North Pond
3.7
- Neighborhood: Lincoln Park
- 2610 N. Cannon Drive
- Chicago, IL 60614
- 773-477-5845
This Arts and Crafts-style spot boasts a fireplace and all-season patio seating (glass doors are thrown open in clement weather). Enjoy the cozy atmosphere, stellar views of Lincoln Park and the skyline beyond, and chef Bruce Sherman's creative American cooking, which makes the most of organic and locally sourced ingredients. 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 Dr. and Diversey St.
- Parking:
- Street Parking Difficult and Valet. Valet Parking: Corner of Deming and Lakeview Streets; dinner and Sundays only.
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: #151 Sheridan, #36, #22
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
-
Dinner: 5:30-10 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday
Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, June-OctoberBrunch: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday.
- Cuisine:
- American Contemporary
- Meals Served:
- Dinner, Lunch, and Sunday Brunch
- Price Range:
- $$$$ ($26-$30)
- Reservations:
- Accepted. Recommended
- Dress Code:
- No shorts during dinner service.
- Alcohol:
-
BYOB and 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, plus restrictions; call for details.
- Smoking:
- No
- Audience:
- Adults / 18+
Features
- Carryout:
- No
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Romantic
- ATM:
- On Diversey.
- Live Music:
- No
- Features:
- Catering and Scenic View. On-premises only, call for details. No dancing.
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities. None, but entire restaurant can be reserved.
- Worth Noting:
- Critic's choice. 3-star. Recommended.
- Specialties:
- Locally sourced, sustainable produce.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- No. All-season enclosed patio features glass doors that open onto the pond, capacity: 30
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- For 100
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"Will never know..."
comet from northside chgo - December 12, 2007
We will never know how North pond really is due to the fact they lost our reservation! They even said "Oh your on file, for this time hmm... I don'...
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"North Pond never disappoints"
Carrie G from Chicago - December 1, 2007
We've dined at North Pond several times and always had a great experience. Our most recent visit was no different. Our server was knowledgable, a...
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"are you kidding me"
snob for great food from uptown - November 4, 2007
I cannot beleive the hype that everbody is leaving about this place. I dine out quite a bit and have to say that this is one of the worst places t...
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