I went to cadence kitchen for happy hour and was so pleased with the beautiful patio and outdoor ambiance in downtown downers grove. Definitely recommend considering going on a warm day to enjoy their lovely patio. We ordered several appetizers and mushroom arancini and buffalo shrimp were both tasty but small portion sizes. The drinks were good and lavender haze cocktail was well crafted. Overall would come back and try some of their dinner options. read more

We loved our experience at Cadence Kitchen! I think the food we had fell a little short, but the service and experience made up for it. We ordered the Mushroom Arancinis, which was phenomenal, definitely ordering that again. For the mains, we had the Walleye Puttanesca and the NY Bodega Wagyu Chopped Cheese. I think the dishes were good, but nothing over the top. The drinks to pair were also great we had a cocktail (I think it was Girls On Fire) and a beer! Now, what I thought was awesome was that they have a dog menu. they freeze the dog food on a frisbee and its a great enrichment tool and food for our pup. We enjoyed the ambience outside and loved sitting on the patio! read more

Cadence Kitchen - American Near Me - Downers Grove, Illinois

Cadence has a nice outdoor area which is perfect on a nice day or evening. The couple of times that I've been here, I dined inside. It is quite dark but I like the décor of the place. For my recent visit, I tried the CAULIFLOWER & GIARDINIERA, COBB SALAD, and the BISON BURGER. They were all prepared well and satisfying. The portions are also big enough for sharing. I also tried the STACY'S MOM and the GIRLS ON FIRE cocktails. Both were also good and refreshing. My previous visit was a while ago, so I cannot really remember how the dishes were. I'm sure they were good, but nothing that I would crave for that's why I haven't been back for quite a while. Service was prompt and friendly. The place is clean and neat. 'Til next time! read more

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Good food. Service was a little slow but everyone was friendly and nice. Nice patio on a beautiful spring night but we sat inside (which could be why the service inside was a little slow since the patio was packed and probably where most of the staff were). Food was great. Loved the sauce on the salmon. Wine was perfect and the cocktails we tried were good. Upscale sports bar feeling. The booth was roomy and comfy. Liked the music and decor. read more

Cadence Kitchen - Chocolate Flourless Mousse Cake - American Near Me - Downers Grove, Illinois

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I haven't been to Cadence Kitchen in over a year. I forgot how much I like the food at Cadence. We sat in the dining room this visit. They have a large bar when you walk in and a couple dining areas. In the warmer months there's a patio outside. Anna was our server and she provided great service. We just stopped in for a quick bite after a wake in town so we just ordered our two entrées with no appetizers or cocktails. My husband had the steak sandwhich. It was a decent size piece of thick steak cooked to perfection on crusty rustic loaf with a side of french fries. I had the bison burger, but asked not to have the barbecue sauce. The burger was huge, cooked to perfection and tasty. It also came with fries. One of my favorite restaurants is Foxtail, which is a sister restaurant to Cadence so it's no surprise that this is a restaurant I enjoy dining at. read more

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Service was fantastic as were the food and cocktails! The place was adorable and we had a giant booth to ourselves to enjoy the evening. read more

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We had a lovely time at dinner tonight. The server was upbeat and helpful. The restaurant was clean and in good repair with a dark, clubby atmosphere. I had the Rigatoni with Pesto and it was amazing! Very, very flavorful and a large portion. My husband had the Lemon Shrimp appetizer which he enjoyed. We all shared the Oreo Ice Cream sandwich and the Apple dessert that looked like an Apple dumpling - wonderful! read more

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This place had been on my list of restaurants to try, so I decided to give them a visit. Located near the dg train station, there is parking out front. However, it states 2 hour parking until 6 pm. They have happy hour specials from 3 to 5 pm. Beer, cocktails, and appetizers are on the list. I had the girl on fire, and it was spicy from the jalepeno. We sat inside, and it was spacious. The booth was super comfy. The service was great. She was very attentive. They also have plenty of outdoor seating as well. They played a lot of 80s music on my visit. Give them a shot! read more

Cadence Kitchen - Girl on fire - American Near Me - Downers Grove, Illinois

We stopped by the area to listen to some music nearby at the train stop. We figured we'd grab dinner beforehand. It was fairly busy outside, but we were the only customers inside. It was relaxing and quiet. The booth we sat in was super comfy. After the hostess sat us and gave us menus, our waitress gave us a happy hour menu that the hostess didn't mention. We ordered 2 drinks because of that! I ordered the cobb salad with chicken. The salad was huge, flavorful dressing, and plenty of tomatoes and bacon. Overall, we had a great experience. read more

Cadence Kitchen - American Near Me - Downers Grove, Illinois

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That was the best salmon I've had in a very long time. Cooked perfectly with a delicious honey mustard sauce, sitting on a bed of farro. I could eat that daily. Loved both the crab beignets and the cauliflower apps. The accompanying sauce to the cauliflower had very flavorful fresh dill. Loved it. Enjoyed the Strawberry Fields cocktail, but the Hot Blooded didn't knock my socks off. There are plenty of drinks to try next time though. With excellent food and service, plus a chill atmosphere, there will definitely be a next time. read more

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Bottom Line: If you like overpaying your very hard earned money for just an ok experience, dressed up to make you feel like you should pay more for it--this is the place for you. The homegrown, local guys done good story of this place is actually inspiring and I wanted so much to love it. The good service is the high point followed by the eclectic, trendy urban warehouse chic, sports bar-ish environment with lots of dark, warm hues making it very inviting. I've been wanting to try this place for a while and looked forward to its great promise. The place was bustling inside and out on a very nice early summer evening. I was feeling more inside so I opted in and was seated near the bar and able to see the games. Consequently, I was feeling like a really good beer and burger, a satisfying experience to kick off the weekend. To my chagrin the beer on-tap menu, an opportunity show the depth of personality of a place, is uninspiring and it looks like they've thrown their effort behind $12 per (min.) cocktails and wines with impressive (in range) but very over pricey in cost per glass or bottle. When you're at nearly 20 bucks for "smalls" with sort of pretentious titles, you know you're in for a hit to the 'ole wallet but ok let's see how it goes. I settled for a Yuengling that stood out conspicuously from the standard golden Pilsner or IPA offerings with the obligatory lone Guinness as a dark offering. I started with the $12 soup of the day--cream of asparagus per the the server, but had more of a navy bean texture that was quite good though paltry in portion at that price. It went nicely with the Yuengling. So, anything named "House Burger" , to me, has got to be good right? That one unassuming but distinct opportunity for the kitchen to flex their gastronomic muscle in an unpretentious but expert way. I ordered the $20 house burger with cheddar. It came out promptly looking as mechanically put together as its presentation--yeah--if you're gonna hit me for $20 bucks for a hamburger I want presentation. I got a hamburger on a cold white plate with dried out "frites", in a stainless steel cup though, and a few lonely cucumbers on the side. I will say the burger was done well, juicy, but nothing unusual in the way of seasoning, or sauce, or...bacon?!...an egg?!!...anything that would justify its price tag but more importantly make it worthy of the moniker "House Burger." Finished the sandwich, paid the bill and left. So that's it, the meal and experience was short, and efficient but wholly unsatisfying in terms of what I received in exchange for my money. Will I and the rest of my party be back? Not likely unless someone else is willing to pay. There are too many other options that understand this premise: We don't need or want pretentious trappings or entree titles, we want unpretentious but well prepared dishes at unpretentious prices, a good value, a good experience, and we will come back time and time again. One note, I think it says something about a place that doesn't claim their business on this site, especially a place like this that is heavily commented upon. It says, at least hints, they couldn't care less what you personally think, which, I can also understand if you've got plenty of patrons willing to buy what you're selling but that perception can often come through in the business interactions. This is why I also read the one and two star reviews for keepin' it real perspective. read more

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We only did to go because they were extremely busy! And after we ate, I could see why. The food was insanely good. The buffalo shrimp w gorg I wish I could eat that everyday! It's very pretty inside, a little dim but it works for the vibe. Very cozy place. Can't wait to return and dine in. Also Shoutout to Lauren, thanks for your help and kindness. You were serving tables and still stopped to answer questions for us! Rockstar service! read more

Strawberry Fields Cocktail Beet and Burrata Salad Grilled Spanish Octopus The service here is super friendly and the patio is great for a nice summer day. The strawberry fields cocktail was delicious, light, and again, a perfect compliment to a warm summer day. While the grilled spanish octopus was delicious, tender, and perfectly seasoned, the beet and barrata salad was a little lackluster. The dressing was just kind of a sweet one-note and it didn't really come together with the greens. read more

Creative new-American restaurant with plenty of seating and an impressive bar (decor and selection). I loved the rock theme around the bar (Prince quote, band/artist artwork). Great/comfy/large booths! read more

It was love when we first stepped into the restaurant. Very industrial and eclectic styles meeting to create a modern, cozy atmosphere to enjoy dinner with friends. The food was amazing here and I'm glad we came with a big group to taste a little bit of everything. I wish I wasn't recovering from acid reflux or else I could've had more to eat! I ordered the ribeye which was cooked to perfection and I took this with me so I can eat it later. The brussel sprouts and cauliflower were my favorite appetizers out of everything we tried. By the way, this place has great cocktail options to try! Everyone in our group was pleasantly surprised! Our server was very friendly and accommodated our large group. Definitely recommend! read more

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My husband & I had dinner last night. The whole experience was awesome from the start. We chose to eat inside, I was given a table but was moved to a booth that opened in the bar area. (Had requested a booth on reservation). I started with a drink WaterMelon Sugar on recommendation from our server. It was so fresh with a little sweet, we chose the Crab beignets & whipped Ricotta w/ Honey as apps.. Both were delicious, the beignets were generously filled w/ crab. For the mains I had Shrimp w/ Crispy Polenta. I thought polenta was like grits but it was more like a bread. It was really good, my hubby got the BBQ Bison Burger & he ate every last crumb. For dessert we had the Peach pies w blueberry ice cream & compote. I have never had peach pie but I want it again!!!! We will definitely be back for dinner. Such a great place. Great service & great food is hard to find. read more

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We didn't dine in, rather used Door Dash. This was the first time we ordered here. The food was good and the portions were generous. We'll order again. read more

Been here a few times and have never been disappointed. Today was a top ten meal that I have ever had! From beginning to end, the entire experience was superb! We walked into a tasteful, hip restaurant and were warmly greeted by the hostess. Our server was incredible knowledgeable about the creative menu. There were so many unique dishes to choose from, it was hard to pick! We ordered the lobster poppers and Spanish octopus small plates for the table (both out of this world!! Filled with so much flavor!) For dinner I got the butternut squash risotto with duck confit. Creamy risotto with broccolini and crispy, moist duck. Truly one of the best meals I have ever eaten. Every bite was a treat! If you're looking for a place with a warm and inviting climate, amazing staff, and out of this world unique food, look no further than Cadence! A true GEM! read more

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We loved the ambiance of this restaurant. Great place to go with friends. We had the salmon, the chopped chicken salad and the kids had the cheeseburger. The kids' burger was a little charred but the salmon and the salad was amazing. Planning to go again. read more

Wow! I just found my new suburban favorite!! Cadence offers top notch cuisine, atmosphere and service. We could not have asked for more. Upon arrival, the hostess was so sweet. We couldn't decide if we wanted to sit inside or out. She told us we could change our mind, no problem. We started inside in the cutest round booth. It was dark and cozy and reminded me of the perfect place for a winter dinner. So, we changed our mind and decided on an al fresco table. It is a must-see dining yard. Tables everywhere. Pretty topiary. Various levels. Yes please. The guy Christopher assisted us to a new table and stayed with us as our server. Christopher took our great experience to fantastic with his fun, cool vibe. We felt so cared for and really enjoyed his service. We were celebrating a birthday and he surprised us with a glass of champagne. During dessert, he said they ran out of candles, so he lit a lighter for my friend to blow out as she made her birthday wish. Sweet & resourceful! The menu changes monthly and offers fresh, made from scratch deliciousness with every bite! Everything was prepared perfectly and plated beautifully. Our cocktails were tasty and looked really cute. I had the Strawberry Fields that was bright and fresh. My friend had a Sidecar that she loved. We enjoyed our appetizers, entrees and desserts. Thank you Cadence for offering the best patio, delicious food and Christopher's hospitality. read more

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Always great food and wonderful service! Always happy experience! Best burgers in town! Amazing drinks to order!

Such a great and large outdoors. We brought our large dog and they were easily able to accomodate us. So much room outside and the tables were spaced nicely apart - even if we didn't have our dog. For drinks - I had the Girls on Fire and my husband had a separate cocktail. Both were good - but nothing stood out to me. Food - was a different story. We started with the Crispy Cauliflower & Giardiniera. Wow - was it outstanding. There were so many other apps we would have chosen, too. But the cauliflower was huge and we loved the dipping sauces and the spice fo the giardiniera. For entrees, we got the Shrimp & Polenta and Chimichurri Angus Skirt Steak. I loved both dishes, but my husband thought everything about the steak dish was too salty- hence he ate more of the shrimp. W/o a doubt - the shrimp and polenta was the shining dish. I was able to bring part of both dishes home and both reheated very nicely the next day. Cut back on the salt on the steak dish (including the spinach) and my husband will be a fan. I, myself , already was! read more

Food was very average, service was pretty poor, and we were made to wait 45 minutes despite having a reservation

Wonderful dishes and hard-working staff :) the best in town! Rotating seasonal dishes and desserts with creative twists

I've been given tons of recommendations for Cadence Kitchen and went out last Saturday with some friends. Sadly I was let down. We had reservations which I would suggest and were seated at our time - great. We waited 40 minutes after placing our drink order. The drinks were good but after waiting so long we decided to end it after one cocktail. I had the shrimp risotto and that was very good but service was so slow that we began to eat well over an hour after we arrived. read more

I love this place. Nice local chill spot in DG. Chef Todd and Chef Tim are great guys and the staff is wonderful. Rob at the bar is a great guy; he's lively , entertaining , passionate, and funny! The food here is amazing also. I've had nearly everything on their menu and I can say the portions are great and big! I tried the meatballs yesterday and fell in love! The Naan bread with them was perfectly cooked and was a great addition! Their cocktails are all great as well. read more

Cadence Kitchen - American Near Me - Downers Grove, Illinois

I really wanted to like this place . . . and I did! (sorry, that was my husband's idea, lol). Cadence Kitchen hosted our company holiday dinner last night. The special events coordinator was kind and accommodating, the food and drinks were so delicious, we had a wonderful selection of appetizers, entrees and desserts. Our server Emily went above and beyond to take care of our group. Everyone raved about the food, the bacon wrapped dates and ginger cookies were out of this world! The atmosphere was effortlessly cool. Thank you to everyone at Cadence Kitchen for a wonderful evening! read more

This place is reasonably priced and the food is creative and delicious. Our server was great, especially with a table of 6 ladies ready to go out after quarantine. I had the Shrimp with polenta and the portion was good. Polenta wasn't exciting, but I also think it's an overhyped food in general. My martini was also great. I enjoyed coming here. Just a note, couscous is originally from Morocco, so maybe they can properly depict that in their menu. read more

Cadence Kitchen - Dirty Martini - American Near Me - Downers Grove, Illinois

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Perfect! Like always! All aspects meet expectations! If too hot outdoors, can't beat indoors!

Very cool vibe, lots of space with outdoor seating options. Knowledgeable and friendly service. They have a gluten free menu with lots of options, which was clutch for me. We tried the pimento spread, lobster potholes, shrimp & polenta and shepards pie. Everything we tried was great! Highly recommend the shrimp & polenta most of all. The server warned me it may be spicy, but I didn't think it was spicy at all (and I'm a spice wimp). 10/10 would recommend. I'm sure we'll be back. Would love to try this spot in the summer! read more

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I had dinner here Saturday night with my sister. I really enjoyed myself. It's an eclectic design inside with comfortable chairs and booths. I had to grill beef tenderloin sandwich, which was cooked perfectly and a chocolate mousse roll for dessert I would go back. read more

My family came for brunch on the weekend and it was not busy at all. We shared the crispy cauliflower & giardiniera, I had the cavatelli cacio e pepe and I tried the steak sandwich. The whole table enjoyed the crispy cauliflower. The serving size was large and it was indeed crispy and surprisingly light. My pasta dish was huge and creamy. Not as good as I hoped it would be and it was more of an alfredo sauce. The steak sandwich was just ok. We shared the pumpkin creme brulee for dessert, which was good. Lunch was fine, but I had high hopes for something better since the menu seemed more promising than other options in DG. I'm not in a hurry to come back. read more

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The food and atmosphere was super fun! We were here for a birthday and the staff were attentitive. The espresso martini was delicious. One of the bests I have had. read more

Cadence Kitchen - Braised Short Rib - American Near Me - Downers Grove, Illinois

Lots of outdoor seating! I really liked the corn risotto the portion size was great. The braised short rib also looks amazing! I tried a bite of my friends chop chicken salad and the large was humongous. I like that it comes in two sizes. It was delicious. My other friend got the goat cheese salad and felt that it needed more goat cheese, it was all very small crumbles. I tried the cheddar polenta and that was delicious as well and a nice size. Service was friendly! It was my friends birthday and they went above and beyond! read more

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Had dinner first time recently. Wonderful atmosphere, and the food was great. It's just a bit noisy in the dining rooms but not sure if there's anything that can be done about that. My only request is that they carry more and better non-alcoholic beers. Those na beers have improved soooo much since 30 years ago that now I can't tell the difference. But they only have 2, and 1of them was not avail. The other one they had is by Athletic - which makes a great na lager and an IPA. But this os not what they had. They only had the na-Athletic Lite. This tastes like crap - it's terrible. But also, if it's a na beer to begin with, there's absolutely no reason to make a lite. It's low-cal since it's na! So please carry the Athletic lager and IPA. read more

Food was outstanding! Steak with potatoes was perfectly cooked. Staff was friendly. Ambience is music-themed, upscale casual. Highly recommend. read more

Modern lunch spot that looks to be fun at night with casual DJ's, wine Wednesdays and outdoor seating. Friday lunch was laid back, and delicious. The menu overall is simple, with diverse gastropub type offerings. The interior space is beautiful when it is too cold to dine on their patio. Short Rib Mac n Cheese - great flavor. The $7 side portion was perfect for the two of us, as we shared all these dishes. Truffle fries - the garlic aioli stole the show French onion soup - too salty and strong tasking for me, but my wife enjoyed it Poached Shrimp cobb salad - nice big portion Everything was thoughtfully served to us, the waiter knew we were sharing everything and gave us salad serving spoons and defaulted to the small side portion mac n cheese without us specifying, which worked out perfect because the large $18 bowl would have been way too much. Next Friday we plan to try their sister restaurant, located around the corner, the Foxtail. read more

Cadence Kitchen - short rib mac n cheese, side portion $7 - American Near Me - Downers Grove, Illinois

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Very sugary weak drinks Cosmo was tiny! / burger $18 mediocre size along with steak sandwich $23 ! Flavor was lacking on all foods portion size for pricing small small! read more

I've visited more than 850 restaurants all over the world and i can honestly say that : CADENCE in Downers Groove Is such UNIQUE STYLE AND SERVICE. Our server ANDREAS has hosted and served to my and my family and suggested us all the courses and we remained speechless and amazed. The cocktails are as 4 SEASONS OF VIVALDI, you can taste more than deliciousness on your glass!!!! Keep up and Congratulations! read more

We had a great night at Cadence. The food was fantastic, from the Ahi tuna to the shrimp risotto. Service was super friendly and attentive. We definitely love the vibe, which is rich and comfortable. We will be back soon! read more