Really fun place! We sat in the back which had a little fireplace going and was surprisingly warm for being a tented area. Long tables that everyone fills in at giving it a more family style feel without being family style. We ordered the pretzel with cauliflower dipping sauce for dessert, rabbit appetizer, and specially slider burgers for dinner. They used to come with fries but now don't so we were a little disappointed. Overall everything tasted great and we really enjoyed our evening. Its a big pricy and the food names were all super fancy. I am a food lover (based on yum noises) but I don't need all the fancy foofoo which is what your paying for unless you get the deals like our $5 sliders. read more

The burger here is frakin good! Enough said! I would be back for that alone. They also have a good drink selection and knowledgeable staff but the service is a little slow, we waited a long time for out food and it was a weeknight. I also enjoyed the atmosphere, the place had a great vibe to it which is important to me. I will be back for that burger! read more

This would have been a 4 star but we were seated at a table in the corner of the bar by a rowdy crew of standing folks. Food is interesting here with a lot of nice flavors that you don't see elsewhere. Definitely don't miss the house made charcuterie which to me would be the only draw to go back. Cocktails were solid but it's hard to distinguish yourself in this area these days. Seems like every place wants to be known for their cocktails. read more

Cool little spot in Logan. The house bread and cheese was fantastic. The pork we good, we did not love the Risotto style dish. The sorbet was really good. We sat at the bar and really enjoyed our experience. Service was great. read more

SERVICE here is aweful. We decided to stop here for drinks and appetizers before dinner. We did not even require a table, but decided to stay at the bar so we wouldn't be taking a dining spot. I asked the bartender for a wine recommendation and was ignored. My friend ordered the adeline and couldn't even finish it because it was aweful, of course the bartender wouldn't even switch it out for her. We ordered the pretzels appetizer, which definitely tasted days old. To make things worse, 30 minutes before our dinner reservations the manager asked us if we were late for dinner because they wanted to seat other people at the bar. Ummm....excuse me, we spent close to $300 at your bar in 45 minutes, and you are asking us to leave? HOW RUDE! read more

Wow. TDS is so fantastic. I love this place and I love their rotating menu. Each dish is exquisite- and you can really ball out and order a lot of food or keep it small and still feel fulfilled. read more

A redeeming quality of TDS is the service - rather friendly (although I wouldn't be surprised if hair from one of the staff members' poofy beards ended up in the food). The food itself wasn't that special. Pork rillettes = flavorless. Had more of a greasy after-taste over anything else. Server gave one small loaf of bread for two people. It's not pleasant to eat rillettes alone without something. Green salad = mushy and in some odd cream dressing that didn't have any flavor. Salmon = relatively healthy, but placed on a bed of flavorless sauce and mushrooms. I suppose I'd recommend TDS if you wanted an uppity, faux-hipster date spot and have no problem forking over a lot of $$ for pretentious food, or you're on a diet. read more

Many reasons to enjoy this spot! - Great atmosphere. It's an inviting space with modern decor and a cozy gas fireplace in the back room. The back room has a wall of windows that let you look out to the outdoor patio and fire pit while dining. It's a great place for an intimate dinner. - Excellent service. The waitress took time to go over the menu and gave good suggestions regarding wine and food suggestions. - Unique menu. Overall it's upscale American food but I have never seen a menu with a category called "Meat Snacks" before! What exactly are "Meat Snacks?" Basically multiple options of charcuterie using various meats (beef, pork, trout, peasant, venizon) and a vegetarian option (eggplant and thyme - actually this was the one item I didn't particularly like). I loved the smoked trout "meat snack," the turnip soup and the pizzocheri pasta. - Veg friendly. The waitress asked about our food preferences and allergies right away. They were attentive to my avoidance of pork and beef, but also helped my meat-lover husband pick his meals choices. - Wine on tap? A nice wine selection, reasonably priced and actually really good wine on tap - surprised me! Also they have brandy flights, yum. I wish the cocktail list was bigger though; they had maybe 3 on the menu and they were pretty basic. All and all, Table, Donkey and Stick was a fun and delicious dining experience. Still trying to figure out the name though... they don't serve donkey ;) read more

Table, Donkey, and Stick is always a fun time...with a name like that, how could it not be fun?! I love their cheese plate, duck liver mousse, and trout. Everything else I have gotten over the several times I have gone has also been really tasty. (salads, soups etc...) It is also nice that they keep the same items from their menu for restaurant week. I tend not to like Restaurant Week meals as much and Table, Donkey and Stick is the exception....it is still the same quality and food that you would have during a normal meal, but at a better price! Drinks and service have always been spot-on as well. read more

We had a Bonsoiree gift certificate to use and noticed they were now calling themselves TD&S. Thankfully, they still accept the certs. We called on a Saturday night on a whim and were told they were booked for the next two weeks. Whoa. They called us back 10 min later and said someone cancelled - we were impressed with the waiting list and call back so we were intrigued. We started off with the "wanderteller" (meats) and tried the Schweinekopf (pig face, but seriously delicious) and smoked venison. We also tried 2 really good cheeses. For the small plates, we tried the salmon (amazing), polenta, and sausage. We were a little disappointed that the poached egg on one of the dishes was cooked all the way through. What's the point?! For the larges, we tried the sturgeon and the veal. Both great, though I liked the veal better. It was so tender, melt in your mouth, which I didn't expect. At this point our waiter disappeared. Not sure what happened. The table next to us actually sat down, waited for a bit, then walked out. It was strange. Finally the host came over and we just asked for some coffee and the check. -1 star In all, it was very good and we liked trying something different (they told us they were considered "alpine" food - german / austrian / northern italy / etc.) I really didn't understand the name until I read this: "Table, Donkey and Stick is named for a Brothers Grimm tale in which one of three brothers earns a table that magically sets itself with rustic delicacies." So just fyi if you're wondering... 67/365 read more

I really got in to this place.. A friend and I ended up here because we once again did not want to wait at Fat Rice for more than an hour..and I'm glad that we did. We called ahead and were told that they could seat us when we arrived but that we would have to be out by a certain time in order to accommodate a party with prior reservations. This restaurant is in the former Boinsoiree space but it is completely different. The front hasn't changed much, but the folks at Table, Donkey and Stick have created a beautiful atrium in the back with communal tables. My friend and I sat across from each other at one of these communal tables and while we were packed in tight, the food was worth it. The service was efficient and pleasant. Our server had some great recommendations. My favorite dish of the evening was the caramel corn chicharron -- delicious flavor and a great dish to share. We also did the Schweinekopf which I liked because it had a corned beef taste and texture, but my friend wasn't in to it. We also ordered the pork fat pretzel, the latkes and the polenta. The latkes were outstanding -- really flavorful. The pretzel was so-so -- definitely nothing to write home about. I wasn't as wild about the polenta as my friend. Overall, I found Table Donkey and Stick to be a delicious and rather affordable option in the hip and restaurant-filled Logan Square area. I'm definitely going to try it again! read more

Yes, just yes. We had a 3 top at the Chefs (Charcuterie) Table. Cocktails, food creativity, conversation with the Chef, all excellent. You must do the pretzel and Poached Egg in small plates. The Veal was a bit fattier than I prefer, but the Roast Goat which is cooked for 14 (yes 14!) hours was absolutely amazing. read more

Went here for the NYE six course tasting menu. They were flexible when we were late secondary to weather, all of the staff were talkative, warm, and inviting but not overbearing. I liked the decor, though it was a little chilly to sit near the front windows. I want to go back to check out the cute outdoor back area in the summer for sure. And, the food. Overall, each dish was subtle yet inventive. There were a few clear standouts for me... The venison ham at the very start, the rabbit with rabbit bacon and sunchoke, and the olive oil cake!!! The cocktails were all delicious as well. There is some great talent and attention to detail happening in this unassuming place... I am a fan! Maybe they will get my last star next time. The entire experience was very nice, warm and homey despite being a little more upscale than a normal night out. I will be going back. read more

Super cool location with only a few tables. Inside was dark & rustic with an expansive bottle wall behind the bar. The waitstaff were friendly and prompt to refill my water, but the food didn't really cut it for me. I wasn't a fan of the brussel sprouts with mushrooms---it tasted like the whole dish was dunked in vinegar. However, I enjoyed the brie and homemade baguette with honey and candied walnuts. I did like the potato pancakes too, but they tasted like extra crunchy tots from Dunkin Donuts...would probably stick to ordering just a drink with some cheese if you were to go since the vibe is pretty neat! read more

The perfect combination of talented mixologists and chefs that will take your tastebuds on a magical journey through their take on European Alpine cuisine. The staff is friendly, knowledge and provided the perfect conduit between our party and the perfectly prepared and timed dishes and cocktails. All of the food (with the exception of the delicious cheeses) is prepared in house. I highly recommend! read more

Table, Donkey and Stick - Modern European Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I was excited to try this place because I was a huge fan of Bonsoiree. A friend of mine also gave it rave reviews when she spent NYE here. So I'll start off with the not so good things.... I purchased a Gilt offer and was disappointed that you had to order off of a special "Gilt" menu, which wasn't mentioned in the offer. That meant that I couldn't try some of the menu items that were getting rave reviews (like the smoked salmon). One item that should be taken off the menu immediately is the snail beet soup. I love beets and I really like snails (if they're prepared correctly) and this dish was just awful. Tiny little shriveled snails in a red beet soup is not appetizing at all. Their drink menu is also in desperate need of an update. I asked the waitress whether I should order brandy because it's actually mentioned in their slogan "Crusty bread, brandy and fire" and she couldn't even explain to me what brandy is or how it's important to the restaurant. The wine list and cocktail menu is pretty lacking as well. Now the good things... We definitely left the restaurant full and satisfied with all of the courses that the offer came with. If you go, you definitely must order the Wanderteller Duck Liver Mousse, sooo delicious! The bacon small plate was also great and so were the tri-tip and sturgeon entrees. One of the best things about this place is that they actually serve their bread hot out of the oven. I know this seems like a small thing, but there is nothing better than warm fresh bread being served with a cheese plate. So on that, T,D&S definitely delivered! read more

Totally loved Table, Donkey and Stick. Their service is some of the best around...super friendly staff! Their duck liver pate was divine. Their meat & cheese platters were delicious. I loved the pretzel's cauliflower sauce...it was light, rather than the usual heavy fondue. Fantastic salads. The trout was delicious. Great beer selection. Desserts were great too. Oh, and I loved the patio...with blankets if it gets chilly. I'd definitely recommend it. read more

Excellent food! Perfect portions (normal sized. I recommend sitting at the counter where the guy prepares all of the charcuterie items. Very informative and convinced me to try the duck liver mousse, which I never in a million years would have gone for, and it was outstanding!! I really enjoy the fact that everything they have is made in house, and they use local organic products. Check it out! read more

Table, Donkey and Stick - White: Duck Liver Mousse w/ this cumquat sauce, and under is some smokey salmon. Brown: vanilla cured salami (?) and fresh bread - Modern European Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I took a date here last night. The food was outstanding! Everything tasted wonderful. The space was great. The service was awesome. One small thing. It should be listed as a $$$ and not $$. Anyone that has a 12 dollar cocktails on their menu is not cheap. My bill was 180 with tip including drinks and we didn't really splurge. The place has a high hipster factor. What I love about hipsters is they are so overly cool and nice. Believe me when you lived through the punk, hip hop, metal area, I'll take hipster any day. read more

I hate to say it, but I was not terribly impressed with Table, Donkey and Stick for vegetarian fare. I went yesterday with my boyfriend, who happily ordered from the Monday specials ($5 burger, $5 nachos, $1 High Life). There was nothing vegetarian in the specials list, so I ordered 2 small plates for myself: the soft pretzel and the fall squash. I definitely recommend sharing the small plates. The 2 small plates that I got were just too much food for me, and the proportions were off. For the squash, it would have been nice to see some microgreens or something to balance off the heaviness of the squash and pickled pears. In any case, there was some flavor note that I felt was missing from the squash. The soft pretzel was fine--nothing spectacular, but not bad at all. If I return, it will probably be with veggie-friendly folks who I can share small plates with. It's not really worth it otherwise. Besides that, the atmosphere is nice, and the waitstaff is friendly. If my dietary preferences were different (my fault, I know), I think I'd like this place a lot more. read more

As a Chicagoan, I am the type of restaurant goer who typically says "This was (good/ok/very good, etc.), but I'd rather go somewhere else before I come back here". With alI the great places the city has to offer, we rarely go to the same place twice. Well, I can't say it any more clearly than this: I felt the exact opposite about TD&S. This place was INCREDIBLE, and I can't wait to come back. I came with my husband for restaurant week, and we loved how TD&S ran their restaurant week. Pick one from all categories and you get a great price of $33 for dinner. We both walked out stuffed and fully satisfied. We started out with the duck liver mousse and a similar salmon mousse, which we thought couldn't possibly be topped. The duck liver mousse was SO smooth, and these were brought out with a bread that paired perfectly with both. For the next course, my husband opted for a wheat pasta and I went with the headcheese squares. Once again, both of these were incredible. The headcheese was so rich, going perfectly with the kale puree that it came with, and the pasta included truffles and pecorino - this might have been my favorite dish of the night. Finally for the entree, my husband went with the duck leg confit and I got the whitefish. By this time, we already had so much food, I didn't think anything could be better. I also ordered the Quarter After spirit, a bourbon based cocktail. There was perfect balance between the bourbon and the sweet cardamom syrup and rose water. The drink was just a cherry on top to the perfect meal.. TD&S makes me seriously consider going back to to all my Yelp reviews and bumping all the restaurant to which I gave 5 stars down to 4 stars because they just don't compare. We really can't wait to come back to try other things on the menu. read more

For years I did not like the name of this place, but now that I have been schooled regarding the name I am on board with TD&S's unique naming (after a Brothers Grimm tale -- they have a copy above the bar). I have been here for brunch, dinner, and happy hour snacks on Monday, as well as other days of the week for cocktails each time I am back in Chicago. This was once walkable for me but now I am on the West Coast it is a "must visit" place when I am back in Chicago. Top food, Top drinks, Top specials. And, yes, a very cool name! read more

This ended up being one of the best places, if not the best I've been to in the Logan area. The ambiance is terribly cute and the food/drinks were outstanding. They made me a special off menu drink as I was allergic to an ingredient in their tequila cocktail. I had the cheese plate, pretzel, lentils and a vegetarian version of the Spaghetti Squash. The service was very professional, as well. I will be returning. read more

Absolutely stellar food, great atmosphere, and great service. All plates were fantastic: rabbit terrine, smoked venison, polenta with bacon, pork sausage, and veal breast. The bacon (with the polenta) is likely the best bacon I've ever had: smokey, sweet, and so slow cooked the fat dissolved in your mouth. The same applies to the venison: the slow cook process made it incredibly tender. For the price, the food is unparalleled. I'll go back next time I'm in the city. I highly recommend it. Only issue with the service was asking then clearing the tip while we were still seated. It's much classier to wait until we leave. read more

We had a great time! My wife and I had wanted to go to TDandS for a while and used to go to that location when it was Bonsoiree. We had very fond memories of Bonsoiree so were interested to check this out just to see what they did with the location. I purchased a 2 person, 5 course dinner over travelzoo at the chef's table (small, 3 seat table). Every course was outstanding... probably our favorite was the appetizer course was smoked whitefish and a really smooth duck liver mousse... also the gravlax with herbs and sunchoke pancake. There are so many great restaurants in Chicago: I think the best compliment i can pay a restaurant is that we hope and plan to return. We are definitely planning to return to Table Donkey and Stick. read more

I love the small plate trend with fancy pants restaurants in Chicago, so you can still enjoy some gloriousness, food wise, even if you are not prepared to throw down $60+ for a meal (but really, you should have an emergency fund for that. Seriously.) More importantly, you all need to go eat there RIGHT NOW because that chunk of Palmer/Logan/Humbolt/neighborhood confusion deserves to have something this wonderful. The food is amazing, staff is attentive and knowledgable, drinks selection is impressive as well. Carmel chicharrones. I shouldn't have to say anything else, even though I think i spelled it wrong... read more

Our fantastic server, Steven, helped us pick out some great items last night as neither of knew much about Alpine food. We shared the pretzel with cauliflower/gruyere fondue, spring vegetable salad, fried livers, pork crepinette, and the sunchoke cookie for dessert. All were delicious. The Jungfrau cocktail was incredible--I'll be craving that for a while. Wines by the glass were very reasonably priced. read more

Killer Food, great cocktails, a pleasure to have in the neighborhood. The only reason this review isn't 5 stars was that the staff was too transparent...an unfortunate side effect of a small/busy restaurant, but servers/hosts were being told what to do (simple requests like "watch the door" or "table so and so needs you) and they were rolling their eyes and sighing right in front of guests. Or at least in front of those paying attention. I immediately recognized and appreciated that they do all their own bread/pretzels in-house which is no easy feat in a kitchen that size. The charcuterie is as good as the other reviews mention and a tremendous value for the price, my mistake was I got it mid-course and was immediately full of bread (pretzel then sourdough loaf). I've been eyeing the menu and wanting the burger for so long that I had to power through my gluttony. The burger is good. Had a char flavor that covered up that beef/salt flavor I was looking for...but the best part are the latkas they serve instead of fries. They're amazing! Especially dipped in apple mustard and/or the horseradish aioli. Ok, I'm full. Time for bed. read more

The biggest mistake you can make in going to Table, Donkey, and Stick is waiting too long to do so. I say that for two reasons: 1. you can still enjoy the fire pit out back before winter hits and 2. if I had to guess, this place is about to explode in popularity and it will soon be much harder to get a table. We had the pleasure of snagging a seat at the chef's counter meaning we got to watch executive chef Scott Manley work his magic throughout our meal. He very graciously put up with our many questions and really made for an excellent experience. The atmosphere is as you would expect from an Alps-themed restaurant - warm, rustic, and casual. For food, we had: Starters: pork rillettes, duck pate, and the point reyes toma cheese Small plates: swabian pretzel, ham hocks Entree: smoked turkey thigh Dessert: sweet potato hand pie I think it's hard to go wrong with ordering, but make sure you start with the Wanderteller selection. That's really where TDS shines. When in doubt, ask your waiter for his/her recommendation. The beer selection is unique and excellent, and the cocktails are great as well. read more

Went here as this was a restaurant in my a la card deck. I have to say I discovered an amazing gem and I will be recommending this place to all my friends. Staff (especially bar tenders) are all extremely nice and the food was out of this world!!! read more

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The entire staff was incredibly friendly - especially Tegan! read more

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Everything here is phenomenal- you can tell the care they put into the food and the quality of the ingredients! Highly recommend this restaurant!! Hidden gem of Logan. We had tomato tartine, summer squash, scallops, burger, latkes and manchego ice cream. Thanks to Chris our favorite server :) read more

Q: What is "alpine-themed," and am I adventurous enough? "What we have here is a pig's head, blended with spices. You've got the basic texture of ham, but softer." This is voiced by a man in a green paisley shirt, his face flushed from the heat in this covered porch where we sit, just the two of us, in the exact middle of a long wooden table. Neither of us will talk to our neighbors on either side, nor will we order the pig's head. I get the smoked trout and spit part of it (there was a bone) into my napkin. The lady beside me discusses crates of cilantro and I think, maybe I'm a little outside my comfort zone at this place. Out of my comfort zone: 4 stars. We all wonder often enough if we're appropriately adventurous. One day you'll be immobile and drooling in an armchair, wishing you'd tried the spiced pig's head or skied down the bigger slope or said yes to that frightening possibility you are thinking of as you read this. This is the kind of place that creates luxuriantly the impression that you are on the edge of adventure. The maitre 'd stand is a giant tree trunk (that you will be gently chastised for leaning against). The tables are crowded together and lit by the whiskey selection in the bar. This restaurant hopes that, warm with good food and drink, you will soon be discussing Europe with your table neighbors, laughing raucously, no longer strangers. The food suggests that you deserve to glimpse, nay, imbibe, a world in which more interesting things can (AND WILL) be done with potatoes. Butternut squash with bacon, onions, unknown greens. Savory duck meatballs with egg noodles and fennel. Carrots and beets, impeccably spiced. I'm not a food critic, but see how I barrel recklessly ahead? "Savory" and "spiced" are just smirking words to say: the food was pretty good. This restaurant is "alpine-themed" because the waiters look like they spent a year living at a farming co-op in a suburb of Berlin. They have mustaches and man-buns. Alpine-themed, because the food is a Logan-Square-culinary-arts caliber version of meat and potatoes and the occasional root vegetable. What if you lived more boldly? What if you said YES to writing a pretentious and rambling restaurant review? What if YOU were alpine-themed, and did not worry whether people thought you were a little silly, fooling yourself with those decorative moose antlers? We are fooling ourselves as it is. P.S. Don't get the Prima Most if you are not one for the more sour, bitter ciders. read more

Table, Donkey, and Stick is a cut above the rest. Been here twice now, once for a drink and last night for dinner, and you just can't be their happy hour from 5:30-7. $4 beer of the week, both times have been a very tasty and refreshing IPA, $6 wine glass, $8 cocktail, and not to mention a $10 burger. The burger was one of the best I've had in the city, very juicy with cheese and greens. While I haven't had anything else on the menu because its a bit pricey for a grad student, the happy hour is very affordable and allows people from all walks of life to enjoy their superb food. The service is great, too. Once I have a real job making some $$$ definitely coming back to try new things. (fyi - happy hour deals are only available at the bar, so get here early so you can grab a seat as it tends to fill up) read more

Beautiful bar, great service, amazing patio, WINE ON TAP and the food is on point. Perfect for a cozy winter dinner or a lil rose on the patio. Two thumbs way up. read more

My friend and I ended up here by chance when we were quoted an hour-plus wait at a nearby restaurant. I'm so glad that we tried Table, Donkey and Stick! It's in the same place that Bonsoiree used to be, but they built a cozy addition out back which has two long communal tables and a fire place - very cute! I'm still not completely sold on communal table but understand why restaurants like the concept. The table was a little uncomfortable in that I have longer legs and could not cross them as there wasn't enough space for my knees to not hit the table. Service was great! The menu was hard to figure out in terms of how much to order and our waiter perfectly advised us, and the dishes were well-spaced. My friend and I decided to share a variety of small plates. We started with a cheese plate and Wanderteller (house-made meats) plates. The cheeses were great, but the Wanderteller were more unique. Loved the Caramel Corn Chicharron, which if you don't order as a starter, shows up again on the dessert menu. It tasted exactly like caramel corn. The Schweinekopf was my least favorite dish of the evening as it tasted a lot like corned beef. For entrees, we again split small plates, namely the pork fat pretzel, the polenta and latkes. My favorite was the polenta - it was delicious! The pretzel was tasty, but tasted no different than a German pretzel without pork fat. And the latke, while small, were incredibly tasty. The beer menu was small but diverse. Price-wise, it was very reasonable as the above food along with two beers was about $40 per person. I highly recommend you check out Table, Donkey a Stick, a welcome addition to a neighborhood that is quickly becoming a food destination! read more

I ventured out of my comfort zone for restaurant week and headed here after a few drinks at Sink/Swim. When we arrived we were informed that the whole menu was available for restaurant week and that was a delightful surprise! I started with the Hubaner...a nutty cheese that paired well with the sunflower oat toast. Next I had the local greens..which felt a bit to over dressed. I like my salad to be a bit drier than what was prepared. The pickled tartness came through strongly and made it hard to want to finish the salad. My company had the swabian pretzel and although filling I didn't find it to be anything remarkable. For my final course I tried the whitefish. I usually think this is a boring fish and that was exactly what it was...boring. Not completely sure what possessed me to try it but I was very underwhelmed. I had a bite of my friend's caramelized onion panisse which was a actually delicious! Full of flavor in every bite. I didn't completely fall in love with Table Donkey Stick and probably won't be back. The wait staff was super nice and the communal tables were very friendly and welcoming but I think I would have preferred a little more flavor in the things I tried. read more

Double dated here recently and had a fantastic dinner! I made a reservation on OpenTable for a Thursday night and we were promptly seated. I wish we had gotten a table in the nicer back part of the restaurant, but it wasn't a big enough deal to ask to switch. It never got packed, but was decently busy for a random evening. The 4 of us decided to order a bunch of different plates to share and I'm glad we did because we got to try so much more. Cheese and charcuterie board--we went with the sea trout gravlax, duck liver mousse, and arpea de brebis. All were great, especially the mousse, but the real star was the sunflower oat toast which was buttery and delicious. Roasted brussels sprouts--the only thing that was forgettable. The dish was good, but not anything to rave about. I wouldn't stop anyone from ordering it, but it's not a must. Pretzel--yeah, it's just a pretzel, but it's nice and soft and the the fondue it comes with has a good flavor. Potato latkes--A firmer, less greasy, square version of tater tots. I loved these and will definitely be ordering them again. Loved the caraway aioli they were served with. You also get a decent amount in this order so this would make a good appetizer if you're dining with a group of 2-4. Seared walleye pike--one of the 2 entrees we ordered. So light and flavorful! Fish had a great sear on it and, most importantly, didn't have that fishy taste. Slow cooked duck leg--so freaking good! Especially the duck sausage. This is the perfect entree for a chilly evening. It also came with a slightly thick hazelnut sauce, which we thought was pretty delicious. Staff was super friendly and attentive the entire evening. Pacing of food, which I think is important when eating small plates, was on point. Pricing was incredibly fair: 4 of us with drinks and plenty of food and our bill was around $145. We also had an a la card to use, which made the bill another $10 cheaper. Convenient walk from the Western blue line stop. The interior has a nice casual feel that is also slightly intimate. Would be great for friends, family, dates, etc. Overall, we were really impressed. Definitely looking forward to coming back, if only for some cheese and charcuterie (and bread!) at the bar. read more

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Fred and his brother, "Donkey" walk into a pub and Fred gets the first pint in and says, "I'll have a pint for me and a pint for Donkey." The two guys drink their pints and Fred says, "All right Donkey, your round; I'll have a pint of Guinness." Donkey walks up to the bar and says, "2 p p p p pints of g g g g Guinness p p p please." While donkey gets the pints, Fred goes to the toilet and the barman says, "Say, you shouldn't let him call you that stupid nickname." Donkey replies, "I know. He aw.. he aww... he awwwwww, he always calls me 'Donkey.'" All horrible jokes aside, this was the best restaurant I've been to in 2013. I've not been good about Yelping lately, but this place has brought me out of my shell. Have you even shared dishes with others at the table, and everybody loved every dish??? That happened here. Feel free to try the Wanderteller apps and share them. We had the whitefish, beef tatar, and schweinknopf (better you not know). All were great and perfect portions to share among three people. From there we moved on to some frog legs, a summer squash entree, a golden trout dish, and a couple salads. Portions are perfect for sharing and the food has a lighter European feel. Almost more Scandinavian inspired than German, at least from what I've experienced. The beer/drink/wine list is not too large, but by no means would I call it small. They have some great international, and domestic drafts. Our favorite was Oskar Blues Pils from Colorado, but they also had a Austrian Weisse beer that was excellent. I also had their version of a Manhattan, and it was excellent. For dessert we moved on to some finely prepared in house ice cream with a little house made pork rind that really worked well together. We even shared a little Chartreuse. The decor inside is nice, simple, and rustic. We sat outside on their delightful little patio and the noise level was perfect for us to have our own conversation. Our waiter John, was also excellent and he was able to explain every dish and drink very well. You can tell he cares about Table, Donkey and Stick and it was refreshing. read more

Yum! We were so pleasantly surprised by this meal; it was the best I had in months in terms of service, food quality, and creativity. I am deducting a star because based on my personal preference, the food was a little too rich for my taste, and the place is pretty small, like you will know more than you want about some of the other patrons... My husband's entree especially was rather fatty but otherwise delicious; he ordered the veal breast. We actually had to ask what the heck a veal breast was! It was tasty, but I don't think he felt too well after eating it if you know what I mean. The service was great; our waiter was very nice. The atmosphere was pretty good. They have quite a few 'communal-type' tables, though. We were able to get a private one, luckily, because sitting so close to people makes me nervous when I am eating..... Overall, it was a great meal and experience for a completely appropriate price. The portion sizes were just right, but I would definitely recommend ordering a few courses. The flavors were extremely unique, and our food was served hot and in a timely manner. I also give them props for utilizing local vendors for their food and even for their whiskey! For the life of me, though, I can never remember the name of the place (i.e., Donkey, Table, Stick; Table, Stick, Donky??). read more