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Wishbone - West Loop, Chicago, IL

Wishbone - West Loop

4.0
4
137 Reviews
$30 and under
Southern
161 N Jefferson St, Chicago, IL 60661

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Great for brunch
  • Neighbourhood gem
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Also, please note that we do not accept reservations for Saturday/Sunday Brunch.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Southern, Soul food, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast / Lunch Mon, Tue 7:00 am–3:00 pm Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Wed–Fri 7:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat 8:00 am–3:00 pm Sun 8:00 am–3:30 pm Dinner Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Joel Nickson
  • Catering
    Party anywhere with our Picnic Style Catering! Pick up and Delivery available. Contact us today at cater@wishbonechicago.com to place your order!
  • Private party facilities
    Our semi-private dining room is available for private parties --perfect for meetings, birthdays, rehearsal dinners, showers and more. We can also cater at your home or the venue of your choosing. Contact us today at cater@wishbonechicago.com to start planning your event!
  • Area
    West Loop
  • Cross Street
    Randolph
  • Parking details
    Metered Street parking, self pay lots within a block
  • Public transit
    El Stop: Clinton- Green Line; Pink Line
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 137 people are saying

Wishbone - West Loop reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.0
4 based on all time ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4Service
  • 3.7Ambience
  • 1.1Value

NoiseModerate

137 Reviews
  1. ECANYC VIP

    New York City14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 December 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved our dinner at Wishbone! Everyone who works there is so incredibly nice and professional. We felt very well taken care of. Everyday they have $5 cocktail specials -- are you kidding me?? $5?!?! Even their regular prices are such great values. We had a delicious dinner -- the shrimp and grits and a bunch of sides. Oh, and their cornbread! Someone should write poetry about their cornbread :-). Go to Wishbone -- you'll feel cared for as you drink your delicious drink(s) and eat your delicious food. A Chicago must!

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  2. RandallA

    Chicago52 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 November 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is as good as ever, which is to say, Pretty Darn Good! The noise level was good when we walked in, except for the music, which the waiter turned down. Then, as lunch proceeded, it got noisier and noisier. But we definitely recommend it. The new restaurant is lovely, bright and welcoming.

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  3. NicoleR VIP

    Chicago25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 October 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My daughter was home from college and wanted breakfast food but we got there after breakfast. But you guys were great you were still able to accommodate her with pancakes, eggs and bacon. Thank you so much. It’s always the small things that mean so much. Thank you Arthur!!!

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  4. FredS

    Chicago17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 October 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always terrific food in a relaxed and friendly environment. While we miss Wishbone at their old location on Morgan, their new home on Jefferson is an easy walk with evening parking out front on the street. The menu offers old favorites well prepared at a reasonable price and it's just a very comfortable place to dine.

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  5. JudyM

    Chicago12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 September 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service! Crystal took awesome care of our group! Everyone enjoyed the ambiance and their food. Nice place to celebrate and recognize our staff.

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  6. EnydS VIP

    Chicago68 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 15 September 2019

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    This was not a bad experience, it just wasn’t memorable. We didn’t have any food that we would be dying to go back for. The food wasn’t bad, it just wasn’t great. The value was good though. And the service was great. I was expecting more from a restaurant that excepts reservations.

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  7. Sharisse

    Chicago11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 22 August 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We always enjoy the food and love that the owner is so attentive to every customer. The owner had to deal with a unprofessional waitress while we were there and he and the rest of the staff still made sure we were treated as valued customers. This will continue to be one of our favorite restaurants.

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  8. wineNdine

    Chicago22 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 11 August 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    All I have to say is, “those corn cakes complete me!” If i don’t eat anything else those corn cakes have been on my mind. The food overall was amazing and delicious. We both raved about this place ever since we left.

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  9. MisterAnderson

    Chicago50 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 6 August 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I came here based upon a recommendation from a co-worker for a business lunch. Not exactly the same ambience as the former Wishbone by the former Harpo Studios in the West Loop, but good overall. I had the shrimp & grits entrée. I didn't read the menu carefully to note that it has mushrooms in it (which I don't care for). The dish was otherwise very satisfying. Definitely a place I would recommend.

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  10. BritB

    Chicago40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 August 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a wonderful experience this evening. The jambalaya, gumbo and corn cakes were delicious. I had the catfish dinner with greens and mac and cheese. The catfish was well seasoned and fried to perfection. The greens had a nice kick, not too spicy. The mac and cheese was tasty, not too cheesy. I had the hurricane cocktail was refreshing. Highly recommend! Our waiter was so professional, helpful and kind. He answered all of our questions and gave us some lovely food and drink recommendations

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FAQs

Wishbone - West Loop offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 850-2663.

Wishbone - West Loop is rated 4 stars by 137 OpenTable diners.

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161 N Jefferson St, Chicago, IL 60661

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Randolph
  • Area
    West Loop
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast / Lunch Mon, Tue 7:00 am–3:00 pm Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Wed–Fri 7:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat 8:00 am–3:00 pm Sun 8:00 am–3:30 pm Dinner Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Southern, Soul food, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Metered Street parking, self pay lots within a block
  • Public transit
    El Stop: Clinton- Green Line; Pink Line
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Joel Nickson
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Party anywhere with our Picnic Style Catering! Pick up and Delivery available. Contact us today at cater@wishbonechicago.com to place your order!
  • Private party facilities
    Our semi-private dining room is available for private parties --perfect for meetings, birthdays, rehearsal dinners, showers and more. We can also cater at your home or the venue of your choosing. Contact us today at cater@wishbonechicago.com to start planning your event!
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