Parrot Cage

South Side
7059 S. South Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 602-5333
Website
Premiered

William Reynolds, the provost of the Washburne Culinary Institute, heads up this restaurant at the South Shore Cultural Center.

Byron Flitsch
Writer,

Byron calls it a classy gem, worth going to no matter where you live.

Byron recommends:
Coobah (closed)

Cynthia Washington
Marketing Director,

Cynthia recommends it and says it's a great way to give back to the community.

Cynthia recommends:
Parrot Cage

David Dosik
Investment Advisor,

David says you can experience amazing dishes from future top chefs.

David recommends:
Taboun Grill

details

Hours
Open for dinner Wednesday through Saturday.
Cuisine
American
Menu
http://www.opentable.com/rest_profile_menu.aspx?rid=7242&tab=1
Price Range
$$$ ($16 - $25)
Reservations
Accepted
Reservations Link
http://www.opentable.com/parrot-cage-washburne-culinary-institute
Attire
Casual
Takeout
No
Delivery
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes

Red Rooster (closed)

Lincoln Park
2100 N. Halsted
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 929-7660
Website
Premiered

The Red Rooster Wine Bar and Cafe offers French provincial cuisine.

April Tantaro
Consultant,

April says the food was just ok, but will go back again for appetizers.

April recommends:
One Sixtyblue (closed)

Dana Butler
School Principal,

And Dana found the entrees very tasty and the portions quite plentiful.

Dana recommends:
El Nandu

Jen Stoll
Marketing Manager,

Jen recommends it and calls it a perfect place to get away.

Jen recommends:
Red Rooster (closed)

details

Hours
Open for dinner every day.
Cuisine
French
Price Range
$$ ($10 - $15)
Reservations
Not Accepted
Reservations Link
http://chicago.menupages.com/restaurants/red-rooster-wine-bar-cafe/menu
Attire
Casual
Takeout
Yes
Delivery
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes

El Nandu

Logan Square
2731 W Fullerton
Chicago, IL 60647
(773)278-0900
Website
Premiered

A lively atmosphere with stage musicians and dancers accompany this restaurants flavorful meats and authentic Argentinian treats.

April Tantaro
Consultant,

April says she only wishes she knew about it sooner.

April recommends:
One Sixtyblue (closed)

Dana Butler
School Principal,

This was Dana's pick for fantastic food, sangria and late night fun.

Dana recommends:
El Nandu

Jen Stoll
Marketing Manager,

Jen will be back for beer, empanadas and the flan.

Jen recommends:
Red Rooster (closed)

details

Hours
Open for lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday and dinner only on Sunday.
Cuisine
Middle Eastern
Price Range
$$ ($10 - $15)
Reservations
Accepted
Reservations Link
http://chicago.menupages.com/restaurants/el-nandu/menu
Attire
Casual
Takeout
Yes
Delivery
No
Outdoor Seating
No

One Sixtyblue (closed)

West Loop
1400 West Randolph
Chicago, IL 60607
(312)850-0303
Website
Premiered

A classy modern setting with a contemporary French and American flavor. The spacious seating and elegant dining room are a luxurious accompaniment to the sub par cuisine.

April Tantaro
Consultant,

April recommends it for incredible food without pretension.

April recommends:
One Sixtyblue (closed)

Dana Butler
School Principal,

Dana says it was a great experience, just bring your wallet!

Dana recommends:
El Nandu

Jen Stoll
Marketing Manager,

Jen says it was fun, but the appetizers are better than the entrees.

Jen recommends:
Red Rooster (closed)

details

Hours
Open for dinner every day except Sunday.
Cuisine
American
Price Range
$$$ ($16 - $25)
Reservations
Recommended
Reservations Link
http://chicago.menupages.com/restaurants/one-sixtyblue/menu
Attire
Business Casual
Takeout
No
Delivery
No
Outdoor Seating
No

Adelle's

Wheaton
535 W. Liberty Dr.
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 784-8015
Website
Premiered

Head Chef John Anders marries wine with food at this Wheaton restaurant.

Dave Derkowski
Music Executive,

Dave recommends it and says you've just got to eat it to believe it.

Dave recommends:
Adelle's

Leonard Amari
Attorney,

Leonard says it's a wonderful dining experience and is looking forward to going back

Leonard recommends:
Fiorentino's (closed)

Pam Batista
Artist,

Pam says it's a beautiful place to escape the city.

Pam recommends:
Kuma's Corner

details

Hours
Open for dinner Tuesday through Sunday.
Cuisine
American
Price Range
$$$ ($16 - $25)
Reservations
Accepted
Attire
Casual
Takeout
Yes
Delivery
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes

Kuma's Corner

Logan Square
2900 W. Belmont
Chicago, IL 60618
(773)604-8769
Website
Premiered

A Logan Square hot spot that offers American classic comfort food. Kuma's tries to provide an upscale ambience without appearing too pretentious.

Dave Derkowski
Music Executive,

Dave says it's a rockin' spot with surprisingly good food.

Dave recommends:
Adelle's

Leonard Amari
Attorney,

Leonard had a mixed experience, but says it's not his cup of tea.

Leonard recommends:
Fiorentino's (closed)

Pam Batista
Artist,

This was Pam's pick for gourmet burgers while listening to metal.

Pam recommends:
Kuma's Corner

details

Hours
Open for lunch and dinner every day.
Cuisine
American
Menu
http://www.kumascorner.com/menu/
Price Range
$$ ($10 - $15)
Reservations
Not Accepted
Reservations Link
http://www.kumascorner.com/contact/
Attire
Casual
Takeout
Yes
Delivery
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes

Fiorentino's (closed)

Lakeview
2901 N Ashland
Chicago, IL 60657
(773)244-3026
Website
Premiered

Dishes derived from hearty rural Italian meals root Fiorentino's in a nostalgic peasant style of cooking but also rather time-honored and traditional dishes, prepared using the freshest garlic, basil, imported plum tomatoes and the finest extra virgin olive oil.

Leonard Amari
Attorney,

Leonard recommends Fiorentino's and calls it a true Sicilian celebration of family dining.

Leonard recommends:
Fiorentino's (closed)

Dave Derkowski
Music Executive,

Dave liked the atmosphere, but felt that the food and service were average.

Dave recommends:
Adelle's

Pam Batista
Artist,

Pam loved her food, but felt ignored.

Pam recommends:
Kuma's Corner

details

Hours
Open for dinner every day.
Cuisine
Italian
Menu
http://fiorentinoscucina.com/dining
Price Range
$$$ ($16 - $25)
Reservations
Accepted, Required on weekends for parties of four or more.
Reservations Link
Open Table: Fiorentino's
Attire
Casual
Takeout
Yes
Delivery
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes

Friendship Chinese

Logan Square
2830 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL 60618
(773)227-0970
Website
Premiered

A casual and traditional Chinese restaurant with all the favorite dishes.

Ania Garratt
Marketing Coordinator,

This was Ania's pick for Chinese food that's 180 degrees from ordinary.

Ania recommends:
Friendship Chinese

Anjali Harsh
Grad Student,

Anjali had mixed reactions to the food.

Anjali recommends:
David Burke's Primehouse (closed)

George Triantafill
Bodyguard,

And George loved the unique dishes and beautiful decor.

George recommends:
Pier 5736 (closed)

details

Hours
Open for lunch and dinner every day.
Cuisine
Chinese
Price Range
$$ ($10 - $15)
Reservations
Accepted
Reservations Link
http://chicago.menupages.com/restaurants/friendship-chinese-restaurant/menu
Attire
Casual
Takeout
Yes
Delivery
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No

Pier 5736 (closed)

Jefferson Park
5736 N. Elston
Chicago, IL 60646
Website
Premiered

Fresh fish and an unpretentious attitude have given this little restaurant a great deal of press and praise.

Ania Garratt
Marketing Coordinator,

Ania says it's the place for White Sox fans and seafood lovers.

Ania recommends:
Friendship Chinese

Anjali Harsh
Grad Student,

Anjali says it's friendly and welcoming with great appetizers and deserts.

Anjali recommends:
David Burke's Primehouse (closed)

George Triantafill
Bodyguard,

George recommends it for its local flavor and amazing seafood.

George recommends:
Pier 5736 (closed)

details

Hours
<span class='closedAlert'>Pier 5736 is closed.</span>
Cuisine
Seafood
Price Range
$$ ($10 - $15)
Attire
Takeout
No
Delivery
No
Outdoor Seating
No

Lou Mitchell's

Loop
565 W. Jackson
Chicago, IL 60661
(312) 939-3111
Website
Premiered

You haven't had breakfast in Chicago until you've eaten at Lou's! Enough fresh eggs have been cracked, made into omelettes, cooked in skillets and sold at Lou Mitchell's to go side-by-side more than a few times around the world. Today Lou Mitchell's is a Chicago institution.

Diana Hamann
Wine consultant,

Diana says she loves everything about it and can't believe she's never been there before.

Diana recommends:
Coco Pazzo

Elizabeth Lindau
Violinist,

And Elizabeth says she's not sure it lives up to the hype.

Elizabeth recommends:
Mitsuwa Marketplace

Frank Creamer
Engineer,

Frank recommends it and says he can't imagine a trip to Chicago without a stop a Lou's.

Frank recommends:
Lou Mitchell's

details

Hours
Open for breakfast and lunch every day.
Cuisine
Breakfast
Price Range
$$ ($10 - $15)
Reservations
Not Accepted
Reservations Link
http://chicago.menupages.com/restaurants/lou-mitchells/menu
Attire
Casual
Takeout
Yes
Delivery
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Subscribe to Restaurants RSS