Acadia

The service and food were all amazing although my wife and I each had a dish we didn't like (different dishes for each of us) but that's sometimes the way it goes with a tasting experience. We did regret getting the wine pairing as that ended up being more than either of us can handle anymore, but the wines did nicely compliment the foods so that regret is more on our metabolism and not a fault of Acadia's (my starting with one of their great cocktails was also probably a mistake). Overall, it's well worth a visit.

Food was great. The cocktails were delicious and strong. I ordered the Acadia burger and it was flavorful and well made. One of the best burgers I've ever made. Simple ingredients, yet complex in flavor. No extra toppings or sauces to drown the flavor of the meat. I would highly recommend the burger. We sat in the bar section and were seated relatively quickly, but it was a weeknight. The Sazerac was also great. Strong and full of flavor. I would recommend it. The service was great. Our server was attentive and friendly. I would highly recommend this place. Seating is limited. Restrooms are clean. Street parking available. Great atmosphere.

Go! And sit at the bar, you won't regret it - especially if chemist Matthew is working. The cocktail menu proposes, "Carte Blanche," which gives the mixologist on duty freedom to create. Matthew is the man! I had three different creations and loved them all! I also completely enjoyed/appreciated the steak tartare which was topped with shaved foie gras. A fan of foie gras, I couldn't imagine it "shaved." It's just enough to taste it and say, "I know you! YUM!"

I love this place. Mitchell and I have eaten in all of the best restaurants in Chicago, and this was the first, for which reason it maintains a special place in my heart for the really wonderful meals we ate, and how we were treated. They didn't have the wine I wanted, which was on their list, so they offered several TOP NOTCH choices of similar wines that were priced a lot more, for the same price. That's classy! That's why I brought them a gift bottle of wine from a top notch Rhinegau estate that was the gift of Theresa Breuer, which they were interested in considering for inclusion on their wine list.

The Bar at Acadia provides great fare and lovely cocktails for a reasonable price. When you enter the space there is a traditional bar and seating as well as four small tables with chairs. Because it's a bar atmosphere, service is on the slower side for tables, but I think if you sat at the bar you would have a different experience. The burger was tasty, but personally I thought the patties over powered any of the other exciting, albeit subtle, flavors, like bacon onion jam, I was hoping would balance the bite. And the last few bites were inexplicably, super salty. Overall I would visit again for a couple of cocktails and the grilled cheese, which looked quite enticing.