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    Benchmark Restaurant

    3.5 (70 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican
    Open 6:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Sandy B.

    I'm impressed. We typically don't enjoy the "hotel" food. These chefs are plating beautiful and well thought out meals. They even have daily deals. Which included a braised lamb. It looked beautiful. But we didn't order it, so I didn't feel right about running over to someone else's table to get a pic. You'll have to trust me. Our waitress was hustling and we still never waited or wanted. Shout out to Olga. She was great. Say hi. I had the salmon quinoa bowl and hubs had the Amish chicken. Both exceeded expectations and were healthy guilt free options. Everything was completely fresh and perfectly done. For dessert we had the caramello. Caramellos wish they were that good. The head chef even came out to talk to customers. If the locals aren't eating here, they are missing out. The chef is in the process of changing the menu. They are opened until 1 am.

    Lobster Bisque
    Mando R.

    Let me first start by saying what an amazing experience from kitchen staff to servers. I had a 5star experience from the minute I sat down. To the sec my meal hit the table! Have never had such an amazing lobster bisque soup full of spice, left me wanting more. I also had the beef burger that just made your mouth melt! Chef Ramzi was also nice enough to make a Beef TarTar at my request and the picture doesn't do it justice bc of the blurry but what an amazing dish. Clean and comfortable place to enjoy what I would say to enjoy a date or even just to relax & have great food. Definitely felt thank to cook Cortez,he was nice enough to walk the food to my table himself!

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    Deirdre V.

    One of the few places open. Great ambiance. Fast service. It was bustling with people late at night. There specialty are their drinks. The food was delicious. I docked a star because we told them we did not want any bacon on our burger and they put bacon on it. He had to wait for another burger to be remade.

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    Paris F.

    For hotel food, it was really decent. What is that mean? For hotel food standard, the pricing was right for the quality and the amount of food you get. Unfortunately, it was closed due to covid for lunch time but when I popped my head In the restaurant to order take out I got in trouble for coming in. They should have locked the door then or put a sign at the door. So I don't care for the manager and the wait staff who were not so friendly about it. I ended up ordering at the front desk. It is 18 dollars for that huge chicken. It was tender and nice light gravy sauce. I would not mind eating here if I was staying here again.

    Tyler C.

    Hotel Restaurant and bar You want a hotel to have food. Especially when it's a few blocks to anything else. Been here for breakfast, lunch, dinner and as a late night place to sit and talk. TV's are big, but sound is tolerable. Crowds come and go in waves. Service is terrific when slow, and slow when busy. Food came in 5 minutes. Check took over 30 (a sales group had come in). Burgers were above average with bacon and a pickle on'em. Crab cakes had lots of crab, but no flavor. Corn that surrounded the crab patty thing had no flavor either. And they didn't know anything about old bay. Breakfast was ok with a big bowl of fruit and yoghurt. Coffee came out in a carafe which was nice. No need to go out in the rain or snow if staying here, but wouldn't come here if I were not at the hotel.

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    Still only offering the very limited "Covid" menu. The service was terrible, waited 12 minutes just for someone to acknowledge me. They are terribly understaffed (only two wait staff and no hostess). When the food arrived, it was just OK. The salmon was overcooked, but the steamed veggies and couscous gave some much needed flavor. As for the ambiance, the bench seat across from me was torn and my napkin looked like it was years past it's useful life.

    Caramel apple and gelato
    Gregg B.

    For a casual airport hotel restaurant and bar, Benchmark is pretty good The environment is clean and modern There are plenty of TV's to watch sporting events They have plenty of bar stools, long communal bar tables and plenty of table seating in the bar and the restaurant The service is quick and responsive There are plenty of beers and wines by the glass and the bar is well stocked Food wise, they are a gastropub so it is not your basic pub food but not funky gastro food I was here for a few glasses of wine and starters before I headed out to Gibsons for dinner We had the mussels in a tomato broth based blue moon beer sauce that was pretty good with toasted baguette slices to dip in the broth. I enjoyed this starter We also had the cheese plate, but it was just mediocre. The plate had blue cheese, sliced cheddar and a white cheese. None of the cheeses were memorable. It was also served with raisin toasts which were good. It could have been more thought out and executed better After dinner at Gibsons we came back for dessert to watch the end of the Cubs pre season game. The coffee was decent and the caramel apple with streusel crumbles and vanilla gelato was very good. I would have enjoyed more gelato but my weight is better for that All in all, not to bad

    Crabcakes for $15. Very tasty!
    Miguel L.

    The bar area is very nice and they have a very good selection of craft beers. Their bar menu is also very good and I had a hard time deciding what to order. I ended up getting the crabcakes which were very good but I definitely need to come back to try other food options.

    Roasted chicken
    Mohammad A.

    While staying at the Westin hotel in chicago, I had dinner at this restaurant. I had the roasted chicken breast and a side salad. The chicken was very tender, over mixed vegetables. The salad was ok. I also ordered the Greek yogurt cheesecake. The chef came to the table and made sure I was happy. Not enough choices on the menu, but it was a good experience.

    Got the salmon salad to go. Disappointed to see this poultry skin in my salad. Makes me wonder how they handle their meat products.
    Lorenz K.

    Ordered the salmon salad to go to eat in my room. I was disappointed to see that there was either chicken or duck skin in my salad. Makes me wonder how this restaurant handle their meat products.

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    Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse - Filet Mignon* (14 oz)

    Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse

    4.1(1.3k reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$$$

    Oh my goodness. This place was like wow. I was incredibly hungry and this place did not let us…read moredown. I haven't had steak that delicious in a long time. My husband and I shared the Chicago cut steak along with a house salad and a yummy potato. His colleague had the sweet potato and filet mignon. Shout out to the Gibson staff for their excellent customer service and props to the chef for their service and dedication to their steak cooking skills! Another warm shout out to our server, Millie! She was the best! So fun, kind, incredibly accommodating. Great experience overall! The ambiance was a hustle and bustle on a Wednesday evening. I think it is because there was a conference in town. But it gave a great first Chicago vibe/impression. Would love to come back again!

    I got there early for a business dinner after walking from the outlet shops, so I first popped into…read morethe bar for a drink while I waited for the rest of my colleagues later that night for dinner. For a good 40 minutes in the bar, it was an absolute sausage fest. The only other females were those working, so it was a little uncomfortable. This is a manly place in general. A loud obnoxious table of meatheads was behind us at dinner but the steak was truly the best I've ever had so one must endure. I had the filet with peppercorn and our shared sides and apps sampled were crab cakes, mashed potatoes, double baked potatoes, and brussel sprouts. All stellar. We all split the famous macadamia nut turtle pie which easily served 8 people. Amazing meal but would be nice to throw a little estrogen in with the testosterone overload. Service was unparalleled as well. Thank you for a memorable evening.

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    4.1(54 reviews)
    2.5 miEdison Park

    First time at Americanos. Not crowded for a Thursday…read moreafternoon at five. Greeted by two of the staff. Friendly and polite. We talked long with the bartender and a young man that worked there. Order a few drinks and talked with these two guys for fifteen minutes or so off and on before we even ordered anything. Just felt right, small conversation great atmosphere. We each ordered the three taco plate. I had one fish taco, one elote taco and one Arrachera taco. My wife hard three pork belly tacos. Hard to say which was out favorite because they were all equally as delicious and bursting with flavor from the fresh ingredients. We will be returning soon the March to try their corned beef and leprechaun margaritas before it's over. A must try restaurant in Norwood park.

    I had high hopes for this place after reading some of the reviews but was left disappointed…read more Ordered some margaritas and chips and guacamole to start and that's where it stopped. The margaritas were bland and had table salt just smothered in the rim which made it very unappealing. Then the chips and guacamole turned me off from ordering anything else. The guac was either out of a tube or box I had a little bit and it tasted awful and as it sat in the bar top it just turned brown like green after 20 minutes. Service was decent but there was only one table occupied on a Sunday lunchtime which should have been a giveaway. The food that came out for another table looked decent but after the guac I only imagined the rest of the food was probably frozen or boxed items and didnt want to spend any more money there.

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    Shoeless Joes Ale House & Grille

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    4.0(107 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$

    First visit here last night and we were too busy eating and drinking to take photos. Cute place…read morewith a ton of TVs, so whichever side of the table you sit on, you can see the game you're interested in. Seems like a lot of regulars hanging out. Our server was friendly and attentive without being overbearing and seemed like she knew most of the people at her tables. We happened to be here when they have $7 bourbon mixers with good bourbon and they were not at all watered down. The food was delicious- we started with toasted ravioli and stuffed mushrooms and it was a great way to start. I wanted to try the fish tacos as that's normally my go-to, but I knew I wouldn't be able to eat them all after the appetizers, so went with the steak quesadilla, which had a ton of cheese and chopped steak so you got some in every bite. I will definitely be back to try the fish tacos!

    In the area for a conference and looking for walkable food options. It was a bit far and not…read morenecessarily what felt like a frequently walked area but it was under a mile. Inside was pretty empty, we were there on a Thurs night and it seemed like mostly a few other corporate groups and regulars. There's a room with slot machines which I thought was interesting. Quick service, large portions and food came out fast. 4/5 chicken caldo soup - spicy but really flavorful 2/5 wings - dry rub was a bit too dry for their liking 3/5 friend got a salad with poppyseed dressing but didn't end up using the dressing as it had a bit of a strange consistency for her. She said it was okay tho. 3.5/5 ultimate grilled cheese, added a burger patty medium and red onions. The burger was good but cooked more medium well. Waffle fries generous but didn't care much for the ranch. 3.5/5 jambalaya - friends enjoyed it and the serving was large. 4/5 bread pudding was tasty and so was the ice cream. Service was great and it was just what we needed to get us some extra food. Menu was extensive and she indicated all was made fresh. Not necessarily food I'd crave & seek out if I was back in the area but it was pleasantly surprising and exactly what we needed!

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    Flight Restaurant & Lounge

    Flight Restaurant & Lounge

    5.0(2 reviews)
    1.3 mi

    I was already staying at the hotel and , at first, selected the place for the convenience factor…read moreafter a long day before an early flight. However, I loved the opportunity to enjoy live music on a Tuesday night, particularly tunes appealing both to me as a Gen X'er and my Boomer father. The service reminded me of the extra lengths of care folks seem to go to in the Midwest. My waitress was very attentive to my dairy allergy...& in Illinois, the laws aren't as strict as in Massachusetts. I selected the salad with farro and chicken and the dressing was delicious. Very generous portions! The chicken was juicy and flavorful: well-seasoned with a Mediterranean blend that wasn't overpowering. The mixed green lettuce itself was notable. I loathe limp lettuce...so much so that I often switch to butter lettuce or romaine for the crunch. These were among the best mixed green leaves I've had-very fresh. The farro was the perfect texture, without being overly salty (as it often is elsewhere.) I was glad to have ordered the "flight" of red wines-all 3 of which I enjoyed. Note: we were able to order chicken fingers to go-which weren't on the menu, but which my very picky son loved. The ambiance was lovely, with an airy feel, at candle-lit tables, with a view of a nice lounge area. My visit to Flight was among the best hotel dining experiences I've had. My Dad reported enjoying his turkey burger as well-the caramelized onions in particular.

    We had dinner and breakfast there. Friendly staff and good service. Good options for dinner and and…read morea good breakfast buffet.

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