(4) ~ very good overall food & service…read more DRINKS: ** Ruffino Riserva Ducale Chianti Tan Label = (4.25) Very tasty w. juicy raspberry notes ** Water (tap) = (4) very good, must be filtered;) * Coffee = (3) just ok....room for improvement;) FOOD: ** Lamb Chops = (4.5) Very Tasty! ** Chocolate Banana Cake = (4.25) Very tasty & shareable ** Stone Fired Margherita Pizza (see photo) = While it's not an "authentic" Margherita Pizza, it tastes good for a regular cheese pizza. ** Jumbo Pork Chop = (4) very good ** Carrot Cake = (4) very good * Chocolate Flourless Cake = (3.75) Decadent * Drunken Shrimp = (3.65) good

My coworkers and I went here for a dinner after work. The interior is so pretty and well decorated…read more I love all the chandeliers and the plants (fake, but it works!) I like the complementary garlic bread. We got the chip to share and it's so good! So crispy and thin! The aioli is really good too. I got the branzino as my entree. I asked for whole. It was perfectly cooked. The parmesan crust was perfect and it was well seasoned too. I was told it's like 90% deboned. I wasn't too worried about seeing bones considering I asked for it whole. It was accompanied by garlic noodles and broccolini. I think the addition of the pasta was perfect. Most of the time the fish by itself with a vegetable doesn't really fill you up. As for dessert, we also got a few to share. I can't remember the names of all of them, but I think the cheesecake is banana foster? It was pretty good. The cake was like a lemon mousse? We liked that one too. I don't remember the name of the ice cream, but it was my first time trying it. It was interesting mix of flavors, it's not my favorite. We all want to go back to try other menu items, considering how close it is to work too!

From the moment I stepped into this place I felt welcome. From the comfy cozy atmosphere to the…read morefriendly gentleman and young lady who first greeted me. They offer small bites and great drinks. My girlfriend and I had the Brussel sprouts, spicy shrimp and goat cheese. My only recommendation would be maybe a couple menu selections that are on the healthier side. I will definitely recommend this place to friends.

Popped in with some friends for cocktails on a Thursday evening. The interior was cute and…read moreeclectic, and we had no problem finding a table right away. Which made it a little disappointing when we were asked to move about ten minutes later to accommodate a large group that came and expected 15-20 seats. The cocktail menu had a good variety. I ordered a dirty martini, which was fine but not something I would seek out. The olives were standard olives and, maybe I'm a snob, but I kind of expect a blue cheese or garlic stuffed olive at a place where I'm paying $16 for a cocktail. For my second round, I got a vodka soda, which was exactly what I expected. We ordered french fries and truffle fries, both of which came out quickly. They were crispy and hot, a solid pairing for a dirty martini adventure. I'll definitely come back - I might stick to wine or a more basic cocktail next time - but I loved the vibe.

Consistency in all aspects ! Service is excellent and this is a best burger location. There are…read moreother menu items as well

I certainly wanted to love this place - the ambiance reminds me of the numerous bars scattered…read morethroughout northern Wisconsin lake country. Knotty pine on the walls and fish mounts every direction that you look. I started with an Old Fashion that checked the box, and the famed Shrimp Cocktail. The shrimp cocktail was five large shrimp that were firm in texture and clearly fresh. The cocktail sauce tasted like it was from a bottle, it wasn't terrible, but certainly not made in house. The burger was straightforward and the beef was high quality but it desperately needs seasoning (salt and pepper for goodness sake). I ordered my burger with Swiss cheese, that probably wasn't the right choice, American would've been better. The grilled onions were cooked well, but again just a sprinkle of salt would elevate the burger. The bacon was crispy, which was welcomed because the rest of the burger experience was just - meh. My tab was $48 and some change, which isn't terrible in today's economy, however, I've had $48 meals elsewhere that were head and shoulders above. It was clear that this is a long standing tradition in the area, but the food taste is stuck in the past.

I visited here on a recent Friday with a group of almost a dozen and had a great time. We had a…read morelarge table (not sure is someone reserved it or not) looking right out onto Roger Williams ave. We had plenty of room and it was nice to have delicious beer, good food, and a pleasant view of this part of Highland Park. I've been here before when it had a different name, but it seems like little has changed. This is a well warn bar! Comfy seats at the bar and a smattering of booths and table with a homey feel - lots of wood and available light from the large front window. This is not a huge room by any means but it never felt crowded. Our group had mostly apps like guac and chips and a quesadilla or two. I tried a Kolsch lager and a Marzen lager both if which were a little cheaper than usual due to the Happy Hour Special of $5 a beer. Margaritas are $6 at Happy Hour. The beer was very good! We had a great waiter and being seated just a few feet from the bar meant no one went thirsty or hungry for long. On past visits I was seated on the back patio but we had rain on this most recent visit, and it's also March! (Patio season does not start in the Chicago area for at least another month or month and a half!) The patio is a nice little wood fenced in area with lots of tables and a back tap bar. Not sure if that set-up is still the same.... This is a great local bar with a lot of rustic, homey charm. I'd definitely recommend if you want good local beer in a friendly old-school bar.

My husband and I went to Steep Ravine Brewing with some friends for lunch on a Saturday. The…read morerestaurant was about half full with outdoor seating available. We ordered the nachos for an appetizer. They were good without being too spicy. Then I ordered the pulled pork with sweet potato fries as an entrée. I loved the barbecue flavor and onion ring. My husband had the quesabirria tacos which were amazing. I wish I had room to try the churros for dessert. Everything was very good and I'll be back to try more.

Came by for happy hour one afternoon and enjoyed a few items. Started off with a butterfly tea…read moremocktail, it was okay a bit on the sour side but still a fun drink. We got the burger and truffle fries to share, along with / rolls and the karrage chicken. The burger was good with the caramelized onions but nothing significant to write home about. My favorite items though were the truffle fries, and the hot honey karaage we asked for the honey on the side so that we're able to share with our little but it was super crispy, and the chicken bites were juicy and delicious it didn't even need the honey. I truthfully don't love pickles but the pickles were delicious and I ate them all! The sushi rolls were both really fresh and had great flavor. Overall a good experience I'd like to come back during regular hours to try their regular menu. We were a bit disappointed that the only available menu was the happy hour one which was pretty limited.

I went to Guildhall for brunch on a Sunday. We ordered the cinnamon roll, shakshuka with a side of…read moresausage, and the omelette. Everything tasted fresh and delicious! The cinnamon roll was surprisingly moist (we were skeptical due to its appearance) and sweet! The restaurant is bright and the service was very friendly. There was a nice mix of customers and there was even a party going on while we were there. I don't remember when I was last in Glencoe. It's charming! I'd love to come back for dinner or happy hour.

Great food great service never a bad time good music too. I loved their steak salad. Sarah was an…read moreawesome server. Would go back.

We come here after we play baseball on Saturdays around lunch. We usually have 5-10 people show…read moreup. We drink a couple beers and have lunch. They have a nice patio although we always sit inside. The menu is surprisingly varied. You can get ribs, fajitas, wraps, burgers, etc. My friends love the ribs. I tried the fajitas and they were just ok. They don't come out super hot like you get at a mexican restaurant. Waitstaff is mainly college age adults and man they are slow. My buddies swear they aren't this slow normally but 2 times in a row, I'm not sure. It's hard to be there for less than 90 minutes for lunch. I get that we have a big group, but I don't think the kitchen can handle that many orders on a weekend quickly. The rest of the place was less than half full.

(4.25) ~ Very good overall food & service…read more DRINKS: ** Pinot Noir (De Bon) = (4.35) Very good ** Doppio Espresso = (4.25) Very good, comes w. rock candy;) ** Water (tap) = (4) very good FOOD: ** Prosciutto E Rucola (white pizza) = (4.35) Very good ** Sausage & Peppers = (4.25) Very tasty & shareable ** Bufalino D.O.P. = (4.25) Very good ** Cookie Dough Gelato = (4.25) Very tasty

When here at 5 PM on a weekday. Not too busy, but still fairly loud (maybe due to the high…read moreceilings?) First, I want to say that our server, Esteban, was excellent. So the food was decent, the majority of them were overly oily. The main problem, however, was that three out of the four of us received our food in a timely manner, while my daughter waited endlessly for her entrée. It finally came to the table when the rest of us were almost finished eating our meals. This is not an acceptable practice.

The worst. For starters lukewarm water. Chicken sandwich inedible. Couldn't chew or even cut with a…read moreknife. A Moscow Mule made with ice tea! A check with duplicate billing. A server who was incompetent or maybe untrained. And not one off. This restaurant should be closed and Ravinia should find a new restaurant operator. You will be better off bringing in a McDonalds Big Mac.

We had reservations at the Lawn Bar. Service started good, but got slower as the time went on. I…read moreordered the House Burger with the $5 upgrade for fries, my husband had the fish and chips and we both shared the elote dip. The elote dip is quite tasty but the do not provide nearly enough tortilla chips to eat all the dip. Sadly, the chips tasted quite stale. The burger was very good, however, don't pay $5 for the fries, definitely not worth it. Mine were under seasoned and overcooked. My husband said it was bizarre how salty the breaded fish was. He was also not a fan of the fries. Being our first show at Ravinia we didn't know what to expect. I probably would skip the restaurant, maybe try the market there instead. We had pavilion seats, so we did not bring anything in.

The service and food were absolutely incredible! Our server, Ryan, was engaging, attentive, and…read morepointed us in the right direction to order items everyone thoroughly enjoyed.

The food, service, and atmosphere were excellent as always! Will definitely be back soon for the…read moretomahawk!

We sat outside and had a lovely time. Not too loud or crowded, but we were there early. Every dish…read morewas generous and delicious (I would love the recipe for the biscotti that came with my affogato!!) Friendly and helpful staff made us comfortable and we never felt rushed even though we did linger as the place filled up. Would definitely be back.

Overall we enjoyed our experience. The food was phenomenal…read more We came here after spending the day at the Chicago Botanical Gardens and it was a perfect treat. We were all starving after walking around. And the outdoor seating is perfect for kids. The food was LEGIT. I personally love Italian - pizza, pasta, salads. And all so fresh. We started with baked artichoke and the shredded brussle sprout salad. The baked artichoke was damn delicious and we al joked we could eat a few more plates of them. The brussle sprout salad I'd skip next time. It was shredded enough and the brussle sprouts needed to sit in the lemon juice a little longer to loosen up. It was too hard to eat and because some of the pieces weren't shredded enough you couldn't bite into it. The kids both got rigatoni in a red sauce and finished their entire plates. The only thing I wish is that they had a kids menu because if they want a drink to it comes out to $16 a kid ($12 for pasta and $4 for drink). And the kids soda is just as much as the adults soda. But the pasta itself was freshly made and the red sauce was so good I could drink it. And prolly the most frustrating part of the meal was asking if they had bread to be told that they don't except we watched baskets of bread be brought to our tables. When we asked our waiter Jeffrey if they had bread he said no twice and told us they have focaccia. The kids obviously didn't like it. After being lied to we decided to ask someone else who then brought us the free bread ??? So don't get tricked to order focaccia because they do have bread. This was really frustrating to be straight lied to and the focaccia in my mind wasn't worth $12. It needed more oil while being baked because it was dry. But in all my dining experiences I've never been lied to about getting a basket of bread just to get us to buy focaccia. It was so weird. I ordered the tortellini with balsamic and I enjoyed the tortellini themselves but the sauce lacked flavor. It almost needed a mushroom base or something that had more a punch. My husband got the bolognese and really enjoyed it and he is the last person to order pasta out. My best friend got the eggplant lasagne and damn it was good. I forget what her husband got. Then we also ordered pizza for the table and shit it was so good. Next time I'd try the mushroom pizza. We sat outside and the ambiance out there is much more livelier than inside especially if you're traveling with kiddos. They also had a magician who came to our table and really made the night enjoyable for the kids. We plan to head back at some time and have learned our bread lesson lol. Next time we would just ask for another waiter because being lied to is just odd.