The best Bass in Chicago | Sluurpy updated in May

"My choice...the seafood combo with grilled lobster, shrimp, and salmon. Absolutely delicious paired with an Argentine Malbec, followed by blood..."

Jeff Kunz

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Dave McFadden

Pelago Ristorante

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"Pelago is a great dining destination in Chicago for Italian food. They have several vegetarian options on the menu and everything is expertly..."

Gunjan Bali

"Ridiculously delicious. Must try if you want to experience authentic Chicago food! Get the sweet and spicy peppers on it. So good we ate there twice..."

Rajiv Sinha

"Best Meal Ever. My Best meal ever was at Pelago Ristorante in Chicago by Chef Mauro Mafrici. PELAGO, redefines up-scale Italian dining with a focus..."

Dave The Foodie

"The perfect Stripped Bass. My Stripped Bass was perfect. Nice lunch portion size and excellent taste and flavor. Not the normal lunch dish and an..."

David D Rozek

"Amazingly Outstanding. I can not say any more, ignore the complaints. This is the place for a real high quality meal. Pricy but well worth it. It can..."

Skip

"Best. Lamb. EVER.. Ate there with friends from NYC twice in November - lunch on a Sunday and immediately went back with a bigger group the next day..."

Hollykm

"Atmosphere is elegant and inviting. Service personal and knowledgeable. Food choices limited, but every available choice is inviting. Highly..."

Vincent Martinez

"Yumm. Best meal in ages,and it was gluten free! My dinner guest had a gluten and dairy free meal, which was also excellent. Very attentive service,..."

Jm

"Magnifico!. Pelago well exceeded my expectations. It's easy to underestimate its extravagance just by walking by or looking at the website. To start,..."

Bazoo

"Best Italian restaurant in town.. Food, Styling and Service are triple..."

Henk Slagman

"Fabulous Food/Beatifully Appointed Space!. Mauro Mafrici made me love asparagus! That's no small feat. I had the opportunity to have lunch there and..."

Bella

"We went for breakfast, excellent! Prices were very good for downtown Chicago! And the quality and quantity of food was exceptional! We have not had..."

Scubafrog

"One of best dining experiences yet!. From the time you walk in to the time you leave, you will not be disappointed. The environment is upscale,..."

GC09

"10/10 from experience to food. This small Italian restaurant is perfect for a Chicago winter evening. Make sure to order the pasta starter which..."

Andie Sweeney

"Absolutely one of the best meals I've ever had. If it's your first time visiting, splurge and go for the chef's tasting and you'll get to try SO many..."

Jaime Bowden

"The experience I had for each apetaizer was spectacular, I loved them all but the most explosive was that of different SPAGHETTI! Come and enjoy an..."

miguel chang

"Excellent restaurant. Food was great, service was excellent. You'll pay a little more but it's worth..."

Shelli Moore

"We enjoyed a nice dinner at Pelago. Overall the food was a 3.5-4 out of 5. We had a few dishes: the burrata (which was our favourite), the fettuccine..."

Amanda H

"This upscale Italian gem will delight locals and natives alike. We had been to Pelago a few times before, but only for lunch. Last night my wife and..."

Marciano Siniscalchi

"High end yet small, quiet and intimate. Delicious Italian fare. I had a lovely fish soup and sausage, peas, stuffed pasta in a delicious sauce...."

Claire Jones

"A true 5 star Italian dining experience. The food and service were both excellent and the deserts and cheeses were equally tasty. A slightly more..."

Ken Metcalf

"Best Italian food I have ever ate! Definitely reccomend! Chef Mauro is amazing! 🤗 ..My favorite part was..."

Yency Guzman

"My favorite restaurant in Chicago! It is a hidden gem. We have been coming here for the past few years for a lot of special events such as birthdays,..."

Sahar Nadimi

"We had a wonderful meal here on a Thurs evening to celebrate our Anniversary. From the moment we walked in to the moment we left, we were treated so..."

Jenny Common

"Owner is the most popular and authentic Italian, his pasta is sublime and well cooked. One of the few left of Chicago. Go if you are in the Golden..."

Vally Graham

"We're surprised to see some negative reviews here: I think most were towards the wait staff and the pricing. For us, the wait staff were very..."

C Thompson

"My wife and I absolutely love the food AND the staff at Pelago. The restaurant is very intimate, cozy, and comfortable and the food is fantastic. I..."

Robert Navarre

Erie Cafe

79/100 (1584 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Our son recently bought a place in River North so we are enjoying checking out all the places around him. For his birthday, last night, I made..."

Erin N

"It's been too long since I have been here & it definitely lived up to my fond memories! The service is so impeccable and the food is divine. Having..."

Greg Koszut

"Great hidden gem in Chicago. Went for dinner and the food was really good, the service was amazing, and the atmosphere you can't beat especially if..."

Chris B

"Simply Amazing! Thank you Erie Cafe for a wonderful night! The staff, managers and owners made our large group feel like VIPs with our own room,..."

lisA fRosT

"Authentic Chicago spot. Easy to walk in and get a table any night of the week w/o a reservation, which is a rarity in today's dining scene. Polite..."

Jack Bobruk

"I came in on a Monday at exactly 11am, opening time, for their lunch. Definitely knew this place was special immediately upon entering. There was a..."

david chen

"Fantastic food. Fantastic atmosphere. Great service. A real class act in a jam in Chicago. I just discovered this location and found the food...."

Perry Myers

"Went for my girlfriends birthday. We had a wonderful time. I order the pasta and seafood, delicious. My girlfriend ordered the veal chop,..."

Antonia Asimis

"We come here for special occasions. The prime rib and ribeye are my first choices. The quality is excellent. We have four appetizers and bread before..."

David Buchanan

"The food was so good, and the company so convivial that they had to throw us out so they could lock up for the night. Best place in town for Lake..."

Robert Simon

"The outdoor terrace dining on a summer evening is Al fresco at its best. Erie Cafe’s experienced waitstaff are attentive, yet discreet. The food..."

Nelson Patterson

"Great Italian food and fabulous service. Took a good friend who enjoyed the food & venue. The restaurant brought a small B-day cake without asking...."

jeffrey graybiel

"Great dining experience. Drinks flowed with an attentive bartender. The food was outstanding with steaks the size of a football. Also a wonderful..."

Matt D

"Our family of 10. Service, excellent. The varieties of foods, all delicious. Drinks were not skimpy. Had room for desserts. Great time was had by..."

Norman Hayes

"Nothing but 5 stars! Great food, great service, great vibe. You most definitely get what you pay..."

Brooke

"10/10!! One of the best filets I’ve had in a longgggg time. Old school vibe with amazing service. Well worth the high price..."

Erin Allegretti

"I set up a dinner for 20 people for the firm I work for and they literally RAVED about the space, food, and service (we had a private room upstairs)...."

Rose Fauster

Rosebud Steakhouse - Mag Mile

79/100 (243644 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"A really great steakhouse with wonderful service and food. It’s efficient and not invasive. Menu is straightforward steakhouse with a few extras. I..."

Daniel Billingsley

"I visited here alone and they gave me the table seat. I was worried because I saw a review there was a racism here, but I couldn't acknowledge that...."

Mia Hwang

"I was visiting from New York and stayed at an Air B&B down the street. I wandered in late on a Saturday and sat at the bar, had a cocktail and..."

Kevin Hayes

"We fell in love with Rosebud Steakhouse and the amazing wait staff. Our server, Chris, was the best tour guide to the richness of Rosebud AND..."

Kate Stephenson

"Our steaks were over cooked. Dessert—Gooey Butter Cake was dry. Toward the end of our meal, we did not see our waiter for a long time. I was not..."

Julie Wellstead

"This is the first time I’m writing a food review. Eddie gave my boyfriend and I the best customer service. He provided wine testing, explained us..."

Kamila Eva

"We had very good service in this steakhouse restaurant. Good food. Wine list could be..."

Garry Post

"We tried Rosebud Steakhouse last week on a recommendation from a guy we met at another bar that was too busy to accommodate our party and had a..."

Savanna Berezniak

"Amazing evening at Rosebud. This was our first time as we live out of town. We sat at the table at and Kevin was our bartender, he was delightful. We..."

Nicola Rogers

"Pretty much old school steak house. Very good steak and salad. Steak was super tender. My wife didn't really care for the spices on the steak but..."

Charles Grill

"When it comes to classic Chicago steakhouses, Rosebud Steakhouse stands tall among the rest. This renowned establishment has earned its reputation..."

The Boss Babe

"Food was amazing. Service was excellent. We came here for my 26th bday and it just so happened the server surprised me with this delicious dessert!..."

Nina Nguyen

"Norm, Jay, and Chris, we’re FANTASTIC! We were turned away at the signature room due to not wearing collared shirts, and Rosebud took us in with no..."

Blair Mills

"Food was good definitely have had better steak but was still delicious don't get me wrong and they gave me a free cannoli for my birthday and the..."

Tommy Cox

"I will definitely come back! As soon as we entered, we were welcome and seated right away. Our waiter, Jay, was super informative and super nice. ..."

maly xiong

"Eddie the waiter provided the best service I’ve ever had. Danny the manager also made us feel like we were regulars at the restaurant. Not to..."

Tony Sarlo

"Ask for Ryan, he is professional, fun, and made our time on Walton memorable. While we didn't have a full steak dinner, we recommend BLT Sliders,..."

Randy Kay Young

Blackbird

78/100 (2201 ratings)

"Pre fixed lunch menu is very affordable. The menu and food are superb. A sat at the bar and the bartender did a great job of pairing each course with..."

Rudy Galindo

"Delicious, wonderful and beautifully presented food! We had the prixe fix lunch- even tho the portions appear small, you end up very full and the..."

Paula Mitchell

"We had lunch and dinner here a couple of days apart and found the food to be extraordinary both times. Complex flavours, beautifully blended...."

James Fleming

"Hands down, one of the best meals in Chicago in a while. Flawless service, great food. Getting close to 2star worthy in my book. We had 3 mains -..."

Michael Ison

"Simply amazing food. Service was personable and attentive. Pace was “relaxed” mostly in a good way. Not the place to go if you’re in a hurry or..."

John B. Reisert

"The Endive Salad has been on the menu for 19 years and is possibly the best salad I've ever had. The Lamb dish was AMAZING, the dill yogurt was a..."

Kristy Kehs

"A Chicago classic. Still plating great inventive food. The saddle of lamb was perfect. The angel food cake was beyond amazing. Great recommendation..."

Peter Boyles

"This is a must stop in the west loop area. Everything about it was terrific. The chicken and the sturgeon were both amazing and the Cognac Alexander..."

Chris Monroe

"We had the 10 course meal with wine pairing. Food was excellent. Taste and textures were amazing! Service and ambiance was really great. Definitely..."

Graça Gama Shepperson

"Food was excellent, great wine selections, we had our children age 10 and 12 and they loved the food, however I wouldn't say this is a place for..."

Anthony Tucker

"Incredible service and great food! The fixed price lunch option is an incredible..."

Mark Consolla

"Fantastic tasting menu experience. Great creative use of fresh local ingredients and beautiful presentation. Service staff were very professional,..."

Marc-Andre Bourgeois-Troop

"Our party of 6 had such an amazing meal. We literally tried the entire menu and nothing disappointed. The rabbit schnitzel and strip sirloin were the..."

Rosie Pants

"My fiance and I ate here for our 2 year dating anniversary last year. Not only was the food the best we have tasted so far but the service went..."

Darcy Marie Swartz

"Hey there, can smell your food from a distance...not bad at all ! Please share on your menu the video posted on my wall, cheers. Why Do Blacks Hate..."

Alice Wonders

"Small and Cozy contemporary American with a bit of French twist. Not too pricey but do not expect to get a lot of food which is perfect for date..."

D “Juanito” H

"Delicious and sumptuous meal that is meticulously prepared. The taste and presentation are superb!! The staff are attentive, more than happy to share..."

Stella Kyung

"We came for the restaurant week menu and you get what you pay for. Because of the low price, I felt that their use of ingredients were not the best..."

Chenkai Mao

"Truly Michelin star worth it. Reasonable prices. Nice and friendly staff. We went for lunch. Nice flavor balance although the sourdough bread pudding..."

Quynh Tra My Nguyen

"Superb service. Thank you Heather!! We sat right in front of the kitchen, we get to witness all the hard work in making sure everything come out..."

Ivee L

"We had the chefs 6 course selection on a weeknight which was fabulous. They accommodated my gluten allergy by switching out beer broth muscles for..."

Kaylie Plauche

"We went here for lunch and it was certainly a very unique experience. The menu reminded me of French cuisine and the meal was well prepared with..."

Christian Wietholt

"This review is for their restaurant week lunch offering. Tried the shrimp salad, the hanger steak and the chocolate pudding cake. This meal was an..."

Ammar Sayla

"Small sizes and a non-set menu made this really enjoyable. The staff were friendly and attentive. Drinks came rather quickly. It’s. It very big,..."

Asia Arbolante

"The prie fixe lunch menu at Blackbird is a phenomenal value at 25 per person pre tip and tax. The service is also excellent, even if you are only..."

Michael Lin

Sepia

78/100 (1924 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great restaurant, best food I've eaten in a long while. Service was excellent and attentive, and the wine pairing was immaculate. Food was..."

Philip Ball

"Fantastic service and food, almost everything hit the mark from what I would expect of a place like this. Service was attentive without feeling..."

Michael Damato

"Sepia is an exquisite restaurant that offers a memorable dining experience. The staff was attentive and courteous, and they made us feel special by..."

Greg G.

"Had a an amazing evening with my party of 5 and was impressed at the 4-course meal at Sepia (we opted for the +2-course add-on). The quality of the..."

Yehia Amar

"This was a fun and nice experience. We found their name under the Michelin guide and decided to try them over the weekend. We were a group of nine,..."

Nicole Summer

"Sepia is a great choice to try out a Michelin star restaurant. It’s less than $100 and you get to try some unique dishes. They create good..."

Nicholas P

"What a splendid meal. Ambiance is casual but stylish. Staff is terrific— friendly and accommodating. The food is very imaginative and all around..."

Stephen Zubrycky

"Quaint restaurant with a seasonal rotating four course menu with a great wine pairing to match. We wanted to love this place but we weren't served..."

Josh Banfield

"Outstanding value for the food. Started the night out with cocktails which were expertly fashioned. The 4 course menus with the wine pairing was so..."

Kennith “Conley” Coleman

"It was worth it. My wife and I went there for our anniversary. We tasted the tasting menu (95 dollars per person) - 2 appetizers, 1 entree, and a..."

Farhad Hossain Masum

River Roast

76/100 (3919 ratings)

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"I chose River Roast to celebrate my birthday because of its view of the Chicago River. The experience itself was truly salvaged by our server. Mostly..."

Jenn Burns

"Fabulous meal. Great service. Amazing view. What more could you ask for? The key lime pie was the best i have ever had and i have it every..."

Teryll Colville Desroches

"From the extreme courtesy of setting up reservations (thanks Destiny), to the crafted cocktails and dining recommendations (Thanks bartender guy),..."

Robert Lane

"Great brunch and when we were there they had excellent musicians playing some great blues music. And the views were great overlooking the river and..."

Tricia Spellman

"Great place for a larger party. Family style dishes are delicious and perfectly done. Visited Friday evening for a friends birthday and everyone..."

Patricia Laughren

"When we first emailed The River Roast, we immediately got an email from Darcey Gerber answering all of our questions. We were late to our appointment..."

Janette Sanchez

"The place is awesome one of my favorite restaurants in Chicago! Executive Chef John Hogan is clearly one of the best Chicago has to..."

Kevin Wolff

"Mothers Day Brunch was excellent! The location, ambience, food and service were all wonderful. Only negative for us ... and not worth a lower..."

Sandra Jurs

"When thinking through where we would have our wedding reception, we ultimately decided on having a city wedding. We knew we wanted there to be great..."

Leah Kania

"Victor was our server, he was amazing! Explained menu and recommended he’s favorites, everything was excellent from the beginning to the end. The..."

Alicia Patino

"Love this place! Our waiter was super attentive without being bothersome. He was super friendly and provided fantastic service! Everything we had..."

Kasaundra Shackelford

"River Roast is an amazing wedding venue and we at Fox + Ivory love partnering with their staff for our couples! The venue itself is quintessential..."

Jay from Fox & Ivory

"A nice place for a weekend brunch. The ambiance overlooking the Chicago River in the heart of downtown is amazing if you can get a seat with a..."

Alan C

"Food was great. We had the crab and shrimp toast, heirloom tomato salad, and chicken BLTA sandwich. All were terrific— particularly the heirloom..."

Stephen Zubrycky

"Beautiful views if you can snag an outdoor table on a nice day. Food is good. Table next to us ordered the roast chicken and that looked amazing. ..."

Laura Ŵ

"Amazing food. The mushroom toast and shrimp and crab toast were mind blowing. Great brunch spot while on vacation. Excellent service. Highly..."

Evan Moore

"We enjoyed the view, atmosphere and food for a birthday celebration. The servers and staff were accommodating with food choices and drinks. The..."

Geraldine Ezeocha

"First time there. Went there for lunch. The food was delicious. Definitely recommend the mussels and mushroom toast! YUM! The service was great...."

Jennifer

North Pond

76/100 (1321 ratings)

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"We could not be more happy with our experience. All the food is cooked to perfection and flavors that will leave you with your fancy tickled. We had..."

Kyle Neil Hughes

"There was artistry in everything; the building, the room, and the food. The ingredients were so good; even the salad wowed. In each dish, there were..."

Nalisra Lisa Milner

"North Pond is by far one of the best restaurants in the City. Not only is the food delicious, it's also incredibly and artistically prepared and..."

Donna Marie Pawl Smith

"I loved the food and also the location . I will definitely return to this restaurant with the lovely view of the north pond. I do suggest that they..."

Bibi Eissler

"Always consistently great looking and great tasting food and desserts! Three course brunch menu is just..."

Aqeel Wahiduddin

"I have girlfriends from all over the suburbs - we meet there about every 6 months for their fabulous brunch. We are treated really well and the food..."

Alana McBride Piech

"Always great service, and even better food! This is a must-eat place for special..."

Brent Jacobs

"From the moment we walked through the door and met Natalie we loved our experience. The place is so cozy with a roaring fire while the first snow of..."

Sasha Nosecchi

"A truly exceptional dining experience. The best-kept secret in Chicago cuisine. I'm sorry it took me so long to get here but it won't take me nearly..."

Heather Lynn Reid

"Celebrated my 80th birthday with family at North Pond. Best birthday ever. The service and the food was outstanding. A perfect place when you want..."

Muriel Olenik

"Great food and well done Arts and Crafts traditional environment. The Beef Lovage was very creative and different but so tasty...."

Megan Zerangue Piper

"Probably the most memorable resturant we have been to in 2017. Not only was the food and wine simply amazing but the service was out of this world! I..."

Joel David Purcell

"Sublime food and service every time we go! Had our wedding at North Pond. The staff were outstanding as was the food. Of course you can't beat the..."

Ron Laird

"Simply the most delicious food. We were taken to North Pond on Easter Sunday by some of our favourite friends whose son works in the kitchen. We had..."

Paul Clapperton

"A special restaurant in a special location (Lincoln Park) in a special city (Chicago)! Like stepping through a curtain in time and finding your self..."

Lou Lenz

"Beautiful creative presentation of delicious food loved the..."

Larry Bretveld

"Always enjoy going for a Sunday brunch with family!! So good and great..."

Sophéa Loche

"What a treasure. Wonderful meals in a unique setting that’s warm and elegant. Dishes consistently reward you with a unique touch of flavors that..."

Douglas Ryan

"North Pond restaurant is the perfect spot for a romantic date night, but be sure to make advance reservations to secure your table. We were impressed..."

Shree Yerramsetti

"An excellent experience. Went into North Pond for a dual birthday celebration and the attention to detail was superb. The flavors in the dishes were..."

Charles Peckman

"Visited for our wedding anniversary. It was where we had our first date in 2001. The restaurant used to be à la carte. They now feature a 4 course..."

Peter Strandquist

"Great autumn menu. Love that you have choices for each course, and is great for a group of friends. The price is one of the more reasonable of the..."

Travis Albea

"What more can you say that the Michelin star doesn't already say? We came here for brunch which was $59pp, and well worth the experience. The food,..."

Keith Becker - Becker Home Advisors

"Went to North Pond for our anniversary and they did not disappoint! The friendliest staff and the food was really fresh. The vibe and atmosphere was..."

Charlette San Juan

"Absolutely delicious! We went for our anniversary and were treated to some lovely cookies at the end of the meal with a nice greeting in chocolate...."

Brittany S

"Fantastic food and service, including beautiful views of the pond. Absolutely amazed by the extreme care into each dish and the balance of complex..."

Yoon Soo Park

"One of my favorite restaurants. I always look forward to consistently great food and service at north pond. The restaurant itself is very charming..."

David Julia

"Decided to take my girlfriend here to propose and it turned out to be the most beautiful and amazing dinner! The service was top notch and the food..."

Bodhi U

"Hidden gem (literally and figuratively), with exquisite staff and food. Very welcoming and accommodating. Extremely organized. Don't bother calling;..."

Florin Lazar

"This was my first experience at a Michelin Star restaurant and it did not disappoint! The atmosphere was very nice and the restaurant is located in a..."

Bill Ritz

"First, the service was amazing. Extremely professional and well above and beyond a typical dining experience. The plating and presentation of the..."

Michael Lynch

"Great service and decent food! The ambiance is even better. Located inside Lincoln Park/nature museum area. Next to the real “north pond”. ..."

Wuliao Hao

"Truly the most amazing dining experience I’ve ever had. Called last minute after getting engaged to my fiancé on a night they were booked..."

Jamie Gray

"A wonderful night and an excellent dining experience. Three of us came here to celebrate a birthday, and we all ordered from the tasting menu. I am..."

Henry H

"TBH I was skeptical about visiting this restaurant given limited reviews on google maps and their limited social media presence. I was completely..."

Valentine Correia

"Cozy, classy, indulgent, decadent, surprisingly well-priced. Went here for our 1 year anniversary and had the full menu and wine pairing. I had the..."

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