501 Local

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   Natalie

   Chicago

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We went for half price hamburger night. It was excellent. We all got hamburger exactly the way we asked for. Fries are amazing. Our way was extremely good. Loved my martini.
   

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   Pam

   VIP

   Chicago

   14 reviews

   5.0

   14 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   As always- a delightful experience. Introduced two of our granddaughters to the tuna poke bowl- never disappoints and our server was so pleasant. Finished lunch with an apple tart and sticky pudding with gelato- yum!
   

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   alex

   VIP

   New York City

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Ibrahim was a phenomenal server. He had great recommendations, a great demeanor and even with a packed lunch we still felt wonderful attentive service. While the food and drinks were fantastic it’s the wonderful service that will bring us back!
   

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   Pam

   VIP

   Chicago

   106 reviews

   3.0

   106 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   The restaurant is a nice atmosphere. I was underwhelmed by the food.
   

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   ChicagoSteve

   Chicago

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Solid food with good portions. Friendly service and nice environment. Nice variety on menu.
   

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   Benjamin

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Ibrahim was our server and did a great job. Very kind, friendly and patient.
   

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   Christina

   Chicago

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lizzie is such a great server- smart, attentive, she quietly approaches the table and discusses the menu with good details. She made our birthday lunch really sweet, relaxed and special:)
   

   501 LocalResponded 5 days ago

   Hi Christina, Happy birthday. Thank you for rating us on OpenTable! Yes, Lizzie is a top server. I hope to see you again shortly! Thanks, Mark Salmon (owner) + Team
   

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   Alexandra

   Chicago

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on 12 January 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a nice family dinner with our two children. Our table was outside in a greenhouse. That was perfect, private, and created an unusual magical winter atmosphere that we loved. The food was amazing, and the kitchen was accommodating (one of our boys wanted a dish to be prepared in a certain way). Our server, Ibrahim, was super nice, fast, and helpful. The greenhouse is an amazing concept. The only downside for us was that despite the radiator inside the greenhouse, the blankets they supplied, and the heating mushrooms above, it was still pretty cold, but it didn't bother us. We would definitely come back.
   

   501 LocalResponded 5 days ago

   Hi Alexandra, I am glad you liked your meal! Yes, I understand the greenhouses can be chilly on very cold nights. Ibrahim is one of our best servers. He is helpful and kind. I hope to see you again soon... Thanks, Mark Salmon (owner) + Team
   

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   Granger

   VIP

   Chicago

   257 reviews

   4.0

   257 reviews

   Dined on 9 January 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Fun menu and wine list. Solid service. A little loud but fun.
   

   501 LocalResponded 5 days ago

   Hi Granger, Thank you for the kind words. I understand it can get noisy in our restaurant. When we took over from the previous owners, we knew we had to something about the noise. We installed sound panels which help a lot. Sometimes on a busy night though, the atmosphere gets a bit loud. I hope you liked everything else! Thanks, Mark Salmon (owner) + Team
   

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    Renay

    VIP

    Chicago

    105 reviews

    4.0

    105 reviews

    Dined on 8 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4

    My nicoise salad was very good. My friend ordered the salmon poke bowl. It really was small & high priced for the size. Our waiter was very nice. The only negative, it was cold in the restaurant.
    

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