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    4.6 (14 reviews)
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    The FlyOver aka The Shanikky
    Danielle J.

    Man, the Shanikky did not disappoint! The chicken and catfish were seasoned to perfection, adding the crab on the fish takes it to the next level. Personally wasn't impressed with the corn bread, but it was a good contrast to all the savory. Service was friend and the location had minimal decor, but had a vibe. Things are made to order to it is hot & fresh!

    Carlimah W.

    Man this food was worth the hype. Customer service was immculate. Everyone was so kind and the vibes of the place was so nice. They were jamming up in there, music was on and it felt very cutesy. My wife and I will be back! We got the The FlyOver aka The Shanikky. I got a lil hot honey sauce to ho with my chicken! Fireeee

    The Ten
    Miranda M.

    We got the fish and grits (9/10) grits needed to be a little thicker but it was still great... and we also ordered "the ten". It was indeed a 10, I have absolutely no notes. Fish was delicious and fresh, I don't usually like sauce drizzled on my fish but it was a great touch. The pineapple sweet potatoes were great and the muffin was spot on. Pricey but worth it, they have large portions.

    Chicken and waffle
    Steve W.

    I was in the north side of Chicago shopping I hoped on Yelp for hot and new restaurants and came across Cleo's. I heard many good things about Cleo's so I decided to finally give it a try. The place wasn't big and the staff was very nice the place was clean but for a dine an experience it wasn't all that. The food is served in a togo container regardless of dine in or not. The waffle was really soggy I dunno if it was the syrup or it been sitting for a while either way I was disappointed. The muffin mac n cheese sweet potatoes were a hit. The green beans weren't hot another item maybe been sitting too long. I will give it another shot hopefully next experience can deliver better

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    Holy cow, I was blown away!!! Everything was to die for but I especially love the homemade remoulade sauce desperate to try the whole menu.

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    4 months ago

    Really enjoyed the catfish. And especially whatever sauce they add to the corn muffin.

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    7 months ago

    First time trying it tonight via delivery, my god this is good. So happy to have this place in the neighborhood!

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    Virtue Restaurant

    Virtue Restaurant

    4.5
    (1.2k reviews)
    9.9 mi
    $$$

    Went to Virtue for the first time 2 weeks ago. Our son had gone with his girlfriend in the fall and…read morefound the food to be terribly salty, but he wanted to give it another try. Service was very slow, but the place was busy so we understood. Kitchen was extremely slow. Again we understood. Our food was very good. After watching desserts pass by our table all night we flagged down our waiter to order. We were told that we'd have to leave without dessert or coffee because our 90 minutes was almost up. We told him that most of that 90 minutes was spent waiting to order and waiting for our food. He spoke to his manager who confirmed that we'd have to leave. Terrible business model. With so many restaurant choices in Chicago, we won't be returning.

    THE HYPE IS REAL YALL!! The food was genuinely one of the best southern food I've ever had (coming…read morefrom someone from the literal south). I had a 8:30pm reservation but they keep seating up until 9 when they closed; with a 15 min buffer. Everything had to be order all at once, including drinks and food. The dark interior is honestly very aesthetic and adds a moody vibe. I had the fish and grits, which was a HUGE portion, and the cornbread was insanely good as well. I was between that and the biscuits. I recommend the uncle honey as a drink because the flavors mix together so well! Also get the Millie's pudding (banana pudding) for dessert! Prices are also so reasonable for the portion size as well. Highly recommend going if you can get a reservation; which are sometimes hard to do. Will be back!

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    The SoulFood Lounge

    The SoulFood Lounge

    4.3
    (215 reviews)
    16.2 mi

    The ambiance is chill but upscale and classy. Black and gold everything and local art work invite…read moreyou into the space. The hostess was insightful and inviting, like eating at someone's house who loves you. Outside of all of that the Mediterranean lamb was phenomenal. As someone who has eaten lamb in the Middle East this was delightful, with the rice and flavorful kale it's a wonderful bite full. Large serving sizes...and that grilled pound cake lawd

    The restaurant is small and quaint with about 8-9 tables, I would highly suggest reservations. We…read morewere greeted and sat promptly, infused water was bought to the table and within 3-4 minutes the server arrived. While we waited music was being played so its hard to have a conversation. Music is pretty loud in this small space. We decided on the 3 entrees for 69.00 with a glass of wine. We chose the pepper steak, smothered chicken, orange chicken, catfish and spaghetti, and the bbq catfish. Overall the food was ok., The bbq fish was a little to fishy and the smothered chicken was heavily salted. The star of our 6 dishes was the fried piece of catfish. The food came out quickly but nothing was piping hot. The server was OK as well, he did exactly what we expect of a server nothing more nothing less. I will say next time I would take the drive to the West side location, to me the food choices are better as well as the service.

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    New Orleans Gumbo Yakamein - Cajun fried perch, seafood savory gravy.  Very good

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    Soul Prime

    Soul Prime

    3.8
    (170 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    I want to start by saying this restaurant is SO GOOD! The service was good, and I really liked the…read morebar tender. I sat at the bar. The restaurant is decorated beautifully. It's very clean and modern. The food was amazing. I started off with a peach lemonade/tea drink that was very good. I cannot remember the name, but it was spirit free. Next, I got the collard green dip. This is a must try when you go. Its so cheesy and delicious. It was perfectly seasoned. For my entre, I got the smother pork chops. OMG I did not expect that food to be so good. IDK what they seasoned that gravy with, but it was fire. The porkchops were delicious, and I loved the seasoned rice that it came with. My only complaint was that the kitchen moved very slowly on the night that I went. It took forever for my food to come out; however, I will say the taste of the food made up for the how long it took to come out.

    I was very excited to come to this restaurant. I made a reservation for a earlier time but was…read moreunaware that they offered happy hour. Front of the house staff was very nice and kind and I was seated right away. However once we ordered the wait time was so bad that my cousin had finished her appetizer and we waited an additional 30 minutes for my collard green dip which was very good by the way. Everything was served one at a time with long wait times in between. By the time I received my entree I was full. I took a few bites of the Chicken and Fish and everything else I took home. Literally as soon as happy hour was over everyone around us started receiving their food very fast. The food was ok a little salty (batter from the chicken, fish and tomatoes). In addition your staff Karen was not so kind and very forgetful of what we asked for. I know she seemed overwhelmed for the area that she had. Our sentiments were shared with the manager but that was it. The owner came by to check in but she just breezed by. I'm not sure that told her of our complaint but as fast as she went by asking was everything ok I dont feel like she would have been open to what we had to say. Overall it was ok, A few suggestions...and yes I would return because maybe today was an off day and everyone deserves a chance to get it right, During Happy Hour everyone should get the same level of service, and if a different menu is offered it should be offered to everyone upon arrival. Nothing is perfect and we understand that and gave grace by waiting and being patient. But these are some easy fixes and I look forward to seeing that on my next visit!

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    Dawn AM Eatery

    Dawn AM Eatery

    4.1
    (276 reviews)
    10.4 mi
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    When my ex-wife came in town to see her godmother, we met for lunch at Dawn AM Eatery before having…read morea go of the town. We shared the smoked salmon deviled eggs. The yolk didn't have a strong mustard base, but it was still good. The saltiness of the capers would have been a bit much on them. My ex ordered the catfish with collard greens and a side of slaw. I must admit that they scored high for the crust in terms of crunchiness and flavor. The greens could have used a little more seasoning. I am no fan of slaw, so I cannot speak to how it tasted. I ordered the pot roast and jalapeno grits. You can have shrimp and grits. Give me pot roast and jalapeno grits any day. The pot roast was tender and the grits were creamy without being runny. Dawn AM Eatery packs out fast. The website recommends making reservations. Because we were playing by ear, we went as a walk-in and had a 30-minute wait. It was well worth the wait, from service to good eating. Next time we will make a reservation. Note: I was so in the moment that I didn't photograph our other dishes.

    Good Food, but the Customer Service Was Unacceptable…read more My family and I ate at Dawn's Eateries on Saturday morning, August 8, 2026, and unfortunately, our experience was extremely disappointing. From the moment we checked in, we were met with an unpleasant attitude at the hostess area. Thankfully, our waitress initially greeted us warmly, and the food itself was good. However, the customer service issues quickly overshadowed the meal. We ordered a coffee and a latte but were brought two coffees instead. After waiting approximately 20 minutes to have the issue corrected, our server explained that she would get the manager because the situation was out of her control. Unfortunately, the manager's response made the experience even worse. Instead of approaching our table professionally and trying to resolve a simple issue, she came across as rude, dismissive, condescending, and argumentative. My Uncle attempted to explain what had happened, but rather than listening and acknowledging our concerns, her demeanor felt very defensive and unprofessional. Eventually, we simply wanted to make sure the correct drink was made. As the manager of an establishment, I would expect someone to de-escalate a situation, listen to the customer, and find a reasonable solution not make customers feel as though they are the problem for bringing an issue to their attention. The food was good, but when you are paying good money to dine somewhere, you expect both good food AND good service. Unfortunately, we only received one of those. Lastly, the restroom situation was also surprising. The restaurant does not appear to have its own dedicated restroom for customers. We were given a key and/or instructed to go knock on a separate restroom door, which was inconvenient and not what we expected from the overall dining experience. I really wanted to enjoy Dawn's Eateries, especially because the food was good, but the attitude and lack of professionalism we experienced particularly from management left a very negative impression. Good food can bring customers through the door, but great customer service is what makes them want to return. Unfortunately, based on this experience, we would not return.

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    Pot Roast & Grits
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