Stylish bar and bistro serving up craft cocktails and a menu of elevated international dishes.
Kelly Ann Gregorarz
Saw that they were doing restaurant week and wanted to give it a shot. Unfortunately they are only doing it for dinner, and I went for lunch. Regardless, I was really impressed with the food and the atmosphere. We got the beet salad, which was very fresh, flavorful, and light. Then I chose the tomato bisque with garlic fries on the side, while my friend got the quiche. We really enjoyed it all! I did put it was my friends birthday in the reservation and they didn’t do anything- my only complaint!
… moreMariana
10/10 brunch experience. The food was AMAZING and the view as well. The sweet banana waffle is a must, it was really delicious, soft and crispy. My mocktail was very nice, not very sweet and very refreshing. The coffee (cappuccino) was the only thing we didn’t like because of the flavor and the texture of the foam. But everything else was perfect! The young lady who took care of us was very kind and we definitely will be back! I recommend to make a reservation right when brunch starts to have a chance of seating in front of the river before the place starts to get busy!
… moreThe Global Gourmand
Great for corporate dinners.
Good cocktails, a wine list with diverse offerings, shareable plates, and rich flavors. I enjoyed my experience here more than at several other locations and would host a dinner here again
… moreHesam Abedini
Their patio has a wonderful view and their waitresses are very friendly and awesome! We enjoyed everything we ordered, but nothing too special. Their interior design was nice too. I give them 4-star because although there were several seats available in the patio they had us wait for 40 minutes and we didn’t understand why!
… moreKirk Paulsen
Our first time here. Our server, Matias, is a rock star. We told him we had a performance to go to at the nearby Chicago Theater and he was Johnny-on-the-spot. The bar even accommodated my wife’s special cocktail request. Food was delicious! We will most definitely be back.
… moreDanielle Sydnor
This place is underrated! Excellent customer service and amazing views of the river for the outdoor patio. The brunch was a hit for us! We ordered the smashed cheese burger and cauliflower dish, both were flavorful. I would highly recommend! The cauliflower flower dosh had so many flavors. Fresh herbs are also a hit. Also the fries were delicious . We definitely will visit here again soon.
… moreUrsey H
The view is great we had a windows seat and I always wanted to eat along the river this is a great breakfast spot! They even have mock tails which we got! Everything was perfect. They have an outside patio area that over looks the river. We wanted to sit inside window seat bc we were going to be in the sun all day anyways. Thank you Veins for making our visit memorable and gave great service.
… moreMike
The Kitchen American Bistro has a modern vibe and a great location right by the river with beautiful views. We had dinner there and ordered the crispy cod, shrimp a la plancha, and a couple of cocktails. The cod was wrapped in kataifi (thin, crispy noodles) instead of the usual batter, which made it perfectly crispy on the outside while keeping the fish inside tender and juicy. The shrimp was cooked nicely too, though the seasoning was a bit on the salty side. I’d definitely recommend the crispy cod—it was a standout! Overall, it was a really enjoyable dinner with good cocktails and a great atmosphere.
… moreJohn Rechtien
Food was good but not great. The blackened sandwich we ordered unfortunately had good presentation but the blackened portions tasted a bit like. . . Charcoal. And the flavor overwhelmed the other flavors on the sandwich. Fried chicken sandwich was good. Drinks were good, service was quick and employees very friendly and responsive. Right on the river with great views and outside seating. If you are staying in the area, a good spot for lunch.
… moreThrivingfor5 LeeWomack
The Kitchen American Bistro.
Which was exceptional
We had a long day of travel and when we arrived without a reservation and a 2 year old at 9:30pm they welcomed us in. We were so grateful for this because it was my fiance’s birthday. The food was exceptional, service was beyond great and the desserts were an absolute must have. I can’t wait to go back to The Kitchen American Bistro next time we visit Chicago and make new memories!
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