COA - Drake Oakbrook

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   Neha

   Chicago17 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   Food was mediocre. I expected more in terms of flavor & presentation.
   

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   Alissa

   Chicago38 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   It was our first time here. It was a little hard to find the restaurant and slow sitting down because the hostess had stepped away. We were sat in front of the kitchen, which I didn't love, but it ended up being fine. The servers were really nice and attentive. A stand-out was the server who checked my coat for me when it kept falling off my chair. Food was all good except for one plate of rice that was too salty to consume (the other rice we had was perfect, so I'm not sure what happened). Tapas were all solid but more Americanized than authentic. It's also so weird to me that the scallops came in 3 for a sharable plate. We ordered lots and both left full!
   

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   Madeline

   Chicago1 review

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   Business dinner and first time visiting for locals and out of towners. Customer service was exceptional from the moment you drive up. Complimentary valet service, inside the beautiful The Drake Hotel at Oakbrook, beautiful decor and open space for seating. At ordering time our waiter had knowlege of the menu and was able to speak to the different options for our dieteray restrictions. We all left completely satisfied and with our bellies full. We all agreed we will definitely return for leisure vs business.
   

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   Tara VIP

   Chicago9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 1 March 2025

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

   From the friendly staff and amazing food. I will definitely be back! Amazing!
   

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   Luzelena VIP

   Chicago1 review

   4.0

   Dined on 1 March 2025

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

   Deserts were just awful! Seviche was amazing the steak had too much fat
   

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   Michael VIP

   Chicago471 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 27 February 2025

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

   Super tasty under the radar gem in the Notorious Drake! Great job Nina & mixologist on the mango margarita, rosemary chips, salad, chorizo burger & crepes w chocolate & strawberry. Much respect 🙏🏻
   

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   Elizabeth VIP

   Chicago40 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 25 February 2025

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

   I enjoy this restaurant immensely. I brought friends here to celebrate their birthdays and you did not disappoint. I have been going here since the summer and it is one of my new favorite restaurants in the area. It i nice to have a Tapas restaurant. It was a bit loud for my guests, but that happens. The vibe and everything about this place is wonderful.
   

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   Maria

   Chicago18 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 23 February 2025

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

   Really nice and unknown spot. Food, service ambience were great and very clean.
   

   COA - Drake OakbrookResponded on 26 February 2025

   Thanks for the review, Maria! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at COA. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
   

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   Jon

   Chicago3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 23 February 2025

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

   Staff very polite and food was good. Nice ambiance but those chairs! They look nice but feel terrible. Can you say form over function. Could not get comfortable not matter how hard we tried. Please don't reinvent the wheel. If the first thing I think of when someone asks how was dinner at COA? And I think okay, but those chairs suck! It might be time to take a survey and get some real feedback. This might be overall honest, but after being in hotels and restaurant for the last two decades, little things make a huge difference and guests should comfortable at all times, no matter what.
   

   COA - Drake OakbrookResponded on 26 February 2025

   Hi Jon, Thank you for dining at COA and taking the time to leave a review. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our food and ambiance. Your feedback about the chairs is appreciated duly noted. We're always looking to improve and your input helps us do just that. We hope to welcome you back soon and we can provide a more comfortable dining experience. Best regards, COA - Management Team
   

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    Yesenia VIP

    Chicago43 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

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

    My friends and I dined for the first time at COA for our friend birthday dinner. We had a great time. The tapas that we ordered were delicious and we shared the 3 entrees as well. Definitely plan to dine here again. Loved the variety of music that they were playing- nice ambience.
    

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    COA - Drake OakbrookResponded on 26 February 2025

    Thanks for the review, Yesenia! We're thrilled to hear that you and your friends had a great time celebrating a friend's birthday at COA. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable dining experience!
    

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