I am glad I stopped by this spot while visiting Chicago. Some of the reviews on here are weird!! The ambiance was perfect for our first date. Lively but intimate. Service was prompt and personal. The food was full of flavor, and left enough room for dessert. The Coffee cremeux was one of kind. The Caramelized banana ice cream was to die for! Make sure you save room for the good stuff! read more

First time here and was wow'ed! Immediately you walk in and are welcome into a spacious restaurant with wonderful hostess and bartender. Green plants, hanging light bulbs for decoration were my two favorite things. The mac and cheese was decadent and delicious! Will surely return if in the area once again. 5/5. read more

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I have mulled over trying to do this culinary experience justice. Not sure it is possible. The setting tucked away in Hyde Park. The decor inviting with plants, open kitchen and even outdoor seating had it not been 40 degrees. We started with specialty drinks! Special can not do them justice. Combinations of sweet, tart, and I can only describe the "monkey business " as smooth in a glass. A rum lover, the resemblance to an old fashioned can not be overlooked. The oyster appetizer, by far best I have ever eaten. The baked bread crumb, tomato, onion was just the right amount of special to highlight the flavor. Dinners we had the strip steak, scallops, ribs. From presentation to taste, everything was perfect. Each bite left you wanting another! A true culinary experience. Dessert? We didn't think it was possible but we looked and decided everything else had been so incredible it would be wrong not to partake. Wow! The warm apple pie served with ice cream and beignets were served warm. The chocolate cake had something atop it would could not even describe but only savor. We were already planning our return trip before the check came! A true culinary experience!! read more

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It was my privilege to journey south for the evening and participate in The Promontory's soft opening. There was nothing not to like. In design and scale, this is a larger endeavor than Longman & Eagle or Dusek's, but if the soft opening is any indication, they are more than up for the challenge. Service was enthusiastic, knowledgeable and friendly. Food arrived at a reasonable pace, the drinks were mixed well, and the music and atmosphere was soulfully rustic. The cocktail list features drinks with smoky elements to complement the oven, which I can understand, but fortunately, the bar does not overdo it. The manhattan features a hearth charred vermouth, but it is quite subdued. The flavor is mild-mannered, eschewing the easy route of punching in your teeth with smoke. The restraint is pleasant and the drink is comforting. I'm very intrigued by the anejo sazerac, and will have to return for that. The wine list is small, but full of unusual and affordable offerings. The Serra Lori rose paired quite well with the food and was a good balance of fruit and earth. I'm very interested in trying the other rose, as well as some of the other reds on the menu, which were quite unique. The food demonstrates beyond question that Chef Wentworth remains on the top of his game. For starters we had the mezze spread and short rib snacks. The truffle spread was a tad salty but still quite good. The short rib rivaled Bill Kim's offerings at Urban Belly (RIP), and was delicious - meaty, with sweet notes from the scallions. For our main courses we had the spaghetti and meatballs and the Kentucky burgoo. The burgoo was a revelation - a light tomato based broth with corn, haricot verts, and hominy - it had an unexpected depth of flavor, evoking tortilla soup. The rabbit sausage was meaty and delicious, and the quail was perfectly cooked and fell right off the bone. The pork collar added an additional dimension of salty earthiness. The spaghetti was also an excellent choice, and should not be overlooked - the veal meatballs were rich and delicious. Jeremy Brutzkus continues his reign as one of the top pastry chefs in the city. The smores souffle is light and airy, yet full of rich chocolate flavor. It reminded me of some of his classic desserts at Longman & Eagle. The Neapolitan ice cream sandwich was full of creamy chocolate and pistachio, and touches of tart cherries. Be sure to pace yourself and save room for a final course while you are here. The lasting impression here is the wood decor and the wood smoked oven. You'll leave with memories of the oven to last you through laundry day, because it does tend to permeate your clothes. It isn't an unpleasant odor, and quite lovely to immerse yourself in during dinner, but be advised that it will follow you when you leave. But why leave so soon? While we were only able to experience the dining room this night, The Promontory is made for extended visits with post dinner drinks at the bar or in the extensive outdoor beer garden. When the upstairs opens up for regular business I'm sure that will make it a prime socializing spot in the neighborhood. It should also qualify The Promontory as a destination spot for lovers of cocktails and game throughout the city. read more

Honest review: this is the sister restaurant of duseks and longman and eagle i love those two but i always have service issues there so i prefer going here instead n its more affordable to. Even though there was execution issues the food was amaizin like their sister restaurants i will be back. The service was amaizing everybody is supper friendly knowledgeable and attentive. The price is expensive but not as expensive as their sister restaurants. The restaurant is hard to find its right by the clothing store akira n it jus has a P on the restaurant. The best things were the kolbi short ribs, the pork shank/ the kentucky burgoo, the soufflé n the apple fritters. I will be back to try the rest of the things on the menu! Kolbi beef short ribs: best appetizer of the night so amaizing. Its a combination of sweet and salty. The sauce is to die for its hard to see it because it blends with cast iron pan so when your eating it rub it along the pan to get the sauce! Then theirs pickled peppers i wish there was more because the vinigar cuts through the richness of the dish and makes it pop. The nuts were really good because their like candied so not only do they add a crunch to the dish but their so tasty. The short ribs are seasoned perfectly not burned i wish they were more thicker because their small places Ramp risotto: good but not great. The texture of the risotto was perfect not to runny but still holds it own. Its not hard or mushy that it gets stuck in ur teeth its so decadent. It has asparagus which adds a nice summer flavor to it. Their are these croutons that are so delicious i couldnt stop eating them.idk whay kind of cheese was in it but it added a nice creamyness to the dish and i love cheese my only two complaints is that i didnt see any morels like morels are one of the best mushrooms so i think it should have been utilzed better grilled or fried or made with a really rich sauce. Another thing was even though being very succesful there was no wow factor to it no pop this dish needs to be elevated Kentucky burgoo: omg so decadent. Its like a cassoulet but different. The broth was really rich not to acidic like tomatoe dishes could be but a lil salty so hold back on the salt. The corn bread was amaizing best corn bread i ever had it wasnt dry and wasnt to sweet jus wish there was more to counter act the saltyness of the pork belly. I couldnt tell what was the veal breast or the pork belly but one of the proteins was a lil over cooked and a lil over charred but still delish. The sausage was aamaizing but i like my sausage burnt but they probably made it like for texture purposes. I liked the okra it was pickled so it was vinagery to cut through the richness even though there was flaws it can be fixed i would order this again so good Braised pork: the portion is really big so if ur hubgry order this. The pork was so tender! No utensils needed. The flavor was so flavorful wasnt bland at all wish skin crispier. The sauce was so rich i loved it its really rich i wish there was more of it because theres alot of pork. I loved the sweet potato puree the sweetness of the potato goes perfect with the saltiness of the pork love sweet and salty! Theres orange zest that cuts through the richness i loved it!! Would have preferred a sauce so the acidity is evenly distributed. I liked the johnny cakes a nice touch maybe something crunchy instead to give the dish crunch or naan bread to eat everything together. An awesome dish if ur hungry and want alot order this its so tasty would order it again Apple fritters: amaiaizn. It was perfectly fried not greasy and it was coated good sometimes theirs only sugar on certain places. It had alot of apple flavor which is good cause sometimes when they say their a specific kind of donut u dont taste it. The carmal sauce was so good i couldnt stop licking the plate wish there was a lil more. The crumble was a good added a savory note to cut through the sweetness wish it had more of a cheddar flavor. There were apples that were so tasty with raisins i couldnt stop eating them they made the fritters so tasty. Then theirs this powder stuff idk what it was it wasnt necessary i would just not bother adding it to the dish. The only flaw to this dish was the fritters were a lil uncooked in the middle. Like it was mushy n doughy i was a lil disappointed but this dish is still amaizin will order again Smore Soufflé: (be warned extremely hot n takes 20 minutes to make) so this is the best soufflé i ever had. The soufflé texture was perfect soft but not falling apart or hard . It had a good chocolate flavor rich but not bitter. The marshmallow was a nice touch and its toasted i love marshmallow it makes things so rich and decadent n theres alot of it. The ice cream was amaizin idk what flavor it was it was so flavorful i couldnt stop eating it i need a bucket of the ice cream to go. This is one of the best desserts i ever had id come back just for this read more

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There's "good" and then there's "Hyde Park good." I haven't written off this place yet, but for now I'm putting it in the latter category. Right off the bat, the value doesn't feel as good as its sister spot, Dusek's. The prices seem similar, but I just like my experience in Pilsen better. I'm not sure it's worth trekking to Hyde Park from elsewhere just for a meal here. The space is very cool. I think next time I come here it will be for drinks because the patio is breezy and the bar area is warm and inviting. Also kudos for not placing the tables rightnexttoeachother (don't you hate when someone's arse is in your face just because they're trying to shimmy between tables?). The food was pretty good. I had the cornbread panzanella (will pass on this next time as it was pretty forgettable and not well composed) and the pork/fried clam po boy (tasty, but had to knife-and-fork it because it was impossible to eat--them fries doe, they were crispy and fatty the way I like 'em). I had the carbonated daiquiri to drink and it was major blerg--first, it tasted nothing like the name would suggest, and it had so much lime juice that hubs almost spit it out when he tried a taste. The service was OK except for this: friends told the waitress they'd order wine when their meals came, and she insisted on taking the order then so that she could bring the wine out *with* the food. OK. Food came, no wine. Nearly halfway through our meal, no wine. Had to ask to bring the wine. Probably wouldn't have been a big deal if she hadn't made a point to tell us it would come out with the food. To be sure, there was nothing *wrong* with the experience. And I anticipate in the coming months, this place will be elevated to just plain "good." PS: Make a reservation! read more

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This place could possibly become one of my favorite joints in the city especially in the summertime/warmer months. Very nice, clean atmosphere on display here complete with an awesome dining space and a nice sized bar. There is an additional floor upstairs that houses performances from famous and non famous musicians. I came over after an awesome dinner at a local Caribbean restaurant and wanted to grab drink here. I got the very large Whiskey & Kola which is Rock & Rye Whiskey along with Smoked Cherry Kola...off the chain!!! I smashed 3 of those bad boys! We drank for awhile...longer than we thought actually and we got hungry again. We shared the Hearth Roasted Feta which was delicious and and the S'more Soffle which was good as well. I would like to come back here and see a show upstairs as I here its pretty awesome! I would also like to come here for the brunch as I've heard good things about it as well. The parking can be annoying over here though. read more

Nice open layout, super friendly staff, outside two story terrace, excellent menu. what else could you ask for? It's great for people watching and it seemed like only attractive people eat here. Not sure if it was the time or the neighborhood. Nestled in the Hyde Park neighborhood on the south side it is centrally located in walking distance from everything your heart desires. I found it to be a bit pricey for the offerings but I did enjoy the food and the drinks we ordered. I've walked past this place so many times, I finally decided to drop in and I'm glad I did! I will definitely be back but I think with less people since I took care of the bill! :) Not so humbly submitted, Michael C. read more

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I went here on a Saturday night and it was PACK!! Sidenote: the garage directly next door to the restaurant is not for patron use. We didn't have reservations and were told the wait for patio seating would be a little over an hour. We opted for bar seating instead. The bartenders were nice, but rather slow. I guess you can contribute that to being a newer restaurant. My friend ordered a beer and I got the Thursday on 53rd cocktail. I think the bartender put a little too much bitters and Gin in it. Let's just say I only had one drink and had a headache the next morning. The food was pretty good. I ordered the lamb burger and it came with chick pea fries. How interesting and delicious. The atmosphere was very lively. We were told the upstairs would be used as a concert venue, but it wasn't open yet. I had a good time and would def be back to experience it again if I'm in the area. read more

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As a package deal.. this is probably a 4.5 star place and I would go back for sure. So The Promontory is a really good venue for music that has a Gastro pub for a meal to set the stage.. We went to see Alejandro Escovedo in a duo with Susan Voelz and Nicholas Tremulis opened. It was a stripped down show and we enjoyed every minute. We had a reserved table and there was a comfortable amount of space around us. The prices were reasonable and the show fantastic. An intimate setting. The restaurant was interesting. Lisa and I took a look at the menu and thought we were going to have a hard time finding anything we like. It's one of those menus.. a little "try too hard" But we managed to find things that we liked, my buddy Adam got the pot roast (with beef cheeks and bone marrow) and it was good.. the beef cheeks were 'meh'. I got the Pork Shank, it came with 1 ravioli and some mixed veggies... that was a real winner.. delicious. Lisa had the Lamb burger (pretty tasty) We had a selection of small plates to start, atmosphere and service were very good. It's a keeper read more

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This is a unique place to Hyde Park. I'd say this is the second really high end addition to Hyde Park after A10. This place definitely has a more hip vibe, which you don't see a lot of in Hyde Park. My cocktail was a Roots & Malt (Bourbon and Root Beer), it was very well done. Had the Grilled Lamb and the Short Rib. Both were excellent, though do not go here to load up on food, the portions aren't huge, this isn't Chili's. Get there early, its opened recently so it fills up pretty fast, even on a Monday night. I ended up sitting by the front kitchen, but the seats were still cool and we got to see the staff preparing the meals. The attention to detail was excellent and up to date and just what Hyde Park has needed. Its worth the trip south to visit here. read more

The Promontory - Main dining room - Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Absolutely gorgeous place. I came in a little before 9pm on a Thursday night and sat at the bar. The food was wonderful. I had the tomato salad. Sounds kinda boring right? It was AWESOME. It was perfectly prepared. Perfectly seasoned and big enough to be great for a light meal. Cocktails: yes, yes and hell yes. I had a few... Cinnamon basil smash - I had two of these. Jamaican Old Fashioned - great twist on a classic. Liked this a lot! El diablo - (another favorite of mine) mezcal and ginger beer... YES! Sazarac - Classic, strong as hell and perfect. I split a slightly altered version of the s'mores soufflé. No graham cracker ice cream for me.... They subbed for BANANA ice cream. Went amazing with the molten chocolate. This is deceptively rich. I couldn't even finish half of this despite sharing. Service. awesome. Polished and easy going. I interacted with at least 6 different servers and bartenders. Everyone was lovely. The crackle of the wood burning hearth from the visible kitchen is a nice detail. It's incorporated into the design and an all around beautiful space. It's a little tricky to find this place if you're unfamiliar with Hyde Park. It's 53rd and south lake park. Sort of behind Akira. It's a back alley/side street not entirely visible from the intersection. My cab was super confused and I had to assist in co-piloting. The website for this place has great directions under the FAQ section. This is a great addition to Hyde Park from the folks at the Land and Sea Department. read more

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Nice size space and ADA accessible A number of different events. Great for date or large geoup read more

Def had great expectations for this restaurant. My mom and I are visiting Chicago from NYC, and this place was recommended to us and it was said that the smores soufflé was suppose to be amazing. We walked there and found it jam packed on a thursday night. They had a pretty interesting menu along with the unique fire-burning cooking style. Mom ordered the Kaboo, a "stew" with assorted meats like pork, sausage, quail. The roasted quail was pretty awesome but the pork and sausage had no real flavor. It was average. I had the spaghetti and veal meatballs. It seemed like the spaghetti was handmade??? It definitely wasnt the boxed pasta you buy. But that didnt really mean much because the actual spaghetti and tomato sauce was extremely average. The veal meatballs were delicious but a bit too salty. For dessert we thought that it's be amazing so we ordered 2. But we didnt get to finish both and they were also nothing spectacular. We got the baked alaska, which was just a mixmatch of things thrown onto a plate. There was some weird jelly then some weird sand then a espresso sauce that i actually liked and then the "baked alaska" which was pretty lame too. The smores souffle was overly sweet, thanks to the marshmallow. It could have been roasted more, and there wasnt enough graham cracker icecream to balance out the plate. The dark chocolate soufflee itself was really good. It was moist and not sweet. Service was really good, but it seems like they have too many waiters. The atmosphere was also very hip. CONCLUSION: Being the nyc food divas that we are, my mom and i found it pretty normal. It wasnt worth all the hype. But i'd give the place a chance, but i would not go again read more

The Promontory - Spaghetti and veal meatballs - Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The ambiance of the Promontory is really nice. Conveniently located in Hyde Park, it's surely a spot to try. What I really appreciated about my visit is that the waitress noticed that I barely ate any of my omelet and asked if "I hated it" and I had to be honest and say "yes!" She asked if I wanted anything else, but seeing the meals of my two colleagues - I wasn't interested in taking another risk. The waitress was quite astute and simply said she would bring out some scrambled eggs and toast because she wanted to make sure that I ate something. I agreed and 15 minutes later, she brought a fabulous, basic breakfast that was exactly my speed. The meal also included bacon and ham. Delicious! read more

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The first time I went to The Promontory, I was VERY impressed, with the food and service. However, I went a couple of days ago, bringing new friends to this new discovery of mine. Though it had the same vibe, the food was lacking. It was well plated, as usual, but someone forgot to put yummy goodness they had before. The fois gras was very gamey and minerally, not in a good way. Someone ordered an app that was essentially hummus and babaganoosh fancied and the bread, which I think was supposed to be naan was greasy. There was the rabbit fricassee but couldn't taste the rabbit, could have been chicken fro all I know. I decided to order new cocktails, just to try. Ordered a Pimm's Cup, thinking it was a hot day and we're sitting outside. I should have read further on the description. With all the rye they put in there and other house ingredients, they shouldn't have bothered putting any Pimm's in there. Don't get me wrong, it's still a nice place with decent food. I'd bring an out of town friend here and tell him it's a cool Chicago joint and good place to eat. But it's not THE place it was in my POV. What the hell happened? It's only been a couple of weeks since my last visit? Maybe I got lucky the first time, I had great hopes that this was my go to restaurant in Chicago. Well, I guess I'll have to keep searching. read more

The Promontory - An amuse bouche, can't remember of what. No proteins, nice acidity but no punch. Pretty though. - Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Repeating my instragram post: I usually don't order the same dish twice when I'm trying a new restaurant but would I go back to Hyde Park and order the butter poached Maine Lobster again? Uhm, I'd sorta have to! One of the best lobster dishes I've tasted in Chicago. The gnocchi, fennel, corn and THAT sauce! All blended so well together and I loved every bite. Lots of texture and flavors yet simple enough to allow the lobster to shine. The Kentucky Burgoo had a rich flavored broth and was filled with hearty cuts of meat/veggies - perfect dish for the cold weather. The Beef Bavette was a miss for me, as I thought it was a little salty and some of the pieces were cooked too well for my liking. The BF made reservations for 7:45p on a Friday night and we weren't seated until a little past 8'ish but I didn't have any issue with that since it gave us a chance to grab a drink at the bar. Cocktails were tasty and I liked how the drink menu was set up grid-style. I'm usually a whiskey girl but the Jamaican Old Fashioned was deeeelicious and I'd def recommend it. Service was good and my water glass was never empty. I'll be back! read more

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After trying quite a few menu items, I'd say the burger and the pineapple beignets are the only standouts. Service has ranged from average to below average. The music venue is a nice addition to the neighborhood. Great restaurant by Hyde Park standards, just OK compared to the competition at this price point. read more

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Came here for brunch on a Sunday around 1130 and was able to be seated at the bar immediately - which does have full service! I got the Sunset non-alcoholic cocktail, which was incredibly refreshing and tasty. After struggling immensely at trying to decide what to order, I finally ended up with the goats milk oatmeal and sides of toast and bacon. The bacon was fine - not crunchy enough for my tastes. The oatmeal was delicious! It has a perfect sweet, but also slightly tart flavor. What really stole the show, though, was the toast. I know that sounds crazy, but seriously I never knew toast could be so incredible. The bread was just amazing and the raspberry jam it came with was to die for. I would definitely want to come back here the next time I'm in Chicago - there are so many more things I'd like to try! (And I need to have that toast again) read more

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I was a little hesitant coming here for brunch because I haven't been fond of the food in the past. However, the person I was with wanted to try it out and this was one of the few places open / didn't have a prix fixe menu on Easter Sunday. It seems they have expanded their selections and I really enjoyed what I got (salmon toast). Our server was great, but other staff were a bit unfriendly and unaccommodating. read more

The Promontory - Salmon Toast - Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Gone to this place a handful of times the short time they've been open. Good service, good food. The last few times I've come I just drink. Got a last word first and then a Brandy Alexander. They carry the liquor, liqueur, syrups and other cocktail fixins garnishes that make for good drinks. All the bartenders I've dealt with have the know how to make them. The maple stout I originally wanted had run out guess that means it's popular. read more

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My boyfriend and I came here for the first time on Memorial day. We are both big fans of Duseks (same owners), and have been wanting to come here for a while. We didn't have reservations, but we were seated right away since we were one of the first customers there when they opened for the evening. We were probably there for about an hour, and it wasn't too long until seats began to fill up so I would suggest making reservations if you want to avoid a wait. I had a big lunch, so I ended up getting the mezzo spreads and the blended zombie. I only really liked a couple of the spreads from the mezzo spreads plate, but I don't regret getting this appetizer. The blended zombie was a perfect 10. The zombie was refreshing, balanced, and perfectly blended (no chunks of ice). My boyfriend got the lamb burger which he said was good. I tried one of my boyfriends chickpea fries that came with his burger, and it was excellent. The service was okay, but our waitress acted really snooty the whole time, so I would never want her again. I prefer waiters and waitresses that are down to earth and at least pretend to be nice. Our waiter acted like we were a huge inconvenience. I really would like to come back sometime to try another one of their cocktail's and attend a concert. Pictures of the concert venue area look like it would be a neat place to come to. read more

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My review here is torn - on one hand, my dining partner's chicken thigh sandwich was so good I would give it 5 stars, on the other hand - my mac and cheese was so terrible, I can't seem to shake the negative feelings I had after eating it. We had an open table here on Sunday at 10:30. We got to the front about 5 minutes early and the restaurant was half-empty. The hostess asked us to wait until our reservation time (I've seen this in busy restaurants, but it was a little strange given how many tables were available) - minor but remarkable. My fiance had a beer+tomato juice concoction, and I went with a bloody mary. Given how competitive other brunch places have become with bloody mary's (loaded with lots of interesting garnishes), I was a little bummed at the simplicity of this one. It was decent though. I ordered a Mac and Cheese. Apparently the Mac and Cheese was supposed to have beef cheek. It was pretty bad. I think I counted 4 pieces of meat, all different sizes. The pasta itself was overcooked, and the mac and cheese was really more of a pasta in a bland cheese sauce. Very disappointing. My fiance's chicken thigh sandwich, on the other hand, was quite good - he added an egg on it for $2, bringing the total entree price to $17 - a little steep for a burger, but it was decent so no real complaints there. The fries were reminiscent of fancy mcdonald fries - I mean this in a good way. The decor was very cute. read more

The Promontory - Chicken thigh burger and mac and cheese - Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came to the Promontory on a Monday night while in town for wedding. It was open mic night. The venue was clean and aesthetically pleasing. The staff was friendly and helpful. The performances end once the sign up sheet ends and we weren't sure what to expect after they stopped. Fortunately they had a FIRE dj for the next part! Everyone and I do mean everyone was dancing and having a great time. Great space for emerging artist and admirers alike. This place is Definitely on the list for when I'm back in town. read more

I decided on the shrimp and grits. It was a very different experience than normal but overall the meal was pretty good. read more

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My family and I arrived this Friday evening to celebrate Mother's Day. To our disappointment, we waited over ten minutes to be greeted by hostess and when he took care of us he responded very rudely. It was an older gentleman with glasses and grey hair, Caucasian who didn't accommodate our party and didn't give us a wait time. It was our first time in your establishment and we didn't feel welcomed and wouldn't definitely not recommend to anyone. We ended up having our dinner at the Sophy hotel where they treated us well and with excellent service. I hope that others don't experience the unwelcoming atmosphere from this place and won't have to go through what we went through. read more

Quickly becoming my go-to place for drinks and a quick bite to eat. I've been here for brunch and dinner and enjoyed both. Menu items are straight forward and if you are confused or struggling between the items, definitely ask your server and they will recommend the better option or ask the cooks (great bunch of folks at the fire). Their menu has something for everyone! A few of my favorite items so far: - An old fashion with a pony MGD on the side with some chickpea fries - KALBI BEEF SHORT RIBS = super melt in your mouth pieces of meat. I normally do not put bones in my mouth to suck on the juice, for this dish, I did. Mucho flavorful! - MEZZE SPREADS. Don't let the eggplant purée scare you; the color looks weird, but it's really tasty and just enough saltiness to go with your drink of choice. - NEAPOLITAN ICE CREAM SANDWICH = enough to share with two people and whoa, you need to. So creamy and savory! - THE POINT BREAKFAST; normally I am not a fan of drinking in the morning, but with this meal, your Beermosa is included. They toast the bread on the fire and provide you with a fruity side of preserves. You don't think it will be enough food, but at the end of your meal, you might need a nap. Don't forget to look at the screen projector for drink specials for the week, they do change. Great environment and glad to have this restaurant in Hyde Park! read more

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Great ambiance. My party was seated in the outside patio area. I didn't go to the upstairs part so I can't review the live music. My drink was amazing! Delicious! The menu isn't very vegan/gluten-free friendly, which my friends and I eat a plant based diet, but we were able to find things to suit our needs. We were there to celebrate a birthday so we weren't really looking for dinner. We ended up getting different snack and salad options. My faves were the olives and also the caramel peanuts. I will be back to experience the live music! If you are just looking for drinks it's a great chill hangout spot. And if you are a die hard meat eater this is for you. Tough if you aren't. read more

The Promontory - Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I gotta say, it's a dud for me. The grown increasingly lackluster with each menu change and now the service has fallen off a cliff. The wings were flavorless, the burger is a mess, the crab salad - blah, pork tenderloin was ok. Highlights were the smoked feta, the fries and the ricotta gnocchi. The cocktails were also solid. Also the staff recognized how slow the service was and presented us a tray of unremarkable cookies and nondescript assorted desserts for our time. read more

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The crab salad was amazing ! Not what you would ordinarily expect with an AMAZING vinaigrette. Their market fresh salad was also bomb . My mother and I got a entree portion of crab salad with the market salad and shared. It was perfect. The wine was great - music was a perfect volume and the ambience was exactly what we needed. Service? She barely came to the table. read more

I do not understand how this restaurant has anything below 4 stars. This place has probably the very best food in Hyde Park-- hands down. Their cocktails are always tasty and seasonal, and their brunch is mouthwatering. I will stan The Promontory (which is also locally owned!!!). read more

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I love this place. The atmosphere is full of life, the food is flavorful, the staff are eccentric, the drinks are custom. If you like those traits then this is your spot. Heading to a concert upstairs. I really enjoyed the sweet and sour chicken wings, grilled asparagus and 2 drinks. My hub got his burger which he apparently loved, none left. They play vinyl lps here. Tonight lp was Whitney Houston's first. Great mood music. Great way to end the night. read more

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The first time I went to The Promontory, I told myself and my companion that we were just going to do a round of fancy cocktails. Drinks became appetizers. Apps became entrees. Then we had dessert. And then I needed a nightcap. The helpful staff of The Promontory are there to advise you and guide you through the best not-overly expensive dining experience in Hyde Park. They are also there to dash your hopes of getting the rabbit roulade at 8pm on Saturday night. Nevertheless, our table was more-than-satisfied with Brunswick Stew, Wagyu steak, and the Lamb Burger. The stew was spicy and smoky with duck done a few ways. I didn't get to try the Wagyu steak entree because my friend inhaled her entire plate, all the while praising the carrot puree. My lamb burger was cooked exactly to specification, dabbed with creamy cheese and sweet tomato relish, and paired with chickpea fries that give Kennebec fries a run for their money. The sweet corn hushpuppies were decent, but more dense than I prefer. For dessert, there was a wonderful flute of Maculan Moscato, a delightful coconut tart adorned with sweet and tart fruits, including the exciting golden gooseberry, and the luxurious and nutty s'mores souffle. The Promontory serves a good coffee as well. I've forgotten the name of my cocktail in the hazy recollection of pleasure, but it was top-notch too. For a great meal in a wonderful space with excellent service in Hyde Park, look no further than The Promontory. read more

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We came in for lunch and were able to grab 2 seats at the bar. The wait would've been around 30 minutes, but the bar is first come first serve, so make a reservation! The wait on our food was a little slow, so this put aside a good amount of time for this meal. We had an alacard for this location and ordered the fried chicken sandwich and lamb hash. The lamb hash was very tasty, but too small portioned for me. The chicken sandwich was decent, but for some reason I really enjoyed the fries it came with. We didn't get any drinks, but it looks like they have a very wide selection and the bartenders seemed very capable! This is definitely a nice place to bring people to, although definitely on the pricier end of things for the amount of food in my opinion. Next time, I'd want to try some of these chickpea fries I've heard so much about, but it'll probably be a while read more

The Promontory - The brunch menu - Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I love modern cuisine!! Who would think to make an arugula pasta topped with wild boar bolognese? You will be happy to know that all ingredients come from small producers. Meats are either from wild game or free range farms. Food was well seasoned, tastefully plated. Just delish!! Hand-crafted cocktails with liquors and bitters selected from beyond the top shelf. Very cozy, chic ambience. It may feel a bit uptight in here. That's to be expected from a fine dining establishment. However, this is fine dining fair at pedestrian prices. You could easily eat for under $20 and leave with a feeling of "yum" in your belly. Great place for groups or an intimate couple or solo. All menu items are one-of-a-kind and not in a weird way. They're not trying to be original. The plates are authentically original. You could even drop by just for dessert and coffee. The pastries are also a modern take on some classics try the Neapolitan Ice Cream Sandwich: pistachio cassata cake, bittersweet chocolate ice cream, cherry purée. Slightly sweet, tart and savory. Bring your mouth. You'll need it. read more

The Promontory - Crazy/cool ceiling fixture. - Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

What we Drank: - Brunch 75 - a rosé with a twist... very crisp & refreshing - Promontory Palmer (w/ alcohol) - a fruity Arnold Palmer. So good! Very natural tasting, not artificial at all. What we Ate: - Italian Beef Sandwich - Amazing! Italian Beef meets French Dip. The hot giardinara wasn't great, so I'd order on the side so you can try it first. The french fries were great, really crispy. - Eggs Sardou w/ Cheesy Grits - A healthier eggs benedict! The toast, the poached eggs, the spinach.. soo yummy. My favorite part was the cheesy grits that came with this dish. I could eat them all day long. Came here after a long bike ride on a 95 degree day and I thought I'd be really underdressed, but I didn't feel that way at all. Our server was extremely nice! She rushed over ASAP with a carafe of ice water when she saw how exhausted we looked. She also offered to fill our water bottles up at the bar on our way out. Loved my experience! Can't wait to come back and try more! read more

The Promontory - Eggs Sardou w/ cheesy grits - Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Every fourth Tuesday they play classic fights on the screen and have flight specials that include beer, wine and whisky. The restaurant in my opinion is over rated. The food is cute but I always feel like I over paid here. The bar tenders and the cocktails are nice. It's really two venues at one location. The upstairs is a great venue, I've attended a few stand up comedy shows here, sometimes they'll just have a party with a DJ or a live concert. One cool event was Martin Lawrence trivia. Yes the sitcom from the 90's participants would answer questions about the show while every one else partied to a nice DJ. I'd say keep her on their email list and pay attention to the schedule. They have some off the beaten path artist that you'll enjoy. read more

The Promontory - Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My foodie adventures don't usually lead me so far out of the heart of the city but I work in the area and have heard nothing but good things. I made it a date night with my husband before we went to hear a friend sing at a local spot in the neighborhood and it was very delightful. The space has great character and the staff is super friendly. There is just way too much to pick from that it makes it hard to limit yourself. I love the atmosphere and the food that I would recommend to anyone give this place a try. We had the buffalo wings, smoked feta, shishito peppers and a few other items I can't remember now due to the food coma. Everything was delicious and nothing will disappoint. read more

We had an amazing experience here - from the ambiance and decor, to the service by the hostess, bartender and server, to the food and cocktails! We sat in outdoors for food and dessert, then moved indoors for cocktails as the rain came down. The cocktails were particularly amazing but we really enjoyed our food too. We were enquiring about hosting an event here and the manager was responsive, helpful and warm. The dates didn't work out but we'll be back for sure! read more

All the way good dude. This place is awesome with great food, outdoor deck and lounge, and service. Start with a craft brew or special cocktail at brunch. Then try a side of Pork belly to start. Then have the egg sardu with the cheesy grits. Best thing on the menu. You can't stop eating these gratis. Best I've ever had. Then try the French omelet and pair with a mimosa. Outdoor deck is prime with a covered roof and lots of space. They also have a second floor lounge. Service is excellent and food comes out hot and fast. Will come again for dinner. read more

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