Greenhouse Inn

Chicago
6300 North Ridge Avenue
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 273-4182
Website
Premiered

A pleasant, cheerful place to relax and have lunch served by the friendliest wait-staff in town! They offer a wide variety of choices from the salad bar and hot buffet to the grill to their homemade desserts.

Molly Cavanaugh
Radio Broadcaster, Chicago

Molly recommends Greenhouse Inn for a feel-good brunch spot with fantastic food.

Molly recommends:
Greenhouse Inn

William Ferguson
Teacher, Chicago

William had a wonderful experience and enjoyed the buffet.

William recommends:
Little Bad Wolf

Christine Torres
Vice President, Chicago

Christine appreciated the good, simple eats in a loving environment.

Christine recommends:
Nico Osteria

details

Hours
Tue - Fri: 11 am – 2:30 pm; Sunday 9:30 am – 3 pm
Cuisine
American
Menu
Menu
Price Range
$$ ($10 - $15)
Attire
Casual
Takeout
No
Delivery
No
Outdoor Seating
No

Little Bad Wolf

Andersonville
1541 West Bryn Mawr Ave
Chicago, IL
(773) 942-6399
Website
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Little Bad Wolf offers an extensive selection of craft beers, artisanal cocktails and wine, while serving upscale bar food. The kitchen is open until a half an hour before close.

William Ferguson
Teacher, Chicago

William recommends Little Bad Wolf for a fun night out and an eclectic menu that’ll please everyone.

William recommends:
Little Bad Wolf

Molly Cavanaugh
Radio Broadcaster, Chicago

Molly loved everything she had, especially her cocktail.

Molly recommends:
Greenhouse Inn

Christine Torres
Vice President, Chicago

Christine was blown away by the burger, and said it was a nice neighborhood spot.

Christine recommends:
Nico Osteria

details

Hours
Mon – Fri: 11 am – 2 am; Sat: 11 am – 3 am; Sun: 11 am – 12 am.
Cuisine
American
Menu
Menu
Price Range
$$$ ($16 - $25)
Attire
Casual
Takeout
No
Delivery
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes

Nico Osteria

Gold Coast
1015 North Rush Street
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 994-7100
Website
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Located at the Thompson Hotel, Nico Osteria delivers an inviting dining experience for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The menu includes house-made pasta and the freshest seafood.

Christine Torres
Vice President, Chicago

Christine recommended Nico Osteria for its chic design and stunning Italian food.

Christine recommends:
Nico Osteria

Molly Cavanaugh
Radio Broadcaster, Chicago

Molly said it was pricey, but thought the food was ridiculously delicious.

Molly recommends:
Greenhouse Inn

William Ferguson
Teacher, Chicago

William loved the lobster spaghetti and thought the restaurant was beautiful.

William recommends:
Little Bad Wolf

details

Hours
Mon-Fri: 7:30 am – 11 pm; Sat-Sun: 9 am – 11 pm
Cuisine
Italian
Menu
Menu
Price Range
$$$$$ ($31 & up)
Reservations Link
Reservations
Attire
Business Casual
Takeout
No
Delivery
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes

Season 16, Episode 2: Nico Osteria, Little Bad Wolf, Greenhouse Inn


Chicago, IL
Website
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Check, Please! host Catherine De Orio welcomes guest reviewers Christine Torres, William Ferguson, and Molly Cavanaugh who weigh in on Chicago area eateries Nico Osteria, Little Bad Wolf, and Greenhouse Inn.

Christine Torres
Vice President, Chicago

Christine recommended it for its chic design and stunning Italian food.

Christine recommends:
Nico Osteria

William Ferguson
Teacher, Chicago

William recommends:
Little Bad Wolf

Molly Cavanaugh
Radio Broadcaster, Chicago

Molly recommends:
Greenhouse Inn

details

Cuisine
Price Range
Attire
Takeout
Delivery
Outdoor Seating

Bar Pastoral (CLOSED)

Boystown
2947 N Broadway St
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 472-4781
Website
Premiered

Bar Pastoral is an authentic, intimate, and relaxed neighborhood bistro which celebrates the finest producers from around the block and around the world.

Adam Thomas
Artist, Chicago

Adam recommends it for delicious wines and cheeses in a welcoming neighborhood spot.

Adam recommends:
Bar Pastoral (CLOSED)

Alicia James
HR Business Partner, Chicago

Alicia enjoyed the entrees, but said the cheese plates just weren’t for her palate.

Alicia recommends:
Boston Fish Market

Alex Dravillas
Attorney, Chicago

Alex didn’t have great service, but really liked the food.

Alex recommends:
Charlatan (closed)

details

Hours
Mon – Thu: 5 pm – 10 pm; Fri – Sat: 11 am – 11 pm; Sun: 11 am – 10 pm; Brunch, Sat – Sun: 11 am – 3 pm
Cuisine
Contemporary
Menu
Menu
Price Range
$$$ ($16 - $25)
Reservations Link
Reservations
Attire
Casual
Takeout
No
Delivery
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes

Charlatan (closed)

Noble Square
1329 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 818-2073
Website
Premiered

A rustic Italian kitchen meets a Midwestern farmhouse at Charlatan. They offer small plates, large plates, and late-night eats.

Alex Dravillas
Attorney, Chicago

Alex recommends it for an unexpected, yet delicious Midwestern flare to Italian food.

Alex recommends:
Charlatan (closed)

Alicia James
HR Business Partner, Chicago

Alicia was surprised by the different take on Italian cuisine, and would go back.

Alicia recommends:
Boston Fish Market

Adam Thomas
Artist, Chicago

Adam absolutely loved everything from the food, to the décor, to the beautiful people.

Adam recommends:
Bar Pastoral (CLOSED)

details

Hours
Tue – Thu: 5 pm – 10 pm; Fri – Sat: 5 pm – 12:30 pm; Brunch, Sun: 11 am – 3 pm
Cuisine
Italian
Menu
Menu
Price Range
$$$$ ($26 - $30)
Reservations Link
Reservations
Attire
Casual
Takeout
Yes
Delivery
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes

Boston Fish Market

Des Plaines
1225 Forest Ave
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 803-2100
Website
Premiered

At Boston Fish Market, expect the freshest seafood with everything made in house. As a full-service fish market, you can dine in or buy seafood to take home and cook yourself!

Alicia James
HR Business Partner, Chicago

Alicia recommends it for the massive portions of delicious seafood.

Alicia recommends:
Boston Fish Market

Alex Dravillas
Attorney, Chicago

Alex appreciated the Greek flare and thought the food was fantastic.

Alex recommends:
Charlatan (closed)

Adam Thomas
Artist, Chicago

Adam was blown away by the seafood and loved the diverse crowd.

Adam recommends:
Bar Pastoral (CLOSED)

details

Hours
Mon-Sat: 8 am – 8 pm
Cuisine
Seafood
Menu
Menu
Price Range
$$$ ($16 - $25)
Attire
Casual
Takeout
Yes
Delivery
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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