Food is slightly pricey for the quantity but they have good options, good ambiance and good service! It was a nice day out so we were able to seat in their outdoor patio which was nice and spacious.
Sherwin C.
What a great spot to find in the Lincoln Park area. Unlike many of the nicer places in the city, the setup of this restaurant is much more spread out and relaxed, so that you don't feel cramped or rushed while dining -- and the noise level is low enough that you can easily hear others in your party or the staff without really raising your voice. For a restaurant that feels more upscale, the prices are also surprisingly reasonable and every element of the decor, menu, service, etc. feels intentional. One of the standout features here was definitely the service. Our server Gary was very knowledgeable about the menu, was quick to provide drinks, helped us pay efficiently, and provided wonderful suggestions for things to do nearby. I think the last time I had such prompt and courteous service was at Ramsay's restaurant, which really helped to elevate our experience. Even outside of that, the staff that helped to bring our food to the table and to help us with a group picture were also very kind and full of smiles while providing service. Even if the food wasn't as good, the quality of service alone is reason enough to bring friends, co-workers, and clients here where I'm confident that they will be served well. Also equally nice is the setup of the restaurant. Since I was with a group of friends that I hadn't seen a while, we needed a spot that was easy to converse in. Earls really provided the perfect setup here, with comfortable seating, comfortable lighting, plenty of refills, a reasonable noise level for a completely full restaurant, and a good amount of spacing between tables. The bathrooms are also quite spacious, very clean, and decorated nicely. I reiterate again how difficult something like this is to find in the city, particularly in the Lincoln Park area and reasonably close to the loop. The entire Newcity shopping area is in fact perfect for this, with a generously spaced out setup that's similar to what you see in the suburbs -- where you can casually try out a variety of shops and hang out in the courtyard. The food also was quite good here as well. While it's not the best version of every dish that I've ever had, the portion sizes are filling and the presentation is outstanding. Given the affordable pricing, not really any different from what you'd expect to pay for dinner anywhere nearby, it's fantastic that elegance is so affordable and there are options to fit all needs from pizzas to steaks to poke bowls to pastas. The ingredients are fresh in every dish and it's clear that effort is put into plating everything in an orderly and attractive manner. The menu here isn't enormous but all the menu items are done fairly well and I feel that every ingredient put into each plate is carefully chosen and intentional. Overall, excellent place to bring a group with affordable food in a more upscale setting. Definitely a good place to go if you need a more spacious setting and less noise so that you can hear others in the group. The service here is definitely a standout feature.
Omar A.
Nice restaurant that I often think of as a hipper version of Cheesecake Factory Lots of food choices, good drinks, and quality food. It is not fancy, but again just a "step up" enough to go for what I would call a "business casual " meal
vernon c.
Im suprised at all the good reviews on this spot but then again I ate here during my vegetarian days aka I eat meat only once a week so my visit here was during my non meat days so take this review with a grain of salt. Who knows, maybe the meat dishes here are fantastic but I can tell you the overpriced vegetarian options are trash...lol Flavorless and bland is the name of the day here...And be prepared to pay like 25 bucks for a bowl of salad mix with zero dressing (I had to ask for dressing which didn't help) and badly cooked what is supposed to be jasmine rice and chopped up mushrooms and all bland to boot. The avocado corn dip was pretty worthless as well and tortilla chips fried hard and greasy. The ambiance and the look of the place and nice waitstaff is the reason for the one star. Maybe I will come back and try some meat dishes on my meat day and see if this place actually delivers.
Tina H.
Went to earls tonight because I heard they have 1/2 off bottles of wine on Thursdays! I had a great time while I was there. We sat at the bar and Ariel was welcoming and helped us find a bottle of wine that we would love! Definitely have to come back with a few more friends and have a cute dinner!
Kenneth A.
We stopped at Earls before watching the awesome play, Purpose, at the Steppenwolf, a 6-minute walk. Our server Kristie was very attentive. She Recommended the underrated ribs, I agree they were wonderful. I ordered ribs and a chicken half plate. More than enough and I was not hungry for dinner. But the chicken was tough. The ribs, potatoes And cole slaw bottom was very good. My wife was very pleased with her spicy tuna rolls. Wonderful experience.
Arleesia McDaniel
Stopped in on a Saturday evening for dinner for the first time. Place was not packed and we were seated immediately after giving our name and phone number which was weird since there was no wait. Ordered drinks first they arrived about 15 minutes later. Then we ordered an appetizer and our entrees simultaneously. The lettuce wraps were tasty although it took a good 20 minutes for them to arrive and another 20-25 minutes for the entrees to arrive. Both our dishes were cold. Our waiter offered 15% off our next meal...sorry. but I will not return for 15% off possibly more cold chicken.....
Bradley Kreppel
Caitlin was a great waitress! We had a large group and she was great to attend to everyone and make sure we had drinks and dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak
Kevin Rolfs
Food and drinks were amazing! Our server Caitlin was the best!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Felicia D.
Went here before a show at the Steppnwolf. It's very close, only a few minute way from here. A reservation was easy to grab on a Friday night for 6pm so a major perk. I'd just call this place a little above average in terms of food but service was not great. Our server was Kaitlyn who was missing in action most of our meal, which was less than an hour. I asked for a straw for water, but didn't get one until our entrees were delivered, nor was I asked again if I wanted to order anything else to drink. I will say our truffle tortellini dishes were good. I needed more parm and added crushed red peppers for some heat, but the dish was still nicely done. I had steak in mine at medium temp, my steak was perfect. It was so tender, which I the reason for my 4 stars because this can often go amiss. I would suggest this restaurant as a prelude to a show at the steppeneolf. Also, it seems like a cute spot during the simmer for its terrace area.
Kaitlyn was outstanding. She gave amazing service and was extremely kind. She was very attentive to our needs. 10/10 would recommend.
Sam G
Came with my husband and a couple friends for dinner and had a great time! Two of us got the classic burger, super juicy and fresh, my husband got an impossible burger which was light but good and the carnitas tacos were great! They come in orders of two so our server Gabby suggested adding a third to be a more filling meal.The cheesecake wasn’t as sweet as we wanted BUT the key lime pie was delicious!! Super fresh and the line was perfectly bitter and balances with the sweet base!Gabby our server was awesome! She gave great suggestions and had a fun energy and sense of humor! Definitely would come back and try more options next time.Couldn’t post the key like without taking a bite first - we might even stop by just to grab desert next time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lexi Marrazzo
Everything was great and Kaitlyn is an amazing server! We’ll be back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Truffle Fries
Dominique Jackson
The food was tasty
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Janet Odonnell
Attended a bridal shower. The service and foodWas excellent. The setting was perfect for a private party & the attention given to everyone was great Highly recommend
Food is slightly pricey for the quantity but they have good options, good ambiance and good service! It was a nice day out so we were able to seat in their outdoor patio which was nice and spacious.
What a great spot to find in the Lincoln Park area. Unlike many of the nicer places in the city, the setup of this restaurant is much more spread out and relaxed, so that you don't feel cramped or rushed while dining -- and the noise level is low enough that you can easily hear others in your party or the staff without really raising your voice. For a restaurant that feels more upscale, the prices are also surprisingly reasonable and every element of the decor, menu, service, etc. feels intentional. One of the standout features here was definitely the service. Our server Gary was very knowledgeable about the menu, was quick to provide drinks, helped us pay efficiently, and provided wonderful suggestions for things to do nearby. I think the last time I had such prompt and courteous service was at Ramsay's restaurant, which really helped to elevate our experience. Even outside of that, the staff that helped to bring our food to the table and to help us with a group picture were also very kind and full of smiles while providing service. Even if the food wasn't as good, the quality of service alone is reason enough to bring friends, co-workers, and clients here where I'm confident that they will be served well. Also equally nice is the setup of the restaurant. Since I was with a group of friends that I hadn't seen a while, we needed a spot that was easy to converse in. Earls really provided the perfect setup here, with comfortable seating, comfortable lighting, plenty of refills, a reasonable noise level for a completely full restaurant, and a good amount of spacing between tables. The bathrooms are also quite spacious, very clean, and decorated nicely. I reiterate again how difficult something like this is to find in the city, particularly in the Lincoln Park area and reasonably close to the loop. The entire Newcity shopping area is in fact perfect for this, with a generously spaced out setup that's similar to what you see in the suburbs -- where you can casually try out a variety of shops and hang out in the courtyard. The food also was quite good here as well. While it's not the best version of every dish that I've ever had, the portion sizes are filling and the presentation is outstanding. Given the affordable pricing, not really any different from what you'd expect to pay for dinner anywhere nearby, it's fantastic that elegance is so affordable and there are options to fit all needs from pizzas to steaks to poke bowls to pastas. The ingredients are fresh in every dish and it's clear that effort is put into plating everything in an orderly and attractive manner. The menu here isn't enormous but all the menu items are done fairly well and I feel that every ingredient put into each plate is carefully chosen and intentional. Overall, excellent place to bring a group with affordable food in a more upscale setting. Definitely a good place to go if you need a more spacious setting and less noise so that you can hear others in the group. The service here is definitely a standout feature.
Nice restaurant that I often think of as a hipper version of Cheesecake Factory Lots of food choices, good drinks, and quality food. It is not fancy, but again just a "step up" enough to go for what I would call a "business casual " meal
Im suprised at all the good reviews on this spot but then again I ate here during my vegetarian days aka I eat meat only once a week so my visit here was during my non meat days so take this review with a grain of salt. Who knows, maybe the meat dishes here are fantastic but I can tell you the overpriced vegetarian options are trash...lol Flavorless and bland is the name of the day here...And be prepared to pay like 25 bucks for a bowl of salad mix with zero dressing (I had to ask for dressing which didn't help) and badly cooked what is supposed to be jasmine rice and chopped up mushrooms and all bland to boot. The avocado corn dip was pretty worthless as well and tortilla chips fried hard and greasy. The ambiance and the look of the place and nice waitstaff is the reason for the one star. Maybe I will come back and try some meat dishes on my meat day and see if this place actually delivers.
Went to earls tonight because I heard they have 1/2 off bottles of wine on Thursdays! I had a great time while I was there. We sat at the bar and Ariel was welcoming and helped us find a bottle of wine that we would love! Definitely have to come back with a few more friends and have a cute dinner!
We stopped at Earls before watching the awesome play, Purpose, at the Steppenwolf, a 6-minute walk. Our server Kristie was very attentive. She Recommended the underrated ribs, I agree they were wonderful. I ordered ribs and a chicken half plate. More than enough and I was not hungry for dinner. But the chicken was tough. The ribs, potatoes And cole slaw bottom was very good. My wife was very pleased with her spicy tuna rolls. Wonderful experience.
Stopped in on a Saturday evening for dinner for the first time. Place was not packed and we were seated immediately after giving our name and phone number which was weird since there was no wait. Ordered drinks first they arrived about 15 minutes later. Then we ordered an appetizer and our entrees simultaneously. The lettuce wraps were tasty although it took a good 20 minutes for them to arrive and another 20-25 minutes for the entrees to arrive. Both our dishes were cold. Our waiter offered 15% off our next meal...sorry. but I will not return for 15% off possibly more cold chicken.....
Caitlin was a great waitress! We had a large group and she was great to attend to everyone and make sure we had drinks and dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak
Food and drinks were amazing! Our server Caitlin was the best!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went here before a show at the Steppnwolf. It's very close, only a few minute way from here. A reservation was easy to grab on a Friday night for 6pm so a major perk. I'd just call this place a little above average in terms of food but service was not great. Our server was Kaitlyn who was missing in action most of our meal, which was less than an hour. I asked for a straw for water, but didn't get one until our entrees were delivered, nor was I asked again if I wanted to order anything else to drink. I will say our truffle tortellini dishes were good. I needed more parm and added crushed red peppers for some heat, but the dish was still nicely done. I had steak in mine at medium temp, my steak was perfect. It was so tender, which I the reason for my 4 stars because this can often go amiss. I would suggest this restaurant as a prelude to a show at the steppeneolf. Also, it seems like a cute spot during the simmer for its terrace area.
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Kaitlyn was outstanding. She gave amazing service and was extremely kind. She was very attentive to our needs. 10/10 would recommend.
Came with my husband and a couple friends for dinner and had a great time! Two of us got the classic burger, super juicy and fresh, my husband got an impossible burger which was light but good and the carnitas tacos were great! They come in orders of two so our server Gabby suggested adding a third to be a more filling meal.The cheesecake wasn’t as sweet as we wanted BUT the key lime pie was delicious!! Super fresh and the line was perfectly bitter and balances with the sweet base!Gabby our server was awesome! She gave great suggestions and had a fun energy and sense of humor! Definitely would come back and try more options next time.Couldn’t post the key like without taking a bite first - we might even stop by just to grab desert next time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything was great and Kaitlyn is an amazing server! We’ll be back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Truffle Fries
The food was tasty
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Attended a bridal shower. The service and foodWas excellent. The setting was perfect for a private party & the attention given to everyone was great Highly recommend