Leigh Kelsey
The Warbler in Lincoln Square has a very vegan-friendly menu (a number of things are either vegan or vegan leaving out an ingredient) and a covered patio connected to the restaurant which is great for covid-cautious folks like me. It's a short walk from my beloved 'midwest nice' gift store so pop by if you're here!
When trying to decide between two starters, I went with our server London's recommendation: Tuscan Kale Salad. This thing was humongous! Everything we ate was absolutely delicious and with texture and depth, but the grilled tofu was my fave. The two cocktails I had were boozy and bursting with flavor: The Waxwing and The Regal Eagle.
Wish this restaurant were in my neighborhood, Gladstone Park, since this is a place I'd gladly be a regular at.
L K
Food was awesome. I loved their nachos. Very different flare. Mushroom soup is the best! Hamburger was moist and perfect. Hopefully I will go visit again and try other dishes. Decore is simple and clean. Hip and modern.
C R
First time visitor, and it did NOT disappoint! A beautiful outdoor patio with natural shade from the large trees. The grilled salmon (amazing garlic chive cream sauce) and braised pork shoulder dishes were especially delicious. The only recommendation I have is an upgrade to the stools for the outdoor high top tables. Something a little more comfortable. 🙂
B. H.
Yummy lunch! The bread on my sandwich was perfect--slightly crisp on the outside, slightly soft on the inside, and light! The burrata was great! The homemade potato chips are good. Great drinks. Great staff.
szingery
Like many restaurants, it was quite noisy, but the staff did turn down the speaker a little bit in an effort to assist my eating partner because he has cochlear implants. The menu was not large, but was quite diverse and I was able to get gluten-free and vegetarian options that were absolutely delicious. My partner was equally impressed with his falafel as I was with my tofu steaks. If you want some more innovative dishes, this is the place. There is a sewer, covered outdoor section and an open outdoor section. Parking on the street was readily available at lunchtime.
Monica DeWane
I'm an omnivore that typically does order meat and I have to say that all the veggie dishes here are awesome and were my favorites. Chicken sausage flatbread was just ok. Cocktails were solid.
Jeff Gottdownunder
Gazpacho brought me in and it was very tasty. The pork loin was super tasty. Partners salmon was ok. Decent local beer list. apple crisp dessert was nice. Next time though going for the skillet cookie.
Pharuewisa P.
great place for food and drinks. nice craft cocktails as well. good vibe. staff are nice and friendly. there is seat on fine dining or bar seating. recommend
Rachel S
Came here for lunch with my mom on a weekday and while it was busy, we were able to be seated right away. The servers were so kind and friendly and the atmosphere of the restaurant is very cozy and chic. We decided to split an appetizer, entree, and dessert between the two of us and we left super full and satisfied with the quality and portion size of each dish. I’d highly recommend the pork nachos!
Meg Lindsey
Amazing fresh and flavorful foods! The menu is adjusted seasonally. My friend & I split 5 family style dishes during their Supper Club hours (M-F 4:30-6:00pm) which is only $29 per person before tax and tip! Prices are super reasonable outside of the deal window as well. Great for all ages and tastes. Try to sit on the patio if possible. Brunch is worth checking out too.
Lynsie Bernier
Perfect start to finish. Friendly professional greeting. Seated quickly in cozy window seats. Excellent vegetarian selection and a perfect sized menu. Wonderful service. Atmosphere A+. Grilled Tofu dish was a treat. Hope to return some day!
Dalton Wharff
The space, drinks, and food were fantastic. Love their desire to keep things fresh with a rotating seasonal menu. Our favorite dish was definitely the tempura short ribs (not pictured because we devoured them way too fast). Excited to see what they come up with when they switch from the spring menu.
My only concern was the space inside lacked adequate sound attenuation. The small space and solid reflective surfaces meant you had to yell to hear anyone sitting across from you. Some soft felt panels could go a long way to help the sound reverberation!
Christopher Hall
Stopped by for a quick bite. It was more upscale than I had anticipated, but it's a beautiful place. Food was delicious, everyone in our group loving their dishes. I had a simple burger but it was one of the best I've had. Like the hostess said, why try to reinvent the wheel? It was perfectly cooked and delicious, and I'm so glad we stopped by. There were no tables for our walk-in group, but were well taken care of at the bar.
Katharine Schrager
This review is long overdue. I’ve been enjoying Warbler for years! Their supper club special is the best deal in the city, by far. I recently enjoyed a meal with my husband and mom. The butternut squash falafel is incredible! I always have to get the cauliflower - it’s crunchy, tangy, savory - it’s everything. The mushroom flatbread and salmon were also delicious. Do yourself a favor and get the skillet cookie for dessert!
Dakota
Braised short rib, flatbread, and ribs were delicious and well-plated. Calm, lovely atmosphere. Attentive, friendly, professional service.
doug
This was my first visit. Arrived at 230 on sat. Busy but plenty of tables so we could take our time. Food was reasonably priced and very good. I had the short ribs sandwich and my friend had their burger. Just good casual type food. Service was exceptional....(thx Jr and the Mgr whose name escapes me but was so friendly and welcoming)
Also delicious specialty cocktails that are reasonably priced as well. The warbler is amazing.
I'll def be back.
Ximena Narvaja
Wow, had such a great meal here! Went early for the early bird supper club option and it was MORE than enough for 2 people. We got...The butternut squash/burrata salad, mushroom flatbread, crispy tempura ribs, charred green beans, and carrot cake. The cake was incredible. Seriously, try the carrot cake! We also got the strawberry lemonade and one of the cocktails. Highly highly recommend.
Gerasim Mayden
Excellent food and very friendly staff. We dined in May places in a booth right straight across from the kitchen where the waitresses are all picking up the food orders. Very busy very noisy in that booth. The other tables and booths we're much better but I downgraded atmosphere due to the three booths they have where the kitchen staff is. The food is excellent and so are the prices as they are well above an average.
Emily Bichler Dornburg
This place is outstanding. The atmosphere and what they did with the place is crazy how different it is since the renovation. The food here was very good. We had the crispy cauliflower, a pasta dish, the prime rib, and the skillet cookie.
Considering it was only their 3rd day open, the food was all very good quality, timely, and tasty! The crispy cauliflower was a little heavy on the salt and the prime rib needed a little finishing salt for our tastes, but it was still good regardless. The homemade pasta was a smaller portion, but delicious none the less. The skillet cookie...to die for...homemade vanilla ice cream and a chocolate chunk cookie...yum!!! We also tried a few of the cocktails, all which were very tasty.
We loved this place almost as much as we love Gather, and look forward to coming back in the future! Especially, if the outdoor area is being used for seating in the summer!
PS The service at both the Warbler and Gather have always been fantastic. Our waiter tonight was so kind and friendly even with a full house to care for. Thank you!
Emily Ransom
I had the pleasure of joining the Warbler team for their soft opening and while I loved their incredible cocktails and the comfortable atmosphere I didn’t really dive into the menu. Last night, a group of 6 of us decided to test our luck and walk in for dinner at around 9:15pm. The gracious host sat us quicker than we expected (>5 minutes) in the cozy, intimate back room. We ordered several dishes at once to enjoy family style and the kitchen did a great job pacing them out. The absolute standout of the night were the baked mussels in a licking-the-plate delectable black garlic sauce. Umami for days!! Every dish amazing and balanced in flavor and texture. Other faves were the macaroni & cheese, bucatini, crispy cauliflower and peanut butter brownie which was decimated in a matter of minutes. Service was on point with the servers and food runners doing a stellar job of clearing our table and keeping our glasses full. Perhaps the greatest part of the evening was the bill! The food is perfectly priced and with a beer or wine each, we walked out of there satiated and satisfied for less than $25/person with tip. I can’t say enough wonderful things about the entire Warbler team and can’t wait to spend more time eating my way through their menu. A fantastic addition to the neighborhood and 100% my go-to spot for out of town guests.
Patrice Jones
Went here for dinner during a long weekend trip to Chicago. This place was amazing! The food was delicious and the staff were all so friendly and helpful. Our server gave great recommendations on both food and drinks. I would highly recommend this place to people who want to try something different.
Sharon Mendelson Markman
Great renovation, nice menu, good service. Food was OK. The hot dishes were lukewarm & everything was very salty, particularly the cauliflower. (& I love salt) They have a modest sized beer menu yet they were out of the beer my husband ordered. I’m anxious to experience their outdoor patio.
Lincoln Square has many great restaurants so there’s lots of competition. I think they will need to up their game on the food.
Jane Ehrenstrom
My friends and I really enjoyed this place ... the cocktails were fabulous and we shared the strawberry salad. Then, I had the chicken sausage flat bread - it was good. The crust was like Naan bread. My friends had pasta and shrimp. They loved it. Our waiter was great - they're all such hipsters!
Kymeish Gaston
What an excellent dining experience. I came here last night with a group of friends and immediately upon walking in I knew that I would love the experience. Everyone including patrons had such a great attitude. The restaurant is beautiful, the staff is extremely attentive, I love the fact that you can look into the kitchen. I noticed a young man consistently wiping the countertop where the food was being placed. I love being able to see exactly what the cooks were doing. But most important, the food is excellent. Everything is so well seasoned and the portion sizes are nice. I will be back and I will continue to recommend you to other people.
Amanda J Simmons
Officially my favorite restaurant in the neighborhood! The food is excellent & fresh. Cocktails are wonderful and new. I am constantly recommending this place!
Patti Arvesen Weinmann
Service was poor. We were seated at the window on a Tuesday and then forgotten about for 10+ minutes until the host happened to walk by and we asked for drinks. Crispy cauliflower wasn't super crispy and flavor was one note. Bacon and egg flatbread was delicious. Corvina wine was yum. Cute decor.
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