Encore! by Little Gem

4.1

8 Reviews

$31 to $50

Bistro

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2 people

24 Nov 2024

20:30

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Great for live music

Step into a world of vintage modern charm with a relaxed, speakeasy vibe.
Offering a Comfy and Cozy Bar and Lounge to relax as you sip on our expertly crafted cocktails and indulge in our delicious menu featuring tasty small plates, appetizers, entrees and desserts.

Intimate, warm romantic and fun!
Encore by Little Gem serving more of what you love... come join us.

Also Available For Private Parties

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Bistro, Contemporary American, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:45 pm Dinner Tue, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Drinks Only Tue, Thu 9:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 9:30 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(708) 613-5491
Website
https://encorelittlegem.com/
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Fantastic Venue to Host a Private Party!Warm and Inviting, Beautiful Long Bar and Lounge Area, 50 Guests Seated for Dinner or Mix and Mingle Events with lighter fare. Call Judith for more party info 917 327 8997Or Visit Our Website https://encorelittlegem.com

Location
187 N Marion St, Oak Park, IL 60301-1505
Area
Oak Park
Cross Street
2 Blocks North of Lake Street 1/2 Block from Holly Court 3 Tier Parking Lot
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 8 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.1

4.1 based on all time ratings

4Food
4.1Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

8 Reviews

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Nancy and Jorge
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
My husband had a bad case of indigestion after he ate his dinner.
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LtngMD
Chicago
31 reviews
vip
4.0
31 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Live music background guitar playing oldies was very pleasant and not too loud. Prime rib (fri/sat special) that the waiter Kyle said was ‘excellent’ or ‘wonderful’ was rather tasteless and thin cut for $48 - disappointing after the buildup. Kyle was a great waitperson. Be careful as they add a 20% tip into the bill before they give it to you.
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Will
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 6 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Excellent main dishes! The bartender was having a rough night and got backed up. Our Mains arrived at the same time as our first drink order. Tasty stuff, though!
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Karen
Greater Boston
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 28 August 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Although the electricity went out due to a storm, the waitstaff were very attentive and made accommodations so we could continue our evening in candlelight and light fare serve-are foods. Very nice!
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Amy
Chicago
24 reviews
4.0
24 reviews
Dined on 22 August 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A star was lost in service category because I received the wrong cocktail. I ordered the Gem Cosmo and received the Little Gem. That said, I drank it because it was good, and staff allowed my fellow diner to taste 3 wines before settling on one. Very nice. I ordered the scallops, which were very good in spite of being over-cooked. 2 desserts were delivered with a candle for our birthday girl - thank you!
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Diana
Chicago
25 reviews
3.0
25 reviews
Dined on 27 July 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Maybe just a bad night but it took too long for the food. We needed to leave at 8 for a play (reservation 6:15) and we had to ask the server to get our food which came at 7:45. The server was quite pleasant and brought us a cordial to apologize for the slow kitchen. Food was good but I’ve had better there before. We will go again since this was the first time there was a problem.
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KhalidaH
Chicago
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on 18 June 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience although they did not acknowledge my birthday
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on 2 June 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Made a brunch reservation for 6 here, because both Google Maps and OpenTable said that this restaurant was open, and OpenTable had reservations for Sunday brunch. It also shares a name and building with a sister restaurant that is definitely open for brunch. All of this would indicate that this restaurant would be open, or at least open as overflow for the sister restaurant. When I arrived at Encore! it was CLOSED. When I went next door to the sister restaurant to inquire about our reservation, I was told by a Little Gem host that Encore! was closed, and our reservation didn't exist. I didn't expect the host to fix this situation-- it wasn't his fault, after all, and he can't magically produce a table-- but he didn't apologize, alert a manager, or even suggest restaurants nearby (I'd highly recommend Cozy Corner for brunch over this place any day). This is not to speak ill of the host, but I get the sene that his response is a reflection of poor management. Just seems like a weird way to run a restaurant. I can't speak on the food or dining experience, but overall Little Gem and Encore! just seem disorganized and mismanaged. Plus it seems that the owner fights with people in the Google reviews? I'd go ahead and pass on this one.
Encore! by Little GemResponded on 5 June 2024
ENCORE by Little Gem just a couple of days ago launched its New Open Table Platform. We are so sorry for the glitch in availability. Our Sister Restaurant right next door would have honored your booking.
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Encore! by Little Gem is rated 4.1 stars by 8 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

24 Nov 2024

20:30

187 N Marion St, Oak Park, IL 60301-1505

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
2 Blocks North of Lake Street 1/2 Block from Holly Court 3 Tier Parking Lot
Area
Oak Park
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:45 pm Dinner Tue, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Drinks Only Tue, Thu 9:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 9:30 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Bistro, Contemporary American, Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://encorelittlegem.com/
Phone number
(708) 613-5491
Private party facilities
Fantastic Venue to Host a Private Party!Warm and Inviting, Beautiful Long Bar and Lounge Area, 50 Guests Seated for Dinner or Mix and Mingle Events with lighter fare. Call Judith for more party info 917 327 8997Or Visit Our Website https://encorelittlegem.com

Encore! by Little Gem

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