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    Hawksmoor

    3.9 (217 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Ariana G.

    Had an early Father's Day celebration here with my family! Came on a Sunday to try their Sunday roast British tradition. Scallops: Get these!!! So buttery and delicious. I could've easily eaten 20 of these. Hawksmoor iced tea: Skip this. Little to no sweetness. Very watered down. Pineapple soda: Was also watered down Sunday roast: Great to experience with a group! We got 1 ultimate roast and 2 regular roasts cause they were short on the ultimate portion. The meat needed more salt but other than that it was good. The gravy is delish! Comes with stuffing and cheesy cauliflower as the sides. Sticky toffee pudding: Get! Cake is very moist and the syrup at the bottom is so good. I love toffee pudding in general! We also got the sundae form and it was equally as good!

    Junior H.

    Great tasting food. It was absolutely delicious. We did have to wait quite a bit, close to 30 minutes for our food to come though, and no one seemed to notice or even stop by to say anything even though we were in the center of the restaurant. That was disappointing, but the delicious food made up for this for sure. Great space, not overly loud. They do absolutely get the food right!

    Delicious food
    Nhu H.

    Ok can we talk about the Notorious B.E.E.F?! This was truly one of the best burgers I've ever eaten. It was thick and juicy and tasted like an elevated version of a Big Mac. I was full after eating half but forced myself to keep eating because it was THAT good. Raw Oysters and bone marrow were also delicious but the burger stole the show. I highly recommend coming for happy hour. They have plenty of happy hour specials. Our waiter was also very friendly. I plan to come back for the burger

    Adrianne B.

    Decided to partake in the Sunday Roast tradition at Hawksmoor Chicago after being heavily target-marketed on Instagram with lascivious reels of the bone marrow gravy being poured slow-mo over glistening beef. Needless to say, their marketing team deserves a raise. Good location in River North in an old cable car powerhouse, with a moody yet upscale aesthetic. Didn't love being sat for our Sunday brunch in the far corner next to the waitstaff service station, but the upholstered bench seating was comfortable. The Sunday Roast is the star of the show, but there are options that you can select to enhance your experience. We selected the Ultimate Sharing Roast, which comes with all the items in the per-person portion plus the Cauliflower Gratin and the Bone Marrow Stuffing, baked in-bone. The presentation is wonderful and the real highlights were the rib of beef with bone marrow gravy, the perfectly crisp roasted potatoes, the parsnips, the gratin, and the Yorkshire pudding. The cabbage could have used a little more fat and seasoning for its roasting, the bone marrow stuffing was dry and required the addition of the gravy to be even partially enjoyable, and the additional bone marrow bone, which I found to be overkill. I adored the spicy and bracing Shaky Pete's Ginger Brew during the meal, which was a perfect foil to the rather heavy, savory foodstuffs. It was a beautiful 70°+ day in Chicago and frankly, this is a colder weather kind of brunch. Save it for a rainy day! Literally! Our service was excellent throughout the meal, and we felt very well taken care of. We ended with the Sticky Toffee Sunday, an absolutely decadent treat but in a manageable portion and proportion with the ice cream. We were then treated to a little extra, a duo or chocolate oatmeal cookies that, for me at the end of this extremely filling and indulgent meal, were one toke over the line. I did enjoy the courtesy bite I took. It's a spendy way to start your Sunday, but very enjoyable. It could easily feed three (or four with modest appetites.) I do want to return to sample the other desserts and have another of those cocktails!

    Raw Oysters
    Mark T.

    It was a difficult day at work, and I was craving a steak! I set out searching for a place to get some, and my eyes found themselves gravitating toward Hawksmoor, especially their happy hour menu. I went in and discovered that while the restaurant is fine dining, they do have an area upstairs which has more of a pub vibe, but with the same menu. From their happy hour menu, I ordered an Old Fashioned, a Margarita, oysters (six raw, three fried), and the steak and fries. Outside of the happy hour menu, I ordered the Steelhead Tartare and a Peanut Butter Louis for dessert. The raw oysters were fine. They were of small-to-medium size, and one or two of them had a little bit of shell. No complaints about the fried oysters. They were fried to crisp perfection, and while they didn't taste fishy, they weren't exploding with flavor, either. At $2 apiece for both, I'm going to choose to be forgiving. Where it comes to the Steelhead Tartare, this was one of the stars of the night. The fish was of absolutely stupendous quality and allowed to shine, rather than being overpowered by everything else. It was accented just the right amount by a little bit of greens, a lightly citrusy and sesame-based sauce, and teeny-tiny rings of chili. These added a very subtle heat that made me wish my taste buds weren't already seared off. The tartare was served with some well-toasted, properly thin quality bread. In terms of the main event, the steak frites were alright. The fries were underwhelming. They had a good level of salt, but otherwise seemed like they were either not made with care, or had spent some quality time under a lamp. In terms of the steak, maybe this is me being an uncultured swine, but I felt it wasn't show-stopping. It had a little bit of seasoning (salt), wasn't at all chewy, and had some good, subtle meat flavors. However, I've also had absolutely amazing melt-in-your-mouth steaks, and this wasn't it. Now, I appreciate that rump roast tends to be on the leaner side, but so does Filet Mignon, and I've had great ones that *do* melt in your mouth. For dessert, I ordered a Peanut Butter Louis, and this was the other star of the night. I can see why this is a variant of something served at a Michelin-starred restaurant. Some of the inside of the cake was crisp, while the rest was soft and decadent. This is especially helped by the peanut butter. Everything comes together in delicious harmony. It gets me nostalgic for when Reese's Cups were actually great before they went cheapo on the ingredients, but I digress. When it comes to the drinks, the Old Fashioned and the Margarita were standard. They were well-executed, but beyond that, completely unremarkable. If you *do* seek something more amazing, they have them on the regular menu, but these cost eight dollars more. It's happy hour, beggars can't be choosers. I do appreciate that these two drinks were strong, and getting out of my seat after the meal, I could definitely feel them. In terms of value, getting a solid piece of meat, $2 oysters, and strong drinks is a great deal. However, as it is with me, I start getting some accoutrements, and the price goes up pretty steeply. Set your expectations wisely. If you're seeking to get some good food in your belly at reasonable prices, Hawksmoor's happy hour is the place for you. But, if you want an elevated cocktail or elevated steak, maybe look beyond the HH. When it comes to service, I want to award all the credit. Items came out fast, and the service was kind, attentive, friendly, and the servers worked together as a team. One final note. I am not someone who cares *that* much. However, I notice, and I share. For a place that calls itself fine dining, the silverware had aggressive spotting. I realize it isn't dirt and just water spots. Nonetheless, one would hope a place that touts itself as fine dining would have their stuff together in terms of polishing. Final verdict. While there were some winners of the night, the main event left me underwhelmed. Perhaps that's by design, but given the fries, I can't be so sure. I do know that I left having paid a pretty penny with only moderate satisfaction. Thus, I don't have a feeling of dying to return, be it the HH menu or otherwise.

    Sunday Roast
    Tasha M.

    We were here for the Sunday Roast, which I've never had. I was a bit blown away by the massive plate that we were brought. I oooed and ahhd, then took my pictures and immediately got to work. Needless to say, my husband and I were no match for this magnificent meal. We had a whole second meal left over especially since we had to try the sides. I'm so grateful for the help of the staff and our amazing server. We felt right at home and cozy especially after stuffing out bellies. If you want to try it be sure to go on Sunday it's something new to try. I'm inspired to take a trip to London and try more of their cuisine.

    Oysters are on the menu... Next time for me for sure
    Carol D.

    Based on a Facebook post with a photo of steak frites at a special price during the happy hour from 5-6 pm, I booked a reservation. The experience was delicious and welcoming. I was in Chicago on business solo and this was, hands down, the best foodie experience. I'll definitely return the next time I'm on Chicago. Steak was perfect, red wine was well-paired, and the frites (fries) were crispy and tasty. Attentive, friendly bartenders who made everyone feel at home. Upscale, authentic British steakhouse, at reasonable prices.

    Maple Bacon
    David M.

    I'll start with one word, DISSAPOINTED. This place has good reviews and a online presence. I don't get it. Service was good. Got was cooked good. But the taste left a lot to be desired especially at these prices. Let's start with the Beef dropping chips, hash browns that's what they are $9 hash browns. The macaroni and cheese it's decent 3/5. The Boston Lettuce Salad it's good but I can make it and I'm not a chef. The Ribeye 14oz the biggest disappointment it taste like my wife made in a frying pan at home. Except her worse one taste way better. I didn't even like the bone marrow. The maple bacon was a hit though. Thick cut. Nice, slightly sweet flavor 4.5/5. I had wanted to try the Sunday Roast no shot I go back again on my own dime. Taste but price 2 stars.

    Carla A.

    Came here for a birthday dinner with my husband specifically for the Sunday Roast, and Hawksmoor did not disappoint! Pro-tip: book an early reservation. We had a later spot and the Ultimate Sunday Roast was already sold out, but the classic roast beef dinner we got instead was still phenomenal and the portions were huge. The restaurant itself is a little dark but homey, the servers were kind, we came during a shift change and it felt a little messy but got better. Being pregnant, I stuck to a Shirley Temple (which was great!), but the food stole the night. The roast beef was perfect, the stuffing was to die for and the bone marrow gravy was so delectable we wanted to drink it. We will definitely be back to try the rest of the menu!

    Famous martini
    Taylor W.

    This review is for the famous martini. Ask for a new cold glass half way though. I did and the team was so kind and understanding. The martini is very well balanced. I would highly recommend the martini. I also got the steak frites which were good, not the best, but the martini made everything amazing.

    Smoked salmon
    Rafael M.

    Hawksmoor has a very low lite enjoyable atmosphere. The server was amazing, she did an awesome job. Kitchen was running behind. My experience is based off the restaurant week menu. First course was Yorkshire Sloppy Joes. Great flavor not your typical sloppy joes. They are served with this fluffy buns, rip and dip! Also, had the Smoked salmon. It was just ok. Second course was the Rump & side. I asked medium cooked. It was fantastic ! Highly recommend it. My side was a sweet potato was a perfect side. Perfectly cooked and seasoned. The last course was the dessert, Upside-down almond & apple cake. Great taste, easy lite after a meal. Also, had Walnut & whisky mille-feuille. Unreal flavor, it easily became a favorite . Consider the wine paring with the Rump and side. The wine complement the meat well.

    Cookie nightcap
    Sarah B.

    I won a free wine pairing for restaurant week so I decided to take advantage of it. In terms of service, 5/5 all around. From getting the reservation booked to the helpfulness of my waiter, everyone exceeded my expectations. I'm docking a star because of the food itself, while everything was prepared well and tasted good, it wasn't exceptional and I didn't love the last wine in the pairing. My waiter was so nice though and gave me a substitute. I would come back here on a regular outing to try other things on the menu, but I felt like the restaurant week menu had a well rounded selection of what to expect from the restaurant.

    16oz ribeye with bone marrow
    Jay B.

    Check in staff are great. They took our coats and sat us quickly to our seats with our reservation. For starters I had Ash-baked beet salad and it was delicious. I loved all the flavors. The Fat Old Fashion was strong and ok. My wife had the lobster but it seemed ok as well. I had the 16oz ribeye. I shared a few bites with her. It was ok as well. Our waitress was very nice and answered all our questions. It was lightly dimmed inside like most steakhouses are. They placed us in the corner which was nice. We celebrated our anniversary and our waitress provided a nice dessert Sticky Toffee Pudding for our anniversary. Didn't expect it and it was a nice touch but we were full.

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    10/10. Great food. Amazing gin martini! We loved it. Will definitely be back very soon.

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    The food was disappointing. The restaurant was noisy. I would not return strangely waiters did not wear and some of them look sloppy.

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    The food was really good. Items that stuck out were the scallops and the filet. The dessert was AMAZING.

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    Delicious seafood, and really tasty drinks. Staff was gracious and hospitable, wishing them the best of luck on their opening.

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    Shaw's Crab House - Oysters, East coast

    Shaw's Crab House

    4.2(2.8k reviews)
    0.3 miNear North Side
    $$$

    Shaw's Crab House | Chicago's ultimate happy hour just got a major upgrade!…read more Sip on a savory $10 Mignonette Martini or a crisp $7 Wine of the Month. Treat yourself to $15 mini lobster rolls on pillowy, buttery brioche. Turn up the heat with crispy buffalo shrimp tossed in signature blue cheese. Live large with the $57 Happy Hour Tower loaded with fresh oysters and lobster tails! Shaw's Crab House | 21 E Hubbard, Chicago | Happy Hour: Mon-Fri 4-6pm

    (Kari's Rating 8/10)…read more Came for an early dinner as we were seated by 5:30. I actually love coming to eat early because the servers are a little more attentive since they just started their shift and the service is a little faster as there are less tables. Let me tell you, though, whatever we came it was quite busy with graduations and family dinners-which I didn't mind at all! What ate a relatively large meal as I had eaten a smaller lunch. We started off with the wedge salad and a yellowtail sushi roll. The wedge salad was pretty average, but the dressing was really delicious. The yellowtail was also pretty good and the jalapeño topping gave an extra kick last minute. For the entrées, we ordered the scallops as well as the pan seared Chilean Seabass. The scallops are buttery, rich, and had a perfect crispy crust. The Seabass was flaky and light-overall a very good combination of flavors. We got a side of the broccolini and then the crème brûlée and a piece of Keylime pie to go. Overall a very filling and delicious meal-I was pleasantly surprised with the scallops and how light the sea bass was.

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    Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Ahi Tuna Tartare*

    Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab

    4.4(3.3k reviews)
    0.4 miNear North Side
    $$$$

    The vibes were great and felt like a true old-school steakhouse. Lots of families, business…read moredinners, and longtime regulars. Not a trendy spot, but that's part of the charm. The wood shelving, classic decor, and lively atmosphere made it feel timeless. The service was easily one of the best parts of the experience. Since it was our first visit, David walked us through the restaurant's history, constantly refilled waters, and somehow managed to clear plates within seconds of us finishing. They also made us an anniversary card, gave us complimentary sparkling water, and surprised us with a slice of key lime pie. The hospitality was incredible and made us feel genuinely celebrated. The stone crab was super fresh and the mustard sauce was the perfect pairing. The crab bisque was rich and creamy. The filet was cooked perfectly with a great sear, while the stuffed lobster tail was warm, flavorful, and topped with a parmesan crust. The lobster roll was solid with a perfectly toasted brioche bun. The sweet corn was sweet, buttery, and smoky. For dessert, the blueberry pie was so comforting. The filling had a chewy texture, wasn't overly sweet, and the crust was perfectly crisp. The key lime pie was a nice surprise from the restaurant and had a great graham cracker crust. Overall, every dish was delicious and executed well but nothing really wowed me flavor wise. If you love classic steakhouse food and seafood, this is the spot. The service alone makes it a fantastic spot for celebrations. Thank you David & Joe's Seafood for the incredible night.

    Some maître d's are good at hospitality. Jeff W. is operating on another level. Remembering a…read moresurname is one thing; recognizing you early, out of context, before you even formally check in, and greeting you with confidence -- that's a genuine talent. People like him have almost a "super‑recognizer" ability: they store faces, mannerisms, and micro‑details the way others remember song lyrics. It's rare, and when you encounter it, it feels almost uncanny in the best way. And the fact that he consistently recognizes you over the years tells you it's not luck. It's intentional, it's skill, and it's part of why the place feels special before you even sit down. Pair that with a meal that exceeded expectations -- that's the kind of night that reminds you why you've been a loyal patron for so long. Great food is memorable, but great hospitality is what makes a restaurant feel like a second home.

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    Bar Mar

    Bar Mar

    4.3(636 reviews)
    0.5 miThe Loop
    $$$

    We loved this place! We initially thought we would be sitting looking at the river but it's a bit…read morefarther in and we couldn't see the river from our table but no big deal. The ambiance was beautiful, our waiter was so kind, and the service was great. The waiter misheard my order so I didn't get my right entree the first time but they were super kind, quick, and accommodating to bring out my correct order. The food was AMAZING! We shared the tuna tartar as an appetizer and it was one of the best things i've tried! The presentation was also so fun and pretty, served inside a coconut with plantain chips on the side. I ordered the lobster roll and it was so so so amazing, definitely best i've ever had. The bun was toasted and buttery and the lobster filled with flavor.. I could eat 5 of them!! They also had brought seasoned corn nuts to the table when we were seated and salted caramels for dessert, both fun and yummy. Would recommend to anyone looking for a bit of a nicer dinner in Chicago. We had a reservation on a Saturday night and it looked like the place was full, we were glad we had one and got seated right away.

    Great food, a clean and welcoming atmosphere, and beautiful decor. The service was absolutely…read moreamazing from start to finish, and the staff made us feel very well taken care of. This is a wonderful spot for a date night or a special evening out. I would definitely recommend it and look forward to coming back.

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    The Dearborn

    The Dearborn

    4.4(2.8k reviews)
    0.5 miThe Loop
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    Last night my wife and I stepped into The Dearborn and had an amazing dinning experience. It was an…read moreatmosphere of comfort and charm. The service was outstanding. Our dinner guide, Nicholas, was superb. Very knowledgeable about the menu and suggested two perfect spirits from the bar. My wife had the Irish old fashion which was excellent. I had a vodka Gimlet, which also was superb. Palate pleasing! The meal was absolutely enjoyable. I enjoyed the Curry Chicken. The thigh meat was tender and succulent. The curry was sweet and creamy. It came with pita bread which added to the dinning experience. Just wonderfully enjoyable. My wife enjoyed the Fish and Chips which beat Bobby Flay. True words from the menu. Wife said if was the best fish and chips she has ever had. Then came the dessert. Now I asked Nicolas and he suggested Pavlova and Blood Orange. Which lead me to survey Margaret and she suggested Sticky toffee date cake. After a friendly jostling back and forth of desert knowledge Greg the Maitre-d made also suggested the Sticky toffee. Both came and to be honest both were outstanding. Excellent choices. All and all this was a great dinning experience from beginning to end. We will return next time we are in Chicago.

    Absolutely delicious! I went with friends to celebrate my birthday and had a wonderful time. We had…read morean assortment of appetizers, drinks, meals and desserts and everything exceed our expectations. Everyone was beyond friendly and the food...sooo good. I shall dream about their chocolate cake. Definitely recommend you give this restaurant a try- you won't regret it!

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