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Perennial Virant

Perennial Virant

(Now Closed)
New American Restaurant$$$$
Old Town Triangle, Chicago
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  • Time Out Chicago
    Time Out ChicagoAugust 2, 2014
    Every week or so, PV changes its three-course prix fixe to offer five of what are supposedly the most seasonal dishes on the menu. One night that meant fresh peas on salmon. Read more
  • Dana J.heart icon on user image
    Dana JensenJuly 11, 2015
    My biscuits and gravy were really good, as was the seasonal mimosa (cranberry!). Our server was great, though the people bringing out the food kept giving people the wrong things and just walking off.
  • Isaac A.
    Isaac AdamsJuly 21, 2013
    Sit at the bar if you need to get in and out quickly. The smoked sturgeon potato salad is amazing, and the bar is well stocked with off the beaten path spirits of excellent quality.
  • Chicago Tribune
    Chicago TribuneJune 22, 2012
    Chef Paul Virant gives his gnudi ($15) a little pan-seared crispiness and plates them with braised rabbit, roasted root vegetables and a dab of mustard butter. A must-try! Read more
  • Time Out Chicago
    Time Out ChicagoMarch 28, 2012
    Perennial Virant lives and dies by chef Paul Virant’s dedication to seasonal ingredients. Try the perfect rib eye, pillowy gnocchi, robust housemade sausages and every delicious cocktail on the list. Read more
  • Chicago magazine
    Chicago magazineApril 9, 2012
    Irresistible bar snacks: deviled eggs and homemade corn nuts. For the main course, try the grilled rainbow trout with roasted barley, sourdough buckwheat croutons, and grilled Meyer lemons.
  • Allison K.heart icon on user image
    Allison KaminskiJanuary 7, 2016
    Awesome place for dates. Gnocchi was tasty. Came for restaurant week and will definitely go back for larger menu
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    JSeptember 21, 2015
    The breakfast was delicious though the service seemed a bit off. Multiple people came to ask about drinks, unaware that someone had already asked. Food took some time. All said though, I'd go back!
  • Time Out Chicago
    Time Out ChicagoDecember 6, 2011
    Try the Chèvre fritters from our 100 Best list: Thanks to pastry chef Elissa Narrow, now every time we bite into a fritter, we expect it to ooze with liquefied Prairie Fruits Farm goat cheese.
  • Time Out Chicago
    Time Out ChicagoJanuary 24, 2012
    A $6 cocktail? Perennial’s bartender attends to each glass as if it were his firstborn, blending vodka and housemade pear puree with precision. This might be the best booze deal in town. Read more
  • Time Out Chicago
    Time Out ChicagoApril 17, 2012
    How do you persuade drinkers of big, buttery Chardonnay to try a cocktail instead? Combine vodka, gin and ginger liqueur with pineapple juice and butter, call it Napa Chard, and serve it on the rocks. Read more
  • AskMen
    AskMenMay 27, 2011
    Focusing on preparing shared plates of American cuisine and “meat and three” Southern dishes surrounded by a trio of sides. Even your grandma doesn’t pickle things as well as this. Read more
  • Serious Eats
    Serious EatsOctober 28, 2013
    Chef Paul Virant knows how to make a local and seasonal restaurant also exciting and fun.
  • Eater
    EaterJanuary 12, 2011
    With Ryan Poli in the kitchen tinkering with seafood and pork, this festive aquatic-themed park-facing spot ups the ante in Lincoln Park. [Eater 38 Member] Read more
  • Redeye Chicago
    Redeye ChicagoAugust 3, 2014
    There's perhaps no better place to savor chef Paul Virant's superseasonal, farm-driven fare than on this restaurant's picturesque corner patio facing Lincoln Park. Read more
  • Jason R.heart icon on user image
    Jason RowleyMarch 20, 2015
    Anything with pickles or charcuterie is basically guaranteed to be delicious. It's Chef Virant's specialty.
  • The Culinary Institute of America
    Chef/Owner Paul Virant is a CIA alumnus. This is the second restaurant opened by the "Food & Wine Magazine's" 2007 Best New Chef.
  • Time Out Chicago
    Time Out ChicagoFebruary 14, 2012
    For every miss, there's a phenomenal success, such as a perfect rib eye, pillowy gnocchi, robust housemade sausages and basically every cocktail on the list. Read more
  • Jen E.
    Jen EvangelistaFebruary 22, 2010
    Go to Perennial for Restaurant Week menu. I'm still craving for that Green City Market Squash Risotto and LWC martini. Fresh ingredients sourced locally and solid yet inventive new flavors combined Read more
  • Jill B.
    Jill B.October 6, 2012
    Great place, but watch out for the deep-fried options that are cooked in peanut oil if you have allergies. I would have never known without asking!
  • Matt M.heart icon on user image
    Matt MorogMay 29, 2016
    Nice little place to grab brunch. Use ingredients from farmers market in summer.
  • heather b.
    heather booneJuly 16, 2016
    Had the best "basic" salad ever! The croutons were magnificent and I'm pretty sure full of fat, but so delectable. I'm sitting at the bar alone and bartenders could care less....horrible service.
  • The Feast
    The FeastJune 9, 2011
    Vie chef Paul Virant returns to the Chicago scene with this new collaboration with Boka Group, offering seasonally-driven small plates and house-made pickled goods.
  • David C.heart icon on user image
    David CurielNovember 29, 2014
    Fairly well priced brunch at a more aesthetically pleasing location. Never a horrible wait, great Mexican inspired options
  • Nik L.
    Nik LevenbergJuly 14, 2013
    Don't miss the bloody mary at brunch - Russian Standard vodka, lots of horseradish. Wonderful.
  • Olivia L.
    Olivia LeighApril 21, 2012
    Nom. Ricotta + duck confit gnudi, rhubarb cocktail, and sweet potato donuts are all winners.
  • Chefs Feed
    Chefs FeedAugust 5, 2014
    Giuseppe Tentori, chef of GT Fish & Oyster, eats here on his nights off. He loves the Smoked & grilled ham steak. Read more
  • Tammy G.
    Tammy GordonJuly 9, 2011
    For brunch, try the meat plus three sides... add a Morning Squeeze cocktail with grapefruit bitters and a sticky bun to round it out.
  • Jeff K.
    Jeff KirkJanuary 6, 2013
    Order several dishes from the Sharing menu - afterwards, head upstairs to the J. Parker
  • David C.heart icon on user image
    David CurielNovember 27, 2014
    Great place for brunch the mexican inspired options are nice
  • Abby M.
    Abby MeixnerDecember 23, 2012
    Best omelette I've ever had, great upscale brunch.
  • David C.heart icon on user image
    David CurielNovember 29, 2014
    Fairly well priced brunch without the horrible wait like other less desirable places in the area. Superior Mexican inspired options
  • Myra R.
    Myra RubinJuly 15, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    LOVE the gnocchi!!! And sitting outdoors for brunch on wknds...delish burger, bloody's and pork belly omelette
  • Henrique S.
    Henrique SaboiaFebruary 26, 2011
    Try the Seared Sea Scallops, Maine crab & fennel risotto, truffle vinaigrette, crisp shallots
  • Time Out Chicago
    Time Out ChicagoFebruary 15, 2011
    Thought you’d want to know: Kevin Boehm & Rob Katz have been nominated for Restaurateurs of the Year in Time Out Chicago’s 2011 Eat Out Awards. Vote now! Read more
  • Dawn M.
    Dawn McKenzieJune 17, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    It doesn't get much better than brunch on the patio in the summertime.
  • Kathryn
    KathrynOctober 14, 2013
    The food is overly complicated with too many different flavours that don't all go together. And the cauliflower in the gratin is raw
  • dawn.in.newyork
    dawn.in.newyorkJanuary 22, 2015
    Seating outside is not a good idea. Food become cold too soon.
  • jessica u.
    jessica ulinFebruary 15, 2010
    Go to Perennial for brunch. Met my girlfriends there and had a great omlete and amazing bloody mary.
  • Myra R.
    Myra RubinAugust 10, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    If you go for brunch- the French toast is a must!!! Perennial is consistently outstanding.
  • Bruno P.
    Bruno PieroniJune 16, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the Biscuits & Gravy With Chicken Sausage
  • Bridget I.
    Bridget IsaiaMarch 11, 2012
    Biscuits and gravy, bacon, sticky bun - best ever.
  • Molly E.heart icon on user image
    Molly EJanuary 26, 2015
    Great neighborhood spot!
  • Myra R.
    Myra RubinMay 22, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Homemade Bloody Mary mix is delish! Love the outdoor patio...visit Green City Market after :-)
  • Josh M.
    Josh MikaAugust 12, 2011
    Get the Yukon Gold Potato Gnocchi! You won't regret it.
  • Iman J.heart icon on user image
    Iman JalaliFebruary 11, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    The "fish tacos" and short ribs are my two favorites!
  • Gary D.
    Gary DeGregorioNovember 26, 2011
    Be sure to try the brunch on the weekend.
  • Kam
    KamNovember 19, 2011
    The whitefish beignets are fantastic
  • Zachary S.
    Zachary SobieJuly 29, 2011
    Be sure to order the bar snacks. The crispy kale is crack!
  • Dana T.
    Dana TedescoMay 10, 2012
    Cheese plate w/ HONEY from Chef Virant's personal bee hive!!!
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