Wishbone - Lakeview - Chicago, IL 60657 | Metromix Chicago

Wishbone



Neighborhood: Lakeview
3300 N. Lincoln Ave.

Chicago, IL 60657
773-549-4105
Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
This friendly restaurant serves up large portions of Southern-style cooking. Specialties include shrimp and grits, sauteed spinach, blackened catfish and crab and crawfish cakes. Weekend brunch is popular -- expect a bit of a wait. Popular items include the corn cakes, crunchy French toast (French toast battered in corn flakes), chicken sausage and Bloody Marys. The folk-art decor makes for a warm, pleasant setting.

Getting There

Cross Streets:
Lincoln Ave. and School St.
Parking:
Paid Lot and Street. Paid Lot: Metered lot on Melrose & Green.
Public Transportation:
CTA Bus: 11-Lincoln, 77-Belmont. Brown Line Train: Paulina stop.
Wheelchair Access:
Yes

The Basics

Hours:
7 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday; 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday; 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday

Brunch: 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Cuisine:
American Regional, Cajun/Creole, and Soul Food
Meals Served:
Breakfast, Weekend Brunch, Dinner, and Lunch. Brunch: Weekends only.
Price Range:
$$ ($9-$15)
Reservations:
Accepted. No reservations for Saturday and Sunday brunch.
Alcohol:
Full Bar. Full bar; Bloody Marys, mimosas, Cajun martinis, Mr. Funky (champagne and cranberry juice)
Smoking:
No
Audience:
Families

Features

Carryout:
Yes
Atmosphere and Personality:
Theme. Southern
ATM:
Yes. In the restaurant.
Live Music:
No
Features:
Catering, Kids Menu, and On-site Merchandise. No dancing. Hats, T-shirts. No buffet.
Facilities:
Private Party and Banquet Facilities. Capacity: 60
Worth Noting:
Recommended. Top brunches.
Specialties:
Shrimp and grits, sauteed spinach, blackened catfish and crab and crawfish cakes.
Payment Methods:
American Express, Diners Club, Mastercard, and Visa
Outdoor Seating:
Yes. For about 60
Delivery:
Yes. For groups of 20 or more through the restaurant; Smaller than 20 through Dining In 773-755-1777
Seating :
For 150

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"Southern Eggs Benedict Sucked"

By ChiQueen from Buena Park, September 12, 2009

It was supposed to be basically biscuits and gravy with a poached egg.. The gravy had no flavor or seasoning...it should have some spice and some ...

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"Enjoyed this place a lot"

By deacbfh3 from Lincoln Park, December 8, 2008

I have eaten here about 4-5 times, and thoroughly enjoyed it everytime. I'm from NC originally, so it's great for me to have blackeyed peas and co...

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"Lakeview Gem"

By Calliopi from Lakeview, December 2, 2008

Since our daughter joined us, 10 months ago, we have really come to appreciate this restaurant. The food is consistently good and hearty, the wait...

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