Browntrout
3.5
from - 4111 N. Lincoln Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60613
- 773-472-4111
- Price range: $$$ ($16-$25)
This contemporary American spot in North Center takes its name from an unforgettable meal chef-owner Sean Sanders and his wife made while honeymooning in New Zealand: a single brown trout, prepared simply with hand-picked herbs and vegetables. The memory sets the tone for a polished but unpretentious neighborhood spot where the focus is on all things fresh, local and sustainable. Many ingredients are sourced from local farmer's markets and bakeries, and fish and seafood are caught within 300 miles of Chicago. Look for a mix of small plates and affordable sandwiches, as well as entrees such as pan-seared walleye pike with fingerling potatoes, morels, haricots verts, pea tendrils and salsa verde. Sanders says he aspires to have the greenest restaurant in Chicago, and he's on his way with an organic rooftop garden and environmentally sound fixtures and appliances.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Lincoln and Belle Plaine Avenues
- Parking:
- Metered and Street
- Public Transportation:
- Brown/Purple Line "L" stop: Irving Park; CTA bus: Irving Park-80; Lincoln/Sedgwick-11; Damen-50
- Wheelchair Access:
- No
The Basics
- Hours:
- 5-10 p.m. Monday and Wednesday-Thursday; 5-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 11a.m.-3 p.m. (brunch) and 5-10 p.m. Sunday; closed Tuesday
- Cuisine:
- American Contemporary and Organic
- Meals Served:
- Dinner, Lunch, and Sunday Brunch
- Price Range:
- $$$ ($16-$25)
- Reservations:
- Accepted
- Alcohol:
- BYOB and Full Bar. $10 corkage fee for BYOB.
Features
- Carryout:
- No
- Payment Methods:
- Cash and Major Credit Cards
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. For 10 on sidewalk cafe
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- For 70, including a 14-seat communal table
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"Really enjoyed the food"
By kristi12 from Streeterville, September 10, 2009
The food and the owners are both wonderful. We had the Fish Trio which was excellent. The tomato salad was also great, very fresh. I had the Salmon...
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"service was beyond awful"
By betsyjnelson from ravenswood, August 23, 2009
we dined at browntrout last night - had reservations at 8:30 and they claimed they were a little behind schedule so they didn't seat us until 9:00....
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"Needs Improvement"
By nothanks from Lincoln Square, July 24, 2009
We were excited to try this new local restaurant with a focus on local and organic food. The meal started out wonderfully with fresh salads that i...
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