Shockingly unkind people working here to be frank. I do want to maybe give it another go at some…read morepoint to get a better sense of the vibes and if it just was an off night but for now wowzers

The cove is a great little dive bar in the Hyde park neighborhood. A wide range of patrons from…read morelocals to UChicago students you will see in here. A laid back bar with friendly staff with great service. The drinks are mixed well and you can typically find a seat in the bar pretty easily.

I came here with a group of friends for the Jerk X Jollof event that ruled through Chicago this…read morepast weekend (you had to purchase tickets), and we had a great time! The line to get in was a bit long (however covered since it was raining which was nice). The venue is located upstairs so we waited along since a long set of stairs with everyone else. The security here wasn't rude or anything which was a good sign from off the bat, and once we got inside we had a lot of space to roam around towards the back when we wanted drinks or whatever which made it easy to not stress about needing to be at the very front of the dancing floor space. Drinks weren't outrageously expensive which was nice, and we genuinely had a good time here! We saw Chance the Rapper make an appearance in the crowd and he was standing right by us which was super cool! Overall - nice space, and I know they always have events here and apparently food(?). I didn't see food, but I see reviews mentioning food. Anyways, would recommend.

i love this place. came here for a dear silas concert . the bartenders are amazing but i do think…read morethe drinks are fairly pricey . bouncers are kind as well as the bartenders . the venue is spacious and there is vip seating surrounding the dance floor . they have weekly events going on , so there's always something for you to check out

I'm surprised that I'm just now getting the opportunity to eat at 14 Parish. After visiting I am…read moretruly impressed! The staff is both friendly & attentive. The bottomless mimosas don't stop until the clock does :). My plantain pancakes were sweet and fluffy just how I like them. And I can't forget about my chicken sausage, that was some of the best I've ever had at any restaurant. It was also nice that the owner came up to every table to see how everyone's doing. I will be back!

Honestly, I don't even know what to say about this visit. I brought my sister from Florida here…read morebecause the food is usually very good, but this time was a major disappointment. I don't know if they have a new cook or what, but it was not it. We ordered our food, and it wasn't until 20 minutes later that the waiter told me they were out of rice and I had to pick a different side. I switched to the mac & cheese, and it was a 1/10. To make matters worse, my sister's plate came out with rice on it! To top it off, the service was seriously lacking. Our waiter had very little patience when helping us with the drink menu. Third time definitely wasn't a charm for this place. Hopefully, they get it back together! The drinks were good, though...

I've been here a few times, and they never disappoint!…read more The ambiance is so bright and inviting. I love how the place is decorated. The bar is full, and they make great drinks as well. The servers are great and attentive. The food does not disappoint! I love the pot roast and jalapeño cheddar grits. That is sooooo good you cannot go wrong ordering that. I've also had the fried catfish on top of the jalapeño cheddar grits, and it was delicious as well! The French toast is very good as well. I tried the fried chicken for the first time during my last visit, and it was impressed. Overall, this is a nice establishment with good food options. They serve breakfast all day, so you don't have to go at a certain time of day to try it. I recommend booking a reservation during the weekends because they can get pretty busy. Parking on the streets is limited, but there is a parking garage around the corner that allows visitors to park on the top floor. Go check them out for some delicious food and drinks!

Overall, the place was nice and had a good atmosphere. When we were first seated, our table was…read moredirty, but the staff came over and cleaned it right away, which I appreciated. I ordered the chicken with two sides. Everything could have used a lot more seasoning. It had potential, but the flavors were pretty mild. Overall, it was a decent experience, but there's definitely room for improvement when it comes to the food.

The salmon was not only perfectly grilled it was beautifully presented! It was totally fab'! It was…read moreserved on a bed of veggies with an amazing yellow sauce! The cauliflower appetizer had tremendous flavor and was also artistically plated. Delish'! Our other app, deviled eggs, were, well, deviled eggs that reminded me of many a church basement. But, it too had an artistic delivery to it. The étouffée was tasty and nicely prepared w grilled (not boiled) shrimp. It's a lovely atmosphere and not overly noisy for how many people it holds. If I were to make any complaint it is that the overhead lights are turned on fully & brightly at 10 pm. Not a gentle increase over a few minutes but an immediate, full-on "get out, go home, leave NOW" feeling. Considering the prices and the otherwise wonderful evening, not cool. What gives Mesler? :-( All in all, a fun experience with tasty food. Don't not go, there is lots to like, but be sure you are done & gone by 9:58. Sincerely, Patrick Shaughnessy Chicago, IL

Love the cocktails and the food here. The service is pretty good. Depending on when you visit there…read moremay be a wait for a table. It's so cozy here.

This place is magical, first when you walk in there is a beautiful wall display of flowers then you…read morewalk in and see romantic candles on tables with dim light. The ambiance is perfect if you are celebrating your anniversary or birthday. Now let's talk about the music, LIVE MUSIC!!! When I was there it sounded like jazz, besides the house of blues, where in Chicago can you go and hear live music? (I'll wait) The service was exceptional, very kind and personable staff, very attentive and easy to talk to. The food was utterly delicious, I've never had a steak so good in my entire life, & I've had steak at RPM & STK Overall an amazing experience, I will definitely be coming back and telling everyone about it. Thank you so much for an amazing experience.

From the moment you walk into Chemistry until the second you leave, the experience is immaculate…read more The hostesses are dressed to impress--absolutely stunning--and set the tone right away. We were seated promptly and greeted by our lovely host, who truly brought the "chemistry" to our table and woke up our entire vibe! Everything from the drink presentation to the final dessert was phenomenal. We tried the Patron flight, which I highly recommend. I ordered the stuffed salmon, perfectly seasoned, with rice and spinach that was incredibly flavorful. My sister had the lamb chops with garlic mashed potatoes speechless. And our birthday girl went with the jerk salmon and asparagus. She loved it so much she cleaned her plate and couldn't stop talking about how amazing it was. Overall, we had an unforgettable experience. The music, the food, the energy--everything was a 20/10. If you're in Chicago, this place is a must-visit. I made it there within 48 hours, so no excuses!

Very spacious event spot. Have a great time Everytime I attend. Great atmosphere. Does have a…read moreparking lot as well right next to the facility.

Attended a live music event on Sunday with a party of 8. Everything was wonderful until they had to…read morekeep washing out our plastic glasses after every order. Not sure that I have ever been to a venue that didn't have ample supplies. I reported it to the guys upon entry and of course I got the 'I will find out what the issue is right now' but he never moved. So disappointing. I asked to just take the bottle to our seat but there was a significant difference in price for a bottle.

Chant is in a great location in Hyde Park. Offering great Asian dishes. I was a little disappointed…read morein the service we were sat in the corner of the restaurant. The staff forgot about us and we had to flag them down to start ordering. Overall the food was delicious and the prices are very reasonable. It has a neighborhood restaurant and bar feel to the place with TVs that are showing sports games.

We came here because, my husband enjoyed a meal here a few months ago. They do not accept…read morereservations and were able to seat us pretty quickly. Everyone was really nice. Sambal catfish with Cole slaw and cavitappi noodles in cheese sauce. The fish and cole slaw were very tasty. The noodles were okay. Koren Fried Chicken with pickles, corn bread, mash potatoes and gravy. The chicken was fried hard, it was a whole chicken but it was just okay in flavor. The pickle was a little weird. Mashed potatoes and gravy while I suspect they are powdered potatoes were decent on flavor. Pass on the corn bread. Lobster rangoon was pretty good. Honey Chipotle wings had a tasty sweet sauce. Fried green tomatoes was inedible, the green was too green leaving them hard, difficult to slice and bitter so we sent them back. Service was excellent, they took them away without a word and didn't charge us. Saigon noodles, best bite of the night! Tender beef, flavorful sauce, scallions and perfectly cooked noodles. Yum. Shrimp spring rolls. Just okay. Quesibirria eggrolls with tomato basil sauce, second best bite of the night. Tender meat, innovative sauce. Perfect eggroll shell. Grenada 9, spring fever, hibiscus margarita, all tasty! Lastly, there was a band. It was too loud (taking away from the dining experience especially with the acoustic feedback) and because my mother told me when you have nothing good to say, dont say anything, I'll stop there.