
Laid-back eatery featuring Eastern European dishes such as Bulgarian kufteta, plus an outdoor patio.
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Address: 9845 Lawrence Ave, Schiller Park, IL 60176
Phone: (847) 678-2614
Website: https://www.ordecafemirage.com/
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The price per person was supposed to be $20 -30. We had one appetizer, two entrées, two carbonated beverages, and shared one dessert – $50. Per person after tax and tip.
When we arrived, we sat outside on their patio. Unfortunately, they allow smoking anywhere outside. State law is: no smoking within 15 feet of the business entrance and people were smoking at a table within 3 feet of the entrance.
We sat inside. They made a design choice with these metal chairs that have this grey twisted padding. I have a 40-inch waist and the chair was very uncomfortable. Even if had more room the back of the chair was at an uncomfortable height.
The music was popular covers. They played Rolling in the Deep but not sung by Adele. Demons but not sung by Imagine Dragons…
We ordered the grilled calamari appetizer at $20, we both agreed it was over cooked and came out chewy. Mirage has a signature burger, ‘the Mirage Burger ‘ at $24. I asked our waiter, but he could only say the beef patty has seasoning. He suggested the Chicken Gouda at $16 and I went with that. It was excellent, they smoked gouda really came through. I really appreciated his guidance. My friend had the grilled Salmon on a creamy spinach sauce with a side of feta fries. He said these were the best feta fries he has ever had. He was not a fan of the creamy spinach. I ordered a Diet Coke (on the menu it said the bottle was $4.50). The waiter brought a 12 ounce can. Those are cruise ship prices. We ended with the meal with the Mirage Cake at $7.00. I asked for coffee but the only sugar-free sweetener they had was Equal brand and that stuff gives me headaches. I want to mention the bathrooms, I cannot speak of the ladies’ facility but for a restaurant with 20 inside tables and another 30 outdoor tables one single 5ft x 5ft restroom is not enough. I have been on ships with bigger restrooms.
When we left again there were so many people smoking on the front porch I went back inside and asked the waiter if there is a non-smoking area of the option. He said there is not. Outside people can smoke where ever they want. I am not looking to return.
I do want to say other reviewers said they were charged for a glass of water. After a $4.50 can of Coke I asked for water and was not charged. I do not know if it is a change in policy but we did not experience that charge.
Atmosphere- everything around is dusty and dirty…
Plastic cup for the water, really ? Well the espresso and the biscuits desert was ok.
Turkish coffee- not worth even trying.
The salad came in to a dirty plate.
The main dish was supposed to be grilled- came more boiled than grilled. The taste they could tell I didn’t like it- plate was full.
The server tried his best and was nice. Even tried to fix few mistakes from the kitchen.
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I left disappointed and very bad taste.
My only complaint is they allow smoking outside their door. They have an outdoor patio with a fountain then an inner 3 season type room by the front door than the main dining area.
They allowed smoking in the area between the door and outside.
Besides that the restaurant was great. Large portions for food, the drinks are small. Glass bottled pop was only 8oz but expensive to purchase.
I said no fries, but got them just the same. The food is so delicious.
I would have given a 5 if there would have been a better access to inside din I ng. There was a dust storm so could not eat outside.
Would have liked the option of no oil on the bruschetta, which was perfect.