Perennial Virant is a must, I cannot say enough about the food, service, and management. Amazing food, local fresh vegetables, the flavors were incredible. Try the canned, in house, vegetables, part of an incredible appetizer. Enjoy!
Just had breakfast after checking out of Hotel Lincoln. We really loved the chill atmosphere and great music. The staff was friendly and the food was phenomenal. The mushroom omelette was delicious and the cheese curds in the home fries was delightful.
Great service, loved the food and especially the wine!. The waiter was extra cool as well
Service is a key ingredient for any restaurant that wants to be top of the line. While the atmosphere and the scenic view are one of the best in Chicago, the service personnel need more training. Cutting across, reaching out, interrupting a romantic conversation just to take away a glass of wine, which was not quite empty yet...is just rude. We got the message that we were not welcome. My wife and I spent $200 bucks.... we lasted 53 minutes.
We had stayed overnight at the Hotel Lincoln from out of state and had planned to go here for our breakfast. The food was amazing and our waiter Brian was very knowledgeable and attentive without being annoying. Probably the best breakfast I have ever had.
Posh, with a great location. I went there on New Year's Eve with a group of friends, and we did a 5-course pre-fixe tasting menu for $100 per person (which didn't include tax, gratuity, or any beverages). The service was good and the food was tasty and creative, but the portions were really, really tiny considering the prices. Each of the five courses was pretty much two bites each. Maybe things were different that night since it was New Year's Eve, but I thought the food was extremely overpriced.
My bestie and I went to Perennial Virant on a whim. We were trying to get up to J Parker but there was a crazy 1 hour wait to even go upstairs. We chose to sit outside on the lovely patio (pretty lighting, comfy seats) and have drinks and desserts. We tried to financier cake which was a light almond and corn meal cake with fresh berries and almond ice cream. The drinks were good quality too...a little pricey but it fit the atmosphere.
By far the best meal I have had yet in Chicago!! What a great experience between the host service, the waiter, the venue and the food I left beyond thrilled wanting to go right back in and start the entire experience all over again. The atmosphere is so great within the restaurant you never want to leave. The food was so amazingly fresh and well prepared the tastes were so flavorful and rich. I cannot wait to go back to Perennial!!
The lettuces is an incredible salad with locally-sourced lettuce and whole-grain croutons (never tasted croutons that good) with great flavor. The Atlantic Salmon in a sesame & garlic sauce is to die for. Unpretentious restaurant with very friendly staff.
Inventive cocktails and small plates. I went late night with a small group for drinks and snacks and we were not disappointed. Somewhat pricey, but you get what you pay for.
Great breakfast and dinner. Haven't eaten lunch there... will need to correct that soon! Not cheap but very good and great service.
Great food! Comes from a whole pig hanging downstairs. Saw a photo. Awesome that it's so local. ;)
Absolutely fantastic food, fabulous atmosphere, impeccable service, had a great Mother's Day celebration. The freshness and the quality of the food: amazing.
Delicious, light and beautiful food just like the space! I've only been here for weekend brunch but I can say that it's one of the best spots near Lincoln Park. The dishes are a little pricey but I can't get enough of the french toast and brunch cocktails. In the summer, make sure to sit out on the patio with the view of the park.
Excellent, unique food and cocktails. Love the atmosphere, particularly when its warm enough to sit outside. Servers are very friendly.
We've been here 5 or 6 times now for brunch, and each time was delicious. The menu is truly seasonal and fresh, and the bacon...good lord. Thick, thick cut. Delicious. Great spot to bring your parents for brunch when they're in town.
The pork ribs were outstanding and the brown butter old fashioned was great. Nice location in the Lincoln hotel with a great farm to table menu. Paul Virant the cook enjoys canning and jarring so do yourself a favor and ask for some pickles on the side with what ever you order. Cheers!
Amazing food. We couldn't decide on an appetizer so we split 4 and a charcuterie plate. I would definitely recommend you try to get a table.
Staff was also excellent.
The food was delicious. Definitely get the appetizer of fried cheese and rice (Forget what they are called). We didn't love the preserved plate. I love the atmosphere and the mason jar lights are adorable.
I stopped in on a recent snowy Sunday morning to try out their breakfast/brunch menu and was happy with my choice! The traditional, yet industrial decor matches well with the attached Hotel Lincoln (from which many of the diners came) and had a casual, and yet chic atmosphere. The menu is always changing, with the donut being the one anchor. It's dense and best eaten with a spoon and has a delicious chocolate glaze. The skillet was hearty and filling and yet not overly so. Definitely added to my list of places to go more often.
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