Crofton on Wells
4.5
from - Neighborhood: River North
- 535 N. Wells St.
- Chicago, IL 60610-4213
- 312-755-1790
- Price range: $$$$ ($26-$30)
Crofton on Wells takes its name from proprietor and chef Suzy Crofton, whose resume includes Sinclair's in Lake Forest, Le Francais in Wheeling and Montparnasse in Naperville. Here she assembles a seasonal menu blending American cuisine -- game, seafood and vegan dishes -- with classic French touches. Mid-priced Californian and French wines make up an extensive selection. Aside from a wavy gilt mirror on the back wall and some flower arrangements, the decor avoids flash in favor of serenity.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Wells and Grand
- Parking:
- Street Parking Difficult and Valet. Street parking difficult. Valet parking.
- Public Transportation:
- CTA bus: 37 Sedgwick/Ogden, 65 Grand. Red Line train: Grand. Taxi cabs plentiful.
- Wheelchair Access:
- No
The Basics
- Hours:
- Dinner: 5-10 p.m. Monday through Saturday; closed Sunday
- Cuisine:
- American Contemporary and French
- Meals Served:
- Dinner. Dinner
- Price Range:
- $$$$ ($26-$30)
- Reservations:
- Accepted. Recommended
- Dress Code:
- Business casual
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Romantic
- Features:
- Catering and Free Admission. On-premises only
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities. Upstairs room can accommodate 40 for lunch or dinner
- Worth Noting:
- Critic's choice. 3-star. Recommended.
- Specialties:
- Chilled cucumber and Vidalia onion soup with grilled shrimp, avocado and melon; barbecued pork tenderloin with smoked-apple chutney, corn pudding and poblano cream; guinea hen with morels, ramps and pancetta
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- Seating for about 75-80
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"Elegant Anniversary"
By russellb from Hyde Park, September 12, 2009
We had a very good anniversary meal at Crofton on Sept.3rd. The entrees (swordfish and beef) were steller and the dessert ice creams and sorbets w...
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"Superb food in a fine setting"
By Patrick from Oak Park, February 28, 2009
One of my ongoing desires is that I could dine at Crofton more often. She does such a good job on the food, and the room is an unfailingly fine com...
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"Very good - but not perfect!"
By sk from Pilsen, November 9, 2008
We chose Crofton on Wells based on all the good reviews it had been getting! We were promptly greeted and seated in a rather small overall space; t...
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