I really enjoy crisp green! If you are looking for a lighter meal that doesn't sit like a brick you…read morecan't go wrong. My personal fav is the fiesta bowl, make sure you get the jalapenos!

Overly priced with horrible and slow customer service. I waited 10 minutes past my pick up time and…read morethe order before me was already 20 minutes late and only half way done

We've driven by this restaurant SO many times and have yet to come by until now. What a fun…read moreexperience we had! When you pull up to the plaza you would think anything of the restaurant but when you go inside it's a fun colorful experience. When we were seated we were brought waters and menus. We took some time to look at the menus but ultimately took our server's suggestions on drinks. I ended up having a virgin Rose Colored Glasses drink and absolutely loved it. The drinks were large and I felt they were worth the price. My husband got an old fashioned. To start we got the cheese curds, and when I tell you these cheese curds still live rent free in my mind I kid you not. They were so good, the cheese was battered in a tempura batter with a truffle cream sauce and it made for such an incredible dish! For our entrees we got the pork chop with the brown butter sauces and bavette with a red wine reduction. The pork chop was great with the brown butter you just gotta make sure you mix it up, and the red wine was a bit too salty for me but it was okay because I ended up loving the steak by itself! For our sides we got the grilled zucchini under the snacks option instead of the sides option because I wanted all the fixings. It was a great choice! The fixings really made and I could eat a plate of that and just be happy (with the cheese curds of course). The wiped potatoes were great as well. Now I was going to pass on dessert because I was SO full already, but twist my arm when you tell me the cookie dough ice cream is a must try. It had real cookie dough chunks on top and bottle and the vanilla ice cream was not boring vanilla, I ate almost half of that bowl and couldn't stop. The chocolate chip cookie dough was house made and it was the perfect blend of sweet and salty that tied the whole ice cream bowl together. Can't recommend that enough as well. All in all, we had a great experience! It was so fun to see so many regulars and so many new folks who came in to dine at the same time as us and we all peeked to see who ordered what before we ordered and got some great recs as you can see! Can't wait to come back to enjoy my favorites and more!

So the first time we were here it was amazing but this time it was subpar at best. Don't know if…read morethey have a new chef or what but the food was not good. Started with the bread and crabcakes and the bread was amazing and definitely fresh but the crabcakes needed more crab and flavor. Basically everything needed more flavor. We also ordered a bottle of wine which our server struggled with and never came over to refill the glasses. Then the entree's; my husband's bolognese was bland and desperately needed at least salt and pepper. Then the real problem was my steak which was supposed to be medium came out well done and then classically when it was recooked came out rare or medium rare if you are being generous. Then the waitress said she would check back and she didn't so I had to get salt myself from the server station which is kinda ridiculous especially when paying $54 for a steak that already has no seasoning which is why they offer free sauces which makes a lot of sense now. When she finally did come back I said it was under but not waiting for it to be overcooked again so reheating it at home with the cold side of mushrooms I ordered WITH my steak. I did talk to the manager after and he was not really helpful or sympathetic and I was really talking to him so in my review I could say well at least management cares but that is not the case here. I gave 2 stars because their drinks are good and the ambiance is nice and the hostess was super friendly and was the star employee after our visit. Also we paid for everything even the cold mushrooms and over/under cooked steak! At minimum also remake my mushrooms or comp them. Would I eat here again hopefully not but it is locationally desirable for me and my in-laws and have lots of GF options so might have to and if I do hopefully they will have made things better.

I LOVE Sweetgreen. Healthy and delicious! You feel like you are eating the way we are meant to eat…read more I cannot recommend them more!!

Wow! Customer support is non-existent. Literally forgot the main course. 15min drive turned into an…read moreinconvenience and unhappy customer. Where's my salmon!???

The food is amazing, the service and location is fantastic…read more I ordered the skirt steak, I advise to order something else. The serving of skirt steak for the price is not worth it. I will go back and order something different next time. I would have given 5 star rating the portion for the price kept the star rating down for me.

fun and excellent, kind of crowded in the winter everthing…read morewe ate was excellent new location in Highland Park

The atmosphere is very welcoming and pleasant. The food is very good and the staff friendly; we are…read morewe enjoyed our lunch.

Freshly prepared food in a unique setting (the Libby of a multi story office building). The…read moreseating area was very comfortable and the service was prompt. The food was reasonably priced and very yummy.

Foodstuffs is a great and interesting lunch option in Lake Forest. All of their offerings are very…read morefresh and high quality, including their bakery items (look closely in the display case for potential bargains!) Starting with the salads...for around $12...you pick from an excellent selection of fresh ingredients and they toss it up. You can have them chop it as well. Their dressings are custom made and the ginger dressing, in particular, is delightful. The sandwiches...also about $12...are large and also made to order. (If you order a Panini expect a wait of around 15 minutes.) Their bakery goods are to die for! Yes, you could run around the corner to Gerhards but you'll pay much less here at Foodstuffs for a larger, better dessert (and maybe even fresher). It's not all perfect, however. We recently took home one of their frozen Shepards Pies and while the crust was great and it had plenty of meat filling there was way, way too much salt in the recipe. Also, I've had soup here a few times and it was good, but not great. As an aside, the service here is definitely courteous but can be slightly standoffish at times so don't expect the kind of super friendly service you may experience elsewhere in Lake Forest.

foodstuffs is a mainstay in lake forest, glencoe, evanston. my fav location is glencoe because…read moretheir fish dept., with david at the helm has fantastic fresh seafood as well as amazing prepared selections. one of our favorites is the scottish salmon, as well as tilapia and the chili lime grilled shrimp. so.good. but it doesn't end there: they also have an amazing salad bar as well as a sandwich bar, ehich is always fresh and busy taking orders. a great variety of soups are also made daily and can also be found frozen. at the glencoe location, a nice selection of wines for ravinia and their desserts are wonderful. the daily selections of prepared foods change daily and is a great way to pickup dinner on the go. one of my favorite specialty food stores on the north shore.

I'm not sure why there aren't more Hawaiian restaurants around Chicagoland because I find Hawaiian…read morecuisine to be delicious. Even if we don't consider its rarity, Da Local Boy is a winner in every category. The prices are very fair for the enormous portion sizes, the decor is fun and appropriate, the service is friendly, and food is phenomenal both in flavors and textures. The only possible criticisms are that the space is a bit small for how popular this spot gets, and the parking in the area can be a bit limited around popular meal times. The food here shines, making it worth a special trip -- both again for the rarity but also the quality. For me, the poke nachos are a must order item, just the perfect mix of large chunks of tuna with super crispy wontons, fresh avocado, and a good helping of sauce. Amongst friends, we've agreed that this is a must order item. The huli huli chicken is also unreal in flavor and texture. Besides being marinated and sauced well, the chicken is melt in your mouth tender while simultaneously having a delicious crisp skin. Think brick chicken, but with more flavor and a much better price. The rice and macaroni salad that accompany this are also well done -- and feel more like a core part of the meal rather than an afterthought. The grilled pork is pretty good as well, though I kind of wish it wasn't sliced as thin, as certain pieces felt a bit dry. The spam musubi with a light touch of furikake also provided a flavorful, fun dish to accompany the other delicious items I tried. Overall, delicious and consistently surprises me with the quality of the execution and bold flavor combinations. This is on my top places to visit in the area and has never disappointed.

Chicago has amazing and authentic food but finding a good/authentic plate lunch and poke has been…read morehard until now. Felt like I was grabbing lunch at a place in HI. The vibe is also awesome with a great reggae playlist and welcoming staff. Literally every single bite was so good but my favorites had to be the short ribs, chicken katsu, and poke. These mac salad was a little sweet but it definitely worked well especially with the heavier mains of the plate. Poke was really fresh btw and def had my eye on the poke nachos so gotta go back! Def a must try for anyone craving real Hawaiian food in Chicago!

My favorite restaurant on the north shore. Consistently wonderful food and great service…read more Theyvtreat you so well on your birthday with complimentary bubbly and dessert! The scallops and steaks are fantastic and the hot rolls they serve divine. The mashed potatoes the best I've ever had in a restaurant. Highly recommend!

Recently, the Hubby and I celebrated our 43rd Anniversary at @Sophia Steak, @Lake Forest, Il. As…read morefirst-timers, we were looking for somewhere new and special to celebrate, and after reading several great reviews, we decided to give Sophia Steak a try. We headed there for Happy Hour, which runs from 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM and is definitely on the short side! We actually thought we'd be the only "early birders," but the bar area filled up surprisingly fast, so clearly this happy hour is popular with the locals. Sophia offers a fantastic $10 Happy Hour menu featuring cocktails, beer, wine, and five appetizers. Between the two of us, we ordered four of the five appetizers offered, and honestly, every single one was a hit. The Potato Croquettes were incredibly light and fluffy, the Ahi Tuna Crisp was absolutely delicious, and the Nashville Chicken Bites packed great flavor. The Meatball Sliders were another standout -- flavorful and juicy, and actually held together instead of falling apart after the first bite! To make the evening even more special, the bartender heard we were celebrating our anniversary and surprised us by comping a dessert: the Sticky Toffee Bread Pudding. Absolutely delicious and the perfect sweet ending to our meal. Even better, our total bill came in under $100! I highly recommend @Sophia Steak's Happy Hour if you're looking for affordable yet classy dining in Lake Forest. Next time, we'll definitely be back to try dinner.

The skirt steak, steak tartare, and mashed potatoes were absolutely perfect. Everything was…read moreflavorful, well-prepared, and honestly made me want to come back every week. Mako made a 10/10 experience and Miguel is an amazing chef and I can't wait to try what else he had on the menu

Great food very inexperienced staff , but very nice…read more very nice menu. portions very large name of restaurant not good. leave the cuisine out of it. We will try it again nice setting outside except for the traffic noise.

We're going to the citadel theater so I looked for a restaurant that was close and I found this…read moreplace on yelp so we decided to give it a try. My wife ordered a mushroom flatbread which she said was one of the best she'd ever had and I ordered a large salad that they made up the way I wanted it. I don't need cheese and I don't need a lot of other things so I told them exactly what I wanted on it. They made it perfectly and gave me some apple vinaigrette dressing put a piece of salmon on it and it was great. Our waitresses name was Studie and she was very good.

We were in the area and stopped in on a Sunday afternoon. They have a rare 'Happy Hour' on a…read moreSunday. We had great quac and chips, and some really good sliders. Sadly they had no tap beer due to a wedding the night before. (Never heard that one before...) We ended up with a gin and tonic and a Sea Breeze. It was not busy but it took a while to get the food and drinks. The staff were very pleasant but I could imagine if the place was jammed the wait time would have been far longer. It seemed there were only 2 staff on duty. If you are on a tight schedule, this place may not be the best choice... This was a nice bar overall. Very pleasant staff!!