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- BBoChicago / Illinois •4 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoMade it in by 5pm to take advantage of the discounted sushi prices. Waitstaff is friendly and service is efficient and quick.More infoMiku SushiPrice: Moderate• Sushi• Lincoln Square•4.6
- SStephanieLos Angeles •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoWent for Santa Baby experience and it was AMAZING. I originally made reservations for the wrong date and it filled up- I was able to send a message and she changed the date for us (Thank you!!) When we checked in I was greeted with a birthday card signed by everyone (thank you!). All three stories were immersed in Christmas decoration. It wasn’t overly crowded, even for a Friday at 9pm. The drinks were good, service was 10/10. And as tiki bar lovers, we will be back next time we are in Chicago!More infoBamboo ClubPrice: Moderate• Pizza Bar• Wrigleyville•4.3
- SShirleyNew Mexico •4 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoExcellent food!!! We were expecting “pub food” but this was so much more. Skilled use of unexpected herbs and spices. This kitchen produced perfectly cooked proteins. The duck was the most flavorful duck I’ve had in a restaurant. The octopus was exactly the right texture. Pork shank and short ribs were fall-off-the-bone and seasoned creatively. Everything was flavorful and delicious. We appreciated the art of the serving dishes, not just plain white plates. Service was also excellent. We were greeted at the door and our table was immediately ready. Our server was attentive. Our food came out hot. Only real negative is the 3% charge to use a card. I don’t like carrying $250+ in cash. I wish this place was in our hometown. We look forward to returning to Cultivate.More infoCultivate by Forbidden RootPrice: Moderate• Brewery• Lincoln Square•4.7
- JJohnChicago / Illinois •1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoA total gym in Lincoln Square if you get a chance, try going Wednesday nights they end up having live tango dancing. Food was delicious. Drinks were amazing.More infoArtango Bar & SteakhousePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Lincoln Square•4.6
- LLeeChicago / Illinois •18 reviews5.0Dined on Dec 12, 2024So glad we went to Farm Bar before a show at Old Town School of Folk Music. The service was very warm and welcoming. The food was all great- we had the cabbage and potato plates to share, both delicious. Our entrees of gnudi and pork chops were so good. Lovely place.More infoFarm Bar - RavenswoodPrice: Expensive• Farm-to-table• Lincoln Square•4.7
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Lincoln Square is a trendy area on the north side of Chicago with plenty of dining options. International fare like Mexican, French, and Korean barbecue can be found in abundance. Modern restaurants and bars exist among fine dining establishments, bistros, and restaurants serving nine-course meals. Chicago’s history as a meatpacking hub has contributed to its well-known style of barbecue. Ribs and sausages in a sweet red sauce are cooked on the iconic Chicago-style aquarium pit, which is a steel box with meat cooking just a few feet above hardwood embers. Don’t forget to get a taste of Chicago deep-dish pizza. It starts with a 1-inch-deep crust that is baked so that the sides hold in the loads of mozzarella cheese, sausage, green pepper, and onions that are all topped with a tomato sauce.
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