Cons: 1. location - make sure you allow a little extra time to get there because it's basically nestled in an office park backing up to I88. 2. bathrooms - they make you work for using them....they are outside the restaurant and down a flight of stairs Pros: 1. Live Music: The atmosphere was lively with a good Jazz band playing 2. Service: The service was very good from the bread guy, to the water tapper offer and of course our server. The manager was constantly walking around the restaurant talking to customers....always a nice touch 3. Menu and Food : The food came out very quickly so if you are looking for a long, drawn out meal, just let them know. The menu is pretty expansive with multiple options for every kind of pallet. And the food was delicious. Lastly..... I saw some younger kids at various tables but didn't understand it because it's not a kids place....unless they like live Jazz and moderate to expensive meals. read more

Just want to give everyone a heads up ~ they will be closed for kitchen upgrades from February 19 through February 26. They will re-open on Tuesday, February 27th. read more

Headed over for dinner on a Thursday night around 6:30 pm. They had a good crowd in the restaurant and several people in the bar area. We grabbed two seats at the bar, and Katie had dinner while I had a few beers and some apps. Neil, our FAVORITE bartender, was working and took great care of us. I love sitting in the bar, two large screen tvs behind the bar, good cocktails and cold beer (what else does a man need?). Its comfortable, and the redecoration of the joint looks great! The tomato soup is FABULOUS, and Katie loved the mussels, salad, and especially the cobbler for dessert. Great evening, excellent food, and warm/friendly service. 1 Baby Spinach 8.00 1 Tomato Soup 5.00 1 Mussels 10.00 1 Honcrisp Cobbler 6.00 1 Kim Crawford (choc martini) 14.00 1 Open Liquor 12.00 1 UFO (beer) 4.75 Total - $64.68 read more

We were looking forward to enjoying this. 3 couples, 6 dinners with some drinks. Cocktails were fine. Salads were fine. 3 fish entrees were ok. 3 steaks were really disappointing. New York strips were cooked ok but the quality was quite poor. Lousy piece of meat. And the service was unusually slow. Maybe short staff so I can forgive. Meals came out luke warm- our baked potatoes were almost cold. We've eaten many, many places. For a high end "steakhouse" this was sadly underwhelming (I'm trying to be kind). At $190 per couple, this was a one and done for all of us. read more

What a hidden gem. Never knew this place existed until yesterday. The ambiance was very warm and classy. The service was great and the food was amazing. Had the crab cake as an appetizer (great flavor with the grilled pineapple). I had the special which was Tuna with a chili sauce - spectacular) with a side of coconut rice. Forgot to mention the bread served with roasted garlic that was easily spread like butter. Will definitely go back! read more

My wife and I and my daughter and her husband were there on Saturday 8-28-21 we had the worst meal we have ever had the food was cold when it came to our table the service was terrible I asked to talk to a manager when he came over I explained the problem all he did was say he was sorry and took our food back to the kitchen and reheated it which made it worse this terrible diner cost me 227.00 dollars we could have went to long horns and had a much much better dinner for a hell of lot less and had better service I would not recommend this place to any of my family or friends we will never return to this place ever. read more

Our server Miguel was amazing! Paid close attending to our dietary needs, and made great suggestions. He was friendly and connected with us. Food was amazing. read more

My fiancé and I tried this place for the first time and it was exceptional!!!! Service is top-notch. Our server, Kirsten, was fun and had great insight into both the food and drink menus. The food is beyond words. The complexity and balance of flavors in every dish really shine. My fiancé had the airline chicken which was on special. The different levels of flavor, along with a generous portion make this a must try for everyone. I had seared scallops with risotto. The scallops had a perfect golden sear, while the risotto was addicting. Top the evening with wonderful jazz music and it was a perfect night. We will return!! read more

Wow, where do I start. After multiple doordash cancellations because of "a lack of drivers," my mom was left with no steak lunch and disappointment. City gate knew what was going on and called me back saying they would personally drop off their filet mignon dish to my mom's front door (on the house!) We've been to citygate in the past and their food is phenomenal! They did not disappoint today either! My mom loved her filet, and that made both our otherwise terrible day! Thank you Citygate! read more

I only visited the bar area and that to listen to my friends band play. But while there I did have the Mediterranean salad which was a good sized portion, tasty but the crunchy bits where salty. The waitress, sorry to say I don't recall her name, was outstanding as me and many other friends showed up to enjoy the show filled up the bar. She recommended the Old Fashioned martini and I had two because they were quite tasty. It was a great evening, the atmosphere was lovely, it's easy to reach, right off I88. I would return. read more

We ate here for dinner last Friday, and we're pleasantly surprised at the energy level. I thought for being "in the middle of no where" it would be quiet and sort of sad. Farthest from the truth! The live music was great! Our server realized we wanted a leisurely, romantic dinner, and gave us the appropriate amount of attention, and privacy. And even better, my scallops and risotto was amazing. My date loved his duck. A great place, I def recommend it!! read more

Just went to City Gate Grill for the first time last night for my birthday. Everything was amazing. We started with drinks, I ordered the pear sangria. It came in a large glass, and it was the best sangria I've ever had. Next up was the salad, and I picked the half wedge salad. It was perfect! For my entree I ordered the ribeye steak with creamed spinach, and fingerling potatoes. All was cooked perfectly and delicious. My wife had souvlaki, daughter filet, and our friends had the lamb shank, moussaka. The Moussaka was the biggest portion I've ever seen. Everyone loved all their food too. I was surprised by a brownie for my birthday with a candle. Truly amazing. We also got the carrot cake, awesome as well. Our server was excellent, and if you go, ask for Scott. I can not wait to go back. Looking forward to trying the patiio in the warmer weather. read more

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Better prices than your standard steak & seafood style restaurants with no sacrifice in quality. Cozy bar area, cocktails made very well. You won't be disappointed. read more

Had dinner on a Saturday with a party of 11 at 7pm. Atmosphere is nice and the Jazz music was very relaxing. Appetizers were okay just nothing spectacular. Salads over priced and very small portions. $10 basically gets you a side salad. Restaurant was only about a quarter full of diners, yet we had to ask three times to bring more bread to the table. Entrees were mixed, I tried the Ivory Char and thought it was good but had to order more of the lemon caper sauce as there was not enough portioned on the plate. Short Ribs were okay but, two of the three people that ordered the Chicken Farfalle were disappointed. Shrimp risotto was nothing but, Jewel quality bagged shrimp. Salmon was good although portion size was very small. I gave it a 2 star rating because there were moments that were acceptable. All and all very overpriced based on the portion size. Would most likely not dine here again. read more

My husband and I had our wedding ceremony and reception at CityGate Grille this past weekend. Everything went great and I was prepared to write a phenomenal review. However, 5 days after the wedding, CityGate reached out to me via email letting me know that there was an "accounting error" and the accounting department counted one of my deposits twice, and despite the paperwork I signed agreeing to a banquet cost estimate of one amount, the now caught error showed I still owe $3,500.00 MORE! This was an error that was made by CityGate when I paid a deposit on 8/15/2022, 11 days before my wedding that was not caught until AFTER the wedding and AFTER I received receipts from accounting congratulating me on paying off wedding. Had I been aware before the wedding date that I still was going to owe an additional $3,500.00, which would have put me over budget, I could have made some budget cuts so that I could remain in my budget. Unfortunately, due to CityGate's own error, I was never given that opportunity and now while my husband and I are celebrating our first few days a a married couple, we get slapped with a several thousand dollar bill. My wedding party and I utilize Hotel Arista and CityGate Grill for our entire wedding needs, from multiple day hotel room stays, rehersal dinners and brunches, room service, and much more. It is disheartening to have this occur and have the accounting department tarnish such great service provided by the rest of the Hotel Arista and CityGate Grille team. I am still in conversation with CityGate in regards to me being held liable for their accounting error, and I will gladly change my review when and if they take accountability for their own errors. I recommend CityGate to MANY people for future wedding venue use prior to this payment issue, and as of now I have warned them to stay away due to a frankly scammy feeling situation that has occurred. I hope that I CityGate takes accountability so that I can return to recommending them in the future! read more

Stopped in for an easy lunch. Staff was well trained and attentive. Food was generous, interesting and really tasty. Recommended, and a bit upscale. Impress your guests at this lovely restaurant. read more

This is my second time eating at CityGate and I absolutely love it. From the moment you enter to when you leave you are greeted with smile's. Every item on the menu sounds delicious and it's hard to pick just one. This is our favorite restaurant in the area and we will be coming back for more! read more

The greeter at the door was a sweet girl who gave a genuine welcome and thank you at departure. Service and food were excellent. The food was wonderful in quality and was bountiful. Fresh bread with roasted garlic in olive oil was super tasty. We had Salmon Pesto, Filet and grilled shrimp and Souvlaki. All amazing! The gluten free chocolate cake with champagne custard was unforgettable! Go and enjoy!! read more

I never knew this place existed until Naperville's Restaurant Week. We had a late night steak dinner and a great experience - amazing host/manager, incredible server, delicious food. Beet salad was my favorite - perfectly dressed. And even the pile of roasted garlic and warm bread was appreciated for a cold, late dinner accompaniment. read more

Everything was fantastic!! The bread bowl came with fresh garlic and balsamic that was delicious. My husband had a great wedge salad, he took a picture of wanting replicate something similar at home. I got the homemade chicken tortilla soup, which had a very nice kick to it. My husband got the lamb chops and I got the pork chop special. It was stuffed with walnuts, blue cheese, and raisins with an apricot glaze. My sides were the jalapeño potatoes, which again had a nice kick and the elote corn, which was creamy and very tasty. The service was great we had a minor error with our meal and they went above and beyond to correct it and make things right for us. Our water glasses were filled very regularly. We got the carrot cake, which was very fresh tasting and had great texture with coconut, candied walnuts, and candies carrots. It was a very relaxing environment for our date night, with pretty views out the big windows. We will be back again soon. read more

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It was underwhelming and forgettable. Nothing at all stood out and it certainly wasn't worth the prices. Had nachos for an appetizer, Caesar salad, and a New York strip for entree. Service was nice read more

I have been here on many occasions (we even got married here). Most times the food is amazing but there have been multiple occasions where the food was not great (in fairness, most of these times were takeout, but one time it was terrible as if they had forgotten and thrown it together-this was a while ago). We haven't been here in a while, but the filet skewers were great as well as the steak and portabello risotto and an eggplant gnocchi. I haven't been in a few years because it is not convenient anymore, but I would recommend. read more

This restaurant is epic! We went there for steaks on New Years Eve and experienced the best steaks EVER. Better than Sullivan's, Hugo's, Morton's, etc. We have been to virtually all the fine dining steak houses in Chicago and the western burbs. We were treated to the very best ribeye steaks with memorable sides (garlic spinach is wonderful), and great made-in-house desserts. Also, their signature cocktails are really special. If you're a vodka fan, try the Vojito Martini. The service was flawless. Our waiter, Ben, was friendly and totally knowledgeable of the menu. Anticipating our needs before we did. Overall, you really must try the City Gate Grill. Beautiful dining room and bar also features live music. read more

Every Time we come here we have excellent food and excellent service. We have been coming here for a while now for special occasions and just to go out for dinner to have good food. I love the steaks. I have had pretty much all of them and they are all good! read more

Great meal. Top class cooking. Miguel or waiter extremely helpful adding suggestions that made the meal even better.

This is one of those places that you go to and you are so impressed that it makes you wonder why the place isn't packed. Everything about this place is great - the ambience, the food, the service -seriously, they are all top-notch. Some of the highlights of the menu: Spinach & Bleu Cheese Salad Caesar Salad Crabcakes Asiago Gnocchi Flatbreads A note about the Asiago Gnocchi - it comes with little crispy fried eggplant cubes on top that melt in your mouth like butter. It is one of the most unique, whimsical, and flavorful gnocchi dishes I have ever had. The only thing I wasn't too thrilled with was the Chocolate Bombe, basically chocolate cake with chocolate mousse on top. The cake was quite dry and it was cold, as if they just took it out of the freezer for a few minutes to unthaw. I expect a much better dessert for $9. Note: they also have a bar menu that's worth looking into with $2 sliders served on mini brioche buns (burger, crabcake, tempura sea bass, or bistro steak sliders). So for a minimal cost, you can sit in the bar area, order a drink and three sliders, and see if you like the food. read more

We ordered the Thanksgiving turkey dinner (and added ham for a small charge). It was recommended to serve 6-8 people, so I was a little concerned because we had 9 people, but one was a child. Oh my gosh! Not only did we have more than enough food, but it was all delicious and warm when we got it home! I didn't have to heat anything up. The turkey breast was moist and flavorful. Way better than I could have done on my own. I didn't try the ham, but my family said that was just as good. Mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, green beans, carrots, cranberry sauce, salad, rolls, and a big pumpkin pie...everything we needed, and it was all fantastic. The price was right, and my husband said pick up was easy. I hope they continue to do this for other holidays. Two things I would like to see - the ability to add sides when ordering online (extra mashed potatoes would have been nice) and utensils for serving. That would have made everything a piece of cake. Thanks to Citygate Grille for making our Thanksgiving so relaxing and tasty!!! read more

Thoughts on CityGate Grille you ask? Really good ones. My friend suggested the place. She had been here a few times and said that she had loved it. The place is nice. Nothing special about the decor but clean and classy. It was infested by baby boomers but I can live with that. After all it is naperville. My friend said that we didnt need reservations so we never called. She was right. We got there at 815 and got seated right away. We had a great view of the band, which by the way were great. They brought the place alive. (I am a sucker for a live band though so I may be a bit bias). As far as drinks go, we had a bottle of chanti (dont know the name but it was the only chanti offered). Good wine! They had a ton of drinks on the menu but it was a wine kind of night. For food both of my friends had steak and risotto and I had scallops and risotto. My scallops were great and so was the risotto. The steak was great as well but the risotto that came along with it did not compare to the pine nut and leek risotto that was offered with my dish. The food was great overall but a bit overpriced I thought. Sure it was delicious but it wasn't very well presented either. I had 3 scallops, which accounts for 10 dollar a scallop so it better be presented in the most gorgeous way, no? Being so pricey I am not sure it is a place I plan on frequeting that often but if there is a special occasion then sure I shall stop by. The reason I deducted a star it is due to the location of the toilets. You have to walk outside of the restaurant to take care of business. It is located in the basement of the place and I find that annoying. I shouldnt have to mentally prepare myself to use the restroom. It is so far. Some of you call that lazy bur I call it practical. read more

Very disappointing!! Went for valentines day, weeks in advance the soonest reservation was for 930pm (which is completely understandable) but the restaurant was EMPTY... Which I found odd. Coat check, valet and host services were all friendly and attentive, our waiter wasn't too bad but he got frustrated with my indecision - as if there were lines of people waiting and he was trying to get us in and out as quickly as possible... Let me remind you it was after 930 and the place was near desolate! I asked if the salmon was farm raised or wild caught, the waiter said "it's from Scotland" So I repeated my question which was met with "I don't know, do I need to ask?" I said "please", he groaned and rolled his eyes and walked away... Come to find out the salmon is farm raised ( which I refuse to eat, disgusting!!!) so I asked for another minute to look at the menu... Waiter seemed peeved... We ended up with a bottle of wine (that was almost triple the price on the menu than at the liquor store-because I checked- but once again that's somewhat expected), the calamari, which was nothing special and had wayyyy more garnish than squid, then I had the asiago stuffed gnocchi, it left much to be desired and the was no asiago flavor whatsoever, straight ricotta inside, I swear. the "crispy eggplant" was literally just breaded fried cubes of eggplant thrown on top... Eh. Boyfriend had steak, whipped potatoes and asparagus... Steak was cooked almost perfectly (asked for med and it was med rare but he didn't mind) So that's a plus but the asparagus was scrawny and withered-Like it was frozen or sat for hours and had been reheated more than once, he didn't comment much on the potatoes... Plating was sloppy. Overall for an upscale restaurant with higher end pricing we avid foodies were extremely disappointed!!! They use low quality ingredients and try to dress them up in fancy names and big price tags! The plating and presentation could have made up for the lackluster flavor but that was sloppy as well. We don't mind paying high prices for food that is worthy of such, but this place has no business charging what they do for what you're actually getting! The two stars given were for the friendly and accommodating staff, the somewhat nice atmosphere... Bonus points for the fact that it's Greek owned & I support my people. BUT: Boyfriend and I agreed we will absolutely NOT ever be back. There are much better options in the area that use quality ingredients and are lower priced, such as Cooper's Hawk or Two Brothers Roundhouse!!! read more

We celebrated my parents 51st wedding anniversary at CityGate Grille. Brittiny, the social event coordinator, assisted me in making this an absolutely perfect evening. The party was just immediate family so there were only 11 of us, and we fit perfectly in the Wall Street Room. When I learned they had audio/video equipment available I decided to create a family photo slide presentation that we played throughout the dinner, which was a huge hit with the family - as anyone who has worked with AV equipment knows, the success of a presentation is contingent on the equipment and their equipment ran flawlessly. Miguel was our head waiter and he was outstanding - professional, attentive and personable. Those assisting him were also professional and personable. Some in our group even joked about how our water glasses were mysteriously kept filled, which speaks to how deftly the wait staff works. Everything ran smoothly from the moment we got there until the moment we left. The food was exceptional - from the appetizers to the dinners and then dessert. For appetizers we ordered the seafood platter, caprese flatbread and sashimi grade blue fin tuna - all of it was excellent. The sushi eaters in our group fought over the last pieces of tuna. Dinners selections in our group ranged from duck to seafood to beef - again, all excellent. We had a couple foodies in our group and a couple picky eaters - even they were very happy with their meals. My parents were given a complimentary cheesecake dessert, which was very thoughtful and delicious. Everyone was also very happy with their drinks and wine selections. I think that sums it up! I highly recommend CityGate Grille! read more

Happy New Year! My husband and I went to City Gate Grille for NYE and enjoyed ourselves very much. Our dinner was quite good. I had the Duck and my husband had Lamb Chops. The meat on both dishes was cooked to perfection on both dishes and very tasty. The vegetables were a bit tasteless and overdone but still "good". I feel the menu is better than it has been recently since the new chef took over. Our server Chris was excellent! Amazing server! The restaurant was extremely busy and he rocked it. Later in the lounge, we enjoyed the party favors, hats and champagne toast. The band was very lively and we danced had a great night out. I would give a 5 star except the veggies lacked refinement. We had a great night out! Thanks City Gate Grille. We will be back. read more

CityGate Grille - City Gate Grille NYE 2014!!! Sooo much fun! - American Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

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.Disclaimer: We went early on New Years Eve, which is right there with Valentines Day and hitting bars on St. Patrick's Day. Very corporate/hotel-y feel, great valet service, you enter through the lobby of an office building. Do note the cool art from the Calamos Collection, very interesting self portrait of Zorba the Greek by Anthony Quinn. Front end service was awesome; valets, hostess, coat check all friendly and attentive. We got there well before the big "NYE Party" began. The main dining room is on the main level with a party space downstairs where the NYE festivities were being held. The service and food were all great. 4 diners, all different meals; Salmon, Short Rib, Steak and Shrimp Pasta dish. The beef dishes were great, as were there corresponding sauces, risottos, gravies. To my taste the salmon was underdone, but that is pretty common and I probably should have made sure and asked for it medium. Everything was well made, well presented, brought out timely and to the right person. The space itself is great. As odd as it sounds, the view of 88 and the area around it was kinda cool at night. The bar dining room are one big area and there is bar seating as well. Will definitely go back. It is pleasantly devoid of the downtown Naperville problems. Handsome location, strong food, reasonably priced....will definitely be back read more

Ok, seriously this is my favorite restaurant. There's a big reason for that though, I got married here. It was so great. The people were so good to us. When we go here to eat though, I still think this place rocks. It's not crowded during the week at all. Just like some businessmen and stuff. There is no word in the English language to use to describe how absolutely divine the food is. They bring you out bread and crushed roasted garlic with parmesan and olive oil to start your dining experience. One of my favorite meals is the ribeye. But the skirt steak is good too. If you go in fall and they have the pumpkin spice soup... GET IT!!!!! It is so amazing. It's not sweet, more savory. The best way I could explain it to you is that it taste like tomato soup made out of pumpkins. Pablo is my favorite server here, as he remembers us. Well everyone remembers us here. I don't know if it's just cause we got married here, but even before that... they remembered us. The drink are awesome too! This place makes you feel like you're spending a million dollars to eat there with prices that are comparable to Maggiano's and Other nice places. Maybe even cheaper. I can't believe I never reviewed this place before. But whenever there is any reason to celebrate with me and wife... this is the place. read more

Whenever my dad comes into town we always take him here! He loves fine dinning and this is the finest you can get. Love the filet, love the risotto, and shrimp. Can't recommend it more highly read more

Such a nice place. It was pleasantly decorated for the Christmas holiday in a modern but spirited feel. You have the option of wanting to watch sports or just chat with you friends. It was nice because the waiter didn't even rush us at all. We ended up being there for 3 hours. The house starts you off by bringing out roasted garlic with parmesan and pita triangles that are amazing. Plan ahead if you are going on a date because you don't want to have to miss out on the garlic. My friend wasn't going to have any but I was able to twist her arm and then she couldn't stop it was so good. The Pita triangles also come with butter and a roast red pepper dip that was pretty good. My friend had ordered the crab cakes as an appetizer and they were great. Full of crabby goodness. I had ordered the caprese salad which was very surprising. I was totally not expecting a two of tomato's and mozzeralla. The presentation was great. The chef was not shy on the balsamic. I could have used one more slice of mozzeralla but I am not going to complain. Now to our amazing main courses. My friend had got the dinner special which was a seafood risotto which had lobster and shrimp. It was very taste but very rich. I you are in the mood for a rich dish it is the one for you. Me myself I was torn I couldn't really decide what I wanted. I was waviering between the steaks and the risotto's. Being the foodie that I am I can be alittle pick. So I finally decided on the steak risotto. I figured I could get a little of both. The dish I got was not at all what I expected. I had assumed that I would get a risotto with small pieces of steak in it. Well that was not what I got. It was a steak with a side of risotto. The steak which was a skirt steak was cooked perfectly. The risotto was a cream lite side with pearl onions , mushrooms, asparagus and spinach. It was amazing. I did make a good choice. To finish off the evening we closed with an order of the Tirimasu. It was fabulous. The perfect mix of coffee and Kahlua. It is a good restaurant to celebrate a holiday. it is also nice because you can actually hear yourself talk. The back ground music is not to loud. The drink specials are also very good. read more

Simply put, excellent. Had steakhouse flatbread for starter. Very light but explosion of flavors. Ordered the ny strip with blue cheese on it. Sides were incredible. Blue cheese gratin and asparagus. Desert was something I was in heaven with. Greek yogurt cheesecake with bakalava crust. Service great atmosphere great. Casual dress but appears formal setting. Must go and I'll be back for sure. read more

CityGate Grille - Steakhouse flatbread - American Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

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I hosted my wedding here of this year. The food was delicious. My bridesmaid said the best food they had at a wedding. The selection was very good, and are customisable to an extent. The bar cocktails are better than most places, little more alcohol ;) The space decoration and the whole space was wonderful. I personally dont recommend anything other than chair covers and center pieces. The patio is a great place for a wedding away for the music and for the smokers. Overall the place is great for events. Only recommendation is to repeat everything you request multiple times just in case :) read more

My husband and I frequent this place. Great food, great price, great ambiance. Jazz night is fabulous. Wait staff is a little wanting though. It always takes a while before our orders are taken or our waters filled- even though the place isn't crowded. The bathrooms are also tricky to go to- it's down a steep flight of stairs so if you are a little older or have issues with steep narrow stairs, it will be a huge problem. The last waiter we had we thought was a little too informal and way too chatty and he tried to talk us out of ordering some of our favorites because he said it doesn't taste good and started gossiping about their current kitchen chaos and a lot about his personal life situation. Other than that very "Cheap diner attitude" that doesn't match the ambiance, the place is wonderful. read more

The main function of CityGate Grill is to serve visiting investment clients and bankers who want to party in a stately setting. This wouldn't be a bad thing if the food and service were on par with this lofty vision, but it isn't. Food overall was fine. Entree portions are on the small side, so appetizers and a salad are in order. Lots of seafood, but I found some things lacking. The mussels were really small instead of being fat and luscious. The chorizo sauce that came with it was very good though. The lobster bisque was fine, but a bit skimpy on the lobster. I would have preferred chunks instead of hairy filaments. The scallops were fine, but could have been seared more crisply outside to complement the buttery richness of the inside. They offer a lot of fancy drinks, but don't have a solid knowledge of your classic cocktails. I asked for a negroni - Campari, gin, sweet vermouth - and they had to come back and ask what was in it. I'm no cocktail snob, but really? The decor is a rushed interpretation of luxury Euro-American with a tinge of oversized suburbia. Lots of dark stained wood and a slightly chilly feel. Service is appallingly bad. Lots of long waits yet waitstaff are seen lingering around? We waited a while to order dessert and once more for our checks. In this case, they were working a party celebrating a really old guy's birthday with his grown children, his grandchildren, and his twenty-something girlfriend. Eeeeewwww. If you work in the area and want to impress clients, CityGate Grille will do an adequate job. Otherwise, there are better places to go nearby, like Sugar Toad. read more

This is the second owner to occupy this restaurant. It's in a not so good location because no one would ever think about going into an area of corporate offices for dinner. So I actually think this makes the restaurant one of the best kept secrets in Naperville. My mom found a $20 coupon in the Women's Health magazine (free at banks). I take my parents out to eat every Thursday. That Thursday my mom was giddy (aka drunk) with happiness. $3 mixed drinks on Thu...she had 2 amaretto sours. The calamari app was eh. There was something weird about the breading...I can't put my finger on it. However after plates were passed around and every one got a bite of everyone else's food every one insisted that their own plate was the best and was super awesome. I had the SMOKED SEA BASS with sweet potato & brussel sprout slaw, kalamata jam. I was a little disappointed when it came out and it did not look like it was smoked. I think they just write that on the menu b/c it sounds good? However the presentation was beautiful. The fish was on a cedar plank and the jam was used as garnish around the plate. The brussel sprout slaw was a little too salty and too vinegary. There are obviously still some kinks for this restaurant to iron out. But it's definitely on the right track. read more