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    S.K.Y.

    4.5 (808 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, 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.

    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!

    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.

    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!

    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.

    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.

    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".

    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!

    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.

    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.

    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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    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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    Elixir

    4.1(119 reviews)
    1.6 miLakeview
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    We have been to Elixir a few times and it is always a great choice for unique and delicious…read morecocktails! It is a cozy little bar with dim lighting perfect for a date night drink. The bartenders are always very friendly and check in often which is always appreciated. You're always immediately given little pretzels to snack on which I love as a unique touch. This time we both chose a more standard cocktail, but they also always have very unique and delicious seasonal cocktails which are always amazing! I would definitely recommend Elixir to anyone looking for a spot to grab a quick and delicious cocktail!

    On our first night in Boystown, Jamie W and I were pretty overwhelmed by the crowds at Sidetrack…read moreand Roscoe's, so we ended up coming here to make Jamie's virginal gay bar debut. It was the right move because it had the kind of chill vibe we were seeking after a long flight from SFO. Fortunately there were two seats at the bar with our names on them. Figuratively speaking. They had quite a signature cocktail list on hand, and we felt it was our obligation to try as many as we could. At least that was what we said to ourselves as the evening wore on. Each cocktail was $14. We started with a couple of familiar libations. Jamie ordered the Mint Julep, a delightfully Deep South mix of bourbon, simple syrup, and fresh mint (photo: https://yelp.to/u-td8LdPLj). I went further south with the Pineapple Margarita which was emboldened by a tropically potent mix of pineapple infused tequila, lime juice, and agave (photo: https://yelp.to/V-Sf6Q_2qK). We got a bit bolder with our second round and found mixed results. Jamie had the Not Your Mom's Daiquiri which amped up the margarita by blending pineapple-infused tequila with Bacardi 8-year rum. Along with fresh lime and simple syrup, this one definitely had more of a kick (photo: https://yelp.to/1ZijDf6wMV). However, my order, the Pontiac Pony, was a spicy miss for me. It was a rather oddball mix of apple-cinnamon infused vodka, pear liqueur, fresh squeezed lemon juice, and ginger beer (photo: https://yelp.to/5dQoFdzG98). There was just a harshness that didn't sit well on my tongue. Oh well, the mellow vibe was cool. COCKTAILS - 4 stars...three out of four cocktails were aces, just one clinker AMBIANCE - 4 stars...very chill, fairly quiet for Boystown SERVICE - 4 stars...cool bartenders TOTAL - 4 stars...check it out when you take a break from your Boystown cruising RELATED - Exploring Chicago? Here's my collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/44c4CZO

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    Mordecai - Beautiful oysters. Delicious.

    Mordecai

    4.1(171 reviews)
    2.0 miLakeview
    $$

    Although they normally open at 5 on Sunday, I snagged a 4 pm reservation (they open earlier when…read morethere are evening Cubs games). It's a delightful location right across the street from Gallagher Way and Wrigley Field -- but it's not a sports bar, it's a nice restaurant. It's not large, but there are a decent number of 2 and 4-tops, plus bar seats. I was pleasantly greeted on arrival, and throughout my stay, I was treated so well by waiter Landon, plus front-of-house staff. I got the mussels (from Prince Edward Island, which are the best) in an incredibly rich garlic broth with lardons and Fresno peppers -- the crisp baguette slices were perfect for soaking up more of the delicious broth. I also got the Sweet Potato Rosti. Almost charred outside, yet sweet and tender inside -- so delicious, with a set of surprises to go with it (creamy horseradish sauce, onion marmalade, trout roe...) Both appetizer dishes were delicious and served as a full meal for one person (I recommend the rosti as a shared dish - it's a bit much for one person). Finished with crème brûlée - delicious with a fun garnish of charred marshmallow. I tried a couple of their ballpark drinks. The Bleacher Tea was outstanding - a good balance (not too sweet) with a nice tea flavor and a kick. The Day Game Daze was a little less successful (I wasn't really getting the coffee, as it seemed the Bonanto and sweet vermouth were dominating). Overall, a wonderful experience before a Cubs game!

    A calm and cozy environment in the heart of Wrigley…read more We chose this spot before going to see a short film and we are so glad we did. There was some major drinking event going on and while the streets were wild, Mordecai did not participate. We were seated promptly with reservation and greeted by Avery who was sweet, kind and helpful with getting us familiar with the menu. We ordered cocktails which both came to us balanced and tasty, I can always appreciate when there is craft ice for an old fashioned! The Arancini was so tasty, very happy they did not overdue the Saffron We ordered the Mordecai and the deluxe burger which both came out delicious and finished every bite. It's also mentionable that some rowdy types tried to come in and the hostess did be sure to verify that behavior did not disrupt their patrons which we were very happy to see. Thank you for caring about the experience of everyone! Overall a great spot and we will return in the future!

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    Lost Never Found

    3.7(206 reviews)
    2.0 miLakeview
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    Really fun holiday decorations for their "Rudolph" experience. Beautiful decor! Very friendly…read morestaff. The food was just okay but the drinks were quite tasty. I love my hot chocolate and mocktail, and I appreciate that we were given water bottles as soon as we entered. The meatballs were a bit dry and the sauce was lackluster. The burrata was okay, but I wasn't expecting it to be ice cold. The truffle fries were great. The ambience and decor were fabulous and made up for the food. I'm glad I stopped by.

    Lovely Sunday funday at this establishment. Came to have a few cocktails with my husband before the…read moreend of the day. This venue was decorated to the max for the upcoming Christmas holidays. Every nook and cranny has Christmas all over it. Even though turkey day hasn't happened, we were into it. For this occasion we sat at the bar. It was slammed. Only two bartenders and one bar back made for a long wait. I only ended up getting one cocktail because by the time they got around to the asking again, I was ready to go. For drink I order the Prixkly B*tch which was a play on a prickly pear margaritas. It was good and well balanced. For food, I ordered the Spinach Dip with was served pipping hot with crusty toasted bread. It was really delicious. I wished I grabbed the meatballs too but we had dinner plans. All in all, cute venue and would return. Scored a super cute selfie with my love and we had a good time. An added benefit is that Wrigleyville Christmas Market is up and popping across the street. Cool event but be prepared for parking as it is crowded over here while the Christmas events are going on in this area.

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