant was completely empty but they had no seating... I sat at the bar which is fine. Almost everything in the menu had pork belly , beef fat , or cream. Certainly not heart friendly. They offered to make me a vegan pasta which was nice but it sounded really boring. The staff was friendly but the menu was a non starter. read more

My partner and I really enjoy this place. Food is always tasty, ambience is perfect for a relaxing night out, and service has always been friendly. If you go on a busy night, chances are that food will take a while to be served, but they have amazing cocktails that never disappoint. read more

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2 words...BLOW AWAY! Minimal wait, amazing flavor and tender steak. Cocktails were vibrant in color & crafted very well! Definitely if you have the chance to check them out, do so! read more

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I'd been eying this place for a few months after it popped up in my Instagram. So glad we finally went, we're still taking about it this morning. It was a little pricey but surely worth it. While the pasta originally caught our eye, it was the duck confit that wowed us the most. So much flavor and tenderness. The mushroom pasta WAS yummy, but we thought hard pasta might work better than fresh, as it was a bit gummy and we like it more al dente. We'd certainly order it again though. Colin our server was fantastic, friendly and attentive, and was graciously kind and humorous about my decline of another cocktail so I could go home and make myself a white wine spritzer We will be back, and with friends! read more

Still great! Just wanted to update my review that I really loved the duck breast. Definitely worth a try! read more

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I took the family here for dinner in a Wednesday evening. The midweek specials are great. I had the burger and it was cooked perfectly. A few of us got the Rueben but the meat was so fatty my son couldn't eat it. The truffle pasta was a little too chewy. Overall the atmosphere was nice but the food could have been better. I wanted to really like it based on other reviews. I will try again another time. read more

This is a pretty good spot that looks good, provides good service in addition to having good food. I came over this past Friday evening and was surprised how the nice the place was as I'm not sure I expected much. Very classy interior and quite intimate interns of mood and lighting. The place has 2 sides separated by the nice sized bar in the middle of the joint. Our server Kevin was on it all nite as he was available constantly and made sure we got everything we need. Their sazerac and old fashioned were pretty good and gave me an awesome buzz. We started out with the burrata which was ok, but my Confit Chicken Thighs with paprikash, pierogis and dill was phenomenal! Chicken was very juicy and came right off of the bone and the dill definitely added an awesome flavor along with the pierogis. The group sitting next to us had the Cheeseburger and it looked and smelled pretty good...would like to try next time I go. For dessert I got the cheesecake and panna cotta and it was nice. Good place on the Hasted strip read more

Wood - Very good confit chicken thighs with dill & pierogi - Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I want to begin my review with saying that I would definitely go back to Wood. I found their cocktails especially delicious and the service and staff to be very warm and friendly. A specific shout out to the bartender of the night Dylan. His cocktails were fantastic. All in all the environment was good. And it is close to bars in the area so that if you want to go out for drinks after having dinner it's got a great location. The food was pretty good however many of the people that I was eating with said that things were too salty. That does become problematic because people like to control salt on their food. Specifically the chips with the steak tartare and the pastor both had remarks from people I was eating with that things were too salty. I had some of the chips with the steak tartare and when Chipp would have a perfect balance of salt and then another would feel like I had an entire Salt Lick in my mouth. I have the burger and fries. The burger was pretty good. I didn't eat any of my fries because they too seemed to be on the saltier side and I could only have so much. Like I said I will definitely be returning back. One other side note is that I left my business card because I wanted to reach out to the manager or the owner. It wasn't for a bad comment it was actually to reach out for something different and networking. The host took my card and then told me that the best way to reach out directly to management/the owner would be through a general inquiry on the website. Well that is OK I've been to many restaurants across Chicago for the very same reason of networking and many times I am given direct contacts especially when I have something nice to say. read more

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Delicious brunch, great cocktails, and very fast service. We sat on the patio and ordered cocktails and brunch. I had the French omelette, which was light, and the eggs were perfectly fluffy. My husband had he burger, which was juicy, tender, and very cheesy! Our group also ordered aperol spritzes, bloody marys, and an old fashioned. All of the drinks were well-crafted and delicious! read more

I wouldn't waste me time, as others on an early Friday night were in agreement and commiserated in our experience. It's the 5:30, a few patrons and quiet at this hour, yet those sitting in my area had the same experience which was lacking in service, yet couldn't figure out why because it was mainly an empty restaurant? It was one person leaving a table to run down a server asking for a check after a long wait, another 45 mins to get a meal, and myself where we finally walked because the order never made it. Three separate groups, all sharing a shi* experience; Wood, you were 'soft' on everything! Surprised at the positive reviews??? I reached out directly to Wood with no response, go figure...so here I am on Yelp. read more

I live just down the street from this place and it is almost always busy. After having gone, I have recommended it and will definitely be making a second trip. The staff were all very friendly and had decent suggestions. And the environment is just loud enough for it to be fun, but not so much so that you struggle to make conversation. I ordered the rabbit dish, which did not disappoint. Would love to go back sometime soon and test the rest of the menu. A solid choice for dinner or just drinks at the bar. read more

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Found this place online and came in on an early Friday night before a show at the Vic. Checked out the reviews on Yelp but the menu had changed so we figured we'd try a bunch of little things and just see if we liked it. The first two things we got were the hamachi dish and the foie gras tart and both were amazing!! Then we got the steak tartare which was good but nothing like the first two. Next we decided to split a large plate of the rabbit, having never had it, the waiter did a good job in helping us decide and it was awesome. We closed out the meal with another foie gras and a creme brûlée and were stuffed. We also had some dirties and a few cabs. The total with tax and tip was about $300 for both of us, which was more than anticipated but was a nice change up from our normal downtown steakhouse dinners. The presentation was top chef quality and the flavor profiles were sophisticated and delicious. Our server Patrick was knowledgeable and provided a lot of direction when requested. We will most definitely be back! read more

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There is nothing in me that dreams to get on this app and complain about sub-par service, so I am serious in saying I am unsure why me and my friends had to be met with such consistent attitude during our entire meal. From what a host told us, our waiter's name was Scott, and he's been "doing this for over 20 years" by his own words which must qualify him enough to be rude to my party every chance he had. There is no point in making us feel stupid for ordering a "margarita" by being told that they don't have one - even while we were staring at an earlier drink we had ordered very close to a margarita. What is the point of making the entire table feels like idiots? He knew he had messed up bad enough that he added automatic gratuity to our bills, even though a group of my friends made two separate reservations for 4 people each and sat at different tables. We couldn't sit together, but we somehow were eligible for automatic large party gratuity. We didn't even push back on that and paid the auto 20%, most of us would have paid this anyway. The pretentious attitude is inappropriate, but the food and drinks were great. I wouldn't say to avoid this place, but this was not a good experience. I wanted to leave quickly after we got our food. read more

Food was fantastic. Wait staff very friendly and knowledgeable on the choices of food and drink

Had cocktails and pasta here. Elegant vibe and friendly service. The vibe was great for grabbing cocktails with friends. My pasta was just okay read more

We stayed in an Airbnb nearby and decided to come here for brunch on a Saturday morning. We made reservations beforehand which may be helpful if you're coming in the early afternoon but was not needed for our 11 AM timeslot (they had just opened). We sat out on the covered patio and enjoyed the view. Its in a busy and well-kept neighborhood of Chicago and our view on the patio made us feel like we were locals. Our food was good, but the flavor was lacking slightly. My husband got a bloody Mary and I got a Mamosa- both were a solid 4/5- good but not great. For food we got the salmon toast and my husband liked it, but was not blown away by it. I got the truffle grilled cheese and was pretty disappointed as it also tasted good but not great. When I'm ordering something with truffle and cheese, I'm expecting the most decadent and flavorful dish. This tasted like it needed more salt and more variety in the cheeses used to contrast one another. Would we come back and try again? Absolutely! This was just our perception the first time we went. read more

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What a great meal! Wood has always been a nice spot for drinks and dinner, but they knocked it out of the park with food and service last night. read more

Food was great service leaves much to be desired. Waiter started off by telling us how they had 100 other things to do that night.

Always amazing food here! Especially when you're dining alone you can dine at the bar and have great appetizers along with a great glass of wine and or meal! Beet SaladCarrot AgnolottiCassouletSteak TartareWild Mushroom!!! read more

Wood - Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place is fine. I do not let one thing ruin a whole experience but if the staff are a reading these kindly let people know there is a dessert option that takes 45 minutes to prepare. It's a nice thing to do read more

I wish I took photos of the place - luxurious red booths, darklit romantic atmosphere, and a beautiful bar with sparkling light fixtures. The vibe was right, but sadly, the service was slightly snooty. The staff wasn't too welcoming and acted annoyed when we called ahead to say we were running late because of traffic. Once we got our drinks we wanted to order one appetizer and then get a feeling for what we'd want to eat after, but the server insisted we order everything we would want for the meal, forcing us to be a little frantic with our ordering :/ kinda weird. The jigglypuff's revenge cocktail was the perfect amount of sweet, we ordered a second round! We started with the steak tartare, excellent flavor!! Next we got the cheese board, loved the jam and cheese combo, just wish there was more cheese! The mushroom and onion flatbread was so dreamy, and the steak and brisket dish was so solid, the steak was cooked to perfection and everything came together beautifully, a great large plate to split for 2! Overall the two of us split 3 small plates and one large late, along with drinks, and we were full to the brim! However the bill was ~$80 per person. I think each dish was soooo solid and worth the money for a special night out. However the service had me questioning whether the price was worth the dining experience. Having that said, I appreciate a restaurant that had solid dishes throughout and the luxurious atmosphere has me wanting to come back forsure! read more

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We waited forty-five minutes for our food. The food was cold when it was finally brought to us. The individual who brought us the food came rushing to the table shouting loudly about the plates being hot...but the food was cold. The manager apologized and claimed they were swamped because they had a large party. However, if the food was cold, it was probably sitting around. Which means there was a huge misstep in service. Our server, while kind and professional, only checked in with us one time during the forty-five minute period. I will not be attending this restaurant again because this experience was flat out disrespectful. As I stated to the manager, I can go to the restaurant across the street and get my order, eat and pay my bill in 45 minutes. I can appreciate that restaurants have challenging days but I do think the people working there have a responsibility to communicate with customers. I hope people reading this review and deciding to give them a chance will have a better experience that we did. read more

Food here is great! And very reasonably priced. The restaurant interior is great and very upscale, so a lot of the times people get the impression this place is really expensive, especially since it's in lakeview but it really is well priced. I have never ever received a single bad dish from here. Service is great, the restaurant is very organized and clean inside out. This can be your go to place to impress a date. read more

It didn't help that I ate here the night of the pride parade, but the food was not worth the price in my opinion. We got the "large" pasta and it was small and lacked flavor. I also wondered if they ran out of tagliatelle noodles because the noodles we had were much too thin. Kevin was a great server though, and the ahi tuna appetizer was delicious. read more

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Great service and the food was absolutely delicious!! The steak was perfectly cooked, the desert was very creative, and the drinks were great. read more

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Good vibe and food. The caesar salad and chicken were both excellent and the cocktails are great as well. read more

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My only regret is that I've just now discovered this place. My wife and I came here for our anniversary dinner, and were so happy to find a place to go out with a heated patio. The menu was so interesting, the staff was super knowledgeable and friendly, the wine and cocktail lists were short and sweet, and the food was just delicious. We absolutely stuffed ourselves and then ordered more drinks and dessert. Some real standout dishes were the buratta with pumpkin, the short rib, and the pork duo. We also saw a couple gorgeous steaks come out that made us wish we could have eaten a few more entrees. This place is not to be missed! read more

Hot damn this was place was good. My friend recommended this for us one evening while staying in boys town and it was a culinary haven! Must orders: Cocktail: Sweet Potato Sour-who doesn't love a roasted marshmallow as a garnish? It was light yet super flavorful and mixed carefully so you didn't have just a Rye bomb. If you are a whiskey or bourbon lover, this is your drink. Kale Salad: the pork was juicy and crispy and mmmmmmmmmmmmm. Burrata Cheese: you can't go wrong with this creamy example of what heaven must taste like. The grilled bread accompaniment made it this the most divine vehicle to escort the cheese to your mouth. Sauerkraut Pierogi: brought me back to my Polish roots. These weren't playing around and everything in the world was right when we ate these. Get dessert damnit. You know you want to end on a sweet note. read more

A great date spot or nicer place to meet with friends. Its very intimate setting and has lively staff. They have a happy hour until 7 where you can get a flatbread or burger and a glass of wine for 20$. The menu has a nice selection from cheeses, ravioli, steak, and more. They also currently have a special pre fox menu in which the courses are served with hand selected bourbon. My friend and I tried the two different flatbreads, one being vegetarian. Both of them were delicious! The cheese with bacon and onions was so decadent and I kept finding myself pausing to comment on how good it was. I meant to save some for leftovers as it is a large portion, but it was so good I ate the whole thing. read more

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Love this place. It's perfect for brunch and their cocktails are top notch. There aren't many places in Boystown that have specialty cocktails so this was a delight. You can get a Pearmosa (mimosa with pear nectar) and I got a Gin and Juice (gin with pear nectar and soda water). Refreshing and delicious. They have a regular menu and an A la Carte menu where you can get exactly what you want without the heavy. I got the scrambled egg whites and bacon. I HIGHLY recommend the bacon. It's the best I've had. The atmosphere is really laid back with modern fixtures everywhere. Bartender was friendly and attentive. All in all the perfect Saturday afternoon spot. I will be back! read more

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A great place for cocktails and bites in the heart of boystown (I mean Northalsted with one "t"). Wood is a true favorite and I'm glad they are making it through the pandemic! read more

We were able to get a window table even though we were 45 minutes past our reservation on a Friday night. Server was really nice. Ordered roasted chicken, which was really good, and salmon, which to be honest was horrible. Salmon that is done starts to flake. This did not. It tasted uncooked, and it was served on a plate with either butter or oil, which made any taste of the salmon very oily. I sent it back, and my friend and aI just shared his chicken. I probably would not go back. The menu was quite limited. And the portion size was pretty small considering the price. $27 for oily salmon that wasn't fully cooked and I think were slices of carrots? Not worth it, unfortunately. read more

We ordered from Wood after seeing it recommended on a Lakeview facebook page, sadly we were less than impressed. My partner was ignored while waiting for service a the front, then "pushed" out of the restaurant verbally. This all happened when a woman who arrived after him was treated with respect and served before him, even when our order pick up time had come and gone. The food its self was ok nothing that ill be seeking out again in the future, unfortunately, I get times are hard and emotions are high, but it's still not a reason to be hostile with people trying to support local. read more

The main reason why I'm giving 3 stars is because it was a little overpriced. For example, a friend and I ordered the scallops to share, but there were only 2, and it was $18. So it wasn't exactly "bang for your buck." The other dish we shared was the pasta where you could either get a small or large plate. Both dishes were very tasty, but like I said, it was just a little overpriced. The ambiance was nice, maybe a little too loud, and the waitstaff was very attentive. In general, it's a nice place to try out, but don't plan on spending a small amount. read more

Super boring place. We were having a good time and they told us we were being too loud. It was a dead Thursday/. Don't go here. Rude. Seriously. read more

The host was kind of rude. We came in and the waitress asked us to wait for the host to seat us. This was on 04/22/17 at 11:30 AM. I specifically said in my reservation that I wanted corner seating if possible. Most tables were open and he wanted to sit us in between people. I asked for different seating, which the waitress graciously obliged. Now, onto the food: Chorizo Pupusa - $13 - 3/5 This was good. It needed a lot more sauce than was given, though. I never really got the chance to ask my waitress because she didn't come back around much. The flavors were nice, and my sister and I enjoyed it. If I had more sauce it would've been a whole lot better. I didn't want to wait around for it to get cold, though. Anyways, it was masa with chorizo (and cheese?) in the middle. Topped with lime crema and had hot sauce on the plate. Would get again if I *ever* came back. Longanisa Sausage - $13 - 1.5/5 Okay. The garlic rice was okay. Not great, but edible. The sausage lacked a lot of flavor. It actually had next to none. Then it had some shaved radish and I don't even remember what else because it was so boring. It lacked seasoning, so when I asked for soy sauce I was shocked they were serving Asian dishes but didn't have any soy sauce. I had to ask for salt instead because the dish needed it so BADLY. They seemed offended I asked for salt, which I kind of understand, but if you don't want that to happen then SEASON. YOUR. DISH. I wanted to send this back but it was mainly my sister's dish and she didn't want to. (Though she agreed with everything I said). Cinnamon Roll - $5 - 3/5 This was good. The Vig's cinnamon roll is way better, though. This cinnamon roll was dense and room temp or lower. I wanted it to be warm and gooey and it wasn't. It was still decent, though. Overall, the service and quality of the food wasn't great. I would never voluntarily come back. Nothing was remotely a 4, which is a shame. read more

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