John's Food and Wine
2114 N. Halsted St., Chicago, USA
$$$ ・ American
MICHELIN Guide's Point Of View
Meet your new neighborhood hangout. With exposed white brick, a comfy banquette stretching the length of the room, and a friendly bar with an engaging wine program, this restaurant isn’t going to struggle to make friends. One caveat: There are no servers so diners have to order at the counter before being escorted to a table. It’s not a tall ask because everything offered tends to be a hit, and you quickly get the sense that they just want to cook good food. Think country ham with fried sunchokes, lobster salad with leek aioli, and dry-aged steaks with potato pave. An order of beef fat fries for the table? Absolutely – this essential starter (or side dish) is impressive enough to trigger a return visit. Another glass of wine? Sure, why not?
Facilities & Services
- Interesting wine list
- Air conditioning
