I have been dining at Cooper's Hawk Morton Grove for around 3 years. I think the restaurant has…read moremade significant and continued progress in management, food preparation, and service. I always make a reservation so I don't have to wait for a table and I note my preference to sit in the bar area. Although most people would think the bar area is for people without reservations, I choose a table there specifically for the excellent service by the dynamic trio of Zi, Tina, and Ryan. Zi has a wealth of personal wine recommendations, while Tina and Ryan are orchestrating the food delivery based on my preferred timing. Attention to detail is evident with flatware being replaced and water being refilled without asking. The food offerings are elevated in quality and presentation which is reflected in the price point. In the rare event of a kitchen misstep, the dish is refired quickly and is usually delivered by a manager with a sincere apology. Polished service and astute management were not always the norm throughout the years, but it seems like the restaurant is firing on all cylinders currently. For a solid dining experience in a warm, welcoming setting with attentive service, Cooper's Hawk Morton Grove is an excellent choice.

I'm not a wine drinker but I still love Cooper's Hawk. I usually stop by for lunch and the food is…read moredelicious. The service is excellent and restaurant itself is beautiful and comfortable. Today Aldo was the server for lunch with my sister. He couldn't have been nicer. I had Dana's Parmesan-Crusted Chicken and my sister Elly had Ellie's Chicken Piccata. Food was outstanding and I really appreciate when everything is delicious. For mine it was garlic green beans & Betty's potatoes (which were different and tasty). The piccata came with pasta to soak up the lemony sauce. Of course we had leftovers and Aldo was kind enough to pack them up for us. All in all a fantastic lunch with the works.

We've heard very good things about Patina and we're excited to try it tonight. As soon as we…read morewalked in the staff was very kind and attentive. We love the ambiance of the restaurant. It's very peaceful, romantic and a calm atmosphere. All of the food was delicious. The plating is so attractive! The dishes have great flavor but are healthier options. The portion sizes were perfect for what we desired. I'm not exaggerating when I say this was the best branzino I've ever had. The skin was crunchy and delicious. But the fish was not dry at all! There's nothing better than a juicy branzino fish and chef Jose nailed it! Matching with the sauce and beans was so much better than any other veggies or starch. The octopus was also cooked to perfection. The flavor and temperature was just right. Not too hot and such a great texture. We don't always order desserts but we had to see every course of the menu. We decided to go with a lava cake and it did not disappoint. It had that perfect contrast of hot and cold but it's served with gelato which gives it a nice touch of texture compared to standard ice cream. Chef Jose came out and introduced himself. We came in because we were enticed by a beef tartare that was on their menu in the past. We're hoping he brings it back on a special sometime soon. He said to give him a call and he'll try to accommodate whenever possible to make his customers happy. What an amazing restaurant. We cannot wait to come back and see what's new. Thank you for an amazing dinner and night!

Revisited after the full kitchen moved here from their other location. A superb experience! Our…read moreserver was incredibly attentive and friendly. The vibe here definitely meets a park ridge niche that nothing else does - intimate but elevated, a great date night place. Excellent cocktails and decent portions. Tuna tower was a fun app and we ordered lamb chops and a pasta for our mains. My only wish is that they had a slightly larger menu. I hope they add to it or do seasonal offerings because the selection is not too large and we pretty much maxed out what we'd be interested in trying in one visit. But they did it well and we enjoyed the Valentine's Day touched around the restaurant!

This was our first time here, and we came to celebrate a birthday. We had noted it in the…read morereservation and also had a conversation about it with our server. We were a little surprised when nothing was done for it, which isn't a big deal, but I'll be honest it was disappointing since we did come specifically to celebrate and had talked about it w our server. 3/5 Arancini - Very salty. None of us really enjoyed them because of that. They also came out lukewarm instead of hot. Would have been excellent if it was less salty and came out hot and crispy. 5/5 Fig & Mushroom (subbed for prosciutto) - The menu doesn't specify how the fig is served. Turned out to be fig jam rather than fresh fig, which wasn't what we expected. A little too sweet for me but overall still very much enjoyed it. Their pizza was cooked perfectly with enough toppings and cheese. Very good pizza! 5/5 Braised Short Rib + Polenta - so good! The short rib was excellent, just slightly salty. The polenta was perfect, and it came with a generous portion of wild mushrooms. 2/5 White Wine Cake (recommended as "unique") by our server - This was the most disappointing meal item. Our waitress told us it was special, but it was very bland and didn't match the description or image on their website. Their website showed a cake with a large scoop of ice cream on top, fair amount of whipped cream and raspberry sauce. Ours came with maybe a quarter of the size of that ice cream scoop, a little teaspoon dollop of whipped cream that you eat in one bite and the raspberry sauce was a tiny smear on bottom for decor but there wasn't enough to actually eat it. The cake itself was moist but lacked flavor. It took a really long time to come out, we thought perhaps they forgot, then forgetting we were celebrating a birthday on top of that was disappointing. Atmosphere - Beautiful space, very well done. The only issue is how close the tables are, you can't pull your chair back without hitting someone, and getting to the bathroom requires asking others to move because of how tight the layout is. Overall, we really enjoyed it and would return. While there were a few dishes we wouldn't order again, and others we would. Would love to try the wild mushroom pizza next time! The only thing was that since we had come to celebrate a birthday and didn't end up doing that, the night felt a little less special than we had expected--but still a nice experience overall.

I'm glad I finally got to check this place out, as I've been curious about it for some time. This…read moreplace is swanky and sophisticated, and a nice addition to the Park Ridge restaurant scene. I came to meet some folks and we sat at the bar. They have an extensive beverage program here, including mocktails, and that's what I settled on. I got one called Strawberry-Basil something, and it was so good. The strawberry-basil shrub was a key ingredient, and I don't get to a lot of places that use a shrub in their drinks. There was definitely a STRONG vinegar taste but for me, that was great. I also ordered a pasta dish, orecchiette and sausage with peas and a sweet, creamy sauce. Orecchiette and sausage are such a classic combo and I hadn't had this sauce before; it was a pleasant dish and was perfectly al dente. Service was good for the bar area. There's parking around, both in the lot right outside and the public parking lot below. And then of course there's the lots by the library and whatnot, so you should be able to find something.

What an amazing find! Perfect before a show! Def will be back!…read more Service and food were great!!

What a wonderful spot downtown in Des Plaines! A solid wine selection by the glass or bottle and…read moreyou can buy a bottle to take home too (they offer food as well but we just stopped in for a drink so I can't speak to the food). They have monthly feature wines and since it was our first time the employees were very patient and helpful explaining how the monthly tasting works. If you sign up with your phone number at checkout and are buying a bottle of wine they'll be able to tell you next time what you previously purchased in case you forget and want to buy another. Cozy atmosphere with couches/chairs and some high tops. Would suggest a reservation if you go on the weekend!

This is a nice welcoming wine establishment…read more They have nice variety of wines from many countries. They also serve small plate foods. I ordered the pretzels and honey fig flatbread. Everything was very good. They also have a few drinks, and a nice beer selection besides wine.

This was a nice and lucky find! I am not sure I even knew that this shop was around, but the…read morebookclub to which I belong chose this as the place for our November get together. They have a decent selection of whites and reds, but I was a little disappointed that they had only one sweeter wine, a single moscato. I wouldn't have minded seeing at least a nice port on the menu, especially given they had a display case full of chocolates and truffles. Maybe their menu rotates though and I'll get lucky with a few sweet wines sometime. The place is really nice, very clean and most importantly, comfy. There's a bar area for folks to hang out as well as several high-tops, and my favorite spot was a cozy little nook with some nice armchairs that were perfect for me to finish a bit of reading. They have a free little library here and also a game shelf to get the conversation going. They have a wine membership--I'm not sure exactly what it's called or what it entails, but I do know that there's a discount on wine purchased here if you're a member. Also important to know is that, if I understood correctly, there's a $10 corkage fee if you purchase a bottle and open it on site. That seemed steep but I wasn't planning to buy a bottle anyway. The food is actually quite good. I think everyone was pretty pleased with the small bites we ordered; I got the meatballs and Caitlin's spicy sausage dip. I'm never sure if I'll actually like meatballs so I wasn't sure what to expect but these were excellent. And the spicy sausage dip was amazing. I haven't ever had something like it and now I'm going to have to find a recipe in case I have some reason to bring something a little atypical to a party. My friend mentioned that they had some sort of dip contest a while back, and after checking out their instagram it looks like this may have been one of the winners. Well deserved! Unless I missed something, parking is mostly on the street. There's a small parking lot that's shared with the car wash. Luckily, this is Norwood Park, and the street parking isn't too difficult.

I cook a lot, grew up with a mother who was known in her circles as a great homecook, and I often…read moreenjoy foods from around the world. I've had Georgian food once before, in Los Angeles. I went with two friends to Metekhi. We focused on the vegetarian dishes this time (though we eat everything), and got the cold appetizer combo along with a tomato/cucumber salad; another cold appetizer with eggplant; a hot bean stew and another hot main course with mushrooms, potatoes and a little tomato sauce. The food was wonderful, and these days where you often get ripped off for really mediocre food, I was pleasantly surprised. Each dish was prepared with a lot of love and care, well seasoned, NOT overusing oil, butter or salt, and also beautifully presented. The herbal seasonings were unusual to me, but delicious. They have a lot of vegetarian/vegan options, which is really cool because I expected a menu with cuisine from this part of the world to be very heavy on meat and starches (I'm half-Polish, have been to Poland, Russia, the Czech Republic, and have tried other Eastern European and Central Asian cuisines). The decor is also really cozy and nicely decorated to convey the vibes of Georgia. Amazing how the inside of these strip malls can be transformed. Come and support this new gem in Skokie/Skevanston. I really want them to succeed, because sometimes I shake my head at what places fill crowds and get great ratings in this area. Metekhi is genuinely good. It's not cheap, but as bagel joints can charge nearly $15 for a sandwich today, it's seems to be the sad times we're in, so you want a memorable experience incl. food/service/ambience. Metekhi delivers on all three. Sharing a few dishes here with friends is a good idea.

This is a great spot for a special occasion. If you're a fan of Georgian food, you really should…read morecheck this place out. The ajaruli khachapuri is truly excellent. We didn't love the pkhlovana version as much, but it was still very good (just a lot of onion flavor when we ordered). While super basic, their fried potatoes are insanely good. I'd also recommend any stew on the menu. They have a great selection of Georgian wines as well, which I highly recommend. For those who don't drink alcohol, they offer a wide variety of compotes as well. The decor/ambiance is very Eastern European. There is a coat check at the entrance which is very handy. Service is very friendly, but they have seemed understaffed the times we've gone. It did take some time to get the waitress' attention, but it also seemed that she was the only one taking orders from several tables. Definitely a slower service, but it's good for large groups to talk over a great meal.

Great food, great service, from wait staff to delivery and buss people. Place was full for Saturday…read moremorning brunch/ lunch.

Cozy spot to enjoy some French cuisine in Edison Park. During my visit, the spot was quite popular…read moreso it was difficult to enjoy a casual, quiet meal -- though the decor, service, and overall ambiance do lend itself to a more unique experience if the restaurant were a bit less busy. The service was surprisingly reasonable despite the amount of patrons inside, friendly and the waitress stopped by periodically to check on us. Menu is not as adventurous as I've seen at some French restaurants, a bit different from still mostly familiar -- which can be good to appeal to a wider set of diners. I tried several different items including the Touche Toast, Cinnamon Apple Pancakes, and Gaufres Au Poulet Frite. I found in each of these, the textures were alright and the flavors were not too different from what I would expect from other brunch restaurants. Portion sizes were alright, as the meal wasn't overly expensive. If I had ordered items with more French influence, this may have been a better gauge of the food here. With that said, the uniqueness of the offerings here make me interested in a return visit. Overall, neat spot if you're looking for French style cuisine at reasonable prices.

Great service and fantastic prices Very knowledgeable owner…read moreand very helpful Recommended

Whether you are a wine expert or not, this place is excellent! The staff is extremely knowledgable…read moreof the nuances of various wines. The selection is vast, and while there are expensive, aged wines, there are also many great selections under $40. The store is also very well organized, so if you are looking for a certain type of red wine, country of origin, etc., you will quickly be able to find what you need. If not, the staff quickly point you in the right direction. Love this place!

It's called a grill but has a diner feel: either way Kappy's hits the spot!…read more While in the area we dropped into Kappy's by chance for a quick bite: Sunday brunch. The menu has all the usual suspects and my go-to could not be denied: Eggs Benedict. I had the traditional one and it came out as a large portion and tasted great. As a pre-game we had the Bacon Sampler and it was tasty! The portions are sizable and everything tasted great! Not to mention our friendly waitress. The only thing that left me disappointed was the wall of caricatures... are they famous people? friends? "Whoooooo?!" (in the words of Dark Helmet) Uncertain as to when we'll be back around those parts, Kappy's will be top of mind if we do!

very disappointed. It used to be the place to go. It took the almost 15 minutes to see us when…read morethere was open tables and no one in front of us. The woman ignored us and kept doing her paperwork while we stood by the register. We sat down and waited at least another 15 minutes before someone came to give us water. We were asked if we wanted anything else we had set a Diet Coke. The Diet Coke never came until we ordered it a second time. The food was just OK. I think they have altered their prices to accommodate inflation and the portions were actually small. I'll be about a dollar to two dollars cheaper than the places where they charge more and actually give you a real size entrée. We ordered a kids meal and obviously the kid who was sitting there wasn't actually quiet. They never put the order in. We finished our meal and we just got the kids meal. The manager, you kindly refunded the $6.50 for the kids meal. However, now we had a toddler who was ready for bed, but did not have any food in her stomach. All in all, it is not the same Cappy's girl that it used to be. It was very disappointing and even though it used to be a go to for me in the past, it will not happen again.