Rodan
3.8
- Neighborhood: Bucktown/Wicker Park
- 1530 N. Milwaukee Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60622
- 773-276-7036
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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"Yowza dat's good!"
By jimmyc from Kettering, October 2, 2007
Ran across Rodan while looking for another restaurant, really glad we stopped. The vibe was wicked cool, but not pretentious. The staff was very at...
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"I went for brunch on..."
By SG from Evanston, IL, April 24, 2007
I went for brunch on Sunday and the food was DELICIOUS. I had scrambled eggs with potatoes and the fruit crepes. I have never had crepes before an...
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"Wow. I haven't had..."
By M from Chicago, IL, April 20, 2007
Wow. I haven't had an experience this bad in years. Let me start by saying that I like the decor and the vibe, but it goes down hill from there. ...
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Deals & Specials
- Half-price wine bottles with purchase of two entrees, $2 PBR drafts, $3 lychee royales
- $2 PBR drafts, $3 Jim Beam shots
- $2 PBR drafts, $5 specialty cocktails
- DJs spin punk, hip-hop, soul, disco and more 10 p.m.-2 a.m.
- Jeff Parker and others live jazz 11 p.m.-1 a.m.
- $3 Three Floyds drafts, $3 Pho soup
- Half-price appetizers 6-8 p.m.
