I ordered the chicken tortilla soup. It was pretty bad actually. The atmo was awesome, service wonderful, and Earl Grey tea excellent.
Main course highlights include guinea hen with morels and sunchokes (and in a cute touch, a piece of cockscomb) and sockeye salmon with lentils, braised oxtail and horseradish-topped kohlrabi. Read more.
Go during lunch for a leisurely meal. Crudo tasting, cheese plate, Summer in Provence (gin cocktail) and chocolate soufflé were all wonderful!
Outdoor patio is excellent (but don't tell the tourists), the new dining room looks fantastic and brunch is very good too.
Five women shared two "toast" items (beef tartar and boratti with heirloom tomatoes), two pastas, mussels, french fries and the steak followed by warm brownie with ice cream and blackberries. Delish.
Death's Door Daisy is arguably the best drink on the menu; You've never had a vodka drink this good.
Thought you’d want to know: Brendan Sodikoff has been nominated for Restaurateur of the Year in Time Out Chicago’s 2011 Eat Out Awards. Vote now! Read more.
The Penne alla Malnati are awesome! Try also the minestrone bowl, I can really feel like my mom home
Stuffed Chicken Breast and Lobster Bisque is to die for!!! The Pomegranate Martini is full of flavor and liquor- just how I like it
One key of working with a chain: they are used to booking for big parties. You can go to the Ruth’s Chris web site and contact their Private Dining Manager directly who will hook everything up. Read more.