This summer garden series was on my summer bucket list. My friend and I were not disappointed…read more Upon arrival we received a delicious welcome drink. No idea what it was called, but was something created for the evening topped with a flower. For cocktail hour we walked around the garden and ate 4 different appetizers. One so good I am going to attempt to make it at home. Once we sat down for dinner the course started with salad and house made focaccia. Dinner was family style serving and included a seafood item (halibut), plate of mixed grilled veggies (zucchini's, eggplants, peppers, and tomatoes), a pasta, and a steak tenderloin. Dessert was a peach and tomato galette with whipped cream. **We opted to take home some honey and others at our table did the bag of veggies. I will for sure do this dinner again next year with more friends.

We love Big Delicious Planet and what it stands for. It's refreshing to partake in the offerings of…read moretheir urban farm in a large city like Chicago. When you work with BDP, you know your experience will be fantastic and you get the added benefits of helping support a woman-owned company that strives for sustainability. We knew BDP was the right fit for our wedding. Everything from start to finish went smoothly and we felt our needs were taken care of with no questions left unanswered. All the food at our tasting was fittingly delicious so our toughest challenge was deciding what we wanted to select. The various dessert options including the cake with different styles and flavors were the cherry on top. Everyone we interacted with at BDP was friendly, professional, and helpful. Our wedding venue looked fantastic, thanks in part to their help providing signs and those extra touches that made it look even better than we were hoping. We highly recommend BDP for any event!

This place has an unbeatable location at the south end of the Lincoln Park Zoo and across from the…read moreNature Boardwalk/South Pond! Most of these stars are for it's location and gorgeous patio and ambience. The patio is spacious so it seats a lot of groups of people. It's covered so it also offers shade from the sun, and is the perfect rest stop to grab food and drinks after a stroll at the zoo! We stopped by around lunchtime on a weekday during summer. We ordered their salmon special that day which was nicely seasoned and tender salmon with wild rice and roasted asparagus. Flavor was good overall but the wild rice was a little more al dente than I like. We also ordered the teriyaki wings. Flavor was okay, and the wings were a bit overcooked but I did enjoy the large helping of fries on the side. Overall beautiful location, ambience, and solid food!

I rarely leave a review like this, but our experience was extremely disappointing…read more I came here with my daughter, son-in-law, and two grandchildren. My daughter ordered her steak medium-well and I ordered mine medium. Her steak came out first and the server called it medium-well, so naturally my daughter took it. Almost 10 minutes later, after she had already eaten about half of her meal, my steak finally arrived. Mine was well-done. We then realized that the steaks had apparently been switched. My daughter had been given my medium steak even though it was announced as medium-well, and I received hers. By that point, it was obviously too late to switch them. Unfortunately, that was only the beginning. We ordered a hot dog and grilled cheese for my grandchildren, but chicken strips were brought to our table instead. My grandson right away reached for the fries before we realized the order was wrong, so of course that food could not simply be returned. When the hot dog and grilled cheese finally came, both were burned. The hot dog was severely charred on one side, and the burned side had been placed facing down on the bun. The grilled cheese was also served with the burned side facing down. I have included photos because they speak for themselves. I cannot understand how anyone preparing or serving these meals, especially meals for children, thought this was acceptable to put on a plate and serve. I also ordered a Coke that never came and eventually had to ask someone else to get it for me. My daughter finally told them that we were not paying for the burned food. To their credit, they did remove most of the charges from our bill, and I appreciate that. But by then, the entire meal had become a frustrating mess. Mistakes happen, and I understand that restaurants can get busy. But this wasn't one mistake. It was one problem after another, and serving food this badly burned was especially unacceptable. What should have been an enjoyable meal at the zoo with my family turned into a very disappointing experience.

This is a very nice event space that includes some pretty sweet automobiles around the perimeter,…read moreunique and yummy food vendor options, choice beverages, and a beau coup of artisans to peruse. Trash cans seemed to be lacking, had to dispose in the loo. Also, the main entrance/exit, does not seem conducive to the size of the venue space, i.e. awkward to enter, awkward to exit. I love Ravenswood and am glad to see this option included, please do consider for any events you have a need for.

We can not speak highly enough of our experience with Ravenswood Event Center. Our wedding was in…read moreJanuary 2026, on the coldest weekend in Chicago in 7 years, and the entire event went off flawlessly. Maria, our venue coordinator, was phenomenally organized and knew the entire event back to front and so thoroughly that even our families were telling us how impressed they were with the amount of care she put into our wedding. We chose the REC because we wanted as all-inclusive of an experience as possible, and that was exactly what we got. They handled the food (we paid for them to do desserts as well), all dinnerware/tables/chairs, staff, decor setup, cleanup, and non-alcoholic beverages (including three different mocktail options), and having Maria meant we weren't in need of a wedding or day-of coordinator. We held our event in the atrium and loft and it was the perfect size for our 150 guests. The food was delicious, the schedule was on track, and the space was breathtaking during a snowstorm.

My rating of a 3 is specifically for the Restaurant Week menu though I'll say it definitely didn't…read moreinspire me to come back. I really wanted to like it; this was a nine-year anniversary dinner. Service was really attentive and friendly and I did appreciate that they brought out specific utensils for me as a left-handed person, never saw that before! The restaurant felt a bit bare and sterile, I think I was maybe expecting a little more decor on the table for a Michelin star restaurant. To echo several of the reviews below, the salad was awkward to share and scanty, the soup was good but the bread served with it felt like an afterthought, the sturgeon wasn't anything special though the sauce was quite good, and we are pretty sure the cut of beef was not wagyu or if it was it was not cooked the right way. The beef was the most disappointing part, I couldn't even chew through all of it. The add-ons were the best part - pasta was great and our dessert was delicious. But the rest of the meal was unfortunately mediocre. Hoping that others have a different experience with the regular menu!

This review is for Restaurant Week!…read more I really like Esmes vibe overall. It's chic and minimalist. I love that the tables are widely spaced out so you don't feel like you're on top of another party. I loved the bowls everything was served in, and the silverware was unique. And the service was great. I appreciate when they left everyone finish before they clear the table. While I thought all the food was good, I think it overwhelming fell flat flavor wise. I don't think anything blew me away like I was expecting which was disappointing. We had the caviar supplement, which they accidentally gave us two of (amazing), which was good but also didn't blow me away. I wasn't the biggest fan of the flavors of the soup but that's probably a personal problem. The sturgeon and wagyu were alright. I wish I left being amazed but I left thinking I wouldn't come back, not even for RW again. I think my favorite bite of the night was the sticky date cake. I think it was the most flavorful but it wasn't the best dessert I've ever had. It lacked SOMETHING but I couldn't tell you what.

Galleria Marchetti was the most amazing wedding venue! The outdoor garden created a magical…read moreceremony backdrop and such a fun cocktail hour space. The Pavilion was beautiful for the reception, especially with the lights dimmed and the chandeliers on! We had 125 guest, but even though the space could hold more than double, it never felt empty and the layout worked great! We worked with Danielle who made the planning process so seamless and was easy to communicate with. I can't recommend more!

I've been here twice. Many years ago for my Dads retirement party and recently for a wedding. Both…read morevisits were fantastic. I can's say enough good things about the food and the service, just really good old school Italian cooking and service as well. After the wedding service was completed we were ushered into the bar area for drinks and appetizers as the staff removed the wedding setup and brought in the dining setup. The heavy appetizers were plentiful and really good as was the Italian deli meats. I loved it, and I would have been happy to just make myself a sub with those cold cuts and sit down with a cold beer and chow down. Great venue with great service and food. 5 stars all day long!

I've worked in Lincoln park for about 12 years now as a hairdresser, and I ALWAYS recommend Range…read moreto my clients and friends. It's such a chill, cozy spot with great food and drinks. The menu is always changing, with the exception of the plates that are their top hitters , like the buffalo cauliflower, top tier. The staff is always so nice and very welcoming. This place is definitely a hidden h

Really fresh selection. Our server Diana was great and super helpful with making a selection. Want…read moreto go back to try more.

This is a great and unique space and concept. Part event space, part pop-up restaurant. We have…read morebeen to a couple dinners here and had a great time. The concept here is that you can attend a pop-up dinner based on a specific concept. Chef Dave is masterful in the kitchen and comes up with creative and delicious courses. You can reserve the room for a large dinner party and the chef will work with you. We went to one that was a Rogue event and then, another time, we asked Chef to put together a fried chicken dinner for us and our friends. Best fried chicken I've ever had. You can also rent the space for parties without Chef's services.

You will remember an evening spent at Rogue. The food is awesome and truly unique, the setting and…read morethe space is great, and the people are cool. I fire up a few Rogue dinners a year, they are always highlights on my calendar.

Tarita's Tasty Kitchen is absolutely amazing! The food is beyond delicious, and Tarita herself is…read moresuch a gem so professional, friendly, and truly passionate about what she does. Every dish I've tried has been incredible, but my absolute favorite is the mashed potatoes and gravy they are to die for! If you're looking for someone to cater your event or just want a meal made with love and flavor, book Tarita's Tasty Kitchen for all your needs. You won't be disappointed!