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    S.K.Y.

    4.5 (810 reviews)
    Closed 4:30 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Maine Lobster Dumpling
    Joanne T.

    Loved the dimly lit, upscale atmosphere. Unfortunately, there was a mix-up with our reservation. We had an online reservation for 6, but our host thought we had 5 in our party. We waited almost one-hour wait for a table. Once we were seated, though, the food was fabulous. Every sauce was delicious. My favorites were the Maine lobster dumpling, fried chicken, and grilled seabass. The brioche bread pudding was amazing and a must for dessert.

    cauliflower and lumpia - both amazing
    Lucas W.

    Came back for a second time and took the lessons from the first time: order all the apps and only zero-to-one entree. The apps are all the highlights of the menu for me and we weren't balancing tons of leftovers by ordering multiple entrees. We also made the wise decision to get dessert and the service was superb. They shifted us to the cocktail bar in the back, behind the kitchen after walking us through the kitchen where we could have our dessert and enjoy another cocktail. The food is incredible, but my favorite remains the sizzling sisig. So good, such a clever dish, bursting with flavor. Love it. The tuna lumpia were good but a bit small, but good flavor. The cauliflower was good as well. The apps are basically all things I'd get again.

    Marisol N.

    We had a wonderful experience at the new location in Lincoln Park! Camillo was an excellent server, making sure everything felt approachable and fun. From the umami filled Sisig to the delectable pork chop and fired chicken, every dish was a hit. Keep up the excellent work!

    Bread pudding
    Leeza S.

    I'd heard great things so I wanted to experience it. The staff were absolutely amazing. From our hostesses and waiter, there was such a welcoming atmosphere. The ambiance was so alluring-- I loved the decor. For food, we had the chicken salad, pork chop, lobster dumplings (which was like heaven), and Brussel sprouts. Everything was delicious and wonderfully prepared. The ultimate star of the show was the bread pudding! Delectable! You can tell the chefs put so much intention into the way everything was prepared. I can't stop raving about it and the next time I'm in town, I'm definitely coming back.

    Burger
    Colby G.

    An amazing must try spot in Chicago! We had a wonderful evening celebrating our anniversary and enjoying delicious food and drinks. Louisa is an amazing manager and keeps this placing running smoothly. They are thoughtful and make the experience memorable while serving delicious, well balanced, and fresh dishes!

    French onion burger au jus
    Erica D.

    Went for The Belden Hour (aka Happy Hour) to check them out since their move from Pilsen (yeah yeah we're a bit late here). From the first greeting, to getting settled at the comfortable bar in the decent sized lounge, we were treated very warmly and with appreciation for coming in. All I can say is that if I lived at the Belden, I'd need a reserved seat. Specials included a killer Yeti Martini (sake and herb based), excellent white and red by the glass at a fantastic price point and lots of snacks. Most things had Asian touches. We had the flatbread (crispy outer crust round and fluffy inside, like a Chinese pita with ricotta and mapo chili oil for dipping), Caesar salad (nori, radish, Asian dressing on Little Gem), small but punchy dressed oysters (very craveable), and the killer French Onion burger with short rib jus for dipping. Dining room looks beautiful and comfortable and soon we'll know how the rest of the menu is as we're coming back in a few days for dinner !

    Lobster dumplings
    Amber L.

    I've been to SKY twice. Once for brunch and once for dinner. The dinner menu is better. The food is good but not anything that was mind blowing. It is overpriced in my opinion. Service was good. The restaurant itself is a bit dark. But it is quiet. Parking around the area is difficult but they do have valet for $20.

    Matcha Cheesecake Brûlée
    Nikki R.

    Really enjoyed my HH at S.K.Y! The aesthetic is dark and moody, although I wish they had some sort of music playing (tbh we probably have caught them on an off day as we came in on a stormy Monday lol) They have some good deals on drinks and small bites - definitely get the Tiberio Trebbiano wine and Yeti Martini. Their oysters were fantastically shucked but the mignonette was a little overpowering in my opinion. Some of my favorite bites were the lobster dumplings and the tuna tartare lumpia, and alternatively I probably would not get the warm mushroom salad again. We sat at the bar and our bartender was super helpful with recommendations and navigating the menu!

    Sisig
    Nianchen L.

    As an Asian person, I love restaurants that incorporate Asian flavors and execute it well -- such as S.K.Y. I followed some reviews' suggestions to order the shared plates instead of the mains and I am not disappointed. The lumpia and the sisig are both very good, the only small comment being that I don't think the nori sticky rice has the texture I expected (but it's fine). I love how the bread pudding is crispy with caramel on the top and soft on the bottom; however, if you're mostly full, maybe save this for another time because this is very very filling. The menu said it's a 2 people portion, but I think it's more likely "2 people portion on an empty stomach".

    Brussel sprouts
    Kaitlyn W.

    Had a wonderful dining experience here last night. Great ambiance/acoustics, perfect for catching up with older friends. I think the starters outshined the mains here but everything was well-cooked and beautifully plated. What we got: - Tuna tartare lumpia - Maine lobster dumplings - sizzling sisig (comes with seaweed and rice and garlic oil) - Sichuan ricotta - French onion short rib (comes with creamed spinach with a Parmesan crust) - brussel sprouts

    Protector of Man was excellent
    Susan W.

    This used to be our favorite spot in Chicago. We brought at least 20 or 30 people to dine here over the years and frequented it often in Pilsen. We were excited to try the new location and updated menu and brought a friend from out of town. Sadly, from the start the service was rough. We were left with two drinks and an empty wine glass for 25 minutes and then a series of confusing mishaps with the wine followed. This was after ordering a cocktail on the menu they couldn't make due to ingredient shortage. We were told we could get the madeleines even though they weren't on the menu. And then after ordering told we couldn't have them after all. Our server barely spoke and the warm friendly service we were accustomed to was missing. The somm told us the wine they poured was the only orange they've ever served, but something else was printed on the menu so I guess it was just to let us know we were wrong to be confused. They brought us fried croquettes and a budino later as a gesture, but they lost us early on. We tried a number of new things and the sissig flavor was really good, but I scalded my hand on the nori holder which was really hot. Oddly the rice served with it was cold and clumpy like leftovers? We were unsure if that was intentional. Favorites like the lobster dumplings and fried chicken were okay, but we couldn't tell if they updated the recipes or our experience was impacting our meal. The ambiance was nice and you could hear without shouting which I liked. It was odd that we didn't see any signage for the restaurant (just an old Intro sign), but maybe we missed it. With the challenge of parking near here we won't likely be back. 3 stars as an homage to what it once was.

    Cosmo
    Manny O.

    Food was incredible. Ambiance was pristine: elegant, but still comfortable and inviting. The staff was very friendly, helpful, and attentive. Already planning to return soon to try the rest of the menu.

    Fried chicken
    Rob G.

    Have always wanted to try S.K.Y. and took the opportunity to try in their new location in Lincoln Park. The space is elegant but understated - light grays make it seem dark on entry but the windows give it light and warmth as you enter the main dining room. We tried a number of things on their menu. We started with lamb meatballs, which had a tikka masala sauce - unique and great with the perfectly charred garlic bread. A must have. For mains we got the short ribs and fried chicken. Both had stunning visuals on the plate and were backed up by great taste. We also enjoyed the tots and cauliflower as sides. Service was exceptional. Very attentive and they served us free pistachio ice cream for dessert as it was our anniversary dinner.

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    1 year ago

    Doesn't look bad looks delicious I would eat there. I am always looking for nice restaurants to eat at.

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    1 year ago

    great chicago addition from start go begining. from pilsen to lincoln park. great food and amazing staff.

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    Delicious meal, great staff and service, and nice ambience. Came for a work dinner but would love to go back with friends or family!

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    The novelty of the menu was what drawn us at first place and we did not regret it. I especially loved the bimbibap

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    S.K.Y. Reviews in Other Languages

    Ask the Community - S.K.Y.

    Are there any vegan options?

    My daughter in law is vegan (with an extreme dairy allergy) and they were able to accommodate her easily. You just have to tell them and they will let you know what you can order or how they can make some adjustments to make the dish vegan. She had… 

    Is it still BYOB, how much is the fee and what days it is?

    No corkage fee Sunday -Thursday, Friday and Saturday there is a 20$ corkage fee. Full global wine list and bar featuring house and classic cocktails 7 days a week.

    Are there days that SKY BYBO still?

    No corkage fee Sunday -Thursday, Friday and Saturday there is a 20$ corkage fee. Full global wine list and bar featuring house and classic cocktails 7 days a week.

    Do you offer vegetarian options?

    S.K.Y. Is a great restaurant for vegetarian options, as well as vegetarian and vegan spins on the existing options.

    Is it BYOB?

    Only on Wednesdays and limited to two bottles per table.

    Is the tasting menu option still available?

    It is usually just offered by the kitchen. Ask your server if they can make exceptions though! Well worth it.

    Is it still byob?

    They are BYO on Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday. Guests are still welcome to bring in up to two bottles of wine on Friday and Saturday (corkage fee on those nights)

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    One of THE most amazing dinners I've ever had! Our daughter…read morehad been here & really wanted us to go on a recent visit. Got our reservation, studied the menu. You have to order with the hostess at the door, unusual, but don't panic--it works well. And you can always add dishes or drinks from your table. We ordered a number of dishes to share, one better than the next. It was a great experience. We'd love to go back.

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