We ordered a taco bar for 25 people. We had pork, chicken and steak, beans and rice and it was so…read moredelicious! Easy to order, Jorge was so helpful and everyone at our party loved the food. Definitely will order again. Loved it!

What a gem! I have lived in the area for 25 years and have NEVER even seen this fantastic little…read moreMexican restaurant. It occupies the former Magic Charcoal which was always a Sunday NFL dining favorite or after a night of drinking I happened to be looking for a neighborhood New Mexican restaurant, not that my mainstays have gone south but just to try something new. I have found a new place to keep in my file for GREAT dining spots. I got take out, the Burrito Special. I also ordered chips and guac. The guac could have had a little extra cilantro, I like it that way, but it was fantastic. The burrito was good sized, I only ate 1/2 and the accompanying rice and refried beans were very tasty. The gal at the counter was super nice and didn't blink when I asked for a glass of water while I waited. I received a pint glass of ice cold water. The meal was delivered quickly and there was a steady stream of customers while I waited. Small, maybe 7 tables inside, but plenty of you wanted to dine in. No frills, but that's ok. The food is what counts and it was delicious.

I've been here 9 or 10 times and every time I am reminded that this is my favorite sushi spot in…read morethe city. Every time I am wow-ed and leave loving every single item I ordered. Can't recommend this place enough! (This time I had the spicy white tuna, OMG, tuna lava, and 8 of spades). Spicy tuna was the highlight!

Cute little spot with nice staff…read more Waitress nice and very attentive. The Godzilla was delicious. Nice flavors throughout, fresh, and tasty.

My family has been going to this place for decades. The most delicious smoked fish ever, so…read moreflavorful and moist. Whole smoked whitefish is a nostalgic item for us. Smoked salmon is my new favorite item here and I wish o could afford to come here every day.

There's something about eat a whole smoked mackerel. I'm a fan of this super oily fish. It's…read moreincredibly satisfying and on hot days where I don't feel like turning on my stove and just want a big hunk of omega 3 protein, this hits the spot! The entire fish was roughly $10 and fed me for a few meals. Be like a seal and get it!!

Great sushi, miso and poke bowls. Inexpensive. Highly recommend. Been twice already!!read more

Very cute new spot. We tried egg rolls, miso soup, a maki roll and poke bowl and liked everything!read more

It's been a few years since we've been to Gale Street and wow, such a great refresh…read more Let's start with the sleeper hit of our meal. The potato skins - crispy, full of flavor and so unique. We loved them and the dipping sauce. I went with the classic ribs. Still amazing and great. Fall off the bone and great taste. My wife had the cioppino which she loved. Service was friendly, fast and excellent. We definitely will not wait so long to come back.

Host staff behaved bizarrely. We were seated at a table with a ledge, where all the wait staff were…read moretalking and clanging dishes. We order salads, less than a minute after we ordered our entrees, but everything was served together, on a 2-top that wasn't big enough. A manager came by the table and asked how everything was. I expressed my displeasure at the table being exposed to the wait staff and he replied; "You should just be happy you got a table." The worst? The food. Thoroughly disappointing because it was served cold. I'm shocked by the reviews, since this was the single worst dining experience I've ever had.

This is a nice restaurant with great upscale decor, service, drinks, and food without feeling…read morefancy. Prices are very reasonable too, especially during happy hour (every day!). We came on a Saturday and sat at the bar to enjoy a variety of menu items. I first got a mezcal drink to start, which was refreshing with the appetizers we got. We had the papaya salad, dan dan noodles, and mushroom butter dumplings off the happy hour menu. We also had the short rib dumplings - both dumplings were so delicious, the mushroom butter dumplings were more creamy/buttery whereas the short rib dumplings had more of a bbq savory taste. The dan dan noodles were saucy and delicious, and the papaya salad was light and refreshing. The poached prawns were also tasty and refreshing, and the bulgogi steak was definitely our favorite dish with excellent korean flavors and tender juicy pieces of steak. The potato pave was a nice tasty side to it as well. I'm so glad I finally got to try this cute spot and had an excellent meal!

Had a delicious meal and overall great experience! We enjoyed everything that we ordered and left…read morefeeling very full and very satisfied! We had a reservation and were seated right away upon arrival. We ordered the papaya salad, carrots, short rib dumplings, Dan Dan noodles, and the trout. It was a great variety of flavors and the standouts were the short rib dumplings, carrots, and the trout. All very flavorful dishes that were cooked to perfection! The lentils that accompanied the trout were so good! We ended with the coconut cake and strawberry sorbet and it was the perfect way to close out the meal. Service was excellent and we loved the cozy atmosphere. Will definitely be back to try more as this was a top meal so far this year for us!

When my traveling companion said there was a fried shrimp place we had to check out, I was…read moreinitially a little skeptical. Why should we go out of our way for something as common as fried shrimp, I thought. I couldn't have been more wrong. We showed up at Frank's on a Friday evening and the place was bustling. We'd already eaten quite a bit that day, so we just ordered four Chicago Gulf Shrimp ("seasoned with garlic"). They were ready about 10 minutes later and sure looked different from any fried shrimp I'd ever had. And my first bite told me they were also better than any fried shrimp I'd ever had. I can't really even describe them except to say they were mind blowing and so, so flavorful. They're also perfectly fried and irresistibly crisp, and the shrimp inside is the perfect texture and taste. I wish we had fried shrimp even remotely this good back home in Toronto. I'll be thinking about this stuff for a while.

A solid shrimp fry joint…read more Excellent crunch and super fresh. I suggest the shrimp (Chicago style), scallops, catfish, and clam strips.

I am not one to leave many reviews unless the experience demands it. With that, After countless…read morevisits to Stefani Prime, you would think that I would have at least one thing negative to say, but I do not. From the hosts or hostesses, every individual bartender or server, all the way to table visits from a manager or even a Chef, you are made to feel like the most important guests in the restaurant. Punctuated by an AMAZING meal, each visit was individually unique and beyond enjoyable. The daily specials offer a soup that never disappoints no matter what the selection. Even In the heat of Summer, the lure of these soups set a standard that anything on the menu will satisfy. The choices are many, and what seem to be a labor of love from the Chef. With subtle background music and a comfortably lit dining area, it shows that you are wanted to feel welcomed and relaxed. I fail to leave my menu preferences on this review because there are too many and, every choice I make is it difficult one. I of course have my favorites, but can assure any diner that you'll never regret any choice you make on that menu. Stopping in there for a drink is always an option as well. The veteran bar staff gives you consistency in quality preparation of GOOD cocktails ranging from the standards to custom creations. Most recently I was introduced to a seasonal drink referred to as "walk in the park". Its everything you want in a drink, and for me it's set the table perfectly for the steak dinner that followed. We were so happy to have somewhere in the neighborhood offering you a top shelf evening of cocktails and a meal, which has been the consistent soul of Stefani Prime since it opened. Bon appetit....... And thank you to the Stefani restaurant group for continuing the tradition of attaching your heart to a restaurant and not just your name.

The Scottish Salmon with bourbon flame was some of the most delicious Salmon since visiting…read moreScotland! Absolutely perfectly cooked so that it melts in the mouth. No need for the beurre Blanc sauce which was on the side thankfully. Broccoli cooked to perfection on this one! The Ahi Tuna was seared 'blue' (term I wasn't familiar with, but waiter explained a quick sear each side to be near raw. Very tasty and then the sides of garlic sautéed spinach and mushrooms really were perfect accompaniment- Ambience want quite as amazing as the food quality and the waiter initially had a few misses on which wine taste was what wine and then on repeating back what we ordered, however the food came exactly as ordered and was superb!

Came here for date night and loved it! Parking was super easy to find on Milwaukee. We got there…read moreearly and service was amazing. Our waters were constantly filled and the staff was super organized. I had a coconut rum drink (liberty) and it was tasty. We had the linguini de mar (sea) and the chicken parm. We shared a margarita pizza for an appetizer and it was perfectly cooked. Portions were huge and I had plenty of food for a second meal. Dessert options looked great but it was getting to the dinner rush and we didn't want to wait. Reasonably priced for excellent food. We'd totally return!

We went on a Sunday night and sat in the front small room that only has six tables and it was very…read morequaint. Our server, I think his name was Jose, was very professional, courteous, and friendly. He came back to check on us numerous times and was very quick bringing anything we needed. We had the asparagus salad, the Darte salad, the grilled shrimp appetizer, the grilled vegetables, the grilled calamari, the carpaccio of octopus, and chicken Parmesan. At the start, they brought out bread, olive oil and grated cheese. The bread was a little dry on the outside, but it was warm. The asparagus salad was missing something - maybe salt? It just felt like it lacked flavor even though it had Gorgonzola cheese on it. The grilled vegetables, however, were perfect. It was a combination of one longstem, artichoke heart, one long grilled carrot, a couple of slices of zucchini, and a couple of asparagus. We had asked for them to be well grilled and they were sort of, I can't imagine how few grill marks they would have on them if they hadn't done what he had asked. The Darte salad was a nice size portion with mixed greens, golden and regular raisins, and walnuts. The balsamic vinaigrette is nice and flavorful, and doesn't separate the way it can at some places. The grilled shrimp were very good, nicely seasoned and very well charred. The grilled calamari were great, although they were quite small. There were many more of them than on the pictures. The carpaccio of octopus was very nicely, presented with very thin slices of octopus a nice bright dressing over it and the greens. The chicken Parmesan was a very large portion with the breaded chicken cutlet underneath a large layer of cheese ravioli all topped with marinara sauce, and then cheese, which was browned very well, it was very tasty. For dessert we had two different gelato - the maple bourbon, which would go great with a banana cake and the hazelnut chocolate, which was unbelievably flavorful and smooth. The pistachio and ricotta cake looks very good, but we didn't want to get three desserts. Maybe next time!

Thai O'Clock - Chicago, IL…read more Seafood Rangoon - crispy, creamy, & packed with flavor Spicy Wontons - definitely had a kick, but sooo good, my personal fav Sweet Chili Chicken Wings - crispy with the perfect sweet & spicy glaze For the mains Pineapple Fried Rice with Chicken (so flavorful and presentation was beautiful) Shrimp Pad See Ew (had the perfect kick) Massaman Curry served with warm roti bread + white rice (don't skip dipping the roti ) And the BEST part... dessert. Sweet Sticky Rice with Mango (my first time trying it & I'm obsessed) Thai Tea Crème Brûlée (also my first time... WOW. One of the best desserts I've had!) 5/5 The owners are some of the sweetest people, the staff was incredibly welcoming, the restaurant was spotless, and there's parking in the back! They also have both alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks. ALL of the food items were delicious and filled with so much flavor as well! Great vibes! Bonus: Order through their app for $5 off your order! & they also have lunch specials Tuesday-Friday 11-3 & re open at 4! Already planning my next visit. Check out the full review on Instagram: @ratedbyaleena_

Everything we tried was amazing. We had the sampler app and my favorite was the shrimp wonton…read morebeautifully crispy. For my main I had the pork belly and it was so crispy and juicy. Service was kind and fast. It is intimate/smaller inside but dim lighting and simple nice decor.