Great food and service. Dude got electric lemonade and pad Thai. I got Parmesan sole and sweet…read morepotato fries with an iced tea. We sat in the extended bar area. Music was playing at a volume that still allowed conversation.

Would never come back. The avocado egg roles were good but the lettuce wraps were not. Do not…read morerecommend. Pad Thai was flavor less and the shrimp were over cooked and rubbery. Since the doors/windows are open in the front by the bar- it lets in so much humidity and was hot in there. Not to mention we were being attacked by gnats and flies. It was so annoying. There was barely anyone in there and now I see why.

Placed a pickup order and everything was so delicious! I got the cucumber salad, which was really…read moregood. I just wish the cucumbers were sliced a little thinner. I also got the Jiro-style ramen, and the broth was delicious with so much flavor. The pork was soft and tender, and the noodles were great too. I liked that they put the sides in a separate container so you can put everything together yourself. I also tried the small aburi bowl, which was delicious and had such good flavors, especially with the pork. The chashu bun was just as good! No complaints at all. Everything was flavorful and delicious, and I definitely have to come back and dine in next time!

Kitakata Ramen was so good that I ended up eating there four more times during my one-week stay…read more That's probably the highest compliment I can give any restaurant. The standout for me was their Jiro-style ramen. It was every bit as good as some of the bowls I've had in Osaka--rich, satisfying, and packed with flavor. As someone who has spent plenty of time eating ramen in Japan, that's not praise I hand out lightly. What impressed me most was the consistency. Every dish I tried was on point, and every visit left me looking forward to the next one. Whether you're a ramen enthusiast or just looking for a great meal, Kitakata delivers. I'd go back in a heartbeat.

Absolutely delicious! The food was fresh and the employees were super nice! Great healthy option!read more

Great location, staff really puts time into the orders and the cashier was nice…read more And the food was great of course.

As a California girl If there's a Pappadeaux anywhere within an hour of where I'm staying, ima…read moregoing to go. I loooove it and everything I've ever tried is delicious . My go to is the salmon Alexander with white rice but I did try the potatoes this time around and it might just be my new favorite aide . Pappadeaux please come to CA!

Really enjoy Pappadeaux I was going to order Redfish Pounce-train which my wife ordered I ordered…read moreCatfish & Shrimp Etouffee off the lunch menu The lunch menu item about half the price and much better value Truthfully the Redfish would have looked larger on the smaller lunch plate Still love Pappadeaux but providing a heads up

Crab cakes bad enough to make Ditka cry. Ordered a beautiful looking crab cake with large chunks of…read morecrab. A real beauty, only to be dreadfully disapointed by the excessively mustard coated peices of lump crab meat. . Unfortunately, the dish was returned due to being inedible. The server explained the crabcakes are made earlier in the day not at order. Suggestion, approach with caution unless you favor ball park mustard in excessive quantities. The chopped coleslaw accompanied the order allowed for an addition insult...a mouthful of diced onion. The service was professional and handled this situation without complaint. Hopefully The management will try a tasting and revise recipes, or caution customers.

No surprises here, still phenomenal! Mike was our server and was exceptional. Running for favorite…read moreEspresso Martini. I think this place might have stolen the top spot, just delicious. We ordered the off the menu seafood dinner with shrimp, scallops and an absolutely killer lobster risotto. Such a great restaurant and it always exceeds my expectations.

The atmosphere was classic, traditional steakhouse, with the expert kitchen on full display. Our…read moreserver was prompt, engaging and helpful. We started with some lobster bisque and a lump crab cake appetizer. The bisque was sublime. The crab cake was mostly crab and paired with a delicious mustard sauce. My only complaint was that I wanted more. Having recently experienced a subpar upscale chain restaurant steak dinner at another restaurant, I was gun shy to order a steak, but was rewarded with one of the most tender and tasty cuts of beef in the Chicago suburbs. The literal topper was the red wine reduction...so good! My companion ordered (and shared!) the grilled scallops. A generous serving of tender, succulent scallops on a bed of delicious risotto. The combo made a great surf and turf experience. Desserts at these types of restaurants can be so overwhelming that even the thought of sharing seems like too much. But here, we had perfectly sized portions and a wonderful selection of treats to cap a great meal. We each ordered a different treat and it was the perfect amount. We are looking forward to bringing friends and family to return visits. Soon.

Hubby and I went to dinner at Seasons 52 on Saturday, which we haven't been to in a long time. I…read moreforgot how much I enjoy this restaurant. We sat in the bar and had a great server named Shawn. Shawn was engaging and provided great service. I'll definitely request him next time I visit. I wasn't drinking that night, but hubby solo'd it with a bourbon cocktail called a Paper Plane. He said it was very tasty, especially on the hot day. We shared the ahi tuna tartare to start. The tartare was a stack of tuna with tropical salsa and avocado. So fresh. It came with a basket of crispy lavish bread, I hope when the restaurant switches their recipe that they will continue making a seedless lavish for those who can't do nuts or seeds. Hubby had the wood grilled tenderloin salad for dinner. I had to get a taste of that tenderloin because it was cooked perfectly. It was so tasty and seasoned well. I had the wood grilled Idaho rainbow trout, swapping out the asparagus for carrots. The trout came with a dill mustard sauce which I nixed and just squeezed fresh lemon on the fish. The fish was moist and smoky. Of course, we had to get the little dessert shooters to end the meal. Hubby had the Belgian chocolate s'mores, which was ridiculously decadent. I had the more conservative raspberry cannoli dessert. These tiny sweet treats are delicious mini indulgences. I love them because you want something a little sweet at the end of a meal but don't want a huge dessert. I think they're perfect. I like Seasons 52 because every item on the menu has the calories listed. Their food is always very good and the service is top-notch. When I ordered the tuna appetizer, a manager came over right away and asked me about a seed allergy because they noticed I said no nuts and seeds on my reservation. They really pay attention to their customers needs. I highly recommend Seasons 52. Ask for Shawn!

Ordered from the touchscreen kiosk in the food court, and our food was ready in about 10 minutes,…read morewhich was pretty quick. I got the Music City Bowl (without the shredded nori), and we also ordered the Santa Barbara Bowl. Both were really good. The Music City Bowl had a nice kick to it, and all of the ingredients worked well together. The chicken was flavorful, and the portion was filling enough for a meal. The Santa Barbara Bowl was served cold, but it was delicious. I especially liked the subtle hint of mandarin throughout the bowl--it added a nice touch without overpowering the other flavors. Overall, both bowls were fresh, flavorful, and satisfying. I'd definitely come back to try some of their other options, and I'm also interested in checking out their sister restaurant next door.

I wanted so badly to like this establishment. I love the concept and the dishes all sounded unique…read moreand tasty. I had such a great experience at the sister-store next door that I was hoping for another home run. Sadly, we didn't get that. We ordered the Oakbrook Bowl because of the salmon and wow, it was possibly one of the worst poke bowls I've ever had. The toppings were sparse and the flavor was all over the place. I'm used to poke companies adding tons of different sauces, but for some reason this combo was overly salty. I have seriously eaten better pre-made bowls from the grocery store. My daughter did not enjoy the dry chicken in her Kids Bowl. It made her not want to try the restaurant again. Maybe it was a bad day, so I'm willing to go back and try something else. The other bowls sounded delicious too and the appetizers were intriguing. I just can't recommend this place without a guilty conscience. Hopefully I can come back and update this review soon.

1st timer here, I was pleasantly surprised....mixed reviews had me concerned!…read more I can't say enough about our waiter Stephen (super cool ear plug)! Gave great recommendations and very accommodating! We loved all the food, but our favorite was the lettuce wraps (chicken) and the cauliflower! Don't skip dessert...limited items, but the banana spring rolls are a nice finishing touch! WE'LL BE BACK FOR SURE!

We have been coming here in this location frequently and we decided to come back after a while. Not…read morea lot of people, I wonder... because usually on a Sunday, they were packed and we need to reserve. Excited to order the usual and much to our surprise the taste has gone down. Their fried rice we love tasted so ordinary now. Mongolian beef was hard. Garlic noodles has not even a hint of garlic but cannot tell if it was sweet or sour. I would say that the Hot and sour soup still best tasting. All I can say is "I ate but that's it. Quite disappointed now." I have to shout out on our server Miss Shadow who was very nice and helpful. She deserves a good raise! Place still looks nice!

I visited J. Alexander's, and if you're not familiar with the Oak Brook area, just know this…read morerestaurant sits a little back in the cut. So make sure you're paying close attention to your GPS when you're heading there. The good news is it's located in a mall area, so there's plenty of parking, which makes it very convenient. The atmosphere is not overly upscale, but it definitely still gives fine dining energy. The low lighting creates a more intimate vibe, making it a great place for a date night, dinner with friends, or even a relaxed evening meal. The food is consistently good, and the drinks are always on point. This time I ordered the baby back ribs with mashed potatoes, and it was my first time trying that dish there. The ribs were fall-off-the-bone good, and the mashed potatoes were a perfect pairing. My friend ordered the pork chop, butterflied and cut open, and she said it was simply amazing. Now let me get to the real reason I keep coming back. The carrot cake. I have had carrot cake from big-name bakeries and small local mom-and-pop spots, and I'm telling you right now, J. Alexander's has the best carrot cake in the world. If anyone wants to debate that, please let me know where I should go try another slice... or better yet, buy me one so we can compare! Because of that carrot cake alone, J. Alexander's will always be in my Top 10. So yes, the food is good, the drinks are great, the atmosphere is nice...

My boyfriend and I went to J.Alexander's for our anniversary…read more The food was amazing as expected. I had the cesar salad and the Hyde i think it's called it was a regular grilled chicken sandwich with small cut fries. My boyfriend had the salmon and rice with mac and cheese. The service was amazing my server was top of the line. She checked up on us every chance she got she made us laugh and enjoy our experience even more. The ambiance was amazing very light dim with a touch of romance giving it the right atmosphere for us. We also received a special cake for our anniversary which was a plus. 100/10