I visited Poor Phil's on a weekend night and it was busy! I was able to seat myself at the bar and…read moremy bartender made me feel welcome and answered my questions. He had great recommendations about the menu, and I was not disappointed. Poor Phil's is known for their seafood, and I now see why. I enjoyed the atmosphere here, a great neighborhood pub with interesting decor and a friendly laid back vibe. I'll be back as they have nice outdoor seating as well.

How have we not found this place after living in the area for five years. Holy shit that's good…read morefood. Crabs, lobster, beer, whiskey, dive vibes almost perfection. It might be perfect not sure yet. The day we became regulars. Crab cakes are really crispy just too much horseradish in the sauce. Damn good The crab claws in garlic butter were perfect. Bite of the year 2025! Cheers

I would say I enjoyed myself here. I got the truffle lobster mac. It was great, I really liked the…read moresauce and the odd noodles they used. I was very disappointed in the taste of the center piece lobster, though. My date got something else. I don't know how, but this place made Brussels sprouts taste good for a bit. Service was great. I like to be left alone for the most part, and they did just that. My waiter would pop in and out at the perfect moment. I would give the ambiance a 9/10. I loved the hints gold and the dark teal(?) wallpaper

Went to Soul Food Lounge for a birthday dinner. The space is pretty small and every seat was taken,…read moreso there is really nowhere to wait if you do not have reservations. Definitely book ahead. We all ordered the Grand Tasting, which lets you try three entrees plus a beverage. It was so much food but everything was delicious. I had the short rib, fried chicken, and catfish, each with different sides. The only thing I did not really care for was the dressing. They also had live entertainment, which made the vibe even better. Customer service was just okay, but I would still recommend it. I definitely want to try their other location since I have heard the menu is different.

old school is a great neighborhood bar and grill. Some of the menu items are not what you would…read morefind at other neighborhood bars. The bbq ribs I have this weekend were exceptional!

This is aptly named. Food is great, owner Teddy is fantastic and great selection of beer. If your…read morelooking for a place just to hang out and no pretenses this is it

Love the soup at Al's - even in the summer time. I had the beef barley today, and the broth was a…read moredelicious tomato base, with great pieces of beef included. Kris was our server and she is always so polite and fast with service. Sitting inside, I love seeing all of the Chicago sports stuff on the walls.

Party of four for breakfast. Two had omelets, one had a bagel, one had pancakes. Not impressive…read more Service was great. This has a diner feel, parking out back, and the service was good. The food however, was kind of cold like it had been sitting waiting. My mushroom/cheese omelet was a bit overcooked, and cheese distribution seemed like an afterthought. Hash browns seemed like some mashed potatoes flipped once. The coffee? Like Folgers. There is a "Greek bread" offered with is thick white bread with sesame seeds, and sort of odd, not bad, not interesting. There are other diner-like menu items, but in thinking about it, IHoP does this so much better and at about the same price. We had higher hopes.

date of review: 6/26/26…read more Met up with a friend here for dinner yesterday. We sat down, noticing that we were the only customers in the cafe (*awkward), but the awkwardness was quickly alleviated with our server (owner?) and cook -both guys were great! Food was very good! On the way out, I just noted to our server that my water cup had a crack in it -nbd though, it was plastic. Good experience overall.

I am a meat eater however I do eat Vegetarian meals twice per week…read more I placed my order to go and felt welcome the second I stepped into restaurant! Staff was super nice. Private parking lot with plenty of spots. Easy access into the restaurant. I opened the container and immediately smiled. The smell of the dishes were amazing! Falafel bites were the star of the show. The place is not close to home, however I'd travel to get another dish. Cheers!~

My husband and son took me to Hemmingway's Bistro on my birthday last Saturday. We sat at a…read moresecluded table in a little nook that was perfect. Right away we were brought water in a basket of warm crusty bread with butter. Then we met our server, Axel. He was a young man with lots of knowledge of the menu. He was personable and engaging. We started out with drinks. I asked our server Axel if the bartender could make a bees knees, and he said if they had the ingredients they would make one. It turned out Axel was the one who made my cocktail and it was spot on. We shared the chicken liver pate hors d'oeuvre. The pate was served with three small crostini toasts, cornichons, cubes of clear jelly which we couldn't figure out what it was, and Dijon mustard. The pate was very good but it was disappointing to only receive three small crostinis on the plate because the ratio of pate to crostini was way off. We had to ask for another basket of bread so we could finish the pate. For dinner my husband had beef wellington, my son had lamb chops and I had the special for Saturday, soft shell crabs. Each of us enjoyed our dinners. My son asked for creamed spinach instead of the ratatouille that came with the lamb chops, and Axel was happy to make the substitution. I'm so glad I went with softshell crabs because I hardly ever see them offered on a menu. They were delicious! We ended sharing a mango soufflé - after I made a wish, of course! I forgot how much I love dining at Hemmingway's. I definitely recommend this bistro for lunch or dinner or even their jazzy brunch on Sundays. It was the perfect place to celebrate my birthday.

Went for the champagne brunch and had a nice overall experience, though with a few caveats. The…read morebrunch is $52 per person, which includes one moderately sized brunch entrée, one glass of champagne, and unlimited access to the buffet. The buffet was okay--not bad, but not especially memorable. It included crab claws, shrimp, oysters, smoked salmon, bagels, a wilted salad, pasta salad, and a handful of dessert options. The savory items were fine but didn't feel elevated for the price point. Quiche was served cold which is not my preferred temperature. That said, the desserts were the highlight. The crème brûlée and lemon tart were excellent and definitely the standout items of the buffet. One downside was the service, our waiter was MIA for a while, which made things feel a bit disjointed, especially when trying to get the check. Overall, it's an okay brunch with a nice atmosphere and solid dessert offerings, but for the price, the buffet selection felt a bit underwhelming. Worth trying once, especially if you're there for a leisurely brunch and good sweets, but not a must-repeat for the food alone.

Long review alert ! Whewww let me tell you all the Food amazing . We had the Hennessy Wings which…read moreis definitely our favorite, the shrimp was cooked and seasoned to perfection. We had their regular wings as well! So seasoned and flavorful. Tried their shrimp and grits and it was DELICIOUS!! The sauce ,the portion, will definitely be coming back for that! My friend had a catfish po boy and said it was so good cooked just how they like it. Now the fried biscuits were definitely the icing on the cake! These were so flaky, the powder sugar on there, the portions! The drinks were good as well. The owners are doing a great job this place is honestly such a vibe. The atmosphere, people , you cant go wrong! DEFINITELY CHECK THEM OUT!! And they are now doing BRUNCH ON FRIDAYS

The food is good and the the people are welcoming .. ambiance is laid back ...I would recommend…read moregoing

Had a craving for chicken and waffles this morning and found this place and it took me back to home…read moresouthern cooking delicious

Went in for Juneteenth and it was a great idea!! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the waffles…read morewere delicious. I promise myself next time I come back I HAVE TO TRY Something else on the menu the chicken & waffles is so good I just can't help myself. We went in as right when they open.. so it was quiet and our food came out quickly. But lines started forming shortly after. They were booked for the whole day with reservations- so glad we made them! The service was excellent. The owner came to our table to check in on us- it made a big difference.