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    Protein Bar & Kitchen

    3.9 (29 reviews)
    Special Hours 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Karyn M.

    Feeling the winter blahs? I had a SuperFoods salad, filled with all of the healthy vegs and grains that are good for me. Good for me! Fresh, tasty and filling.

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    celina t.

    Protein Bar and Kitchen has been our go to for healthier options. As someone who counts their macros and is health conscious this is one spot to go to that measures and makes sure their items stay consistent. Their service has been great every time we have gone. Very nice staff and they are also very fast! I got the BBQ salmon bowl this time around and was delighted by how the salmon was buttery soft. The sides that came with were also very fresh and delicious. My only complaint would be that it was a bit over dressed for the side veggies. I normally get their green goddess and that is an item that made me fall in love with salads! The ambiance is great as well if you want to dine in. They have a good amount of tables inside for those who want to dine in. It's a great spot to grab after shopping in the area or for a healthy date night.

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    Jennifer R.

    I was excited to learn that Protein Bar & Kitchen was opening in Northbrook and I had the opportunity to stop in for breakfast. The store is in a small building in the parking lot of the shopping center which made parking easy because I was able to park by the store, away from other cars there for the main retail shops. The restaurant is decorated in orange and white modern decor making for an upbeat feel. The service was friendly and quick, although at the time I was their only customer. I ordered the egg, bacon and cheese bowl and The Perk smoothie. The bowl was really good. The bacon was a good mix between crispy and chewy. The Perk was good. I'm not a coffee lover but I picked it because it had the least amount of carbs. The drink has a hint of coffee flavor but not enough that I didn't want to drink it. I look forward to returning for lunch or dinner.

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    Steven N.

    We came here for the grand opening as VIP customers based on our history of intense healthy eating. I happen to be the black sheep of the family and if lunch includes kale or some kind of powdered food I'd rather starve. I made an exception since the invitation was nice and my partner was so excited. With much trepidation I got the Japanese Bbq salmon bar-rito that has salmon prepared sous-vide and a bunch of healthy crap wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla and grilled. My wife got a salmon caesar salad which comes with a melange of life-energy and emotional well-being plus some kale, a piece of fresh dead fish, and a sprinkle of sunshine. We both got blue protein shakes that look like the blood of extraterrestrials with God knows what mixed in. The bar-rito was fresh and tasty and I actually ate the whole thing despite the stupid name. The bowl was generous in size and yummy too; hiding the cardboard texture of the kale quite well. The shakes were good, according to my spouse, although I honestly couldn't accommodate to whatever powder was blended in and thought they tasted like kindergarten paste. I probably just had too many toxins in my body that reacted violently with all the goodness in the cup. The place is cute, new and clean with excellent service being provided by the attentive staff and owner. We took a vote and decided to give the place 5 stars because we thought we saw Tinkerbell and Peter Pan flying around outside celebrating that this place is so good for you! Had we not been delirious from the kale and organic vegetable powders I personally would have knocked a star off for not having french fries as an option. Finally, it's worth noting that the place was full of North Shore salad Moms and their adorable little children; a coven of witches disguised by their plastic surgery and Lululemon attire. They were all so happy that there's finally a place to go in Northbrook and Deerfield, where they can feed their insides with such nutrition and joy.

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    Sydney N.

    Really enjoyed this new fast-casual spot! Met up with a friend here for a quick bite and catch up. All of the menu items looked delicious! I opted for the buffalo bowl with riced cauliflower. It was flavorful and had a nice kick, like eating a healthier buffalo chicken dip! The carrots added a nice crunch, loved the zing of the blue cheese, and the chicken was chopped and thoroughly mixed. Service was quick considering there were only two people working. A little on the pricier side, but most healthier places are.

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    Nancy K.

    OK so I read the last review because there was only one and ironically when I went in I was the only person in there! It was 6 o'clock on a Thursday night empty completely. I ordered a buffalo chicken bowl and I will say that when I first looked at it when I got home I was disappointed because it was only halfway full and for $13 I expected more in there. Having said that it tasted very good and I finished it all and it was just enough for me.

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    Outstanding service by Nicole. Just amazing. Perfectly prepared food and smoothies out customizations. Best service we've received.

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    As chain restaurants go this is the best! So clean and healthy. Their new Feel Good protein shake is outta this world!

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    Wonderful, tasty, fresh food and smoothie! Delicious! Staff friendly! Place is very clean! I will be back when I'm in this area!

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    Unreal food. Great vibe at the Northbrook location. Service was fast and friendly. Japanese BBQ Salmon bowl absolutely slaps

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    Abigail's American Bistro

    Abigail's American Bistro

    4.4
    (418 reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    Lovely ambiance and great service. Happy hour from 5-6 with great drinks. Biscuits were delicious,…read moreas were tomato soup and burrata flatbread. Highly recommended.

    Service and atmosphere: My husband and I decided to try going on a date to Abigail's based on a…read morerecommendation from a colleague who is local to the area. We were able to get last minute reservations for 8:30 on a Friday, which was surprising given how extremely busy this place is on the weekends. We arrived on time and were seated quickly without a wait, which was another impressive moment given how packed the restaurant was. Dining here is like dining in the city on the weekends, with a majority of the crowd tending toward older groups of friends or families without children. There was one family of four who brought their child with them, but generally we saw couples and groups of friends. Dress seems standardly smart casual. Food: The menu here is organized into three sections: small plates, mid-size meals, and entree-sized portions. Keep in mind the mid-sized plates can be on the larger side, so the tapas-style menu can be deceiving. We ordered the steak and frites and branzino as our mains, with polenta fries on the side. For apps, we ordered the butternut squash ravioli and were greeted with complimentary cheesy biscuits to start. We finished our meal with the olive oil cake, covered in raspberries. Based on what we ordered, we'd give this place a 4/5, simply because the steak my husband ordered was a tiny bit tough and overcooked (ordered medium rare, received medium well). The cut was a strip or a ribeye, so unfortunately on the tougher side, and less flavorful. My fish was nicely seared but the cannellini beans that were paired with the branzino just didn't do it for me. Branzino is a white fish that tolerates spice and garnishes very well, so it could have benefited from some more complex flavors. That said, we will be back for the ravioli. I'd wager that it is the best thing on the winter menu (this place rotates menu selections somewhat frequently). It was creamy, complex, and soft, with a delicious umami sauce. The olive oil cake we shared for dessert was also very delicious, moist and well-paired with simple cream and berries. Nice and simple but did the trick without being overwhelming or cloyingly sweet. The biscuits are also a nice touch: soft and buttery, not dry, and baked fresh. Overall, I'd say that veggie and pasta dishes are the way to go here, and potentially the fish if it is paired with a more complex side in the future. We look forward to future menus!

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    4.3
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    I visited here on a recent Friday with a group of almost a dozen and had a great time. We had a…read morelarge table (not sure is someone reserved it or not) looking right out onto Roger Williams ave. We had plenty of room and it was nice to have delicious beer, good food, and a pleasant view of this part of Highland Park. I've been here before when it had a different name, but it seems like little has changed. This is a well warn bar! Comfy seats at the bar and a smattering of booths and table with a homey feel - lots of wood and available light from the large front window. This is not a huge room by any means but it never felt crowded. Our group had mostly apps like guac and chips and a quesadilla or two. I tried a Kolsch lager and a Marzen lager both if which were a little cheaper than usual due to the Happy Hour Special of $5 a beer. Margaritas are $6 at Happy Hour. The beer was very good! We had a great waiter and being seated just a few feet from the bar meant no one went thirsty or hungry for long. On past visits I was seated on the back patio but we had rain on this most recent visit, and it's also March! (Patio season does not start in the Chicago area for at least another month or month and a half!) The patio is a nice little wood fenced in area with lots of tables and a back tap bar. Not sure if that set-up is still the same.... This is a great local bar with a lot of rustic, homey charm. I'd definitely recommend if you want good local beer in a friendly old-school bar.

    My husband and I went to Steep Ravine Brewing with some friends for lunch on a Saturday. The…read morerestaurant was about half full with outdoor seating available. We ordered the nachos for an appetizer. They were good without being too spicy. Then I ordered the pulled pork with sweet potato fries as an entrée. I loved the barbecue flavor and onion ring. My husband had the quesabirria tacos which were amazing. I wish I had room to try the churros for dessert. Everything was very good and I'll be back to try more.

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