501 Local

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   Noredia

   Chicago

   20 reviews

   5.0

   20 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Darling! We really enjoyed this dog friendly, neighborhood gem. Solid food and drinks. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Our host- Sandra was stellar. Also had the pleasure of meeting Mark, the owner. They have something good going here. Thank you!
   

   501 LocalResponded 1 day ago

   Hi Noredia, Thank you for the kind words and also taking the time to rate us on OpenTable! We try to accommodate for pets (especially in the greenhouses or on the patio). Sandra is a keeper for sure. She is young but she is already a manager. I hope to see again soon. Thanks again! Mark Salmon (owner) + Team
   

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   laurel

   Washington DC

   32 reviews

   5.0

   32 reviews

   Dined on December 19, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   We hadn’t been back to 501 since June. My husband has celiacs and some of the menu choices are limited. We were very happy with our experience. The food was wonderful -I had the tuna and highly recommend. We split lettuce wraps -delicious and each had the butternut squash soup-also delicious. Our server was excellent despite being the only server in the entire dining room. Our one complaint is the cold breeze that completely took over the dining room anytime someone entered the front door. It seems like an easy fix or at least one that a place of this caliber should address. They had a portable heater at the table closest to the door, not a promising sign! We did notice they turned the heat up but it dampened an other wise lovely meal. But when you’re paying nearly $100 per person that shouldn’t be part of the experience.
   

   501 LocalResponded on December 21, 2024

   Hi Laurel, Thank you for rating us on OpenTable! I love the fact that the server was aware of your dietary needs, and you liked your meal. I understand your concern about the door. We are currently addressing it. Thanks again for your kind words. I hope to see you again soon!. Thanks, Mark Salmon (owner) + Team
   

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   julie

   VIP

   Chicago

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on December 16, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Great lunch. Lizzie was terrific! Had the ahi poke bowl. My guests had the 501 burger and the turkey burger. Yummy x 3!
   

   501 LocalResponded on December 22, 2024

   Hi Julie, Thank you for rating us on OpenTable! Lizzie is one of our keepers. She's knowledgeable and a really hard worker. I will pass your compliments onto the chef as well. Thanks again, Mark Salmon (owner) + Team
   

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   Steve

   VIP

   Chicago

   28 reviews

   5.0

   28 reviews

   Dined on December 16, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We're here quite often and consider it our "local." It never disappoints. Highlights of this visit were the Beef Bourguignon and the Sticky Date Pudding. Service is always warm, welcoming, and efficient; while the room is energetic, it's never loud. We'll be back soon.
   

   501 LocalResponded today

   Hi Steve, Thank you for rating us on OpenTable! I am glad that you consider our restaurant your local place. The Beef Bourguignon and the Sticky Date pudding are homemade. I think thats the difference in the taste. Our chef is really talented too. He has cooked in many parts of the world. We also put in sound panels which helps with the level of noise in the restaurant. I hope to see you again soon! Thanks! Mark Salmon (owner) + Team
   

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   Elizabeth

   VIP

   Las Vegas

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on December 15, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Cute ambiance, great service and good food! We would go back.
   

   501 LocalResponded on December 22, 2024

   Hi Elizabeth, Thanks for rating us on OpenTable! We hope to see you again sometime soon. Kindly, Mark Salmon (owner) + Team
   

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   maryl

   Chicago

   4 reviews

   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on December 14, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   If someone orders a burger, bring the ketchup before the warm food arrives.
   

   501 LocalResponded on December 22, 2024

   Hi Maryl, Thank you for rating us on Opentable! I apologize about the ketchup. Normally, the food-runner or the server will bring ketchup. I hope to see you again sometime soon! Thanks, Mark Salmon (owner) + Team
   

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   James

   VIP

   Chicago

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on December 11, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Our server, Ibrahim, was excellent. Love dining at 501!
   

   501 LocalResponded on December 11, 2024

   Hi James, Thank you for rating us on OpenTable! Thank you also for the kind words, and yes, Ibrahim is one of our keepers! I hope to see you soon! Kindly, Mark Salmon (owner) + Team
   

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   lora

   VIP

   Chicago

   25 reviews

   5.0

   25 reviews

   Dined on December 8, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always a wonderful food experience at 501 local. The food is great, the prices are fair and the ambience is great
   

   501 LocalResponded on December 11, 2024

   Hi Iora, Thanks for rating us on OpenTable! We hope to see you again sometime soon. Kindly, Mark Salmon (owner) + Team
   

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   Scott

   VIP

   Chicago

   111 reviews

   4.0

   111 reviews

   Dined on December 5, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent North Shore lunch and social spot. Just the right location, menu and attentive service in a very pleasant setting.
   

   501 LocalResponded on December 11, 2024

   Hi Scott, Thank you for rating us on OpenTable! We like to hear that the servers' were attentive. I hope you have a nice holiday season. Thanks again, Mark Salmon (owner) + Team
   

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    Scott

    VIP

    Chicago

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Outstanding food, service, and ambiance, as always!
    

    501 LocalResponded on December 11, 2024

    Hi Scott, Thank you for rating us on OpenTable! Our chef will be pleased that you like his food. You should come in for our 1/2 price burgers on Mondays. Thanks, Mark Salmon (owner) + Team
    

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