I absolutely love Pomeroy!  I know I have said it many times.  This past Mother's Day we went to…read morePomeroy again.  It has become our go-to restaurant for celebrations.  I always consider Mother's Day the ultimate test for any restaurant, and Pomeroy passes with flying colors year after year! As expected, the restaurant was packed, both inside and in the beautiful courtyard. Families filled the dining room, with children of all ages at about 90% of the tables. The team at Pomeroy has been so consistent and professional, that all of our dishes were delivered at a perfect and steady pace, and qualities remained high. Although we got a different server each time we went, they were all very welcoming, friendly, and attentive.  This time, Carlisle did such a wonderful job even though she was super busy, and she wished me a happy Mother's Day several times to make sure that my day was special.  I must mention that the friendly hostess greeted me with well wishes too, and said happy Mother's day again when we left. We had noticed that they had replaced the couch in front of the courtyard fireplace with more tables.  Who could blame them when they had so many patrons to seat.  However, the courtyard still looked gorgeous. Now on to the food and drinks.  I had a mocktail Bleu 75 ($13) that's my favorite, my husband had a glass of chardonnay ($17), our daughter had a Le Spritz Strawberry ($16).  We shared an order of Sea Scallops ($23) and a Warm Tomato Tarte ($19).  I had my go-to dish which was the Mediterranean Sea Bass ($38), I loved the seared skin that was crispy on the edges. Husband and Daughter each ordered a Spring Halibut ($92 for 2) from the Mother's Day menu.  We ordered 2 Strawberry Crème Brulee ($28 for 2), and I shared 1 with my husband.  I also had a cappuccino ($6). The check came up to $283.05 before tips (they add a 3% surcharge to each guest check, which may be removed upon request, we didn't).  As always, our dinner was very enjoyable and it's worth the money.  I had a very happy Mother's Day dinner, and it ended a wonderful weekend with high notes!  We will keep returning!

Still a very nice Bistro ambiance, but they lost a star on this visit. We made reservations while…read moreon our way to the Chicago Botanical Garden ... close by and very handy. When we got to Pomeroy for dinner, we were seated in the farthest back room, one that was open-air ... the staff never asked us, they just put us there. The room was nice as was the weather, but the open-air room had gnats all over the place. Now we realize that gnats or fruit flies oftentimes come with wine servings ... and the Pomeroy has a bunch of nice wines, but the gnats flying around your face all through dinner was not pleasant. We ordered drinks to start, and found it hit-or-miss. The Watermelon Margarita seemed tempting, so we tried one. It came with a big smear of Tajin powder on the rim, and was not appealing. Once again, we thought they should mention this kind of thing before it appears. They replaced the drink, but it kept us off on the wrong foot. All in all, they still put our good food. Our complaint was the seating, the gnats, and the Tajin powder ... all they had to do was ask for our preferences and these could have been avoided. But alas, they drop to four stars.

This is our "go to" wine store in downtown Winnetka. Totally puzzled by negative reviews about…read morefeeling not welcomed by the owner. She is very nice lady who is always helpful and cheerful. Oh, and her dog Mick is so adorable and very large too! Very good wine selection, well curated. Pretty nice variety and different prices points. As an added bonus, we started new tradition: stopping by Good Grapes after dinner to buy and open a good bottle of wine with F&F. You can sit right there in the store at one of the few tables. It is really cozy neighborhood place, highly recommend to check it out.

Theresa has excellent taste in wine and a great range to choose from - cost friendly and also high…read moreend. Rare finds and fan favorites (but not generic). Theresa is very helpful - she knows what she's talking about and is very attentive! We love the Wine Club and Friday Music! Good Grapes is a great local business - love going in there and so lucky to have this local gem in Winnetka!

Amazing service, and very friendly staff! Our waiter was so so kind! The mocktails are delicious!!…read moreThe restaurant is roomy, and elegant! The smoked salmon was a work of art in my mouth! The sirloin and short rib were incredible and the portion was perfect. Every bite was flawless!! There is only one thing about this restaurant that I would change, and that is that we waited a long time between courses. The gateau breton was also delicious! The texture really got me! I highly recommend this place and will be coming back!

Nothing about this restaurant is exceptional and food is simply terrible and overpriced…read more We tried duck, gnocchi, salad, shrimp, pate and 2 deserts. All were meh. The best item was warm bread with butter and their cheese board. I am not exaggerating. The ambience is ok, clean and boring. The service was ok, not terrible but not exceptional, has room for improvement. We will not go back and if you have not been here before, you didn't miss anything.

Returned for our 4th dinner after a less than stellar experience. What a difference a day makes…read more Great waitperson - Nate. He made our dining experience fantastic. Steve was very accommodating as well. The Focaccia and Halibut were outstanding. Will definitely continue frequenting the wonderful restaurant. Outdoor dining is wonderful and has a very urban vibe. Don't miss this great place!

Great pizza! Amazing ambience! Frito misto cannot be missed!…read more I actually loved everything we ordered! Such a gem of a place ! Can't wait to go back

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!

Specifically made a reservation, and upon arrival our table was not ready for 10 mins. Not sure why…read morethis happened. Forced to wait in bar area which was high traffic and we were shuffled around. Not fond of our server's humor/attitude - felt a little uncomfortable. My medium rare steak was rare and I asked for it to be cooked me more. He kept asking are u sure in a condescending way, to which I replied yes, this is raw according to the high end steak houses I've been to. Yummy food though. Sucks hospitality is lacking here. Prob won't be back. Heard the bartenders are lovely people though.

4 stars overall, but the food/drink is probably 3.5 - beautifully presented but composition is…read moreinconsistent . Nice ambiance that's casual enough to feel comfortable bringing my kids, but upscale enough for the evening to feel like a nice night out. Loved the appies - we got the cauliflower hummus and deviled eggs - highly recommend both. As for entrees, chicken sandwich was perfectly fried crispy with not too much breading, on a biscuit. Fries were just ok. They were unfortunately out of the schnitzel I wanted to try so I had the halibut special instead. The fish was perfectly cooked, but the composition of the fish was rather confusing - the lobster bisque-like sauce was fantastic on its own, but overpowered the delicate halibut. The crispy yuca strips went perfectly with the fish, but the dish was finished off with lots of shishito peppers - again, way too overpowering. I would have preferred a much subtler vegetable. Kids Mac and cheese was fantastic, with a hint of what I think was thyme. The drink list was heavily spirit -forward. I ended up getting a sangria which was good, but my husband thought the old fashioned was terrible. The balance of spirit vs bitters was completely off, plus it was served over tiny ice instead of a large cube. To top it all off, the cherry was muddled.

As usual, our neighborhood place delivered. Good food. Great service. We even got to sit outside…read morehaving a beautiful summer day. I'm not a pastor Guy, but they are fantastic chicken, the chop, and also fish.

This isa wonderful restaurant that we have been many times; always with total satisfaction. We have…read morebrought many out-of-towners here who, without exception say that they wish that a restaurant like this was in their hometown, Food is great (especially the veal carlos), the staff is welcoming; nothing left to be desired. Best Italian restaurant on the North Shore.

Came by for happy hour one afternoon and enjoyed a few items. Started off with a butterfly tea…read moremocktail, it was okay a bit on the sour side but still a fun drink. We got the burger and truffle fries to share, along with / rolls and the karrage chicken. The burger was good with the caramelized onions but nothing significant to write home about. My favorite items though were the truffle fries, and the hot honey karaage we asked for the honey on the side so that we're able to share with our little but it was super crispy, and the chicken bites were juicy and delicious it didn't even need the honey. I truthfully don't love pickles but the pickles were delicious and I ate them all! The sushi rolls were both really fresh and had great flavor. Overall a good experience I'd like to come back during regular hours to try their regular menu. We were a bit disappointed that the only available menu was the happy hour one which was pretty limited.

I went to Guildhall for brunch on a Sunday. We ordered the cinnamon roll, shakshuka with a side of…read moresausage, and the omelette. Everything tasted fresh and delicious! The cinnamon roll was surprisingly moist (we were skeptical due to its appearance) and sweet! The restaurant is bright and the service was very friendly. There was a nice mix of customers and there was even a party going on while we were there. I don't remember when I was last in Glencoe. It's charming! I'd love to come back for dinner or happy hour.

I met a friend after work at The Lawn, which is tucked away at Wilmette Golf Club. It's open from…read more11am-10 pm year-round. We sat overlooking the greens (late winter/early spring) so I can only imagine how gorgeous the setting is in nice weather. We had a casual dinner, relaxed and comfortable. I had firecracker shrimp (starter) and my friend had a Caesar salad. There are a lot of delicious options, so we made a plan to come back soon. We were alone for a while but then families started to come in. Service was friendly and relaxed.

Pleasant covered patio on which to chill and enjoy food and cocktails. Lovely fake nature via the…read moreadjoining golf course. The bar may even have Blanton's, if you are lucky. Only drawback is that a passing golfer may be sucking on a stogie. But then the unpleasantness passes.

Had an incredible meal at Napolita in Wilmette! We started with the Calamari, and it was easily…read moresome of the best I've had. It was perfectly crisp, light, and very delicious. The sauce paired with it was the real standout--full of flavor and the perfect complement to the dish. As for the main event, the pizza arrived piping hot and fresh from the oven. The crust had that perfect Neapolitan char, and the toppings were top-tier. It is rare to find a spot where both the starters and the pizza hit it out of the park, but Napolita nailed it. Great atmosphere, even better food. I can't wait to come back!

Food is a 10/10. Service is 10/10. Love the neighborhood of the place, it's clean, and love the…read moreoutside seating area.