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- LLisaChicago / Illinois •3 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoTook my husband for his birthday and wasn’t able to get in the dining room as no reservations available for my timeframe. Was worried about the ‘bar’ area but it was very nice as well. Beautiful place with great service and we loved every item we ordered. My husband loved it.More infoTre DitaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• River North (Chicago)•4.7
- OTOpenTable DinerVIPCanberra •4 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoI really enjoyed dining at girl & the goat. Their menu selections were spectacular, and they were able to accommodate those with dairy intolerance (which most restaurants are unable to do). Their food selections were great and flavorful, and their staff was friendly. I would definitely recommend the chicken or steak dishes.More infoGirl & the GoatPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• West Loop•4.8
- RRosyChicago / Illinois •2 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoLex our server was fabulous from start to finish! He explained the starters and entrees beautifully. We got the braised short ribs which were flavorful and tender just as described. It was our first time, from the host warmly greeting us while they gave the kids a stuffie each. The girls ordered from the kids menu which gave them a beautiful mug to take home! The fairy that went our granting wishes was truly magical! And to top it all off they took complimentary family photo to remember the outing. Definitely will be back and start a new family Christmas tradition! Thank you again Lex and staff for making it a very special and memorable evening!More infoThe Walnut Room - ChicagoPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown / Loop•4.6
- DDaleSeattle / Eastern Washington •1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoWonderful food and service. We will definitely return!More infoRose MaryPrice: Expensive• Croatian• West Loop•4.8
- NNanditaVIPChicago / Illinois •15 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoFirst time trying the Aba Happy hour food! The spreads sampler gave us a chance to try them all and the Crispy chicken had the perfect crispy skin and heat from the different peppers! Falafels and shrimp were really good. Carrot cake was overly spiced and a bit dry so going to skip that next time!More infoAba - ChicagoPrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• West Loop•4.8
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