Food was TERRIBLE. For the first time in my life, I actually had to send something back. I ordered the rainbow trout--it had a very strange aftertaste (that my side dish also had for some reason) that made me feel instantly nauseous. My friend's main and side dish didn't have this strange aftertaste, and after sending my food back, all I asked for was a soda and homefries to at least eat something for the meal. I was charged for these. Service was mediocre; I was very apologetic to the server for sending the food back, but the staff glared at me and was very cold afterwards. The ambiance is nice, however--good noise levels and fitting décor. No indoor waiting area. Would only recommend to someone who had wronged me. EDIT: To the response I received: this was from half a year ago, not nearly two years ago. I was going through pictures and realized I had never submitted this review. read more

Wishbone - My receipt from the order. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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FINGER LICKING GOOD I have been on the hunt for the best southern food in Chicago, and Wishbone is in first place. Man when I tell you I devoured this food under 10 mins, it was so delicious. I ordered the Cajun shrimp and grits with a side of catfish. It was so flavorful and filling. The catfish was cooked to perfection paired with the home made hot sauce. I ordered a side of gravy for my biscuit and it was amazing, thick and delicious. They have freshly squeezed orange juice and the sweet tea is great. The sweet tea does have free refills. Our server Daniella was such a sweetheart, I will come back just to see her. The vibe is comfy and welcoming. They also have lots of street parking. read more

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Updated review for their updated location, even better than before. I like this space, reminds me of the Lincoln Ave restaurant a bit, nice separation between tables and the famous Wishbone flying pigs, roosters. Ordered the Red Eggs and they were good and service was good, kept that coffee warm and refilled, and let me and Dan G. catch up, not giving us the bum's rush. read more

We were starving after a graduation ceremony at the arena which was close by. We traveled from out of state so we relied on yelp to help us Find the perfect spot with southern flair. Wishbone did not disappoint. The wait wasn't bad even though the hostess insisted that I could not be seated until my partner arrived. Our server was great. The food was tasty. I almost filled out an application just to get one of those adorable Tshirts. LOL read more

I ordered my family Christmas dinner the greens were too salty, but I used the potato trick to remove some of the salt. My biggest complaint was their billing system. I was doubled billed on my debit card and they did not bill the card for 10 days. You have to check your card to see if the amount was deducted even if the amount was not deducted you get an order confirmation number. After a purchase check to see if you were billed or billed again 6 or 7 days later. I'm done with them. Messy read more

Perfect brunch spot! Cajun shrimp and grits was exceptional, no words to describe how good it was. Just order it!!! read more

Wishbone - Cajun Shrimp and Grits - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Wishbone has been my favorite breakfast spot in the West Loop since we moved to the neighborhood over two decades ago. I preferred the Morgan space over the new one on Jefferson. But, I'm thrilled to still have Wishbone here. The menu is fantastic and covers brekkie classics with some southern spin. I'm a huge fan of the country Benedict (think combo with biscuits and gravy) but it's only available for brunch. Chicken sausage hash with over easy eggs was an excellent substitute. Second breakfast for the win read more

Wishbone is a southern, Cajun-Creole restaurant in the West Loop neighborhood. My brothers and I stopped by for lunch. The original plan was to eat breakfast (I was eyeing the cajun omelet) but we lost track of time. We were greeted immediately and given the choice of high top tables at the front windows or the larger dining room (there's also a patio). We sat at the high tops to get some sidewalk traffic views and sunshine. A gentleman brought our menus and gave us recommendations. Turns out it was the owner, Joel. Meeting him was one of the highlights of our trip. The waiter was along soon to take our orders. Our order consisted of a jambalaya omelette, home fries, pancake, Cajun shrimp and grits (my order) and jambalaya. We ended with key lime pie, which could have been lighter and more tart for my taste. The three of us agreed everything else was great. I could eat here multiple days in a row. Breakfast, lunch and then dinner to get through everything on the menu. Seems like a place enjoyed by regulars. Gotta get back. Highly recommended. read more

Wishbone - Cajun Shrimp and Grits with corn muffin - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This is a return trip after being out of the city for 10 years of being put out in the suburbs. Finally back, we get to have our red eggs and crawfish cakes and see the people. Oh boy did we see some people read more

Wishbone - Front end of wishbone - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We periodically go to wishbone. Every time we go our meal is amazing! Get the red eggs, shrimp and grits and you will not be disappointed. Today, we had the pleasure of Dani being our server. Let me tell you, she is PHENOMENAL! There was a delay in my husband's food and she went straight back to the kitchen to find out what was happening. She was so much fun and easy going. Can't wait to go back for another delicious meal and to have her as our server again! read more

The service here is top notch. I had a breakfast meeting scheduled here and I had the wrong time. It was prior to Wishbone's opening time and didn't realize it until I arrived at Wishbone. The stellar staff noticed that the Uber driver had dropped me off and left and offered to let me in and get me coffee almost a full hour before they opened. They were very attentive while they went about their opening tasks. I really appreciate them taking the time to let me come in and get some coffee. The food was great but just wanted to make mention of how attentive and awesome their staff is. read more

Arrival around 2p on a Friday, they were able to accommodate a table of 8 with no problem. Ordered the Crawfish Beignets as a starter with the Catfish, Double Potatoes and Biscuit to follow. Beignets came out after the meal, which defeated the purpose and they were just OK. The sauce with the Beignets had a kick to it and there are shrimp which accompany the dish. The crawfish doesn't stand out in the dish as you mostly taste the filler they make these with. Catfish was excellent! 1 medium to large filet comes on the entree and I chose the home fries for both sides with the biscuit. The hoke fries were good, but needed some crispness to bring it home for me. Biscuit was awesome! read more

Wishbone - Catfish, Double Home Fries, Biscuit - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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10/10..A quick google search pulled this spot up showing the chicken and waffle. It was better than expected. Great food, service and vibe. Chill breakfast spot with great offerings. read more

Wishbone - Chicken and Waffle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

A whole vibe. The southern soul blues music sets the tone. The cajun inspired dishes bring you to a place that's both unique and familiar at the same time. I'll give the food a 4/5 The blackened catfish was decent. Not packing as much flavor as I'm used to. But it doesn't get low marks for that. It arrived to the table cold. So it wasn't as good as it could have been. The home fries were good! Like, really good! I also had scrambled eggs with cheddar, they were coo! The wishbone combo juice was unique, but tasty. Service 2/5 Our server was a bit spacey. We kept calling out to her because she was forgetting to ask everyone if they needed anything. She would ask one of us and then walk away. A few items missing from the first round of plates and we had to remind her. And one order hadn't been updated. I'd go back because I believe this spot has some great potential. read more

Wishbone - Blackened Catfish* HomeFries scrambled eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This is a review for the shrimp and grits ONLY. Which are so incredibly good that my review would STILL be five stars if the customer service was terrible (try any Chipotle Mexican Grill) or they never picked up their phones (try any Lowcountry store). I first had the shrimp and grits five years ago at a good friend's wedding. They were being passed around as appetizers and I'm not ashamed to say that I probably had eight or nine servings. They were so good. And today, as we are leaving Chicago next week, these friends gifted us a to-go order of the classic and the Cajun shrimp and grits. The classic was loaded with bacon and cream, and the Cajun was also tasty with big bits of shrimp and a tangy Cajun flavor. I will be sad to be moving but look forward to my next shrimp and grits from wishbone! read more

Wishbone - Shrimp & Grits with Bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We went here years ago and recently returned and still 5 stars! We had the fish tacos and they were delicious! Service was attentive and fast. read more

I came here with family for a family birthday dinner so you know we ordered a lot of food! Tips that I would recommend is have patience, get ready to yell and repeat yourself. Pluses: the portions and prices are balanced. The staff is always floating around so it's easy to grab the attention of a waiter or waitress if needed. Areas to improve: our waiter should've done a better job with writing our order down for four adults and three small children. There were many moments where we had to continuously ask for things such as extra utensils, napkins, glasses of water and refills, straws and alcoholic beverages. In addition, I would have preferred for staff to recognize when dishes needed to be cleaned off the table to make room for incoming dishes (again the portions are HUGE). I ordered restaurant week meal which included a starter, two entrees and a dessert. I ordered split pea soup, Cajun shrimp and grits, the trout and a strawberry sabayon. My meal arrived on time, the food was presentable, hot, seasoned. My sister in law ordered the crab cake meal with Brussels and sweet potatoes, a glass a Sierra Mist and a salad for starters. My brother ordered the fried catfish meal with sweet potatoes and Mac and cheese. He also threw in a half order of Cajun shrimp and grits. My sister ordered the blackened catfish with mash potatoes and red beans and rice. Also a cup of gumbo. The kids all had servings of Mac and cheese that came with a corn muffin and three cups of apple juice. There were also an order of three alcoholic beverages. (So again LOTSSSSSSSS of food to go around). The sever kept forgetting to bring the Sierra Mist (he stated he didn't hear) and my nephews and niece didn't get their apple juice until half way through their meal. Yikes! All the food was delectable minus the following: (not my opinion. My family's. I enjoyed everything from my plates) The sweet potato side = toooo sweet. Should've been a dessert only Brussels = barely grilled. Should've been more Smokey and cooked Crab cakes = not seasoned at all and a little dry. Best dishes = seafood hands down. The trout and catfish were bomb Cajun shrimp and grits =the roux was great! Mac and cheese = they include the burnt parts (which we all know carries the most flavor). Greens = chicken/ Turkey base! Wooo! No pork. read more

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Never disappoints ... food always good! Met up with my friend again this is his favorite spot... I ordered catfish again and it was as delish. read more

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Pancakes are so good here. A must for a side and it's a good portion. I had the crab egg Benedict and cheese grits. Everything was good and flavorful. The portions of the dish is more on the smaller side and it is kinda pricey for the amount of food you are getting. They have an outdoor patio area too. read more

Wishbone - Beef brisket sandwich with brussel sprouts and green beans for takeout - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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It's been years and years since I was last at Wishbone. We decided to go there for a Team lunch and so glad we did. The food was delicious. I got the Cajun Shrimp and Grits (half order) and definitely wished I got the full order. Even if I didn't finish it all - I would have taken it home. I added the hot sauce on the table and it was even better. There were so many other options on the menu I would have easily tried too - everyone at our table enjoyed their lunch and would recommend it to others. read more

I came here for brunch on a weekday, and they weren't crowded. I asked for outdoor seating, but I guess all the tables outside were taken so we had to sit inside. We ordered our drinks not too long after we sat down. My friend ordered the watermelon lemonade and the server asked if she wanted it blended or chunks. She said blended, but when the drink came out, it was chunks. They quickly took it back and remade it. Our server was all over the place. When we were finally able to order our food we got: fish & grits, gumbo, watermelon salad, greens, and Mac & cheese. It took forever for our food to come out. When it finally did, they forgot the mac and one of our corn muffins. The food was good, but the service was lacking. read more

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A group of friends and I dined at Wishbone for brunch for the first time and we all left feeling so full and satisfied! I ordered the breakfast burrito with cheesy grits on the side, and was very happy with my selection. It might have been a simple dish, but the flavors were just right. We also ordered the Mimosa Bucket for $40 to share amongst a table of 6, where each of us had one glass (not a bad deal). Our server was also quick with service and provided us a nice dining experience. The ambience of Wishbone is chill, but fun with their quirky art painting pieces seen all around. I would dine here again to try their other dishes! read more

Wishbone - Breakfast Burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I visited Wishbone on a Sunday morning around 11am. There wasn't a wait and I was very happy about that. They don't take reservations for weekend brunch! It was busy but not too busy when arriving but by the time we left it was full and there seemed to be a wait. I was greeted immediately by the waiter and he was amazing. Friendly and attentive. Actually everyone that I interacted with was very friendly. To eat, I ordered the southern fried catfish, scrambled eggs, and cheese grits! I also ordered a pancake on the side. They keep a hot sauce on the table. It was great on the eggs and the fish! Everything was delicious and fresh! They have a good drink menu too! I can't wait to try them again happy hour! read more

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I enjoyed their Louisiana Chicken Salad with lemon tahini dressing and corn muffin. That corn muffin was moist and not very sweet which was perfect! I loved their cheese grits and flavorful collard greens. The collard greens were cooked and stewed with turkey leg. Their Jambalaya Omelette was awesome and is now my favorite breakfast item in town. I also liked the Shrimp and Grits (with bacon). In addition, I loved their Bootsy Collins cocktail. Service was excellent. read more

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Wishbone is an excellent restaurant for reasonable prices and great food. They specialize in southern cooking, but everything on the menu is good. Breakfast is outstanding! Lunch menu is super. Dinner is really good: Fried Chicken on Wednesdays, Turkey Dinner Thursdays, and Fish Tacos on Friday. If they have ribs, they are St. Louis style and very tasty and meaty. They are one of the best values for your money on the city. The outdoor patio offers a city experience. Wishbone is a great treat for visitors to the city. Enjoy the great Southern cooking! read more

The food was tasty and seasoned well for a Northern Breakfast spot in the Northside of Chi. The place was crowded and we were seated quickly. Food came out fast and we were in and out within an hour. Parking was in front on the street very convenient. Thanks for the hospitality read more

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I've been coming out here over 20 years and it's always my go to spot. This last time I discovered the Cajun omelette with shrimp, andouille sausage, mushrooms, and just enough kick. Added a side of red beans and rice. Tremendous! read more

Wishbone - Cajun Omelette, Red Beans and Rice - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I visited Wishbone 14 years ago in its old location. On a recent trip to Chicago, I was eager to see if it was as delicious as I remembered. I was not disappointed! I had the blacked trout (a special) that came with a little shrimp sauce on the side. The fish was cooked perfectly and the blackened seasoning was as good as I've had anywhere. My only regret was that I was too full for dessert! read more

Wishbone - Blackened Trout - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Very expensive food was not as expected probably will not go back.need to give more good for the money

I was welcomed to order even though I was there at last call. I decided early in the day I wanted to get dinner here rather than pay more for less on the train. The fried catfish is superb and the Mac and cheese is amongst the best I have gotten out. The ambiance looks nice but I had to head for a train. read more

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The food is amazing! The new location is nice and it carries the energy of the previous location. The service is great, I would suggest you go if you want a good experience and great soul food. read more

What an amazing awesome experience. I had reservations for four on Saturday evening the day before Mother's Day. The atmosphere, the music, the food and the service was phenomenal. Appetizers ordered were fried green tomatoes and the shrimp and grits. The shrimp and grits were creamy, spicy, with just the perfect texture. I was surprised how mushrooms, shrimp, sausage and grits make a delicious concert of flavors in your mouth. For dinner we had blackened catfish, a vegetarian plate of red beans and rice macaroni and cheese and sauté spinach and blackened chicken. These dishes were prepared perfectly the fish was fresh the red beans were delicious, the chicken was charred perfectly and it was moist. Everything was just amazing. So our family loves bread so with our appetizers we had the biscuits and with our meal we had the corn bread muffins. The chef in the kitchen outdid themselves the biscuits were airy, fluffy and flaky and the corn bread muffins were yummy goodness in your mouth. The wait staff took care of our every needs and the owner was so friendly we felt like we were at home being treated like royalty. I wanted to try the chicken and waffles but that was sold out what a bummer! They have a full bar with lots of drink options. They are following all CDC guidelines with hand sanitizer on all the tables. What I thought was unique is with your phone you scan a barcode on the table and it pops up the menu on your phone. No more touching and handling menus - thoughtful! Prices were super reasonable and for a table of four eating appetizers, dinner and dessert it was all under $140. They used to be located right by the Oprah studio but prices for rent there went up so they moved just a few blocks away with plenty of parking out front. If you want an excellent culinary experience without having to pay astronomical prices then this is the place for you. I will be back to experience the chicken and waffles. read more

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Brunch was perfect here! Got the French toast and cat fish. The cornbread and macaroni on the side. Service was good and their bloody marys were amazing! read more

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Haven't been to Wishbone since they moved to this new location and I was immediately reminded how much I love it here. Came here on a Sunday morning and had a brief ten minute wait which was great. We started with mimosas (as one should for Sunday brunch lol) I loved the variety of mimosas. I ordered the Hurricane mimosa and two did it for me. Generous pours, and great flavor. Honestly my new fave! A MUST try from Wishbone is their 'cajun shrimp and grits'!! Wishbone does it right. I love the creaminess of the cheese grits topped with the cajun gravy, wine/cream, cheese, shrimp, andouille sausage is literally perfect. (i could have done without the mushroom but nothing could have flawed these shrimp & grits. seriously) The biscuit, the biscuit is everything, it literally crumbles and melts in your mouth. Such a good breakfast spot, awesome service, and amazing amazing southern cuisine/food. Give them a try! read more

We came to Wishbone for Sunday brunch and shared the Southern fried catfish with collard greens and mac and cheese and the red beans and rice with eggs. The catfish was definitely the highlight. So crispy on the outside but tender on the inside, with great seasoning! I veered outside my typical brunch comfort zone for this one, but I'm glad I took a risk because I really enjoyed it. The mac and cheese was an amazing side -- I would've gotten two of them if I had known! But we ventured for the collard greens, although we weren't big fans. It had some flavor, but I've never been a collard greens person. The red beans and rice didn't look appetizing by any means, but they were very tasty! However, the entire dish was a little mushy, so it would have been nice to have some texture with it, maybe some toasted breadcrumbs. The chicken andouille was amazing, you can't go wrong there. Overall, pretty good! In looking at all the Cajun shrimp and grits reviews, I'm thinking I'm gonna have to get that next time read more

Wishbone - Red Beans and Rice - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I am a BIG fan of this brunch place. I went on Sunday at 9:40am before Christmas and we got seated right away. At 10am though, started getting busy the rest of the morning and there was a long line so plan on coming early if you wanted to be seated right away! The vibes and atmosphere of this place is gets upbeat, lively, and a lot of fun. Everyone seemed to be in a good mood. The food came out quick, and I appreciated that a lot. Those potatoes/ fries--- INCREDIBLE! Make sure you get them. They were so crispy. There's also a nice drink selection too. Big recommendation! read more

Wishbone - Denver Omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place gets crowded early and for a good reason, the food is good! The cajun shrimp and grits were cajun spicy, good flavor without being too hot. The beef brisket hash was equally good. Drinks are ok, interesting selection. Nice outdoor patio but man, the wait time is crazy! And I believe they don't do reservations. read more

Wishbone - Breakfast, cajun shrimp and grits with a side of beef brisket hash. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Found one of my new go-to places for brunch! We ordered the crunch French toast and chicken and waffles - both were great and the food came out fresh quickly! The chicken was well seasoned and tasted great. The crunchy French toast are next level and highly recommend ordering them if you like French toast. They had some great seasonal brunch beverage options that I will for sure check out next time I come. I also loved that they had hand sanitizer available at every table and Louisiana hot sauce ready at the table. I loved the vibe of the restaurant and the service was impeccable. Highly recommend! read more

Wishbone - Crunchy French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Ignored by my server for 45 minutes; the kitchen took 40 minutes to cook my food, but only half that time for the people at the next table who ordered the same item. She never checked back! Couldn't get her attention. My coffee cup was completely empty. She paid attention to her other tables but not to me. Once I finally was able to speak to the waitress, she didn't apologize or explain -- and she still didn't bring coffee! I spoke to the manager and she walked over and grabbed a carafe of coffee, it's that easy. I had somewhere to be, and this experience ruined my entire day. Manager offered me a free slice of pie, but also never apologized. I paid the full amount of my meal. I have been a customer of wishbone for many years, including at their previous locations on the west side and in Lakeview. I will probably never go back. They deliberately spoiled my meal, they deliberately ruined my day, and they have lost a customer. read more

Good vibe Great service Delicious meal Upon walking in we were greeted with smiles and care. I ordered the catfish (which is breaded in cornmeal) and the chicken and sugar waffles. read more