I have eaten at Pescadero on multiple occasions and each time the service and food are spectacular. I particularly enjoy when they host special dinners. For instance, last night, they hosted their first Double Clutch Brewery + Pescadero beer pairing dinner and it was incredible! The care for authenticity and passion of both the chef and the award-winning Master Brewer for their crafts really made it special. The chef even contacted the oldest brewery in Germany that is famous for their Rauchbier to inquire about their famous blue sausage. In the end, the German brewery's chef gave Pescadero's chef the recipe, making us feel transported to Germany! I'm also quite picky about seafood and theirs always tastes fresh and high quality.The staff is very friendly and attentive as well. When entering, it feels warm, welcoming and intimate. I would highly recommend visiting!Dietary restrictions: They have been great about accommodating friends' dietary restrictions/allergies
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
christine mau
Delicious. Great atmosphere. Friendly staff. Ordered the sea bass and diver scallops.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jessica
I placed a carryout order directly on Pescadero's website for dinner, and one of the entrees I ordered was the Pan-seared Sea Scallops. The menu stated that the scallops would be served with watercress, orzo, and a smokey tomato cream sauce, but what I got instead were overcooked sea scallops with a green colored mint sauce and badly burned carrots.I called the restaurant to let them know of this discrepancy, but no apology was issued. The woman on the phone was unfriendly and said she would tell one of the managers before hanging up the phone.I also ordered their Mussels and Frites. Maple syrup does not go well with mussels. Just order it without maple syrup and it's a great entree.It appears to taken my feedback updated their menu in their online ordering system to the current menu, but there has been no apology, call back, or appreciation from them. They clearly do not care about their customers. Since this is their attitude, I highly recommend that you not bother giving them your business.
Cozy place with pretty good food. The oysters were delicious, the Walleye was a bit bland. But overall a good experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
King Ewokiez
The night started off very strong. Our server Justin was a joy and had personality, a sense of humor, and a great vibe. He was attentive, made great suggestions for drinks, and kept everyone at the table in a great mood.The food... the food was hit and miss. Our appetizers were amazing. The calamari was a major hit with the entire table. And it gave us high hopes for the rest of the meal. Which was honestly a letdown. We ordered a variety of food, and the general consensus was, "It's alright." I ordered the seafood tower and got a giant bowl of ice. There wasn't enough food on the plate to feed one person, and for the price, I think that is unacceptable.So if you go be prepared because again the entire staff is pleasant and kind. However, some of the food can miss the mark.
City quality, in the burbs. Great calamari. Frozen old fashioned was excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brad Campbell
Come here almost weekly for great grass fed burgers/steak, best oysters in Chicago, and friendly fast service. Kitchen has only improved over last few years.Dietary restrictions: Super friendly and accommodating
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fresh Oysters During Happy Hour, Fish Tacos, Salad
Howie schultz
Delicious seafood restaurant. Creative dishes, very fresh food. A bit loud, but not too bad.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salmon Entree
Nathan Oen
It's hard to get fresh seafood in the Chicago area. So this place we finally dined in is very refreshing. We are not drinker though, so appreciate the food seafood.
The food is amazing and it's very quick my favorite things from there is the calamari and the fries it's very good service and incredible out of this world food
Rick R.
Ate here for my first time last night (12/10/2023). I've lived here in Chicago for 29 years and I've eaten in some of the nicest restaurants all over the US and Canada (I'm 58 years old) and I'm not easily disappointed. However last night was a totally let down except for the young Hostess who was fabulous and my Waiter who was equally fabulous. I ordered Bourbon Glazed Plank Salmon with 2 sides and a glass of Pinot Grigio. The wine was very good and the food was considerably well-prepared and impressively flavorful. But the quantity was a mockery and an insult to my intelligence. They brought me a very small quarter pound salmon filet on this huge plank of wood and then a couple of tablespoon of the side vegetables in these tiny little jars that looked like they were made for spices, not meal portions! I felt like I was "sampling" or taste-testing. I came to EAT! I came for an actual MEAL and instead, I was "allowed to nibble and sample." I was so tempted to just walk out. When I got the bill, it was over $50. I tipped the Waiter because he did a fabulous job which totaled me out to over $60........to "nibble and sample?????" If that wasn't bad enough, I kept having to swat a couple of gnats or fruit flies that kept landing on my food as I was trying to eat. And then the bus boy walked up and reached for my plate BEFORE I was even finished and while there was visibly still food on my plate. If they had charged me less, I wouldn't have been worried. But for over $60???? Train your bus boy to have some manners!!! The whole thing was an insult to my intelligence!Let me make it glaringly crystal clear, Pescadero, that your food may be good but it ain't that good! Gordan Ramsay does not work there! So stop flattering yourself and STOP RIPPING OFF CUSTOMERS!!!!! If you're going to charge that $50, I want to leave FULL! Since Valley Lodge Tavern across the street is always full and Pescadero is usually not, I suggest that they owners and managers of Pescadero walk over, dine at Valley Lodge pay attention to what they do. Valley Lodge serves fabulous food, they give you fabulous service, they don't have gnats or insect flying around and they serve you large, generous portions and charge far less! Valley Lodge makes you feel like family...........you should try it!
Jake Houp
Went here during a wedding in between hour, bar across the street was super packed with the rest of the wedding party so we wandered over here and I'm so glad we did. Justin and the rest of the staff at Pescadero made us feel right at home and they got us ready to head to the reception! Oysters, stone crab and drinks were all amazing. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fresh Oysters During Happy Hour
Alex
3 stars only for oysters-delicious, because were not cooked by the chief:) Octopus was over cooked, ceviche - too spicy, ahi tuna- ok, but nothing special, service could be better 2/10.Overall - overpriced for quality of food and experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Charred Octopus, Ahi Tuna
Roxanne H.
Have you ever had clam chowder? Well you have never had clam chowder like this! It's home made and it's amazing if you are a clam chowder lover you will love this chowder but get the bowl because the cup is just not enough! Then the mussels are so delicious you will want to drink the broth as a soup this place is a ++ for seafood and hospitality and soaking your bread is a must so delicious
I have eaten at Pescadero on multiple occasions and each time the service and food are spectacular. I particularly enjoy when they host special dinners. For instance, last night, they hosted their first Double Clutch Brewery + Pescadero beer pairing dinner and it was incredible! The care for authenticity and passion of both the chef and the award-winning Master Brewer for their crafts really made it special. The chef even contacted the oldest brewery in Germany that is famous for their Rauchbier to inquire about their famous blue sausage. In the end, the German brewery's chef gave Pescadero's chef the recipe, making us feel transported to Germany! I'm also quite picky about seafood and theirs always tastes fresh and high quality.The staff is very friendly and attentive as well. When entering, it feels warm, welcoming and intimate. I would highly recommend visiting!Dietary restrictions: They have been great about accommodating friends' dietary restrictions/allergies
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious. Great atmosphere. Friendly staff. Ordered the sea bass and diver scallops.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I placed a carryout order directly on Pescadero's website for dinner, and one of the entrees I ordered was the Pan-seared Sea Scallops. The menu stated that the scallops would be served with watercress, orzo, and a smokey tomato cream sauce, but what I got instead were overcooked sea scallops with a green colored mint sauce and badly burned carrots.I called the restaurant to let them know of this discrepancy, but no apology was issued. The woman on the phone was unfriendly and said she would tell one of the managers before hanging up the phone.I also ordered their Mussels and Frites. Maple syrup does not go well with mussels. Just order it without maple syrup and it's a great entree.It appears to taken my feedback updated their menu in their online ordering system to the current menu, but there has been no apology, call back, or appreciation from them. They clearly do not care about their customers. Since this is their attitude, I highly recommend that you not bother giving them your business.
Food: 2
Service: 1
Really fresh seafood, great mixed drinks.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salmon Entree, Tuna, Ahi Tuna, Crab Cakes
Cozy place with pretty good food. The oysters were delicious, the Walleye was a bit bland. But overall a good experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
The night started off very strong. Our server Justin was a joy and had personality, a sense of humor, and a great vibe. He was attentive, made great suggestions for drinks, and kept everyone at the table in a great mood.The food... the food was hit and miss. Our appetizers were amazing. The calamari was a major hit with the entire table. And it gave us high hopes for the rest of the meal. Which was honestly a letdown. We ordered a variety of food, and the general consensus was, "It's alright." I ordered the seafood tower and got a giant bowl of ice. There wasn't enough food on the plate to feed one person, and for the price, I think that is unacceptable.So if you go be prepared because again the entire staff is pleasant and kind. However, some of the food can miss the mark.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lobster, Brussels Sprouts, Charred Octopus, Salad, Crab Cakes, Lobster Roll
City quality, in the burbs. Great calamari. Frozen old fashioned was excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Come here almost weekly for great grass fed burgers/steak, best oysters in Chicago, and friendly fast service. Kitchen has only improved over last few years.Dietary restrictions: Super friendly and accommodating
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fresh Oysters During Happy Hour, Fish Tacos, Salad
Delicious seafood restaurant. Creative dishes, very fresh food. A bit loud, but not too bad.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salmon Entree
It's hard to get fresh seafood in the Chicago area. So this place we finally dined in is very refreshing. We are not drinker though, so appreciate the food seafood.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
The food is amazing and it's very quick my favorite things from there is the calamari and the fries it's very good service and incredible out of this world food
Ate here for my first time last night (12/10/2023). I've lived here in Chicago for 29 years and I've eaten in some of the nicest restaurants all over the US and Canada (I'm 58 years old) and I'm not easily disappointed. However last night was a totally let down except for the young Hostess who was fabulous and my Waiter who was equally fabulous. I ordered Bourbon Glazed Plank Salmon with 2 sides and a glass of Pinot Grigio. The wine was very good and the food was considerably well-prepared and impressively flavorful. But the quantity was a mockery and an insult to my intelligence. They brought me a very small quarter pound salmon filet on this huge plank of wood and then a couple of tablespoon of the side vegetables in these tiny little jars that looked like they were made for spices, not meal portions! I felt like I was "sampling" or taste-testing. I came to EAT! I came for an actual MEAL and instead, I was "allowed to nibble and sample." I was so tempted to just walk out. When I got the bill, it was over $50. I tipped the Waiter because he did a fabulous job which totaled me out to over $60........to "nibble and sample?????" If that wasn't bad enough, I kept having to swat a couple of gnats or fruit flies that kept landing on my food as I was trying to eat. And then the bus boy walked up and reached for my plate BEFORE I was even finished and while there was visibly still food on my plate. If they had charged me less, I wouldn't have been worried. But for over $60???? Train your bus boy to have some manners!!! The whole thing was an insult to my intelligence!Let me make it glaringly crystal clear, Pescadero, that your food may be good but it ain't that good! Gordan Ramsay does not work there! So stop flattering yourself and STOP RIPPING OFF CUSTOMERS!!!!! If you're going to charge that $50, I want to leave FULL! Since Valley Lodge Tavern across the street is always full and Pescadero is usually not, I suggest that they owners and managers of Pescadero walk over, dine at Valley Lodge pay attention to what they do. Valley Lodge serves fabulous food, they give you fabulous service, they don't have gnats or insect flying around and they serve you large, generous portions and charge far less! Valley Lodge makes you feel like family...........you should try it!
Went here during a wedding in between hour, bar across the street was super packed with the rest of the wedding party so we wandered over here and I'm so glad we did. Justin and the rest of the staff at Pescadero made us feel right at home and they got us ready to head to the reception! Oysters, stone crab and drinks were all amazing. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fresh Oysters During Happy Hour
3 stars only for oysters-delicious, because were not cooked by the chief:) Octopus was over cooked, ceviche - too spicy, ahi tuna- ok, but nothing special, service could be better 2/10.Overall - overpriced for quality of food and experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Charred Octopus, Ahi Tuna
Have you ever had clam chowder? Well you have never had clam chowder like this! It's home made and it's amazing if you are a clam chowder lover you will love this chowder but get the bowl because the cup is just not enough! Then the mussels are so delicious you will want to drink the broth as a soup this place is a ++ for seafood and hospitality and soaking your bread is a must so delicious