First time we had dinner at the promontory, and I must say I was very pleased. Eric was our waiter, and suggested the lamb burger. Let's just say I found a new love!! This is definitely on our list of favorite spots for a night out. Amazing food, served by great people :) read more

The Promontory - First lamb burger and amazing chickpea fries - Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The baked feta app started off the night. A generous helping of cheese with a fresh baguette and warm olives. Mmmmm I split the squash risotto and the lamb burger and they were both amazing. The risotto was sweet and the lamb burger offered a flavor explosion. The chickpea fries were salty but interesting. I came with a friend after seeing a show at the Court Theater and we enjoyed a free wine pairing with our meal. Service, food, ambience 100% read more

Went to grab brunch with my roommate, the bartender Marcus helped me pick out My Darling Clementine and it was so good! We also ordered pork belly which was fire! Definitely will be coming back. read more

As a native Hyde Parker, I've been to the Promontory numerous times over the years. To me, The Promontory sometimes struggles to "hit the mark" but I came in for dinner last night & was really impressed! Service, drinks & food were excellent! Also, the food & drink menus are in the process of changing and I'm excited about the new items to come. read more

The ambiance is like a chic restaurant in Washington DC. I got a dirty martini and it was amazing. The food is out of this world, and the chickpea fries are a cool addition to the menu. While it is definitely pricey, it's a great place to go if you're okay with splurging for something yummy. One complaint was that the ciabatta bread was just too buttery! It would have been better with olive oil or just a light char would have been great. read more

Delicious food and interesting cocktails/mock-tails. The sun was setting on the outside seating. It was a wonderful time. Recommend the short ribs and the Jamaican old fashion. read more

Literally the most Unsatisfied experience ever. I had the tuna. I'm not happy w the portion for the price. It was 22$ for two slices, together equivalent to the size of 1 boiled egg. I'd rather not have ordered and watched my companion eat. I'm not understanding why the host was sarcastic about the fact that we didn't make reservations either. But i should have left then because i didn't research the place. But the waitress Chardae was nice. I would not suggest this place to anyone if you are hungry. But the music was good. read more

This place gets 5 stars for ambience. Drinks are good. However, the food options leave much to be desired. Portions are SMALL. And they have ZERO options for vegetarians or even pescaterians on their lunch menu. I do not know what the chef was thinking: if you have a single person who doesn't eat meat in your party is that person to starve? The best they could offer is omelet from breakfast menu or some appetizer dips. Given this is in Hyde Park, Chicago there is no reason for such paucity of options. I do not recommend this place for food. read more

I was just at the Promontory. All I wanted was dessert. The lady told me that I had to take a seat because it was mostly icecream. She was the only person that I identified as decent there. However I'm sitting and waiting...no one ever returns to the table and it's been 25 minutes or so. Again I only ordered dessert which I could not take to go. I was not offered water and the hostess did not seat me.... she pretty much looked at me and said oh have a seat. I think people that really want and desire to be in the food industry should be in the food industry. People that cannot handle it, who it's not built for should try retail. The experience looks like fine dining but it's more like fast-food. I'll give it another 5 years before I return even though that was my first visit. Maybe by then they will have some real staff. These folks just trying to collect a check. read more

Went for dinner for the first time a week ago. Sat the chef's table. Was awesome - got to watch the chef and sous' create their food magic and watch good synergy as they laughed, joked and gave my hubby and I special attention. The food was amazing. I had the warm lemon salad and chestnut tortellini and ribs. My hubby had the pork shank. I ate my food and his - sorry honey! The ultimate dining experience right in my neck of the woods. Thank you God! read more

Yummy lamb burger, hummus plate with an olive pate. Delicious food, nice music and sultry lights. Every time I come I'm glad I did read more

The Promontory - Love this restaurant - Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Serving local cuisine + spinning classic LPs = awesome! Sunday l read more

We uber-Ed to the Promontory with an inspired CashCar host and 6 willing contestants. So YES you can try at the questions...don't look the answers are at the end of the delish review of The Promontory. But first the questions: 1) What state was Abraham Lincoln born? 2) what is the longest river in the the United States? 3) The longest highway in the US? 4) what is order of strength of these weapons: 9mm, 10 mm, 45 something or another...and the weapon he mentioned. I am disappointed we didn't do better... Our night began with martinis, craft beers and house creations. Main entrees ordered...short ribs (appetizer size-filling for smaller eater), lamb burger, ribbon pasta with mushrooms (everyone liked!) cod & scallops, ny strip..etc all very, very good to excellent. House music mostly Motown - good for me! Desserts molten chocolate cake like dessert, s'more thing, apple fritter with doughnut side...all great. Note to management: your web site is off-could not easily (or ever) find your dining menu. My reviews would be much improved if I could see a menu--and you need to brag about your awesome food! Kentucky, Missouri, highway 20 and don't know this answer cuz we can't remember the complete question. But fun and we didn't have to get out and walk. Great time...great place. Will go back again. read more

The atmosphere is excellent. The brussels sprouts and strip steak were very good, though I couldn't say great. The portion on the steak was small, and I was looking for a stronger flavor. The sprouts were generous and tasty, but the sauce for the was not a good pairing. Our server Chelsea was wonderful, attentive but never too much. Overall, this is a great Hyde Park location to go out to a nice dinner. I'll be coming back in the future. read more

The Promontory - Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great place and vibe. The drinks are great and the burger is amazing. Came here for dinner first then went upstairs for some good music.

Sit at the bar, talk to the bartenders. The pate and bread...yes. Good wine selection, great food...interesting, fun people at the bar.

This place never disappoints, I always have a great time. 1st and most importantly, the food. It's basically the best in the neighborhood for quality vs $ hands down. Sitting at the hearth is a great experience as you can engage the chefs Alex and Zeus as they flip hella cheese burgers and grilled mozzarella and the o so famous lamb burger which will be back on Easter Sunday only!!! The bartenders are all knowledgeable and engaging as well, so the seat yourself policy at the bar is a plus for quick solo or couple drinks/bites. Then there is the upstairs, where Makinde, Mario and the staff keep things running smooth for their great shows. Since the Shrine closed, this is THE place to catch live acts like 9th Wonder, Devin the Dude, Lox, Stalley, Beanie Sigel, etc...seriously, it's a great restaurant, bar and venue/dance floor, come by. I'm not an employee, I'm just a loyal patron who has lived in HP for 10+ years and is happy to have this gem in the neighborhood. read more

Arrived for dinner. We had several items, however two issues will ensure we never return. First, the Gulf Prawns. When the dish arrived, it smelled very bad. As in, shrimp left out in the sun to rot. All the Prawns were waterlogged, mushy and smelled foul. I gave them the benefit of the doubt and tried one. It was disgusting. It immediately killed my appetite. My wife's Calamari went in at the same time as everything else. My wife and daughter finished eating, the table was cleared and the waitress starts re-setting the table (45 minutes for Calamari to show up). We left, I vomited from the shrimp and now I'm writing this hoping someone cares enough to ensure future patrons don't have my experience. read more

Came here for brunch. Interesting drinks menu, though I ended up getting a beermosa which was essentially diluted beer. Had scrambled eggs which were cold as was the toast that was served as a side. The waiters were attentive, overall, but they missed my friend's drink order and gave her the wrong meal. They tried making up for it by giving her a free appetizer ... read more

The food was good, but the service took forever! At one point we had to wait and ask another waiter to serve up. To our waiter's credit it looks management needs to hire more wait staff. read more

Excellent venue for food, events, and drinks. My niece Chanelle Bell hosted an event that was outstanding!

I wish this restaurant had nicer liquor available. The bartenders are generally punks too. It's bummer because it's a nice looking place and the food is good enough. I don't have my friends meet me there anymore as they always want a nice glass of tequila and you can't get one here. :/ I have to drive into the Loop to meet them instead. Just one nice bottle of each type of liquor would do the job. Why can't we have that here in Hyde Park ANYWHERE? BInny's is 50 feet away and they can't seem to figure out how to get liquor in there? Oh yes, and better looking and nicer bartenders would be great. The college age punks with the man buns and no personality are such a bummer. This place is no fun, it has no personality and for a neighborhood place it feels very generic and random. read more

Absolutely pathetic. Epitome of millennial hipster preposterous behavior. Portion sizes are outrageously small for the price. So overpriced it makes Vegas look like a good bet. Food is mediocre at best. Wait times and service are atrocious-how long did I wait just to take my order? I would never in a sane state of mind eat here again. I am honestly appalled this place can stay in business in Hyde Park. read more

Worst restaurant experience I've had since moving to Chicago. The hostess was extremely rude. When we came we sat outside and it began to rain. She told us that "it was a problem for us to move and not to seat ourselves again 'for future references.'" Aside from her poor customer service, and lack of a consistent waiter, the food took 40+ minutes to arrive. I am so disappointed with this experience, and will not be coming back. read more

The one great thing about The Promontory is that the space is beautiful. The rest of my experience was mediocre, unfortunately. When I walked in, I stood in front of the counter for about 15-20 seconds until the woman there just looked up and stared at me for a few more seconds. It was incredibly awkward and felt like poor service to me. The table my group sat at was near the kitchen and that area of the restaurant was probably 80 degrees -- way too hot for me to feel comfortable. The food was decent, but not worth the price point in my opinion. Unless they learn how to use the air conditioning or open the windows on a cool night, I wouldn't come back. read more

We dined here recently to celebrate a friend's birthday. Service was pleasant enough but the food (prawns/pork shank) was generally overcooked with a pretentious array of ingredients that just didn't work together, especially those used in our drinks. Our friends seem to enjoy their hamburgers but I couldn't help notice that the buns were burnt, just like the bread we ordered (hearth smoked feta with bagette - the swipe of feta was incredibly small, not worth the effort). The piped in music was too loud most of the time. The items were too expensive given the lack of quality. Suffice it to say we won't be back. read more

Visiting while picking our college aged kid. Well...pretty yuck. My chicken was cold and I sent it back...it was then warmed up but with a gray tint to it, a weird texture and color. Husbands $28 tenderloin yielded 3 pieces, each about an inch and a half long. Mediocre Brussel sprouts, flies everywhere inside, and table next to us were constantly F-bombing through the entire dinner. Headed to Five Guys as we are still hungry, and won't be coming back. read more

What a great spot for fabulous cocktails and food. I've always been told 'if there's an egg white drink on the menu, get it!' And Promontory did not disappoint. I also had the gumbo which looked difficult to dig into but proved very worth it. My husband got the burger and our friend got the beef stroganoff. All dishes were fabulous. read more

The food here is decidedly hit or miss. While I've eaten here maybe five times, I'm giving it two stars simply due to the experience I had at brunch this morning. I ordered a 5$ side of "pork belly" with my omelette. When the meal finally came out to the table, I was amazed by the size and the quality of the side dish. While I believe is a fair amount of money for a dish of pork belly, this side included only one, very dry piece of pork belly, no larger than my thumb. An establishment, such as Au Cheval, will give you 2 pieces of significantly better and significantly bigger pork belly for around the same price. Two options, provide better quality and larger side dishes or lower the price. read more

If you love good music then this is the spot for you!! I usually go when my friend Duane Powell DJ's. He's amazing!!! I went on my birthday (early January) and have met with friends three other times since the New Year! And if you ever go meet friends or have a group gathering/birthday/big celebration, be sure to go before 10p otherwise all the seating around the bar will be taken. The bar staff (both upstairs and downstairs) are Top Notch. I've NEVER been disappointed with my drinks. They are utterly DELISH (my new fave is the Promontory Paloma). The only food I've gotten is french fries, as I'm ONLY there for the music and drinks. I did have a buddy who ordered a lamb burger and has continued to rave about how good it was. read more

Came here 3 times. Sad that I will not return. 1st: Received a pile of uncooked (not al dente but uneatable) rice in the gumbo dish at dinner(this occurred about a month ago). Complained to the waiter who curtly told me that he would tell the chef. Unknown if he went and did this or just dismissed my complaint for whatever reason. Did not receive a discount or an apology from the waiter, chef, or anyone. Terrible. 2nd: Had brunch. Would recommend the home fries love the cheese/mayo on them. The toast however was soaked in old grease from the taste of it. Nice coffee. 3rd: Had brunch again. Limited options in Hyde Park and the food is reaching for something trendy/tasty. So I took my family. We had a nice time. The French toast (what I ordered) was very very dry and pretty different from what I'm used to being served. The food is mostly a miss and I found the service that first night poor. Edit: If you're looking for modern restaurant food I'd still say it's safe to check this out while in Hyde Park. There might be a few bumps is all. read more

We went there for dinnerl left hungry.I ordered the $35.00 steak and didn't get served half of it.This is my second time there when they say small plates they mean it. read more

Please do not visit this place if you like decent service!!! We were there on a Sunday evening. The food was good, not outstanding, and somewhat pricey, depending what you ordered. We complained to the manager about how terrible our servers were, but she didn't care... Will never set foot in Promontory again!!! read more

Promontory is the ideal "special occasion" hyde park restaurant. It's nice for a fancy, but not too far, brunch in Hyde Park, and always great when parents visit. Their happy hour is wonderful and VERY underrated- the food and drinks are a great deal, and it's pretty lively on week days. A great place to come if you're taking a break from the usual HP restaurants and want a nicer evening. read more

Food is expensive but different. The place is cool it's different style. Club is okay depends on what they do. Club space is large. It's nice for the area but nothing special. Drinks are okay so it's nothing special there. You pay for parking. Staff are semi friendly. read more

Got the chicken and waffles there... Really amazed with the quality of food. From the maple syrup to the chicken. Great atmosphere in there as well. read more

What do you say about Promontory? If you're in Hyde Park, you gotta go because it looks cool inside and it makes for great people watching. But honestly, just eat somewhere else (had the burger and a few other things before - nothing special) and have a drink (but not too many - they aren't amazing). Still, go anyways...especially if there is an event there. read more

Had a wonderful mid-week lunch here with a friend. It's nice that they offer some breakfast and some lunch options at lunch time. Oh my god, I don't understand how an omelette can be so good. It was just spinach, feta and mushroom. HOW. It was SO good. And the patatas bravas on the side. A+. I will be dreaming of them for a while/already googled how to make vegan patatas bravas and will be trying myself soon. The mimosa was a little overpriced at $10, but it was delicious too so really no complaints. Will definitely be back to try more of the menu! read more

I would give this place three and a half stars. Five for the drinks and three for the food. Also has an event space In which they host music, comedy, NPR events. Very cool ! Drinks are interesting and delicious... I don't think I've ever had a a bad one. Definitely best place in Hyde park to grab drinks. Food is overpriced and under flavored... that's all I have to say about that. Service seems like a lot of young hip charming people , I don't know how much experience they have though. Events... I'll go to my first one tomorrow so I'll let you know ! Definitely the best place for a hip date night in HP read more

So...first it was an hour & 15 minute wait at 7:00pm on Friday (expected). Then they say they just ran out of Mussels. (1st let down). Then a specialty drink I ordered was TOO SWEET. I don't think it was mixed right. (2nd let down). Then we waited 40 minutes for appetizers. (3rd & most disappointing let down). Had to cancel the order cuz was in a hurry. One bartender says, "We'll comp your whole order." (we had four drinks while waiting). Then another who said our order was coming up soon (after 40 minutes? for appetizers?) we told we cancelled, he then still wanted to charge us for our drinks. We had to tell him that this other bartender says he'd wipe out our entire bill. So which one is it? We eventually left without having to pay. But the right hand doesn't know what the left is doing. Won't go there again. read more