Our first time here. Food and service was great. We all enjoyed our meals. Well prepared and presented. Fresh and delicious. We will be back! read more

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My apologies for the lengthy review, however I have a lot to say regarding my recent dining experience at House 406. I recently took my young daughter here for a special dinner together and our experience was very disappointing. This was my third time dining at House 406. My first time was when they first opened and the second was three years ago. Not much has changed on the menu since my previous visits; it also seemed to be smaller than I remembered as well. When we arrived, we were seated right away and our server was very attentive, however I did feel a bit rushed to order. When I asked if we could take a step back so I could have more time to look over the menu, he not so nicely retorted with attitude, "Oh! Well, I thought we were getting the ball rolling. I guess not. I will leave you alone then." It was just odd. He went inside and left us waiting to order for quite a while. I ordered the shishito pepper app ($10), which was subpar. They were not cooked evenly (some were raw and others were overcooked) and the sauce was too delicate for the peppers and therefore the flavor didn't come through. My daughter ordered the burger ($19) medium well and it was so overcooked that it was gray and dry. For dinner, I ordered the grilled salmon salad ($24) ordered medium. The piece of salmon was small, thin and overcooked. The server was apologetic and proceeded to have me transfer the piece of salmon from the salad to a side plate he was holding, which is just not proper etiquette. I was a server in various types of establishments for 10 years and would have lost my job if management saw me do this. The second piece of salmon given to me was small, thin and raw throughout the middle. The server apologized and took it away. A few minutes later, the server came back with the same piece of salmon which was now in five pieces and was obviously thrown back in the pan. He plopped it down next to me and said in a bothered voice, "Here, now you have cooked salmon." I was so turned off at this point, I asked him to take it away. He rudely huffed as he took the salad and salmon away. I was appalled. Here I was without a dinner and the guy was annoyed with me?! (Side note: I have had this server before and he was rude then too). The owner/manager, who by the way cannot bother to wear a mask inside her own restaurant during a pandemic where there is a mask mandate, came to my table and the first thing out of her mouth was, "I just want to let you know that I took the grilled salmon salad off your bill." I responded by saying, "Well, yeah, that makes sense considering it wasn't edible." She looked flabbergasted and sneered, "Geez! I just came here to apologize!" and she walked away offended. The funny thing is that she never apologized. Needless to say, I will not be returning. I am not a difficult person, however I do expect my food to be cooked properly and to be treated with respect when dining out, especially at this price point. The North Shore is a small community and word travels fast, therefore for their sake I hope House 406 will improve their customer service. read more

Pretty good experience all around. I like that they switch up the menu a lot. All of the staff are extremely nice.

This was our first visit and we realized we should have come sooner! Our friends were celebrating their anniversary and we wanted to take them out to a place that they enjoyed and this was it. First about the ambience - it's a small place the tables have no table cloths so it can be a little loud once it gets full. When the sun is blazing in from the west if you are seated near the bar you can be blinded from the reflection of the light off of the building next-door coming in through the front window. Our friends brought a nice bottle of wine and the corkage fee was $30 which for a higher in place I understand this place is kind of straddling the middle so I found it a bit high. That being said the menu as I just mentioned feels like it's a mixture of moderately priced and higher end. They have a couple of beef dishes on the menu in the $50 range, some fish in the 30s and then some very well priced chicken dishes in the upper teens or lower 20s. I have no idea how much the drinks cost because we were enjoying the wine they had brought. They did bring out complimentary bread with butter which we did not request, the crab cakes which were special for the day which were $36 and in my opinion were not worth the cost. They were very small even though they tasted good. For entrées we chose the chicken marsala and two of us had broccolini instead of the polenta that came with it. The polenta was a little set as it was no longer really creamy and soft. It had some chunky appearance to it even though it tasted good. My dish was the special halibut of the day which was absolutely, positively perfectly cooked. A nice light golden crust and a very tasty sautéed fennel and artichoke heart The desserts is where they fared the worst. The chocolate peanut butter lava cake our friends ordered, for me peanut butter in a dessert is too pedestrian. It makes everything taste like a Reese's peanut butter cup. Carrot cake had three layers, but was dry and cold. If we returned I would order fish again! read more

This is the most upscale option in downtown Northbrook, and, unfortunately, vastly overpriced. $58 for mediocre NY strip steak is entirely too much. The food was adequate otherwise: halibut was better than average, burrata was ok. Service was far from polished, I guess this is not what we should expect even from finer dining establishments. I would prefer other places in downtown Northbrook, there are definitely better options. read more

Amazing food and service! Unmatched. The ambiance and quality of food and drinks were amazing! Wonderful way to spend a special evening.

Best cocktails on the Northshore and the food can't be beat! Excellent service! One of favorite place to take friends and enjoy a great night! read more

What a disappointment. We were hoping for "high end" food, but it was pretty average to mediocre. I'm happy to pay a lot for outstanding food. I'm not happy to pay a lot for undistinguished food. Ambiance was not great either. We're new to the area and hope there are restaurants in the area that are significantly better. read more

Menu is always changing to something new and delicious! The service is prompt and courteous read more

Got food poisoning from the burger but I let it go because things like that happen. Our second try we had a reservation and we're seated before 3 other groups. They were all served before we flagged down our busboy to get a waiter. We ended up leaving w/o eating. If you read my reviews you'll see I try to be fair and positive. read more

Nothing special at all !!! Food wise, decore and service. Second stars is a bonus for the future to be better . read more

I have been to House 406 a few times for business dinners. This wonderful restaurant is located in downtown Northbrook. And while I have been here for business dinners, the ambiance is casual and family friendly. Prices cover the spectrum. Pasta for as low as $16 and a ribeye for $58. They have both lunch and dinner service. It appears the kids menu is only listed on the lunch menu. Menu is shorter than other restaurants, but is sufficiently varied to cover all the bases. They also have an extensive alcohol selection. We ordered the Garlic Butter Poached Lobster Crostini appetizer. It had a wonderful sauce. I ordered the ground short rib and brisket burger. It was served with a huge onion ring and steak fries. For desert, the table shared the Chocolate and Peanut Butter Lava Cake (with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream). But whenever there is Creme Brulee on the menu, I MUST ORDER IT! The Chamomile Creme Brulee was simple but good. I usually request some fresh fruit along with it (unfortunately, the restaurant could not oblige). House 406 has outdoor seating, which would be delightful in the summer (sans the humidity) to watch the sunset. read more

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The perfect anniversary dinner. Excellent service, intimate space with delicious food and an extensive whisky menu. read more

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We came to see the Christmas light show at the botanical gardens and chose to have dinner here. It was absolutely amazing from start to finish. The restaurant it self is adorable! The bourbon selection was top notch and our server Sean was extremely knowledgeable about all of it! The beef brisket burger was scrumptious and had so much flavor. We had a two year old with us and he was also very accommodated to. Definitely a must go if your in the area! read more

Atmosphere was nice, but cramped. Food was hit and miss: burger (medium) was too dry, fries that came with burger were tasy, salmon was good, rice noodles that came with salmon were drowning in some weird sour tasting sauce. Also they charge whooping $12 for mocktail (non alcoholic cocktail), so we paid that for just small glass of water, ice and a shot of premixed flavor. The fact that there was no prices listed on the menu for drinks should have been a red flag, but we just didn't think they would have audacity to charge that much for a drink that doesn't even have alcohol in it. Overall we are not inclined to come back. read more

Food and owner are amazing!! Great atmosphere and great people and excellent service. A must try

My Goodness this place has the best selection of Bourbon and Scotch I've seen in some time.service is first class, food is fantastic and it is a great size, not too big and not too small. I highly recommend eating here. Great steak and seafood choices on the menu. read more

This is one of the best restaurants around. Great vibe, absolutely delicious food, steak was OUTSTANDING, salmon so yummy, Jen and Katie are the best Mom/daughter combo around. So friendly and warm. Don't miss the desserts either! Love it read more

Came here in January with some girlfriendS to catch up over dinner. The service was very nice and I felt that the staff was mostly attentive all night. We ordered drinks truffle fries, bruschetta and a flatbread pizza for the table. For the main course I ordered the ribeye and my 2 friends both got the crab cakes on the recommendation of the waiter who said they were "not made with filler but mostly crab." For me the truffle fries really missed the mark. I felt like they were subpar fries with subpar toppings. They were more like parmesan fries since you couldn't detect much truffle flavor. The flatbread pizza was ok but I would probably not order it again unless I had kids with me. It got cold pretty quickly and didn't taste great after that. The bruschetta was the shining star of the appetizers although it had its own flaws. I really liked the bread, burrata and the tomatoes however the pea purée was strange. It sort of made the bread soggy and wasn't a pleasant texture with the rest of the ingredients. Luckily it didn't come through in flavor too much but it felt very unnecessary. I believe the cocktail I got was the raspberry margarita but I could be wrong about the name. It was very pretty and tasted fine at first but after a few sips I noticed a syrupy taste and ended up just ordering a water to finish my meal with. As for the ribeye, since this is a "steakhouse" with only 2 steaks on the menu I kind of assumed it might not be great but for $58 my hopes were high. Unfortunately the steak just did not deliver. I actually remember thinking that my ribeye steak that I cook on the grill at home have more flavor and a better texture. I think there was a combination of the steak not being the greatest quality and also being a little overdone. It wasn't juicy and flavorful like ribeye should be and it was a little stringy and tough to cut. I ate most of it mainly because of the price and being a little embarrassed that my friends were enjoying their much cheaper crab cakes and I wasn't loving my steak. Unfortunately unless I have no choice, I won't be coming back. It's just really not worth the price for a bad steak at a place that claims to be good at cooking steak. None of the other items that we ordered make it worth coming back either. read more

House 406 - Raspberry margarita (I think!) - American Near Me - Northbrook, Illinois

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The dishes are delicious and cleaner food than most restaurants. The owner and management is very friendly and aim to please.

Great Ambient environment. Music was soft, a place where you can have a conversation. Large selection of liquor to choose from. Now for some food review. Had an issue with my meal. The manager was kind to comp me the meal. Everything else was a delight. I just can't stomach the lobster. It was extremely pungent. The steak was on point. The side was good. read more

House 406 - Bar - American Near Me - Northbrook, Illinois

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We met a friend there last night and had a very enjoyable meal. The restaurant is a little hidden in a shopping complex - next to Sunset Foods. Our friend lives in Northbrook and actually shops at the grocery store and never knew House 406 even existed! It's that hidden. Since it was a lovely night last night, we sat outside on the patio and had a great time. I had a glass of the Pinot Noir Cava and easily could have had more. It was very tasty but since the rest of my party wasn't drinking, I felt it would be too lush-ish! I had the Crab Cakes, my husband had the Brussel Sprouts Salad and Cilantro Shrimp Flatbread, and our friend had the Salmon. Each of us really liked our dish. I thought the crab cakes were very good - although a little small. If we were ever in the area again, I would recommend House 406. read more

Amazing food.....perfectly cooked. Great service, great experience all round. Will definitely return!

Love that they use locally grown ingredients for all their food! Met the owner and she's so down to earth and takes pride in the quality and taste of the food they serve. The head chef is amazing as he adds a level of complexity to the tastes you wouldn't have expected from a standard dish. Beloved the short ribs, the gnocchi, their mahi-mahi and basically everything serve! They even have Cuties Tangerine juice at the bar which they have to order directly from the company to make some of their unheard of delicious cocktails! Can't wait to go back and take the wife out to dinner! Would haven given 5 stars if their dessert menu had a better selection otherwise love this place! read more

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Blown away! Went to House 406 for my 40th birthday, with a few buddies and we were all extremely impressed. Steaks were outstanding and cooked exactly the way we ordered. Appetizers were also fantastic and the service was above par, which is very hard to find these days. Will definitely be back! read more

Went there for the first time with my wife recently for a date night. It exceeded our expectations even though it has good reviews on Yelp. The food was all superb. My wife loves French onion soup and she said the one they served her had the best flavor of any that she's tried. She also loved her steak. I had the chicken breast and was impressed. We enjoyed the wine but I'd really like to come back again and try the bourbon selection and other drinks. Overall, we were thrilled to find it because we have had a hard time finding new and interesting restaurants in the area. read more

Disgusting food but good service. I ordered 3 things on the menu, waited an hour for them (AFTER ORDERING) and when I finally got them they were cold and undercooked. Don't waste your time. The restaurant is very dimly lit and has crowded seating so it's easy to trip and hard to get around. read more

I had been here a few times when it first opened and enjoyed a shrimp dish but found nothing else of interest on the menu and had not returned. Later reviews were mixed with few helpful details. That being said we enjoyed our dinner yesterday very much. The house cocktails (Raspberry Martini and When the Clock Strikes Midnight) were excellent as was the Octopus appetizer. My wife enjoyed a hefty portion of Poblano and Corn Pasta and Duck Breast with Blueberries was very nice with a larger than usual amount of flavorful Duck. The Lava Cake was good but not the best chocolate peanut butter combo. I don't usually mention servers but Scott was very personable with a slightly dry wit, stirred not shaken. read more

Great food great service Scott was such a good waiter Very friendly very clean place will be back

One of the best steaks I have had, and their carrot cake was a large piece of deliciousness.

Ok, I know a 5 star rating is a bit much. But all I can say is "3rd time is the charm". I came here twice about 4 years ago and both times, sat outside - I never went inside and saw the bar. Long story, since there are so many good restaurants within easy driving distance, we never went back. Flash forward, I was having drinks with a neighbor friend of mine and he says , "Hey, you like drinking, you should go to House 406; they have a great bourbon selection". I said, " I thought it was House 206..." With my wife out of town on business and coincidently, found myself out of my favorite bourbon at my house and in need of food, I decide to check out House 406 (not 2) to have a drink and some food. All I can say is Wow! What a great food and dining experience. I sat at the bar and started easy with the house Old Fashioned (1 of 2). Then, that neighbor friend of mine - let's call him Dill - comes and joins me. Two things: 1) the burger is great. It's delicious and huge. You can share it. And 2) the people are awesome. Seemingly regular customers, talented bartenders, attentive servers, and friendly hostess, Jennifer. She runs the front of the house like a pro. A native from Northbrook, she runs a comfortable dining room and makes everyone feel great. (She has a lot of help from relatives). Can't wait to come back. read more

Meh flavor and misleading menu. I was so excited to find this place that advertised a nearly completely gluten free menu. My d's have celiac and can't have gluten. Everything on the menu is listed as GF except the onion rings and carrot cake. So imagine my surprise when my younger d orders the hamburger. They will "make it GF" they said by serving it with no bun. Um. Sure. Anyplace can not serve a bun and call it GF. When you advertise as GF you expect a GF bun. Ok, we'll deal. She would like the French fries pls. Oh, the fries aren't GF? The menu says they are. Well, if you want your potatoes cooked they go in the same fryer as non GF items. So, you expect people to eat them raw?? This goes on and on with the menu. So, if you're thinking this is an amazing restaurant to meet your dietary needs it's a big NO. My halibut special was a very generous portion, but lacked any flavor. For a $22 burger with no bun or fries and a $32 halibut with no flavor I'll pass on coming back. read more

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Can't believe this little gem just celebrated their 5th anniversary though I never knew it was there until today?!? Food was very good, great presentation, innovative pairings and wonderful smooth lunch service. We sat outside; their patio was packed by noon; with good reason. One friend had the wild salmon which was beautifully plated with braised heirloom tomatoes and veggies which she truly enjoyed. Other friend had a salad and finished it off. I had last lamb chops which were awesome; served w couscous; cooked perfectly; medium rare as ordered! One problem was that my friend also wanted the lamb chops; only one order left even though we were first ones there today. I thought some employee should have run next door to Sunset Foods to get more lamb chops! Hope u enjoy your meal even half as much as did; we will be back. read more

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We had been here once before for an event shortly after it opened some years ago and had been impressed. We had been meaning to come back for quite a while. So sad that it was hugely disappointing upon our return. We decided to dine early on a Sunday evening so we were actually the only party in the house. We loved our server. He had lots of personality and a good sense of humor. He only had one little hiccup. He offered to bring a second basket of the really nice hot, fresh bread but never did. The meal started out great with the bread but went down hill from there. I split a Caesar salad with the hubby. The salad was okay. Not bad but not remarkable either. The lettuce was crisp and fresh and there were some good Parmesan shavings in it. I would say it was somewhat under dressed as I have no recollection of it. It was really just average. I ordered the burger. The meat had good flavor but was over cooked and dry though I ordered it medium rare to medium. There was too much mayo on it, causing everything to slip and slide out. It was difficult to eat. The lettuce on it was some very wilted iceberg. It also had avocado, tomato, Provolone and bacon on it. I couldn't taste those at all. Even the fries that came on the side were only just okay. Hubby had he salmon which we had originally planned to share half of each but I really didn't like the salmon. Hubby thought the salmon okay but didn't care for the vegetable bed underneath. Two reasons I didn't care for the salmon, it was over cooked and dry and I don't like the flavor of King salmon. The last one is on me. I didn't realize when hubby wanted to split that it was king salmon. I know I don't like it. read more

House 406 - Hot fresh bread. - American Near Me - Northbrook, Illinois

Great Food and Great Service 5 STARS. The carrot cake is amazing!! Enjoy and relax. It is very hard to find a restaurant that when you finish your meal you want to plan a return trip to the restaurant. read more

Food: Mussels appetizer: FRESH FRESH FRESH. Delicate seasoning. Beautifully done. 5/5 Steak: and they call themselves a steak house. Laughable. WORST ribeye steak ever. Half an inch thick? $60? Dry, chewy, way way WAY overcooked and under seasoned. Fries that came with were hard and dry. AVOID ST ALL COST..0/5 Lamb: Excellent dish! Tender and juicy. 4/5 Service: this is where the real disappointment/ shock lies: Waiter NEVER even cared to ask us about our entrees. Front desk and other staff were very warm and friendly. 2/5 Will not be back or recommend. read more

My lobsterappetiser was good not for $24.00 Split of Muscato 32.00 5% alcholol. Chicken dish extremely skimpy. Two bites. Very small pours. Hamburger and chicken plus appetiser $160.00. Not worth it. Robbery read more

Excellent food, presentation, and service. The Brussel Sprouts App is amazing. Jennifer at the bar made the evening extremely enjoyable. Excellent suggestion for wine! People that are complaining that it's expensive - well, it's a fine dining experience, so you get what you pay for, and we were glad to pay for a local, small business serving great food. It's nice to see a restaurant like this still showing phenomenal customer service - unlike many places these days. We'll be back! Thanks Jennifer! read more

Great food great service. Scott was amazing very friendly very nice waiter. Highly recommend this place.

They have one of the best Bourbon selections in town. The food and service was top notch. I will be going back.