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Wishbone

3300 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL 60657
773-549-4105
This friendly restaurant serves up large portions of Southern-style cooking. Specialties include shrimp and grits, sauteed spinach, blackened catfish and crab and crawfish cakes. Weekend brunch is popular -- expect a bit of a wait. Popular items include the corn cakes, crunchy French toast (French toast battered in corn flakes), chicken sausage and Bloody Marys. The folk-art decor makes for a warm, pleasant setting.

Getting There

Cross Streets:
Lincoln Ave. and School St.
Parking:
Paid Lot and Street. Paid Lot: Metered lot on Melrose & Green.
Public Transportation:
CTA Bus: 11-Lincoln, 77-Belmont. Brown Line Train: Paulina stop.
Wheelchair Access:
Yes

The Basics

Hours:
7 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday; 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday; 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday

Brunch: 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Cuisine:
American Regional, Cajun/Creole, and Soul Food
Meals Served:
Breakfast, Weekend Brunch, Dinner, and Lunch. Brunch: Weekends only.
Price Range:
$$ ($9-$15)
Reservations:
Accepted. No reservations for Saturday and Sunday brunch.
Alcohol:
Full Bar. Full bar; Bloody Marys, mimosas, Cajun martinis, Mr. Funky (champagne and cranberry juice)
Smoking:
No
Audience:
Families

Features

Carryout:
Yes
Atmosphere and Personality:
Theme. Southern
ATM:
Yes. In the restaurant.
Live Music:
No
Features:
Catering, Kids Menu, and On-site Merchandise. No dancing. Hats, T-shirts. No buffet.
Facilities:
Private Party and Banquet Facilities. Capacity: 60
Worth Noting:
Recommended. Top brunches.
Specialties:
Shrimp and grits, sauteed spinach, blackened catfish and crab and crawfish cakes.
Payment Methods:
American Express, Diners Club, Mastercard, and Visa
Outdoor Seating:
Yes. For about 60
Delivery:
Yes. For groups of 20 or more through the restaurant; Smaller than 20 through Dining In 773-755-1777
Seating :
For 150