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    Yana's Speakeasy

    4.8 (27 reviews)
    Open 3:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Chicken skewer
    Regina G.

    I can't give this place enough stars. First let me tell you about Alex, the bartender. Alex made the best spicy margarita I have ever had. That means alot coming from someone who is super picky about lime juice and spice! This absolute gem is a treasure that we accidentally found, looking for a good cocktail. I never thought we would find a place with Russian food that was this laid back and cool. The food was phenomenal, especially the beef rib. I'm coming back and trying everything. Thank you for taking me back home. I felt like I was in my Babushka's kitchen! Can't wait to come back.

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    Tippy P.

    We went to check out a speakeasy bar after our appointment, this bar is next to a barber shop. Free parking right on the front, we arrived in the evening so the barber shop was already closed. However the doors were unlocked. You'll see a huge piano when you enter, push that backwards and the door will open to the speakeasy. The bar is small yet cozy, reservations recommended. They offer food and drinks, we were still full from dinner, so we just ordered drinks.

    Michael B.

    I've been wanting to check out Yana's for some time and finally had the chance this evening... What a fun and unique experience! Ring the bell to get in! I was escorted to the bar where Yana herself gave me a full history lesson on vodka and how to correctly enjoy shots! Exhale, drink, smell the food, taste it... And then inhale. My shot was accompanied by a slice of whole grain bread slathered in horseradish . From there, I moved on to the BBQ beef rib entrée and a beautiful slice of cake for dessert...witb more vodka! Definitely a place to check out!

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    Marry A.

    A great atmosphere, excellent drinks and cocktails, and delicious food - that's all you need to spend an evening with friends in a good bar. Superb service and a well-designed interior.

    Rick R.

    Love this place! Great vibe! Great atmosphere and music! great bartender and overall needed in the north shore!

    Whiskey sour.

    If you're looking for somewhere to go to have delicious food and excellent cocktails, this is it. In addition, it's such a fun and exotic concept: a speakeasy, hidden behind a door you don't notice from the street. But once inside, it's luxurious, friendly, and delicious. Highly recommended, for any time of for a special occasion.

    Kiela M.

    Our new go to date night spot. The atmosphere is very enjoyable and the drinks were amazing. I got the floating bridge and it has the right mixture of flavor and was so smooth. All the servers were attentive and friendly. My only suggestion down the road is maybe a jazz player or live gentle music but that would only add more to the already perfect experience.

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    josh c.

    Seriously. These guys take pride in their craft. Amazing cocktails. Great bar with a killer bar menu. Haven't tried food but it's just a 5 items or so and some caviar I'm about to try.

    Simonette P.

    Great little secret place! Drinks were very well done, menu has a good selection and looks very appetizing. We stopped in for after dinner drinks and the vibe was really cool. Service was attentive, they brought us some snacks on the house, prices are very reasonable. Owner and her staff were very personable, they were kind and so appreciative and thanked us for coming. Perfect addition to this adorable little corner of Ravinia area!

    Lamb samsa, chicken straganoff with naan bites, Russian Cole slaw. NYE snack at Yana's
    AJ K.

    What a joyous speakeasy to adorn the North Shore. Locally beloved business owner, Yana, has created this charming and beautiful new speakeasy for the North Shore that is an absolute delight to visit and enjoy spirits, cocktails, and wines. The decor is a perfect execution of a warm and laid back speakeasy with eclectic couches and bar stools to sip with friends. Yana also makes her own unique small plates with a global twist to savor (food options change often depending on what Yana wants to showcase so always exciting) alongside your libations. We loved the meatball skewers, chicken stroganoff with naan bites, Russian Cole slaw, and the lamb samsa. The mixologist, Alex, whipped up some absolutely delicious and perfectly prepared cocktails for us - Negroni and a house specialty herbaceous cocktail. The wine list is very tasteful too. Mike is amazingly warm and charming, and really makes you feel loved and welcome. Great experience to bring in the new year! Can't wait to enjoy many relaxed evening here.

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    Great food and drinks. Loved the ambience. Service excellent and friendly. Cute entrance. Good value.

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    9 months ago

    Amazing fun place . Like barber shop meets red leather and bourbon .try the tuna crudo !

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    How can you not love amazing food, creative cocktails & an incredible atmosphere! I wish they had opened sooner.

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    Exceptional drinks, food, and vibes! A great spot for after work drinks or before a concert at Ravinia.

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    North Shore Bistro

    North Shore Bistro

    3.6(45 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    (4) ~ very good overall food & service…read more DRINKS: ** Ruffino Riserva Ducale Chianti Tan Label = (4.25) Very tasty w. juicy raspberry notes ** Water (tap) = (4) very good, must be filtered;) * Coffee = (3) just ok....room for improvement;) FOOD: ** Lamb Chops = (4.5) Very Tasty! ** Chocolate Banana Cake = (4.25) Very tasty & shareable ** Stone Fired Margherita Pizza (see photo) = While it's not an "authentic" Margherita Pizza, it tastes good for a regular cheese pizza. ** Jumbo Pork Chop = (4) very good ** Carrot Cake = (4) very good * Chocolate Flourless Cake = (3.75) Decadent * Drunken Shrimp = (3.65) good

    My coworkers and I went here for a dinner after work. The interior is so pretty and well decorated…read more I love all the chandeliers and the plants (fake, but it works!) I like the complementary garlic bread. We got the chip to share and it's so good! So crispy and thin! The aioli is really good too. I got the branzino as my entree. I asked for whole. It was perfectly cooked. The parmesan crust was perfect and it was well seasoned too. I was told it's like 90% deboned. I wasn't too worried about seeing bones considering I asked for it whole. It was accompanied by garlic noodles and broccolini. I think the addition of the pasta was perfect. Most of the time the fish by itself with a vegetable doesn't really fill you up. As for dessert, we also got a few to share. I can't remember the names of all of them, but I think the cheesecake is banana foster? It was pretty good. The cake was like a lemon mousse? We liked that one too. I don't remember the name of the ice cream, but it was my first time trying it. It was interesting mix of flavors, it's not my favorite. We all want to go back to try other menu items, considering how close it is to work too!

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    North Shore Bistro - Storefront

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    North Shore Bistro - Signage and partial view of their homey storefront.

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    Signage and partial view of their homey storefront.

    Charlie Beinlich's Food & Tap - Shrimp Cocktail

    Charlie Beinlich's Food & Tap

    3.9(384 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$

    This is an old school pizza shop tavern with a great burger and shrimp cocktail. Good beers and…read moreamazing burgers. Not too many seats so there could be a wait during busy days but for a burger this good I'd say it's worth the wait. Good service and great ambience. I've been going there for years and it's always great. There's all sorts of burgers in the area but this is the best one. Stop in and your stomach will be happy and so will you. I promise you will love the food and the place. Great food and great service. Is what you're in for

    I certainly wanted to love this place - the ambiance reminds me of the numerous bars scattered…read morethroughout northern Wisconsin lake country. Knotty pine on the walls and fish mounts every direction that you look. I started with an Old Fashion that checked the box, and the famed Shrimp Cocktail. The shrimp cocktail was five large shrimp that were firm in texture and clearly fresh. The cocktail sauce tasted like it was from a bottle, it wasn't terrible, but certainly not made in house. The burger was straightforward and the beef was high quality but it desperately needs seasoning (salt and pepper for goodness sake). I ordered my burger with Swiss cheese, that probably wasn't the right choice, American would've been better. The grilled onions were cooked well, but again just a sprinkle of salt would elevate the burger. The bacon was crispy, which was welcomed because the rest of the burger experience was just - meh. My tab was $48 and some change, which isn't terrible in today's economy, however, I've had $48 meals elsewhere that were head and shoulders above. It was clear that this is a long standing tradition in the area, but the food taste is stuck in the past.

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    Charlie Beinlich's Food & Tap - View of seating area

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    Charlie Beinlich's Food & Tap - Charming outdoor dinning  space

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    Charming outdoor dinning space

    Steep Ravine Brewing

    Steep Ravine Brewing

    4.3(167 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    I visited here on a recent Friday with a group of almost a dozen and had a great time. We had a…read morelarge table (not sure is someone reserved it or not) looking right out onto Roger Williams ave. We had plenty of room and it was nice to have delicious beer, good food, and a pleasant view of this part of Highland Park. I've been here before when it had a different name, but it seems like little has changed. This is a well warn bar! Comfy seats at the bar and a smattering of booths and table with a homey feel - lots of wood and available light from the large front window. This is not a huge room by any means but it never felt crowded. Our group had mostly apps like guac and chips and a quesadilla or two. I tried a Kolsch lager and a Marzen lager both if which were a little cheaper than usual due to the Happy Hour Special of $5 a beer. Margaritas are $6 at Happy Hour. The beer was very good! We had a great waiter and being seated just a few feet from the bar meant no one went thirsty or hungry for long. On past visits I was seated on the back patio but we had rain on this most recent visit, and it's also March! (Patio season does not start in the Chicago area for at least another month or month and a half!) The patio is a nice little wood fenced in area with lots of tables and a back tap bar. Not sure if that set-up is still the same.... This is a great local bar with a lot of rustic, homey charm. I'd definitely recommend if you want good local beer in a friendly old-school bar.

    My husband and I went to Steep Ravine Brewing with some friends for lunch on a Saturday. The…read morerestaurant was about half full with outdoor seating available. We ordered the nachos for an appetizer. They were good without being too spicy. Then I ordered the pulled pork with sweet potato fries as an entrée. I loved the barbecue flavor and onion ring. My husband had the quesabirria tacos which were amazing. I wish I had room to try the churros for dessert. Everything was very good and I'll be back to try more.

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    Steep Ravine Brewing
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    Guildhall - Swordfish

    Guildhall

    3.6(346 reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$$

    Came by for happy hour one afternoon and enjoyed a few items. Started off with a butterfly tea…read moremocktail, it was okay a bit on the sour side but still a fun drink. We got the burger and truffle fries to share, along with / rolls and the karrage chicken. The burger was good with the caramelized onions but nothing significant to write home about. My favorite items though were the truffle fries, and the hot honey karaage we asked for the honey on the side so that we're able to share with our little but it was super crispy, and the chicken bites were juicy and delicious it didn't even need the honey. I truthfully don't love pickles but the pickles were delicious and I ate them all! The sushi rolls were both really fresh and had great flavor. Overall a good experience I'd like to come back during regular hours to try their regular menu. We were a bit disappointed that the only available menu was the happy hour one which was pretty limited.

    I went to Guildhall for brunch on a Sunday. We ordered the cinnamon roll, shakshuka with a side of…read moresausage, and the omelette. Everything tasted fresh and delicious! The cinnamon roll was surprisingly moist (we were skeptical due to its appearance) and sweet! The restaurant is bright and the service was very friendly. There was a nice mix of customers and there was even a party going on while we were there. I don't remember when I was last in Glencoe. It's charming! I'd love to come back for dinner or happy hour.

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    Small private room

    Guildhall - Swordfish

    Swordfish

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    Morton's The Steakhouse

    Morton's The Steakhouse

    3.6(202 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$$$

    There's no shortage of great restaurants in Northbrook. Ruth's Chris is right down the street, and…read moreplenty of others too. But I keep coming back to Morton's, and it's not just the food (though it's excellent). It's the people. I sit at the bar a few times a week, and every time, the staff treats me like family. The bartenders, barbacks, food runners, managers, everyone greets me with a warmth you can't fake. I even run into neighbors and clients here all the time. Great food gets you in the door. The people at Morton's are what keep me coming back.

    My husband and I decided on Morton's for our 12 year wedding anniversary. I made a reservation…read moreonline and noted our anniversary. Morton's made it extra special by printing Happy 12th Anniversary on our menu. Our waitress Cece was phenomenal!!! I cannot say enough about her. Her presence, kindness and prompt service was beyond our expectations. She made our night so special by congratulating, and complementing us and she was SO attentive...to top it off she gave us a free slice of key lime pie which was devine! We had the steakhouse wedge and split it and the split portion was so large that we were starting to fill up on the salad. It was excellent. Now to the main event, the 8oz filet which I ordered medium rare plus was one of the best steaks I've had in a long time. The sour cream mashed potatoes and broccolini were perfect sides. I would go back here and order this whole meal if I could!! Highly recommend this Morton's location and request Cece as your server you won't be disappointed!

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    Morton's The Steakhouse
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