Tavern at the Park: User Reviews

Fantastic Food!
By tracyerin24 from d, May 20, 2009

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ALL of the food at this place is great but the fig and prosciutto flatbread is one of my personal faves. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a good meal in the loop!

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Great Place
By eventgirl from Magnificent MIle, January 9, 2009

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I live near here so I thought I would check it out. I ordered the fresh fish sandwich blackened which is not a preparation that was on the menu. The chef was very accomodating and made an absolutely delicious sandwich. Are waitress was great. The bread, wine, and sides were all good as well. I'll definitely be back.

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Great Food & a Cool Location
By loopworker from Oak Lawn, October 18, 2008

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My husband and I went to the Tavern at the Park for the first time last night. I made a reservation online, and requested that we be seated upstairs next to a window. We arrived a few minutes early, but were seated immediately--upstairs at the window as requested. The waitress was professional, knowledgeable and helpful in choosing a nice Malbec that the Tavern featured that evening. We ordered the chicken flatbread appetizer, and it was light, crisp and delicious. The fresh bits of basil were aromatic and complemented the tomato nicely. For our entrees, I ordered the special--Angus strip steak served over carmelized onions, black beans and red peppers. It was terrific. My husband ordered an oriental inspired ginger shrimp salad that he also found to be filling and delicious. The shrimp were plump and plentiful. The ambiance was great, the birds eye view of the park and the city, inspiring, and the staff was gracious and attentive. Prices were reasonable, especially considering the location and ambiance. I'd highly recommend it for a nice evening or luncheon date. I definitely plan to stop in again soon.

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Poor service, bad food, good location
By krkappel from lakeview, August 19, 2008

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Went with former colleagues for a catch up lunch. We were seated at 11a.m., ordered at 11:15 and didn't get our food until 11:50. There were 2 other tables occupied when we sat down and we all ordered salads. How long do those take to put together? My grilled vegetable salad was soaking in oil/dressing and the chicken on top had no flavor - I had to use so much pepper just to sample a few bites of it. No one else seemed too excited about their salads either - we all left at least half on the plate. Overpriced and really rude, slow service. The waiter didn't even check on us once while we sat there for over a half hour waiting for the salads. When we did ask a question, he answered as if he had better things to do. Would never recommend this place to anyone. Great location but that's about it.

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Do yourself a favor and stay away!
By mellano from Chicago, July 24, 2008

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Tavern at the Park had a lot of potential...prime location, decent menu, and a sophisticated but approachable atmosphere. However, this was all destroyed by the awful awful management team who seemed more interested in themselves rather than their guests. The pretentious arrogance ranges from hostess to mangement. I did not feel welcomed but shunned by the staff. Quite possibly the most unaccommodating dining experience I've had in a long while. Let's hope the people funding the place can learn to change thier attitudes around.

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Rip Off City
By Dntwn Girl from Loop, July 19, 2008

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For being a preimer lunch spot in such a great location you would think you would have great service and food. The food was terrible and it took over an hour for a couple of salads at lunch time. This place is over priced and overrated.

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this place rocks
By lloydcole from edgebrook, June 26, 2008

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want a cool place by the park with great food and better service... you found it. and it's reasonable for the area. enjoy!

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Great food, even better wine
By EOB from Lincoln Park, May 17, 2008

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I loved the food at this place. The waiter helped with a selection of wine that was best with our entree choice...perfect! The food was a little exepnsive but I thought it was worth it!! Will definitely return.

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Go to Keefers instead!
By yourstruly from downtown, May 17, 2008

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We were a table of 5, and half of us ordered salads and the others, burgers. I ordered the tasteless Asian shrimp salad, that had 3 grilled shrimp and a bland, ginger cilantro dressing. Noisy, crowded surroundings, and apathetic waiter, and poor food. Why go when you can go to Keefers instead!

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Best Skirt Steak in Town!
By saragCG from Streeterville, January 3, 2008

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I was here last week with some friends for a holiday meal and had a great experience. Although we waited a bit with a reservation for our table, it didn't matter because the food and service were nearly spectacular. The server recommended the Skirt Steak. He said it was the best thing on the menu and he was right. The green beans were tender crisp and perfectly seasoned. We had the banana split which is actually deep fried! We also had the chicken fondue and calamari. The best part was the birthday dessert. The server, I think his name was Jake, somehow figured out that we had a birthday and brought out a piece of cake after the table was clean. We were all surprised because no one had told any employee that we had a birthday. We usually hate that nonsense, but it was done elegantly without any singing. This is definately the place to go for tasteful celebrations!

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