music is entirely too loud brain finna fall off!!!!! like turn it tf down so we can hear. thank ya.read more

Love it, love it, love it!!!! Nice cool place to hang out without all the drama and nicely priced…read moredrinks too!

This place is ridiculous. They don't give a quote over the phone, but they'll have you waste your…read moretime by coming in just to tell you what they could have absolutely told you over the phone! I traveled a very long distance to this place after explaining to them over the phone that im disabled and was try not to travel unnecessarily. The staff member that i incountered was very unhelpful condescending. I do not recommend this place at all!

I love going to this lounge. Its peaceful friendly and the pour is excellent .great selection of…read moremusic on the jukebox and the bar tenders are griendly

We celebrated our friend's 60th birthday with Sunday brunch at Truth Be Told, located on the…read moreUniversity of Chicago campus and connected to The Study at University of Chicago. The restaurant has a warm tavern-style aesthetic--inviting, comfortable, and perfect for a relaxed celebration. Our waitress was very friendly, attentive, and genuinely personable, which made the experience even more enjoyable. The brunch menu blends English and American influences, offering something for everyone. We tried the Scotch pancakes, which were quite good, and overall everyone at the table enjoyed their meals. The atmosphere was pleasant and unhurried--we never felt rushed, allowing us to truly enjoy the food, conversation, and celebration. A great spot for brunch gatherings .

Truth Be Told: Come for the Apps, Stay for the Tequila…read more Tucked away in Hyde Park, Truth Be Told has that cozy, inviting vibe that makes a rainy day feel almost charming. The decor alone had me sold before the food arrived. We went all in on appetizers: fried cheese curds, crab gratin, and beer battered squid. Combined, the portions were enough for five. For entrees, we tried the house burger, lamb shepherd's pie, steak and ale, and fish and chips. The food was perfectly fine, just not the kind that sticks with you. I wouldn't call it bad, but I also wouldn't call it back next week. The real star was the Fizz Sam's Buzz mocktail, which I happily upgraded with a shot of tequila. It was so good I ordered a second without hesitation. The automatic gratuity caught me off guard, mostly because our server seemed to have other tables to tend to more urgently than ours. I love leaving a generous tip when I feel the love, but this time it felt a little preemptively assumed, like a kiss on a first date! Would I return? Absolutely for drinks and appetizers in that cozy space. For a full dinner? Probably not, but that's just my palate. You might disagree, and honestly, I hope you do. Go try it and let me know what you think.

Haven't been here in MANY years, but went last Friday to celebrate my cousin's 53rd birthday, who…read morewas in town from Dallas and wanted to go there. VERY different environment on a Friday night than what I remember. The men were my age and younger, which to me was normal since they've always catered to a mature crowd. The women were MUCH younger though. The music was good, being a mixture of old school hip hop, r&b, house, and reggae, and the drinks are still on point. I probably won't be back because this crowd was a little too young for me, but I recommend it to Gen Z and beyond.

This is a nice neighborhood lounge that is exceptionally well maintained, neat and clean with…read moreoutstanding service. The price of the drinks is steep for the area, and the lack of a kitchen while open is a killer hence only 4 stars.

My family and I came here after leaving my cousin's funeral. The place was empty, maybe 5 people,…read morebut it was a Saturday around 2pm. The drinks were good and there is a jukebox and we played a lot of great songs. The staff are very friendly. A guy came in selling cartoon characters socks, 5 pairs for $3, we bought EVERYTHING! We ordered pizza and wings and had a really great time remembering our cousin and hanging with our family

We love Cookies! So amazing to be there! Great drinks and Pia is great!!! All I know is that I had…read morea great time with amazing people there.

Let me start by saying, I will be creating a standing every other month reservation here. I…read moreabsolutely loved the atmosphere inside. So airy, yet intimate and comfortable. We did come late, which had to do with scheduling conflicts so our server seemed standoffish to begin with, but completely understandable. I'd be the same way. After a few minutes, she warmed up and her personality came out, very sweet! Our round of drinks were: Lychee Love, Apple Cider Margarita, & Campire Biscotti. All exceptional. For our first appetizers, we ordered Short Rib Hummus and Lamb Meatballs. These were great starters, and built anticipation. For my entree, I ordered the Wagyu Cheddar Burger and then, my auntie said the magic words "I think we should try the focaccia bread." If I would have known the Foccacia Bread (with whipped butter and honey) was going to be that superb, cocktails and 6 orders would have been all I needed. Don't get me wrong, the Wagyu Cheddar Burger was scrumptious, but the Foccacia Bread was outstanding. The kitchen was closing and I HAD to ask for more--mind you, I hate doing that. It was THAT good. Will be back on Wednesdays for the $10 cocktails. Overall 9.5/10

From the time of walking through the door being greeted warmly. It was like walking in to a…read morefriend's home. Since we were a fairly large party we were seated right in front, so I only had a glance of the remaining tables. Our server Imani was Fantastic! She was very attentive, friendly and warm. She made us feel welcomed and treated us as though we were regulars. As a matter of fact All the staff treated us like family. I only took photos of my plate however everything look appetizing and delicious. The falafel was good, however even better with the sauce on the bottom. We also had hummus with fried chickpeas on top...nice crunch. The salad was delightful (maybe a touch more dressing) loved the pop of pomegranate. I ordered the Salmon (though some of my broccoli was a bit over charred) was delicious. For dessert we all had the crème brûlée. All in all, everything was executed perfectly, appealing to the eyes, very flavorful and scrumptious. We were so impressed we asked to talk with the chef!

Our server Pam Grieer was wonderful. Food and drinks were excellent! Try the spicy roasted brussel…read moresprouts.

Everything was astonishing! I had a reservation, and I was sat on time! The DJ was playing very…read morenice cool R n B and jazz music which made the vibe outstanding. Let's talk about the good: I had a Cesar salad and the Beef Ribs , so good! I definitely will be back.

The ambiance is always great!! Wanda is always an excellent server who is clean and very fast on…read moreher feet! The owner is polite and seeks to ensure that all visitors feel safe and wants them to enjoy the venue!! He never turns anyone away if requesting to greet him for a brief introduction when I'm there. I've produced events here and exposed inner city youth to this luxury experience that they may have never had if my team and I hadn't reached out. I expect my guests and business clients will continue to take interest in renting the Grand Ballroom Chicago as executed in the past few years. The list of satisfactory referrals is growing!! #1stladyrebasoul

We've been hosting monthly events here for the past two years for a large crowd. I'm not sure when…read morethe new owner/management took over, but he's always been accommodating. It's a large beautiful (I would like to say historic) venue that has a large dance floor, plenty of seating, huge bar, stage where Live Music or DJ can perform, private dressing room with a small bathroom, and a full-size commercial kitchen to rent if you want to provide food or bring in a caterer. There is a parking lot in the back, as well as across the street, and street parking. The owner has security patrolling the parking lots the entire night. Our guests have never had a problem. They only provide rental space, bartenders, and a few servers/waitresses, you have to provide/hire your own vendors (caterers, DJ, decorations, etc.). In being an Event Planner for the past 30+ years from Corporate to Community events, as with all Service-based businesses, you're going to always have a rotating door when it comes to customer service. It's part of the game. It's hard to find good help these days. My personal experience, as well as my experience in attending other events hosted there, has always been great. I know other event promoters who have also been hosting their events here for awhile, so if it was that bad, we wouldn't still be here. The owner does an excellent job in doing his best to stay on top of it. So when you read other poor reviews, create your own opinion based on your own experience like we did. Otherwise you just might miss out on a GREAT experience!