North Pond
3.7
from - Neighborhood: Lincoln Park
- 2610 N. Cannon Drive
- Chicago, IL 60614
- 773-477-5845
- Price range: $$$$ ($26-$30)
This cozy, romantic Arts and Crafts-style spot boasts a fireplace and all-season patio seating (glass doors are thrown open when the weather's nice) with stellar views of Lincoln Park and the skyline beyond. Chef Bruce Sherman's creative American cooking, which makes the most of organic and locally sourced ingredients, is refined and memorable. In 2003 Sherman was named one of the 10 Best New Chefs in America by Food & Wine Magazine and he's received multiple Best Chef: Great Lakes nominations from the James Beard Foundation.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Cannon Drive and Diversey Parkway
- Parking:
- Street Parking Difficult and Valet. Valet Parking available from the corner of Deming and Lakeview Streets, dinner and Sundays only.
- Public Transportation:
- CTA bus: 151-Sheridan, #36, #22
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 5:30-10 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday (dinner); 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday (lunch, served June-October only); 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday (brunch)
- Cuisine:
- American Contemporary
- Meals Served:
- Dinner, Lunch, and Sunday Brunch
- Price Range:
- $$$$ ($26-$30)
- Reservations:
- Recommended
- Dress Code:
- No shorts during dinner service.
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar. Wine program focuses on small American producers; 20 available by the glass. The restaurant adds one dollar to the price of each bottle of wine and then matches it as a donation to nonprofit charitable organizations. $25 corkage fee for outside bottles, plus restrictions. One outside bottle per table only. Call for details.
- Smoking:
- No
Features
- Carryout:
- No
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Romantic
- Live Music:
- No
- Features:
- Scenic View
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities. Entire restaurant can be reserved for private parties.
- Worth Noting:
- Critic's choice. 3-star. Recommended.
- Specialties:
- Locally sourced, sustainable produce.
- Payment Methods:
- Cash and Major Credit Cards
- Outdoor Seating:
- No. All-season enclosed patio with seating for 30 features glass doors that open onto the pond.
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- For 100
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"Don't bother..."
By jake from streeterville, October 18, 2009
Had eaten at N.P. before and enjoyed it, But last night it was terrible, the food mediocre at best, the service fair. The prices are astronomical...
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"Treat yourself!"
By Comensal from Oak Park, August 17, 2009
A warm, cozy setting with welcoming staff, pleasant music and food that’s just shy of Chicago’s very finest -- truly a delightful choice for a spec...
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"Can't believe it ..."
By snyquist from Western suburbs, May 21, 2009
How did this place make the top lists of restaurants in the city? What do people see in thi spot? Sure it has great ambiance. The settting is espec...
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