Rodan
3.6
from - Neighborhood: Bucktown/Wicker Park
- 1530 N. Milwaukee Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60622
- 773-276-7036
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
Glossy birch wall panels and dark-blue ultrasuede banquettes line the room, and video images from local artists are projected onto a main lounge screen, a storefront screen and the floor near the restrooms (which feature "video mirrors") at this Wicker Park lounge. When in "restaurant" mode, the lights are a bit brighter and music is relegated to the background to allow guests to focus on the Southeast Asian fare. Chef Maripa Abella's creations include marinated hanger steak with yuzu chimichurri and tempura onion rings, as well as sake-battered fish and chips. As the dinner hour wanes, the mix of low-key house and ambient tunes gets turned up a notch and the focus turns to the full bar and young hipster crowd.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Milwaukee and Damen Avenues
- Parking:
- Street Parking Difficult and Metered
- Public Transportation:
- CTA bus: Milwaukee-56; Blue Line "L" stop: Damen
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 6 p.m.-2 a.m. Monday-Thursday; 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and 5 p.m.-3 a.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and 6 p.m.-2 a.m. Sunday
- Cuisine:
- International Fusion. Southeast Asian
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Weekend Brunch. Brunch served 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday.
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Accepted. For large parties only.
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Bar Style:
- Lounge
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Live Music:
- Yes. DJs and VJs throughout the week.
- Features:
- Catering and Late Night. Full menu offered until 1 a.m. daily
- Payment Methods:
- Cash and Major Credit Cards
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- For 75
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"Plenty of other more deserving establishments"
By nbc from wicker pk, July 22, 2009
Food was ok but an employee (may just be the manager) was downright rude on a recent visit. There are plenty of great places in the area with staff...
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"Total disappointment"
By ktuks from Edison Park , March 30, 2008
Trying to find something new and out of the ordinary my husband and I came across the menu for Rodan and thought the Asian inspired Latin cuisine s...
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"Its a place for drinks - read the reviews. "
By James J from Wicker Park, March 9, 2008
Its important to read that people recommend this for drinks. DRINKS. They should give up the food and just be a lounge. The food was bland and ...
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