Micheál Ó
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.
Maximusess
Excellent service and great food!
Honestly this restaurant met my expectations but did not exceed them. It is what you would expect from a Michelin starred restaurant but does not go beyond to really revolutionize the art of food. Overall, if you want to eat great (Michelin starred) food then it is a good place to get started (given the strong/bold flavors are very subtle), but that is it. There are other amazing places where the food can really 'blow' your mind.
jas
I read a mixed review about this place.
The 9 course dinner turn out to be grrreat!
The foie gras is optional addition and it turned out to be the best.
other worth mention items:
Daikon (braised, pickle), caramelized onion, served with mild cream of broccoli, with drops of dill oil
Truffle ravioli
Lobster in creamy thai curry sauce
Braised Pork belly with drips of sauces and caviar.
And desserts are delicate and artistic.
Sum it up: like Acadia better than Grace.
Brandon Williford
The service was like watching a performance. They were impeccable. The wines were very tasty. The plates were beautiful. The only thing that was lacking was the flavor of the dishes. Several dishes were just off and unflavorful.
Nataly
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.
Lucy Xiao
Very creative presentation with well balanced flavour. The vegetable dishes won my heart even though I'm a meat lovers. Lovely experience over all!
Yibin Yang
Great place. The service and environment are both excellent, and the dishes are delicious in general with a few that are outstanding, such as the risotto and the chili macarons.
Steve Sabu
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.
Jack Van Orden
Acadia was a superb dining experience from start to finish, I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone looking for a delicious, intimate, completely accessible "flite-based" meal (there are two options, a 5-course meal and a 9-course meal, I had the latter) via Chicago restaurants. The food was spectacular, the flavor profiles were rich, varied and diverse. The quality of the food was top-notch and presentation of the various dishes was gorgeous and there was an excellent dynamic between seafood (the Stonington lobster was heavenly), Midwestern staples like beef (the Wagyu beef stroganoff literally melted in your mouth) and pork, and several amazing vegetarian dishes (the goat cheese panacotta was the best goat cheese dish I've had). There was a full wine pairing available, and the alcoholic beverages were just as varied as the food, as well as two special non-alcoholic beverages, both of which complemented the entire meal quite well. The staff was extremely friendly and welcoming, and all were experts in what was being served and at making sure that guests had everything they needed at all times. I can't recommend Acadia enough to anyone looking for the best of fine dining in Chicago, phenomenal.
Sunny Liu
A pricy high end restaurant, food was great, service was great too. Tasting menu was very interesting. It is the exhibition of the art of food.
Laura Meagher
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!"
Monica Connor
Dinner of a Connecticut style lobster roll and fries was rounded out with a transcendent dessert complete with spruce ice cream in a seasonal dessert that’s also a feast for the eyes. Service was impeccable, even at the bar.
Joseph Bauer
Absolutely amazing! Ate up front casual walk-in on a Saturday night at the bar... Rob took GREAT care of it. Fantastic drinks, best burger in Chicago and attentive and educated service that were best in class!!
Mike Oren
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.
Kyle Dodaro
The best service I have ever experienced. Everyone was very attentive and the chef prepared and amazingly personal menu. Definitely an experience when eating here. Fine dining at its best. Even has option for casual dining in the front. Overall and excellent place to dine.
Fred Altamirano
Everything from start to finish was perfect. The descriptions of every dish where on point. The food was elegant and flavorful the staff was top notch. I wouldn't hesistate to go there again! Thank you Acadia for a great night.
Dedric Deshon
Acadia is that place that was amazing that one time you went visited on the top floor in one of the tallest buildings in the world who grew all of there own spices erbs and you need a retina scan to enter. All of the employees live in this building there kids go to school in the building as well
It's similar to no other place I have ever been
From the lobster roll to the shrimp and grit cake
Even the fries are amazing .
Before you die ,at least visit the bar at Acadia
Anthony V. Luis
I had dinner with my Mom last night at Acadia to celebrate our birthdays together and I can say That IT was an amazing experience! The Service was very good and So was The Food. I was so impressed with the Lobster dish I had and the Wagyu steak That was seared table side on a Hot stone then finished with a little fresh black truffle😃 I totally recommend Acadia for a great dining experience!
Michael Graziano
The food was outstanding, as was the wine. The pairings as far as flavor were on point. Kelly was amazing and very insightful. Thank you for a great experience!
Dave MacKenzie
Service is spectacular. Food was exquisite!! Ambiance was comfortable and quiet. The presentation of each course was very creative and all of the dishes, boxes, bowls, etc. tied together elegantly. The wine pairings were perfect complements to each dish or was it vice versa? Our occasion was our 34th wedding anniversary and we were delighted to be asked back to the kitchen to meet Exec Chef McCaskey and the other chefs. A wonderful treat while we were back there and a champagne toast. This place is a gem.
Kristina Kunce
I go there a lot. Last night I was disappointed . Service was bad and also it was freezing cold inside . The Wood log wall looks awful. It used to be my favorite place and I recommend it to many of my clients .
I hope next time I go if I will . Will be great just like before.
Faye Kass Lack
Great service, friendly staff, awesome music, beautiful room and outstanding food!! Would definitely go back!
Dale Cree
Fantastic food, great service, unbelievable cellar, the outside look was a bit plain and strange, very low key, the inside was perfect. We were served by Micheal, he was everything you could want, explanations of wine, pairings, courses, willingness to answer questions, patience, all exceptional. Lastly, and most importantly, the company I had was stunning! Take someone you love to somewhere you love. Great night!
Justin Smith
Phenomenal Food, and the service to match. 5 course tasting menu with add-ons and wine/cocktail pairings.
Daniela A. Bracho
Best place in Chicago. The while experience is totally worth it. Excellwnt food, wines and service. Can not miss it.
Karen Hoskin Davidson
Valentine's Day dinner. We did the 7 course tasting menu, it was fantastic! The artistic presentation along with divine taste so delicious!
Tam Trinh
Great menu. Would definitely go back. Lobster and wagyu all day!!
Ruth Kelly
Excellent food, presentation and impeccable service! Thank you for a great dining experience on 1/27/18!
Jenn Peek Wylie
Perfection. I would go back in a heartbeat. Worth every penny. I especially adored the scallop dish and the octopus
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