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New American fare offered in a chic, rustic-industrial space with a basement wine cellar & bar.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1800 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614
Phone: (312) 982-2151
Website: http://willowroomchicago.com/
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Reviews
Bruce Johnson
We went for Restaurant Week Brunch and found a wide number of brunch item to choose from. The items that we tried were all great with nice portions. The menu items being delivered to neighboring tabes made us want to return to try them. The wait staff was friendly and helpful. The Willow Room can be a bit loud but only a minor hinderest to conversation.
… moreAshley Bushala
Been wanting to come here for a while and so glad I finally did! 10/10! The service was welcoming and accommodating, but not hovering. At no point did my water glass ever hit the half way full point, he was on it! Mussels, Cesar salad, short ribs, burger, flourless chocolate cake and the donuts were great! Cute bathrooms too!
… moreYakov Pekar
Had a very memorable birthday here on a snowy Chicago night and I don’t think we could have picked a better spot! Food and drinks were delicious. I was happy to see mocktails on the menu since I wasn’t in the mood for drinking. Great service. Five stars all around!
… moreElla Rollette
Checked out Willow Room and had a really solid experience. The space itself is very cozy, food is great but the service is what actually stood out.
Our waiter, Ryan, was excellent. He was super attentive and stayed on top of everything without being overbearing. He made the whole meal feel more like hanging out at a neighborhood spot rather than a stiff restaurant. We will be coming back! Thank you!
… moreOur waiter, Ryan, was excellent. He was super attentive and stayed on top of everything without being overbearing. He made the whole meal feel more like hanging out at a neighborhood spot rather than a stiff restaurant. We will be coming back! Thank you!
Katelyn Smith
I was blown away by how much I loved this restaurant. I went with my friends for one of their birthday dinners, and everything about the experience was wonderful. Here is a tip: on Mondays they offer a $38 three-course dinner menu with some amazing options, and I really do mean amazing.
I started with the mussels, then had the short ribs, and finished with the orange donuts. The star of the meal was definitely the mussels. I am not usually a mussels person, but the other starters were salads, and I thought, “I can get those anywhere. When else will I have the chance to try quality mussels?” I am so glad I did. They came in a flavorful broth that perfectly complemented the buttery meat and were served with a slice of sourdough to soak up the broth. They did not hold back on the portion either; it was a generous serving that completely satisfied me.
The short rib followed and was just as impressive. A tender, perfectly cooked cut of meat that fell apart with just my fork. I would guess about five ounces, but every bite was packed with flavor. To finish, the glazed orange donuts were incredible. Citrusy, light, and filled with cream, they were such a unique and delicious way to end the meal.
I would recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting or living in the area. It was a beautiful dining experience from start to finish.
… moreI started with the mussels, then had the short ribs, and finished with the orange donuts. The star of the meal was definitely the mussels. I am not usually a mussels person, but the other starters were salads, and I thought, “I can get those anywhere. When else will I have the chance to try quality mussels?” I am so glad I did. They came in a flavorful broth that perfectly complemented the buttery meat and were served with a slice of sourdough to soak up the broth. They did not hold back on the portion either; it was a generous serving that completely satisfied me.
The short rib followed and was just as impressive. A tender, perfectly cooked cut of meat that fell apart with just my fork. I would guess about five ounces, but every bite was packed with flavor. To finish, the glazed orange donuts were incredible. Citrusy, light, and filled with cream, they were such a unique and delicious way to end the meal.
I would recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting or living in the area. It was a beautiful dining experience from start to finish.
Michelle Moritz
What a find! We needed a place to eat before our show at Steppenwolf and Willow Room did not disappoint! Got the carpachio as an appetizer which was tender and flavorful. My entree was the Shrimp risotto and it may be the best risotto I’ve ever had. So creamy and delicious! I asked for an after dinner cocktail with Baileys and whatever the bartender put together was divine!
The service was impeccable as well. Would absolutely go back!
… moreThe service was impeccable as well. Would absolutely go back!
Jonathan Reed
Excellent and very tasty dinner and a wonderful atmosphere. We both went for their 3-course Monday at $38 per person to try a selection of their dishes. We were told the apps would be 1/2 portions but were surprised when they arrived appearing to be normal and well sized portions.
Everything we ordered was excellent. I will say the majority of dishes are extremely rich and savory. Knowing this, for apps we picked the beet and arugula salad (refreshing and great blend goat cheese and walnuts) and the lemon butter mussels (lemon butter was absolutely divine). Both shareable size between the two of us.
Our mains were the short rib (upon recommendation by our waitress) and the double patty burger. We actually still had our lemon butter sauce from the mussels so our waitress recommended dipping with our burger fries (so, so good). The burger was cooked to medium (so some red in the middle) which was perfect for us and was complimented well with the pickles, onions, and side mayo. My short rib was absolutely massive, and combination of the fork tender beef, demi glace, and potato definitely filled me with every satisfying bite.
Dessert, like each course, was also very, very good. We had key lime pie and the off-menu raspberry cheesecake (I believe its a special as our waitress also recommended it). Key lime pie was leaning towards tart, so very palate cleansing. Raspberry cheesecake had the perfect texture so it wasn’t overly decadent and still melted in your mouth when eaten.
If paid at regular dinner prices I would still be very satisfied for our meal, as each dish would be fairly priced in my opinion. As we had the 3-course Monday meal at $38 per person, our whole meal came out to $85 after tax (with no drinks, btw). At that price, each course was more than reasonable, might I even say even value being just shy of $13 per course. So while I can easily recommend the Willow Room any time of the week, if you happen to be available Monday evening, absolutely dine here. I just wish my stay in Chicago extended until next Monday .
… moreEverything we ordered was excellent. I will say the majority of dishes are extremely rich and savory. Knowing this, for apps we picked the beet and arugula salad (refreshing and great blend goat cheese and walnuts) and the lemon butter mussels (lemon butter was absolutely divine). Both shareable size between the two of us.
Our mains were the short rib (upon recommendation by our waitress) and the double patty burger. We actually still had our lemon butter sauce from the mussels so our waitress recommended dipping with our burger fries (so, so good). The burger was cooked to medium (so some red in the middle) which was perfect for us and was complimented well with the pickles, onions, and side mayo. My short rib was absolutely massive, and combination of the fork tender beef, demi glace, and potato definitely filled me with every satisfying bite.
Dessert, like each course, was also very, very good. We had key lime pie and the off-menu raspberry cheesecake (I believe its a special as our waitress also recommended it). Key lime pie was leaning towards tart, so very palate cleansing. Raspberry cheesecake had the perfect texture so it wasn’t overly decadent and still melted in your mouth when eaten.
If paid at regular dinner prices I would still be very satisfied for our meal, as each dish would be fairly priced in my opinion. As we had the 3-course Monday meal at $38 per person, our whole meal came out to $85 after tax (with no drinks, btw). At that price, each course was more than reasonable, might I even say even value being just shy of $13 per course. So while I can easily recommend the Willow Room any time of the week, if you happen to be available Monday evening, absolutely dine here. I just wish my stay in Chicago extended until next Monday .
Heather French
I loved this restaurant as a first timer. I forgot to take a photo, but the mussels were the best I have ever had in my life!!! The sauce is a white wine with garlic and cream and I wanted to drink it. We got the dips app too but that was just ok, nothing crazy. Our table got the salmon, schnitzel, grain and garden and I got the scallops special. I was a little disappointed the scallops were tiny and not with a nice brown crust, but the special was still delicious. We ordered affogato and flourless chocolate cake for dessert. The cake slice was huge and incredibly delicious. I would highly recommend to anyone and definitely go back for those mussels. We ate downstairs and I appreciated how intimate and quiet it was, upstairs is a little more active and noisy but not too loud. Prices were high but the quality was pretty dialed in so it’s worth a night out. Our bill for four people was $300 without tip.
… moreStephen S.
It’s a really nice neighborhood restaurant. The ambience makes it. It’s not too loud and you can have a good conversation. I had the truffle gnocchi. It was a touch heavy for me, maybe because the portion size is healthy. I thought the value for the price was right on. I’ll definitely come back and try something else out.
… moreLauren Stenzel
Hosted my daughters baptism brunch in their private room for 20 people downstairs and it was perfect. Room has its own men’s and women’s restrooms and a huge beautiful bar. The decor is really fun and cute and and they had candles on all the tables when we came down. The food was fantastic my super picky father in law was saying it was great and that always a win. The staff couldn’t have been nicer and more attentive. April behind the bar was great and was making sure we had drinks and whatever we needed. We will definitely be back for dinner and private events in the future.
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