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    Gene’s Bistro

    2.0 (211 reviews)
    ModerateNew American, Bars

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    Good for kids

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    chicken parm
    Abby E.

    Stopped here for a bite to eat and drink before my flight home - definitely picked the wrong spot. Only pro - quick seating and overall service was quick as well. Asked for water with my margarita (which was $25), never received it. Scan code on table didn't work - kept pulling up another customer's order for a pulled pork sandwich. Chicken parm was basically a chicken finger with a piece of cheese on top of pasta. Way too expensive - wild that I had a $60 bill plus tip. Definitely will not return my next time to MDW.

    Menu
    Soleil K.

    Had a 5 hour layover and was looking for a place to sit and have dinner. My fiance decided on this place. We stood in line for approx 20-25 minutes before being seated. Lots of flights were delayed so it was pretty crowded. Service was quick. We ordered the pulled pork sandwich and chicken wrap, both with fries. The alcoholic drink menu prices was OUTRAGEOUS so I chose to pass on that. The food came within a reasonable time frame and honestly it was surprisingly VERY GOOD! It didn't taste like I was eating at an airport. The pork was juicy with flavor and the wrap was fried and seasoned quite well. Although I do not prefer to spend my money on over priced airport food, this experience was well worth it.

    Bacon cheeseburger
    Mark R.

    Good service but typical airport food. Poor quality beef patty on my burger. Nicer place to sit and dine at Midway versus fast food but you pay for it. Prices are high.

    Kevin A.

    Great spot I. The airport to sit down relax and get some good food and drinks. Table space is a little tight but manageable.

    Chicken Caesar Salad
    Mike N.

    Chicago, Il. Not too bad for over priced airport food. The chicken Caesar was voluminous and ok. The chicken was the pre cooked kind that they get in huge bags. The surprise was the meatball appetizer served open faced on toast. It was actually very good. Probably not a great value at $18, but very typical at any airport, price wise. I think I had ice tea or something to drink but I can't remember a thing about it.

    Franklin C.

    Can't gripe about the airport food but I wanted a sit down and this was the closest to my gate and was conveniently there next to the food court. Have to wait in line and the host takes me to the bar stool for breakfast. I can tell there was commotion in the hostess roles because everyone looks so stressed out and look gloomy. I get it's hard in the mornings. One of them got angry that the breakfast orders somehow got mixed up. Us clients didn't want to make a fuss because Sure we all have bad days. My host was nice and attentive and got my breakfast platter. Nothing too crazy. Just sausage and eggs with toast with water. Place is definitely clean and open space. It's decent and would be glad to come by for another round of breakfast

    Bacon cheeseburger and "Caesar" salad.
    Angela K.

    Food was terrible, service was poor. I ordered a bacon cheeseburger and Caesar salad. The "Caesar" was served with wilting romaine lettuce. The burger was precooked and then microwaved right before being served. And to top it off the server went out of her way to be rude to me and the people around me. I would never go back here.

    Old Fashioned
    Menandro M.

    I know airport prices are higher, but $29.04 for an Old Fashioned at Genes Bistro feels excessive. I didn't even request a specific bourbon -- just ordered an Old Fashioned. They've officially taken the top spot for the most expensive Old Fashioned I've ever had.

    Timothy M.

    This was exactly the type of food you expect at an airport. We order a grilled chicken club and out came deli meat chicken on sourdough bread. The price for the meal wasn't great either. We had 2 beers and the deli sandwich and it came out to $55 not including tip. If you're traveling with just 1 then it's worth it if it's near your terminal. If you have time... shop around.

    Truffle fries and single gin and tonic with new Amsterdam gin
    Stephanie L.

    Decent for an airport with quick service and decent drinks. I'll agree with the other reviews that it's pricey but on par with any other airport restaurant. A single gin and tonic was $15.99 for reference. We just opted to get truffle fries as we just wanted a snack, not a full meal. They were better than their appearance with a strong truffle flavor. I would've preferred if they were fried another minute or 2 but still pretty good, especially for airport. Our server was also super nice and quick, with no wait for a table.

    Pineapple mimosa, and tequila & water.
    Jam M.

    Stopped by to eat before heading to the hotel. Service was fast, food was great and the drinks were perfect. Yes, this place is definitely pricy but what do you expect from a restaurant, in an airport nowadays.

    Chicken club on sourdough. Comes with butter and light mayo. Crispy bacon.
    Laura B.

    Chicken club was so good. Cobb salad - popular & good. Offered as is or tossed. Delightful service.

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    Chicken buffalo could be more spicy. Romaine lettuce should be substituted, and a less thick bun. Overall was fair for airport fare.

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    Hi: I was just at this bar about ten minutes I'm confused at the interaction that happened…read moreOn Friday at around 12:50 pm. Me and my boyfriend walked in and my boyfriend knows one of the bartenders who name is "Vicky" we politely asked "Is Vicky here" she then proceeded to replied to my boyfriend with a negative attitude ... "do I look like fucking Vicky?" I'm confused of the response she accused of being intoxicated Of course people go to a bar and especially a local bar to have a drink or two on a Friday night and I believe it's normal for someone to ask for a familiar bartender I believe this was very unprofessional from the woman who was there she then said something about a "cop" perhaps he was off duty which then kicked us out ? You can look through your cameras and we look So confused at the behavior this woman gave us ...I will take further action and report this as well. As a local bar that has been going on for years and years. This is mistreating which is really weird... So weird. Very racial if you asked me ... Coming from a family own Business bar which that's what it looks it. I would like a reply I am not looking for anything else but a simple explanation what really made this bartender think that was okay? thank you for reading and thank you for your time. If not reply is given to me within 24 hours I will report this... because this was unaceptable the bartender who didn't even attend us this Friday night made me feel unsafe . Due to the circumstances how things are now in 2025 this seemed more racial than anything .... Very unprofessional... Disgusting behavior ... we're all human for goodness sake. Didn't expect ever to be treated this way.

    I've never felt so mistreated at a bar. I came in and simply asked a familiar bartender for help,…read moreand instead of being treated with basic respect, I was kicked out. There was no valid reason for this, and the way it was handled was humiliating and completely unprofessional. As a paying customer, I expect to feel safe and welcome, not disrespected and pushed out without cause. The staff's behavior showed a serious lack of professionalism and courtesy. This experience has left a very negative impression, and I will not be returning. I would strongly caution others about coming here if you expect fair treatment and basic respect.

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    Still thinking about how unexpectedly amazing this burger was at MDW. I ordered it medium rare and…read moreit came out perfectly cooked, truly pink in the center, juicy, and full of flavor. Not that gray "airport medium" you usually get, but an actual proper medium rare. The meat was tender, well seasoned, and cooked evenly all the way through, and the bun held up without overpowering the burger. What really took this experience over the top, though, was the staff. Every single person was so kind and kept checking in, making sure everything was perfect. It almost felt weird how good the service was for an airport spot. Between the food and the hospitality, this was easily one of the best airport dining experiences I've ever had and honestly better than a lot of non-airport restaurants.

    Ambience is good as there's an enclosed bar adorned by tv screens everywhere giving that sports bar…read morevibe. The bartender/servers are nice and helpful. The food is packed with sodium and prepackaged but that's what's expected given the environment. The challenge is the staff doesn't wash their hands before preparing a drink or serving food after touching germy towels to wipe down the bar, workstation, utensils, their hair or clothing. Additionally the drink well is highly corroded and should be repaired or replaced. Based on that alone, I can only imagine the ice machine being full of mold and dirty water filters. I travel through this airport at least twice biweekly when traveling for business. This used to be my favorite spot. As of last week, I gave up on things changing. The employees have to see this mess and realize this is unhealthy for the patrons or anyone. I guess they don't believe in the "if you see something, say something" mentality. Or worst, management doesn't care. In either case it's a good time for health inspectors to surprise them with a good old visit! Until this is corrected and the area sanitized, steer clear.

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