Spring
- Neighborhood: Bucktown/Wicker Park
- 2039 W. North Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60647
- 773-395-7100
- Price range: $$$$$ ($31 & up)
This much-lauded spot located in a former bathhouse just west of the intersection of North, Damen and Milwaukee Avenues offers a seafood-dominated new American menu with a strong Japanese influence. Chef-owner Shawn McClain's menu changes frequently to incorporate seasonal ingredients, though favorites such as lemongrass and coconut soup and Maine sea scallops with braised oxtail are here for the long haul. A bar menu featuring sashimi, maki and smaller bites priced by the piece allows for a more casual dining experience; on Mondays, when the kitchen is closed and they crank up the tunes and keep the cocktails flowing in the bar, it's the only thing going. Spring was a James Beard Foundation nominee for Best New Restaurant in America in 2002, and McClain was named Best Chef: Midwest in 2006.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- North, Damen and Milwaukee Avenues
- Parking:
- Street Parking Difficult and Valet
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: North-72, Damen-50, Milwaukee-56; Blue Line "L" stop: Damen
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 6-11 p.m. Monday (bar menu and cocktails only); 5:30-10 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 5:30-10:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 5:30- 9 p.m. Sunday
- Cuisine:
- American Contemporary and Seafood
- Meals Served:
- Dinner
- Price Range:
- $$$$$ ($31 & up)
- Reservations:
- Recommended
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
Features
- Carryout:
- No
- Live Music:
- No
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities. Semi-private dining for 10-25. The entire restaurant can also be booked for private parties.
- Worth Noting:
- 3-star. Recommended.
- Specialties:
- Seafood.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Seating :
- 100 in dining room, 20 in bar.
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"Gluten-free diners rejoice! "
By KSE from Rogers Park, October 19, 2009
As other diners have noted: good food and service and great wine selection, if a bit on the pricey side. But if you are unable to eat wheat gluten ...
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"Expensive, but tasty food.... "
By jewel40cc from South Loop, September 10, 2009
While our waitress seemed inexperienced (we asked her to tell us a little bit more about the "malts" on the menu and she replied that she "didn't k...
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"Still Hungry"
By Sam from Roscoe Village, March 9, 2009
For the life of me, I couldn't remember why I had not been back. I remembered the food prep and service were impeccable, but what was it...? Ah ha!...
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