Stopped here while visiting Chicago. After sifting through Yelp, we found this place. Our friend,…read morewho is a local, mentioned that she'd been there once and it was pretty good. The first thing I noticed walking in was the ambiance. Nice decor with a city hotspot feel. We had a teen and tween with us and both found something on the menu. Most of us ordered bowls with sesame sauce which were delicious. We each ordered different meats with our bowls and no complaints. My son had a crispy chicken sandwich which he devoured and my daughter had a quesadilla which they prepared especially for her without any sauce. Everything was tasty. We had a problem with our order when my daughter found a small piece of plastic wrapper in her food. We told our waiter and he immediately informed management. The manager came over and offered a new plate but my daughter was fine having the current plate. So instead, she comped her meal and gave her a choice of dessert with a gigantic milk. Despite the minor glitch, this place deserves 5 stars for the way they handled this issue. We feel they went above and beyond to remedy the situation. If only all restaurant management were like this. If we are ever in Chicago again, we will be back.

Y'all... oh my gosh I finally tried Doc B's Restaurant + Bar in the Gold Coast and BABYYYY... the…read morefood was AMAZING--and honestly, pretty affordable too I'm lowkey mad I didn't get pictures, but listen... it was so good I couldn't even pause to take one I ordered the Cajun chicken club sandwich with sweet potato fries, and let me tell you... those fries? 10/10. No notes. The sandwich had candied bacon on it with this perfect sweet flavor, and it normally comes with honey Dijon--but I don't do Dijon, so I swapped it for this garlic sauce ‍ And when I say that garlic tanginess mixed with the sweet candied bacon... whew. Chef's kiss. Absolute perfection. My boyfriend got the steak wok bowl with corn, broccoli, brown rice, and some other veggies--and I definitely stole a few bites It was SO good. Like... flavorful, fresh, just everything. The whole vibe? Perfect for a lunch date. The ambiance was cute, relaxed, and just right And I loved that they serve room temperature water (because ice? not my thing ‍) But let's talk about the real star--our waiter Eli He was AMAZING. Super personable, funny, and just a whole vibe. He had the cutest red cat-eye nails and burgundy hair accents--like, style on point He told us he manages both the Gold Coast and River North locations, so I'm definitely hoping we run into him again. And when me and my boyfriend were holding hands at the end, he goes, "Aww this is so cute. I'm not jealous though" we all cracked up. Just made the experience even better. Listen... 5 stars is not enough. It's just not. If you've been thinking about going--THIS IS YOUR SIGN. Go. I promise you won't regret it

Was craving a burger and a beer and with such a cool name, how could I not check this place out! I…read moresat at the bar around 5pm and it wasn't very busy. They played good music and wasn't too loud. You could easily carry on a conversation or , like me, continue listening to a podcast. By the time I finished, the place was completely full and a bit noisy, but not bad. I started out with a 10oz Birds of Prey Pilsner. It was very nice. Light and crisp and very easy to drink. I followed that up with Melodious Maibock and ordered the CBG burger with fries. I didn't have lunch so I dove right in and forgot to snap a photo. It was a very good smash burger. It was cooked well and I really liked the combination of pickled onion and caramelized onion. I didn't see it until later but you can add bacon. As much as I loved this burger, bacon would totally take it up a notch! I started chatting with the bartender about their different beers and decided to have the Super Melodious Jalapeño Maibock with the burger. It's soooo different, but in a good way. It paired so well with the burger. You get green bell pepper on the nose and a hint of it on the palate. When you swallow you get a little heat at the back of the throat. It was so good! Great bar. Great food. Great beer. Go check them out!

Good, not great, beer…read more Good, not great, service. Awesome location! We only came for beer and sat at a table (bar was full). This place seems to be much better as a dinner spot. If you want to hang out at a brewery and drink amazing beer, I'd probably choose one of the other breweries in town.

Best smoothies in all of Chicago! Employees are beyond nice and patient! Got the bun in the sun and…read moreby accident someone banged into me at the store, which made me drop the smoothie. The owner made another smoothie at not cost and no issue! Every smoothie is made with fresh ingredients!

This store is tucked away in the Gold Coast, near Ace Hardware (at which I am almost a regular) and…read moreMaple and Ash (not so much). I ventured in for a smoothie before an afternoon event. The service was efficient and the woman behind the counter walked me through the smoothie offerings. I opted for a green smoothie that I believe had dates and banana. The ordering process is a bit confusing for a first timer --a receipt is given after the order is placed, and it has to be taken to the front of the store to pay. Then, it is marked paid and a person is able to go back to the smoothie bar/cafe to pick up the order when it is ready. While waiting for my order, I looked around at the grocery/market portion. Some of the items looked interesting, but it was unusual not to have prices listed. I'm pleased that I was able to support this local business and will keep this in mind as an option for healthy, on-the-go purchases when in this area.

Got the food doordashed to our hotel. We ate it an hour…read moreafter it was delivered but it was still good. The samosas were unexpectedly good. The lamb curry roll and chicken tikla rolll were flavourful. The rolls feel wierd because there was rice in them but it didnt feel wierd eating. Also the roll is not large so one by itself might not be enough for a meal and its also priced accordingly

I stopped here to grab a bite to eat to-go. I've never been here before so I asked the woman at the…read morecounter to recommend a good vegan option. She suggested the China masala bowl. I added rice, lettuce, and pickled onions. The staff here were very friendly and helpful. At. At checkout, I forgot that I had also so ordered a roti, and that it hadn't been put in the bag yet, so I left. As I started walking down Ohio Street, I heard a woman loudly shouting that I forgot my bread. I stopped and saw the employee calling to me to come back. I did, and they apologized for the mistake; so did I. I wish I had gotten the woman's name because she really went above and beyond, and I truly appreciate that she called me back. The China Masala itself was delicious, but I found the rice to be a bit dry. Also I wouldn't have paired it with the lettuce and pickled onions even though they tasted good on their own. The roti, however, seemed dry to me. Top-notch staff here! If I lived in the area, I would definitely come by again.

Stopped in looking for a quick meal and ended up finding a place worth coming back to. The food…read morecame out surprisingly fast without feeling rushed or thrown together. I kept it simple with the chicken tenders, and they were done right--crisp breading on the outside, tender and juicy inside. They had a solid lineup of dipping sauces, but the BBQ was the clear winner for me. Good food, fast service, and a relaxed atmosphere. Definitely hit the spot and earned a return visit.

RJ Grunts is a classic spot!!! Great bar / american food with a big menu! Casual on the inside with…read morea family friendly free. We sat at the bar and ordered to go salads. It was a Sunday afternoon and it was pretty busy inside. I loved my salad they had tons of topping options & sooo many other things I wanted to try. If you are craving a sandwich or salad - this is the perfect place!!

An absolute 5-star experience from start to finish! The atmosphere was effortlessly chic and…read morebeautiful, setting the perfect tone for a wonderful meal. Every dish we ordered was exceptionally delicious and served with impressive speed. We started with the creamy burrata salad, which was paired with incredible, fresh-baked bread. For our mains, the steak sandwich was packed with rich flavor, and the branzino fish was cooked to absolute perfection. A gorgeous spot with flawless food and service--I cannot wait to come back!

Need a reservation on OpenTable about a week prior. Ran about 15 minutes late due to misjudging the…read moreUber from our hotel and when I called, they moved my reservation out 15 minutes to accommodate. This is nestled inside of a hotel and it's not immediately clear in the lobby, but luckily they have a person greeting you upon entry. The hostess is in the middle and seating is in a beautiful atrium. We sat next to a fountain at a small table. 5/5 shrimp cocktail. The shrimp or colossal, lol! The cocktail sauce and the tartar/aïoli sauce was amazing, and the shrimp was perfectly cooked. 5/5 crispy, artichoke with an aïoli sauce. Beautifully presented, perfectly crispy. The aïoli was so delicious. I kept it for the rest of my meal as it being sauce. 4/5 American breakfast with egg whites. Egg whites were slightly runny, but good portion. The bacon was crispy and slightly sweet. Super yummy. Crispy potatoes were like a deep fried large country potato. Good with the aïoli, but I didn't eat too much. 4/5 petite potato, American style. These are truly petite. I wanna say it was $14-$20 but I expected a little bit more. 5/5 chocolate chip cookie for my Bestie's birthday. Best cookie she's ever had. Delicious, warm, chewy. 5/5 butterscotch crème brûlée. First time I've ever had a butterscotch version. The custard was delicious, and the Brulé topping was not too thick. Annihilated the whole thing. The atrium was beautiful. I wish there was a little bit more space for us to take photos, but the hotel itself beautiful. Our service was great. I wish I could remember our servers name but it was a young man with glasses & he was fabulous.

Tonight at the lux bar was amazing! Me and my friend got steak frites was good. Had Cate as a…read moreserver who was so personable and cool and was brand new and made the experience worth visiting back. Definitely sit outside if you can very good vibe.

It was a team happy hour so we tried a lot. Truffle fries,…read morebrussel sprouts and guacamole were a table fav The warm pretzels with the pub cheese wasn't my fav. I had the apple bbq fried chicken which was pretty good. The fries I had were kind of burnt The ketchup was Heinz tho! Team said the espresso martinis were good Amaretto sour with the egg white wasn't good unfortunately The luxbar snickers pie was also really good (highly recommend for a group dessert)

Nice sports bar in an iconic area.the wings are very very good. Not the small new age wings but…read morethe traditional wings bone in... .excellent. the show stopper was the smoked sweet potato glazed wedges.......wow! Bar was large and the servers were ON IT! Totally enjoyed it. Will be back

Picture this; we travel downtown to do a little Christmas shopping. Being the planners we are, we…read moreendlessly scrolled through Yelp looking for the perfect post-Christmas shopping meal for our group of five adults. We are starving, hangry actually. We saunter up to our chosen restaurant only to find a sign on the door that says, "closed for private event." Did I mention I was hangry? My husband suggests Jake Melnick's. It was within walking distance ... did I mention it was raining that night? And I was hangry? I was game for anything at that point. We arrived and waited probably four minutes for a table. A couple of the adults ordered a beer, the others ordered a Coke. We ordered a large pretzel and our mains. The pretzel was so good. All the meals were outstanding (a sliced brisket sandwich, some wings, chicken tenders, onion rings and a burger). Service was great. It was a little loud when we first arrived as there was an intense Illinois State basketball game on but as soon as the game ended, it was much quieter. We really enjoyed our meal at Jake's!

I come here regularly for happy hour or weeknight dinners. Their food is pretty good for being a…read morelate night tavern. The burger, the steak and eggs sandwich, the wings, and the flatbreads are all above average. Just as importantly though, the service is friendly, it doesn't break the bank, they have sports on the TVs, and they have a good selection of draft beers. They're also open late night more as a club, but I don't have much experience here at those hours.

Came in on a Saturday afternoon for a late lunch. Pretty good food. We sat at the bar and ordered a…read moredrink, nachos, and chicken tenders. The nachos are pretty loaded and come with guac on the side. Nothing crazy but a decent place to stop by at!

Excellent food, excellent service from Gerard…read more He is definitely a people person. Thank you. We will be back!!!

After a day downtown we stopped in at True Food Kitchen for dinner. The restaurant is co-owned by…read moreDr. Andrew Weil and the menu is designed to align with anti-inflammatory food advice. The dining room was large and modern. Around 6 pm they dimmed the lights and turned on music that made it feel like a Friday night urban spot. They also have a small outdoor eating area. Our waitress Joy was friendly and attentive. We ordered their margaritas, the air-fryer French fries, a side kale salad and the spinach and mushroom sourdough pizza. Everything was enjoyable and the price wasn't too bad. It worked out to about $30 a person. Overall, we'd definitely go again.