Very good food (I had the steak salad and my husband had the salmon sandwich), nice atmosphere, and very friendly employees. It was my first time in Geneva and lunch on the patio at The Alchemist was a great start to the day. read more

I've been to The Alchemist multiple times because my boyfriend loves it, even though I've always thought it was just alright. We usually sit inside, but I wanted to sit on their patio. We came about an hour before their kitchen closed. For some reason the service was just bad this time. Our waitress took a long time to come and check on us, forgot to bring us our drinks, forgot to bring our food to us (the waiter serving the table next to us brought it... he was doing a great job and kinda wish we had him instead lol), and took forever to come pick up our check. Just overall felt like we were questioning where she was the entire time. We got the focaccia bread with side of vodka sauce, togarashi fries, tenderloin skewers, and oysters (forgot to get a photo). The food was good and the cocktails were refreshing. My favorite was the focaccia with the vodka sauce. The fries were also crispy and flavorful. read more

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Cozy, romantic, quaint vibe on a cold winter night - The Alchemist is great spot. We came here after some shopping in the area and were looking for some drinks before dinner. We were tucked away in a corner table and felt cozy. Interesting drinks, cocktails are unique, their small bites were a little limited but the cocktails were good. read more

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Delicious food every time. Excellent, friendly service. Relaxed vibe. Owners are great. Our go to for dinner or just stopping in for a quick drink. read more

First time visitor - stopped in because I love their sister restaurant The Walrus Room. Overall vibe was great, wasn't super crowded which was good given they do not work off reservations more of a first come first serve style. Initial service was good, drinks and water were brought out within a reasonable time frame. Order some shareables, focaccia, beef kabobs, and fries. Food was delicious! Sadly, we cut our visit short. When our server came back around I asked for a drink, a margarita with a splash of chambord. Waited, and waited, by this time my water glass is empty and so is my husbands. She came back around a few times not noticing the empty water glasses and obviously forgot about my drink. It wasn't busy, because I could see her at the bar from my table. Finally got the check and did let her know she forgot my drink so we were wrapping up. Things happen but this is your job. read more

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I liked everything about our visit. We only had drinks, so I cannot speak for the food. The ambience is great, not too loud but enough vibe that you felt like you were out for fun. We sat at the bar. Our bartender was great, attentive even though he was working hard. I started with the Galloping in Guatemala, very good-lime, cucumber and gin. My husband had the Baptized by Fire, a fancy old-fashioned. He liked it enough. Then I had the Smoke & Embers, a smokey tequila old-fashioned with a hint of spice. That one I really loved! We had dinner reservations elsewhere but I would like to try some of their small plates. What we saw nearby looked very appetizing. read more

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Swanky, sophisticated and worth it! I stopped in with a friend after another event for a glass of wine and a cocktail. They have all day happy hour on Tuesdays (love it!) so we got some meat and cheese. I asked the server for a gluten free option and she was knowledgeable and offered more veggies instead of bread. The marinated tomatoes are delicious, do not skip them! When it came to wine, the glass I ordered was not available so she described the substitute and I ordered that instead. Turns out it was not to my liking, the server was happy to swap out the glass for a different recommendation instead. When it came to ordering more substantial food, again the server was sure to ask about who was gluten free and made suggestions for each. I ended up with a shawarma bowl that was amazing! Absolutely would come back for that again or even just for a drink. read more

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For a Tuesday night, The Alchemist was packed! We were lucky to grab a table as there was only one left when we arrived. The atmosphere is upscale, posh and modern yet warm and inviting. We discovered their Tuesday special is "Social Hour" menu items all day--we munched on delicious meats, cheese and accoutrement. The fact that their menu has the word "accoutrement" speaks volumes! Extensive wine menu along with delightful cocktails. Service was top notch! read more

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This place has some of the best cocktails I ever have had. They are truly the Alchemists of the cocktails. Such innovative drinks! Food is good. Very nice place with great seating outside. read more

The crab cakes are amazing. Loved the celery root purée and arugula. This is a trendy and vibrant little bar and restaurant in downtown Geneva. Super friendly bartenders. Kevin was amazing!!! The bartenders were experimenting with making new drinks and we got to try a concoction. Extensive cocktail and wine menu. It's a lovely place for a drink and meal. We enjoyed our visit here. If you are looking for an upbeat place to get a personalized dining experience in Geneva, make sure to stop by this one! read more

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Always a super fun place to visit. From the drinks to the menu items, the Alchemist hs never disappointed. 5/5: The service is always great with helpful suggestions being made. The first time we went we sid off menu items.. a drink roulette suggested by our server, which was a ton of fun. Between us all I want to say we had 9 "mystery" drink orders. And all were very tasty. And the drinks continouly prove to change with the menu rotations. As well as being strong. 4/5: The food is also full of flavor and delicious. The octopus was fork tender and the foccocia was light with a nice outter layer. The food prices werent bad for the area, but it is more of a small bites kinda option. Still had a lot of flavor and was enjoyable. 4.5/5: The ambiance of the place was dimly lit, more intimate and very cozy. The first time we went was with a large party of about 14 people. I wouldnt recommend that unless you have reservations as this place is very small, but it was also accomodating. The other times ive been it was a smaller group and we had no issues getting seated. Overall I would recommend giving this place a try esp if you're a cocktail kind of person... and if you're not a fan of what they have to offer, see what they can do for you off menu or when the next seasonal menu gets rotated in. read more

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What a fun night. Driven by this place many times but didn't try it until we found out they offered oysters. Just missed happy hour but still reasonable oyster prices. Had two types, PEI and Washington state. Well prepared. Had planned a tapas night - thought that's all they had - but they had burger and fries too. Nice options for non-alcoholic drinks as well - always good to shoot that out! read more

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Such a cute and fun cocktail bar! They serve some food, but we just came in for a drink after lunch. Our server was friendly and attentive. He offered suggestions on what to get when I had questions. The drink menu has a little bit of everything! Anyone can find something to match their mood. I got some sort of lavender drink and it was absolutely delicious. Wish we had time for more! There are a row of small tables across from the bar. A small entrance are, and a little outside patio. This is a terrific place to meet up for a drink (or drinks) before or after a day spent shopping in the area! read more

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Wonderful ambiance! Great wine and delicious food! Server was perfect also! Negroni was delicious

The food and drinks were amazing. I loved that Gabriel and Yoshi are so passionate about their creations and took time to explain some of the processes. The espresso martini was one of a kind and delicious. I only wish they had a bigger food menu. read more

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Enjoyed our afternoon cocktails. Excellent cocktail menu at the alchemist. Great spot to stop before or after dinner read more

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I really hate it when you discover an amazing place, and want to tell everybody, but then you risk it becoming busy, ha ha... that's the case with Alchemist. It's cozy and small, fancy and relaxing. The service is super-attentive and the cocktails, my God, the cocktails! I have never been to a bar in the Chicagoland area that serves a genuine Gin Fizz (see pic), as it takes at least three minutes of shaking to achieve that spectacular egg white cloud. But yes, Alchemist has it. I also think these were some of the best (East coast) oysters I've ever had, and during happy hour? -- $2/ea. If eating 15 of em' is wrong, then I don't wanna' be right! Chicago's premium food offerings are a bit far to enjoy often, so I'm grateful this place exists in a lovely, *local* part of Geneva. It helps us Northwest suburbanites get our fill of amazing drinks and food more often. read more

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Alchemist got us hooked. Very good vibes, great food to share, awesome drinks. They do not take reservations but we got lucky to sit right away on Saturday mid afternoon. Their plates are shareable and this is definitely our best way to try at least few plates at on visit. Their wine list is quite interesting and they also cary some craft beers selections. The drinks however are amazing and we are only looking to come back again. We tried few dishes and they were Ahi Tuna Crudo--very fresh and citrusy with added pesto Grilled Oysters--Rockefeller style, absolutely delicious Fried White Anchovies--very nice idea to have them fried like fries and served with aioli , they were a subtle reminder of Spain and tapas. Grilled Salsa Macha Shrimp--this dish was super good, served with great home made sourdough. Very satisfying and perfect pairing with the wine. Will see you soon!! read more

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Tried The Alchemist on a whim after needing to run an errand in the area (we live 1+ hrs away). We were early for a typical dinner time but the bar had a good number of people at it. We were seated at a table by the window. Our waitress asked if we had been there prior and was very helpful in sharing a bit about the menu. She struck a perfect balance in how much she checked in and engaged in lovely conversation, while still allowing us time also. We had two incredible cocktails - passion fruit. Yum. We then decided to try the chips and caviar. Sooo good. I ordered the charred beets bowl. When I did the waitress mentioned it was her favorite. I see why. I've been craving it ever since. The flavors & textures all blend to make the perfect dish. I found myself actually purring. lol. The person I was with had the steak sandwich with a couple modifications and kept raving about it. We topped it off with a lovely dessert. We don't live close but we're ready to return. Great atmosphere, fabulous staff, and wonderful food/drink. read more

I'm sure they're in season and perfect. One thing you do not want to be in between of is a man and his award winning beef

This location used to be a wine shop. They turned it into a beautiful restaurant. Love the colors and the bar area is welcoming. I ordered the crab cakes, which were delicious. Our server was so sweet. My only issue with the restaurant is the seating. We changed tables two times. The sun was so bright and the curtains did not do anything to block the sun. I pulled out my sunglasses at first but that is when we switched tables. read more

One of the best dining and drinking experiences I've had in a long time. Drinks were amazing; food was outstanding and our bartender Kevin was great. He made great recommendations on food and drinks. Watched in awe as he crafted our drinks and other drinks. Can't wait to go back! Recommend sitting at the bar! The bartenders are such a great resource! read more

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Went for a business lunch and the grilled octopus & kimchi fried rice did not disappoint. The place was pretty quiet & service was quick as there were only 2 other patrons. read more

Comfy and relaxed atmosphere. Nice volume for background music to hold conversations. Attentive service, immaculate restrooms, comfortable seating. Food items were limited but tasty. We had some social hour olives and cheese plate, very small portion but delicious. Ordered or meal and the burgers and fries were good as was all else we tried. $200 for 4 people, 2 cocktails plus tip. read more

We were at Geneva and decided to try out Alchemist for lunch. When walking in, the place looks like a modernized speakeasy place (of course, it is a cocktail and wine bar!). It has a large bar area with seatings along the windows. We didn't order drinks but looking at the cocktail menu, there are some interesting options. We asked the staff if there's any Gluten Free options, and he was patiently pointing out items that can be easily modified. The food menu is mostly tapas style. We ordered a few to try. The foods were presented nicely, and most importantly they introduced all five basics tastes - sweet, salty, sour, umami and a little bitter, so making each bites interesting. Give this place a try when you are in Geneva! read more

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Get the Rosé Sangria!!!! Best I've ever had, and our bartender happily shared his secret with us. This bar is a gem and I can't wait to go back when I have time for more than just a quick drink! read more

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Excellence. The Baptism by Fire. The bar tenders are very, very good. I cannot recommend this establishment more highly. Thank you.

I have visited The Alchemist multiple times over the past few weeks while in the area for work, and it has truly become my second home. The staff are consistently friendly and welcoming, the food is delicious, and the drinks are expertly crafted. The décor strikes a perfect balance of chic, classy, and on-trend. This has quickly become my go-to spot after work to unwind and relax. read more

Food taste great, service is great vibe is great ; everything is great. We'll be back again read more

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great cocktails and small plates. I love the mussels, some of the best I have had. Can get busy on Fridays and Saturdays, i love to go on a Sunday afternoon. read more

Lovely spot in beautiful Geneva. Nice patio, fantastic service, good food, perfect portions, excellent drinks. The only reason I removed one star was the coconut shrimp was a tad overcooked and under seasoned, wonderful experience over all! read more

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Tried this place for a quick lunch prior to getting back to work. Not bad! Ambience is modern and inviting. Service was pretty prompt. Tried the arancini and the kabobs. The arancini were very fresh, had sauce and cheese - pretty tasty. The kabobs - 5 small ones - were interesting. Freshly made, with yogurt type sauce. Nice presentation. Pricing reasonable. Parking free in front! Would recommend. read more

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Stopped by for lunch on a whim while I was in the area, and I'm so glad I did! Service was wonderful! The food was amazing -- fresh ingredients, full of flavor, and beautifully presented. The place itself is super cute with a moody vibe and cozy outdoor seating. I'd love to come back for dinner next time. Such a great find! read more

The Alchemist - Raw oysters - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Geneva, Illinois

Beautiful space in this Geneva bar. We had a mixed experience. This place projected a high end vibe yet fell short with some aspects of professionalism. The small amount of food we ordered was quite good. Small but fresh oysters. We were traveling through this area, so we're not sure of the local level of awesomeness. It is worth a try, just be wary of the service. It ranges from pro to amateur hour. Iron out some staffing kinks and it's a sure winner. read more

Great service, food and ambience. We just had a drink and appetizer. I can't wait to go back for dinner.

Great service! Great vibe, fabulous cocktails, enjoyed the Champs-Elysees made by Javi, who was very attentive and knowledgeable of the drink menu. Highly recommend! read more

Maybe one of the best restaurants in Chicago area. All day happy hour Tuesday had amazing wine and daiquiri and priced well overall. All the food we got was so amazing, especially the ricotta, chicken quality in Shwarma, focaccia consistency, and bread pudding. Waiter was attentive and the decor was really cute. read more

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The Alchemist covers all the bases--great service, cool vibe, and Exceptional (yes, with a capital "E") food quality. It's a small bites place and we had big appetites, so we were a little concerned. Each dish--oysters, ahi tuna, shrimp, octopus--was perfectly balanced and plated well. Our server had spot-on choices for wine and drink pairings. While we found this place when we were rolling through downtown Geneva, it's one of those spots that deserves a special night out with friends or as a couple. The prices didn't break the bank, but know you will ring up a pretty impressive tab because you won't want to leave this place until you've run deep into the menu. read more

This is a quaint with a nice atmosphere. A friend and I came for dinner and enjoy the cocktails and the food. The server was great about making recommendations. We tried a variety of items that they brought at varying times since it was tapas style. One of our items didn't come until we were long done with everything else though. We asked the server and she said she was waiting to bring it because our table was full. That's fine, but it definitely seems like they forgot about it. By the time that last item came, we were pretty full and didn't really get to enjoy it. They were willing to split the check, which is always appreciated. read more

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Walking in, the place is small and intimate, Great place for a date night, probably not good for large groups. The drink menu is extensive, you can find something you'll love easily, the bartenders are really nice and easy to talk to if you feel lost with which drink to get (this is what I did). My friends and I ordered a cheese platter which was phenomenal, they do have food items but we didn't get any. Their drink menu changes seasonally so I will definitely be returning! read more

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