What a fun venue- the server let us know that the original structure is still in place- which is…read morealways fun! The vibe was super chic without being pretentious- people were dressed nicely but not over the top. The food was delicious and very well priced- we have a few salads (Cobb and Caesar) and I had the salmon and fries. The fries were amazing but that was fine- the mashed potatoes were so creamy! The cookie skillet is definitely the way to finish off! It's a small portion compared to other cookie skillets but def the star!

It is not cheap but what is nowadays. Everything was delicious and the service was especially…read more good. One couple was celebrating special anniversary which they acknowledged repeatedly, have them a card and a nice chocolate presentation at the end of the meal. One drawback. Like so many higher end restaurants now they are tacking in 4% surcharge rather than just raise the prices. I hate that.

The steak, heirloom tomato salad and potato squares were absolutely amazing! Great environment and…read moreour server, Tiara was one of the best servers I've ever had. She was helpful, educated and delightful to talk to. We loved our visit!! Also the drinks are delicious!

The Hawksmoor continues to delight. I first discovered it in Manchester and was happy to see them…read moreopen across the pond in the US. I love the pairing of impeccable food with a relaxed atmosphere. Our server, Finn, was attentive, knowledgeable and made the evening even more special

Nothing but great things to say about this new steak restaurant. So excited to celebrate a…read morebirthday, when we first entered, we were greeted so kindly with the hostess. We were seated right in front of the kitchen middle of the restaurant we decided to ask right before seating. There's any availability of seat by the large window, which gives great view of the whole restaurant and gets that light, especially when the sun goes down thankfully they're able to accommodate us so I did appreciate that. After sitting down, our waitress was so friendly and so kind and gave the best recommendations. For drinks espresso martini was spot on . The drink Reina del fuego was mezcal mango goodness with a perfect tajin rim , if you like Smokey mezcal with a touch of sweetness this is the drink for you . Started with some House made chicken nuggets with caviar you were able to get the singular bite without ordering the service will have to return because her great things about their caviar service. Enjoyed half a dozen of oysters through from East from West. Then to the main dinner, we did get a ribeye medium cooked to perfection just enough fat for the birthday girl to enjoy. The potatoes were like butter. The star side has to be TTEOK-BOKKI N CHEESE left how creamy and cheesy and the Tteokbokki was cooked to perfection . If you don't know Tteokbokki is popular in a Korean dish it's like these soft rice cakes but in Korean dishes sweet and spicy chili sauce, I'm glad that they have infused some Korean goodness in there version of mac & cheese. I do believe it is a hit or miss but if you're willing to try it, you won't regret it. I wish that the top part was more crispy, but that's just my own preference. I'm so excited to go back to try the rest of the amazing menu that they have. Thank you to our waitress for giving a complementary birthday dessert. We were already stuffed with everything else, but it hit the spot the strawberry coconut twist ask for some vanilla salt to top it really elevates the ice cream , You won't regret it.

I could smell the food outside and it drew us in! We…read morearrived to the restaurant shortly before the kitchen was set to close, and they were still happy to accommodate us. The restaurant is dimly lit, features bar and standard seating options. The rustic/chic decor and accompanying interior design were aesthetically pleasing, and relaxing! We were seated in a cozy booth. I realized after looking at the menu that this restaurant was on my list of places I wanted to try, SCORE! Despite them having a specially curated cocktail list, I ordered a Argentinian Malbec which was divine. I also ordered the Filet Mignon with the blue cheese topping, the whipped potatoes and asparagus. I was torn between getting the Brussels sprouts and the asparagus. The server recommended I try the asparagus and highlighted that it was truffle based and one of her favorite items! How could I say no to that! The meal itself deserves a separate review as it was arguably the best I've EVER had. The filet was cooked to a perfect medium. The flavor was sealed in by a perfect crust that was subtly herbal and refined. The potatoes had bread crumbles on top and had the perfect consistency for a whipped potato with the right amount of butter. The asparagus were soooooooooooooo good. I had dreams of eating more. 1000/10 and highly recommended. Definitely worth the price point. Excited to return and try more menu items!

I love this neighborhood gem!…read more The charm and sophistication are perfect for brunch or dinner on special occasions or just a delicious meal. Inside the room feels like a home. Outside, their patio feels like a beautiful courtyard. The traditional American cuisine is executed perfectly with a touch of southern goodness. I love their sweets or egg creations at brunch and the deviled eggs and fried chicken for dinner gets better on each visit. The staff are wonderful from beginning to end. The hostesses, servers and managers are always professional and personable. Yes - the door is blue!

only regret is that we didn't eat on the patio…read more everything on the menu was terrific. everything comes out in huge portions, all fresh. the chicken and waffles are their signature, and don't disappoint. the beignets and cornbread are also not to be missed. the setting itself has light, pastel, blue tones with well curated artwork. the staff is very polite and truly embody the southern charm of the establishment.

I came here for a quick drink on a happy hour tour and had a pleasant time. We got two glasses of…read morewine and a fun cocktail. Perfect for date nights, meeting friends, and a quick drink!

Man this was such a disappointing experience! We booked this for our anniversary dinner and I was…read moreso excited for weeks. Huge fans of supper club type experiences, we were looking forward to a hearty, flavorful and delicious meal. Unfortunately this was the wrong choice. Our server was nice but had an 8 table section and incredibly distracted, so it did take a while for a lot of things, but that isn't a huge deal. What really sucked was the food. We ordered the bread, tartare, wedge salad, the 14oz steak with peppercorn sauce, creamed spinach and fries. The bread was the only item above "edible" here- it is soft and fresh, with cream cheese and garlic butter. This was tasty! The tartare had excellent bread but the meat itself was relatively flavorless, and they put a random assortment of sauces that did not make sense and did not work with the meat either individually or together. The wedge salad was the first sign that things were not going to go well. I LOVE wedge salads. I honestly cannot think of a wedge salad I have not enjoyed until this one. It was drowned in a completely flavorless dressing. I have no idea how they managed to make something so simultaneously creamy and bland. It's a miracle really. When we ordered she asked if we were splitting everything, so our salad came on two plates. Wonderful! But when our steak came, it was on one single plate. We also had no knives and no plates to split it. We finally managed to flag someone down after waiting with this massive steak flopped down and no way to eat it.....and were completely disappointed by it. I LOVE peppercorn sauce, but Tortoise has no business calling their sauce a peppercorn sauce when it was just beef stock with a few whole peppercorns in it. Like everything here it was bland and underseasoned. The steak, while cooked perfectly, tasted like nothing. I had to ask for salt and pepper to make it even edible. We told our server about this and while I said it was probably a preference issue, she was unbothered by our experience. For sides we had the fries and creamed spinach. Spinach was fine but the fries tasted old (also again relatively unseasoned) and we literally did not get a single normal sized fry- it looked like we got the end pieces of the fryer because every single fry was just a tiny end piece. We pointed this out to our server as well and she did not give a crap just said "oh no I'm sorry, maybe the kitchen is having an off night". We left without dessert because it probably was just as tasteless as everything else here. $200 for my worst meal of 2026, fantastic! Truly, truly do not bother with this establishment. It is not only NOT worth the prices they are charging, it's an absolute affront to the "Wisconsin supper club" vibe they're going for. Supper club should mean excellent food, and there was none to be found.

No doubt about it, this is a top 5 restaurant in America. When it comes to service, ambience, and…read moreobviously the FOOD, it beats out many others and is absolutely worth the money and whatever obstacle you'd have to face to get here (trust me, I've had my MANY obstacles just to get here). The area is warmly lit and welcoming. It feels like a dinner spot to cozy up in contrast to the Chicago winters (albeit, it was a historically warm week during Valentine's Day). The service was exceptionally accommodating and absent of snootiness. Although it was an experience away from pretentiousness, I would still consider to dress to impress to respect the night you will have. As for the food, it is clearly what sets it apart from other renowned restaurants. Whatever they intended to be crispy was delicately pleasant to bite through. Whatever was intended to be a mind-bender of what you wouldn't expect of an ingredient definitely got you thinking. Whatever protein that was the focus shined through in a way that wasn't too much of a overwhelmingly oily or umami bomb that would render other ingredients as less than secondary (AKA dishes were mostly balanced and not something that feels like an unenjoyable punch to the kisser). The seafood dish was amazing, but I would still say that I could've skipped some of the dessert (some were better than others), but I suppose the pastry chefs need to experiment in some way. I still enjoyed how literal they could take some ideas. By the end, I was VERY full. It's a pricey meal, so I am happy they understand how disappointing it would be to not be stuffed by the end. Ending off with a fun instant film picture was a little cherry on top. I would say that the take-home toffee was not as amazing as some take-home gifts from other Michelin-starred restaurants, the toffee itself was not too tough and had a good, lasting flavor that made you still remember the night you just had whenever you decided to eat it.

Tasting menu- 3.0 - I hate to say this because maybe it was just the menu I don't mesh well with…read more Service- 4.0. It was expected for a Michelin. First and foremost the service was impeccable and I know the kitchen worked hard to execute these dishes. But to be honest this menu was just a miss for me. We also did the wine pairing and I unfortunately maybe enjoyed half the pairings. I understand when you get an award it puts on the pressure, but overall I was disappointed. I have looked at other menus at different times of the year and it did seem more intriguing. No menu item really stuck out to me besides the agua chile so maybe because that was at the top of the menu it made other dishes underwhelming? I can see that the sommelier tried to make a unique pairing, but I think it was a bit overboard and we found us reaching for the water more. I do appreciate that you can do a split tasting because sometimes we don't want all that liquid along with the meal. It was a good amount to be shared with two people so consider doing that if you aren't much of a drinker. Would I come back? Maybe. But I would want to see the menu line up first and we know how hard it is to get a reservation so booking in advance could prevent my decision in coming back.

I had the pleasure to dine at Penumbra on a Thursday evening. We were celebrating a graduation and…read morethe staff were very welcoming when we arrived. I was visiting from out of town and was not familiar with the parking around the area. I asked one of the staff members and immediately they reassured me that the side street would raking was totally fine to park just so long as it wasn't the front of the building where you have to pay. The food started with a complementary potato soup which was flavorful and lovely. We got a round of drinks and one of our party didn't care for her drink and it was replaced no question. We had the flat iron steak, the chicken, and the salmon and each entree was wonderful. The proteins were all very tender and juicy. I was also very pleased with the salad that came first which was lightly dressed and very seasonal. We finished our dining experience with a slice of cheesecake. It was a nice cap to the end of a wonderful meal. I would recommend this restaurant for any occasion - I would love to come back and try some of the other items on their menu.

**Hidden gem!!!**…read more Penumbra is SUPER sexy and low-key elite. This is one of those spots that will make you look like a total restaurant pro if you take someone there or recommend it. The ambiance is intimate, romantic, and just feels exclusive without trying too hard. I took my girl there for her birthday and she absolutely loved it -- which is always the real test. We had the ribeye and the Rotini Bianco, and both were excellent. The ribeye was cooked perfectly, tender and flavorful. The Rotini Bianco was rich, creamy, and done just right. Every dish felt intentional and well executed. Don't hesitate to book. If you're trying to impress or celebrate something special, this is the move.

This new restaurant was in a very high ceiling modern space and faced a small park. The food and…read moreservice was excellent Menu was heavy on sea food which was wonderfully prepared. I had a roast chicken that was beautifully done. Noise levels were tolerable and easy to have conversation. Each of the four of us really enjoyed the meal and considered it superb.

What remarkable place hidden on N. wells. The food is adventurous with a French twist and seafood…read moreforward. The wines are interesting and we tried a couple by the glass. We particularly liked the Domaine Taillandier. We started with a half dozen of Chesapeake oysters which were perfectly shucked. The Pain au Fromage is a must which is a baguette stuffed with cheese, sumac, and pomegranates. The pomegranates cut thru the richness of the cheese. This is almost its own meal. The ocean trout was smoked and in a delicious sauce. The Turbot en Brioche was also a star! We saved room for dessert and shared the chocolate Granache with salt and olive oil. The service is outstanding and helpful particularly our server Cpooh. The menu draws us back to try other treats!